Actors & Directors
- Babby Singh
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda
- Kitu Gidwani
- Maia Sethna
- Nandita Das
- Deepa Mehta
Run time: 110 min.
Creator: Bapsi Sidhwa
List Price: $49.95
Price: $47.44
Review Nova: The Earth (3pc) / Wgbh Boston:Take a close-up look at some of Earth's most spectacular phenomena. IncludesIn the Path of a Killer Volcano,The Day the Earth Shook andFlood! and a 12-page comprehensive teacher's guide. A tragedy set against the ethnic violence of India's independence in 1947, the second film in Deepa Mehta's elemental India trilogy is even more incendiary than her controversial Fire. Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and Parsees alike buzz like bees around the lovely flower Shanta (Nandita Das), the Hindu nanny of sheltered 8-year-old Parsee girl Lenny-baby. This sunny Eden of racial harmony plunges into darkness when independence brings the partition of the empire and sets ethnic groups against one another in civil war. As seen through the naive eyes of little Lenny-baby, Earth is more tragic melodrama than social history, but what Mehta's adaptation of Bapsi Sidhwa's autobiographical novel Cracking India lacks in insight, it makes up for in fiery imagery, emotional passion, and a heavy-hearted longing for the paradise lost. -Sean Axmaker.
Release date: 1994-08-31
Run time: 240 min.
Price: $79.98
Review Dick Clark's Golden Rock & Roll Collection: Gift Set / Mpi Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Jerry Orbach
- Charles Dance
- Shirley MacLaine
- Anne Jackson
- Robert Butler
- John Heard
Run time: 235 min.
Creator: Stan Margulies
List Price: $39.98
Price: $149.94
Review Out on a Limb / Starmaker Entertainment:
Release date: 1998-11-03
Run time: 240 min.
Price: $79.98
Review Savage Earth (4pc) / Mpi Home Video:
Release date: 2002-05-03
Run time: 45 min.
Creator: Thea Guest
List Price: $49.95
Price: $47.45
Review World's Most Wanted / A & E Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Steve Binder
- April Nevins
- Gene Castle
- Patrick Adiarte
- Paul Anka
- Suzanne Charney
Run time: 240 min.
Creator: Gary Smith
Price: $79.98
Review Hullabaloo 5-8 / Mpi Home Video:Spanning 14 months from February 1965 to early April 1966, this second DVD compilation of the short-lived NBC pop-music series Hullabaloo is fascinating more as an ethereal glimpse of mid-'60s pop trends than a record of enduring music. The majority of these performers (Chad & Jeremy, Leslie Gore, Barry McGuire) were enjoying their relatively brief time in the spotlight, so they're little more than time-capsule curiosities to anyone born after these shows were originally broadcast. The format was so safely mainstream that one "Top Pop" medley segment features guest host Peter Noone (from Herman's Hermits) singing Bob Dylan's "Positively 4th Street," with predictably ludicrous results. But the menu of then-current chart-toppers also includes a generous sampling of the British Invasion (the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, and even Marianne Faithful, with several London-scene reports from Beatles manager Brian Epstein), and bonus track highlights include the Zombies, Junior Walker & the All-Stars, and the Supremes at the start of their meteoric rise. Although many of these acts lip-sync to canned music (you'll notice a lot of unplugged guitars), the sound quality surpasses the video, which was mastered from salvaged black & white kinescopes (sadly, the color videos were destroyed). In addition to the hit-or-miss music menu, the Hullabaloo dancers and popular guests hosts provide a welcomed trip down memory lane, especially when David McCallum ("Ilya Kuryakin" from TV's The Man from U. N. C. L. E. [+]) struggles through several attempts at spy-thriller sketch comedy. Hullabaloo is a refreshing reminder that television in the mid-1960s had yet to lose its innocence to the turmoil of years to come. -Jeff Shannon.
Release date: 2001-03-06
Run time: 150 min.
List Price: $49.95
Price: $47.45
Review Between the Lions (5pc) / Wgbh Boston:The Between the Lions Vowels set is a great way to teach kids about the vowels and help them learn to read. This set of five videos includes The Ram in the Pepper Patch (featuring the short "a"), Red Hat, Green Hat (featuring the short "e"), Little Big Mouse (featuring the short "i"), The Lost Rock (featuring the short "o"), and The Lucky Duck (featuring the short "u").
Release date: 2000-10-13
Run time: 180 min.
