Power Yoga - Total Body Workout

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Power yoga "demands your attention," says instructor Rodney Yee. He leads a challenging, constantly progressing series of poses, one flowing into the next, integrating breath, movement, tension, and relaxation. The poses include Sun Salutation, standing poses, forward bends, back bends, twists, and arm balances. The first poses are fairly easy, and with each repetition of the series, Yee adds on more difficult movements, extending the series without pausing. You're encouraged to do as much of the series that fits your level, up to the entire 65-minute workout if you're an experienced yoga practitioner. Although you can begin at any level, some familiarity with yoga is recommended. The Hawaiian setting is gorgeous and inspiring. This is an excellent yoga workout that you can grow with, adding on more as you get stronger. --Joan Price

Customer Reviews:

WHAT A WORKOUT! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DVD!.......2007-09-13

In my opinion, EVERY Rodney Yee DVD is outstanding. This one is one of his best yet! I own 8 Rodney Yee DVD's! When I really need a good Yoga workout, I reach for this one. Also, what I like is when I am short on time, I go to the area that I need that day. This is more for more advanced Yogis or at least beyond beginners. However, if you want a more intense Yoga workout, try this out!

Wiped Me Out!.......2007-09-09

I just tried this video, and I was completely exhausted fifteen minutes into it -- which surprised me because I'm familiar with the poses. However, they are held for quite a while, then repeated over and over.

Unlike many other Gaiam videos, this one isn't divided up into definite sections that can easily serve as self-contained practices. It *is* divided into "chapters" which are only accessible by fast forwarding, not from the menu. Nor is there any indication on the video itself of the beginning or ending of a section -- it just looks like a single, hour-long session.

Ironically, I found that I can do the final two sections, even though some of the poses are more difficult. But I'm familiar with how to modify or substitute poses(e.g. doing Bridge instead of Upward Bow). Anyone unfamiliar with that is likely to get frustrated -- unless, of course, they are already in very good shape. This is not a video for beginners.

But this would be a good DVD for someone who enjoys a vigorous workout. I plan to keep on working with it, to challenge myself.

Awkward and Seems Made-up, not Authentic Yoga.......2007-08-25

I bought this DVD after having taken a power yoga class for a year, and having practiced Nicki Doane's Ashtanga Yoga (Beginners Series) for about a month. No doubt this DVD gives you a good workout--you definitely sweat and feel exhausted yet envigorated. However, I've since stopped using it for a few reasons, mostly because he has (what seems to a novice me, so take with a grain of salt) an awkward way of sequencing some movements. For example, when coming out of the chair pose to standing, I find it really awkward that he has you keep your arms up until you're all the way up; by contrast, it's much more natural to open your arms out and toward your sides AS you're rising up, which is how other instructors do it. Then later in the DVD he has you stick your legs out in front of you for two seconds (without bending over for a stretch) between doing other leg positions (like the butterfly stretch) and I see this as totally unecessary and without any purpose. What do I get out of putting my legs out there for two seconds? It just seems awkard, made-up, and not 'flowy', like most yoga I'm used to. He does this with several movements/sequences. On top of it, I find some of his arm gestures (as he's transitioning between asanas/positions) too balletic and flowery and unnecesary. I find myself wanting a more no-frills, "pure" yoga practice when I watch this DVD.

Also, for triangle pose, he stretches his legs WAY far apart from each other--way further than I've ever seen. Is this OK, or did he also make this up?

Also, when going from downward dog to 'standing forward bend', aren't you always supposed to go right foot first, not either one? He's inconsistent with which foot goes first. It's obviously not a MAJOR issue, but on my Nicki Doane DVD, she says that traditionally, you always move with the right foot first (because the right foot carries a specific significance that I can't now remember). Little details like this make the rest of his practice seem less authentic, and possibly more made-up.

In sum, it seems as though Rodney Yee has taken traditional yoga practices and added his own little flourishes and additions here and there that don't really seem authentic, but more importantly, NECESSARY, to me. I guess maybe I'm a traditionalist, but I prefer the "purer" practice of Nicki Doane or (from what I've heard) David Swenson. This DVD made me really wonder what all the hype is about Rodney Yee, and why they mostly sell HIS yoga DVDs at stores. I've read rave reviews about David Swenson's Ashtanga DVDs and I look forward to trying him out. While Nicki Doane didn't get great reviews, I definitely prefer her sequence and practice to this one because it seems MUCH more authentic, and much more "meat n' potatoes" without all the frills and unecessary positions, gestures and movements.

Overall I think this is a pretty good yoga DVD, but I feel like there's better stuff out there.

(p.s. I don't think it's good for beginners, unless you're already in pretty good shape)

Another great Rodney DVD........2007-08-23

I am fairly new to yoga but I have been practicing frequently and I really like this DVD. I feel it is at the intermediate level and still can challenge the user to an even higher level of yoga. I love the beautiful Hawian setting and I also like that Rodney doesn't talk too much. I am also a fan of his Yoga Burn DVD. I like a workout not just meditation and Rodney works you just enough. His workouts remain engaging without getting boring to soon.

One of the best.......2007-08-12

I have been doing yoga off and on for many years. This tape is one of the best. The pace is great - you get to work with your breath and have a real sense of flow, but it is not slow and sleepy. The sequence of moves is very well constructed. You gradually build up the sequence allowing you to stretch and deepen the pose each time through. It really is an all body workout, but it does incorporate the calming spiritual aspect of yoga as well. it not just an exercise routine.

Average customer rating:

It wasn't the workout I was looking for, sadly
BORING!
Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
Female fat zones
LOVE THIS DVD!

Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
Starring: Denise Austin
Director: Cal Pozo
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B00009YXET
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Product Description

Get ready to zero in on the zones and shrink the fat cells in places you never thought you could!
America's favorite fitness authority Denise Austin has created the perfect workout to help target those tough spots where we tend to accumulate the most fat: hips, thighs, upper arms, tummy and buns. You'll get a complete abs, upper, and lower body workout that will sculpt and contour your muscles, boost metabolism and lose inches. If you're ready to banish the bulge and create flattering curves in all the right places, go ahead and take aim at the zones toady! You've got nothing to lose but fat!

2 Complete 20-minute Workouts:

20 minutes of metabolism-boosting exercises to dissolve bra lines, create sexier arms, chest, shoulders and trims hips, thighs and buns. Plus you'll get great results from targeted lower tummy trimmers!
20 minutes with the use of a stability ball will transform your body and help you lose inches around the midsection through a series of tummy-flattening workouts. Shrink your thighs and hips with inner and outer thigh toners!

