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In this expertly crafted comedy of marriage, the perfect gay couple are having a wedding in their backyard, and they've invited the family and all their emotional baggage. When the happy couple starts fighting over what to call it, you know it's going to be a long day. Actor Bill Marchant makes his writing-directing debut by tackling all the foibles and traumas of modern-day relationships in this intimate ensemble comedy. Besides extramarital affairs, a decoration-crazy mom and an angry alcoholic, a mysterious guest (Brendan Fletcher) has his eyes on one of the grooms. Named Best Canadian Film at the Montreal Film Festival, Everyone has a sarcastic sense of humor that will shock and amuse at the same time.
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Everyone's Hero
Starring: William H. Macy , Rob Reiner , Brian Dennehy , Raven (VII) , and Robert Wagner Director: Dan St. Pierre , Christopher Reeve , and Colin Brady Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000MNOX9E Release Date: 2007-03-20 |
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A talking baseball and a talking bat might not be the most likely characters to inspire a personal revelation about perseverance and self-esteem, but in Everyone's Hero it's just those two things that help young Yankee Irving (Jake T. Austin) overcome his reputation as a baseball loser and become a true American hero. A ten-year old spurned by the neighborhood kids because of his repeated strike-outs at bat, Yankee is at a point of personal crisis. A chance encounter with a talking foul ball named Screwie (Rob Reiner) and some time spent with his father (Mandy Patinkin), who's a janitor for the New York Yankees, gives Yankee cause for some serious reflection. When Babe Ruth's famous bat "Darlin'" (Whoopi Goldberg) is stolen by opposing teammate Lefty Maginnis (William H. Macy) and Yankee's father is fired as a result of the theft, it suddenly falls to Yankee and his new friend Screwie to find Darlin' and return her to Babe Ruth before the Chicago Cubs loose the final game of the World Series to the New York Yankees. The combined efforts of Screwie, Darlin', and new friend Marti Brewster (Raven-Symoné) aid Yankee in conquering his own self-doubt and infuse him with the self-confidence and strength to profoundly affect both his family and the entire baseball world. Produced by Christopher Reeve, this CGI animated presentation features a great cast of characters and voice talent, and an important message about the power of perseverance. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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Ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for sandlot baseball games. But when Babe Ruth's prized bat is stolen during the 1932 World Series, Yankee steps up to the plate to help retrieve it for his beloved idol. He embarks on a wild cross-country journey that teaches him the stuff real heroes are made of, and along the way, Yankee learns the importance of perseverance and the true meaning of friendship.
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The Police - Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out
Director: Stewart Copeland Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000GAKJAA Release Date: 2006-09-12 |
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"We're done," says Stewart Copeland near the end of Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out, his homemade documentary about the rise and eventual fall of the group that ruled the planet during their '70s-'80s heyday. "When you get to where you're going, the ride is over." Yeah, but what a ride it was. Some 20 years after the Police (Copeland, Sting, and Andy Summers) disbanded for good, the drummer, now a film composer, edited the 50-plus hours of Super 8 footage he shot way back when, compiled a new soundtrack, wrote some voice-over commentary, and put together a film that, while considerably less than perfect, provides genuine insight into the chaotic, ultimately deadening world of rock superstardom. It all starts in '76, when the original band formed in England; by 1978, Copeland narrates, "we were ready to shed the leprous scab of (our) wretched history and sally forth to the promised land of America." Fame and fortune ensued, and along the way, Copeland filmed everything--not just the inevitable scenes inside their tour van and backstage, but pre-gig sound checks, recording sessions, in-store promo appearances Hell, he even recorded the band while they were making their