New Year's Day

Starring:Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Anastasia Hille, Andrew Lee Potts, Bobby Barry, Michael Kitchen, Sue Johnston, Ralph Brown, Jacqueline Bisset, Gregg Prentice, Zoe Thorne, Hannah Faulkner, Liam Barr, Ryan Davenport, Emilie FranÃ§ois, Nicole Charles, Nellie Ormrod, Dickon Tolson, Joanne Grant, Emily Corrie, Cecilia Noble
Director: Suri Krishnamma
Studio: Strand Releasing
Product Type: DVD

Fireworks - A Colorful Display of Light and Sound

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Fireworks - A Colorful Display of Light and Sound
Director: Tony Helsloot
Manufacturer: Isis Visuals
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Red White and Blue American Spirit
NOVA - Fireworks!

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A great display of colorful fireworks.
Extra track has 10 second countdown ideal for New Year or special events.
Continuous play functions offer an endless show of sound and light.

ASIN: B000LVH0E2

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FIREWORKS was filmed at the world famous Spanish firework displays of the Las Fallas festival, held each year in Valencia in the middle of March. The first track is a dazzling display of brilliant color and light which is guaranteed to bring a bang to any party - a second track offers up a slow-motion view of these powerful fireworks - and a third track is preceded by a countdown sequence - ideal for New Year celebrations and special events. The Firework displays were filmed using broadcast-quality video cameras and professional sound recording equipment to give you the best possible firework experience and continuous play functions offer an endless show of color and light.

The Standard Deviants - Parlez-vous Francais? (Learning French - The Basics)

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Parlez-vous Francais - The Basics
Pretty good intro
If you're a beginner, this DVD is NOT for you.
My students LOVE this!
Too annoying to be helpful

The Standard Deviants - Parlez-vous Francais? (Learning French - The Basics)
Starring: Standard Deviants
Manufacturer: Cerebellum Corp
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ASIN: B00005B803
Release Date: 2001-06-26

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A fun educational way to learn French!Product InformationWelcome to the world of Stand Deviants.  Where learning is anything butstandard!  Recommended by teachers and professors across the country the Standard Deviantsapproach to teaching is anything but standard.  By simplifying complexsubjects and presenting the material with humorous skits computer graphics anda fun approachable format the Standard Deviants make even the most difficultsubjects enjoyable!The Standard Deviants DVDs is a way to learn and review at your own pace withreal-time immediate feedback - all the touch of a button!  The StandardDeviants combine cutting edge technology interactive quizzes award-winningeducational material and a troupe of young actors and comedians. Everything you need to learn is at your fingertips.  Recommended for juniorhigh high school college and beyond!Skills Learned Lots of Vocabulary The French Alphabet Pronunciation Vowel Sounds Accents Cognates Greetings and Basic Conversations -er Verbs Expressing Preferences Verb Forms and Conjugation Gender Definite and Indefinite Articles Descriptive Adjectives The Verbs Avoir Aller and Faire Idioms and much more!Product Features Interactive testing Instant accessibility to key content areas Helpful resources such as pronunciation basic conversations and lots of vocabularyMinimum Requirements Requires a DVD Reader with DVD Playing Software Plays on standard DVD players

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If you're looking to really learn the French language, as opposed to briefly memorizing a few phrases to help you find a bathroom or complain to the doctor of your traveler's stomach, the Standard Deviants have the video for you. Their French, Part I is a language lesson for the MTV generation. Short segments, funky graphics, and personable, youthful teachers make watching this tape entertaining, rather like Sesame Street for grownups. Using the "functional approach," making sure people can communicate and accomplish tasks in the new language, the video introduces French with phrases and full sentences, presenting ideas through demonstration. The point is to help you think in French. Dialogue is clearly transcribed on the screen, so you can see what the words look like, and two cards included with the tape give translations of some of the dialogues and useful vocabulary. Note, though, that all of the explanations are given in English, as opposed to an immersion program (meaning all in French, including explanations) such as French in Action. Which style works best is purely a matter of personal preference. Skits put the conversations into context and provide levity. Yet, as is clearly stated in the beginning of the lesson, this series is intended to be a supplement to a class, and French really needs to be practiced through speaking and writing. The benefit, though, of video is you can rewind as much as needed to master pronunciation and to let the concepts sink in. The tape opens with pronunciation, with close-ups of faces as they pronounce the alphabet to help you learn how to shape your mouth around the French letters. It then covers a range of topics including -er verbs, gender, articles, adverbs, être, adjectives, pronouns, avoir, numbers, aller, and faire. While the video could benefit from more native French speakers, this is a delightful introduction to the language, and a fun complement to a high school or college French class. Don't miss the flubbed lines during the credits. French, Part 2 is also available. --Jenny Brown

