Unauthorized Biography

Starring:John Gregorio, Carlo D'Amore, Josh Haness, Matt Klan, Jimmy Bennett (II)
Director: Miles Kahn
Studio: Music Video Dist.
Product Type: DVD

Bob Dylan - 1975-1981 Rolling Thunder and The Gospel Years

Average customer rating:

an amateur load of...
Spend 240 minutes listening to Dylan's cds instead!
Why does Joel have to be so silly?
Passion Behind the Art
If you want more and more Dylan,,,,,,

Bob Dylan - 1975-1981 Rolling Thunder and The Gospel Years
Starring: Rubin "Hurricane" Carter , Ramblin' Jack Elliott , Scarlet Rivera , Jerry Wexler , and Regina McCrary
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
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Gotta Serve Somebody - The Gospel Songs of Bob Dylan
Modern Times (Deluxe Edition With Bonus DVD)
Festival! - The Newport Folk Festival
Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back (1965 Tour Deluxe Edition)
Bob Dylan - 1966-1978 after the Crash

Product Features:

Concert Video Clips 1975-1981
KDKA TV Interview Unearthed
Rundown Studios Revealed
Muscle Shoals Sound Studios Visit
Revealing, First Time Insider Interviews, including Rubin Carter

ASIN: B000CNU7TE
Release Date: 2006-04-04

Product Description

1975-1981:ROLLINGTHUNDER & THE GOSPEL YEARS (DYLAN,BOB)

Customer Reviews:

an amateur load of..........2007-06-01

I'm a huge Dylan fan and interested in all the different phases he has experimented with, but this DVD is poorly made, boring and filled with distracting cornball effects and edits. What's worse: NO DYLAN PERFORMANCES IN THE FILM!! This DVD should be titled "Some People Who Knew Dylan in the 70's: Dylan Impersonator Asks Mundane Questions!" What a huge bore, and the stinkiest thing I've ever bought on Amazon.

Spend 240 minutes listening to Dylan's cds instead!.......2007-05-19

I'm one of the biggest Dylan fans out there but this film is pretty poorly made. How anyone can sit through this entire dvd is beyond me. Cheesy effects galore! The same Rolling Thunder Review footage shown OVER AND OVER again! The WORST photos of Dylan in existence! Why is Rob Stoner wearing those STUPID sunglasses for his entire interview? He's INSIDE! Will someone PLEASE hand Hurricane Carter a towel so he can wipe the sweat from his brow? I've seen school plays that were more entertaining.

If you do decide to give it a go do yourself a favor and see if your library has it instead of throwing your money away. Then skim through the dvd to the semi-interesting parts...you'll be done in a half hour tops.

Why does Joel have to be so silly?.......2006-08-02

This documentary is mostly fascinating, yet is peppered with moments of silliness. For the die-hardenest of Dylan fans, especially his mid-70's transformation(s), you will absolutely love how the director/interviewer (and "star") delves deep into this interesting yet elusive period by asking all the questions that fans like myself have always wanted to ask. Fortunately, he is able to interview a few key former Dylan associates, asking very interesting questions.

It's not a hugely star-studded list of interviewees that most everyday music fans would recognize, but to the Dylan devotees, Joel Gilbert (the filmmaker) couldn't have asked for anyone better, especially the heart-and-soul of the Rolling Thunder Revue, Rob Stoner and Scarlet Rivera. They both were incredibly forthright and insightful and revealed much about the behind-the-scenes goings-on during the infamous Rolling Thunder Revue. Stoner especially was very articulate and generous with his recollection of those whirlwind events.

Hurricane Carter is very engrossing and a just a wonderful interview, and many others are also wonderful interview subjects. Myself, I was always a closet fan of the "Hard Rain" album, even with the sub-par recording quality. I played that album just as much as any other. The passion and intensity Dylan was exuding during that tour was spine-tingling (just listen to that version of "Idiot Wind"). If I had the money or the resources, I also would have made a film like this. So, hats off to Joel for pulling it off and beating me to it!

However, as much as I loved the purpose of Joel's documentary, I had a hard time sitting through all the terribly distracting "clip art" images intertwined with the captivating interviews. I wish he would issue a "Director's Cut" or something where all of that garbage is edited out, like the cartoons of the rubber duckies and Christ and crucifixes, and just about every other silly image that he uses. It takes away from, and almost makes fun of, what I feel is a very serious subject. Dylan wasn't writing songs about partying or sex, or acting stupid, he was a serious artist during this period, and sang about turning his life over to Christ, the deep darkness of love lost, the struggle of the falsely imprisoned, or gunned-down gangsters seen as modern folk heroes. This is all deep subject matter, and doesn't deserve to sliced up with silly amateurish clip-art images. A good 30-45 minutes in total is devoted to these distractions, and displayed during intriguing interview segments. I would pay fifty bucks for a version that omits all this silliness and keeps the cameras rolling on the interview subjects instead. Again, more importantly, this is only my opinion, and I would still strongly encourage Dylan fans to buy this DVD. To all you casual Dylan fans, I would stay away from it.

