That's Entertainment III

Starring:Gene Kelly, June Allyson, Cyd Charisse, Lena Horne, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Esther Williams, Paulette Goddard, Lana Turner, Angela Lansbury, Carole Lombard, Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire, Polly Moran, George K. Arthur, Buster Keaton, Kathryn Grayson, Katharine Hepburn, Marion Davies
Director: Michael J. Sheridan, Bud Friedgen
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Some of the most impressive numbers from the golden era of MGM musicals are contained in this video, the third of the That's Entertainment films. Have no fear that the studio was scraping the bottom of the barrel when assembling these clips after having produced two earlier films using the same formula. In fact, it can be argued that this particular compilation would be attractive to a general audience of today, as it contains a wealth of material that hasn't been widely seen. And almost none of it would be produced today, as these complicated dance scenes would simply be too expensive to film in the modern era. An example is a lavish production number featuring the great dancer Eleanor Powell seen in split screen, so the viewer watching the video can see not only what the movie audience saw, but what the soundstage looked like as a small army of stagehands performed artful illusions by removing gigantic portions of the stage as Powell danced across it. Interesting outtakes featuring Judy Garland and Lena Horne are also featured, and former MGM musical stars who introduce the production numbers (and provide background on the filming) include Gene Kelly and Esther Williams. The title doesn't lie: it's all entertaining. --Robert J. McNamara

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great film with fun bits of trivia and [previously] unseen film footage.............2007-05-05

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT 3 is the final installment of the ENTERTAINMENT trilogy, that features older versions of the stars we came to love and recognize presenting a series of clips from their best-known movies, as well as outtakes with alternative choreoography, costumes and [sometimes] performers. Some of my favorites from here include Cyd Charisse, in TORCH SONG, which was brought to film with Joan Crawford in a costume gawdy enough to make her look like a drag queen, and make-up reminiscent of minstrel shows (it really offended me, actually!), Fred Astaire's alternate version of "I Want To Be a Dancing Man," dressed as a bartender, instead of in his "standard" tuxedo, and Ava Gardner singing "Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine," in SHOW BOAT, without help from the dub artist, as the film later appeared in theatres.

What makes THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT 3 especially stand out was a great appearance from Lena Horne. I appreciate her honesty and candor with us, the audience, as she tells us, unflinchingly, about her racist experience with the film industry, how she was repeatedly overlooked for acting roles, and was usually featured as a singer in a lounge act, and then quickly hustled off of the stage. Horne also experienced heartbreak when Ava Gardner was cast as biracial Julie in SHOW BOAT, instead of herself (due to film codes against miscygenation). I would have liked to see more of Lena Horne, in this, as well as other people of color who appeared in the MGM films, to hear their perspective, and see more clips with them. Overall, this is a very engaging documentary......

A Look Back At MGM That's Both Honest And Nostalgic.......2006-07-15

It was some time between the release of THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT PART 2 and the third installation. The third installation could have been more of the same, but in the third part we are taken behind the scenes a bit more than the first. There are more narrators and in this regard it makes it similar to the first installment. It includes some well known scenes and lesser known scenes, but it's a bit more critical in an honest way and less a celebration of MGM's glory days. For example we see a musical scene with three sisters that's less than spectacular. We see scenes that were cut that should have been included. This installment was one of the first times we saw Judy Garland in ANNIE GET YOU'RE GUN and can make us wonder what the film would have been like had she been able and allowed to finish it. We also hear Lena Horne talk about how excited she was to be cast as Julie in the SHOWBOAT scene in TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY but how disappointed she was when censors decided that it would be too risky to cast her as Julie in the remake of SHOWBOAT.

People who are familiar with the MGM musical library and its stars may enjoy this installment best of all. It's certainly helpful for those interested in the behind the scenes of musicals and of course reminds us of MGM's great contribution to entertainment.

The third outing..........2005-03-05

is on par with the two first... What a pity neither of these films have included segments from BELLS ARE RINGING 1960, Mr. Freed`s last musical for Metro.

As for the film itself, the editing isn`t as good as one would expect... We didn`t get a fourth(or a 5th, they made a 4th for cable in 1995)chapter in 2004(MGM released De-Lovely instead) and it`s a shame, because MGM STILL have a lot of magic moments in store for us.... Watching the channel TCM; you`ll be aware of that. These three films stand on their own and are part of THOSE GLORIOUS MGM MUSICALS OF THE PAST.

As good as the first, THAT'S ENT III is cinematic heaven!.......2004-07-23

For two hours of non-stop MGM musical joy, you can't beat THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! III, the third and final entry in the magnificent series of compilations that celebrate the greatest tune-fests in film history.

I'm so excited that all three films are coming to DVD, especially from Warner Home Video, who really know how to "do it right"!

Like the original THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!, the format here is a stellar group of MGM veteran stars hosting various sequences built around classic musical numbers featuring the greatest stars of the genre: ASTAIRE, GARLAND, KELLY, SINATRA, etc., but there's a neat extra element to this fine film. The creative team wisely chose to take the viewer "behind the scenes" with fascinating footage showing how these films were made, and also providing a rare opportunity to see outtakes that were deleted from the original classic musicals, that feature people like Garland, Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds and more.

