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May 31, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

Rearview Mirror: Looking Back at the FBI, the CIA and Other Tails
In Rearview Mirror, investigative journalist William Turner revisits the significant stories and inquiries of his illustrious career, which encompasses many of the major political events of the last half of the twentieth century. In these explosive memoirs, Turner ferrets out the truth and shoots down the myths and lies promulgated not only about known events such as Hoover’s FBI, the assassinations of John and Bobby Kennedy, the Bay of Pigs and Watergate, but about unknown events such as the Farewell America plot and the stealth war against Cuba.

William Turner began his career as an FBI special agent in 1951, and for ten years was schooled in the art of criminal and counterespionage investigations, pulling off illegal burglaries and garnering accolades from Hoover along the way. Eventually, however, he became disenchanted with Hoover’s despotism, his misplaced focus on the Communist menace and his reluctance to tackle organized crime. When Turner decided to leave the FBI, he exchanged his revolver for a typewriter and wrote the classic expose Hoover’s FBI, which made the Director seethe.

He became interested in the investigation into the assassination of President Kennedy immediately after the shooting, when he went to Dallas on assignment. His inquiries led him to write critically of the Warren Commission Report and to work with New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison to reopen the case.

He subsequently became senior editor of the radical magazine Ramparts, which published eye-opening articles he wrote about the FBI, the CIA and the police establishment, including investigations of COINTELPRO and Operation CHAOS, which revealed abuses perpetrated by agencies of the government behind a veneer of legality and propriety.

In Rearview Mirror, Turner chronicles these and other pivotal events surrounding the Bay of Pigs invasion, the secret war against Cuba and the assassination of Robert Kennedy with great compassion, extensive detail and an eye to the truth:

 How Hoover’s FBI created myths with lies and safeguarded its image via unscrupulous tactics of intimidation and character assassination
 Pervasive wiretapping and bugging abuses by the FBI
 Operation CHAOS, the CIA-orchestrated burglaries of Cesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers union and the Ramparts editorial offices after the magazine exposed Agency infiltration of American institutions
 Suppressed information about the group that surrounded Sirhan Sirhan, hypnotically making him a “Manchurian Candidate,” as well as forensic analysis of gunfire and trajectories that force other conclusions than the court’s that Sirhan Sirhan was the lone gunman
 The theory proposed by the suppressed book, Farewell America, that JFK was killed by an amalgam of powerful public and private interests who feared the makings of a Kennedy dynasty
 The findings of investigations by Jim Garrison, which substantiate a conspiracy theory linking JFK’s assassination to the CIA’s involvement in the Bay of Pigs invasion.
 Pervasive CIA and FBI manipulation of the media to discredit critics and sway public opinion.
 “Breakout”: the story of Joel Kaplan’s frame-up by the CIA with complicity by the Mexican police and the amazing story of his escape.
 The stealth war against Cuba and plans for a second invasion.
 The identity of Watergate’s “Deep Throat”
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Customer Review: A Fascinating Read
I have no idea of William Turner’s age, but would guess it to be at least 75. His new memoir, REARVIEW MIRROR, is a fascinating read on a life which spans his early years as an FBI wiretapper and black bagman (he makes clear the activities were illegal), his coverage of the JFK and RFK assassinations, the Garrison investigation and Shaw trial, his Ramparts investigations and his ultimate tour de force (with Hinckle) on the CIA and the Cubans, DEADLY SECRETS. Had Turner completed his clear-eyed analysis of only one of these historical headliners he would have a secure place in contemporary history. That he was around for all of them (even providing, as a bonus, an excellent snapshot of contemporary Miami madness in his coverage of the Elian Gonzalez insanity) and renders them with reason AND that rarest of all sensibilities, a sense of humor, establishes him as one of our most colorful and intelligent observors of contemporary American clandestine culture. Does Turner ALWAYS get it right? No. But he observes and writes with eyes wide open (he gives Garrison his due, and at the same time notes his many shortcomings). I wish his volume were footnoted, and a bibliography would be nice. But this is a memoir, seemingly precipitated and structured at least in part by Turner’s own staggering FBI file, recently acquired. Proof once again that a good first person narrative (with supporting role by the FBI) is sometimes more startling and provocative than any novel or Hollywood Opus. When such a narrative also enlightens us on our own long-lost history, it is priceless. Turner wears it well. —”We won’t object/ If he calls collect…”
Customer Review: Operative as Journalist
I woke up to-day with the clock radio - telling me that William Turner had the exclusive proof, that John Kennedy was killed by the CIA, because he might stop the war in Vietnam. As well as; the fact that, Bobby was killed because, if elected he would investigate the killing of his brother John. For years I tried to work out why I was so deeply affected by John Kennedy’s assasination. Was it really as superficial as, the fact that he was a young and good looking man and that he had a beautiful wife? But now, I know. He was a good person, who was going to do a ‘good thing’ and stop an escalation of stupidity, that for all ‘intents and purposes’ culminated in the present President - dumbed down and introspective. So it’s nearly official. Thanks William Turner - for the closure on a subject, that could not be convincing via an Oliver Stone film (i.e. You cannot cite a Hollywood movie as proof in a post-graduate thesis). Good work and at low price; a bargain basement read for an important subject.

Sanctus: Meditation for the Soul
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Customer Review: Truly meditation and relief for soul. Contributed by Pope’s brother and the world oldest boy choir
For the ones (as me) not particularly versed in XV-th-XVI-th sacred music, this disc is interesting by exposing 7 different great composers, Guillaume Dufay (~1377-1474), Antoine Busnois (~1430-1492), Josquin des Prez (~1450-1521), Crist?bal de Morales (~1500-1553), Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594), William Byrd (1540-1623), Tom?s Luis de Victoria (1548-1611), thus framing Palestrina with predecessors and successors, particularly Morales and Victoria. The differences between the 7 composers, while probably interesting for specialists, are little perceivable; for me this all is essentially old sacred songs, as beautiful, plain and monotone as ever; but the perfect selection and rendering makes the disc remain lively, swift, and at the same time spiritual and entertaining. Another interest of this disc is the contribution of Monsignor George Ratzinger, elder brother of Joseph (Pope Benedict XVI); he led for 30 years the 1000-y old Regensburger Domspatzen (Regensburg St-Peter Cathedral’s Sparrows, the world oldest boys choir), and was (after Theobald Schrems 1924-1964) the second of the 2 Domkapellmeister’s who made it world-famous in the XX-th century by rising it to excellence. Finally I found this disc more lively and young than expected, and neither boring nor flawed. This is truly beautiful music indeed, perfectly played and recorded, that will probably be a ravishment for specialists, a spiritual comfort for many, and surely and for a long time, a very pleasant entertainment for about anyone else. Versailles, Mon 10 Dec 2007 18:57 +0100
Customer Review: Excellent and Beautiful Music, Truly
Despite the absolute beauty and sublime texture of most of the tracks, a few of the longer pieces tend to drag on the ears as they progress. That said, I will reiterate that the majority of songs on this CD are magnificent and merit the purchase of this disc. Of particular interest are Tracks 1 and 8. Victoria (Vittoria) has always been my favorite composer of mysteries, motets and such, and the Sanctus from Missa pro Defunctis is one of the most emotional, deeply spiritual and reflective, almost pensive, peices of his I’ve heard. Palestrina, not to be outdone, and in stark contrast to Victoria, provides a joyous, light but no less sacred peices. Regardless of the few flaws, this is a CD to buy and keep and enjoy.

