Man of the Year (Widescreen Edition)

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A comedy with serious intentions, Man of the Year attempts to challenge the audience's notions of what is and isn't real when it comes to politics. Tom Dobbs (Robin Williams) is a popular political talk show host. As a lark, he runs for president and wins. The thing is, he's not any more unqualified than the other candidates, so his victory doesn't seem quite so outrageous. But when it turns out that the computer ballot firm responsible for tallying all the votes may have had a glitch--and that a recount would negate his win--mayhem ensues and the film segues from comedy, to drama, and back to comedy (sort of) again. Directed by Barry Levinson (Diner, Wag the Dog), the film doesn't take advantage of Williams' natural humor or charm. He at times appears to be chomping at the bit to unleash a comedic tirade or two, only to be held back by stiff lines. Williams only truly appears to be enjoying himself when trading lines with Laura Linney, who portrays the hapless do-gooder at the ballot firm who's being set up to appear unreliable. With some fine performances by a supporting cast that includes Jeff Goldblum, Lewis Black, and the inimitable Christopher Walken, Man of the Year occasionally hints at greatness. But at best, it's a lukewarm comedy with a diluted message. --Jae-Ha Kim

Customer Reviews:

Great Cast-Average Movie.......2007-09-02

Man of the Year was a bit of a disappointment considering the make-up of the cast, Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, and Jeff Goldblum among others, though by no means is it a terrible movie.
A comedian, often critical of Capitol Hill and politics, decides to run for President and gets voted in office in a surprise electoral victory carrying all 13 states in which his name is on the ballot.
The plot has elements of both comedy and drama making it rather difficult to label it as one or the other; it's actually a bit of both.
In short, the acting is good, the plot is average, while the humor could have been a lot better.
One thing was rather curious and that was how a specific small religious/ethnic group was mentioned throughout the movie for no apparent reason whatsoever except to promote it and possibly get the audience exposed to it and/or used to it... Hmmm...
In a nutshell, it's probably not a movie you would want to add to your collection, but it might provide for an evening's entertainment, and that's about it.
No masterpiece here... 2.5 Stars

Funny Movie but unrealistic.......2007-08-25

Robin Williams has always been a fan favorite and his humor and stand-up in this film is excellent. When the movie moves to Ellen the programmer, it gets really unrealistic. She's attacked and given drugs, which are psych drugs that flip her out so that she appears unbelievable. She does not get that she was attacked, apparently. She doesn't tell Williams' character that something happened with the election program. She still doesn't get developed, a bit too flipped out. The comedy drains in the second half with the movie plodding along. If there was a problem with the election program, would you go to the CEO directly? Would you have a half a brain to go to the media with this news once you were attacked by your own company?

Unrealistic second half. Too bad, as this started out great.

OK IT'S PREDICTABLE!.....SO WHAT? .......2007-08-18

I think some people expect every movie to be the greatest film ever made! This comedy/drama could have been better, yes it's true! It was still an entertaining movie,even though I could see most of the twist coming a mile away! Would I buy it.....No! It was an OK movie to watch because I had nothing better to do. No problem. Williams and the cast do what they can with the script. It did have some good points and it was an interesting premise. Maybe we need someone like this in office because we haven't had any winners in there in a long time!

Surprise.......2007-08-13

This movie is like meeting a really hot woman at a club, having a good time, bringing her to your place, making out and then finding out that she's a man.

False advertising. Don't buy into it.

Underrated Surprise.......2007-08-12

This movie really is an underrated surprise. I think this is because it's a bit of a mixed genre film. Not all comedy and not all drama.

Comedy is well used to poke fun and the modern political environment with the mix and match candidates. Pick a party, you know what the platform is going to be, so does it really matter who the candidate is?

This is where the fluke of Williams' winning comes into play. You want him to win, he does, but not for the right reason. Then doing the right thing comes into play. Yes, morality rears its ugly head.

Good prevails!

This comedrama explores current politics with tight, well thought out storytelling that gives one moments to ponder just how absurd the contemporary American political landscape is.

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Great Cast-Average Movie
Funny Movie but unrealistic
OK IT'S PREDICTABLE!.....SO WHAT?
Surprise
Underrated Surprise

Man of the Year (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Robin Williams , Christopher Walken , Laura Linney , Lewis Black , and Jeff Goldblum
Director: Barry Levinson
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000LC5B7Y
Release Date: 2007-02-20

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Great Cast-Average Movie.......2007-09-02

Funny Movie but unrealistic.......2007-08-25

OK IT'S PREDICTABLE!.....SO WHAT? .......2007-08-18

Surprise.......2007-08-13

This movie is like meeting a really hot woman at a club, having a good time, bringing her to your place, making out and then finding out that she's a man.

