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This 90 minute feature film DVD stars Woody Strode as Black Jesus. Based on actual incidents in the Congo, a revolutionary leader is betrayed by one of his followers and unwittingly martyred by those in power. Strode, the African leader of a popular revolutionary movement, works secretly to overthrow a colonial government only to receive the "kiss of death" from one of his most trusted followers. The entire horror of the confrontation is seen through his eyes throughout his interrogation and torture.
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Nacho Libre (Special Collector's Edition)
Starring: Jack Black , Ana de la Reguera , Héctor Jiménez , Darius Rose , and Moises Arias Director: Jared Hess Manufacturer: Paramount ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HRMAPO Release Date: 2006-10-24 |
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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 VanciniDescription
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
Not for the Typical White American Viewer.......2007-07-05
great fun.......2007-06-27
GOSH DARN FRIGGIN' FUNNY!.......2007-06-13
Funny Movie.......2007-06-12
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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 Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000KGGZV2 Release Date: 2007-02-06 |
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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 Hilarious!.......2007-04-25
Great for Laughs and the honest truth.......2007-04-13
1st Amendment Brilliance! .......2007-04-08
Paul is Paul.......2007-04-06
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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 Binding: DVD Similar Items:
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."Amazon.com
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 McCoyCustomer Reviews:
Tales From Crypt: Demon Knight.......2007-05-13
I Wish There Would Have Been A Part 2.......2007-04-09
One of the best, and most original, horror movies ever made........2007-01-04
BETTER THAN EVIL DEAD!! CREEPIER THAN NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD!!!!.......2006-10-27
FUN, ENJOYABLE AND A GRADE ABOVE MANY HORROR FILMS!.......2006-10-09
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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 ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HRMAP4 Release Date: 2006-10-24 |
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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 VanciniDescription
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
Not for the Typical White American Viewer.......2007-07-05
great fun.......2007-06-27
GOSH DARN FRIGGIN' FUNNY!.......2007-06-13
Funny Movie.......2007-06-12
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Venus in Furs
Starring: Jesus Franco , and Maria Rohm Manufacturer: Blue Underground, Inc. ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000795JMS Release Date: 2005-02-22 |
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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
"A young beautiful stranger washed on to our friendly shores with only death as a companion".......2006-04-04
franco in furs .......2006-03-15
Visually interesting, OK, true........2005-12-15
Psychedelic cinema at its best.......2005-06-13
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Herod's Law (La Ley de Herodes)
Starring: Damián Alcázar , Pedro Armendáriz Jr. , Delia Casanova , Juan Carlos Colombo , and Alex Cox Director: Luis Estrada Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000TPA56 Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
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Mexico, 1949. The fable of a janitor turned mayor on a little town lost in the Mexican desert, who gradually realizes how far his new acquainted power and corruption can get him. After the corrupt former mayor is killed by the peasants, poor janitor Juan Vargas is appointed new mayor of a desert town in central Mexico. Although he tries to bring the motto of the ruling party to town (modernity, peace and progress) he realizes soon that there's nothing to do against corruption?except to become corrupt. Step by step, helped by his pistol, Juan Vargas becomes the law and the worst major in the town's history.Customer Reviews:
Muy Bueno.......2006-10-21
Very provocative!.......2006-02-03
"In this country, honesty gets you nowhere.".......2005-03-19
Very Funny Political Satire .......2004-12-06
This Movie Made Me Laugh Loudly.......2004-08-14
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Muertos de Risa
Starring: Santiago Segura , El Gran Wyoming , Álex Angulo , Carla Hidalgo , and Eduardo Gómez (IV) Director: Álex de la Iglesia Manufacturer: Lolafilms Home Ent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001O3YLC Release Date: 2004-07-13 |
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"Take me and free me from my indecency.".......2006-11-16
Wonderfully deranged movie.......2006-01-19
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Harlem Double Feature: Blood Of Jesus (1941) / Lying Lips (1939)
Starring: Heavenly Choir , Kathryn Craviness , Eddie de Buse , Alva Fuller , and Rogenia Goldthwaite Director: Spencer Williams Manufacturer: Alpha Home Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000HXDEVC Release Date: 2006-10-24 |
Product Description
All Black Cast Double Feature! A dead woman is sent back to earth by Satan only to follow the road to degradation / A deceitful young woman frames an innocent man of rape.
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Dying of Laughter
Starring: Santiago Segura , El Gran Wyoming , Álex Angulo , Carla Hidalgo , and Eduardo Gómez (IV) Director: Álex de la Iglesia Manufacturer: Lolafilms Home Ent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001O3YKS Release Date: 2004-07-13 |
Customer Reviews:
"Take me and free me from my indecency.".......2006-11-16
Wonderfully deranged movie.......2006-01-19
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Mala Uva (Spanish)
Starring: Sancho Gracia , Enrique Martínez (III) , Ágata Lys , Fernando Aguilar , and Merçè Llorens Director: Javier Domingo (II) Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000LPS2RW Release Date: 2007-03-13 |
Description
Nothing is what it seems.... This wickedly dark comedy finds content vineyard owner and family man Cesar (Sancho Gracia) forced out of retirement and back into his secret profession as a hit man! Unknown to his family, he's got to do a killer job if they're going to survive. Nada es lo que parece... Esta perversamente sombria comedia nos trae a Cesar (Sancho Gracia), satisfecho propietario de un viedo y padre de familia, que se ve obligado a abandonar su jubilacion y regresar a su profesion secreta como asesino a sueldo. Sin saberlo su familia, el tendra que hacer un trabajo mortifero para que puedan sobrevivir.DVD:
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Splash (20th Anniversary Edition)