Eden

Starring:Joanna Going, Dylan Walsh, Sean Patrick Flanery, Sean Christensen, Edward O'Blenis Jr., John Aylward, Anne Christianson, Marjorie Nelson (II), R. Hamilton Wright, Stephen Lennstrom, Annie Michelle Price, John Billingsley (II), David Estrem, J. Zachary Lenihan, Dennis Troutman, Bonnie Root, Wally Dalton, Tony Doupe, Maggie Heffernan, Anna Faris
Director: Howard Goldberg
Studio: Fox Lorber
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David Lean focused all his talent as an epic-maker on Boris Pasternak's sweeping novel about a doctor-poet in revolutionary Russia. The results may sometimes veer toward soap opera, especially with the screen frequently filled with adoring close-ups of Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, but Lean's gift for cramming the screen with spectacle is not to be denied. The streets of Moscow, the snowy steppes of Russia, the house in the country taken over by ice; these are re-created with Lean's unerring sense of grandness. The movie is so lush and so long that it becomes an irresistible wallow, even when logic suffers--like Gone with the Wind before it and Titanic after. Sharif, who achieved stardom in Lean's previous film, Lawrence of Arabia, mostly looks noble, but the supporting cast is spiky: Rod Steiger as a fat-cat monster, Tom Courtenay as a self-righteous revolutionary, and Klaus Kinski and Alec Guinness in smaller roles. Geraldine Chaplin, in her adult debut, plays the doctor's compliant wife. Robert Bolt's screenplay won one of the film's five Oscars, with another going to perhaps the most immediately recognizable element of the movie: Maurice Jarre's romantic music, with its hugely popular "Lara's Theme" weaving in and out of a swooning score. --Robert Horton

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Lara inspires lechery in Komarovsky (her mother's lover who is a master at surviving whoever runs Russia) and can't compete with passion for the revolution of the man she marries, Pasha. Her true love is Zhivago who also loves his wife. Lara is the one who inspires poetry. The story is narrated by Zhivago's half brother Yevgraf, who has made his career in the Soviet Army. At the beginning of the film he is about to meet a young woman he believes may be the long lost daughter of Lara and Zhivago.

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Doctor Zhivago.......2007-06-27

Based on Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning novel, David Lean's second masterpiece (after "Lawrence of Arabia") is a sumptuous, absorbing epic in the grand tradition of filmmaking. Sharif and Christie (often glimpsed in adoring close-ups) are ravishing to watch, as Lean turns an earth-shattering moment in world history into high romantic drama. Brimming with unforgettable images of the Russian steppes captured by Oscar-winning lensman Carlo Ponti, Lean's snowy, romantic spectacle is just what the "Doctor" ordered, with marvelous ensemble work by Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, Tom Courtenay, and Klaus Kinski.

Got exactly what I asked for when I asked for it.......2007-06-08

I forgot my step-dad's 60th birthday and had to overnight/express ship this DVD set to him and it actually ended up working out better than if I had remembered. He has wanted this movie for years because he went to the premier in the 60's on the east coast. He was home when it arrived on a Saturday and he ended up feeling more special because of all of the fuss and the hand delivery by FedEx. The film is stunning, as ever. I borrowed it as soon as my parents had watched it and it held up beautifully on my HDTV (61" screen) which I did not expect. I was highly satisfied with the whole process and the product. I completely recommend using the ticker on items that tells you how soon you can get them anywhere in the country - fabulous little feature. Excellent service.

Brilliant? Hardly!.......2007-05-21

David Lean was in over his head with this film adaptation of the historic book by Pasternak. There is absolutely no justification for this movie to be so long since it hardly touches the complexities of its source. When I saw the film during its original release, I wondered why it was taking so long to get to the point. I never did get the "point". Then again I don't understand all the fuss around "Gone With the Wind" either.

The performances by Shariff and Christie were amazing. By that I mean that it appeared that they were filmed separately performing their roles, then the results were edited together. Talk about no chemistry!

Yes the cinematography is grand, however, the music score is minimalistic.

If you enjoy daytime soap operas, then you might enjoy this film.

Do Not Purchase This DVD!.......2007-04-22

Many scenes have been cut out. I saw the origninal movie when it originaly came out and this is NOT original.

Do not buy this version if you want the original version. I wish I knew where to get the original.

Please advise.

A Great Update.......2007-04-04

This classic looks great in the new format, happy to have it back in our library

I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Fourth Season

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I Dream Of Jeannie Season 4 is finally coming to DVD!!!

I Dream of Jeannie - The Complete Fourth Season
Starring: Barbera Eden , and Larry Hagman
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000RXZL0E
Release Date: 2007-09-04

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I Dream Of Jeannie Season 4 is finally coming to DVD!!!.......2007-06-15

I Dream Of Jeannie Season 4 has been announced for release on September, 4, 2007 and is now available through Pre-order on Amazon. IDOJ Season 4 has some really great shows just like the rest of the seasons on DVD and I can't even say which one is my favorite because all of the shows are so amazingly funny! Jeannie's evil twin sister will also have some more show time on this season as well and all of the same cast will appear in Season 4! Here is a complete list of all 26 episodes that will be included with this set, including a GREAT 2-part show entitled "The Case of My Vanishing Master 1-2"..

1. U-F-Oh Jeannie

First aired: 9/16/1968
While Tony and Roger are testing a top secret flying saucer like craft for NASA, Jeannie pops on board and her extra weight causes them to go off course. The two land in the middle of hillbilly country and are mistaken for Martians by a family who plans on turning them in for a reward.

2. Jeannie and the Wild Pipchicks

First aired: 9/23/1968
Jeannie gives Tony a mysterious candy from her mother called "Pipchicks". When it is discovered that the Pipchicks make Tony stronger, Tony tries to keep them a secret, but soon enough Dr. Bellows eats one and finds out their potential and insists that Tony make another batch for other astronauts. When Jeannie's mother gives Tony the recipe though, those pipchicks don't allow for strength but they allow the person to act out their inner fantasies and so the General, Dr. Bellows, and anyone else who has tried them go crazy and this causes havoc on the base.

3. Tomorrow is Not Another Day

First aired: 10/7/1968
Its the 16th and no newspaper has arrived at the Nelson home. Seeing Jeannie upset Roger suggest that she blinks in a newspaper. She does, but being informed of the wrong date by Roger, gets the next day's paper.

4. Abdullah

First aired: 10/14/1968
Jeannie does her brother a favor by babysitting his son, her nephew Abdullah. However, the baby can't stop crying and the only one who can calm him down is Tony.