False advertising. Don't buy into it.

Underrated Surprise.......2007-08-12

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Great Dolly Movie!
Dollymania!
awsome movie
Fun, inspirational, and humorous!
Straight Talk about the movie...

Straight Talk
Starring: Philip Bosco , Paul Dinello , Griffin Dunne , Robin Eurich , and Charles Fleischer
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ASIN: B00008979F
Release Date: 2003-05-06

Description

When down-on-her-luck country girl Shirlee Kenyon (Dolly Parton, STEEL MAGNOLIAS) walks through the wrong door at the right time, she accidentally becomes Chicago's newest talk-radio celebrity and turns the Windy City's hottest radio station upside down! With her homespun wit and down-home advice, Shirlee immediately wins listeners' hearts -- but causes hilarious confusion for her ratings-conscious boss (Griffin Dunne -- MY GIRL) and comical havoc for the investigative reporter (James Woods -- 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS) trying to uncover her mysterious past! If you're looking for no-nonsense advice on what hit movie offers you pure entertainment -- you'll love every comical minute of STRAIGHT TALK!

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Great Dolly Movie!.......2007-06-09

If you love Dolly Pardon, then this movie is for you! Great songs, great flim, totally terrific!

Dollymania!.......2007-04-06

If you want to cozy up to one of the best movies ever, you need to do yourself a favor and boil up a cup of tea, slip on those slippers, and pop this DVD into your entertainment system. "Straight Talk" in all of its Dolly-filled glory, is truly one of the most magical film journeys you're ever gonna take.

Dolly Parton stars as a character who isn't down with B.S. and gives nothing but Straight Talk to anyone that will listen. That includes Griffin Dunne and the far-underused Charles Fleischer. Conflicts ensue and barbs begin flying as this no-nonsense gal speaks her mind in a barrage of comic premises.

But then things take a dark turn. Despair sets in when Dolly realizes that not everyone wants to hear her Straight Talk, and she begin to question her coping mechanisms, her quality of life, and the society she is fighting so hard to change. There is a bloody battle sequence that may be too grisly for some audience members, but for me it underscored the classic Man Vs. Mankind struggle that has plagued our race (the human race that is, and also white people) for centuries--nay, millennia.

I'm still not sure why Dolly doesn't sing "9 to 5" in this movie, because it's a great, great song, but even great directors miss the mark on some obvious choices.

In summation, Straight Talk is not for children, as it encourages deviant behavior, challenging authority, and it features adult film star Dolly Parton in what can only be described as a romp-filled romp of a role that takes her to new levels and is highly reminiscent of Nicolas Cage's brave turn in either "Leaving Las Vegas," or his even braver turn in "Con Air."

awsome movie.......2007-01-26

i like dolly as an actress. this is very good movie. it shows that a woman does not have to depend on a man. this movie is great entertainment. if you are a dolly parton fan or James wood fan, i think you will like this movie.

Fun, inspirational, and humorous!.......2006-01-21

I give "Straight Talk" 5-stars because the music is excellent as is the film, of course (I only wish they'd re-release the song on CD), but anyhow, this film is about a woman, who recently fired from her job as a dance instructor in a small town in Arkansas decides to pick up and leave for greener pastures, so she does, (played by Dolly Parton)!

After leaving her small town in Arkansas, then she arrives in her old car and small savings and decides to get a job. She stays in a nasty run-down hotel, but that doesn't discourage Dolly Parton's character, she "just keeps on truckin'" and knowing that she can do anything she puts her mind to, goes out for a job. Eventually, she lands the ideal job as a radio talk show psychologist! Her new boss knows that she's not a "PhD," but goes ahead and touts her as a "doctor of the heart" and contrary to Dolly's convictions decides to go ahead with the lie because she enjoys helping people so much that she allows the deception to take a life of its own. So, she goes from the run-down hotel room to penthouse deluze aparment, and a pink SL-series Mercedes convertible, not a bad catch, until her conscience finally overrides her to re-think her decision about being a "doctor of the heart."

Before I spoil it for you by giving away the plot, I'll let you hear the wonderful music and buy or rent the film.

I can assure you that you will be glad that you did--just remember, you might need some kleenex!

*(Recommended for ages 18+ due to adult themes.)*

Straight Talk about the movie..........2005-06-20

This movie is absolutely fabulous - the DVD does not come in Widescreen and there are no extras, but if you can get past that then you will love the plot of this movie about a very independent woman who loves being able to give advice. Dolly plays a very open, honest, wise-cracking, independent radio advisor who ends up having to decide what to do when given the chance to come clean about a misunderstanding that got her the job in the first place or enjoy her celebrity and own up to some other mistakes she has made along the way.