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Parlez-vous Francais - The Basics.......2007-03-18

This is the best language tape I've ever used! It cuts a language down to the basics and uses an approach much like Sesame Street. It makes any language fun to learn.

Pretty good intro.......2007-03-01

I've been watching these tapes with a friend, having never had any French before. Yes, they do go through things fast, but I go back and review again and I haven't found that to be a problem. Yes, it's extremely corny, but it can be taken as camp and it adds a little levity in my opinion. The emphasis on pronounciation is extremely helpful, since that's the main thing a book can't do for you. You'll definitely need to supplement this with something else but it is well worth the $5.

If you're a beginner, this DVD is NOT for you........2006-03-07

If you recently decided that you would like to learn French, this DVD is not for you. They FLY through the material. Even when they want you to repeat after a presenter they still go fast! I noticed that I kept rewinding the video to try and make sense of what they just presented. It was so annoying having to rewind constantly! The beginning of the video discloses that the DVD is a supplement to classroom study. If you ask me, they need to put this disclosure (in flashing neon lights) on the cover and product description because by no means will you learn anything from this video without prior classroom experience.

In summary, if you're just starting to learn French this DVD is not for you. If you already know the French language and want to brush up on your skills, this DVD might suit you well.

I'm really glad I was able to rent this DVD (through Blockbuster Online) before I made the mistake of buying it.

My search for a good instructional French DVD continues...

My students LOVE this!.......2005-08-26

I am a middle school French teacher. I have been reading the reviews for this video and had to respond. If you are a complete novice at French, do not get this video. However, if you are a student or have taken French in the past, this is a great tool to help you refresh or just to explain things a little differently. My students love watching this video. I show it in little pieces based upon what we are currently studying. They ask to watch it over and over again, even months later! I highly recommend this video as an accessory to any French program!

Too annoying to be helpful.......2005-02-26

I fortunately rented this dvd before purchasing and I would highly recommend that others do this as well. Some reasons I would not recommend purchasing this DVD:
1. Non-native speakers. They do speak slowly & clearly, but it's with a non-native accent, that's not going to help much if you plan to actually go to France.
2. Too much grammar instruction. Explaining the grammar rules to me doesn't help nearly as much as hearing it used in context. Too much explanation not enough repetition.
3. Lame lame lame attempts at humor & conversation. It didn't bother me that much the first time through, but in order to actually learn the material one needs to rewind and go over the same sections repeatedly. I couldn't stand it. Humor is absolutely a personal-preference thing, so you'll have to see for yourself if you find it annoying.
4. Not enough conversation, not enough French. There are only a handful of conversations in French to listen to & repeat. They do a LOT of talking in English. I would prefer much more exposure to the actual language.

Overall, I didn't find this DVD very helpful. I second the suggestion to watch DVDs you already own using the French language options (if available). You'll pick things up in context.

Peter Cincotti, Live in New York with a Bonus CD "On the Moon" (Monster Music High Definition Surround Sound Audio DVD SUPERDISC)

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Great DVD
Audiophile? Videophile?
A Natural
The moon is a swinging place thanks to Peter Cincotti
Cincotti Swings Under The Stars

Peter Cincotti, Live in New York with a Bonus CD "On the Moon" (Monster Music High Definition Surround Sound Audio DVD SUPERDISC)
Starring: Peter Cincotti
Manufacturer: Koch International
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Ray Charles, Genius Loves Company (Monster Music High Definition Surround Sound CD SUPERDISC)
Voices of Concord Jazz - Live at Montreux
On The Moon
Chris Botti - Live - With Orchestra & Special Guests

