Da Vinci & Mysteries of the Renaissance

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Dolby Digital Surround Sound
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DVD SET DETAILS: Condition: NEW, FACTORY SEALED Actors: Baby Einstein Genre: Children & Family - Educational Format: Color, NTSC, Region ALL Running Time: Over 11.5 Hours Total (An Average of 30 Minutes Each DVD) Rating: NOT RATED Included In Set: 22 DVDs and Gift Box Studio: Walt Disney / Buena Vista Home Video DVD SET DESCRIPTION: 1. Baby Favorite's Places - First Word Around Town DVD 2. Baby BachTM Musical Adventure DVD - Award Winning DVD! 3. Baby BeethovenTM Symphony of Fun DVD - Award Winning DVD! 4. Baby da VinciTM From Head to Toe DVD - Award Winning DVD! 5. Baby Einstein Meet the Orchestra - First Instruments DVD 6. Baby Einstein On The Go DVD .. Riding Sailing and Soaring 7. Baby GalileoTM Discovering the Sky DVD - Award Winning DVD! 8. Baby MacDonaldTM A Day on the Farm DVD - Award Winning DVD! 9. Baby MonetTM Discovering the Seasons DVD - Award Winning DVD! 10. Baby MozartTM Music Festival DVD - Award Winning DVD! 11. Baby NeptuneTM Discovering Water DVD - Award Winning DVD! 12. Baby NewtonTM Discovering Shapes DVD - Award Winning DVD! 13. Baby NoahTM Animal Expedition DVD - Award Winning DVD! 14. Baby Santa's Music BoxTM DVD 15. Baby ShakespeareTM World of Poetry DVD - Award Winning DVD! 16. Baby Van GoghTM World of Colors DVD - Award Winning DVD! 17. Baby WordsworthTM First Words Around the House DVD - Award Winning DVD! 18. Language Nursery DVD - Award Winning DVD! 19. Neighborhood Animals DVD - Award Winning DVD! 20. Numbers NurseryTM DVD - Award Winning DVD! 21. World Animals DVD 22. Baby's First Moves

Customer Reviews:

Run, don't walk - to purchase this item.......2007-06-24

For months 2 through 11 - we'd pop one of this bad boys into my laptop, crank it up at dinner time - and actually were able to sit for 25 minutes. A godsend.

Excellent product.......2007-06-13

People keep stating this product is an illegal copy. Well I tell you, I can Not tell this is a copy in anyway. Each DVD has a high quality color picture on top which is flawless; the image in not shifted or lifted in anyway. The box also has high quality color pictures all over and is also flawless; again no lifting of the edges or misalignments. There is even a little magnet imbedded in the box to keep the lid closed. The only questionable aspects are the price, the lack of product inserts, and the DVD sleeves are on the cheaper side. If this product is a reproduction, I am impressed.

I haven't played all the DVD's yet, but I assume they are complete versions.

Outstanding Collection!.......2007-06-05

My kids love them! Why pay more if you can have the exact same dvd for so much less?? It is not worth buying them individualy for ($10 each?)... instead you can pay $3 each!!! So much better. They are the originals! Great collection for babies to toddlers! You can choose the language you want (English, Spanish or French)!! GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!

Could not be happier.......2007-05-23

I got this set a couple of days ago and I could not be happier. Each DVD is protected in their own sleeve and all the DVDs are in a nice looking box. If you love Baby Einstein this is the set to get.

Best Baby Einstein deal out there!!.......2007-05-23

Whether or not these DVDs are bootlegged is irrelevant to me. Mine actually arrived with 23 DVDs, and each one is exactly the same in appearance and content as the ones you can buy individually for $15 each! You don't get the case for each, which probably includes a description and an age recommedation, so you just have to pop them in the player to see what you are getting. Or I have found other reviews out there with that info if you really need it. But with my little girl, age recommendations aren't that important anyway. She just watches whichever ones are interesting to her that day.

I would recommend this product to anyone. It's definitely the best deal on Baby Einstein that you will find anywhere!

The Da Vinci Code (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Excellent choice of actors
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A good short summary of the book
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The biggest secret of all: a cure for insomnia.

The Da Vinci Code (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Tom Hanks , Audrey Tautou , Ian McKellen , Jean Reno , and Paul Bettany
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Release Date: 2006-11-14

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Critics and controversy aside, The Da Vinci Code is a verifiable blockbuster. Combine the film's huge worldwide box-office take with over 100 million copies of Dan Brown's book sold, and The Da Vinci Code has clearly made the leap from pop-culture hit to a certifiable franchise. The leap for any story making the move from book to big screen, however, is always more perilous. In the case of The Da Vinci Code, the plot is concocted of such a preposterous formula of elements that you wouldn't envy screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, the man tasked with making this story filmable. The script follows Dan Brown's book as closely as possible while incorporating a few needed changes, including a better ending. And if you're like most of the world, by now you've read the book and know how it goes: while lecturing in Paris, noted Harvard Professor of Symbology Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is summoned to the Louvre by French police to help decipher a bizarre series of clues left at the scene of the murder of the chief curator. Enter Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), gifted cryptologist. Neveu and Langdon team up to solve the mystery, and from there the story is propelled across Europe, ballooning into a modern-day mini-quest for the Holy Grail, where secret societies are discovered, codes are broken, and murderous albino monks are thwarted… oh, and alternative theories about the life of Christ and the beginnings of Christianity are presented too, of course. It's not the typical formula for a stock Hollywood thriller. In fact, taken solely as a mystery, the movie almost works--despite some gaping holes--mostly just because it keeps moving. Brown's greatest trick was to have the entire story take place in one day, so the action is forced to keep moving, despite some necessary pauses for exposition. As a screen couple, Hanks and Tautou are just fine together but not exactly memorable; meanwhile Sir Ian McKellen's scenery-chewing as pivotal character Sir Leigh Teabing is just what the film needed to keep it from taking itself too seriously. The whole thing is like a good roller-coaster ride: try not to think too much about it--just sit back and enjoy the trip. --Daniel Vancini

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On The DVD
The DVD extras on a film as popular as The Da Vinci Code should be plentiful, and this version doesn't skimp. With over 90 minutes of special features, including ten behind-the-scenes featurettes, there's a lot here to explore beyond the film itself. The question is, is there anything new here that we haven't heard before, in all the hype, pseudo-documentaries, and controversy surrounding the movie, to make it worthwhile? For most viewers, the answer will be "yes." Essentially, if you like the movie, if you enjoyed the book, you will get a lot out of them.

