Review Mississippi Burning [VHS]

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I am amazed at this average rating for this movie(4 stars?). There are movies that stink to high heaven getting 4 and 1/2 stars and even five. Incredible. Mississippi Burning is a very hard film to look at but a very truthful and gritty look at racism in southern Mississippi during the Civil Rights era.

The story details FBI agents Rupert Anderson(Gene Hackman)and Alan Ward(Willem Dafoe) search for the killers an African-American male and two Jewish males. Their search takes them to the heart of Mississippi where the racism is deep-seated and the police are inflexible to a fault. They later realize how deep the police involvement in the killings were.

No other movie about race relations has moved me like Mississippi Burning has. American History X is phenomenal but it didnt make me as angry as this movie did. I wish I had the power to stop these psychos from doing what they did. Mississippi Burning was the movie that made me question my faith in organized religion. I couldn't fathom that I was believing in the same belief system that these lunatics were believing in. I dumped belief in organized religions after extensive research at the age of 20 but this movie sparked my curiosity. Gene Hackman is wonderful as Agent Rupert. He steals every scene he is in. Willem Dafoe is great as his partner Alan Ward. Agent Anderson(Hackman) handles things in an unconventional manner while Agent Ward(Dafoe) is by the book. This is where Dafoe showed his true potential before he started screwing up his career by appearing in sewage like Speed 2, Boondock Saints, Body Of Evidence and XXX: State Of The Union. Also great in this movie is Brad Dourif as the racist Deputy Clinton Pell and R. Lee Ermey as the racist mayor. I also like how they showed the views of the average ignorant Mississippian and how the cops either participated in the killing and terrorizing of Blacks in Mississippi or sat back and watched it happen.

Conclusion: Mississippi Burning is the best movie of 1989 hands down and is definitely required viewing. But be forewarned that this is not an easy movie to watch. But if you can stomach the violence you have a gem on your hands. I find it sad that the director Alan Parker didnt have many movies after this one.

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Mississippi Burning [VHS] Overview

Under the slick, professional direction of Alan Parker, Mississippi Burning is the kind of film that will either draw you into its emotionally volatile sphere of influence or outrage you with its repugnant, manipulative revision of American civil rights history. The fact-based story brings two highly different FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) to Mississippi to investigate the murders of three young black men who had been promoting black voter registration. The key to solving the murders is the testimony of a local deputy's wife (Frances McDormand) who is struggling to break free of her husband's racist influence. As critic Pauline Kael argued, "...the movie hinges on the ploy that the FBI men can't stop the Ku Klux Klan from its terrorism against blacks until they swing over to vigilante tactics. And we're put in the position of applauding the FBI's dirtiest forms of intimidation. This cheap gimmick undercuts the whole civil rights subject; it validates the terrorist methods of the Klan." Or you can take the view of Roger Ebert, who named Mississippi Burning "the best film of 1988"; it would earn seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Actor (Hackman), Supporting Actress (McDormand), and Director. Which reaction is most appropriate? Both are, depending on your particular point of view. At the very least the performances are dynamic, but there's more to this provocative film than fine acting. We suggest you check it out and form your own opinion. --Jeff Shannon

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Customer Reviews

Mississippi Burning - C. Lopez - USA
I bought a used VHS that was in horrible condition I could not hear the movie most of the time and the picture moved up and down continually throughout the movie I did not like the movie it was way to much of a downer the history was good but the movie is really long I wish I did not but this movie it was a waste of my money



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Mississippi Burning - Arnita D. Brown - USA
In 1964 three civil rights workers from the North disappear in a small Mississippi town and the FBI are sent to investigate. Agent in charge Alan Ward does everything by the book. Agent Rupert Anderson however was a Sheriff in Mississippi before joining the FBI and understands the local culture. He's also prepared to bend the rules a bit if it will help in the investigation. They focus on the Sheriff's office and Deputy Clinton Pell in particular as they think he may be the weakest link in the conspiracy. As the investigation intensifies however, the KKK launch a series of attacks against the local African-American population. With no one on either side prepared to talk, Ward agrees to Anderson using his own unorthodox methods to learn what happened that night and who killed the three men. Mississippi Burning is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is important and it is entertaining and really has something to say.

