Archive for October, 2008
Britt Gillette asked:
Nominated for 6 Golden Globes and 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Aviator wows audiences with its breadth of scenery and vivid realism. Director Martin Scorsese, known for a host of excellent films such as Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995), and Gangs Of New York (2002) – not to mention the highly controversial The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988) – by no doubt turns out his best work since Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci) sought to become a made man. The Aviator springs to life with nostalgic settings and a lavish tapestry of color and form, evoking all the enthusiasm indicative of Howard Hughes’ unique lust for life. John Logan, known for such films as The Last Samurai (2003) and Gladiator (2000), presents a screenplay that provides some insight into the enigmatic Hughes and captures the mannerisms of those who shared that life with him. In short, the film is a masterpiece of visual imagery and first-rate cinematography few movie lovers can afford to miss…
The Aviator focuses on the early life (1930-1947) of America’s most eccentric and bewildering billionaire playboy, Howard Hughes. Know for his seemingly erratic business dealings and fearless sense of adventure, Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) turned a small inherited fortune into an enormous corporate empire. And along the way, he captured the imagination of those around him with an attitude that embraced risk and life itself. Inheriting a majority interest in the Hughes Tool Company (founded by his father), Hughes embarks on a career in Hollywood where he produces a number of notable films including Hell’s Angels, The Front Page, and Scarface. Hughes’ obsessive dedication to perfection makes his stock rise in Hollywood and even helps launch the career of Jean Harlow…
But Howard Hughes is not just a one-trick pony, and his interest soon turns to the flourishing aviation industry where he becomes an integral part of TWA and pilots his own planes on a regular basis. His driving energy would lead Hughes to enter the defense industry, the electronics industry, Las Vegas casinos, and numerous other activities in the years ahead. But along the way, he deals with a cast of characters colorful in their own right. Romances with Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale) and Katherine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett) provide insight into Hughes’ personal life, while Noah Dietrich (John C. Reilly), Hughes’ assistant and right-hand man, sacrifices much in his own life to enable Hughes to live out his latest visions and inspirations. When Hughes makes the bold move of constructing the Spruce Goose – the largest airplane ever built (and able to land on water no less) – Senator Ralph Owen Brewster (Alan Alda) accuses the billionaire of war-profiteering. Hughes takes on the Senator full-force and with all the zest that marked his previous ventures. Vowing that the Spruce Goose will fly, in the face of highly publicized claims that it will not, Hughes proves his critics wrong, and the Spruce Goose rises to the occasion…
Despite its loss to Million Dollar Baby at the Oscars, The Aviator can take pride in being nominated as one of the best films of the year (along with Finding Neverland, Ray, and Sideways). And the film is certainly deserving of that high honor. Few films better illustrate the beauty of America, or more importantly, the mountains that can be moved when a single individual lives his life with ambition, drive, inspiration, and a naked enthusiasm for all that life has to offer. Overall, The Aviator is among the best films of the past several years, and movie aficionados would be well-advised to watch every last minute with same enthusiasm of a young Howard Hughes…
Nominated for 6 Golden Globes and 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Aviator wows audiences with its breadth of scenery and vivid realism. Director Martin Scorsese, known for a host of excellent films such as Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995), and Gangs Of New York (2002) – not to mention the highly controversial The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988) – by no doubt turns out his best work since Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci) sought to become a made man. The Aviator springs to life with nostalgic settings and a lavish tapestry of color and form, evoking all the enthusiasm indicative of Howard Hughes’ unique lust for life. John Logan, known for such films as The Last Samurai (2003) and Gladiator (2000), presents a screenplay that provides some insight into the enigmatic Hughes and captures the mannerisms of those who shared that life with him. In short, the film is a masterpiece of visual imagery and first-rate cinematography few movie lovers can afford to miss…
The Aviator focuses on the early life (1930-1947) of America’s most eccentric and bewildering billionaire playboy, Howard Hughes. Know for his seemingly erratic business dealings and fearless sense of adventure, Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) turned a small inherited fortune into an enormous corporate empire. And along the way, he captured the imagination of those around him with an attitude that embraced risk and life itself. Inheriting a majority interest in the Hughes Tool Company (founded by his father), Hughes embarks on a career in Hollywood where he produces a number of notable films including Hell’s Angels, The Front Page, and Scarface. Hughes’ obsessive dedication to perfection makes his stock rise in Hollywood and even helps launch the career of Jean Harlow…
