Wayne's World

Starring:Dan Bell, Lara Flynn Boyle, Colleen Camp, Tia Carrere, Dana Carvey, Frederick Coffin, Michael DeLuise, Donna Dixon, Brian Doyle-Murray, Chris Farley, Kurt Fuller, Michael G. Hagerty, Rob Lowe, Meat Loaf, Mike Myers, Charles Noland, Robert Patrick, Sean Gregory Sullivan, Lee Tergesen
Studio: Paramount
Product Type: DVD

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Stanley Kramer's 1959 antiwar movie looks like everything Kramer did: subtle as a car wreck but undeniably affecting. Gregory Peck plays a submarine commander looking for survivors in Australia after a nuclear holocaust. Ava Gardner is among them and, somewhat improbably under the circumstances, becomes his love interest. Fred Astaire and Anthony Perkins are among the characters awaiting death from the gradual spread of radiation from the north. One might scoff at Kramer's implicit finger-wagging about nuclear politics in this mad, mad, mad, mad world, but it is hard to stop watching this compelling drama all the same. --Tom Keogh

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The war is over. Nobody won. Only the inhabitants of Australia and the men of the US submarine Sawfish have escaped the nuclear destruction and radiation. Captain Dwight Towers (Gregory Peck) takes the Sawfish on a mission to see if an approaching radiation cloud has weakened, but returns with grim news: the cloud is lethal. With the days and hours dwindling, each person confronts the grim situation in his or her own way. One (Fred Astaire) realizes a lifetime Grand Prix ambition,another (Ava Gardner) reaches out for a chance at love. The final chapter of human history is coming to a close... From acclaimed director Stanley Kramer (The Defiant Ones, Inheritthe Wind) and screenwriter John Paxton comes this spectacular movie landmarka film masterpiece with a message that will resonate as long as the world has the power to self-destruct at its own fingertips.

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A Cold War Classic.......2007-05-20

On the Beach is truly an excellent Cold War Classic - I think this is
a movie everyone should see at least once. Fine acting by the best of
actors for its time. Get a copy for yourself and get a viewing audience
to watch it too.

On the Beach, the original........2007-05-12

This is one of the best cold war, end of the world, somebody dropped the bomb movies ever. Very thought provoking, especially if you live thru that era.

Still Relevant.......2007-04-16

This movie was science fiction. Absolutely.

But, seeing this movie again reminded me that the ideas in this movie are something we should still be thinking about.

A great premise that drowns in monotonous levels of mediocrity.......2007-02-15

When I read the synopsis of this 1959 film starring Gregory Peck, I had to get it. I had never heard of the film before, or the book that it is based on. The whole premise of a film coming up with an "alternative" history in a post apocalyptic setting back then intrigued me. Considering the scare of nuclear war and the consequences of radioactive fallout, I can see how this film at the time of its release, was perhaps more fearfully felt than enjoyed as a fictional tale. Considering it had one of my favorite actors from that era cast as the main star, I figured I couldn't go wrong. I was almost expecting a sort of Twilight Zone kind of setting, with the producers able to take this "what if" scenario and have a full reign on endless theories and imaginative portrayals.

The premise of the film is centered on an earth in which the typical "nuke shootout" has occurred in the year 1964. Gregory Peck stars as Dwight Towers, commander of a U.S. Submarine that has escaped the nuclear holocaust and eventually finds its way to what seems like a safe and inhabited area in Australia. Towers and his crew work with the people there in trying to establish communication with the outside world, although at this point it seems futile; The fallout will soon be upon this last resort on Earth. Towers sets out again to search for other areas and particularly has his eyes set on heading to San Francisco, where there are some strange transmissions being relayed that may be signs of life after all.

The plot and premise of this film are great, but I felt that overall it dragged on way too much. The first forty-five minutes seemed to take forever, and it wasn't until they were on the mission in the San Francisco bay that I really felt any "peril" for anyone in the movie. Much of this comes from the fact that none of the characters in the first hour seem to act like anything is wrong. They talk about the bombs and the outcome, and the possibility of death knocking at their door like they are visiting about some football game from a day before. The sailors portrayed, with the exception of a few, mostly just sit around looking like slackers. The "setup" of the film just never was strong enough for me to feel that it was an "End of World" type scenario.

A shining light in this film is Fred Astaire. Fred plays Julian Osbourne, a nuclear scientist who despite feeling the guilt of having a hand in one of mankind's deadliest inventions, gets to live out a dream of racing in a grand event. His speech on the sub about the irony of war, peace, and how the most noble of thoughts can lead to the deadliest of actions was spot on. It was a rather timeless and truthful look at things that doesn't sound dated at all. Ava Gardner plays Moira, a possible love interest for Towers, but even her and Anthony Perkins roles in this film seemed to slow, and by the time any emotion or feelings are shown, it just doesn't come across as realistic.

Not terrible, and some hail it a great classic. As I said, the plot and its outlying ideas are there, and some of the scenes of a dead San Francisco add to the charm of this film's portrayal of mankind's "final days", but with so much of the dialogue void of strength and emotion and a finality that takes what seems like an eternity to reach, it just isn't as good as it could have been. Overall it is not the story, but the disjointed way it is told that is an issue. I've seen Gregory Peck in a multitude of films and I must say that his character in this one didn't do HIM justice.

