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This was my first Karen Voight video, and I liked it a lot. When I read reviews on other sites, I found that many people complained that the workout wasn't challenging enough, but I found it to be a just-right short workout for my intermediate level.

The workout begins with a rather lengthy (7-minute) warm-up that goes quicky from one move to the next. This section raises your heart rate somewhat, although I would have preferred a shorter warm-up with more time devoted to toning. The 17-minute segment of standing toning exercises which follows is definitely tough. Karen uses 3-lb. weighted balls, but she is also shown using dumbells. I started with 5-lb. dumbells and could do the first few exercises okay, but I had to lower the weight. I don't have weighted balls, so I used my 2-lb. ankle weights but held them in my palms similar to the balls. Some of the reviews I read said that the workout moves too fast to use heavier weights, but I think that with practice, I could stick to the 5-lb. dumbells. For most of the exercises, Karen does one slow set and then a second faster set in which she does move quite quickly. I found the upper body portion to be strong on the back and shoulders but less intense for the biceps and triceps. Karen then moves to a few exercises for the legs, including squates, lunges, and leg raises for buttocks. Because the entire toning section lasts only 17 minutes, no one muscle group is worked out particularly hard, but it's great if you're looking for quick overall toning--it reminds me of Tamilee Webb's I Want That Body.

You can stop the tape after the toning segment--Karen pauses at this point--or continue on to the next section, for abs. I was surprised to read that the abs section is 17 minutes long, as it went by very quickly. Here Karen combines traditional crunches--some done holding weights--with more Pilates-type abs moves. Each exercise was very intense, but not so difficult that I was unable to perform any moves; I felt like I got a very good abs workout. The tape ends with about 16 minutes of basic yoga poses. This section flowed nicely from the abs work, and it provided a nice stretch at the end of the workout.

I found Karen to be an excellent instructor: she is amazingly fit in appearance without being intimidating, and she did a great job cuing and explaining each move. The background music was jazz/R&B (some with vocals) which was pleasant without interfering with the workout. One thing that was a little odd was how the images flashed between different sets. The main set consists of Karen in a studio with her hair down and giving live instruction, but during each exercise, the camera flashed to Karen in the studio with her hair up, Karen in a living room setting, and Karen outdoors. Although this was a bit strange, each set was appealing, and I didn't mind the transitions.

Overall, I would recommend this workout to advanced beginners/intermediates looking for a fast, varied toning program that is not too strenuous. I plan to do this workout on alternate weeks with Kathy Smith's Lift Weights to Lose Weight, which is a little more challenging.

This is my third Voight workout video. While it is not the most challenging of her workouts, it is an excellent quick program when your time is limited. The first segment only takes about 23 minutes, and while it's not heavy on the aerobics she covers the most critical areas with target toning very effectively. Also, the only tools needed are hand weights or weighted balls, although you can always do it without, so you can do this workout just about anywhere. The abdominal and yoga section is a great way to wind down at the end of the day. Overall a very effective "streamlined" workout.

I've had this video for a while but I never got around to doing it, so yesterday I decided to do it & I must say that it is amazing! The upper body workout with the weights made my arms feel tight, I normally workout with 5 lb. weights but I had to switch to 3 lb. weights after a while. You really don't need the weighted balls that are featured, your hand weights will still give you a great workout. The first workout is about 23 mins. long & it does move pretty fast so watch the video before doing it. If you can, turn your t.v. so that it is facing a mirror & it will help you keep up with the 1st workout. The seond workout is for the abs & back with some yoga. My abs felt so tight after doing this! I've never really tried yoga because I thought it was difficult, but Karen's cuing is perfect & she explains how to do the moves so anyone can do them. You can always do the workouts separately or together for a full body workout. During the yoga segment she has you do some push ups & I kid you not, you will feel the burn! Afterwards though you will feel so relaxed & refreshed.

