Intranet Movie Reviews
Family movie reviews for "Intranet" sorted by average review score:
The Standard Deviants - Excel @ HTML (Learning HTML)
Released in DVD by Cerebellum Corp. (26 June, 2001)
A solid introduction to the intricacies of HTML, the computer language used to create Web pages, is presented in this video by the Standard Deviants, a cast of energetic young performers whose off-the-wall skits make the technical content easy to remember. Beginning with introductory comments on the Web and hypertext, the lessons quickly move into HTML itself, with illustrations and examples of how to create a simple Web page using the text editors found on almost any computer. The video does explain the workings of WYSIWYG ("what you see is what you get") editors, which write code for you, but as the emphasis throughout is on writing HTML by hand, even those who are familiar with Web-page construction can learn something about the inner workings of the code. All the essentials of creating a basic Web page are covered, including how to format text in HTML, working with colors on Web pages, and inserting graphics. There is even a presentation on how to upload the page you create onto the Web itself for publication to the world. This is a very solid introduction into HTML, and the unorthodox presentation will help some seemingly complicated material stick in the mind. --Robert J. McNamara
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The Good, The Bad and The Suggestions
great presentation- but very basic!This video is put together really well. It makes learning HTML very easy for anyone. However, it is also really basic. I was shocked at how much they didn't cover in the video. If you are just learning how to program then this is a good start. But if you know the basics already, i would pass this one up.
Webpage CastastrofiaI began my website by opening notepad. I typed the title, and began my report that I was going to post on the internet for a class I was teaching. I saved it as report. I opened it in my browser and it was a mess. It was plain text and the whole report was on 1 line! My friend told me I had to "program it in HTML". "What is HTML? " I asked. "Take a look at LEARNING HTML vhs!" He replied. So I went to AMAZON.com, my favorite place to buy online. I bought it immediately after looking at the great price. I went home and popped it in the VCR. I was locked on the T.V. for a few hours and the next day I created a great website in about 5 minutes. I couldn't believe it. It looked as though it had been created by a proffesional webmaster. This movie will amaze you. It teaches you everything you need to know and it is very viewer-friendly. I suggest buying this video.
The Standard Deviants - Learning HTML
Released in DVD by Cerebellum Corporation (09 May, 2000)
A solid introduction to the intricacies of HTML, the computer language used to create Web pages, is presented in this video by the Standard Deviants, a cast of energetic young performers whose off-the-wall skits make the technical content easy to remember. Beginning with introductory comments on the Web and hypertext, the lessons quickly move into HTML itself, with illustrations and examples of how to create a simple Web page using the text editors found on almost any computer. The video does explain the workings of WYSIWYG ("what you see is what you get") editors, which write code for you, but as the emphasis throughout is on writing HTML by hand, even those who are familiar with Web-page construction can learn something about the inner workings of the code. All the essentials of creating a basic Web page are covered, including how to format text in HTML, working with colors on Web pages, and inserting graphics. There is even a presentation on how to upload the page you create onto the Web itself for publication to the world. This is a very solid introduction into HTML, and the unorthodox presentation will help some seemingly complicated material stick in the mind. --Robert J. McNamara
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The Good, The Bad and The SuggestionsThe Good:
The DVD is well put together. It is sectioned off well, with quizzes after each. I think this is one of the best and quickest ways to learn. I like to see things shown, like in a classroom; and I (and you) get to watch it in the span of around 70 minutes. A book takes a whole weekend to read, if not much more.
The Bad:
As "jruth" stated below, it is very basic. A book on HTML costs only a few dollars more, and is packed with way more material (plus likely a CD-ROM as well.) I guess there has to be a trade-off. Also, I did not think some of the teachings were that sensible. The first HTML lesson was how to do the underline tag, but that is considered unwise, as underlined text may cause many Webbies to try to click on it as a link. I also did not understand the constant use of paragraph and line break tags together. Why not just use the line break tag by itself?
A third is the comment that, although you should be consistent, that one can use either lowercase tags or uppercase tags. Lowercase tags are recommended due to some machines, particularly based on the UNIX operating system, that distinguish commands too literally between uppercase and lowercase.
The Suggestions:
This is a great method for teaching. Cerebellum (the company) should develop more of these programs, but please pack more meat into the course, and give us more advanced instruction as well. Lastly, make sure that the topic is very well researched, with the latest information possible before going to production.
great presentation- but very basic!This video is put together really well. It makes learning HTML very easy for anyone. However, it is also really basic. I was shocked at how much they didn't cover in the video. If you are just learning how to program then this is a good start. But if you know the basics already, i would pass this one up.