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Funny, in a disturbing kinda of way
Worst Movie Made...
Hits your TV screen
The film that broke all of the gender barriers
one of the funniest movies of all time

It's Pat: The Movie
Starring: Julia Sweeney , Dave Foley , Charles Rocket , Kathy Griffin , and Julie Hayden
Director: Adam Bernstein
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ASIN: B00008L3TW
Release Date: 2003-09-02

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Audiences nationwide cheered Pat on TV's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Now, in the hilarious tradition of THE BLUES BROTHERS, WAYNE'S WORLD, and THE CONEHEADS comes another SNL sensation starring in a motion pitcure comedy! IT'S PAT -- THE MOVIE catapults America's favorite gender-bender to the big screen and delivers an outrageously funny adventure! With a cast of nutty characters obsessed with discovering Pat's true secret, IT'S PAT -- THE MOVIE is a wild, wacky, and incredibly revealing escapade that just has to be seen to be believed!

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Funny, in a disturbing kinda of way.......2007-06-29

I found myself laughing where I should have been cringing and perhaps I shouldn't even be admitting to enjoying the movie (smile), but Pat was a well written comedy with thought provoking points hidden deep within the storyline... VERY DEEP.
For those who like pulp and cult fiction, this is a good one to add to your TBW (to be watched) list.

Worst Movie Made..........2006-03-05

This movie is an abomination of a film. How can people enjoy it? The whole thing was worse than a train wreck (pardon my cliche).
I saw it on TV a while back. I admit to being sucked into the mystery of Pat's gender. However, as soon as I googled it and found out that the truth was never revealed, I immediately turned the film off. There was no other incentive for me to keep watching.
The so-called "evolved" humour is nothing more than one lame joke. I actually cringed quite frequently at some of the gags, which were very immature and not funny in the least.
This film may appeal to adolescent males and permanent frat boys, but no one else. For anyone looking for a intellectually stimulating film, I would certainly not reccomend this one.

Hits your TV screen.......2006-02-18

This is one of the the most greatest movies especially the scene where there's four guys questioning Pat whether it's a man or a woman. This movie is funny.

The film that broke all of the gender barriers.......2005-09-28

A memoriable film that soothes the heart and touches the soul. ITS PAT! is one of the first films to put a gender confused he/she into the spotlight. The only thing holding this movie back from the prestigious 5 star rating is the frusturation I felt after leaving the theatre... Alright you got me it went stright to VHS, but still i felt angry and confused while rewinding my copy of Its Pat.

one of the funniest movies of all time.......2005-03-14

It's Pat is the best film ever made. It has everything I could ever want in a movie.

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Still packs a punch. Even today.
Bravo Talk Radio
Really Poor Quality
Be Careful What You Say, You Never Know Who's Listening
Talk Radio

Talk Radio
Starring: Eric Bogosian , Ellen Greene , Leslie Hope , John C. McGinley , and Alec Baldwin
Director: Oliver Stone
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2000-10-31

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Still packs a punch. Even today........2007-06-12

Talk Radio is loosely based upon the true story of Alan Berg, a radio talk show host who was murdered. The movie chronicles the last few days of shock jock Barry Champlain, an abrasive and self loathing DJ - who spends his nights in a verbal battle of wits with the various callers in on his late night talk show in Dallas. The movie begins as Barry is told his radio show is going to be picked up by a major network and what follows is a night of self discovery, hatred and a possible descent into his own personal madness and finally . . . tragedy.

I remember watching this movie in the early 90s when I first started college. Being an impressionable young teenager combined with the movie gaining notoriety on the video market as being both controversial and dangerous, it quickly circulated amongst my `must see' movies at that time. When finally seeing it, I remember loving Oliver Stones' clever and restrained direction, the cutting screenplay, the excellent ensemble cast and the razor sharp lead performance by star Eric Bogosian. The movie really worked on many levels, and wasn't your usual cookie cutter hollywood flick - this was movie-making that baited the media in much the same way Fight Club and American History X would do years later. For me at that time, this felt like a real movie and what cinema should be doing...

Coming back to it 15+ years later, and now an older guy I approached it with trepidation. Would it still retain its power? Would it remain relevant? Would I see it with the jaded eyes that I pretty much see every movie today? Thankfully for me at least, the answer is yes. Seeing it again after all these years and giving it a long break between viewings, I came back to it with a new pair of eyes or so, I thought - as soon as that opening credit sequence had kicked in, I was firmly back in the court of Barry Champlain. His wicked and vitriolic conversations with an assortment of societies non desireables is both hysterical and deeply disturbing.

