No End

Starring:Grazyna Szapolowska, Maria Pakulnis, Aleksander Bardini, Jerzy Radziwilowicz, Artur Barcis, Michal Bajor, Marek Kondrat, Tadeusz Bradecki, Danny Webb, Krzysztof Krzeminski, Marzena Trybala, Adam Ferency, Elzbieta Kilarska, Jerzy Kamas, Hanna Dunowska, Jan Tesarz, Andrzej Szalawski, Jacek Domanski, Malgorzata Kaczmarska, Jacek Hilchen
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
Studio: Kino Video
Product Type: DVD

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Sight and Sound Reveal This Artist
No Journey's End
Loreena Can Do No Wrong
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No Journey's End
Starring: Loreena McKennitt
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Live In Paris & Toronto

ASIN: B000K7UHGU
Release Date: 2006-12-05

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Extra mundane.......2007-06-25

It's hard for me to belive that a voice like that comes out of a human being and not a Goddess. I am smitten with Loreena Mckennitt.

Sight and Sound Reveal This Artist.......2007-05-13

I have always found Loreena's voice intriguing, almost haunting. But music alone does not tell much about the performer. This video does. When you see her sing a duet with her harp or dance with her accordian you become aware of an attractive and enchanting personality. Besides being a great musician she is intelligent with messages that she wants her music to convey. Curiosity about life, respect for the past, and a reverence for the spiritual are her messages. You can see how she comes across by observing the chemistry she has with her back-up musicians. This really shows up on "The Mummer's Dance" where they all have a lot of fun. This is a very professionally done video and well worth every penny.

No Journey's End.......2007-04-12

A fantastic CD, one that you must have for your collection especially if you are a fan of the singer, Loreena McKennitt

Loreena Can Do No Wrong.......2007-03-12

First off, I must confess to being an avid Loreena McKennitt fan. I first heard her, over ten years ago, at 2:30 in the AM, broadcast over the local university radio station. Not exactly the finest spot for notoriety. I went out and bought the album the next day, and have purchased everyone since. So then it came as a pleasant surprise to find out that a video had been released this past Christmas season (2006), and I had somehow missed the debut. My loss for not being on top of that . . . my gain for finding out as soon as I did! Ms. McKennitt's voice is probably not that superstar sound that sells multi-million albums, be it opera, rock, or anything in between. But then, her audience is selective, and (I am thankful to say) growing. She evokes an otherworldly, ethereal presence to all her music. Her research is quite in depth, and her instrumental talents go hand-in-hand with her innate ability to draw a listener into the world that she describes in song. A clear voice that many times she veils in a whispered quietness, her perfect intonation and precise inflections all conspire to wisk the listener away before they are aware they have left. This DVD provides movement and a face to all those wonderful albums. She is "not just another pretty face", but an artist of great skill, talent, and a gift for sharing her world while making you believe you are the honored guest. My only sorrow was the brevity of the DVD - I wish that it had been longer. However, I am given to understand a PBS special is forthcoming this spring, and I am hoping that a DVD will follow.

A Good Introduction To Loreena.......2007-02-27

If you've never heard her music, or seen her in concert, this is a wonderful way to be introduced. But for the long time Loreena fan, this might be a little disappointing as you long for more at the end of the documentry.

Sir! No Sir! - The Suppressed Story of the GI Movement to End the War in Vietnam

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A documentary that should be seen by everyone in the military
so moving
A story retreived from the dustbin of history
War resisters speak out
Send a soldier this film

Sir! No Sir! - The Suppressed Story of the GI Movement to End the War in Vietnam
Starring: Louis Font , Michael Wong (IX) , Joe Bangert , Dave Blalock , and Howard Levy (II)
Director: David Zeiger
Manufacturer: Docurama
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ASIN: B000IB0DE4
Release Date: 2006-12-19

