Red, White & Raggs

Starring:Raggs Kids Club Band
Studio: Raggs
Product Type: DVD

Average customer rating:

More serious than expected!
This man is worthy of worship
Not as good as 'Broadway'
#1 STANDUP
Lewis Black-Red, White and .....

Lewis Black - Red, White and Screwed
Starring: Joe Grifasi , and Lewis Black
Director: Paul Miller
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $14.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( L ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Lewis Black - Black on Broadway
Lewis Black - Unleashed
A Pair of Lewis Black Shorts
The Carnegie Hall Performance
The End Of The Universe

ASIN: B000GTLQW6
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Amazon.com

"Apoplectic" is the word to describe Lewis Black's 2006 engagement at Washington DC's Warner Theater. There's eye-crossing, teeth-gnashing, raspy-voiced yelling, and liberal use of the f-word. (As Black reveals, the Kennedy Center refused their facilities on the grounds that he used the word 42 times in his first hour-long HBO special.) Then again, George W. Bush's second term has given the comedian much to be apoplectic about--Dick Cheney's hunting mishap, airport (in)security, the president's support of creationism, and the inanity of 24-hour cable news. At one point, he admits, "I just can't keep up with all the...stuff," although that isn't his exact phrase. Lest potential viewers think Black (The Daily Show, Black on Broadway) is nothing but a blue state apologist, he makes his distaste for John Kerry clear, i.e. "The fact of the matter is for the Democrats not to be able to find somebody who could've defeated George Bush is beyond belief--it's stunning." Black also explores misconceptions about Judaism, the media obsession with Terry Schiavo, and myths about the "homosexual agenda," which is to say: there isn't one. A few too many excretory jokes aside, Black otherwise makes good points and produces hearty laughs--some from his proud parents, who are part of the audience. As for the extras, they're brief, but amusing, and English is the only audio option. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

Comedian/author/playwright/pundit Lewis Black stars in his second HBO solo special, an all-new hour of frenetic, take-no-prisoners stand-up comedy, taped before a live audience at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed features Black?s opinions and insights into such issues as the State of the Union, abortion, frozen embryos, defecation habits, fossils, bad language, FEMA and, of course, Dick Cheney?s aim.

DVD Features:
Extended takes:Extended Version, include 15 additional minutes
Featurette:Lewis Black Sounds off, Ride the Short Bus with Lewis Black, Lewis Black Buck Naked in D.C.
Outtakes:"Why Lewis Black Shouldn't be a Doctor" - Outtakes from the filming of the on air promotional spot
TV Spot:"Lewis Black Probes Uncle Sam" - promotional spot made for television

Customer Reviews:

More serious than expected!.......2007-07-03

I expected Lewis Black to be more out of control and raucous like he usually is, but he was more serious than expected, although he was still funny. Received DVD on time and in good shape but next time will seek out earlier, more raw Lewis Black.

This man is worthy of worship.......2007-06-25

In today's world, to see a man stand up and make these proud assertions on the side of all the races, orientations, and side-groups that he's not actually a member of, makes him wonderful. Not enough Americans stand up and speak out for the rights of those they aren't a part of. More need to.

Everything about his act I think voices liberal America to a tee, and puts salt into the gaping wounds of the conservative agenda, the holes in their ideas that they refuse to see. Team this man up with Margaret Cho, and you've got Cheney and Bush, Ann Coulter and Bill O'Reilly, running scared and screaming for their mommies.

Not as good as 'Broadway'.......2007-06-10

As soon as the first 10 minutes rolled by, I knew this DVD would not be as good as his 'Black on Broadway' show. I was laughing so hard my tummy hurt watching that one. This DVD though has some good laughs in it...especially towards the end.

#1 STANDUP.......2007-05-09

RECEIVED DVD IN GREAT CONDITION AND LOVED IT. LEWIS BLACK IS ONE OF THE BEST STAND UP COMDEDIANS

Lewis Black-Red, White and ............2007-05-06

I had to watch this show twice in a row in order to catch everything Lewis Black had to say, which isn't that unusual when you are laughing so hard you miss some of his delivery. If you are a fan of Bush, or this administration, this probably isn't the DVD for you. But if you find everything in this country being run by idiots, you'll probably enjoy this show as much as I did. And I loved that his parents were in the audience. I share every bit of the outrage that is shown toward the people in power, and I fully expect to keel over someday while comtemplating what the current administration has done to our country.
A must for those seeking some relief from the outrage they feel for the state of the union.

Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition)

Average customer rating:

Red, White & Bland
disappointed
Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition)
A Real Disappointment
Laugh a Little

Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition)
Starring: Reese Witherspoon , Sally Field , Regina King , Jennifer Coolidge , and Bruce McGill
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

Satire | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

( L ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Special Editions | Fully Loaded DVDs | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Legally Blonde (Special Edition)
Sweet Home Alabama
Miss Congeniality 2 - Armed and Fabulous (Widescreen Edition)
Miss Congeniality (Deluxe Edition)
Two Weeks Notice (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: B00005JM55
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Amazon.com

The winning comic finesse of Reese Witherspoon drives Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde. It's astonishing that the sequel could possibly be daffier than the first movie, but Legally Blonde 2 leaves reality behind like an unflattering outfit. Unemployed lawyer Elle Woods (Witherspoon) sets off to our nation's capitol to ban cosmetics testing on animals, after discovering that her beloved chihuahua's own mother is being used as a test subject. Washington, D.C., becomes a testing ground for Elle's mettle, as she grapples with callous committees, backstabbing representatives, and devious aides to get her bill considered by Congress, with some help from her sorority sisters and her hairdresser friend Paulette (Jennifer Coolidge, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind). Witherspoon bursts with charisma and dazzles with sheer performing skill; she's the comic heir to screwball comedienne Carole Lombard--which is high praise. Also featuring Bob Newhart and Sally Field. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Red, White & Bland.......2007-07-06

I'm a bit at odds with Legally Blonde 2. The tension between the real world and Elle's naivete which constituted the parameters in the first film's dialectic (and which gave it meaning) is here wanting. Her opposition are straw dogs set up to bring Elle's ingenuity into relief. Her artless, winning ways are ridden on the "means and ways committee" of Elle's too easily won-over circle of admirers. They must have all seen her come out on top in the first movie since her accomplishments are cited by Regina King's impressive lawyer early on.

The situations are entertaining, but silly (and in some instances tasteless). And that's okay too. Silliness can be entertaining, but not emotionally engaging, and that's where the film breaks ranks from the earlier effort.

Witherspoon is still fun to watch in her take-no-prisoners Pollyanna ways that proably sounds a ubiquitous chord. Regina King more than ably fills the shoes of Selma Blair's similarly agonistic role, as an intolerant, envious lawyer who finally lets her inherent decency get the better of her.

The movie? Too bad it all seems like a rehash of the first one, at best; at worst, a bit too silly and predictable.

Frank De Canio

disappointed.......2007-05-21

unfortunately I have been unable to watch this DVD.iT IS NOT PLAYABLE ON MY EQUIPMENT.iT IS THE FIRST TIME i HAVE BOUGHT A dvd OVER THE INTERNET AND MAYBE i DIDN'T ORDER PROPERLY.dON'T THINK i WILL TRY AGAIN----EXPENSIVE MISTAKE.

Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition).......2007-04-11

Too funny...have to get it so you can watch it over and over!!!

A Real Disappointment.......2007-01-17

I purchased this DVD a few years ago and still have not watched it all. I really enjoyed the first Legally Blonde movie. I am a fan of Reece Witherspoon and have several of her movies in my DVD collection.I found her performance as Elle totally over the top! Who ever wrote this script turned Elle into some kind of superhuman. Elle has the ability to change how Washington operates just by being Elle. (complete with the stupid snap cup congress voting routine)

Although the cast was great, the script and the directing was sub-par. The director added a pink glow above Elle's head whenever she was in a scene.This was pointed out by the director in the DVD extra segment.Did he get this idea from Touched by an Angel? Thank goodness they never made Legally Blonde 3.Although Elle Woods' movie career maybe over,Reece Witherspoon's career continues to shine!I believe she has totally outgrown her Legally Blonde chararcter.

Laugh a Little.......2006-11-16

Even if you missed Legally Blonde, this comedic outing is just for fun and can stand alone. Elle Woods takes on the Washington insiders and keeps coming out on top through a combination of sheer luck, connections, and by blondely working out the problems based on her earlier sorority experience.

Somewhat dippy, but fun anyway. I thought the grand speech didn't really have what it took to bring about the happy ending, but hey, you have to suspend your brain a bit with this story anyway.

Enjoy it for what it is and don't expect great literature, just a fun little film.

The DVD included some interesting interviews with the actors and director.

Three Colors Trilogy (Blue / White / Red)

Average customer rating:

For those who love movies .
Colors - spelt Colours
Why?
White is one of the best movies I've ever seen
Great films, but...

Three Colors Trilogy (Blue / White / Red)
Starring: Juliette Binoche , Benoît Régent , Florence Pernel , Charlotte Véry , and Hélène Vincent
Director: Florence Pernel , and Krzysztof Kieslowski
Manufacturer: Miramax
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Art House & International | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

Drama | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video

Art House & International | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video

General | Foreign & International | Stores | DVD | Video

Boxed Sets | Foreign & International | Stores | DVD | Video

Boxed Sets | Indie & Art House | Stores | DVD | Video

( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

The Decalogue (Special Edition Complete Set)
The Double Life of Veronique - Criterion Collection
Wings of Desire
8 1/2 - Criterion Collection
Paris, Texas

ASIN: B000083C5F
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Amazon.com

Even though one can view each segment of Krzysztof Kieslowski's Three Colors trilogy on its own, it seems absurd to do so; why buy the slacks instead of the entire suit? Created by Kieslowski and his writing partner Krzysztof Piesiewicz for France's bicentennial, the titles--and the themes of the films--come from the three colors of the French flag representing liberty, equality, and fraternity. Blue examines liberation through the eyes of a woman (Juliette Binoche) who loses her husband and daughter in an auto accident, and solemnly starts anew. White is an ironic comedy about a befuddled Polish husband (Zbigniew Zamachowski) who takes an odd path of revenge against his ex-wife (Julie Delpy). A Swiss model (Irène Jacob) strikes up a friendship with a retired judge (Jean-Louis Trintignant) who eavesdrops on his neighbors in Red. The trilogy is a snapshot of European life at a time of reconstruction after the Cold War, reflected through Kieslowski's moralist view of human nature and illumined by each title's palate color.