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WWE Wrestling Tryouts Announced

World Wrestling Entertainment, which is often referred to simply as WWE, recently announced that they are searching for the next wrestling superstar. With corporate offices located in Stamford, Connecticut, the WWE organization has quickly risen to be the most popular sports entertainment company of it's kind. Filled arenas and record pay-per-view watchers are just a small part of what makes the WWE so appealing to wrestling newcomers. In addition, traveling to nearly every state in America and an impressive paycheck are among the other factors leading to impressive responses to WWE wrestling tryouts.

The next WWE wrestling tryout/training session will be held in Hidalgo, Texas. In order to be considered, interested parties must submit an application online. This brief questionnaire requires the entrant to provide his/her general information such as name, address and telephone number. In addition, a date of birth, height, years of wrestling experience and a brief explanation of why he/she should be the next WWE superstar must be provided. Along with the application, the entrant will be asked to upload two images of themselves, which must be in a JPG format and may not exceed 200kb per photo.

Along with the online application, wrestling hopefuls must provide a DVD/VHS compatible audition tape to be viewed by WWE's talent department. However, each entrant must also print and sign a 'Submission Release Letter,' which is provided at wwe.com. This letter must be signed and submitted along with the audition video in order to it to be accepted.

For additional information on WWE Tryouts and new wrestling superstars, individuals are urged to visit http://www.wwe.com and click on the 'Tryouts' link, which is located in the far left column. Many new WWE talents will appear for live and televised events on an occasional basis while others will become instant superstars. A rigorous workout regimen, travel schedule and exhausting competitions are all a part of the wrestling lifestyle. In addition to that, cheering fans, impressive merchandising and tons of autograph requests are among the upside to the media attention that comes with professional wrestling.

For those who maintain a lifelong dedication to wrestling, there may be a hall of fame induction in their future. As is the case with WWE Superstar Brett Hart, many of the industry's legends will be forever celebrated in the hall of fame. While there is no guarantee as to any career or how long it will last, many are taking their chance at becoming the next wrestling superstar and the first step is to audition.

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Review Yanni - Tribute [VHS]

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Captivating. From the moment this concert begins, you are transported by Yanni's music. Not only that, but the performers themselves are a marvel to watch. How can so much talent fit onto one stage? The Taj Mahal, gleams in the background, as well as scenes from China, "the forbidden city". There are many instruments introduced that I've never even seen or heard before. Completely captivating. The music stayed with me for days.

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Yanni - Tribute [VHS] Overview

Exotic locales and famous monuments! Adagios and waltzes! Spectacle and bombast! A didgeridoo and an orchestra too! Yanni's amazing hair!! All this and much more make Tribute a feast sure to be eagerly devoured by the Greek composer-keyboardist's legions of fans--and it's not hard to understand why, as it is an impressive achievement. The DVD chronicles Yanni's 1997 concerts at India's Taj Mahal (the first concert staged there) and Beijing's Forbidden City (the first-ever performance there by a Western artist), and these splendid settings are certainly shown to good effect throughout this well-directed, great-sounding program. As for the music, well, that's all a matter of taste; what might be schlocky to one person will be beautiful and majestic to another. But regardless of one's musical leanings, no one can dispute that the 90-minute concert, combining numbers from both locations, provides a healthy and representative dose of Yanni's New Age-cum-classical-cum-world music sounds, and they are well played by the international cast of nearly 50 musicians and singers (violinist Karen Briggs and guitarist Pedro Eustache acquit themselves especially well among the soloists).

And that's not all, as the DVD is loaded with bonus features. Principal among them is "No Borders, No Boundaries," a beautifully photographed, hourlong film narrated by actor Christopher Plummer; part documentary and part travelogue, it contains musician profiles, Yanni biographical material, some Indian and Chinese history, and information about how the concerts came about. Other features include a lengthy Yanni interview and discography, as well as audio options. In the end, Yanni detractors are unlikely to be converted, but then, they can always put on their Limp Bizkit CDs instead. --Sam Graham

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Yanni Tribute - M. Hawkins - South Carolina USA
This is a great DVD if you like Yanni music. It is one of my favorites and I watch it over and over.



