Uncovered

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WOW!!.......2007-07-19

I thought that this was a very good movie. I enjoyed the ending and was quite impressed overall. Definitely a good movie for being an older movie. Props to Kate!!! ;)

Who killed the knight?.......2007-06-05

Medieval paintings and a chess game seem like unlikely murder components, but they set off the whole plot of art puzzle/murder mystery "Uncovered." The adaptation of Arturo Perez/Reverte's novel is picturesque and has some good acting, but suffers from a total lack of suspense when it comes to whodunnit.

Art student Julia (Kate Beckinsale) is delighted when an X-ray of a old painting shows a Latin inscription: "Who killed the knight?" The trio in the painting includes a medieval duke, his young wife, and a French knight who was pretty obviously having an affair with the wife. With the help of her cheating ex-boyfriend and mysterious chess prodigy Domenec (Paudge Behan), Julia unravels the question of who killed the knight -- and why the picture was altered after it was finished.

But that isn't the end -- Julia's ex-boyfriend turns up dead in the shower, and the kindly old owner of the painting dies within days. And with each death, a corresponding ivory chess piece is left on Julia's doorstep. As brutal heirs and conniving art dealers scrabble for the painting, Julia tries to unravel who is behind the killings -- before black queen takes white queen...

"Uncovered" is more interesting as a clever art puzzle than a murder mystery, set in Barcelona's sunny colourful streets and ancient castles. It is genuinely fascinating to see the hidden meanings of the chess game and its hidden meanings, as well as the politics of Burgundy versus France. This part is intriguing, intelligent, and genuinely has an element of classical mystery.

Unfortunately, it sags when it turns into a murder mystery (with a bit of nudity thrown in), loosely tied into the medieval murder with the use of chess pieces. The murderer's identity is glaringly obvious even before he's killed anyone, and the campy, shrieky finale suffers because you already know who he is. Even the callous heirs to weren't enough to throw off the scent.

This was only Kate Beckinsale's second major role, so perhaps she can be forgiven her mediocre performance. She's middling most of the time, and occasionally lapses into hysterical crying. John Wood is a scene-stealer as the devoted gay guardian Cesar, backed by Sinéad Cusack as a catty aging party-girl and Michael Gough as an ailing aristocrat. No, I don't know by British actors are playing a slew of Spaniards, but they do a good job.

"Uncovered" is an intriguing art mystery, but it trips over itself in the second half when it becomes a mysteryless mystery. If it weren't for that, it would be simply brilliant.

Special Features not included.......2007-05-15

This picture is based in the famous spanish novel "La Tabla de Flandes" from Arturo Perez Reverte (Alatriste), but the picture is boring, with slow and bad acted characters. This particular DVD doesn't include subtitles,not even spanish nor english. In this case the box announce this special features, watch out with this problem.

ONLY FOR CHESS GAME LOVERS!.......2007-05-10

THIS MOVIE WAS VERY BORING!IF YOU LIKE TO PLAY CHESS-YOU'LL LIKE THIS MOVIE.THIS IS A MYSTERY BASED ON BEING SOLVED BY FINDING CHESS PEICES,AND THEIR CLUES.

Paudge Behan Fans Attention.......2007-03-08

Uncovered is one of Paudge Behan's earlier movies and as in all of his films he is wonderfull add a very young Kate Beckinsale and you have a great film. This is one you have to watch to appreciate and I think once you have seen it you will want to watch it again. So grab a glass of wine sit back and enjoy you are in for a surprising treat.

Uncovered - The Whole Truth About the Iraq War

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Take a look at the truths about the Iraq war that the bush administration did not want you to know.
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The whole truth and nothing but the truth!!!

Uncovered - The Whole Truth About the Iraq War
Starring: Karen Kwiatkowski , John Dean (III) , Mel Goodman , Robert Baer , and Milton Bearden
Director: Robert Greenwald
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ASIN: B0001IXT36
Release Date: 2004-03-30

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WARNING!.......2007-07-22

My Friends and The Innocent,

There's ( 3 ) schemes The U.S. Government is subliminally accomplishing via Terrorism ...

A. ERASING The Constitution
B. DISMANTLING America
C. ABOLISHING The Flag

WAKE UP ...
The only " Civil Liberties " you have in this nation, is to Obey and Abide by Federal Rules, Regulations, Requirements and Restrictions ( or be Arrested )!
Welcome to America - Tyranny, Oppression, Repression, Suppression, Imprisonment ... and FREEDOM?
WISE UP ...
There's more than just Middle East radicals around the planet; take a closer look at the Politicians, Judges, Lawyers, Cops, Corporations, Apostate Churches and Others in these United States!
TRUE and FACTUAL ...
We can NO LONGER " entrust our Safety and Security " to The Government & Judiciary System when this Irresponsible Pair is " neglecting " their Sworn DUTY and " perverting " the Supreme LAW to make a totalitarian Corrupt Paradise for themselves!
ENOUGH is ENOUGH ...
There's a thin line between Intelligence and Stupidity ... it's known as Common Sense / Conscience / CONSTITUTION!
These Insane and Lethal DICTATING CLIQUES in Washington, D.C. are
" pure Death " for the Future of this GREAT NATION!
THE ANSWER is CLEAR ...
The only ones who'll stop this INEXCUSABLE & UNACCEPTABLE behavior, are the Citizens that enforce a " No Return Policy " on these Sneaky and Guilty individuals!
It's TIME to Resist Victoriously and Resurrect ( genuine ) " Morals and Free Will " into Society and across America NOW!
You Reap what you Sow ... State by State / All to All ( by Courage or Cowardice )!