Just as the movie is intended to make the book come to life, the DVD extras should make the film come to life by pointing the audience into the world of the filmmakers, connecting the dots between print and film, and for the most part they do just that. The extras here range from the typical look behind-the-scenes to more in-depth features on the supporting characters, the locations, and the Mona Lisa herself. "First Day on the Set with Ron Howard" features the director gushing about the opportunity to film in the Louvre and work with Tom Hanks again (the two worked together before on Splash and Apollo 13). It's a short piece that doesn't reveal much beyond making an attempt to share Howard's excitement (with the "Gee, I really loved working with him/her on this project" that you hear in every such featurette), but viewers might enjoy seeing how the stage was set up in the famous museum, down to the spike tape on the floor showing actors where to hit their marks. The Filmmaking Experience, Parts 1 and 2 further explores the creative and technical aspects of the filmmaking process. A Conversation with Dan Brown starts out feeling like a puff-piece (the man who wrote this book got started at age 5 with a story called The Giraffe, The Pig, and the Pants on Fire. "It was a thriller," he says.) and unfortunately it doesn't go very deep into much of anything of interest. But on the other hand, this isn't 60 Minutes here; it's intended to give viewers a better sense of the man behind the franchise, which it does. Much of the footage from this interview is sprinkled throughout some of the other featurettes. Meanwhile, the character behind the franchise, Robert Langdon, is examined in his own featurette, as is Sophie Neveu. The cool thing here is getting under the skin of the actors to see how they approached the characters, knowing that most of the movie-going public already has formed their own ideas about the characters from the book.

The most interesting extras are the featurettes that focus on the history behind the mystery. Or is it the mystery behind the history? Either way, the first one on the Mona Lisa, and the second featurette on the many codes and symbols that are hidden throughout the movie balance out the remainder of the extras nicely by demonstrating the sense of intrigue, mystery, and game-playing adventure that made The Da Vinci Code so popular in the first place. --Daniel Vancini

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Dan Brown's international bestseller comes alive in the film The Da Vinci Code, directed by Ron Howard with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman. Join symbologist Robert Langdon (Academy Award® Winner Tom Hanks, 1993 Best Actor, Philadelphia, and 1994 Best Actor, Forrest Gump) and cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) in their heart-racing quest to solve a bizarre murder mystery that will take them from France to England - and behind the veil of a mysterious ancient society, where they discover a secret protected since the time of Christ. With first-rate performances by Sir Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina and Jean Reno, critics are calling The Da Vinci Code "involving" and "intriguing," "a first rate thriller."

Customer Reviews:

Excellent choice of actors.......2007-07-09

The movie was fast acting and very thought provoking. It all came down to what you believe in the end.

The French accents were hard to understand. For those who spoke French it was probably fascinating but I wish they either spoke clearly in English or just spoke French.

So disappointed.......2007-07-01

I loved the book. And a book obviously is allowed to be wordy. But not a film. The film was literally like the actors sitting with a copy of the book saying lines. It was all words with bits of good scenery. Ian Mckellen once again saved the film and Audrey Tatou wasn't too bad. Left out some parts and I was not happy with the outcome

A good short summary of the book.......2007-06-27

a good summary of the book, wish it had been longer, key aspects were left out.

A good film and book........2007-06-12

I read the book on which this film is based before viewing the film. I was surprised that the film did, in fact, replicate the book.

There is some great acting in this film, & it does make the viewer think. Do I actually agree with the premise of the book and film? No.

This is not Tom Hanks' best film, but he did a good job of portraying the film's main character. I liked him better in films like "Forrest Gump" because these films truly show his versatility as an actor.

Even if you don't agree with its premise, I recommend that you read the book and then see this film.

The Da Vinci Code

The biggest secret of all: a cure for insomnia........2007-06-07

Tom Hanks is Robert Langdon, the walking bibliophile of ancient codes and symbols, who is implicated in the murder of one of the Louvre's curators, a man who himself is something of a mystery. Brought to the scene of the crime without being told that he's a suspect, Langdon is shocked to find the body positioned according to Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man", and more shocked to learn that the victim assumed this position himself before dying - a sort of final coded message between two men with a love for codes. Warned of the suspicions surrounding him by Sophie Neveau (Audrey Tatou), the dead man's granddaughter, Langdon escapes and leads the police in a chase across France in a desperate gamble to learn the victim's last, greatest secret. Soon, Langdon's pursuers come to include a homicidal monk dispatched by a Bishop of the reactionary order of Opus Dei, and all events are shown to have been manipulated by a mysterious character known as "Teacher". As Langdon picks up clues, he begins to realize that the mystery may involve the legend of the "Holy Grail", and heads for the home of an old friend, Sir Lee Teabing, the foremost proponent of a particularly unique theory of Grail legend.

