Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

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Item Type: DVD Movie
Item Rating: PG
Street Date: 10/27/09
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve

• ISBN13: 0024543625124
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs opens with the stitched-together prehistoric family about to become a biological one: Manny (voiced by Ray Romano) and his mate Ellie (Queen Latifah) are expecting a baby mammoth. Unfortunately, this makes Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) and Diego the saber-toothed tiger (Denis Leary) feel left out. Diego, who worries he’s losing his edge, decides to head out on his own, while Sid adopts three suspiciously large eggs that he’s found through a crack in the ice. Up to this point, the movie is perilously sappy--does anyone, particularly a kid, want to watch a kid’s movie about parenthood and impending middle age? Fortunately, the eggs turn out to be dinosaur eggs from a pre-mammalian underworld, and when the mama T-Rex comes to rescue her rambunctious little ones, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs transforms into a delightful comic adventure. The emotional side of the Ice Age movies has always been a tad mawkish, so it’s smart that Dawn of the Dinosaurs emphasizes physical comedy. Clearly, the animators have been inspired by a wild fusion of Road Runner cartoons and Buster Keaton. The character of Scratte, with his non-verbal, monomaniacal efforts to get that last acorn (doubled in this movie with the addition of a female counterpart), is only the most obvious reflection of this sensibility. The animators have great fun with the differences in scale between the mammals and the dinosaurs, and the introduction of a deranged Australian weasel named Buck (Simon Pegg, Shaun of the Dead) pushes everything into Loony-Tune territory. Let Pixar tug at our heartstrings; Ice Age aims to tickle the funny bone and does a fine job of it. --Bret Fetzer

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Funny - Coty Mills - Virginia Beach, VA USA
I absolutely love the Ice Age trilogy amazing family movie and overall just a funny movie. Amazon lost the order i made a quick phone call and i received the dvd 2 days later. Very happy with my purchase.

Coraline (Single-Disc Edition w/ 3D)

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ANIMATED-AN ADVENTUROUS GIRL FINDS ANOTHER WORLD THAT IS A STRAN GELY IDEALIZED VERSION OF HER FRUSTRATING HOME, BUT IT HAS SINIS TER SECRETS.





A dark and creepy film about family relationships directed by Henry Selick of Nightmare Before Christmas and James and the Giant Peach fame, Coraline is based on the haunting book Coraline by Neil Gaiman. The first stop-motion feature shot in stereoscopic 3-D, Coraline features big-headed, stick-bodied animated characters with huge eyes and demonic grins set against menacing backgrounds and an undercurrent of spooky music. Coraline is a teenager who has just moved to an old house in the middle of nowhere with her writer parents and she is bored, bored, bored. Her only companions are an annoyingly talkative boy Wybie (short for Why Born), some eccentric neighbors from the theater and circus, and a strange, button-eyed doll with a marked resemblance to Coraline which Wybie found in an old trunk of his grandmother's. When Coraline finds an old door hidden behind an armoire and papered over with wallpaper, she convinces her mother to unlock it, only to find a wall of bricks. When Coraline revisits the door later that night, the bricks magically disappear and she discovers a strange pathway to another world where everything is just what she wishes for. In stark contrast to the real world where Coraline's parents just don't have time for her, her "Other Mother" and "Other Father" in this alternate world are the perfect loving, attentive parents who anticipate her every need and desire. Initially comforted and quite happy in this new world, suspicion that things may not be quite as they seem grows inside Coraline and her disquiet is furthered by the mute "Other Wybie" and a strange-talking cat that seems to move between both worlds. Eventually, Coraline discovers some dark secrets about her "other parents" and the seemingly perfect "other world," but it may be too late for her to escape back to the real world. Teri Hatcher is especially effective in her dual (voice) role as Mom and "Other Mom" and Dakota Fanning also gives a great performance as Coraline. Coraline is a disturbing, intriguing film that both captivates and frightens. (Ages 11 and older) --Tami Horiuchi

Stills from Coraline (Click for larger image)

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Love it!! - A. F. - Elk Grove, CA USA
I watched the movie in 3D and loved it, not just because of the animation but because it introduces some very real aspects of spiritual belief during the sleeping hours. For those who have studied the spiritual world will recognize the symbolism in the story. It is a must see for anyone who has taken a critical thinking class in college. It's also great for the kids.