On the Rocks .......2007-02-02

Nothing is worse than Hollywood when it preaches. You half expect Al Gore to make a cameo appearance, wailing hysterically about "climate change". But I guess in 1959, he was sitting on his mom's lap, singing "Look for the Union Label." It's a shame to see so much talent go up in politically correct smoke.

The Black Cauldron (Disney Gold Classic Collection)

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doesn't deserve the reputation it's received...
Sort of a let down
Disney could of done better....
I wish Disney would release an Un-Cut/Remastered version of this...
If you enjoy disney classics

The Black Cauldron (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
Starring: Grant Bardsley , Susan Sheridan , Freddie Jones , Nigel Hawthorne , and Arthur Malet
Director: Ted Berman , Richard Rich , and Jack Hannah
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ASIN: B00004R99W
Release Date: 2000-10-03

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doesn't deserve the reputation it's received..........2007-04-04

THE BLACK CAULDRON has continually been dismissed by Disney enthusiasts and moviegoers since it was originally released in 1985. It was definitely one of the more ambitious animated projects undertaken by the studio. Ten years in the making, it was also the most expensive project since 1940's "Pinocchio" and the first 70mm widescreen movie since "Sleeping Beauty" in 1959. In THE BLACK CAULDRON, Disney attempted to cram Lloyd Alexander's densely-written "Prydain Chronicles" books into one movie, and the result was hardly a hit, but it's not a flop, either.

Taran (voiced by Grant Bardsley) is a dreamer, looking to find his place in the adventurous world beyond the cottage of his master, Dallben (Freddie Jones). Taran spends his days tending to a mystical clairvoyant pig called Hen Wen. The life of Hen Wen hangs in the balance when the evil Horned King (John Hurt) decides to use her powers to find the location of the Black Cauldron, where all the evil forces of the world are kept. Hen Wen is spirited away to the Horned King's castle with Taran in hot pursuit. Once at the castle, Taran teams with young Princess Eilonwy (Susan Sheridan), eccentric musician Fflewddur (Nigel Hawthorne), and a cute little furry creature called Gurgi (John Byner). Their only hope lies in finding the Black Cauldron before it's evil powers fall into the wrong hands...

This is not your usual Disney fare. It's very dark, there are no musical numbers, no real "happily ever after" ending, and the overall tone of the piece does not sit well with the previous Disney animated movies. I believe the animators were trying to capture a feeling and mood that had been earlier established in other animated films of the period (Don Bluth's "The Secret of NIMH" and Ralph Bakshi's "Lord of the Rings" immediately spring to mind). Elmer Bernstein's music perfectly underscores every mood.

THE BLACK CAULDRON is a thrilling medieval adventure, and will appeal to those with a taste for that. Disney purists are sadly always going to have a problem with it, but hopefully it will be appreciated for what it is.

The DVD includes a set-top game called "Quest for the Black Cauldron"; the vintage Donald Duck cartoon "Trick or Treat"; still galleries, and the trailer.

Sort of a let down.......2007-03-09

I'm a big fan of Disney movies and when I heard this one was for sale, I had to see it - the rumors of the forgotten/hidden/canned Disney film, maybe because of that infamous PG rating, were far too tempting. It turns out, there are some scary images (the Horned King is not exactly the prettiest burning eyed skull you've ever seen), but that's cool. Now I understand the rating. But the story line leaves a lot to be desired. I can't say how close the movie followed the books by Lloyd Alexander (despite being an avid reader as a kid, I somehow missed this series), but as a film, there didn't seem to be a good reason for any of the characters' actions. The first scene was pretty dull and from there it just got weird. You never really get a good sense of the world around the characters (it's like extras were at a premium, and yes, it's animated). When the princess appeared pretty much out of nowhere, I found her moderately annoying and pointless. Our hero, Taran, had so many wacky sidekicks that none of them really had the chance to be developed. And the ending is strangely unsatisfying.

Pros: the pig is really cute. Cons: everything else. I would recommend The Sword in the Stone over this one for a tale of a boy and his sword, but if you really want to see it, borrow it or rent it. It's probably not one you'll want to keep.

Disney could of done better...........2007-02-27

Okay, I made that mistake and read the Prydain Chronicles before actually seeing this movie. Honestly I didn't think Disney did a good job on this film. Characters were left out and I didn't like how they merged "The Book of Three" and the "Black Cauldron" together. They changed some of the events a bit which didn't make sense to me and the movie seemed rushed, especially when it came to finding the black cauldron. I think this film would of done better as a live action movie, such as Disney's sucsessful "Narnia". And it could have been done in parts, since the Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexandre consists of 5 books. 6 including "The foundling". Another thing I didn't like was that the movie was too dark, too scary for children to enjoy.

I think I would of enjoyed the film more if I have never read the books. XD

I wish Disney would release an Un-Cut/Remastered version of this..........2007-02-15

I saw this when I was a kid and loved it because it wasn't your typical Disney flick; it was dark and it didn't have any stupid musical numbers. Now that I'm older, I still believe that this is a cool flick, but after doing some investigation on Wikipedia I found out that this movie has a lot of scenes cut out because it wasn't Kosher for children. Also, this version is not anamorphic or re-mastered. Disney may see this as a stain in their career, but there are many people who would love to see this movie uncut and cleaned up. I'm pretty sure that Disney will bury this gem again, so I would snatch it up before they lock it up in the vaults forever.