Even giving the movie the same allowances as the book, DVC is a horrible movie, slow, pedantic and full of red herrings that no sane moviegoer will fall for. The religious controversy surrounding DVC thinly masks the movie's two cardinal flaws - 1) that it takes itself way more seriously than it deserves (the world is full of distinct religions espousing wholly incompatible beliefs - are we to believe that an admittedly dramatic discovery on one of them will really change the rest of the world? Also, assuming the secret was uncovered, DVC never clears up how it would be proven); 2) it's boring! At over two hours (and boy, will you feel it!) the only secret uncovered is that it's possible to have both Ian McKellan and Tom Hanks in a movie lacking almost any energy. Hanks is serviceable as Langdon, Dan Brown's factotum of symbols nobody really cares about. KcKellen chews up the scenery as Teabing, but ultimately the pointlessness of his character overwhelms McKellen's presence - whether you buy into his theories or not depends largely on the same degree of faith as the religion that Teabing assails. The flick telegraphs its thrills - my wife and I were able to guess what would happen next, who would say what, etc... The novel excelled because skillful pacing kept the action from being overwhelmed by the hot air of its long theories.

The film plays down the novel's attacks on the Church for a more sustained atmosphere of religious antipathy (from disfavored apostles to Isaac Newton, if you've got a mind of your own, the Church hates and fears you, a bit of low-grade demagoguery that the script takes for granted). To add insult to injury, DVC treats the Church as irrelevant (despite their wealth and power, the clergy in DVC are relegated to being unwitting pawns of a higher, if more temporal power). But as I said, the story's attack on religion is itself a smokescreen hiding the fact that DVC is simply inert.

Baby Einstein - Baby Da Vinci - From Head to Toe

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The Baby da Vinci From Head to Toe DVD gives your child a playful and engaging introduction to the human body in three languages. With Baby da Vinci From Head to Toe, your little one will go on an interactive, musical journey from the top of her head to the soles of her feet. Your child will learn to identify her different parts of her body, and also discover each of her five senses . . . in Spanish, English and French! Brightly colored toys, real-world images and fun-loving puppet shows highlight this engaging exploration.The Baby da Vinci From Head to Toe DVD features a cast of playful animal puppets an owl, monkey, rabbit, hippo, elephant, and duck each of whom host one of eight engaging vignettes focused on a different part of the body. Your little one will learn eyes, ears, mouth, nose, face, hands, feet and body. Plus, your child will be able to sing along with the favorite song, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.This unique and interactive title also features the music of master composers Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel, creating a multi-sensory learning experience for parents, babies and toddlers. In addition to the multiple language tracks, the Baby da Vinci From Head to Toe DVD contains six special bonus features, including RepeatPlay, Discovery Cards, The Five Senses, Puppet Shows, Story Time with Mimi's Toes and the Baby da Vinci Toy Chest. The Baby da Vinci From Head to Toe DVD has a total running time of approximately 33 minutes. DVD zoned for Region 1 only, which is the USA and Canada Baby Einstein offers a wide variety of DVDs

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Expressive faces and the exploration of arms, legs, and other body parts simply fascinate babies and toddlers. From Head to Toe focuses in on eyes, ears, hands, and other appendages with rapidly changing, close-up photography of real-life children alternating with puppetry, toys, animals, and sculptures and paintings by famous artists. Accompanying the vivid images are whimsical versions of classical pieces by famous composers like Bach, Handel, and Corelli, made kid-friendly by the "Music Box Orchestra," as well as the traditional "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes." Baby Einstein videos are famous for this tried-and-true format that appeals to the limited attention span of very young viewers while encouraging cognitive development--the visual mix and pace in this presentation are especially effective. DVD features include language tracks in English, Spanish, and French; pictorial discovery cards with written and spoken words; an exploration of the five senses; puppet segments excerpted from the show; a read-aloud version of the book Mimi's Toes; and a listing of featured toys. (Ages 9 to 36 months) --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Educational.......2007-06-09

I have to admit the Baby Einstein movies are a little brain-numbing for adults, but after a recommendation from a friend I purchased this one. I don't much care to watch it but my 17-month old, who won't sit still for 1 minute, sits through this video. After only watching it three times she knew all of the body parts they go through in this movie. I'd highly recommend it. Even my 5-year old seems to like it.

Baby Da Vinci, Just Marvelous.......2007-06-03

Baby Einstein is a wonderful new line of videos to help aid in your child's development. Get them off to a very good start with these videos, and this special one, Baby Da Vinci. Get them well on the way to a successful future now! Don't wait!

Baby Da Vinci.......2007-05-22

Of the six Baby Einstein DVDs that I own (the others being Mozart, Bach, Galileo, Monet, and Van Gogh) this one is arguably the most educational. It correlates pictures of various body parts (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, face, hands, feet) with the appropriate word in 3 languages, and my 10-month old daughter enjoys watching it. The puppet work is alright, although not as good as the puppet work in Baby Monet. In the bonus material, the story about the monkey getting a bath is a nice touch. Unfortunately, there is a part on the Spanish track when the woman says "el agua es tibia", instead of "el agua está tibia". This is a blatant error in Spanish; the difference between the verbs "ser" and "estar" is one of the first things taught in the first year of high school Spanish. Indeed, the entire story is a very poor translation of the English track; it sounds as if someone who doesn't know Spanish translated each word individually using a dictionary.

Daughter likes it !.......2007-04-07

This is our #2 favorite Baby Einstein tapes/DVD. Daughter likes to follow along but does not absorb it all like our #1 pick "wordsworth" but it is good enough.

Great!.......2007-03-25

My son loves this dvd. He started watching it around 9 mths, and still watches it today at 20 mths. He loves the "head, shoulders, knees, and toes" song! Great dvd for learning parts of the body.

The Da Vinci Code (Full Screen Two-Disc Special Edition)

Average customer rating:

Excellent choice of actors
So disappointed
A good short summary of the book
A good film and book.
The biggest secret of all: a cure for insomnia.

