Black Jesus

Starring:Woody Strode, Jean Servais, Franco Citti, Pier Paolo Capponi, Stephen Forsyth, Luciano Catenacci, Salvatore Basile, Silvio Fiore, Giuseppe Transocchi, Mirella Pamphili, Renzo Rossi, Inigo Lezzi
Director: Valerio Zurlini
Studio: Eclectic DVD Dist.
Product Type: DVD

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This Jack Black vehicle seems, on the surface, like a perfect fit for the actor: an opportunity to showcase Black's unique style with the extreme facial gestures and exuberant physicality that have become his forte. Black plays Ignacio, a lowly cook in a monastery in central Mexico who feeds orphans by day, and wrestles in the town square at night. Ignacio teams up with Esqueleto (Hector Jimenez), a street urchin who tormented him, to form a tag-team duo that goes up against the strangest wrestlers Mexico has to offer. Besides doing it for money to feed the orphans, Ignacio is also fighting to win the forbidden affections of Sister Encarnacion (Ana de la Reguera) with predictable difficulty. While the movie has likeable characters and the plot is enjoyable enough, it can't overcome its plodding pace and formulaic structure enough to keep the movie interesting throughout. Jack Black is a very strong comedic actor, and the wrestling scenes offer plenty of chances for slapstick, physical comedy, but watching him run around in red briefs and blue tights amounts to half the laughs in the movie, and there's just not enough here for him to really work with. When he plays a more well-formed character, as in School of Rock and High Fidelity, his strengths really show. But in Nacho Libre he's saddled with a caricature. Weighed down by too much low-brow humor and a script that goes nowhere, Nacho Libre just can't make full enough use of Black's talents to overcome the obstacles. --Daniel Vancini

Description

Jack Black is at his comic best as Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery that can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn money for the monastery -- not to mention the admiration of beautiful nun Sister Encarnacion.

Customer Reviews:

I don't believe. (3.5 stars).......2007-07-06

Like Napoleon Dynamite we have fallible charecters with heart, a loser to succsess storyline, powerfull ironic tension, and a deadpan mexican sidekick. Unfortunatly all these things plus a ridiculous setting is less then the sum of it's parts. Napolean worked becuse you could identify with him. Either you where a Napolean or you knew one.

I had never even heard of wrestling friars. I imagine this movie is hilarious to people who can relate to it but for me- no such luck.

That's not to say I didn't like this movie, or that I don't like absurdism. As a random movie it is really funny. I laughed out loud in several places, despite my then girlfriend glaring at me. It's just that it tries to be two condradictory movies at the same time. It left me in the weird position of not knowing how to feel about any given scene.

People react differently to say Monty Pythons Flying Circus and Forrest Gump. They are different kinds of comedy. Can you imagine a 16 ton weight being dropped on Forrest? That is what this movie is like.

Not for the Typical White American Viewer.......2007-07-05

I'm of Mexican-American decent and I graduated from a Catholic College. This movie made me laugh my butt off! I loved it, my parents loved it, and my kids loved it. My husband is white and likes Jack Black. He could care less.

great fun.......2007-06-27

This movie is hilarious, from beginning to end. It's so much fun to watch I had to get it for my Husband for Father's Day. He loved it. Makes us laugh just thinking about it. This is a must own.

GOSH DARN FRIGGIN' FUNNY!.......2007-06-13

This movie made me laugh my butt off, I even laughed so hard in the CORN-THROWING part, friggin' heck'a funny! Anyway, the picture is good but not at its best. More like 6 or 7 out of 10. But I can see more detail than on DVD that I didn't noice it in first place until I watched the HD-DVD version on my Optoma HD70 projector on 25 ft widescreen, yep! on XBOX 360 add-on HD-DVD drive. And the sound... sound pretty good, I enjoyed some funny music and singing is kinda a goofball in a good way! Good movie for family, I got this HD-DVD brand new for [...]vand its was friggin' worth it!

Funny Movie.......2007-06-12

If you like Jack Black or Napolean Dynamite you will love this movie. It's FUNNY!

Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black and So Was Cleopatra

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Excellent Comedic Experience! Paul Mooney is TIMELESS!!!
This is Hilarious!
Great for Laughs and the honest truth
1st Amendment Brilliance!
Paul is Paul

Paul Mooney: Know Your History - Jesus Is Black and So Was Cleopatra
Starring: Paul Mooney , David Alan Grier , Lori Petty , and Sandra Bernhard
Director: Jonathan X
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000KGGZV2
Release Date: 2007-02-06

Description

Few comedians can stir up controversy like the legendary Paul Mooney -- writer for Richard Pryor, creator of In Living Color's Homey the Clown and featured guest on Chappelle's Show. With his characteristic brutal honesty, Mooney passionately and hysterically charges into the electrified currents of racial tension. In this magnificent standup performance at Hollywood's Laugh Factory, Mooney earns a standing ovation with his relentless no-holds-barred observations on black history, stereotypes and prejudices, living in White America, celebrity divas and much, much more!

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Comedic Experience! Paul Mooney is TIMELESS!!!.......2007-05-20

This is Hillarious!!!! Paul Mooney is in his classic form and definitely doesnt dissapoint in this funny film!!

And yes Jesus was of Black African descent and so was Cleopatra. She was mixed but definitely of DIRECT Black African descent.

Know your history!!

This is Hilarious!.......2007-04-25

Paul Mooney is the best. Know your History is nothing short of amazing! He talks about racial issues and is dead on.

Great for Laughs and the honest truth.......2007-04-13

Paul Mooney. Very funny and at the same time will tell it like it is. I enjoyed this DVD. He not only did a little stand up, but you were able to hear other comedians (Sandra Burnheard, David Allen Grier to name a few)give you their experience working with Mooney himself.

I do know this....if you are easily offended and do not want to get into religion and the politics....this DVD is not for you. He's going to speak his mind and whether you agree w/ what he's saying or not, you have to admit a lot of it makes sense in the logical world.

Don't take my word for it, but this was a good buy (hella cheap for the goodness on this DVD) and watch it with an open mind and TALK after the DVD is over. That's the goal to getting every one together....communication.

1st Amendment Brilliance! .......2007-04-08

Here, one of this countries greatest unsung comedian/writer/socially and politically conscious commentators, shows us the vast perspective that is uniquely Paul Mooney. Bold, unapologetic,wickedly humorous and intellegently delivered, this is the definitive Mooney which shows the comedic genious at his candid best. Don't be alarmed, this is not simple militantcy, but brazen, in your face, un-compromising honesty and humor! Whether you agree with the views of Paul Mooney or not, this particular dvd showcases the pioneering talent that is typical of today's black comic,un-flinching and harsh, but oh so funny as hell. Make no mistake about it, this is not your grandfather's comedy....and Paul Mooney along with his friend Richard Pryor, helped to open the very doors that made this possible. For those of you searching for that 1 dvd typical of Paul at his unapologetic best, this is the one.

Paul is Paul.......2007-04-06

If you know who he is then you know what he does. This was funny as hell.

Tales From The Crypt Presents - Demon Knight

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Tales From Crypt: Demon Knight
I Wish There Would Have Been A Part 2
One of the best, and most original, horror movies ever made.
BETTER THAN EVIL DEAD!! CREEPIER THAN NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD!!!!
FUN, ENJOYABLE AND A GRADE ABOVE MANY HORROR FILMS!

Tales From The Crypt Presents - Demon Knight
Starring: John Kassir , Billy Zane , William Sadler , Jada Pinkett Smith , and Brenda Bakke
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson , and Gilbert Adler
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0000AOX0C
Release Date: 2003-10-07

Product Description

A fearsome, charismatic "Collector" of souls lays siege to a boarding house in order to obtain an ancient talisman which will allow him to control the forces of evil. The first feature film from "Tales From the Crypt."

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Starring: Billy Zane, Jada Pinkett
Directed By: Ernest Dickerson
Running Time: 93 Min., Color
Copyright Universal Studios 2003