5. The Used Car Salesman

First aired: 11/4/1968
Jeannie accidentally wrecks Tony's car and takes it to what she thinks is a repair shop. However, it turns out that she took it to a used car lot and after it is repaired the car is now on the market.

6. Djinn, Djinn Go Home

First aired: 11/11/1968
A strange dog shows up on Tony's doorstep and immediately turns invisible starts attacking Tony. Jeannie arrives and saves the day and informs Tony that it her dog Djinn Djinn, who she hasn't seen in 2000 years.

7. The Strongest Man in the World

First aired: 11/18/1968
Tony has to fight in a boxing match.

8. Indispensable Jeannie

First aired: 11/25/1968
To prepare for an upcoming mission, Dr. Bellows tests the compatibility of Tony and Roger for one week. If they get along, great; but if not, they'll be reassigned to different bases. Things don't go that well at first, but things go from bad to worse when Jeannie tries to help.

9. Jeannie and the Top Secret Secret

First aired: 12/2/1968
It's been three years since Tony and Jeannie met, and boy has their relationship blossomed. He plans to celebrate their anniversary with a night on the town ... until Dr. Bellows calls, telling him to come to the office. It turns out Tony has been asked to hand-deliver a classified film to Washington, where high-ranking military officials are to view the film documenting NASA's latest projects. Tony (who has been ordered to be tight-lipped about the mission) tries to back out but can't; when he tells Jeannie about the change in plans and that he can't disclose what he's doing, Jeannie is certain she's being let down again and that Tony aims to meet another woman. Scheming to follow along, she blinks herself on the airplane (where Tony is seated next to a young woman) and, disguised as a stewardess, she causes trouble. Dr. Bellows (who is accompanying Tony on the trip as a "stranger") is clueless as to what's going on. Tony eventually has no choice but to take Jeannie aside and explain the mission. Jeannie is still not convinced and her magic comes into play again. How? Well, when Tony and Dr. Bellows show the film to the military officials, it turns out to be a slapstic comedy film (starring Roger and Tony as buffoons attempting the first flight). The military officials are outraged, and only after an embarassed Tony pleads for her help does Jeannie remedy the situation.

10. How to Marry an Astronaut

First aired: 12/9/1968
Jeannie's sister promises to show Jeannie the secrets to winning a man's heart, using Roger as her example. But her real target is Tony.

11. Dr. Bellows Goes Sane

First aired: 12/16/1968
Dr.Bellows has gathered what he believe's is a complete Dossier on Tony.He intends to present it to General Peterson.Tony knows that if General Peterson reads that Dossier,he Tony will be finished in the Space Program.So,he has Jeannie blink up a gust of wind to scatter Dr.Bellows papers so that they'd be lost.This would have worked except,shrewed Dr.Bellows had made copies earlier that he had already sent to General Peterson;which he is now reading in his office.

12. Jeannie, My Guru

First aired: 12/30/1968
Tony picks up a teen age hitchhiker named Suzy who happens to be the daughter of his new neighbor, General Schaeffer. Schaeffer is a stickler for efficiency and hates all hippies, including Suzy's boyfriend Harold, a very spaced out one. Suzy, afraid of having her father see her in her hippy garb, hides out in Tony's house and winds up seeing Jeannie pop in. Suzy then blackmales Tony into hiding out Harold or else she will spill the beans about Jeannie.

13. The Case of My Vanishing Master (1)

First aired: 1/6/1969
Tony is working on the plans for the Apollo space craft. However, Dr. Bellows informs him that because of a security leak he must be taken to a secure area until he is finished with his work. After Tony leaves, a double of his appears and is instructed by Dr. Bellows to go to Tony's house and act like him until he returns from his assignment. Unfortunately, like Dr. Bellows, the impostor knows nothing about Jeannie and soon he thinks he is losing his mind as Jeannie starts using her powers. Jeannie thinks that Tony is acting strangely and eventually the impostor proposes to her. The impostor then goes to Dr. Bellows and informs him of what's going on. Bellows decides that this is the perfect opportunity to finally find out what's really going on. In the meantime, Roger, who tries to keep the double from informing Doctor Bellows about Jeannie, accidentally finds out about the switch and now must find a way to not only to keep Jeannie's secret, but to keep the wedding from happening.

14. The Case of My Vanishing Master (2)

First aired: 1/13/1969
Roger manages to arrive in time not only to stop the wedding, but he manages to convince Jeannie that the Tony she was about to marry was an impostor. Later, Tony comes home and is subjected to torture from Jeannie, who thinks that he is the impostor. Tony eventually convinces her that he is the real one and as he is about to go tell the impostor that the assignment is over when he finds out that the phony Tony is working as a double agent for a foreign power. Doctor Bellows and Roger then arrive and have a hard time trying to decide which one is the real Tony, until Jeannie causes the impostor's false teeth to fall out.

15. Ride 'Em Astronaut

First aired: 1/27/1969
When Jeannie becomes the 1,000,000th customer at the local supermarket, she wins several prizes including the right to become queen of the Cocoa Beach rodeo. Now Tony must enter the rodeo to keep an amorous cowboy from winning and staking his claim on Jeannie.

16. Invisible House For Sale

First aired: 2/3/1969
After Roger tells Jeannie the reason why Tony can't spend enough time with her, it becomes evident that they have too big a house and Jeannie wants to move into an apartment. She then sells the house to an important military personnel and when Tony finds out, he requests that she doesn't sell the house so she then makes the house invisible so that it can't be bought or even appear to exist.

17. Jeannie, The Governor's Wife

First aired: 2/10/1969
Jeannie tries to convince Tony to run for governor, not only because she feels that this will finally convince him to marry her, but because she has an honest face. Roger then decides to become Tony's campaign manager as well and he and Jeannie do everything he can to get elected. Just one problem though, Tony is still on active duty and can't run for governor or else he will be kicked out of the astronaut program.

18. Is There a Doctor in the House?

First aired: 2/17/1969
Tony's sudden sleeping sickness causes Jeannie to consult her mother for advice, not realizing that it was Jeannie's mother who caused it. Jeannie pleads with her mother to come back with her to Cocoa Beach so that she can cure Tony. After doing this, Mama lays her eyes on Dr. Bellows and it is love at first sight. She now starts making plans to make him her own Master.

