Wild in the Country

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Elvis plays a roughneck country boy, seething with hostility but gifted with literary talent. In the occasionally precious Clifford Odets script, this comes across as James Dean by way of a Thomas Wolfe novel--and not a bad shot at respectable acting by Elvis. His monologue about his dead mother, delivered to sympathetic shrink Hope Lange, is one of the most affecting things the King ever did in a movie. The songs are kept to a minimum, and Presley has some good, thrumming energy with the young Tuesday Weld (bad girl) and Millie Perkins (good girl), two uncommonly smart actresses. This is one of many Hollywood melodramas suggesting the angst brewing beneath the prosperity of the Eisenhower-Kennedy era, and it holds up decently, if not spectacularly. For Elvis fans, it's a poignant glimpse at a performer still in the young-buck stage of exciting possibilities. --Robert Horton

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Possibly the sexiest of all of The King's movies, this film finds Elvis playing a backwoods delinquent blessed with great literary talents with Millie Perkins as his childhood sweetheart. Co-starring Tuesday Weld.

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A singer who can act? Or an actor who can sing? You be the judge!!.......2006-03-21

Although I don't feel that this is one of Elvis' best efforts, there is still something about this movie that draws you to it!

A more serious role, than his usual musical performances, he comes across as still being a little raw, but I still enjoyed it, all the same.

There were fine supporting roles played by Millie Perkins as his girlfriend Betty Lee, Tuesday Weld as his cousin Noreen, and Hope Lange as his psychiatrist.

Tuesday Weld has come a long way since her debut, playing the teenage daughter of Danny Kaye ("Red Nichols") in The Five Pennies, and put in a very good performance.

Millie Perkins also delivered a sound performance. I enjoyed her role as much as I did in the movie The Diary of Anne Frank in which she portrayed "Anne Frank".

Hope Lange is always enjoyable to watch, and that is the case here again in this movie.

Although not ranked as high in my all time favourite Elvis movies, it is still worth the watch, and a good movie to have in your collection.

One of Elvis' Better Movies.......2006-01-02

This is one of the better films that Elvis made after being released from the army in 1960. The quality of the acting and the songs are both very good.

***Check out King Creole(1958) and Jailhouse Rock(1957)***

Wild in the Country.......2005-11-05

I really enjoyed watching this movie. I am a Elvis Presly fan.

Elvis' best SAFE dramatic role........2002-11-09

When I say "safe", I mean where Elvis does not killed in the end like in "Love Me Tender", and "Flaming Star." This something that's much better and I prefer a whole lot. Elvis has not one but three female costars: Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, and Millie Perkins. I don't know about you but he gives an equal amount of attention to every one of them except near the end when he focuses more on Hope Lange. I love the songs which are: "Wild In The Country", "I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell", "In My Way", and "Husky Dusky Day". My favorite line is when Elvis as Glenn Tyler says "This routine of yours could stagger a billygoat." That's one of his best lines. All Elvis fans should see this once in their lifetime. It's a must!

Wild In The Country.......2002-07-31

Wild In The Country would offer Elvis his last serious role in a film by a significant director (Philip Dunne). Elvis portrays Glenn Tyler, a southern boy from a rural, poverty-stricken background, who has just been released from juvenile hall. Central to the character of Glenn is that the brooding young man is at a crossroads in his life, and he must choose the path most suitable for him. His choices are represented by three women. Noreen (Tuesday Weld) is Glenn's cousin who urges him to stay with his own kind. Noreen offers passion and good times, but such a carefree existence allows little thought for the future. Betty Lee (Millie Perkins), who is Glenn's childhood sweetheart selflessly places Glenn's future above her own needs, urging him to leave town and attend college. She is prepared to lose him that he may have an education and a secure future. Hope Lange costars as Irene Sperry, the court-appointed psychiatrist assigned to Glenn's case, who recognizes in him the raw talent of a budding writer. She also encourages Glenn to attend college but causes scandal when she falls in love with him. Glenn ends up following Betty Lee's advice and asking her to wait for him.

With a strong supporting cast including a young Tuesday Weld who was only 17 years old during the film's production. She was one of the hottest and wildest starlets in Hollywood and already had romances with two of of her costars in the film - Elvis and Veteran Actor John Ireland.