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Ernest Dickerson, one-time cinematographer for Spike Lee and director of Demon Knight, said during the initial release of this film that he chose the project because he was a lifelong fan of the horror genre. Other horror fans should be thankful, because without Dickerson's enthusiasm and visual sense, this derivative gorefest wouldn't come close to the entertainment level that it ultimately achieves. The film was the first big- screen adaptation of HBO's Tales from the Crypt series, a show based on the EC comic books of the '50s. Like Creepshow before it, Demon Knight blends fair amounts of blood, sex, and knowing comedy with a paper-thin plot that doesn't leave a bit of room for subtext. Dickerson understands this, so instead he pumps the flick full of eye-popping visuals and gorgeous camerawork, and populates it with terrific character actors (especially Billy Zane, who really has fun, and William Sadler) who don't seem to care that their characters have little identity. Everyone seems to be giving this tiny project everything they've got, while never taking it seriously for a minute. We've seen the story before: A diverse bunch (a hooker, the town drunk, the ex-con, etc.) is locked in a rundown hotel and is forced to battle the Legions of Evil massed outside and determined to get in. Regardless, Dickerson, shooting with as little light as possible, manages to create some tense moments. There's a lot wrong with Demon Knight's shallow premise, and you could make a checklist of the movies it gleefully steals from (Night of the Living Dead and The Evil Dead are two of many), but thrill-seekers who prefer laughs with their grisly special effects and gratuitous nudity should have a mindless blast watching it. --Dave McCoy

Customer Reviews:

Tales From Crypt: Demon Knight.......2007-05-13

Now those who want a great story line, great plot and a few jumps here and there this is a great find. Unlike its cousin film by the crypt keeper bordello of blood this movie has a little bit of something for everyone of corse following the rating of the film. This is another collecor Diamond in the ruff find, Great cast too. A must see, and must have for Tales From The Crypt fans.

I Wish There Would Have Been A Part 2.......2007-04-09

This very original movie was such a breathe of fresh air in the mid 90's when other so called horror movies were playing it safe. The ultimate battle between good and evil comes to a small road side town HO-tel. Billy Zane is great in this role as well as the supporting cast and the very lovely Jada Pinkett. The atmosphere in this movie fits so well. Very dark scenes and gore galore with a great plot turns out to be a great modern horror movie. The biggest crime is that there was only one installment. I want to know more!!!

One of the best, and most original, horror movies ever made........2007-01-04

I think the thing I like the most about this film is its plot, and how original it is. It involves a man who has been entrusted with the responsibility of protecting an ancient artifact and keep it from falling into the hands of dark forces. Ever since he was given this artifact, an arch-demon has been tracking him and he has been on the run for years. When he was given the artifact, a group of stars appeared as a tattoo in the center of the palm of his hand. Immediately, one of the stars moved toward the outside of his palm. Now, as the film opens, the final star is about to move to the outside of his palm and he knows his time is running out and he has to make his final stand. The arch-demon is close behind him as he approaches an old motel in a one-stoplight town in the desert. The people in that motel are in for a hell of a night as the stranger enters, and the arch-demon shows up soon after.

Everything is done right in this film. The action, the acting, the direction, the script, it's all there. This is truly a classic, unlike that other film bearing the Tales From The Crypt brand, Bordello of Blood, which is a total turkey (I'm planning on writing a review for that one, too, and totally blasting it to hell even though I'm sure three hundred other people already have).

Demon Knight is awesome. It's survival horror in the vein of a few zombie movies I can think of, but with a twist -- the monsters lurking in the darkness outside are demons, summoned from Hell by the arch-demon to aid him in killing the occupants of the motel and retrieving the ancient artifact. Billy Zane totally steals the show as the charismatic arch-demon, or "Demon Knight" of the title. This really is one of his best roles.

I highly reccommend this flick to any true horror fan. There are piles and piles of horror flicks out there that are just poorly-conceived, derivative garbage. This one stands out as one of the few truly original horror films made during the 90's. The story and plot are there, the pace is there, the thrills and chills are there, the gore is there, and it even throws in a little dark humor in places. Truly an excellent film, and in my opinion a modern classic.

BETTER THAN EVIL DEAD!! CREEPIER THAN NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD!!!!.......2006-10-27

The first and best of the movies from Tales From The Crypt!!!

About the movie: Is pure CREEPY SUSPENSEFULL HORROR with a GREAT INTERESTING story!!! Very easy to understand, cool production, good special effects and pretty bloody gory with some nudity!!!!

I think this movie is a mix of Evil Dead and Night of the Living Dead, but this story is WAY MUCH BETTER than Evil Dead and of course with better acting, cast, quality and special effects. The suspense is very look alike to Night of the Living Dead but of course the make-up is BETTER, no black and white picture and this time the zombies are UGLY demons that are harder to kill.

P.S: The best of all is that the intro is the same as the tv series!!!