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Pundits often make parallels between America's involvement in Iraq and the nightmare that was Vietnam; director-writer-producer David Zeiger's Sir! No Sir! does it too. But while the comparisons are generally apt (both conflicts are known as "quagmires," became hugely unpopular with the public, and inflicted serious political damage on the presidents who presided over them), this documentary makes a vital distinction: namely, that some of the most vocal and active opponents of the Vietnam War were the very soldiers who fought in it. These are haunted men who went to Southeast Asia because it was their duty, perhaps even because they saw it as the right thing to do, only to become sorely disillusioned when they witnessed the horrible injuries, the villages bombed for little or no reason, the civilians tortured and killed, and various other horrors that took place "in country." Some, like the so-called Nine for Peace, formed GI protest groups while still on active duty in Vietnam; some went AWOL (there were reportedly 500,000 incidents of desertion); a great many, including soldiers who refused to be deployed to 'Nam at all, were court-martialed and imprisoned in military stockades like San Francisco's Presidio, while still others returned home, joined movements like Vietnam Veterans Against the War, and published virulent underground newspapers. All of this is delivered via personal anecdotes, photos, and occasional file footage. The material is undoubtedly compelling, but Sir! No Sir! pretty much makes its point in the first half hour, rendering the final hour somewhat tedious. And that's not even including the nearly two hours of accompanying bonus material. Most of the latter consists of extended interviews based on what we've already seen in the main program; there's also a look at the Winter Soldier inquiry (the subject of a separate documentary), as well as a joint appearance by "Hanoi Jane" Fonda, Vietnam's most infamous celebrity protester, and Cindy Sheehan, who became an anti-war activist after her son was killed in Iraq in 2004. --Sam Graham

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Easily the most timely and resonant film about the soldiers on the front lines of antiwar resistance, the award-winning breakout theatrical hit SIR! NO SIR! Tells an almost entirely forgotten story of the military men and women who helped force the U.S. government to end the Vietnam War. Contrary to the popular image of long-haired hippies spitting on returning soldiers, SIR! NO SIR! vividly demonstrates that GIs were the heart and soul of the anti-war movement. Poignantly narrated by a diverse cast of veteran GI resisters who recall the ferocious days of peace marches and stiff jail sentences, SIR! NO SIR! pulls no punches in its raw depiction of the power of people, especially those in uniform. Directed by David Zeiger, SIR! NO SIR! is "powerful stuff, offering us not only a new look at the past, but to the unavoidably relevant insights into the present" (New York Daily News).

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A documentary that should be seen by everyone in the military.......2007-06-19

Sir! No Sir! is one of the best documentaries produced about the Vietnam War. In light of the emerging soldier's resistance to the Iraq War, this documentary shows us where anti-war energy should be focused. See this documentry, than read The Deserter's Tale: The Story of an Ordinary Soldier Who Walked Away from the War in Iraq.

so moving.......2007-06-11

i don't have additional factual information to add to the excellent reviews already posted. i'll just say i viewed this last night and found it so moving and inspiring i can't stop thinking about the subjects of this film, what they endured and their incredible service to humankind. the personal risk they undertook is almost unimaginable. note that several commented they were not even aware there was a GI antiwar movement to support their actions.

i do want to add that besides the fascinating subject matter this documentary is extremely well done. the pacing keeps you riveted and the production overall is excellent. highest recommendation.

A story retreived from the dustbin of history.......2007-05-03

This documentary is a necessary corrective to the widely held perception that the Vietnam anti-war movement was anti-soldier. In fact, a key component of the anti-war movement was the soldiers. As early as 1965, highly decorated "lifers", who joined the armed services convinced they were doing their duty to their country, began speaking out against the war, refusing orders, and faced court-martials to stop the war in Vietnam. As one former Green Beret said, "I was doing my job right, but I wasn't doing right." By 1969 war resistance among GIs, which had started as individual acts of defiance spread among draftees "in country" and among vets returning home, and emerged as a crucial component of the anti-war movement. So much so that even the US military had to concede that the majority of US troops were anti-war.

Sir, No, Sir is a very well done documentary that weaves together interviews, news footage, and commentary about the "forgotten" anti-war movement--the GI coffee house movement, the underground GI press, and the "alternative" USO-style shows that featured an anti-war message that was tailored to the soldiers' expereince. It closes with some parting shots on how the GI anti-war movement was "erased" from popular memory through films like Hamburger Hill and Rambo--which situate the anti-war movement as being anti-soldier.

The extras on the DVD are also quite interesting. Of particular interest is the interview with the infamous "Dave Rabbitt." Years ago, I received a copy of a recording of a "pirate" radio station in Vietnam and had often wondered about its authenticity. This film confirmed that briefly an unofficial radio station (Radio First Termer-FM69), which was "for the troops" but against the war, operated in the Phan Rang area of Vietnam. It broadcast "hard acid-rock music" for the "first-termers and non-reenlistees" in Vietnam. An interesting story in and of itself, and just one part of the forgotten anti-war movement.