System Requirements:

Running Time 40 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

It wasn't the workout I was looking for, sadly.......2007-09-14

It wasn't Denise's perky attitude that made me not really enjoy this work out dvd, it was the exercises. I was looking for a work out that focuses more on 'old school' exercises like Bicep curls and what have you. If you're looking to really tone up your arms (especially the flab on the back of your arms, bleh) and everything else without any fru-fru workout plans, then I recommend "The Science of Fitness with Tamilee - I Want That Body! by Tamilee Webb".

BORING!.......2007-08-01

Oh she gets on my nerves. This dvd is so boring I only watched a couple of minutes of it and turned it off. If you want great sculpting moves with actual energy and fun,try Turbo Jam by Chalene Johnson. It's excellent.

Shrink Your Female Fat Zones.......2007-08-01

This DVD will DEFINITELY shrink your female fat zones! It is a great workout. Doing both 20 ninute workouts together is tough but worth it! I would recommend this DVD to anyone, with or without trouble spots! Get rid of them and/or prevent them!

Female fat zones.......2007-07-13

I think this is a great work out for women like myself. The areas that are listed as the female fat zones are exactly the ones I need hel with. I have been using this workout for a little while now. It is not full aerobic but you can really work up a good sweat and feel the burn during and after. After awhile of using it I am feeling the burn in new areas. I highly rcommend this product to any one.

LOVE THIS DVD!.......2007-07-06

I love doing this DVD in combination with my Indoor Walking DVD. I always do the warm up and then pick either arms or lower body to do. I feel super after I have done it and can really feel my body working and improving. You need to be a Denise fan though, she's super perky in this one!

Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast

Average customer rating:

too annoying to watch frequently
Fast-paced and fun
great workout
"I LOVED IT!!"
Good Workout

Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast
Starring: Denise Austin
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B000IHY9UC
Release Date: 2006-12-19

Description

In BOOT CAMP: TOTAL BODY BLAST, your personal drill sergeant Denise Austin will transform your body into a fat-burning furnace with dynamic intervals of punches, kicks, and power drills! Banish flab, burn mega calories and sculpt a champion body with Denise's unique blend of cardio, strength training and FUN! The DVD includes: CARDIO BOOT CAMP: Blast into shape with this 20-minute, high-energy workout that interchanges short bursts of cardio with longer workout periods that combine kickboxing, sports drills and calorie-crunching calisthenics! STRENGTH BOOT CAMP: Experience another level of interval training with this explosive, 20-minute workout that alternates strengthening exercises (using hand weights) with heart-pounding cardio boosts to incinerate fat and keep your heart-rate soaring! FLEXIBILITY: Look and feel better than ever with this 10-minute series of active, isolated, stretching moves and techniques designed to improve your posture, flexibility and overall athletic performance!

Customer Reviews:

too annoying to watch frequently.......2007-09-11

As far as a workout, this was pretty good -- able to get the heart rate up and work up a bit of a sweat in 20 minute chunks, which was what I was looking for.

But Denise drives me nuts. I couldn't take the constant chattering and coddling about what a "champion we are" as we "train like an ath-e-lite" while we "think about how good we'll look in a bathingsuit" because I'm "a fat burning machine!" If it wasn't constant, or if it was in a different tone of voice, I think I could live with it. Her form was pretty good, though one of her minions was wearing high-heeled sneakers which really rubs me the wrong way.

When I ordered the dvd, I thought I'd be able to put up with it, but now my next step is trying to mute the volume for the dvd so I don't throw my TV out the window.

Fast-paced and fun.......2007-08-30

This is a fast-paced, mostly athletic style cardio and toning interval workout with lots of step-touch squats and lunges, jump ropes, high-knee jogs, kickboxing moves, etc. The intensity level of the workout really depends on how much energy you put into them and I found Denise's upbeat, positive personality and constant pep talk to be well-suited for this video despite the fact that she clearly isn't everyone's cup of tea. At 50 minutes, it works the entire body and while it doesn't go too heavy on the weights, it will make you sweat profusely and burn off lots of calories. The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars is because, as others have noted, Denise's cuing isn't the best - if not downright confusing at times - and so you may have to go through this video a few times before finally catching on to the quick-changing moves. I'd say it's fairly appropriate for all fitness levels, as beginners can take the intensity and weights down if needed, while advanced exercisers can simply increase these factors (although the fast-pace of the toning exercises probably won't allow you to up the weight too much). Although not perfect, I still greatly enjoyed this workout and the time flew by!

Rating: Good

great workout.......2007-08-19

I just tried the bootcamp workout and did all 3 sections. The cardio section really got my heartrate up and that was great. The second section was a mix of cardio and strengh. I would have liked a bit more strength exercises but I am just going to use heavier weights to get more from it. The flexability section was a great way to finish it off. I really enjoy her upbeat attitude.

"I LOVED IT!!".......2007-08-16

I love this denise austin dvd... it makes you sweat and it makes you feel like you have acomplished something for your self! and its great having denise coach you all the way thru.!!

Good Workout.......2007-08-15

The workouts on this video are pretty intense although only they are only 20 minutes each. Austin can sometimes seem a little strange but she gives a good workout!

HIP HOP ABS Package - Fat Burning Cardio, Ab Sculpt, Total Body Burn, Secrets to Flat Abs

Average customer rating:

Not worth the paying price!
The most fun you can have standing up!
I went from size Misses 12/14 to a Juniors 2/4!
Great Workout - but remember the "Big Picture"
HIP HOP ALL THE WAY

HIP HOP ABS Package - Fat Burning Cardio, Ab Sculpt, Total Body Burn, Secrets to Flat Abs

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Even Louder Music
Meet The Cast
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ASIN: B000OIUPBC

Product Description

Get hot, sexy abs with Shaun T's exciting new program! Using his revolutionary Absolute Engagement TM technique you'll TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN your way to get flat abs and a leaner body without sit-ups or crunches. Even if you've never danced, you'll learns his easy Hip Hop moves in no time! - SECRETS TO FLAT ABS: Are you ready for a secret? The secret to flat abs, that is. Shaun got his rock-hard abs without sit-ups or crunches, and now you can too. Shaun shares his targeted training technique, TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN, which activates your upper, middle, and lower abs and obliques at the same tiem so you get beautiful, flat, sexy abs! - FAT BURNING CARDIO: This is not your mama's aerobics video. A mazimum calorie burn that targets your ABS, so you burn off the fat while revealing a tight, toned, sexy midsection. Shaun's energy, hot music, and exciting moves like the "throw down" and "up-rock" make the time fly by. - AB SCULPT: Are you ready for your very own six-pack? Shaun teaches you the most innovative standing ab and core moves you'll ever experience! With Shaun's TILT, TUCK & TIGHTEN technique you'll really fire up those ab muscles and melt the flab! - TOTAL BODY BURN: This head-to-toe workout combines cardio with total body sculpting, while you target your midsection - so you burn off the fat and reveal a tight, toned body ... Say goodbye to love handles and say hello to a slimmer waist and flat, sexy abs! - BONUS LEARN TO DANCE: Take It to the Dance Floor

