The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 1 (Buck Privates / Hold That Ghost / In the Navy / Keep 'Em Flying / One Night in the Tropics / Pardon My Sarong / Ride 'Em Cowboy / Who Done It?)

The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 1 (Buck Privates / Hold That Ghost / In the Navy / Keep 'Em Flying / One Night in the Tropics / Pardon My Sarong / Ride 'Em Cowboy / Who Done It?) Review

I picked this up last Christmas for a family member. At their zenith, Abbott and Costello were the best comedy team in pictures and on radio. Charlie Chaplin praised their genius, and Groucho Marx remarked that Bud Abbott was the best straight man in the business. It wasn't highbrow comedy to be sure, but people loved watching the boys inadvertently get into a jam and make us laugh.

The country was at war during all the pictures included on this set, giving Americans some laughter to go along with the tears shed by many who discovered by ominous telegram that their loved one was not coming home. Much as Fred and Ginger helped get the country through the Great Depression, Bud and Lou got the people back home through WWII.

There are no duds here, as every film is funny and a nice pick-up for A&C fans. Bud and Lou were either getting mixed up in some crazy scheme, on the run from killers, or wrecking havoc in the U.S. Military. They got to play cowboy (Ride 'Em Cowboy), travel to the South Seas (Pardon My Sarong), solve a radio show murder (Who Done It?), and spend the night in a haunted house (Hold that Ghost).

After catapulting to stardom in One Night in the Tropics, the studio immediately gave them over to Uncle Sam in Buck Privates. With help from The Andrew Sisters, the boys wrecked havoc and overcame a slight script to secure their spot at the box office.

With help from Nat Pendleton and Shemp Howard, Slicker (Bud) and Herbie (Lou) poked fun at peeling potatoes and boot camp while The Andrew Sisters sang some breezy war songs and the classic, "I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time." It was lovely Jane Frazee who brightened the film up, however, as Alan Curtis and Bob Martin tried to win her heart. Her "I Wish You Were Here" musical number is a highlight.

In Pardon My Sarong Bud and Lou are a couple of Chicago bus drivers who take a detour to a tropical island with beautiful Virginia Bruce and Robert Paige. It is one of their most fun outings, Nan Wynn taking a shine to Lou while treasure hunter Lionel Atwill tries to lure him into a volcano! With the boys stranded on an island where every girl is named Luana, and Vera West dressing Virgina Bruce, this one is a can't miss for fans.

Who Done It? had our pals trying to break into radio as mystery writers for Murder at Midnight. Louise Albritton, Mary Wickes, Patrick Knowles, William Gargen, and William Bendix offer great support as a real murder occurs during a broadcast of the show, and Chick and Mervin play detective while attempting to avoid the real cops so they can get their big break. It holds a special place in the heart of all old radio fans, and there are some hilarious bits from the boys along the way; they even take a moment to poke fun at themselves. And the identification Lou produces to collect on a radio contest is a riot!

Many regard Hold that Ghost as the boy's best. When Bud and Lou lose their jobs as waiters in a fancy nightclub, they go back to pumping gas. Circumstance lands them in the car of gangster Moose Malloy when he bites the dust. Since his will leaves everything, including a hidden fortune everyone is after, to the last people with him at his demise, hilarity can't be far behind.

Lovely "B" favorite Evelyn Ankers and the very funny Joan Davis join Bud and Lou as they head to the hotel they've inherited. Richard Carlson's bookish scientist joins them at the tavern during a storm while gangsters try to find the stash and and scare off the boys. Joan Davis is especially good as a "screamer" from the movies who may be as big a coward as Lou. Their crazy dance together to the Blue Danube is a riot! Ankers and Carlson have the straight parts as she tries to get him to take off his glasses long enough to realize what is right before his eyes.

Universal gave this one everything it had, including The Andrew Sisters, who get to sing "Sleepy Serenade" and the Brazilian, "Aurora." This one is a lot of fun to watch, not a dull moment anywhere in sight. Fans of Bud and Lou have to own this one, making this set indispensable. A combination of great Abbott and Costello films every fan should own!

