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Saturday Night Fever it's not--call it more like Sunday Morning Leftovers. This portrait of the legendary Manhattan disco and its colorful cofounder, Steve Rubell, plays like the outtakes of a much more interesting film--where's the sex, the drugs, the classic disco music? (It shouldn't surprise viewers that Miramax and writer-director Mark Christopher had a falling-out over the final cut of the film; Miramax prevailed.) Considering that the essence of Studio 54 was about the rich and beautiful, it seems a bit unwise to focus on the poor and only-somewhat-beautiful, namely Shane (Ryan Phillippe), a Jersey boy who gets taken in by the razzle-dazzle of the disco era. Crossing the river, Shane finds another, more exciting life at Studio 54 as a shirtless bartender, and soon finds himself partying with the crème de la crème--and smitten with comely soap star Julie (Neve Campbell). The permutations of the story are familiar; if you've never seen VH1's Behind the Music documentary take on Studio 54 you'll find this film enjoyable, but unlike that exhaustive portrait, too many elements are missing. Most of Phillippe's performance seems to have ended up on the cutting-room floor (although his chiseled torso gets maximum exposure), Campbell's role is basically a glorified cameo, and Breckin Meyer and Salma Hayek, as Phillippe's only true pals, are wasted. The one true gem of the film, though, is Mike Myers's take on the late Steve Rubell, an inspired high-wire performance that balances humor and tragedy without ever giving in to camp or pathos. Had this been a more well-received movie, he'd be remembered come Oscar time--his drunken proposition of Philippe is a minor treasure. The soundtrack does feature some unknown chestnuts and a few new remixes, including an inspired disco version of--believe it or not--Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind." --Mark Englehart
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Hot Hollywood stars Mike Myers (AUSTIN POWERS 2: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME, WAYNE'S WORLD), Neve Campbell (WILD THINGS, SCREAM 1,2&3), and Salma Hayek (WILD, WILD WEST, DOGMA) give must-see performances in this provocative look behind the bright lights of the hottest nightclub ever! When Steve Rubell (Myers), the mastermind behind New York's infamous STUDIO 54 disco, plucks young Shane O'Shea (Ryan Phillippe, GOSFORD PARK, CRUEL INTENTIONS) from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, Shane not only gets his foot in the door ... but lands a coveted job behind the bar! By following Shane's rapid rise from naive busboy to the notorious nightspot's sexy main attraction, you're allowed an unforgettable look at the spectacular rise and fall of Steve Rubell's decadent empire! An entertaining hit that pulses with the best dance music of the era, 54 is not just your ticket inside this legendary place ... it places you at the very epicenter of the greatest party on Earth!
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Inu Yasha, Vol. 54
Starring: Inuyasha Manufacturer: Viz Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000OCZ2XY Release Date: 2007-06-05 |
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"Two years ago, I gave myself to Miroku, the monk standing before you..."Customer Reviews:
Episodes.......2007-03-24
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Calle 54
Starring: Arturo O'Farrill , Rolando Guerrero , Joe Gonzales (IV) , Jim Seeley (II) , and Matt Hilgenberg (II) Director: Fernando Trueba Manufacturer: Miramax Home Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005OSLN Release Date: 2001-11-13 |
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In Calle 54, Madrid-based filmmaker Fernando Trueba explores the wide and wonderful world of Latin jazz: a hybrid genre that fuses the clave, samba, flamenco, merengue, and other rhythms from Africa, the Iberian peninsula, and the Americas. The film's Spanish title takes its name from Sony Music Studios located on 54th Street in Manhattan, where a who's who of musicians were filmed and recorded. They range from Brazilian bombshell keyboardist Eliane Elias and enigmatic Argentine tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri, to the fiery rumba group Puntilla y Nueva Generacion. The music and musicians of Cuba and Puerto Rico dominate this documentary, and the most touching scene is the emotional father-and-son reunion of Cuban pianists Bebo and Chucho Valdés, who were separated by Fidel Castro's revolution. Sadly, the film features the last onscreen appearances by the late composer-arranger Chico O'Farrill and the legendary timbales master Tito Puente. Simply put, Calle 54 is a documentary that dances. --Eugene Holley Jr.Description