Since "In case you didn't feel like showing up" video, this is a great chance to watch the full live potential of the band. In this case, the 96' Sphinctour, with an heavier than ever sound, and even a more "rockstar" look icons.
The picture quality and the sound are outstanding,the performances are in top form too. The only complaint's that cost's the star missing, are the bonus section (an interview with guys so fascinating like Al & Paul well worth it!), with the less apportative backstage passes.
Like Al said, it's fun to watch this "kodak moments", with the distance of time. And recreate these fine moments with increadibly improved songs like "Just One Fix", and almost all the Filthpig material (compare the two versions of Crumbs), except for "The Fall", the only musical disapointment. So this is an even stronger reason to buy the DVD, because this one closes with the timeless anthem "Stigmata", and the Cd does not.

this is a great live dvd, I would have preffered less Filth pig tracks but it was shot well and the sound is great. the dvd has stigmata and so what which the cd doesn't so buy the dvd

I must remark, NYC 1996 was probably the best gig Ministry ever did and parts of it are on this video - so take that for what it is worth. Check for Jourgensen in pillbox hat, black trenchcoat, dark shades and riding boots - absolutely the coolest he has ever looked! Now, my criticism - I feel Ministry could have done better. First off, why did they wait 6 years to release this concert footage?! Surely there have been enough concerts videotaped since then that they could have put "Bad Blood", "Supernaut" and some Revolting... covers onto this compilation - major disappointment. Next item, the video switches every 5 seconds from one concert venue to another so you see Jourgensen alternating personas - from scraggly deadhead-look to ultra-euro fascist with jack boots - to top hat, to Mapleleafs hockey jersey, to beany, to balding and nodding off at the mike. Now, Jourgensen is my hero - don't get me wrong. What I think was an editorial blunder here was that each venue could have been a unique composition and should have been left uncut and unedited - especially the NYC Roseland gig. Other than that - the video is cranking and a must for Ministry addicts (and other assorted addicts!)

this movie has nice fighting scenes but not cheh changs best work thats why I gave it a 3 star rating. I was only 10 years old when Black Belt Theater came on the scene on channel 11, though the titles of the movies are fuzzy to me, I do remember seeing this one. If you are a die hard fan of this genre like me you would know from seeing this movie it isn't the best of the genre but still it has it's moments. It doesn't compare to master killer, 5 venoms, 4 assassins, and super ninjas but still if your a hard shaw bros. fan add this to your collection!

This is a classic venoms tale of brotherhood and loyalty, what venoms films are all about, and if you're a true venom fan, this is a must have. Packed with great fighting scenes and one of the best ending fight scenes I have ever seen, this is a movie no kung fu fan should be without.

This is one of the less known "old school" kung fu classics made by Shaw Brothers with some of the "Venoms" stars. The fights are great, most notably the one with the double-broadsword hero hopelessly taking on several bad guys alone. MOST UNUSUAL WEAPON: Giant two-handed hammer that looks like a big brass pumpkin. Really.

Well I have received this DVD with 5 girlfights + 1 short one. I think that the fights was well done. As far as I can see, the fights was real fights. It is not the best fights I have seen on DVD/VHS over the last years, but I think I can recommend the DVD to other who are looking for real girlfights on DVD.

...So I went home and popped it in. My friends and I were Rolling! It was pretty ... funny, subversive, but funny. The fighting is real, some of these women are pretty bad ... and they are really throwing down. But the real money here is the comedy from the hosts that sheppard you from brawl to brawl. I liked it so much that when I saw the dvd at Tower, I had to pick it up. The transfer is good but being as I have the original I did want to make some observations. It looks like who ever picked it up decided to throw their own editing into it. They shortened it slightly in places through the clumbsy and ham fisted technique of fast dissolves. ... and removed one funny bit that I remember. I suppose it was for time or maybe the company that distributed it lacks some courage to leave the comedy the way it was. The vhs that I have is great and I am happy to own it but if this is the only way I can get this funny ... stuff on DVD, then, thats fine. The DVD looks better than the tape and is well worth the money. I wonder if they will ever do a sequal? Rock on kids!