The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 1 (Buck Privates / Hold That Ghost / In the Navy / Keep 'Em Flying / One Night in the Tropics / Pardon My Sarong / Ride 'Em Cowboy / Who Done It?) Overview

Contains: one night in the tropics: buck privates: in the navy: hold that ghost: keep em flying: ride em cowboy: pardon my sarong: and who done it? Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 10/06/2009 Run time: 670 minutes Rating: Nr

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Alfred Hitchcock Thrillers - The Man Who Knew Too Much/Secret Agent/The Lady Vanishes

Alfred Hitchcock Thrillers - The Man Who Knew Too Much/Secret Agent/The Lady Vanishes Review

Three from Hitch's early British works that are filled with great actors and all those special touches that just say Hitch.

From 1936..."The Secret Agent". You'll find Hitch's unique sense of humor well integrated with the suspense and his definitive style, in this terrific film about espionage at the onset of WWI. A reluctant spy is recruited to kill an enemy spy. He is given a false name and a fake wife to keep up appearances. He goes after the target, but does he have the right man? Could there be another who is the real culprit? And what a cast.. John Gielgud stars with Madeline Carroll,Robert Young and Peter Lorre(fabulous as always) as his very strange accomplice.Other notables to look for include Lilli Palmer and Michael Redgrave.

Where's Hitch.....alas, there seems to be no appearance by Sir Alfred here...4 stars

From 1934.."The Man Who Knew Too Much"(He remade this one in 1956). A great thriller about a carefree family on a winter holiday, who unwittingly become involved in an assassination plot. The Lawrences are having a wonderful time, but when their dear friend is shot, he reveals to them a plot to assassinate an important statesman before he dies. The would be killers kidnap the young daughter of the family in order to ensure their silence.Working with the police is out of the question and the Lawrences must take matters into their own hands as they try to rescue their daughter and stop the murder, which is to take place at the glorious Albert Hall.

Hitch keeps the suspense going through out with an edge of your seat climatic scene. Watch for one of his famous trademark staircase scenes in this early film.The film stars Leslie Banks and Edna Best as the Lawrences, and Peter Lorre at his most menacing!

Where's Hitch: Sorry Hitch watchers, again there doesn't seem to be any appearance by the master...5 stars



"The Lady Vanishes"(1938)
Of all Hitch's early British made films(mostly made during the late 1920's and 1930's), "The Lady Vanishes" is by far the most captivating one for me. A train trip is the setting for this mystery. A woman's traveling companion has disappeared. Where could she be? The train is only so big. She tries desperately to find her friend, but is alone in her quest. No one seems to believe that she even had a companion to start with.All seem to have their own mysterious reasons for denying her any help.Finally one man is convinced to help, and together they try to solve this possible crime.

There are lots of tense sequences to keep you in suspense, and your heart pounding. Hitch mixes up the thrills with his marvelous sense of humor and his wonderful trademark style. Wonderful performances by the likes of Dame Mae Whitty, Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave add to the enjoyment of this one.

Looking for Hitch:....You must be patient. Check Victoria Station almost at the end of the film...5 stars

Enjoy.....Laurie

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Beneath Still Waters (Widescreen)

Beneath Still Waters (Widescreen) Review

Beneath Still Waters (Widescreen) Overview

A SUPERNATURAL FORCE IS DEVOURING THE VILLAGE OF MARINBAD & ITS INHABITANTS. THEY BUILD A DAM WHICH FLOODS THE VALLEY & THE VILLAGE, SEALING THE EVIL FORCE UNDER WATER. NOW 40 YEARS LATER,AN ARRAY OF DISAPPEARANCES & DEATHS THREATEN THE VILLAGE NEXT TOMARINBAD. SOMETHING IS STILL DOWN THERE & IT'S GOING TO SURFACE.

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The Best of the New Scooby-Doo Movies

The Best of the New Scooby-Doo Movies Review

These Scooby-Doo DVDs were for my 7-year-old granddaughter, and she loves them. As far as I know, they arrived in good shape and without any delay. Thanks.

