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This collection of satirical sketches about television was released in 1974, the heyday of obvious pop-culture humor along the lines Cheech and Chong. With Saturday Night Live still a few years away, Chevy Chase made an appearance here, and one can see the acute sensibility that would redefine television comedy in its early form. Some of the gags work well but most are pretty dispensable; some are a bit crude. On the plus side, it's nice to see Richard Belzer (from TV's Homicide) in his sharp-tongued, formative stage. While not brilliant, the film did serve as one influence on the rise of ironic humor in the '70s. --Tom Keogh
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A little dated but still has its moments.......2007-04-04
I first saw this movie when I was in college in the mid 1970s. It was pretty radical for its time as it predated the original Saturday Night Live. It is made up of a number of individual bits, most of which were topical at the time. There are references to 2001 A Space Odyssey, the Watergate hearings, Vietnam, counterculture drug dealers, etc. and features the first screen appearances of Chevy Chase and Richard Belzer.
If you are nostalgic for those times and willing to suffer some misses along with the real laughs, this movie is for you.
Take It For What It Is.......2007-03-12
The movie was made quickly and "spontaneously," so it is not as slick as you might have come to expect from a full-out "movie."
That being said, for those who can remember what TV was like in the 1960s, this movie is a classic. And you get to see really funny samples of comedic talents when they were really young, such as Richard Belzer and Chevy Chase.
Loved it.
Feed Your Head.......2007-02-25
I'll probably revise this later because it's been many years since I saw this. But back in the 70's this was a late night and drive in favorite. Like I said I haven't seen it for many years and I'm guessing that it's probably not as funny as it used to be afer a few tokes, but I think it'll still be worth a watch because this was the beginning of the kind of humor we found later in SNL. Much of the humor is subtle and can easily go over your head if you're not aware of what's going on, but if you are then there's a lot of fun here. In fact I still remember having to take a second look at the end VD talk to realize what that puppet actually was...It was the absurdity that made it so funny....
How fun was the 70's?.......2007-01-18
Fun movie, some of the bits run a little long, but overall entertaining.
Funny movie, terrible DVD transfer.......2006-05-12
A lot of the skits are dated but the non-dated stuff is hilarious. Unless you are a baby boomer you won't get the dated jokes, unless you know about Pop culture of the early 70's. The DVD video quality is awful though, they could have did a better transfer. The video is dull and grainy. Its also a Pan & Scan 4:3 ratio! What happened to the widescreen??
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Novelty Video for Use as Visual Wallpaper or Ambient Background for Parties or Feature in Windows to Amaze, Thrill & Mystify Halloween Trick-or-Treaters! Each DVD comes with 3 parts - Tame Version: less frightening intended for the younger or more sensitive, Un-Tame Version and Scary How To Tips: Learn how to make a head float mid air! Shows how to use this video in all sorts of spooky, fun and innovative ways! Each part is selectable from the DVD menu. The DVD is programmed to loop indefinitely so your display can go on uninterrupted all night!
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Save $$$ on Motorcycle maintenance! Let a professional show you how to maintain your bike with our latest, easy to follow and comprehensive maintenance DVD. Maintenance needs to be performed regularly to keep your bike operating safely and in top condition. Interpreting the service manual can be overwhelming if you're new to wrenching. Taking the bike to a shop is a hassle; it's costly and probably unnecessary. The cost of the parts and supplies is relatively inexpensive compared to the shop labor. Wouldn't't it be nice if you could do it yourself with confidence just like the pro's do? This DVD covers maintenance procedures that you should do several times a year. You would pay a shop around $150 in labor each time they serviced your bike. We'll show you how to maintain it yourself for a fraction of one service charge. You'll learn how to: Change the oil and oil filter, Clean and lubricate the air filter, Lube the throttle cables and brake cables, Check and adjust the spokes, Replace the chain and sprockets and set the chain tension properly, Check the wheel bearings and seals, Inspect the swing arm bearings, Change the rear tire & install the wheel, Change the Brake Pads and Bleed/flush the brake fluid. We use several makes/models of bikes in the DVD to demonstrate the differences between procedures on each bike. We'll show you how to maintain your bike in your garage with minimal special tools. The mechanic speaks slowly so you can watch the video and take notes if you like. Unlike most maintenance videos that focus on the actor, this video is shot at close range so you can see the details. You can see each part through disassembly and reassembly. No steps are skipped.
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For centuries, the prospect of conceiving a human being in a laboratory seemed ripped from the pages of science fiction. Then, in 1978, everything changed. This documentary tells the story of doctors, researchers, and hopeful couples who pushed the limits of science and triggered a technological revolution in human reproduction. In so doing, they landed at the center of a controversy whose reverberations continue to this day.
