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It's a Wonderful Life / SalesRank : 868

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It's a Wonderful Life

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VHS Tape [ Republic Pictures ] [ Release : 1995 / 09 / 19 ]
EAN : 9786302899153 / ASIN : 630289915X
[ ListPrice : $9.98 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

Average Customer Review :

5.0stars [ See more reviews ]
Delivery was quick. Was able to share this with a good friend before the holidays got busy.

5stars - "Great Classic received in time to watch before christmas" (Sharon F)
This is a good Christmas story. We were disappointed that it was not in color. Otherwise...excellent.

This is a good Christmas story. We were disappointed that it was not in color. Otherwise...excellent.

4stars - "Christmas" (J. Robert Lemon)
This is one of my favourite movie, it was wonderful to see it in colour.

5stars - "It's A Wonderful Life" (Kenneth V. Smith)
This 2 disk set was received much quicker than even stated. The product was in excellent condition.The disks play perfectly and the case looks to be brand new. I am most happy with my purchase.

This 2 disk set was received much quicker than even stated. The product was in excellent condition.The disks play perfectly and the case looks to be brand new. I am most happy with my purchase.

5stars - "As described with quick delivery" (Lynn Barton)
This is a beautiful version of the Classic Jimmy Stewart movie that is a must view during the holiday season.

I had not purchsed any version prior to this one so I cannot comment on how it compares, but it is wonderful to have so you can watch the movie when you like to and not have to worry about the television schedule, which I always find a bit difficult to squeeze in this time of year.

This is a beautiful version of the Classic Jimmy Stewart movie that is a must view during the holiday season.

I had not purchsed any version prior to this one so I cannot comment on how it compares, but it is wonderful to have so you can watch the movie when you like to and not have to worry about the television schedule, which I always find a bit difficult to squeeze in this time of year.

5stars - "Beautiful & Wonderful" (Nancy Wu)

White Christmas / SalesRank : 1362

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White Christmas

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VHS Tape [ Paramount ] [ Release : 1996 / 11 / 07 ]
EAN : 9786300215696 / ASIN : 6300215695
[ ListPrice : $9.95 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]

5stars - "We'll Follow the Old Man Wherever he wants to go.....Just Great Fun" (Joseph J. Slevin)
"Hey Bob the girls are in a jam.!" "What's the beef?"
Oh I love this movie and the great lines all the way through it. It is wonderful. How can we not love Crosby and Kaye singing and dancing. It is just great fun. I think we can say the whole script as a family we've watched it so many times.

Make it a tradition you'll laugh and sigh all the way through.

"Hey Bob the girls are in a jam.!" "What's the beef?"
Oh I love this movie and the great lines all the way through it. It is wonderful. How can we not love Crosby and Kaye singing and dancing. It is just great fun. I think we can say the whole script as a family we've watched it so many times.

Make it a tradition you'll laugh and sigh all the way through.

5stars - "Christmas Tradition" (Barbara G. Mcgarey)
I have loved this movie ever since I was a young kid. It is a classic. I watch it every Christmas season just to get me in the spirit. We rarely get snow in South Carolina, but it helps to remind me a bygone days. It's just a fun little movie with some classic actors and actresses that are gone to movie heaven...at least, I hope.

I have loved this movie ever since I was a young kid. It is a classic. I watch it every Christmas season just to get me in the spirit. We rarely get snow in South Carolina, but it helps to remind me a bygone days. It's just a fun little movie with some classic actors and actresses that are gone to movie heaven...at least, I hope.

5stars - "Old Time Classic" (Cely)
The quality of the picture and sound was great. A definate yearly watch for every Christmas season.

5stars - "A Classic" (L. Ventura)
White Christmas

Who wouldn't love this movie? It is a clasic that one can not watch too many times!! It should be a part of everyones collection.

White Christmas

Who wouldn't love this movie? It is a clasic that one can not watch too many times!! It should be a part of everyones collection.