But Howard Hughes is not just a one-trick pony, and his interest soon turns to the flourishing aviation industry where he becomes an integral part of TWA and pilots his own planes on a regular basis. His driving energy would lead Hughes to enter the defense industry, the electronics industry, Las Vegas casinos, and numerous other activities in the years ahead. But along the way, he deals with a cast of characters colorful in their own right. Romances with Ava Gardner (Kate Beckinsale) and Katherine Hepburn (Cate Blanchett) provide insight into Hughes’ personal life, while Noah Dietrich (John C. Reilly), Hughes’ assistant and right-hand man, sacrifices much in his own life to enable Hughes to live out his latest visions and inspirations. When Hughes makes the bold move of constructing the Spruce Goose – the largest airplane ever built (and able to land on water no less) – Senator Ralph Owen Brewster (Alan Alda) accuses the billionaire of war-profiteering. Hughes takes on the Senator full-force and with all the zest that marked his previous ventures. Vowing that the Spruce Goose will fly, in the face of highly publicized claims that it will not, Hughes proves his critics wrong, and the Spruce Goose rises to the occasion…
Despite its loss to Million Dollar Baby at the Oscars, The Aviator can take pride in being nominated as one of the best films of the year (along with Finding Neverland, Ray, and Sideways). And the film is certainly deserving of that high honor. Few films better illustrate the beauty of America, or more importantly, the mountains that can be moved when a single individual lives his life with ambition, drive, inspiration, and a naked enthusiasm for all that life has to offer. Overall, The Aviator is among the best films of the past several years, and movie aficionados would be well-advised to watch every last minute with same enthusiasm of a young Howard Hughes…
camphollywood asked:
The opener to our 2005 DVD
someone asked:
I have some TV boxed sets that I watch quite frequently and while I am careful as I can with all my CDs and DVDs, I have had stuff become scratched in the past just from heavy use. If one of the disks in the boxed sets were to be scratched I’d have to buy the entire season again if I couldn’t get it resurfaced. How much did the video store charge you?
I have some TV boxed sets that I watch quite frequently and while I am careful as I can with all my CDs and DVDs, I have had stuff become scratched in the past just from heavy use. If one of the disks in the boxed sets were to be scratched I’d have to buy the entire season again if I couldn’t get it resurfaced. How much did the video store charge you?
g.rocks asked:
to death by electric chair and lives through it! it is a movie that was just put on video! please answer ! thanks.
to death by electric chair and lives through it! it is a movie that was just put on video! please answer ! thanks.
krazekat asked:
Does anyone know if any of them are available on DVD? If they are do you know where I can buy them?
I did a google search. I saw someone’s post about watching last year’s festival on dvd. But when I search for the dvd there is no sign of one.
I have seen clips of it on various video sites but would prefer to purchase the DVD, if there is one.
Does anyone know if any of them are available on DVD? If they are do you know where I can buy them?
I did a google search. I saw someone’s post about watching last year’s festival on dvd. But when I search for the dvd there is no sign of one.
I have seen clips of it on various video sites but would prefer to purchase the DVD, if there is one.
h20_metal asked:
anyone know when they are releasing the dvd? In the intro by Bam, he says that they are filming for a dvd.
anyone know when they are releasing the dvd? In the intro by Bam, he says that they are filming for a dvd.
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Kishore R asked:
How long do I have to wait for Sicko to be available in DVD. The movie was released in US on Jun 24, 2007.
How long do I have to wait for Sicko to be available in DVD. The movie was released in US on Jun 24, 2007.
Britt Gillette asked:
With its biting humor and eccentric characters, Taxi is widely lauded as one of the top sitcoms in television history. The brainchild of James L. Brooks, whose golden touch played a role in such hits as The Andy Griffith Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Simpsons, Taxi continues to entertain and gather generations of new fans through syndicated reruns. With a superb cast and great writers, the show introduced the world to the comedic talents of Hollywood mainstays like Danny DeVito, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, Christopher Lloyd, and Andy Kaufman.
Taxi follows the daily operations of the Sunshine Cab Company, a New York City taxi service run by tyrannical dispatcher Louie De Palma (Danny DeVito). De Palma’s self-centered sarcastic remarks are often dispensed from the safety of his pathetically small office in the corner of the body shop, while various employees like Alex Reiger (Judd Hirsch), Tony Banta (Danza), and Elaine Nardo (Henner) socialize and plot against their common enemy. Add foreign mechanic Latka Gravas (Kaufman) to the mix and all the ingredients are in place for hours of endless laughter. As the characters deal with problems of varying degree in their personal lives, the audience is treated to some of the best comedy ever produced for the small screen.
The Taxi (Season 3) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere “Louie’s Rival” in which Louie’s girlfriend Zena dumps him for a bartender at Mario’s. Danny DeVito provides another hilarious performance as the heartless Louie… Other notable episodes include “The Costume Party” in which the gang crashes a luxury yacht party in the hopes of meeting some famous people, and “Bobby and the Critic” in which Bobby happens upon one of the theater critics who recently bashed his performance.
