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John M Flora "olioscourge.blogspot.com" — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:36:36 +0000

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Yep, this is how it was..., October 4, 2001

John M Flora "olioscourge.blogspot.com" (Brookland, AR United States) -

This review is from: Hoosiers (DVD)

Maybe it's because we're the smallest state west of the Alleghenies or maybe we just have this thing about Indiana, but Hoosiers (and we can't understand why that term is a perjorative for some people) have an inordinate pride in their home state.
So, small wonder that the movie Hoosiers is a staple in every Indiana video collection.
This is your classic David vs. Goliath tale based on a true story that's at the core of Indiana basketball mythology - the magic year back in the early 1950s (can't remember the exact season) in which tiny Milan (pronounced MILE-un, not like the city in Italy) in southern Indiana went all the way to the Indiana State High School Basketball Finals and emerged state champ.
I grew up in small town Indiana in the '50s. The characters, the places, the fervor surrounding the local basketball team are instantly recognizable and dead-on. These are my people and my places and the filmmakers got it exactly right.
The opening scenes showing Gene Hackman driving through the Indiana countryside probably don't mean much to folks from outside Indiana and the midwest, but they almost bring a tear to my eye.
As a side note, there's a little white country church where Hackman pauses to get his bearings. It stood at a crossroads in Boone County just northwest of Indianapolis. It was one of several churches that went up in flames in the late 1990s at the hands of a church arsonist. It's part of the local lore.
As far as the characters go, Hackman did a credible job, but the real star of this film is Dennis Hopper. Barbara Hershey's character is an unwanted digression from the plot line and adds nothing of value to the film.
And how many people realize the heart attack-prone principal of Hickory High, Sheb Wooley, is the guy who had a hit in the late '50s with the novelty record "One-Eyed, One-Horned, Flying Purple People Eater?"
Also, for those with home theater sound systems, the Dolby Surround Sound on the DVD is spectacular. The stereo imaging really makes the picture come alive.
If you like small town stories where the underdog triumphs, this is your kind of movie. You don't have to be from Indiana to love Hoosiers.

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Comment on Hoosiers (2-Disc Collector’s Edition) by Ronald Zane McCann

Ronald Zane McCann — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:28:54 +0000

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MUCH MORE THAN GREATEST SPORTS MOVIE OF ALL TIME!, February 11, 2000

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This review is from: Hoosiers [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It is purely coincidental that the backdrop for this movie happens to be high school basketball or sports of any kind: This is a genuinely great movie, leaving the audience feeling good about themselves and willing to search for a second chance at success in life, no matter how great the failure. A one-word description of the movie? REDEMPTION. This theme runs throughout, i.e., a second chance...for the town drunk, for the coach, for the wannabe assistant coach, for the old-maid school teacher, for the team, for Jimmy Chitwood, for the drunk's son, for Strap, for the town, for the principal, for the players who quit, for the equipment manager, for the school bus...with the movie on video, you now have a second chance to watch and enjoy this great movie! It is worth the redemption price! If you already have seen it, after reading this review you may see it through a different perspective; if you have not seen it, I know you will thoroughly enjoy it, over and over again. Hoosiers is not just my favorite sports movie, it is my favorite movie of all time. The movie truly is about redemption, about people failing and being given a second chance. Some handle it better than others, but it cuts a true slice out of life in the 1950s and the 2000s! We should all get that kind of second chance! The best part is, we do. Those who succeeded in Hoosiers accepted their second chance and made something of it. I watch this movie any time that life hands me a setback or any time that I fail or fall. It is a better pick-me-up than any anti-depressant. So, wipe your slate clean and watch Hoosiers again for the first time!

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Comment on Hoosiers (2-Disc Collector’s Edition) by D. Mikels "It's always Happy Hour here"

D. Mikels "It's always Happy Hour here" — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:58:30 +0000

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Magical, March 28, 2003

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This review is from: Hoosiers [VHS] (VHS Tape)

From the opening scenes of this film--majestic shots of a car traveling the rural midwest on a crisp autumn morning--HOOSIERS serves notice to the viewer that he or she is in for a wonderful movie experience. Set in a tiny Indiana town half a century ago, HOOSIERS captures the look and feel of rural Americana, of a hardworking people with a single commonality: their love for basketball. The pure innocence of this film, innocence long lost over the subsequent decades, is magical.

