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The Crow

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starring: Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, David Patrick Kelly, Angel David
directed by: Alex Proyas


I haven't read the comic... and when they made the movie I really didn't know it was based on a comic. Well I can tell that I've almost seen every movie with Brandon Lee playing in it... Although he only played in (mostly) action movies he played his best part in "The Crow"... I watched the movie the first time right after it was released. I've always been a big fan of Bruce Lee his father but also of Brandon Lee because he didn't want people to see him like his father. Brandon always wanted to play in a non-action movie and I know The Crow is one of those... His acting in this movie is good... I know they use a lot of CGI which is done superb. Yes, the fact that he was really killed in the movie made me see it even more.

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Bellydance Fitness:Basic Moves

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from: Video Service Corp.

November 12, 2001
this is a wonderful tape. neena and veena are lovely and sassy, their dancing is great and they make the moves very accessible. i have done dolphina's goddess workout a number of times, and now that i've done this one i like it 10x more. neena and veena actually show you how to coordinate the movements and you can actually learn to dance, whereas doing dolphina's tape, she looks and dances great and i'm flailing around like a nut. (although dolphina does say, "ok and this time, do it with attitude! like, 'aren't i fabulous? but you can't have me!'" which quote, in itself, is worth the price of the video.) neena and veena are very accessible, they show you how to feel the flow of it.

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Execution of Justice

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from: Paramount

December 04, 2001
this is a wonderful tape. neena and veena are lovely and sassy, their dancing is great and they make the moves very accessible. i have done dolphina's goddess workout a number of times, and now that i've done this one i like it 10x more. neena and veena actually show you how to coordinate the movements and you can actually learn to dance, whereas doing dolphina's tape, she looks and dances great and i'm flailing around like a nut. (although dolphina does say, "ok and this time, do it with attitude! like, 'aren't i fabulous? but you can't have me!'" which quote, in itself, is worth the price of the video.) neena and veena are very accessible, they show you how to feel the flow of it.

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The Member of the Wedding

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starring: Ethel Waters, Julie Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Arthur Franz, Nancy Gates
directed by: Fred Zinnemann

June 25, 1996
I don't even know where to begin - this film is just plain brilliant in so many ways...
1) The story: Remember when you were a child, you were caught in that awkward stage where you are too old to be a child, and too young to be an adult. You want desperately to fit in, but you don't. That is the focal point of the story, and it is told honestly and sadly thru the eyes of Frankie. That is the plight of Frankie Adams, played brilliantly by Julie Harris - one of the truly great performances I've seen.
2) The cast: Julie Harris I mentioned, and Ethel Waters as Bernice. I start to call her the maid, but that would be a huge dis-service. This is the first movie to portray a black character as more than just a maid in the background with ... Read More:

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Mrs. Doubtfire

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starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday
directed by: Chris Columbus


Mrs. Doubtfire is the sweetest movie ever. Though it's rated PG-13, it's still a perfect movie to watch with your kids. Also, look at Robin Williams and think, "Thank God that's not my life!"

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Kids for Character

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January 04, 1999
This video is a good follow-up of "Kids For Character" and is best understood if the viewer is familiar with the first video. Scenes from popular kids TV shows and comments from kids are used to illustrate the points being made. Teaches viewers about making the "right" choices and showing that you have good character. "'Fessing up," "telling the truth," "what should you do?" scenarios are upbeat and not at all preachy. The singing and choreography of the six leading kids is terrific, and following the adult performers is fun. Our two-year-old always wants the whole family to join with him in "The Six Pillar Shuffle!" Organizations sponsoring this video include public service organizations, ... Read More:

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

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starring: Paul Schrier, Jason Narvy, Richard Genelle, Richard Wood (II), Robert Axelrod
directed by: Jerry P. Jacobs, Jonathan Tzachor

August 29, 1995
This video is a good follow-up of "Kids For Character" and is best understood if the viewer is familiar with the first video. Scenes from popular kids TV shows and comments from kids are used to illustrate the points being made. Teaches viewers about making the "right" choices and showing that you have good character. "'Fessing up," "telling the truth," "what should you do?" scenarios are upbeat and not at all preachy. The singing and choreography of the six leading kids is terrific, and following the adult performers is fun. Our two-year-old always wants the whole family to join with him in "The Six Pillar Shuffle!" Organizations sponsoring this video include public service organizations, ... Read More:

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Perfect Weapon

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starring: Mark DiSalle, Jeff Speakman, John Dye, Mako, James Hong
directed by: Mark DiSalle

June 11, 1996
I studied Kenpo Karate as a kid and enjoyed this movie when it came out in the theatre years ago. I recently watched it again after so many years and enjoyed the fight sequences and the way that they introduced kenpo karate to the viewers. Recognizing some of the self defense techniques and kata from the movie made it authentic and different from other movies in this genre.

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The Tales of Hoffmann

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starring: Moira Shearer, Robert Rounseville, Robert Helpmann, Pamela Brown, Frederick Ashton
directed by: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger


Being very familiar with the opera, I found this combination of music and dance fascinating. Acting and singing of the singers is superb as is the dancing. Orchestra and tempi are just right: no surprise, since John Barbiroli is the conductor...
Given, there are some deviations from the original opera, but, who cares, when the result is as is.
Strongly recommended for both dance and opera lovers!

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Rescuers

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November 03, 1992
ONE of my favorite Disney movies along with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. This is the story of two mice of the rescue aid society ,out to save a kidannped girl named penny. the story and music is beautiful. that song someone's waiting for you brings a tear to my eye and i am 28 years old! this movie is a classic!!