War resisters speak out.......2007-04-15

A most-important film about the GIs who resisted the war on Viet Nam while inside the military and in the country itself. Fragging of COs was not unusual, leaving Nixon to pull out ground troups and send major air strikes to this torn country .. A must see for all people who think they recall or have read about the resistance against this war.

Send a soldier this film.......2007-03-01

I doubt that there is any better act of global citizenship that you can take at this very moment than to purchase this film, watch it, lend it to friends, host a viewing of it in your neighborhood, school, or workplace, and then send it to an active duty soldier you know who is serving in the United States military, or even in Iraq or Afganistan.

"A single spark can start a prarie fire..." And this film gives off more than a single spark.

The Krzysztof Kieslowski Collection (A Short Film About Love/Blind Chance/Camera Buff/No End/The Scar/A Short Film About Killing)

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Kieslowski collection . . .
Some of the best movies I have ever watched
Bravississimo!

The Krzysztof Kieslowski Collection (A Short Film About Love/Blind Chance/Camera Buff/No End/The Scar/A Short Film About Killing)
Starring: Boguslaw Linda , Tadeusz Lomnicki , Zbigniew Zapasiewicz , Boguslawa Pawelec , and Marzena Trybala
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
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Release Date: 2005-08-16

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Kieslowski collection . . ........2005-12-31

A dirty Warsaw frames A Short Film About Killing, symbolizing a society in decay. Murder . . . both state sanctioned and random are shown in counterpoint. The film is a powerful indictment about the death penalty, and the barrister reflects the outrage of the heart. The second theme is random chance . . . if only the killer's sister hadn't been killed, if only he had a good friend to talk to, if only someone had intervened. The film is so hard to watch because it reflects the mirror back at our souls.

Voyeurism, love and loneliness mingle in A Short Film About Love. Love, the special world, cannot be approached directly, but only tangentially . . . in the film's case, through the lens. Where Tomek begins as an impassioned voyeur, his love interest takes over as the film progresses. Do we only need a fleeting glimpse to arrive at love? How do we escape from being alone in the world? Such universal question are asked(and answered) in this expanded film version of The Dialogue classic.

Blind Chance is fantastic. Absolutely great. The themes of free choice and predetermination are explored not as opposites but as two qualities somehow blended together. When we think, "ah, I can choose," are we correct, or does each cosmic choice imply similar outcomes, similar problems? If we have three choices, are they really so different? Is the bad choice so bad? On the extra selections, check out the fascinating interview with his film censor, whom he respected so much she became a sort of creative sounding board for his works in progress, while at the same time examining his work in her `official capacity.'

No End is obviously a precursor to Blue . . . where the dead(sometimes literally, sometimes metaphorically)live on, influencing events. There is no Black and White in Kieslowski's films, only gradations. Like Blind Chance, each position/argument on how to handle the case of the prisoner has their pro and con side. Truth or the true side of the prisoner is expressed by the deceased lawyer, revealed through his writings. Check out the short documentary The Office on the extras portion of the disc. It has comedy, wit, grace and tragedy(all in five minutes). It takes place in the black hole of an official state office where some hack drones on in a staccato tone to desperate pleas from several claimants. In this short(shot in film school), one can see the shape and scope of Kieslowski's future films.

On the extras of Camera Buff, Kieslowski's short documentary Talking Heads shows the humanity and hopes of ordinary people, and also of the filmmaker Kieslowski himself. Camera Buff works on several levels. First, it's laugh-out-loud funny(in parts). Second, it raises questions of putting somebody in the spotlight . . . and its implications. Like the dwarf worker or the communist functionary who loses his job. I see implications in news stories everyday . . . the power of turning the camera on ourself. This is Kieslowski's first "breakthrough film," and, perhaps it is here that Kieslowski first all incorporates all of the parts in the sum in combination making Kieslowski a singular genius. No other filmmaker or artist of any kind examines life in this manner, turning the camera inward.

Some of the best movies I have ever watched.......2005-12-10

Each movie of the collection is a masterpiece, a refreshing experience, leaving a deep, intense after-taste. Do not miss them !

Bravississimo! .......2005-08-31

SO FAR THE DVD EVENT OF THE DECADE!