Bogosian is a marvel in this movie. You see every emotion on his face and every word means something in a scathing screenplay that is both heartfelt and cutting at every turn. One wonders why his subsequent career hasn't been as rewarding as this - I remember seeing him pop up again in "Under Siege 2" as the villain, and thought huh? Why is someone of this calibre wasting his time playing second fiddle to Steven Seagal? Oh well, everybody's gotta eat, I guess... Although, Bogosian's performance is largely a one-man show, he is ably supported by a wonderful ensemble cast of character actors and movie stars in waiting: Alec Baldwin begins his liking for small supporting character roles that scene steal at every turn - and here again, he is on fine form. Ellen Greene and Leslie Hope are excellent too as the forgiving ex-wife and current girlfriend respectively. John C. McGinley is great too, as Stu - Champlain's collegue - they both spark off each other and add another "edgier" dimension to the movie.

Stone the director is relatively restrained here. No gimmicky jump cuts or using cinema as a flashy editing tool - he just lets Champlain do his thing. That's not to say that the movie is any less directed - to be honest, this is my favourite of Stone's movies - its so well made, that the obvious technical camera work and direction are so good - you forget that this is an actual movie. It seems pretty real, like you are there in the radio station with them. It is so intimate in its presentation.

Granted, minor niggles show themselves in the stereotypical callers (I think I heard Michael Wincott provide about 4 of the voices again and again) but, this only comes about as I have seen it a few times and familiarity of the movie forces you to notice things more and more. To be honest, that is my only nitpick - the film is that good for me. I urge anyone to see it - its a shame it has been dumped onto DVD with no thought to providing a commentary or retrospective look at the film - that would have been special. I really don't like writing a review on Amazon and using the term "masterpiece" because I haven't really seen many in my lifetime - but, this movie is sharp, funny, sad and unrelenting in its aims to entertain and provoke thought from its audience - and for that, I have to say that it is. Talk Radio is that rare movie. A masterpiece. Recommended.

Bravo Talk Radio.......2007-05-14

This film is one that doesn't seem like it would entertain you for a couple of hours but does a wonderful job in doing so. Gritty and dark this is a film I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to add to the collection.

Would have to be in my top 10 movies of the 80's.

Really Poor Quality.......2007-04-30

I do not get it. How can anyone actually praise this movie? This was probably THE worst movie I have ever seen, granted I have not seen very many movies compared to most other people, but this was baaaaaaaaaaaaad. There is zero plot. There is no flow to the story, if you can even call it a story. The protagonist dies at the end (as this is based on the death of a real radio host) and you feel no emotion because the movie does not make you sympathize with the host, all I felt was anger at how bad the movie was and how bad the ending was. The screen writing is so poorly written the dialogue is actually annoying. I mean WHAT A STINKER!! The worst part of the movie is the fact that it focuses on the radio hosts' conversations with the callers. Except EVERY (and I mean every single conversation) call sounds completely fake and is terribly unbelievable and overdramatic, real radio is NOTHING like this movie. It is almost as if stone did not even attempt to try to make the calls realistic. I will admit the camera work is okay and the acting of the main character is pretty good but the roll he acts stinks! I can not believe a movie this poorly written was ever made. What a piece of junk. I hope this movie is jettisoned off into outerspace so that it might careen past the event horizon of a black hole never to be retrieved by humanity again. DO NOT BUY, RENT, OR WATCH THIS MOVIE IF YOU CARE AT ALL ABOUT YOU MENTAL HEALTH.

Be Careful What You Say, You Never Know Who's Listening.......2007-03-21

This is a dirt-cheap price for a very underrated Oliver Stone film. Loosely based on the real-life story of Denver radio personality Alan Berg, who was murdered by white supremacists in 1984, "Talk Radio" features an almost maniacally intense performance by Eric Bogosian as radio talk show host Barry Champlain. The setting has been moved to Texas, but the theme is the same: Barry's show takes on any topic, and Barry has an opinion on all of them. He doesn't care who he angers, and he's angering a lot of people. And some of those people mean to harm him.

"Talk Radio" features a strong cast, including Alec Baldwin as Barry's frustrated producer, but this is really a one-man show. It's all Bogosian from start to finish. The film doesn't open up much from its radio station setting, but this does, in a way, heighten the sense of paranoia as people try to get in at Barry. There are less visual fireworks and more talk than we've come to expect from Oliver Stone, but the ideas are challenging and the central performance riveting. The DVD has zero in the way of extras, but this is still a must-see for fans of this director or this actor, or just for anyone who likes some mental substance with their cinema.

