Release date: 2000-03-01
Run time: 480 min.
List Price: $99.95
Price: $84.50
Review Two Thousand Years : The History of Christianity / Films for the Humani:This spectacular 10-part documentary series charts the story of Christianity from its very beginning to the second millennial anniversary of Jesus' birth, set against the panoramic sweep of 2,000 years of history. Each program, lavishly filmed at historic sights, focuses on two centuries in the spread of a religion that has had a profound role in shaping our world. We see how the birth of Jesus and the spread of His teachings led inevitably to a clash with Rome, and how the outlawed faith ultimately overcame centuries of persecution to triumph and spread throughout the world. This is the complete story: the history, the ideas, the contradictions, the disputes - everything from wars to individual acts of extraordinary devotion. In addition to the historical narrative, Two Thousand Years includes commentary by noted theologians, historians, and religious leaders who offer varying perspectives on the controversies and challenges that face Christianity as it enters its third millenium. This acclaimed series is narrated by the renowned British writer and broadcaster, Melvyn Bragg.
Release date: 1998-03-17
Run time: 300 min.
Price: $79.98
Review How the West Was Lost: Part 1 / Discovery Channel:
Actors & Directors
- Gabriel Pascal
- Frank Launder
- Sidney Gilliat
Run time: 303 min.
List Price: $59.99
Price: $80.00
Review Best of British Comedy: The Happiest Days of Your Life, Green For Danger, and Major Barbara / Homevision:
Release date: 1998-08-04
Run time: 258 min.
Price: $29.95
Review Jules Verne Animated Adventures Pack / Plaza Entertainment:
Release date: 2000-12-19
Run time: 320 min.
Price: $19.99
Review My Little Margie - Box Set #2 / Vci Video:
Actors & Directors
- Secrets of the Millennium
Run time: 175 min.
List Price: $29.99
Price: $80.00
Review Secrets of the Millenium Vols 01-04 / Vci Video:
Actors & Directors
- Marvel's Mightiest Super Heroe
Run time: 132 min.
List Price: $59.98
Price: $79.99
Review Marvels Mightiest Heroes (3pc) / 20th Century Fox:The Mighty Thor There was some amazing, classic animation for superhero cartoons done as far back as Max and Dave Fleisher's Superman series of the early 1940s (echoes of which can be found in Batman: The Animated Series). Those were done for the big screen; by the mid-1960s, superhero cartoons were being brought to television, and some of Marvel Comics' biggest heroes-Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Incredible Hulk-were the stars. Unfortunately, television didn't have much in terms of cachet-or production values-at the time, and all four heroes suffer for it. Between Odin's ever-changing looks (Thor's father rarely manages to keep the same face-let alone the same outfit-from shot to shot) and the over-the-top dialogue, it's hard to follow whatever semblance of plot was scripted. On the two episodes here-"Enter Hercules," in which the Norse God of Thunder battles his equally brawny Greek cousin, and "Battle of the Gods," in which Loki enlists the Enchantress and the Executioner to defeat Thor-the animation is minimal. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voice-overs and plenty of narration. -Randy Silver Sub-Mariner This vintage 1966 cartoon features Marvel Comics' king of the deep, the Sub-Mariner. In the first story, "Atlantis Under Attack," the sacred trident of Neptune is stolen and all signs point to Namor's trusted grand vizier, Lord Vashti. In disbelief, Namor follows Vashti's trail to the carnivorous sea forest while the real thief, his archenemy, Attuma, lies ready to attack the city. The second story, "To Conquer a Crown," opens with a military demonstration by Atlantis's munitions expert, Namor's cousin Biera. [+]When the citizens protest the apparent warmongering, Namor calls on Biera to explain that the arms are for defense only. To the prince's surprise, the treacherous Biera turns on him and challenges him to a duel of strength for the throne. Namor accepts, not knowing that Biera holds the ultimate weapon. Each story is divided into three six-minute serial-type segments. The animation is minimal, restricted mostly to camera zooms and moving limbs and mouths, punctuated by Batman-style sound effects ("Wham!"). Other heroes in this series include Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, the Hulk, and Thor. -David Horiuchi Spider-Man Spider-Man comes across the best of the four, though part of that might be because Spidey's geeky alter ego, Peter Parker, looks and sounds remarkably like Bill Gates. On the two episodes here-"The Kilowatt Kaper," a run-in with Electro, and the self-explanatory "The Origin of Spider-Man"-the animation is minimal. It looks as if only a couple dozen pictures of the main characters were drawn; for the most part, this is a series of stationary illustrations with voice-overs and plenty of narration. -Randy Silver.
Release date: 2000-09-26
Price: $79.95
Review Eisenhower: Warrior And President SET-Eisenhower: Warrior And President SET / A & E Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Lost Treasures of the Ancient
Run time: 300 min.
List Price: $99.95
Price: $149.92
Review Lost Treasures of the Ancient World : Volume 3 (Boxed Set) / Kultur Video:Ancient cities, palaces, temples and monuments are once again brought to life in this third volume of the acclaimed "Lost Treasures of the Ancient World" series. These illuminating programs take the viewer on a voyage of discovery through the centuries to the exotic lands of Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Release date: 1991-01-23
Run time: 420 min.