Product Description

A definitive slice of Americana, the fun-loving, laugh-filled American Graffiti films are now together for the first time in the American Graffiti Drive-In Double Feature. Produced by Academy Award winner Francis Ford Coppola and directed by George Lucas, American Graffiti transformed Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford into Household names.

FEATURES:

The Making of American Graffiti

Theatrical Trailer.

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Running Time 224 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

The original movie and extra package make up for a lame sequel.......2007-08-20

I enjoyed viewing the original "American Graffiti" and the extra package of actor interviews. Mostly, I liked George Lucas's views of his work. Three additional scenes were rescued from the editing room floor and inseted into the film on DVD.
The sequel was a little disappointing. It would never stand on it's own, but has value as a continuing revelation of the characters lives. Those who bonded with the original characters enjoy seeing what happened later in life.
Good package!

Classic .......2007-08-14

This movie staring our now beloved actors and actresses is still one of the best made movie.. The 60s was an era were life as we knew it changed. this movie brought ought every thing.Awesome movie

Enjoyable films.......2007-07-31

I enjoyed the widescreen versions of both movies, but, the films apparently had not been digitally remastered. Viewing them on a 65-inch projection tv was a little disappointing. The films' images were a little soft, and the Dolby Digital sound was not as good as current videos. Although, when viewed on a 42" plasma, the picture quality was fine.

Nevertheless, the overall experience was very nice, with "American Graffitii" in widescreen, and the continuation of the characters' lives in "More American Graffitti," which provides satisfying and logical conclusions to the lives of the "American Graffitti" characters.

This combined DVD is a good value. I recommend it to fans of the films, and anyone who hasn't seen the films. especially if viewed on smaller (say, 42-inch or smaller tvs.

Reliving the early sixties!.......2007-05-12

I identify with this movie because I grew up at the same time and my two priorities were girls and cars or vice versa (come to think about it, that's still my two priorities!) I have owned a VHS version of Americian Graffitti for many years but I wanted a DVD version hoping that it will last many more years.
The original movie is hard to sequel so More American Graffitti didn't do a lot for me.

Great deal........2007-05-05

I would award 5 stars for the American Graffiti movie alone. It is well-presented here, and also includes some special features, including an informative "Making of.." documentary that features interviews with alot of the cast as well as those behind the camera. The movie is a classic, and is required viewing for any lover of fine movies.

But that's not all. The package also included the sequel to American Graffiti.. "More American Graffiti". This movie is not nearly the timeless classic as the original, but it is a great view for anyone who liked the first movie. Save for a few uninteresting plotlines involving the counter-culture in the 60's, the movie holds its own rather well. Milner's last race before his emminent death (this is not a spoiler, trust me) and Toad's tour in Vietnam are particularly worth viewing.

If you're willing to sacrifice not having the "Collector's Edition" of American Graffiti in exchange for having the sequel as well, then this is a great buy.

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South African tragedy,Justice and Enlightenment
Visual Aid for Discussing book
James Earl Jones Shines in Noble Performance
Cry The Beloved Country
A simple film about two fathers that leaves you amazed.

Cry, The Beloved Country
Starring: Tsholofelo Wechoemang , James Earl Jones , Richard Harris , Charles S. Dutton , and Dolly Rathebe
Director: Darrell Roodt
Manufacturer: Miramax
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ASIN: B00008979J
Release Date: 2003-07-01

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This moving 1995 adaptation of Alan Paton's celebrated novel stars James Earl Jones as a beloved, rural minister in South Africa who makes his first trip to Johannesburg in search of his son. The latter's destiny has been linked with that of a doomed, young white man, whose racist father (Richard Harris) is approached by Jones's character in the spirit of mutual understanding. Directed by Darrell James Roodt (Sarafina!), the film is most powerful in those scenes featuring Harris and Jones together, though early sequences grounded in the hard life and times of Jones's community are colorful and dramatic. It's impossible not to be touched by the cautious but real connection made between the principal characters and by the moral authenticity of the actors. --Tom Keogh

Description

Powerful and uplifting, CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY was widely hailed as one of the best films of the year! In a land torn by hatred and injustice, James Earl Jones (CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER) and Richard Harris (GLADIATOR, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO) are two fathers -- one a man of peace, the other a man of power and privelege -- whose lives seem destined for a violent collision. But instead, in the wake of a tragic killing, these extraordinary men form an unlikely union ... and together find the kind of understanding that could heal a nation! Based on the acclaimed novel, this electrifying motion picture will both entertain and inspire you!

