The Thing (Collector's Edition)

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Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments of highly effective terror and spine-tingling suspense, but it's mostly a showcase for some of the goriest and most horrifically grotesque makeup effects ever created for a movie. With such highlights as a dog that splits open and blossoms into something indescribably gruesome, this is the kind of movie for die-hard horror fans and anyone who slows down to stare at fatal traffic accidents. On those terms, however, it's hard not to be impressed by the movie's wild and wacky freak show. It all begins when scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice, and thaw out the alien body found aboard. What they don't know is that the alien can assume any human form, and before long the scientists can't tell who's real and who's a deadly alien threat. Kurt Russell leads the battle against the terrifying intruder, and the supporting cast includes Richard Masur, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, and Wilford Brimley. They're all playing standard characters who are neglected by the mechanistic screenplay (based on the classic sci-fi story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell), but Carpenter's emphasis is clearly on the gross-out effects and escalating tension. If you've got the stomach for it (and let's face it, there's a big audience for eerie gore), this is a thrill ride you won't want to miss. --Jeff Shannon

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ALIEN VS. AMERICAN SCIENTISTS.......2007-09-14

I have watched this movie numerous of times and I find that I love it more each time. Yesterday I let my eleven year old son watch it. When I told him what year that it came out he said, "Ahhh, come on, I hate it when you make me watch those old, stupid movies!" Within ten minutes he was engrossed. When the movie was over he told me that The Thing is now his favorite horror movie and that he was going to have nightmares. My point is that The Thing is such an incredible movie that every person, no matter what generation, is going to love it.

THE THINGS ARE AMONG US!!.......2007-09-01

they sure didn't give this movie the credit it deserved. i'm telling you john carpenter did it again. man, this movie was extra good. the actors did a phenomenal job, the whole idea was brilliant, and the setting...what better place. who's who. the aliens really do exist among us, but as humans. this one was just plain evil. for it's time the effects were great, personally one of the best. total isolation, the thing, paranoia sets in, distrust, and nowhere to go. all you have is to fight back, whether you're the last man standing. the ending was good, he leaves it all up to you. if they don't kill each other the weather surely will. i do recommend this mind blowing classic.

Class from Carpenter.......2007-09-01

I saw this at the Cinema in 1982 and on occasions had to watch through my fingers!

This film and Aliens were the last two great Sci-fi/horror films that did not have digital special effects. The effects in this film are astounding. For the younger people reading this (those born after the late 60's) you have to realise that what you see on the screen was actually created in the studio and not on a computer. They still look good compared with todays CGI and remain the pinnacle of animatronic special effects. Full credit to Rob Bottin the special effects wizard on The Thing.

The film itself is a claustraphobic affair once The Thing is loose in the camp, and you continally have doubts about which character is still human. The suspense is helped immensely by a intense music soundtrack by Ennio Morricone, who had obviously listened to some of Carpenters own soundtrack music.

Kurt Russell in the leading role does a great job as MacReady, and the supporting cast which includes Keith David (Platoon, Pitch Black) and Richard Dysart all give good performances.

This film was a high point for John Carpenters career, since whilst he has made some good films since (They Live for example) most of them have been very poor in comparison compared with this film.

The DVD has digital 5.1 sound.

"I know I'm human and some of you are human or you'd all jump me right now" McReady(Kurt Russell).......2007-08-30

I saw this one when it came out and have this one on my top 10 list of favorite horror movie. While it is true the effects are stunning and have yet to be matched, it is with repeat viewing that the better parts of the movie rise to the top.
This is a more accurate telling of the short story classic"Who Goes There?" which was the used to make the original "Thing". In that one we had a monster from outer space that was described as a "Carrot", while here we go back to the idea that the alien can assume the shape of anything it touches. This is where the movie gets it's scariest scenes from, you never know who is on your side or who is an alien.
The cast is great and once again Kurt Russell shows that he is a very fine actor and carry's this film. This is one that stays with you long after the movie is over.

Grotesque, violent, and repulsive horror at its best........2007-08-25

Years ago I saw this movie on television and I did not understand why this movie was considered a horror classic. On television most everything exciting was edited out and the plot was butchered due to the tv editing.

So I eventually watched it on DVD after a friend suggested I watch it again. I was very impressed. The Thing is not only a grotesque and ultra violent movie, especially for 1982, but it has a steady build up of suspence and twists and turns within the plot. Now, just because I said the movie was super gross especially for 1982 doesn't mean that The Thing doesn't stand strong against modern horror films. In fact The Thing creature is the sickest and most freaky alien I've ever seen in a movie. It would be awesome to see a sequel by the title of Alien VS. The Thing. I wonder who would win and what sort of mutants would form out of their battles.

This movie is highly recommended if you like horror, sci-fi and gore.

