Release date: 1995-08-28
Run time: 60 min.
Price: $24.95
Review P.R.O.B.E. The Zero Imperative / Central Park Media:
Release date: 2002-01-01
Run time: 53 min.
Price: $19.95
Review Aesop & His Friends / Mastervision:
Actors & Directors
- Mamoru Hamatsu
- Rin Mizuhara
- Deborah Makepeace
- Serena Evans
- Pamela Merrick
- Gwen Jenkins
List Price: $14.99
Price: $0.45
Review Age of Heroes / Us Manga Corps Video:Based on a series of fantasy novels by Yoshiki Tanaka, The Heroic Legend of Arslan is a rambling sword-and-sorcery epic set in a fictionalized version of ancient Persia. The various segments were released over years of troubled production, and shifts in the creative team resulted in uneven animation. When the kingdom of Palse is attacked by neighboring Lusitania, Arislan finds himself a fugitive, aided by a few loyal subjects. Is he the rightful heir to the throne or is he the son of a murderous usurper, as Silver Mask insists? The fate of the kingdom seesaws for nearly four hours, only to end on a cliffhanger. At the request of the Japanese producers, the names of the principle characters change during the saga-Arislan becomes Arslan; Pharangese, Farangis, etc. , which confuses matters further. The vocal cast speaks in British accents that soon cloy, and the dialogue differs wildly from the subtitles, which are apparently closer to the original Japanese. When Pharangese, the priestess of Misra, discusses Narsus's strategy with the bandit Arfurido, she says, "Perhaps he needs to be free from distraction so he can concentrate on finding a new solution to the old problems. " The subtitles read, "Perhaps he'll get swept up in the glory of conquest. " Arslan boasts handsomely rendered backgrounds that freely mix Moghul, Babylonian, Romanesque, and Byzantine architecture. [+]But the inconclusive ending will frustrate American viewers unfamiliar with the continuing saga in the novels. "Parental discretion advised": suitable for ages 14 and older; considerable violence. -Charles Solomon.
Actors & Directors
- Gerald Potterton
- Norman McLaren
- Jeff Hale (II)
- Grant Munro
- Grant Munro
Run time: 30 min.
Price: $14.99
Review Christmas Cracker & 3 Other Tales / Smarty Pants Video:
Actors & Directors
- Paul Scofield
- Armand Assante
- Ashley Lazarus
- Leonard Nimoy
Run time: 57 min.
List Price: $19.95
Price: $99.95
Review Rashi - a Light After the Dark Ages / Sisu Home Entertainment:
Actors & Directors
- Michael Fremer
- Billy Crystal
- Harry Shearer
- Gilda Radner
- Steven Lisberger
Review Animalympics:
Release date: 1993-11-01
Price: $19.98
Review Astro Boy 7 / Central Park Media:
Release date: 2001-08-21
Run time: 50 min.
Price: $12.98
Review Bugs Bunny Halloween Hijinks (Spanish) / Turner Home Ent:
Actors & Directors
- Robert Brousseau
- Barbara Harrison
- William Summers
- Doug Stone
- Jerry Lee
Run time: 69 min.
Price: $14.95
Review Mutant League: Movie / Sony Pictures:
Actors & Directors
- Natalie Smith
- Lisa Inouye
- Arlene Golonka
- Tobey Maguire
- Angelina High
Run time: 500 min.
Price: $89.95
Review Magic Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set / Anime Works:
Actors & Directors
- Brad Garrett
- Jay Bacal
- Steve Bulen
- David Workman
- Joy Grdnic
- Joe Leahy
Run time: 368 min.
Creator: Michael J. Sullivan
Price: $49.98
Review Transformers - First Season Collector's Edition / Rhino Entertainment Company:The 1985 series Tatakae Cho Robot Seimetai Transformers ("Fight Super Living Robots Transformers") was a U. S. -Japanese coproduction, written in America and animated in Japan. Based on a line of robot toys from Takara-licensed to Hasbro in America-that could be reconfigured into cars, trucks, planes, etc. , it spawned numerous sequels and a feature. Civil war rages on the planet Cybertron between the virtuous Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Both sides launch crews into space to find new energy sources, but the ships crash on Earth and are buried in lava. When the robots awaken four million years later, the Decepticons, led by the dictatorial Megatron, want to drain the planet of its resources, enslaving or destroying mankind. The Autobots ally with humanity and befriend oil-rig worker Spike Witwicky. The Saturday morning-style cheat of cutting to a logo, rather than animating transitions, and the frequent pauses for commercial breaks make for very choppy storytelling. [+]The designs of the robots are interesting but lack the graphic sophistication of Yoshiyuki Tomino's Gundam Mobile Suits. The animation is very limited, and the choreography of the battle sequences lacks the panache of Tomino and other more talented directors. Like Robotech, Transformers will appeal most strongly to adults who watched the show as kids: it's remained popular through Web sites, role-playing games, fan fiction, and a lively trade in the original toys. Serious students of anime will find this early series of historic interest. Unrated; suitable for age 6 and up: Robot vs. robot violence. -Charles Solomon Earth is the battleground, control of the Universe is the prize, and the only defense is an army of Autobots able to transform into massive fighting machines as powerful as their enemy—the deadly Decepticons. This special collector's edition VHS set contains all 16 episodes: More Than Meets The Eye Part 1 More Than Meets The Eye Part 2 More Than Meets The Eye Part 3 Transport To Oblivion Roll For It Divide And Conquer Fire In The Sky SOS Dinobots Fire On The Mountain War Of The Dinobots The Ultimate Doom Part 1 The Ultimate Doom Part 2 The Ultimate Doom Part 3 Countdown To Extinction A Plague Of Insecticons Heavy Metal War All episodes are in chronological order and digitally remastered from original 35mm negative.