It's amazing stuff, and assembled with panache, intelligence, and clever wit that never ceases to enthrall or mezmerize.

I can't wait to see this on DVD! You won't want to miss it.

A little something for everyone.......2003-01-05

Hey -- don't look at me that way! They were showing it on TV, and how could I resist? Like the previous installments in this series, this scrapbook documentary patches together some of the most dazzling and outlandish dance numbers from the golden age of MGM musicals, using hackneyed narrations by old-time studio stars such as Gene Kelly, Lena Horne and Esther Williams. The numbers whiz by like lightning, deftly navigating the shoals of countless half-forgotten tossoffs and classic A-list films. Naturally, some bits will appeal more to some viewers than others... my attention began to wander when the Esther Williams and Gene Kelly sequences went on too long: her movies were too bland to merit the extra attention; his were too good to merely nibble at in a forum like this. But the clips from lesser-known films are pure gems, and since many of these films are still out of print (or better left unrented), having the best material lifted out of them is a real treat. I did feel gypped, though by the meagre sampling of Carmen Miranda's work... she had some really distinctive routines, and it would be nice to see more of her! A fluffily produced featurette, yet evocative of a golden era.

Black Crowes: Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Windowsill

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Bringing the Spirit back to Rock 'n Roll
..and Why Did They Bother to Do It?
Black Crowes: Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Windowsill
Classic rockumentary

Black Crowes: Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Windowsill
Starring: Chris Robinson (VIII) , Eddie Harsch , Rich Robinson (III) , Jeff Cease , and Johnny Colt
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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The Lost Crowes
The Black Crowes - Freak N Roll into the Fog
The Lost Crowes (The Black Crows: The Tall Sessions)
Freak 'N' Roll... Into the Fog
Weary and Wired

ASIN: B000GQLB6A
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Description

Who Killed That Bird On Your Windowsill...The Movie is an often hilarious insight into the inner workings of the Black Crowes--one that sees the brothers Robinson doing just about everything you'd expect from them: sneering at everyone, fighting with one another, at odds with radio programmers, but most imporantly, creating some of the best American rock music of the early '90s.

Track Listings:
Black Moon Creeping (Studio footage)
Thick N Thin (Montage)
Jealous Again
You're Wrong (MTV Unplugged)
Sometimes Salvation (Studio)
Twice As Hard (Montage)
Hard To Handle
Jealous Guy
Hotel Illness (Montage)
She Talks To Angels
Sister Luck (Montage)
Thorn In My Prise
My Morning Song
Stare It Cold (Live In Moscow)
Remedy
Thick N Thin
No Speak No Slave (Montage)
Sting Me

Customer Reviews:

Bringing the Spirit back to Rock 'n Roll.......2007-03-19

What a movie. I first saw this on a battered VHS copy and have been waiting with anticipation for the DVD release. The one dissapointment is there aren't any notable extras...but having said that this is still quite a rock film. The sound is superb, and there are quite a few cool live snippits, and interview segments from local radio stations. A good history primer for fans, and a great insight into the making of Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. The boys look gloriously stoned throughout the entire movie, with some graphic advertising during their stint in Amsterdam. Seeing the film from the large Russian music festival is stunning and really helped show how important music was to the opening of the Soviet Union. I hope the Crowes compile a history for their current run. Great stuff....but can't give five stars due to no compelling extras. GET IT!

..and Why Did They Bother to Do It?.......2007-01-11

You know, I thought I liked this band. I didn't know their music very well, but they displayed a strong visual image, combined with an innate ability to `rock', in the cool, retro sense of the word. If that's enough, then the Black Crowes are all right, but unfortunately, it isn't. "Who Killed the Bird Out on Your Windowsill"" provides visual evidence that the Black Crowes (or more specifically, their frontman, Chris Robinson) is 20% Rod Stewart, and 80% full of sh#t (which, come to think of it, makes him 100% Rod Stewart, doesn't it?). Robinson spends so much time talking trash about other (unnamed) musicians who don't `wail' that he almost sounds defensive.
"If they don't wail, then they might as well just lip-sync, y'know? If you're not into it, why bother?" is one quote.
Then, for the next 90 minutes, the Black Crowes provide indisputable evidence that they may know how to `wail', but they rarely play a wholly realized song. They have the rock and roll attitude down flat (which means I'll never live down this review), and Robinson can be a very funny guy, but so much of it reeks of posturing. Whenever a bandmember (except perhaps the drummer) has a moment to pause, he plays with his hair. They drink Jack Daniels, and talk about getting stoned a lot. They keep their hair hippie-length long, and wear plenty of rock and roll accoutrements. The posing is almost a distraction. Robinson vogues more than Madonna does, so it rings false when he complains about other (unnamed) rockers who can't "keep it real".
The iconography of this video indicates a band with excellent taste and influences. They listen to Leon Russell (and mis-quote his lyrics) and Little Feat. These sources should have taught the Black Crowes how to `wail' over an interesting melody. "Leon Live." "Feats Don't Fail Me Now." But stop for a few seconds and hum the melody of a Black Crowes song (okay, besides "She Talks to Angels")...not too easy, is it? Their songs are simple chord progressions drenched in stylizations, then spray-painted with Chris Robinson's faux-soul howl. The lyrics are non-sequitors. The title of this DVD is a non-sequitor. With no apparent melodies and rambling lyricism, the songs blend together until they become difficult to segregate, and even more difficult to appreciate.
Perhaps this sounds overly cruel, or maybe you're getting the impression that I'm the one with the attitude problem, so let me make it clear that there are quite a few elements about the Black Crowes that I admire. The band has a great energy, and they certainly know how to rock (or `wail'), without question. The problem is that they are rocking without any sense of purpose. I kept waiting for a "song" to happen, but it's all strong attitude laced with weak nostalgia. They are everything I wanted to be in 1977, and everything that I've tried NOT to be since then.
Midway through "Who Killed the Bird," a bandmember says "Anyone who buys our record wouldn't listen to a critic anyway," and he's probably right. Point taken, and I stand advised. I'm sure that fans will hate me for it, but you should be advised too; If you buy their music, you'll only encourage them. Before seeing this DVD, I never knew that I disliked the Black Crowes. Now I know. C TOM RYAN