If you enjoy disney classics.......2007-01-12

When I bought this item I did it in the soul purpose for my daudhter. Since she likes just about every stinking Disney movie out there...now I must remember she is 5. When we all sat down to watch the movie she lost intrest in 5-10 mins, I guess because the story line wasn't appealing to her, or the picture wasn't as sharp looking as the new movies. All I know she said "mommy this is boring." As an adult I find it a must to have if you collect Disney movies. I will admit this movie was very hard for me to find and I was surprized I found it on Amazon.

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Much more fun than its reputation suggests
hilariously funny
Monkey's Uncle Darwin
Comedy? I don't think so
pleasent surprise

Evolution
Starring: David Duchovny , Julianne Moore , Orlando Jones , Seann William Scott , and Ted Levine
Director: Ivan Reitman
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ASIN: B00005R874
Release Date: 2001-12-26

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Based on the evidence in Evolution, one thing is perfectly clear: special effects have evolved, but director Ivan Reitman has reverted to primitive pandering. Equally obvious is the fact that Evolution is a de facto rip-off of Reitman's 1984 classic Ghostbusters, but this time there's no Bill Murray to deliver the best punch lines (we have to settle for fellow ghostbuster Dan Aykroyd in a broad supporting role), and the comedy has devolved into a grossfest including deep-rectal extraction of alien insects, fire-hose enemas into a giant alien sphincter, and a full-moon display of David Duchovny's naked posterior. Whereas Ghostbusters was a shrewd, irreverent mainstream comedy that combined gooey spectral ectoplasm with something resembling genuine wit, Evolution is a crude, juvenile romp in which all things slimy are elevated to comedic supremacy.

Granted, that's not always a bad thing. As latter-day ghostbuster equivalents, Duchovny, Orlando Jones, and Seann William Scott make a fine comedic trio, and Julianne Moore is equally amusing as a clumsy scientist and Duchovny's obligatory love interest. Despite the meddling of clueless military buffoons, they join forces to eradicate a wild variety of rapidly evolving alien creatures that arrived on Earth via meteor impact, and the extraterrestrial beasties (courtesy of effects wizard Phil Tippet and crew) are outrageously designed and marvelously convincing. For anyone who prefers lowbrow humor, Evolution will prove as entertaining as Ghostbusters (or at least Galaxy Quest), while others may lament Reitman's shameless embrace of crudeness. One thing's for certain: after seeing this movie, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for Head & Shoulders shampoo. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Much more fun than its reputation suggests.......2007-05-20

Evolution is a lot more fun that its busted summer would-be blockbuster status implies, although like most Ivan Reitman comedies the concept is funnier than the script. For the first half David Duchovny and Orlando Jones have more exposition than jokes to deal with and Julianne Moore is game but is no natural comedienne, especially when it comes to pratfalls, while Ted Levine's clichéd general is a villain too far. But once it hits its stride and the constantly evolving critters that are the real stars of the show start multiplying and threatening mankind with extinction, it's an enjoyable monster mash that even manages to make a joke of its product placement for Head and Shoulders. Like the aliens it's no world-beater, but it's a brisk and enjoyable romp. Nice score from John Powell too.

DreamWorks DVD has a good selection of extras, including audio commentary, deleted scenes and alternate ending.

hilariously funny.......2007-04-01

This movie was a blast thanks to the director and the cast. The comedic talents of the cast helped make this movie stand out from the more serious invasion movies that have been done before and since.

Monkey's Uncle Darwin.......2007-03-09

This movie is awesome! It may be no Oscar winner but the characters a lovable, the comedy hilarious and the movie teaches you at the same time. It's one of those movies you have to watch with your friends and family.

Comedy? I don't think so.......2007-01-16

Well I want to say just one thing. This movie was funny and damn good Science Fiction.

It seemed to fail in the box office because they labeled it a comedy. It was that but more than anything else and most importantly it was DAMN GOOD SCIFI!

If you missed this one, go back and make amends to yourself and see it NOT as a comedy but as some darn good SciFi.

pleasent surprise.......2007-01-05

never herd of this movie when it was in the theater (mabe it never was i'm not sure). i know it's Not exactly oscar worthy but it's far from a flop too. it has a very good storyline, excellant originality, great choices for cast members, exceptional imagination (creature animation), blended with decent comedy.
a few scenes were somewhat crude for young kids (but that's why it's pg13). overall i realy liked it

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An essential package.
WAYNES WORLD! (party on wayne)
Wayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete Epic Review
Wayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete Epic
Both Wayne's World movies for the price of one? GAME ON!

Wayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete Epic
Starring: Dan Bell , Lara Flynn Boyle , Colleen Camp , Tia Carrere , and Dana Carvey
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Release Date: 2001-07-10

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An essential package........2007-02-13

The first Wayne's World provides all the necessary background, but Number 2 is actually better because it has a longer list of interesting cameo appearances, including starkly realistic versions of Jim Morrison and Sammy Davis, Jr., spoofing the Oliver Stone film "JFK", in the desert.

WAYNES WORLD! (party on wayne).......2007-01-26

WOOOOOOO! waynes world, waynes world, party time. . .EXCELLENT! this movie is the best movie ever made. its great for the whole family, and will give an extra kick to those who understnad the "hidden jokes". you should buy it, and if you dont, defiantely rent it and watch it! yay! PARTY ON WAYNE weeooooweeooooweeooo

Wayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete Epic Review.......2007-01-05

A funny movie set with lots of laughs based upon character dramatisation! Action and advernture scenes make the movies hyperactive which enhances the undertone of ironic humour. A great watch for those who enoyed or missed the 1990s!