A behind the scenes glimpse into the lives of Grammy Award winner Tito Puente and some of the greatest Latin musicians of our times! Experience the passion of Latin Jazz. It is a musical journey that captures the heart and soul of an entire culture. It is an innovative tapestry of sound and imagery, styles and rhythms-from samba to pambiche to flamenco.Customer Reviews:
The olympus of latin music........2007-05-17
Exquisite.......2007-05-14
Nada como esto.......2007-02-21
DON'T BE A SUCKER !!!.......2007-01-27
this film may complicate your life.......2007-01-26
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54
Starring: Ryan Phillippe , Salma Hayek , Neve Campbell , Mike Myers , and Sela Ward Director: Mark Christopher Manufacturer: Miramax ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000JGOL Release Date: 1999-08-17 |
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Saturday Night Fever it's not--call it more like Sunday Morning Leftovers. This portrait of the legendary Manhattan disco and its colorful cofounder, Steve Rubell, plays like the outtakes of a much more interesting film--where's the sex, the drugs, the classic disco music? (It shouldn't surprise viewers that Miramax and writer-director Mark Christopher had a falling-out over the final cut of the film; Miramax prevailed.) Considering that the essence of Studio 54 was about the rich and beautiful, it seems a bit unwise to focus on the poor and only-somewhat-beautiful, namely Shane (Ryan Phillippe), a Jersey boy who gets taken in by the razzle-dazzle of the disco era. Crossing the river, Shane finds another, more exciting life at Studio 54 as a shirtless bartender, and soon finds himself partying with the crème de la crème--and smitten with comely soap star Julie (Neve Campbell). The permutations of the story are familiar; if you've never seen VH1's Behind the Music documentary take on Studio 54 you'll find this film enjoyable, but unlike that exhaustive portrait, too many elements are missing. Most of Phillippe's performance seems to have ended up on the cutting-room floor (although his chiseled torso gets maximum exposure), Campbell's role is basically a glorified cameo, and Breckin Meyer and Salma Hayek, as Phillippe's only true pals, are wasted. The one true gem of the film, though, is Mike Myers's take on the late Steve Rubell, an inspired high-wire performance that balances humor and tragedy without ever giving in to camp or pathos. Had this been a more well-received movie, he'd be remembered come Oscar time--his drunken proposition of Philippe is a minor treasure. The soundtrack does feature some unknown chestnuts and a few new remixes, including an inspired disco version of--believe it or not--Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind." --Mark EnglehartDescription
Hot Hollywood stars Mike Myers (AUSTIN POWERS 2: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME, WAYNE'S WORLD), Neve Campbell (WILD THINGS, SCREAM 1,2&3), and Salma Hayek (WILD, WILD WEST, DOGMA) give must-see performances in this provocative look behind the bright lights of the hottest nightclub ever! When Steve Rubell (Myers), the mastermind behind New York's infamous STUDIO 54 disco, plucks young Shane O'Shea (Ryan Phillippe, GOSFORD PARK, CRUEL INTENTIONS) from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, Shane not only gets his foot in the door ... but lands a coveted job behind the bar! By following Shane's rapid rise from naive busboy to the notorious nightspot's sexy main attraction, you're allowed an unforgettable look at the spectacular rise and fall of Steve Rubell's decadent empire! An entertaining hit that pulses with the best dance music of the era, 54 is not just your ticket inside this legendary place ... it places you at the very epicenter of the greatest party on Earth!Customer Reviews:
54.......2006-11-04
Butchered for your protection.......2006-03-23
54.......2006-03-13
a decent film.......2006-02-17
It could be much better........2006-01-10
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Doctor Who - Inferno (Episode 54)
Starring: Jon Pertwee , Caroline John , Nicholas Courtney , and John Levene Manufacturer: BBC Warner ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FQIRXG Release Date: 2006-09-05 |
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An experiment gone awry sends the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) to a parallel universe where his friends and companions are members of a fascist regime in this thrilling and popular episode from the long-running British science fiction series Doctor Who. Inferno is the name of a project designed to drill into the Earth's core and release a powerful energy source called Stahlman's Gas; what's yielded instead is an insidious substance that transforms men into monsters. The resulting chaos interrupts the Doctor's travel in the TARDIS and knocks him into an alternate Earth run by a military dictatorship, and where Project Inferno's progress threatens to bring about an apocalypse. This