This was one of the best produced, detailed, and hillarious videos I have watched in my life. The Brothers kept me in pain of laughter as they rated the fighting, and often naked, girls, gave commentary on their lives, and talked of their own experiences of outlandishness. These guys are a cross between, The Jerry Springer Show, ultimate fighting with chicks, a reality TV show, and the funniest TV talk show host you know. I would have paid to see this in the theater if it were ever allowed in one! This will be the X-mas present for all my friends!

Just got done watching the No Limit Records DVD, I can say it was "P" but answer me this, how can you put out a DVD of rapp videos and all of the profanity is cut out? If I wanted to see the cut versions of the videos I will watch BET.A good DVD for your 16 year old or to be played in a club to not offend anyone.

i am a big no limit fan and if you are as well then u hav to get this.
THIS FEATURES GOOD MUSIC VIDEOS LIKE;
Tru - hoody hoo
silkk da shocker feat. mystikal - it aint my fault
no limit soldiers - make em say ugghhh
mr servon - ny 2 no
mia x - shinnin'
tru - tru homies
soulja slim - from what i was told
silkk da shocker - somebody like me
snoop dogg - woof
fiend - mr whoomp whoomp
mercedes - its your thing
master p - b-ball
c-murder - like a jungle

Those were the only videos that were on here and thats what DISSAPOINTED me because i was expecting all the videos that
NO LIMIT RECORDS has done.
If this video was released in 1999 then there should be many many more videos like; fedz, somebodys watchin' me, and more

Overall if you want to see any of them videos then i would recommend to get it otherwise dont bother

The best song is SOULJA SLIM followed by MIA X,TRU and C-MURDER.
The worst is the SILKK/MYA SONG ( possibly the worst song by no limit ever.)

A mushy rewriting of Romeo and Juliet in the context of the conflict between Greeks and Americans in Cuba, before Castro's revolution, centered on the fishing and commerce of sponges. The Americans impose some good zones to be their own, anyone else, particularly the Greeks, being excluded, expelled evn by force if necessary. The Greeks challenge this illegal zoning and are the victims of plundering and violence. Then we get a love affair between one young American girl, promised for marriage to an American man, and a young Greek boy. The love affair causes a lot of strife but ends well. No descent to any vault, no poisoning, fake or true, and no dying.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU

As all of us movie buffs, I really hate it when scenes get deleted from a film. The end of the fight between Tony's Father and Arnold has been deleted (where they begin to fight "greek style", and Tony's father makes Arnold eat a cigar). It is a great character building scene, and it is a shame it is NOT on the DVD. I personally would rather they include all scenes, even if they get a little fuzzy, as part of the heart of this movie had been removed.

However, there was a good side to the DVD as well. Those of us baby boomers who grew up watching and loving the film on television never knew the true ending of the movie, as we could not see it in wide screen. As I know the movie well, it was a pleasant surprise to see the entire picture when Tony brings his hook boat back into the greek harbor in Tarpin. I will not ruin it for anyone, but it was a nice touch to the end of the movie that I am glad to know. For those who have not seen the movie, it is a great one (considering when it was made), and has no bad or distasteful scenes, but portrays the life of early sponge divers.

I liked it. It is an older movie that tells a neat story. Sure it's been told lots of times, but this one is a little different.

If you are interested in a silly DTV movie with lots of naked girls (including Julie Strain), by all means this won't disappoint. However, if you are intrigued by the 3-D idea then forget this one. Not one second was actually shot in stereoscopic 3-D at all. What the makers have TRIED to do is exploit something called The Pulfrich Illusion. This technique can give the impression of depth in a flat movie if the camera and background move in different directions. This has been tried, usually without success, in Super Bowl half times, music videos, cartoons, even sitcoms. They did not understand how to do do it and even with the glasses on there is very little if any depth to be seen, and certainly not anything which should be advertised as being "in 3-D". Shoot out the passanger window of a car moving at 25 MPH and then watch the video with the glasses and you will see more of the pulfrich effect than you will in 13 EROTIC GHOSTS.