Wayne's World 1 & 2 - The Complete Epic.......2006-11-10

I've had these two films on VHS, but it's great to have them both on DVD, totally Awesome Dude.

Both Wayne's World movies for the price of one? GAME ON!.......2006-09-26

Well, here it is, kiddies, the Wayne's World epic. The story of Chicago-area rock-loving slackers, the charismatic Wayne Campbell and the geeky Garth Algar, that went from SNL sketch to '90s pop culture staple.

Wayne's World has become a classic in the fourteen years since its release (okay, now I feel old). Who can listen to Bohemian Rhapsody and not think of the opening scene? Who can play street hockey and not say "GAME ON!" when the street is clear? Exactly. The movie also introduced many '90s slang words. Not! Scha-WING! That's what she said! Asphinctersayswhat? She/It will be mine. Oh yes. She/it will be mine. Party on! The movie never takes itself seriously, and is quotable from start to finish (SEEN SAH BEEN DO WAH!!!). This is the Caddyshack of the '90s.

Oh, yeah, and the sequel is very good as well. Christopher Walken shines as the sleazy record producer. "You want me to say what. Like, I don't get it." Not quite as good as the first, but still sweet, right down to the Graduate parody.

Bottom line: both movies are classics. They never take themselves seriously, they're funny as hell, you can quote them from start to finish, and they're both fun rides. For this price, there is no reason not to buy this set. None, whatsoever. Do you hear me? BUY IT. NOW. PARTY ON!

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movie
Sex shouldn't be boring
intense sexy drama with leads in great performances
It's 10:00 p.m.: Do you know where your lap dance is?
"You create a frontier."

The Center of the World
Starring: Shane Edelman , Peter Sarsgaard , Molly Parker , Karry Brown , and Alisha Klass
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The titular center of the world is a matter of perspective in Wayne Wang's (The Joy Luck Club, Smoke) notorious, explicit drama of emotional isolation and sexual commerce in the modern world. According to rich, apathetic cyber-geek Peter Sarsgaard (Boys Don't Cry), it's his home computer. Amateur rock & roll drummer and part-time stripper Molly Parker (Wonderland) deems it an erotic part of the female anatomy. Their "date" is merely a sexual contract that takes them to Las Vegas, a place as phony and impersonal as their so-called romance. "You know it's just an act, right?" she reminds him between her slinky bump-and-grind striptease shows and their sweaty sexual gymnastics.

The Internet makes a great metaphor for modern social alienation, with its impersonal communication and virtual sex, but there's not much else new in this familiar story other than the erotic content. Shot on dimly lit, high-definition video, the gray, washed palette sucks the glamour and titillation right out of the spectacle, turning it into an empty, soulless exercise in physical sensation and self delusion--appropriate to this story of lonely souls unable to break through their own isolation. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews:

movie.......2006-11-10

It was a very unusual movie. I was a bit confused about their relationship, but I was entertained enough to watch the whole thing.

Sex shouldn't be boring.......2006-10-14

Two moderately decent-looking white people who apparently aren't very good at sex go at it in this movie. If that's your thing, why not just rent a bad softcore porn film and be done with it? At least then you won't have to listen to the cornball pseudo-artistic dialogue in this film. What a crock. They could at least have cast a fine young sista like Rosario Dawson or Gabrielle Union to make this movie moan and squeal! This movie makes sex seem boring.

intense sexy drama with leads in great performances.......2005-05-24

Peter Sarsgaard(The Salton Sea, Empire) is in love with Molly Parker(Bliss1997, Sunshine) who is a hooker& a stripper and so Sarsgaard brings Parker to Vegas for 3 days where then things start to unfold. Sarsgaard's passion for Parker breaks down a wall and she might like him too. Great performances by the leads with some intense, sexual moments, some of which Parker shows some skin, nice..adult drama about obsession. Also starring Balthazar Getty (Project Greenlight's Feast, Lost Highway) and Alisha Klass.

It's 10:00 p.m.: Do you know where your lap dance is?.......2005-01-31

Las Vegas. A computer nerd with too much money--a thin, freckled redhead with too little money. A gaudy hotel suite, complete with erotic paintings; a set of two double-doors, separating (permanently) our two protagonists.

And behold the movie THE CENTER OF THE WORLD. That's pretty much it.

Okay, there is a little more than the above, but not much. When computer wonder-boy Richard Longman (Peter Sarsgaard) finds himself infatuated with a stripper and rock drummer-wannabe Florence (Molly Parker), he offers the lady ten grand to spend three pleasurable nights in Las Vegas with him. Never mind the fact he could have used the money for a decent set of clothes and a shampoo, but I digress. Florence accepts the offer, but there are conditions. Primarily, ala the film "Pretty Woman," the conditions have to do with avoiding liking one another, so at once the viewer knows immediately what's going to happen.

So, in essence, we are treated to a film where two characters prance and frolic in wanton self-denial, until, at last, one of them finally succumbs to his/her (no giving away the storyline for me, by golly) emotions. The confrontation/climax is both bittersweet and unbelievable--especially once the rejector treats the rejectee to a most puzzling episode of self-pleasure, before the lowered eyes of said rejectee.

Where the heck did that come from?