Body Heat (Deluxe Edition)
William Hurt and Kathleen Turner strike sparks in Lawrence Kasdan’s Body Heat a sexy haunting tale of desire and skullduggery that echoes 1940s film noirs but is charged with an energy and passion that could only flare in the ’80s. Aided by a sultry John Barry score Kasdan’s assured directorial debut foreshadowed the emotional textures he would bring to later films The Big Chill The Accidental Tourist and Grand Canyon. Sit back and bask in this contemporary classic’s wicked warmth.Running Time: 113 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 012569813786 Manufacturer No: 81378
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Customer Review: great film, great price
An excellent DVD for a great price. fast delivery and I was kept up to date on the status of my order.
Customer Review: Deluxe Edition Review: Totally Hot!
This is (so far) the definitive version of this movie to own. The transfer is excellent; it looks like Warner has done some work on the restoration/transfer, as the image has good color and excellent detail; much better than previous incarnations. The sound is 5.1, but won’t really put your surround system to the test; however, the fantastic score by John Barry sounds more lush than it ever has on video. The story is of Ned Racine (William Hurt), a less than stellar Florida attorney who has a less than stellar list of clients. He’s a good looking romeo who falls for the wrong girl on a hot summer night. Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner, in a stunning film debut) and Ned have instant chemistry, despite the fact that she is a married woman. Her husband is a wealthy, powerful, and corrupt man (Richard Crenna) who stands in the way of Ned & Matty and the money. Blinded by lust, Ned sees murder as the only way he and Matty can have a future together. On paper, this would seem like your standard potboiler murder film from the 40s, rehashed in the 80s. Thanks to Lawrence Kasdan’s direction and stellar performances by Hurt & Turner, this movie bears repeated viewings and will keep you on the edge of your seat as it will continually surprise you. Turner is incredible; you can see the layers of her character and never quite know what she is capable of until the end; and then you’ll want to watch it all over again with the knowledge of that ending and then you can see the manipulative talents that she uses over Ned in a different light. John Barry’s music is a character in itself; it would be hard to image this film without his lush, evocative score. The supporting cast is also excellent; Ted Danson is hard to recognize at first as the dorky attorney/confidant of Ned Racine. The extras are fantastic; Turner, Hurt, and Kasdan are all interviewed in the “Making Of” documentaries, and you learn how this semi-independent film stayed true to its vision and created a tidal wave when it was released. There are two vintage interviews with Turner and Hurt; Turner comes off much better than Hurt, who seems somewhat spaced out. Both are of good length and give slightly different information from the current documentary. There are also a number of deleted scenes, which were correctly removed from the final version, but still interesting to watch. Most interesting is the decision to delete the attempted murder scene and combine it with a later scene to improve the pacing. Of course the theatrical trailer is also included. If you have previous versions of this film, time to upgrade - The Deluxe Edition is the one to own!

William Turner 310 13 x 19 20 Sheets
A 310 g/m2 version of William Turner watercolor paper. Opacity jumps to 98.8% and it is over 24 mils thick. Its natural white color also has an ISO brightness rating of 88.6. Ideal for traditional or photographic fine-art reproduction destined for presentation. 13×19 , 20 sheets.


Posters: Joseph William Turner Poster Art Print - Folkstone from the Sea (20 x 16 inches)

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Norham Castle Fine Art Poster Print by William Turner, 28×22

May 30, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

The People Vs. Larry Flynt
Customer Review: A non conformist for the ages
This is an awesome movie. Funny a lot of the time yet gripping to see all the things Larry Flint went through . I was purley fascinated. I am now reading his autobigography, which is also good.
Customer Review: Makes Boogie Nights Boring
Great movie. I laughed, and cried, and laughed again at this incredibly wild film. Boogie Nights can’t hold a candle to this one. Look for a guest appearance by THE Larry Flynt.

Citizen Kane
Arguably the greatest of American films, Orson Welles’s 1941 masterpiece, made when he was only 26, still unfurls like a dream and carries the viewer along the mysterious currents of time and memory to reach a mature (if ambiguous) conclusion: people are the sum of their contradictions, and can’t be known easily. Welles plays newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane, taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. The result is that every well-meaning or tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event. Written by Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz, and photographed by Gregg Toland, the film is the sum of Welles’s awesome ambitions as an artist in Hollywood. He pushes the limits of then-available technology to create a true magic show, a visual and aural feast that almost seems to be rising up from a viewer’s subconsciousness. As Kane, Welles even ushers in the influence of Bertolt Brecht on film acting. This is truly a one-of-a-kind work, and in many ways is still the most modern of modern films from the 20th century. –Tom Keogh
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Customer Review: A cinematic staple; a film that stands the test of time, proving to be one of the greatest…
Oh how the times have changed. A film that was in all actuality a box-office flop; critically panned and literally booed at the 14th annual Oscars; a film that received nine Oscar nominations yet only received one statuette (for screenplay) rises from the ashes of a pummeling demise to become considered the greatest American film of all time. All too often this is the case; a film is either critically lauded or distained only to, with time, change the minds of the American public. `Citizen Kane’ rests comfortable at the top (the number one position) of AFI’s list of the top 100 films ever made, and I don’t see it dropping positions anytime soon (unless `The Godfather’ sneaks in). Personally, I feel that America got this right; the second time. While I personally prefer Coppola’s `gangster’ masterpiece I feel that `Citizen Kane’ is a marvelous example of perfected cinema, an entertaining and enlightening film that stands the test of time and in all actuality gets better as the years roll by. The film opens the fragile whisper of the word “Rosebud” before it explodes with the exclamation of newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane’s death. The film revolves around a news reporter trying to uncover the meaning behind Kane’s last word, “Rosebud”. What that reporter finds though is that no man’s life can be summed up with one word. I find that revelation to be supremely important and universally reaching. The whole of `Citizen Kane’ can be summed up in the realization that no man can be fully understood without fully understanding where he came from, what he strived for and ultimately what he became. As this reporter interviews those closest to Kane, those who loved and or hated him, he (as well as we) gets a beautifully well rounded and complete picture of the man that was Charles Foster Kane. We get an inside look at his professional life as well as his personal life; his friends, his wives, his business partners. We get to see how Kane interacted with others, how he dealt with those close to him and even those who peered down at him with evil intent; but as the film draws to its close we realize that the one thing we never got to see is the one missing link to fully grasping `who’ Charles Foster Kane really was. That is his `rosebud’. Sure, `Citizen Kane’, in the process of exposing this man, delves into the politics of corruption and greed, wealth and power, but it’s the underlying message that floats to the surface and becomes the true root of the film. When one walks away from this film he is left with a reflective work of deep meaning and everlasting presence; a universal message that touches the foundations of humanity and dwells eternally in the bowels of those privileged to witness this masterpiece. The first thing I noticed about `Citizen Kane’ was its visual styling. This is a film that feels up-to-date all the way around. I’m fully convinced that this film could be released this year and it would hold up strongly against the world of modern cinema. You know how some films feel dated? `Citizen Kane’ is not that film. Another facet of `Citizen Kane’ that is stellar beyond compare is that of the acting, especially on the part of the films writer, director and star Orson Welles. Welles is charismatic, natural and convincing. He gives a masterfully well rounded and committed performance that stands tall as one of the finest male performances of all time. Seriously, how he lost the acting Oscar is beyond me. How this movie lost any of the Oscars it was snubbed for; Best Actor, Best Director, Best Picture, Score, Film Editing, Cinematography, Art Direction and Sound Recording; is beyond me. At least it was honored with the Screenplay Oscar, but still, that’s such a token award for such a marvelous film. `Citizen Kane’ is lauded as one of the greatest, as the greatest even, and I have to jump on that bandwagon and let my voice be heard. This is a revelation, an iconic piece of cinema that is sure to prove supremely entertaining and rewarding to the viewer. The film is paced beautifully, never loses the audience’s attention or appreciation and, as I mentioned, just gets better and better every time you watch it. Orson Welles had a vision, a marvelous vision at that, and while it was not fully understood or appreciated upon its release, he can `rest in peace’ now, fully aware that his vision will never be forgotten.
Customer Review: Great Movie in 1941 and Today.
Citizen Kane (Two-Disc Special Edition) A Professor and movie buff at my place of work and I got into a conversation about Orson Welles. Asking me if I ever seen the movie Citizen Kane I replied although I knew of the movie I did’nt recall ever seeing it. So I purchased it. Considered by many as the greatest movie ever made it did not disappoint. The acting was terrific. The camera angles and shots were for the time in a league of their own. Making a movie based on the lastword of a dying man (rosebud) and keeping you the movie goer watching until the end just to find out what he meant was also amazing. To bad we do not see Hollywood put more of these types of movies out. To find the best that Hollywood has to offer I believe you must look to it’s past.This movie is an shining example of that. Well worth the purchase price and a fine addition to any movie collection.