List Price: $49.95
Price: $47.45
Review Nova: Mystery of Space Set / Wgbh Boston:Travel into space to uncover the mysteries and wonders of our galaxy. Death of a Star witnesses one of the most spectacular events since creation—the supernova. Eclipse of the Century takes you along on the race to view and study celestial splendor. In Rescue Mission in Space, you’ll travel into space for the dramatic space repair of the Hubble Telescope and view the stunning images of space the Hubble now produces. Includes: Death of a Star: Supernovas are as spectacular as they are rare. In early 1987, a giant star exploded in the sky - one of the most violent celestial events since the creation of the universe. The incredibly powerful blast created supernova hysteria—sending small particles through outer space and shock waves through the astrophysics community. NOVA takes you to space and around the globe—from Chile to Japan to Cleveland, Ohio, where supernova "neutrinos" were discovered—for an astounding look at the true meaning of star power. Eclipse of the Century: In Hawaii on July 11, 1991, astronomers and scientists discovered a remarkable opportunity to examine a total eclipse of the sun. Sun, moon and earth would perfectly align, achieving "totality" directly above technologically advanced observatories perched atop Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano. [+]But the project was not as simple as it seemed. In the days preceding "the eclipse of the century," astronomers faced equipment breakdowns, incompatible telescopes, threatening weather and a celestial spectacle that would wait for no one. Join the action as scientists prepare for an unprecedented look at the normally invisible corona—the sun's superheated atmosphere. And take a breathtaking look at the sky's most exciting event. Rescue Mission in Space: The Hubble Space Telescope: searching for black holes, primitive galaxies, the beginning of time. The problem: somebody goofed in making Hubble's eight-foot diameter curved mirror which was supposed to see ten times more clearly than any ground based telescope. NOVA follows the exploits of the astronauts who saved the day in the most complicated and ambitious space mission since the Moon landings. Share their fears of what could go wrong during five space walks and encounter the difficulties of working in space. As a final test of the successful mission, witness the stunning work the Hubble Telescope has already done in unlocking the deepest secrets of the universe.
Release date: 1999-09-28
Run time: 240 min.
Price: $79.98
Review Cayce, Edgar (4pc) / Wellspring Media:This quartet of videos on the teachings of psychic healer Edgar Cayce are a capable combination of history and how-to. The idea is not to worship the "medical clairvoyant" but to learn his principles well enough to put them into practice. With slow, steady pacing, host Mark Thurston seems like Mr. Rogers taking on the spiritual world. Each video is laden with experts, including psychologists, physicians, and lecturers, as well as less mainstream experts-a natural healer, an intuitive parent, a spiritual guidance counselor. Edgar Cayce on Dreams is the easiest to relate to, and perhaps the most mesmerizing (who hasn't wondered what their dreams mean?), brimming with easy-to-understand advice on dream interpretation. Edgar Cayce on Healing explains his beliefs in the power of natural healing, with plenty of lists to help clarify concepts. Edgar Cayce on Practical Spirituality, featuring Cayce's grandson, offers abundant advice on how to live a spiritual life. The host seems a little uncomfortable in Edgar Cayce on Intuition, perhaps because the subject matter, psychic phenomenon, is a little out there, and definitely not for the skeptical. Still, even when tackling telepathic dreams or intuitive diagnosis, the observations always remain easy to follow. [+]As a whole, the series is an accessible self-help video handbook to views that Cayce (who died in 1945) predicted would be embraced by the modern world. -Valerie J. Nelson.
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Actors & Directors
- Rhoda
- Nancy Walker
- Valerie Harper
- Mary Tyler Moore
Run time: 225 min.
Price: $39.95
Review The Very Best of Rhoda [4 VHS Boxed Set] / Mtm Video:When RHODA first aired in 1974, the eagerly-anticipated show was an instant hit. Built around an independent, ethnic New York woman, RHODA broke all the rules of conventional television. In a landscape of happily married sitcom couples, Valerie Harper’s Everyone who watched The Mary Tyler Moore always wanted to be Mary Richards (Mary Tyler Moore); most of us, though, related better to her best friend, Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper). Rhoda was a loud, perpetually single, witty woman who was unlike anything on television before her. In 1974, Rhoda left Minneapolis to return to her home of New York and to her own show, Rhoda, living in the same building as her sister Brenda (Julie Kavner) and not far from her overbearing Jewish mother Ida (Nancy Walker) and her long-suffering father (Harold J. Gould). This boxed set of four videos contains episodes from each of the five seasons, beginning with her unforgettable wedding (who would've thought that Rhoda would find a man!) to Joe (David Groh) in the 1974 season and ending with her parent's separation in 1979. Some of these shows are remarkable, as when Joe and Rhoda separate after a few years of marriage. Others don't hold up as well next to these groundbreaking episodes, such as "An Elephant Never Forgets," in which Brenda comes to terms with the fact that she's lost weight and is attractive. But as a glimpse at the 1970s, the eight episodes are a wonderful trip backward and remain hilarious, albeit slightly dated, today. [+]No, you still don't get a look at the faceless doorman, Carlton. And yes, we can still all relate to Rhoda. -Jenny Brown.
Actors & Directors
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Kathleen Turner
- John Lithgow
- Alain Klarer
- Joe Morton
- Ethan Coen
Run time: 600 min.
