The Snapper

Starring:Colm Meaney, Tina Kellegher, Ruth McCabe, Eanna MacLiam, Peter Rowen, Joanne Gerrard, Colm O'Byrne, Ciara Duffy, Fionnuala Murphy, Dierdre O'Brien, Karen Woodley, Pat Laffan, Virginia Cole, Denis Menton, Brendan Gleeson, Ronan Wilmot, Stuart Dunne, Dylan Tighe, Caroline Boyle, Jennifer Kelly
Director: Stephen Frears
Studio: Miramax
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The Snapper may be the funniest film ever made about an unexpected pregnancy. In adapting the second novel of his popular Barrytown Trilogy, Irish author Roddy Doyle brilliantly captures the hilarious dynamics of a working-class family, the virulent gossip of their nosy Dublin neighbors, and the mixed emotions of a young woman on the verge of single motherhood. Sharon (Tina Kellegher) is the 20-year-old daughter of Dessie (Colm Meaney), and her refusal to name the father of her unborn child turns into an escalating crisis that's as traumatic (especially for Dessie) as it is delightfully amusing. The film was directed for British television by Stephen Frears, but its flawless blend of comedy and drama made it worthy of a theatrical release, landing it on many critics' top 10 lists for 1993. Best known as Chief O'Brien on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Meaney mines gold from the role of his career, and his fatherly love turns The Snapper into a heartwarming charmer with universal appeal. --Jeff Shannon
Description
One little secret is about to cause a big, big commotion in this hilariously funny hit comedy that has everyone talking! When the oldest daughter of a riotous, close-knit family announces her unexpected pregnancy, everyone wants to know who fathered the "snapper" she's carrying. But the young woman's refusal to reveal anything about her predicament sends the entire town into a tizzy! Critics coast-to-coast praised THE SNAPPER as one of the year's finest and funniest films -- it's sure to deliver nonstop laughs to you!

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The best rock concert video I have ever seen

Awesome

Best rock dvd in a lonf time.

¡Rock total!

WWooooooWWWW..... massive sound

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Customer Reviews:

The best rock concert video I have ever seen .......2007-06-29

There is no way I can add to what has already been written here, nor should I try. I just needed to add my two cents so that maybe that one more good rating will convince somebody to buy this DVD. It is THAT GOOD.

Awesome.......2007-05-30

Best prog rock out there today. Steve Wilson is a genious song writer. Musicianship not on the same level as virtuoso Dream Theater (that is - PT doesn't try to impress with speed and crazy good technique). But the compositions and lyrics are far superior (especially compared with some of DTs latest albums). This live performance does justice to a lot of PTs best/recent work. A must have for any serious prog fan.

Best rock dvd in a lonf time........2007-05-18

Great production. Great songs. Great band.
This dvd is worth every penny.

¡Rock total!.......2007-05-10

Es sencillo explicar por qué, desde hace más de un año, me he obsesionado con esta banda inglesa: porque en ella encuentro el compendio definitivo de aquello que más amo del rock: una composición sólida pero sorprendente, letras agresivas pero coherentes, una ejecución brillante pero apasionada. Todo ello se ve corroborado con este concierto en directo, donde la banda lidereada por Steven Wilson (voz y guitarra) demuestra que es capaz de superar, con energía y entrega, la exquisita sofisticación de sus grabaciones de estudio. Las texturas del tecladista Richard Barbieri, la virtuosa cadencia del bajista Colin Edwin, las voces y los riffs de John Wesley y, sobre todo, la impresionante batería de Gavin Harrison, que con sus tambores y platillos nos hace retumbar el corazón y orbitar la mente. Un concierto que puede disfrutarse, a todo volumen, una y otra vez, y que nos muestra a un grupo que conoce y renueva la tradición musical del rock: un ensamble musical tan duro como Tool, tan dulce como Queen, tan alucinatorio como Pink Floyd y tan complejo como King Crimson. Verdaderamente memorables resultan las interpretaciones de "Hatesong" y "Heartattack in a Layby". Lamento solamente que no hayan incluido en este DVD tres de las canciones más originales y definitorias del grupo: "Shesmovedon", "Strip the soul" y "Radioactive Toy". Por lo demás, aquí se compendia una música tan pesada que nos hace levitar, y tan etérea que termina aterrando. Rock total, ni más ni menos. Rock total, señoras y señores.

WWooooooWWWW..... massive sound.......2007-03-08

Excellent musicianship, sound and video production...... wwwwoooooowwww.....I was blown away. Highly entertaining, and with a great song selection. The additional features are a bit on the poor side, specially missing a documentary as special features (bad habit from the DT DVDs), just to get to know the band a bit better. But the main feature compensates, 'cause it would be a 5 star even if it didn't bring any additionals. After seeing this, it makes me think it's worth travelling to another country to see them live.