Passion Behind the Art.......2006-08-01

This is a long piece, but it really captures the essence of Bob Dylan's journey as an artist through this period of his life. If you ever wondered what made the man tick, or write that bit of poetry, watching this documentary will answer all those questions. There is a spirit in which art is made and genius seems to be able to harness it so very well. After watching this DVD, I have such tremendous respect for Bob Dylan as an artist because it was evident that his passion and conviction are at the core of his work. He was unafraid to stand up and bear the burdens of those treated unjustly.

My husband and I attended the Vineyard during this time period and we can attest that there were quite a few famous people who passed through. Our pastors were young men sold out to Jesus and were very integrous and sensitive to the spiritual hunger and growth of these people. At no time was their name exploited or their privacy not upheld. The focus was Jesus. While no one of us was perfect, we were all sincere seekers of God. I'm sure that Mr. Dylan was no different.

A friend at the Valley Vineyard Church turned us on to this DVD. He stumbled onto it quite by accident because he was interested in the life of Bob Dylan. To his surprise, his own pastor was in the film. Our Pastor Bill has never ever mentioned that he even participated in the making of this documentary. While there are those who might capitalize on a celebrity in the name of Christ, he chooses to capitalize solely on the name of Christ. Bob Dylan was just another soul drifting through on his way to heaven. Kenn Gulliksen and Bill Dwyer were used as instruments of the Lord to help him find the way.

If you want more and more Dylan,,,,,,.......2006-07-02

This disc covers a period that's somehow missed much attention.
There's excellent, in depth interviews, with people who all contributed to the music created, and tons of background information rarely mentioned before.

To be honest, I can't seem to get enough. For the most part, I've actually stopped buying new releases by new artists, and the only things I jump to buy are the Dylan tribute CD's which seem to come out weekly. When the songs are great, AND THEY ARE, the Dylan tribute CD's are way more interesting then whatever else is being promoted and sold.
And now we have this DVD, which, is for FANS who want more, and will get it, and appreciate it. Anybody who's met the Man, and is willing to say anything at all about him, I'm there, and all ears, because I think Bob is a true master/everyman, and I will never say "enough already",,,,,(I hope you can follow what I'm saying here, because, now that I'm reading it, I'm not sure I do.)
anyway,
if it's about Bob, I want to see and hear it,,,,,,
This is well worth the $13-14,,,,,,

50 Cent - Refuse to Die (Unrated and Unauthorized)

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REAL 50 fans gonna feel this...
pretty solid - good for the collection if u really like 50
50 loved this - the negative posts on here are personal attacks and should be ignored
Notice that all the 5-star reviews are people involved with making this trash!
You Should Refuse To Watch

50 Cent - Refuse to Die (Unrated and Unauthorized)
Director: Mike Corbera , and Alpheus Fletcher Underhill IV
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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Infamous Times - The Original 50 Cent
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50 Cent - The New Breed [w/ Bonus 3-Track CD]
Beef, Vol. 3
Get Rich or Die Tryin'

ASIN: B000B7QCFY
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Description

The UNAUTHORIZED and UNRATED biography of the hottest artist in hip-hop, 50 Cent. Adored by fans of all ages and races and the face of hip-hop for both the hardcore fan and the MTV audience, this gritty documentary tells the tale of 50 Cent's life and the obstacles he overcame to become hip-hop's biggest star. Includes interviews with 50 Cent's closest friends and family.

DVD Features:
3D Animated Menus:Animation Gallery, 3-D Animation, Animation Sketches & Storyboard
Featurette:"Massive Swerve," "Making Of" segments, KSPAWN freestyle, 20 Dollar House.
Photo gallery:G-Unit Photo Shoot
Theatrical Trailer

Customer Reviews:

REAL 50 fans gonna feel this..........2006-08-10

If you a REAL 50 fan you gonna love getting the inside story from 50 and interviews in this movie with his real family and friends, not no movie production hollywood version of 50's life. you get that mix tape - from the streets style - the real. for real just getting this movie for the soundtrack was worth it you get to hear REAL G-Unit street style flows on the soundtrack and it even got ricky ruckus on it. this buy was worth my time and $$$

pretty solid - good for the collection if u really like 50.......2006-07-16

This is a fairly solid movie. Obviously an independent - but it does reveal some new information and it is worth the money.

Now that 50 is coming out in a new movie this is a good one to ad to the collection.