But, again, I digress. THE CENTER OF THE WORLD is a handsome film, and very easy on the eyes. Both main characters could stand a square meal, by the way, but again, that's just me. Eat hearty, folks. The ending is contrived, nothing is actually resolved, and now I'm pulling the cushions off my sofa looking for loose change. Gotta save up my money: Ten thousand buckaroos is going to be dang hard to come by.
--D. Mikels

"You create a frontier.".......2005-01-19

Florence (Molly Parker) drummer by day and stripper by night meets computer geek & millionaire Richard Longman (Peter Sarsgaard). Richard abandons his computer screen and checks out Florence's act at Pandora's Box. He likes what he sees, and he offers Florence $10,000 if she will spend the weekend with him in Las Vegas. Florence, at first rejects the idea, but then presents a counter-offer with VERY strict rules of engagement allowing limited sexual favours between the hours of 10pm-2 am. A contract is literally drawn up, and Richard agrees--reluctantly--to abide by the rules. Florence packs her rubber dresses and her high heels, and the two head to Vegas and check into a sumptuous adjoining suite.

"The Center of the World" is a fascinating film, and it's most fascinating in its depiction and exploration of sexuality. Here we have two characters who attempt to create a contract regulating the limits. Richard clearly wants more than Florence is prepared to give him, and Florence is only comfortable 'performing' literally with music. It's a situation that's destined for trouble. And there's a sort of naked honesty and best of intentions here, but at the same time the characters struggle and fail to understand each other.

The character of Richard is a little overdone--the scenes with his takeout food containers and half empty pizza boxes emphasize that this is a man who has put his personal life on hold while pursing his career. But Florence is a truly great character--someone who can't be bought but someone who still wants to deliver Richard's money's worth. Ultimately, the film's message is that sex is a complicated thing--and definitely something that can't be regulated. All the contracts in the world don't cover feelings and complicated moral issues, and while the contract between Florence and Richard isn't exactly the normal state of affairs between human beings, nonetheless, the contract serves in a way, as the figurative contract assumed by any couple--in any relationship. It's always the fine print ...

"The Center of the World" far outclasses such tripe as the syrupy sweet "Pretty Woman" or the souped up romance "Indecent Proposal". Obviously this is a film for adults only, and due to the strong sexual theme, it's really reserved for those more tolerant of certain raw aspects of sexuality--displacedhuman

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Wayne's World
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey at there best
EXTREME CLOSE-UP! AAAGGGHHH!!!!
The single greatest comedy film EVER!!!
It's Like A New Pair Of Underwear.

Wayne's World
Starring: Dan Bell , Lara Flynn Boyle , Colleen Camp , Tia Carrere , and Dana Carvey
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ASIN: B00005JH9J
Release Date: 2001-07-10

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TV's Saturday Night Live has been like the evil twin of the legendary alchemist's stone, which supposedly could turn lead into gold. SNL usually does the opposite, taking rich comic premises from short skits and extrapolating them into overblown and unfunny full-length films. ("The Coneheads"? Puh-leeze!) But this film proved to be the exception, thanks to Mike Myers's wonderfully rude lowbrow humor and his full-bodied understanding of who his character is. Wayne Campbell (Myers) and his nerdy pal Garth (Dana Carvey) are teens who live at home and have their own low-rent cable-access show in Aurora, Illinios, in which they celebrate their favorite female movie stars and heavy-metal bands. When a Chicago TV station smells a potential youth-audience ratings hit, the station's weasely executive (Rob Lowe) tries to coopt the show--and steal Wayne's new rock & roll girlfriend (Tia Carrere) at the same time. It's filled with all kinds of knowing spoofs of movie conventions, from Wayne talking to the camera (and forbidding other characters to do so) to hilariously self-conscious product placements and labeling a moment a "Gratuitous Sex Scene." Dumb--and very funny. --Marshall Fine

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Wayne's World.......2006-11-16

"Wayne's World" was Mike Myers and Dana Carvey's first proper movie, and features their characters Wayne and Garth. It's fairly entertaining, and it's the sort of film that can be watched a few times here and there with friends. It's got an interesting atmosphere, this film.

Wayne and Garth have a cable show, hosted from their parent's basement in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago. It catches the eye of a TV executive, who thinks it will tie in perfectly with a prospective sponsor, "Noah's Arcade". Wayne and Garth, who are a bit strapped for cash, jump at the contract, but soon discover that it is full of compromises. Will Wayne and Garth sell out? Will Wayne be able to escape his deluded ex? Will Garth get his dream girl?

The DVD menus are done like the menu of a cable TV network, which scrolls up and down when you select something. Kind of an odd look I thought. Special features include a director's audio commentary and interviews with the cast and crew, which was interesting.

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey at there best .......2006-10-04

I have to say out of all the Mike Myers and Dana Carvey movies I've seen this has got to be the best. Straight from Saturday Night Live Wayne's World delivers laugh after laugh.Join the fun as you watch Wayne and Garth go from public acess cable show to a huge late night show, and encounter the problems that come along with it. I just love this movie. I can't even estimate how many times I've watched since I got it on DVD last year. No matter how many times you watch it, It'll always find a way to bring a smile to your face.