The Da Vinci Code (Full Screen Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Tom Hanks , Audrey Tautou , Ian McKellen , Jean Reno , and Paul Bettany
Director: Ron Howard
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Beyond The Da Vinci Code

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The Films of Ron Howard

The Da Vinci DVDs: Decoding "The Da Vinci Code"
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Customer Reviews:

Excellent choice of actors.......2007-07-09

So disappointed.......2007-07-01

A good short summary of the book.......2007-06-27

a good summary of the book, wish it had been longer, key aspects were left out.

A good film and book........2007-06-12

The biggest secret of all: a cure for insomnia........2007-06-07

National Geographic - Is It Real? Da Vinci's Code

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Weak
Good information...
Almost everything Dan Brown taught us about Christ is false!
Very biased- A HUGE disappointment
Another cover-up?

National Geographic - Is It Real? Da Vinci's Code

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ASIN: B000ERVK4E
Release Date: 2006-05-16

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Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene actually married with children? Does a secret society exists that holds the secrets to the bloodline of Jesus Christ? Did Leonardo Da Vinci know the answers to all of these questions and reveal clues in his most famous masterpieces? National Geographic travels the world to uncover evidence to support and refute the claims of the best-selling title and in addition interviews other conspiracy theorists that believe Jesus' ancestors walk the Earth today.

Customer Reviews:

Weak.......2007-02-05

Documentary is biased in favor of people who favor Dan Brown's views. Equal time is not afforded to bibilical authorities, historians and other experts. Although, ultimately the outcome refutes Dan Brown's claims, it does so with too much time given to non-authoritative "experts" and a disgruntled former Opus Dei member.

Recommend Tony Robinsons, "The Real DaVinci Code" It does a much better job of balancing the views of true experts with those that are busy getting rich from perpetuating myths, legends and distortions.

Good information..........2006-07-13

I bought this DVD and I was not disappointed. I give it a 4 only because there wasn't complete balance in all of the "experts". Particularly the Mary Magdelene expert. Not that it really mattered, but there was now counterpoint to her beliefs that "Jesus used to kiss Mary on the mouth, much to the Disciples chagrin".

For those who claim bias, I would slightly disagree. Dan Brown has said that his book was fiction. So for National Geographic to create a documentary investigating something that was ficticious from the start is admirable. Some Amazon reviewers call this DVD biased and even believe that the Catholic Church funded the DVD.

I honestly beg to differ. The Da Vinci Code is a fanciful story. So for National Geographic to take the bait and create this DVD, gives Dan Brown more exposure. If anything, this DVD portrays the early Catholic Church as misogynous with their negative and false depiction of Mary Magdelene. The debunking of The Priory of Sion with its exclusive membership is comical as well. But they had to research it as it was derived from the book.

The DVD Bonus features are pretty good as well. They give you a little True/False quiz at the end.

Man will continue to search for proof. However, those who believe in God (and have a relationship with him), need not apply empirical evidence or follow logical conclusions to prove or disprove the Da Vinci Code. Even if the Da Vinci Code was completely true (which it isn't), that wouldn't change my faith or belief. This is something that the DVD touched on. It is Christ's message that is important, not necessarily His social life.

Almost everything Dan Brown taught us about Christ is false!.......2006-06-29

Books have been written, and will continue to be written, to try and disprove Christianity and Jesus as the Son of God. What is almost comical is that one has to print lies and errors to try and convince people. That's because you can't disprove the TRUTH. And what are some of the errors, you ask? I will give you a few: Dan Brown tries to use Gnostic gospels (gospels written in the 2nd century and beyond by people who were not eyewitnesses) to try and prove his theory and omitting New Testament Scripture. To say that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married by using the Gospel of Phillip (written after 250 A.D.) where there are missing words: And the companion of the [...] Mary Magdalene. [...] more than [...] the disciples, [...] kiss her [...] on her [...]. Clearly, there is some problems with this text with the missing words and the fact that it was written over 200 years after Jesus died. This does not prove anything. Also, he says that the word "companion" means spouse in Aramaic, which is great, except that the Gospel of Philip was written in "Coptic," where "companion" does not mean "spouse!" Second, Dan Brown says that it wasn't until 325 AD at the Council of Nicea did people start to believe Jesus was a Deity and that it was a close vote. New Testament disproves that because it shows that Jesus was Deity where Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 15:3-5: "For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve." Also, The Council of Nicea met only to sort out some differences among church leaders, all of whom believed that Jesus was divine. The main question was whether Jesus was begotten or made. Jesus' divinity, death and resurrection were not in question. Only two of 318 clerics at the Council did not sign the Nicene Creed. So there was not a close vote unless you think 318 to 2 is close! Third, his main argument is that it Mary Magdalene in the Last Supper painting by Leo. If that were true, then where is John, the youngest and most beloved apostle? John was often portrayed in a feminine manner to convey youth, as is seen in many stained glass portraits in European cathedrals. And also, Leo was just a painter who was not around when Jesus was, so it didn't matter if he tried to put Mary in a painting or not! Fourth, Brown says that The Gnostic gospels and the Dead Sea Scrolls are "the earliest Christian records." While the New Testament obviously came before the Gnostic gospels, The Dead Sea Scrolls refer to a collection of about 900 documents, many of which are fragmentary scrolls written in Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic, that were discovered in a cave and do not contain even a single mention of Jesus or of any other person mentioned in the New Testament as they are Jewish documents! He also says they were discovered in the 1950's when they were discovered in 1947. Oops! Fifth, Dan Brown says that Christianity borrowed its beliefs from the pagan religion of Mithraism. He says that Mithraism worshipped the pre-Christian God Mithras, called the Son of God and Light of the World, who was born on December 25th, died, was buried in a rock tomb, and then resurrected in three days. Scholars of Mithraism would strongly disagree with Brown on all of these points. Nowhere is Mithras given the title Son of God and the Light of the World. Brown apparently made this up because it sounded good. Mithras was born on December 25th, however this proves nothing. The New Testament never associated December 25th with the birth of Christ. The early Christians chose to celebrate the birth of Christ on this day intentionally to oppose the pagan mid-winter festival of Saturnalia. They never claimed Jesus was actually born on that date. The claim that Mithras died and was buried in a rock tomb is just not true. Scholars will tell you that in Mithraism there is no death of Mithras at all. So, there was no rock tomb and no resurrection. So once again, he is nowhere near correct. Lastly, Brown says that the four canonical gospels were chosen from over 80 gospels. First, there were only less than half that many books written about Jesus life. The two Gnostic gospels Brown relies on most heavily weren't written until the second century A.D., long after the New Testament gospels were written. It makes sense that the Gnostic gospels came about in the late second century, as this is when Gnostic thought was most prevalent. However, the New Testament was complete before the end of the 1st Century. Also, the Gospel of Thomas, which Dan Brown lies heavily on,claims women must become men in order to receive salvation. That makes no sense. There are many other errors in this novel, but I think I have showed there are enough lies in this book not to be taken seriously. This is pure (or rather "poor") fiction, without a shred of evidence that Jesus was anything other than the Christ, the Son of the living God! Thank you, Dan Brown, for making my faith stronger!