ASIN: B000BY896C
Release Date: 2006-11-28

Product Description

high Definition Surround Sound With outdoor Surround Feature Experiences digital Music Files Encoded With Dolby Music Files That Simulate Surround Sound Through Any Pair Of Headphone each Track Has Been Remixed And Audiophile Mastered Get live Experience

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Great DVD.......2006-08-28

Peter Cincotti is a great pianist and singer; his voice is full of emotion and very sexy. I am so amazed at his arrangements, especially the upbeat "I Love Paris"; I can never sit still and always feel like dancing. From fast songs to slow songs, he draws me in. It doesn't hurt that he's charismatic and quite dashing as well. His band is also superb and beyond awesome. I wish there were more interviews on the DVD, but I would recommend it absolutely.

Audiophile? Videophile?.......2006-03-24

Sometimes you bought a DVD hoping a great sound.
Sometimens you ger some DVD hoping a great hi rez image.
In this one I hope for both and I didn't get none.
Boring, easy listening, fully marketing oriented.
The image is too lighting.
Forget about it.

A Natural.......2006-03-15

Peter Cincotti has continued to grow as a performer of tremendous natural talent and great ability. His easy, engaging style makes him a singer and pianist that you will want to enjoy again and again.

The moon is a swinging place thanks to Peter Cincotti.......2006-02-23

What a joy it is to watch Peter Cincotti and his band on this great DVD "Live in New York"! Peter breathes new life into the songs from both his debut album as well as his most recent release, "On The Moon" which is included with the DVD. You can hear the Ray Charles influence on "The Girl I Knew". So much so that I was certain it was one of "The Genius"'s songs! What a pleasant surprise to learn that the song was written by Peter himself! The performances are nothing short of excellent. I guarantee, "A Night in Tunisia" will leave you speechless! In this world of lip sync and lackluster deliveries of songs, Peter Cincotti is like a fine glass of Cabernet after far too many years of grape juice. And like Caberbet, he will contiue to grow better with time.

Cincotti Swings Under The Stars.......2006-02-14

I ordered this without really knowing what to expect -- a 'live' concert recording perhaps? -- but the final product did not disappoint.

I've been a fan of Peter's music since his debut album release, and caught his performances at a showcase in Singapore followed by a Rome concert a few months later.

His Live In New York DVD features a comprehensive collection of all his famous works, from I Changed The Rules to Sway to St. Louis Blues and On The Moon. Filmed outdoors on a small neighbourhood street in NYC, it starts off in the day, then mellows into a beautiful sunset, before picking up the tempo as the stars emerge.

Lots of great energy here, as Peter jams with his excellent band and displays obvious enjoyment in his mega-watt smiles and rhythmic head-bopping. The sound quality on this high-definition disc is amazing, so make sure you watch it in the evening in a nice, quiet setting for maximum enjoyment.

I especially love his performances of Sway, You Don't Know Me and The Girl I Knew ( the last a bonus track and as yet unreleased ).

Guaranteed to satisfy all Peter Cincotti fans adequately. But I'm still hoping for a proper concert recording in the near future. An appreciative 'live' audience would be the icing on the cake.

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Good - movie but... - Fake Widescreen DVD
New Years Eve VHS
This movie is like a good friend!
A different side of Duchovny (!)
One of my all time favorites.

New Year's Day
Starring: James de Preist , David Duchovny , Michael Emil , Donna Germain , and Maggie Jakobson
Director: Henry Jaglom
Manufacturer: Paramount
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Release Date: 2006-12-05