19. The Biggest Star in Hollywood

First aired: 2/24/1969
Jeannie is invited to appear on the hip, 1960s comedy/variety TV show "Laugh-In," but it's really her off-camera antics that are responsible for making her an instant celebrity.

20. The Case of the Porcelain Puppy

First aired: 3/3/1969
Jeannie; reading a genie's magazine; has found a new spell that turns ordinary objects into porcelain. this causes Dr. Bellows and his wife to think Tony is a real artist and Tony then asks jeannie to blink up amateur works of art in his garage. Things go wrong when Djinn Djinn the dog shows up and Jeannie accidentally turns him into porcelain and now she has to find a counter spell or risk losing her dog.

21. Jeannie for the Defense

First aired: 3/10/1969
Tony and Roger are involved in a minor auto accident in a small town, but the fraudster sees dollar signs from the "rich" out of towners and sues.

22. Nobody Loves a Fat Astronaut

First aired: 3/17/1969
Jeannie's Sister returns once again to make trouble for both Tony,and her sister,when finding out that if Tony's weight is notup to the average Astranauts requirements,then he will be washed out of the Space Program.So she set's out to first convince General Schaffer,and Dr Bellows that Tony is unstable mentally,and emotionally.And,then to have his physical changed to enormous to assure that he gets thrown out;to have the entire incident blamed on Jeannie.

23. Around The Moon in 80 Bliks

First aired: 3/24/1969
Tony goes on a space flight. Unfortunately, he catches a cold and Jeannie blinks him down to take care of him. However, she blinks down the wrong astronaut in Commander Les Wingate as well as Tony. Now Jeannie must try to blink both astronauts up to their capsule before Amanda Bellows catches them back on the ground.

24. Jeannie-Go-Round

First aired: 4/7/1969
Back to her old tricks,Jeannie's sister locks Jeannie up in her bottle and is after Major Nelson. The chaos begins when Major Nelson,Dr. Bellows and his wife,and Roger and his date go to a nightclub. When Jeannie's sister blinks the singer at the nightclub's voice to not make her talk or sing,she comes out as Miss Jeannie and sings and blinks Major Nelson's clothes off leaving with only a table cloth when he comes home looking for Jeannie,infuriating Dr. Bellows in the process. When Jeannie discovers what's happening,she and her sister start throwing things at each other and Dr. Bellows thinking that an earthquake is shaking the house.

25. Jeannie and the Secret Weapon

26. Blackmail Order Bride

First aired: 5/12/1969
Reporter Charlie Farnum tries to get a hot scoop on the life of Major Tony Nelson. He goes as far as to rig up a camera and a tape recorder in Tony's house. However, Tony and Jeannie find out about Farnum's scheme and thwart it. Farnum then resorts to blackmail when he convinces his wife and kids to lie about Tony's past and claim that they are the wife and kids he abandoned years ago.

Now lets hope that IDOJ The Complete Fifth and final season will be released soon and some extras hopefully too. Enjoy!

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The prince is king

The Prince of Egypt
Starring: Val Kilmer , Ralph Fiennes , Michelle Pfeiffer , Sandra Bullock , and Jeff Goldblum
Director: Brenda Chapman , Steve Hickner , and Simon Wells
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Nearly every biblical film is ambitious, creating pictures to go with some of the most famous and sacred stories in the Western world. DreamWorks' first animated film was the vision of executive producer Jeffrey Katzenberg after his ugly split from Disney, where he had been acknowledged as a key architect in that studio's rebirth (The Little Mermaid, etc.). His first film for the company he helped create was a huge, challenging project without a single toy or merchandising tie-in, the backbone du jour of family entertainment in the 1990s.

Three directors and 16 writers succeed in carrying out much of Katzenberg's vision. The linear story of Moses is crisply told, and the look of the film is stunning; indeed, no animated film has looked so ready to be placed in the Louvre since Fantasia. Here is an Egypt alive with energetic bustle and pristine buildings. Born a slave and set adrift in the river, Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer) is raised as the son of Pharaoh Seti (Patrick Stewart) and is a fitting rival for his stepbrother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes). When he learns of his roots--in a knockout sequence in which hieroglyphics come alive--he flees to the desert, where he finds his roots and heeds God's calling to free the slaves from Egypt.

Katzenberg and his artists are careful to tread lightly on religious boundaries. The film stops at the parting of the Red Sea, only showing the Ten Commandments--without commentary--as the film's coda. Music is a big part (there were three CDs released) and Hans Zimmer's score and Stephen Schwartz's songs work well--in fact the pop-ready, Oscar-winning "When You Believe" is one of the weakest songs. Kids ages 5 and up should be able to handle the referenced violence; the film doesn't shy away from what Egyptians did to their slaves. Perhaps Katzenberg could have aimed lower and made a more successful animated film, but then again, what's a heaven for? --Doug Thomas

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Movie Great DVD Lousy.......2007-07-05

We like to have language options on our films. There are no language options other than English on the DVD. Even the subtitles only come in English.

Great Movie!.......2007-06-21

I've always liked this movie. We had it on VHS, but my daughter wore it out. So, we got the DVD. I'm so happy we did - the quality is great, and we can watch widescreen, which is quite important to me. We're very happy!

A Most Worthwhile Story!.......2007-05-26

Although it is an animated-feature movie, the script is good and the story is very moving. So much of the historical accuracy has been maintained in this story. My family and I feel that it is time and money well-spent! I heartily recommend it to viewers of any age...

Awesome animation with an inspirational storyline!.......2007-05-18

I absolutely love this movie. It has the same effect on me as it did 8 years ago when I first watched it. The songs are great, animation is beautiful, and the storyline is heartwarming and true to it's essence. I recommend this for any age! It will send tingles down your spine

The prince is king.......2007-05-13

This is a great movie well worth the viewing time beuatifully animated and reasonably true to the story as told through contemporary eyes.