Very biased- A HUGE disappointment.......2006-06-12

When I purchased this DVD, I was hoping to get the complete picture- an unbiased presentation. From scratch I could sense what was to come. Bad presentation coupled with one sided propaganda forms the crux of this DVD. It is not well researched and very important issues have been completely omitted. What little was discussed appeared to be very tainted.
I definitely did not expect National Geographic to come up with this kind of a DVD. I will definitely think TEN times before I purchase anything from them. Maybe they should just stick to wildlife/geography/ecology and leave history/religion/spirituality alone.

Another cover-up?.......2006-06-03

The content of the DVD "National Geographic - Is It Real? Da Vinci's Code" appears to be very badly researched. Assumptions made by National Geographic are presented to the viewer as facts. Conclusions drawn are in general not supported with plausible evidence. The views projected are bias and I wouldn't be surprised if the Catholic Church was the main sponsor of this movie. All in all a highly disappointing DVD.

The Da Vinci Code (Special Edition Giftset)

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Excellent choice of actors
So disappointed
A good short summary of the book
A good film and book.
The biggest secret of all: a cure for insomnia.

The Da Vinci Code (Special Edition Giftset)
Starring: Tom Hanks , Audrey Tautou , Ian McKellen , Jean Reno , and Paul Bettany
Director: Ron Howard
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000I2KJR4
Release Date: 2006-11-14

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent choice of actors.......2007-07-09

So disappointed.......2007-07-01

A good short summary of the book.......2007-06-27

a good summary of the book, wish it had been longer, key aspects were left out.

A good film and book........2007-06-12

The biggest secret of all: a cure for insomnia........2007-06-07

Forbidden Knowledge Conference UK 2006 (FKCUK)

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Whats up with the loud, crappy music? Where's the voice?
So Glad

Forbidden Knowledge Conference UK 2006 (FKCUK)

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
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Secrets of the Serpent: In Search of the Sacred Past
Gnosis, the Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed
Intention, Belief, Emotion, and Will; Consciousness and The Scientific Basis for Magick and Miracles
Science of Soul: The End-Time Solar Cycle of Chaos in 2012 A.D.
The Sight - Getting It, Using It, Dealing With It

ASIN: B000JJR0RI
Release Date: 2006-10-09

Description

Forbidden Knowledge Conference UK 2006 The Official DVD of the Philip Gardiner's Forbidden Knowledge Conference UK 06 featuring some of the world's leading authors in the subjects of the metaphysical, historical, paranormal and unexplained: Philip Gardiner, Andrew Collins, Dr Robert Feather, Tim Wallace-Murphy, Michael Cremo, Crichton Miller, Hamish Miller, Nick Pope, Alan Alford and special guest Dr. John Jay Harper brought to you by Conscious Media Network. Filmed exclusively at Kings Hall, Stoke on Trent, this unique DVD includes speeches and special interviews with the authors. Over one and a half hours of fascinating topics and information. Music by Soul Path, Warrior, WWIII and many others. From the USA, Michael Cremo, best selling author and researcher, came to present his evidence for the ancient antiquity of mankin stretching back millions and millions of years. From the UK, Philip Gardiner spoke about his experiences at the hands of the sinister order, the Holy Vehm. Andrew Collins gives a remarkable lecture on his new book, the Cygnus Mystery, explaining how the radiationfrom Cygnus may indeed have caused human evolution. Alan Alford is widely recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on the Great Pyramids and he gave a unique exposition of his beliefs. Hamish Miller dowsed around the stage and revealed the earth's power for all to see. Nick Pope is the British "Fox Mulder" and he revealed the British X-Files for all. Then Tim Wallace-Murphy, an international best selling author and world-renowned lecturer spoke about how to crack the symbol code. Crichton Miller revealed the spiritual depths and physical uses of the ancient Celtic Cross and the amazing Robert Feather revealed the Jesus of the Essene and the burial place of John the Baptist.

