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72.Grease 2 [1982] starring: Michelle Pfeiffer
November 06, 2006
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DVD : Grease 2 [1982]
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Grease 2 is an unfortunate case of carrying on from reputation, without putting any thought into what originally made the first film so special. The acting is lamer than Jean Claude Van Damme killing 20 soldiers with 2 bullets - AVOID!

73.The War Of The Worlds Live by: Jeff Wayne
November 06, 2006
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The Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds is one of my favorites since I was young.
I own the vinyl version, the SACD version, and now the live concert on DVD.
Each time I ear this music I can't avoid go to ecstasy. I like especially the theme 'The Spirit of Man'. I think Tara Blaise performs beautifully Beth in this live concert and Russell Watson too in the role of the parson.
Is wonderful hear the music that you know for 30 years and see how is perfectly executed for professionals that enjoy his work. You could see in their faces, especially Jeff Wayne as conductor.
The DVD is very good also, picture and audio.
Each time I see this concert represents to me an outstanding experience.
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74.Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (2 Disc Special Edition) [1954] starring: Jane Powell, Howard Keel
directed by: Stanley Donen
May 16, 2005
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DVD : Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (2 Disc Special Edition) [1954]
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This film has been on my wish list for quite a while, I just remembered that it was a wonderful film, full of great set pieces, good songs & beautiful orchestrations, my only regret is that I didnt buy this earlier.

I bought this because of the two versions of the film, for the commentary from the director Stanley Donen, and for the documentary presented by Howard Keel himself, where everyone recall's how this supposed 'B' picture at MGM eventually became a huge hit that is still as enjoyable today.

As a film it is tight, there is no real filler the story moves at a good pace and it all falls together beautifully, as Stanley Donen says in his commentary, it was a film made by great professional's from top to bottom and it shows. ... Read More:

75.Guys And Dolls [1955] starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Robert Keith
directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
May 23, 2005
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DVD : Guys And Dolls [1955]
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Of the 4 leads in this musical,only Vivienne Blaine belongs in a musical, being a major vaudeville & Broadway singer & hoofer before this was made.

Despite this, it's a thoroughly enjoyable experience, good colour and sound and an outstanding supporting turn by Stubby Kaye. Jean Simmons retains her English innocence well as a Salvation Army lass and even assists in helping you forget that Damon Runyon's picaresque language translates hopelessly to screen.

But the best bits are Brando & Sinatra. Brando surprisingly fits well into Sky Masterton and tackles things with enthusiasm. There's also a permanent smirk on his face, because he knows that Frankie wanted HIS part all along, and doesn't it show! Frankie's face throughout ... Read More:

76.South Pacific: 2-disc (Special Edition) [1958] starring: Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr, Ray Walston, Juanita Hall
directed by: Joshua Logan
March 20, 2006
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DVD : South Pacific: 2-disc (Special Edition) [1958]
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This is an exceptional movie on many levels. The adaptation from play to screen carried without the look and feel. The music outsells the movie. They picked the best actors for EVERY part. The use of colored filters [Todd-AO (70-mm version)] and actually using a remote island (Tioman Island, Malaysia) added to the exotic feel. The social implications are still with us today.
With all the cinema options today I almost forgot that I had this tape until yesterday when Ray Walston who played Luther Billis died. I keep thinking of "Honey Bun" Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Music by Richard Rodgers Performed by Mitzi Gaynor, Ray Walston, Chorus.

South Pacific (1958 Film Soundtrack) [SOUNDTRACK] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

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77.Chicago [2002] starring: Catherine Zeta Jones, Dominic West, Chita Rivera, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere
directed by: Rob Marshall
March 03, 2008
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DVD : Chicago [2002]
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This is an exceptional movie on many levels. The adaptation from play to screen carried without the look and feel. The music outsells the movie. They picked the best actors for EVERY part. The use of colored filters [Todd-AO (70-mm version)] and actually using a remote island (Tioman Island, Malaysia) added to the exotic feel. The social implications are still with us today.
With all the cinema options today I almost forgot that I had this tape until yesterday when Ray Walston who played Luther Billis died. I keep thinking of "Honey Bun" Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Music by Richard Rodgers Performed by Mitzi Gaynor, Ray Walston, Chorus.

South Pacific (1958 Film Soundtrack) [SOUNDTRACK] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

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78.The Sound Of Music Sing-Along Edition (1 Disc) [1965] starring: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Anna Lee, Richard Haydn
directed by: Robert Wise
November 28, 2005
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DVD : The Sound Of Music Sing-Along Edition (1 Disc) [1965]
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The Sound Of Music Sing-Along Edition (1 Disc) [1965] This film is as lovely today as when it was first made and i honestly don't know who couldn't love this beautiful film ,'The Sound Of Music' stars Julie Andrews,Christopher Plummer,Richard Haydn,Peggy Wood and Eleanor Parker,all perfectly cast.Julie Andrews comes across with such sincerity as Maria and my favourite charecter in the whole film is Peggy Wood as Rev.Mother who like Julie Andrews plays the part with sincerity.This is the latest release onto DVD.Lovely vibrant colours,the scenery with the mountains,lakes and Austrian buildings look so beautiful since the restoration and this is the best transfere to date of this wonderful film.I think the film holds a message for us all especially in the song 'Climb Ev'ry ... Read More:

79.Our House - A Musical Love Story - The Madness Musical from: Universal Pictures UK
November 01, 2004
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DVD : Our House - A Musical Love Story - The Madness Musical
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Got this DVD on a recommendation as Im a big musical fan. I lived in London when this was on but not being a Madness fan didnt go and see it. What a mistake. The Madness music exists to propell the story along and what a story. Its not often a musical has a book of this strength. The story is told from 2 perspectives- a dark side when Joe breaks the law and runs away and a light side when he hands himself in instead and indeed it looks for most of the show as though crime does pay...or does it? The performances are superb and the guy who plays Jo deserves extra praise as he is never off stage. The cast all seem to be loving it and this comes straight off the stage out of the TV. I put this on whenever I want to be cheered up and it always does the trick. Shame it didnt ... Read More:

80.White Christmas [2001] starring: Rosemary Clooney, Mary Wickes, Bing Crosby, Anne Whitfield, Danny Kaye
directed by: Michael Curtiz
December 03, 2001
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DVD : White Christmas [2001]
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At 27 years of age, my husband bought this for me for Christmas, as I love this time of year and happy festive films. This is the first time I have ever seen White Christmas and I loved it! I would really like to find more classics of this type but I have no idea where to start! An excellent film, I can't wait to see it again!

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