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (Global Warming Edition)

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Irwin Allen's triumph now remastered with loads of extras
Relentless Action, Wonderful Miniature & Process Effects--Great Fun.
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Science on the Brink of Destruction
Thrilling 1960's Sci Fi Drama That Spawned The Series

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (Global Warming Edition)
Starring: Walter Pidgeon , Joan Fontaine , Barbara Eden , Peter Lorre , and Robert Sterling
Director: Irwin Allen
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Release Date: 2007-06-05

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea gets a dose of On the Beach in Irwin Allen's visually impressive but scientifically silly Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. While the Seaview, the world's most advanced experimental submarine, maneuvers under the North Pole, the Van Allen radiation belt catches fire, giving the concept "global warming" an entirely new dimension. As the Earth broils in temperatures approaching 170 degrees F, Walter Pidgeon's maniacally driven Admiral Nelson hijacks the Seaview and plays tag with the world's combined naval forces on a race to the South Pacific, where he plans to extinguish the interstellar fire with a well-placed nuclear missile. But first he has to fight a mutinous crew, an alarmingly effective saboteur, not one but two giant squid attacks, and a host of design flaws that nearly cripple the mission (note to Nelson: think backup generators). Barbara Eden shimmies to Frankie Avalon's trumpet solos in the most formfitting naval uniform you've ever seen, fish-loving Peter Lorre plays in the shark tank, gloomy religious fanatic Michael Ansara preaches Armageddon, and Joan Fontaine looks very uncomfortable playing an armchair psychoanalyst. It's all pretty absurd, but Allen pumps it up with larger-than-life spectacle and lovely miniature work. --Sean Axmaker

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A routine scientific expedition to the North Pole turns into a race to save all mankind when a radiation belt in space causes a fiery inferno on Earth. Admiral Nelson (Walter Pidgeon) and the crew of the atomic submarine Seaview battle saboteurs, giant sea-creatures and attacks by enemy submarines as they race to prevent global catastrophe. Renowned disaster film producer, Irwin Allen, produces and directs an all-star cast including Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lore, and Frankie Avalon. The stunning visual effects and breathtaking underwater photography make this one of the most respected sci-fi adventure classics of all time.

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Irwin Allen's triumph now remastered with loads of extras.......2007-06-22

Great early 60's sci fi with some cool extras including an interesting short feature on global warming, nice gallery of theatrical posters and lobby cards, good informative commentary and some good information on the "making of".

There also is some photos of the actual props used in the film. Unfortunately the quality of the photographs is rather weak and there's really no decent close up shots. You can rotate the image, but it's really lacking in detail.

The movie's a fun thriller with espionage, giant sea creatures, believeable sets and props and some above average acting with Walter Pigeon, Peter Lorre, Barbara Eden and a large cast of lesser knowns as the crew members, including pop star Frankie Avalon.

One thing that seems rather humorous though but in retrospect also is sad at the same time is all the smoking that takes place by the cast, especially Peter Lorre who seems like he has a cigarette in his mouth in nearly every shot he appears.

All in all a very enjoyable underwater adventure film that will please any baby boomer age fan of sci fi and Irwin Allen disaster pics.

A recommended purchase especially at this low price point.

Relentless Action, Wonderful Miniature & Process Effects--Great Fun........2007-06-16

You either suspend your disbelief, or you don't. If scientific accuracy is important to you, don't invest in this movie. If colorful action, and in the main, great special effects are your cup of tea, hmmm....this might be a movie for you. Overall, Irwin Allen's best work. Unlike some of his later (big) films, he directed Voyage as well as produced it. And very unlike The Swarm (which he also directed, I hate to admit) this movie works. It cooks, in more sense than one.
The miniature special effects were brilliant for the time and still hold up today. Forget computers, all this stuff was created using miniature and process photography and is wonderful to watch. Irwin Allen was his strongest directing action scenes. Fortunately, Voyage is loaded with action, much of it far more intelligent than a lot of what is passed off today as big budget CGI potboilers.
The extra production art and photos are worth the price of admission. Barbara Eden looks wonderful, both in the film and in her interview. Hats off! Great, fun flick.

Classic Allen Sci-Fi.......2007-06-11

Nice to see Fox finally give one its sci-fi classics the DVD treatment it deserves- now I can only hope they do the same for " Journey to the Center of the Earth"

Science on the Brink of Destruction.......2007-05-05

See...the Van Allen Radiation Belt catch fire in the vacuum of space!
See...giant icebergs sink to the bottom of the ocean.
See...Barbara Eden's shapely legs.
See...Frankie Avalon sing during moments of incredible DANGER!
See...a rubber octopus capture divers as they swim by.

See it before you laugh to tears in this unintentionally funny scifi "masterpiece" of Master Disaster Irwin Allen!

A hilarious film with overacting the likes of which you rarely see. Walter "Morbius" Pidgeon plays the overly exhuberant Admiral Harriman "Crash Dive" Nelson as he takes his "have submarine, will travel to any marine disaster" to fix the Van Irwin Allen Belt!

Thrilling 1960's Sci Fi Drama That Spawned The Series .......2005-01-31

Viewing Irwin Allen's sci fi drama "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", recently after many years was like going back in time to the days when I would race home from school to see the next exciting episode of the popular series that this film spun off into. Viewed critically by viewers nowadays for the simple special effects and often absurd science on display, I see it rather as simply a very enjoyable 100 minutes of good old fashioned science fiction which for the time was very state of the art. Remarkably the film still holds up well for the most part with the great Seaview atomic submarine and the still quite frightening effects of the sky being on fire and melting the Polar Caps, being the real standouts in terms of special effects technology. For a film of this type it has a quite memorable cast in acting veterans Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Peter Lorre, and Henry Daniell combining very well with such "younger generation" performers as Frankie Avalon, Barbara Eden and Michael Ansara.

The story opens with the new state of the art submarine, the "Seaview", captained by Admiral Nelson (Walter Pidgeon), doing some research work near the North Pole when a catastrophe of world wide significance occurs when resulting from some unusual meteorite fallings the Van Allen Radiation Belt surrounding the Earth's atmosphere catches on fire encircling the planet in a fiery mass that sends temperatures soaring up to 130 degrees. Called back to New York to a meeting on the UN Admiral Nelson with the assistance of Com. Lucius Emery (Peter Lorre), works out a scheme whereby shooting a missile from the Seaview at a certain point and time into the radiation belt will extinguish the fiery mass. Convinced of his theory Nelson meets strong opposition from most Un delegates who feel it will burn itself out when it reaches a certain temperature. Capt. Nelson decides to taking it upon himself to ensure that the missile is fired at the appointed time and taking his crew and a reluctant visitor , Dr. Hiller (Joan Fontaine), along on the dangerous mission, the Captain encounters many difficulties along the way to the North Pole. Admiral Nelson becomes increasingly tyrannical in his leadership as he contends with an increasingly cynical offsider in Capt. Crane (Robert Sterling), dangerous mine fields, a pursuing submarine sent out by the UN to hunt the Seaview down if necessary and on board an unknown saboteur who seems intent upon ruining his plans to fire off the missile. Finally after half the crew decide to go no further and attempt to return home on an abandoned ship and the remaining skeleton crew experience a tense stand off with a bomb carrying religious zealot Miguel (Michael Ansara), who they had picked up off the ice, the missile is finally shot off at the appointed time proving Admiral Nelson's theory correct that the radiation belt would not burn itself out and could only be destroyed by a nuclear blast at its centre.