Customer Reviews:

Whats up with the loud, crappy music? Where's the voice?.......2007-06-19

Once again a lot of hype for a very poorly mixed and edited film. I don't know what it is about these films that always falls short with the music/voice mixing. The music is way too loud and the voices are too faint. Not to mention, the music sucks. And, what's up with the reverb? These idiots used a mic on a camera about 50 feet away for the primary voice track in a large hall, so you get all this heavy natural reverb making it even more difficult to hear what the presenter is saying. Maybe a mic a little closer? Idiots. If there is any 'hidden' knowledge being presented, you'll have to wear headphones or constantly adjust the volume for the crappy music interludes to hear anything - or watch it several times and take notes. Why can't they pan the music to one side, the voice to the other, and hire an experienced mixing engineer for appropriate levels? My suggestion to this production company: Stick to the information and tone it down a bit on the unnecessary bells and whistles, and, consider mic placement next time. Frankly, most of us just want to hear the presenter, not be subjected to a bunch of annoying heavy metal music and cheap transition effects. Are these guys trying to promote their friends bands? Just doesn't mesh.

This kind of low quality 'could' be forgivable 20 years ago, but with access to average technology - pre-installed on most computers today - it is criminal.

So Glad.......2006-11-12

I am so glad that Gardiner brought this out because I was furious I couldn't get to the UK to see it. Now I bought this and sat down with a beer and watched. I only wish that DVD's were longer so that I could see all the speakers whole lectures, but to be honest I might have got bored. As it is, this is just the right length and we get tales from all of them, with extras. I loved Crichton Miller, Hamish Miller's music of the crickets and Andrew Collins was shown fully explaining his new Cygnus Mystery. Tim Wallace-Murphy is like a modern day Gandalf and Gardiner is a great stand up comedian (as the outtakes show!)

Buy it, better than most for sure.

Secrets of the Serpent: In Search of the Sacred Past

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Poor.
The next Graham Hancock
Wish I had seen it first
Watch and be in awe
The Snake in the Garden of Eden Spoke the Truth ... :

Secrets of the Serpent: In Search of the Sacred Past

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Forbidden Knowledge Conference UK 2006 (FKCUK)
Gnosis, the Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed
Quantum Astrology: Science, Spirit and Our Place in the Cycles of History
Science of Soul: The End-Time Solar Cycle of Chaos in 2012 A.D.
Intention, Belief, Emotion, and Will; Consciousness and The Scientific Basis for Magick and Miracles

ASIN: B000JJR0QO
Release Date: 2006-10-09

Description

Across time and across the world, an ancient serpent cult once dominated mankind. Then a great battle ensued and Christianity stamped it's authority on the face of the planet. Now, after years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals the world's most mysterious places were once sacred to the Serpent Cult. The history and mythology of the so-called reptilian agenda and alien visitation in ancient times now has a solid opponent - giving answers for the many symbols and myths often confused by those who believe in such things. In Secrets of the Serpent, the author reveals the real "bloodline" spoken of by Dan Brown in the Da Vinci Code- it was in fact a serpent bloodline. Philip Gardiner is the international best selling author of The Shining Ones, The Serpent Grail, Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed and Proof - Does God Exist? He has appeared on hundreds of radio and televisionprograms worldwide speaking on religion and propaganda. He has infiltrated various secret societies and has been initiated into orders many people had thought were long forgotten. Committed to the constant struggle to uncover the real history of mankind and the unraveling of manipulative propagande he has come up against many obstacles and yet in his book, The Serpent Grail he reveals a truth about the Holy Grail that gained the backing of academia and scholars. The truth shall be found in the Secrets of the Serpent. Now, after years of research, the real religious history of the world can be told. In Secrets of the Serpent, Philip Gardiner for the first time reveals: + the world's most mysterious places were once sacred to the serpent cult. + the secret of the Holy Grail and Elixir of Life + the history and mythology of the so-called reptilian agenda and alien visitation in ancient times now has a solid opponent - giving answers for the many symbols and myths often confused by believers.

Customer Reviews:

Poor........2007-06-22

This DVD is a poor representation of stories.Baseseless and without sustance. Apart from the content the quality of the picture is sub-standard.

The next Graham Hancock.......2007-02-28

Gardiner's books and dvd's are the cutting edge of the body/mind/spirit genre. Gardiner is ahead of the digital curve. Uniquely incorporating original music, modern graphics, and the most current research and data available. The author has actually been to the places he writes about for long periods of time enabling him to uncover things that others have missed. You'll like this dvd.

Wish I had seen it first.......2007-02-06

This DVD was a huge disappointment and waste of money. I wanted to rent it first, but could not find it anywhere. I took a risk based on the reviews on this site. The heavy metal that is on half of the DVD is irritating, loud, and hard to get past. The visuals are superimposed one on top of another. They also melt from one scene into another or are moving up or down the screen through out the majority of the documentary. It is difficult to focus on any one scene before it is blended into the next overlay. There may be some great scenes, but I feel like I never got a decent look at anything. The information sounds like it would be interesting, if there were supporting sources behind it or explanation of how it was come to. The commentary jumps from one place to another, as though it were an obvious, conclusive leap.

It would be difficult to get through this DVD for the music alone. Perhaps his books are better.

Watch and be in awe.......2006-11-12

Man, if this guys books weren't good enough, he then goes and lands one of the most visually stimulating DVD's on the market right on our lap. This is full of beautiful imagery from around the world with music to make you cry, laugh and just jump for joy. Soul Path - the band - have done a remarkable job on the underscore and I have just popped and bought the accompanying album.

The depth of knowledge revealed by Gardiner on the ancient serpent cult and his revelations on the true bloodline (ha ha) are inspirational and I implore everybody to buy this and ABC to put it on the TV at prime time!

The Snake in the Garden of Eden Spoke the Truth ... : .......2006-10-27

"We are immortal -- once we know, and separate, good from evil!"