Customer Reviews:

Not worth the paying price!.......2007-09-11

I love working out and when I saw Shaun T's workout dvd's, they look so fun. Usually I do Taebo which I am a big fan of. And Taebo is very intense! I went ahead and ordered the Hip Hop package: Fat Burning Cardio, Ab sculpt, Total Body Burn, Secrets to Flat Abs. First of all, there's only 2 dvds that come in the package and the routines are really short. I guess it's best for beginners. After I was done, I put in Taebo because I didn't feel like I had a workout. Im a mother of 4...just had a baby in July so my energy level is low. Shaun T's workout DVDs were disappointing. I expected to dance more and get a really good workout. My abs weren't even sore the next day. And I paid almost $65 for those 2 DVDs. I bought 5 Taebo DVDs in the past...each workout lasting at least an hour for only $45 bucks!! And Billy Blanks is wonderful! I am so sad that I spent all that money on Shaun T's workout set because it should've been only about $15 or $20 bucks. It was not worth all that money I paid!!!!

The most fun you can have standing up!.......2007-08-29

I teach Pilates several times per week, so my core is pretty strong already. I love working my abs but I needed some more cardio in my life! These workouts are incredibly effective, they worked my core in all new ways, and got my heartrate up for a nice calorie burn.

So far my favorite is the Fat Burning Cardio, that was just plain FUN - I wanted to do it again as soon as I was done! Ab Sculpt was fun and effective and even gave me some new ideas to incorporate into my weekly Pilates classes. I didn't expect too much upper-body toning out of these DVD's, but the Total Body Burn had my arms begging for mercy! I also expected the Last Minute Abs DVD to be nothing more than a lame way for Beachbody to increase my price, but that was HARD - 5 minutes felt like 50!

The greatest thing about all these workouts is Shaun T himself. His instructions are clear and easy-to-follow, his encouragement doesn't feel contrived, and he very clearly enjoys his work. He sure makes me laugh and enjoy myself! No workout can be effective if you don't want to do it, but Shaun T keeps me coming back for more.

As most of the reviewers have noted, this doesn't use "real" hip-hop music. In fact, it doesn't even use real pop music - if you listen to the singers and lyrics, you'll realize that this is actually the royalty-free fake pop sold to aerobics teachers all over the country. SO WHAT? You're not at a real dance party either, you're doing dance-based exercises in your living room.

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I went from size Misses 12/14 to a Juniors 2/4!.......2007-08-11

I love LOVE LOVE Hip Hop Abs, it's a great workout it's fun and not at all too complicated for the average person. It is called Hip Hop Abs but rest assured it's not core Hip Hop the move maybe but the music is pretty pop, in fact the music is remixed so the "hip hop" flavor is secondary to pop/dance. I mean last I checked Pussycat Dolls and Usher were not hard hitting Hip Hop =-) (for of you just not sold he will putting out ROckin' Abs in the Fall!)

But with that said I loved it, and actually have been keeping up with it since April 1 of this year and am proud to say I am wearing a size 2/4 in Juniors (Abercrombie, Aeropstale, Hollister, ect) and 4p in Misses (Ann Taylor, J. Crew, & Bananna Republic). I started at 147lbs and now am a solid muscularly toned 120.

I just can't say enough about it and have gotten over 20 people excited enough to try. I seriously suggest this for anyone who doesn't like working out... because after Shaun T I am sure will love to work out.

Great Workout - but remember the "Big Picture".......2007-08-06

I found these workouts to be fun and very challenging. At first, I could not complete the entire routine. I couldn't believe how fast their feet were moving! After 3 times through one long workout, I can pretty much keep up.

Although the Ab workouts are effective, please keep these points in mind:

1) Getting great "6-Pack" abs cannot be accomplished by just a lot of ab exercises. It also requires an extremely low body fat percentage--roughly 10% for men. Only a small percentage of the male population has such numbers. Observe how little body fat the particpants in the video have. Just a few extra pounts of belly fat will completely obscure the small ab muscles.

2) Achieving low body fat will most likely require significant dietary change. This is needed because poor eating habits can easily counteract the effects of a brisk workout. For instance, one large hamburger, consumed in 10 minutes, totally negates the benefit of a very long workout.

Having said all this, I found the Hip Hop workouts a lot of fun. I'm glad I spent the money.

HIP HOP ALL THE WAY.......2007-07-24

THIS PROGRAM KICKS ABS!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT - GOT MINE FROM QVC. I HAVE NOTICED A DEFINITE SHRINKAGE IN THE WAIST AND EVEN THAT KILLER BRA BULGE AREA HAS SMOOTHED OUT. I WAS SO, SO SKEPTICAL, BUT ONCE I GOT STARTED, I DIDN'T WANT TO STOP. THIS PROGRAM IS ADDICTIVE AND I MISS IT WHEN I DON'T DO IT. SHAUN T. IS FUN AND ENGAGING (AND A DEAD RINGER FOR WILL SMITH I MIGHT ADD). I HAVE MANY DIFFERENT WORKOUTS, BUT THIS IS ONE I GO BACK TO TIME AND TIME AGAIN!

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Collector's Edition)

Average customer rating:

A very good remake; collector's edition is sweet
GREAT COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF THE INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!
Great New Special Edition of Classis 70's Paranoia
Get INVADED all over again....
DON'T FALL ASLEEP WATCHING THIS MOVIE!!!

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Collector's Edition)
Starring: Brooke Adams , Maurice Argent , Joe Bellan , Veronica Cartwright , and Tom Dahlgren
Director: Philip Kaufman
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B000QQJ3Q0
Release Date: 2007-08-07

Description

When filmy spores fall from space and take root in San Francisco, the city is beautifully transformed by spectacular and exotic flowers. But these lovely extraterrestrial blossoms have gruesome plansfor their earthly admirers: to slowly clone their bodiesand then dispose of the originals! "A first-rate suspense thriller" (Newsday), this sci-fi adventure is a "chilling" (Leonard Maltin), "dazzling" (The New York Times) and "stunning" (Cosmopolitan) thrill ride that will send your pulse rate soaring! From a brilliant screenplay by Academy AwardÂ(r) nominee* W.D. Richter, filmmaker Philip Kaufman directs an all-star cast that includes Donald Sutherland, Jeff Goldblum, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy. With its mesmerizing style and awe-inspiring special effects, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is "a classic of the genre" (New York Post) a terrifying tale that "literally chills the blood" (The Hollywood Reporter)!

