Stargate SG-1 - Season 10

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If this five-disc, 20-episode, tenth season set really is the end of Stargate SG-1--and considering the number of reprieves the show has already had and the rumors of various movie spin-offs, not to mention the fact that the final installment is entitled "Unending," who knows?--then the folks responsible for this durable sci-fi series can be proud that they finished it off in style, with a run of episodes that are for the most part highly entertaining, exciting, and fun, offering resolution if not complete closure. And if sharks were jumped, at least they were small ones. As was the case in Season 9, and to a large extent in Season 8 as well, original series star Richard Dean Anderson is little in evidence here. Portraying Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell, Ben Browder, who came to Stargate SG-1 from the underrated Farscape, is now entrenched as leader of SG-1, the Stargate project's ace team in the field, joining series veterans Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Michael Shanks (as Samantha Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel Jackson, respectively). Most notably, fellow Farscape alum Claudia Black has an ever-expanding role as Vala, whose cheeky wit and irreverence bring a consistent spark to the proceedings. The big, bad villains known as Ori are back as well. We still can't see them--they are, after all, "ascended beings," represented by the blind, monk-like Priors, who roam the universe intoning "Hallowed are the Ori" and ensuring that all will submit to their will (the element of scary religious fanaticism remains as relevant as ever). But the Ori are also still the most implacable, irresistible force our heroes have ever encountered; nothing less than the fate of the entire galaxy is at stake (again)! And now there's an added twist: the Ori have a frontwoman, if you will, whose powers make the Priors look like pikers. Known as Adria (or "the Orici" to believers), this beautiful young woman (played by Morena Baccarin) also happens to be the daughter of Vala, whom the Ori chose to bring their demon seed into the world; the uneasy (to say the least) Adria-Vala relationship provides many intriguing moments. On the minus side, the show tends to break its own rules (for instance, for a character who's supposed to be invincible, Adria often seems awfully, well, vincible), and the commingling of Arthurian legend, Greek, Roman, and Egyptian myth, magic, and other sources is occasionally over-the-top, even for this franchise. Some episodes are plot-heavy, bogged down by too many characters (past bad guys like the Goa'uld, and Ba'al reappear, as do several Stargate Atlantis principals in one episode) or excessive techno-rap about time dilation fields, flux capacitors, and something called the Clava Thessara Infinitas (don't ask). Episodes in which the writers move away from the central Ori theme are less than stellar; "200" exists mostly as an opportunity to make fun of the TV business and is as irrelevant and silly as "Citizen Joe," the worst episode from Season 8. And finally, without revealing details, suffice to say that "Unending," which offers a possible fate for our heroes before totally pulling its punches, may frustrate some longtime adherents. By and large, though, Stargate SG-1 has all the elements--humor, action, great effects, good story-telling and acting, characters you care about--to more than justify its ten-year run. It will be missed. Special features are again bountiful, including audio commentary on all episodes, various featurettes, and five "directors series" entries devoted to particular episodes. --Sam Graham

Description

The final Season comes to DVD! In season 10, Vala, a former Goa'uld host turned freedom-fighter, joins SG-1 in their battle to defend the galaxy from the holy war of the Ori. Meanwhile, relations between the Jaffa and Earth continue to be strained. It all comes to a sizzling end on the finale.

Customer Reviews:

Good "tee up" for DVD movies to come.......2007-09-15

Outstanding "last" season. It doesn't tie up any loose ends because the series will continue in DVD movie format which is outstanding. I will miss the weekly new adventures but will be first in line to buy each DVD movie that comes out! The last episode "Unending" is truly that. A tear jerker in some respects. Enjoy!

Stargate SG-1 Season 10: good work but not the best.......2007-09-15

(Be warn there are some references to what happens in a couple of episodes.)
The final season of Stargate SG-1 was a good season though I did feel a little let down in the way that the season was done. The final episode of the season was emotional and gave that feeling of what is like to end such a great long running series that is until the upcoming movie in 2008 but I feel like it only added nothing and took out one of the greatest group of characters in the series. Yet I had also had to wonder what was the point of the sixth episode other than to make references to other science fiction shows and make a reference to the long running time of Stargate SG-1. I admit that I was laughing but in the overall story I saw no point of it other than to say that we can do it because this is the last season.
I admit that the reason I bought the tenth season of Stargate to have the entire series though I feel like I could have waited to get the movie to possibly see the final demise of the Ori and its followers which I was expecting to see in the tenth season. Yet the season still has plenty of action and it does answer some questions about the Ancients and Merlin.
If a person could possibly wait I would recommend that a person wait until the price of the season comes down a little more before spending their money of wait until they can buy the season with the upcoming movie in 2008.

Stargate SG1-Season 10.......2007-09-13

1 word...Fantastic!!! I hated to see the series end, but anxiously await the movies to be released.

Final Season of a great Series!.......2007-09-12

Stargate SG-1 was a great and original sci-fi series. The combination of great writing, quality special effects, and an unusually well-balanced cast playing beleivable characters you cared about, made it truely unique. Season Ten did a good job, I think, given the cast and bad guy changes along the way, in concluding the series. In one way, it left you feeling that the end was ready to happen, and in another way, you wanted some more - and it gave one both. Well done!

SG1 season 10 Final Episodes.......2007-09-11

Awesomew Awesome Awesome,,,,Love it, Love StarGate SG1, will miss it immensley.One of the best SciFi's out there,had believable things going on .It's great
at least we will have the movies & Amanda Tapping in Atlantis..

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Good season bad extras
Just keeps getting better..
Best Episode Ever
"Similar to pig droppings, but more manbear like"---Al Gore
Long on satire, but short on laughs.