The DVD set has numerous extras spread throughout the three discs; the end result is a superior collection. Each disc has a short retrospective, culled together from new interviews with Kieslowski's crew, plus film critic Geoff Andrew, biographer Annette Insdorf (who also does the commentaries), and fellow Polish director Ageniska Holland. Producer Marin Karmitz also reminisces about the experience. There's an exceptional effort to show the magic of Kieslowski (who died two years after the trilogy) through a discussion of his various career phases, interviews with the three lead actresses, four student films, and archival materials including simple--and wonderful--glimpses of the director at work. Excellent insight is also provided by Dominique Rabourdin's filmed "cinema lessons" with Kieslowski. Without viewing any of his other films, this set illustrates the uniqueness of Kieslowski. --Doug Thomas

Description

Miramax Home Entertainment is proud to present BLUE, WHITE and RED, the acclaimed films by director Krzysztof Kieslowski. Hailed by filmgoers as some of the most absorbing, engaging, well-crafted dramas in recent memory, the box set of BLUE, WHITE and RED Each DVD disc includes lengthy bonus features.

BLUE: Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche ("The English Patient," Best Supporting Actress, 1996) stars as a young woman left devastated by the unexpected death of her husband and child. She retreats into the world around her, but is soon reluctantly drawn into an ever-widening web of lies and passion as the dark, secret life of her husband begins to unravel.

WHITE: Sexy Julie Delpy ("Before Sunrise") stars in a mysterious tale of a man whose life disintegrates when his beautiful wife of six months deserts him. Forced to begin anew, he rebuilds his life, only to plan a dangerous scheme of vengeance against her. Winner of the Best Director Award at the Berlin Film Festival.

RED: Irene Jacob ("The Double Life of Veronique") stars as a young model whose chance meeting with an unusual stranger leads her down a path of intrigue and secrecy. As her knowledge of the man deepens, she discovers an astonishing link between his past and her destiny.

Customer Reviews:

For those who love movies ........2007-05-07

Each film can stand alone as a success in its own right , but as a trilogy they reach a level which few directors have reached before . It is easy to go into detail about every aspect of the writing , acting , directing and production values , but these films should be view without any preconceptions and enjoyed as stories well told with interlocking themes which hold the viewers attention until the last frame .
Buy and enjoy !

Colors - spelt Colours.......2007-02-09

Three tales set in different circumstances. A kind of Film Noir of personal relationships with life, loves, work and sex. In point of fact - the trails and tribulations of someone else's lives. What the French are good at - philosophising about stains on a bathroom towel.

Some of the nuance is lost in the sub-titles.

Nonetheless, these three films are well worth watching. Great stuff. Have some tissues standing by and a good bottle of malt whiskey to boot. The journeys take you to tears and highs.

Why?.......2007-01-13

Why is there a 7th person on the wreched yacht at the end? Who is this person? What is their importance to the overall story arc? I don't understand why there are 7 people, and not just the 6 main characters...

Someone please explain, I have looked everywhere for a reason and have found none...

MY AIM screenname is THEUPROCK if you want to discuss this further with me. I can also be reached at anything@theuprock.com

White is one of the best movies I've ever seen.......2007-01-05

This is a great set of films. Blue tends to drag on a bit, but the other two blew me away. White is really good. The movies don't really correlate between each other, but the end of Red shows a little tie in between all of them. Great movie collection in general.

Great films, but..........2006-12-23

These films are, of course, beyond reproach and I'm sure the supplementary materials are very worthwhile, but... having just watched Blue, I found myself hugely distracted by the size, colour and placing of the subtitles. Most of the time they were over the actors' mouths (and I'm not averse to seeing Juliette Binoche's mouth).

Having complained about subtitles, I'm now going to complain about their absence. Crucially, in the magnificent montage that concludes the film, when Julie's overwhelming new piece of music is finally heard in its entirety, the subtitles don't even bother conveying the words (from 1 Corinthians 13) that accompany the chorus.

These are important thematically ('If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love...') and are anticipated in earlier dialogue ('Do you know what words the chorus will sing?'). The impact is diminished by excluding them, even if it means that you can see the visual glory of the montage without there being writing all over it!

My Artificial Eye VHS tape in the 90s got this right. Shame on Miramax for getting it wrong.

5 stars for the film, nevertheless.

