They Live

Starring:Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George 'Buck' Flower, Peter Jason, Raymond St. Jacques, Jason Robards III, John Lawrence, Susan Barnes, Sy Richardson, Wendy Brainard, Lucille Meredith, Susan Blanchard, Norman Alden, Dana Bratton, John F. Goff, Norm Wilson, Thelma Lee, Stratton Leopold, Rezza Shan
Director: John Carpenter
Studio: Mca Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Ex-World War II pilot Frank Enley (Van Heflin) is a respected contractor and family man. Then his troubled, gimp-legged bombardier (Robert Ryan) shows up with a gun and a score to settle. Perhaps neither man is what he seems to be as director Fred Zinnemann (The Day of the Jackal) guides a searing Act of Violence, "the first postwar noir to take a challenging look at the ethics of men in combat" (Eddie Muller, Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir). Murder lives on Mystery Street. John Sturges (The Great Escape) directs a revealing-for-the-era procedural about a Boston cop (Ricardo Montalban) solving a whodunit with the help of a Harvard forsensic expert (Bruce Bennett). Welcome to CSI Noir.

Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux

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Deep Purple: They All Came Down to Montreux
Starring: Deep Purple
Manufacturer: Eagle Vision USA
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They All Came Down to Montreux
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Live at Montreux 2003
Close as You Get

ASIN: B000Q66H0A
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Description

Few bands are more closely associated with Montreux than Deep Purple and there was simply no other contender when it came to choosing the act to headline the closing night of the 40th Montreux Festival in 2006. The band duly delivered one of their finest live performances, sprinkling songs from their latest album "Rapture Of The Deep" through a set chock full of their classic tracks. There was even a brand new song "Too Much Fun" written especially for the occasion and, of course, a show-stopping performance of "Smoke On The Water".

A companion CD with highlights from this show is being simultaneously released.

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An economic crisis brings unemployed Nada (Roddy Piper) to L.A. in search of work. What he finds instead is that the ruling elite of the world are aliens in disguise, their aim being to keep humans in a state of mindless consumerism. His discovery comes when he dons a pair of special sunglasses made by a resistance group and sees for the first time reality unadorned. Billboards, store signs, magazine covers--all bear subliminal messages to OBEY, to CONSUME, to have NO INDEPENDENT THOUGHT. Money itself says THIS IS YOUR GOD. But worst of all, with these glasses you see which of us are really hideous, bug-eyed aliens. The conceptual breakthrough is hilarious while keeping its roots in darker matters. Although some fault the film for settling into its action plot, the ending has a great payoff. And the direction by John Carpenter is handled with superb workmanlike aplomb. One unforgettable set piece has Piper in a back-alley fistfight with a friend who won't put on the glasses that goes on and on, and just when you think it's over it goes another round. One of the most subversive films ever made in Hollywood, They Live was released on the eve of the 1988 elections. The first TV ads had two hideous alien politicians debating, then one accusing the other of being "No John Kennedy!" --Jim Gay

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the Karl Marx sci-fi action movie.......2007-04-23

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful 1980's sci-fi action film starring pro wrestler "Roddy Piper". Piper plays an unemployed drifter, who is looking for work. Unfortunatley there aren't many good paying jobs available, because of corporate outsourcing (a problem which is killing the middle class and increasing poverty). However, nobody seems to notice or care that their fellow Americans are suffering, because they are caught up in materialism.

Piper discovers a pair of glasses that expose the truth. With the help of a few greedy individualistic elites, an evil race of aliens are slowly enslaving the human race.

Pipers acting is great, and there are plenty of memorable one liners.

B-Movie fun.......2007-03-28

I'm a HUGE fan of Carpenter's early work, everything from ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13, CHRISTINE, THE FOG, and his magnum opus, HALLOWEEN. So when I picked up THEY LIVE and saw that Rowdy Roddy Piper starred, I knew I couldn't call myself a Carpenter fan without popping this in for a viewing. I sat back and looked forward to taking in more Carpenter goodness.

The result? A movie that takes a long time to get going, has only one standout acting performance, and displays some really lame effects.

We watch Piper's character drift into town and apply for work, shelter up in a homeless community, chance upon a construction job, chat with the homeless residents, go back to the job, etc. Some 30-40 minutes later the movie finally kicks into gear. It was hard for me to stay interested for this long without anything really happening, but the promise of aliens and action compelled me to persevere. The highpoint in all of this was Keith David, who plays Piper's fellow homeless/construction worker friend. The man acted circles around everyone else in this movie. The other actors, however, come off as wooden, more like actors TRYING to act. Because they couldn't imbue their characters with much of any real emotion, I didn't sympathize with them nor really care what happened to them. And the effects are pretty low-grade, more of the B-movie variety. There's not a whole lot of difference between the effects in ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 (1976) and THEY LIVE (1988). As you could guess, the lack of more sophisticated effects sets this movie back to, well about 1976.

I must say that I loved the ending (which I won't give away), but my investment in the finale was lessened by the slow beginning and poor quality of the movie's middle. If you like cheesy B-movie fun, then rent THEY LIVE. If you want serious action and fear, rent something from the beginning of Carpenter's career, like HALLOWEEN or CHRISTINE.

A vision like no others.......2007-03-09

John Carpenter explicates his theory on where yuppies and corporate culture come from. If you hate this movie you must be a College Republican.

They Live.......2007-02-14

The best of the genre. Cheesy acting but the subject matter is real, "aka David Icke." If you have interest in conspiracy or aliens then you must absolutely watch this movie and of course "read between the lines" for the message that the savvy Carpenter weaves into this somewhat plausable tale. Hey it could happen, especially if you don't like who is president at the time you see the movie. The last scene is unsuitable for children without your input.