South Park - The Complete Tenth Season
Starring: Trey Parker , and Matt Stone
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video / Comedy Central
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000R7I3XC
Release Date: 2007-08-21

Product Description

All fourteen monumental episodes from South Park's tenth season are now available in this exclusive three-disc collector's set. Join the boys as they witness the death of their beloved Chef, band together to defeat a virtual villain who is out to destroy the world and wrestle with the disturbing consequences of seeing the Prophet of the Muslim people on a popular cartoon. For them, it's all part of growing up in South Park.

Customer Reviews:

Good season bad extras.......2007-09-16

This was a pretty good season of South Park. Unfortunately just like the last few seasons out on DVD this one is lacking in the extras. The only real extras are the commentary's. If your a die hard South Park fan and can't live without a season your probably going to buy it anyways. If your not sure about buying this it is very similar to the last few seasons.

Just keeps getting better.........2007-09-12

Like every one of its previous 9 seasons (released on DVD), Season 10 doesn't fail to deliver the ultimate in politically incorrect but oh so relevant satire. The subjects are becoming, if not even more taboo, then at least more linked to the pulse of some of modern society's most important issues. All this delivered in a side-splitting package of laughter and fun.

Best Episode Ever.......2007-09-11

is in this set. The Role playing game episdode is awesome. This whole set is by far the funniest South Park set.

"Similar to pig droppings, but more manbear like"---Al Gore.......2007-09-03

OK, there are a few episodes in this season that are a little much. The social/political satire is still as strong as ever but the episodes are stretching more to make their points. Instead of being absurdly funny and clever, some of these episodes are just absurd and go out of their way to say, "Look at me, look how shocking I am" ("The Return of Chef," "Smug Alert!," "A Million Little Fibers," "Stanley's Cup"). Still, this season offers what I believe is the greatest SP episode of all-time and maybe the best thing I have ever seen on television: "Make Love Not Warcraft." This episode is so well-done in animation (yes, excellent SP animation) and story-writing that I cannot praise it enough. Plus, it includes music from one of my favorite singers ever: Paul Stanley! Then there are the excellent two-parters when Cartman goes to the future (Mrs. Garrison and that scholar guy are hilarious!) and "Cartoon Wars" where SP takes on Family Guy with references to other animated shows. "Miss Teacher Bangs A Boy" takes the female teacher/boy student love affair controversy to a level only SP can. The positives outweight the negatives here but it's not perfect, so I can't give it 5 stars no matter how much I love the World of Warcraft episode. The cover of the box (Target edition) is awesome. You see the SP boys fat and pimply and, by tilting the box, you see their World of Warcraft characters.

Disc 1:
"The Return of Chef"--Controversial episode that got back at Isaac Hayes for leaving SP when it tackled the Scientology issue. Hearing old Chef audio clips, the SP boys notice something has changed drastically in Chef after his return from an adventure with a mysterious club. Yikes!
"Smug Alert!"--People of SP start buying hybrid cars and find out they're threatening the planet with emissions of another kind. The beginning of this episode with Gerald acting all high and mighty in his hybrid was great. I thought it was going to be another excellent episode. At the point where the forest ranger explains what's going on to Stan, things went downhill. Here, the episode tried a little too hard to make a statement. It is very contrived.
"Cartoon Wars Part 1"--Fear engulfs SP when a Family Guy episode showing an image of Mohammad threatens holy war. While the nation buries its head in the sand (literally), Cartman goes on a mission to cancel Family Guy and Kyle tries to stop him.
"Cartoon Wars Part 2"--Pre-empted for a Terrance and Phillip television special...just kidding. Cartman finds out something shocking about the writers of Family Guy. I'll admit that show makes a lot more sense now. The Muslims' retaliation was going in the right direction but ended up going the way of "The Passion of the Jew" which is unfortunate because it became stupid instead of funny.
"A Million Little Fibers"--Towlie promotes his memoirs but hits a snatch...er...snag when he lies to Oprah Winfrey. This episode is way over-the-top for my tastes and is not re-watchable.

Disc 2:
"Manbearpig"--Al Gore is super serial about a new threat to the planet. Can the man who invented the Internet save the earth from the vicious Manbearpig? Wait...isn't manbearpig an endangered species?
"Tsst"--Mrs. Cartman has had it with her out-of-control son but, after failing on several nanny reality shows, has to resort to hiring a dog trainer. One of the better episodes of this season.
"Make Love Not Warcraft"--The best thing I've seen on TV, period. Brilliant! It's interesting that here is one of the few times Cartman is a good leader who isn't a jerk to everyone...except Butters, of course.
"The Mystery of the Urinal Deuce"--An unwelcomed sight in the boy's room somehow leads to the unlocking of a 9/11 conspiracy. We get to meet the Hardly Boys who seem to be hardly ever not hard. The funniest part of this episode is how Mr. Mackey keeps hounding on finding more than a cake in the urinal.
"Miss Teacher Bangs a Boy"--A teacher at SP Elementary is having an affair with a student...a very young student. Meanwhile, Cartman gets some real "authoritie" as a hallway monitor and treats his job as if he is a certain television bounty hunter. His assistant Beth with the big knockers is hilarious.

Disc 3:
"Hell On Earth 2006"--Satan wants a Halloween party just like the Super Sweet 16 parties those snotty rich girls on MTV get. Meanwhile, the folks of SP keep summoning Biggie Smalls back to earth. A ho-hum episode. The Three Stooges take-off with Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacey doesn't do it for me. It just doesn't make sense as Bundy would never hang out with those guys. Plus, Gacey would want to kill children, not adults and Dahmer would be killing young, dark-skinned men.
"Go God Go"--Mrs. Garrison is against teaching her class evolution until a handsome atheist scholar is hired to teach her class. Meanwhile, Cartman can't wait for the release of the Nintendo Wii so he has himself frozen but his defrost took longer than he anticipated. Tears came to my eyes when Mrs. Garrison described evolution to the class I was laughing so hard.
"Go God Go XII"--Cartman is stuck in the future where there is no religion and, therefore, no war...yeah right! I like how they say "science" in their slurs instead of "God" or "JC." When Cartman calls himself in the past it is hilarious! He finally gets to encounter his awful self but, of course, doesn't learn anything from it.
"Stanley's Cup"--To get his bike out of impound, Stan coaches a peewee hockey team that includes a player dying of cancer. This episode tries too hard to be heavy, but I guess that was the goal, er, point.