The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells

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No Description Available.
Genre: Science Fiction
Rating: NR
Release Date: 4-JAN-2005
Media Type: DVD

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Strange but intriguing entertainment. - A Taxpayer - Whidbey Island, WA USA
H.G. Wells, was way ahead of his time in making the unbelivable belivible both in movies, radio, and print. But notably, he is about stange or other worldly stuff such as "War of the Worlds" "Time after Time", and the "Time Machine". "The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells" is a series of short stories about unexplanable events, scientific labs and Government intrigue.

The stories are each told separately by a survivor of the envents, each telling fades into the story as he talks. In each story, the same main actors, one journalist and the other a lab technician, tackle a different scientific problem or strange event they are confronted with. If you are interested in such things, the acting by the main characters is exceptionally well done for this genre and includes a bit of romance to provide continutity through the several stories.

It's intrigue and strangeness does stick with you for a few days. For 264 minutes, great scenary and costumes of the times and under at Amazon, it is good entertainment and well worth your time.

Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre -The Complete Collection Gift Set

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One of the first gems of the cable TV age, Faerie Tale Theatre brings 26 classic tales to life. Produced over a five-year span (1982-87) for Showtime, FTT brought together creative dramatics and whimsical writing with some of the top talents of the day. Executive producer/host Shelley Duvall (who was coming off her breakout role in The Shining) shepherds this mix of theatrical simplicity and grand storytelling for these oft-told tales ("Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hansel and Gretel," "Sleeping Beauty," and the like) for kids and their parents. Since they are not elaborately produced, FTT may be a hard sell for some smaller members of the family at first, but most should be hooked, even older kids who may pooh-pooh fairy tales. There's always a slight twist that makes these productions fresh.

The cast is amazing, especially when you think how lightly cable television was thought of in the '80s: Jeff Bridges, Bud Cort, Liza Minnelli, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Christopher Reeve, Klaus Kinski, Billy Crystal, Matthew Broderick, Gregory Hines, Eric Idle, Robin Williams, and Mick Jagger are some of the talented--and varied--actors appearing. Crystal's take on the smart "Little Pig" (with Jeff Goldblum as the wolf) and Williams's "Frog Prince" are two comic gems. Malcolm McDowell, right in the middle of his career high-point of playing baddies, brings flair to the Big Bad Wolf, while his then-real-life wife Mary Steenburgen beautifully counterpoints as Red Riding Hood. The casting of Vincent Price and Vanessa Redgrave in "Snow White" is inspired. Also impressive are the directors Duvall pooled: Tim Burton ("Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp"), Francis Ford Coppola ("Rip Van Winkle") Peter Medak (three episodes), Nicholas Meyer ("Pied Piper"), and Roger Vadim ("Beauty and the Beast"). You can go on for days about these wonderful tales, most totaling around the 45-minute mark, but it's better just to get the set and start wherever you'd like; you will get to the end sooner than you think. --Doug Thomas

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Parents take note - some of these are not child-friendly - Dawn Davidson - Florida, USA
Most of these glowing reviews come from people who remember this series fondly from their own childhoods. Any child of the 80s who grew up on The Neverending Story and Labyrinth is going to recognize and enjoy these films as well (although they are decidedly not the same quality, so don't expect brilliant special effects or tight, fast-paced storytelling. They have a similar feel to watching a stage production, and the kitschy sets and costumes lend to their charm). They are a fun piece of classic entertainment and I am glad to see them made available on dvd.

I give them a three star because when I sat down to watch them with my three-year-old, I was shocked at what I HADN'T remembered from my childhood, which is that many of the films are peppered with inappropriate language and sexual innuendo. In The Frog Prince alone we are treated to three or four exclamations of "damn" and the frog calls the princess a b*tch. A joke is made out of the expression "sleep with you" that fully acknowledges the vernacular meaning of that phrase. And when the transformation occurs we get to see a the princess clearly titillated by the presence of a naked Robin Williams in her bed (and try to get THAT hairy image out of your head!).

Note that I am not saying the films should be banned or are terrible or whatever; I'm just saying that this is not material suitable for young children. Which is fine, if it were not for the fact that these are marketed (and used by many, judging from some reviews) as family fare. Just be aware, parents, that you might want to preview each film before showing it to your kids (not every one has objectionable material) and be prepared to skip a few or do some awkward explaining.

Live in Hawaii

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This Janet Jackson live performance special in Hawaii brings together the music, the dance, the fashion, the bright lights and the big party of Janet on tour! The stage sets will amaze you, the choreography will move and stun you, while Janet and her dancers just do what comes naturally. All of the hits are here through the "All For You" album performed live in Janet's unique style.

