Journey to the Sun

Starring:Nazmi Qirix, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan, Ara GÃ¼ler, Lucia Marano
Director: Yesim Ustaoglu
Studio: Facets
Product Type: DVD

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Bruce Lee's life, philosophy, and final film are examined in this reverent documentary, which traces the master's path through the development of his own style, his battles with mainstream Hollywood and martial arts traditionalists, and his emergence as the world's top box-office draw. Just as interesting as Lee's life is the chance to see lost footage from The Game of Death, Lee's final, unfinished film. Outtakes offer the opportunity to see Lee's perfectionism in action, and the reconstructed storyline reveals how Lee's personal martial arts philosophy shaped the film. And yes, there is a spectacular nunchakau fight. Interviews with Lee and those close to him highlight his energy, intelligence, and remarkable charisma. Fans of Lee will welcome this new insight into his filmmaking, and those unfamiliar with his life and work will come away with a new respect. The DVD includes a Lee filmography, the theatrical trailer for The Game of Death, and audio commentary by the director. --Ali Davis

Description

Bruce Lee was an enigmatic, legendary figure at the time of his death in 1973. His popularity has never waned and this 2001 documentary on the black belt movie star attempts to explain some of his magnetic appeal. Included in this biographical film is footage of The Game of Death, the film that Lee was involved in at the time of his death. Pieced together by Lee aficionado John Little, the film's finale is a flurry of images of the master in action for over 30 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

Bruce Lee - A Warrior's Journey.......2007-05-14

I bought this movie as a gift for my husband. He said it was awesome! Except for his ipod, it's the best gift I ever bought him. Considering some of the gifts I've bought, that's high praise.

The lost Bruce Lee movie!.......2006-12-29

I'll keep it simple: If you're a fan, this is an absolute must to own. The recovered footage from Game of Death is so complete that I felt I was watching a Bruce Lee movie that I didn't know existed until now. The other parts of the DVD may be old hat for true fans, but the Game of Death footage will blow you away.

Great Documentary!.......2006-11-18

After seeing all the low quality and below standard documentaries on Lee, this film is by far the best. The interviews with Abdul-Jabbar and his widow Linda Lee provide much insight into the man and his vision. Very well produced and I definitely found out alot about the martial arts legend that I didn't know before. I watch this DVD all the time and was definitely worth every cent! I highly recommend it to any fan of the martial arts.

Included as an extra on Enter the Dragon (Two-Disc Special Edition) .......2006-06-26

This program is included as an extra on Enter the Dragon (Two-Disc Special Edition).

get to know the man behind the legend.......2006-05-18

bruce lee - a warrior's journey is one of the best documentary's on lee ever made,period!! talking to friends,co-stars,and his family it paints a very moving portart of a man who wanted to show the world how great "kung-fu"(my way of calling it not his) really was and the art it could be. he spent his whole(short) life tring to get the movies to see that it was more than just wild jumps and kicks and was really a way of life.
the best part of this show is the footage of game of death,the movie he was making when he died,the footage is put together following his script and notes and is 30 mins. of the best action ever put on screen. check this film out and see just how great a stsr mr. lee was and could have been.

The Universe: An Amazing Journey From the Sun to the Most Distant Galaxies

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Uplifting
A much clearer universe
An amazing DVD: educational, inspirational, and beautiful!
The Universe DVD: Far more than I Imagined
Interesting and Engaging...A Must Have

The Universe: An Amazing Journey From the Sun to the Most Distant Galaxies
Director: Tim Tully
Manufacturer: Universe Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

NOVA - Origins
NOVA - The Stars: Supernovas, The Big Bang and More
NOVA: Death Star
NOVA: Monster of the Milky Way
World Almanac Video - The Expanding Universe

ASIN: B00007H24F

Description

The Universe is a spellbinding DVD journey from the Sun to the farthest galaxies.

Featuring incredible NASA images and original orchestral music, The Universe is a never-before-seen guided tour of the cosmos in widescreen anamorphic video and 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.

Using images from SOHO, Hubble, TRACE and other orbiting space telescopes, The Universe is a dynamic excursion through over 200 magnificent astronomical objects. Beginning with video of the sun's broiling corona, the program proceeds through the solar system, traveling to the stars and nebulae of the Milky Way, and to galaxies as much as 14 billion light-years away.