Long on satire, but short on laughs. .......2007-09-01

The best episodes of Season 10 are clearly the two-parters, and the unique Make Love, Not Warcraft show. TSST! is fun to watch, and Smug Alert! and several others are trademark stabs at current events and phenomenons (hybrids, global warming, Islamic radicalism, etc.) all get lampooned in typical SP fashion. But several episodes are grotesque to extreme (Hayes' departure should've earned him more respect than his beloved character receives in the initial episode, and the finale is tough to take.) And scant few laughs are to be found here. Notable is the Million Little Fibers episode: quite simply this is the worst SP show, ever. Watch Season 10 for Make War, and for old time's sake, and if you enjoy scathing satire that makes you think about both sides of an issue, something Trey and Matt have gotten really good at creating for their brain-child. But if you're looking for plenty of laughs, watch the earlier seasons. It's all about black-humor and hot-button issues, these days.

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Happy it's finally here-but NOT for the spoiler!!
Good Grief!
It took too long
The Penultimate Season To Complete Your Collection...
Finally!!

Frasier - Season 10

Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000VDDE0Y
Release Date: 2007-12-11

Customer Reviews:

Happy it's finally here-but NOT for the spoiler!! .......2007-09-14

Like a couple other reviewers, I am VERY happy that I will finally complete my Frasier collection! YIPPIE! I LOVE Kelsey Grammar, but David Hyde Pierce as Niles just "steals the show" in my opinion in most every episode. If you're ever depressed, watch him for five minutes and you'll forget why you were depressed in the first place. He is one FUNNY man! Now I must vent ~ ~ I am NOT happy, however, that even though I and others have seen every episode, sometimes you tend to forget which ones will be on the new DVDs and you're surprised all over again when the DVD set finally arrives at your door. Why do some reviewers have to carry on and on about each episode and spoil it for those of us who forgot which are missing? Some of us like that tiny yet still fun element of surprise of what's coming when we haven't seen it in a while. Amazon doesn't list the episodes so why can't people review without spoiling that tiny yet fun surprise for some of us who'd like to enjoy it as much as the first time? Just my humble opinion about that.

Good Grief!.......2007-09-09

I absolutely love this show and once this is released, I will have a complete collection but MY GOSH WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG TO RELEASE. I was worried for a while there that they decided not to release it! I love all the seasons of Frasier but I've rewatched season 9 twice already! December 11 seems so far away!

It took too long.......2007-09-05

Finally. I'll agree with the other reviews. That empty space was beginning to be very daunting, however with the recent relase of Season 9 the hope had returned. I'm as well looking forward to Kelsey Grammer's new series "Back to You".

The Penultimate Season To Complete Your Collection..........2007-08-30

The release of "Frasier: Season 10" is a pleasure in itself simply because it allows the "Frasier" fan to complete their collection. Despite being only the penultimate season of the show, its successor season 11 was released before several of its forerunners - most probably due to the hype at the time that it was to be the last ever year of "Frasier".
Season 10 is yet another ingenious run of episodes. It is the season in which the show-makers pick up the pace again after slightly flatter 8th and 9th years. The anticipation that washed consistently throughout seasons 1-7, charting the saga of Daphne and Niles, which finally came to a head in the season 7 finale/8 opening, left the "Frasier" audience satisfied to see the pair together at last; and although it was different, interesting and enjoyable to watch the couple glide into their newfound relationship, the show lost a touch of its sparkle.
The 10th season steps things up again, as "Frasier" heads towards the looming climax, just 2 years away. It concentrates on being funny above all else and allows itself several one-off stories that only need to last the duration of a single episode but which are brilliant in themselves: "Enemy At The Gate" sees Frasier stand up for his rights, when he refuses to pay the $2 fee that is incurred when he enters a parking garage only to change his mind and attempt to exit again; "We Two Kings", the Christmas episode, sees the Crane brothers battle it out over who should host the holidays, resulting in Martin making the decision to work on Christmas Day; "Door Jam" is the wonderful episode in which Niles and Frasier join a ridiculously decadent health spa, only to become obsessed with their desire to enjoy the privileges of the most exclusive members; "Roe To Perdition" is another "Door Jam-esque" encounter, with its carefree Frasier/Niles craziness (this time, they get involved in the distribution of illegally imported caviar); "Daphne Does Dinner" sees Daphne and Frasier's attempts to muster up an event in which Niles plans to unveil a newly acquired painting, which, unbeknown to him, Alice has drawn on; and "Fathers And Sons" witnesses Roz convinced that Frasier and Niles' mother's ex-colleague is actually their real father.
Season 10 has its steadier continual plots too - each equally as entertaining. It begins with Niles and Daphne finally tying the knot - three times! In order to have the wedding they want, the couple get married in secret, only to have to act out a second marriage to please Frasier and Martin (who express that they would be distraught if the pair were ever to get married without them there to see it). However, when Daphne's mother insists that her daughter be wed in a church, a third fake-wedding must be performed.
Other plots involve the slightly more serious situation in which Niles has to undergo heart surgery, and Frasier's love/hate interest of the season, Julia (played perfectly by Felicity Huffman), whose presence causes a sexual harassment case at KACL, scandal with Frasier's accountant and a blazing dispute between Frasier and Roz, culminating in Roz demanding Frasier to choose between her and Julia in the Season Finale.
And this is where Season 10 leaves us...but fortunately we have Season 11 to go to immediately, as the release of "Frasier: Season 10" marks the final part of the collection to be made available on DVD.
Proving to be a nice run-up to the forthcoming end of "Frasier", the 10th season combines, as usual, witty writing with superb acting. It brings along new characters, provoking enjoyable stories, whilst developing the established regulars even further than its previous 9 years has done already. Daphne and Niles' relationship evolves even more, both endearingly and humorously, whilst we witness more of Frasier's unvarying closeness to his brother, and the difficulty he faces when a contemptible lover clashes with his best friend. Ever-constant is the comedy, provided largely by classic "Frasier" ingredients - misunderstanding, the continuous Frasier/Niles battle to be elite, and the exaggeration of the characters' already extravagant and embellished personalities...including the ever-winning Eddie the dog.
Despite not being the final season, season 10 is an enchanting finishing piece of the "Frasier" puzzle, flawlessly embodying the nature of an established, intelligent and successful sitcom in its golden years.