Average customer rating:

Best Save for any relationship
The story of a typical love-hate marriage
The fine line between schmaltz and reality
The ups and downs of marriage.
Awesome

The Story of Us
Starring: Tara Blanchard , Casey Boersma , Dylan Boersma , Red Buttons , and Julie Hagerty
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

4-for-3 Comedy | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

4-for-3 Drama | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

4-for-3 All DVDs | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( S ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

My Life
When a Man Loves a Woman
Up Close & Personal
The Deep End of the Ocean
The Family Man

ASIN: 0783240198
Release Date: 2000-02-15

Amazon.com

Director Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally... was about a relationship beginning; The Story of Us is about a relationship possibly coming to an end. Bruce Willis plays a comedy writer who chafes at what he sees as his wife's lack of spontaneity; Michelle Pfeiffer, who creates crossword puzzles, stews over what she sees as her husband's irresponsibility. The arc of their separation is interspliced with glimpses and scenes from their marriage--a combination of high points (the proposal, the births of their two children), low points (screaming fights), and the in-between (sessions with marriage counselors, moments in bed staring at the TV). Reiner indicates the passage of time by Willis and Pfeiffer's various hairstyles, and they occasionally let their hair act for them, but at other points their performances are sincere and deeply felt. The sheer power of the themes--the inevitability of conflict in a relationship, the necessity and difficulty of growth--give the movie a degree of emotional force, and there's no doubt that everyone who's gone through a difficult period in their marriage (which is just about every married couple) will find something to connect with. However, there isn't a lot of chemistry between the two leads. In one sequence Willis and Pfeiffer go to Venice to rekindle their old spark and find themselves hounded by another couple, the Kirbys from Cleveland, who are loud, crass, boring, and oblivious. Nonetheless, the Kirbys have a buoyancy that the glossy and elegant stars never quite manage; if The Story of Us had been the story of them, it might have been a better story to watch. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Best Save for any relationship.......2007-01-19

This is an outstanding real life movie. I think anyone who considers divorce should watch this movie first. The life situations are so real that you feel like you are part of their relationship. It has great acting by both. Everyone has relationship problems sometimes, this movie makes you realize why you want to save it and than anything can be saved!!! A+++++++++++++

The story of a typical love-hate marriage.......2006-11-27

Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer delighted audiences in this 1999 romance comedy about a typical love-hate marriage,of course,filled with a low level of profanity,some of it spoken by director Rob Reiner who had a supporting role in the film. Great moral support from Mrs. Tom Hanks aka Rita Wilson.

The fine line between schmaltz and reality.......2006-08-09

Been there, done that. Not with as much panache; but anyone who has been through a breakup with kids ... well, it's easy to relate. I would recommend this movie to hopeless romantics and folks who love to watch a movie that makes them smile. I've found as I've grown older, I want my entertainment to BE entertaining. There is too much 'stark reality' in the world for me to want to see it played out on my TV thinly disguised as entertainment. And the 'Story of Us' is very entertaining. After you watch 'Story of Us,' try 'Bye, Bye Love.' Just another movie to make you smile.

The ups and downs of marriage........2006-06-08

The Story of Us starring Bruce Willis and Michelle Pfeiffer is a witty and clever look at a marriage falling apart after 15 years. This film is serious and funny, I love the flashbacks and yes there a lot of them but it shows how their relationship developed and why they have problems just like every married couple in America. In my opinion, this film is Rob Reiner's third best film, his two best being Stand By Me and When Harry met Sally. Pfeiffer's performance at the end of the film is spectacular, her dialogue is so long and impressive, she just goes on and on, never skipping a beat, who knew she could be so comical? The Story of Us is a fresh, rewarding look at two lives who must decide if they want to go their separate ways or remain an "us." You just have to watch and see what happens, enjoy!

Awesome.......2006-03-23

I think this movie is excellent for all those relationships going through hardship. It's a true eye poper.

Average customer rating:

Soo funny, romantic, and just keeps you interested
Really should have been a daytime soap episode...
Funny and poignant
Great story
Taking life as it comes - this is a film to enjoy

Red Doors
Starring: Tzi Ma , Jacqueline Kim , Freda Foh Shen , Elaine Kao , and Kathy Shao-Lin Lee
Director: Georgia Lee (III)
Manufacturer: Warner Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Drama | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $9.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( R ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Loving Annabelle
She Likes Girls (A Collection of 6 Short Films)
In Her Line of Fire
The Motel
Gray Matters

ASIN: B000J6I0TI
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Amazon.com

A bittersweet film about a Chinese-American family living in New York, Red Doors offers moments of humor as well as emotional triumph. Though the Wongs may appear to be the perfect nuclear family to outsiders, they're really just your typical dysfunctional American family. Helmed by first-time director Georgia Lee, this indie film is to be applauded for presenting a different type of Asian-American family than the model one that's been mythologized in the media. Dad (Tzi Ma) is suicidal. Eldest daughter Samantha (Jacqueline Kim) gifts him with therapy sessions, middle daughter Julie (Elaine Kao) is a confused lesbian, and Katie (Lee's real-life sister Kathy Shao-Lin Lee), the youngest, has a disturbing relationship with a neighborhood boy that involves dead rats, explosives, and no sense of boundaries. Therapy actually wouldn't be wasted on Katie, who often appears emotionally dead. When she catches her father trying to hang himself (one of 30 or 40 suicide attempts, as he tells his therapist), she doesn't blink an eye. Rather, she calmly announces that lunch is ready. In their own ways, the family members come to terms with their individual crises. The actors, especially the expressive Ma, are convincing in their roles. But overall, Lee doesn't provide enough cohesiveness with either the story or the pacing to make viewers truly care about the complicated Wongs. --Jae-Ha Kim

Description

A Chinese-American retiree's sudden disappearance inspires life-changing perspectives in each of his three daughters. RED DOORS has captivated audiences, festival jurors, and film critics alike en route to winning awards at the Tribeca Film Festival, CineVegas, and Outfest. Funny and moving, absurd and painfully real, RED DOORS provides a unique view of the modern American family.