B+

50 loved this - the negative posts on here are personal attacks and should be ignored.......2006-06-15

All the haters need to listen here. 50 and his crew loved this dope. If any of you guys in the sticks knew about hip hop you would have noticed that the g-unit music video "My Buddy" used a very similar animation and video style. THIS IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. Both that music vid and this movie reflect the real 50 Cent style. Love it or hate it - its real and its the truth. Thats why this style is now being used in all the new 50 videos as well as Eminem in his Mosh video.

All you haters need to break out of ya Top 40 mindset and dig the independent vibe and authentic flava.

So you girls quit ya namecallin and keep dreaming that you know sumtin bout flicks...cuz you DONT.

The reality is this flick has true 50 Cent FLAVOR. Animations are in the same style as g-unit and also same style as Eminem used in the political music video MOSH. Plenty of never before seen videos with 50, his gramps, and alot of other playas. Dig it.

The soundtrack is all independent artists - which I happen to think is cool since thats the way fiddy made it - on the streets. I watched this twice cuz I like it so much. I am a successful music producer in Detroit, I having worked with Em and plenty of other rappers, and I'm telling you some of artists on this movie are about to blow up.

Overall these filmmakers made a pretty good movie - even though its obviously independent and not big budget. It is an interesting and compelling documentary about life on the streets and how fiddy made it. There is alot of cool information (some stuff even I had never heard) - and like I said, the music and animations are fresh.

I give this movie the following ratings (scale of 1 to 5):
Story: 5
Animations: 4
Music: 5
Editing: 4
Overall: 5

hope you all find this helpfuls. later,
marco da mixmaniac

Notice that all the 5-star reviews are people involved with making this trash!.......2006-06-11

everyone who has rated this film over 1-star is involved in the making of this crappy movie. Click on the link to see their other reviews... where are they?!!

this movie is absolutely terrible. If you can handle more than ten minutes of it, you're a tougher man than me

You Should Refuse To Watch.......2006-06-03

I was channel surfing one night and I landed on 50 Cent: Refuse To Die. At first, I thought it was an authorized production but I quickly began to realize that something wasn't right. This so-called documentary is loaded with hip-hop jams but none of them are from Fitty or the G-Unit camp. Also, the majority of the film features some of the crappiest animation I have ever seen. There are informative interviews with Fitty's Grandfather, DMC, Treach, and DJ Skribble but the movie still has a generic feel to it. I was glued to the film like someone watching a train-wreck. I kept wondering why 50 even agreed to narrate this turd up until the credits started rolling. The voice of 50 Cent was provided by an imposter named Leviticus Richardson. He had me fooled, but boy was I pissed. Remember all the bogus 2-Pac cds that hit the streets after he died? Several wannabes had copied Pac's flow to the max and we were bombarded with Mackaveli pts 2 to 92. Remember the Bruce Lee imitators? This smells like the same doo-doo. I'm not even a fan of today's hip-hop but I would love to hear what 50 and company have to say about this. I was tricked but there is no need for you to get played. Avoid this urine stained comic-book and watch Cartoon Network instead.

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Very disapointed
Not a single lick of van halen music ???
Dont pay attention to the hype by these other so called fans...
WB, what are you waiting for?????
Van Halen: Early Years

The Van Halen Story: The Early Years
Starring: David Lee Roth , and J.J. Jackson
Manufacturer: PASSPORT VIDEO
ProductGroup: DVD
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Van Halen - Live Without a Net
Live: Right Here, Right Now
Video Hits, Vol. 1
Guitar Method - In the Style of Van Halen (New Digitally Remastered Version!!!)
Van Halen 101: Foreword by Brian May

ASIN: B0000DJYPW
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Description

"The VAN HALEN Story: The Early Years", chronicles the rise of four young musicians from their formative years to their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon.

Hear the group's gripping tale told by the people who were there when it all began childhood friends, fellow musicians, roadies, bodyguards, producers, and the band themselves. Rare footage and never-before-seen photos help to further document their remarkable story.

Customer Reviews:

Very disapointed.......2007-07-06

I wanted to see David Lee Roths videos ot the songs with Van Halen. His performing was the greatest. I've tried to get a DVD with his videos and can't find them. They were great. Tins

Not a single lick of van halen music ???.......2007-06-12

What kind of "early years" band documentary doesn't even have a lick of music from the band its covering ? A bad documentary you say ? Correct. This reminds me of something you would see in 1985 high school science class...projector and all. The narration is horrible, clearly from some old guy who had never heard of Van Halen prior to excepting the minimum wage job of "narrarator" for this C class documentary.

The box is way misleading. There are no interviews with anyone from the band. They play a few public recordings of Alex or Eddie saying something that you have heard before on VH1. And thats what this is, a bad VH1 documentary. The bulk of the interviews are from people like "Childhood friend of Alex" or "childhood friend of David Lee Roth".. also they interveiw some guys in totally unrelated bands that were influenced by Van Halen.

