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Don't let the fact that this is a GWAR video intimidate you. It's not concert footage and it's not music videos, this is a FULL-LENGTH FILM staring GWAR! This film explains the "origins" of GWAR and tells a comedic story of heroism... well... not really. I made that last part up. To be honest, I don't remember what it was about but remember it being one of the funniest films I'd ever seen. My copy is on the way and you should get one too!

.........don't worry about that. If you like GWAR than you can't be without this DVD. Just BUY IT!!!

I found a used copy of this DVD in a used CD store. I don't know why this is out of print because I never saw it IN PRINT! Anyway if you get a chance to own this, grab it. Remember when MTV used to play good videos, one after the other? Well I don't either but this is your chance to do that. Every video is played from beginning to end with no interruption. You have almost every great TLC video including NO SCRUBS, WATERFALLS, CREEP and every great TONI BRAXTON video including ANOTHER SAD LOVE SONG, BREATHE AGAIN, MAK'IN ME HIGH, and other artists.FUN!

the best song the best video her voice is fantastic i love toni

I've been a Face to Face fanatic for 10 years. Been to quite a few shows too. Usually,a documentary you've been waiting for like this ends up becoming a disappointment. However, this DVD not only contained footage that represents F2F the best, it was everything i'd hoped it would be. Produced very well. Mixed nicely. Lotsa live footage including "1000 Times." Touring, videos, interviews. Adrenaline! Kids-- put down the Blink album! Throw it out the window. I have shown you the light. Face to Face.

A must have for any Face to Face fan. Nuff said!

This DVD is well produced. You definitely get to see the history of the band through their own eyes. They have a knack for telling stories, and giving insight into the band. Clearly all of them have a good sense of humor. The DVD is well organized; it has a chapter menu that allows you you to jump around to different sections, and it also has a video section at the end. One of the coolest parts is the rare footage - from Milo of the Descendents singing Bikeage with them at the Warped tour to Scott's first show with the band. A must have for anyone who is a face to face fan, or anyone who is suppose to do a history of a band documentary - its a good model to follow.

....I found myself wanting to fast forward thru the interview parts 'cause U-Ray's live concert was sooooo good. Editor's fault. They coulda had all the hometown interviews up front and did the concert uninterrupted.

It also miffed me a bit that he did my favorite U-Ray tune "My Way" at the beginning. I would have envisioned it in a bang-up finish at the concerts end. To the jam-meister's credit, there were plenty of awesome tic-lock type movements, great spins that were quicker than lazerflash and he did keep his hometown audience of mostly teenaged lil sisters well entertained.

Interesting also was the oldies melody consisting of ol' Bobby Brown tunes, ol' Force MDs, ol' LLCool J...to me he did not require that nod to the hip-hop soul raconteurs before him to put off a great show. A lil more of them great steps wudda made this a classic videoconcert....but other than these few peeves I had, you are gonna find this enjoyable.

USHER IS MY MAN AND HE DON'T NEED YA'LL BUT YOU CAN STILL TRY BUT BUY HIS STUF ANY WAYS

I've seen all of his videos and he looks great on it.I'm dying to meet him and if only i get a chance to see him or watch any of his video i'd be the happiest girl in the entire Universe.I'm collecting all Usher's posters and all his album. One thing that i like most is "Bedtime", he looks so sexy and ooooh! so great in this video.I really love the way he moves,and i'm sure that i'm dying to dance with him someday.My classmates are jealous on me co'z in my locker i have all his posters and in my room too.Sometimes my teacher gets mad at me co'z i wasn't paying attention to what he was saying, co'z you know what i'm like daydreaming about him.I just wanna say that i really love him soooooo... much!

this is a clever work which looks at the evolution (and not much at the history!) of the representation of jesus's face, over a period of time overlapping christendom. not sure how comprehensive it is but it seems so. at the limit, it could be viewed as a good timeline of (christian) iconography.

full rich with spectacular visuals brought about by the use of morphic transformations. when the show is over, the viewer is left definitely thinking.

it appeals well to those interested in the history of religions (especially christian), art historians, and everybody in between.