videos, and there's one remarkable sequence in which he sets up his camera on a tripod behind his drum kit, then turns to address the viewer in mid-performance ("There's a little fight going on in front of the stage," he tells us). The camera work is often pretty shaky, and the performance footage is primitive, not to mention loud and distorted, but somehow that fits Copeland's fly-on-the-wall approach; and the soundtrack, live and studio versions of familiar tunes that Copeland "lobotomized" and "de-arranged," is revelatory. Perhaps best of all, the film offers Copeland a chance to tell us how it all went wrong. By the time of Ghost in the Machine, Sting (who comes off as his usual standoffish, mostly-humorless self) was no longer collaborating with other musicians in the studio. What's more, "(the) adulation started to feel like obligation," and while being rich and famous was swell, the price they paid was "our vibe, our essence." Part documentary, part travelogue, part video diary/confessional, Everyone Stares helps capture that essence again. --Sam GrahamAbout the DVD
Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out, the directorial debut of five-time Grammy Award-winning composer and drummer Stewart Copeland, is a first-person account of The Police's ascent from obscurity to worldwide fame as well as an astute and sometimes hilarious commentary on the pop culture of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Culled from over 50 hours of Super 8 movies he shot during the acclaimed trio's heyday, the film offers an insider's perspective on touring, the other band members and the adoring fans that puts the audience in the drummer's seat. Copeland's kinetic and artful camerawork forms a visual ode to the rhythm of the road: a surreal swirl of hotel rooms, bus rides, press conferences and record signings punctuated by nightly flashes of electrifying on-stage exhilaration. Formed in 1977 and marked by Sting's keening vocal style and driving bass, Copeland's intricately syncopated Caribbean-influenced drumming and Andy Summers' lush guitar harmonies and The Police delivered a bracing, sophisticated alternative to the head-banging punk rock of the day. Shortly after the release of their first album, Outlandos d'Amour, the band's fresh sound caught fire with audiences in the U.S. and Europe. In a few short years, these 20-something rock virtuosos went from touring grungy clubs in a beat-up car to flying between arena gigs in a private plane. But despite the sudden, intoxicating and sometimes terrifying rush of fame, The Police remained a remarkably close-knit unit throughout the early 1980s, sustained by a rare musical compatibility, a shared sense of humor and the knowledge they had succeeded beyond their wildest dreams largely on their own terms. Copeland's breezy narration and onscreen annotations provide a wry, sometimes self-mocking perspective on the group's high jinks, from a lip-syncing session on skis for an early music video to their later travels throughout the Third World. Edited with a percussionist's precision timing and a composer's ear for the inherent pulse of each scene, Copeland scores the film using a pastiche of de-constructed studio and live versions of The Police's extensive and memorable repertoire. "As soon as I raised the camera to my eye and started filming, amazing things began to happen," Copeland recalls. "A thrill ride began that took our group to the tippy-top of the music ziggurat. It was such an unreal experience that it seemed to make the most sense when I watched it through the lens of my camera. It was literally like watching a movie as the band sparked a fire that lit up the world for us. Everyone Stares is that movie." Copeland is an award-winning film and television composer who has written scores for Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film Rumblefish, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination, Oliver Stone's Wall Street and Talk Radio, John Hughes' She's Having a Baby, John Waters' Pecker and Bruno Barretto's Academy Award-nominated Four Days in September. His television credits include scores for Desperate Housewives, Dead Like Me, for which he received an Emmy nomination, and The Amanda Show. He was recently nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Birds of Prey" from his 2005 CD Orchestralli. Copeland won five Grammys for his work with The Police. Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out is directed, produced, written and edited by Stewart Copeland. He is also the film's cinematographer, music editor and narrator.