Webpage CastastrofiaI began my website by opening notepad. I typed the title, and began my report that I was going to post on the internet for a class I was teaching. I saved it as report. I opened it in my browser and it was a mess. It was plain text and the whole report was on 1 line! My friend told me I had to "program it in HTML". "What is HTML? " I asked. "Take a look at LEARNING HTML vhs!" He replied. So I went to AMAZON.com, my favorite place to buy online. I bought it immediately after looking at the great price. I went home and popped it in the VCR. I was locked on the T.V. for a few hours and the next day I created a great website in about 5 minutes. I couldn't believe it. It looked as though it had been created by a proffesional webmaster. This movie will amaze you. It teaches you everything you need to know and it is very viewer-friendly. I suggest buying this video.
Girls of the Internet
Released in DVD by Image Entertainment (26 January, 1999)
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A few good scenes, but ...This DVD wasn't good enough to buy. I rented it, and it had a few good scenes. As the previous reviewer mentioned, there is a nice Jacqueline Lovell bathtub segment with another girl here, probably the best segment of the whole DVD.
There were quite a few attractive girls here, but many were small-chested. If you have a preference for smaller women, you might enjoy this one. I don't remember seeing any Playmates or any other Playboy models. Most of the girls here were unknowns.
There were several scenes here, maybe 12 or 13, and some were cut together really short. One really cute Asian girl had a 1 minute segment only.
Another Playboy DVD that is worth a rental, but not worthy of buying and keeping in my collection.
I thought I'd see more "software"This is a fair effort from Playboy. Most of the scenes involve women pushing away from their computers so they can dance about while removing their clothes. Pretty boring. There is one great bit with Jacqueline Lovell (of the famous "Roommates" chapter of "Freshman Class") sharing a bath with another nice looking woman.
SolidThis DVD was very good I think. It didn't have bonus features like some of the other Playboy DVD's, though. The women were very attractive and their were plenty of them. I reccomend this if you just like to see beautiful naked women because the " plot " was pointless. Even though I can't imagine anyone being interested in the story.
Penthouse: Internet Babes
Released in DVD by Image Entertainment (21 March, 2000)
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SKIP THIS ONEThis DVD is so lame I traded in the first day I bought it. It doesn't even have any Penthouse Pets besides Nikie St. Gilles and Samantha Stewart which don't even get any scenes of their own ,they are just hosts of the show. Also most are your typicial models you see on the web(hence the name internet babes)and one model who caught my eye (Brooke) only had two scenes that were short.
Should have been moreI'm a huge Asia Carrera fan, and know her work from the adult film industry, so I was looking forward to this particular feature. I was dissapointed that her scenes never really pushed the boundries of softcore like some of Penthouse's other features. The girl-girl scenes in this movie came off more like something from the late night pay channels as opposed to the same company that produced Dear Diary and Pets in Paradise. The two blonde hosts that popped up in between scenes offered hope, but their sequences were all too short and teasing, plus they never get a full sequence of their own. On the plus side, the solo scenes are pretty decent. Brooke Bradford is hot as always, and Samantha Stewart becomes the one Pet to get away with a little finger dissapearing act. It is better than three stars, but I can't give it a full four in good conscience. Worth buying, but not at full retail price.
Attention Surfers! Check out Internet Babes.Penthouse is at it again, pushing the limit of "softcore" erotica. I must admit I have to see any video with Brooke Bradford in it. I can't quite put my finger on it... but Brooke sure does. Darn near puts her finger in it. I'm not sure of the name of the beautiful blonde who pops up in a few scenes, but I know she has four fingers on her right hand... but in one hot scene I could only count three. Keep going Penthouse, you're headed in the right direction.
Playboy - Girls of the Internet
Released in DVD by Image Entertainment (26 January, 1999)
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What's the web got to do with it?The "Internet" content is amusing, it's a lame device to tie scenes together. Nearly every one opens with a girl deciding she's tired of the damn computer so she's going to do a nice dance for us. Mostly boring, not enough skin. One exception is a nice bit for the redhead lovers among us.
Computers for Seniors "E-MAIL & THE INTERNET"
Released in DVD by LABRADOR FILMS (21 March, 2003)
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The DVD is well put together. It is sectioned off well, with quizzes after each. I think this is one of the best and quickest ways to learn. I like to see things shown, like in a classroom; and I (and you) get to watch it in the span of around 70 minutes. A book takes a whole weekend to read, if not much more.
The Bad:
As "jruth" stated below, it is very basic. A book on HTML costs only a few dollars more, and is packed with way more material (plus likely a CD-ROM as well.) I guess there has to be a trade-off. Also, I did not think some of the teachings were that sensible. The first HTML lesson was how to do the underline tag, but that is considered unwise, as underlined text may cause many Webbies to try to click on it as a link. I also did not understand the constant use of paragraph and line break tags together. Why not just use the line break tag by itself?
A third is the comment that, although you should be consistent, that one can use either lowercase tags or uppercase tags. Lowercase tags are recommended due to some machines, particularly based on the UNIX operating system, that distinguish commands too literally between uppercase and lowercase.
The Suggestions:
This is a great method for teaching. Cerebellum (the company) should develop more of these programs, but please pack more meat into the course, and give us more advanced instruction as well. Lastly, make sure that the topic is very well researched, with the latest information possible before going to production.