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Informative!.......2006-11-15
I had no knowledge whatsoever about the history of IVF, so I couldn't be critical of this documentary generally. I am glad that the documentary makers decided that IVF need ed to be a part of the "American Experience."
From one baby in the late 1970s, now 2.5 million people worldwide owe their lives to IVF. Because this procedure lacks controversy now, to some, this work may seem dated. However, this settled debate may remind many nowadays of the controversy over stem cell research. This documentary suggests that the US and Britain were in a race to see who could successfully perform IVF first; this reminded me of the race in AIDS research between the US and France, as described in "And the Band Played On."
This film repeatedly spoke about couples who wanted children, but oftentimes, individuals were interviewed separately. I wonder if many of the interviewed couples have divorced since they requested IVF.
I guess I have one critique. Issues of class were not brought up. I hear IVF is still INCREDIBLY expensive. I assume that only rich couples have it as an option though the procedure is available. If the documentary makers wanted to be thorough, they would have brought this up.
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VISUALLY learn about tube guitar amps.......2007-03-08
As a visual learner, and cautious person in general, I've been hesitant to really get inside an amp to replace components, even after reading all about how to do it on web forums and books.
Combining the 'book' knowledge I've gained, with actually being able to see Gerald at work in this dvd, I have much more confidence in my personal safety and ability to perform basic work on my amps.
This is a logically indexed and fascinating collection of Gerald's videos that completely takes the mystery out of questions like "How EXACTLY do I measure voltage on a live amp?" and "How EXACTLY does one safely discharge a filter capacitor?" for a beginner like me. There are also advanced topics for those that can perform the basics half-drunk with their eyes closed.
Gerald is a controversial figure in the guitar and amp world of big egos and names, and "who knows the most tube theory", but I appreciate the knowledge of old Fender and Marshalls that he shares in this dvd. Worth the price of admission to me.
Great for anyone looking to repair an amp.......2006-03-25
This DVD will give you the right tools to service and repair tube amps and vintage amps. Walking through the processes step by step, this DVD will help you maintain or restore any amp.
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This 40-minute video uses spectacular and unusual footage of erupting volcanoes from Hawaii and around the world to explain the features found in many of our volcanic national parks and monuments, and to show how they form. It presents up-to-date scientific ideas about lava flows: how they move, how they change, and how they create lava tubes. Designed for an audience that desires to understand more about volcanoes than is generally presented in made-for-TV documentaries. Beautifully photographed and entertaining, yet packed with information and concepts; you will never look at a lava flow the same way again. Winner of an Aegis award for video excellence and a finalist at the 2004 New York Festivals.
The DVD version also contains another program entitled "Kilauea: Close Up of an Active Volcano" (with English, Japanese, German and Korean language tracks, 2000 edition, 30 min.). This international award-winning video describes the origins and types of volcanic activity in Hawaii, and goes into detail on the eruptive activity of Kilauea volcano.
Both programs have chapter menus to make it easier for viewers to find sections of interest and for teachers to use in classes. Together they make a great educational package.
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Lava Flows and Lava Tubes.......2003-09-15
Lava Flows and Lava Tubes (DVD) provides the viewer with the opportunity to watch actual Hawaiian volcanic eruptions. The resulting features and terminology are all explained in a simple yet informative manner. A very nice comparison is made between the recent Hawaiian flows and prehistoric flows from the western continental United States. The producers obviously have a great love for their work and it shines through in the many beautiful images of eruptions and lava flows. Included on the DVD is another feature on the past eruptions of Kilauea with images that are breath-taking. This production presents an excellent overview of Hawaiian-style eruptions (excellent teaching resource!) and the fruits of many years of studying and filming the eruptions on the Big Island of Hawaii. I highly recommend this DVD.
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"NOVUS" is directed by the improvisational musical group, "VyZ." It is an innovative documentary that celebrates the genius of inventor Nikola Tesla. Tesla could make the impossible possible. He was the most famous man in the world 100 years ago. Today he is virtually forgotten and yet his legacy is everywhere... every time we turn on a light, start a car, tune in a radio, watch tv or use a computer, it is all thanks to Tesla's inventions or discoveries. The "VyZ" musical score was the inspiration for the film's 58 minute, non-narrative, experimental structure... hence the "VyZ" slogan: "improVyZed music for movies." "NOVUS" features the timeless animation of master animators Ray Harryhousen, Max Fleischer and John Sutherland, as well as NASA space imagery, Edison movies from the Library of Congress, and ephemeral film footage from the Prelinger Archives. The result is an inspiring, yet controversial, portrait of Tesla as a scientific superman who could not only broadcast non-polluting, wireless electricity, but who also secretly created humanity's greatest invention: the flying saucer. This is not science fiction. The DVD features several Bonus Tracks with Director's Commentary, Deleted Scenes, and a Special Feature called, "Tesla on Imagination." While avoiding the cliché of "New World Order" conspiracy theories, "NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM" serves as a fairytale tribute to Tesla's advanced technology and vision for humanity to create a "New Order of the Ages."