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Good craic
The Snapper
lousy script with nothing but.....????
Pleasant Surprise
A Classic

The Snapper
Starring: Colm Meaney , Tina Kellegher , Ruth McCabe , Eanna MacLiam , and Peter Rowen
Director: Stephen Frears
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The Snapper may be the funniest film ever made about an unexpected pregnancy. In adapting the second novel of his popular Barrytown Trilogy, Irish author Roddy Doyle brilliantly captures the hilarious dynamics of a working-class family, the virulent gossip of their nosy Dublin neighbors, and the mixed emotions of a young woman on the verge of single motherhood. Sharon (Tina Kellegher) is the 20-year-old daughter of Dessie (Colm Meaney), and her refusal to name the father of her unborn child turns into an escalating crisis that's as traumatic (especially for Dessie) as it is delightfully amusing. The film was directed for British television by Stephen Frears, but its flawless blend of comedy and drama made it worthy of a theatrical release, landing it on many critics' top 10 lists for 1993. Best known as Chief O'Brien on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Meaney mines gold from the role of his career, and his fatherly love turns The Snapper into a heartwarming charmer with universal appeal. --Jeff Shannon

Description

One little secret is about to cause a big, big commotion in this hilariously funny hit comedy that has everyone talking! When the oldest daughter of a riotous, close-knit family announces her unexpected pregnancy, everyone wants to know who fathered the "snapper" she's carrying. But the young woman's refusal to reveal anything about her predicament sends the entire town into a tizzy! Critics coast-to-coast praised THE SNAPPER as one of the year's finest and funniest films -- it's sure to deliver nonstop laughs to you!

Customer Reviews:

Good craic.......2007-01-15

This is a hugely entertaining film, filled with brilliant Dublin humour. However - and I could be mistaken - I think that it has been cut in parts? I first saw this many years ago and distinctly remember a few scenes and phrases that appear to have vanished. I wonder why? A good laugh anyway.

The Snapper.......2007-01-13

One of my favorite Irish movies! An unplanned pregnancy puts a working-class family through some changes that ultimately bring them closer together. Completely realistic. Explores the themes of family and sexuality in a warm, witty fashion.

lousy script with nothing but.....????.......2006-09-21

either drinking, cursing, and laughing in the pub, or replaying the messy home life style. what is this? you call this 'one of the year's top 10 movies!', 'two thumbs up!', 'one of the year's funniest!'?????????? this is one of the most terrible movies with bore-to-death storylines i've ever seen. acting maybe acceptable but, with such a lousy script and a bunch of ugly young female actors, i have to pass. wasted my money was fine, but wasted 95 minutes watching this silly movie? well, absolutely not! rejected the dvd out of the player after about 15 minutes. thanks for nothing.

Pleasant Surprise.......2006-07-08

This is one of those movies you'd never have known about unless you came across it by accident on cable TV , like I did. I had never heard of it, but was lucky to find it while looking for something to watch on a rainy day off. This movie was one of the funniest, heartwarming films I have ever seen. The family interaction was so true to life, it was like being in my own home growing up. (Catholic Italian - very similar to Irish Catholic in nature). Sometimes the dialogue was a little difficult to follow with the heavy accents; and the conception of the child made you angry at both she and the father - and made you wonder why she chose the path she did. For the little things this movie isn't, it sure earned a place as one of my all time favorites. Colm Meany was the best. This was by far his best performance. The movie was so good, it made me late because I couldn't tear myself away, and even then I had to miss the last 10 minutes or leave my poor teenage daughter waiting for her ride after work. I HAD to buy it just to see the end. I'll be watching this one over and over.

A Classic.......2006-03-12

i absolutly love this movie and I looked for the longest time to find it! I found it on Amazon, and first I didnt think it was going to be the original, its a classic, depicts a dysfunctional family in Inner City Dublin in the late 80's. A MUST SEE.........

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Why have we never heard of Larry Jon Wilson?
A musical vision fulfilled - Townes Van Zandt and friends
Diverse crew of pickers/rare footage/some better than others
the best music film ever made!

Heartworn Highways
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HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS (HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS)

Customer Reviews:

Why have we never heard of Larry Jon Wilson?.......2007-05-25

I really enjoyed this movie. Several Guy Clark songs, John Hiatt and Steve Earle in much younger days, Charlie Daniels back before he censored references to the noxious weed from his songs, Townes Van Zandt, Rex Bell, and a hysterically funny song introduction by Gamble Rodgers. Also a clip of David Allan Coe driving his bus to and then playing at a prison in Tennessee. The high points for me were the song "Alabama Highway" by Steve Young, and a song called "Ohoopee River Bottomland" by a man named Larry Jon Wilson.

According to the sparse information available on the internet, Larry Jon Wilson was one of the "outlaw" genre progressive country musicians in the mid-1970's. His style reminds one of Tony Joe White ("Polk Salad Annie"), and it is apparent from the clip here that he is an excellent singer, songwriter, and guitar player. Being a fan of that music, I am shocked that watching this DVD was the first time I had heard of him. He later hosted a show on PBS called "Georgia Backroads" and I found a couple of references to recent shows. I guess fate and luck play a huge role in determining a musician's success. It seems a shame that a man of such talent did not recieve greater acclaim.

Great "candid" footage of Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, and others sitting around a dining table, with an unreal number of assorted bottles in various stages of emptiness, trading songs. We mortals are truly lightweights. At any rate, if you are interested in songwriting, these artists, or early to mid-70's progressive country music, you will enjoy this DVD immensely. And if you hear of any Larry Jon Wilson cd's for sale, let me know.