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ALIEN VS. AMERICAN SCIENTISTS
THE THINGS ARE AMONG US!!
Class from Carpenter
"I know I'm human and some of you are human or you'd all jump me right now" McReady(Kurt Russell)
Grotesque, violent, and repulsive horror at its best.

The Thing - Collector's Edition
Starring: Wilford Brimley , T.K. Carter , David Clennon , Keith David , and Richard A. Dysart
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Release Date: 1998-09-09

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ALIEN VS. AMERICAN SCIENTISTS.......2007-09-14

THE THINGS ARE AMONG US!!.......2007-09-01

Class from Carpenter.......2007-09-01

"I know I'm human and some of you are human or you'd all jump me right now" McReady(Kurt Russell).......2007-08-30

Grotesque, violent, and repulsive horror at its best........2007-08-25

Gartel- Trance, Dance and Other Living Things Vol. 1

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HORRIBLE - DO NOT PURCHASE
Loved The Music with the Visuals
The Reviews Do Not Matter!
I Like The Gartel DVD, but Thanks for the Apology Eghy
I Read All The Reviews

Gartel- Trance, Dance and Other Living Things Vol. 1
Starring: Gartel
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Release Date: 2004-07-01

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Laurence Gartel breaks all the rules once again. Considered by the world to be the "Father" of Digital Art and new media for over 25 years. He brings to the music and entertainment world a new vision vision mixing photography, graffiti, 3D computer graphics, motion video, and paint. Here is the first fusion of Art and Music in the new genre o Digital Video (DVD). A true Revolution!

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HORRIBLE - DO NOT PURCHASE.......2006-11-15

This item was a complete waste of money. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews of this product. It looks like the creators of Tron got drunk and spilt a beer on their computer while making this worthless material. DO NOT PURCHASE!

Loved The Music with the Visuals.......2005-06-10

I am always on the prowl for new things. The Gartel DVD was valiant effort by the "self proclaimed" Father of Digital Media. I appreciated the effort, I appreciated the art, I appreciated the surround sound, etc. However, I expected more from Gartel based on his reputation. The effort was most certainly "cutting edge" but Gartels images were dated. I have read articles about Gartel, and I have visited his website. While I realize that all great Artists must be self promoting, Gartel seems to be a bit "full of himself." The DVD is definitely worth the price, and it is a cheap way to have something from Gartel in your library, but I am afraid that the cutting edge technology parade has passed Gartel by. They put some very hip tunes to his visuals, which is most certainly a bonus, but I expected a bit more from Gartel as an Artist. I gave it a 4 for the effort, but I would call Gartel the "Grandfather of Digital Media", not the "Father." Perhaps in a future DVD he will be able to take things to a higher level, but this was a good start, at least for him.

The Reviews Do Not Matter!.......2005-01-11

Laurence Gartel is the Father of Digital Media. He started the whole darn thing. So if you are into art, and multi media, it is worth having if for no other reason, that you will have something from Gartel. There is no good or bad in Art, there are only points of view. Gartel has done something no one else has tried, has set the standard, which others will build and improve upon. Unless you have an open mind, and enjoy innovation, do not buy this product, you will be disappointed. This is not Star Wars, this is Gartel!

I Like The Gartel DVD, but Thanks for the Apology Eghy.......2004-11-07

Read all the reviews, including Eghy's (old review, plus his apology review). It takes a big man to apologize, so I give Eghy cudo's for that, but he is still a sarcastic fellow, which he obviously cannot help. I enjoyed his responses though, they made me giggle. Sorry he did not like the Gartel DVD, I must be one of those minions that liked it. I am a very visual person and the images were actually a bit too intense for my taste, but unique just the same. I would not hesitate to recommend it, and most of my friends that I showed it to, liked it. There were a few Eghy's that did not like it, but that is what Art in Multi-media is all about. Eghy seems to be a nice fellow, so no hard feelings, we will just agree to disagree. I will continue to check out his reviews on other products. Eghy is very knowledgeable, just missed the mark this time around. Gartel is the "Father of Digital Media." You buy this DVD because they are Gartel Images. The millions that have enjoyed his works at Museums, and thousands that have spent alot of money buying his works, now have the ability to take them home, and enjoy them in a multi media format. That is what this DVD is about. Eghy obviously would not like Andy Warhol's works in this sort of format either, and now I at least understand why he did not like it. This is definitely not Star Wars, or Pixar, or Dreamworks, it is Gartel, on his usual cutting edge.

I Read All The Reviews.......2004-10-30

I can try to describe the DVD, but unless you are into multi media, and familiar with Laurence Gartel, words will not be helpful. Simply go to http://www.gartelraveparty.com and you can see some samples and hear all the songs. If you like what you see and hear, then buy it. I liked what I saw and heard, and thought it was worth the money. When someone tries something new, there will always be critics, but someone needs to start the ball rolling, and Gartel has most certainly done this.