Actors & Directors
- Zdenek Miler
- Czech Symphony Orchestra
Run time: 32 min.
Price: $14.99
Review Mole and the Green Star / Picture Start Inc.:
Actors & Directors
- Al Muscari
- Simone Grant
- Meg Frances
- Karen Smith (VIII)
- Akio Sakai
- Alexander J. Rose
Review Lodoss to senki:Since the first chapters debuted as a direct-to-video release in 1990, this sprawling sword-and-sorcery epic has delighted fantasy fans with its ancient prophecies, lost kingdoms, enchanted swords, dragons, and wizards. The tangled story line borrows heavily from The Lord of the Rings, the Star Wars films, and numerous other fantasy works. Six mismatched characters find themselves thrown together to protect the land of Lodoss from imminent destruction: Parn is the impetuous young warrior with heroic potential who typifies the genre; in place of the usual spunky girl, there's Deedlit, an elf with magical powers. They're joined by Etoh, a young priest and healer; Ghim, a dwarf-warrior with a heavy heart; Slayn, a wizard in training; and the rascally thief Woodchuck. Their allies include the dashing lord of a desert realm, a mercenary and her Berserker companion, and a benevolent, Arthurian king. They're pitted against an array of villains that includes human warriors, an evil sorcerer, dragons, kobolds, zombies, and Karla, the mysterious "Gray Witch" [sic]. An elegant art nouveau sensibility runs through the designs of Lodoss War, especially the extravagant armor of the warriors. But the film lacks a coherent plot, probably the result of producing so much animation in a short time with multiple directors. Characters are forever dropping in and out of the story: the initial villain, the evil emperor Beld, is replaced by his henchman, Ashram, who is superseded by the dark sorcerer, Wagnard. The last three episodes build to a titanic climax that leaves a lot of plot points unresolved. [+]Hard-core fantasy fans will love Lodoss War; but other viewers are likely to tire of its drawn-out and needlessly complicated story. Unrated; suitable for ages 12 and up; considerable violence and an extremely complicated plot. -Charles Solomon.
Actors & Directors
- Sarah Ruddle
- Kyle Menzies
- Edward Glen
- Sue Rose
- John Halfpenny
- Ron Rubin
- Richard Binsley
- Doug Masters
Review Angela Anaconda:
Release date: 1993-03-23
Run time: 30 min.
Price: $9.99
Review Roll to Victory / Sony Bmg Music:
Actors & Directors
- JoBeth Williams
- M.&T.Tsekhanovsky
- Cathy Moriarty
- Danielle Brisebois
- James Coburn
Run time: 60 min.
Price: $19.98
Review Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood Vol 4: The Wild Swans / Jove Films:
Actors & Directors
- John A. Davis
- Jonathan Winters
- Mark DeCarlo
- Victoria Jackson
- Ben Stein
- Don LaFontaine
Run time: 37 min.
Price: $14.98
Review Santa vs. the Snowman 3D / Universal Studios:The kid-friendly Santa vs. the Snowman began as a 1997 animated television special, then made a leap to the biggest movie screens-IMAX-in the world (in 3-D, no less), and now has come full circle to DVD with its extra, simulated perspective and deep focus intact. (3-D glasses, which come with the disc, are required. ) An animator's lark, Santa concerns a battle between Mr. Claus and a scheming snowman who tries to overtake Santa's toy-making and Christmas Eve delivery operation. A full-scale war erupts (there are some scary images here, particularly of a snowman writhing to his fiery death), though the violence is mitigated by clever quotes from movie and animation classics, including Toy Story and the stop-motion television perennial Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town. The original 2-D geometric planes are artfully reinvented to achieve an exciting depth. -Tom Keogh.
Release date: 1994-10-06
Price: $12.99
Review Musical Universe of Nursery Rhymes / I-Video:
Release date: 2004-11-23
Run time: 80 min.
Price: $4.98
Review Dragon Ball Gt 3: Lost Episodes - Ruination / Funimation Prod:
Run time: 90 min.
Review VeggieTales: Larry's Favorite Stories / Lyrick Studios:"Larry's Favorite Stories" contains three 30-minute VeggieTales stories: "Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed"- a lesson in the power of words. "The End of Silliness"- A sing along collection, and "King George and the Ducky"- A lesson about selfishness.
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