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1.Frosty the Snowman/Frosty Returns starring: Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon (II), Paul Frees, June Foray directed by: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Bill Melendez, Evert Brown September 14, 2004
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While it is a total joy to have the classic Rankin and Bass Christmas classic "Frosty the Snowman", on DVD what is disappointing is that it is unfortunately paired on this DVD with a dour "update", of the adventures of the most famous Snowman in the world titled "Frosty Returns", that is a clear victim of "politically correct", agendas. The original 1969 classic "Frosty the Snowman", is a story beloved by generations of television viewers with its catchy tunes, beautiful animation, likeable characters, and unabashed celebration of Christmas and all its traditions. "Frosty Returns", however is seemingly driven by a desire to down play the importance of Christmas traditions altogether, indeed Christmas amazingly is never even referred to once in the story, being instead replaced by a rather unfortunate ... Read More

2.Frosty the Snowman/Frosty Returns starring: Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, Jackie Vernon (II), Paul Frees, June Foray directed by: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Bill Melendez, Evert Brown September 24, 2002
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While it is a total joy to have the classic Rankin and Bass Christmas classic "Frosty the Snowman", on DVD what is disappointing is that it is unfortunately paired on this DVD with a dour "update", of the adventures of the most famous Snowman in the world titled "Frosty Returns", that is a clear victim of "politically correct", agendas. The original 1969 classic "Frosty the Snowman", is a story beloved by generations of television viewers with its catchy tunes, beautiful animation, likeable characters, and unabashed celebration of Christmas and all its traditions. "Frosty Returns", however is seemingly driven by a desire to down play the importance of Christmas traditions altogether, indeed Christmas amazingly is never even referred to once in the story, being instead replaced by a rather unfortunate "Winter ... Read More

3.Elvis - That's the Way It Is (Special Edition) starring: Elvis Presley, James Burton (II), Glen D. Hardin, Charlie Hodge, Jerry Scheff directed by: Denis Sanders April 10, 2001
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Every Elvis fan will want this DVD set in their collection. Behind the scenes and great concert coverage will be your reward.

4.Once Upon a Time starring: Cary Grant, Janet Blair, James Gleason, Ted Donaldson, William Demarest directed by: Alexander Hall February 25, 2003
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The large cast in this is wonderful, from Cary Grant to virtually every contract player who has a line; the production values as well. It would be impossible to cast a film like this with that kind of wall to wall talent now; its a small monument to the lost studio system. The problem is that with an intriguing premise and Cary Grant going for it, the film falls short in comparison to what Preston Sturges could have done with it in one direction or Frank Capra in another. It straddles being a children's tale or an adult's tale with a child at its center, probably for calculated economic reasons. It almost moves you, it almost becomes a giddy satire, it almost makes you believe the story, but just stops short. The ending is just right. And watching Cary Grant dance through the theatrical role makes you dream about what ... Read More

5.Rossini - La Cenerentola / Chailly, Murray, Araiza, Salzburg Festival starring: Angela Denning, Daphne Evangelatos, Walter Berry, Ann Murray (II), Francisco Araiza directed by: Claus Viller June 05, 2001
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This is an excellent Cenerentola, not perfect but excellent none the less. Let me go through the singers one by one. Araiza was one of the world'd best in this sort of role at this period in his career. He has at least three versions on disk. He has beauty of voice, range, color and muscianship. He has always been criticized for over separating the notes in the passage work. Some hear this as aspirations. He does sing all the notes but some people think he cheats by injecting the little breaths. Bartoli (a Cinderella) is also sometimes criticized for aspirations. Personally I think its a valid artistic choice. It certainly isn't easier to sing that way. In fact it takes more breath and support to articulate each note even with an aspirate. It certainly is superior to smearing. Read More

6.Xerxes [Region 2] starring: Ann Murray (II), Valerie Masterson, Christopher Robson, Jean Rigby, Lesley Garrett directed by: John Michael Phillips
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I have viewed this lovely performance many times and find that it gets more wonderful with each viewing. The only thing that I miss is some kind of subtitle. Some of the words are not intelligible so much of the humor of the English translation is missed. The singers are all first rate with the exception of Valerie Masterson who is simply radiant. Her high soprano gets a bit thin on top but watching her one sees a consumate professional with a sweet sound who is so musical that she totally inhabits the character. There is somthing so disarmingly feminine about her that one cannot take ones eyes away from her. The staging is not traditional but is wonderfully tasteful and inventive. This DVD seems to be out of print now but I hope it will be reissued WITH subtitles. The newer version of this opera has some interesting things ... Read More