The Best of the New Scooby-Doo Movies Feature

• Kids who fell in love with the original Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? TV series were growing up and could now enjoy more sophisticated plots and characters. So along came the hour-long The New Scooby-Doo Movies, and what sets them delightfully and hilariously apart is the marvelous lineup of celebrity guest stars - The Harlem Globetrotters, Dick Van Dyke, The Three Stooges, Jonathan Winters, Don Knot

The Best of the New Scooby-Doo Movies Overview

Kids who fell in love with the original Scooby-Doo Where Are You? TV series were growing up and could now enjoy more sophisticated plots and characters. So along came the hour-long The New Scooby-Doo Movies and what sets them delightfully and hilariously apart is the marvelous lineup of celebrity guest stars - The Harlem Globetrotters Dick Van Dyke The Three Stooges Jonathan Winters Don Knotts "Mama" Cass Elliot and Laurel and Hardy plus the participation of other animated action heroes like Batman and Robin and Speed Buggy. This 4-Disc Deluxe Set with Stardusted Special Features presents 15 of the best and spookiest capers. It's no mystery that you're in for a classic good time!Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 014764264929

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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Overview

Gundam is one of the souls who have written history. His popularity has soared. Each of his series, the original Gundam for various legacy has raised millions and millions of fans around the world. And who can blame them, in the interest of this series? Gundam is one of the best anime series ever shown. Are signs which is a dynamic field that is full of mysteries and full of intrigue, was well rounded and realistic, is a complete environment with its own history, politics andGeography ... It is gigantic indestructible robot to start! I mean, seriously, what in the world you may be able to resist not robots?

There have been several series of Gundam are all very successful. Sunrise, the makers of Gundam, has announced that Mobile Suit Gundam00 the next phase of the cycle, most recently in June 2007. It is composed of two seasons as a whole. The first season has already begun and the broadcasting of the second season will air in October2008th

Country

Gundam00 is set for the year 2307, a time when fossil fuels have been exhausted on the ground and is already the world on the basis of only three solar generators along the orbit of the earth. The three stations of the Union of Solar Energy and Free-controlled nations (USA and Australia), The Human Reform League (India, China, Russia and ASEAN) and the enlarged European Union (in Europe). They begin to fight each other in the worldEnergy until a force called Celestial Being, a private military organization, emerged. Celestial Being promises to bring peace on earth and is supported by four Gundam. Gundam 00, and that the age-old debate about whether the law causes to fight evil with another evil, it is right to end the war with war.

Gundam00 action is immersed as the other Gundam series were a lot politics and war. And in the true Gundam tradition, the line between goodand wrong, good and evil is so confused that it will be impossible to know who really is his right. There are clear similarities in the world of Gundam00 that our present world, post-9/11. And what is represented and many intriguing enough to compel people to watch.

Animation

Gundam00 will be the first Gundam series filmed in high definition. In other words, the animation is bright, fluid, and jaw-droppingly amazing. It is a pleasant change from theawkward angular movement of the robot Gundam previous film. Not only has increased in Gundam00 and assigned to different functions of each robot and suggestions.

Gundam00 manufacturers are not diluted by the horrors of war is. What you see when you are not a true picture of the Gundam cruelty of war - were surprisingly vivid and Technicolor! Imagine all these weapons of the war against the reigningbrightest and most beautiful sunsets ever painted in the history of Gundam.

Indeed Gundam00 is a must-see. The first season is currently underway with 25 episodes all in all. So if you have not started yet just Gundam00, I suggest you download the episodes begin now.

Action Movies - The best way to reduce stress

In today's world, our lives are full of tension and stress. Get emphasize much less time to leave our house. And to the tensile strength of measures, especially for people who prefer to want to watch a movie. Watching movies is a popular pastime for all. How people have a lot of frustration in her head, generally prefer to see in action movies. These movies keep you immersed in their entire history.

Each year more than 100 titles Happenpublished. Most of them come from the home of some big banners and the rest of them are produced by some directors. However, this categorization makes no difference that the lowest budget films are also very high in history.

Action movies are shown with great action scenes, packed wrist, raising scenes, dialogue and mind-blowing. Moreover, these films are good as a preacher. These movies always say that regardless of the condition that they face,If you are your values and choices, then the victory of truth always sell. Some of the most popular films of this kind are names such as Star Wars trilogy, Lawrence of Arabia, Paths of Glory, Kill Bill, The Matrix Trilogy, Gladiator, and between all the trilogy The Lord of the Rings.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a group of three consecutive action-packed film. He paints in a miraculous way an unreal world news. The trilogy comes with several fascinating magic Delineation, exciting and frightening scenes, and therefore it is worth while watching the video.

