Tribal Movie Reviews

Jim Douglas (played by Dean Jones) is a broken-down, has been racecar driver. But, when he finds himself saddled with an innocuous little Volkswagen Beetle, he suddenly finds that he can get a lot more out of it than anyone thought possible. Jim's kooky friend Tennessee Steinmetz (Buddy Hackett) keeps trying to tell him that this car is special, it has a heart and feelings, but Jim knows that a car is a car, is a car, right? And now that he is winning races, his chief competitor, Richard Thorndyke (David Tomlinson), is out to get that inexplicable little car! [Color, released in 1968, with a running time of 1:47.]

This is a fantastic movie, and a real family classic! I loved this movie as a kid, and couldn't wait to introduce my children to it. As expected, they loved it, especially the scenes where Herbie seemed to swallow Thorndyke and when he "oiled" on his leg! The DVD set is excellent, containing a nice Disney cartoon short, and lots of other neat extras. My family and I all love this DVD set, and highly recommend it to you!

This is one of the best Disney movies of all time. Who doesn't love the idea of a Beetle that comes to life? This movie has quite a few real-life applications, which you'll just have to watch to find out. But, it still is a great story to see in action.

This is one of the best of the Disney live action movies from the 60s. I love the part where they drag race against the hippies in the hot rod! Ok, it may be a bit dated, but it's good clean fun for the entire family. The DVD has a nice clean print that looks terrific. Plus, it has tons of extras. If you are a fan of this movie, the DVD is a must buy.

Whether you are a Sci-Fi fan or not, buy this DVD ! The star line-up of actors, writers, and directors explaining their parts in the various films outlined is worth the price of addmission. You'll be surprised-and perhaps amused-at some of the faces, and the films they worked on. But be warned: You'll want to race right out and buy everyone of George Pal's films after you view this great DVD. Hats off to Arnold Leibovit.

The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal is truly worlds of wonder! Arnold Leibovit, producer of this marvelous documentary, has done a wonderful job at encapsulating the colorful life and career of producer/director George Pal - from his meager beginnings as a cartoon artist, through his years of creating the stop-motion animated short films, fancifully named "Puppetoons", and into his wonderful works of feature motion pictures. The documentary guides us with affection through Pal's career, by way of interviews with the cast, crew and peers of his films, and includes interviews with Pal himself. His work touches a cord within all of us - the child that lives within and is dazzled by science and fantasy, prophetic visions and flights of fancy. All who have known or worked with him remember Pal with delight - "He was a sweet, sweet man; ...a gentle man.", as Tony Randel puts it when telling of his experience of working with Pal. This was a sentiment felt by all who have had the honor of knowing and working with Pal. This documentary thoroughly captures the whimsy and kind heart of a man who not only was a dreamer, but was one who inspired us to dream. People like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg only stand on Pal's shoulders, and continue the line of imaginative filmmaking which he started. The contemporary term "eye candy" can so easily be applied to this documentary, for it is a treat to see this montage of works by the master that started it all. Thanks George! And thank you Arnold Leibovit, for giving us this special and delightful glimpse into the life and works of a man who will never be forgotten! The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal was obviously a labor of love!

During the science fiction and fantasy boom of the 1950s, few names could compare with George Pal. In many ways the pioneering visionary in the ways we view outer space and fantastic creatures on the screen, he turned out a string of masterpieces as both director and producer, using his experience with puppeteering and special effects to bring previously unimaginable sights to stunned audiences around the world.

This informative and extremely entertaining documentary takes a thorough look at Pal's career, from his early days in Hungary and Germany making European shorts with various types of puppets combined with simple techniques involving painting and glass. His transition to Hollywood following the rise of Naziism allowed him to bring his Puppetoons to audiences of impressionable children, but the move to live action proved to be even more fruitful. His groundbreaking Destination Moon presented a heightened new realism for cinematic space travel, and he soon realized that science fiction could become a trememndous box office draw. His literary adaptations remain loved by audiences today: The War of the Worlds, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The Time Machine, tom thumb, and his last film, the pulpy Doc Savage:Man of Bronze.

The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal assembles a who's who of Hollywood filmmaking, combining actors who worked on Pal's productions (such as Rod Taylor,Tony Randall, and Barbara Eden) to admirers like Joe Dante and Ray Harryhausen (who worked with Pal along with animation legend Willis O'Brien). The clips from Pal's early works are especially tantalizing and could have gone on much longer; "Sleeping Beauty" in particular looks like a dazzler. Unlike standard Hollywood biographies, this one keeps up a rapid pace and keeps a steady flow of fascinating clips and home movies to provide a solid, well rounded portrait of a man who loved entertaining people in any way possible.