Romancing the Stone
Director Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Contact) had a hit with this 1984 comedy that first teamed Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. Turner steals the show from the guys, however, playing a pushy romance novelist who gets stuck among some dangerous figures in Colombia and has only a rumpled guide (Michael Douglas) as an ally. The chemistry between the stars is infectious (the trio went on to make a sequel, Jewel of the Nile, and then an interesting, dark comedy directed by DeVito, The War of the Roses). Zemeckis–whose specialty at the time was creating set pieces of raucous action (as in his Back to the Future)–keeps things hopping with lots of kinetic material. –Tom Keogh
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Customer Review: A treasure for aspiring writers
…and not because Kathleen Turner plays a romance novelist. Not at all. Dr. Dara Mark uses this film as a textbook example of how story structure operates. Her book is called “Inside Story,” and is every bit as brilliant as Robert McKee’s megaseller “Story.” I would say even more so. If you are a young or aspiring novelist or screenwriter, you might enjoy Romancing the Stone or you might not. But if you watch it after reading Marks’ book, as I have, you see it in a totally different way. Personally, I enjoyed this film just like I enjoyed Ghostbusters. They are seminal classics of popular film to come out of the 1980s. But Romancing the Stone is, again, a textbook example of brilliant character and plot mechanics (story structure). If you want to learn how to compose stories (of any kind), read Inside Story and watch Romancing the Stone. You’ll learn more about story structure than if you were to take most college courses.
Customer Review: Romancing the Stone
Joan Wilder is a highly successful romance novelist that longs for the same kind of adventures she writes for her characters. When she receives a call to deliver a map to Columbia in exchange for her kidnapped sister, she is on the next plane. Upon landing, Joan inadvertently takes the wrong bus, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Others after the same map follow her, and try to take it from her, but Jack saves the day. Although he charges to taking stranded ladies to safety, she follows his lead. This is such a great action adventure movie! One of the best I have ever seen. Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas have some great on screen chemistry - in fact they sizzle.

2007 San Diego Chargers autographed full size helmet (Luis Castillo, Chris Chambers, Antonio Gates, Vincent Jackson, Quentin Jammer, Lorenzo Neal, Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Turner, Jamal Williams)
Riddell full size San Diego Chargers new 2007 style helmet autographed in black marker by 34 members of the 2007 AFC West Champions team including superstar running back LaDainian Tomlinson, Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers, Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates, Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal and super backup Michael Turner; starting cornerbacks Drayton Florence and Quentin Jammer; wide receivers Chris Chambers, Malcom Floyd, Vincent Jackson and Kassim Osgood; starting inside linebackers Stephen Cooper and Matt Wilhelm; starting defensive linemen Luis Castillo, Igor Olshansky and Jamal Williams; and starting offensive linemen Marcus McNeill, Kris Dielman and Nick Hardwick. NOTE: in addition to the 34 players on the regular season roster, there are 3 autographs from players who were cut before the season for a total of 37 signatures. ONLY ONE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.


Norham Castle Fine Art Poster Print by William Turner, 28×22
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Valley of the Washburn art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner

May 30, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

Joseph Mallord William Turner:Dover 6 X 9 inches. High Quality Art Work. Browse our store for framed and unframed posters and shop for all your art needs at ASuperShop. This Dover is made with High Quality Poster paper and is made for years of enjoyment. Note: This item is not available for express shipping. Brand New Quality Product
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Looks like your favorite players real jersey, and at a great price! Reebok, the official on field brand of the NFL - has made this jersey to look and feel like the real thing, but at a price that’ll make you stand up and cheer. Makes a great gift for your favorite fan! Screen printed with your favorite player’s name and number 100% heavy-duty nylon mesh body Rugged double-needle construction on gusseted side panels Nylon dazzle sleeves Reinforced v-neck Extended split drop tail NFL Equipment logo Reebok logo.
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Customer Review: A Movie to fit the Mood
I don’t know about you, but I have noticed a definite change in the acting style of Clark Gable after he went off to War. Prior to his service, he was a fast talking, often humorous, center of attention. His later movies, with the notable exception of “The Misfits”, seemed to portray a somber, pensive man; someone who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. It could be the script, it could be the directing, it probably had a lot to do with the death of Carole Lombard as well, but Gable just wasn’t the same. He wasn’t one of the guys and his romantic roles made him look antiseptic and distant. The reason I make note of this is that this style found a movie that suited it to a tee in “The Homecoming”. Gable plays a good doctor who means well but finds his personal life more important than his professional life. And he finds his well-to-do clients more appealling than those across the tracks. He volunteers for War, goes off with the right intentions while leaving a devoted wife (Ann Baxter) behind. He meets up with Lana Turner and falls in love. He also discovers a few things about duty and responsibility. In the end, he comes home a sadder but wiser man who realizes that his failures in the past don’t have to repeat themselves in the future; a future he resignedly accepts that he’ll have to face. “The Homecoming” wasn’t all that great of a movie. There was a fair amount of the plot that was properly left to our imagination. The acting was decent as was the direction but it’s no accident that this movie doesn’t pop up often on the late show. It is a good morality play and, thanks primarily to Gable, it works well. I realized, as the movie was coming to a close, that the very reason that most of his other Post-War movies were mediocre was the same reason that this was worked well. Gable looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders in the role of a man who was supposed to look like someone who had the weight of the world on his shoulders. I rate the movie a C and the casting an A.
Customer Review: One of the best war movies of all time!
This classic WW2 tearjerker is not only a great war movie but is also one of the greatest screen romances of all time. Clark Gable (”Useless”) and Lana Turner (”Snapshot”) seem so natural together and as always make a wonderful couple. One of the things I like so much about this is the fact that Gable and Turner’s relationship is slowly developed, making it much more believable than other screen romances from this period. Anne Baxter is great playing Gable’s worried wife “left behind”, and John Hodiak is awesome playing Gable’s only close friend. I particularly enjoyed the scenes with Hodiak and Baxter, because they were married in real life. They had first met and appeared on-screen together in the 1944 classic “Sunday Dinner for a Soldier”, which has sadly not been released on dvd or vhs. Many view this as simply another adverage melodrama of the 1940s, but I think it’s an underated classic that should’ve won several oscars. Gable and Turner both deserved oscars for their incredible performances. I hope it’s not too long before this film is released on dvd.
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Cary Grant teams with director Alfred Hitchcock for the fourth and final time in this superlative espionage caper judged on of the American Film Institute’s Top-100 American Films and spruced up with a new digital transfer and remixed Dolby Digital Stereo. He plays a Manhattan advertising executive plunged into a realm of spy (James Mason) and counterspy (Eva Marie Saint) and variously abducted, framed for murder, chased and in another signature set piece, crop-dusted. He also holds on for dear life from the facial features of the Presidents on Mount Rushmore (backlot sets were used). But don’t expect the Master of Suspense to leave star or audience hanging.
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Customer Review: Odd woman out
While I agree that this is a very sleek looking film and there is something appealing about being mistaken for a spy-I really felt as if the plot is nothing more than a series on convenient incidences. I’m sure that this was cutting edge material for a film in 1959, it just strikes me as silly now. But from the silly idea of let’s liquor him up and drive him off a cliff to a crop dusting planning plowing into gas truck, I honestly couldn’t stop rolling my eyes to the back of my head. And I absolutely wasn’t feeling the abrupt ending. I love you Hitchcock and Cary Grant, but this one wasn’t for me.
Customer Review: North By Northwest
I love the movie, it deserves five stars, but the DVD was damaged, so I had to return it. I am waiting for a new copy to be sent to me. (I shipped back the damaged version.) Lisa Willis
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Valley of the Washburn art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner
High quality art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner measuring 30×40cm

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Memoirs of a gamekeeper (Elveden, 1868 to 1953)

May 29, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

“Goldau” by J M William Turner

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This is a High Quality I Love Turner Williams Sweatshirt. This sweatshirt is made of 50% cotton/50% polyester fleece. Heavy weight of 9.3-oz., Pill-resistant air-jet-spun yarns. Set-in sleeves, Double-needle collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs bottom band to insure durability. 1×1 athletic-rib collar cuffs reinforced with Lycra. We offer all variations of text on this sweatshirt, T-shirts and other apparel items Color = White. Purchase this sweatshirt for someone as a gift or purchase it for yourself. Great quality and an Amazing price. See our Free Shipping coupons and other promotions to save even more.Size Specifications:In Inches:

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Customer Review: Great Conducting and Playing
It seems this wonderful CD is only available via third party sellers. Despite this I’m compelled to tell anyone who might happen to come across this review that here is an example of what great music making is all about. Maestro Casals leads a festival orchestra of about 50 players in the Seventh and 40 in the Eighth, but what they lack in numbers they more than compensate for in intensity. Every note played here conveys commitment and meaning. Consider, for example, the bass line in the second movement of the Seventh, these people aren’t just keeping time but playing like soloists in counterpoint to the upper strings-extraordinary! I can only imagine what playing for a legend must have been like. The sound is not first class but more than good enough. This belongs in every orchestral collection, I hope it becomes more widely available.
Customer Review: Beethoven for the first time
Listening to this recording is like discovering well-known music again. The only competetive version of the 7th symhony is Toscanini’s old one with the New York Philharmonic (better than the later NBC version) - but the sound is mediocre. Karajan’s 7th with the Vienna Symphony is only nearly as good (why didn’t he make more recordings with this orchestra with whom he obviously had great affinity?). Casals’ 7th has got the best orchestra, the most “urgent” atmosphere as it is a live recording, and the best sound. The real surprise, however, is Casals’ account of the 8th symphony, so vivid and brisk as never before. He opts for the same tempi as Gardiner does in his recent DG version. The difference is that Casals has got rhythm as well. Sony, please, release more recordings with this great musicien.
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This Turner Network Televison movie tells the true story of the black calvary corps known as the ‘Buffalo Soldiers.’ These troops patrolled America’s wild west after the civil war. In addition to keeping the peace they fought the racism of their commanders and other white corps soldiers.Running Time: 94 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 053939747027 Manufacturer No: T7470
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Customer Review: Nice Little Movie
Danny Glover gives us just a little incite of what the life of the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th cavalry was like. Will they survive in this hard land? In the 1800’s in Arizona and New Mexico, came a brand new hero Indians called him Buffalo. From prison camps and slavery the Black came to be. He was the hard riding hero of the 10th cavalry. Many of the soldiers wanted to desert. They were tired of the killing, the hatred and the hurt.But, I’m proud they stuck on in there.
Customer Review: Great overview of a little known historical event
As a teacher of Tx History, I find this movie to be helpful in dealing with a little known, and politically and socially sensitive topic. It is the story of the black men who joind the US military following the Civil War, and were stationed on the western frontier to take care of the Native problem. The movie explores the confrontation between these two persecuted minority groups, depicting both groups as men of dignity and honor. Reccommended for general history buffs, and those who are interested in black history.
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Customer Review: Fantastic Nostalgia
Anyone who has ever been a fan of the humble cartoon and especially if you were a 1970’s “latch key kid” will LOVE this boxed set. It takes you back to the day of simple humour, fun characters and overall good, light hearted entertainment. The amazing Hanna Barbera at it’s best!!!!
Customer Review: T.C. and the Gang are Great!
I was just a kid when Top Cat became the second prime-time cartoon show, and couldn’t wait to watch it. The Flintstones broke the ice in ‘60, and TC and crew came on in ‘61. It is a real tragedy they didn’t make more Top Cat, because of the two, I and many others prefer this feline take on the old Sgt. Bilko show. The quality of the video is fantastic–and it’s GREAT seeing them all in color. (I had no idea Choo-Choo was PINK)… of course it was only done that way to create all the right shades of gray/white/black for a show that only aired in black and white–but in color it’s even better. The audio could be a little louder, unless it’s just that my DVD player doesn’t pick up the audio track that well; I have to have the volume almost to full 100 to get it clear across my living room. Other than that, I split my sides watching the antics of TC and company, and am amazed at how much I remember even after not having seen this show in over 40 years! I KNEW sooner or later he’d call officer Dibble–Officer Dribble… I distinctly remembered it… and he did. Memories, Memories! Benny the Ball, Chooch, Fancy, Brain, Spook, and TC, they’re all here and what fun it is to share them with my grandkids who love them as much as I did. It’s SO refreshing to be able to show them cartoons that do NOT have kids who hate their parents, dysfunctional families that are rife with obscenities, and sexual innuendo… none of that.. just good clean wholesome…and funny entertainment. Love it. Oh, and the extra features on each disc are fun as well… interviews with the voices of Leo De Lyon who was both Spook and Brain, (Am I just spinning wheels, or was there a character called Leo the Lion, and Hardy Har Har?—could this be the guy who was THAT voice too? LOL) and in another one, the guy who was Chooch’s voice, and even Top Cat himself. They also have one episode on each disk where you can hear them discussing the show as it’s played (this is NOT the regular show–but an extra)… and it’s really enlightening hearing all the commentary. I was leery of the investment at first, and still rue the fact that there aren’t a whole lot more episodes of this wonderful show available. That said, anyone who came up in the era of those great Hanna-Barbera cartoon shows like Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Deputy Dawg, Flintstones, Jetsons,…all great FAMILY fun… will just love TC and the Gang!
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Memoirs of a gamekeeper (Elveden, 1868 to 1953)