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Not what I expected........2007-05-17
Interesting information about the genius Tesla but I didn't like the pace of the video. I was expecting to watch a documentary with voice over but this one is mostly scrolling text with old videos. Some of the footage used is lame and irrelevant and the soundtrack is annoying. I didn't hate it but I wouldn't recommend it.
Artful and educational.......2006-07-15
This is an extraordinary piece which combines music, imagery, science, and education in one truly original film. It pays high tribute to the forgotten humanitarian genius of Nicola Tesla whose inventions were stolen and name erased from the history and science books in this country. Much of the information in this DVD was new to me despite the fact that i was well familiar with Tesla's life and work. I recommend the film to teachers, students, and any type of new age folks who care about the future of the world and humanity. Great food for the open mind and excellent tool to boost intellectual and spiritual growth.
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Vacuum tubes were a very important creation in the history of electronics, as they played an integral role in the development of radios, televisions, telephones and many other technological advances. Although most of the applications that incorporated vacuum tubes eventually used transistor-based technology, vacuum tubes still hold footing in a lot of applications and their history is vital in the understanding of 20th century technology. Check out this film from the 1940s that shows a first-hand glimpse at vacuum tubes in their heyday! Table Of Contents: (1) Electronics At Work (1943) - An industrial film that scientifically explains electrical tubes. The film is full of footage of industrial machinery and military equipment that utilize these new tubes - 21 minutes
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Flashy action thriller derailed by logic-challenged screen writin.......2007-04-06
While I can't highly recommend it, TUBE is kind of fun, provided you don't think too much about the plot, which has a walking stereotype loose-canon cop (Kim Seok-hoon) battling a terrorist (Pak Sang-min) onboard a hijacked subway train. The terrorist is a former government eraser that the government tried, but failed, to erase, and he's taken the train, and Seoul's mayor, hostage to uhh, well, to apparently have the plan be doomed from the start.
Equal parts SPEED, TAKING OF PELHAM 123, MONEY TRAIN and DIE HARD, the film has few pretensions, which make it easy on the derriere. Poor Bae Doo-na gets one of the stranger film roles in film history, as a pickpocket who apparently knows she must LOVE the hero even before she KNOWS the hero, and creates all the necessary Korean histrionics along the way (as well as almost bearing more physical brutality than the hero!) while our glowering protagonist poses with a series of unlit cigarettes in his mouth (and which only one person will ever be allowed to light, care to guess who?).
The SPEED and TAKING OF PELHAM allusions are apt, as are slight nods to MONEY TRAIN (the hero's boss does his best crazy Robert Blake impersonation) and DIE HARD (or UNDER SIEGE 2 if you'd rather, since it's so blatantly name-checked on the U.S. package), but overall it's a victim of it's own weak (and often downright ridiculous) logic and begs a few too many questions.
Production wise, though, it's delivers the goods, with slick production values all the way, with some nicely handled chase and fight scenes. Turns out, if I read the docu-stuff on the Korean 2-disc set correctly, that the Korean subway trains don't even look as hi-tech as they do here, and the ones in the film were almost entirely CG apart from the sets for close-ups! Columbia Tri-Star's sleeve is highly reminiscent of the art for TRANSPORTER and, not entirely unexpectedly, substitutes a generic Asian face for that of star Kim Seok-hoon. Nice.
Korean action flick makes good entertainment........2006-04-30
I read so many bad comments that I had to watch this again. I still liked it the second time. Not an A film, just a B action with great suspense elements. This is actually better than Speed in some aspects- mainly less two dimensional with the characters (I mean these are better developed). Speed was a slicker product, and I really liked it too. Tube is Korean with a capital K. Made for Koreans. So of course not all American action film fans will like this much. They just make movies differently than Hollywood. I don't buy this as a pure imitation at all- not even very close. This film maker-director is so good at his craft, even his mediocre film (like maybe this one compared to his previous). is quite good. It did have a few slow, and a few really corny places. So I prefer to give it 3 1/2 stars.