The Universe is a mind-expanding trip into eternity. The viewer seems to travel through space, seeing grand panoramas, probing close-ups, and breathtaking vistas, all in full color.

An original score by Paul D. Lehrman and Tim Tully provides The Universe with a rich, Surround Sound tapestry combining symphonic and electronic timbres into a timeless musical experience. Renowned astronomers Alex Filippenko and Karel Schrijver offer insights into the world of contemporary astronomy.

A clear, concise narration names each object as it comes into view, giving its distance from Earth and the data astronomers derive from it. The overall effect is to bring the vast expanse of the cosmos into a clear overview.

The narration can be turned off so the viewer hears only the score: a rich suite of motifs, that weave through an array of variations, mixed in 5.1 surround sound, to take full advantage of the technology. A combination of ambient effects and instrumental placement richly evokes a feeling of being immersed in space with the flowing images of The Universe.

A VHS version is also available without DVD-specific features.

Customer Reviews:

Uplifting.......2007-05-13

If only all films of this genre were as good, with great music, also!!

A much clearer universe.......2004-10-08

This DVD is without a doubt the best of it's kind on the market, in fact this DVD should be required in every science class, grade school, high school and college that is studying this "little old" universe of ours, the care with which the facts are laid to us makes the comprehension of the incredible size of "out there" the best I have come accross, the music fits perfectly, the naration talks TO us, not down to us and the photography is mind blowing! I'm not going to try to explain the contents of the presentation because it is too much for the untrained human mind to do, my advice to those who's interest is peaked by my review is, buy it! you can't go wrong! universedvd.com

An amazing DVD: educational, inspirational, and beautiful!.......2003-03-27

I'm not an astronomy buff, but I found this DVD to be simply fascinating nonetheless. There is a ton of information packed into the narrative that accompanies the most beautiful space images you'll ever see. It's mind-bending when you stop to appreciate that every image and video on this DVD is of our real world, not some sci-fi special effect. "The Universe" is awe inspiring! Buy a copy today to see for yourself.

The Universe DVD: Far more than I Imagined.......2003-03-08

Very impressive visually, sounds wonderful on Bose system. I liked it, my kids loved it! I'll be looking for more offerings from this talented director.

Interesting and Engaging...A Must Have.......2003-03-01

I bought this DVD after hearing about it on an internet talk show (Mac Show Live). I haven't seen it since it first arrived; my 7-year-old son grabbed it and has not let it go. A beautifully narrated and produced DVD with engaging dialog that kept me and my kids interested from the beginning. I highly recommend this for kids and adults alike.

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China in the Eighties
Martial Arts and China
Amazing Martial Arts film
Great Novel
Love and adversity in a foriegn land

Iron and Silk
Starring: Dong Hangcheng , Vivian Wu , To Funglin , Sun Xudong , and Jiang Xihong
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ASIN: B0006FFRSY
Release Date: 2005-01-18

Product Description

"What you learned is garbage," Mark Franklin's martial arts instructor tells him. "You have to relearn everything." So Mark practices hours on end, trying to master the skills that will give him the look and power of a tiger crashing down a mountainside. But that's not the only learning he'll experience during his two years in China. Each day brings a new clash between Mark's western ways and the age-old traditions of the Orient. Mark Salzman portrays Franklin in this exciting film based on his autobiographical book. "I really enjoyed 'Iron & Silk,' said Gene Siskel. "Salzman is one of the most engaging presences in a long time."

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Running Time 94 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

China in the Eighties.......2007-05-14

I've seen this movie some 15 years ago and very much enjoyed to see it again.

Martial Arts and China.......2007-04-12

If you're interested in martial arts or planning a trip to China, this book will give you a great perspective. Comical and true-to-life, this is a story about perfecting an art form.

Amazing Martial Arts film.......2007-03-09

I was looking for this movie so long, and finally I found it. It talks about Kungfu, China in a different way from the other kungfu films. I read also the book by which the film is based on. try it.

Great Novel.......2007-03-08

This book is great for Americans to read before going to China. It tells us of the author's experience in a comical way that makes it easy to understand him. It also talks a lot about martial arts-- enough to get you interested, but not too much that it's all he talks about. I highly recommend reading this book!