Customer Reviews:

Soo funny, romantic, and just keeps you interested.......2007-06-26

i really enjoyed this movie, it has 4 different story lines involving the father of the family and his 3 daughters, each coping with their own issues. Sam struggles with her boring predictable new york life and soon to be husband, julie can't find a good asian boy and ends up falling for the famous actress who is prepping for a film at julie's hospital, and katie keeps getting in trouble for pranking a boy she likes. Their father has just entered retirement and keeps trying to kill himself. Well, it makes for a movie that shows that no family is perfect, not matter how much they seem to be, and it shows that everyone can be their own person and find happiness. It's a very interesting, creative, and funny movie that you shouldn't miss.

Really should have been a daytime soap episode... .......2007-05-27

That's what I wrote in some notes I took at the time I saw this in theatre a few months ago, on a double bill with the delightful "Linda Linda Linda". I was obviously not the only one left cold -- even though "Red Doors" was the promoted 'feature' film (by a protege of Martin Scorsese yet) it was sparsely attended compared to the enthusiastic audiences for "Linda". I thought "I must just not get it" so went back for a second viewing .. and still don't get the enthusiasm the other Amazon user reviewers show for this film. (During the local showing, the Boston Globe reviewer was lukewarm to "Red Doors", as is the Amazon editorial reviiewer. So I'm not the only grumpy gus.) It's telling that three months later, I have little visual memory of "Red Doors", while "Linda..." is fresh in my mind. (I'm writing this from those notes.)

Not that "Red Doors" is bad. It has high ambitions, and there is much well done on a scene-by-scene basis, but somehow the various plot threads just do not gel into a coherent whole. And though the crew and cast all seem like nice people, to be honest the acting (or is it the script forcing the performance?) is often strained and awkward.

While not a fully mature Hollywood type film, it also lacks the spark that distinguishes the best freshman efforts and independent films. It's too much as if it was written from a paint-by-numbers box. The plot, the various elements, are cartoonish, in broad exaggerated strokes. Dad isn't merely depressed, but suicidal, and not in a cute fake "Harold and Maude" sort of way -- the only reason his suicide attempts don't work is a combination of bad luck and a seeming lack of energy to carry them out. Med student (intern?) Julie's affair is not just with one of the numerous women in the health care setting, but with a glamorous and famous actress. (Plus, even on two viewings, it's not clear if this is her first experience with another woman -- there's no sense of context.) Sam's blonde bombshell of a trophy fiancee is just too handsome, politically correctly sweet, and lifeless. And so on.

I'd really rate this about 3.5*, but rounded down to counteract the (to me) overenthusiastic 5* reviews. It's not like this is the first or only Asian-American family drama (see the wonderful "Double Happiness" with Sandra Oh, for one of many instances) and deserves bonus points for its uniqueness. It tries very hard, and maybe that's the problem -- it just doesn't flow.

Funny and poignant.......2007-03-26

Red Doors is a film about a dysfunctional Chinese-American family living in a suburb in New York. The parents Ed Wong (Tzi Ma) and May-Li Wong (Freda Foh Shen) have three daughters: Sam (Jacqueline Kim) who is the oldest, Elaine Kao (Julie) is the middle child, and the youngest daughter is Katie (Kathy Shao-Lin Lee).

Ed had just retired and is trying to figure out how to excape the dullness of his life. His daughters are experiencing their own dysfunctional dramas.Sam is a business woman who is getting ready for her impending nuptials to Mark (Jayce Bartok) but when an old high school flame returns to town, Sam begins to question if she is ready for marriage. Julie who is a med student who is excelling at her studies but when it comes to her personal life, she doesn' t exactly get a passing grade due to her acute shyness. Her world is quickly turned upside down when she meets a popular actress named Mia Scarlett (Mia Riverton), and eventually becomes romantically involved with the actress. Katie is engaged in a prank war with her next door neighbor's son Simon (Sebastian Stan). When Ed suddenly up and leaves the family, the girls are forced to re-examine their lives and how to live on accordingly to what their heart says, not what is expected of them by family obligations (sort of an invisible fence).