Do yourself a favor and don't spend $$$ on this. If they show it on Vh1 (bound to happen eventually), then you MIGHT want to watch parts of it...but if you spend money on this, you'll probably regret it like I do.

Dont pay attention to the hype by these other so called fans..........2007-05-17

I must say that this video is worth the cash. Totally!! If you don't want to purchase it then make a copy. Don't listen to any of these other so called fans. This video covers the inception of VH to the Roth departure. It even starts off with when the band members were born & traces their roots until they form Mammoth and then go from there. All of the people in this video are relevant to VH's history & have great things to say. Christ, Mark Stone is on the DVD as well as roadies, Zloz, Jim Dandy, band members from Snake and other music industry contributors that are associated with the band. If anyone like myself has any VH boots ( I have 20, from 1973-1984) and knows anything about this website: [...] you will be able to enjoy this video. Anyone who doesn't know about the boots is not a fan in my opinion. Just buy the video and you will be satisfied. There are plenty of rare still photos ranging from 1973-1978 for the club days. Lots of memorabilia shown on the video as well. Interviews with Dave Roth/EVH/Owner of Whiskey and voice recordings of Mikey & Alex as well as Gene S. Again this video will give you a nice perspective of how the band came about and what they went through to get to be "The Mighty VH!!!!!!" In a nutshell, JUST BUY IT for your VH collection, you cant go wrong. EVH-I hope your recovery is going well and we all hope to see you and Dave, Alex & Wolfie tour next summer of 2008!!! Long Live VH!!!

WB, what are you waiting for?????.......2007-04-12

OK, I get it now after all these years. WB (Warner Bro's) decided to hold all the early Van Halen footage in a vault hidden somewhere until the next life killing asteroid blasts the earth. Then evolution will recreate man and the new explorers will dig up the vault and find the vintage footage, watch it, and say, wow, what a cool band, lets sell this stuff on the black market. Thats about the time your gonna have to wait until you actually see a good DLR erra DVD, so, back to my 5th generation copied VHS to DVD US Festival from "83"........

Van Halen: Early Years.......2007-02-19

COMPLETE WASTE! DO NOT PURCHASE THIS DVD. Grade A piece of junk with ABSOLUTELY no early V.H. Footage. What a joke!

Marilyn Manson: Fear Of a Satanic Planet

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MANSON
MANSON
This Documentary Had Nothing Of Any Use About Marilyn Manson To Offer
Definitely Worth The Money!
Worst Manson DVD Ever

Marilyn Manson: Fear Of a Satanic Planet
Starring: Marilyn Manson
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
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Marilyn Manson - Guns, God and Government World Tour
The Long Hard Road Out of Hell
Marilyn Manson "Talking" (Talking)
Marilyn Manson - God Is in the T.V.
Eat Me, Drink Me

ASIN: B0006N2EUU
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Description

This DVD documentary goes back to his childhood, and discovers where it all began and what inspired Manson and his fellow band members to create the image that catapulted them to global domination on a platform of sex, drugs and Satanism.The DVD includes exclusive and previously unseen film footage and in-depth interviews with those who knew him best including Gidget Gein, Daisy Berkowitz and Olivia Newton - Bundy from the Spooky Kids, manager John Tovar, producer Dave Sardy, Manson biographer Gavin Baddley, the Reverend Stephen Johnson Layba (head of Church Of Satan) and many others.

Customer Reviews:

MANSON.......2007-05-31

THERE'S SO MUCH INTERTESTING THINGS COVERED IN THIS DVD.MANSON'S TALKING TO US IN HIS LIMOUSINE.HE SHOWS US WHAT GOES ON BEFORE,AND AFTER THE CONCERTS.HE'S SO INTERESTING,AND DOWN TO EARTH.HE'S A TRUE PERSON.THERE'S CLIPS OF CONCERTS.THIS IS JUST A FEW THINGS.GET THIS,AND SEE WHAT MANSON'S ABOUT.

MANSON.......2007-04-02

THIS SHOWS MANSONS CONCERTS,WHAT GOES ON BEFORE AND AFTER THE CONCERTS.MANSON TALKS AND EXPLAINS ABOUT DIFFERENT THINGS.FRIENDS OF THE BANDS COMMENT ON ISSUES.THERE ARE A COUPLE OF THE BAND MEMBERS WHO ALSO TALK AND DISCUSS DIFFERENT ISSUES.THIS IS VERY INTERESTING.IF YOU'RE A MANSON FAN-GET THIS AND ADD THIS TO YOUR COLLECTION!