Talk Radio.......2007-03-20

This is a must have for all movie lovers and critics. Its a great story line and even better acting.... It is a movie that no matter what time in our lives that you watch it, it will always identify with current events.

The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection (Salvador / Platoon / Wall Street / Talk Radio / Born on the Fourth of July / JFK Director's Cut / The Doors / Heaven and Earth / Natural Born Killers / Nixon / U-Turn / Any Given Sunday Director's Cut)

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One of my favorite director's; far from ultimate box set
COLLECTION ALMOST PERFECT
1600 MINUTES OF GREAT MOVIES !!!!!!!!
Not a Good Deal!
One technical quibble

The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection (Salvador / Platoon / Wall Street / Talk Radio / Born on the Fourth of July / JFK Director's Cut / The Doors / Heaven and Earth / Natural Born Killers / Nixon / U-Turn / Any Given Sunday Director's Cut)
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ASIN: B0002ZSKMS
Release Date: 2004-10-19

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This 14-disc set is at least the third massive DVD collection with the Oliver Stone moniker. New to this set are two documentaries that aired on HBO: Looking for Fidel (2004), Stone's second film shadowing the Cuban leader, focusing on the regime's iron-fisted defector policy. Persona Non Grata (2003) is an examination of Palestinian conflict. Both of the films have a constantly moving camera, giving us a you-are-there feel to the subjects including Stone, who is seen often. His warts and all interviews are certainly a different type than the usual newsmagazines and are especially interesting in Non Grata since we've seen too many cut-and-dried interviews with these players over the years.

The main theatrical films on single discs have been released before although several of them have been released previously with more content and bonus discs, creating a debate on how "ultimate" this collection is. Otherwise, all his films are here, from his Vietnam trilogy (Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, Heaven & Earth), his iconic pop culture films (The Doors, Wall Street, Any Given Sunday), experimental films (Natural Born Killers, U-Turn, Talk Radio), and political operas (JFK, Nixon, Salvador), plus the documentary Oliver Stone's America. --Doug Thomas

Description

The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection includes twelve of this legendary filmmaker's best films. This collection contains 14 discs filled with hours of commentary and bonus features. Also included is a bonus disc made exclusively for this collection. The collection contains: Born on the 4th of July, The Doors, JFK (Director's Cut), Platoon, Salvador, Talk Radio, Wall Street, Any Given Sunday (Director's Cut), Heaven and Earth, Natural Born Killers, Nixon, Oliver Stone's America, U-Turn, AND the Ultimate Oliver Stone Bonus Disc.

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One of my favorite director's; far from ultimate box set.......2007-08-11

I'll keep this short and sweet, as most of you have already touched on this before me. None of the 2 disc sets include their second disc. That means collectors like me basically had to repurchase the DVDs if they wanted any supplemental material included with their fave flicks. I found this to be a bit of a money waster, and basically an expensive way to purchase the Stone documentaries, that as far as I know, can only be found here. I'd have rather just paid 20 bucks for them on a seperate DVD, however.

I do have a question for owners of this set:

Have any of you ever experienced small purple and green bars on both sides of the image during the entire playback of JFK? I'm trying to find out if it's just my disc, or if this is a common issue with the set.

COLLECTION ALMOST PERFECT.......2006-10-26

This filmmaking collection is almost perfect, but not quite superior to, the previous Oliver Stone collection that was released. All of his directorial efforts starting with Salvador are included, and they are packaged similar to the way television series dvd sets are packaged (like Grey's Anatomy and Lost), with two overlapping discs per side of the package. Platoon is the special edition that was released by MGM/UA many years back, it is not the most recent special edition. Salvador, Wall Street, and Talk Radio are all the single disc special editions that are available separately. Born On The Fourth of July is the remastered version that was released not too long ago (picture is vastly improved with more natural hues and tones). The Doors, JFK, Nixon, and Any Given Sunday are separately available as two-disc editions and only the first discs of each (basically only the movie) are available in this set. Heaven and Earth and U-Turn are the same as what is available separately, and finally Natural Born Killers is the RATED version of the film, not the Unrated released by Trimark. The picture is much better than the Trimark Unrated release of the film but it is missing up to three minutes of footage needed to achieve an R rating. The NBK disc does include deleted scenes, commentary, and a theatrical trailer. I'm not sure why Warner Bros doesn't release the Unrated version since it does with all of its other films (except for Eyes Wide Shut, I suppose) but whatever. The extra disc on this set includes Stone's recent documentaries Persona Non Grata and Looking For Fidel. It does not included Comandante which is still not available in this country (you can get a Region 2 copy on Amazon.co.uk but you'll need a region free player to play it). There is also a little blurb about Alexander included. Oh, and the documentary Oliver Stone's America is also included including the full version of his student film Last Year In Vietnam. So, all in all this is a great buy. If you really end up wanting the two-disc editions of some of the films after you watch them, you can always buy them later. If you buy this, Alexander (either or both versions), and his upcoming World Trade Center, you will own almost all of Oliver Stone's directorial efforts for a pretty cheap price all things considered. Enjoy!