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A musical vision fulfilled - Townes Van Zandt and friends.......2006-08-02

I was stunned by this movie. I learned of it and purchased it in 2003. For various reasons it remains for me the best, most emotional movie I have seen about musicians and their music. The producer chose well: He found the songwriters that shaped country and rock for the next 30 years: Townes Van Zandt, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, Steve Young, John Hiatt, Charlie Daniels and a tribute to the late Skinny Dennis, immortalized in Guy Clark's "LA Freeway." I wish David Allen Coe had been left out, but no film is perfect.
The songwriters are shown at their best and worst: a drunken, funny TVZ falls into a rabbit hole and Silent Night is rendered by fine musicians too drunk to remember the lyrics.

This movie was made when I was a poor student and musician with a small circle of talented friends in Tampa at the University of South Florida. The difference is that most of my friends and I got straight jobs [we still tried to make a difference] but these musicians changed the world, just a little.
I married the singer/Business major I met at USF and divorced 30 years later. I still play guitar, write and record at home and dream of making it in music - but mostly I learn songs written by artists like those in this movie and try to understand the magic they have that still captures me.
When TVZ sang 'Waiting around to die' he brought tears to the eyes of his 70+ blacksmith neighbor, while Cindy comforts him. It was magical. TVZ does a "medley of my hit" and sings "Pancho and Lefty," and Rodney Crowell sang "Bluebird Wine," both covered by Emmylou. Steve Young's "Alabama Highways" was wonderful too. It was a look into my past - and the past and future of the intelligent, emotional music I love best.

Diverse crew of pickers/rare footage/some better than others.......2006-07-13

This DVD starts strong with Guy Clarke down in (I'm presuming) his basement in the mid-70's pickin' and singin' "LA Freeway", as the opening credits roll; I'm very partial to Guy and Townes Van Zandt (2 of the major stars that are followed around) so insofar as their parts of the DVD, it's a no brainer 5 stars from my perspective. Some very intimate moments with Townes Van Zandt, as he's picking ("Waitin' 'Round to Die" in particular) and other times just horsing around with friends and, of course, a bottle of whiskey.... I'm not too fond of David Alan Coe being on this DVD alongside those, as I think his divisive lyrics speak for themselves (and i'm not referring only to the line in 'If that Ain't Country' but, rather, some pretty pathetic stuff from his 1982 "Underground Album"). In addition to my disliking David Alan Coe's racial leanings, the parts where he is involved just don't seem to "fit". Maybe if you're a David Alan Coe fan (and I DO understand not all D.A. Coe fans share his views regarding what all has come out of his mind, onto a piece of paper and out of his mouth) then you will really enjoy those parts of 'Heartworn Highways'. Charlie Daniels as well doesn't seem to fit but, to be fair, I (Spike) can't just 'mold' this DVD into my own perfect cast -- it is what it is! I'm sure the Coe fans and C.D Band fans and all probably wonder what the hell those hippies are doin' in there, from the other side've the coin. A young Steve Earle, Larry Jon Wilson, Gamble Rogers, Rodney Crowell and more all pop in and out to add some spice.... some interesting interviews and footage of just regular folk also contribute to 'Heartworn Highways' and, if you can just appreciate the DVD for what it is, scattered and all, then it's worth a buy. I don't regret owning it, and pop it in every couple years to watch again --- maybe pickin' my six string or "lookin at my watch" (Cash, 1994) during the times I'm not as interested....

the best music film ever made!.......2006-02-23

Extraordinary performances by singer songwriters who revolutionized country music beautifully captured at the time it was happening. It's like visiting, living with these folks in Nashville and Austin in the 1970's.
An hour of bonus material that is just as good as the movie!
20 year old Steve Earle does a couple of great songs he never recorded elsewhere!
It's an amazing DVD altogether!

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Carl Perkins' Finest Hour...Rock n' Roll Rarely Gets Better Than This!!
Rock Your Blue Suede Shoes Or Your Beatle Boots Off
VERY ENTERTAINING

Blue Suede Shoes
Starring: Barbara Bach , Ringo Starr , Eric Clapton , George Harrison , and Carl Perkins
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Customer Reviews:

Carl Perkins' Finest Hour...Rock n' Roll Rarely Gets Better Than This!!.......2007-03-03

I've had the VHS version of this classic rockabilly special for years, and the sound and picture quality is great. I'm wondering if this particular DVD is a newly remastered version of this show since the original DVD released in 2002 has many reviewers complaining about poor sound quality.

The legendary Carl Perkins is one of the often overlooked singer-songwriter-guitar players of early rock n' roll who had one big hit in the 1950's before a car crash stopped the momentum of his career right as it was taking off. He never achieved the popularity or recognition that his peers Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, and Elvis achieved. This rockin' performance clearly shows he was in the same talent league as his better-known contemporaries. Recorded in London in October of 1985, this masterpiece concert is Carl Perkins' finest hour! At 54 years old, Carl's musical powers were at an all-time high in this show. His country-rock vocal delivery and trademark rockabilly guitar licks are more potent here than they were in his younger days.