Customer Reviews:

South African tragedy,Justice and Enlightenment.......2007-08-20

Excellent movie. A black preacher(Jones) and a white wealthy landowner(Harris) played their roles astoundingly.
Living in an environment of apartheid or pending apartheid, both have experienced their own personal tragedies. Being complete strangers to each other, they eventually met face to face in a friendly atmosphere.Then as he was about to leave, the preacher turnd around and told the landowner, "My greatest sorrow is your greatest sorrow."
A definitely "must see" movie for everyone, young or old. Most certainly 5 stars for this DVD.

Visual Aid for Discussing book.......2006-11-10

The film follows the book extremely well. Minor changes do not affect the author's purpose. Emotional performances by recognizable actors such as Jones and Harris are appealing to current audiences. The film makes thoughtful discussion easier than simply reading and discussing Paton's novel.

James Earl Jones Shines in Noble Performance.......2006-02-09

Darrell Roodt chose carefully when it was time to direct the first film of South Africa after the abolition of Apartheid. Alan Paton's novel was first filmed in 1951, and "Cry the Beloved Country" is a tale that seems as much a part of the South African collective zeitgeist as Twain or Hemingway or Steinbeck is part of America's.

This film version is centered around perhaps James Earl Jones' most powerful screen performance. He stars as the Reverend Stephen Kumalo, a clergyman from a small town in South Africa. He is a strong man of faith and leads a congregation in matters both religious and practical. His son ran away to Johannesburg to work in the mines, and his sister went away also to join her husband. His brother, John, is also in the city, an outspoken black activist who has abandoned the ways of religion because religion is not creating justice for blacks. The film opens with Reverend Kumalo receiving word that things are not all well in Johannesburg.

Richard Harris has the role of James Jarvis, a wealthy white landowner from the same small town. His son has also gone to Johannesburg, where he works as an activist trying to improve the repressed condition of the South African Blacks who are only starting to come under the evil thumb of Apartheid.

The whites and blacks are so separate that although they are two of the most prominent figures in a small town, Mr. Jarvis and the Reverend Kumalo have not even met as the movie opens. Tragedy strikes, more than once, and without spoiling the plot I'll just reveal that it involves the two sons of these two characters.

Roodt goes out of his way to display the noble suffering of Reverend Kumalo. He never speaks a discouraging word, even when confronting terrible injustice. The story hinges on Kumalo's innate goodness, and Mr. Jones brings this to life in a way that carries the story along.

It is worth mentioning a single scene - the one in which Kumalo and Jarvis first meet. The previously mentioned tragedy has already occurred and both men are in a kind of mourning. Kumalo knows Jarvis while Jarvis vaguely recognizes Kumalo. The Reverend confides in the powerful white man that "My greatest sorrow is also your greatest sorrow". The performances by these two great actors in this powerful scene would be reason alone to watch this film, but I would still recommend the movie with that centerpiece scene removed.

It is clichéd to say that the world would be a better place if we were collectively more understanding and tolerant of those who were different from us, but "Cry the Beloved Country" brings this sentiment forward in a way that is realistic and powerful.

Cry The Beloved Country.......2005-07-27

Very excellent movie, James Earl Jones did a wonderful
job. I read the book and the movie stayed true to it.

A simple film about two fathers that leaves you amazed........2005-06-29

Talk about a relief from our sardonic, nihilistic world. I felt like I popped in a handful of Poignant Pills after I saw this film.

I could use words like captivating, rapturous or brilliant to describe the screenplay, the acting, the mood of this film; but I'm not going to. To do so would be wrong, for this film does something that most films can not - it speaks for itself.

In it, we have two fathers. One, a minister (Earl Jones) during apartheid in South Africa. Another (Harris) is a rich man who never understood his son. When the pastor's son fearfully and regretfully kills the rich man's son, we witness the human condition at its frailest core. The pastor's shame all but consumes him while the rich man is more pained by the fact that he never was able to know his son who so painstakingly worked to restore racial harmony long before it was popular. Instead of adding to the pastor's guilt, grief and pain at what his son has done, he restores him by graciously forgiving the man and his child. It is as if each man knows his place and is unwilling to move above it. Jones' character cannot forgive himself for what his son has done and Harris' character cannot forgive himself for refusing to reach a bit further into his boy's life. They find healing in one another, and this adds to the tone of the film.