While certainly no cinema classic "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", does take itself very seriously which gives the story a certain ring of authenticity despite some of the questionable science employed. Earnest performances combined with good special effects for the time greatly aid in making the story seem a bit more memorable than what probably it actually deserves. Walter Pidgeon a veteran of countless Hollywood classics takes a distinct change of pace here from his earlier famous collaborations at MGM with such people as Greer Garson, and turns in a convincing performance as the Admiral who literally shanghai's the Seaview in a mad dash to prove his theory on how to destroy the flaming Van Allen Radiation Belt. His performance turns from affable to increasing manic as the deadline for firing the missile approaches and makes for an interesting depiction of how a man's mind can snap under pressure. Fellow veteran Joan Fontaine while at times looking a trifle uncomfortable in her role of the psychiatrist who is unwillingly involved in the mission still manages to bring conviction even to the highly silly premise of when she takes matters into her own hands and Hollywood legend Peter Lorre making what must be one of his last performances as Admiral Nelson's offsider in the scheme to fire the missile, delivers his usual capable performance. Being the 1960's Producer Irwin Allen having his eyes on the booming teen market made sure that the cast was sprinkled with upcoming faces such as Barbara Eden (Pre "I Dream of Jeannie), and singing heart throb Frankie Avalon who also sings the oddly out of place theme song. At first glance they may appear slightly out of place on a nuclear submarine however Barbara Eden in particular does a reasonably good job as the young love interest to Capt. Crane while also managing very well in getting about the submarine in dangerously tall high heels! Irwin Allen did enjoy great success with his special effects in this film and the sight of the whole sky literally burning up along with the terrific underwater scenes are still highly impressive. Much ridicule has been directed at the whole premise of this story however I feel the idea of a radiation belt catching alight and frying the Earth's surface is actually quite an original and at times quite frightening idea and for the most part is handled in a quite convincing way if you ignore some of the scientific impossibilities of what the cast carry out. The addition of an unknown saboteur and the fatalist character played by Michael Ansara work well in heightening the drama and addign to the tensions along the way in the story and definately help keep up the viewers interest.

"Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", is definately a trip back to a simpler time in sci fi film making but that should not be viewed as a critcism of the film. I've always felt it has a bit of the old Saturday matinee feel to it and I still find the movie great escapism for a bit over an hour and a half. Irwin Allen of course became much more famous later in the decade for his sci fi television series version of this movie and of course for "Lost in Space", but this movie was done on a more lavish scale than most of those efforts and still is worth seeing for its own merits. Try to see the original sci fi movie that became the long running series of the same name in Irwin Allen's exciting "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", soon.

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Time to treat yourself, and take a trip with Peter Pan
recommended coming-of-age story
Peter Pan (Full Screen Edition)
An Excellent Adaptation of an Old Favorite
Magical Film Adaptation

Peter Pan (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Jason Isaacs , Jeremy Sumpter , Rachel Hurd-Wood , Lynn Redgrave , and Richard Briers
Director: P.J. Hogan
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0001HAISG
Release Date: 2004-05-04

Product Description

The magic, the excitement, the wonder of the true Peter Pan comes to life for the first time in this spellbinding fantasy that critics proclaim "a fun and fantastic tale!" (Daily Herald). Brimming with spectacular special effects and non-stop action, this all-new adventure is sure to be a family favorite for years to come! "One of the finest films of the year!" (Daily Gazette)

BONUS MATERIALS:
Board the Pirate Ship
Through the Eyes of Captain Hook
The Pirates vs. The Lost Boys
The Lost Pirate Song
Enter the Castle
Learning to Fly
The Mermaids' Tale
Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes: Mr. Darling in the Dog House
Me & My Shadow
In the Dog House with Nana
Explore the Forest
Tinkerbell: Behind the Fairy Dust
I Do Believe in Fairies
Princess Tiger Lily
Dig Under the Home
The Legacy of Pan, Hosted by Sarah Ferguson
The Duchess's Outtakes
Lost Boys on the Set!
DVD-ROM Features

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Running Time 114

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Fine casting, genuinely special effects, and a keen combination of whimsy and danger make this Peter Pan the one to beat among all previous adaptations of J.M. Barrie's classic children's fantasy. The technical advances of CGI make the magic of Barrie's tale come alive, and the spectacular effects combined with luminous live action create an action-packed Neverland that's both believable and breathtakingly artificial, like a Maxfield Parrish landscape springing vividly to life before your eyes. More important, however, is the fact that director P.J. Hogan (whose splendid films include Muriel's Wedding and My Best Friend's Wedding) has taken care to develop a substantial, pre-adolescent affection between the boyish sprite Peter (Jeremy Sumpter) and resourceful London girl Wendy, played by Rachel Hurd-Wood in a marvelous screen debut. This emotional bond--and the mixed blessing of Peter's eternal childhood--is what gives Hogan's Peter Pan its rich emotional subtext, added to an already bountiful adventure that's equal parts delightful and menacing, especially when the villainous pirate Captain Hook (Jason Isaacs, doubling as Wendy's father) threatens to spoil the fun. With a mischievously dazzling Tinker Bell (played by Swimming Pool's Ludivine Sagnier) and no expense spared on its lavish Australian production, this Peter Pan gets it entirely right by presenting childhood as fun and frightening, in all its wondrous joys and sorrows. --Jeff Shannon

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Time to treat yourself, and take a trip with Peter Pan.......2007-05-17

I saw Peter Pan when i was a little boy, and it stirred my imagination soo
much that i dreamed that i was actually flying with Peter.
No movie could ever match what i saw and from that day i would not view
any new Peter Pan movie....till now
I have seen this Peter Pan movie, and it keeps up with the old and even
better cause its live action. Peter is great, the captain is still mean
and dark as he should be. Can be viewed multiple time..

recommended coming-of-age story.......2007-05-14

I saw this version of Peter Pan tonight for the first time. It is recommended.

What I find noteworthy is the Wendy Darling coming-of-age story. I wish I could have watched it with my daughters. They are far, far away. Sometimes I miss them so much I wonder if I will Never Land again to give them hugs, wipe away their tears, and share their smiles.