As an acclaimed independent scholar of mythology and the original Christian scriptures written by Gnostics, I was simply awe-struck to watch this audio-video masterpiece unfold as so many heretofore deeply-buried hidden truths were revealed to the viewer. I mean to say, it has taken 2-thousand years to grasp the significance of these genuine traditions, religions, and rituals of the ancients and then to get this mind-blowing, life-altering information past the self-proclaimed, orthodox, "guardians of the truth," why it's almost too good to be true now! Yet wait until these revelations really do percolate to the top of the food-chain, they will certainly be branded, if not banned, once again as "poisonous New Age propaganda" in the same way that all truth seeks to set us free from those that seek to control us. Why? Is it because God is within us? Why is it that Jesus Christ, Michael the Archangel, or the Virgin Mary, for instance, are accepted as the "personifications of the divine?" Watch this DVD and learn why those in authority venomously rant and rave: "They are a handful of miserable resuscitators of a degenerate dead religion who wish to return to the monstrous dark delusions of the past." Do we? Or are we seeking to remove the blinders from our inner eye that those in power still want to keep fastened tightly-shut, the mind's eye that Jesus told us to keep single to the glory of God! Yet the question remains as poet Christopher Fry asked us in his poem titled The Sleep of Prisoners, "Will we wake, for pity's sake?" Well, will you?

Dr. John Jay Harper is author of the bestseller Tranceformers: Shamans of the 21st Century.

Da Vinci and the Code He Lived By (History Channel)

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Painfully De-Gayed, but Generally Good

Da Vinci and the Code He Lived By (History Channel)
Starring: Leonardo Da Vinci
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
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ASIN: B000CCW2V6
Release Date: 2006-01-31

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The "code" referred to in the History Channel's Da Vinci and the Code He Lived By has nothing to do with theories about the High Renaissance master's involvement with secret societies (as explored in Dan Brown's bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code). Instead, it refers to Da Vinci's implacable work ethic, his insatiable curiosity and the talent and discipline required to keep his busy mind satisfied. Da Vinci reminds us that the great engineer, inventor, and painter was born illegitimate and was not entitled to use his father's name, let alone the latter's financial resources or reputation within Florence. A long stint as student in a respected studio earned Da Vinci his first renown during a treacherous time in Florence. He was denounced as a sodomist by an unknown enemy; fortunately, the charges were dropped. Da Vinci went on to find patronage for his art, if not for the engineering marvels and weapons designs that (few know today) so preoccupied him. This History Channel documentary explores every major chapter in Da Vinci's life, including his patronage by the bloodthirsty Cesare Borgia, his passion for studying human anatomy (and the legacy his research left to scientists), and his certainty that one day human beings would fly. As for the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, sure: Such masterpieces are discussed at length. But they're not dissected for hidden meanings. --Tom Keogh

Description

Renowned as the "Mind of the Renaissance," the genius of Leonardo da Vinci reaches beyond the centuries. Painter, sculptor, engineer, and scientist, in each field Leonardo da Vinci was both master and pioneer. Creator of some of the world's great artistic masterpieces, such as the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, he was also a visionary whose fantastic inventions would become reality only hundreds of years after his death. Against a backdrop of 15th century Italian opulence, DA VINCI AND THE CODE HE LIVED BY follows the original Renaissance man through glittering palaces of merchant princes, accusations of blasphemy, and whispers of betrayal and romance--all to satisfy a limitless desire for knowledge. From the producers of Islam: Empire of Faith and Barbarians, and available on DVD for the first time ever, DA VINCI AND THE CODE HE LIVED BY tells the remarkable story of one man's boundless talent, his towering legacy, and his courage in the face of powerful adversity. DVD Features: Behind-the-Scenes Featurette "History in the Making: Da Vinci"; 16:9 Widescreen Format; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

Customer Reviews:

Painfully De-Gayed, but Generally Good.......2006-12-29

The title of this work clearly references Dan Brown's hyper-successful novel. However, the work never mentions Mr. Brown and people need to learn that Da Vinci was an amazing man in his own right. Rotten Library Page starts off saying, "He didn't have a [expletive] code!"

I usually hate, hate, hate cheesy historical reenactments. This work is made entirely of reenactments, but they are not bothersome. There are more actors than usual. They were ornate clothing. When giving their lines, they speak Italian (though a boy Leonardo says "Mother" when I am so sure that's not how "mother" is said in Italian). It was more gory than what is usually portrayed in this cable channel's productions. Truthfully, it would have been boring just to see Renaissance paintings and the narrator mentions that no one knows for sure what Da Vinci looked like.

Too many people assume that artists are separate from the world and don't care about the power struggles taking place outside their windows. I applaud this work for contextualizing the times in which Da Vinci lived. History buffs may appreciate this work just as much as art or invention fans.

This work is de-gayed in a cowardly manner. The narrator says, "Da Vinci was accused of sodomy, but acquitted." Homophobic viewers could misconstrue this to mean that Da Vinci didn't love other males. The work never points out that Da Vinci never had girlfriends, wives, or children. Later, the narrator calls Salai and Melzi "assistants," rather than "lovers" or at least eremenos. Notable Names Database and Wikipedia clearly indicate that these males were Da Vinci's lovers. Perhaps the documentary makers were also squeamish about the cross-generational dynamic of these couplings, given present and necessary concerns about child abuse. It also stands out that one modern interviewee is a man with an earring in his right ear, but he never speaks about himself.

In all fairness, the work covers a lot within a limited time. They mention Da Vinci's anatomical studies, that he might have had ADD, and that he may be the subject of the Mona Lisa painting. In general, I loved learning more about this important genius and gay historical figure.