EXTREME CLOSE-UP! AAAGGGHHH!!!!.......2006-08-29

Man, this movie is pure gold. Mike Myers is, as always, hilarious, and Dana Carvey, who I once thought sucked after seeing The Master of Disguise, earned my respect. This movie is just painfully funny, extremely fun and never crosses the line of what's funny and what's not. Don't even think about renting it; just pick it up at the store. Most places have it for under $10! I can't wait to see Wayne's World 2!

The single greatest comedy film EVER!!!.......2006-08-21

I have seen this easily a hundred times. I am not exaggerating! I know every single line. I could write the script, compare it to the real one, and not notice a difference. The first time I watched this there was non-stop-rolling-on-the-floor-cramped-stomach-aching-cheeks hysterical laughter!!! And there still is!!
There are a million things to laugh at in this movie. Even in mid-conversation the motions, the way they deliver their lines, and much more create non-stop laughs. If you've never seen this movie and are planning to, get ready to rethink what you think is the funniest movie ever. You should definetely watch this!

It's Like A New Pair Of Underwear........2006-05-27

Meet Wayne and Garth. Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) are the type of guys you knew in high school that you think about now and wonder where they are today. Two guys who love to party, scope out babes, rock out and generally have a good time. One has virtually no career goals (save for a low-budget cable access show) and the other is still an awkward nerd with limited social skills (and unlimited drumming skills). And yes, they still live with their parents. If this describes you, you might find this movie a bit depressing. As for the rest of the world, it is absolutely hilarious and infinitely entertaining.

Most people know of Wayne and Garth from the early 90's "Saturday Night Live" skit that Myers and Carvey carried on, but the movie truly outshines it. There have been countless SNL spin-off movies, but how many can you name off the top of your head? How many were ever this funny -- scratch that -- half as funny? "Wayne's World" is essentially, the best SNL movie ever. It stands on it's own, but still has the feel that the skit did. Both Myers and Carvey are dead-on with their roles and really slip into the characters. Carvey is especially entertaining as the awkward Garth Algar. If nothing else in this movie makes you laugh, Dana Carvey will have you busting a gut with his little quirks. Whether it's red-rope licorice, severed tongues, auto-shop tools or Bugs Bunny dressed as a girl bunny, everything this guy comes up with is downright absurd and hilarious. While Myers truly carries the movie with confidence, Carvey nearly outshines him at moments. Co-stars Rob Lowe, Tia Carerre (who shows off her vocal abilities), Ed "Al Bundy" O'Neill, Robert "T-1000" Patrick, Lara Flynn-Boyle and the late-Chris Farley, are also spot on, but rather insignificant when you consider the two strong leads.

What else can I say good about this movie? Well, it boasts a broad soundtrack with plenty of class acts such as Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix, and of course, Queen, whose "Bohemian Rhapsody" is forever changed by this movie. Hell, there's even a role for Alice Copper in there too. If you're looking for a movie full of back-to-back jokes, this is the movie for you. If you don't like one joke, just wait a minute -- there'll be another one following it. If you love movies that you can quote for the rest of you're life, SCHA-WING! This is it. I can't say anything bad about this movie. I saw it at the ripe age of eight, and now, 14 years now, and I'm still laughing and finding new jokes. I could go as far as to say this is the funniest movie I have ever seen. Truly a classic.

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The music is you
Sad, Mad, Shocking, and Funny
foggy relish
Is There Anybody Here As Happy As Me?
I wish I could give zero stars

The Saddest Music in the World
Starring: Mark McKinney , Isabella Rossellini , Maria de Medeiros , David Fox , and Ross McMillan
Director: Guy Maddin , and Caelum Vatnsdal
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ASIN: B00062IXJW
Release Date: 2004-11-16

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Only the mind of Guy Maddin could conjure up The Saddest Music in the World, in which a double-amputee beer baroness invites musicians of all nations to compete in a grand music competition... in Winnipeg. The only thing zanier than the plot is Maddin's style, which makes the film look like a lost artifact from the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari era, a jumble of Expressionist compositions and gauzy focus. It helps if you're already a fan of the director of Careful and Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary, for this is not Maddin's most cohesive picture. Kids in the Hall stalwart Mark McKinney is a little too arch as a sharpie returning to Manitoba, but Isabella Rossellini is delicious as the "Beer Queen of the Prairie." By the time she straps on a pair of hollow glass legs filled with bubbly lager, you're either delighted by this movie or you've given up. --Robert Horton

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The dark days of the Depression set the stage for surreal black comedy in this "intoxicating" (Time) musical melodrama from acclaimed director Guy Maddin. When a legless beer baroness (Isabella Rossellini) in Winnipeg announces a contest to find the world's saddest tune, a pint of trouble brews among a fractured family competing for the $25,000 prize. As the disturbing depths of the linksbetween each other, the baroness and an amnesiac nymphomaniac are exposed, one thing becomes clear:It will take more than a pool of alcohol to drown their sorrows!

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The music is you.......2007-05-31

Love, death, beer, dismemberment, and really sad music.

"The Saddest Music" in the world is perhaps Guy Maddin's most accessable movie to date, from a director known for strange, eerie pieces of work. But it's also a brilliantly surreal tragicomedy, with shimmers of German expressionism painted over a story about fumbling for artificial happiness, in the middle of all that sad music.

It's snow-smothered Winnipeg, in the Depression. Failing producer Chester (Mark McKinney) and his amnesiac girlfriend Narcissa (Maria de Medeiros) into a bar, just as beer baroness Lady Helen Port-Huntley (Isabella Rossellini) announces something on the radio: a musical contest for the saddest song in the world, with $25,000 as the prize. Hundreds of musicians arrive to compete, hoping to bag the prize (and get bathed in beer).