This film is altogether amazing, both story-wise and visually. Both men tread upon great pains in this film, pains that cut them to the heart, but both persevere.

One of the top twenty-five films I've ever watched and one of the most under appreciated movies of all time.

5 out of 5.

City Slickers 2 - The Legend of Curly's Gold

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i will never....
One of the better sequels
Awesome movie!!!
Great movie!

City Slickers 2 - The Legend of Curly's Gold
Starring: Billy Crystal , Daniel Stern , Jon Lovitz , Jack Palance , and Patricia Wettig
Director: Paul Weiland
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B00008DDXA
Release Date: 2003-04-01

Description

Urban cowboy Mitch Robbins, played by Billy Crystal, is at it again in this adventure-comedy film. After discovering a treasure map in the band of Curly's hat, he and his good pal Phil (Daniel Stern) and his mooching brother (Jon Lovitz) set out on an adventure to find the lost treasure. Jack Palance co-stars. Year: 1994 Director: Paul Weiland Starring: Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Jon Lovitz, Jack Palace

Customer Reviews:

Thumbs Down _ Way Down.......2007-09-06

Ranks right up there with "Another 48 Hrs","Analyze That" and "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" as one the most disappointing sequels in movie history.

i will never...........2007-08-11

trust a four star rating from the amazon users ever again. i feel violated in the non-lubricated way. i guess i paid for this movie on the satellite movie package, and I want my $0.034-ish back! LOVED the scene in bed when mom called....very cute. If you chuckled at that.....wow. So, I will be back to describe my "feelings" for movies like this or good books or whatever.

One of the better sequels.......2007-06-11

Sequels are often lame imitations of the original, but City Slickers 2 keeps the atmosphere and much of the chemistry of City Slickers 1. The acting is excellent, especially Jack Palance (as usual). The "Indiana Jones" mine ride is a bit corny, but after all, the storyline is a fantasy anyway! If you enjoyed the first one, you will like City Slickers 2. The video and sound quality on this sequel is somewhat superior to the first one.

Awesome movie!!!.......2006-09-17

I actually saw this movie before I saw the first one. I loved it so much though! It is really a funny movie and the cast is phenominal! I was a little disapointed that Bruno Kirby wasn't in this one but the character Glen soon replaced that. Its a really awesome movie and should be watched again and again and again...

Great movie!.......2006-05-29

I have seen this movie on HBO and it is cool!Rated PG-13 for a comic sex scene and off-color humor.

Jeff Tweedy - Sunken Treasure - Live in the Pacific Northwest

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AWESOME GUY!
A Must Have for Wilco Fans
happy
a great rock document
The Belleville boy at its best!!!

Jeff Tweedy - Sunken Treasure - Live in the Pacific Northwest
Starring: Jeff Tweedy
Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000IFQLRS
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Description

Sunken Treasure was recorded over five nights of Wilco leader Jeff Tweedy's February 2006 solo acoustic tour and includes footage from concerts at Seattle's Moore Theater, Portland's Crystal Ballroom, Eugene's McDonald Theater, Arcata's Humboldt State University, and The Fillmore in San Francisco. The songs featured on the DVD are culled from Tweedy's expansive discography, and feature music from all three of his bands: Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and Loose Fur, plus one previously unreleased track, "The Thanks I Get." The film is directed by Burn to Shine documentarians Christoph Green and Brendan Canty (Fugazi). Purchasers can download Sunken Treasure audio tracks for free.

Track Listings:
Intro [Seattle]
Sunken Treasure [Seattle]
Theologians [Seattle]
The Ruling Class [Seattle]
Intro [Portland]
How To Fight Loneliness [Portland]
Summerteeth [Portland]
The Thanks I Get [Portland]
Intro [Eugene]
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart [Eugene]
ELT [Eugene]
Shot In The Arm [Eugene]
Intro [Arcata]
Black Eye [Arcata]
In A Future Age [Arcata]
Laminated Cat [Arcata]
Intro [San Francisco]
(Was I) in Your Dreams [San Francisco]
Airline to Heaven [San Francisco]
Heavy Metal Drummer [San Francisco]
War On War [San Francisco]
Acuff-Rose [San Francisco]

Customer Reviews:

AWESOME GUY!.......2007-06-23

WOW! I happened to have my t.v. on the Sundance Channel ~ not paying too much attention to what was on ~ and I heard this AMAZING song playing! I checked the guide to see what this was... i had NO IDEA who Jeff Tweedy was! but, I couldn't tear myself away from the t.v.. This guy has it all. He's so talented, his songs are beautifully performed, & he has a great sense of humor! As soon as it was over, I went to amazon.com & ordered it!! The DVD description says you can download all the songs, which is what I wanted to do in the first place. I can't wait to get it!