Elena et les hommes / Paris Does Strange Things / Elena i muzhchiny

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Elena et les hommes / Paris Does Strange Things / Elena i muzhchiny
Director: Jean Renoir
Manufacturer: Film Prestige
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ZHan Mare ("Tajny Burgundskogo dvora", "Gorbun"), Ingrid Bergman ("Gazovyj svet", "Po kom zvonit kolokol"), Mel Ferrer ("Vojna i mir") v romanticheskoj komedii ZHana Renuara "Elena i muzhchiny". Parizh, nachalo XX veka. Ocharovatel'naja pol'skaja knjaginja Elena Sokorovskaja derzhit v svoih rukah sud'by Evropy. Odin iz naibolee vlijatel'nyh francuzskih generalov vljublen v nee i prozhzhennye politiki nadejutsja, chto smogut s ee pomow'ju zastavit' generala sovershit' gosudarstvennyj perevorot. Elena zhe vljublena v Anri de SHevinkura, cinichnogo molodogo cheloveka, kotoryj, znaja o ee vlijanii na generala, predaet svoi chuvstva v ugodu politicheskim ambicijam. Elena, ponachalu uverennaja v svoej sposobnosti upravljat' sud'bami dazhe samyh sil'nyh muzhchin, priznaet, chto ljubov' sil'nee ee ambicij...

Sci-Fi Movie Marathon Volume 8: 8 Movie Pack

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A Seemingly Random Collection Of B-Movies

Sci-Fi Movie Marathon Volume 8: 8 Movie Pack

Manufacturer: RightNow Disc
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BONUS: Each movie comes with a portable-media friendly version that can be downloaded to your Apple iPod!
Eight feature films on four DVDs
Horror Express,Attack of the Monsters,Killers From Space,Son of Hercules in the Land of Darkness,Zontar, The Thing From Venus,Planet Outlaw,Cosmos: War of the Planets,Night Fright
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ASIN: B000GTDYG2

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The legends of Science Fiction are gathered here for you in this definitive DVD collection of some of the greatest Sci-Fi classics to ever come out of Hollywood. This 8 DVD collection is sure to provide you with countless hours of entertainment. Volume 8 includes: Horror Express directed by Eugenio Martin and starring Christopher Lee; Attack of the Monsters directed by Noriaki Yuasa and starring Christopher Murphy; Killers From Space directed by W. Lee Wilder and starring Peter Graves; Son of Hercules in the Land of Darkness directed by Lewis Mann and starring Dan Vadis; Zontar, The Thing From Venus directed by Larry Buchanan and starring John Agar; Planet Outlaw directed by Harry Revier and starring Buster Crabbe; Cosmos: War of the Planets directed by Alfonso Brescia and starring John Richardson; Night Fright directed by James A. Sullivan and starring John Agar

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A Seemingly Random Collection Of B-Movies.......2006-09-11

This is an interesting collection of sci-fi movies. Interesting, because I can detect absolutely nothing in common between most of the features, although two star John Agar. Many of these movies are available in other multi-packs or by themselves, and in some cases the other prints are much better. Most of these prints are noticeably dark, and that is especially true of "Night Fright," "Horror Express," and "Cosmos: War of the Planets."

The movies range from laughable to awful, which gives me pause trying to rationalize the eight movies I watched with the promotional copy that goes with them: "The legends of Science Fiction are gathered here for you in this definitive DVD collection of some of the greatest Sci-Fi classics to ever come out of Hollywood." Definitive? Greatest? What movies were they talking about?

I particularly liked disc two, the "Agar Fest" which has two movies starring John Agar, "Night Fright," a mundane thriller about a monster from space, and "Zontar, the Thing From Venus," a much more enjoyable (though laughable) film about, well, a monster from space. "Killers From Space" is an especially amusing piece of sci-fi horror, while "Horror Express" has real stars like Christopher Lee, and an absolutely mesmerizing performance by Telly Savalas as a Cossack Captain, who apparently just finished the William Shatner acting school curriculum. Any of the "Son of Hercules" films are tortuous, but this one at least has a man in the mangiest bear suit I have ever seen (and features a fight with a lion somewhat less realistic than Michael Palin in "Scott of the Antarctic.") The other movies fit somewhere between these highs and lows.

Overall this is not a great set: it has no discernable theme, it has exceptionally spartan packaging, and it has very dark prints in many cases. I would try to find these films in other packages. Most of the films are worthwhile for a B-movie fan (except the Hercules debacle) though, so if the price is low enough, this could fit the bill.

Vladimir Visotskiy I Got the Things to Sing About [PAL]

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Vladimir Visotskiy I Got the Things to Sing About [PAL]

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