This Documentary Had Nothing Of Any Use About Marilyn Manson To Offer.......2006-04-06

This documentary had nothing new or interesting of use even to a newfound Manson fan. Really these guys who made the music doc should have gotten more interested in their subject or not even made it. To say this film is unauthorized or even thorough is letting it off the hook.
The sound and video was alright on the DVD even though the editing could've been better. The interludes to the different sections of the movie were okay at least. Video was a 4:3 ratio on the DVD and it wasn't region-coded. It was mixed okay in stereo sound so all of those parts are worth mentioning. However, interviews were directed poorly and without leading as much enthusiasm or controversy as there should have been. The soundtrack music by W!ck was awful and over the top. The producers never even glossed over the local scene that influenced the beginning of Marilyn Manson in Florida.
Interviews were directed poorly and without leading as much enthusiasm or controversy as there should have been. No one had anything new to say or exciting to say about the band. It was closer to an infomercial than a documentary. Much better interviews could have been used. Especially one's that were commonly on networks that were at least somewhat interesting and enlightenning. Why didn't they use interview footage from "Bowling for Columbine" when they used a still from it? The editor could have cut all the garbage with the fanboy. He was annoying and didn't say anything that was worth hearing about Marilyn Manson.
It's a shame the discography and videography sections of the DVD are so good. Couldn't the filmmakers have been as interested in what was behind the music of Marilyn Manson?
A really great documentary on Marilyn Manson is "Demystifying the Devil". The researcher should've taken sources from that movie.

Definitely Worth The Money!.......2005-10-23

This dvd is so worth the money! I got it yesterday gor $13 and it rocks! It has great info on the bands early years. The interviews are awesome. It interviews Gidget Gein, Daisy Berkowits, Olivia Newton-Bundy and a lot more! There are also some great interviews with Marilyn Manson himself. This is a very recent dvd so it goes up to Lest We Forget unlike some other videos that aren't so recent. Overall this dvd is great!

Worst Manson DVD Ever.......2005-10-22

The only good thing on this dvd are the interview segments with Gidget Gein. This was the most boring DVD I have ever watched and I actually started to fall asleep the first time I ATTEMPTED to watch it.

Led Zeppelin: The Making of a Supergroup

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Led Zeppelin: The Making of a Supergroup
Starring: Led Zeppelin
Manufacturer: Chrome Dreams Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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Origin of the Species
On the Rock Trail: Led Zeppelin (Unauthorized)
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin: The Ultimate Review
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same

ASIN: B0000TEVTW
Release Date: 2003-12-30

Album Description

60 minute long release featuring extensive interviews, rare & previously unseen footage, insider information and additional bonus material. The interview material ranges from the early days of the legendary group guitarist Jimmy Page was in before Zeppelin, the Yardbirds, to the formative years of Zeppelin. Also includes interviews with original Yardbirds members Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty. Special features include interactive trivia quiz & Zeppelin discography. NTSC/ region 0 - will play on ALL DVD players worldwide! Chrome Dreams. 2003.

The Unauthorized Life of Johnny Cash 1932-2003

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There are better...
An honest, and real biography
Quite horrible
A great product!

The Unauthorized Life of Johnny Cash 1932-2003
Starring: Johnny Cash
Manufacturer: Highland Ent.
ProductGroup: DVD
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Biography - Johnny Cash (A&E DVD Archives)
Johnny Cash - The Anthology
Johnny Cash - A Concert Behind Prison Walls
Johnny Cash - Live From Austin TX
The Gospel Road

ASIN: B000ALM42Q
Release Date: 2005-11-15

Customer Reviews:

There are better..........2007-01-22

If I had not seen any other video's on Johnny's life, this one would have held more interest, as it does a reasonable job of going through the details of his musical career. However, a lot of time is spent dwelling on his prescription drug problem, and the hotel room violence that he sometimes practiced on the road (undoubtedly largely due to the influence of the drugs plus the stress of the road life).

I had to ask myself if it was really necessary to do theatrical "mock-ups" of Johnny smashing a hole in a hotel room wall, or throwing a TV set out the window? Okay, so he did those things, but a lot of film time is wasted dramatizing these events that could have been spent on the more relevant parts of his life.

Just before watching this video, I watched the BBC TV production of "Johnny Cash - The Last Great American" and came away from that viewing inspired by the man, regardless of the weaknessess. "Unauthorized Life," by comparison, was a let-down. If I might compare just a few things between these two, which I'll refer to as LGA and UL:

1. LGA had more reviews from people who knew him (especially his daughter, Rosanne Cash), and other music contemporaries, such as Kris Kristofferson and Elvis Costello.
2. LGA had more details about Cash's identification with the underdog, such as the native Indians, and the prison inmates.
3. LGA had more snippets of concert footage.
4. LGA had more details about the last 10 or so years of Johnny's life, during the time that he worked with Rick Rubin...which is very interesting, especially Johnny's appearance at Johnny Depp's club, the Viper Room, which opened up before him a whole new audience of today's generation of youth.