Untidy.......2005-01-17
This movie is literally a pared down version of "Speed". Instead of a runaway bus, we have a runaway subway instead. In order to cater to the mass (both males & females), a love interest is added to spice things up. Then, to unease the tension, a comedian is added into the ensemble (which really doesn't add anything to the movie whatsoever). So as to have the audience emphatise for the trapped and unfortunate passengers, we have a newly wed loving couple whose husband is the subway controller and who in the end has to choose to obey the instruction to guide the subway to its demise or to do otherwise. Every movie needs to have a "baddie" to hate and that comes in the form of a cowardice passenger who would do everything to satisfy the hostage takers (reminding you of the same person in "Die Hard"?) This movie wants us not to hate T. Rather, audience is brought to the attention of the motivation of why he's committing such an act. Naturally, a violent act in order to undo another violent act is questionable. Then, there's the hero character, who's a Bruce Willis pretender rather than Keanu Reeves pretender. He's a loose cannon but I'm certain that all audience would be baffled by the ending. His bravado is totally not justified. Rather than feeling sympathy for him, I'm sure all of you are going to exclaim, "What the..?" The Director endeavours to address about a real situation in South Korea where a special commando team is trained to do dirty deeds for the Government but in the end, they are wiped out by the authority that trained them at the first place. However, this year in South Korea, another drama movie is created to address this incident more specifically and if memory serves me correctly, it becomes one of the highest grossest movie there to date. Anyway, this movie is filled with individual brilliances but the overall feeling of the movie is too patchy and the plots have spread too thin to the extent that it loses its flavour. One thing about this DVD is that the characters are adlibbed in English and that frustrates someone like myself who's looking for original flavour. The making of the movie is passable, the music video clip and the trailer are the better parts of the DVD. Anyway, commendable effort but in terms of action movies, United States simply has far too much resources to be beatable. Besides, as Jerry Bruckheimer steps into the TV arena, audience expectation has elevated yet another notch. What used to be deemed superb ten years ago such as "Speed", "Die Hard", "Lethal Weapon" simply don't cut the cake anymore these days. Well, audience is better off spending their precious two hours elsewhere especially if they have high expectations.
Korean 'Speed'?: So Many Borrowed Ideas Cooked Awfully.......2004-11-17
'Tube' borrows so many things so obviously that it looks like 'Let's spot it' pop quiz. Some call it Korean 'Speed'; I call is a hybrid of 'Speed ' and one neglected classic 'The Taking of Pelham One, Two ,Three.' But it comes with awful results now.
Terrorists lead by 'T' (Park Sang-min) hijack the subway full of passangers in Seoul in plain daylight; a fearless detective Jay (Kim Seak Hun) and a lonely girl Kay (Bae Du-na) who loves him are confined in the subway train that rushes at the speed of 140 km.p.h. Now what will this unconventional cop do?
It's a promising set-up for actioner, and this Korean film tries to show that Asian film industry can do better than 'Speed'; or at least, as good as that. Sorry, but despite some stylish actions and interesting locales, 'Tube' is in fact a very disappointing piece, with the inconsistent story and overblown emotions. See, for example, that at one time the train is so crowded that the cop cannot move; then, after some actions, the same train looks totally deserted (and it did not stop). And this cop is such a daredevil-type that he can jump onto the train (that runs like a car on highway) more than once, and still can gun down the terrorist while the whole SWAT team cannot even touch the hijackers.
There are many, many incredible situations -- incredible, I say, even considering the nature of the film -- which make the film quite ridiculous for action film buffs. The subway is controlled by computers, they say. But the men in the control room cannot even stop the train because of some very vaguely shown device the terrorists prepared. None of them seems to think about the easier way to stop the 'electric' train while they talk aboy ATS or something.
The ending might surprise the Western viewers. Actually, it is one of the cliched pattern of Korean films, and if you have seen 'Shiri' you know what I mean. It is way too contrived in order to make it 'touching.' I know intention, but it is so awfully carried out.
Korean films are now the power to be reckoned with, I know, but 'Tube' is not the place to prove that. Only Bae Du-na ('Take Care of My Cat') has something that tells she is going to be a bigger star than she is now. As to the rest of the film, all I can say is forget about it -- it is way too brainless.
MEDIOCRE KOREAN ACTION FILM.......2004-10-31
A FORMER GOVERNMENT AGENT HOLDS A TRAIN HOSTAGE WITH A BOMB THAT'LL BLOW UP IF THE TRAIN STOPS AND IT'S UP TO A DETECTIVE TO STOP HIM AND FIND A WAY TO SAVE THE LIVES OF THE PASSENGERS. WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS BASICALLY ANOTHER IMITATION OF ''SPEED''. THE DIALOGUE IS LAUGHABLE AND THE ACTION [WHICH THERE IS PLENTY OF] IS NOT REALLY THAT ENTERTAINING. THE ACTING IS ALSO PRETTY BAD, BUT THE MOVIE TENDS TO SHOW A FEW SIGNS OF LIFE IN THE LAST 30 MINUTES. IF YOU'RE AN ACTION FAN [LIKE ME] AND YOU'RE CURIOUS ABOUT THIS MOVIE, RENT IT. BUT DON'T BUY IT. ON THIS DVD, YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF WATCHING THIS MOVIE DUBBED IN EITHER ENGLISH OR FRENCH OR YOU CAN WATCH THIS MOVIE IN ITS ORIGINAL LANGUAGE, WHICH IS KOREAN.
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