Few concert videos capture the sheer joy of playing music on stage like this show does. When I saw this for the first time over ten years ago, I was blown away by the joy and spirit of the music that literally jumps off the screen until you find yourself watching it over and over. The music here, wonderfully directed by Dave Edmonds, is quite simply as good as rock n' roll gets. The musicians did a great job of recreating Perkins' classic songs in their original arrangements while making them rock like never before. When all is said and done, this should be hailed as one of the greatest rock n' roll shows ever captured on film!

The real beauty of this concert is the almost magical effect that Carl's presence had on all his famous guests. George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Dave Edmunds, and Roseanne Cash give some of the best performances of their careers as Carl's spirit and enthusiasm brings out the best in everybody on the stage. George and Ringo have never sounded better, and seem more inspired here than they were with the Beatles. Ringo's drumming is rock steady, and Harrison shines like never before as he shows just how well he could play rockabilly guitar.

Eric Clapton's segment is dynamite as we watch him unleash some of the hottest solos he has ever played! Clapton TEARS IT UP on guitar during "Mean Woman Blues", and Carl's amazed reaction to Eric is priceless! Watch closely for a great moment during "Matchbox" when Carl jumps back in disbelief while watching Eric rip into his first solo. I love it!!

This show is pure musical joy from start to finish, but the best is saved for last with a truly FANTASTIC performance of "Blue Suede Shoes" that is nothing more than rock n' roll at its joyful best!! Anybody who still associates this song with Elvis needs to hear Perkins tear into it with his heart and soul in this performance. It is worth the price of the DVD alone to see Carl and his friends rock their hearts out with the audience dancing all over the place. George Harrison is so caught up in the music that he suddenly leads the band into a rousing encore of the song. Dave Edmonds sums up the electricity of the moment as he turns to Carl and shouts "ROCK IT MAN!"

The most touching moment comes after the music has ended when Perkins is moved to tears of joy while giving a heartfelt thank you to everyone there. The warmth and sincerity of the man is truly admirable as he showers each and every guest with kind words of praise throughout the show.

The music world lost a fine musician and human being when Carl Perkins passed away in 1998. This unforgettable show will stand as a great tribute to his spirit, music, influence, and talent. If you love Chuck Berry's "Hail Hail Rock n' Roll", Roy Orbison's "Black and White Night", or just good-time rock n' roll music at its best, this priceless concert is a MUST-HAVE for your collection!

Rock Your Blue Suede Shoes Or Your Beatle Boots Off.......2007-02-05

As an inveterate, avid, intense Beatle fan, I was thoroughly delighted with this dvd! Hats off to Carl Perkins not only for being a driving force during the inception of Rock & Roll, but for influencing George Harrison! George Harrison ROCKED! He tore the place up with his guitar playing! If you think he sounded phenomenal on this dvd, be sure to listen to "Beatles Live at the BBC" and George's guitar playing sets the place on fire! Check him out on "Youngblood!"

Although the transfer ain't great, the music and the artists are. Ringo keeps a steady beat and his former bandmate, the nonpareil George Harrison will have you rockin' your blue suede shoes or your Beatle boots off! His revival of his 1965 cover of "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" brought many smiles to many faces. Gear up that 1963 Ford Falcon and take a trip to 1965 with George!

If you love Rock & Roll, the Blues and some EXCEPTIONAL guitar playing, this is the dvd for you. It is just plain fun and you will find yourself singing along with it and don't be surprised if you find you've started dancing!

VERY ENTERTAINING.......2007-01-04

THIS WAS A VERY GOOD DVD, WELL WORTH THE MONEY AND THE TIME WATCHING IT; WISH IT HAD BEEN LONGER!! GEORGE WAS THE BEST.

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In the Top 10
Gotta Love This!
arthur lee forever!
Can't seem to find the words...
The other "Sargeant Pepper" album

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Customer Reviews:

In the Top 10.......2007-03-09

One of the best ever. Arthur Lee is (was, a major loss)a phenom. Try to find the original.

Gotta Love This!.......2007-01-18

I have heard this album on CD many many times and so am very familiar with it. Generally, when I watch a concert, I like to hear the songs the way I remember them; from the album. This concert is very true to the album and to me, that is a major plus since I've always considered this music to be very special.

Do yourself a favor and get it! I, for one, LOVE it!!!

arthur lee forever!.......2007-01-12

the time he was given was such a little while, but his music was way more than style. i would rate this dvd one notch above 5 stars. let's call it goosebumps. buy it for the experience. the referral is free.

Can't seem to find the words..........2006-12-29

Let me start by saying that Forever Changes is one of my favorite albums of all time. I have listened to it hundreds of times and I am still not bored with it. I seem to love it more as the years go on.

Last fall I stumbled upon this DVD here at Amazon. I have not been as excited about a potential Christmas gift since I was a kid. I emailed my wife a link to Amazon and said "top of the list for me for Christmas"

Needless to say I got it and played it Christmas night after the kids went to bed and the house was quiet.

There he was. The genious. The man who suffered internally but found a way to produce a timeless album almost 40 years ago that reflected his gift. And there was an audience full of people who also love the album whom I immediately found a certain kinship with.