The Image DVD looks quite good for a mid-'80s documentary, with strong colors and no noticeable compression flaws. The contrast level and clarity vary wildly from clip to clip, for obvious reasons, but such is the nature of an archival beast. The mono audio also gets the job done quite well for its age. The disc also includes a host of Pal-related extras, such as promotional material for many his films from Destination Moon to Doc Savage, as well as more interview footage deleted from the final cut, some additional home movies, some warm and intriguing comments from Puppetoon veterans, and a peek at the newsreel premiere footage for Brothers Grimm. In short, no fantasy film buff should be without this disc, and hopefully his entire catalog will one day be available to perfectly complement this love letter to one of the 20th Century's most significant creative talents.

This is an excellent follow-up to a set of three movies entitled "Triumph of the Nerds", which details the development and successes of Microsoft, Apple, the Internet, IBM PCs, Altair, etc, but which came out in the mid-1990s, and doesn't mention much about Linux. Also, the mood of all these movies is similar. They belong together for a great summary of the development of personal computing since the 1970s, and all are full of interviews with the key players.

Being a geek, I bought this assuming it was going to be a dry documentary on the history of Linux, but I would enjoy it anyway. I was amazed at how well done this movie is. Not only does it document the general history of Open Source and Free Software issues, but it provides a great story of conflict between 'good' (Free Software and Open Source) and 'evil' (Proprietary Software). I watched this with my girlfriend who is a non-geek and she was able to follow along very easily and enjoyed the movie as much as I did. She even wanted to make the switch to Linux after watching.

The pace is quick, and one of the best aspects of the movie is the music. It helps keep the movie fun and light-hearted, yet provides an intelligent 'edge' at the same time. All of the interviewees have very unique and dynamic personalities; they are the type of thinkers you don't generally meet everyday. Richard Stallman in particular has some of the most convincing comments in the film, and by the end, I was quick to pop in the second disc to see the bonus interviews with him.

Overall, I think this is a film which anyone who uses a computer on a regular basis should watch. We need to not take Microsoft for granted and realize there are alternatives that don't try to control what we do.

This is one of the best movies I've seen.

It is not often when you find a truly amazing and intriguing documentary but this is it! True, it is about Linux and it's history, but that does not mean you have to be a computer "geek" to enjoy it, although I'll admit it would help you understand it more. Everything is so well done, from the interviews, to the cinematography, and even to the research that went into the movie. I had know idea that Linux was even that big or part of this phenomenal computer movement, but know I feel completely versed about it! This is a must see for anyone, especially if you have an interest in computers.

A fictional story that captures the essence of minor league baseball in a small town in the 1950's. William Russ (Roy Dean Bream) is great as an aging pitcher, whose dedication and love for the game contrasts with the flippant and immature attitudes of some of the younger players. Glenn Plummer (Tyrone Debray) portrays a 17 year old black pitcher making his start in the minors. Roy Dean becomes friend and mentor to Tyrone. Russ's character has a health condition that is kept secret, revealed in the end of this poignant story. The baseball action is realistic, rare in baseball movies.

Want to see a great baseball film, without major stars or sexist overtones and language? This movie has it all. The drive and passion of an "over the hill player" on his way out who befriends a young black player trying to enter the big leagues in the 1950's, is the focus of this film. Great dialogue, fantastic acting, and bring some Kleenex. Similiar to "Bang the Drum Slowly" in pace, this is a keeper for all baseball fans young and old

Casting, detail to to the emotions and charm of the game, and the very heart of the minor league-the people that make the game.

The kind of movie you don't mind seeing over and over. This movie depicts one player's love for the game, a coaches dedication to game and the abilities of his players, and also the reality of what the minor leagues were all about.

I guess what impressed me the most what the script. The dialogue was appropriate, as was the content. A family movie.

This movie can be described as a mix between a John Grisham story and a Perry Mason mystery. I never knew where the story was going to turn! The acting by Marlee Matlin and Regina King was superb. These two women kept the story believeable and enjoyable to watch. This is one of those movies that you will want to watch twice (once you know how it ends)!!

I saw this movie on Lifetime TV and I would have never guessed that the ending would have been so unexpected. I can't wait for this movie to come out on video. All I have to say is that you need to watch this movie. Marlee Matlin is as convincing as can be. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat. Regina King, who you may have seen in "Jerry Maguire" as Cuba Gooding Jr.'s wife, is fantastic in this movie as a lawyer. She is one to watch!