Peter Pan (Full Screen Edition).......2007-05-13

It was just what we were looking for as a present for our 10 year old daughter. We could not locate it at any local stores that sold DVD's

Thanks to you, we have a very happy young lady!!!

An Excellent Adaptation of an Old Favorite.......2007-04-30

Everything you remember is here: Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, Captain Hook, and the ticking crocodile. But this isn't the Peter Pan you though you knew. Previous adaptations highlight childhood as an ideal time of innocence and play. Those elements are very much in place here but there are also darker elements of danger, fear, and even the begining of sexuality. In other words- it presents a realistic vision of childhood within the context of a fantasy.

We open in London where the Banks children are told stories of Peter Pan and Neverland. But things are changing. Aunt Millicent points out that the eldest of the Darlings, Wendy, is approaching adulthood and should begin thinking about marriage. Peter Pan on the other hand is the boy who never changes and new grows up. But that also means that he's perpetually on the brink of puberty. In Wendy he finds a maternal figure that he and the Lost Boys crave, but also a budding love interest. The kiss between them is far from a thimble. That's not to say that there is any overt sexuality here. Peter and Wendy are very much innocent children in that regard but there in the hint of it being a possibility someday. Captain Hook is representative of all our childhood fears. He's far more menacing than his Disney counterpart but never so scarey that kids can't handle it. The pirates and mermaids also have a degree of menace but it's something that children can face in order to conquer. Overall this isn't a simplistic, idealized view of childhood but rather a depiction of childhood as a time of magic, innocence, fun, fear, and anticipation of the future.

The special effects and CGI are visually wonderful and gives us a more believeable Neverland. It's still a fantasy but we are able to believe in it for the duration of the film. The suspension of disbelief that the film requires (in older viewers at least) is aided by fine performances all around. Jeremy Sumpter is mischivous and cute, and slightly obnoxious at times as the title character and Rachel Hurd-Wood is beautiful, adventurous and lively as Wendy. Ludavine Sangier is comic and slightly homicidal as Tinkerbell and Jason Isaacs steals his scenes in a dual role as Captain Hook and Mr. Darling.

Usually a "family film" means something adults have to sit through while kids enjoy it. This is one of the few films that truely does provide enjoyment and even a little insight for both the young and old.

Magical Film Adaptation.......2007-04-20

My daughter really enjoyed Disney's "Peter Pan" and so I thought I'd check this one out and see what she thought. It blew us away! My daughter was captivated for the entire movie and honestly, so were my husband and I. This movie has a magical quality that so few children's movies really achieve. This alone really makes it worth owning. The actors were perfectly cast and the special effects are great! The actress that plays Wendy is stunning and I expect to see a lot more of her in the future. The subject matter and tone is certainly darker than in the Disney version, but I think with some parental guidance most kids can handle it. I still think the Disney version has a lot of charm and is special in a different way.

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The story of ruth
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The Story of Ruth
Fairly good movie
not a good Biblical film

The Story of Ruth
Starring: Stuart Whitman , Tom Tryon , Peggy Wood , Viveca Lindfors , and Jeff Morrow
Director: Henry Koster
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000CNE0JW
Release Date: 2006-03-14

Description

The Old Testament story of the pagan idolater Ruth (Elana Eden), who married Mahlon (Tom Tryon), found faith and a great mother-in-law, Naomi (Peggy Wood).

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The story of ruth.......2007-06-01

the dvd was better then the vhs the color and sound was great like it was new and hadn't been copyed from vhs

rcv.......2007-05-31

Good fiction mixed with some truth. Encouraged us to dust off the Bible to compare.

The Story of Ruth.......2007-05-12

The movie was very good. I had never seen it before and didn't realize it was among one of the classics. I'm glad I have it in my Bible collection.

Fairly good movie.......2007-05-07

I agree with most of the other reviewers: This is entertaining, but is not the true Bible story. However, I do appreciate the fact that it does go into Ruth's childhood, which is not covered in the Scriptures. It's no doubt fictionalized, the result, no doubt, of a lot of research into the habits, customs and religion of those days in Moab. But it was interesting. Disappointed in parts of the movie, in the invention of the character "Tob", supposed brother of Mahlon, and of the lack of Naomi's true instructions to Ruth in chapter 3 verses 1-10. This was changed, probably because it is hard to understand the customs of those days. I don't understand the why's & wherefore's of her instructions either.

As for the acting, to me it seemed stilted, "acting", not really felt, except for Peggy Wood, who is always a fine actress.

If you want a somewhat entertaining, but mediocre movie that you will view maybe once a year, go for it. Otherwise, save your bucks. There are other Bible movies out there that are gems that you wouldn't want to give up for love or money!

This DVD does offer optional English sub-titles.

not a good Biblical film.......2007-04-23

As another reviewer has written, this film strays from the path of the Biblical story of Ruth. The book of Ruth, in the Scriptures, is an opportunity for an AWESOME film....and yet it was treated carelessly in this old movie recently made into DVD.

My family was disappointed, and we wouldn't recommend this sloppy story line to any Christian family who wants a good film to watch...this is no match of the Scriptures. The errors are numerous, and the Scriptures have been changed, no doubt about it. Real shame. Don't waste your monies.

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A Classic Comedy, and Deservedly So
In love with love.
Don't wait for September
Looking for a movie
Comfort Food Movie

Come September
Starring: Rock Hudson , Gina Lollobrigida , Sandra Dee , Bobby Darin , and Walter Slezak
Director: Robert Mulligan
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B00008CMRN
Release Date: 2003-05-06

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Rock Hudson stars with the ravishing Gina Lollobrigida in a racy, romantic romp (Motion Picture Herald) set on the breathtaking Italian Riviera.

Every September, this successful New York businessman (Hudson) visits his Italian villa to relax and to romance his Roman girlfriend (Lollobrigida). But after arriving unannounced one July day, he s in for a huge surprise! During his absence, the luxurious home has become a hotel. What s more, the current guest list accommodates a gaggle of American girls with persistent boys pinning after them. In a desperate attempt to regain control, Hudson manages to lose his privacy, his girlfriend and his mind until he comes up with a plan of his own.