Gene Hackman portrays Coach Norman Dale, an outsider who comes to basketball-crazy Hickory, Indiana, to coach the high school team. Haunted by mistakes made in his past, Dale is eager for the second chance he has been given. Immediately, his no-nonsense, stress-the-fundamentals coaching philosophy puts him at odds with the town, yet Dale refuses to compromise his principles. He survives--barely--a petition for his ouster, and the rest of the movie warmly portrays the town of Hickory and its high school basketball team coming together, a team that makes a magical run through the Indiana State Tournament.

Barbara Hershey as Myra Fleener, Hickory's assistant principal, and Sheb Wooley as superintendent/principal Cletus--the man who hires Dale--are solid. Yet Dennis Hopper gives the best performance as Wilbur "Shooter" Flatch. Shooter, a former great player himself and father of one of the boys on Coach Dale's team, is the town drunk; despite his alcoholism, his knowledge of the game is immense, and Dale enlists his aid. The reformation of this character--the feeling and depth that Hopper gives this role--is exceptional.

Director David Anspaugh gives us a sensational "feel good" movie, augmented by Jerry Goldsmith's powerful musical score. HOOSIERS tells a beautiful story, so magical in its depiction you'll be cheering from your chair. Highly recommended.

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Comment on The Littlest Leaguers: Learn to Play Sports Collection by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:35:27 +0000

"Learn to Play Sports... The Littlest Leaguers ... VCI Home Video (2006)", August 16, 2007

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This review is from: The Littlest Leaguers: Learn to Play Sports Collection (DVD)

VCI Entertainment presents "THE LITTLEST LEAGUERS: LEARN TO PLAY SPORTS COLLECTION" (2006) (151 mins/Color) (Dolby digitally remastered in Stereo) --- is your up and coming young athlete's introduction to the fundamentals of Baseball, Soccer and Basketball --- Join Stevie, Dribble, Esteball, Wet Willy, Goalie and the rest of The Littlest Leaguers as they prepare your future --- Chock-full of very cool 3D animation, comedy and songs, your child will have loads of fun as they get ready to take the field with lessons and the basic rules of the game --- You'll find everything a beginner or developing young player needs to know in order to perform to the best of their ability and to better enjoy the game while becoming a good sport through teamwork --- With songs, comedy, and animation, LEARN TO PLAY SPORTS COLLECTION makes it fun for kids to learn everything they need to know to play the game --- "The Littlest Leaguers - Learn To Play Sports Collection" introduces your Little Superstar to all the fundamentals of these great games while encouraging health and fitness --- Recommended for ages 3 - 8, and for the parents and grandparents to join in the fun --- Learn to Play Sports is the winner of the 2004 Parent's Choice Approval Award from the Parent's Choice Foundations, an indication this is the best there is for our little youngsters.

LEARN TO PLAY SOCCER SPECIAL FEATURES: (listed below)
1. LESSON SELECTIONS MENU -
A. Introduction to Soccer
B. Dribbling
C. Passing
D. Trapping
E. Shooting
F. Game Rules
G. Field Positions

2. SOCCER MUSIC VIDEOS SELECTIONS MENU:
A. I've Been Wanting To Learn Soccer
B. Seven Soccer Players To A Team
C. Gather Round & Learns To Dribble
D. When You really Want To Trap It
E. I'll Be Pointing My Toe Down When I Kick
F. The Game Of Soccer Has These Rules

3. SOCCER EXTRAS:: TEAMWORK & SPORTSMANSHIP OFF THE FIELD:
A. Car Wash
B. Cleaning Up

LEARN TO PLAY BASKETBALL SPECIAL FEATURES: (listed below)
1. LESSON SELECTIONS MENU -
A. Introduction to Basketball
B. Ball Handling
C. Dribbling
D. More Dribbling
E. Passing
F. Shooting
G. Offense & Defense
H. Game Rules
I. Team Positions

2. BASKETBALL MUSIC VIDEOS SELECTIONS MENU:
A. Swoosh Through The Hoop
B. Basketball Is Fun I Know
C. Gather Round & Learn To Dribble
D. Dribble Down The Court
E. The Passing Song
F. O' Basketball
G. Always Follow Safety Rules

3. BASKETBALL EXTRAS::
A. The Chickees
B. Teamwork Makes Chores Fun
C. Bicycle Safety
D. Having Fun with Homework

LEARN TO PLAY BASEBALL SPECIAL FEATURES: (listed below)
1. LESSON SELECTIONS MENU - 8 BASEBALL LESSONS:
A. Throwing & Catching
B. Catching
C. Hitting
D. Base Running & Outs
E. Field Positions Plays
F. Game Situations