This is a fabulously beautiful documentary of iconography of Christ through the centuries, and the narration and background music are overall (i.e., in spite of occasional oddities) perfect complements. I sort of wonder why Mel Gibson and Ricardo Montalban were asked to serve as narrators here, but Gibson gets extra points for pronouncing Hagia Sophia so creditably :-) The bit where the computer graphics move from face to face is marvelous. The music for the interior of the cathedral at Chartres is, surprisingly, rather brutal; and (I think I remember this running during a shot of San Giovanni in Laterano) the synthesized "How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place" from the Brahms German Requiem is an odd choice, though it doesn't sound godawful. For me, a composer with an artist wife, the low point was some of the (by turns) hideous and sickly-sweet modern stuff, because it is certainly possible to do new work which is beautiful, and to do beautiful work which is not saccharine - and iconography of Christ ought to be beautiful, and ought not to be sugary. But these moments occupy relatively little space. Occasional weird things in the narration - how, exactly, are Christ's features in Michelangelo's "Final Judgement" in the Sistine Chapel those "of Apollo"? - there is glancing reference to the Sistine Chapel being the "most private chapel in the world," yet considering the flood of tourists which passes through it every day, it is actually, more likely, the most PUBLIC chapel in the world. For the most part, though, the narration is simply informative, and balanced. Our century, with its own morbid preoccupations, holds the grotesque work of Hieronymous Bosch in high regard; and the narration rightly says that it inspires horror; we then move to the Chartres cathedral, and quotations from the age to the effect of the beauty of the architecture and art raising our earthly souls to an awareness of heaven - and here, in this seeming aside, we have the heart of iconography. The depiction of Christ serves a spiritual purpose, it is not a mere exercise for a modern artist to express his personal dissatisfaction with the world around him (like the Belgian artist who self-servingly "equates" public dislike for his "art" with the sufferings of Christ ... puh-leeze ... his beef is with an allegedly "cynical and stupid" public, but perhaps he should have taken a good look in the mirror).

But these (for me) flaws are abundantly compensated for, there are wonders which space does not allow for much more than listing ... the ancient Ethiopian icons, with the peculiarly primitive heads, no less devotional; a peek at Raphael's "Triumph" in the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican (in the same room facing the School of Athens, though generally less famous except to artists and theologians); the incomplete sculpture Michelangelo had intended for his tombstone; Rembrandt's self-portraiture in the Crucifixion (i.e., one of those raising the cross ... nothing like the self-proclaimed martyrdom of the Belgian, above) and the Descent from the Cross; the Veronica icon, and the Pantocrator from the monastery at Mt Sinai.

Some wonderful surprises, too, such as the "three-headed" Latin American depictions of the Trinity which, while they are dubious as iconography, are fascinating cultural and artistic documents; and a Latin American Last Supper, featuring a roast pig at the Passover which must be a visual malopropism for the ages ....

Beautiful, stunning and informative.

This is simply one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. It is visually stunning, and well-researched. This should be required viewing for any introductory art history class, as well as for any person who intends to travel and wants to understand some of the art they will be seeing.

The inclusion of the interview really makes a difference! Only wish that they included the dance versions of the videos. Otherwise, it's worth getting!

By accident I saw a clip of "Wasn't Man Enough" on a commercial. Ever since then I bought this DVD and learned the dance! It's funny 'cause whenever I did it 4 my two close friends, they kept wanting me to do it over & over. It's like on that show "Becoming!" Anyway, it's a gr8 must have because of the two music videos, the commercial, and interview! Keep Rockin', Toni!

For me Un-Break My Heart is the best song of the 20th Century. And with this DVD Single you get a chance to own the music video with an impressive video and sound quality and watch it whenever you want even years later. It's a classic... Also you can think He Wasn't Man Enough as a bonus video with dance rythms.. It is worth getting it. For a music fan it is a must to have in collection...

First of all, I am a huge Def Leppard fan so automatically I am going to love this DVD, but even if you have never heard of the band, this DVD is still for you.
Def Leppard, one of the biggest rock bands in the 1980s, shows exactly why they were so famous in this incredible DVD. The DVD has two main parts to it- the music videos and the live performances. The live performances come from their "In the Round, In Your Face" tour. The live performance part of the DVD is my personal favorite as it spotlights the talents of all the band members. The concert is incredible and the people working the camera do a great job in making the viewer feel like they are sitting front row and center.
Once you are tired of the live performance (like that would ever happen), Def Leppard has provided their actual music videos that were played on TV. Both the sound and visual quality are incredible. The videos are a lot of fun to watch.
So basically, if you are a Def Leppard fan, or even just a casual rock fan in general, give this DVD a try. The classic Def Leppard hits like "Photograph," "Pour Some Sugar on Me," "Rock of Ages," among many others, will keep you pumped for hours.

You won't be disappointed with this one. From start to finish the band is on fire. The sound is superb and the video editing is superb.

If you think hair bands were all hype, just watch these guys do it live. Def Leppard has always been known for its overly produced sound. Hearing it raw and powerful on this disc shows you they were not [losing] anything in the studio. They sound the same live.

The DVD package of Def Leppard's HISTORIA/IN THE ROUND IN YOUR FACE is hard rock at its finest!

First, there's the HISTORIA program, which is a treasure for any fan of 1980s hard rock or rock of any era. Lots of classics such as "Bringin' On The Heartbreak" and rarities, including "Me & My Wine": A great rock song and amusing video.

Then, there's the awesome concert video IN THE ROUND IN YOUR FACE... During the band's Hysteria Tour, the band seems more energetic than ever! (Certainly more than in their ARCHIVES video, which I also recommend.) Here, the band is at the peak of their hard rock creativity. The band's entrance is spectacular and they just keep going! This was at the time when guitarist Steve Clark was with DL and let me tell you... He is a wild man on stage who really adds to the show! It is a shame that he passed on. God rest his soul. This tour also marks the triumphant return of drummer Rick Allen after his unfortunate accident.