13 Erotic Ghost,is a fantastic movie,,, Julie Strain is at her best in this movie,,,, only Julie can walk into a room and light up the whole room like she does,,,with her radiant smile, her natural wit, and humor,, and her natural beauty,,,,, If you love Julie, like I love her,,, you will want to see this movie,,,It has alot of Lesbian ghosts, doing their thing,, but Julie has a way of introducing humor that makes even their antics funny and humorous,,Julie is such a talented actress; and even though their was not a formal script and the actresses and actors adlibbed, they did a great job, a must see if you are a die-hard Julie Strain Fan like I am....

An erotic comedy that is funny because of the jokes, not just the low-budget status of the production. There is a range of girls: cute, sexy, dangerous and infamous (Julie Strain) and the 3-D effect is an added touch. It's a really good show.

I have seen the Italian version. This version simply stinks: too many scenes have been removed. Who ever did this should be arrested. This is a great film; so why not leave it alone? And dubbing it in English takes away the very charm that Italian brings to it. The folks who did this obviously have no appreciation for art.

...Now, for the Italian version, it is worth learning Italian.

Now this is the perfect erotic film for both men and women, as the woman in the film, the fantastic looking Claudia Koll is the protaganist in the film. High class erotica, something Playboy can learn from. Very enjoying and at the same time erotic pleasing film. Highly recommended.

The best soft-porn I have seen.Period. What sets this film apart from other films is the sheer eroticism of the situations, the almost reverential worship of buttocks and its ability to walk the tightrope between sensuality and vulgarity. If hard core turns you on (personally it turns me OFF) this is not the one for you. But if like me, the act of seduction and teasing gets you turned on rather than the act itself, boy have you found the right film.

I was never a fan of Poison until Native Tongue came out in 1993. The best material that this band has ever released, is on this album. This is most certainly due to the addition of Richie Kotzen on guitar. I've had the pleasure to see him perform live several times as a solo artist. He is without a doubt, one of the finest guitarists on the planet. C.C. Deville on the other hand, is at the other end of the spectrum. His mediocre guitar work is more than evident on the band's first two records. One reviewer asked "why release a live DVD without C.C. in it?" Probably because a lot of fans of Mr. Kotzen would love to have this in their collection. I recommend checking this DVD out, if for nothing else than to see the amazing live guitar work of a true virtuoso.

Ive seen poison live on every tour they've done. Pure rock at its best, with no lack of energy. I loved them all, but shows without cc's screaming licks were just not the same. I just saw them this summer in vegas and it was their best ever. They may be getting older (who isnt) but all still have those rock star bodies and full heads of hair that are usually gone by now. It was an awesome show and should have been used for a live tour video instead of a show with a long departed, substitute musician. This live dvd is a great show, but why not give us footage of a 5 star performance. Worth the watch no matter what, but true poison fans will be left feeling a void that only " MISTER C C DEVILLE " can truly fill.

OK so I gave the review a 5, but only cause I love poison. Why release a dvd from a concert 10 years ago that was on a tour without CC? I'd still buy it, but what I really want is a live dvd with CC!

Shriek of the Mutilated (Michael Findlay, 1974)

There is one thing certain about this film. After watching it, you will never view Thanksgiving dinner the same way again.

Michael Findlay, most famous for the 1976 shocker Snuff (his last film, soon after the shooting of which he was killed in a helicopter accident), spent the beginning of his career making grade-Z "erotic thrillers" (read: softcore porn with a small modicum of plot) with almost no budget. Shriek of the Mutilated was (as far as I can tell) his sole foray into the world of the straight thriller. The only bare legs one is likely to find in this film are those of a mythical snow beast. But I'm getting ahead of myself.