She is also an old flame of Chester's, who blames him and his alcoholic father for the loss of her legs -- a loss that his dad Fyodor (David Fox) is trying to remedy, by making her glass prosthetics. And his brother Roderick returns home, paralyzed by grief over his son's death and his wife leaving. But when he discovers his wife -- Narcissa -- is with his brother, he is determined to beat Chester. Who will create the saddest music in the world?

"The Saddest Music In the World" is a really weird movie -- it's full of glass legs, hearts in jars, skating funerals, and an antlered seer who predicts doom for Chester. But the movie is really focused on just one thing: the false happiness that people seek from transient things -- money, prosthetics, booze -- and how these only lead to more heartbreak in the end.

Maddin has a pretty unique style -- neo-expressionist, like an old 1920s German silent film made in twenty-first century Canada. It's grainy and full of rapid cuts (dozens of musicians playing until they bloody their hands), shadows and stark white faces, even against the drifting snow. The only exception is the dream sequences, which are just as blurry but full of vibrant colour.

But he sprinkles it with darkly humorous moments -- Fyodor chugging beer from a glass leg -- and dialogue ranging from zany ("I'm not an American. I'm a nymphomaniac") to weirdly poetic ("... to lay claim to the jewel-studded crown... of frozen tears"). And there are moments of sorrow too, such as Roderick playing his ultimate sad song, for a woman who is only starting to remember him.

McKinney is deliciously despicable as the amoral Chester, Medeiros is sweet as the wide-eyed nympho, and McMillan is heartbreaking as the mournful Roderick, who is haunted by the loss of his family. But Rossellini really rules the movie as the brilliantly cruel, powerful Lady Port-Huntley -- she rules every scene, even when she gets dumped into a bathtub.

"The Saddest Music in the World" is a deliciously bizarre tragicomedy, filmed with Guy Maddin's neo-expressionist flair. Definitely a unique, delightfully dark movie.

Sad, Mad, Shocking, and Funny.......2007-04-21

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

The film takes place in Winnipeg, Canada, "The world capital of sorrow" in 1933 during the Great Depression. A legless beer baroness, Lady Port-Huntly (Isabella Rossellini in a blond wig) organizes a contest to find the saddest music in the world. Musicians from around the globe arrive to Winnipeg to try and win a $25,000 prize. Among them is Chester (Mark McKinney), her old boyfriend who arrived with his lover, Bosnian singer Narcissa (Maria de Medeiros of "Pulp Fiction"), the amnesiac nymphomaniac who listens the advice of a telepathic tapeworm in her bowels. Chester's brother Roderick (Ross McMillan) is the contestant from Serbia performing by the name Gavrilla the Great, hiding his face under the big veil and looking like Salvador Dali in his craziest. He is overwhelmed by the death of his young son and looks for his long lost wife, who happened to be Narcissa who had lost her memory and does remember neither him nor their little boy. Chester's and Roderick's father Fyodor (David Fox) enters for Canada. He's got his own sad story. One night while drunk, he caused a car crash and attempted to save his lover by amputating her crushed leg -- but, being drunk cut off the wrong leg. The lover was Lady Port-Huntly who at the time of the crash was cheating on Fyodor with Chester in the car. Is it crazy enough? Wait until you see it. Visually, the film is nothing I've seen before but I understand that Maddin's fans will recognize his very distinguished style - the film shot in black and white, and edited in such a way as to recall the old pictures from the 1930s. There are a couple of color scenes, and those moments stand alone. One of the most striking color images is Isabella Rossellini standing on glass legs filled with beer from her breweries. If for nothing else, the film should be seen for this jaw - dropping moment.

It is certainly not for everyone but I am glad I saw it. How could I not like this dialog?

Fyodor: Are you an American?

Narcissa: No, I'm not an American. I'm a nymphomaniac

Fyodor: As long as you are not an American, you can be anything you want

foggy relish.......2007-01-17

What can I say...Mr. Maddin has once again created a world of fog, shadows, and stark black and white platforms that his character walk in and out of. It all plays out like a lost film from the 20's that you saw in a dream but was never really produced.

Is There Anybody Here As Happy As Me?.......2006-12-28

Some people will just never get over the black and white graininess of this movie or the absurdity or what some have dismissed as the thinness of the plot. And that's a shame, because this is a phenomenal movie. Hilarious and weird and incredibly entertaining. Just lie back and take in the weirdness of it all. As far as I'm concerned this is Madden's most accessible movie, because it's the funniest. And Mark Mckinney is just brilliant as the habitually high-spirited showman who's never known sadness (or love), yet has to figure out how to "get the salt water flowing" to win the prize. "Sadness is just happiness thrown on it's a--."

I wish I could give zero stars.......2006-08-06

This film was a total bore. Not because it was in black and white to look like it was made in the '30s. It was boring because of the lackluster script and acting. Just because something is "unique", and that it is, doesn't make it great. It makes a uniquely boring movie.

Stay away. If I meet anyone that prattles on what a wonderful movie this is I will know I'm in the presence of a pretentious snob.