I loved Red Doors. The home video footage of which I assume is from Georgia Lee's childhood added an authentic feel to the film. The ending though left me a bit unsatisfied. I hate it when films end on such a broad note. I was hoping that this film would have come to one of my local arthouse theatres but it didn't. I had to wait for it to come out on dvd. The relationship between Julie and Mia reminded me that of Wil and Vivian in the other Asian American film Saving Face(which is one of my all time faovrite films). It was complicated because Julie is more introverted while Mia is more extroverted, plus Mia was a popular actress which throws a monkey wrench into their relationship. Still the way the conflict was resolved between Julie and Mia was certainly more realistic than Wil and Vivan's. There is an obvious great love between the family members in the film especially between the mother and her daughters. I wish the film ended with some sort of resolution to the father's situation. Overall excellent film.

Great story.......2007-03-10

This is a fantastic film that has clearly defined characters that I cared about and a story that kept me interested thoughout the film. It is really a slice of suburban life, kind of like American Beauty with a much happier ending. Check this out.

Taking life as it comes - this is a film to enjoy.......2007-02-14

This is a rare film. Nothing is trite or predictable; it's a very creative script that makes each character endearing. There are no bad guys here, just people taking life as it comes. Others have said that this could be any family, not specifically an Asian-American family and I think that is the point: the laughter and the tears transcend heritage or skin color.

Average customer rating:

Good Film....but dont buy Red Sun version
A CLASSIC DISCOVERED!!!
One of the best period...
Great film, horrid DVD.
WHIE LOTUS PREIST steals the show!!!

Fist of the White Lotus
Starring: Liu Chia Hui , Lo Lieh , Hui Ying-Hung , Liu Chia Hu , and Liu Chia-hui
Director: Lo Lieh
Manufacturer: Red Sun
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Action & Adventure | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( F ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

Executioners from Shaolin
Shaolin Master Killer (Widescreen Edition)
7 Grand Masters
Five Deadly Venoms
Shaolin Challenges Ninja

ASIN: B000FELD8Y
Release Date: 2007-02-07

Customer Reviews:

Good Film....but dont buy Red Sun version.......2007-06-20

Red Sun only sells bootleg dvds that are of very poor quality. I made the mistake of buying the Red Sun version, and it is horrible. It is not digitally remastered, the audio would go out in several places, and it would freeze and skip...and would often freeze up my dvd player in the process. The reviewer "morgoth" works for Red Sun and just spams reviews saying how great Red Sun is. Do yourself a favor and dont buy this dvd...you can easily find a real version elsewhere. Do other people a favor and spread the word about Red Sun...and vote NOT HELPFUL on all morgoth's reviews.

This is a great film, and I encourage you to buy a non-bootleg copy.

A CLASSIC DISCOVERED!!!.......2007-03-15

I have been a fan and collector of old skool kung fu flix since I was a kid. I thought I had seen all the good ones untill I discovered this gem. The fight coreoraphy is terrific, and the definate high point of the film is Lo Lehi's preformance as "Pai Mei". As a matter of personal preferance, I prefer a more serious and bloody story. This flix was a bit light hearted in tone for me, but I laughed out loud when Gordon Liu attacks Lo Lehi while he's relaxing in the bathtub. Overall this film is an old skool classic. Worth every penny of what you pay for it.

One of the best period..........2007-03-12

If you have not seen this yet, it is an absolute must for any fan of the genre. White Lotus priest Pei Mei is at his best, and Gordon Liu does not disappoint in his role... I also recommend Executioner from Shaolin which is the prequal to this awesome film...

Great film, horrid DVD........2007-02-06

If you're looking for bootleg DVDs with bootleg "quality," here you go. Red Sun or whatever their name is, is a bootleg company that steals the image quality from Hong Kong DVDs and sells it as their own. They then put out crappy bootlegs like this here and have their stooges post how great they are so you buy their releases. The dvds are poor, have audio and image issues, and fall apart in a year or so. If that sounds "Great," "superior," etc. please feel free to buy this release. If not, get the actual releases from Hong Kong for cheaper prices and see something great.

WHIE LOTUS PREIST steals the show!!!.......2007-02-01

Watch this movie for THE WHITE LOTUS PRIEST PAI MEI. The White Lotus Preist is one of the coolest characters you'll ever see in any kung fu movie , period. Although I enjoyed this kung fu movie, I've seen Gordon Liu in better roles. The White Lotus Preist fights Gordon Liu several times and each time spares G.L.'s life. I was very angry, because at the end when Gordon Liu finally is able to beat the White Lotus Preist he kills him and doesn't spare his life.

Legally Blonde / Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White and Blonde

Average customer rating:

I love Reese Witherspoon - she does great comedy!
DVD review
SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE...

Legally Blonde / Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White and Blonde
Starring: Reese Witherspoon , Sally Field , Regina King , Jennifer Coolidge , and Bruce McGill
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld , and Robert Luketic
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Musicals & Performing Arts | Genres | VHS | Video

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Musicals & Performing Arts | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $14.99 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( L ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Miss Congeniality (Deluxe Edition)
Sweet Home Alabama
Miss Congeniality 2 - Armed and Fabulous (Widescreen Edition)
The Wedding Planner
Two Weeks Notice (Widescreen Edition)

ASIN: 6302077818
Release Date: 2006-01-31

Description

Disc 1: LEGALLY BLONDE Disc 2: LEGALLY BLONDE 2: RED, WHITE, & BLONDE

Customer Reviews:

I love Reese Witherspoon - she does great comedy!.......2007-05-07

What fun movies and packed together like this! It's a great escape with a wonderfully funny gal! Reese pulls off Elle wonderfully! And keeps Elle's innocence and positive attitude throughout both movies! The movies are so upbeat that at the end - nothing can ruin your day after viewing them!