5stars - "White Christmas" (Beverly Larson)

Fantasia (Walt Disney's Masterpiece) / SalesRank : 179

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Fantasia (Walt Disney's Masterpiece)
Writer:Albert Heath Writer:Arthur Heinemann

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VHS Tape [ Walt Disney Home Video ] [ Release : 1992 / 09 / 15 ]
EAN : 9786302158090 / ASIN : 6302158095
[ ListPrice : $24.99 ] [ Used Price:$0.01 ]

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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
This video was thoroughly enjoyable. The music is such an experience when combined with Disney's animations. I find myself being in a happier disposition when watching this DVD. I would recommend it.

This video was thoroughly enjoyable. The music is such an experience when combined with Disney's animations. I find myself being in a happier disposition when watching this DVD. I would recommend it.

5stars - "A Blissful Experience" (Fredo D. Murillo Jr.)

I'm not sure about this EXACT VHS tape on here, but I watched the original Fantasia growing up (I'm 21 now) and I turned into a music prodigy.
I watched it every day, sometimes twice, from age 2 until I was about 11 or so. I was obsessed with the music, I loved it, and now that I look back, I have a theory that when you see rhythm paired with colors like this, it naturally teaches you rhythm.

Compare this to the Baby Einstein bull..really compare them (it's not hard)

Baby Einstein music is dumbed down...beautiful masterpieces changed completely!! I DON'T GET IT.
Fantasia incorporates completely original beautiful classical masterpieces from the world's best composers.and pairs it with exactly matched cartoon rhythms...

Growing up, I naturally started playing piano well, it just "made sense." I was able to play commercial tunes on the piano without even thinking. I then started drums, violin and guitar. No problem.
I was always #1, always first chair, always understood, complex rhythms, etc etc.

I made an all-city high school band when I was in middle school..and also gave lessons to other students in the high school band.

I could keep going but it's too much to read.
Fantasia is an amazing amazing amazing movie and concept.
Please show this movie to your kids every day!!
If your kid can hum tunes to Bach, Mozart, etc...he or she will be smart. It just works that way.

Trust me.

5stars - "Turned my into a musical prodigy" (A. Crawford)
1st of all I did not buy this in August but in November. Wasn't aware that the delivery date would be January 2009 till I searched 'state of order'. (could have missed this at time of ordering?) But when I wrote to seller stating it was a Xmas gift, I got a quick reply and the item arrived a few days after. Acceptable but not great condition especially for the price.
Thanks.

1st of all I did not buy this in August but in November. Wasn't aware that the delivery date would be January 2009 till I searched 'state of order'. (could have missed this at time of ordering?) But when I wrote to seller stating it was a Xmas gift, I got a quick reply and the item arrived a few days after. Acceptable but not great condition especially for the price.
Thanks.

3stars - "confusing information" (Mr. S. Elsley)
this is not the original version on vhs or laser disc, you will be diasppointed

1stars - "DO NOT BUY THIS DVD!!" (William P. Ruspantine)

I have to admit, I'm an avid listener of classical music. So it's a small wonder why Disney's Fantasia is one of my favorite films. Every music sequence is pure gold (except maybe the Pastoral sequence).

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach = My second favorite sequence, it is a mixture of abstract colors & images, live action orchestral playing, and Stokowski's acclaimed orchestration of Bach's organ music.

Nutcracker Suite by Peter Illich Tchaikovsky = Although I'm not a fan of Tchaikovsky's ballet music, this one is very good and entertaining. The dancing of the fairies and flowers and mushrooms make for a heck of a good time for the whole family.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas = This is probably the most exciting rendition of Dukas's masterpiece I've ever heard (even though a few minutes of music has been cut out of it). Mickey the apprentice dreams of being a powerful sorcerer, so he dons the hat of his master, and lets loose his magic. But, of course, no one controls literally everything that is created . . .

Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) by Igor Stravinsky = This is my 3rd favorite out of all of them for two reasons. One is that Stravinsky is one of my all-time favorite composers, and two, The Rite of Spring is one of my all-time favorite pieces. Too bad that a mere ten minutes has been cut in order to save time. Dinosaurs, volcanoes, and earthquakes do seem to fit Stravinsky's music a bit, that I can tell you.

Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" by Ludwig van Beethoven = This is probably the weakest of all the sequences. It's too cartoony, too bombastic, too cheery, and to many minutes of music have been cut out sadly. The storm scene is a nice touch, though.