Finally!!.......2007-08-28

Why does it take so long to finally release this? The empty slot on my shelf between season 9 and season 11 can finally be filled in.

Friends - The Complete Series Collection

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My Fav Friends!!
Complete Friends for the world
Friends Forever!!!
Friends - The Complete Series Collection
Excellent!!!

Friends - The Complete Series Collection
Starring: Friends
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000H6SXMY
Release Date: 2006-11-14

Description

All the laughs, all the loves, all the lattes - all yours! Settle in with the hilarious and acclaimed series about a family based on friendship. Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross were always there for each other. Now they're here for you in the complete 10-season set of Friends.

Customer Reviews:

My Fav Friends!!.......2007-09-13

This product arrived pretty rapidly!! Of course I knew I wanted this as I had been watching Friends religiously for many years. Soo Happy!!

Complete Friends for the world.......2007-09-11

Well, as it has been said, this is a MUST HAVE for all Friends fans. I just wanted to add to the review list some information I wanted to know before buying and I didn't find here (so I take a shot ordering :P)

1. This is the COMPLETE series, and this means the UNCUT version for each chapter... "with never before seen footage".

2. Somebody asked in another review about Spanish subtitles. YES, all chapters are subtitled, but none of the extras.

Friends Forever!!!.......2007-09-10

As other reviewers have stated, this is the best set. For 10 years we lived their ups and downs every week. It would have been nice to see it go on a couple more years. Would have loved to see how Chandler adapted to parenthood in his quirky and neurotic ways.
This is the best set for the entire seasons. I originally bought each individual season, then had to buy the 50 lb limited box cabinet set but then had to get rid of that to make way for this compact set.

Takes up very little space and is the neatest way to collect all seasons in one package.

Hopefully there will be a reunion special in the future for the gang.

now if we could just get a box set in either HD-DVD or BluRay. The world demands Jennifer Aniston in Hi Def!!! or maybe its just me!

Friends - The Complete Series Collection.......2007-09-09

This is the best series I have ever seen. I love Friends. I love every episode. I have been wanting this since it came out and I am so glad that I have it. I watched the whole series in about 3 weeks. I have rewatched it a few times. I still have my favorite episodes and I do lean to them.

Excellent!!!.......2007-09-07

perfect quality for best price...it even comes packaged better as the normal 10 season series...its worth it

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3:10 to Yuma (1957) Movie Review
3:10 to Yuma - comparing the old with the new version - in progress
A true classic deserving more repsect
A great Western deserving more exposure!
Wow, who did the cover art?

3:10 to Yuma (Special Edition)
Starring: Glenn Ford , Van Heflin , Felicia Farr , Leora Dana , and Henry Jones
Director: Delmer Daves
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000TGJ82Q
Release Date: 2007-08-28

Product Description

This fine western opens with Van Heflin as a rancher whose family is suffering from the devastatingeffects of a long drought. Heflin needs $200 to build a well, then learns he can obtain the money as a reward for delivering Glenn Ford, a notorious outlaw now in the hands of the law, to the state prison in Yuma, Arizona. Though this will put Heflin in great personal danger, the peaceful man accepts the assignment, knowing what the money will mean to his family. Heflin and Ford hole up in a small hotel in another town while waiting for the train to Yuma. The outlaw begins toying with Heflin's mind, talking in a friendly manner about Heflin's job and financial situation. Playing psychologicalgames, Ford tries to convince Heflin to take $100,000 to look the other way while he escapes. Heflin finds himself in a quandary, desperately needing the money yet being bound by his word to carry out the job. Ford's gang, led by Jaeckel, discovers where their leader is hidden and sets out to rescue him. The town officials abandon Heflin rather than put themselves in danger, leaving the troubled rancher alone to face off with the outlaws. Ford ends up assisting Heflin, helping his captor on the 3:10 to Yuma, explaining, 'I owed you that.' Heflin has come through the ordeal, body and integrityintact, and, as if in answer to this baptism by fire, the skies burst forth with rain, putting an end to the drought.

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3:10 to Yuma (1957) Movie Review.......2007-09-10

3:10 to Yuma is an interesting blend of Western and Suspense, but more captivating still is its methodical examination of fleeting morals, blind justice, and the charismatic villain at the heart of the conflict.