Da Vinci's Inquest- The Complete First Season

Average customer rating:

Wonderful Creation from Canada.
From Someone Who's Seen It All
We are so fortunate that a place like Canada is so close and so dear....
One of a kind
canadian cop show

Da Vinci's Inquest- The Complete First Season

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ASIN: B000622672

Product Description

A Vancouver cop turned coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Creation from Canada........2007-03-14

All of the reviews of this series are right on. I am so impressed with Nicholas Campbell and the men who put this series together, along with the sequel, when DaVinci becomes mayor. All or a portion of this group also, if I'm correct, created "Intelligence", which is running currently and one of the most gripping series I've ever seen on television. And they can't decide if it will continue for a second season!
Yet - we can only buy Season One of "DaVinci's Inquest". This series is intelligently and realistically written with a mix of humour, the real problems of political and street life and heroes with forgivable and recognizable flaws. What's not to love?!
I've written CBC countless times and they appear to have no interest in what their viewers want.
We can buy DVD's of countless mindless series, yet Canada produces a remarkable trio of series and we viewers can't get our hands on them. What the heck are they thinking? Perhaps a better question - ARE they thinking?
It would appear they are wonderful at creating but miserable at marketing.

One of the best aspects of these series is that the violence is not gratuitous and not in your face. They understand you don't have to have blood and gore to create tension. It is always just far enough away that you are not smacked with it, say, as one is with the CSI series.
"DaVinci's Inquest" is NOT written for the average 12 year old mind, thank God. We can only hope someone wakes up and puts all of the episodes on DVD so the fans can watch them over and over. They are worth every minute of your time.

From Someone Who's Seen It All.......2007-03-08

I've read the dozen reviews on here so far, and I completely agree with them. This show was (and still is) one of the best dramas you'll find on TV.

This is unlike anything you'll find on basic cable in the USA. Frank discussion of policies like needle exchanges and red-light districts, bleak looks at the issues of homelessness and drug abuse. This isn't your usual prime-time fare (well, it was up here). But underneath all of it is a brilliantly written show with amazing actors, from the stars to the recurring bit characters. Many others have sung the praises of them, so I'll just leave it at agreeing with them.

Chris Haddock wrote most, if not all, of this series' episodes, and was showered with accolades up here for his work, and rightly so. It stunned me that US audiences didn't make his CBS offering, The Handler (from a few years back) popular enough for a second season, even if he had to "Hollywood-ize" his stories. But I'm glad that I see Davinci's Inquest finding an audience, even if it is many years later.

And for all those who want more seasons on DVD, I couldn't agree more. If anything, the show gets even better in later seasons.

We are so fortunate that a place like Canada is so close and so dear...........2007-02-24

I first began watching this series on cable because of the setting. My first Vancouver visit was in 1975 and probably at least thirty times since. I love the city and the nation. In fact I almost moved there in the early eighties. The lack of a Bill of Rights and my typically American disgust for allegiance to royalty kept me in Oregon.

Yes, as other reviewers have said the show highlights some of the bad things about the city and nation. But it ever more so highlights what is right and different about Canada. The show is a cross between Law and Order and CSI with a overtone of PBS commentary on social injustice. Dominic is a sensitive man in a difficult job.

I enjoy the Canadian dialect.....it sounds to me like US english in the 50s and early 60s. Older men call much younger adult men 'son' just like my dad used to ( him a WW2 vet ) but we can't do that now.

Groups of PD men commisserate together and act like men-not phantoms emasculated by the hyper feminism in the US during these past disastrous decades. Women are strong and assertive but , in being so, don't act like men-pandering to left wing US stereotypes. Oh Canada. You are different and in many ways better.

If the viewer wants to get to really know Vancouver the series does it big time. Since I know Van very well and have been to many of the shooting locales over and over I can say it's Soooooo accurate. The gulls are always around and a big raven now and then....when it is rainy it is rainy and the locales are REAL not some back lot set. ( I've seen some obvious real Vancouver locales in Stargate as well ). So many places....the seawall walk, granville island, burrard bridge, downtown...west end , Stanley Park etc.

The viewer gets a real feel for the city. The characters are real people with real emotions. The issues discussed are real there and here......the pain of AIDS in the city, the pain of drugs and homelessness, the pain of income inequality. All amid the unreal beauty of the city.

I wish the producer would have the sense to offer all the seasons SOON on DVD. The reruns on cable here in from Chicago are annoying.....cut up in odd ways for late night or early morning markets....and they have to voice over 'bad' words that we in the US are just to Puritanical to allow on the air. What a joke. The DVDs are so much better.

So last time down on English Bay watching the summer fireworks....and standing with a million or so of my brothers and sister Canadians ( in my heart ) I sing the anthem and cry. And nobody knows I am not a Canadian. By golly that feels good. This series lets me 'be' in my second home anytime...... Let me tell you...if you get the chance go to Vancouver. But I warn you, you may not want to leave. Warts and all it's fantastic.

Last thirty years I've been in Vancouver dozens of times and downtown Portland five or six. Tells you something about both places. Buy this DVD 'cause you'll watch it over and over. What's not to like ay?

One of a kind.......2007-02-15

I found this program last winter when our cable lost most of the stations and could not be repaired until spring due to a massive mud slide. The one of the few stations I could get was out of Chicago. I found myself hooked after two times of watching it.
I video taped it daily and I really liked that they did not totally wrap up the story every hour and had some plots that ran on for weeks or even months while the case they worked on that day might be closed.
You also got to know their personal lives also. The story is best if watched daily so you understand since things as they go along. There will be references to things that have been going on over the past 5 weeks or more.
I have read that this series is based on the actual coroner.

canadian cop show.......2007-01-27

Terrific! Absorbing crime drama without the usual over the top histrionics of american cop shows. If I have any complaints at all it would be that only one season seems to be available. When is the next one coming out? And the rest?

Oh yeah; the shipping was timely and it arrived in good condition

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