Dance of the Hours by Amilcare Ponchielli = Gorgeous and downright hilarious. If you don't think hippo and ostrich ballet dancers is funny, then something is wrong with you.

A Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky/Ave Maria by Franz Schubert = Ah yes. My No. 1 favorite out of all of them. This didn't scare me as a kid for some reason. Chernobog is as creepy as The Horned King from "The Black Cauldron", and the demonic and ghostly dancing was (and still is) way ahead of its time. The last five minutes is beautiful and ethereal = they don't make them like they used to.

Grade: A

5stars - "Disney's Greatest Film" (Eric S. Kim)

Gone with the Wind / SalesRank : 67

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Gone with the Wind

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VHS Tape [ MGM (Video & DVD) ] [ Release : 1998 / 10 / 27 ]
EAN : 9786305123613 / ASIN : 6305123616
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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
This is a priceless classic. There is an audience for an authenic sequel. If not tomorrow, maybe next Christmas.

4stars - "Tomorrow is another day!" (sunnycc)
It is my favorite movie and book of all time and I know I reviewed it earlier. This was a great set for anyone who loves "GWTW" at much as I do! Definitely recommend it!

It is my favorite movie and book of all time and I know I reviewed it earlier. This was a great set for anyone who loves "GWTW" at much as I do! Definitely recommend it!

5stars - "I know I reviewed this one before!" (Marlene M. Knepper)

This is the 716th review of this movie! What can I say that has not already been said about this wonderfully compelling movie? I will not comment on the restoration process or the pros and cons of buying the 2-disk or 4-disk set, as this is adequately discussed by many other reviewers. I will say that this movie won 10 Academy awards and is still regarded as the 6th best epic movie of all-time. That should be credentials enough to want to view this extraordinary movie.

Watching this movie is an absolutely delightful experience, and I can just imagine attending the movie in the theatre for the first time! I can just imagine the excitement and the buzz of conversation during the intermission, for the first half of this movie is quite unlike any other movie up to that date in time. This is a visual experience on film unlike any other. The cinematography is what amazed me. The magnificence of the sets, the lighting, the dramatic closing shots of scenes, and the sheer enormity of the film floors the viewer. I will never forget the camera shot of Scarlett looking for the doctor in the streets of Atlanta, going from wounded soldier to wounded soldier as the camera slowly backs away revealing the enormity of the wounded lying in the streets as Sherman's cannons bomb the city to flames. Similarly, there is also the shot of Scarlett declaring at Tara (her planation home) that she would never go hungry again. The sky backdrop is so vividly lit, and the indomitable spirit of life that resides in Scarlett's chin-up, upright silhouette speaks volumes about her ability to survive the war and the destruction of her beloved Tara.

Gone With The Wind is one of the greatest films of all-time as it transcends time itself. It is still as relevant today as it was in 1939 (the greatest year in film history by the way, as The Wizard of Oz and Mr. Smith Goes To Washington were also released this year). It is truly an epic of epic proportions, the best of its day by a wide margin, and not to be eclipsed for decades.

This is a wonderful movie experience; one you will never forget. And unlike Rhett Butler, at the end of this film dear reader, you frankly will "give a damn".

Jim Koenig

5stars - "Quite Simply One of the Greatest Movies of All-Time" (James Koenig)
The movie was missing the last 10 minutes--so my daughter watched the 3 hr movie without the last 10 minutes---very disappointing!!

The movie was missing the last 10 minutes--so my daughter watched the 3 hr movie without the last 10 minutes---very disappointing!!

3stars - "missing minutes" (C. Johnson)
I was very impressed with the packaging, movie and footage. I would recommend purchaasing from this seller anytime.

I was very impressed with the packaging, movie and footage. I would recommend purchaasing from this seller anytime.