seven-part story arc from 1970 is a high-water mark for the already superb Pertwee-era Doctor, a tense, imaginative adventure that evokes the U.K.'s chilling Quatermass TV productions and movies in its mix of science fiction and horror. Fans will particularly appreciate the opportunities afforded to longtime Who supporting players Nicholas Courtney (as the Brigadier) and Caroline John (as the Doctor's companion Liz) to step outside their usual roles and essay memorably villainous turns as their parallel-Earth selves.The double-disc presentation of Inferno offers the by-now-standard wealth of extras, including commentary by Courtney, script editor Terrance Dicks, producer/director Barry Letts, and co-star John Levene (Sgt. Benton) and lengthy featurettes on the making of the story and the UNIT brigade during Pertwee's tenure (the latter featuring interviews with much of the supporting cast and crew). A short deleted scene from the episode (featuring Pertwee in a rare second turn as the voice of a radio announcer), a promo film for the BBC Visual Effects Department (which features clips from the Who stories Ambassadors of Death, Caves of Steel, and a missing episode from Doomwatch), and PDF files of the 1971 Doctor Who Annual and Radio Times round out the supplemental features. --Paul Gaita
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An unsuccessful trial run with the Tardis console throws the Doctor into a parallel universe where his old friends are rather nasty characters.Customer Reviews:
Doctor who at it's best.......2007-05-21
Good story.......2007-05-18
Inferno.......2007-03-30
More Pertwee Please!!!.......2007-02-27
"Listen to that! It's the sound of the planet screaming out its rage!".......2007-02-15
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Ultimate Fighting Championship, Vol. 54: Boiling Point
Starring: Jeremy Horn , Chuck Liddell , Randy Couture , and Diego Sanchez Manufacturer: Studio Works ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BNTMB4 Release Date: 2006-02-07 |
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June 4, 2005 - Before a sold-out crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell makes his first title defense against the man who handed him his first ever defeat - Jeremy Horn. The undercard features the return of Randy "The Natural" Couture, the UFC debut of The Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Sanchez, and a highly anticipated welterweight match-up between Georges St. Pierre and Frank Trigg. A total of 8 fights.Customer Reviews:
UFC 54 Boiling Point.......2007-01-04
Another solid UFC event.......2006-03-27
St. Pierre is dangerous..........2006-02-28
Great fights, poor DVD production.......2006-02-18
The Best UFC Recent Event........2006-02-15
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Live from New York
Starring: Lene Lovich Manufacturer: Mvd Visual ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000RMJ4A8 Release Date: 2007-08-28 |
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This DVD includes a rare performance from the always intriguing Lene Lovich, with Thomas Dolby on synthesizer, at Studio 54 in NYC on December 4, 1981. On this night, Lovich projected her strong soprano with brilliance and explored the limitations of her voice in a way other New Wave experimental singers of the time could only dream about. Of this show, Stephen Holden of the NY Times wrote, 'Miss Lovich put on a fascinating show in which she sang, played the saxophone and danced with a lurching spontaneity that seemed half-demented. Her favorite mode is a wild, hiccupy vocal attack that often breaks into semi-improvisatory bird calling.'
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Calle 54 ~ A Love Affair with Latin Jazz (Original Theatrical Release) [Import, All-region] (Dvd)
Director: Fernando Trueba Manufacturer: Cine Korea ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
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ASIN: B000N2VN38 |
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The vibrant Calle 54 offers an incredible behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of Grammy Award winner Tito Puente and some of the greatest Latin Jazz artists of our time! Whether it's created in hot backstreet clubs or recording studios from Miami to Havana, the Bronx to Andalusia, the pulsating sounds of Latin Jazz capture the heart and soul of an entire culture! Showcased in a series of extraordinary performances, Latin legends use their immense musical talents to weave an innovative tapestry of sound, style and rhythm that becomes a passionate celebration of life! From the direction of the Academy-Award®-winning Belle Epoch -- featured artists includes the late "godfather of Latin music" Titi Puente, barefoot Brazilian pianist Elaine Elias, Argentinean tenor sax great Gato Barbieri, Paquito D'Rivera and many more you don't want to miss!