A Must Have for Wilco Fans.......2007-06-12

I believe this DVD is a must have for serious Wilco or Jeff Tweedy fans. The song selection is great and Tweedy manages a funny demeanor throughout, despite multiple references to his previous stint at rehab. Great versions of "The Thanks I Get" and "Heavy Metal Drummer" justify the price on their own.

happy.......2007-05-14

I was at the Seattle show featured in the DVD and it was a great experience. Tweedy managed to communicate on a very intimate level with the "abyss"... I'm sure everyone took what they needed/wanted away; I left feeling just really happy and it carried me through the dreary Seattle month of February (Thanks, Jeff). The DVD doesn't have the immediacy or warmth of the show (I'd never expect it to), but in a way it's more intimate - I even find myself getting a little squirmy watching Tweedy sing during close-up shots. The important thing is it makes me smile the same way the show did and is well worth it just for that. The downloads were a very happy surprise.

a great rock document.......2007-05-13

In this film Jeff Tweedy is brought to us simply as Who he is : A humble great singer who has this one sincere intention: Bringing joy to a bunch of people through beautiful songs. Nothing less and nothing more.
This film takes us throughout the pacific northeast, documenting acoustic live performances of tweedy (partly accompanied by glenn kotche and nels cline), as well as personal thoughts and revelations he sometimes wanted to share.
the film captures a lot of interesting interactions between jeff and his audience and that, in addition to the great songs, make this dvd so compelling.

The Belleville boy at its best!!!.......2007-04-12

Either you like Wilco or just love Tweedy's awesome lyrics, you're gonna fall for this one. Jeff not only chit-chats with the fans from the Pacific Northwest, but he also plays one of the best live sets I've ever seen on DVD. I had the chance to catch Wilco last Fall at the Will Rogers Auditorium in Fort Worth, TX. Since then, I consider myself a big big big fan of this band, but after seeing this DVD, I'm certainly looking forward to catch Jeff in his solo tour. Simply great!!!

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Whats up with the missing Kidnapping scene at the end
Great comedy!
Great Movie
Born in East L.A.
Good, politically incorrect ethnic humor!

Born In East L.A.
Starring: Chastity Ayala , Eddie Barth , Larry Blackmon , Bret Chafe , and Miguel Delgado
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0000714BQ
Release Date: 2003-01-07

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Whats up with the missing Kidnapping scene at the end.......2007-08-29

Great movie, I dont know why the studios ended it like this, I have an old VHS copy where at the end they come back to the East side and are kidnapped by the people who are renting a house across the street from where Rudy's family lives....whats up with that, I feel robbed, they should of at least put that in a deleted scenes option.

Great comedy!.......2007-04-18

Hispanic-American Rudy (Cheech Marin) is just having a fine day until an immigration raid as he's wrongfully prosecuted as an illegal immigrant. He doesn't know a word of spanish and forgot to bring his wallet and ID, he's forced to be deported to Mexico as he must find a way to get back to the U.S. even if he has to work for a club owner (Daniel Stern) for money.

Entertaining, underrated and hilarious cult comedy written and directed by Cheech Marin in based on his comedy parody album of the same name. Co-starring Paul Rodriguez, this lighthearted comedy has good laughs and an original storyline from Marin fresh off his Cheech and Chong stuff, this is one of the best and funniest comedy movies i've ever seen for i highly recommend it.

The DVD here has good picture and sound with both fullscreen and widescreen versions and one extra which is the theatrical trailer.

Great Movie.......2007-03-29

I personally love this movie, first time i saw it, a long time ago, i didnt like it because I was a Kid,,, then i saw it a few years later and love it,,, now i went to amazon and looked for it,,, its now on my collections... Its not a huge Classic movie, but it makes you have a good tome.