5stars - "Outstanding" (R. Smith)

A Town Like Alice / SalesRank : 25

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A Town Like Alice
Cinematographer:Russell Boyd Producer:Henry Crawford Writer:Nevil Shute Writer:Rosemary Anne Sisson Writer:Tom Hegarty

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VHS Tape [ Starmaker Entertainment ] [ Release : 1992 / 07 / 30 ]
EAN : 9786302796858 / ASIN : 6302796857
[ ListPrice : $9.99 ] [ Used Price:$11.13 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
Ordered and paid for the item. Never arrived. Amazon has done nothing. Seller doesn't communnicate.
Buyer beware.

2stars - "Rip off" (Craig R. Young)
I loved this series, when I first watched in on television back in the '80s. Every couple of years I pull the tape off the shelf and re-watch it.

This is not just for Bryan Brown fans, but for the Gordon Jackson fans in the crowd. Jackson's portrayal of a man who falls in love too late in life, is very touching.

I would love to see it available on DVD!

I loved this series, when I first watched in on television back in the '80s. Every couple of years I pull the tape off the shelf and re-watch it.

This is not just for Bryan Brown fans, but for the Gordon Jackson fans in the crowd. Jackson's portrayal of a man who falls in love too late in life, is very touching.

I would love to see it available on DVD!

4stars - "A Town Like Alice - Simply Fabulous" (E. Cook)

Anybody interested in purchasing this fabulous film on home video VHS should take a close look at which listing for it they are buying. The film was released 4 Different ways on VHS. By two different companies. STARMAKER which put out 3 Types and NEW WORLD which put out 1 version which is the most desirable. They are all the same film in various quality types. A Town Like Alice is NOT yet available on DVD. Here is the info on whats out there on VHS.

This version the first listed on AMAZON A Town Like Alice is for the One Tape EPmode STARMAKER release 301mins. EPMODE is the cheapest and also the lowest quality release! Since it is EP mode it will be hard to track on newer VCR's.
STARMAKER also put out a much higher quality 3 Tape 301min Release SPMode 3 VHS Tapes - A Town Like Alice

The Third is yet another STARMAKER Release A Town Like Alice 2tapes LP Mode. Still NOT great quality. This is OK but not near as good as the second 3 tape SPMODE option.

The BEST and most desirable release is this 4th release of A Town Like Alice is a NEW WORLD Home Video Release 301mins Uncut on 2 high quality SPmode Tapes. These are two T-160 videos which means they have longer reels then standard T-120 tapes. Thats why they can handle a combine 301mins. on 2 tapes. So, not as complicated or cumbersome as having to get the 3tape vers. The bad news is that this version is NOT listed on amazon. BUT you can still find it if you look at the marketplace seller descriptions. If it is listed and described correctly you might be able to find the New World SPmode 2 tape uncut release.

Which ever one you want make sure you know what you're getting from the seller. It should clearly state which version it is. The seller might not of listed it correctly to the corresponding version.

If the price is cheap you'll probably getting the cheap one tape starmaker release. If you want this BRAND NEW this is most likely your only choice. However, keep in mind that the 2 Tape Spmode NEW WORLD Release USED will be better then any STARKMAKER release even if its NEW!

Hope this was helpful

5stars - "4 Different Home Video Releases of this Film Read Before You Buy!" (sideshowvideo)

I actually was one of the first people to write a review on this site about this film almost 10 years ago, but felt compelled to write again because I just wanted to add my name to what is starting to look like quite the petition here. I am so impressed with and touched by so many other folks' passionate devotion to this film! The video powers-that-be absolutely need to bring this masterpiece to DVD!!! It's an utter shame that this hasn't yet been done considering all the crap that lives on DVD. Yeah... I'm bitter!!!

I just watched my purchased single VHS cassette that I acquired around the same time I wrote that first online review. Except THIS time, I made my husband watch it with me! Over the course of two nights, I re-visited my beloved old friend of a film while much to my joy, my husband watched it, was taken in, and ultimately (to his chagrin)... really ended up liking it! He said Jean was "feisty." How cute is that??? Now please keep in mind that he is someone who does not like watching romantic TV shows or movies--he prefers automotive programs, U.F.O. shows on the History Channel, and James Bond movies. LOL!!! Now my favorite thing to say to him is: "Do you love me enough to steal chickens and soap for me?" Ha, ha!