Love and adversity in a foriegn land.......2007-02-07

This was such a great movie. Very down to earth. Based on the author's own real life, his performance as the staring role is actually quite good for being an unknown actor. The whole movie is very low budget, but with such a great story and such intriguing, real characters that it blows away many bigger films that try to do more.

As a young 20-some year old that wants to visit the orient with many of the same expectations, I related very well to the main character and so this movie touched me more than most, but still a movie I would recommend to everyone.

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"I swear I'll go back there one day."
Soundtrack Alone Rates 5 stars.

Journey to the Sun
Starring: Nazmi Kirik , Newroz Baz , Mizgin Kapazan , Ara Güler , and Lucia Marano
Director: Yesim Ustaoglu
Manufacturer: Facets
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Distant
Turtles Can Fly
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
Paradise Now
Head-On

ASIN: B0002JELC2
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Description

An unlikely friendship forms the basis of this powerful story of loyalty and courage. Mehmet, a cheerful young man from western Turkey, and Berzan, a Kurdish rebel in the underground, become fast friends while living in Istanbul. Mehmet is unjustly arrested, but the experience makes him aware of his country's political realities. When the situation heats up, and Berzan is involved, Mehmet embarks on a sweeping, spiritual journey across Turkey to his friend's Kurdish homeland. Graced with beautiful cinematography, JOURNEY TO THE SUN is writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu's remarkable second feature.

Customer Reviews:

"I swear I'll go back there one day.".......2006-02-02

"Journey to the Sun" from writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu is an unwavering examination of the treatment of the Kurds. The story is set in Istanbul and concerns Mehmet (Newroz Baz), a young man originally from Tire who has moved to Istanbul. Mehmet's life isn't exactly great. He lives in a squalid room--stuffed in with four other men of various ages, and he works for the local water company. Mehmet totes a long metal tool around all day, and his job is to detect leaks in the city's water system. In spite of deprivation and hardship, Mehmet is happy--he has shelter (such as it is), a job, and his girlfriend, Arzu (Mizgin Kapazan). Mehmet also befriends Berzan (Nazmi Qirix)--a young Kurdish street vendor who sells music cassettes off of a pushcart. One senses, however, that Mehmet's happiness is fragile and perhaps just the natural result of exuberant youth. The camera focuses on the ruins, decayed buildings and squalor--elements that are the reality of the immigrant community. Yet, Mehmet is untouched by his surroundings and remains surprisingly optimistic, until he falls foul of the authorities.

When Mehmet is arrested, tortured by police, and then released, he is viewed as a Kurd and therefore 'tainted.' A large red 'X' is painted across the door of his room, and Mehmet's life rapidly disintegrates.

Mehmet decides to undertake a journey to Berzan's mountain home near the Iraqi border, and we see a first-hand view of the political reality of Kurdish life. Tanks menacingly occupy a town square while residents remain out of sight. Rubble and destruction mark Mehmet's solitary journey.

The film's surreal scenes capture the bizarre aspects of life within the immigrant community. In one scene for example, cows graze on a rubbish dump. It also seems bizarre when the police insist that Mehmet is a Kurd--even when he insists he isn't. But his dark complexion and hair convince the police that he must be a Kurdish political dissident--perhaps this is just the excuse they need for torture. One cannot help but be struck by the polyglot population of Istanbul, but at the same time, when Mehmet runs into a young commando also from Tire, one realizes that the definition of a human being according to race, ethnicity, or origin is a quaint, narrow idea. Mehmet and the commando sit on opposite seats, and while they hail from the same town, they are in all ways--worlds apart. "Journey to the Sun" is an emotionally devastating film that offers no empty platitudes. If you enjoy this stark bleakness of this film, I also recommend the Turkish film 'Distant." In Turkish and Kurdish--displacedhuman

Soundtrack Alone Rates 5 stars........2005-09-19

Very edifying story of political turmoil involving the Kurds. Get a look at street life in Istanbul. Gives insight into why the prosperity of strong market economies is so envied. Basically a story of a hapless young man who makes his living finding broken water pipes using a primitive stethoscope. He is mistakenly arrested and identified as a Kurdish rebel. He loses his job and is befriended by a laundress and an actual rebel who is later killed. The youth determines to return his friend's body to his Kurdish province birthplace. This begins a road trip through desolate Turkish countryside. The movie's strength is the examination of the details of ordinary lives. What it lacks in crisp lighting is compensated by excellent music throughout.