DVD review.......2007-03-20

I really enjoy both these movies. I am very disappointed in MGM as they say the first movie has special features, yet none are available on ANY DVD that I have seen. The cover of the DVD shows special features are with the DVD, such as deleted scenes, etc., yet the original movie only has commentary with it as its "special feature". The second movie does have some of the features listed.
The two movies are very entertaining and just fun to watch.

SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE..........2006-06-12

Legally Blonde ****

When I first saw this movie with my teenage son, I admit that my expectations were not particularly high. Was I ever pleasantly surprised by this delightfully funny comedy! Reese Witherspoon does a star turn as the not so dumb, California airhead blonde, Ellie Woods, who is dumped by her college sweetheart, Warner, before graduation, instead of getting the anticipated and expected marriage proposal. It appears that he has political aspirations and an ostensibly dumb and flamboyant blonde is not what he envisions having for a wife.

Seeking to prove herself worthy and knowing that he is planning on attending Harvard Law School, Ellie, a fashion major, also seeks admission with dogged determination and studies her charming buns off in order to do well on the LSAT, the Law School Admission Test. Her high LSAT scores, coupled with her hilarious admission video, and her perfect college grade point average, albeit in Fashion, get her through the portals of Harvard Law School, and the games begin in earnest.

What happens to her at Harvard is hilarious, as Ellie tries to get her former sweetheart back. She discovers, instead, something about herself that ultimately makes others sit up and take notice of her in a positive way. Reese Witherspoon is delightfully funny doing a comic turn and will have the viewer laughing almost immediately, while rooting for her. The supporting cast is likewise enjoyable. This is a funny, wacky comedy that is never mean spirited and is, instead, surprisingly uplifting.

Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde **

There ought to be be a law against bad sequels, and this one is bad, despite the comedic deftness of Reese Witherspoon. Not even she can save a screenplay that is this bad. It lacks the snappy dialogue and clever madcap situations that elevated the prequel into the ranks of successful screwball comedies. This sequel simply tanks, in spite of Ms. Witherspoon's ever present, personal winsomeness. Despite her, this film falls flatter than a pancake, which is a shame, since the original Legally Blonde movie had been so charmingly funny.

Unfortunately, this film is quite disappointing and simply not in the same league, despite the casting of the original star and some of the original supporting cast. Not even the addition of Sally Fields and Robert Newhart elevates this drivel to a film worth watching.

Average customer rating:

Great American Spirited DVD!!!

Red White and Blue American Spirit

Manufacturer: Delta
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

All Deals | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( R ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

4-for-3 All DVDs | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Fireworks - A Colorful Display of Light and Sound
NOVA - Fireworks!

ASIN: B000094J70
Release Date: 2003-05-27

Description

Take the patriotic journey of a lifetime to experience the rugged beauty, the sheer stateliness, and the extreme diversity of the United States of America. Pull up a chair to watch a fireworks display, complete with full musical accompaniment. Sit back, take a beautiful scenic journey across the American landscape, and remember what it is to be called an American.

B&W/Color/50 min.

Customer Reviews:

Great American Spirited DVD!!!.......2003-04-25

This is a great Americana DVD, along with a fireworks show, it takes you back to the good ole days. It also takes you on a scenic tour all across America showing the different landscapes and also our prized National Landmarks, monuments. This DVD really restores my American Patriotism and it will for you too! It's great for the whole family!! I highly recommend it!

The Original Television Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / The Little Drummer Boy)

Average customer rating:

The nastalgia is nice...
All Corny, just like we remember~ I LOVE it~
Great Product and Price
A great compilation of Rankin-Bass products
LOVED IT

The Original Television Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / The Little Drummer Boy)
Starring: Burl Ives , Billie Mae Richards , Paul Soles , Larry D. Mann , and Stan Francis
Director: Kizo Nagashima , Larry Roemer , and Arthur Rankin Jr.
Manufacturer: Classic Media
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( O ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

General | Animation | Genres | DVD | Video

The Year Without a Santa Claus / Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey / Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (50th Birthday Deluxe Remastered Edition)
Peanuts Holiday Collection (A Charlie Brown Christmas/A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving/It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown)
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Frosty's Winter Wonderland/Twas the Night Before Christmas

ASIN: B0002I82Z0
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Description

The original television holiday classics now are available with deluxe packaging and a 12-song music CD with music from the all-time favorite television specials known the world over!

"Frosty the Snowman:" When Frosty the Snowman comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the dastardly plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole.

"Frosty Returns:" This is the adventure of a little girl named Holly and her very special friend, Frosty the Snowman. Holly has to convince the people of Beansboro to save the magical winter dust--and Frosty--when a power-hungry tycoon invents a product that will eliminate snow. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:" Christmas has been cancelled! Or, it will be if Santa Claus can't find a way to guide his sleigh through a fierce blizzard. Rudolph to the rescue!