2. BASEBALL MUSIC VIDEOS SELECTIONS MENU:
A. Teach Me How To Play Ball Mitt
B. I've Been Wanting To Play Ball
C. Nine Baseball Players To a Team
D. Gather Round & Play Some Catch
E. If The Ball's Below Your Belly
F. When It's Your Turn Up To Bat
G. Coming Round Third Base

3. BASEBALL BONUS:: "Teaches Teamwork & Sportsmanship Off The Field" and "Bringing The Game Indoors".

This is dedicated to our kids --- wonderful surprise to find a video geared to my young grandchildren (Tommy 8 yrs & Ava 6 yrs) that teaches them to play sports --- check out all the fundamentals that are covered with zany characters and catchy songs --- can hardly wait for the next titles to be released --- Little Leaguers will certainly be a part of our ever growing video library.

Great job by the people at VCI Entertainment, hats off to Director Steve Fernandez and his staff at Little Stevie Productions, Inc --- order your copy now from Amazon where they have plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out VCI Entertainment where they are experts in releasing this kind of entertainment --- just the way we like 'em!.

Total Time: 151 mins on DVD ~ VCI Home Video ~ (2/28/2006)

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Comment on NFL New Orleans Saints: Road to Super Bowl XLIV (Collector’s Edition) [Blu-ray] Reviews by Edward Lindo "Patriot"

Edward Lindo "Patriot" — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:36:08 +0000

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Another Great Set, July 4, 2010

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Like the past sets this one is very good. Though I would say the Road to XLII was the best yet because it contained an audio commentary of the Super Bowl. Overall this set was well done, it contains all of the plays. But it would have been better if it contained a few extra features.

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Comment on NFL New Orleans Saints: Road to Super Bowl XLIV (Collector’s Edition) [Blu-ray] Reviews by P. Brown "ravenkane"

P. Brown "ravenkane" — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:07:24 +0000

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No post game ceremonies, June 25, 2010

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This review is from: NFL New Orleans Saints: Road to Super Bowl XLIV (Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

Every play of the games are on the discs. Every once in a while the time between the plays are edited, not too often though. I thought it could have looked a little better on bluray, but still looks great. Typical money hungry NFL. You need to buy NFL Super Bowl XLIV: New Orleans Saints Champions Highlight Video if you want the trophy presentation. Pathetic that they didn't include it on this disc as well. No NFC Champion Ceremony as well.

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Comment on NFL New Orleans Saints: Road to Super Bowl XLIV (Collector’s Edition) [Blu-ray] Reviews by Paul

Paul — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:08:22 +0000

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Network Re-broadcasts of 4 Games, Including SB XLIV, April 14, 2010

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This review is from: NFL New Orleans Saints: Road to Super Bowl XLIV (Post-Season Collector's Edition) (DVD)

Based on an examination of the back of the box, through the convenient zoom feature, this is what Saints fans have been waiting for: The original Network rebroadcasts of four Saints' games, starting on Disc 1 with the week 13 game victory squeaker against the Washington Redskins.

Ah, but then it really gets good for the Who Dat Nation!

Disc 2: the divisional playoff blowout victory against the Arizona Cardinals. We brought the wood!

Disc 3: the overtime thriller against the tough Minnesota Vikings in the first NFC championship game played at the Superdome. "Pigs have flown! Hell has frozen over!" On to Miami!

Last, and of course not least:

Disc 4: Saints vs. Colts in Superbowl XLIV!!

Coming in at 479 minutes, just under 8 hours of ultimate ecstasy for any member of the Who Dat Nation, this is an essential purchase for any member of the most long-suffering and loyal fan base in the NFL. Better than pinching yourself to see if it's still a dream, we get to watch the Saints snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against the Redskins, steamroll the Cardinals (and Kurt Warner into retirement), watch the Saints gut it out against a gutty, yet error-filled, Vikings team led by Brett Farve, who took a heckuva lot of hits in his annual retirement game du jour. And the piece de resistance: Taking on one of New Orleans' favorite sons, Peyton Manning, in a Super Bowl classic, a game filled with daredevil playcalling and one mistake being one too many for Manning, as the Saints upset the applecart on the way to Peyton being enthroned as the greatest QB of all time, thanks in large part to SB MVP, Saints QB Drew Brees, and the often maligned Saints defense.

Well, don't just sit there watching this screen: order it now!