On the other hand, UL did have some interesting details about Johnny's early life in the military, but other than that, I wouldn't have missed much by not seeing it.

I would say this: if you can get the BBC production "Last Great American", go for that one instead (although I could only find it on the torrent sites at the moment). Otherwise, you could get Unauthorized Life as a "second best" (or if you're a Johnny Cash fan who just has to have everything that was ever done about him) but just remember there are far better film biographies out there.

An honest, and real biography.......2006-02-18

I'm glad I didn't let any negative review sway me from getting this disc. While the A&E biography is a "feel good" story of this legend, this disc is much more honest in it's portrayal of Johhny. They don't hide the fact that he had two sides, & W.C. Holland, & brother Tommy Cash recall with great detail what a fully human being the Man in Black really was. The narrator is fine, & the re-enactments are minimal, and needed to tell the types true stories that these wild boys went through. It doesn't take anything away from the story. The disc doesn't focus on his music so much (as there's no full songs presented), as on the man he was. That's ok; I have enough of John's music to compensate for that. I love the guy even more now then before. No sugar coating; just like Johnny would've wanted it.

Quite horrible.......2006-01-25

This is the most horrible documentary I've ever watched. The narrator's tone is dreadful (sounds as if the DVD were made for children) and the re-enactments are torturous. There are some high points, snips of interviews from Johnny and others, but there is very little performance, beyond what I assume would be "fair use." Further, this DVD really doesn't add anything, nor does it shed any new light on Johnny Cash. The A&E Biography DVD is far more enriching.

Edit: I feel I really need to protect people from this product. First, many of the interviews are found on other products. Second, the packaging is painfully misleading. It suggests it has never-released concert footage of the Nixon concert. I couldn't find it apart from a few seconds of footage. Third, it's just plain boring. I've read the biographies, I'm not looking for a feel-good documentary, but I'm also not looking for a get-bored documentary. If you're just going to repeat what others have said, what's the point. If I could give it zero stars, I would.

A great product!.......2005-11-19

A really great biography with loads of info and dramatization of several events in Johnny's life. Good interviews with Fluke Holland, the drummer and Tommy Cash, the brother. For me, the most interesting parts are from the TV show 'This is Your Life'. It's a real MUST for a Cash-collector. You'll love it as I do.

Average customer rating:

Goes beyond "so-bad-it's-good" to become awful!
THE worst way to spend 2 hours
Dizzy ditz tours various locations
TERRIFIC SOPRANO DVD!
disappointing

Sopranos Unauthorized
Starring: John Fiore , and Vincent Pastore
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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The Sopranos - The Complete Fifth Season
The Sopranos - Season 6, Part 1
The Gospel According to Tony Soprano: An Unauthorized Look Into the Soul of TV's Top Mob Boss and His Family
The Sopranos - Peppers and Eggs: Music from the HBO Series
The Sopranos: Music From The HBO Original Series

ASIN: B000067IXQ
Release Date: 2002-09-24

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Cheesier than a double-thick slice from Pizzaland, Sopranos Unauthorized lives up to its title as a goombah's tour of New Jersey filming locations for HBO's hugely popular Mafia series. With no obligations to discretion or production values, this homespun documentary takes the low road of a tacky wiseguy, following host John Fiore ("Gigi Cestone" from two seasons of The Sopranos) and his mock-bimbo girlfriend (Marie Ruffalo) as they limousine around Jersey, visiting nearly every Sopranos location, from the aforementioned Pizzaland, to Vic and Patti Recchia's plush mansion (a.k.a. Tony Soprano's house) in North Caldwell, to the infamous Satin Dolls club, better known to Sopranos fans as the Bada-Bing. Good-natured and sporadically amusing, the tour is laced with behind-the-scenes video of Sopranos filming, and interviews with some of the show's whacked costars, like Vincent Pastore ("Big Pussy") and David Proval ("Richie Aprile"). It's all about as tasteful as leopard-skin pants at a funeral, but hey... it's Jersey! --Jeff Shannon

Description

This exclusive documentary goes further than the Feds to reveal the most talked-about show on TV: its stars, production techniques, and secret locations. Features rare bloopers and private home videos. Meet the stars and hear exclusive stories from the set. Visit over 25 filming locations including Satriale's, The Bada Bing and the real Soprano house. See interviews with cast members James Gandolfini, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, David Proval, Vincent Curatola, Dan Grimaldi, and Joseph Gannascoli. Bonus.....includes an extensive interview with Vincent Pastore ("Big Pussy").