Adios.

FUN, ENJOYABLE AND A GRADE ABOVE MANY HORROR FILMS!.......2006-10-09

This is one of those horror films that you would not think would be appealing. Let alone worthy of a four-star rating. However, the fact that this film [a little hokey in many parts] delivers and is one I have myself watched more than a few times, is a worthy addition in the horror genre. This is mainly due to the acting of (Billy Zane). As the primary antagonist in the film, (Zane) is after the key which holds the blood of Christ, and when he gets the key all the humans on earth, living and dead, will be subject to a new world order. An evil world order from the minion's of hell. [yeah I know it sounds silly]. But it works!

However, the main protagonist Brayker (William Sadler), is the holder of this ancient relic, and he had been guarding it for a long time. There have been many holders of this relic throughout time, and each have prevented the demons of hell from getting it. Brayker finds himself holed up in a beat-up and run-down boarding house with some very strange denizens who occupy the place. The film takes off quite fast, as the demonic 'Collector' (Billy Zane) attempts to get the key when he is helped by the local law enforcement. Things wrong [no spoilers] however and (Zane) finds himself battling the occupants and Brayker for the key. He does this by summoning up the demons from hell to help him.

Futhermore, the 'Collector' (Zane) is able to reach into the minds of those who occupy the building, promising them their greatest wish. Brayker warns the others who wish to leave that these are all empty promises. I always thought it would be good to have a part 2 of this episode. As the first one was a pretty good watch. Now I am not so sure. I think it would ruin the first one, which for some reason, I find an enjoyable, funny [and a bit gory] to be pretty darn good. Recommended for those who like the horror genre, even if the film is a little silly, it is very, very good and a very entertaining film. [Stars: 4.5]

Nacho Libre (Full Screen Special Collector's Edition)

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I don't believe. (3.5 stars)
Not for the Typical White American Viewer
great fun
GOSH DARN FRIGGIN' FUNNY!
Funny Movie

Nacho Libre (Full Screen Special Collector's Edition)
Starring: Jack Black , Ana de la Reguera , Héctor Jiménez , Darius Rose , and Moises Arias
Director: Jared Hess
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B000HRMAP4
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Customer Reviews:

I don't believe. (3.5 stars).......2007-07-06

Not for the Typical White American Viewer.......2007-07-05

great fun.......2007-06-27

This movie is hilarious, from beginning to end. It's so much fun to watch I had to get it for my Husband for Father's Day. He loved it. Makes us laugh just thinking about it. This is a must own.

GOSH DARN FRIGGIN' FUNNY!.......2007-06-13

Funny Movie.......2007-06-12

If you like Jack Black or Napolean Dynamite you will love this movie. It's FUNNY!

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Hugely Disappointing
"A young beautiful stranger washed on to our friendly shores with only death as a companion"
franco in furs
Visually interesting, OK, true.
Psychedelic cinema at its best

Venus in Furs
Starring: Jesus Franco , and Maria Rohm
Manufacturer: Blue Underground, Inc.
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ASIN: B000795JMS
Release Date: 2005-02-22

Description

Jess Franco's Supernatural Sex Stunner!

Of the all the twisted hits from cult director Jess Franco (SADOMANIA, 99 WOMEN), this is the one that fans and critics alike call his masterpiece! James Darren (THE GUNS OF NAVARONE, DEEP SPACE NINE) stars as a traumatized trumpeter sucked into a whirlpool of psycho-sexual horror along with his sultry girlfriend (singer Barbara McNair), a kinky lesbian (Margaret Lee of THE BLOODY JUDGE), a depraved playboy (the legendary Klaus Kinski) and the mysterious, insatiable beauty (luscious Maria Rohm of JUSTINE) who may lead them all straight to Hell.

Dennis Price (VAMPYROS LESBOS) co-stars in this infamous erotic shocker that also features an outstanding jazz score by British rockers Manfred Mann. VENUS IN FURS has been remastered from original vault elements and is now presented totally uncut, uncensored and loaded with exclusive Extras, including all-new interviews with Jess Franco and the elusive Maria Rohm.

EXTRAS:
- Jesus in Furs - Interview with Director Jess Francoo
- Audio Interview with Star Maria Rohm
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster & Still Gallery
- Jess Franco Bio

Customer Reviews:

Hugely Disappointing.......2006-07-06