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New Year's Day is verbose, discursive, and even a little insightful. It can only be the handiwork of idiosyncratic independent filmmaker Henry Jaglom. Tired of his miserable life in Los Angeles, newly single writer Drew (Jaglom) moves back to New York--on New Year's Day. Due to a misunderstanding, his apartment is still occupied three tenants: Annie (Gwen Welles), Winona (Melanie Winter), and Lucy (Maggie Wheeler, Chandler's whiny girlfriend Janice on Friends). With nowhere to go until they move out the next day, Drew gets to know the women. And vice versa. He's bewildered by the overly-emotional Annie and forthright Winona and attracted to the compassionate Lucy, who plans to relocate to LA. Over the next 24 hours, a variety of people drop by, including Lucy's mother and father, building supervisor Lazlo (Oscar-winning director Milos Forman), and unfaithful ex-boyfriend Billy (David Duchovny, Wheeler's actual ex, who rejoins Jaglom for Venice/Venice). Shot like a documentary, New Year's Day feels improvised, which is its biggest strength--and biggest weakness. Duchovny, who has a brief nude scene, looks perpetually bemused, while Jaglom comes off like a patronizing parental figure. Which may be the point. At times, it resembles real life; at others, a party to which you weren't invited. So, Jaglom's third in a semi-autobiographical trilogy, after Always (1985) and Someone to Love (1987), may not be a complete success, but it's an entertaining diversion, and Wheeler shines in a rare lead role. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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At a critical mid-life moment. Drew (Henry Jaglom) leaves L.A. and flies to Manhattan in hopes of starting his life anew. He has sublet an apartment beginning January 1, but finds that it is still occupied by three young women who insist that their lease runs through the first. The next 24 hours will have a lifetime's impact on Drew and the women: Annie (Gwen Welles), Winona (Melanie Winters) and most especially Lucy (Maggie Jakobson), as the film explores modern life, love... and New Year's resolutions!

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Good - movie but... - Fake Widescreen DVD.......2006-12-07

The aspect ratio is fake.
The top and bottom of the regular full screen version has been cropped out of the picture to give the illusion your getting a widescreen - what your getting is less picture!
The studios should label the DVD's as they did when they cropped VHS video picture " this film has been modified to fit you tv screen" as in modified to fit a 16x9 tv in this case.
You have already lost one third of the picture when it was modified to full screen, now you loose an additional one third to one fourth of the movies image!
In this film the DVD version will show much less of Duchovny below the waist as the uncropped version reveals - sorry ladies!
The reason leterbox and widescreen has a demand, is that the audience or consumer wants to view the Movie as it was filmed and framed by the filmaker, and not loose out on portions of the movie that the director intended.
In other words the idea to release in widescreen was for the intention of showing MORE not LESS of the movies image.
The studios believe they can get away with this, since the average buyer does not have a full screen video version to compare with, or the consumer is just unaware.
I compared this DVD to a full screen VHS version, and in many cases where some DVD's come with both Full & Wide Screen on a flip disc, compare them before watching, many of the widesreen sides are just chopped versions of the full screen.
The picture quality is great on this and most DVD's, it is unfortunate though that it has to be a conciliation for cropped picture.
The movie I find very engaging, great acting by Maggie Jakobson(Wheeler), and very Woody Allen'ish type scripting and characterization by Jaglom.
The movie deals with relationships, personal interactions and emotions.
It's clever and has depth - with a vintage NYC social flavor.
This film is somewhat of a sleeper, also has many subtleties that grows after watching it more than once.
This movie has certain characteristics that arent for everyones liking, its a matter of personal taste.

New Years Eve VHS.......2005-09-05

ufoexpert was excelent at packing and getting my movie to me fast. I would by from ufo again. I just didn't like the movie at all, buts thats just my taste. Great wishes for you for continued success
John

This movie is like a good friend!.......2003-12-24

I first saw this move eight or ten years ago, and it has since become a favorite that I "visit" with every year on New Year's Day. The themes of life transitions, new beginnings, and finding one's place in the world are especially resonant on New Year's Day when so many people take stock of the past year and make resolutions for the future. The characters are no more or less perfect than anyone's circle of friends, which makes them all the more loveable. Watching this movie has become a beloved annual ritual.

A different side of Duchovny (!).......2002-10-19

If you buy this tape for any other reason than David Duchovny's presence in the film, you're in for a disappointment. Take my word for it--the story and acting are truly forgettable. Duchovny's 'appearance', however, is definitely worth the price....