Customer Reviews:

A very good remake; collector's edition is sweet.......2007-08-27

As other reviewers have noted, this is an excellent remake of the 1956 original, with superb casting, great performances, excellent direction and cinematography. Veronica Cartwright and Jeff Goldblum (and Spock - Leonard Nimoy!) are very good in supporting roles. Cartwright in particular is just excellent (see her also in "Alien"). And Sutherland and Adams give believable, sympathetic performances in the leads. The scene towards the end when "Amazing Grace" starts playing on bagpipes along the waterfront... well, suffice to say it's tremendously effective and emotional. This film speaks volumes about the evils of social pressure and conformity, while managing to scare the be-jeezus out of most viewers. Definitely worth having in your collection of sci/fi DVDs! I'll leave you with one final line from the film: "It eez a caper!" "No, it's a rat turd!" :-)

GREAT COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF THE INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS!.......2007-08-22

i have recently saw the new movie THE INVASION starring nicole kidman and daniel craig a third remake of the invasion of the body snatchers.i wont spoil this third entry on my thoughts for now for those who havent seen it yet,so lets move on to the 1978 invasion of the body snatchers,directed by philip kaufman and starring donald sutherland,brooke adams,jeff goldblum,veronica cartwright,leonard nimoy.with special appearances of don seigel,kevin mccarthy and robert duvall.an intense remake of the 1956 classic of the same name based on jack finney's novel.while the 1956 version is far more superior the 1978 version runs close behind with added different twists to the story.the new 2007 collector's edition gives this 1978 small gem the red carpet treatment with better sound and crystal clean print better than its previous release in the late 1990's,with added bonuses on the making of the 1978 film.the question is..is it worth the upgrade?........ the answer is yes!everything you want to know about the 1978 version is right here in this worthwhile package 2 disc set.a great addition to any collections of sci fi.now back to the 2007 INVASION film,the third remake is a (im sorry im falling asleep(yawning)let me get some sleep and ill finish this review another time zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Great New Special Edition of Classis 70's Paranoia .......2007-08-16

I loved this Film from teh first time I viewed it about 5 years ago. Everything is perfect the cast the pace the atmosphere. The New Special Edition is very nice with some small little documentaries on the makings of the film. And just to point out that french title on the cover art on the amazon listing is NOT on the package for some odd reason they got a image of the french/multi lingual release not the US release. I can't tell if the new DVD is better looking than the older release but it is a dual layer disc where as the older release was a flipper WS on one side Pan/Scan on the other, so it should be a bit better in the picture dept enhanced for 16:9 displays. SIDE NOTE:This title is currently under distribution from FOX who for some odd reason doesn't distribute their MGM titles very well. Ever since they were releasing the MGM titles such as Fiddler on the Roof and even the more recent S.E. of Showgirls the titles were very hard to find at first even on any store shelves. In fact FOX couldn't even get online sellers to give the correct street date for the Release of Invasion of the Body Snatchers some are still saying it isn't to be release until Spet 11th. FOX is about to release a bunch of MGM Midnite Movies titles coming in the next month or so. Hopefully these titles will not be hard to find and that someone at FOX will get these titles in stores at a faster pace.

Get INVADED all over again...........2007-08-13

People keep asking me, is this movie worth the double dip?? My reply is YES!!!! I have been waiting for months to receive my copy of this rerelease Collectors Edition and it was worth the wait.

The story needs no recap, everyone in the world should know the story by now. However the special effects are awesome (that man/dog hybrid still works today and the space flowers at the beginning look very organic and real) and the acting is top notch. My favorite performance in the movie is Veronica Cartwright as Nancy. The movie also is still very scary and intense once the action gets going.

The picture on the DVD is a lot cleaner and sharper than the old disc. The widescreen framing appears to be correct, the old version seemed more zoomed in and the credits were slightly cropped off on the sides of the screen.

The sound also has more boom and clarity to it. Those pods hatching sound as creepy today as they did in the theater in 1978.

The extras while not excellent, are pretty good. Wish they would find more stuff for the Blu-Ray version, if they ever release one.

As for the Blu-Ray DVD, Yes I would definitely triple dip for that one if the picture is outstanding and true Hi-Def.

DON'T FALL ASLEEP WATCHING THIS MOVIE!!!.......2007-08-13

The 1978 remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a perennial classic that absolutely terrified me as a child and still holds up after nearly 30 years and is one of the best and rare examples where a remake actually surpasses the original ala John Carpenter's The Thing. Director Philip Kaufman crafts a suspenseful science-fiction masterpiece about the dehumanization of humanity by investing in the personalities of very emotional human characters that break the mold of two-dimensional cookie-cutter stereotypes. Donald Sutherland and Brooke Adams have a genuine chemistry with great supporting roles by Jeff Goldblum and Veronica Cartwright. Adding to the eerie atmosphere we also get a very creepy and surreal performance by Leonard Nimoy as a pseudo-intellectual psychologist that will completely alter your perception of Mr. Spock forever.

I had the pleasure of watching this film again late at night after an exhausting day of work which is the perfect state of mind to be in. Struggling to keep myself from nodding off I could relate even better to the characters and their conflict by forcing myself to stay awake, not because the film is dull or boring, heavens no, but because as a child I believed, however irrational it may seem, that if I fell asleep watching this film that I too would be transformed and replaced by a pod. Funny how the innocent superstitions of childhood can resonate in our subconscious after so many years.

The new 2-disc collectors edition DVD is definitely worth replacing the old one if you own it, which seems almost like an analogy of the film itself which is finally presented in anamorphic widescreen with Dolby digital sound and director commentary by Philip Kaufman if you really want to test your insomnia. The second disc contains some nice featurettes like "Re-visitors From Outer Space, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pod" featuring new interviews with Donald Sutherland, Veronica Cartwright, Phillip Kaufman and screenwriter W.D. Richter who reflect on the lasting appeal of the film and provide some interesting anecdotes about making the film. "Practical Magic: The Special Effects Pod" goes into the the organic photography of the alien spores and "The Man Behind the Scream: The Sound Effects of the Pod" features Lucasfilm's sound guru Ben Burtt who designed and mixed the sound effects after completing Star Wars to create the film's unforgettable and disturbing sound design. "The Invasion Will Be Televised: The Cinematography of the Pod" also goes into the production design and chiaroscuro lighting used to compose the forboding look and mood through light and shadow to invoke dramatic Hitchcockian suspense, and lastly the original theatrical trailer is included as well. There's more than enough material here to keep you awake for hours but should you find yourself feeling a bit tired just remember one thing; no matter what happens... DON'T FALL ASLEEP!