List Price: $124.98
Price: $50.00
Review American Cinema - 100 Years of Filmmaking / 20th Century Fox:Given the difficulty of living up to such an ambitious title, American Cinema, a nine-hour public television overview of the movies, is a remarkably entertaining, informative, and informed introduction to movies in the U. S. , from the silent era to the Sundance generation. Divided into 10 self-contained episodes, the series begins by looking at the practical magic of movies. "The Hollywood Style" and "The Star" examine the underpinnings of filmmaking and star making in carefully chosen examples and contrasts: the changing Hollywood style from Casablanca to Chinatown, the studio-controlled career of Joan Crawford compared to modern star Julia Roberts. Later episodes single out specific genres for study ("Romantic Comedy," "Film Noir," "The Western," and "The Combat Film") and chart the changing face of Hollywood from "The Studio System" to "Film in the Television Age" to "The Film School Generation," concluding with the American independent explosion in "The Edge of Hollywood. " A rich array of illustrative film clips and interviews with directors and stars as well as commentary by historians and critics invigorate this whirlwind tour through the dream factory. It's a smartly written project and a solid introduction to American movies that, for all its generality, creates absorbing and entertaining film history. -Sean Axmaker.
Actors & Directors
- Linda DeMarco
- Genia Pauli Haddon
$59.00
Price: $45.99
Review Yoga for Round Bodies (Set - Vol 1 & 2) / Haelix Plus Pubns:
Actors & Directors
- Nova Classroom Field Trips
List Price: $49.95
Price: $47.45
Review Nova: Amazing Animals (3pc) / Wgbh Boston:Meet some extraordinary animals around the world—from bugs to bats and more. Includes All-American Bear, Little Creatures Who Run the World, Mystery of the Animal Pathfinders and a 12-page comprehensive teacher's guide.
Release date: 1998-11-11
Run time: 312 min.
Creator: Acorn Media
List Price: $59.99
Price: $389.99
Review Saints and Sinners: Video-Six Volume Boxed Set-Catholic / Acorn Media Publishing:
Actors & Directors
- Dragon Ball Z-Captain Ginyu
Run time: 154 min.
Price: $9.98
Review Dragon Ball Z Captian Ginyu: Assult/ Double Cross / Funimation Prod:Episode 54 - Ginyu Assault - Burter and Jeice of the fearsome Ginyu Force launch an attack on Goku. But the tables turn as Goku's new power is way too much for them to handle. After Goku easily defeats Burter, Jeice rushes to retrieve the fiercest of all Ginyu. Captain Ginyu himself. But can their collective force match up to the new Goku? Episode 55 - Incredible Force! - An angry Captain Ginyu initiates a battle with the fearless Goku, as the ruthless mercenary attempts to uncover Goku's true strength. But Goku cleverly conceals his power level from the militant monster. Finally, at the insistence of the captain, Goku astounds both Jeice and Ginyu by revealing his true power. [+]A power unlike anything else they had anticipated. Episode 56 - Frieza Approaches - Captain Ginyu and Jeice face up to Goku only to discover the truth about what they're up against. Elsewhere, Guru bestows a special gift of healing upon the young Namek, Dende. And Nail returns to defend Guru from the villainous Frieza. But will Nail's special training be enough? Episode 57 - Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku - Frieza battles Nail in an effort to discover the password for the Dragon Balls. But can his skills measure up? Elsewhere, a powerful Goku faces the remaining Ginyu force. But careful Goku! Captain Ginyu has some fiendish trickery in store. Episode 58 - Calling the Eternal Dragon - Vegeta's plan to recapture the Dragon Balls is put on hold as Gohan and Krillin are first to find the buried treasure. But all three are in for a big shock as Captain Ginyu shows up in Goku's body. Episode 59 - Gohan Defeat Your Dad!! - Gohan and Krillin battle Captain Ginyu, disguised in Goku's body. But watch out! Vegeta's taking action with a strength no one expected! Is Vegeta really a Super Saiyan? Episode 60 - Captain Ginyu. The Frog - An injured Captain Ginyu awaits Vegeta's onslaught. But the weakened warrior has devious plans up his sleeve. Will he be able to switch bodies with Vegeta the way he managed to switch with Goku? And what will become of Goku, now struggling in Captain Ginyu's crippled body?.
Release date: 2003-04-22
Run time: 480 min.
List Price: $29.99
Price: $69.99
Review War in the Pacific / Entertainment Distributing:
Actors & Directors
- Nova Classroom Field Trips
List Price: $49.95
Price: $47.45
Review Nova: Exploring Space (3pc) / Wgbh Boston:
Actors & Directors
- TV Series Episodes 1-10 (9 Video Set)
Review Star Trek The Next Generation (Epsiodes 1-10) 9 Video Collection / Paramount:Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series. Episodes 1-10 on 9 videos.
Actors & Directors
- George Sidney
- Richard Whorf
- Robert Walker
- H.C. Potter
- Van Heflin
- Michael Curtiz
- George Murphy
- Hal Walker
- Joan Leslie
- Lucille Bremer
Creator: Buddy G. DeSylva
Price: $19.98
Review Hollywood Musicals 2 (4pc) / Madacy Records:
Actors & Directors
- Jennifer Paterson
- Patricia Llewellyn
- Clarissa Dickson-Wright
Run time: 30 min.
Creator: Peter Gillbe
List Price: $59.95
Price: $54.21
Review Two Fat Ladies (5pc) / New River Media:
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