Sweet Dreams

Starring:Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon, James Staley, Gary Basaraba, John Goodman, P.J. Soles, Terri Gardner, Caitlin Kelch, Robert L. Dasch, Courtney Parker, Coulton Edwards, Holly Filler, Bruce Kirby, Jerry Haynes, Kenneth White, Stoney Jackson, Jake T. Robinson, Boxcar Willie
Director: Karel Reisz
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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An earnest and at times overblown story of a music teacher's impact on those around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is at times a genuinely touching drama in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) plays an aspiring composer and musician who takes a job teaching music at a local high school to save money while he composes his music. But when his wife (Glenne Headley) becomes pregnant, Glenn Holland must put aside his dreams and address the everyday realities of his life, from the melancholy and sometimes tragic fates of his students to the discovery that the son he cherishes is deaf. Building to a highly emotional climax in which the teacher sees the impact he's had on the world around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is a showcase for a fine Oscar-nominated performance by Dreyfuss and an engaging, heartwarming story. --Robert Lane

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Acclaimed star Richard Dreyfuss gives the performance of a lifetime (1995 Academy Award(R)-nominee, Best Actor -- MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS) in this uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere! Glenn Holland (Dreyfuss) is a passionate musician who dreams of composing one truly memorable piece of music. But reality intrudes when he reluctantly accepts a "day job" as a high school music teacher to support his family. In time, however, Mr. Holland realizes that his real passion is teaching, and his legacy is the generations of young people he inspires. Also featuring Glenne Headly (BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS) and Olympia Dukakis (MAFIA!) -- you're sure to find this electrifying motion picture both entertaining ... and unforgettable!

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Magnum Opus.......2007-06-12

Without becoming breezy or overly sentimental, 'Mr. Holland's Opus' shows us the dilemma of many teachers. How does one juggle all of the piles of responsibility one is given, and how does one rise above the fray to achieve greatness? With many hurdles to overcome, Glenn Holland (in an extraordinary performance by Richard Dreyfuss) comes to Portland's Kennedy High School with the aspiration of employment filler with enough free time to compose his own music. Naive about the demands for extra-curriculars and student tutoring, Glenn, nevertheless, must reinvent the wheel and learn to accomodate his students by taking risks to win their love for music. Locking heads with the vice principal (played with perfect starchy officiousness by William Macy), he nearly loses his job and composure. At home his loving, understanding wife will stand by him, but plausibly loses patience when their own beloved son (who was born deaf) gets the shaft on some quality mentor time. Feeling his pain, we also are absorbed in the lives of key students (in fine early performances by Terrence Howard and [Forrest] Whitaker to name a couple). He gets reprieves with the football coach (Jay Thomas) who offers friendship and a spirited rivalry. With a rising starlet at his school and the soundtrack of their lives evolving to John Lennon, the poignancy of a man who has painted himself into a corner comes to roost.

'Mr. Holland's Opus' is as realistic as it is an emotional dead ringer. Admittedly, I prejudged this movie on the notion that it would be facile, cloying, or overly sentimental. Nothing could be further from the truth.

the best driffus movie of al times.......2007-05-23

This movie was smash hit and got Drifus the oscar nomie for best actor. This movie was a smash hit back in 1996 making 83 milion in the United Statee and 103 million world wide. For those of you that loved Forest Gummp you will love this movie. This movie will always be the best Drifuss movie ever made of all time. If one teacher could effect that many kids. Then image what the natios of the world could do in real life. They could come together and put aside their petty differecnes and embrace there fellow man and women. I just have one thing to say God bless you Richard Drifus we need more people like you in these year of war aginst the middle east. Mr. Halland oppus show's the courage and purity that lies in the most seemingly difante of souls. That one man can change the lives of millions of people around him. If we can join together and work with each other instead of destroying and put each other down we can change the world and make it a place of peace for all nations. Christian, Jews, Araibs, Muyslins, Mormons, Japanse Athist everything inbetween from Hindu to Vodo. Together we can face overcome odds that would seem impossible to others. As the old song goes I quote"United we stand divide we fall". I recommend this movie for all ages. There is some mild language but that makes the movie even more phonimal and uplifting. This movie will be an utimate classic for decades to come. Mr Holland's Opus is a real tear jerk you will be laughing and crying at the same time. This movie will make you want enjoy life or in the words of Richard Driffus"Play the sunset!"