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Excellent movie; excellent service.
At LAST it's on DVD!
Good seller
ARSENIC AND OL LACE
Arsnic & Old Lace

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Starring: Cary Grant , Josephine Hull , Jean Adair , Raymond Massey , and Peter Lorre
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ASIN: 0790743949
Release Date: 2000-08-29

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Frank Capra made this film in 1941 before he went off to make films for America's war effort, but it wasn't released until 1944. Adapted from the hit play by Joseph Kesselring, this frantic black comedy shows Capra at his best as a master of mood and timing. Actresses Josephine Hull and Jean Adair reprise their Broadway performances as two gentle old ladies who poison men with elderberry wine to put them out of their misery. Cary Grant plays one nephew, a normal guy who just gets wind of their little hobby and tries to get them to stop, while Raymond Massey plays another, a villain just escaped from jail. Capra encourages the cast, especially Grant, to give a somewhat more outsized performance than one might expect. But made during the war years as it was, this overstated comic approach to killing was probably cathartic. --Tom Keogh

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You'll die laughing! Frank Capra directs Cary Grant, Raymond Massey, Peter Lorre and stellar cast in the hit Broadway farce about a nutcase family with well-intentioned homicidal tendencies.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent movie; excellent service. .......2007-09-12

This is a wonderful movie, one of my favorites. And it was a joy to find it on DVD. Service was quick. Product is as advertised.

At LAST it's on DVD!.......2007-08-23

This has always been one of my favorite movies, and one of my husband's as well, and he's a war movie fan.
If you're a Cary Grant fan and you like a simple comedy, this is for you.
Excellent performances and you've just got to love the 'aunts'!

Good seller.......2007-08-21

The product was in good shape. It was exactly as it was described I was very pleased with my purchase.

ARSENIC AND OL LACE.......2007-08-15

It's been out for years but still I never saw it through-end to end. My wife wanted to see it, so I bought it. One mof the funniest movies I've seen!

Doug

Arsnic & Old Lace.......2007-06-27

A Classic screwball comedy with Cary Grant at his best. Also starring Josephine Hull who reprises her Broadway role in a 5 star performance. Black and white movies do not get any better than this. A must see for all fans.

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A Perfect Place to Start!
VERY BASIC!!
Lost 25 pounds using this so far!
Love it!
Great Workout For All

Personal Training System
Starring: Denise Austin
Director: Cal Pozo
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B0002J58HY
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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In Denise's new Personal Training System, not only will you get a workout that is right for you from beginner to advanced, you'll also get the motivation you need to continue on your journey to a new, healthier you!

In this workout, Denise takes you through a series of workouts ranging from low to high intensity. You can choose a reselected workout based on your skill level, or customize your workout based on individual needs and time constraints. All the while, Denise is coaching you through every step of the way!

This DVD includes 10 different routines from which to build your program:

Cardio: Two 20-minute segments, low and high intensity. Beginners can burn fat and work up to a more advanced level, and those who already work out regularly can get an energetic fat-blasting jump start!

Upper Body: Tones shoulders, arms, and lifts that chest with your choice of 10 minutes of low, medium and high intensity.

Lower Body: Target trouble zones by firming up your legs, thighs and buttocks with 10 minutes each of low, medium and high intensity to choose from.

Abs: Denise shows you how to get her signature rock-hard abs in this 10-minute express workout! Targets waists, upper and lower tummy and is great for all levels.

Stretch: An essential part of any workout, Denise shows you how to maximize results following each workout with a series of stretches designed to keep you flexible and fabulous!

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Running Time 120 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Veteran fitness expert Denise Austin's Personal Training System is one of several exercise programs designed to take advantage of a valuable feature of the DVD format: namely, the ability for viewers to customize their own workouts by picking and choosing from various elements presented in Austin's prescribed routines. These include sections devoted to cardio (available at low and high intensity levels, both about 20 minutes long), upper and lower body exercises (offered at low, medium, and high intensity, each about ten minutes long), and abdominal and stretching segments (the same for all levels, these also last about ten minutes). Meanwhile, the "custom workout" option enables users to combine any or all of these elements according to taste and fitness level. There's nothing especially innovative here--indeed, the cardio sections are pretty much old school, Jane Fonda Workout-style aerobics, while the upper and lower body sections include light weights, bends, lunges, push-ups and other tried-and-true elements--but those looking for a thorough, sweat-inducing regimen will certainly find it here. Austin's relentlessly effervescent style will no doubt prove inspiring to some and cloying to others. On the other hand, the entire program can be done without her audio instructions, and those who simply don't want to work out at all can occupy themselves with an accompanying booklet filled with diet pointers and recipes. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

A Perfect Place to Start!.......2007-09-02

If I could recommend only one DVD to a beginning exerciser that includes everything you need to get in shape, it would likely be this one for several reasons. For one, Denise Austin is one of the most geniune and motivational fitness instructors and her videos are typically fun to do. Second, this DVD includes all three fitness elements required to get in shape - cardio/aerobics, resistance training for the entire body, and a thorough stretch. Third, the DVD is customizable, so that you can pick and choose which exercise routine, or which combination of exercise routines you want to perform to add variety or apply for when you're pressed for time. And lastly, you can grow with this DVD, beginning with the 'low' intensity options and progessing to the 'high' intensity options.

The DVD includes the following customizable segments:

2 Twenty-minute Cardio (Low & High Intensity)
2 Ten-minute Upper Body (Low, Medium & High Intensity)
2 Ten-minute Lower Body (Low, Medium & High Intensity)
1 Ten-minute Abs
1 Ten-minute Stretch

Another thing I really liked is that Denise even incorporates a lot of Pilates-based floorwork for the lower intensity versions while utilizing more standing traditional strength training exercises (like squats and lunges) for the higher intensity versions, so you can even do both in one workout for very different routines. The abdominals routine is also very Pilates-based and effective.

The set is very stylish as usual, and the accompanying music is fitting and not overly distracting. You also have the option to select the music without Denise's instruction once you become more familiar with the routines, although I personal enjoy listening to her motivating speech and feeling like there's a positive friend working out right along with me.

Intermediate-to-Advanced exercisers can also benefit from this workout as well (actually, the all high-intensity option is more intermediate level), either by combining more segments are upping the weights during the Arms routines.

Overall, this a highly enjoyable, complete workout system that includes exercises which target every single part of the body as well as two easy-to-follow cardio routines of appropriate length for burning fat.

You get a lot for your money with this DVD and not a moment is wasted. Highly recommended.

Rating: Excellent

VERY BASIC!!.......2007-08-31

I was really excited about being able to customize my workout and that is why I thought this DVD would be a good one for me. I found it to be very boring and also very basic. The abs were pretty good, but that is it. I like to be challenged and this did not at all. The advanced is not advanced. It is much more of a basic, simple, no sweat workout. I recommend Sharon Mann 123 the works if you are looking for a customized workout that will be good for all levels.

Lost 25 pounds using this so far!.......2007-08-28

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this DVD. I hadn't worked out in years and needed to get my booty in gear having gained 50 pounds over the past 4 or 5 years. I started out slow and LOVE the custom workout option on this DVD. What a great use of technology! I mostly do the high intensity upper body, medium intensity lower body, abs and stretch routines on a daily basis. For cardio, I've added walking, as I don't care for the cardio routines on this DVD.