Now to the content. Incredible! First of all the sound was flawless - from horns to the strings to the drums to the bass to the guitars to the vocals. Secondly the video production was nearly perfect. Whoever managed what cameras shot when really knows the album because he/she knew just what to cut to and when. I was very happy with the video production. The only issue I could have was the lighting could have been better at times on the stage. The details of each song do not get overlooked. What you hear on the album pretty much is reproduced live on stage.

Arthur was sincere and really into the whole show. The fact that he is no longer with us makes this show even more special and timeless.

5 stars. I highly recommend.

The other "Sargeant Pepper" album.......2006-12-09

The original Forever Changes album came out around 1967. The first time i heard it, all those years ago, I really didn't care for most of it. But I kept listening to it anyway. As I came to know all the songs, I started to recognize the genius behind them. They "grew" on me - in a large way.
Now, if I was ordered to give up all the music that I had, but could keep just one "album" - this would be the one.
I could not even count the number of times that I have listened to this music over the last four decades, yet I never get tired of it. In fact, some of the songs still give me the chills when I hear them. It is a masterpiece on the level of Sargeant Pepper - just not as well-known.
And if I had to choose my all-time favorite rock song - it would be "A House is not a Hotel"
The music of the Concert DVD does not quite meet the level of the original album, but it is a piece of rock history that should be treasured forever. And maybe "forever" will never change

Carl Perkins and Friends - Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session

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The King of Rockabilly!!
Incredible piece of music history caught on film
Carl Perkins and Friends-Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session
5 STARS FOR THE SHOW. 2 STARS FOR THE AUDIO ON THE DVD VERSION.
Carl's Rockabilly Buddies

Carl Perkins and Friends - Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session
Starring: Carl Perkins , George Harrison , Ringo Starr , Eric Clapton , and Roseanne Cash
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The appearances of two ex-Beatles, including the late George Harrison, are among the principal attractions in this hour-long 1985 TV show, which spotlights one of the prime movers behind the rock-and-country blend known as rockabilly. Carl Perkins, who died in 1998, was the composer of "Blue Suede Shoes" and other classics, as well as a highly influential guitar player. Here he's joined by a host of luminaries, including Eric Clapton, musical director Dave Edmunds, Rosanne Cash, and members of the Stray Cats, in addition to Harrison and Ringo Starr, who perform the Perkins tunes ("Matchbox" and "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby") that the Beatles recorded lo, these many decades ago. But star power notwithstanding, it's Perkins's show all the way. Not only can the man still play, but he's clearly basking in all the attention--as is Harrison, whose rare live performances should be treasured all the more now that he's gone. --Sam Graham

Description

This classic show, featuring Perkins, along with Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds, Slim Jim Phantom and others, was recorded live at London's Limehouse Studios in 1985 and features Harrison & Starr in their first reunion gig since the '70's.

Customer Reviews:

The King of Rockabilly!!.......2007-05-17

Amazing and inspiring performances by the King of Rockabilly, Mr. Carl Perkins. Get this! Buy it! Own it! Add it to your collection! Turn it up!! Enough said.

Incredible piece of music history caught on film.......2007-01-19

This has got to be one of the most fun exciting videos I have watched. I got the VHS format instead of the DVD(which I normally would)because of the many reviews claiming lousy sound on the DVD. My tape was factory fresh, still in the shrink wrap. It was incredible to say the least to see Carl Perkins in fine form along with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Eric Clapton. They were all young, good looking, and at the top of their game and full of fun and excitement to be there for one of their great friends & mentors. I can recommend the VHS format for sound and my picture was great although somebody should do this thing right on DVD to save it for posterity. I would recommend it to any serious fan of classic Rock and Roll, much less fans of the Beatles, Sun Records/Nashville, Rockabilly, etc.. Get it while you can!

Carl Perkins and Friends-Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session.......2007-01-10

Outstanding music by one of the original Rock & Roll greats with a band that includes George Harrison,Ringo Starr, Dave Edmunds and Eric Clapton. Great from start to finish.

5 STARS FOR THE SHOW. 2 STARS FOR THE AUDIO ON THE DVD VERSION........2007-01-10

Much has been said about how close to perfection the show is. And it IS. If ever an opinion was a fact, that's a fact jack. So let me be very clear - the show itself is above and beyond 5 stars. I want to instead rant and rave about the mediocre audio quality of this particular dvd transfer here. Anybody who doesn't complain never owned the VHS before, and so of course they must think the sound can't get any better. It CAN. The picture on the dvd is fine, the audio is not terrible, but OH, if you had the VHS before, you'd know what you're missing. I thought I just had ungrateful amateur ears until a) I looked on the second page and started seeing that other people were complaining about the sound on this dvd and 2) sellers are still selling the VHS at full price here on amazon because a lot of people must be complaining about the dvd quality. I assumed I would see a bunch of penny listings, but it's going to be worth it to me to buy the vhs back for $10-15 and transfer it to dvd, and now beg Eric Clapton and his people, Olivia Harrison and her people, Carl's family, Ringo - somebody - RE-RELEASE THIS AS A SPECIAL EDITION DVD WITH OUTTAKES AND LOADS OF SPECIAL FEATURES AND, ABOVE ALL, REMASTER THAT AUDIO. PLEASE! For all those who agree with this last statement, say you find this review "helpful."