7.Mozart - Don Giovanni / Giorgio Strehler · Riccardo Muti · T. Allen · E. Gruberova · Teatro alla Scala starring: Thomas Allen (III), Sergei Koptchak, Edita Gruberova, Francisco Araiza, Ann Murray (II) directed by: Carlo Battistoni March 25, 1998
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It seems easy to stage a Mozart's Opera. Well, it is terribly difficult.. The man was subject to a German education by His Father and ArchBishop Coloredo a powerful dictator of a mid size town. Milos Forman got it right in the movie "Amadeus".. The problem with this Opera is very simple to solve: The men should be Italian(ate) bass-baritones and, ideally the "voices" of Don Giovanni and of Leporello should be almost undistinguishable. The ladies should be sopranno for Donna Anna, Mezzo-sopranno for D. Elvira and Zerlina can be either but she must absolutely sound fresh and "peppy". Well, on this version, all the main roles are miscast. The English singers sound artificial, particularly Ann Murray, Gruberova sounds like an old sheep. Giorgio Strheler should have refused ti direct this ... Read More

8.Mozart - Mitridate, Re di Ponto starring: GÃ¶sta Winbergh, Yvonne Kenny, Ann Murray (II), Anna Gjevang, Joan Rodgers directed by: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, Nikolaus Harnoncourt April 11, 2006
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Watching this film was my first exposure to this work by the adolescent Mozart, so I'm going to start with my impressions of the opera itself. Like early Verdi, Mitridate conforms to the structural conventions of the time. In Mozart's case, this means the rigid format set by the genre known as opera seria, using a slight storyline as a backdrop for a series of florid arias sung by an extensive cast of characters. But Mitridate is no mere curiosity, it is a substantial opera in its own right, just as Verdi's Nabucco and Ernani are substantial operas. In fact, I was amazed at how this opera progressively grows more open and alive despite the rigid structure, infused with its own distinctive brand of youthful vigor(another thing it has in common with Nabucco and Ernani), how the music goes from fairly uninspired(still pretty, though) imitations of Gluck ... Read More

9.Saboteur [Region 2] starring: Priscilla Lane, Robert Cummings, Otto Kruger, Alan Baxter, Clem Bevans directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
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Saboteur might be less than prime Hitchcock, but it has its moments; in fact, quite a few of them, in my opinion. Where it falls apart, however, is in an essential part of any movie...the leads, including the villain. Hitchcock usually was able to come up with interesting villains. Just think of James Mason, Robert Walker, Joseph Cotton, the never seen Rebecca, Paul Lukas, Ray Milland, Herbert Marshall or Claude Raines. In his best films, if he didn't have a charismatic villain he had such charismatic leads - Grant, Olivier, Donat, Bergman, Stewart, for example, that it didn't make much difference With Saboteur, we have as the male lead Robert Cummings, a pleasant actor, a fine light comedian but, in drama, just earnest, bland and conscientious. His partner here is Priscilla Lane, long forgotten but reasonably popular back then. She's a nice ... Read More

10.The Punch and Judy Man [Region 2] starring: Tony Hancock, Sylvia Syms, Ronald Fraser, Barbara Murray, John Le Mesurier directed by: Jeremy Summers, Robert Day
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Saboteur might be less than prime Hitchcock, but it has its moments; in fact, quite a few of them, in my opinion. Where it falls apart, however, is in an essential part of any movie...the leads, including the villain. Hitchcock usually was able to come up with interesting villains. Just think of James Mason, Robert Walker, Joseph Cotton, the never seen Rebecca, Paul Lukas, Ray Milland, Herbert Marshall or Claude Raines. In his best films, if he didn't have a charismatic villain he had such charismatic leads - Grant, Olivier, Donat, Bergman, Stewart, for example, that it didn't make much difference With Saboteur, we have as the male lead Robert Cummings, a pleasant actor, a fine light comedian but, in drama, just earnest, bland and conscientious. His partner here is Priscilla Lane, long forgotten but reasonably popular back then. She's a nice ... Read More

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