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Great British 60's Sci-Fi
Little-known but enjoyable late '60s sci-fi
Better Than 2001: A Space Odyssey
JOURNEY TO THE FAST SIDE OF THE SUN
Doppelgänger

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun
Starring: Roy Thinnes , Ian Hendry , Patrick Wymark , Lynn Loring , and Loni von Friedl
Director: Robert Parrish
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ASIN: 6305081158
Release Date: 1998-08-12

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There's a sense of awe to the special effects work of animation specialists Gerry and Sylvia Anderson (Thunderbirds Are Go)--the slow, lovingly detailed introduction of a massive spaceship creeping out of dock and struggling against its bulk while trapped on the ground, and the almost balletic spectacle of the ship elegantly floating against an impressive star field or dramatically flying against the rugged landscape. These moments are the highlights of this sober science fiction thriller about the discovery of a planet on the far side of the sun in Earth's orbit. A mission is hastily put together, with British astrophysicist Ian Hendry teamed with hotshot American astronaut Roy Thinnes for the three-week trip, but when they suddenly crash-land the strange creatures that surround them are revealed to be human. Against all rational explanations they're back on Earth, but Thinnes suddenly discovers that everything is a mirror image of his existence: Through the Looking Glass by way of The Twilight Zone. Though it begins as a paranoid spy thriller set in the near future (the opening details an ingenious espionage caper featuring a very special eyepiece), it quickly turns into a serious and oddly unsettling space-race drama with a heady twist. Robert Parrish's direction is unusually aloof, but the film is always intriguing and well acted with gorgeous special effects that may rank second only to Stanley Kubrick's 2001 as the most elegant vision of outer space flight on film. --Sean Axmaker

Description

When scientists a hundred years into the future discover a "duplicate" Earth on the other side of the sun, the stage is set for tense science fiction adventure and suspense. Determined to find out what this new world is like, the Western nations of Earth set up an expedition headed by former astronauts Roy Thinnes and Ian Hendry to reach the new planet. All goes according to plan until the spaceship makes a crash landing on a planet somethree weeks earlier than expected. Have the space travelers actually returned to Earth or are they on some strange mirror-imageworld where they must prove who they really are or die trying? This imaginative space adventure offers a journey few will ever forget.

Customer Reviews:

Great British 60's Sci-Fi.......2006-09-29

I saw this movie in the theater so long ago. And I always remembered the cool exploding models. A lot of the stuff in this movie was used later in the UFO TV series (also great British Sci-Fi from the same producers).

This is their version of a Twilight Zone episode. I'd give this movie 5 stars if Rod Serling had scripted it.

Little-known but enjoyable late '60s sci-fi.......2006-08-28

"Doppelganger" a/k/a "Journey to the Far Side of the Sun" was the Andersons' first live-action production. It's an atmospheric, moody, well-produced piece of science fiction, unusual for its day in that despite the (relatively) high production values and excellent special effects, it focused on feelings of alienation and isolation rather than on action. It has a rather leisurely pace, especially compared to films which cater to the attention-span-deprived audiences of today, but I didn't find it slow or boring at all (with the exception of a spaceship sequence which lasts three minutes but feels like an eternity).

Fans of the Anderson's live-action series "UFO" (whose production immediately followed this film) would get a real kick out of "Doppelganger." There are plot similarities (the head of a multinational space agency has to struggle to get his missions funded), and 11 of the actors went on to appear in "UFO," including series leads Ed Bishop and George Sewell. Interestingly, many of these actors fill roughly the same function in "Doppelganger" as they do in "UFO," including Sewell as an operative who gets a lot of the dirty work done, Vladek Sheybal as a somewhat sinister doctor who works for the space agency, Keith Alexander as a communications operative/announcer, and, amusingly, Norma Ronald as the agency head's receptionist/secretary (she played exactly the same part as Miss Ealand in "UFO"). Also making their first appearance in "Doppelganger" are "UFO"'s life-size futuristic cars and jeeps (they were given a new coat of paint for "UFO," but I must say they look better in "Doppelganger").