I've lost 25 pounds over the course of 3 months and I haven't felt this good in years! Anyone can start and grow into a workout program with this DVD!

Love it!.......2007-08-26

I have several of Denise's DVD's and I love all of them. This one is awesome because you choose your level (or work up to higher levels). I have been alternating this one with Shrink Your Female Fat Zones (another GREAT DVD of Denise's)for about 3 weeks and my clothes are fitting better and soon I'll be down one size.

Great Workout For All.......2007-08-26

Bought this as a gift for someone and they loved every minute of Denise Austin. I remember watching Denise Austin on her cable channel early in the morning and the DVD was just like that, but I didn't have to get up so early to catch her on t.v. If anyone is looking to tone, burn, and lose weight, this DVD is for you. Enjoy!

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What can I say? A fun movie is a fun movie...
Suprising for Disney
Great Family Movie!!!
Love it!
Perfect for sisters!

Wish Upon a Star
Starring: Katherine Heigl , Danielle Harris , Don Jeffcoat , Scott Wilkinson , and Mary Parker Williams
Director: Blair Treu
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ASIN: B00005M2C3
Release Date: 2001-08-21

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What can I say? A fun movie is a fun movie..........2007-07-05

The comments of a previous user mirror mine; I'm never one to like movies aimed at a teenage demographic, and in fact, consider a number of more gruesome films to be among my favorites. However, there's just no denying "Wish Upon a Star." Like most people, I first encountered this movie on the Disney Channel when I was younger, and managed to see it a large number of times due to the fact that it was constantly on. It's been some seven-odd years since I last saw it, and after viewing it again today, I'm amazed to proclaim that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sure, there's definitely the nostalgia factor; it really captured the feel of the 90s, especially with the classic 90s alt-rock/pop sound of Moonpools and Caterpillars on the film's soundtrack (look for the band "performing" live in the closing scene). It was also interesting to watch it from an adult perspective (now I understand what the characters meant when they discussed virginity), as well as seeing all of the little bits that Disney trimmed to make it more palatable for younger audiences. Nostalgia notwithstanding, however, "Wish Upon a Star" is simply a fun, enjoyable film. Sit back, relax, and throw out your inhibitions about watching a teenage-geared movie, and you're guaranteed to have a blast.

Suprising for Disney.......2007-06-27

This is one of a kind Disney movie that is different and better than a typical Disney movie. I really recommend this movie to anyone, whether you are or are not a Disney fan.

Great Family Movie!!!.......2007-06-18

A fun family movie!

The performaces are fun, and these leading actresses are really good at their jobs.

The story is simple and fun, and revolves around sibling rivality and high school experiences. Personally, I find this to be a very nice family movie to watch. It's got a nice story line, good writing, great acting, nice music and clothing style, and lot of laughs.

If you want to just sit and watch a nice high school disney movie this is the movie for you. don't expect an Oscar, you will be disappointed, but it's defiantly not a bad movie at all. This movie use to be shown on Disney Channel a lot back in the days, but now it's been taken out completely for a while now. It's safe to buy it, it's not expensive at all and it's worth the few dollars that it's going for.

The DVD and cover looks very girly and you might think it's just another high school girly movie, but I think it has much more than that. Personally I'm a guy and I enjoyed this movie. Beautiful young leading ladies, and lots of laughs to keep me entertained. The parents are very funny, yet clueless as well but their fun to watch.

I highly recommend these good family value movies, their defiantly worth watching and they teach you how to live your life to the fullest, appose to stay in the shadows and wish you were someone else.

Good movie, good price, good acting.

Love it!.......2007-05-22

My sister and I used to watch this movie over and over when we were younger. I'm so glad it's on DVD now!

Perfect for sisters!.......2007-05-21

"Wish Upon a Star" is an adorable movie that my sister and I loved to watch when they used to show it on the Disney Channel in the 90's. 10 years later, I finally broke down and bought it. I'm so glad I did. Its still charming and the slightly dated elements add character and provide some extra laughs. Its a fun "girl" movie to watch especially with your sister.

The Return of the Living Dead (Collector's Edition)

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Old School Zombie Goodness...Buy This...
My favorite zombie film, with one minor complaint...
Save your money!
A MAJOR MOMENT in MODERN HORROR CINEMA!!!!
Finally a collectors edition, but whats included?

The Return of the Living Dead (Collector's Edition)
Starring: Robert J. Bennett , David Bond , Don Calfa , Cathleen Cordell , and Michael Crabtree
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: B000RPCK2Y
Release Date: 2007-09-11

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cemetery'those brain-eating zombies are back and hungry for more tasty mortals. A fiendish mix of outrageous humor and heart-stopping terror, The Return of the Living Dead is a veritable smorgasbord of fun (LA Herald-Examiner) filled with skin-crawling jolts, eye-popping visuals and relentless surprise! On his first day on the job at an army surplus store, poor Freddy unwittingly releases nerve gas from a secret U.S. military canister, unleashing an unbelievable terror. The gas re-animates a corps of corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger for human brains! And luckily for those carnivorous cadavers, there is a group of partying teens nearby, just waiting to be eaten!

Customer Reviews:

Old School Zombie Goodness...Buy This..........2007-09-16

I've alway's enjoyed this movie. In fact I put it into the catagory of my "cable classics" as I was too young to see it when it hit the theaters. The combination of carnage, boobies, and gore based humor was awsome at the time and still stands up to this day although the wardrobe and some of the slang dates it.

I'll preface this by saying that I've got the DVD version that came out in 2002, and that was great. I was very happy at it's special features at the time. This edition is great in it's own right. I won't expound on the features carried over from the first DVD offering, so if you want to hear about that go to one of the other reviews.

New Special Features include:

1. The first new feature is a great retrospective with a good many of the cast and crew. Great fun seening what they look like now and how they view the film in retrospect. I'd liked to have seen more, but it was well done.

2. The second new feature is a really cool documentery about the status of horror in the 1980's which interviews quite a few prominent film directors about thier experiences of making horror films in the '80s. Almost worth the price of the DVD by itself.

3. Commentary by some of the cast and crew. Loads of fun until someone decides to impersonate a zombie. That gets old really fast, but thankfully the commentaters cut it short (although not early enough for my taste, as I feel we've missed out on some info, but we'll never know). Otherwise it's very fun hearing the various cast members relate their experiences from the filming and reactions from the public even years later.

To address a few things I've seen online about this version:

1. Yes, the cover artwork isn't great, but that's just the cardboard slipcover; which is forgivable given the rest. The actual DVD wrap art is sweet and worthy. Additionally, the cardboard slipcover is glow in the dark, which I've submitted a photo of to Amazon, although I don't know if they will publish it.