But truly... watching this entire beautiful entity again for the first time in many years made me more melancholy than anything else. First of all, because I madly adore these characters and their story and wish it could just continue on and on way after the end credits roll. After our viewing, I turned to my husband and quite decidedly declared: "I can officially say that Jean, Joe, and Noel are among my very favorite characters depicted on film... EVER."

Secondly, I was melancholy (even downright depressed!) because the quality of my EP speed-recorded VHS tape was so poor. Fortunately, unlike a lot of other ATLA fans, I have not repeatedly watched this tape over the time I've had it. But I do dread the day when my tape starts getting those telltale glitches. The day that this terrific work is released on DVD will be a glorious day indeed. That way, we can all finally bask in the wonderful cinematography depicting the exotic Malayan jungle backdrop that our beloved characters fall in love against and the big blue skies and red earth of the Australian scenery that Joe Harman loved so much. We too could witness the true colors of the Outback country that he longingly and lovingly describes to Jean at that point in the film where they are first really getting to know each other.

Please, please, PLEASE... o' video powers-that-be... this film deserves a DVD release like no other! And would it be too much to ask to get a behind-the-scenes featurette too??? Probably not likely on the latter, but I sure am keeping the faith on the former.

5stars - "An utter shame that this movie is not available on DVD!" (D. Genovese)

Sadly this series doesnt seem to be available on DVD yet, I hope it soon will be. I remember watching it when I was little, when it was first shown on PBS in the states. I loved it, and as I have recently reading about WWII interment camps, i decided to try to find this. It is just as good as I remember, and I still admire the main character Jean, and still have a crush on Joe. Yes and I cried. It really isnt dated or cheesy, it was very well made I think.

5stars - "A Classic" (E. Cromwell)

The Wizard of Oz / SalesRank : 862

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The Wizard of Oz

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VHS Tape [ MGM/UA Family Entertainment ] [ Release : 1996 / 09 / 10 ]
EAN : 9786304138465 / ASIN : 6304138466
[ ListPrice : $19.98 ] [ Used Price:$2.72 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
I have always loved The Wizard of OZ since a kid. and now my kids love it too. Highly recommended.

5stars - "I love it!!!!" (Leslie A. Stover)
The DVD arrived on time and was in great condition! The case looked new. I would definately buy from this seller again.

The DVD arrived on time and was in great condition! The case looked new. I would definately buy from this seller again.

5stars - "The Wizard of Oz, used" (J. LeGoff)

It's almoast impssible to discribe this famous movie is one review, that's how good it is!

All I can say is, it truely is one of the best loved movies of all times.

This wonderful, clasic movie is 69 years old, and the story itsself, which started out as a story that L.Frank Baum would tell to children, right in his own front yard is almoast 110!
So it dosen't surprize me, that people of all ages still love this movie, after all, who ever could forget the well known actors and actresses who played the famous charitors (Especilly Judy Garland as Dorathy), the famous story with it's unforgetable morals, or all thoes classic songs, such as all time favorite "Someware over the rainbow"

This movie is without a dout, one of the best movies in history!

As a bonus, this special edition also contains full color poastcards, as well as mini poasters, programs, and even an inatation to the theater and a movie ticket from the year this famous movie first came out, 1939!

5stars - "110 year old classic is better than ever!!" (Sarah Review)
I wish I could review this product, but as of 12/8/08, I still have not received this item. It was suppose to be here before Thanksgiving at the very latest and here it is the 8th of Dec. and it still has not come. I am very disappointed because I was going to use this DVD in my classroom.

If and when I ever get this DVD, I will let you know.

L. Annis

I wish I could review this product, but as of 12/8/08, I still have not received this item. It was suppose to be here before Thanksgiving at the very latest and here it is the 8th of Dec. and it still has not come. I am very disappointed because I was going to use this DVD in my classroom.

If and when I ever get this DVD, I will let you know.

L. Annis

1stars - "The Wizard of Oz" (L. L. Annis)
The Wizard of Oz
The movie itself was okay but the Outtakes/Deleted Sequences, Behind the Scenes, Oz History and Oz Afterlife parts of the DVD were messed up and we were unable to watch them.