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Bad combination that doesn't deliver - Casual Bookworm - USA
As many previous reviewers said, this DVD is made from live performance in India's Taj Mahal and China's Forbidden City. Very bad combination. India and China just don't mix, in the sense of culture. It's that simple. Why this is the matter or why does this matter? Because this is a DVD and much is about "visual" stuff. The settings of the live performance and the editing of the DVD tried to put much ethnic or cultural elements related to the two nations. That's understandable. Landmarks like Taj Mahal and Forbbiden City mean and convey something. Unfortunately, mixing Taj Mahal and Forbidden City, with one scene of Indian people clapping their hands and the next scene of the Great Wall silhouette, causes me impulses of vomiting. For most of the people, though, India and China are just two foreign countries, "alienish" and exotic; not much difference. Both are Asian countries and oriental in sense of culture. The fact is, the cultural gap or difference of these two nations is HUGE, GIGANTIC, or whatever you'd call it, especially in the meanings conveyed through the symbolic Taj Mal and Forbbiden City. For a native from one of the nations like me, kneading Chinese and Indian together just does not work. Pair a superb wine with superb food, instead of having yet another wine (whether it's superb or not) to compete with it. Same thing for music.

In term of audio effect, I suppose it's just good.

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Review Sneakers [VHS]

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This movie is both fast paced and exciting and hilarious. At some moments you will be actually be on the edge of your seat (i.e the scene where Redford is in the office) and then there are other scenes you will be cracking up at (i.e when whistler is reading playboy for the blind).
This movie does have swearing but its definitely a movie a family can enjoy.
I would say 10+ even though its pg13.
Great plot, great screenplay, great actors, great movie!

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Sneakers [VHS] Overview

This enjoyable thriller, written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson (the screenwriter of Field of Dreams), follows a raggedy group of corporate security experts who get in over their heads when they accept an assignment poaching some hot hardware for the National Security Agency. Robert Redford plays the group's guru, an aging techno-anarchist who has been hiding from the feds since the early 1970s; his companionable gang of freaks includes Dan Aykroyd, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, the late River Phoenix, and Sidney Poitier, as a veteran CIA operative turned "sneaker." The technological black box that everybody is after, an array of computer chips that can decode any encrypted message, isn't a very plausible invention, but it's a serviceable McGuffin, and the megalomania of the master plotter played by Ben Kingsley has more resonance than most. Modest inferences can be drawn about the very latest high-tech threats to civil liberties. --David Chute

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This show was never advertised much and I just happened to see it at a rental store. The cast is tremendous and
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One of the better movies from the 90s - S. Bolick - Phoenix, AZ
The movie Sneakers was a great movie of the 90s. These group of guys are paid to test possible inadequacies in their security systems in order to help these businesses ramp up their security. It's very high tech meet civil liberties. It's a timeless movie.






A funny version of Mission Imposible - TheCMan - IA, United States
I saw this first in VHS and loved it. A team of Hackers are hired to break in to peoples business to see if they are as safe as they think. But when the NSA shows up and askes them to take up a whole new job, break into a mathematician's office and steal a little black box. Upon stealing the box the team discovers a secret, this box can hack into any US computer system.

Great Movie and worthy of your DVD collection.

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HDTVs and BluRay Players

Blu-ray players are designed to work on any television which, whether the TV is high definition capable or not, has component inputs. However, using a Blu-ray DVD player with a HDTV via the HDMI or video inputs will enable you to ensure that you have a full HDTV viewing experience.

Even though inputs can be made with any television with at least composite video inputs, in order to get a true HD Blu-ray resolution(1080/24p) you really need to use 1080p HDTV. HDMI means High Definition Multimedia Interface and has become the new technology standard for transferring uncompressed digital data from a DVD player to the television.

One factor which is delaying the roll out of HDMI capable entertainment technology is the price of the cables. They are general more expensive than standard television and blu-ray player cables. However, if you haggle you can get them included in a full HD television and blu-ray player package. First, it is important to understand the difference between a HDTV (High Definition TV) and a HD Ready television.

There is only essential one key difference. If the television has a built-in digital tuner it is HDTV. If the television does not include a built-in tuner then the TV is HD Ready. Therefore, a television sold as HD Ready, it means the TV does not include a built-in tuner which is capable of receiving an over the air signal via an antenna.