List Price: $79.98
Price: $79.98
Review Dark Shadows Vol 53-56 / Mpi Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Anne Schedeen
- Max Wright
- Andrea Elson
- Benji Gregory
- John LaMotta
- Gary Shimokawa
Run time: 360 min.
List Price: $79.95
Price: $87.94
Review Communism: The Promise and the Reality / Wgbh Boston:The six videos in this boxed set provide a solid history of Communism in the 20th century, from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the eventual collapse of the Iron Curtain in the 1980s. Extensive use is made of archival footage as well as interviews with participants in the major events, from the storming of the Winter Palace to the opening of the Berlin Wall. The major figures, including Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Castro, and Gorbachev, are all seen and heard, as are many ordinary people who lived through great events. The presentation is balanced, with interview subjects recalling how the standard of living was raised as well as the terrors of Stalin's purges and Mao's Cultural Revolution. The interviews can be alternately inspiring and chilling, as the people who speak before the cameras remind us that the great events in history had profound effects in the lives of everyday people. Separate tapes cover the main themes of Communism's rise in Russia, the roots of the cold war, the victory of the Communists in China, and the eventual collapse of European Communism. In addition, one video concentrates on the role of guerrilla warfare during the cold war, while another focuses on the role nuclear power played in creating a fearful standoff between the superpowers. Produced by WGBH Boston, these videos are artfully produced and their entertainment value in no way detracts from the scrupulous history being presented. -Robert J. McNamara Communism - the extraordinary social experiment promising equality and freedom swept from Russia around the world. [+]In the early days hopes were high, but in the end the story of Communism is one of grim realities. Listen as people from behind the Iron Curtain tell how their lives were affected by this new world order, from the storming of the Winter Palace in Tzarist Russia in 1917 to the swift implosion of communist regimes around the world in the 1980s. Includes: Red Flag, Brave New World, Fallout, Great Leap, Guerrilla Wars, and People Power.
Release date: 1990-08-29
List Price: $79.98
Price: $79.98
Review Dark Shadows Vol 33-36 / Mpi Home Video:
Release date: 1990-12-19
List Price: $79.98
Price: $79.98
Review Dark Shadows Vol 49-52 / Mpi Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Dame Edna's Neighborhood Watch
Run time: 180 min.
List Price: $59.95
Price: $79.99
Review Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch V.4-6 / Culture Q Connection:
Actors & Directors
- America's Historic Steam Railr
Run time: 270 min.
Price: $49.95
Review America's Historic Steam Railroads (9pc) / Goldhil Home Media:
Release date: 1999-09-28
Run time: 300 min.
List Price: $99.95
Price: $99.99
Review The Impressionists Box Set / Kultur Video:
Release date: 1991-10-02
Run time: 390 min.
List Price: $119.99
Price: $79.99
Review Cooking at the Academy Complete Set / Questar, Inc:
Release date: 1991-04-10
Price: $59.98
Review The Great Kate: The Films of Katharine Hepburn (Flat Pack) / Turner Home Entertainment:
Release date: 1991-02-20
Run time: 420 min.
List Price: $79.98
Price: $79.98
Review Dark Shadows Vol 57-60 / Mpi Home Video:
Actors & Directors
- Andrew Francis
- Pamela Adlon
- Kevin Michael Richardson
- Jim Cummings
- Walt Kubiak
- Kath Soucie
Price: $77.88
Review Book of Virtues Gift Set (Gift) / Pbs Home Video:Based on the best-selling anthology edited by former Secretary of Education William J. Bennett, this heartwarming animated family series draws its themes from classic American stories, European fairy tales, African fables, Bible adventures and other folk tales. In each episode, young Zach and Annie and their four animal friends from the mythical town of Spring Valley meet heroes and larger-than-life characters from far-away places. Each of these timeless stories teaches a moral lesson involving a lasting human virtue. Six 30-minute episodes include "Work," "Honesty," "Responsibility," "Compassion," "Courage," and "Self-Discipline. " Top Hollywood stars such as Mark Hamill, John Forsythe, Paula Poundstone and others lend their voices to this charming series.
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Two Thousand Years : The History of Christianity, How the West Was Lost: Part 1, Best of British Comedy: The Happiest Days of Your Life, Green For Danger, and Major Barbara, Jules Verne Animated Adventures Pack, My Little Margie - Box Set #2, Secrets of the Millenium Vols 01-04, Marvels Mightiest Heroes (3pc), Eisenhower: Warrior And President SET-Eisenhower: Warrior And President SET, Lost Treasures of the Ancient World : Volume 3 (Boxed Set), Dark Shadows Vol 53-56, Communism: The Promise and the Reality, Dark Shadows Vol 33-36, Dark Shadows Vol 49-52, Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch V.4-6, America's Historic Steam Railroads (9pc), The Impressionists Box Set, Cooking at the Academy Complete Set, The Great Kate: The Films of Katharine Hepburn (Flat Pack), Dark Shadows Vol 57-60, Book of Virtues Gift Set (Gift)Top headlines: Boy doles out fake $20 bills at school: Authorities say an 8-year-old boy was handing out hundreds of dollars in fake $20 bills at an Ocala elementary school. 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