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Me and You and Everyone We Know
Starring: Kelsey Chapman , Hector Elias , Amy French , Ellen Geer , and John Hawkes Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AMJFYA Release Date: 2005-10-11 |
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One of the most critically acclaimed films of 2005, Me and You and Everyone We Know is also one of the most original feature debuts you're ever likely to see. Winner of the Camera d'or Award for best first film at the Cannes Film Festival, it's an altogether charming display of talent for writer, director, and costar Miranda July, a performance artist making a promising transition to film. Her loose-knit tale of love and longing encompasses a large cast of quirky and memorable characters, foremost among them being Christine (July), a forlorn dreamer who falls in love with Richard (John Hawkes, from HBO's Deadwood), who's going through a traumatic divorce. Richard is desperate to be a good father to his seven- and 14-year-old sons, both of whom have experiences that push Me and You to an almost perverse level of audacity, but July handles their potentially troubling scenes with such delicacy and tact that they seem almost miraculously innocent. The whole film is like that: It never, ever goes where you think it's going to go, and every scene tingles with humor, affection and curiosity for its characters. As it turns routine days into joyous opportunities for discovery, July's remarkable film is not for all tastes, but if you're looking for something new, different, and defiantly out of the mainstream, this gentle comedy's for you. --Jeff ShannonDescription
Award-winning and critically acclaimed, Me You and Everyone We Know, is a poetic and penetrating look at how everyday people struggle to connect with one another in an isolating modern world. Christine Jesperson (writer/director Miranda July) is a struggling artist and cab driver who uses her talents and imagination to draw her dreams and objects of desire. One such object is Richard Swersey (John Hawkes, TV's "Deadwood"), a newly-single father of two boys who is hoping for amazing things, yet panics upon meeting the captivating Christine. But in a world where the mundane is transcendent and people seek meaningful connections despite the risk, anything magical can happen - and well - happen.
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Ah! My Goddess Season 2, Vol. 1: Reunited and It Feels So Good
Starring: Yumi Tôma , Masami Kikuchi , Kikuko Inoue , and Aya Hisakawa Director: Hiroaki Gôda Manufacturer: Adv Films ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000NIBUVC Release Date: 2007-05-08 |
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As the second season of the popular romantic fantasy Ah! My Goddess begins, nearly a year has passed since Norse Goddess Belldandy came to Earth to be with kind-hearted nerd Keiichi Morisato. When she sealed away the Lord of Terror at the end of the first season, a certain amount of data got deleted in Heaven--including the contract linking her to Keiichi. To restore the missing file, he must remember the exact wording of the wish that brought them together. No soon has this problem been sorted out, then Christmas arrives. Belldandy and Keiichi search for appropriate gifts while Sayoko, the self-styled queen of the Nekomi Institute of Technology, tries to break them up. When Sayoko isn't causing problems, Belldandy's sisters Urd and Skuld and Keiichi's sister Megumi take up the slack. The filmmakers deliver the special mixture of sentimentality and slapstick that Ah! My Goddess Fans expect. (Rated TV PG, suitable for ages 12 and older: alcohol use, minor risqué and gross humor) --Charles SolomonDescription
It's been almost a year since the Goddess Belldandy came to live with college student Keiichi Morisato, and he's almost gotten up the nerve to kiss her. Unfortunately, the encounter with the Lord of Terror damaged some of Yggdrasil's systems, and the contract binding Belldandy and Keiichi is among the lost data. Christmas is coming up, and the lovebirds can only hope the information can be retrieved before The Almighty One orders Belldandy back to Heaven. Naturally Skuld and Urd try to help, but it might be better if they didn't. And worst of all, circumstances may have driven Belldandy to drink! What happens when a Goddess is (literally) drunk with power? Find out what happens next in Ah! My Goddess, Season Two.
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Pilates Complete for Everyone
Starring: Interactive Personal Trainer Manufacturer: Bodywisdom Media, Inc. ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
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ASIN: B000085EFC Release Date: 2003-02-12 |
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The Interactive Pilates Series revolutionizes the practice of Pilates in your home. Unlike other videos that may contain one or two workouts, this DVD contains dozens of workouts of varied lengths and purposes. Whether your goals are to get into shape, lose weight, relieve stress, become stronger and more flexible or increase energy, the Interactive Pilates Series will be an invaluable resource for years to come.Amazon.com
Pilates Complete for Everyone is a bargain: about four hours of Pilates instruction and practice, from beginning to advanced levels, more than 35 workouts all on one DVD. The workouts are divided first by level (basic, beginning, intermediate, challenging, advanced), then into individual 5- to 25-minute workout chunks so that you can fit your Pilates into the busiest day. The 10- to 20-minute introductory segments for each level have the most instruction. Certified Pilates instructor and former professional dancer Karen Garcia has an impressively lean, supple, and strong body--a testament to her Pilates practice. The instruction is done by voice-over; Garcia's moving body doesn't talk or smile. Although Pilates is best learned from an instructor who can give you personalized instruction and correct your form, this DVD is the next best thing to having your own trainer, and there's enough variety that you'll never get bored. --Joan Price
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Chair Aerobics for Everyone
Manufacturer: CustomFlix ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FEMBXK Release Date: 2006-07-13 |
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Chair Aerobics for Everyone is a great motivational exercise video for men and women of all ages. It is designed to allow you to work at your own pace, taking it slow if you haven't ever exercised, have restricted mobility or are just getting back into a fitness routine. This video is an effective alternative to conventional exercise even if you have a physical condition that limits your mobility or are not able to stand for a prolonged amount of time. Chair Aerobics for Everyone is also challenging enough for people at higher fitness levels.