All I can say is "WOW"

One of my all time favorites........2002-06-09

Yes, I really liked this one. Released in '90 in Vancouver, Canada, I was intrigued by the review in the Vancouver Sun and went to see it one night in a rather packed and small cinema that no longer exists...and it remains not only the best film of 1990, but one of my all time faves. Is this Henry's shining moment? I don't know, I've seen Eating and one other whose title I don't recall but the writing here is superb, and that goes for the acting too. Milos Forman and Maggie Jakobson - among others - shine here. One of the more memorable scenes is when the character Winona is asking advice from her older brother. Truly warming. And there's the moment when Maggie first shows up in sunglasses as she approaches the breakfast table. Another is Maggie, with a smile, imitating a dolphin's screeching. Then the party grows and grows...Winona finally finding Mr Right. Maggie conversation with her shrink. 'You're listening to the wrong voices.' I still remember Henry's parting speech near the end of film. And that song by Cris Williamson, A circle of friends. And that last scene or Henry watching a video playback of Maggie with a dolphin capped the film excellent. Along with Goodfellas, this shared the #1 spot for my fave film of 1990. And I have the poster somewhere!

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A Step-by-Step Video GuideProduct InformationDog experts agree that careful obedience training can give your dog a happier and healthier life. With the help of this step-by-step guide it’s easy to get any dog to behave and respond to your commands. Whether your dog is big or small young or old you’ll find lots of tips and suggestions to correct common problems and improve behavior. Packed with extensive demonstrations and instructional narration this fully-featured DVD is the quick and easy way to make your “best friend” more friendly!CategoriesHistory of the Dog What is a good dog? Why train your dog? When should I start training? How can I find a trainer?Puppy Necessary Equipment Training Techniques Obedience Training Video Correct Correction Puppy TipsDog Behavior Alpha Pack Leader Correcting Misbehavior Jumping Up Barking Digging Other ProblemsBasic Obedience Training Overview Training Equipment Training Equipment Video Sit Watch and Down Heel and ComeThe Geriatric Dog Overview Diet Medical Attention PatienceOf Interest Quiz References Product Features Runtime:  Approximately 66 minutes Step-by-step demonstrations of “sit” “stay” “heel” “come” and other common commands Techniques specially suited for large and small dogs Special sections on puppy training and the care of older dogs Puppy tips Scene selection Interactive menus Obedience trainingMinimum Requirements This DVD is compatible with all NTSC players  

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New Year's Day
Starring: Marianne Jean-Baptiste , Anastasia Hille , Andrew Lee Potts , Bobby Barry , and Michael Kitchen
Director: Suri Krishnamma
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Okay for the price..

Garmin Etrex Legend and Legend C
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UPC - 097278013177
OUTDOOR MISCELLANEOUS

ASIN: B0006N2EMS
Release Date: 2004-12-07

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Getting Started With Your Garmin Gps Unit Has Never Been Easier! This Is The Most Comprehensive, Instructional, Training Dvd To Teach You All The Features & Functions & How To Use Your Garmin Unit. This Step-by-step Instructional Training Dvd Walks You

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Okay for the price.........2007-01-12

I got it pretty cheap so I did not mind if it left me with only a few questions. A few more examples would have been nice. Also, it says Etrex Legend, but it only covered the color model which is a little different from mine.

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DVD Beauty & the Billfish

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ASIN: B000E6GDQK
Release Date: 2006-01-01

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Beauty And The Billfish

The world's first fishing fantasy! Minda and Stacy join a charter boat to beat the world record of 1,200 sailfish caught and released in one year. The girls wholeheartedly throw caution, not to mention their clothes,

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Inshore Sportfishing For Sheepshead

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Release Date: 2006-01-01

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DVD Inshore Sportfishing for Sheepshead, Black Drum, Sea Trout, Flounder

With Capt. Dave Sipler - Florida fishing guide & Writer for Sportfishing Magazine
Inshore and near coastal saltwater sportfishing has become increasingly popular. So

DVD DVD RIGGING & TROLLING NATURAL & STRIP BAITS

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DVD DVD RIGGING & TROLLING NATURAL & STRIP BAITS
Starring: Rigging & Trolling Natural & Strip Baits
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Release Date: 2006-01-01

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RIGGING & TROLLING NATURAL & STRIP BAITS

Learn How to Rig Balleyhoo, Mullet & Mackerel to Catch Big Game Fish. Learn all the techniques & procedures to rig some of the most popular natural & artificial strip baits. This program teaches the s

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