Notorious outlaw Ben Wade (Glenn Ford) and his gang rob a stagecoach transporting significant funds of one Mr. Butterfield (Robert Emhardt) and end up killing the driver in the process. Farmer Dan Evans (Van Heflin) and his son are witness to the tragic events but are unable to help, save for notifying the authorities. When Dan returns home and his son explains the day's harrowing event, his wife appears disappointed by his apparent lack of courage, though his family's safety was foremost in his mind. When Dan is forced to go into town to borrow money for his farm's upkeep, he discovers that Ben Wade has stayed behind and the desperate farmer agrees to help apprehend the nefarious criminal. Upon Wade's capture, Butterfield employs Dan to guard the outlaw until 3:10 when the train to Yuma will arrive and take him to prison. But when Wade's gang arrives in town to free their leader, Dan will find that honor and dedication may only lead to an early grave.

While 3:10 to Yuma may appear to be an action film, it is actually an intricate examination of character, both hero and villain, set against a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse in the old West. Van Heflin's protagonist represents the forces of good and parallels the difficulties present that don't always allow justice to prevail - at least not at first anyway. Honor and pride play an important role in Dan's decisions, as his wife's initial chagrin instigates his desire to bring Wade to justice. His belief in this subjective moral is so determinate that he even protects Wade from certain death just to attempt to deliver him to the law's judgement.

As unique and interestingly obstinate as Dan's demeanor is, the villain of the film actually overshadows him in charisma and stage presence. Glenn Ford's portrayal of outlaw Ben Wade is one of the finest character studies in cinema, as he approaches the role with a full palette of emotions and intentions, complete with a similar belief in honor and morals that deceptively shifts as the film progresses. The opening scene finds Wade nonchalantly killing one of his own men when held hostage, and such dispassionate violence would lead one to believe the vilest of villains stands before him. However, the narrative follows Wade just as much as Evans and we discover he stays behind in the town of Bisbee to woo the young bartender Emmy (Felicia Farr). His presence is so captivating in fact that not only does he get the girl, but she seems completely unfazed to learn that he is the notorious Ben Wade. When the outlaw is captured by Evans, their witty back-and-forth banter often reveals Wade to be the more entertaining of the two and most often it's hard not to root for the bad guy. The final confrontation with Wade's gang cements what we'd been expecting all along - the line between heroes and villains is a thin one, at least in this engaging battle of wits and integrity.

Though the plot is light on action, the story is heavy on suspense as Dan attempts to carry out his suicidal mission. Mind games replace gunplay and while the film's running time doesn't outstay its welcome, those expecting a nonstop shootout extravaganza may leave unsatisfied, while the film connoisseur will be delighted by the intricate character study. Reminiscent of deliberately paced suspenseful westerns like John Sturges' Bad Day at Black Rock and of course Fred Zinnemann's High Noon, 3:10 to Yuma deserves a place of its own in classic cinema for its daring antagonist and intent focus on the composition of heroism and the trials and tribulations it requires.

- Joel Massie

3:10 to Yuma - comparing the old with the new version - in progress.......2007-09-09

Maybe it's my own Wyoming roots clouding my judgment, but I absolutely love a GOOD Western, especially those having Southwest settings, especially Arizona and Old Mexico - having heard tales of them spun by my mother and father since childhood.

When the "new" version of "3:10 to Yuma" hit the previews, I suddenly realized I wanted to make the comparison since I often do that. To make it even more enticing, I had never seen the old version.

The heart of the story centers around a good man, desperate for money, who unwittingly becomes ensnared in the capture of an outlaw, and as part of his volunteering for the paid work, he must "take the prisoner to the 3:10 to Yuma". The interaction between the psyche two men makes for a remarkable tale . He knows only too well that his prisoner, even though shackled, is probably smarter than he is, and certainly more cunning, honed to a razor sharp edge by profession, and backed by a well-organized gang of scoundrels who are still on the loose.

I rate this most excellent older movie 5 stars, even with a few oddities and the highly improbable ending. (other than that, it had every possibility of having actually occurred somewhere back in time, which is one of the things I look for).

I'm amazed I hadn't seen it before. It has all the essential elements of an enduring Classic: a well written, well chosen and unique story line; great casting, and splendid direction, enhanced by a smoldering moment or two between male and female without the graphics deemed so necessary now. (not knocking "now", just making the statement that physical emotion can be transmitted very successfully without the graphics, which, in my view took much more thought process and showcased the talent of this director,who brought the story to life through the well chosen cast and his ability to bring out the best in each of them.

I highly recommend this movie and encourage anyone watching it for the first time to look for all the details that set this one apart from the crowd.

A true classic deserving more repsect.......2007-09-08

This is truly an excellent film which deserves more respect, despite bad cover art. The trailer for the remake already made me shudder. If you are a fan of classic westerns, do yourself a favor and check this out. Glenn Ford is out of character but great as this wily villain. I believe the original story was written by a young Elmore Leonard. The bombastic Frankie Laine soundtrack tune is pretty good too. Do yourself a favor and see this even if you have already seen the remake. It will be very tough for Russel Crowe to outdo Ford (in my opinion).

A great Western deserving more exposure!.......2007-08-14

Despite the lousy cover art, this is a fantastic western and I'm giving the film (not the DVD cover!) 5 stars. The character play between Van Heflin and Glen Ford is dynamic and I wouldn't count on any of that for the action-oriented remake.

Wow, who did the cover art?.......2007-08-11

Wow, somebody please learn these graphic designers a little taste.

That's a modern Chinese steam locomotive plastered onto the cover.

Did they not watch the film to look for the type of imagery they should be using? Was this image just lying around in the Google-sphere waiting to be used? The damn photo has Chinese flags and writing on it! How did this get overlooked?

It's acne on the face of a classic. The film is ABOUT the "3:10" and they can't even get the imagery right! D'oh!

