What's That Smell/The Good Housekeeping Seal

Love this show as a kid & Now!
It's a great show that even interested me who was never good at any sports but it has a lot of fun aspects to it's plot line. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because I want the actual seasons. It bothers me that episodes are random and sometimes years difference between one another. Other than that this show rocks!





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Love Affair

Early Bogart in a romantic role shows us his star quality. A nice surprise.
This rare 1932 Bogart is a real treat for fans.

NOTE: As mentioned this DVD copy plays on players but not on computers.

This movies picture and sound quality are outstanding! There are no extras or trailer.

THE Story is a simple love story about an inventer / pilot (Bogart) who falls for a rich spoiled girl ( Dorothy MacKaill). FUN and predictable movie of the 30`s.
This is a MUST HAVE BOGART MOVIE! (First-time on DVD and with outstanding digital picture and sound.)

Bogart Collection
It was another welcome addition to my Bogart collection. It arrive on time and in excellant condition. There are still a few of the Borgart movies that I am trying to locate.



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Ring of Fire

A Lifetime Network Biopic That Effectively Showcases The Sass And Strength Of June Carter
Considering that the June Carter biopic "Ring of Fire" was a Lifetime Original Movie, I didn't have particularly high expectations. The network is best known for its lurid "ripped from the headlines" recreations of notorious crimes or its standard "woman in peril" thrillers. It's always nice to see them strive for something a bit more noteworthy! Coming up with the right balance in a dramatized biography can be a tricky proposition. Someone's life is far too complex to be covered with any depth in a ninety minute presentation. Director Allison Anders and screenwriter Richard Friedenberg do a nice job in conveying the essence of June Carter with the material they've chosen to include in "Ring of Fire." Yes, the movie is episodic and skips enormous chunks of Carter's life. But what it does provide is a solid entertainment. The performances are good, the emotions heartfelt, and the soundtrack is peppered with lots of recognizable music. So while this isn't going to be the...

A Lifetime Network Biopic That Effectively Showcases The Sass And Strength Of June Carter
Considering that the June Carter biopic "Ring of Fire" was a Lifetime Original Movie, I didn't have particularly high expectations. The network is best known for its lurid "ripped from the headlines" recreations of notorious crimes or its standard "woman in peril" thrillers. It's always nice to see them strive for something a bit more noteworthy! Coming up with the right balance in a dramatized biography can be a tricky proposition. Someone's life is far too complex to be covered with any depth in a ninety minute presentation. Director Allison Anders and screenwriter Richard Friedenberg do a nice job in conveying the essence of June Carter with the material they've chosen to include in "Ring of Fire." Yes, the movie is episodic and skips enormous chunks of Carter's life. But what it does provide is a solid entertainment. The performances are good, the emotions heartfelt, and the soundtrack is peppered with lots of recognizable music. So while this isn't going to be the definitive word...

Awesome
This a great story,the girl who plays June as a teenager is adorable.Glad to get The story from June Carter Cash!s
perspective.

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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
Wow..this is my very first review...and what can i say...I don't understand why this movie is recieving so many negative reactions and reviews. I thought it was very funny and just an enjoyable movie. I actually like this one better than Big Momma's House 2. Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson have great chemistry both on-screen and off-screen,they are both comedians so the jokes were on point.(my opinion). Brandon T. Jackson replaced Jascha Washington after he declined to reprise the role of Trent, which in this movie, due to the plot and his character having a leading role, he probably wasn't the best fit for the "new" Trent anyway as the storyline makes it out to be.(my opinion)

The plot: FBI agent Malcolm Turner(Martin Lawrence) and his 17-year old stepson Trent(Brandon T. Jackson) go undercover at an all-girls performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. Posing as Big Momma and Charmaine, they must find the murderer before he finds them.

The...

enjoyable
Big Mommas House 1 was good. Big Mommas House 2 was much better. Big Mommas House: Like Father Like Son was better then the the first movie, but not as good as the second movie. I enjoyed this movie a lot. I wasn't crazy about the musical dances. I'm not crazy about musical movies. But I enjoyed it any ways.

Funny, Physical Comedy
I am not sure why this movie is getting so many bad reviews.

What I Can Tell You: I have seen all the Big Momma Movies and still crack up when I see Martin Lawrence as Momma/Malcolm. Come on, too funny. Lawrence and Jackson are funny together. My favorite scenes were any that Jackson had to act like a chick with hot dorm girls walking around in towels. Classic comedy at its best. A dude in drag, done a hundred times, but still funny. Oh, and I have got to mention Momma does nude modeling. Hahahaha...hysterical.

Although I missed Nia Long, as Malcolm's girlfriend I thought as far as a third attempt goes, this was funny.

This is obviously not an Oscar worthy movie, but, if what you are looking for is a good time, a few laughs at hidden identity and some physical comedy, this is a good choice.

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Last Night

It's The End Of The World As We Know It And This Apocalypse Drama Feels Fine
This small Canadian picture from writer/director/star Don McKellar came as a huge surprise. As it begins, there are six hours left before the end of the world. It's never divulged just what has transpired to bring about this catastrophe, but that's completely secondary to the very real and human stories unfolding. As people confront the end in different ways (some dignified, some anarchic) this picture connects with quiet moments and believable characterizations.