This set is excellent for any fan of the Sanfords, and if you love the show as much as I do, it is an essential. I was disappointed that there were no extras at all on this set (same with Season 2). Interviews with cast and crew would have been a nice addition. The quality seems to be good, and the subtitles are average. I recommend this set on the merits of the original show, not on the DVD package.

My dad introduced me to this show a year ago and I like it!I own the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seasons! The first season has these episodes(in no order):
We Were Robbed
Piano Movers
Happy Birthday Pop
A Pad for Lamont
Crossed Swords
The Barracuda
The Suitcase Case
The Return of the Barracuda
The Copper Caper
A Matter of Life and Breath
Here Comes the Bride,There Goes the Bride
TV or not TV
Coffins for Sale
The Great Sanford Seige
This set is worth the money! No ads, and more scenes.

All I have tos ay is this buy this dvd and you will be very happy you wil not regret it is so funny and Hilarious Donna is introduced on this set ..... Fred has a friend named Melvin and he appears on a few episodes also I wonder whateever happened to him and why he didn't become a regular he was pretty funny!!!!
All of the actors and actresses on this show made this show successful !!!!!!

I loved it and have now owned my copy 5 years and i have lost count how many times i have watched it, well not entirly usually out of curiosity at certain bits that are my favourites.
this is just a joy to view as there is so many great talents in this production that at the end when they are all on stage there is, Ellen Greene, Micheal Ball, DAME JULIE ANDREWS, Bernadette Peters, Cameron Mackintosh, Julia Mackenzie, Millicent Martin, Jonathan Pryce and DAME JUDI DENCH all standing in one line on one stage!
Though i have said how marvelous it is there are a few mistakes. Liz Roberson sound terible as Eliza Doolitle and would often over act, she is nothing special and should have not have been amongst sutch great talents. The bloke who did the Alfred Doolitle number "I'm getting married in the morning" number sounded and acted like they had picked him up while shopping in Tesco's, who the hell was he and why was he there!
Then after the My Fair Lady disaster came THE Eliza Doolitle herself DAME JULIE ANDREWS, making a spectacular entrance as she always does.I am devastated at her losing that ravashing voice of hers, and whoever the surgeon was who made th mistake in the operation should have been hung by his tonsils (i don't want to affend anyone so i used the other t word but you all know what he should be hung by! Its sutch ashame that she couldn't join in with the rest of the old broads like Julia McKenzie who sounded and acted with sutch a flare you new she was a huge mega star on broadway and could have carried the whole evening with her smashing voice and talent.
DAME JUDI DENCH looked a little out of her depth with singing but acted the hell out of the one song she had that was "Send in the clowns" it was an interesting rendition of the song but really she was there to have some fun as she new she was a great actress anyway so it didn't matter, i love her!
Cameron isn't that great and only got a tribute by doing it himself (laugh!) how pathetic, sad and ridiculous he was organising all of the event on his own for his own ego. I bet you he only got sutch great stars to perform for him by giving them great pay packets as none of them offered to celebrate him and his work!
This evening should have been in honour somebody who really deserved it like STEPHRN SONDHEIM, ANDREW LOYD WEBBER, ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN, DAME JULE ANDREWS or lerner AND LOEWE.
still, what a night that must have been!

The best compilation of Musical Theatre the world has ever seen, no doubt. And such a treat, too. Cameron Mackintosh re-stages some of the best musicals around, all of which he has been producing throughout his lifetime, presented by the best array of talent that anyone could wish to see on a single stage! With artists such as Maria Friedman singing a beautiful Martin Guerre song 'How many Tears' , Michael Ball, Bernadette Peters, jazz singer Marion Montgomery... the list goes on and on...quite literally!

The production was a proper theatrical event and staging was immaculatly re-created from its original productions. It's just great to see how many fantastic shows Mr. Mackintosh has actually produced and it is fantastic to just sit back and watch a whole variety of different shows, old and new. Talent couldn't be better; the quality is outstanding. Absolutly no artistic faults.
I only wish it was staged during the London run of The Witches of Eastwick - but you can't have everything!

This is a MUST in any musical library or any household of musical lovers. An entertainment gem!

This video is outstanding! I love musical theatre and have purchased a variety of videos, DVDs, and CDs of various shows. But this one is my favorite. While the selections are short the music and staging capture the experience of each musical remarkably well. Since most of the musicals are not available in any video format (VHS or DVD) this is the closest thing you will find. The only real problem is the fact that it isn't available in the DVD format. Because of the length and variety it's very hard to find individual selections on the VHS version. Hey, Mr. Producer, produce this one on DVD!