To resolve this issue, you will need a HD cable and a box from cable television provider in order to receive a high definition picture quality. However, because the blu-ray player transmits in high definition then you will receive a HD picture quality regardless of whether the television is HD or HD ready.

The latest blu-ray players available on the market have a 1080/24 p output. This has resulted in television manufacturers investing vast sums of money in manufacturing LCD and plasma televisions which can support a 1080/24p signal.

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How Does a CD Player Work?

Today there is a wide range of CD players available for the consumer and choosing the right CD player can feel like an arduous task. Style, quality, design och technical solutions vary greatly between the different players. Some players are portable; others are included in larger sound systems. Some players can only handle one disc at the time; others can easily skip between 50 discs or more. Some CD players are very cheap, others are highly expensive. The list goes on and on. Regardless of which CD player you choose it will however consist of three basic parts that are found in all moderns CD players: a drive motor, a tracking device and a laser and lens system. Another thing that all CD players have in common is that they interpret data that has been stored in the form of elongated bumps on a CD (compact disc).

The drive motor in your CD player is the part that makes the disc spin round and round at a correct pace. The drive motor will gradually adjust the speed, since the correct pace depends on which part of the disc that is currently being interpreted. At some spots, the pace will be no higher than 200 rpm, while at other spots the pace needs to be increased up to 500 rpm. As the disc is rotated round and round by the drive motor, the tracking mechanism will adjust the laser assembly and make it possible for the laser and lens system to focus on the miniscule bumps where data has been stored. The laser is constantly being pushed from the centre and outward over the disc by the tracking mechanism.

The data interpreted by the laser and lens system has been stored in the form of elongated bumps on the surface of the CD. One single bump is very small and no wider than 0.5 microns. The height is greater than 125 nanometres and the length is 0.83 microns or slightly more. All these bumps are very neatly organised at the surface of the CD in the form of a 5 kilometre (3.5 miles) long spiral.

The CD itself is made up by several different layers, including a polycarbonate layer and an aluminium layer. When the laser tries to interpret data that has been stored on the CD, it will first penetrate the polycarbonate layer. The aluminium layer will then reflect the laser beam, and the light alterations will be detected by a special optoelectronic mechanism in the CD player. Since the bumps in which data has been stored reflects light in a different way compared to the areas between the bumps (commonly referred to as "lands"), the CD player can determine exactly which parts of the disc that is made up by bumps and which parts that are not.

If a CD is scratched or injured in any other way, it can be impossible for the CD player to interpret it. Sometimes only a minor part of the data will be skipped, but larger damages can render the entire CD useless. Always store your CD's in a protective casing to decrease the risk of scratches. When you clean your CD's, carefully move your hand from the centre and outwards to the edge rather than just swabbing around. Scratches that occur from a radial movement tend to be less damaging than other scratches.

The information you just read about CD players can be applied to most types of optic drives and can not only help you pick out a CD player for you home but also other types of optic drives such as car CD players and car DVD players [http://www.cardvdplayers.info].

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3D Blu-Ray System

The modern age of today that we are living in is extremely fast. The credit of this contemporary era goes to the rapid advancement of technology. Every morning, we wake up to the introduction of latest and high end technologies in almost each and every field by different companies. The rising competition among these companies in introducing their products is becoming worse day by day. Each of them wants to attain the first place or the highest position in the fight of being the leader of the latest technology and therefore want to prove his technology as the best one or incomparable in the market.

TD Vision, since 2001, has been trying to integrate 3D into the hi-definition setups of home cinema. Recently, TDV Codec has shown the possibility to view normal Blu-ray disc in 3D. The latest setup of hi-def cinema at the LA based Society for Information Display (SID) 2008 has been introduced by the 3D technology company and TD Vision Systems. According to them, the TDV Codec can run the 'HD - 3D compatible existing 2D infrastructure systems that have the similar Blu - ray disc' very easily. This means that a 3D Blu - ray disc can be used on any non 3D Blu - ray player. The best part about this whole scenario is that this will not even have any impact on the resolution, quality and color of the movie or picture.