The Wizard of Oz
The movie itself was okay but the Outtakes/Deleted Sequences, Behind the Scenes, Oz History and Oz Afterlife parts of the DVD were messed up and we were unable to watch them.

2stars - "Defective DVD" (Rose Lion)

To Sir, with Love / SalesRank : 144

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To Sir, with Love

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VHS Tape [ RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video ] [ Release : 1994 / 07 / 08 ]
EAN : 9780800104801 / ASIN : 0800104803
[ ListPrice : $14.95 ] [ Used Price:$14.90 ]

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5.0stars [ See more reviews ]

My dvd had a GODZILLA movie instead of the widescreen version of "TS,WL". The Full-screen version was ok but I detest full-screen butchering so I wanted this in wide-screen... Because there is a Godzilla movie on the disc instead of "To Sir, With Love" could be why it's been discontinued. Hopefully there will be a special ed coming out soon including as a bonus a clip of LuLu belting out the title song when she mentored on "American Idol" - she tore it up!

5stars - "DVD Defect?" (Easton Glynn)

I find it frustrating with the economy being so bad to pay $74.00 to $100.00 dollars for a dvd especially a popular classic like this. This movie is amazing and one of my favorites. I higly recommend this movie. as for columbia dvd going out of print fast is nerve wrecking because u get greedy creeps who yank up the price like gas.anyhow hopefully columbia will re-issue this,it is a popular and cherished classic....

5stars - "What is your problem Columbia.....Bring this classic back in Print..." (A. Salgado)

2.5 stars. Poitier is Poitier. I'm starting to believe his whole charm was that he looked good in sixties-styled clothing. But as far as having any depth I've only seen a glimmer of it in A raisin in the sun. The rest, well, they all seem like the same character. Really, there's no difference between this performance and that of A patch of Blue or Guess who's coming to Dinner. Plus if this was the depth of problems in the late sixties then truly it was a generation of spoiled brats. I just wasn't impressed.

3stars - "Unimpressed" (nodice)
Can anybody tell me why this DVD is so costly starting at $74.00? I know many people that would love to have a copy of "To Sir With Love" on DVD, but the steep price is a real deterrent to making that purchase.

Can anybody tell me why this DVD is so costly starting at $74.00? I know many people that would love to have a copy of "To Sir With Love" on DVD, but the steep price is a real deterrent to making that purchase.

5stars - "Why So Much ?????" (R. J. Benoit)

True story here: I love this film, and when I was faced with the kind of class Mark Thackery is faced with in the film, I bought this video. On the day I showed it, the kids came in ignoring me, cursing, all attitude--their usual postures. I told them we needed a break, and that they'd be watching a video. They cheered. The movie began and they booed--everything: the soundtrack, the fashions, the teacher (especially). But... then they began to watch the story unfold (I think at the point where Thackery goes on his first tirade). Soon they were pointing out how similar they were to the kids in the class, assigning characters to specific students in my class. ("That girl is YOU, Denise, all the way!") It changed them. I'm not kidding. They saw themselves, and what they saw wasn't pretty. Girls were crying by the end of the film (which took two class periods to show, so for two days I didn't have to fight them to get them to work). My kids did not become model citizens overnight (I would later have to write carefully crafted character statements for two of them who were facing jail time), but they did begin to see me as a person worthy of respect. Whew.

Other reviewers have mentioned Poitier's incredible performance here, so I won't go on and on about him being the consumate actor. (Oh, if you haven't seen him in A Raisin in the Sun, add that to your wish list.) But I can honestly say this movie changed the behavior of a group of teenagers who had shut down, and for that I am eternally grateful.

5stars - "Life imitates art and v.v." (S. Kay Murphy)

Shadowlands (1993) / SalesRank : 177

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Shadowlands (1993)

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VHS Tape [ Hbo Home Video ] [ Release : 1995 / 01 / 31 ]
EAN : 9786303115450 / ASIN : 6303115454
[ ListPrice : $9.94 ] [ Used Price:$5.77 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
The product was pretty close to the description given. The VHS itself was in awesome shape. The case was said to be in perfect condition - it was slightly worn however - which was kind of a disappointment. But overall I was pleased and happy with my purchase.