Below is a list of episodes included on the Taxi (Season 3) DVD:
Episode 47 (Louie’s Rival) Air Date: 11-19-1980
Episode 48 (Tony’s Sister and Jim) Air Date: 11-26-1980
Episode 49 (Fathers of the Bride) Air Date: 12-03-1980
Episode 50 (Elaine’s Strange Triangle) Air Date: 12-10-1980
Episode 51 (Going Home) Air Date: 12-17-1980
Episode 52 (The Ten Percent Solution) Air Date: 01-07-1981
Episode 53 (The Call of the Mild) Air Date: 01-21-1981
Episode 54 (Latka’s Cookies) Air Date: 02-05-1981
Episode 55 (Thy Boss’s Wife) Air Date: 02-12-1981
Episode 56 (The Costume Party) Air Date: 02-19-1981
Episode 57 (Elaine’s Old Friend) Air Date: 02-26-1981
Episode 58 (Out of Commission) Air Date: 03-12-1981
Episode 59 (Zen and the Art of Cab Driving) Air Date: 03-19-1981
Episode 60 (Louie’s Mother) Air Date: 03-26-1981
Episode 61 (Bobby’s Roommate) Air Date: 04-09-1981
Episode 62 (Louie Bumps Into an Old Lady) Air Date: 04-16-1981
Episode 63 (Bobby and the Critic) Air Date: 04-30-1981
Episode 64 (On the Job: Part 1) Air Date: 05-07-1981
Episode 65 (On the Job: Part 2) Air Date: 05-14-1981
Episode 66 (Latka the Playboy) Air Date: 05-21-1981
With its biting humor and eccentric characters, Taxi is widely lauded as one of the top sitcoms in television history. The brainchild of James L. Brooks, whose golden touch played a role in such hits as The Andy Griffith Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Simpsons, Taxi continues to entertain and gather generations of new fans through syndicated reruns. With a superb cast and great writers, the show introduced the world to the comedic talents of Hollywood mainstays like Danny DeVito, Tony Danza, Marilu Henner, Christopher Lloyd, and Andy Kaufman.
Taxi follows the daily operations of the Sunshine Cab Company, a New York City taxi service run by tyrannical dispatcher Louie De Palma (Danny DeVito). De Palma’s self-centered sarcastic remarks are often dispensed from the safety of his pathetically small office in the corner of the body shop, while various employees like Alex Reiger (Judd Hirsch), Tony Banta (Danza), and Elaine Nardo (Henner) socialize and plot against their common enemy. Add foreign mechanic Latka Gravas (Kaufman) to the mix and all the ingredients are in place for hours of endless laughter. As the characters deal with problems of varying degree in their personal lives, the audience is treated to some of the best comedy ever produced for the small screen.
The Taxi (Season 3) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere “Louie’s Rival” in which Louie’s girlfriend Zena dumps him for a bartender at Mario’s. Danny DeVito provides another hilarious performance as the heartless Louie… Other notable episodes include “The Costume Party” in which the gang crashes a luxury yacht party in the hopes of meeting some famous people, and “Bobby and the Critic” in which Bobby happens upon one of the theater critics who recently bashed his performance.
Below is a list of episodes included on the Taxi (Season 3) DVD:
Episode 47 (Louie’s Rival) Air Date: 11-19-1980
Episode 48 (Tony’s Sister and Jim) Air Date: 11-26-1980
Episode 49 (Fathers of the Bride) Air Date: 12-03-1980
Episode 50 (Elaine’s Strange Triangle) Air Date: 12-10-1980
Episode 51 (Going Home) Air Date: 12-17-1980
Episode 52 (The Ten Percent Solution) Air Date: 01-07-1981
Episode 53 (The Call of the Mild) Air Date: 01-21-1981
Episode 54 (Latka’s Cookies) Air Date: 02-05-1981
Episode 55 (Thy Boss’s Wife) Air Date: 02-12-1981
Episode 56 (The Costume Party) Air Date: 02-19-1981
Episode 57 (Elaine’s Old Friend) Air Date: 02-26-1981
Episode 58 (Out of Commission) Air Date: 03-12-1981
Episode 59 (Zen and the Art of Cab Driving) Air Date: 03-19-1981
Episode 60 (Louie’s Mother) Air Date: 03-26-1981
Episode 61 (Bobby’s Roommate) Air Date: 04-09-1981
Episode 62 (Louie Bumps Into an Old Lady) Air Date: 04-16-1981
Episode 63 (Bobby and the Critic) Air Date: 04-30-1981
Episode 64 (On the Job: Part 1) Air Date: 05-07-1981
Episode 65 (On the Job: Part 2) Air Date: 05-14-1981
Episode 66 (Latka the Playboy) Air Date: 05-21-1981
Victor Epand asked:
The evolution of technology has brought about many changes. It has taken us from the period of analog videos and gramophones to DVDs and CDs. The entertainment industry is booming and the demand for these entertainments is also on the increase. But it is sad that the industry is highly affected as piracy is on the rise with the development of different copying programs. Therefore, there are various DVD copying rules you should abide by. Be sure that you are exercising your fair user rights under the copyright law of your country and not violating any local copyright law.