Black Crowes: Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Windowsill.......2007-01-06

I knew about this video on VHS but was holding out. I had been waiting for this video to be released on DVD for some time. I was not disappointed. I have been a Black Crowes fan since their first album release and have loved everything they put out ever since. If you are a Black Crowes fan and heve not seen this video, buy it, you won't be disappointed.
Freak and Roll into the fog is also an awsome but more current Black Crowes video.

Classic rockumentary.......2006-09-25

This is definitely one of the greatest rock films ever made (of course, being a Black Crowes fan doesn't hurt in the appreciation of it, either!)
It's a shame that more people didn't see this film when first released, but now's the chance to do some required catching up if you've been out of the loop for the past fourteen years. This DVD captures the Robinson Brothers at the peak of their game, with some of the most classic "Chris'isms" (as fans affectionately call Chris Robinson's innfamous rants) ever captured on film. An especial highlight: The Moscow concert sequence, which contains some of the most superb editing of a rock show I've ever seen. The band's energy is contagious and leaps off the screen! The film certainly turned THIS casual fan into a bona-fide Amorican fanatic (and no, that's not a spelling error...if you don't know what an Amorican is, all the more reason why you NEED to see Who Killed That Bird Out On Your Windowsill).

If you've ever wondered what "the fuss" is all about and why the fans are so loyal to this band, check out this film and you'll know why.

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I'm Ennoyed By Publicity
THIS IS THE BEST!!!
One of the BEST!!!!!
Max is Hot!!!

Catch That Kid
Starring: Kristen Stewart , Corbin Bleu , Max Thieriot , Jennifer Beals , and Sam Robards
Director: Bart Freundlich
Manufacturer: Fox Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000H6SXRY
Release Date: 2006-08-02

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You may not have heard of Kristen Stewart, but she's a promising young actress who's previously appeared in Panic Room, the underrated The Safety of Objects, and Cold Creek Manor. Her charm gives a lift to preteen heist flick Catch That Kid, in which she plays an aspiring mountain climber who gets knocked off balance when an injury paralyzes her father. Unable to raise the money for an expensive operation, she commissions her two best friends (Corbin Bleu and Max Thierot) to help her rob the bank where her mother (Jennifer Beals, Flashdance, In the Soup) works as a security consultant. This hokey but serviceable premise quickly turns into an insult to logic and common sense; Catch That Kid is a disappointment from intriguing director Bart Freundlich (The Myth of Fingerprints, World Traveler). Stewart has charisma; let's hope she can find a better vehicle for her talents. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Totally Awesome.......2005-08-07

I loved the movie. If you haven`t seen it yet, go see it!
This movie is another example of how kids` smarts can out-wit adults anytime. I`m considering being an actress myself, so I admire these guys for doing their jobs. Plus, I think Max Theiroit and Corbin Bleu are sooo hot!

I'm Ennoyed By Publicity.......2004-02-20

This is ridiculis(don't know if I spelt that right). This is(knowing the facts) a publicity stunt. This has the same plot as Spy Kids. I still can't believe in the new year we can't think up a new idea. People use your brain! Not all ideas are taken! Use your imagination and more people will buy tickets! So basicly it's Spy Kids with not all kids being related an there are three of them. Not a big difference.

THIS IS THE BEST!!!.......2004-02-19

This was the best movie that i have seen in a long time!!! I LOVED IT!!! if you havent seen it you need to go see it because it is really the best movie EVER and when it first started i thought it was way stupid but i ended up getting way into it!!!!

One of the BEST!!!!!.......2004-02-17

This was an excellent movie. It rises your suspense level! It is definatly a movie to see!

Max is Hot!!!.......2004-02-16

I love this movie!!! Max Thieriot (Gus) is SOOOO cute and hot!!!I saw it at least 5 times!!!

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