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Turner: The Late Seascapes (Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute)

May 28, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

Riddell full size San Diego Chargers new 2007 style helmet autographed in black marker by 34 members of the 2007 AFC West Champions team including superstar running back LaDainian Tomlinson, Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers, Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates, Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal and super backup Michael Turner; starting cornerbacks Drayton Florence and Quentin Jammer; wide receivers Chris Chambers, Malcom Floyd, Vincent Jackson and Kassim Osgood; starting inside linebackers Stephen Cooper and Matt Wilhelm; starting defensive linemen Luis Castillo, Igor Olshansky and Jamal Williams; and starting offensive linemen Marcus McNeill, Kris Dielman and Nick Hardwick. NOTE: in addition to the 34 players on the regular season roster, there are 3 autographs from players who were cut before the season for a total of 37 signatures. ONLY ONE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
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This sequel to 1984’s rip-snorting romantic-adventure, Romancing the Stone, is a moderately entertaining tale that pales by comparison to its predecessor. Romance novelist Kathleen Turner and retired soldier-of-fortune Michael Douglas return as a now-complacent couple. Bored with life on a yacht, they find excitement thrust upon them when she accepts a speaking engagement in the Middle East. Once there, she is abducted and finds herself involved with the “jewel” everyone is chasing. Douglas teams up once more with Danny DeVito to rescue his love. Less charming and more predictable than the original, this suffers for one simple reason: the characters have nowhere to go. In the original story we watched Turner blossom from timid storyteller to lusty adventuress. In this flick she is too much like all the other action adventure babes we’ve seen before. –Rochelle O’Gorman
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Customer Review: Joan, Jack, Ralph
I search of a jewel for a new book. They travel to many lands for it. And romance too.
Customer Review: Pathetic
This movie is mostly a waste of time except for the scene when the camel sits on Danny Devito’s face. That was entertaining!!!
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John Thaw stars in this touching adaptation of Michelle Magorian’s award-winning novel, Goodnight Mister Tom.

Tom Oakley (John Thaw) is a cantankerous old man who, at the start of World War II, finds his life irrevocably changed. Without warning, little Willie Beech (Nick Robinson) is evacuated from London and sent to live with Tom in a small village. Willie is a quiet, sad child with a disturbing past, but Tom patiently takes on the job of improving Willie’s reading and writing abilities and fosters his natural talent for drawing. Through Tom’s friendship and attention, Willie’s anxieties are smoothed away and a strong bond develops between this unlikely pair.

However, just as Willie celebrates his tenth birthday, his mother summons him back to the unexpected terrors of Blitz-torn London. Aware of the nightmare that awaits the boy, Tom is forced to act to save the child… and has to fight to keep him.
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Customer Review: Masterpiece Theatre DVD have been heavily cut but movie is still wonderful
‘Goodnight Mr Tom’, in my opinion is wonderful movie but… after watching Masterpiece Theatre DVD, I was bitterly disappointed because some parts of the movie have been cut out :( 3/5
Customer Review: Heart-rending, yet heart-warming masterpiece
This is one of the late John Thaw’s most poignant performances, as a man hardened by grief, whose apparent heartlessness is disproven by his tenacious, selfless and completely altruistic caring for a young boy evacuated from London during the bombings of World War Two — and how he grows from being “Mr. Tom” into being “Dad”. Excellent performances by the entire cast. Even the dog gives a heartwarming performance. I am so glad it was finally released on DVD for the USA market.
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Turner: The Late Seascapes (Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute)

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Calais Sands at Low Water art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner

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Arona Lago Maggiore by Turner William, giclee print, 48 x 36
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“E-Book Extra: On Writing: An Interview with William Lashner

Attorney Victor Carl thought his client Joey Cheaps was a lowlife and a money-suck, but when Joey is brutally murdered, Victor sets out to find the killer. When he starts to uncover facts about a 20-year-old murder Victor himself becomes a target, and his life and future depend on finding a dead man and a murderer — and finding them fast.

It means something to be a client. It means he gets my loyalty, whether he deserves it or not. It means he gets my absolute best for the price of an hourly fee. It means in a world where every person has turned against him there is one person who will fight by his side for as long as there is a battle to be fought.
— Victor Carl

Author of the acclaimed novels Fatal Flaw, Bitter Truth, and Hostile Witness, bestselling writer William Lashner crafts dark, witty, engrossing tales of suspense involving one of the most intriguing characters of modern popular fiction: Victor Carl.

A defense attorney who lives his life in shades of gray, Victor Carl fights all the right fights for all the wrong reasons. With a failing legal practice, a dead-end love life, a pile of unpaid traffic tickets, and a talent for mixing it up in tough working-class bars and sparring with obstinate cops, Victor skates on the razor’s edge of legal ethics in search of the easy buck. But the one absolute in Victor’s life is loyalty, especially to a client — even if he happens to be dead. Like Joey Cheaps, a no-account who takes a knife to the throat down on the waterfront, but not before he shares with his lawyer his part in a terrible crime.