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Wayne's World / Wayne's World 2
Starring: Carvey , and Myers
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ASIN: B000MGBSJE
Release Date: 2007-04-24

The World of Sid & Marty Krofft - The Bugaloos Complete Series

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Love the Bugaloos!
Good times
Fun for young and old
AWESOME BLAST FROM THE PAST.
Friends Indeed Should You Ever Need.

The World of Sid & Marty Krofft - The Bugaloos Complete Series
Starring: John McIndoe , Wayne Laryea , John Philpott , Caroline Ellis , and Martha Raye
Director: Tony Charmoli
Manufacturer: Rhino Theatrical
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ASIN: B000F8OISW
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Description

Any history of rock 'n'roll's British invasion must certainly include The Bugaloos, the four-bug rock sensation of Tranquility Forest. From the limitless imagination of Sid & Marty Krofft comes this Saturday morning TV classic from 1970. The Bugaloos features the comic villainy of Benita Bizarre, the lovable neuroses of Sparky the Firefly, and, of course, the musical virtuosity of four British insects named Courage, Harmony, I.Q. and Joy. So get back to where you've always belonged-in the Krofft universe of young heroes, goofy puppets, great songs, and a million laughs.

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Love the Bugaloos!.......2007-03-31

I loved this show when I was a little girl. I have many happy memories. How I enjoyed dancing in front of my mirror with my hair brush microphone, pretending that I was Joy, the pink Bugaloo! (admit it, if you were a girl, I bet you did that too!) If you enjoyed this as a child, you really should get it and share it with your own children or dare I say grandchildren. Saturday mornings use to be so special. Now with cable and 24 hour cartoon channels, video games and such, it is nice to have something to remember our childhoods by. Those of us raised in the 70's were given a much more innocent view of the world, one that our young minds could grasp. The Bugaloos were a part of that, as were all of the Sid and Marty Kroft shows.

Good times.......2007-01-19

I loved watching this program when I was little - these DVDs are crystal clear and so colorful it seems more vibrant than I remember. My two little ones ages 4 and 2 love it too!

Fun for young and old.......2007-01-14

This 3 disc box set is beautifully packaged and provides any fan of the Bugaloos/ S&M Krofft with every episode to emerge from Tranquillity forest. My 9 and 5 year old daughters were feeling the Christmas spirit when this appeared from `Santa'. Bonus material includes commentary from the actors and from the Kroffts, as well as a groovy photo gallery with candid shots of the gang and images of original Bugaloos merchandise.....very cool!!!

AWESOME BLAST FROM THE PAST........2007-01-09

This was one of my favorite shows as a kid, along with all of the other Sid and Marty Kroft shows. I had some old VHS tapes with one of these episodes on it, and my 3 year old daughter watched it and loved it, so I had to buy this. I enjoy watching the show as it brings back lots of memories of my childhood, and to have my daughter enjoy it now too is just a priceless thing.

Friends Indeed Should You Ever Need........2006-09-21

If you remember this show as a kid and never got it out of your mind after all these years, you just have to get it. Not only is it a wonderful trip down memory lane, but introducing little relatives to Tranquility Forest will also be a pleasure for you as you watch a new generation learn important lessons like being able to do anything if you set your mind to it and learning the value of true friends.

I missed this short-lived series for so many years after the rare reruns on UHF and TVLand, so this DVD set is a genuine treasure for both myself and anyone else who ever loved this great cleancut show. All 17 episodes are here in blaringly irresistible color, right along with the great songs and the four English teenage bugs who won our hearts as children. My favorite episode is Benita's Double Trouble, in which IQ dresses up as Benita Bizaare in an attempt to rescue Peter Platter, and does a great impersonation of her. I always had a crush on "Big John" so maybe I'm prejudiced, but Little John Philpot (Courage) was no slouch either, and I always wanted to be Joy (Caroline Ellis). This was one of Sid and Marty Krofft's best Saturday morning shows; magical, colorful, imaginative, and full of great music, it's a shame there weren't more episodes. Still, we have to be grateful for what we got. Let's also give credit to our great villain, the late Martha Raye whose outfits and makeup alone were just a trip in themselves, and Billy Barty who played the cute little neurotic Sparky Firefly.

There are some really great extras in this box set as well, including interviews with Big John, Little John, and Caroline Ellis, as well as a trivia game, a video jukebox, and commentary on some of the episodes. Unfortunately Wayne Laryea (Harmony) is not included in any of these, which is surprising since he and Caroline are still quite close. For more on the Bugaloos, check out the Tranquility Forest website. It is closed down right now, but you can still view all the great stuff on it, and maybe create enough interest to get the webmaster roused into action again.

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What's the delay? Get this movie on US DVD

Circus World
Starring: Wayne , and Hathaway
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ASIN: B000A2W97A
Release Date: 2004-10-05

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Asia exclusive DVD (NTSC/Region 0). 1964 film starring John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, & Rita Hayworth. Directed by Henry Hathaway. Garry's Trading. 2004.

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What's the delay? Get this movie on US DVD.......2006-09-03

I recently found out that John Wayne's Circus World is available on DVD in Europe, but not in the US. Could someone please explain that to me? Almost every other Duke film is available but this one is being withheld for some reason. I have never seen this movie because it is rarely shown on TV and even rarer to find on video tape. Get this movie on US DVD so I won't have to buy a European DVD of it. It is ironic that the movies starring the most American of actors are not all available in America. Why do Europeans have the privelege of watching this movie? European distributors are making the profits that could have been for American distributors. That alone should be motivation to get this movie on DVD here.

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