The plot is fairly simple. In the near future (I don't recall if the year is specifically stated), Jason Webb (Patrick Wymark), the agency head, is proposing a mission be sent to investigate a newly-discovered planet which matches Earth's orbit but exactly opposite the Earth, on the other side of the sun. After initial resistance from the member countries, and the discovery of a spy, Webb is able to convince the American representative (played by Bishop) to kick in a billion dollars, which gets the ball rolling so that the other countries eventually accede. The rocket is launched with two astronauts aboard -- the agency's British chief scientist John Kane (Ian Hendry), and an American astronaut, Glenn Ross (Roy Thinnes, fresh from his success as the lead in the U.S. series "The Invaders"). The astronauts crash-land on the planet, and then the plot thickens...

It takes about half the film to get that far. Much time is spent showing the skullduggery involving the spy, the preparations of the astronauts for launch, the launch itself, and the crash landing, but there's plenty to keep the viewer interested. There are several small touches which add depth to the film and help to create a believable world. Webb is the same kind of driven, borderline-obsessed leader that Bishop plays in "UFO." Ross is a rather stereotypical macho U.S. Air Force kind of guy, but his wife (played by Thinnes' real-life wife) is an unpleasant character who is rather cruelly manipulating him. Some reviewers here have criticized the film by saying it's very Twilight-Zone-like. It's a bit of a superficial, easy-to-make criticism, but in some ways it *is* rather Twilight-Zone-like in the way the plot unfolds and in its distinctly uneasy, shadowy, sometimes downright creepy tone. After a surprise twist is introduced following the crash-landing, the film seems to take a sharp left turn, and progresses to an even more surprising, completely unexpected ending.

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the screenplay (by the Andersons, with help from Donald James). It seemed to me a step above the Andersons' TV shows, even the ones (like "UFO" and "Space: 1999") that were specifically geared for adults. Every line of dialogue had a specific purpose and helped either to drive the plot forward or to establish the mood, often accomplishing both simultaneously. My only real complaint about the script is that I think the Andersons were a bit too taken with both "2001" (which had premiered the previous year) and the Bond films. The business towards the beginning with the spy (played by famed character actor Herbert Lom) played out in a very Bond-like fashion, and the seemingly endless spaceship sequence alluded to above is reminiscent of "2001," but without Kubrick's filmmaking genius to keep the viewer interested.

Much as I enjoyed the plot and the dialogue, I have to admit that my primary pleasure in watching the film was from the production values. While the Andersons were reportedly unhappy with Robert Parrish's direction, I thought it was a well-directed film. There's a lot of very stylish camera movement, and the camera work dovetails nicely with the extremely satisfying sets. The sets of "UFO" and even of "Space: 1999" can feel somewhat cramped (although this is logical given where the shows take place), but in "Doppelganger" the added resources allowed for vast, expansive sets which really helped create a believable future world. The camera glides around and caresses the sets and actors in a very effective way. There's also very good use of fast cutting to increase the tension in certain scenes. The film is so well-made that I was able to watch it twice, hardly ever losing interest. I particularly liked the opening credit sequence (I assume Parrish was responsible for it) which shows computer tapes and punch cards, ironically juxtaposed with Barry Gray's soaringly emotional music. Parrish was an Academy-Award-winning film editor, and I don't understand why he didn't have more success as a director. He only directed three other films after this one.

As with the Anderson's TV shows, the model work is absolutely brilliant. The models are so well-done and well-shot, they give the illusion of great mass, even when you know it's just a model. During the rocket launch there are several shots of the rocket on the launchpad which are are astoundingly realistic. I simply am in awe of the care and attention that the model-makers must have put into their work. Once in space, the shots which include the visibly-spinning Earth are simply stunning, with the atmosphere visible as a soft white glow surrounding the planet. Then we come to the unfortunate sequence where the astronauts leave their command module and transfer to the on-board landing vehicle. I timed the sequence and it was three minutes, perhaps not that long after all, but the film just grinds to a halt.

The best effects sequence is the crash landing of the landing vehicle. It's very impressive, in fact it's quite hair-raising. It looks as one might imagine an actual crash landing would look, with point-of-view shots showing the rocky landscape zooming by and the ground coming alarmingly closer. I don't think any subsequent film's crash-landing sequence has surpassed this one. The actual crash and subsequent explosions are also impressive. And there then follows possibly the eeriest moment in the whole film, when Ross sees a round light like a spotlight hovering above the crashed lander. We have no idea what kind of life, if any, is on this planet, and out of the night and the mist and the smoke from the crashed lander, a spotlight shines through... it gave me goosebumps!