The press release waffle stated that people now have the convenience of even enjoying their 3D experience in their homes, just by the adding the TDV Ready decoder in the Blu - ray setup. The 3D system even works with televisions in the 3D DLP chips format. Mitsubishi and Samsung are the two world leaders in the field of TV manufacturing, which make use of these high end chips in their televisions. Mitsubishi is working on a Blu-ray player which converts the 2D images into a 3D view, on the fly. The price and date of release of the decoder by TD Vision systems has not been announced yet.

TDV Codec is considered to be one of the best and the only ways of deploying HD 3D with absolutely no loss in the resolution, frame rate, quality and color of the picture. TD Vision has undoubtedly succeeded in creating an exclusive, first class and preeminent codec, which would help in providing complete 100% 1080p per eye as close as possible to the content which was originally there.

The introduction of this technology is very beneficial and best suited especially for those who want to view 3D Blu - rays without really making any expensive changes to their HD setup. The Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus (the best concert tour of both the worlds) is now released by 3D Blu ray. Recently, even Hollywood film makers have shown interest in making 3D films. James Cameron, a recognized director is working on a 3D movie called Avatar, which is scheduled to release on the 18th of December, 2009.

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Review Arthur's Lost Library Book [VHS]

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I recommend this DVD for family viewing to everyone. My kids, ranging from 5 years old to 14 years old, still enjoy watching the series. Since there is not much of a selection for family viewing on our local stations, we decided to create a DVD library. This was one voted by the kids as well as the parents to have. The three episodes included in this DVD edition are: (1) Arthur's Lost library book-about Arthur losing the latest Scare-Your-Pants-Off book from the library; (2) D.W.'s Imaginary Friend-D.W.'s new imaginary friend, Nadine, moves into the house and follows D.W everywhere, even to the Amuzement Park, much to Arthur's dislike; (3) D.W.'s Libary Card-about D.W. getting her first library card.

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Marc Brown's fine fellow of an 8-year-old aardvark, Arthur, loses a library book (the latest story from the Scare-Your-Pants-Off series), and he searches and searches everywhere for it. Mystified by its disappearance, Arthur does what any child his age might do in this situation: wonder if the scary book walked off somehow by itself. This entertaining story of responsibility is followed by an excellent episode about sibling dynamics, "D.W.'s Imaginary Friend," in which Arthur's sister gains an invisible pal, much to his embarrassment. --Tom Keogh

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A Good Detective Book - Richard Bryant - Rochester Hills, Michigan USA
This is a good Arthur movie.Arthur lost a lost library book,taken by Binky,because everyone wanted it,and Arthur took a lot of books.So a bunch of friends chased him,until his most-want to read:The Mysterious Hand was taken by Binky.So Arthur didn't know where the book was of course,so he made Binky be a detective.Binky forgot it he himself who had taken the book,and Arthur was really worried,so he had bad dreams,until Binky found the book.A great enjoyment.

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Superb 3D Experience With Samsung LN46C750 46-Inch 1080p 3D LCD HDTV

Have you ever tried watching a movie and wanting to experience how is it like to be in the exact scene? I know something that can let you experience it, the Samsung LN46C750 46-Inch 1080p 3D LCD HDTV. With its 3D format, objects will appear like they are popping out of the screen making you feel as if you're in the same place. Cool huh!

Its 46-inch display with full 1080p HD, 3D-ready capability, 240 Hz Clear Motion Rate which offers the fastest onscreen motion Samsung LN46C750 46-Inch 1080p 3D LCD HDTV has it all. Upon reading all the reviews there is not much of a quandary about this product aside from the fact that owners can experience "ghosting" which is a problem where you see a double image. But this is not much to worry about since you can immediately resolve this problem by just converting the Samsung 3D Bluray Player to the correct TV size and upgrading the firmware, upon doing so a large improvement will occur.

The sound is better compared to other 3D HDTVs where in you cannot notice any surround sound effect coming from the TV speakers. With its 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast you will be able to have great sound effects, especially if you get an awesome home theater system to complement your television.

Other features include a 4 HDMI port in which you can connect your other audio and video sources such as your digital cameras, AV devices support, USB port, and computer PCs or laptop. You can also access the internet since the TV supports Internet @ TV and various other downloadable widgets and applications.

