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The Best of RiverdanceThe Best of Riverdance, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
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Added Nov 09, 2022
Namehay badNamehay bad, DVDLetters in the wind
DVD - 2005 | PersianDVD, 2005. Language: Persian
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 08, 2022
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Washington Post says that this film looks like a sort of ""Full Metal Jacket." The harsh and rigorous military training appear common in both movies, but the story seems quite different. This drama turns out as if a film student made it. There's not much in the story. It looks like a documentary instead of a drama. Disappointing!Washington Post says that this film looks like a sort of ""Full Metal Jacket." The harsh and rigorous military training appear common in both movies, but the story seems quite different. This drama turns out as if a film student made it. There's not…
Brian WilsonBrian Wilson, DVDLong Promised Road
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 08, 2022
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This 93-minute documentary takes you to an intimate journey through his legendary career. If you want insight into the life of the genius behind the Beach Boys and the California sound, you've got this, right from the source himself. If you're a Beach Boys fan, this is a must-see.This 93-minute documentary takes you to an intimate journey through his legendary career. If you want insight into the life of the genius behind the Beach Boys and the California sound, you've got this, right from the source himself. If you're a…
RiverdanceRiverdance, DVDLive From Beijing
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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Added Nov 08, 2022
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This 130-minute documentary presents the Irish dance, music and song with sophistication and vibrancy, filmed live in 2010 at the Beijing Exhibition Center to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary, It showcases the incredible beauty, energy and skill of the dance combined with the captivating rhythms of the music.This 130-minute documentary presents the Irish dance, music and song with sophistication and vibrancy, filmed live in 2010 at the Beijing Exhibition Center to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary, It showcases the incredible beauty, energy and…
Rhythm of the DanceRhythm of the Dance, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 07, 2022
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This 95-minute documentary presents a richly costumed extravaganza with the traditional and modern forms of Irish step dancing, music and song. Amazing, amusing, interesting, exotic and delightful!
King Solomon's MinesKing Solomon's Mines, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 07, 2022
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Filmed entirely in the wilds of Africa, this turns out an Indiana Jones-like adventure. Beautifully and exotically filmed; enjoyable!
Train to BusanTrain to Busan, DVD
DVD - 2017 | KoreanDVD, 2017. Language: Korean
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 07, 2022
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Another Zombie movie made in Korea. I laughed to death until the middle because the actors overdid it.
After all, it turns out well acted with good visual effects. Funny but suspenseful. I wanted to see how the protagonist and his daughter end up. Otherwise, I would've quit halfway through.Another Zombie movie made in Korea. I laughed to death until the middle because the actors overdid it.
After all, it turns out well acted with good visual effects. Funny but suspenseful. I wanted to see how the protagonist and his daughter end up.…
Nature's Fear FactorNature's Fear Factor, DVDCan Predators Bring An Ecosystem Back From the Brink?
DVD - 2021DVD, 2021
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 06, 2022
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This 55-minute documentary looks into a bold experiment to bring fierce African wild dogs back to Gorongosa National Park in Mozanbique. This experiment reveals how predators and the fear they trigger play a surprising and crucial role in keeping wild ecosystems healthy. Enlightening and eye-opening!This 55-minute documentary looks into a bold experiment to bring fierce African wild dogs back to Gorongosa National Park in Mozanbique. This experiment reveals how predators and the fear they trigger play a surprising and crucial role in keeping…
Count Basie at Carnegie HallCount Basie at Carnegie Hall, DVD
DVD - 200-?DVD, 200-?
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 06, 2022
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This 120-minute documentary delivers a spectacular show live from Carnegie Hall on March 20,1981 in one of his last televised performances. This all-star tribute celebrates the 50th anniversary of Count Basie's illustrious music career. Preceding the show is a brief history of how he rose to stardom. One of the greatest jazz performances!This 120-minute documentary delivers a spectacular show live from Carnegie Hall on March 20,1981 in one of his last televised performances. This all-star tribute celebrates the 50th anniversary of Count Basie's illustrious music career. Preceding…
La batalla de ChileLa batalla de Chile, DVDla lucha de un pueblo sin armas = The battle of Chile : the struggle of an unarmed people
DVD - 2009 | 4-disc ed | SpanishDVD, 2009. 4-disc ed. Language: Spanish
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Added Nov 06, 2022
CaddyshackCaddyshack, DVD
DVD - 2000 | 20th anniversary ed.DVD, 2000. 20th anniversary ed.
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 05, 2022
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This comedy has lots of foolish laughs to kill time. If you've got something else to do, forget this ridiculous flop.
Nobody's WatchingNobody's Watching, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 05, 2022
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This dram turns out of my liking and taste. So I quit halfway through.
OthelloOthello, DVD
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 05, 2022
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Quite interesting to watch one of the Shakespeare's great tragedies and see the costumes and hear the languages in Renaissance Venice. It would be much better if all the actors speak the current ordinary English since nobody spoke English in the original tale---the Italian writer Cinthio's tale "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") from his Gli Hecatommithi (1565), a collection of one hundred tales in the style of Boccaccio's Decameron.
SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othello#SourcesQuite interesting to watch one of the Shakespeare's great tragedies and see the costumes and hear the languages in Renaissance Venice. It would be much better if all the actors speak the current ordinary English since nobody spoke English in the…
Kurt CobainKurt Cobain, DVDMontage of Heck
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 04, 2022
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Some people follow him as idol, but I don't like his lifestyle because he attempted to kill himself a couple of times. And eventually he did.it. Too sad.
See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain
Dead AgainDead Again, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 04, 2022
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A well-acted and nicely crafted entertaining thriller, but the story seems like a wisecracking fantasy of a world- weary writer. The title makes me easily predict the outcome of this complicated yet uninteresting,boring fantasy.
Perfect SensePerfect Sense, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 04, 2022
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A timely topic or theme. The film depicts an intriguing apocalyptic romance in the world where people suffer from Severe Olfactory Syndrome (SOS) or losing sensory perceptions. I don't see a deep love between Susan and Michael. It seems like a one-night stand to me. Lack of character development!A timely topic or theme. The film depicts an intriguing apocalyptic romance in the world where people suffer from Severe Olfactory Syndrome (SOS) or losing sensory perceptions. I don't see a deep love between Susan and Michael. It seems like a…
A CiambraA Ciambra, DVD
DVD | ItalianDVD. Language: Italian
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 04, 2022
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This drama depicts a problematic coming-of-age portrait of a 14-year-old boy in the community of Southern Italy where Italians, Romani and African migrants coexist in uneasy tension. It looks like a semi-documentary. Interesting to know the problems of the minority in Southern Italy.This drama depicts a problematic coming-of-age portrait of a 14-year-old boy in the community of Southern Italy where Italians, Romani and African migrants coexist in uneasy tension. It looks like a semi-documentary. Interesting to know the problems…
Planet EarthPlanet Earth, DVD
DVD - 2011 | Six-disc special editionDVD, 2011. Six-disc special edition
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akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 03, 2022
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Beautifully and clearly filmed, this 6-DISC BBC documentary illuminates the wonders of this planet while showing the spectacular diversity of our planet. Simply radiant and breathtaking! I feel overwhelmed again by the beauty and majesty of the seldom seen region of this planet.Beautifully and clearly filmed, this 6-DISC BBC documentary illuminates the wonders of this planet while showing the spectacular diversity of our planet. Simply radiant and breathtaking! I feel overwhelmed again by the beauty and majesty of the…
The ChangelingThe Changeling, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 03, 2022
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Supposedly the best seance scene in horror movie history, but it seems ridiculous. And the following drowning scene appears utterly preposterous. So I quit because I'd waste my time. Besides, I'm NOT much of a horror film fan. Instead, I'd rather watch "Planet Earth."Supposedly the best seance scene in horror movie history, but it seems ridiculous. And the following drowning scene appears utterly preposterous. So I quit because I'd waste my time. Besides, I'm NOT much of a horror film fan. Instead, I'd rather…
Memorias de un soñadorMemorias de un soñador, DVDla historia de un prisionero politico : basado en la vida de Félix Mora
DVD - 2007 | SpanishDVD, 2007. Language: Spanish
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 02, 2022
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Based on the life of the political prisoner, Felix Mora, this 51-minute documentary presents a story of survival and determination in the face of terror after Chile's 1973 coup d'etat. Proof of the cruel and corrupt dictatorship of General Pinochet. Horrible and disgusting!
SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_PinochetBased on the life of the political prisoner, Felix Mora, this 51-minute documentary presents a story of survival and determination in the face of terror after Chile's 1973 coup d'etat. Proof of the cruel and corrupt dictatorship of General Pinochet.…
The Meaning of HitlerThe Meaning of Hitler, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 02, 2022
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This 91-minute documentary interrogates our culture's fascination with Hitler and Nazism set against the backdrop of the current rise of white supremacy and the normalization of antisemitism. Provocative, eye-opening and alarming!
Extreme Animal WeaponsExtreme Animal Weapons, DVDNature's Arms Race
DVD - 2018 | WidscreenDVD, 2018. Widscreen
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 02, 2022
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This 60-minute PBS documentary investigates the riddle of outsize weaponry and uncovers a bold new theory about what triggers an animal arms race. Beautifully filmed; amazing and amusing!
Duke EllingtonDuke Ellington, DVDLive in '58
by Ellington, DukeDVD - 2007DVD, 2007
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Added Nov 01, 2022
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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in New York City from the mid-1920s and gained a national profile through his orchestra's appearances at the Cotton Club in Harlem.
SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Ellington
This 80 -minute concert features the epic performance that includes legendary players such as Clark Terry, Harry Carney, Paul Gonslaves, Quentin Jackson and Ray Nance.Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Ellington was based in…
Added Nov 01, 2022
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Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and he was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1996.
SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Hampton
This 79-minute documentary presents an all-star jam session with Lionel Hampton and his group of jazz greats, including Clark Terry, Harry Edison, James Moody, Al Grey and the rhythm section section featuring Junior Mance, Jimmy Woods and Louie Bellson.Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus,…
AvatarAvatar, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 01, 2022
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Special visual effects appear great! One of the great SF Fantasies!
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