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE

Amazing!.......2007-04-02

Mr. Holland's Opus is such a truly amazing movie! Its one of those movies that you first tune in to for the music, and then realize that it is an inspiring movie. The story of Glenn Holland, a fictional music teacher, who is ousted from his position after 30 years, is extremely touching. At first you don't want to like this man, who thought that he could write a symphony while teaching high school music, but you grow to love him as you see him interact with his students throughout the years. If you like Music of the Heart check out Mr. Holland's Opus.

Great acting ~ great gift idea!.......2007-03-28

If you love music, and who doesn't.. you will love this movie. The acting is wonderful ~ Richard Dreyfus gives a great performance, and it really makes you appreciate the joy of music itself. Fast shipping, great gift idea.

Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales

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Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales
Director: Amy Schatz
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories
Classical Baby 3-Pack - Music, Art & Dance
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lots More Learning Fun! (Scholastic Video Collection)
Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)

ASIN: B0007N19BY
Release Date: 2005-03-15

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Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's bestselling children's book headlines this winning 25-minute collection of sleepytime tales from HBO. Susan Sarandon narrates the simple story of a bunny readying for bed. Other top entertainers lend their voices to the tape: Tony Bennett sings the story of "Hit the Road to Dreamland"; Lauryn Hill brings rhythm to "Hush, Little Baby" (the best segment); Billy Crystal lends many voices to Mercer Mayer's "There's a Nightmare in My Closet"; and singers Natalie Cole, Aaron Neville, and Patti LeBelle sing other tales. A dandy video for the youngster, punctuated with "interviews" of real kids answering a host of bedtime questions. --Doug Thomas

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Sweet Dreams
Starring: Jessica Lange , Ed Harris , Ann Wedgeworth , David Clennon , and James Staley
Director: Karel Reisz
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ASIN: 0783114907
Release Date: 1999-06-22

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She wasn't a beauty queen, but country-music star Patsy Cline's voice was a thing of wonder: full-bodied, aching and dreamy at the same time. She came by the torchy emotions in her songs honestly, as shown in this biopic directed by Karel Reisz, rising from poor surroundings, literally forcing her talent on the Nashville establishment, all the while trying to survive an abusive marriage to a drinker. Though the script by Robert Getchell is standard Hollywood biography, the movie is more than watchable, thanks to a bone-deep performance by the always astonishing Jessica Lange and the counterpoint by Ed Harris as her loving but unreliable husband. The soundtrack features a basketful of Cline's hits, which Lange convincingly lip-synchs. --Marshall Fine

Strawberry Shortcake - The Sweet Dreams Movie

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Strawberry Shortcake - The Sweet Dreams Movie
Starring: Sarah Heinke , Gianno Maliani , John Michael Lee , Anna Jordan , and Kim Subenville Carlson
Director: Karen Hyden
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000K7VHKA
Release Date: 2007-02-06

Description

If you believe in your dreams, anything is possible.

Strawberry Shortcake has a dream of fresh new field of berry bushes - enough for everyone. But, when the greedy Peculiar Purple Pieman rolls into Strawberrry Land, he decides to steal Strawberry's dream - and everyone else's dreams, too!

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Patsy Cline is a singular voice on the landscape of American music. Her emotion and raw power is inescapable, and her timeless melodies continue to make fans of people from all generations and walks of life. Sweet Dreams Still is the essential video anthology of Patsy's filmed musical performances. From "country girl" to "red hot momma", this program showcases the many facets of Patsy's brilliant body of work. Hosted by Robert K. Oermann (the dean of Nashville music writers), this program features full-length clips of rare and early performances along with Patsy's last televised appearance, filmed days before her tragic and untimely death. Patsy Cline: Sweet Dreams Still is the definitive volume of hits, rarities, and personal favorites from one of America's greatest performers.