This is the film in which Bobby Darin not only makes his feature debut, but also ends up marrying his lovely co-star, Sandra Dee, just ten days after filming wrapped. Come September also features beautiful camerawork by Greta Garbo s favorite cinematographer, William Davis, with designer Morton Haack creating Ms. Lollobrigida s exquisite gowns.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Hanging out at an Italian villa with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida sounds like a painless way to kill a vacation--and Come September is a pretty painless movie, too. Rock is a millionaire who spends a month at his home on the Riviera every year, except this year he's come early and surprised his staff, who've been running the place as a paying hotel. This is one of those comedies of sexual frustration--Rock can't get alone with Gina, because the "hotel" is overrun with American teenagers (chief among them Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin, who married after meeting on the shoot). The plot is labored, and director Robert Mulligan shows little feel for farce (he would shortly hit his stride with To Kill a Mockingbird). At least the location shooting has a nice summer breeze to it, and Darin sings "Multiplication" in a nightclub, complete with hepcat moves. --Robert Horton

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A Classic Comedy, and Deservedly So.......2007-02-08

Once upon a time a fabulous group of actors got together to star in a frothy comedy set in the Italian Riviera: Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, Walter Zlezak, Brenda De Banzie, Joel Grey. It was 1960, in America we were dreaming of Camelot, and in sunny Italy a new prosperity was making life easier for most people. Those were, indeed, happier days. I look at this film with tremendous nostalgia. Everything in it is just about perfect. Rock reveals his gift for comedy in a very natural, spontaneous way. Gina is absolutely stunning: a perfect beauty, an ideal woman. The locations used for the film, at Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, are breathtaking. A film I always go back to. This is a world I would like to inhabit.

In love with love........2007-01-04

I had heard that 'Come September' was a great movie, but I couldn't find it anywhere in town. [I live in Anchorage, AK, so it's kind of a quandry as to why I couldn't find it.] Anyhow, I found it on here, it was delivered quickly, and I loved it! It's one of the best romantic comedies I've ever seen.

Don't wait for September.......2006-06-27

A classic movie offering. Enjoy Bobby Darins screen debut with future wife Sandra Dee. Rock Hudson and Gina Lollabrigida make a fine couple as a counterpoint. Many laughs, some singing and romantic moments make this a good pick. Don't wait for September, see it now.

Looking for a movie.......2006-05-10

I am looking for a Bobby Darin/Sandra Dee movie--yg married couple, her mother convinces her that you can train a husband like you train a dog--verrrry cute. Don't remember the name. Anyone out there remember??? E-mail me at lovethatjazz@comcast.net

Joy

Comfort Food Movie.......2006-03-17

Scenery was fabulous; makes one want to travel the coast of Italy right away! A Romantic Comedy much like so many other 1960's Romantic Comedies: innocent & kind of screwball at the same time. Women are always dressed just so, and the leading men always handsome. Nice movie to watch after a long day!

Best of Route 66 - Eleven Original TV Series episodes

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Good but could be better
Route 66 - A Classic Show Done Right...
Route 66 episodes that are sharp and clear....!!!
The Best of The Best

Best of Route 66 - Eleven Original TV Series episodes
Starring: Robert Redford; Robert Duvall; James Caan; Alan Alda;Stephanie Powers; Suzanne Pleshette; Boris Karloff; Peter Lorie; Walter Matthau; Martin Sheen; Leslie Nielsen; Ronny Howard; Edward Asner; Jack Warden; Deforest Kelly; Inger Stevens; Julie Newmar; Barbara Eden and more...
Director: David Lowell Rich; Arthur Hiller; George Sherman; Alvin Ganzer and more...
Manufacturer: Roxbury Entertainment
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"Route 66" The Television Series 1960 - 1964
The route 66 TV Series
The Fugitive - Season One, Vol. 1
McHale's Navy - Season One

ASIN: B000PY51QY
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Customer Reviews:

Good but could be better.......2007-06-17

I was a bit disappointed that for the price of this set, that there was no information about which shows were on it, no booklet...etc...It was really well done as far as quality, but I really would have enjoyed being able to read a little something about each show. Also there is no way to contact whoever made this set to see if they will be making more shows available...my favorite episode ( The Thin White Line) where Todd is given LSD, was not on this set...I have tried ordering the entire series on DVD just to be told it is back ordered, or not available after paying over $100.00 for it, so this set is great to have....

Route 66 - A Classic Show Done Right..........2007-06-10

Although this is not the "offical DVD release" from Columbia House, Roxbury Entertainment did an EXCELLENT job transferring these from the original broadcast film negatives. These 11 episodes are by far the best quality transfers out there. We can only hope that when Columbia "figures it out" to release the entire series on DVD, they'll do the same. There's nothing like watching an Episode of Route 66 with the original commercials, bumpers, sponsor tags and previews intact, it transports you back (for an hour) to a time when quality television prevailed.

Route 66 episodes that are sharp and clear....!!!.......2007-06-08

I highly recommend this 2 disk DVD set of Route 66. The 11 episodes are very clear which makes all the difference. In the past, people have sold tapes or disks of Route 66 where they were just copies of copies and the picture quality was terrible! Not here. So if you grew up watching Route 66 or you love the series, this is the DVD disk you'll want to own. The collection of the 11 episodes are a fine representation of the series and they span across all four years of the show. On some of the episodes the orginial commericals are not edited out, but I did not mind that at all. As a matter of fact, it was rather enjoyable to see the espisodes as they were shown back in the 1960's. Some of my friends got a big kick out of the old commericals. I hope more Route 66 are coming in this format! Please make more!!

The Best of The Best.......2007-06-06

This is Route 66 at it's very best!! The transfers are straight from the masters with everything left in like they originally aired. Commercials, Next week previews, etc. The studios will not release the classics shows this way as they should. 90 percent of the people that buy these classics shows are collectors. And they want everything left in! The studios don't get it! Nor do they care! It's their way or no way! This is the real way to preserve are Television History! Thanks Roxbury Entertainment! We salute you and want more soon!! Don't think about it!, Buy it! This is truly "THE BEST OF THE BEST".

The Complete James Dean Collection (East of Eden / Giant / Rebel Without a Cause Special Edition)

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Complete James Dean Collection
Complete James Dean
great acting and great scripts
James Dean 3 dvd pack
Complete James Dean Collection

The Complete James Dean Collection (East of Eden / Giant / Rebel Without a Cause Special Edition)
Starring: James Dean
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On the Waterfront (Special Edition)

ASIN: B0007TKNK6
Release Date: 2005-05-31

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The Complete James Dean Collection includes two-disc special editions of the three major films Dean made during his meteoric career: East of Eden (1955, never before available on DVD), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), and Giant (1956). In addition to new transfers, the films collect new and vintage documentaries, commentary tracks, publicity materials, and even the infamous "Drive Safely" commercial spot Dean filmed shortly before his death in an auto accident.