Far from typical Apocalyptic representations, this is a refreshing story about human interactions. There is some looting and rioting, to be sure, but much of that is a backdrop to normal people facing the inevitable. They all have different ways they want to face the end: attend a last concert, be alone, have an impromptu Christmas, watch home movies, go to a party, have sex. Realistic and gentle observances are what will make this film linger in my mind.

McKellar is great as a man who just wants to be...





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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome [Blu-ray]

Mel Gibson's most underrated film
I'm probably one out of only a handful of people that thinks Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is just as good as The Road Warrior, and for different reasons, too. The Road Warrior was a spectacle of frenetically paced action sequences and it would feel like a complete retread if Beyond Thunderdome tried to do the same thing again. Instead, they added new elements, and the result is a very entertaining and imaginitive action/adventure.

Max (Mel Gibson) has just been robbed of all his belongings in the middle of nowhere in Australia. He searches for the thief and this leads to Bartertown, a unique society built upon methane energy dependent on pig manure, no less.

Max's search leads him to Aunty Entity (Tina Turner), Bartertown's lawmaker, who strikes a deal with him. All Max has to do is kill a certain somebody in Thunderdome arena and he'll get provisions in return. Not everything goes according to plan and Max is banished to the desert where he is rescued by a small...

A Worthy Sequel
The third chapter of the Mad Max films can't possibly outdo the success of The Road Warrior, but it's a worthy successor, an exciting film with a very interesting story.

Mel Gibson's Max is back again and finds himself helping another group of ragtag characters. Max finds his way to a town called Bartertown and is forced to engage in a gladiator battle to the death. After refusing to kill his beaten enemy, he's dragged back out to the wasteland, there he's rescued by a group of tribal children. A small group from Bartertown is looking to escape to "The Promised Land" Max and some of his young rescuers lead the way.

Tina Turner is on hand as the wicked Aunty Entity, ruler of Bartertown. Bookending the film are two excellent songs from her as well. Mad Max "3" is a worthy sequel, while not as intense as the previous two, the story is thought provoking and while a bit slow paced, the ending is more than worthwhile. Maurice Jarre's music score isn't as...

Third best of the trilogy, but fun watching anyway.
The Mad Max films finish their transformation from the edgy, ultra-violent first movie to this kid-friendly adventure picture with slick production values and flawless photography. The violence is toned down and the fantasy elements are played up; unfortunately, this means the post-apocalytpic kick of the second movie (just about one of the greatest action flick -- EVER!) has vanished. "Thunderdome" has some fine moments, especially the well-directed scenes with the tribes of children and the haunting images of the coda, as well a couple of good action sequences, such as the face-off in the Thunderdome arena, but it doesn't stay in your memory the way the first two films do. It is still worth seeing if you enjoyed the other movies in the series. Tina Turner's performance is certainly interesting, similar to Grace Jones turn in "Conan the Destroyer," which was made at about the same time.

Of course, if you've never seen a Mad Max films, don't start here. Go back...

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The Odd Couple [Blu-ray]

The 2009 Centennial Collection of "The Odd Couple" is THE definitive version to own on DVD!
The 1968 classic is revisited on DVD but this time for Paramount's special "CENTENNIAL COLLECTION" release. This definitive release features commentary by the songs of Matthau and Lemmon but also a good number of lengthy featurettes that shows tribute to the popular film and to Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. An awesome tribute to this comedy classic!

VIDEO & AUDIO:

For the Centennial Collection of "The Odd Couple", for a film created in 1968, the film looks very good on DVD. Video is presented in widescreen (enhanced for 16:9 TV's). It was great to see the video scenes of New York in the 60's.

As for audio, audio is presented in English 5.1 Surround and French and Spanish mono. With the film being a dialogue based film, everything is front channel and clear. And of course, the music, composer Neil Hefti's theme song for "The Odd Couple" will always be remembered.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Unlike previous DVD releases of "The Odd...

Smart, Insightful, Funny Movie -- Still Holds Its Own Today
I grew up with the Tony Randall/Jack Klugman sitcom version of "The Odd Couple." Everything about it is funny. Having seen for the first time the movie, I never before imagined how smart Neil Simon could be. The movie outshines the TV series, and is worth the space on any standard comedy DVD library shelf.

In the TV series, Klugman's Oscar is a bohemian bachelor living in slop, and apparently content. In the movie, Walter Matthau's Oscar is no neater, but five times as deep. Although he lives in a divorced man's squalor of old cigars and warm beer, he wants more. He's lonely for his wife and kids, and regrets not making his alimony payments. His life is so disorganized that he wastes money by squandering cash on dinners out and gambling.

When Felix Ungar, as played by Jack Lemmon, Oscar's poker buddy, comes to stay when his wife divorces him, lifestyles clash.

On the surface, the clash is about organization and housekeeping. More deeply, Felix and...

One of the Funniest Movies Ever
It just doesn't get too much funnier than Matthau & Lemmon in this movie. Each scene is a treasure. I'd heard that Matthau wanted to play Felix first, saying that he could've "phoned in" his performance of Oscar. But, this was perfect casting. A line that still is one of the best is when Oscar goes through his littany of things that irritate him about Felix. He tells him to stop the little notes he leaves on his pillow. "We are all out of toilet paper. F.U. It took me three hours to figure out that F.U. meant Felix Unger!" You gotta own this one. It's a classic.

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