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Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams
Starring: Eurythmics
Manufacturer: Lightyear
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
Starring: Alice Through the Looking Glass
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Release Date: 2006-06-20

Happy Trails Theatre: Sunset in el Dorado

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Be forewarned
EARLY ROGERS AND EVANS MOVIE BEFORE TEAMING AS DUO.

Happy Trails Theatre: Sunset in el Dorado
Starring: Roy Rogers , Trigger , George 'Gabby' Hayes , Dale Evans , and Hardie Albright
Director: Frank McDonald
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
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ASIN: B0000C0FF3
Release Date: 2003-11-04

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Be forewarned.......2004-03-27

Be forewarned....the very opening of the movie on this DVD has been truncated. The source for these transfers is evidently a program hosted by Roy and Dale in their later years. While I have no problem with the DVD's containing the intros, I did not pay for a movie that is not in its entirety...COMPLETE opening credits and all.

Secondly, the source is not good either. Roan Group did a much better job with their Roy Roger movie transfers.

In spite of being "Authorized by the Roy Rogers Estate"...which made me this a safe purchase....these Happy Trails Theatre DVD's are anything BUT high quality.

EARLY ROGERS AND EVANS MOVIE BEFORE TEAMING AS DUO........1999-11-07

A WESTERN TRAVEL AGENT'S CLERK (IN NEW JERSEY 1940'S)DISSATISFIED WITH HER POSITION DREAMS OF TAKING A TOUR OUT WEST ON HER OWN. THAT DAY COMES AND SHE RUNS AWAY FROM HER JOB AND RELATIVES TO HEAD WEST. THEY CATCH UP WITH HER IN ARIZONA AND SHE DISABLES THE CAR SO THEY CAN'T TAKE HER BACK. A COWBOY JUST HAPPENS ALONG TO LEND A HAND. HE RELUCTENTLY TAKES THEM TO THE GHOST TOWN OF EL DORADO. WHERE THE CLERK MEETS UP WITH AN ADMIRER OF THE DANCE HALL QUEEN OF 40 YEARS AGO. THE CLERK IS THE QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER, THROUGH THE MIRACLE OF FLASHBACK WE GO BACK TO THOSE DAYS ONCE AGAIN AND RELIVE THE HAPPY ENDING OF THE STORY.

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Saturday Morning Fare

Alice - Through the Looking Glass

Manufacturer: Good Times Video
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ASIN: B00022LILQ
Release Date: 2004-07-27

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Saturday Morning Fare.......2004-11-27

A somewhat rushed feeling, animated romp through various settings called 'squares' so Alice can reach the Red Queen's castle, square 8, and become a queen herself. Other than that not much any of the film has a lot of meaning or interest.

Despite the popular actors of the time used as voices there is little tying it into Carrol's poems other than the characters' names.

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A splendid discovery!

Car of Dreams
Starring: Grete Mosheim , John Mills , Norah Howard , Robertson Hare , and Mark Lester (II)
Director: Graham Cutts , and Austin Melford
Manufacturer: SHANACHIE
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ASIN: B00016119C
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Description

In this musical comedy, a youthful John Mills stars as the playboy son of a music factory tycoon who woos the girl of his dreams by anonymously giving her a Rolls-Royce. This charming film offers fascinating glimpses of 1930's London and features British comedian Robertson Hare, who later appeared on Benny Hill, in a supporting role.

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A splendid discovery!.......2005-01-29

I thought I had seen all of John Mills' films--his performances in Tunes of Glory and Hobson's Choice are among my favorites--but I had never heard of Car of Dreams. It's apparently one of Mills' first films. The plot is simple, but John Mills and Grete Mosheim are charming as the young lovers, and the character roles surrounding them add humor (how can one not laugh, for example, at an antique shop dealer whose failure is that he can't be persuaded to SELL the items in his store). Miss Mosheim gets her first job in a factory owned by Mr. Mills' father. What is her work? "Stamping," she says, and viewers will be surprised at how many different (and mistaken) responses she gets to the simple word "stamping." Her life changes when Mills gives her a Rolls-Royce. The charm of the film is its light-heartedness: it IS a film of dreams. But it keeps you laughing, sometimes at the campiness of it and other times at the clever twists and turns in this comedy of mistaken identity. An added plus: both sound and picture are of high quality.

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