1600 MINUTES OF GREAT MOVIES !!!!!!!!.......2006-10-01

Are you kidding me ???Where can you get 13 GREAT movies and EXTRAS for this price?? I cant believe people that find fault with a set containing so much for so little!!!!Each of these movies is highly entertaining in its own way. A diversified group of films you'll never find in a single collection!!!!I cant believe this doesnt cost$150 or more!!!

Not a Good Deal!.......2005-06-14

This DVD set consists of one outer and two inner Boxes, each has 4 glassy DVD case, 3 double, 1 single. DVDs are not indipendent in this set, so if you want to buy it used, beware of the condition of the box. some movies like "THE DOORS" and "Nixon" are originnaly two discs editions but only first discs are included in this dvd set and worse is, there is a word "disc 1" printed of them which indicates that these are the first DVDs of a 2 disc set and that makes you feel there is something crude about this box set! and there is something really crude!
the quality of boxes and print is low. outer box could easily be damaged or worn and it's very loose. it's not a good deal, specially at the price of 116 dollars!

One technical quibble.......2005-04-06

All great movies, but I couldn't help but notice that every time I try to eject the JFK Director's Cut DVD, the disc pops out of the DVD player and then makes an unexpected move back and to the left.

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Acts of Contrition
Starring: Mark Harmon , Julianne Phillips , Ron Perlman , David Clennon , and Gustave Johnson
Director: Jan Egleson
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Release Date: 2007-05-08

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Paar's Television Legacy
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BUT...A TERRIBLE VIDEO TO DVD TRANSFER ! ! !
The REAL King of Late Night

Jack Paar - As I Was Saying...And More!
Starring: Jack Paar
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ASIN: B0001XAR4A
Release Date: 2004-03-23

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In just five years, Jack Paar changed the way Americans watched television. The first successful host of the Tonight Show (Steve Allen, Ernie Kovacs, and others were given chances prior to Paar), from 1957 to 1962 Paar made the late-night talk show a staple. In an era when celebrity still carried a measure of dignity, Paar both treated his guests with respect and got them, for the first time, to open up to the American public.

As I Was Saying... breaks up Paar's career between three videos. The first tape concerns itself mostly with Paar's pre-Tonight Show life: his start in radio, his stint in the Army, and his early days in Hollywood, where Jack Benny served as his mentor. Paar's Army hitch proves to be a turning point in his life--it was then that he first performed in front of an audience, and his job hosting the acts that come through to perform for the troops brought him national fame and Benny's attention.

The second tape shows the development of Paar's conversational humor, along with plenty of clips from the Tonight Show. There are early clips with Bill Cosby and Woody Allen, clips with Jonathon Winters and Buddy Hackett, and a sampling of Paar's own monologues. Paar's defining moment is explained in detail: after NBC censored a joke he made about a water closet (the British term for a restroom), Paar walked off the show; his return, a month later, is considered one of television's classic moments. He strolled onstage, struck a pose, and looked right into the camera. "As I was saying, before I was interrupted...," he said, and the audience erupted.

The third tape is hosted by Paar himself and is an edited tour through his post-Tonight Show career and life. Almost no mention is made of his failed variety show or brief stint as a Johnny Carson competitor; instead, there are clips of Paar as a guest on Carson's show and on Pat Sajak's short-lived program. There is also footage from Paar's African excursions, which are little more than well-filmed and -narrated home movies. They're nice for Paar completists, but hardly as entertaining as the first two tapes. --Randy Silver

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Jack Paar, a pioneer in late night television, brought conversation, comedy, and wit to millions of Americans who tuned in nightly to watch Jack, his celebrated guests, and their antics. This exciting, two-hour documentary takes the viewer on a journey through the life and career of this TV originator; from his early days in radio, in the army, to his pre- Tonight Show years in Hollywood, through the golden era of the late 50's and 60's when television was live and unrehearsed. Includes rare, vintage television clips with Judy Garland, John F. Kennedy, and Jonathan Winters, the comedy of Paar guests Bill Cosby, Godfrey Cambridge, and Woody Allen, as well as many insights, provocative and original segments, including Paar's famous walk-off incident from The Tonight Show following being censored. This special edition DVD is like a visit to a television museum and a look at TV's best. It's a must for any collector!