10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates

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Excellent Pilates Workout
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Good work outs

10 Minute Solution: Rapid Results Pilates
Starring: Lara Hudson
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ASIN: B000GEIRAU
Release Date: 2006-09-05

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NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 dynamic Pilates workouts that are just 10 minutes each. The workouts were designed by internationallyrecognized Pilates Instructor Lara Hudson using a technique called Power Precision Sequencing that is specifically designed to give you rapid results. These compact, ultra-efficient workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for one total-body 50-minute Pilates workout! SUPER TONED BUNS & THIGHS Tone, firm and sculpt your lower body while lifting your buns - this 10 Minute segment will give you the results you've been looking for! ARM & SHOULDER SHAPER Get toned, sexy, sleek arms and shoulders with this Pilates-inspired program that incorporates light hand weights for dramatic, rapid results. WAIST SLIMMER Flatten your belly and slim your waist with this super- targeted segment that focuses on toning your entire core. TOTAL BODY BLAST This total-body conditioning segment is a real calorie burner - AND it's unique, fluid and fun! SLIM & SLEEK STRETCH Increase your flexibility, improve your posture and get those famous long, lean body lines that Pilates is known for with the Slim & Sleek Stretch.

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Yes!.......2007-09-12

Target some serious work on your butt, thighs and abs!! I LOVE this DVD, and Ms Lara is awesome. She somehow keeps me motivated when my muscles are screaming. It's quick enough for me to do on lunch break, and the results were pretty quick. I saw a difference within three weeks. It puts Buns of Steel to shame!! :-)

great for exercise haters.......2007-09-10

This DVD is great for anyone who hates to exercise. You can choose from five different 10 minute programs if you're short on time, or can do them all at once. I've only been doing this for about three weeks, but can already see results.

Excellent Pilates Workout.......2007-09-07

No, this DVD is not for beginners. It is proabale more appropriate for intermediate level pilates exercisers and up. The 10 minute segments are all very well done, the cuing is excellent, and laura's form is very good. The stretch segment is fantastic.

Highly recommended.......2007-08-27

Effective dvd. Challenging but that is exactly what I was looking for. Just used for approximately three weeks and already can see feel and see improvement (better walking position, stronger core, better waistline). I haven't work out for about two years so some sections are more difficult but that is exactly what I need "the challenge". Also, it feels like I getting one-on-one attention with her direct instruction.

Good work outs.......2007-08-23

This seems like it will be good once I can master all the moves. Some of it I can follow and do and some of it is challenging. I will probably keep at it. I especially like the fact the you can choose the work outs one at a time.

Fantasia (60th Anniversary Special Edition)

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Best Disney Movie Ever!
fantasia
Fantasia is fantastic....
Beautiful
A child's memories

Fantasia (60th Anniversary Special Edition)
Starring: Leopold Stokowski , Bela Lugosi , Mickey Mouse , Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra , and Walt Disney
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Fantasia 2000 (Blisterpack)

ASIN: B00003CX9W
Release Date: 2000-11-14

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Groundbreaking on several counts, not the least of which was an innovative use of animation and stereophonic sound, this ambitious Disney feature has lost nothing to time since its release in 1940. Classical music was interpreted by Disney animators, resulting in surreal fantasy and playful escapism. Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra provided the music for eight segments by the composers Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky, Stravinsky, Beethoven, Ponchielli, Bach, Dukas, and Schubert. Not all the sequences were created equally, but a few are simply glorious, such as "Night on Bald Mountain," "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and "The Nutcracker Suite." The animation ranges from subtly delicate to fiercely bold. The screen bursts with color and action as creatures transmute and convention is thrust aside. The painstaking detail and saturated hues are unique to this film, unmatched even by more advanced technology. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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Best Disney Movie Ever!.......2007-07-19

I loved this movie as a child and it still holds my interest today. Its a wonderful masterpiece of music and animation. I am disappointed its not the actual "uncut" movie (see other reviewers reviews), but its still a great movie.

fantasia.......2007-07-17

The Fantasia vhs movie played as good as new. It has been and will continue to be a family favorite.

Fantasia is fantastic...........2007-07-15

I had the pleasure of seeing FANTASIA on the big screen, when I was a little girl. I was enchanted by the imagery and the beautiful classical music soundtrack, from the opening credits, all the way to the last sequence. This was Walt Disney's way of bringing classical music to the younger generations, the children who went to the movie theaters to see his cartoons. This presentation of cartoons with classical repertoire succeeds brilliantly on many levels. For starters, the imagery compliments the mood of the musical pieces.

Some of my favorite sequences include: Nutcracker Suite by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with a look at the changing seasons, featuring animated fairies, fish, flowers, mushrooms, and leaves, Symphony No. 6 by Ludwig van Beethoven with a mythical ancient Grecian world of centaurs, centaurettes (a Disney studio creation), a pegasus and his family, the gods of Mount Olympus, fauns, cherubs and other creatures and characters of classical mythology, and the Ave Maria by Franz Schubert, with subtle sunlight and naturalistic color. I should mention that the sequence with Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky is a vision of hell. It features a wicked demon, whose likeness was based on the features of Bela Lugosi (yes, the original Dracula in the 1930s films). I was pretty scared, as an eight year old, when watching it. Keep that in mind when watching it with really small children.

My verdict? This film is a beautiful introduction to classical music, for young viewers, and compelling enough for more mature ones. This is a throwback to another time, before the age of computer-generated graphics, and you will appreciate the great lengths the animators took to hand-draw every cell in this beautiful film.

Beautiful.......2007-04-04

While it is not plot based or known for a memorable and charming story, it is a wonder to watch. Music creates images in most of us, whether they be memories of something prior, or something conjured up from the sound. Fantasia is based on that idea. Listening to this classic music, set to such elegant and wonderful images is a treat. One of the best of it's kind. Enjoy.