Carl's Rockabilly Buddies.......2006-08-23

I saw this when it was 1st shown on Cinemax and loved it then...love it now. Dave Edmunds is so often ignored and so understatedly great..I thought I'd mention him here. Carl Perkins...so gracious and appreciative. All of his "rockabilly buddies" seem so excited to be in his presence. It is a great show!

Woody Guthrie - This Machine Kills Fascists

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Replacement
Interesting documentary
This machine created a huge legacy
Could have been better

Woody Guthrie - This Machine Kills Fascists
Starring: Woody Guthrie
Manufacturer: Snapper UK
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ASIN: B0002N4ZE2
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Product Description

THIS MACHINE KILLS FASCISTS (GUTHRIE,WOODY)

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The life of the great American folksinger is detailed in this 160-minute documentary narrated by singer Billy Bragg. Director Stephen Gammond gives us the cradle-to-grave view of Woody Guthrie as told by those who knew him, most memorably his daughter Nora, son Arlo, sister Mary Jo, and peer Pete Seeger. The folksinger's ability to mix politics with song and weave them together melodically is universally praised. Frightfully missing is a lot of footage of Guthrie; we hear songs but not on-screen images. It's as if Gammond decided not to go the usual route. It's true that dynamic documentaries can be made without direct source material (see Ken Burns), but this overlong film wears out its welcome despite some gems (footage from the long-forgotten documentary about the Columbia River for which Guthrie supplied the songs). Guthrie enthusiasts may find the film taxing but will revel in the details. The merely curious would do better to see Hal Ashby's Oscar-winning film on Guthrie, Bound for Glory. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Replacement.......2007-03-09

Purchased a copy and put aside for a gift. Six months later opened and found disk defective. Replaced swiftly and without question. Fantastic!!

Interesting documentary.......2006-01-30

in particular the many interviews, especially with Guthrie's daughter Nora Lee.
I was disappointed by the musical content and the special features.

This machine created a huge legacy.......2005-09-08

I have been a fan of Woody Guthrie since the days of the "folk revival". I have had high regard for his written musings and have followed renditions of his music since his own recordings to the Billy Bragg/Wilco disks. I was travelng a few months ago and heard an excellent review of a Bob Dylan exhibition sponsored by "No Depression". I was particularly interested in Dylan's early visits to the master while he was in the hospital. Indirectly, this review lead me to the "This Machine Kills Facists" DVD. I thoroughly enjoyed this fresh look at the life and legend of Woody Guthrie and recommend it to all with an interest in his music and background. I would like to see a follow-up that focuses on his legacy - his influences on the music we hear today and will continue to hear in the future.

Could have been better.......2005-08-30

I bought this DVD, prompted by a positive review in Mojo magazine. However, in my view it's a waste of money.
The 2-hour plus DVD has been put together as a production for MTV-brained folk with a 15-second attention span: not one song is played in full and the interviews are lightweight reminiscences.
On the positive side there are nice period newsreel excerpts and period stills and some talk. However, even these items are kept brief, presumably to match the 15-second attention span the producers condescendingly think is the most a viewer is capable of.
People interested in Woody Guthrie are not like that!

Bjork - Inner Part of an Animal or Plant Structure (Snapper)

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A truly fascinating documentary.
Important Album, Important Documentary
Gotta Love Bjork
the ghost in the machine
Documentation of Primal Music

Bjork - Inner Part of an Animal or Plant Structure (Snapper)
Starring: Björk , and Bjork
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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ASIN: B0002V7SKM
Release Date: 2004-08-31

Customer Reviews:

A truly fascinating documentary........2007-06-26

Wow. Where do I begin? I was never a Björk fan until a few years ago when she released her album, Medulla. I didn't like it at first, but it soon began to grow on me and a few weeks later I loved it! Soon after, I bought this wonderful DVD.

How lucky we are to go behind the scenes of this amazing, intimate and innovative album composed solely of human voices! We follow Björk and other talents as they travel around the world recording and composing the album. It is raw and spontaneous and it's quite fascinating to see Björk in the process of making music. I especially enjoyed the parts with the choir and Rahzel. But really, the whole documentary is great. It runs at a brief, but perfect 50 minutes. I love it and continue to watch it. I highly recommend it, and not only to a Björk fan; even if you're not huge on her, I'm sure it will probably still be interesting for you.

Important Album, Important Documentary.......2007-05-08

There is only one Bjork; there is only one Medulla. This detailed documentary shows just how much creativity, cooperation, passion, and effort went into the creation of a truly innovative project.

If you're unfamiliar with the album, all you need to know is that it was created solely using sounds made by the human voice. And it's amazing. The End. Me done. You go buy now.Medúlla

Gotta Love Bjork .......2005-02-19

Now this is a different DVD, unusually clever if you really pay attention. She talks about the ideas for the CD Medulla. It is very interesting hearing Bjork speak in her Icelandic tongue with the English translations, she is fascinating. This is a naturally good DVD, and it is amusing to watch. It is amazing what she does with just voices and no musical instruments. Just don't forget to press play, as the opening song will continue to play and after a while will grow on you, :) This is a somewhat visual version of Medulla.

the ghost in the machine.......2005-01-31

While there is something slightly unsettling about taking part (analyzing) an album as brilliant as Medulla (one could argue that it should simply be experienced - without linear analysis/discernment/overkill), what could possibly evoke more curiosity than the prospect of getting inside this remarkable woman's brain?

