Don Movie Reviews

I waited many years for a video of this very delightful and amusing comic opera by Donizetti to appear and finally it is available from TDK. This production comes from Italy and is presented in a 16 x 9 format, with a variety of audio options, including DTS, and very legible subtitles in various languages including English. Special features last about 30 minutes and are satisfactory. Both the sound and picture are superb as is the video direction. The balance between the singers and the orchestra is exemplary. The staging is quite straightforward but adequate for the action on stage.
The four principal singers are perfectly suited to the considerable vocal demands Donizetti placed on his cast.
My only criticism concerns the subtitles. Besides occasional spelling mistakes, the subtitles were confusing at times because they tried to follow all the singing by all the characters all the time. After watching this DVD I would say that this practice is not only unnecessary but also impossible to achieve.

The fight bewteen Cell and Vegeta continues. Krillin has a descion to kill Android 18 so Cell cannot Morph in his complete stage. Vegeta and his ego thinks that it would be a fair fight if he did. Trunks later steps in and tries to shake off cell. But is Trunks strong enough to stop Cell from Absorbing Android 18? Find out on the next DVD Set.

Review by
~dbzfan41...

Dragon Tales is a cartoon PBS series produced by the makers of Sesame Street. It focuses on two kids named Max and Emmy who find a magic dragon scale that allows them to visit Dragonland.
In Dragonland they play with their friends, Cassie, Ord, Zak and Wheezie, and Quetzal. Each tale focuses on a different topic such a sharing, problem solving, listening, dealing with bullys, etc. When one of the dragon does something hard or really special, their dragon badge glows.

My 2 1/2 year old daughter loves this cartoon, and I must admit that I do too! We own all three Dragon Tale DVD's. This DVD has a better format than the "let's share, let's play" DVD. With this DVD, you can choose to play all episodes, choose your own episode, or play the sing alongs. Each of the five episodes included here play one right after the other. I gave it four stars instead of five for that reason. It would have been nice if they had a sing along after each episode so the flow matches that of the TV series.

There is so many imaginative things here that it will be sure to capture any child's attention. Bottom line: You can't go wrong with this one for a boy or a girl!

DUE EAST (the name of some small town in the South - probably Georgia) is a story about lack of innocence, a state that touches every person in a town ready for retribution.

Mary Faith (well portrayed by newcomer Clara Bryant) is a highschool senior, the top of her class, and perhaps one of the few in her town who appears headed for success in college and life beyond Due East. She becomes pregnant by the one boy who made her feel special just before his accidental death. Her father (Robert Forster), recently widowed, is a kind man who seeks companionship from a girlfriend (Cybill Shepherd) whose son is thought to be the fahter of Mary Faith's child, while in truth he is merely her confidant and supporter. As Mary Faith goes through the agony of deciding whether to keep the child and sacrifice her future or destroy the only remnant of her fleeting but meaningful love, she is barraged by her school principal who sees his only chance for a scholar from his tutelege falling by the wayside, by a woman (Kate Capshaw) who seems the town drunk as her marriage disintegrates, and by her fellow students who are supportive of Mary Faith's decisions. The choice to proceed with the pregnancy results in many changes among the townspeople, provides a model for healing other people's personal shortcomings, and in general changes what seemed to be an immutably harsh citizenry into one of acceptance not ony of Mary Faith but of their own transgressions. Director Helen Shaver draws simple but telling, straightforward performances from her fine cast. Kate Capshaw is particularly excellent as she transforms from an alcohol to the genuine adult friend in Mary Faith's life. Yes, the story has been told, but DUE EAST manages to remind us of important lessons in personal integrity in a manner so subdued that it leaves you just feeling better!

I had forgotten just how enjoyable this little Audie Murphy Western was until I recently purchased this handsome Universal DVD release. Murphy in this venture is "the silver kid," and his co-star Stephen McNally actually steals the show. The action is fast-paced and believable, the plot way above average. There are shoot outs, claim jumping, and some humor thrown in--Audie has some droll lines. Universal-International made a number of fine Murphy Westerns in the 1950s into the mid 1960s. DUEL AT SILVER CREEK is one of the better ones. Now let's hope that Murphy's finest outing in the genre, NO NAME ON THE BULLET, and some of his other, better films---RIDE CLEAR OF DIABLO, GUNSMOKE, SEVEN WAYS FROM SUNDOWN, TUMBLEWEEDS, get the nod from the engineers at Universal.