TRACK LISTING

1. Come On Get Up 2. You Ain't Right 3. All For You 4. Love Will Never Do (Without You) 5. Trust A Try 6. Come Back To Me 7. Let's Wait A While 8. Again 9. Escapade Medley Runaway, Miss You Much, When I Think Of You, Escapade) 10. Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You) 11. Got `Til It's Gone 12. That's The Way Love Goes 13. Nasty Medley (What Have You Done For Me Lately, Control, Nasty) 14. Alright 15. Would You Mind 16. If 17. Black Cat 18. Rhythm Nation 19. Doesn't Really Matter 20. Someone To Call My Lover 21. Together Again

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Janet, Wow! - Sheila Turner - Mississippi
I love the entertainment from the Jackson family. Of course Michael is my favorite, Janet is second. It is a very good video, I take it every time I go out of town and show it, everyone loves it.

Family Guy - Blue Harvest Special Edition (w/ limited-edition collectibles)

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The special edition of Family Guy: Blue Harvest includes loads of special features and limited edition collectibles, including:

Special Features:
Commentary by Seth MacFarlane
"Once in a Lifetime: The Making of Blue Harvest" Featurette
A conversation with George Lucas
Blue Harvest Animatics
Family Guy Features: Star Wars Clips
Something, Something, Something Dark Side Teaser
PLUS: 3D Blue Harvest Fight Scene

Collectibles:
Collector's T-Shirt (100% cotton, Black, XL)
3D Glasses
12 Collector's trading cards (in same style as original Star Wars trading cards) that form a 3D scene on the back
20-page "Art of Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest" booklet including sketches, notes and a letter from Seth MacFarlane






What better way to launch Family Guy's sixth season and commemorate Star Wars' 30th anniversary than with this double-length Very Special Episode, a full-scale, awesomely animated spoof that recasts George Lucas' saga with Family Guy's galaxy of characters: Chris (Seth Green) is Luke; Lois (Alex Borstein) is Princess Leia; Peter (Seth McFarlane) is Han Solo, but not, as expected, Jabba the Hut; Brian (Seth, again) is Chewbacca; Quagmire (and again, Seth) is C3PO; Cleveland is R2D2; Herbert, the creepy senior pedophile, is Obi-Wan (both voiced by Mike Henry); and, of course, Stewie (Seth, already) is Darth Vader ("My diapers have gone over to the dark side"). Poor Meg is reduced to a cameo as the hideous reptilian creature that haunts the garbage compactor. Blue Harvest is reverently faithful to A New Hope, while engaging in typical Family Guy pop-culture references (everything from those old Grey Poupon commercials to Doctor Who, Airplane, Dirty Dancing, and Deal or No Deal) and bizarre digressions (the iconic opening crawl detours into an appreciation of a "way naked" Angelina Jolie in Gia). Along for the wild ride are Judd Nelson, who contributes a voice cameo as John Bender for a Breakfast Club gag, Rush Limbaugh railing against futuristic affirmative action on Tatooine talk radio, and Beverly D'Angelo and Chevy Chase as the vacationing Griswolds observing the rebellion from their orbiting station wagon. A Star Wars spoof in 2007 isn't exactly uncharted territory. As Chris Griffin notes in this episode's final moments, Robot Chicken brilliantly did it months earlier (and let us not forget Mel Brooks' Spaceballs from 1987; or, on second thought...). But the Force is strong with Family Guy, and who could resist the opportunity to hear the Muzak playing in a Death Star elevator? --Donald Liebenson

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Family Guy, meets Star Wars. So funny you might just shoot soda out of your nose... - David Hostetler - League City, Texas U.S.A.
If you are a fan of Star Wars, and Family Guy at the same time, you might just get a great kick out of this show.... So funny and so wrong in so many ways....

Saving Face

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When 48-year-old widow Hwei-Lan Gao (Joan Chen) informs her less-than understanding father she's pregnant, he banishes her from Flushing until she remarries or proves Immaculate Conception. With nowhere else to go, Hwei-Lan moves in with her grown daughter, Wil (Michelle Krusiec), a Manhattan doctor who doesn't want a roommate, especially since she's met Viv (Lynn Chen), her sexy young lover. So Wil does what any dutiful child with an expectant, unmarried mother on her hands would do: she proceeds to set Hwei-Lan up with every eligible bachelor in town.