Born in East L.A........2007-01-06

I have been waiting for some time to buy this movie because it was one of my all-time favorites when I first saw it on television. Waiting to see if it would appear at a discount price (about $5-$7)I decided to go ahead and purchase it. I was disappointed to find out that this version had the shorten-version that did not show the marriage on the float at the end of the movie. Only then did I learn this movie had two different endings. Regardless, since it was one of my favorites, I decided to keep it anyway.

Good, politically incorrect ethnic humor!.......2006-11-11

What made this film funny is that Cheech Marin's character Rudy Ramos tried to behave as the straight guy while acting out just about every bad Mexican joke that's ever been told. In this respect, it's one gaffe right after another.

BTW I also got a big kick out of Paul Rodriguez as the cousin, Javier, who acted like the picture of Jesus with the phone behind it was talking to him... at one point, he obediently brings "Jesus" a can of beer, LOL!

If only the real situation were not so depressing. I went to Tijuana in December '88 with a buddy who's an American citizen (he's of Mexican descent, but looks Egyptian... so the border guards never gave him any trouble), and came back across at the end of the day wondering why any sane person would want to live there. As bad as Tijuana is, however, I've heard it's nowhere near as bad as Calcutta ( =Tijuana if it was hit by a bomb).

Sound Stage Presents Lyle Lovett: Live In Concert...

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For the fan and the newbie
Buy it, you'll like it
All you need is the CD
FANTASTIC!!!
great content, technically challenged

Sound Stage Presents Lyle Lovett: Live In Concert...
Starring: Lyle Lovett
Manufacturer: Koch Vision
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ASIN: B0002TSZM4
Release Date: 2004-11-09

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Blue Skies
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Smile
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
Summer Wind
Moritat (Mack The Knife)
(Featuring Mark Isham)
Waking Tall
You've Got A Friend In Me
(duet with Randy Newman)
Political Science (Performed by Randy Newman)
I Think It's Going To Rain Today (performed by Randy Newman)
If I Had a Boat That's Right (You're Not From Texas)
Long Tall Texan
(duet with Randy Newman)
What Do You Do?
(duet with Francine Reed)
Church
What'd I Say
I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord
I'm Going To Wait
(Featuring Mark Isham)

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The genre-hopping work of Lyle Lovett has seen him blossom from a country-based singer/songwriter, to an assured artist unafraid to take on numerous different styles. His country roots are partly explained by this Texas upbringing, but he soon branched out and enjoyed huge crossover success with his subtle blending of ideas from folk, jazz and rock backgrounds. This spectacular live show sees him performing with the backing of a 26 piece orchestra, and a 16 piece band. The material mainly focuses on his album from 2003, "Smile," which was a collection of cover versions of music from American films. Legendary singer/songwriter Randy Newman joins Lovett to duet on several songs, and he also sticks around to perform a couple of solo turns in Lyle's absence. Trumpeter Mark Ishman is the other notable guest, ably helping to bring the show to a beautiful close as Lovett shows off his eclectic tastes by working his way through a number of gospel classics.

Format: DVD VIDEO

Customer Reviews:

For the fan and the newbie.......2007-07-14

First off, I don't know where reviewers get off saying Lyle's ugly. He might be a bit homely, but he gives us average guys hope. Besides, the man's voice is amazing and he has a stellar band to go along with him. The one thing that this dvd was missing was some of the weird stuff he typically says at a concert. Lyle's got quite an acerbic sense of humor and listening to him talk is an experience unto itself.

The music's great here. I had no issues with quality of sound through my television. It's a fun concert with more jazzy music, but it still captures the essence of Lyle.

Buy it, you'll like it.......2007-03-24

I guess I'm becoming impatient for the new Lyle Lovett Live DVD. I bought this one to hold me over until then. I hadn't researched this one much so I didn't know what to expect when I purchased it. On first listen, I am impressed. I didn't know most of the songs since I only have Joshua Judges Ruth and His Large Band on CD. The song material is different than those two cd's so this is a bit of a change. In my opinion, it's not as bluesy or folky, but maybe more jazzy... i don't know, how do you categorize this guy? The sound quality is good, the video quality is good. If you like Lyle Lovetts music, you really can't miss.

All you need is the CD.......2005-09-20

The music is enjoyable, but Lyle has no stage presence whatsoever and honestly, his facial expressions and looks are very distracting from the music. Not to sound mean, but he has the perfect face for radio.