As the Lord of the Rings, Star Wars is also a collection of three films follow the same scenario. This film was very well received by audiences all over the world. With great special effects devices, a review of the characterization is solid and perfect, this film is really the head of all.

There are several websites where you get to the last action> Movies. And then you can take your favorite movies on DVD.

Movies that change lives - 21 Quotes from Peaceful Warrior

I'm not sure what Ebert and Roeper had to say about this movie, but I'm here to tell you that it is one that should not be missed. I think the secret was a source of inspiration for the documentary The Peaceful Warrior will do for the dramas of inspiration.

This film was actually released in very limited vision that some time ago, but never in one place in my area. So I waited, because in reality the hope of having the DVD when it see published. So for my month later, surprise, I had the good fortune toan Internet connection for free tickets for opening weekend, now a much larger version which accepted my position. I tell you the law of attraction is always in action.

I take my fourteen years, and we are out. Let's just say I was already feeling good because I did not do my wallet whip. I have no words to convey what this film has inspired me feel. I followed the career of Nick Nolte here and there, I have this film some of his best work ever. I loved thethat was not perfectly made, and cuddly, his scratchy voice, his trademark. Yes, you can use a little "cheese in places to be found, but are much lower if you are in a position at the big picture in mind.

After the movie, my fourteen years, and I talked and recited quotes the movie at home. If this is not strange to find so you do not know my son. This young man did not waste his words and if I get one or two sentences, one days of it, I have luck. WeBoth feel good left motivated and inspired. Maybe these quotes from the movie and book by Dan Millman Way of the Warrior quiet when the movie is based will inspire you to give food for the mind and make you feel at home.

1. There are no ordinary moments.

2. This moment is the only one that counts.

3. Wake up! If you knew for sure that an incurable disease ... If you have little time to live ... lose little. Well, I tell you ... youhave a terminal illness: It's called birth. They have no more than a few years ago. Nobody does! So be happy now, without reason ... or not at all.

4. The first realization of a warrior is not known.

5. Each action has its pleasure and its price.

6. You have not yet opened your heart full of life, every time. Peaceful Warrior's way is not about invulnerability, but absolute vulnerability ... to sense the world, life and presence. AllI have shown by example that the life of a warrior, not imagined perfection or victory, it is love. Love is the sword of a warrior, no matter where you cut, there is life, not death.

7. Love will find what you are doing.

8. Everything has an end. It is up to you to find.

9. If you do not get what you want, pain, if you do not get what you want, suffering, even if you get exactly what you want, you still suffer because they do not last eternally on them. Your mind isYour situation. Will resistant to change. Without pain, without the obligations of life and death. But change is the law and no amount of credit will change this reality.

10. Some people live their whole lives without ever waking up the fight.

11. Knowledge is not the same wisdom.

12. Moderation? E 'mediocrity, fear and confusion in disguise. E 'The dilemma of the devil. He has not. This is the compromise that will not be happy not to waver. Moderation isBland, apologetic for the attention of the world, afraid to take a position. For those who are afraid to laugh or cry, for those who are afraid to live or die. Moderate ... lukewarm tea is the drink of the devil.

13. I consider myself a warrior of peace ... because the real battles we fight are inside.

14. Here you'll find answers from within.

15. Pain is a relatively objective, physical phenomenon, that the suffering of our psychological resistance to what is happening. Events can cause physical painbut not enough to create distress. Resistance creates suffering. Stress happens when your mind resists what ... the only problem in your life is the strength of spirit to your life as it occurs.

16. Those who are hardest to love, those who need it most.

17. Take everything that should lead to that date.

18. Where are you? Here. What time is it? Now. What are you? Moment.

19. There is nothing happening.

20. Three principlesChange reality: Paradox, Humor and.

21. It is only the journey.

I gladly pay this time to see the film again and will certainly add to my DVD collection next to the Secret and What the Bleep Do We Know. I take these courses and used on the agenda of the school of my son, a type of notebook his school to track homework assignments and parental communication. So instead of signing my name all night, I write a quote or a positive Kudo for my son to read forthe same school the next day.

If you think you have time for this weekend, check out this movie?