Customer Reviews:

question.......2007-08-29

I have a question for the people that have ordered any of the Jack Paar DVDs.....Are there any shows with Brother Dave Gardner on the show???He was guest host june17,1958 but was on the show many many times.I would like to order that particular DVD,if anyone has seen him on the DVD that they ordered.Please list which DVD he is on...
Thank you soooo much...cj

Paar's Television Legacy.......2007-04-30

"As I Was Saying & More" is a long-overdue appreciation of Jack Paar's influence on the television medium. As host of "The Tonight Show" from 1957 to 1962, he paved the talk-show road followed by Johnny Carson, David Letterman and numerous others. Paar was a brilliant monologist, cultural observer and undisputed master in the art of TV conversation. Happily, this VHS set includes a generous selection of rarely seen material, with a special video devoted to Paar's guest appearances and later work. The overall collection represents a landmark in television history that should be viewed by all generations.

Classic Paar.......2007-04-27

Really enjoyed seeing Jack once again. Superb retrospective and I found it well worth the money.
Mike
San Diego, CA

BUT...A TERRIBLE VIDEO TO DVD TRANSFER ! ! !.......2005-06-26

KULTUR, the company responsible for tranferring this video to DVD, should consider refunding the buyer's money, removing it from the market, and do the transfer over again using state-of-the-art video equipment. It is bad...VERY bad. However, Paar himself is tremendous, as well as the overall program material.

Even though I'm a HUGE fan of the late and great Johnny Carson,
Jack Paar not only was the innovator of the talk show format, but also had the talent to back up those staunch critics who claim he remains #1. I'm among those many.

His classic exchanges with Judy Garland and Jonathan Winters have never been equaled. They're priceless.

Buy this DVD...terrible transfer and all.

The REAL King of Late Night.......2004-06-22

First of all I want to say that I'm only 22 years old. I grew up - being born in 1982 - as a child of the Johnny Carson generation. So obviously I never had the opportunity to enjoy Jack Paar in his prime, so that makes me appreciate this DVD so much more that it is available for the younger generation like myself - who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to appreciate his genius. For years I've heard my father talk about how great Jack Paar was so my jaw dropped when I found another DVD set, "The Jack Paar Collection" at Best Buy a few weeks back. I purchased it and became a quick Paar fan. I then jumped on the internet and tried to find everything I could about Jack and that led me to Amazon and this DVD, "As I Was Saying...And More!" I'm very impressed with this DVD and it contains some very rare footage - including actual kinescope footage of Jack leaving the Tonight Show (Jack tearfully thanked the audience and said "There has to be a better way to make a living") after a joke had been wrongfully censored. A few weeks later, he returned to the show after practically being begged by NBC executives. Upon returning to the show, Jack slyly grinned and looked into the camera and said ever so calmly: "As I was saying before I was interrupted..." All of this footage is on this DVD! There is also a treasure chest of other footage contained in this 2-hour documentary. As for extras, there's a photo gallery and a documentary that Jack hosted about John F. Kennedy. But I think my favorite extra is the actual audio footage (the video is presumably lost forever) of the famous Water Closet joke that caused so much controversy. Hearing this hillarious story (about a misunderstanding between "WC" meaning "Water Closet" - which is a term the British use for a toilet facility, or meaning "Wayside Chapel". This leads to a hillarious story that is not offensive in any way, shape, or form but NBC felt they should censor it, which led to Paar walking off his show the next night. The audio of this water closet segment is on this DVD as an extra so you can judge for yourself how idiotic the NBC executives were for cutting the segment in the first place!

The only beef I have at all with this DVD is actually Amazon's manner of advertising it. They use the description for the VHS version to describe the DVD version. The VHS and the DVD versions are slightly different. The VHS version consists of 3 videos, with one video hosted by Jack talking about his Post-Tonight Show ventures. The DVD does not contain any of this footage (I didn't see any footage of Jack on "The Pat Sajak Show" and the Johnny Carson footage is very brief). So I think Amazon needs to write a better description for the DVD version as its NOT quite the same as the VHS version.