Customer Reviews:

Goes beyond "so-bad-it's-good" to become awful!.......2007-06-13

Like one of the other reviewers of this DVD, I'm someone who will stay with almost any DVD I put in the player through to it's conclusion. I just couldn't do it with this overacted, uninformative, almost-never-amusing, strictly-amateur video. There were a handful of mildly entertaining bits (seeing the real "Soprano House," the revelation that people call Pizzaland from all over the country to order Sopranos pizza, and a couple of fan videos shot on location) but perhaps enough to make a 10-minute featurette. This is primarily a drive around northern NJ to look at various Sopranos locations and sometimes talk with the owners of those locations. Through lame jokes, uninformed interviews and an almost total lack of reference to what those locations look like in the actual series, the director manages to make that much less interesting than you'd think it might be.

Left at that, this might have been a "not-bad-to-have-on-in-the-background" type of fan-based documentary. But they try to pull it together by having John Fiore and a bimbo girlfriend have such exciting between-scense banter as "Oh, Johnny...NOW can we go shopping?" If Fiore's acting had been this bad when he appeared in the actual series, he'd have been whacked after one episode. And he's a positive delight compared to his "Marie" who, if this is any indication of her abilities, couldn't get a part in a high school production of Annie.

Some other reviewers have characterized this as "hip," and "tongue-in-cheek" but I see no evidence of the self-awareness this production would require to be a succesful parody of anything.

If you want background information on The Sopranos, get one of the behind-the-scenes book (HBO's own "The Sopranos - The Book" is a very entertaining read with some great photos). Save your money and don't buy this DVD. If someone gives it to you, return it (or at least save yourself 2 hours by throwing it away)

THE worst way to spend 2 hours.......2006-11-06

As a huge sopranos fan, I thought this would be worth the $10. Good lord was I wrong! horrible quality, bad host, and THE most annoying woman I have ever seen. Don't waste your money.

Dizzy ditz tours various locations.......2006-08-31

When I put on a video I almost always watch the whole thing, even if it takes me a few sittings. But for this one, I stayed with it less than an hour and gave up. It is pretty awful.

The title Sopranos Unauthorized made me think that there would be some interesting and revealing things about the show. There aren't any of those. It is mostly just looking at locations, like Pizzaland, or the Sopranos home in North Caldwell, or Satriale's pork store. It's like taking one of those boring tours of stars homes. I've never done that and never will.

What's worse, there's a lot of what passes for comedy but is really unfunny. Someone plays the dizzy ditz, and she isn't the least bit funny or entertaining. She just plays a caricature, and it isn't worth watching.

This is one of the worst videos you can get on Amazon.

TERRIFIC SOPRANO DVD!.......2005-11-29

I really enjoyed this tongue-in-cheek documentary...it was mesmerizing seeing VINCENT PASTORE talk about his death on the show...DAVID PROVAL talking about the real SOPRANO HOUSE used during filming...the HOME MOVIES with JAMES GANDOLFINI shot at the SOPRANO HOUSE were a hoot!!...really really cool scenes shot during the filming of the pilot...and BLOOPERS!!! NOTHING LIKE THIS IS ON ANY OF THE HBO DVDS!
Among other things, a real standout is a trip to the Actual BADA BING (A.K.A. Satin Dolls) used in the show with the REAL girls that appear in the series.
This show is really for the true SOPRANOS fan and they will appreciate all the effort and details that went into it...The footage assembled that was shot by some of the fans at the actual shooting locations is amazing.
For some reason DAVID CHASE and HBO don't shoot ANY Behind-the-Scenes stuff at all, but you will find it here shot by third party bystanders!
Almost every main shooting location is explored with the help of JOHN FIORE (Who played Gigi for 2 seasons on the Sopranos) and his hot Italian Girlfriend, Marie. I think they do a great job hosting and are hilarious in the show! POSITIVELY RECOMMENDED!

disappointing.......2005-07-28

Two people give us a tour of the locations where the soprano's were filmed. Pizza parlors, the Bada Bing club, the restaurants, the pork meats store. Current owners are introduced. Some footage of poor quality videos made by fans that filmed some of the shoots have been made available for this production. But the overall quality of the content, and post-production, is quite low. It could have been made into a much better production.

White Stripes - Candy Coloured Blues - Unauthorized

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Where's the Stripes? Not much new but mildly entertaining
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White Stripes - Candy Coloured Blues - Unauthorized
Starring: The White Stripes , and White Stripes
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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The White Stripes - Under Blackpool Lights
Rhinoceros
Fell in Love with a Band: The Story of The White Stripes
The White Stripes: Sweethearts of the Blues
De Stijl

ASIN: B0000C826D
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Description

On 'Candy Coloured Blues' we go behind the music to get the inside track on the making of this unique band. Packed with interviews, this in-depth documentary film takes you where the cameras never previously preyed to uncover a truly remarkable story. Hailed as the saviours of rock n' roll, the White Stripes blasted out of Detroit and turned the music world on it's head. But are they simply a brother and sister doing what they love or is there more to them and their cutting edge sound than meets the eye? In-depth examination of the Detroit music scene, past and present, that both nurtured and launched them to international success.