East of Eden is an acknowledged classic, and the starring debut of James Dean lifts it to legendary status. John Steinbeck's novel gave director Elia Kazan a perfect Cain-and-Abel showcase for Dean's iconic screen persona, casting the brooding star as Cal, the younger of two brothers vying for the love of their Bible-thumping father (Raymond Massey) in Monterey, California, at the dawn of World War I. Massey is a lettuce farmer, striving for market domination with an ill-fated refrigeration scheme. Having discovered that his presumed-dead mother (Oscar winner Jo Van Fleet) is a brothel owner in nearby Salinas, Cal convinces her to finance an investment that will restore his father's lost fortune, but neither money nor the tenderness of his brother's fiancée (Julie Harris) can assuage Cal's anguished need for paternal acceptance that comes nearly too late. Kazan's oblique camera angles and Dean's tortured emoting may seem extreme by latter-day standards, but their theatrics make East of Eden a timeless tale of family secrets and hard-won affection.

When people think of James Dean, they probably think first of the troubled teen from Rebel Without a Cause: nervous, volatile, soulful, a kid lost in a world that does not understand him. Made between his only other starring roles, in East of Eden and Giant, Rebel sums up the jangly, alienated image of Dean, but also happens to be one of the key films of the 1950s. Director Nicholas Ray takes a strikingly sympathetic look at the teenagers standing outside the white-picket-fence '50s dream of America: juvenile delinquent (that's what they called them then) Jim Stark (Dean), fast girl Judy (Natalie Wood), lost boy Plato (Sal Mineo), slick hot-rodder Buzz (Corey Allen). At the time, it was unusual for a movie to endorse the point of view of teenagers, but Ray and screenwriter Stewart Stern captured the youthful angst that was erupting at the same time in rock & roll. Dean is heartbreaking, following the method acting style of Marlon Brando but staking out a nakedly emotional honesty of his own. Going too fast, in every way, he was killed in a car crash on September 30, 1955, a month before Rebel opened. He was no longer an actor, but an icon, and Rebel is a lasting monument.

Giant got its name because everything in the picture is big, from the generous running time (more than 200 minutes) to the sprawling ranch location (a horizon-to-horizon plain with a lonely, modest mansion dropped in the middle) to the high-powered stars. Stocky Rock Hudson stars as the confident, stubborn young ranch baron Bick Benedict, who woos and wins the hand of Southern belle Elizabeth Taylor, a seemingly demure young beauty who proves to be Hudson's match after she settles into the family homestead. For many the film is chiefly remembered for James Dean's final performance, as poor former ranch hand Jett Rink, who strikes oil and transforms himself into a flamboyant millionaire playboy. Director George Stevens won his second Oscar for this ambitious, grandly realized (if sometimes slow moving) epic of the changing socioeconomic (and physical) landscape of modern Texas, based on Edna Ferber's bestselling novel. The talented supporting cast includes Mercedes McCambridge as Bick's frustrated sister, put out by the new "woman of the house"; Chill Wills as the Benedicts' garrulous rancher neighbor; Carroll Baker and Dennis Hopper as the Benedicts' rebellious children; and Earl Holliman and Sal Mineo as dedicated ranch hands.

Customer Reviews:

Complete James Dean Collection.......2007-02-12

I was very pleased to find all 3 movies in a classic collection set.

Complete James Dean .......2007-02-07

This boxed set of James Dean is completely the way I expected. Very clear and totally error free.
East of Eden is one of my all time favorite movies.
Rebel Without a Cause is awesome and the extra special features were awesome too.
Giant was a bonus since I only saw it once before on regular tv and at least no commericals in watching it now.
Thank you and the price is certainly a great deal too.

great acting and great scripts.......2007-01-09

These three movies go well together. Steinbeck's novel is considered by many to be Steinbeck's best:
Giant by Edna Ferber who chronicled the change of the Texas west from a frontier to an oil metropolis.
And last but certainly not least the coming of age story of modern teenagers
caught between their parents and society: Rebel Without a Cause.

James Dean 3 dvd pack.......2006-07-03

This is an amazing value, for James Dean lovers like me.

Complete James Dean Collection.......2006-02-21

I bought the set for a friend of mine as a birthday present, He was over the moon with his present en had just watched East of Eden.
I previously bought him (through Amazon) some DVD's of John Wayne movies. According to him it was a delight to watch these
oldies as a DVD.
In two words: Thumbs up!!

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if you are even a tiny fan of Tony Randall, this is it!!!
Very satisfied
Randall is great!
Strange, but a true original!
Illusions of life

Seven Faces of Dr. Lao
Starring: Tony Randall , Barbara Eden , Arthur O'Connell , John Ericson , and Noah Beery Jr.
Director: George Pal
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ASIN: 0790746115
Release Date: 2000-10-03

Description

A mysterious traveling circus unleashes a torrent of magic and mysticism in a dusty Arizona town. "In what may be the finest performance in a fantasy film" (Guide for the Film Fanatic), Tony Randall charms and spellbinds as ringmaster Dr. Lao and his multitude of faces, a virtuoso turn that earned a special Oscar for Outstanding Makeup Achievement. Step inside the tent...and marvel.

Customer Reviews:

if you are even a tiny fan of Tony Randall, this is it!!!.......2007-06-06

Tony Randall is this movie -- sweet, clean fun -- good for the whole family, a real lovely moral tale with the Master (Tony Randall) giving 7 different roles a most delightful spin. Enjoy!

Very satisfied.......2007-05-15

Easy to order, product delivered within a few days and I could take advantage of the free shipping offer. Top qulity DVD of one of my favorite old movies.

Randall is great!.......2007-05-14

I had seen this many times when my kids were young, and we loved it. Sure, it's corny and over the top sometimes, but it's thoroughly entertaining. Having read the book, I find they did a good job of conveying its flavor. A classic!

Strange, but a true original!.......2007-05-08

This is an unusual movie that teaches lessons in a manner unaccustomed to. It address' both basic human strengths and weakness, as well as American culture. It is movie that causes one to think about the state of humanity and the plank in their own eye. Excellent! And the whole family can enjoy it as entertainment as well.

Illusions of life.......2007-03-28

A magician who let the people of a town have a look in their heart and holds them a mirror, if the heart is vain and empty or jast deeply hurt through diaapointments.

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