Another common criticism for this film is that the acting is wooden. Again, this is a criticism often made of the Andersons' live action productions and sometimes I think people say it just because they've heard other people say it, and it sounds clever given the Andersons' previous marionette shows. I thought the acting on the whole was excellent, particularly Patrick Wymark as agency head Webb. An intense actor, I do believe that while not as handsome as Ed Bishop, he could easily have played Straker in "UFO." I was surprised to discover that he was only 42 when the film was shot (he looks much older). His career really seemed to be taking off at that time, he shot several films in the 1968-70 period, but sadly he died in 1970.

It's interesting how different some of the actors look between their appearances in "Doppelganger" and "UFO." Ed Bishop looks handsome but not exceptionally so in "Doppelganger," but I think it was ingenious of Sylvia Anderson to put him in the blond mod wig for "UFO," because it makes him look quite striking. And George Sewell, who is a stocky and friendly presence in "UFO," looks almost sepulchral in "Doppelganger," with his hair darker and slicked back. Ian Hendry as Kane did a good job. I liked Thinnes but I wish he had been given a bit more to do, perhaps some more interaction with his wife. His character is a bit blank and cold, we never really know much about him.

And of course no review would be complete without mentioning Barry Gray's wonderful music. In fact, except for the production values, I would say the music is the best reason to watch this film. It's Gray at his best, a truly cinematic score which takes full advantage of the bigger budget compared to TV. The already-mentioned opening title sequence and the scene where the spy develops his photographs are standouts. Much effective use is made of the Ondes Martenot, an electronic instrument similar to a theremin, to produce eerie sounds.

I'm baffled that the film world didn't sit up and take notice of this supremely talented composer. Unless I'm mistaken, Gray didn't compose any films after DOPPELGANGER, and based on this score alone, I would have thought film producers would have been breaking down his door to get him to score their pictures.

I have to say, I don't really know how I feel about the ending. On the one hand, the unexpectedness of it is quite intriguing. It also has a certain cold elegance and logic. But my problem with it is that the events at the ending occur not because of anyone's character, not because of what anyone does. Thus, the ending seems a bit calculated and forced, and pointless as well, because no one learns anything, no one grows or develops as a result. Here, the Twilight Zone criticism does perhaps have some merit, because this kind of ending is really more suited to a short story or a half-hour episode of an anthology TV series, where the ideas are more important. But perhaps it's less appropriate in a film, where we've invested two hours in the plot and gotten to know and (to some extent) care about the characters.

All in all I found it a fascinating film and quite enjoyable.

Better Than 2001: A Space Odyssey.......2006-06-19

A response to Brainman's critique dated 6/7/06: When I watch Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun, I assume EUROSEC is using ion propulsion for the trip to the new planet and back, otherwise your critique would definately be on target. A nuclear powered engine using ion propulsion traveling at approximately .000274 percent of the speed of light could make the trip to the new planet in 21 days. The second point on language-- that the doppleganger humans should be speaking backwards--isn't necessarily so according to a point that is made in the script. Near the end of the film there is speculation about the polarity of matter on the two worlds. Are they the same or are they reversed? The characters aren't sure. This leaves open the door that not everything on the new planet need be reversed. And when one thinks about the written word on the doppleganger planet, the inhabitants there, too, would have to read, and therefore speak, as we do. Why? Because, while it is true that script is reversed on the doppleganger planet, don't forget that the dopplegangers would be reading from the right to the left, and not from the left to the right as we do (assuming, of course, we're talking about english script). Therefore, the dopplegangers would speak as we speak if, let's say, they were reading script aloud! The third point on why Ross elected to eject the Dove from the Phoenix, and subsequently crash, setting off a spectacular series of explosions at EUROSEC, is because the Phoenix fired its retros. But this answer just begs the question: why did the Phoenix fire its retros at all? All we have to go by in the movie on this matter is Ross saying he doesn't know why the Phoenix fired its retros. The answer lies in security. If you recall, EUROSEC is not just about the business of space exploration, it's also about the business of keeping its secrets secret. Throughout the movie security is highlighted. This cult of secrecy that pervades EUROSEC informs us as to why the Phoenix fired its retros: because Phoenix's onboard computers identified a foreign object atteming to gain entry. Remember, when the Dove linked up with the Phoenix, the polarity of the doppleganger Dove's electrical systems were reversed from that of the Phoenix. The Phoenix recognized this foreign object attempting to gain entry and fired its retros, sending it into a downward spiral into the doppleganger Earth's athmospher. I hope these clarifications help.