Customer Reviews:

Where's the Stripes? Not much new but mildly entertaining.......2005-12-23

This is kind of an odd documentary - it's about one of the most famous bands in the world (who seem pretty chatty) but includes only interviews with people who know them or `know someone who knows them.' Well, any way to make a buck.

As an avid fan I still like the DVD. There are a couple of tidbits to learn and it's interesting to see how the entire phenomenon rose up in Detroit. Decent effort but I'd try to rent it first.

not bad.......2004-02-10

First of all, this DVD was unauthorized. There are no White Stripes music, performances, or videos. Also, the number of interview segments from the band members are extremely limited. As such, the whole DVD is only 65 minutes long.

On the plus side, however, the video has a lot of interviews Detroit-scene insiders and the engineers discussing the beginnings of the band and the making of each of their records. Personally, I found the documented destruction of the brother-sister myth to be worth the price of the DVD alone, although we do not find out much about WHY Jack White perpetuates the story.

The bottom line is that this is probably the best you are going to get from a band that attempted to steep itself in myth and mystery.

not good.......2004-01-07

i didn't even watch this dvd and i hated it from the start. not good.

review.......2003-11-20

i think that some particular reviews were a bit harsh, and honestly comletely rubbish. I think that not everyone is going to enjoy this dvd, but if you didnt want to see how the band was formed and developed then you probably shouldn't have bought it any way. It is an interesting insight into the world of the white stripes and i think that it was worth the money, as any other fan would.

Not what I was expecting.......2003-10-17

If you are looking for a dvd that is filled with White Stripes music and interviews, look elsewhere. The item description says it has over 40 minutes of in-depth interviews, but it fails to mention that only about 10 minutes (if that) of this is actually with the band (and the 10 minutes are scattered throughout the 65 minute dvd). It has interviews with members of various bands that have played with the White Stripes in the past and others who knew them when they were just beginning. It is mildly interesting to hear about how the band got their start and other such details, but it is not something I will watch again. (If Jack & Meg were telling their own story, THAT would be worth it).

R. Kelly - Pied Piper of R&B (Unauthorized)

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R. Kelly - Pied Piper of R&B (Unauthorized)
Starring: R. Kelly
Manufacturer: Azure
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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The R. In R&B: The Video Collection
R. Kelly - TP-2.Com - The Videos
Live - The Light It Up Tour
Trapped in the Closet Chapters 1-12 (Unrated Version)
R. Kelly

ASIN: B0001DMU9K
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Description

Known for his sexually explicit lyrics, smooth talking and cutting edge hip-hop beats, R. Kelly has been making headlines for more than a decade now - not all of them good. An accomplished songwriter, producer, and re-mixer, R Kelly has written and produced for artists Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, Janet Jackson and Mary J Blige to name a few. Kelly consistently sells to multi-platinum status. But a sex tape scandal almost ended it all and allegations of child pornography and statutory rape still threaten to send Kelly to prison. Join us on the journey into the life of R Kelly.

Average customer rating:

Cool biography - shame no Blink 182 Music

Not Guilty: Unauthorized Biography
Starring: blink-182
Manufacturer: Chrome Dreams Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

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Punk Poets
Urethra Chronicles
Blink 182 - The Urethra Chronicles, Vol. II: Harder Faster Faster Harder
Blink-182: Tales from Beneath Your Mom
blink-182 - Greatest Hits

ASIN: B0009U5CRW
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Description

Using interviews with the group and those close to them, as well as behind the scenes footage, Not Guilty goes where the cameras havent previously been to produce an uncensored look at a truly extraordinary band. This DVD is essential viewing for any Blink 182 fan. The DVD features previously unseen film footage of the band as well as numerous unpublished photographs, many from private collections, as well as exclusive in-depth interviews with those who have worked closely with Blink 182 during their career including; Brahm Goodis and Eric Goodis owners of Cargo Music in San Diego, Engineers Jeff Forrest of Double Time Productions and Steve Kravac of Westbeach Recorders.

Customer Reviews:

Cool biography - shame no Blink 182 Music.......2005-12-09

Blink 182 - Not Guilty, is a film about this amazing band and I wish they hadn't split up. It contains some interviews with the band, but mainly interviews people that knew them (from school etc) and worked with them. I didn't mind watching it even though it's unauthorized and so doesn't contain any blink 182 songs. If you want to know the background on this ace band, and don't know much about them, then this DVD is for you.

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