Fresh concept (even for today) 5 Star Winner!.......2007-01-26

ok first off let me start by saying piper and keith david are excellent and their little fight scene in the middle is worth every penny! imagine you feel something is wrong with the world (seems..hm nahh) and all of a sudden you come into possesion of glasses that when you put them on you realize the world is so much different then you ever thought with thought provoking signs like "OBEY" and "SLEEP" "EAT" "WATCH TV" etc a superb movie a true gem that should be in every library totally origional story and concept. this movie may seem a little dated but the theme music sets the sinister mood and the feeling of "this isnt good, something bad is going to happen" that creeps down your spine. well this movie is really that good and worth owning without doubt.

They Live by Night / Side Street (Film Noir Double Feature)

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They Live by Night / Side Street (Film Noir Double Feature)
Starring: Cathy O'Donnell , Farley Granger , Howard Da Silva , Jay C. Flippen , and Helen Craig
Director: Nicholas Ray , and Anthony Mann
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Illegal / The Big Steal (Film Noir Double Feature)
Ace in the Hole - Criterion Collection

ASIN: B000PKG7CU
Release Date: 2007-07-31

Prince of Darkness / They Live / Village of the Damned (Triple Feature)

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Prince of Darkness / They Live / Village of the Damned (Triple Feature)
Starring: Universal Triple Features
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
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Psycho II / Psycho III / Psycho IV: The Beginning (Triple Feature)
Heroes - Season 1
Pan's Labyrinth (New Line Two-Disc Platinum Series)

ASIN: B000Q66Q7Y
Release Date: 2007-08-14

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the Karl Marx sci-fi action movie
B-Movie fun
A vision like no others
They Live
Fresh concept (even for today) 5 Star Winner!

They Live
Starring: Roddy Piper , Keith David , Meg Foster , George 'Buck' Flower , and Peter Jason
Director: John Carpenter
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: 6305077754
Release Date: 1998-03-25

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Description

They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. Horror master John Carpenter directs this action-packed sci-fi thriller about one man's battle against aliens who are systematically gaining control of the Earth.

Customer Reviews:

the Karl Marx sci-fi action movie.......2007-04-23

B-Movie fun.......2007-03-28

A vision like no others.......2007-03-09

John Carpenter explicates his theory on where yuppies and corporate culture come from. If you hate this movie you must be a College Republican.

They Live.......2007-02-14

Fresh concept (even for today) 5 Star Winner!.......2007-01-26

Mr.Big - Farewell Live In Japan (with Special Features)

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Mr.Big - Farewell Live In Japan (with Special Features)

Manufacturer: S#arp Music Entertainment
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UNION Do Your Own Thing Live Concert DVD Featuring Bruce Kulick (Kiss), John Corabi (Motley Crue), Brent Fitz and Jamie Hunting

ASIN: B000BFYFKA

Product Description

This 117-minute DVD includes the Farewell Concert in Japan, filmed live at the Tokyo International Forum on February 5, 2002, along with additional Special Features. Packaging: Full-size DVD keep case with a full-color slipcase. TRACKS: 1) Lost in America; 2) Daddy, Brother, Lover, and Little Boy; 3) Shine; 4) Price You Gotta Pay; 5) Superfantastic; 6) Alive and Kicking; 7) Suffocation; 8) Static; 9) Where are They Now; 10) Take A Walk; 11) Dancin' With My Devils; 12) To Be With You; 13) Electrified; 14) Addicted To That Rush; 15) Mr. Big; 16) Blame it On My Youth. EXTRAS: ** Profile ** Richie Kotzen's Solo ** Billy Sheehan's Solo ** Interview: Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Richie Kotzen, Pat Torpey. ++++ DVD FEATURES: This officially licensed release from South Korea is 4:3 Full Screen display with Dolby Digital Stereo Sound in ENGLISH language with optional (removable) English or Korean subtitles.

This Is Live, This Is Murderous, The Show Must Go On!

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This Is Live, This Is Murderous, The Show Must Go On!
Starring: Bleeding Through
Manufacturer: Kung Fu Records
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Killswitch Engage: Set This World Ablaze
The Truth
Portrait of a Goddess
Unearth
Dust To Ashes

ASIN: B00023E8L2
Release Date: 2004-06-15

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Shot at the Glass House in Pomona, home of speed labs and pit bull farms, this show is frightening. Fists are flying everywhere, back kicks are barely missing heads, and the band is punk, metal, and gothic all at the same time. They may have started as an offshoot from Huntington Beach's 18 Visions, but there is nothing off-shooty about this group. No extra charge for the stunningly beautiful keyboard player by the way. Hats off to Trustkill for developing this band into hard core superstardom. This will be their year as they are confirmed for the entire Ozzfest, featuring the best line up ever for that tour. **NON STANDARD PRICING**

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The Show Must Go Off
Starring: Mest
Manufacturer: Kung Fu Records
ProductGroup: DVD
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New Found Glory - The Disaster: Live in London

ASIN: B000087F4R
Release Date: 2003-04-08

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Punk band Mest, filmed live in concert, shot on multi-camera digital video with audio mixed by John Feldmann of Goldfinger.

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Trading Spaces - They Hated It!
Starring: Paige Davis , Alex McLeod , Ty Pennington , Vern Yip , and Richard Whiteford II
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
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ASIN: B000096IAU
Release Date: 2003-04-22

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