ADULT
ALIAS SEASON
3 arrives with all 22 episodes of 2003-2004
season. If you are an Alias fan, this is for you. I’m one of them and
faithfully taped every episode when I was on the road. Agent Sidney
Bristol (Jennifer Garner) fights for her memory, her job, her life, her
man. In between lots of bad guys, and one very, very woman fall. Deleted
scenes, bloopers and the “how-tos” of make the show zing are included.
Who Should See It?
Fans of Alias . . . if you
really want to do it big, get the two previous seasons and you will know
all. 3
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KILL BILL, Volume 2
Quentin Tarantino’s follow-up to #1 fills in
a few of the holes left. Still odd, it actually has more of a story, and
closure in it. The Bride (Uma Thurman) is still on her path of revenge,
crossing off names of her personal hit list—the bad guys and gals who she
had worked with—as each one meet their fate. It’s a violent cartoonish
type of flick where every type of kick, hand movement and assault is put
to the test. No nudity, but blood—buckets of it.
Who Should See It?—not
kids, not Gramma. 3
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KIDS
& FAMILY
HIDALGO
is the true star, plus the fabulous
cinematography. The person star is Lord of the Rings’ Viggo Mortensen as
Cowboy Frank Hopkins. Hidalgo is a painted mustang that challenges the
best of the best—Arabian horses owned by the royal families in the Ocean
of Fire 3,000 mile survival race. Both Hopkins and Hidalgo are tough,
encountering obstacle after obstacle in this endurance spectacular. Of
course, the odds are against them and many go out of their way to sabotage
their quest. Set in 1890, it’s almost surreal to view the riches of
royalty, the beautiful woman who is dressed in the latest fashions and ole
Cowboy Frank interact and push each on. The horses are spectacular and
when you see what this journey encounters, it’s an incredible feat.
Who Should See It?—Kids
and up, Gramma may like.2
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ELLA ENCHANTED
stars Anne Hathaway (Princess Diaries) as Ella who lives if a world where
all children are given a gift at birth from their fairy Godmother. Ella’s
gift is one of obedience—she can’t refuse a command, which isn’t a good
thing. Ella decides to fight back and seeks help from others within the
kingdom. Along the way, she meets up with wicked stepsisters, talking
books and evil plots.
Who Should See It?—Pre-teens
and teens. 3
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HOME ON THE
RANGE with the voices of
Roseanne Barr as the earthy and can-do bovine Maggie, Dame Judi Dench as
the proper Mrs. Caloway and Jennifer Tilly as softie Grace plus Cuba
Gooding Jr. and Randy Quaid. Adults and kids will be charmed as the
bovines from Patch of Heaven Dairy Farm seek out the bad guy to save the
farm for their mistress. Extras include memory games, a joke corral and
deleted scenes.
Who Should See It?—Pre-schoolers
and up, including Gramma.
3½
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THE THREE
MUSKETEERS brings the latest
of Donald Duck, Goofy and pal Mickey Mouse in this full-length feature
film. The gang works as janitors—their dream is to become Musketeers.
There is a lesson here on teamwork and they value of friendships. In
addition, you get a history of the evolution of Mickey, silly songs and a
music video.
Who Should See It?—Pre-schoolers
and up. If you are a fan of the Mouse or any of his pals, you will enjoy.
3 Golden Eggs
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POWER
RANGERS DINOTHUNDER – Legacy
of Power Vol 2 and White Thunder 3. It’s been awhile since I watched a
Power Ranger video (my grandson is 17), so it was a kick to see that it’s
the déjà vu of years ago. This time my co-viewers were boys, ranging from
4 to 6. What can I say . . . they loved it. Lots of action, Power rangers
are the good guys, so always win in the end . . . not a bad thing.
Who Should See It?—Power
Ranger fans, little boys love this stuff.
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PRINCESS
COLLECTION (Disney Princess
Sing Along Songs: Once Upon a Dream, Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A
Gift from the Heart and Disney’s Princess party Volume One) is Disney’s
offering for the girls—all the princesses from the past—Ariel, Belle,
Cinderella, Snow White, Pocahontas, Mulan and Jasmine. If you have a
princess in your household, these videos are loaded with features—crafts
to do, tips on etiquette, dance and sing-alongs, dress up ideas, and much
more.
Who Should See It?—This
is for the girls, under 10. Expect multiple viewings.
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BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE
SERIES (A Bear for All
Seasons, Sense-Sational, Shapes, Sounds & Colors, Dance Party, Party Time,
Potty Time with Bear, Everybody’s Special, Sleepytime with Bear & Friends,
Heroes of Woodland Valley, and Tidy Time with Bear) is created by the Jim
Henson division of Disney. Your pre-schooler will recognize many of the
Muppet voices. Lots of friendly “how-to” and valuable “ahas” are contained
in this excellent series.
Who Should See It?—toddlers
and Pre-schoolers. Buy the set; they will
want to watch them again and again.
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