Shot with the same grade-Z budget as the rest of Findlay's films, Shriek of the Mutilated is about a college anthropology professor, Ernst Prell (the late Alan Brock), who takes a group of students into the mountains over winter break in order to hunt for the famous Yeti. Prell has been hunting the Yeti for decades without success, he tells his entourage, who are going with him mainly in order to get some extra partying in when they don't have annoying classes getting in the way. Or so they think. Even before they get out into the wilderness, bad things start to happen, and the crew are picked off one by one in various inventive ways (including death by toaster, in one of the film's most memorable scenes, and one that has been imitated a number of times in horror films since-the 1995 shocker Jacko, in fact, pays almost shot-for-shot homage to it).

It will surprise no one who had actually seen the film that this was the first and last screen appearance for most of the so-called actors herein. Jack Neubeck, who plays the "main" student, was in Findlay's similarly horrid Invasion of the blood Farmers, and lead nymphet Jennifer Stock surfaced, albeit briefly, in the splatter film classic Bloodsucking Freaks. The rest of 'em? Forget it. Which is not a bad thing, as most of them deliver their lines as if reading from a teleprompter after taking too many Quaaludes. Obviously, Findlay's "erotic thriller" expertise came in handy there. The sets are obviously fake, the monster is even more obviously a guy in a rubber suit than was the guy in some of the Godzilla movies, etc. I'd be surprised if the total budget for this movie (in 1974 dollars, mind you) was five grand.

Now all of that should point you to the fact that this film would have made great Mystery Science Theater 3000 fodder, had it been available at any time during the show's run. And that is certainly the case; Joel and the bots trashed far finer films than this dog. That being the case, why do I adore this movie so very much? It's hard to explain. I first saw it on late-night television in seventh grade and became so obsessed with it I earned the nickname "Shriek" for the rest of the school year. That was over twenty years ago, and before the film's release (finally!) on DVD in June of 2003, I hadn't seen it again. Yet there were still scenes from the movie that were stuck in my mind as plain as day. And upon viewing the movie for the first time in twenty years, I found I still had every detail correct. And the film was just as gloriously bad, and as memorable, as it was two decades previously. I can't tell you why it is. It's not extreme horror in the Men Behind the Sun sense of the word, the kind of thing that traumatizes its way into your nightmares. Nor is it uncomfortable horror that just plain scares the daylights out of you. For that matter, it's more comedy than horror most of the time. But there's still something lurking under the surface there, and whatever it is, it will cause this movie to stick with you. In fact, it may stick with you for twenty years or more. *** ½

I first saw this film in the early 1980s on late night tv, and it's stayed with me ever since. This is one of the most ineptly produced movies I've ever seen...and I love it! If you enjoy laughing at really bad films, you'll have a great time with this one.

What's the DVD like? The transfer is pretty bad, but this isn't surprising as this version has been pieced together from various film and video prints in order to present the most complete version possible. Unfortunately, the song 'Popcorn' has been omitted because of rights issues. This is a great shame as the popcorn party scene was a highlight for me when I first saw it. The song has been replaced by some nondescript muzak.

It's still worth the purchase price as there's a lot of fun to be had having a chuckle at this movie.

One of my personal favorite trash horror movies, a true classic from the early toaster-killing scene to the climactic twist (that too many rotten film guides casually give away!). Also of note is the piece of a guy's leg that's obviously a t-bone steak! The premise is all too familiar: Four teenagers - a straight-arrow, his girlfriend, the wild & crazy guy, and the nerdy girl in big glasses take off in a big van with wavy flowers on it to find the abominable snowman ... I mean, how many episodes of 'Scooby-Doo' did they watch before making this?! And the closing line just clinches it. An awesome, awesome trash/gore classic!