"Santa Claus is Comin' to Town:" A cheery, delightful story tells how Kris Kringle got his start as the world's most famous gift giver by struggling to bring toys and happiness to the children of Sombertown.

"The Little Drummer Boy:" In this touching Christmas classic, an evil man kidnaps an orphaned drummer boy. After he escapes, he searches for his camel and finds him at the birthplace of the baby Jesus. Having no gift for him, he gives the only gift he has--a song on his drum.

All five titles are on three discs and contain Spanish-language tracks.

Customer Reviews:

The nastalgia is nice..........2007-05-16

It's nice at Christmas time to be able to pull this out and remember what Christmas was like as a kid. I've got several of the other stop-action movies as well, a worthwhile purchase!

All Corny, just like we remember~ I LOVE it~.......2007-01-26

Its nice to own the classics in ONE package, no more searching each year for the copies made from television. Great picture and sound quality.

Great Product and Price.......2007-01-16

Excellent product, price and shipping. This is a must for Christmas season with children.

A great compilation of Rankin-Bass products.......2007-01-12

This has been my daughter's favorite DVD(s) for more than a year. It has just about every stop-motion movie/show they made, plus two Frosy movies. It is only missing The Year without a Santa.

Nice packaging and a great value.

LOVED IT.......2007-01-11

It's great, all the cartoons i used to watch every christmas of my childhood. Picture quality is great too!!

Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death

Average customer rating:

Interesting Subject, Pedestrian Documentary
One word...Excellent!
a "visual book"
A so good reportage with many avoidable mistakes
Well researched, excellenty told story of an ongoing tragedy

Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death
Starring: Elie Lison , Roger May , Steve Driesen , Imotep Tshilombo , and Annette Kelly (II)
Director: Peter Bate
Manufacturer: Art Mattan
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Art House & International | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video

General | Foreign & International | Stores | DVD | Video

Aristide and the Endless Revolution
Lumumba (Special Edition)
Frontline: Ghosts of Rwanda
Masters of the Congo Jungle
Sometimes in April

ASIN: B000DZ95F8
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Description

CONGO: WHITE KING, RED RUBBER, BLACK DEATH describes how King Leopold II of Belgium turned Congo into its private colony between 1885 and 1908. Under his control, Congo became a gulag labor camp of shocking brutality. Leopold posed as the protector of Africans fleeing Arab slave-traders but, in reality, he carved out an empire based on terror to harvest rubber. Families were held as hostages, starving to death if the men failed to produce enough wild rubber. Children's hands were chopped off as punishment for late deliveries. The Belgian government has denounced this documentary as a "tendentious diatribe" for depicting King Leopold II as the moral forebear of Adolf Hitler, responsible for the death of 10 million people in his rapacious exploitation of the Congo. Yet, it is agreed today that the first Human Rights movement was spurred by what happened in the Congo. .

Customer Reviews:

Interesting Subject, Pedestrian Documentary.......2007-05-28

I would have hoped for a more emotionally moving and interesting documentary but appreciate a documentary was made. I want to learn more about the Congo, Belgium and King Leopold II and think I might find some more interesting materials. This film was a good start. It is just too much like a British version of Dateline NBC or 20/20. The style the documentary was created in is similar to Kurt and Cortney if you have seen that movie.

One word...Excellent!.......2007-01-09

Awesome documentary. Goes hand in hand with the book King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild.

a "visual book".......2006-09-07

I am acquainted with what happened in the Congo (the book "King Leopold's Ghost" comes to mind).

This video, in docudrama form, also tells the story. Because it is a video, there are not footnotes for us to check up on, but, the reality was there.

Look for the details with footnotes in the books (of which there are many), but see this video which pictures the reality.

A so good reportage with many avoidable mistakes.......2006-04-04

This movie is excellent even if not a surprise after reading "the ghost" book

Sadly, many production details are jeoparding it:
1. Mistakes in subtitles: 150 in French is subtitle 500, 16hours (4pm) subtitle 6pm.
2. The persons interviewed are unknown: we do not know their name, job, functions
3. The letters are sometimes read, sometimes declamed but we never know if it is fiction or reality: the reference of the letter (who, to who, when) in subtitle

Without all this, I would have rated the movie 4 stars but opening a book about history without giving your sources is unprofessional.

Well researched, excellenty told story of an ongoing tragedy.......2006-03-06

A superbly told and excellently researched documentary on the genocide perpetrated against the Congolese people by King Leopold II of Belgium, and covered up and perpetuated by the Belgian State.

This moving documentary tells in a microcosm the story of modern Africa - which can only be truly understood by looking at each country - and exposes the roots of its current pains.

If the United States thrives because it was built on the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; it can be no accident that a country founded on the undescribable principles instituted by King Leopald II and perpetuated by the Belgian State, remains steeped in violence, poverty and human deprivity.

Afam Edozie

DVD:

DVD

Hemingway [2 Discs] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

DVD: 7th Street

Shattering The Silence