Consequently, if you do not want to watch your shows in a 3D Format the whole time you can always turn it on 2D television which,according to the reviews, produce an excellent viewing experience. With its performance and affordable price this is by far the best 3D ready LCD HDTV television in the market today.

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HDMI vs DVI

HDMI vs DVI, what is the difference? Which one is better? Are DVI and HDMI compatible? And of course, given the choice, which one should you use? The differences (or lack there of) may surprise you. Lets take a look at each of them then evaluate the differences.

Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a digital standard introduced in 1999 by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG). It is designed primarily for carrying uncompressed digital video data to a display. Originally the display was a computer monitor but DVI is now commonly used for television as well. One of the main areas of confusion with DVI is the number of different connectors available, which represent different functionality. There are three main connection types for DVI, DVI-D (digital only), DVI-A (analog only) and DVI-I (digital & analog).

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), released late in 2002, is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams of data similar to DVI. However HDMI also provides the ability to carry audio signals, in addition to video, as well as incorporating HDCP, which is a Digital Rights Management technology.

So what is the difference?
When looking at the differences between HDMI and DVI we find they actually have more in common then differences. They both support digital transmission; they also are based on similar specifications since HDMI was derived from the DVI specification. There are two big differences:
HDMI incorporates content protection called High Definition Content Protection (HDCP).
HDMI supports audio in addition to digital video. (DVI only supports digital video)

Are DVI and HDMI compatible?
Is HDMI compatible with DVI? Since DVI is the predecessor to HDMI, HDMI and DVI are identical as far as video is concerned. Therefore, video backward compatibility exists. However, DVI will not support digital audio. For example, if you have an older DVI connection on your source and a HDMI connector on your display, a HDMI to DVI cable is all that is needed in order to view the video. A separate audio cable (TOSLINK or SPDIF) will be needed to carry the digital audio.

A Warning about Cable length
The HDMI specification does not define a maximum cable length. HDMI 1.3 defined two categories of cables: Category 1 (standard or HDTV) and Category 2 (high-speed or greater than HDTV) regardless, neither HDMI or DVI work well over distances greater then 15 feet. If you need a cable longer then 10 feet you will definitely want to consider top quality cables. For anything greater then 15 feet, some companies offer amplifiers, equalizers and repeaters that can help bridge longer distances.

Which one should I use today?
If available, we recommend HDMI. This is not because it is any better then DVI, only because the industry will heavily push HDMI due to the HDCP Digital Rights Management technology. However you should not expect any difference when moving from DVI to HDMI, therefore if you have DVI already, stick with it until the next standard comes around. A little off topic, but still of relevance is that you may be able to get similar quality video by using your existing Component connections. A common misconception is that Component cannot carry HDTV quality video, which is incorrect. Depending on the components in your system you may get the same or better performance with a Component connection then with a HDMI or DVI connection.

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Review Shampoo [VHS]

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I always wonder, when I look at old films that I once liked a lot, whether they will hold up in time. I really don't remember any strong my reaction to Shampoo, which I saw shortly after it came out. I think I enjoyed it but dismissed it as kind of silly.

Now I think I enjoyed it a lot more. The script is very smart and manages to be both hilarious and serious. The cast is stellar in every sense of the word: Julie Christie and Goldie Hawn, both at the height of their physical beauty (although they have both aged remarkably well) are a sheer delight just to look at. Warren is awesome, as always, despite the most ridiculous hairdo ever to be plopped on the head of a leading man. (With the possible exception of Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking.) Lee Grant gives one of her many sensational performances, Jack Gilbert takes what could have been a stock character and gives an added dimension to it, and Carrie Fisher shows her intelligence and presence in her first film appearance.

Others here have likened the film to French sex farces and there is certainly an aspect of that, which gives us the hilarity. It is so much more, though...a comment on the times, a perceptive picture of an obsessed Casanova (without dwelling too much on the psychological wierdness of it). It's greatly entertaining, with the costumes, the parties and the many, many great scenes. The scene with Warren and Julie in the bathroom, as he does her hair, is hot, hot, hot. There were certainly sparks flying between them in those days. It looked like they had all they could do to keep in character. The scene where she disappears under the table in the restaurant is also hilarious.