A child's memories.......2007-03-09

This is the first movie I remember seeing as a child. I was probably about 7 years old at the time. I've never forgotten it, and now, after 59 years, I'm viewing it again. It's just as wonderful as it was when I saw it the first time, although there are a couple of "bits" that I don't remember from my first viewing. It keeps me company during my treadmill walks. It does a wonderful job of helping me to pass the time. It's a beautiful combination of art and classical music.

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will they make the 3:10 to Yuma?
Unfortunately, not very realistic
"For Fate Travels Everywhere"
Tense, well-directed with excellent performances and atmosphere...
One of the best B&W westerns ever made

3:10 to Yuma
Starring: Glenn Ford , Van Heflin , Felicia Farr , Leora Dana , and Henry Jones
Director: Delmer Daves
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ASIN: B00005YUNS
Release Date: 2002-04-02

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Struggling rancher and family man Van Heflin sneaks captured outlaw Glenn Ford out from under the eyes of his gang and nervously awaits the prison train in this tight, taut Western in the High Noon tradition. Adapted from an Elmore Leonard story, this tense Western thriller is boiled down to its essential elements: a charming and cunning criminal, an initially reluctant hero whose courage and resolution hardens along the way, and a waiting game that pits them in a battle of wills and wits. Glenn Ford practically steals the film in one of his best performances ever: calm, cool, and confident, he's a ruthless killer with polite manners and an honorable streak. Director Delmer Daves (Broken Arrow) sets it all in a harsh, parched frontier of empty landscapes, deserted towns, and dust, creating a brittle quiet that threatens to snap into violence at any moment. --Sean Axmaker

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will they make the 3:10 to Yuma?.......2007-06-05

I'm a Glenn Ford fan from way back & will watch just about anything with him in it. The thing I liked about Ford is that he was a man, macho even, if you will, without being in your face about it in some kind of fake and phony way like The Duke liked to be (from time to time), so it makes it kind of tough to give this only a three star rating.

But you know what? It's not a bad western at all, and Van Heflin is also pretty good in it (though the role he portrays here will easily remind you of the character he played in Shane.) Last, but not least: the actress who plays the barmaid lingers in your mind long after the film is over. Some nice dialogue is exchanged between her and Glenn Ford.

Unfortunately, not very realistic.......2007-02-27

Again, I am forced to serve as the lone reviewer who believes this film to be over-rated. I am definitely a Glenn Ford fan, but the idea that Ford simply waits for the train to come and take him away, while he and Van Heflin sidle down the street definitely didn't move me. I'm sorry but the rest of the film didn't ring true either. Richard Jaeckel gets killed in a weird, unrealistic way, and Henry Jones gets lynched somehow. The scenes with Heflin's wife are stagey and uncomfortably hard to believe.
I would rate both Jubal and Cowboy much higher, more realistic, especially Cowboy. Check out Cowboy first and then Jubal. Either of these are better than 3:10. Sorry, Delmer Daves/Glenn Ford fans.

"For Fate Travels Everywhere".......2006-12-01

The desolate backdrop of the old west , coupled with the wonderfully wistful title song (sung by Frankie Laine), gives this 1957 Columbia film an intriguing opening, one which the viewer cannot help but be absorbed. Van Heflin is Dan Evans, a rancher whose family is threatened by drought, and who is asked to bring notorious outlaw Ben Wade (Glenn Ford) to Yuma to stand trial, for a sum that will undoubtedly help his financial problems. Wade's gang is jailed after committing a stagecoach robbery and killing, but they escape, planning to rescue their leader, so Dan must keep one step ahead of them as he escorts the handcuffed Wade to the train station. Felicia Farr has a nice supporting role as the bar girl, Emmy, who falls for Wade - Ford's villain knows how to charm the ladies, so much so that almost every woman falls under his spell. His engaging manner with the girls - "What's a woman for, if you can't treat her right?" - his romantic way of telling stories, almost literally makes the female population swoon. Even Dan's wife Alice (Lenore Dana) is temporarily taken with Wade as he sits, handcuffed, at the dinner table, telling a tale of a girl that he knew with sea-green eyes. Heflin can't understand why women fall for this - after all, this guy is a outlaw and a killer. As the two men arrive at the station town, Wade's gang is ready to pounce and so Evans and Wade hide out in a hotel room, the bridal suite, no less, to wait. Ben then plays mind games with Dan, trying to escape, to beat him down. Although Alice wants him to save himself by allowing Wade to escape, Dan realizes that he has to do it - not only for the money, but because it's the right thing to do. The two guys form a strange bond, as Ben's gang closes in. Had things been different, they may have even liked each other. Wade allows Dan to get him onto the train, explaining that he doesn't like to owe anyone any favors. There is a tentative understanding between them as Dan waves to his wife from the moving train, while the final chords of the title tune and Frankie Laine's voice close this psychological, fascinating Western.

Ford's performance is just flawless; he embodies his redeemable bad guy effortlessly, whistling the title song throughout relatively quiet sequences. And he is cunning and manipulative, knowing what buttons to push, as he subtly degrades Dan for not being a good husband and father. Maybe it's my female perspective, but somehow I don't think I'd be immune to his penetrating gaze. After he and Farr engage in a passionate kiss, we see them a few moments later emerging from the back room of the saloon, fully clothed of course, but there can be no doubt of what had transpired between them. As he is taken away by Evans and the marshal, he promises to send her some pearls. Heflin gives just the right amount of selflessness, courage and compassion as the one who has to perform an unpleasant, risky task to support his family. These two underrated actors fill the screen, and it's hard to imagine any other leading men of the time bringing the protagonist and bad guy to life. An up and coming Richard Jaekel plays Wade's right hand, a fair-haired, cold-hearted sidekick who will stop at nothing to free his leader. He would later go on to have a succession of similar roles in several genres. Director Delmer Daves collaborated with Ford on three Westerns, all of which are gems.