But for any of you out there who are like me and too young to remember anyone else hosting the Tonight Show other than Johnny Carson, you owe it to yourself to pick up this DVD as well as "The Jack Paar Collection". Jack is the real King of Late Night, but that's not to take away from Johnny Carson. If anything, I can see where Johnny has copied many of his mannerisms and his delivery style from Jack.

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Great for Hitchcock buffs

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Release Date: 2000-06-06

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Come back to the year 1964 for an interview with Hitch himself. This conversation initially appeared on the '60s CBC program Telescope, with director Fletcher Markle pinning down the genial horror maestro for some very interesting insights. Hitchcock discusses his early career path, beginning as an editor for silent-movie title cards and nearly stumbling into assistant director and director positions. Other topics include the difficulties of wrangling 28,000 birds for The Birds, the infamous shower scene from Psycho (78 separate camera shots in 45 seconds), and the closing scenes of Shadow of a Doubt (the director's personal favorite). More revealing, however, are Hitchcock's takes on the building blocks of film language and theory (Arbogast's death in Psycho is dissected by the director). He also discusses the impact of horror films on society and their influence on behavior; his remarks are still fresh and relevant today. Composer Bernard Herrmann is also interviewed and delves into his relationship with Hitch and the particular way that they cooperated in scoring his films. This should be of interest not only to Hitchcock fans and students, but to anyone who's a fan of horror and suspense genres in general. The auteur is captured in his '60s prime, in an unusually candid setting. --Jerry Renshaw

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Sit down for a two-part chat with The Master of Suspense. Alfred Hitchcock told stories using a mixture of intelligent plots, witty dialogue and a spoonful of mystery and murder. In doing so, he inspired a new generation of filmmakers and revolutionized the thriller genre, making him a legend around the world. This archival interview from 1964 is a rare treat for fans of the legendary director and a fascinating glimpse of the creator of some of film's best loved classics.

Customer Reviews:

Informative.......2004-10-29

It was rare for Hitch to do interviews and this is quite a good one. Definitely a must see if you are in any way a fan. I found his comments about film in the year 3000 with hypnotism being used quite fascinating. The only weakness is the "interviewer" who seems to be very pleased with himself and speaks in a effected and cockamamie television interviewer voice that grates on you after awhile. It also could have been longer. But Hitch is the reason to see this and as always he delivers. On a sidenote there is some very cool footage of Tippi Hedren and Sean Connery on the set of Marnie in this and one segment where Hitch discusses the tricks of editing(they cut from Hitch smiling and looking at a mother and her child to Hitch smiling again the same way but this time a cut to a young woman in a bikini)left me laughing hysterically.

Great Insight.......2001-08-07

This resource is a treasure for anyone who is a fan of the cinema, especially, Hitchcock and his technique. A definite must-have for your collection.

Great for Hitchcock buffs.......2001-04-27

Got this dvd recently, did not experience any playback problems mentioned by another reviewer. There is some jerkiness, but I don't think it's a problem with the transfer, but rather because this is an interview on film that is decades old. The real point of this title is not sound/picture quality (which are fine, to me) but the content, and Hitch's anecdotes and discussions of his techniques are real gems for die-hard fans, especially those who haven't seen the master himself talking about his work.

DVD Trouble.......2000-11-08

I am very sorry to report troubles with this DVD. The encoding is not up to par, causing serious jerkiness, and the interview stops dead in its tracks about 15 minutes into the film.

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THIS OWL DOESN'T HAVE WINGS.......2005-02-12

NIGHT OWL is a made for tv movie that doesn't quite have wings. We meet a young couple who are having some problems with their five year marriage: he's a struggling up and coming saxophone player, and she's a bright, logical speech therapist. The movie opens with the velvety tones of the Night Owl, a late night radio deejay, whose soothing voice seems to have mesmerizing effects on the sax player's pianist. Mixed into this is an eccentric doctor who is giving lectures on female demons. The movie obviously is attempting to crusade women's rights and their mistreatment by opportunistic and exploitative males. Unfortunately, everything is delivered in such heavy-handed fashion, along with a slow pace, that removes the thrills from this tale of demonic possession.
The jazz music is cookie cutter and not very impressive at all. Jennifer Beals as the speech therapist has never looked lovelier, and she does offer a controlled performance, but her character at times becomes annoying rather than sympathetic. Ditto for James Wilder who plays her musician hubby; he never seems to inhabit his role to invoke sympathy. Justin Louis as the pianist is merely bland and Jackie Burroughs (Willard) as the doctor does her best female Peter Cushing, but ultimately is unmemorable. The movie's climax features amateurish special effects, and a predictable resolution. Love conquers all. Not a horrible movie, just kind of bland.

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