FANTASTIC!!!.......2004-12-23

Not one, but TWO of my favorite artists (Lyle Lovett & Randy Newman), together in one concert! Add to that Lyle's "Large Band", his long time singing partner Francine Reed, trumpet player Mark Isham, and a complete orchestra, and you've got a stage filled with amazing talent!

The program starts off with Lyle singing hits from various movies. About mid-concert Randy Newman performs 3 of his compositions. Lyle then comes back to finish up with several non-movie related songs from his past releases. All-in-all, a wonderful mix of songs, all packed nicely into an 81 minute concert.
Video was captured using High Definition equipment and looks sharp.
Audio (the 5.1 track) sounds rich and clean.
If you're a Lovett or Newman fan you're going to enjoy this one.

Here's a complete track list for those of you that are interested:
Blue Skies (Lovett)
Straighten Up And Fly Right (Lovett)
Smile (Lovett)
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (Lovett)
Summer Wind (Lovett)
Moritat (Mack The Knife) (Lovett w/Isham)
Walking Tall (Lovett)
You've Got A Friend In Me (Lovett & Newman)
Political Science (Newman)
I Think It's Going To Rain Today (Newman)
If I Had A Boat (Lovett)
That's Right (You're Not From Texas) (Lovett)
Long Tall Texan (Lovett & Newman)
What Do You Do? (Lovett & Reed)
Church (Lovett)
What'd I Say (Lovett)
I'm A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord (Lovett)
I'm Going To Wait (Lovett w/Isham)

great content, technically challenged.......2004-11-22

Well, it's hard to go wrong with Lyle. This dvd gets a 4 because of the content. He is in rare form with the "large band" being as great as ever including some phenomenal vibes with Francine Reed.It was good to see them all together again and the thing about Lyle in this dvd is he really seems to be LOVING being there. Randy Newman and Mark Isham were awesome. There are great shots of him and the band and I will confess that I didn't know he had blue eyes until now!
Anyway, the biggest disappointment for me was the sound. Almost returned the disc and thought better of it. I think it is just the way it is. It goes from a full concert/stereo big sound to a canned, far away sound. That is the only way I can describe it. I am curious to know if others had the same problem. It also seemed like the lighting could have been better and the vision sharper. I am comparing this to some James Taylor DVD's and a Sarah Macglaughlan (sp?) that I have. Great content, but technically lacking.

Disney's Timeless Tales, Vol. 2 - Ugly Duckling/The Wind in the Willows/The Country Cousin/Ferdinand The Bull (Vol. 2)

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Totally Enjoyable!
Disney's Timeless Tales, Vol. 2
Unrestored RE-release of shorts from the TIN releases.
Cartoons on Disney's Timeless Tales, Volume Two

Disney's Timeless Tales, Vol. 2 - Ugly Duckling/The Wind in the Willows/The Country Cousin/Ferdinand The Bull (Vol. 2)
Starring: Basil Rathbone , Eric Blore , J. Pat O'Malley , John McLeish , and Collin Campbell
Director: Jack Cutting , Wilfred Jackson , David Hand , James Algar , and Jack Kinney
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0007Z9R02
Release Date: 2005-08-16

Description

Some of the most endearing stories the world has ever known are contained here in Walt Disney's TIMELESS TALES VOLUME TWO. You'll fall in love with the title characters in the two Academy Award(R)-winning shorts "Ugly Duckling" and "The Country Cousin" (Best Short Subject, Cartoons, 1939 and 1936) and revel in the hilarious antics of Mr. Toad in "The Wind In The Willows." With dazzling animation, unforgettable music, and time-honored themes about facing responsibilities and liking yourself for who you are, this collection of four stories is a must-have for every child's video collection.

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Totally Enjoyable!.......2007-04-14

The older Disney cartoons are still the best. Many have not been seen in years and are now available. I relish every moment watching this DVD. Ferdinand The Bull has always been a favorite. Now I have it forever.

Disney's Timeless Tales, Vol. 2.......2007-02-15

Reminded me of old times. Great DVD to have for the children.

Unrestored RE-release of shorts from the TIN releases........2005-08-18

***** Five Stars for the cartoons themselves! I give the low *** three start rating because WE ALREADY HAVE THEM ON DVD!

This collection is a cheaply put-together, un restored, re-release of cartoons from the DISNEY TREASURES TINS! THESE ARE NOT FROM THE SAME MASTERS! So why buy something you already have?