DVD copying is illegal. There are no specific DVD copying rules for protecting theft, misuse and trade secret of intellectual property in the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry has slowed down to embrace technology because of concerns about piracy. DVD copying cannot be banned totally because the DVD copying programs like the DeCSS, manufactured by 321 STUDIOS of US, is widely available.
Initially, Hollywood started to initiate a protection effort called the Content Scrambling System to the effect that the DVD can only be read. This subsequently led to the release of the software DeCSS, which enables the computer to decrypt DVD, even without a licensed key.
After the Hollywood studios sued to keep DeCSS offline, it was ultimately agreed that posting the software online violated parts of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, with the DVD copying rule that bars distribution of tools that break through digital copy protection mechanisms.
The current DVD copying rule that was introduced by the California Supreme Court was that a web publisher could be barred from posting DVD-copying code online without breaking on his free speech rights.
Another DVD copying rule is that web publishers are banned from posting the software, DeCSS, which can be used to help decrypt and copy DVDs, thereby violating the First Amendment rights. An industry coalition, the DVD Copy Control Association, had sued a number of people engaged in posting the software online violating its trade secret rights.
Recently the Federal Communications Commission approved DVD copying rules and regulations that would require television manufacturers to include anticopying technology in the next generation of televisions. The technology would identify programs that broadcasters do not want consumers to copy without first paying a fee.
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require all digital devices and software that runs them to include a copyright protection system. This is another DVD copying rule that can prevent your consumers from making unauthorized copies of music, movies, and television programs.
Professors of film studies are granted the permission to copy extracts from DVDs, under the fair-use provisions. This new DVD copying rule for such professors gives them the right to break the CSS copy protection that is installed in most DVD discs.
One of the major DVD copying rules is that before you make any copy of any copyrighted DVD you need to obtain a permission to copy from the copyrighted owner. Unless you own the copyright or hold permission to copy, you may be violating copyright law and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.
The evolution of technology has brought about many changes. It has taken us from the period of analog videos and gramophones to DVDs and CDs. The entertainment industry is booming and the demand for these entertainments is also on the increase. But it is sad that the industry is highly affected as piracy is on the rise with the development of different copying programs. Therefore, there are various DVD copying rules you should abide by. Be sure that you are exercising your fair user rights under the copyright law of your country and not violating any local copyright law.
DVD copying is illegal. There are no specific DVD copying rules for protecting theft, misuse and trade secret of intellectual property in the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry has slowed down to embrace technology because of concerns about piracy. DVD copying cannot be banned totally because the DVD copying programs like the DeCSS, manufactured by 321 STUDIOS of US, is widely available.
Initially, Hollywood started to initiate a protection effort called the Content Scrambling System to the effect that the DVD can only be read. This subsequently led to the release of the software DeCSS, which enables the computer to decrypt DVD, even without a licensed key.
After the Hollywood studios sued to keep DeCSS offline, it was ultimately agreed that posting the software online violated parts of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, with the DVD copying rule that bars distribution of tools that break through digital copy protection mechanisms.
The current DVD copying rule that was introduced by the California Supreme Court was that a web publisher could be barred from posting DVD-copying code online without breaking on his free speech rights.
Another DVD copying rule is that web publishers are banned from posting the software, DeCSS, which can be used to help decrypt and copy DVDs, thereby violating the First Amendment rights. An industry coalition, the DVD Copy Control Association, had sued a number of people engaged in posting the software online violating its trade secret rights.
Recently the Federal Communications Commission approved DVD copying rules and regulations that would require television manufacturers to include anticopying technology in the next generation of televisions. The technology would identify programs that broadcasters do not want consumers to copy without first paying a fee.
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require all digital devices and software that runs them to include a copyright protection system. This is another DVD copying rule that can prevent your consumers from making unauthorized copies of music, movies, and television programs.
Professors of film studies are granted the permission to copy extracts from DVDs, under the fair-use provisions. This new DVD copying rule for such professors gives them the right to break the CSS copy protection that is installed in most DVD discs.
One of the major DVD copying rules is that before you make any copy of any copyrighted DVD you need to obtain a permission to copy from the copyrighted owner. Unless you own the copyright or hold permission to copy, you may be violating copyright law and may be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.