Yes, it's definitely a film of its time. I recently saw Blow Up again, Antonioni's film which portrayed the London version of the same swinging 60's. It captivated me the time it came out, but bored me now. But Shampoo, which was not as highly regarded as BlowUp strikes me as a film which will endure for a long time. Warren Beatty is one of those people whose glamour and great looks hides the fact from many that he is one highly perception and intelligent person. He knows how to make a smart social commentary that is also great fun.

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Shampoo [VHS] Overview

For those who consider Bulworth to be a savage and unprecedented political send-up, it's worth revisiting Warren Beatty's first, and best, attempt at outrageous social criticism. Mercilessly exposing the essential vacuity of both the sexual revolution and conservative alarmism over cultural permissiveness, Shampoo remains the best movie ever made about Nixon's America, and one of the very best about the tragic and disappointing conclusion to the 1960s. Set on the eve of the 1968 presidential election that elevated Nixon to the Oval Office, Beatty's uproarious satire follows a hairdressing Lothario (played by Mr. You're So Vain himself) in and out of the beds of several women, including the wife of a wealthy businessman, his mistress, and his young daughter (Carrie Fisher, in her first screen role). Juxtaposing tropes from Restoration comedy with Southern California dialogue and a healthy, hilarious dash of running commentary from election returns, Beatty's ruthless awareness cuts through the film like a scalpel. The performances are uniformly excellent and surprisingly ego-free; though Jack Warden's portrayal of Lester, the twice-cuckolded businessman, stands out as a model of sensitive, nuanced parodic acting. Released in 1975 during the messy cleanup at the conclusion of the Watergate era, Shampoo neatly bookends the Nixon presidency, and concludes with the frightening finality of an iron door slamming on a cell. Commended for including the live version of Jefferson Airplane's Plastic Fantastic Lover. --Miles Bethany

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Customer Reviews

Adult comedy classic! - mike -
Netflix is truly wonderful because I haven't seen this movie in maybe 20 years and it is still the ultimate adult comedy. How can you go wrong with a Robert Towne script that is far more inside than anyone under 40 will ever know. What is truly great is at "The Bistro" the camera makes sure to pick up a portrait of Ronald Reagan...A good 10 years before he took office. Jack Warden has never been more hysterical when he spots his wife talking to his mistress and then proceeds to forget her name.
This is Beatty's movie to be sure...and nothing can prepare you for what is quite possibly the ultimate wake up call to lost youth. It is a perfect gem.



Some Good Performances, but a Desperately Dull Film. - Erik Morton - Carmel, CA United States
Maybe it's a generational thing, but I just couldn't get into "Shampoo." Mind you, I don't think this is the case, for though I am a child of the 90s, I love other Hal Ashby films and several other movies that are considered seminal films of the 70s. I'm also not one of those modern moviegoers who demands a lightning pace; I love films that have the confidence to take their time. But all that said, I think that "Shampoo" is a very, very boring movie. I sat there waiting and waiting for something to happen. But more importantly, I kept waiting and waiting to LAUGH. For a so-called comedy, "Shampoo" falls unbelievably flat. The movie is as substantial as empty space - the entire time, I felt like I was watching air. The movie does boast some good performances from Goldie Hawn, Julie Christie and especially Jack Warner, but their characters are just as dull as the rest of the movie, so it doesn't really matter anyway. But Warren Beatty himself fares worst of all: his character is devoid of a personality, and his performance is equally as vapid.

"Shampoo" isn't a HORRIBLE film, so I can't quite bring myself to give it a single star rating. If anything, the movie isn't substantial enough to hate; it just sits there, moving from scene to scene, having nothing to say and nothing with which to make you laugh. You wan't good Hal Ashby? Check out "Harold & Maude," "The Last Detail" and "Being There." For a good Warren Beatty/Julie Christie pairing, see "McCabe & Mrs. Miller." Otherwise, unless you're simply looking to further your education of 70s cinema (as I am), avoid "Shampoo." You won't miss a thing.



I'd forgotten... - Wiseguy, eh? -
...how great Shampoo was. Hal Ashby had a string of wonderful movies in the '70's, and, while his films are remembered, his name is not.

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