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 | "A Star Shines in the Universe" | 2007-12-23 |
| "Star" is a film that takes the viewer on a trip down "memory lane" with a flawless performance by
Julie Andrews and cutting edge direction by Robert Wise. The story which touches on the literary and artistic world of the 20th century brings to the screen Noel Coward, (which we wanted to see more of) and Alexander Woollcott, and his colleaques at the Algonquian Round Table who brought to the screen a sense of De ja vu that personified the spirit of the times. Ms. Andrews interpretation of Gertrude Lawrence was the delieghtful highlight of the film and the direction by Mr. Wise added the drama that kept this film moving with anticipation despite its almost 3 hour length. The disk of this DVD is playable on both sides which offers an especially interesting collection of "Special Features" which creates the "topping on the cake" with interviews by Mr. Wise and Ms. Andrews and the 25th Anniversary feature that gives the viewer an additional perspective on the lives of the real life stars. Martin Silver | ||
 | Star! | |
| "A Star Shines in the Universe" | 2007-12-23 |
| "Star" is a film that takes the viewer on a trip down "memory lane" with a flawless performance by
Julie Andrews and cutting edge direction by Robert Wise. The story which touches on the literary and artistic world of the 20th century brings to the screen Noel Coward, (which we wanted to see more of) and Alexander Woollcott, and his colleaques at the Algonquian Round Table who brought to the screen a sense of De ja vu that personified the spirit of the times. Ms. Andrews interpretation of Gertrude Lawrence was the delieghtful highlight of the film and the direction by Mr. Wise added the drama that kept this film moving with anticipation despite its almost 3 hour length. The disk of this DVD is playable on both sides which offers an especially interesting collection of "Special Features" which creates the "topping on the cake" with interviews by Mr. Wise and Ms. Andrews and the 25th Anniversary feature that gives the viewer an additional perspective on the lives of the real life stars. Martin Silver | ||
 | From Here to Eternity | |
| "Fom the screen to the heart" | 2007-06-17 |
| From Here to Eternity remains one of the most compelling stories that shows how people function under the pressures of war, a dysfunctional personality and those who are looking for a purpose in life. The portrayal of the characters in this film shows all of them as victems of their enviorement and their inability to cope with day to day pressures, whether real or imagined and the search for satisfaction in life. Fred Zimmerman's direction was supurb and he brought out the best in each of the compelling scenes along with dramatic camera work that shows the actors at their height. Martin Silver | ||
 | From Here to Eternity (Superbit Collection) | |
| "Fom the screen to the heart" | 2007-06-17 |
| From Here to Eternity remains one of the most compelling stories that shows how people function under the pressures of war, a dysfunctional personality and those who are looking for a purpose in life. The portrayal of the characters in this film shows all of them as victems of their enviorement and their inability to cope with day to day pressures, whether real or imagined and the search for satisfaction in life. Fred Zimmerman's direction was supurb and he brought out the best in each of the compelling scenes along with dramatic camera work that shows the actors at their height. Martin Silver | ||
 | Mildred Pierce | |
| "What Would She Do Without Money" | 2007-05-13 |
| Joan morphs into Mildred and the magic of success overcomes both as this film was the one that established Ms. Crawford as "the real thing" when she portrays a woman driven by the effects of a difficult childhood into a greedy manipulative woman who due to instinctive insecutity finds achieving happiness a constant challenge. It may have been the first of a long series of films that portrays the dysfunctional family(s) as concieved by Hollywood in a way that kept the cash flow creating wealth for the studios and their assorted benefactors. | ||
 | Mildred Pierce | |
| "What Would She Do Without Money" | 2007-05-13 |
| Joan morphs into Mildred and the magic of success overcomes both as this film was the one that established Ms. Crawford as "the real thing" when she portrays a woman driven by the effects of a difficult childhood into a greedy manipulative woman who due to instinctive insecutity finds achieving happiness a constant challenge. It may have been the first of a long series of films that portrays the dysfunctional family(s) as concieved by Hollywood in a way that kept the cash flow creating wealth for the studios and their assorted benefactors. | ||
 | Mildred Pierce | |
| "What Would She Do Without Money" | 2007-05-13 |
| Joan morphs into Mildred and the magic of success overcomes both as this film was the one that established Ms. Crawford as "the real thing" when she portrays a woman driven by the effects of a difficult childhood into a greedy manipulative woman who due to instinctive insecutity finds achieving happiness a constant challenge. It may have been the first of a long series of films that portrays the dysfunctional family(s) as concieved by Hollywood in a way that kept the cash flow creating wealth for the studios and their assorted benefactors. | ||
 | Mildred Pierce | |
| "What Would She Do Without Money" | 2007-05-13 |
| Joan morphs into Mildred and the magic of success overcomes both as this film was the one that established Ms. Crawford as "the real thing" when she portrays a woman driven by the effects of a difficult childhood into a greedy manipulative woman who due to instinctive insecutity finds achieving happiness a constant challenge. It may have been the first of a long series of films that portrays the dysfunctional family(s) as concieved by Hollywood in a way that kept the cash flow creating wealth for the studios and their assorted benefactors. | ||
 | 1,000 Places to See Before You Die | |
| "Live Long, Travel Frequently" | 2005-09-29 |
| For one who has a wanderlust (50% wander and 50% lust) this book can be an indispensable help mate with so many choices as to make one wish that the years went slower and the jet planes flew faster. | ||
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