2. I can't speak to earlier comments about the soundtrack and over dubbing. I've never watched the movie on VHS, and only have vague, but fond memories of seeing it on cable as a young lad. You'll have to make up your own mind as to whether this affects the viewing experience for yourself.

3. The Zombie audio track. I didn't bother listening to this, and feel a bit bad about writing a review of the DVD without doing so, but if it's anything like the zombie intrusion on the cast track I can live with that.

All in all this is the superior of the DVD releases for this film. If you have not seen this Zombie movie, then you really owe it to yourself to add it to your collction, and if you own the original release and love the film, then it will enlighten you to a few more aspects and broaden the experience which will be worth the double dip.

My only real disappointment is that they did not include the full interviews with the cast and crew used for the retrospective feature as a bonus feature. That would have been a boon and I suspect a lot of fun. Otherwise it's a great package.

Either way, if you are a zombie movie lover you should definately own this film.

P.S. Send more paramedics, send more cops!

My favorite zombie film, with one minor complaint..........2007-09-14

I'll get the complaint out of the way first... THE EDITED SOUNDTRACK! I know it seems minor, and compared to what Warner Bros. did to Part II, it's miniscule, but I'm still kind of irked that MGM can't seem to correct the soundtrack from their original DVD release. This IS, after all, one of my favorite movie soundtracks ever. It only happens in three scenes, and two of them are just shortened. The only one that's actually replaced is 'The Damned' - 'Dead Beat Dance', that originally played in the scene when the group is going to pick up Freddy... Why they edited and replaced some songs, I have no idea. Possibly something to do with the rights. So I'm glad 'Return of the Living Dead' was one of the few VHS's I didn't sell... Wish I could say the same about Part II. Although the sequel is nowhere NEAR as clever or horrifying...

SPOILERS

Still, the movie remains the classic it was in '84. I'll give a brief plot synopsis. Freddy is being given the rundown on life in the MEDICAL SUPPLY WAREHOUSE business (the back of the package says it's an Army surplus store) by his boss, Frank. The two unwittingly unleash a toxic chemical developed by the Army that causes the dead to become reanimated. On their way to pick up Freddy from his first day on the job, his punk-rock friends decide to stop off in the loacal cemetary and the horror ensues, especially when our would-be victims discover that these zombies are a little harder to kill then the ones George Romero cooked up in his classic 'Night of the Living Dead', of which this might be considered a very loose spin-off... Along with some GREAT tombstone action from Linnea Quigley, there's also a fair deal of humor along the way, but I gotta admit... This movie still gives me chills. Far more so than any other zombie movies, with the exception of Romero's films. The zombie interrogation scene, where the zombie explains that it hurts to be dead, and you can feel yourself rot... I mean, just the IDEA of that STILL creeps me out. Although the reaction to this from Spider always gets a laugh out of me. Also, the ending is pretty chilling. The Army's "plan" is classic, and in a way, coldly realistic.

The cast and characters are excellent. Everybody in the film hands in a memorable performance. I really love Clu Gulager in this. I mean, his portrayal of the average middle-aged joe, with that old members-only jacket and everything (Did anyone else's dad used to wear that? Besides Al Bundy, I mean...), suddenly cast into this incredible situation is a sight to behold. I think the rest of the cast is just as great, but he makes this working-class guy so memorable.

The picture and audio of the DVD and all that stuff is perfect. I already had the other DVD, but I got this one hoping the soundtrack would be corrected, but I gotta say the two featurettes more than justified it. I'm glad they were able to get interviews with so many of the cast members. Anyway, I first saw the film probably about fifteen years ago, I've seen it numerous times since then, and it's still one of the funnest horror flicks I've ever seen. Definately in my top 5.

Save your money!.......2007-09-12

If you never seen Return of the Living Dead in your whole life, then get this. Most likely your going to enjoy it. I'll give a brief summary to those who haven't seen this. It combines the zombie thriller with some mild comedy. Its very serious but has its comedic side. Two workers tamper with a canister that contains a chemical which brings the dead to life. The dead then begin to feast on the living, by eating their brains. A group of teenagers have their night of partying in a cemetary turned into a nightmare. They spend most of the night trying to survive with the help of a couple of others. Its a very good movie with a pretty good soundtrack. Like I said, if you never seen it before then you'll most likely enjoy it.

Now the part I really want to hit. I'm sick to death of amazon allowing people to review and rate an item, whether its high or low before it even comes out. It can be so misleading. This has gotten way out of hand. And getting worse as of late. These first three reviews couldn't be anymore off. The same alterations on the first movie, still exist here! Such as shortened songs(Franks cremation), songs playing late(when they escape the tar zombie), and the zombie who orders to send more cops. Still does not have the original voice!

The extras are a waste of time to me. They consist of commentary, trailers, to this movie and for some dumb reason jeepers creepers 1&2. And hidden in the special features. There is an icon the shape of a red brain. If you scroll up you will hit this. This is the "zombies thought" option. This option allows you to read the zombies thoughts in a green text located in the bottom of the screen. Basically when the zombies are not talking, this subtitle will pop in every single zombie scene. Literally expressing their thoughts. This could have been cool and added a new sense of creepiness. But they kill it by adding lines such as, "brains are good, but could use more ketchup though". The scene with the paramedics heading to the van, "I got dibs on the one on the left","lets party", "being a cadaver sucks". Or something stupid to that effect. It even went so far to give the split dog some dialogue. The chopped up body inside the bags was still dishin' out ridiculous thoughts. Some funny but then eventually I was thinking. Who's dumb idea was this? It just got to the point I had to shut it off because it really didn't add nothing to the movie. I mean, I just don't believe zombies would say s*** like that.

If you already have this movie, then I recommend not wasting your money. Your buying the same thing twice. But then again its your cash, if you really need this widescreen or your just curious then pick it up. Personally, I feel like I wasted my money.

Edit; 9-13-07
I don't want to confuse any potential buyers in the slighest. It appears by the comments that were left. Some things were left out. So I'll address these questions openly.

If you seen ROTLD and liked or loved it but don't own it. Either on DVD or VHS then of course you should get it, if you don't have it. Especially if you loved it. I love the movie in its original form. Not this right here, thus my 2 star rating! No there is no extended version. Its the exact same movie from the original DVD format. If you never seen this on vhs then you won't exactly understand the differences. Fans of the original will know what I'm talking about. Some may feel its nitpicking but I don't care. And many others don't care if its nitpicking. Thats the way the movie is suppose to be.

A MAJOR MOMENT in MODERN HORROR CINEMA!!!!.......2007-09-02

Although it is overlooked by many horror fans, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD is a very important film for it updates the "zombie movie" into a fully mature sub-genre inside horror cinema. We all know Romero's great trilogy NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD and DAY OF THE DEAD. These were great films for they were the true beginning of the "zombie movie". But in the 80's, the zombies lost terrain to the slasher movies (in the FRIDAY THE 13th tradition) and more compeling villains (in the Fred Krueger tradition).