The product was pretty close to the description given. The VHS itself was in awesome shape. The case was said to be in perfect condition - it was slightly worn however - which was kind of a disappointment. But overall I was pleased and happy with my purchase.

4stars - "Great Product" (boston girl)

If one were to pick apart the film for its historical inaccuracies, one would have a field day. The film, however, is not a documentary. It is fiction using the names of real, historical people. Once you get beyond that, it is much easier to enjoy it.

The most moving theme of the story is how Lewis deals with the problem of pain as he experiences it. When he holds it at arms' length and examines it with scholarly detachment, pain is easy to understand. It is a necessary means God uses to sculpt and shape his creatures. When actually felt, it is mysterious, confusing, and apparently unnecessary. Why do the good suffer and lesser people flourish? Why does the wonderful joy of love have to be tempered with the excruciating pain of loss? While Lewis was able to speak authoritatively about the purpose of pain in his lectures, he was unable to give an answer to his wife's grieving son. All he could do was to cry along with the child.

Perhaps one could learn from the story of Job that it's best not to try to give the grieving an explanation for their pain. Like Job, the fictional Lewis could know that God had a reason but that he could not understand it.

I recommend the film as a reminder for viewers that oftentimes pain doesn't make sense. Instead of expostulating on God's reason for allowing others to suffer, it is better to sit and weep with them.

5stars - "Well acted historical FICTION" (Patrick Yamada)
The price on this tape was great and the delivery was very timely. The tape box shows wear (as stated) but the tape is in excellent condition. I would certainly use this seller again without hesitation.

The price on this tape was great and the delivery was very timely. The tape box shows wear (as stated) but the tape is in excellent condition. I would certainly use this seller again without hesitation.

5stars - "great price and delivery" (M. Warren)

When C.S.Lewis, author of such books as "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" was only a small boy of 9, his mother died and he learned that his only way through the pain and loneliness was to encase himself in an impenetrable shell, so that pain could not touch him. He leads an ordered, safe life as an Oxford Don, singing in the cathedral choir and lecturing to audiences of adoring women readers. When he meets American writer, Joy Gresham, her brash, New York, Jewish forthrightness almost batters him but luckily he summons enough courage to begin a friendship. He agrees to marry her so as to allow her and her son to remain in England and gradually she softens his defences and becomes part of his life as a platonic friend. When they discover that Joy is dying from incurable cancer, Lewis realises the depth of his love for her which allows them to enjoy a brief few months together before she dies. Anthony Hopkins is brilliantly cast as Lewis and is such a fine actor that the viewer is able to see, in his eyes, everything that he is saying inwardly, while Debra Winger is equally as good as the loud American who is the foil for his timidity.

5stars - "Moving" (Beverley Strong)

This movie is beautiful and has lovely acting and gorgeous sets and even terrific writing.

The directing, as usual with Attenborough, is first-rate.

But Lewis is an infuriating person.

That's partly the movie's subject: Lewis is SO repressed, SO insulated, SO narcissistic, that it takes a very aggressive woman and a tragedy to (partly) penetrate his shell.

He wrote a book called "Surprised by Joy." This is a reference to Wordsworth; but it seems perfectly apt--and horrifying.

You get the sense from this movie that Lewis was so cut off from the emotions that anything--even pain--was better than the numbness in which he spent most of his life.

It's sad, and it's pointless.

Oddly--or perhaps not oddly at all--Lewis erects Pain into his First Principle of Theology: for Lewis, God does not want us to be happy, He wants us to Suffer, because by Suffering we learn to love.

It is pitiful that Lewis had to suffer to learn love.

Hard to know why Joy would love him.

You don't know whether to laugh or scream at him.

Great movie about a pitiable person.

3stars - "Beautiful and Infuriating" (P. Schumacher)

Scrooge (1970) / SalesRank : 1301

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Scrooge (1970)
Cinematographer:Oswald Morris Editor:Peter Weatherley Producer:David W. Orton Producer:Leslie Bricusse Writer:Leslie Bricusse Producer:Robert H. Solo Writer:Charles Dickens

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VHS Tape [ Paramount ] [ Release : 2001 / 09 / 25 ]
EAN : 9780792176947 / ASIN : B00005NBBJ
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After years of watching Albert Finney on VHS and "Formatted to fit my screen," the wide-screen DVD version was exciting. This is the best version of "A Christmas Carol" ever made. Highly recommended.