The concert was filmed at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado in which the band's stage is in the center, which allows not only the band to be more personal with the crowd, but provides a much bigger and better sound! Every song is a knockout! Also, there is another element that ARCHIVES does not have... Guitar solos! Steve Clark performs a brief solo intro to one of the songs, but Phil Collen gives a more lengthy solo that is sure to please... "Loud and proud... !" as vocalist Jim Elliot states.

The special features include interesting interviews with the band members and bonus music videos that express the band's diversity. All great songs, keeping in mind that not every song is going to sound like it belongs on the Hysteria album.

Whether you are a fan of DL or a fan of hard rock, buy this DVD and crank it up!

I bought it for Audrey Hepburn's charm and to watch Fred Astaire's footwork. Was disapointed by the relative lack of the footwork, but fell in love with the charm

Audrey Hepburn had a unique quality that she could sing(yes,sing)dance and act.She has a most touching scene where she is a bookstore librarian that is very distraught after having the bookstore she works for turned upside down.She sings an old Gershwin tune "How long has been going on" which coming from Audrey,is from her heart and soul. She then dances two numbers with Fred Astaire with sheer perfection. Words cannot describe what a beautiful actress she was-Audrey,you were truly amazing and lovely to look at.

Here we have a story of fashion and romance. Givenchy provides the fashionable clothes. George and Ira Gershwin provide the music to set the scene for romance. Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire provide the romantic intrigue, costarring Kay Thompson for added comic relief. The story takes place in New York City and in Paris on the Seine River in France. These choice ingredients mix well to give the viewer an inviting slice of life in the fashion world, seen as songs, dances and splendid fashion shows. There is even a spoof of French philosophy. With excellent timing and camera work, and the consultancy of Richard Avedon, this film and its story present a happy moment to be revisited by an engaged film fan. Director Stanley Donen has made it happen with a screenplay by Leonard Gershe, and choreography by Eugene Loring and Fred Astaire.

This was a terribly interesting movie, but it was also the first movie that managed to erase every coherent intelligent thought from my brain. That said, I am sure you can find reviews and summaries for this movie from any of the numerous reviews litering this page, but one must not forget to have a handy book on differential equations, your driver's license, and a napkin to wipe the drool from the corner of your lips close by. OKAY?

Under the category of movies with singularly absurd premises, there are two sub-categories: those that are unwatchable precisely because of their absurd premise, and those that are thoroughly enjoyable precisely because of their absurd premise.

Face/Off falls in the latter sub-category. The singularly absurd premise: FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) has his face removed by high-technology laser surgery, kept in a preservative bath, and replaced with that of comatose killer Castor Troy (Nicolas Cage). His mission: to pose as Troy in a high-security prison for the most dangerous criminals alive, and get vital information on the whereabouts of a time bomb somewhere in LA from Troy's brother Pollux. The mission is so top-secret that even the prison officials don't know. Nor do Archer's wife and daughter.

Now, here's where the absurdity mounts, and with it the fun: Castor, confined in the secret facility where the surgery was performed, suddenly wakes from his coma. He feels no face, sees Archer's face in the glass liquid container, puts two and two together, and phones his henchmen, who kidnap the facility's staff and the few others who know about the operation, have them attach Archer's face where Castor's once was, and then kill them. Castor Troy becomes Sean Archer, Sean Archer becomes Castor Troy, at least in face. Troy visits Archer at the prison to tell him to expect to spend the rest of his life behind bars, so Archer must find a way to get out.

Whew. It's actually a lot less complicated to watch, which is exactly what makes it so much fun. Plus, the high-tech laser surgery scenes lend the whole face-swapping scenario a respectable degree of credibility. Throw in John Woo's inimitable directorial style, wherein violence is treated poetically, and you have a movie that's flat-out fun to watch.

And let's not overlook the demands of the script on the two lead actors. Travolta had to play the good guy, and then the bad guy pretending to be the good guy, but only when among the real good guys. Cage had to play the bad guy, and then the good guy pretending to be the bad guy, but only when among the real bad guys.

Get it?

You don't?

Then I strongly urge you to give this piece of barbaric lunacy a try. It's not the sort of film that earns Oscar nominations, but it's definitely a lot of fun, the kind we all have to treat ourselves to now and then.

John Woo did an great job on face/off! i love the scene when nick cage is walking up the beach toward the curch. that one tiny scene was put togeather so well i watched it over and over again. the dvd ... though! i wish it had a commentary!!! the movie is very cool and dezerves an award. i mean hey the gold colts cage has in the begining of the movie are sweat. but the movie is NOT FOR KIDS! this movie has everything forom cage waking up with out a face and they show it! and to a fat guy throughing up while geting his skull fried! NOT FOR KIDS. so get the dvd, but not the soundtrack! thats all i have to say.