I saw this film when I was young, and am quite happy to find it again. It is the story of a doctor who was forced to join the German Army during WWII, and later moved to Australia, hoping to escape the memories and prejudice of war. After attempting to save the life of a logging man, the community discovers he was in the German Army, and he is threatened with deportation.
I can't give away the ending, but the message is real and heart felt. Definitely worth watching.

This DVD is only for diehard fans of producer Harry Novak or "actress" Uschi Digart. If you're not already a Novak fan, check out "A Scream in the Streets" or "Kiss Me Quick" (two of his greatest classics) first.

As usual with Novak films, the rather bare plots are summed up in more than sufficient detail on the back cover of the DVD. Anything more would create a false impression of how much plot there is considering that what's there is just an excuse to show lots of women and some violence. Both films have the usual fun overacting, especially Buck Flower's performance as the punchdrunk former boxer in "Below the Belt". Unfortunately, the plots are even sparser than usual in these films, so consequently there is not quite as much of the unintentional humour normally found in Novak films, which renders these two weaker.

But there is one surprise which earns this DVD an extra star for those who love spotting famous people doing things you can be sure they later regretted. In the case of "The Godson", the target of humour is Hugo and Nebula award-winning author, screenwriter and film critic Harlan Ellison. In most of his scene, which involves (sci-fi?) conventioners being entertained courtesy of the hilariously sideburned and afroed godson, you can only see Ellison's arms, but his face is clearly visible for several seconds and he is clearly enjoying himself. This scene was even shot in Ellison's home which is easily recognizable with the many bookshelves almost completely covering all the walls. The best way to watch this scene is after reading any of Ellison's many reviews blasting some fun turkey of a film for not living up to his lofty intellectual and artistic standards. The irony is delicious.

Blast-Off Girls, a little known art film that spins the web of a music promoter's need for power, delivers in true Americana fashion. Finally on DVD, true Athenian irony presents itself as a rock promoter tries to steer the career of an up and coming rock & roll band. The cane wielding promoter's intent readily unveils itself. He merely wants control and loyalty above everything else, even above his wallet. Rumored by Guajardian literary critic Miguel Hansoo to be the work that inspired Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here." Whether that be the case or not, this film is worth viewing simply for a cameo by American fast-food icon Colonel Sanders, in which he proudly clucks ", OooEEEEEEE! We DO serve fried chicken!" The band in the movie plays an improvised concert for Sanders in exchange for a bucket of chicken. Read into this apparent comedy relief closely though; Sanders places the bucket of chicken before the boy band whilst they play, then dances a step or two away from their performance. The Colonel may have done some ad-lib here to make a subtle declaration: that the free exchange of old school culinary treasure for modern day subversive rock music results in an unbreakable union that thwarts the possible resurrection of McCarthy like tactics that nearly destroyed the great Artisans of the USA. The contributions this underrated gem possesses is worth the price. Some may write this off as just another B-Movie, but look closely and you will find so much more.

This is a period drama (claiming to be based on a true story) set in 19th century Ireland. Greta Scacchi plays Agnes MacDonnell, a wealthy woman who is in the throes of a divorce. She sees herself as rather scandalous, and enjoys shocking the locals by her cigarette smoking. The locals see her as a source of wealth that they can tap--this includes her steward and the local Irish rebels.

Agnes is rather bored--the only companion she has of the same class status is the local doctor--so her interest is aroused in James Lynchehaun (played by Daniel Craig)--especially when she sees him riding a horse in a local competition(muscular thighs and all that!).

He insinuates himself into her life--so much so that she soon hands over the management of her estate to him. And then the plot thickens.....

This is a well-acted film. The scenery is beautiful. The plot--well, it keeps you guessing until the end. I thought this was going to be a very predictable sappy romance, and I was pleasantly surprised by it.

Me, my sister and my dad often have different taste in movies but when we caught this movie on cable we were all hooked by this action thriller.
In it a family on vacation are dragged off course and into a nightmarish reality by a gang of tougher then tough motorcyclist. If I remember right the daughter is abducted by the ring leader played by a charismatic blond dude with a wolfish grin and crazy eyes that make you think oh no here comes trouble! And trouble indeed happens as this innocent Any American family clash with the rough and tough desert land outsiders.

Will the mom's Apple pie serve as a great weapon(via catapult)? Find out in this exciting movie that seems to give a nod to Greek Myth. It's not only fun but smart! I also suggest the movie Sneakers for an exciting movie to watch.