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Customer Review: Funny and engrossing
I picked up PAST DUE one night on a whim, knowing nothing about William Lashner or his reputation in the mystery genre. The cover caught my eye, and it looked thick, so being the type who prefers more of an epic story, I snatched it off the shelf and perused the first line. I was hooked. And the book took off from there. Lashner created a very funny anti-hero in Victor Carl, a sleazy Philadelphia lawyer intent on keeping his word to find a murdered client’s killer. Carl’s loyalty sees him encounter dangerous thugs of all types, from members of the Mafia to crooked politicians and judges, to drug dealers and their hangers-on. They all put Carl through the ringer, and do so in such smart and funny ways that many times I found myself laughing out loud at what transpired. The mystery is superb, keeping you guessing until the VERY end, and Carl’s occasional visits to his dying father in the hospital are funny and touching all at once. All the characters are drawn to perfection, too, making you believe in them and accenting the story with that much more poignancy. Lashner’s chapter endings are among the best I’ve ever read. So good, in fact, that I absolutely hated when I had to put the book down. So my only qualm with PAST DUE really only concerns the ending. Lashner has a ton of expectation riding on the climax, dispensing with the humor and getting serious as the end approaches. But then, in one fell swoop, everything turns comical again when we find out who’s behind it all and why. Needless to say, I felt let down, almost a bit cheated. Seems he wanted to lighten the mood a bit prematurely. Nevertheless, I still heartily recommend PAST DUE for any mystery, suspense, or thriller enthusiast out there. The story’s a funny, intriguing romp that takes you through the highest courts in Philly to the seediest parts of its underbelly. Truly epic in scope, pick up PAST DUE for a good laugh and a good mystery.
Customer Review: Weak Follow-up to Previous Victor Carl Stories
I was greatly disappointed with this book that is lacking the dynamic and intriguing characters of previous Victor Carl books (Specifically, Hostile Witness). Also, I remember the tension and integrety questions of the previous book I mentioned as Victor takes money to basically railroad an innocent man, bankrupts another man, and sleeps with a key witness in a murder tria. I really had to push myself to get through this one. It is also lacking the great interaction with his partner Beth who was prevelent in previous efforts. I did not care about Joey “Cheaps” Parma and finding his killer nor did I find it the least bit interesting how Joey and his partner stole the suitcase. I compare Lashner to David Rosenfelt who has been writing Andy Carpenter stories. His books seem to keep the flow of the characters from book to book and all his follow-ups to his brilliant first novel were good in their own right. I hope Mr. Lashner really plans out his next Victor Carl effort or he will lose this reader.
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An inside look at “The King”, this documentary follows Elvis as he prepares for his big opening-night performance in Las Vegas paints Elvis as the master showman.
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Customer Review: Wonderful
DVD is excellent. Elvis performing and interacting with the audience is a lot of fun to watch. Also, it’s interesting to watch the process as he and the band/backup singers prepare for the Vegas show. Highly recommend.
Customer Review: Elvis - That’s the Way It Is
Elvis’ concert film of his Las Vegas act. Elvis had a way of owning the songs he sang. His movies made money but hurt his career. As the movies phased out, the era of the white jumpsuit began. Elvis dug in at the International Hotel in August, 1969. “Suspicious Minds” climbed to #1. He was back, giving The Beatles all they could handle. He performed at the International (now the Las Vegas Hilton) and did shows around the country for the next 8 years.
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Spectacular reproductions of Turner’s works, set in the context of the artist’s themes, ventures, and journeys in England and Europe.

J. M. W. Turner is one of the most famous—and most mysterious—of artists. His paintings are among the masterpieces of Western art, and the range of his work and the originality of his technique make him a giant. He kept his private life a secret, and his contradictory personality, his love of mystification, and his revolutionary manner of painting all fascinated his contemporaries and still arouse our curiosity today.

Andrew Wilton’s knowledge and enthusiasm uniquely qualify him to introduce us to the artist’s life, and he concentrates here on original sources: Turner’s writings, in the form of letters, notes, and verse; impressions recorded by his contemporaries; and reviews of his exhibited works. A comprehensive illustrated chronology covers Turner’s travels, exhibitions, and projects, and includes portraits of his friends and patrons, views of places with which he was associated, and works by other artists who played a crucial role in forming his style and thought.

• Revised and updated edition
• Now with color illustrations throughout (200 illustrations total, 150 in color)
• Forty-four works are new to the book
• Includes a recently discovered watercolor
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Customer Review: A comprehsive overview
Arranged chronologically the book is divided into six chapters; chapter one covers the first twenty five years of Turner’s life with the other five chapters covering ten years each. Well written and very readable the text provides an insight into Turner the man and Turner the artist, and includes numerous quotations from Turner and his contemporaries; it succeeds among other things in bringing alive the artist as a person. Concluding the book is an extensive Chronology; Inventory of the Late Residence of J.M.W. Turner; Turner’s Library; Bibliography; a detailed List of Illustrations and an Index. The book is fully illustrated throughout, with the images usually on or close to the page on which they are discussed. In total there are 186 illustrations of which 164 are in colour. The illustrations not in colour are mostly engravings and the like, period photographs or the work of other artists. The majority of the illustrations of Tuner’s work are full page (or as large as the picture format will allow on the page with a margin), with some full-page or page-and-half bleed images along with a few double page images. There are a few actual-size details of paintings; very informative. The quality of the pictures is excellent, often revealing the texture of the paint, and the colour very good. Very usefully each picture is accompanied by a brief description or commentary, but irritatingly not with the details of the pictures dimensions; surely with the great range in size of Turner’s work these should be included alongside the image, (there are of course to be found in the List of Illustrations). This is a large handsome volume, almost square in format, which provides a very good survey of the artist and his work. It covers all aspects of Tuner’s output, including his oils, water colours and examples from his sketch-books. The choice of work ranges from the very well known to the “I didn’t know Turner painted that!” Very interesting are the few examples of his very early work, including a water colour produced when he was about eleven years old. Providing as it does a comprehensive overview of the artist and his work, this is a very worthwhile publication.
Customer Review: turner in his time
I was very satisfied with my purchase. I was also impressed by the speedy delivery time from Amazon. Regards, Craig Taylor
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EVEN SINNERS HAVE SOULS edited by E.N. Joy features NOIRE, CHUNICHI, KASHAMBA WILLIAMS, B.L.U.N.T. AND NIKKI TURNER; These respected authorities have all come together for the first time ever, taking a break from penning their norm, to pen a piece of work that truly flowed from their spirits. In EVEN SINNERS HAVE SOULS, each gritty and profound story is told in a raw and real voice, luring the readers in by the poignant storylines, themes and the genuine talents and abilities of each of these prolific authors. The stories have characters who face the same struggles and tragedies that any other person growing up in the hood might endure, but what makes these stories phenomenal is the fact that although the characters might be living a dangerous, immoral and unacceptable lifestyle according to society’s standards, they are not so far gone that they can’t acknowledge the power of a higher being and a life changing moment that could alter their lives forever. Be prepared to be engaged, moved and compelled as in each tale you will see a side to these authors that you have never seen before. Do not expect what you are used to getting from these authors…expect the unexpected-EXPECT MORE!
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Calais Sands at Low Water art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner
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Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage (Restrike Etching) art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner

May 24, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

Support your favorite team by wearing this NFL youth replica jersey. This officially licensed v-neck jersey is made of durable, quick-drying nylon diamond back mesh and displays the player’s number screen-printed on the chest and shoulders. The team-colored jersey features the player’s name screen-printed on a sewn down nameplate at the upper back, with his number screen-printed at the center of the back.
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Hahnemhle s William Turner is a natural white mold-made watercolor paper with 100% rag content making it highly archival with a fine toothy surface that is perfectly suitable for detailed work and watercolors. The printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum colour graduation and also offers a very high level of water resistance.
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Richard Rodgers always considered Carousel his favorite score, even though it didn’t generate the number of popular hits of some of the other shows he produced with lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. Their adaptation of the Ferenc Molnar play Liliom is marked by three especially sublime moments. “The Carousel Waltz,” Rodgers’s alternative to the traditional Broadway overture, serves as an orchestral backdrop to the opening scene and is one of the best miniatures ever written for the theater. “If I Loved You,” which establishes the romance of carnival barker Billy Bigelow (Gordon MacRae, a late replacement for Frank Sinatra) and nice girl Julie Jordan (Shirley Jones), is a musical minidrama in which the pair’s discussion of how they are not in love reveals just how much they are in love. “Soliloquy” is Billy’s powerful solo that foreshadows the action to come in Act II. Add the inspirational anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” and you have Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most extraordinary, near-operatic score. On the soundtrack for the 1956 film, MacRae and Jones are in exceptional voice (following their success in 1955’s Oklahoma) and the orchestra sounds glorious, but unfortunately some of the numbers were shortened, most notably “If I Loved You.” Extensive production notes, an interview with Jones, and a synopsis are included. –David Horiuchi
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Customer Review: So perfect
My father beat me once for a misdeed, and I resolved then and there that Iwould never cry under his beltings again. He whipped me ’til his belt broke and I would not give him the satisfaction of one tear. But this music…and this movie… draws out what the belt could not. It gets me every time. I fight it and the tears well up on their own…what a perfect tragedy this movie is, how haunting the music. Gordon McRae was such an artist. His singing is perfect and inspired in these songs — and Shirley Jones complements him so well. I fell in love with her Julie at first sight. If you haven’t got this music or this movie, you are missing out on one of life’s greatest treasures.
Customer Review: Complete Version
Since the 1970’s newer copies of Carousel Have tracks that are edited Thank God this version has a lot more music including the complete seven minute version of The Carousel Waltz I believe the movie itself doesn’t play the whole waltz
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Customer Review: Master of Atmosphere
The watercolors of JMW Turner have the concise, simplified vision of contemporary art even though they were painted in the mid 1800’s. This survey shows the progression of this master of light and delicate color from tightly delineated landscapes to the atmospheric , nearly abstract vistas of his late career. The reproductions are supported by quotes selected from writings contemporary to the paintings. This book provides an inspirational overview of the work of Turner and belongs in the library of the serious watercolor artist.
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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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Customer Review: Waste
I saw the epsiode of Laurel and Hardy and I really enjoyed it. I love Three Stooges and Batman and Robin so I bought this set. I really made a mistake in buying this set. I dont know when these movies were made but I wish they would have the real Three Stooge voices, seeing how they were making cartoons around this time as well. Batman and Robin just look plain awful and the rest of the set is really bad. I own the first set, the orginal Scooby Doo show and thats the only set that fans need.
Customer Review: Scooby-fanatic wants More!
While the episodes contained on this release are good enough. I find myself missing some of my favorites … Scooby Doo Meets Sandy Duncan … The Addamms Family … Sonny and Cher … Phylis Diller … And I am sure there are others. I can only hope that the rest of these great eps will be released on dvd SOON!
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Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage (Restrike Etching) art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner
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Norham Castle on the River Tweed art print by Joseph Mallord William Turner

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William Turner is a natural white mould-made watercolor paper with 100% rag content making it highly archival. A smooth surface suits detailed work and watercolors. The printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance.
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Customer Review: Surprising
There’s something very special about this movie; the book upon which it was based must have something to do with this. I saw it years ago–but it still resonates. One day I’ll get around to reading the book+
Customer Review: Restrained Mary Lambert, but not too much so
This really is a gorgeous production and it’s nice to note that the critics have been kinder to it than other Mary Lambert films (”Pet Semetary 1 and 2″ and “Siesta”, to name a few). Lambert is usually a flamboyant director and not afraid of wearing her influences on her sleeve (Ken Russell, Nic Roeg, etc.). But like her many mentors, Lambert is capable of showing restraint when needed and “Grand Isle” is a perfect example. Set in Louisiana at the turn of the century, “Grand Isle” is filled with excellent set design and costuming. The photography is drenched in sunlight and the sequences are framed by “fades to white”. In other words, an atmospheric and ambient endeavor. The musical score is quite nice. Touches of classical piano with synthesizer washes. Other reviewers have mentioned the plot, so I won’t go in to that other than mention that there are some fabulous fantasy/flash-back sequences that are lovely and thought provoking. Those looking for a classy period romance/drama will enjoy this as much as the Mary Lambert and art-house afficianados.
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“You remind me of a man.” “What man?” “The man with the power….” Ah, so you remember the lovely nonsense of The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer. This lighter-than-air comedy puts playboy writer Cary Grant in company with 17-year-old schoolgirl Shirley Temple, although he’s more interested in older sister Myrna Loy. (She’s as sober as a judge, and indeed is one.) The Oscar?- winning script by future bestselling novelist Sidney Sheldon boasts fun ’40s slang, but the main draw is Grant’s willingness to play the fool. His gift for slapstick shines when his aging bachelor decides to act like an inane teenager in an effort to burst Shirley’s fanciful image of him. As usual, Grant seems to conspire with the audience (watch his double takes in the background) in making a somewhat standard movie into a giddy experience. Toss in deadpan Rudy Vallee as a sappy third wheel, and you’ve got a near-classic. –Robert Horton
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I really enjoyed this show, it was a riot. ~You Remind Me Of A Man~
Customer Review: Amiable, Slight
A rather uninspired but harmless enough movie that goes around the world and back again to establish its goofy premise. Cary Grant gets many chances to show off his flair for physical comedy, Shirley Temple is no less grating as a young adult than she was as a child, and Myrna Loy (who I watched this for) is in the movie a lot, but never given very much to do. Grant fans will probably enjoy this one, but fans of Loy can find vehicles that better display her talents. Grade: B-
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Customer Review: Fun Flick But Good?
Demon Wind is a really entertaining fun, bad, Evil Dead type flick, but I wouldn’t stretch the truth to say its “good”. Its damn funny. If you like B horror with kitch, overdone fx, bad acting, and hot chicks you’ll love it , but its not a horror masterpiece. I liked it enough to have bought a replacement copy but I like horror with kitch, overdone fx, bad acting, and hot chicks ;)
Customer Review: I finally found it
When i was 9 yrs old my grandfather had this recorded tape under his bed. When i found it i watched it. It ended up being Demon Wind. Then as i got older i realized that i loved that movie so much because everytime i watched a scary movie i thought about it. So i went to every movie store and none of them had it.. NONE!!! So i finally decided to come online and i found it. Im so glad i did. This movie was my all time favorite. I just loved watching it. I just cant wait til i actually get to have the movie in my hands so i can watch it again!!
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Literary Landscape: Turner and Constable

May 23, 2008 | By Doug In William Turner | Comments(0)

Elvis - That’s the Way It Is (Special Edition)
An inside look at “The King”, this documentary follows Elvis as he prepares for his big opening-night performance in Las Vegas paints Elvis as the master showman.
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Customer Review: Wonderful
DVD is excellent. Elvis performing and interacting with the audience is a lot of fun to watch. Also, it’s interesting to watch the process as he and the band/backup singers prepare for the Vegas show. Highly recommend.
Customer Review: Elvis - That’s the Way It Is
Elvis’ concert film of his Las Vegas act. Elvis had a way of owning the songs he sang. His movies made money but hurt his career. As the movies phased out, the era of the white jumpsuit began. Elvis dug in at the International Hotel in August, 1969. “Suspicious Minds” climbed to #1. He was back, giving The Beatles all they could handle. He performed at the International (now the Las Vegas Hilton) and did shows around the country for the next 8 years.