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Comment on Yoga Journal’s Yoga Practice for Relaxation [VHS] Reviews by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:47:48 +0000

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True Relaxation, July 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice for Relaxation [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I've heard alot how yoga can help you relax so I thought I would give it a try. With so many videos on the market I decided to go to my local libray and check a few out to see; 1. would I like yoga and 2. which video would be best for me. A person under a lot of stress and anxiety I found Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice for Relaxation the best for me. The video is easy to follow, the sounds are very soothing and the moves are very, very relaxing. Working with the props are a bit awkward but after awhile you get the hang of it.

I would higly recommend this video to anyone who wants to learn to relax for a few minutes and just enjoy a quite time.

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Comment on Yoga Journal’s Yoga Practice for Relaxation [VHS] Reviews by Chicago Reader

Chicago Reader — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:30:15 +0000

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Not that relaxing, March 15, 2000

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This review is from: Yoga Practice for Relaxation w/ Music Cassette

I was disappointed with this video, and felt my money would have been better spent on another choice. You really can NOT follow the poses without investing in AT LEAST 2 yoga bolsters and 2 heavy blankets. Couch cushions and pillows just didn't work and I found the whole thing quite an ordeal: switching this bolster and that, moving blankets around. The whole thing is annoying unless you have the right props. Surely it's possible to relax without spending $60 on additional equipment?

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Comment on Yoga Journal’s Yoga Practice for Relaxation [VHS] Reviews by "amazonchicken"

"amazonchicken" — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:09:52 +0000

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Well worth 6 stars if I amazon.com gave me the room!!!, July 20, 2001

"amazonchicken" (Montreal, Canada) -

This review is from: Yoga Journal's Yoga Practice for Relaxation [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Positively, the MOST relaxing yoga tape ever invented! Many of the Living Yoga and Yoga Journal tapes reccommend this tape for women during their menstrual periods, to restore balance and bring about a peace of mind, and it most certainly does the trick! Unlike the more recent Living Yoga series, the background is not all that fantastic, but that's hardly relevant. What makes this tape well worth the 6 stars is the YOGA.

It is divided into 2 sessions; the first, with Patricia Walden lasts about 40 minutes, and she demonstrates restorative poses to open and soften the body. This session requires bolsters and blankets, as well as the use of a wall for one particular pose. I use rolled up blankets and pillows, which work just as well. The idea here is not to copy what Patricia Walden is doing, but rather to adapt to your own personal needs; she even encourages the viewer to move the blankets and bolsters around in order to find what makes you most comfortable. In the beginning of this session she suggests that these poses be used when one is tired, sick, during PMS or menses. I personally use this tape for all of these reasons, and the results continue to amaze me. Before trying this tape I have seriously considered the use of perscription drugs to treat my PMS and menstrual cramps, which I decided would be a last resort should this tape fail to give me results. I am by NO MEANS suggesting that this tape be used to treat potential medical ailments such as menstrual cramps or symptoms associated with PMS, but in my particular case, it seems to have worked wonders. Patricia Walden guides you slowly and effectively, never neglecting a single detail such as when to breathe or what to visualize. This session is gentle, effective, and probably the most relaxing yoga session I have ever experienced.

The second session is done by Rodney Yee; it focuses on supported forward bends to calm nerves and quiet the mind. I sometimes do both sessions back to back; the tape is a total of 75 minutes, yet this particular session is only 30 minutes long. For this session you need a blanket and a chair (I use a pillow instead ... I always modify props!). There are a few poses I can't see every person trying, espically when they're sick or menstruating or just plain tired. It is a slightly more challenging session but still, it really relaxes you. I sometimes get anxiety attacks during PMS, and although this session is challenging for a 'relaxation' yoga practice, Rodeny's voice and soothing visualization totally melts the stress away. The meditative effects of this session are not to be underestimated ... you simply CAN'T remain stressed after doing the poses in this session ... I DARE YOU!! ;o)

All in all, I can't possibly praise this tape enough. It may not be what everyone wants in a yoga tape, and some of the reviews seem to demonstrate a kind of disappointment with the 2 sessions, but relaxation yoga is NOT about pushing your body to the limits of its flexibility. Patricia Walden explains in the beginning of this tape that this pracice is not about DOING, it's about UNDOING; restoring the body and mind. If this is what you are looking for in a yoga practice, then this tape is absolutley the BEST! Even for the hard-core yoga fans, it's well worth a try ... you never know what you'll find in that quiet medititve state these tapes gently guide you in. Inner peace is not something I'd take for granted, even if it is only on a 75 minute tape!

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