No need to heap more praise upon Kieslowski, one of the greatest masters behind the camera. Just wanted to uncork a flood of this for this nothing short of phenomenal DVD set harvested by the "Kino video" film thoroughbreds! Each of these DVD titles has features aplenty to consider the entire edition a cultural event of the first water ---Kieslowski' rare shorter footage films are added on each of the titles; each title includes interviews with closest associates, friends, critics etc. It seems like that even the critics got inspired -being awara that they are paying tribute to a master that stand on equal footing to a Tarkovski, Fellini or Kurosawa to name but the cream of the crop.
All DVD's from the set are rented relentlessly, around the clock, at least in the video store I frequent. It makesone joyous to see that there's so many film fans hungry for the REAL THING (as opposed to the abominable, unmentionable, ever worse and more offensive Hollywood drek ;-)

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No happy endings
A great movie, a great director

No End
Starring: Grazyna Szapolowska , Maria Pakulnis , Aleksander Bardini , Jerzy Radziwilowicz , and Artur Barcis
Director: Krzysztof Kieslowski
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ASIN: B0002CHI9M
Release Date: 2004-08-17

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No happy endings .......2004-08-26

"No End" (1985), probably the best of Krzysztof Kieslowski's early feature films, was assailed by the church because of its dark, numbing ending. The film was set in 1981, during martial law. With a setup out of "Six Feet Under," this was Kieslowski's most personal film, his friend and fellow director Agnieszka Holland says in the extras. "Audiences didn't know what to make of it." Grazyna Szapolowska plays a young widow who fights to find a reason to go on; a second story concerns the trial of an uncompromising political prisoner. Critics of the time complained it was really two movies. Perhaps. They're both well worth seeing. This is one of four recent additions to Kino's Kieslowski collection -- along with "The Scar," "Camera Buff" and "Blind Chance" -- all of which show that the Polish master's writing and directing skills arrived almost fully formed when he turned to feature films. Each of the films benefits from a powerful central performance. They are products of the 1970s and '80s, a time of vast sociopolitical changes in Poland, but are not timepieces or simplistic attacks on the communists. Highly recommended. The color images (full frame, enhanced) and sound are adequate. Subtitles are clear. The DVD includes a short film.

A great movie, a great director.......2000-09-09

I was happy to find another great movie to buy. I bought this one taking the chance, because I never have heard anything of it. But once again Kieslowski take over deep fellings and a complex speech, opening a door of sensations. Great movie.

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"My Path Of Exploration" ~ The Music And Mind Of A Modern Day Muse
Very informative.
The Lady of Shalott Live: Takes the Breath Away

No Journey's End
Starring: Loreena McKennitt
Manufacturer: Quinlan Road Import
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ASIN: B000ADKXGS
Release Date: 2006-07-04

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"My Path Of Exploration" ~ The Music And Mind Of A Modern Day Muse.......2006-12-29

`No Journey's End' is a beautifully conceived and masterfully produced journey into the heart and soul of one of the most talented and spiritually aware composers and musicians in the world today, Loreena McKennitt.

Contents:
- No Journey's End (26:19); a mini-documentary following Loreena to beautiful and exotic sites as she traces her musical influences to their ancient source. Loreena is not only attractive to behold, but highly articulate. She provides the sole commentary on this journey, not only providing fascinating glimpses into the evolution of her unique sound but lessons in history and spirituality as well.
- The Bonny Swans (4:00); a music video from `The Mask And Mirror."
- The Mummers' Dance (3:58); a music video from `The Book Of Secrets.'
- Explore the Music of Loreena McKennitt; an interactive discography.

If you didn't love Loreena before you will once you view this fantastic DVD. A must own!

Very informative........2006-07-27

I expected this to be more of a music video than a commentary. I should have done my homework before I bought it. The commentary was done very well. The music videos of "The Bonny Swans" and "The Mummers' Dance" were very enjoyable. I have yet to view or listen to the snippets offerred on the dvd of other songs from her cd's yet. I have all her cds with the full song versions.
As I said, I should have done my homework. I am happy that I did not pay the price that stores and some websites are charging for this dvd.