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Biography - Steve Rubell: Lord of the Disco
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FKP21C Release Date: 2006-05-02 |
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He was a small kid with big dreams who got a chance to make them real twice. But he paid a steep price for living the high life. Steve Rubell didn't invent disco or nightclubs, but the way he brought them together made him rich and famous. The man behind Studio 54 and the Palladium, Rubell single-handedly changed New York City's night life. But he got carried away by his success, and on the morning of December 14, 1978, IRS agents stormed Studio 54 and discovered enough evidence of tax evasion including $600,000 hidden in the walls to put Rubell in jail for 13 months. BIOGRAPHY(R) traces the up-and-down life of Rubell with revealing interviews and behind-the-scenes photos from his clubs. See how the wiry kid from Brooklyn got rich, got greedy, got caught, got jailed, got out and got rich again. Friends and relatives reveal why he was driven to excess, and recall the glory days when celebrities like Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger and Halston were regulars at his clubs. Your name is on the list, so step inside the velvet rope for an up-close look at the life and times of Steve Rubell.Customer Reviews:
Relive the Studio 54 Era.......2007-05-25
Wonderful !.......2004-02-01
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Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 27, Episodes 53 & 54: The Ultimate Computer/ The Omega Glory
Starring: Star Trek Original Series Manufacturer: Paramount ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005J6RE Release Date: 2001-07-10 |
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"The Ultimate Computer"
"The Omega Glory"
What is it with Starfleet captains? So many of them become wildly grandiose. Witness "The Omega Glory," in which another starship commander, Ronald Tracey (Morgan Woodward), tramples the Prime Directive by interfering in a long-running conflict between primitive societies, in this case the Yangs and Kohms of planet Omega IV. Siding with the Kohms, Tracey creates an imbalance of power that Kirk works to adjust by arming the Yangs proportionately. The script by series creator Gene Roddenberry is one of his not-so-subtle allegories for the state of the world in the 1960s, specifically our own cold war between nuclear superpowers. So bluntly drawn is Roddenberry's parallel between Omega IV and 20th-century Earth that this is one of the few Star Trek episodes that risks becoming completely absurd after a point. William Shatner (Captain Kirk) takes the biggest risk of all with a passionate, lengthy speech of the sort pranksters like comic actor Kevin Dunn are wont to imitate today. But the fact is that Shatner pulls off such chancy material very well, and certainly does so here. --Tom Keogh
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"The Ultimate Computer," Ep. 53 - Kirk stands by helplessly as his ship is used to test an advanced computer that turns out to be as flawed as its inventor. "The Omega Glory," Ep. 54 - Kirk and crew encounter a ghost ship, a madman captain, a deadly virus and 1,000-year-old natives on planet Omega IV.Customer Reviews:
"this unit must survive".......2007-02-07
One Really Good Episode and One Really Ridiculous One!.......2006-12-17
Two of the more undistinguished episodes, but interesting.......2006-11-18
Still fun to watch.......2006-11-11
Brillant.......2005-11-25
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Car 54, Where Are You?
Starring: David Johansen , John C. McGinley , Fran Drescher , Nipsey Russell , and Rosie O'Donnell Director: Bill Fishman Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000CNY5E Release Date: 2003-12-02 |
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David Johansen ("Oz") and John C. McGinley ("Scrubs") are joined by Fran Drescher, Rosie O'Donnell,Daniel Baldwin, Jeremy Piven and original TV series regulars Nipsey Russell and Al Lewis in this laugh-a-minute Coney Island ride that doesn't let up! Bumbling Brooklyn beat cop Gunther Toody (Johansen) and his inept, by-the-book partner Francis Muldoon (McGinley) must keep a Mafia kingpin's (Baldwin) mitts off a stoolie (Piven) scheduled to testify against him. To do this, they break him from jail and stow him in the trunk of Toody's car. But when the car goes missing, the clues lead Toody and Muldoon to Coney Island for the showdown of their lives!Customer Reviews:
I liked it......go figure........2006-07-29
Car 54, Where Are You???.......2006-06-29
Worse use of a disk than putting AOL signup on it........2006-01-14
its a bad,bad,bad, bad movie.......2005-07-21
Just plain hideously bad.......2005-05-12
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