1) THE UGLY DUCKLING (1939) also on the "Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies" DVD release.

2) COUNTRY COUSIN (1936) also on the "Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies" DVD release.

3) FERDINAND THE BULL (1938) also on the "Disney Treasures: Rarities" DVD release.

4) WIND IN THE WILLOWS (1949) segement from the feature Icabod & Mr. Toad. Amazon sells the entire feature for just $15.99

With the Disney Treasures DVD releases on limited availability, I guess Disney hopes those who missed out will buy these 4-cartoon discs. The low price is misleading, when you break it down to individual cartoon cost this release is EXPENSIVE!

And no extras!

Cartoons on Disney's Timeless Tales, Volume Two.......2005-07-31

This DVD includes The Country Cousin (1936), Ferdinand the Bull (1938), The Ugly Duckling (1939) and The Wind in The Willows (1949). The Wind in The Willows was the first of the two animated sequences that are formed together to make The Adventures Of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949).

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great camerawork and typical high quality singing/performance from Shania
Great Concert!
Great Pop-Country Music
Shania Twain - Up (Live in Chicago)
Very fine effort for Shania after just having done both the Grey Cup and Super Bowl halftime shows!

Shania Twain - Up (Live in Chicago)
Starring: Shania Twain
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000TB03W
Release Date: 2003-11-18

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great camerawork and typical high quality singing/performance from Shania.......2007-08-01

This dvd is my favorite of Shania. It has just enough pictures and interactions with the crowd, including the proposal, to make it more heartfelt and real without becoming sappy. However the real star is Shania herself. This was a very good, if not great performance by her, and the crowd seems to energize her and vice versa. This ia must have for Shania fans, especially of her later works.

Great Concert!.......2007-05-15

Great DVD of one of Shania's best concerts ever! Though, not as good as seeing her live and shaking her hand!

Great Pop-Country Music.......2007-02-16

I've been a fan of Shania Twain since her first album. I was never a big country music fan, but Shania's music crosses the boundaries of pop, rock and country. I'm a professional musician (drummer for Electric Prunes, Linda Ronstadt, etc.)and I thoroughly enjoyed this video presentation of one of her best live concerts.

Shania Twain - Up (Live in Chicago).......2007-01-10

One of the best "live" DVD concerts I've seen in some time.

Many out there are just average, but this one was extremely well done.

Very fine effort for Shania after just having done both the Grey Cup and Super Bowl halftime shows!.......2006-12-03

Fine LIVE Chicago Concert for girl from
Ontario, who actually (gasp!0 loved the
CFL and NHL growing up! She could have
REALLY impressed us at MYKwebTV by pul-
ling the hat trick and doing the halftime
of the ArenaBowl as well! Excellent set
of thunpin' Country, Rock and combined-
Pop songs here. Pick Up On It!

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fantastic show
mavericks at their very best
Mavericks LIVE Rock's
The Best!!
The great Mavericks

The Mavericks - Live in Austin, Texas
Starring: The Mavericks
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002X7GES
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Customer Reviews:

fantastic show.......2007-09-05

i can't say enough about this DVD. outstanding performance of toe tapping music. Great arrangements, great performers and great voices. Buy it!!

mavericks at their very best.......2007-06-12

I am not a huge fan of The Mavericks but a friend of mine is. He convinced me to buy this dvd and his advice was right on the money. It is very good value with 24 songs plus extras. The sound quality is very good and the Mavericks are in great form and obviously enjoying themselves. The range of songs in the concert covers the hits and lesser known songs. Raul Malo is a great entertainer and that unique voice is in great form. A must buy for Mavericks fans and for those like me that just enjoy great music concert performances.

Mavericks LIVE Rock's.......2007-06-10

I have seen the Mavericks LIVE, never any better than this DVD. You get all the best of their songs and more! Doesn't get any better than this!!

The Best!!.......2007-02-03

This is a great DVD, I think even if ur not a Mavericks fan u can enjoy this. Raul Malo is an incredible vocalist/guitarist, and eveyone else is wonderful also. I give it a 10!!!!! not a 5

The great Mavericks.......2006-11-13

I enjoyed the DVD. Not every song I like was on it, but I enjoyed every song in the concert. I hope to see more Maverick DVD's.

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