This is ultimately a work that satisfies at many levels, but primarily at the goal of figuring out, to some extent, what makes such an ingenious machine work: of getting a grasp on the ghost within the machine.

Documentation of Primal Music.......2005-01-24

This DVD. in my opinion, was way too short...but I think its because I liked it so much! Its amazing how strange all the vocal pieces sound alone but when added together, get this huge, unorthodox sound. Its really a renaissance album focusing on the individual and the amazing complexity of the human voice. The artists in this film are definately no average people. I think, to make music like this, you have to walk to edge of craziness. Bjork definately thinks outside the box and this DVD really shows her creativeness as an artist. Plus, Rahzel, the beat boxer, is just out of this world. You won't be dissapointed.

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Syd Barrett, RIP
Great material, endlessly repackaged...
Be warned- for completists only!
CORPOREAL CLOG
buyer beware-2 floyd songs & irrelevant filler

Pink Floyd - London 1966-1967
Starring: John Dunbar (II) , Syd Barrett , Richard Wright (II) , Roger Waters , and Yoko Ono
Director: Peter Whitehead
Manufacturer: Snapper UK
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ASIN: B000AE8KUS
Release Date: 2005-10-04

Product Description

IN LONDON 1966-1967 (PINK FLOYD)

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In terms of archival value, Pink Floyd: London, 1966-1967 is essential viewing for Floyd collectors and anyone who's curious about the swinging pop scene of London at the dawn of the psychedelic era. Casual fans be warned: This is not a concert film, per se, nor will it satisfy anyone looking for a comprehensive history of "The Pink Floyd" (as the group was originally known) in its earliest incarnation. Rather, Peter Whitehead's film--originally titled Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (after a line from an Allen Ginsberg poem)--was created as a dreamy, avant-garde portrait of the "Swinging London" scene, set to the music of Pink Floyd (in this case the improvisational epics "Interstellar Overdrive" and "Nick's Boogie"), accompanied by performance footage from the legendary UFO Club in 1966, a recording session at London's Sound Techniques studio on January 11, 1967 (which Whitehead specifically arranged to capture his soundtrack), and footage from the momentous "14 Hour Technicolor Dream" festival held at Alexandra Palace on April 29th, 1967. White combined elements of all three events to create his audiovisual collage--a kind of time-capsule mindscape that successfully conveys the spacey atmosphere of Pink Floyd's early (and instant) popularity.

However fleeting (he's glimpsed relatively briefly, coaxing otherworldly sounds from his guitar, patched into a Binson Echorec tape echo device), the presence of Floyd cofounder Syd Barrett will prove fascinating to any devoted fan. The "Crazy Diamond" appears quite stoned (or at least totally immersed in his music), while Roger Waters provides a driving bass pulse, looking ever so much like a young, mod intellectual. Rick Wright appears calmly at his keyboard (also using the Binson Echorec), and Nick Mason drums through his experimental "Boogie," parts of which were transposed into the title track of A Saucerful of Secrets. The music (far more indicative of Early Floyd than the later studio versions) is also included on a stand-alone CD, and while none of this material is substantial enough to be truly fulfilling, it remains a priceless snapshot of the era, with fascinating glimpses of John Lennon attending the "Technicolor" event, unaware that his future wife, Yoko Ono, was presenting a performance-art installment just a few feet away. Whitehead's archival interview clips with Mick Jagger, Michael Caine, Julie Christie, and artist David Hockney add another facet of insight into one of the liveliest periods of popular culture. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Syd Barrett, RIP.......2006-07-12

Syd Barrett will be greatly missed. His whimsical songwriting style was unique and greatly influenced many famous musicians like David Bowie. This dvd is an essential purchase for those wishing to know about a genuis.

Great material, endlessly repackaged..........2006-05-25

First off, this *is* great. It's a Holy Grail in Psychedilic Music. The Pink Floyd footage here pre-dates their EMI Contract, the band signed the releases, so it's the earliest available Pink Floyd footage and music to be legitimately found *anywhere*, coming from Feburary 1967. (Another underground film, "San Francisco" has the Floyd playing a long version of Interstellar Overdrive from 1966, but it's an audio soundtrack; no film of the band to go with it). It's also one of the very few non-bootleg DVDs that actually has the Floyd's founder, Syd Barrett present, and without the drug-induced confusion that would cause his departure from the band a year later.

However, this has got to be the fifth, or sixth time (at least) that this material has been re-packaged and re-released. And it's same material that's been available since the original 1988 VCR release. If you've already bought it before, you'll find nothing new in this edition. If you've somehow *missed* the previous incarnations of this release though, buy this with confidence, it's the real thing.