Michael
After the box-office success of Phenomenon, John Travolta continued to charm audiences with this 1996 comedy-fantasy in which he plays a grubby angel who’s got one last good deed to do before heading back to heaven. Living peacefully in the rural Iowa home of an old, friendly motel owner (Jean Stapleton), the winged Michael (Travolta) is hardly the image of a perfect angel. He’s scruffy, unshaven, eats sweetened cereal by the box-full and chain-smokes all day long. But when tabloid reporters (William Hurt, Robert Pastorelli) learn of Michael’s alleged existence and head to Iowa to check him out, Michael soon realizes that it’s his task to see that Hurt falls in love with an “angel expert” (Andie MacDowell) and breaks free from his habitually cynical attitude. There’s more to the story, of course (and Chasing Amy fans will recognize Joey Lauren Adams as a waitress who charms the angel), but Michael is more about the effect that this enchanting angel has on the earthbound humans around him. Whether he’s chipping away at Hurt’s skepticism or attracting a crowd of women on a truck-stop dance floor, Michael is an enchanting figure, and Travolta plays him with just the right tone of humor, reverence, and effervescent charm. Sure, it’s lightweight fluff, but director Nora Ephron specializes in lightweight fluff, and Michael is the kind of feel-good movie that never wears out its welcome. –Jeff Shannon
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Customer Review: Quirky Angel
This movie is a sweet twist on the romantic comedy. The Archangel, Michael, comes to help two lost souls find each other on a bet. What’s fun about this movie is that the angel is far from the feminine flowery images that people often have about angels. Michael quotes from John and Paul (The apostles? No! The Beatles!), has an indepth talk about life with a dog in which he gives the advice, “Remember, Sparky, no matter what they tell you, you can never have enough sugar,” and has a penchant for campy roadside attractions such as the world’s largest ball of twine and the world’s largest non-stick frying pan. Don’t expect theology. Just relax and go along for the ride.
Customer Review: Michael
One of John Travolta’s best movies. It’s old but enjoyable. One that can be watched several times.

Battle of Trafalgar 21 October 1805 by Turner William, giclee print, 48 x 36
Battle of Trafalgar 21 October 1805 by Turner William, giclee print, 48 x 36

Dame Eva Turner - The Collected Recordings
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Customer Review: Interesting representation of the singer
Eva Turner was condemned to be remembered as a one role singer; the role of Turrandot. Her artistry went far beyond that. She was a slow starter in many ways, and it took a considerable amount of time for major houses outside Italy to notice her. Yes, she was enjoyed and used in the Italian opera houses, but ignored in her own land. Eventually, she made her debut there and was a hit. Her voice is not to everyone’s liking, and some critics found her interpretations very “ordinary.” Some felt she couldn’t color her voice enough to render complete interpretations of the roles she sang. The real problem was her voice was not subtle at all. Through her development it grew and grew in size (many other singers didn’t want to sing with her, not because of her personality — she was a trouper, but because they had to strain so to be heard when singing with her). As with all very large voices, the virtues are astonishing and the vices just as pronounced. Perhaps she was not capable of much subtle coloring as many smaller voices were capable of, but she was able to “raise the roof” in the theatres she sang in, and present a very powerful living drama. Her intonation was nearly perfect at all times. And, unlike is often thought, she had great stage presence. Finally, when a role came her way, one in which she had no competition, people were willing to actually open their ears and hear what she had to offer. This set of recordings is very interesting to listen to. Yes, as with all “complete works of anyone” we hear repeats of various arias. The key then is to listen and see what changes had developed as the performer expanded their understanding of the role. Few singers really show much development in that regard. In this case, there are improvements that we hear from time to time. Some of the pieces recorded do nothing for me, and I wouldn’t have wasted the time recording them, however, they reflect what producers were having singers record at that time. One role that Turner sang and excelled in was the Leonora from Trovatore. Yes, she had the necessary agility. She even produced a beautiful trill. Sadly, nothing here gives evidence to this fact. I recommend this recording for those interested in having recordings of this great and under appreciated singer who had so much to give. I recommend it also for those interested in hearing a truly huge voice (some say that even Nilsson could come close to the power of Turner) recorded with minimal destortion. We are not able to know exactly how magnificent her voice really was, not even through these recordings, but we can hear the even quality of her noble instrument. It is a pricey set, but for those who are interested in historic recordings of very famous singers, I would recommend it.
Customer Review: Voice of a Legend
Dame Eva Turner was arguably the greatest singer that England produced in the last century. Sadly, she was also one of the most under-recorded singers in history. This compilation finally releases in one package all of the material that we know of at this time. Unfortunately, that means that there are numerous recordings of the same arias, done at different times. Rumors continue as to the existence of more material in the vaults of companies in England, but none of that is available. What you will hear is the voice of the definitive Turandot, a role which Dame Eva premiered in many houses, though the first performance of the opera was sung by Rosa Raisa. However, Franco Alfano, who completed the opera after Puccini’s death proclaimed Dame Eva as the perfect Turandot. She effortlessly produces enormous waves of sound that are, at turns, steely or supple. Her instrument was one that has only been equaled by the great Birgit Nilsson. Dame Eva left the stage in 1949 and moved to Oklahoma, where she was a professor of voice at the University of Oklahoma for 10 years before returning to her native England and taking her place on the faculty of the Royal Conservatory. She died in 1990, at the age of 98.

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The Earth as Transformed by Human Action: Global and Regional Changes in the Biosphere over the Past 300 Years: Global and Regional Changes in the Biosphere Over the Past 300 Years

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John Thaw stars in this touching adaptation of Michelle Magorian’s award-winning novel, Goodnight Mister Tom.

Tom Oakley (John Thaw) is a cantankerous old man who, at the start of World War II, finds his life irrevocably changed. Without warning, little Willie Beech (Nick Robinson) is evacuated from London and sent to live with Tom in a small village. Willie is a quiet, sad child with a disturbing past, but Tom patiently takes on the job of improving Willie’s reading and writing abilities and fosters his natural talent for drawing. Through Tom’s friendship and attention, Willie’s anxieties are smoothed away and a strong bond develops between this unlikely pair.

However, just as Willie celebrates his tenth birthday, his mother summons him back to the unexpected terrors of Blitz-torn London. Aware of the nightmare that awaits the boy, Tom is forced to act to save the child… and has to fight to keep him.
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Customer Review: Masterpiece Theatre DVD have been heavily cut but movie is still wonderful
‘Goodnight Mr Tom’, in my opinion is wonderful movie but… after watching Masterpiece Thea