After years of watching Albert Finney on VHS and "Formatted to fit my screen," the wide-screen DVD version was exciting. This is the best version of "A Christmas Carol" ever made. Highly recommended.

5stars - "Scrooge never looked so good." (Maxwell Rocketanski)
Classic movie. Love the musical version takes me back to when I was a child. a movie everyone should have in their Christmas collection.

Classic movie. Love the musical version takes me back to when I was a child. a movie everyone should have in their Christmas collection.

5stars - "Scrooge" (Noreen)

One day I skipped my classes in high school and went along on a field trip with some other part of the school to see this version of Scrooge. This was back in the early '70's. Although the other kids were not all that impressed, I fell in love with this movie. Even the music has stayed with me all these years. It's a Scrooge version that they NEVER show on television. And I think it's got everything that the other Scrooge movies do, and much more.... I always get choked up at the end as Scrooge (Albert Finney) has his epiphany and gets his freak on with the whole Christmas thing.. It's the only Scrooge movie I care about....

5stars - "Scrooge the Musical" (Faye Cowderoy)
It's a family tradition to watch this movie on christmas eve since we have our first daughter born on 1984..up to now..it sure brings a lot of good memories..

Albert Finney's one of the finest actors of all times..

It's a family tradition to watch this movie on christmas eve since we have our first daughter born on 1984..up to now..it sure brings a lot of good memories..

Albert Finney's one of the finest actors of all times..

5stars - "Real classic christmas movie" (Maria Teresa James)
Stupendous in every way--directed and mounted brilliantly by the great Ronald Neame...Finney is perfection as SCROOGE...Briccuse came up with some very memorable songs..casting is perfect...moves along and is always a joy to behold--one of the last great musicals of all time..if you don't like this movie, you don't get any more Chistmas pudding...ever!

Stupendous in every way--directed and mounted brilliantly by the great Ronald Neame...Finney is perfection as SCROOGE...Briccuse came up with some very memorable songs..casting is perfect...moves along and is always a joy to behold--one of the last great musicals of all time..if you don't like this movie, you don't get any more Chistmas pudding...ever!

5stars - ""I Hate People" too, but love this movie!" (EPshots@yahoo.com)

The Little Kidnappers with Charlton Heston / SalesRank : 1573

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A very appealing cast makes this movie, set in the early 1900s, an enjoyable time. Charlton Heston plays a gruff old farmer in Nova Scotia who has lost his son in the Boer War in South Africa. His son's boys come to live with him, their grandmother, and their daughter.

The two boys are wonderfully played by two youngsters, Leo Wheatley and Charles Miller, the daughter is the beautiful Leah Pinsent, and the doctor by Bruce Greenwood. Greenwood, who looks like a young Sam Neill, has gone on to have a fine movie career, and can be seen in 'The World's Fastest Indian'.

Grandfather James MacKenzie bears a hatred of the Boers (Dutch). The doctor, who falls in love with Kirsten, is a Boer.

The young boys find a surprise on the family beach.

With the exception of the surprise, the plot is a bit predictable, but the set design, the accents, and the acting is top notch.

Recommended.

4stars - "A Wonderful Period Piece" (Scott FS)
Absolutely predictable but you can't help but get sucked in. The kid actors are terrific, and the scenery can't be beat.

Absolutely predictable but you can't help but get sucked in. The kid actors are terrific, and the scenery can't be beat.

4stars - "Three hanky weeper" (Writer and reader)
This film is a poignant story of an embittered elderly man who realizes God's grace as he finds and gives forgiveness through the unselfish love and generosity of his grandchildren.

This film is a poignant story of an embittered elderly man who realizes God's grace as he finds and gives forgiveness through the unselfish love and generosity of his grandchildren.

5stars - "Amazing Grace" (Chauncey Olcott)

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