The DVD: Transfer looks great, with a few extra trailers included: "Bite The Bullet", "Silverado" and "MacKenna's Gold". It's a dual sided disc so that the viewer can choose between full screen and widescreen.

"Though you've got no reason to go there, and there ain't a soul that you know there, when the 3:10 to Yuma whistles its sad refrain, take that train . . . . . . . "

Tense, well-directed with excellent performances and atmosphere... .......2006-11-06

Delmer Daves has certainly proved himself as one of Hollywood's most talented directors--at least in the Western genre... His "3:10 To Yuma" echoes "High Noon" in some respects, but to make frequent on the similarity misses the point of a very fascinating picture...

"3:l0 to Yuma" is a classic among suspense Westerns, a serious examination of the nature of heroism of an ordinary man in control of a dangerous outlaw... It is fundamentally a distinguished psychological drama played out in the claustrophobic setting of a hotel under mental and physical siege... The film deals with two entirely opposing characters locked together in an isolated room where Daves' camera moves ceaselessly on their course of action...

After a holdup and the killing of a coachman with a gold shipmen, Ford is captured in a saloon, where he was wasting his time in amorous advances with a lovely barmaid (Felicia Farr).

But how to hold him? For his gang, who have made their getaway, will most likely be back to claim him... Ford is sure of this, as his care-free indifference makes it easy to see... The cowed citizenry (echoes of the Zinneman picture) become equally certain... Someone has got to get him out of local circulation and then on to a train to Yuma where he can stand trial...

Who will undertake such task?

The best offer comes from an austere farmer motivated by a severe desperation... Struggling Heflin sees in the 200 dollars his last chance of salvation as his means of subsistence are too little, and the prolonged drought is killing his cattle... For him, there is no other option...

So Ford expects his gang to follow him, and eventually they do... Richard Jaeckel--'the man who slept en the sofa' was how everyone remembered him in this picture--is sinister evidence of discovery...

In a hotel room, therefore, they sweat it out... Van Heflin does most of the sweating, trying to cope, until the train is due, with a situation beyond his experience... For Van Heflin is not even a true professional, as Will Kane was in "High Noon" (who had somewhat similar train-waiting problems), but an amateur, having to deal with Ford's every physical and psychological ruse; having, in the last resort--finding some sort of moral obligation in the job--to resist temptation...

The outlaw, an intelligent man, continually seeks for a way that will give him his freedom, but becomes deeply fascinated by his 'keeper'. What kind of creature is this who toils on some miserably piece of land, cares so deeply for it, gets no fun at all out of life and seems so greatly incorruptible?

Whatever he is, he's the complete antithesis of Ford... You get the impression that the outlaw is confronted by a being from another planet... Who wouldn't be intrigued?

Van Heflin could so easily have repeated his leading homesteader role in Shane, but, in fact, he adds another layer to him... Ford, in one of his best performances, and he has given many, gets the utmost from his greatest gift... The women in the picture, Felicia Farr and Leorna Dana, make a solid contribution to its depth...

With a nice musical score, this great psychological Western draws its drama and power from the interaction of two excellent characters rather than gun blazing action...

One of the best B&W westerns ever made.......2006-09-19

Director Delmer Daves' 3:10 TO YUMA (1957, Columbia) ranks with John Ford's STAGECOACH (1939) and MY DARLING CLEMENTINE (1946) as one of the finest B&W adult westerns ever made. Told almost in real time, YUMA has Glenn Ford as an outlaw named Ben Wade being held hostage in a dusty old west town hotel room by farmer Dan Evans (Van Heflin), who needs the money he is getting for the job. That job is to guard Wade until the 3:10 to Yuma train arrives in town. But Halsted Welles' complex script, from an Elmore Leonard story, has fun in switching roles. Who is the good guy and who really is the bad guy? And should Evans take Wade's offer to give him triple the amount of money that sheriff Robert Emhardt is offering Evans to led him go free? After all, Evans is only in it for the money. This is very suspenseful storytelling. In a small cast, Felicia Farr is also excellent in a tiny role as a bartender.

I really love the look of 3:10 TO YUMA--Charles Lawton, Jr.'s dusty moderate wide-screen B&W photography, the sparce and empty town that seems to only have a saloon and hotel and train station, the real time editing, George Duning's ghostly music score, and Frankie Laine's unforgettably lonely theme song sung over the opening credits. This is a great western for adults parched for an intelligent and evocative one. I highly recommend it on DVD rental with a couple of cold beers.

10 Minute Solution: Fat Blasting Dance Mix

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This is fun to do
Good Cardio, Difficult Toning
Passes the "use" test
Good but needs better music
Sweat Sweat Sweat

10 Minute Solution: Fat Blasting Dance Mix
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ASIN: B000GEIRAK
Release Date: 2006-09-05

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Awarded DVD of the Month in December 2006 by SHAPE magazine!

NO TIME TO EXERCISE? We have the solution for you - the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we've developed 5 fun and energetic dance routines that are just 10 minutes each. You'll get great cardio and toning benefits from the ten minute segments - designed to fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 mini dance parties, or mix and match to hit your own unique problem areas … or do all of them together for an incredible 50-minute dance blast! SIMPLE SLIMMER "Get down" and shape up with some simple, fun dance moves that even a non-dancer can enjoy. CALORIE MELTDOWN This segment takes it up just a notch - it's full of energy and a real calorie-burner. FAT BURNING PARTY This dance party is for everyone - let loose, have fun and melt away those extra pounds! BUTT & THIGH BLASTER The Butt & Thigh Blaster is more than a dance party - it's your way to finally get jiggle-free buns and thighs! AB ATTACK Really whittle your middle as you move and groove. This set is specifically designed to attack and flatten those abs.

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