JOURNEY TO THE FAST SIDE OF THE SUN.......2006-06-07

Did anyone else notice it takes 3 weeks to get to the planet on the other side of the sun. That's 93 mil miles x 2.
Took 3 days to the moon, 1/4 mil miles. So, say a mil miles is 10 days, roughly; plus there are variables like Sun's grav.
10 x 93 = 930 days, or say, about 3 years.... x 2.
6 years.
That's some super rocket.

Also, good thing on the other Earth they didn't speak English backwards like they wrote it, hahe. They would have, logically speaking.

And can someone explain why when he tried to return to Earth, he could not dock as the craft pushed him away? What repulsive rationale was that? Must have been so that he could re-enter and crash into the rocket to make a big explosion finale (they were new then).

Doppelgänger.......2005-08-30

It is the dawn of the space age. A space probe comes back with the news of another planet in an orbit opposite of earth. Due to the fact that security was compromised we have to hurry-up and check it out with a manned probe. We send the top astronaut Colonel Glenn Ross (Roy Thinnes) and top scientist John Kane (Ian Hendry) on a three week mission to check it out. Instead they return after three weeks.

Why did they turn back?
What is upsetting Colonel Glenn Ross?

The models and lack of proper CGI make this film seem a bit dated even for 1969. And the clothing and props reflect their concept of the future. But when you get used to it the story is fun and well acted. This movie will make a good addition to you cultural history collection.

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Journey to the Sun
Starring: Journey to the Sun
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Directed by Yesim Ustaoglu. A Kurdish near the Iraqi border has been in Istanbul for some time and strikes up a friendship with Mehmet, who has come to the big city for a better life. Wrongly arrested during a routine police check, Mehmet is finally released but only to discover that his life has been turned upside down. All Code/NTSC. Original Turkish dialogue. 104 minutes. Optional English & Chinese subtitles.

Underwater Wonderland- A Self Healing Journey

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Underwater Wonderland- A Self Healing Journey
Starring: Tropical Escape-Escape Wor
Manufacturer: Rising Sun Productions
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000EULJJ2
Release Date: 2006-03-03

Description

Fantastic sea creatures dance an other-worldly ballet in a secret underwater setting as a serene soundtrack underscores their graceful movements. Underwater Wonderland: A self Healing Journey, is a DVD that combines the majestic power of an undersea journey with orchestral grandeur plus the affirmative insights of inspiring quotations and voice-over. As the music swells and the creatures move, quotations are both heard and seen as subtitles on the screen. Selected for their meaning and universality, these quotes encompass subjects of strength, faith and frailty including adversity, fear and anxiety, change, expectations, perfection, risking it all, letting go, commitment, attitude of gratitude and self-pity. As an additional user options, the quotations can be muted, allowing only the images and music to provide a peaceful background on your computer screen or television a true virtual aquarium! There is a prime reason that water makes us comfortable it covers 70 percent of the earths surface and makes up 50-65 percent of our bodies. The constant swell of the sea and the perpetual flow of the tides have always inspired solitude and contemplation a connection to that which is eternal yet always changing. No pressure, no weight a floating world of incomparable beauty is revealed through underwater Wonderland. A Self Healing Journey

Average customer rating:

"I swear I'll go back there one day."
Soundtrack Alone Rates 5 stars.

Journey to the Sun
Starring: Nazmi Kirik , Newroz Baz , Mizgin Kapazan , Ara Güler , and Lucia Marano
Director: Yesim Ustaoglu
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Distant
Turtles Can Fly
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
Paradise Now
Head-On

ASIN: B00003CY87

Customer Reviews:

"I swear I'll go back there one day.".......2006-02-02

Soundtrack Alone Rates 5 stars........2005-09-19

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