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a film that surprised MGM. It was released the same year as Brigadoon, and since Gene Kelly and Cid Charisse were better known stars than Howard Keel and Jane Powell, it was assumed that Brigadoon would be the bigger hit. Director Stanley Donen had to make many compromises on the film that he believed sacrificed the quality of the overall picture. Yet the movie was a great success and is one of MGM's most beloved musicals. (All this information can be found in the additional track section of the DVD Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.)

The story is rather implausible. Adam, and his six brothers Ben, Caleb, Dan, Ephraim, Frankincense, and Gideon, live alone in the Oregon back country. Adam decided to get a wife and Millie, a local girl agrees to take a chance with Adam. She gets more than she bargained for when she is expected to cook and clean for the seven barbaric men, but eventually she tames them. The six bachelor brothers deicide they too want wives and kidnap six other young ladies. Eventually the women fall in love with the men and all are married. Somehow the magic of the movie makes the viewer forget the complete political incorrectness of the film, and in reality the brothers should be facing criminal charges rather than marital bliss.

Highlights of the film include the barn raising scene where one of Hollywood's greatest dance scenes takes place-the brothers compete fore the attention of the ladies with one of the most acrobatic square dances ever conceived. The lonely feel of "I'm a Lonesome Polecat" is very convincing. DVD viewers can get the benefit of the story behind the movie which gives the viewer an appreciation of the great musical films. All in all, this is a feel good film and definitely worth the price.

I'll admit that when my older sister showed me the cover of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 4 years ago after she'd bought it, I was a little skeptical that it would be a memorable addition to our collection. how wrong I was! It was absolutely delightful. Our whole family loves it. My brother is always belting out, "Bless yer beautiful hide!" The music is wonderful and the story is hilarious. This is a great addition to any musical lover's collection.

Okay, okay. So Millie agrees to marry Adam after only knowing him for a few minutes. So he casually appraises every woman he sees while looking for a wife. So they kidnap six girls from their homes. SO WHAT?

I didn't realize there was such a feminist backlash to this utterly charming musical. For all you feminists out there (by the way, did I mention I really don't care for Gloria Steinem?), let's set a few things straight.

For a movie made in the 1950's (the decade that gave us high heel and pearl wearing Harriet Nelson, June Cleaver, and Donna Reed) I'd say this movie was ahead of it's time. Note that Millie is perfectly happy until she realizes that she's been deceived and must, in fact, care for SEVEN men instead of just one. Sure, she rolls up her sleeves and begins to clean without complaint, but that's what women in that period DID. Don't think the men just sat around on their bums. They had plenty of work to do as well.

But I digress. They make such pigs of themselves at dinner and don't even wait for grace. When Adam doesn't come to her aid, as a husband in that time should have, Millie makes her position known clearly by yelling and then turning the huge table of food over on some of the brothers. Did June Cleaver ever do this? I don't think so. Later, she lets Adam know she's hurt and angry by not 'sleeping alongside' him. Yeah, she forgives him kind of quick, but that's important to the plot. If she hadn't forgiven him, there would be no baby later.

Millie is the one who, much to their horror, sneaks in her new brothers' bedroom and takes their clothes to be washed, then demands they all take a bath and shave. Millie is the one who teaches them about courting. Millie is the one who prevents the first fight at the barn raising. It's because of Millie that the brothers feel guilty about the fight they did get in. Millie prevents them from entering the house after they kidnap the girls. Millie, Millie, Millie.

She's the driving force behind a picture loaded with testosterone. I'd say that's pretty liberal for the cookie-cutter '50's. Check out this movie. The choreography is outstanding, the singing is out of this world, and the comedy flows freely throughout. A great musical, but also a great movie. Oh, and, about the line dealing with the coon hunt. That is not a racial slur, as some people might think. Coon hunting is an actual sport and does take place at night. You have my word.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a film that surprised MGM. It was released the same year as Brigadoon, and since Gene Kelly and Cid Charisse were better known stars than Howard Keel and Jane Powell, it was assumed that Brigadoon would be the bigger hit. Director Stanley Donen had to make many compromises on the film that he believed sacrificed the quality of the overall picture. Yet the movie was a great success and is one of MGM's most beloved musicals. (All this information can be found in the additional track section of the DVD Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.)