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Clifford - Everyone Loves Clifford / Good Friends, Good Times
Starring: Clifford the Big Red Dog Manufacturer: Lions Gate ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006ZXJ4S Release Date: 2005-02-01 |
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Spanish for Everyone
Starring: William C. Harvey Manufacturer: Total Content ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000ARXFK0 Release Date: 2005-11-29 |
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Join language expert William C. Harvey as he reveals his quick and entertaining method for speaking and understanding Spanish. Short, humorous dramatizations and colorful graphics will teach you how to effectively communicate in Spanish the first time you try. For Beginners Of All Ages. Almost instantly you will be able to take part in everyday conversations as you learn the most important basics to speaking Spanish. Includes over 250 words and expressions, short-cuts for grammar and pronunciation, plus special segments on Greetings, Telling Time, Numbers, Food and many more.Customer Reviews:
Not as modern as I hoped for.......2007-05-09
Muy Fantastico!.......2007-04-01
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The Berenstain Bears - Adventure & Fun for Everyone
Starring: Camilla Scott , Benedict Campbell , Michael Cera , Corinne Conley , and Tajja Isen Manufacturer: Sony Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000DBJ25 Release Date: 2003-11-25 |
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Everyone Says I Love You
Starring: Alan Alda , Ami Almendral , Madeline Balmaceda , Drew Barrymore , and Tommie Baxter Manufacturer: Miramax ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: 6305428085 Release Date: 1999-08-17 |
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Writer-director Woody Allen has produced yet another challenging and funny film, this time taking on the musical genre and bending it to his own unique vision. The result is one of the most charming films in recent years, as Allen assembles a typically sterling ensemble cast to evoke the romanticism of years past. This time, the large cast (including Alan Alda, Drew Barrymore, Goldie Hawn, Edward Norton, and Tim Roth) not only turn in funny and touching performances, but they sing the classic songs of the 1930s and 1940s themselves, and sing them very well. The plot centers on an extended family in New York and their various romantic entanglements, including Allen's pursuit of Julia Roberts through the streets of Paris and the canals of Venice. The musical numbers are the film's high point, displaying wonderful choreography ranging from a room full of dancing Groucho Marxes to a dancing couple in flight at the banks of the Seine. Everyone Says I Love You is a witty and entertaining fantasy, and a truly romantic escape. --Robert LaneDescription
Romance meets comedy in Woody Allen's first movie musical, and it's a glorious celebration of love that had audiences laughing and critics cheering. In intertwining stories, Joe's (Woody Allen) attempt to win the heart of Von (Julia Roberts) takes him to scenic Venice and Paris, while his ex-wife, Steffi (Goldie Hawn), and her current husband, Bob (Alan Alda), deal with erupting family matters in their swank but crowded Manhattan apartment. In the meantime, Steffi and Bob's daughter, Skylar (Drew Barrymore), is torn between two boyfriends (Edward Norton and Tim Roth), adding to the complications. But through it all, Allen's dream cast knows the perfect moment to express their emotions with a classic love song or a hilarious production number. Musical comedy has seldom been played with such wit, humor, and sophistication. Get ready to fall in love with love ... and to sing the praises of EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU!DVD:
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