• ISBN13: 9781404949676
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Saving Face starts like you might expect a Chinese-American lesbian romantic comedy to start: Young surgeon Wilhelmina (Michelle Krusiec, in her first starring role) has kept her sexual orientation secret from the conservative Chinese community of Flushing, NY--but when her mother (Joan Chen, The Last Emperor) becomes pregnant and is kicked out by her own parents, Wil suddenly has to juggle her mother's secrets with her own...which include her sparky new romance with Vivian (Lynn Chen), a ballet dancer and the daughter of Wil's boss. This bundle of intrigue and lust could motivate a wacky farce, but writer/director Alice Wu takes things a step further, delving into the characters' psyches and the complex social rules of their world while still crafting a strong plot and plenty of sly humor. Wu captures excellent performances from her entire cast, particularly Joan Chen, who gives perhaps her most multifaceted performance. A rich, rewarding, and delightful movie. --Bret Fetzer

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Interesting New View - Kristin A. Dominic - Morrisonville, NY USA
This movie was very well done. It's not too short or too long and it's filled with humor! It was really interesting to see what being a successful lesbian in a traditionalist Chinese family living in New York City was like. We don't see diverse aspects like this often enough! The storyline was a real feel good romantic comedy. It's a great buy and you certainly won't be disappointed!

Rocio Durcal - En Concierto Inolvidable

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Rocio Durcal’s spectacular sold out concert in the National Auditorium of Mexico, is now available on DVD.

"Rocio Durcal...en concierto Inolvidable", includes her greatest hits such as "Sombras Nada Mas", "La Gata Bajo La Lluvia", "Quédate Conmigo Esta Noche", plus 2 unpublished songs, "Desaires" by Joan Sebastian and "Como Tu Mujer" by Marco Antonio Solis "El Bukis", two of Mexico's greatest singer and songwriters.

Don’t miss the opportunity of seeing one of Spain’s most celebrated singers ROCIO DURCAL performing her best hits.

1. Obertura; Sola\ Amor Eterno
2. Quedate Conmigo Esta Noche
3. La Gata Bajo La Lluvia
4. Vestida De Blanco
5. Como Han Pasado Los Años
6. Fue Un Placer Conocerte
7. Fue Tan Poco Tu Cariño
8. Te Sigo Amando
9. Me Nace Del Corazon
10. Luz De Luna
11. Si Nos Dejan
12. De Que Manera Te Olvido
13. Me Gustas Mucho
14. Desaires
15. Infiel
16. La Guirnalda
17. Como Tu Mujer
18. Porque Te Quiero
19. Sombras... Nada Mas
20. A Media Luz
21. Costumbres
22. Caminito
23. Amor Eterno

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A Big Hand for the Little Lady

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As the biggest high-stake poker game in the West begins, compulsive gambler turned homesteader, Meredith, is drawn into the game. With the entire family fortune at stake, he suffers a heart attack when delt a winning hand. Mary, his pluck penny-pinching, long-suffering wife, steps in. As she plays the hand, she assails her rivals with fortitude and guts. Each is transformed into a model of sensitivity. But a twist ending reveals Mary has had more than fortitude up her sleeve all along.





It's the day of the annual high-stakes poker game in Laredo, an eagerly anticipated event reserved for the richest men of the territory. But into the smoke-filled backroom of the host saloon comes a weak-willed family man (Henry Fonda), who's coincidentally passing through town with a large wad of money in his possession. Despite the protests of his demure wife (Joanne Woodward), he's drawn into the game, which holds many twists for everybody. This plain-looking Western plays like a TV movie that got an upgrade to an A-level cast: along with Fonda and Woodward, there's a choice array of character players at or near the poker table, including Jason Robards, Kevin McCarthy, Charles Bickford, Burgess Meredith, Paul Ford, and veteran heavy Robert Middleton. All of which makes it easy to ignore the cheap production values and enjoy the enormous bluff at the heart of the game. The director was Fielder Cook, a longtime veteran of high-quality television (including series teleplays from the Fifties golden age and the superb Waltons pilot, The Homecoming), an able hand with this kind of thing. The denouement won't shock too many people, but it makes for a satisfying hand--not a straight flush, but a nice little three of a kind. --Robert Horton

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Fun, fun, fun!!! - Movie Fan - USA
Watch it the first time to get the storyline, then watch it again to enjoy it. First saw this when it was released in 1966 and fell in love with it. Who knew Charles Bickford, Paul Ford and Jason Robard could be so loveable? The suspense is finely layered throughout the movie and keeps you interested while the surprise at the end makes you appreciate the characters all the more. It gives you that "little guys finally win" feeling but still lets you like the less than horrible bad guys.