Be warned- for completists only!.......2006-02-05

I bought this DVD out of curiosity after reading a Syd Barrett biography, thinking that it was a retitled version of "Let's Make Love in Swinging London." Such is not the case. It is about 30 minutes of Pink Floyd in a rehearsal studio, doing a painfully extended psychedelic jam of Interstellar Overdrive, and an improv piece called Nick's Boogie. There is also some black and white footage of the band performing a gig at the UFO club. The director filmed these performances with the intent of splicing footage into his documentary on swinging London. One would think that the original documentary would be included as an extra, but it is not. The interviews of Michael Caine, Mick Jagger and Julie Christie are almost incomprehensible, due to their thick British accents, and possibly whatever they had been smoking prior to the interview.
The John Lennon footage shows him wandering around the event with a friend, but it is all silent and shot in black and white.
For hardcore Syd Barrett fans and Pink Floyd completists only.

CORPOREAL CLOG.......2005-12-27

We are once again asked to witness the snarled and ultimately predatory relationship between music and commerce. This DVD should be promoted as a short film by Peter Whitehead, supplemented by shorter interviews with Michael Caine, Julie Christie and a few others (uniformly uninteresting interviews, by the way). Then one could approach this for what it is, the work of a filmmaker who happened to like what Pink Floyd got up to on stage and decided to edit event footage using Floyd's music as the soundtrack -- the ONLY soundtrack by the way: no location sound occurs anywhere. Had this DVD been titled "Let's Make Love in London, A Short Quasi-Documentary Film Featuring Mostly Stoned Audience Members Trying to Dance to a Soundtrack by Pink Floyd" one assumes interest would be significantly lower. Instead, it is billed as a film about Pink Floyd, which it clearly is not.

Looked at as a documentary snippet of an era in which noodling -- with sound or with images or with other persons -- was elevated to high art, this DVD stands as little more than a mildly interesting example of period style, never attaining the heights of better works of the time which could be indexed as "style, period."

Looked at as a Pink Floyd concert, you will be better off slipping on the "full length" CD versions of the hastily-made studio takes of a somewhat rambling "Interstellar Overdrive" and a nearly disposable "Nick's Boogie". (As an unrelated aside, "Nick's Boogie" does beg the listener to participate in a rather playful thought-experiment: What would the early work of Floyd, up to and including Umma Gumma, have sounded like if Nick Mason had been forced to play without his tom-toms?)

As another reviewer has already correctly noted, with some effort this could have been of great interest (Think Allen Ginsberg, John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Syd Barrett, et al) had those in a rush to grab a few bucks considered a better, more honest effort to include relevant information and opinions about the events, the time and the place from the artists involved. Absent of Whitehead's somewhat self-congratulatory tone, others directy involved in the events documented here remain literally mute. But before we get ahead of ourselves on compiling a list of possible improvements, given the bald-faced greed demonstrated by the manner in which this material is "packaged", do the artists even matter in this case?

buyer beware-2 floyd songs & irrelevant filler.......2005-11-11

i guess the interviews are relevant, by the fact that they are indeed from the 60's. that's about it. you get to hear julie christie, michael caine, david hockney, and jagger talk about their feelings. i knew that the floyd performed only two songs, but i did expect to see 'the floyd' during these performances. it's more like a music video, with occasional shots of the band. a time capsule of history i agree, but if you're going to release a dvd and call it a 'pink floyd' dvd, have more than 28 and a half minutes of the band (shown sporadically), and some meaningless interviews to round it out to an hour. just another example of using the 'pink floyd' name to sell a dvd. should have known better when 'rolling stone' gave it a good review. 2 stars cause it's syd barrett even if you don't get to see very much of him. (or the rest of the band for that matter) very disappointing.

Simple Plan - Big Package for You (Snapper Pack) [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

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i love the movie, hate amazon.
Hilarious
BEST DVD EVER
it was okay
Where is the DVD?

Simple Plan - Big Package for You (Snapper Pack) [EXPLICIT LYRICS]
Starring: Simple Plan
Manufacturer: Lava
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ASIN: B0000DBJ9N
Release Date: 2003-11-25

Customer Reviews:

i love the movie, hate amazon........2006-04-22

wow this movie was funny as hell. haha

but i got 2 of the same when it was suppose to come with a cd too. it came with 2 dvds. i hte u amazon.

loved the movie pierre and david r soo hot it here and funny as hell!!!

Hilarious.......2006-01-16

Honestly this DVD is hilarious. I remember when I bought it and as soon as I started watching it I started cracking up. The idea to makes this DVD was brillant. It not only shows you what happens when touring, or recording, but it also shows you that even though their famous, their still just regular guys.

BEST DVD EVER.......2005-09-10

Simple Plan rock. The DVD is basicly all about them i hope that they do a new Dvd coz that was so funny they could do one on still not getting any... that was the bomb and some kids can still wartch it coz the language aint all that bad. This rocks.
My favourite things are the I'd do anything video and the Patrick stuff he rovcks.

it was okay.......2005-08-28

when I first got the item I expected it to be clean. it was, it had the F and the super bad S word blooped out BUT,there was suck,crap,and ass left on it. But it was good any way

Where is the DVD?.......2005-08-26

Im a fan of Simple plan, and I was wating for this to come in the mail. And when I got it the case had no DVD!!! I was dissapointed but they replaced it for me. So I just ot it today and I'm gong to watch it now.

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