The story is rather implausible. Adam, and his six brothers Ben, Caleb, Dan, Ephraim, Frankincense, and Gideon, live alone in the Oregon back country. Adam decided to get a wife and Millie, a local girl agrees to take a chance with Adam. She gets more than she bargained for when she is expected to cook and clean for the seven barbaric men, but eventually she tames them. The six bachelor brothers deicide they too want wives and kidnap six other young ladies. Eventually the women fall in love with the men and all are married. Somehow the magic of the movie makes the viewer forget the complete political incorrectness of the film, and in reality the brothers should be facing criminal charges rather than marital bliss.

Highlights of the film include the barn raising scene where one of Hollywood's greatest dance scenes takes place-the brothers compete fore the attention of the ladies with one of the most acrobatic square dances ever conceived. The lonely feel of "I'm a Lonesome Polecat" is very convincing. DVD viewers can get the benefit of the story behind the movie which gives the viewer an appreciation of the great musical films. All in all, this is a feel good film and definitely worth the price.

I'll admit that when my older sister showed me the cover of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 4 years ago after she'd bought it, I was a little skeptical that it would be a memorable addition to our collection. how wrong I was! It was absolutely delightful. Our whole family loves it. My brother is always belting out, "Bless yer beautiful hide!" The music is wonderful and the story is hilarious. This is a great addition to any musical lover's collection.

Okay, okay. So Millie agrees to marry Adam after only knowing him for a few minutes. So he casually appraises every woman he sees while looking for a wife. So they kidnap six girls from their homes. SO WHAT?

I didn't realize there was such a feminist backlash to this utterly charming musical. For all you feminists out there (by the way, did I mention I really don't care for Gloria Steinem?), let's set a few things straight.

For a movie made in the 1950's (the decade that gave us high heel and pearl wearing Harriet Nelson, June Cleaver, and Donna Reed) I'd say this movie was ahead of it's time. Note that Millie is perfectly happy until she realizes that she's been deceived and must, in fact, care for SEVEN men instead of just one. Sure, she rolls up her sleeves and begins to clean without complaint, but that's what women in that period DID. Don't think the men just sat around on their bums. They had plenty of work to do as well.

But I digress. They make such pigs of themselves at dinner and don't even wait for grace. When Adam doesn't come to her aid, as a husband in that time should have, Millie makes her position known clearly by yelling and then turning the huge table of food over on some of the brothers. Did June Cleaver ever do this? I don't think so. Later, she lets Adam know she's hurt and angry by not 'sleeping alongside' him. Yeah, she forgives him kind of quick, but that's important to the plot. If she hadn't forgiven him, there would be no baby later.

Millie is the one who, much to their horror, sneaks in her new brothers' bedroom and takes their clothes to be washed, then demands they all take a bath and shave. Millie is the one who teaches them about courting. Millie is the one who prevents the first fight at the barn raising. It's because of Millie that the brothers feel guilty about the fight they did get in. Millie prevents them from entering the house after they kidnap the girls. Millie, Millie, Millie.

She's the driving force behind a picture loaded with testosterone. I'd say that's pretty liberal for the cookie-cutter '50's. Check out this movie. The choreography is outstanding, the singing is out of this world, and the comedy flows freely throughout. A great musical, but also a great movie. Oh, and, about the line dealing with the coon hunt. That is not a racial slur, as some people might think. Coon hunting is an actual sport and does take place at night. You have my word.

I remember seeing this movie back in elementary school, and I still find it entertaining today. As the synopsis above states, the plot revolves around a "modern" day space explorer who gets catapulted back to the days of King Arthur. The comedy is derived from the strange predicaments in which Dugan finds himself (the old fish-out-of-water ploy). The movie is one of Disney's better live-action comedies. Since much of the comedy is of the zany, slapstick variety the movie has aged well, and is still humorous twenty years later. The style of comedy is similar to what one finds in other Disney comedies such as the Love Bug. My six year old loves it. If you're a collector of Disney movies definitely add this one to your library.

What a joy to find old disney movies released on DVD and in widescreen:) I just discvered THE BLACK HOLE as well also a disney CLASSIC of long ago, when special efects were invented 1st by Disney at every turn. Plus I love Dennis Dugan, you can just take so much of the same disney dudes over and over in the same roles. He is a refreshing change. And the Disney animtronics, that they were so famous for, like Abe Lincoln and the Teeky Teeky Room. BUY THIS One for your Disney collection. I am on a quest for all Disney Vintage movies for my DVD collection, and all the old classics, from Aladdin to Winnie the Pooh. Check out my More about Me page in the near future and you can help me come up with more titles that I have missed and I can help you out with your thirst for "The Happiest Place on Earth" :) When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. When you wish upon a star your dreams come true :)

I have always loved Disney movies and this is one of my favorites. I watch it over and over and enjoy it everytime.