The Lady of Shalott Live: Takes the Breath Away.......2006-01-19

The high point of this production is a breathtaking performance of "The Lady of Shalott". The performance is a stripped down rendition but that doesn't hurt the song. The extra production layers that featured Loreena's voice on harmony as well as the lead vocals are gone. The song is shorter as well, probably due to the time restrictions of the original broadcast. What comes out is four minutes of absolutely stunning ethereal beauty! McKennitt is an exceptional vocalist at the worst of times. At her best she combines the best elements of expression and restraint to form an almost otherworldly presence. The arrangement is strong and rich but never overwhelms her vocals and never becomes submerged by them either. The cello line is played by Ofra Harnoy in this rendition and is much stronger in the mix than on the original recording. This is wonderful addition for anyone who sees and hears the performance because Harnoy is as expressive with the cello as McKennitt is with her voice. They've worked together since this was recorded and hopefully will do so again. All that can be said about this is that's it's pure magic, enchantment guaranteed to leave the viewer begging for more.

The remainder of the content is a mixture of the same strengths and faults inherent in almost all of the documentary profiles that come from Public Broadcasting (PBS). The subject matter is interesting, and, as is the norm with the network, treated with great respect. There's plenty of commentary and most of it is well worth the time to needed to absorb it. They keep things sanitized (which means anyone looking for ribald tales of orgies and infighting needs to look somewhere else) but (to their credit) they manage to steer clear of the vacuous sorts of sound bytes that occur when Network people interview politicians or athletes. McKennitt comes across as soft spoken, and extremely thoughtful. The things she says do give the viewer and added insight into the workings behind her work. The commentary is (for the most) nicely interspersed with bits of music. The only complaint is that it cuts into the music too often. This is especially true when she discusses the creation of "The Dark Night of the Soul" (which I personally feel is one of her very best works). If this video is missing anything it's a complete performance of that work.

The DVD is uneven from a technical standpoint. The most important points, the quality of the sound and the video itself, are exemplary. There are also a couple of nice extra features added; the DVD includes the original videos of the Bonny Swans and the Mummer's Dance. The menus are another matter. They're easy enough to navigate but they have a couple of quirks. The opening menu won't let anyone advance to the next stage until after they select a set of subtitles. Those can be turned of once the program is running but that should have been an option in the first place. The choice between audio tracks (PCM Stereo or 5.1) has to be made before the program starts. And it can't be changed once the feature starts, at least not without going back to the main menu. What were they thinking?

These are minor complaints though. Though the content ranges between good, great and magnificent and (as stated earlier) the sound quality is exceptional. The 5.1 track is the better of the two (even on conventional stereo) as it seems to have more information on it. Right now this DVD is added as a bonus to any of the remastered albums if they're purchased directly from Loreena's site. The sound quality of the original releases was very good (considerably better than almost anything else that was issued during the same time period in fact) the remastered audio is a huge improvement over the originals. For anyone interested in McKennitt's work this is worth considering.

Overall this is a wonderful introduction for people unfamiliar with McKennitt and an excellent addition for those already entranced. For lovers of great music her performance of "The Lady of Shalott" makes it a "must have".

Mozart No End & The Paradise Band - Friedrich Gulda

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Mozart No End & The Paradise Band - Friedrich Gulda
Starring: Mozart , Paradise Band , and Gulda
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WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
from the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 26 in D major, K. 537 Coronation
D-Dur * en ré majeur * in re maggiore
II. Larghetto (arr. F. Gulda)

Fantasia for Piano in C minor, K. 475
c-moll * en ut mineur * in do minore
Adagio Allegro Andantino Piü allegro Primo tempo

Piano Sonata in C minor, K. 457
I. Molto allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro assai
from Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Recitativo ed Aria Giunse alfin il momento - Deh vieni, non tardar (Aria of the roses ) (arr. F. Gulda)

FRIEDRICH GULDA
Aria
Exercise 9

BARBARA DENNERLEIN
Stormy Weather Blues

HORACE SILVER
Opus de Funk

FRIEDRICH GULDA
For Paul
Du und i (You and Me)
General Dance

FRIEDRICH GULDA piano
BARBARA DENNERLEIN organ
MITCH WATKINS guitar
HARRY SOKAL saxophone
WAYNE DARLING bass
MICHAEL HONZAK - drums

In General Dance also featuring:
SCOTT HENDERSON guitar
CORNELL ROCHESTER drums
BILL SUMMERS percussion
GERALD VEASLEY bass
and MÜNCHNER PHILHARMONIKER

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