Being a zombie fan, O'Bannon knew that the zombies needed an updating. This is why RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD is so important: it brought the zombies into the 80's character/action oriented horror films. With this thought, he wrote a great screenplay that rewrote the "zombie genesis". So, in this film, the zombies of George A. Romero are refered as a mild version of something that was really true: a chemical accident in India that ended as an Army cover-up operation; and the Romero's zombies just a way of putting it into films without being bothered by the U.S. Army.

Having established that point, O'Bannon introduces us to the REAL zombies: living dead that talk and move (they run!) just as living people do. They are extremely dangerous because they are not those dumb slow-moving zombies people used to walk through (like in the Romero's films). They are also intelligent as they devise ways of getting what they want - brains. And this is where O'Bannon makes a new wonderful twist: the zombies do not die by destroying their brains (for they are already dead and the brain has nothing to do with it). Instead it is the zombies who try to eat living brains!

Having said that, it is also important to point that the screenplay is a beautiful piece of cinematic storytelling for two reasons. FIRST because the whole story works flawlessly in the sense that the inicial incident, the characters' actions and the consequences are very well constructed. SECOND because the story weaves a sense of loneliness and confinement (I am talking about the way they treat the narrative space in relation to the story) that works wonders with the characters and what happens with them (this treatment of space echoes Romero's masterpiece DAWN OF THE DEAD).
The ending is great (so great that the sequels didn't touch it)and the soundtrack is very good. The actors are well cast and the film boasts a lot of dry humour.

The extras in this DVD special edition are fine and they show that a good edition of a film who's by now more that 20 years old is a matter of wanting it. Congratulations to MGM! RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD is not the best horror movie ever, but inside the zombie sub-genre it is one of the best things ever made. Scarry and fun!

The only flaw (for me) in this movie is a female zombie who speaks without lips. I never found it credible.
But who cares!?!?!?

Finally a collectors edition, but whats included?.......2007-08-24

Return of the Living Dead finally gets a Collectors Edition release on September 11th 2007 but whats included?

Here is what you will get with the special collector's edition: (Yes WIDESCREEN is included)

- Cast, crew and undead commentary
- "Remembering The Dead: Cast Recollections" featurette
- "From The Underground: The Rise of Horror in the 80s" featurette
- Zombie subtitle stream

Also:

- Run Time: 114 minutes (Could this contain the previously unreleased workprint material?)
- Rating: R
- Audio: Dolby Stereo 2.0 / Spanish Mono / French Stereo
- Screen Format: Widescreen
- Subtitles: English / Spanish
- CC: Yes

Braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaains!

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The Best Of 50' Sci-Fi !
classic!
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A great Cold War classic

Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Starring: Kevin McCarthy , Dana Wynter , Larry Gates , King Donovan , and Carolyn Jones
Director: Don Siegel
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Release Date: 1998-07-01

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Something's wrong in the town of Santa Mira, California. At first, Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) is unconcerned when the townsfolk accuse their loved ones of acting like emotionless imposters. But soon the evidence is overwhelming--Santa Mira has been invaded by alien "pods" that are capable of replicating humans and taking possession of their identities. It's up to McCarthy to spread the word of warning, battling the alien invasion at the risk of his own life. Considered one of the best science fiction films of the 1950s and '60s, this classic paranoid thriller was widely interpreted as a criticism of the McCarthy era (that's Senator Joseph, not actor Kevin), which was characterized by anticommunist witch-hunts and fear of the dreaded blacklist. Some hailed it as an attack on the oppressive power of government as Big Brother. However viewers interpret it, this original 1956 version of Invaders of the Body Snatchers (based on Jack Finney's serialized novel The Body Snatchers) remains a milestone movie in its genre, directed by Don Siegel with an inventive intensity that continues to pack an entertaining wallop. Look closely and you'll find future director Sam Peckinpah (an uncredited cowriter of this film) making a cameo appearance as a meter reader! The DVD release includes an interview with Kevin McCarthy, and for the first time on home video the film is presented in its original 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Not as scary........2007-09-09

After seeing that another remake of this story was being filmed I had to get my own copy of the original. I had seen this film when it first came out many, many years ago. At that time I was terrified. This time around I found it not as scary as I remembered. The story line is the same as the remake with Donald Sutherland. It is fun viewing these older films and seeing the way film making has changed over the years.

The Best Of 50' Sci-Fi !.......2007-08-28

When I first watched this movie I was a teenager. I knew nothing about the Mcarthey era. I didn't live through the early post cold war paranoia. There were no outside influences aside from my love of movies.

I have seen the film over 2 dozen times and believe it to be the best of the 50's generation, and one of the top 3 or 4 science fiction films of all time. With or without the prologue and epilogue.

All things are not what they seem. What if you woke up from a nightmare to find that you are still in it, and can't get out. The message is clear. A home, a car, and a career are all great to strive for in one's life. But love, compassion and emotion are the true gifts to keep living in the first place. Imagine a home without love or any emotion what so ever. None. Good or bad.

One by one, Kevin Mcarthy and Dana Wynter are confronted by the loss of neighbors, associates, and friends. The horror of the loss of everything they new. Early on, when a boy thinks his mother isn't his mother, and a friend doubt's her uncle is who he says he is. Doctor Miles is confused and doesn't know what to believe. So he goes with common sense. His eyes see there is no problem. But The evidence piles slowly and precisely. Soon it is not only what to believe, but who to trust.

Kevin Mcarthy is outstanding. Dana Wynter is absolutely gorgeous and the chemistry between the two seems real. The film will keep you glued from beginning 'til end. Simply one of the best!

classic!.......2007-08-17

You can't get much better if you like SciFi. The remake wasn't very good. Kevin was at his best. Loved the ending. There must always be hope or it is depressing.No matter how bad it gets there is hope.

A Story About One Man`s Resistance To Collectivism.......2007-06-16

The original version of The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers is an absolutely wonderful tale of how one man first tries to save his community from falling into a collectivist society. When this fails he tries save the individual identity of himself and the woman that he loves. Then when she joins the collectivist community he is left with no other alternative but to escape from this community and try to warn those living in other communities.

This is a terrific story that very much captures the political and social environment of the time that this movie was made. I highly recommend The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. Also if you enjoy this movie you might want to considering reading 1984 by George Orwell.

A great Cold War classic.......2007-05-16

I bought this DVD intending to teach it in a community college film class, but they didn't have the funds so the class didn't get approved. However, I'm pleased as punch at the chance to own this gem of 50's SF film. To watch this film is to fully understand Cold War paranoia, and the mood of the US during that time. Also, it's one of the few 50's SF films that don't descend into VERY silly "special" effects. Worth watching repeatedly.

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