Vigilante & Patriot

Protect your Family and Children ... copy this letter and fax it along, so that these Arrogant and Haughty wrongdoers in Washington, D.C. can be permanently " removed from authority " by the voice ( and vote ) of
WE THE PEOPLE ... The True Government!
Let them know in Washington, D.C. that there's Genuine Patriots who are wise to their ONE / SAME PARTY with TWO HEADS ( Republican & Democratic ) ROUTINE of continually TRAMPLING and ERASING your FREEDOMS!
The White House and World Elites are very near to causing a NATIONAL EMERGENCY / MARTIAL LAW so they can CONTROL every CITIZEN in The United States!
Don't be FOOLISH ... TIME is ENDING!

A convenient retelling of historical facts.......2007-07-07

I can't say I support Bush on all his policies by any means... BUT... if you are going to criticize people at least be sure you do it based on actual facts and not just emotional or media-generated "bandwagon" frenzy.

The problem with this documentary is kind of like doing a research study but only revealing the test results that support your view and tossing away the other results that cast doubts on your research.

In this documentary, the producers try to keep hammering the message home that "Bush lied about the threat of Iraq. There were no Weapons of Mass Destruction, etc...."

The problem with this often use criticism, is it assumes the American public is either stupid or has no memory.

A quick review of video and news archives show Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore and other leading Democrats giving speeches as far back as 1999 criticizing Bush Senior for not being more forceful on dealing with Iraq and how the administration must be faulted for not dealing with the "growing threat of Saddam Hussein and his nuclear weapons program".

In other words, it is clearly documented that virtually every politician on both sides was warning that the USA had to forcefully deal with Iraq long before Sept 2001.

Now in hindsight, when an American President does in fact take that action and it goes screwy because of too much political correctness and a lack of devotion to hit HARD, FAST and ALL-ENCOMPASSING in a warlike manner ............. all these same politicians are hoping a short-minded American public will forget their call to arms 8-9 years ago and allow them to distance themselves from the responsibility today.

Even sites like YOUTUBE for example, have some of the old news clips of Gore and Clinton banging their fists saying we need to stop Saddam growing threat of nuclear weapons and WMDs.
What hypocricy.

Now I am not defending Bush.... After his insane AMNESTY TO ILLEGALS ide this past month, he can fend for himself..............

BUT.......
For anybody, Republican or Democrat I simply say....
Criticize based on reality and facts, and not just jump on a popular media led hate campaign and become one of their mindless followers or cattle.

Take a look at the truths about the Iraq war that the bush administration did not want you to know........2007-06-15

In this DVD documentary, many current, former and retired military and intelligence officers some of whom were weapons inspectors and members of counter terrorism units contest President George W Bush's reasons for going to war against Iraq. Some of the other speakers include former ambassadors, scientists, Journalistic editor, a former white house counsel, and former assistant secretaries of defense and a congressman. Some who consider the title and content of this documentary might dismiss it, as the Bush administration has, as democrat partisan politics. But, actually some of the speakers are know republicans.

Their speaking out in this video expresses serious interest and concern for the United States and its international relations and international policies that come out of patriotism and many years spent in careers in service to the United States; not partisan politics.

Some of these speakers have suffered the unjust public humility of having their political alignment and even their patriotism questioned in the public media when they first spoke out in opposition to the Bush administration's claims about the existence and production of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and about links between Saddam Hussein's regime and al Qaeda terrorists, which were later proven to be groundless.

Some of these speakers have written books on related subjects which are available here on Amazon.com.

In this documentary we see former intelligence officers speaking out against the misuse of intelligence and the intelligence agencies of the United States by the Bush administration to produce faulty information in processes known as data mining to justify preemptive war against another nation in violation of laws legislated to safe guard against this type of abuse of power.

A former CIA analyst tells us of how he was brought into a meeting of intelligence agencies before the Bush administration in which the intelligence director of the Department of Energy ordered his subordinates to remain silent so as to offer no opinion or statements to contradict the President's case to go to war against Iraq. Members of the Bush administration were making statements designed to lead intelligence officers to align them in support of the administration's agenda to go to war against Iraq behind false reasons.

Counter terrorism team members tell us here about how there is no relation between Iraq and al Qaeda terrorism.

Many CIA officers were in opposition to Iraqi exile Achmad Chalabi as an intelligence information source because he had no credibility among the intelligence community. Achmad Chalabi was telling the Bush administration what it wanted to hear. The Bush administration wanted to believe that what it wanted to hear from Chalabi was true.

In a form of circular reasoning, the pentagon was supplying information to Achmad Chalabi's Iraqi National Congress to present as intelligence to support the case to go to war.

The Bush case for war in his state of the union address was full of bad information to deceive congress. Former White House attorney for Richard Nixon, John Dean reminds us that it's a felony to give false information to congress. This should lead to the conclusion that the Bush administration is impeachable for presenting false information as its reasons to go to war against Iraq to congress.

Information and evidence used to justify and rationalize the war on Iraq is examined along with a forged document which was supposed to show that Iraq attempted to buy yellow cake to make nuclear weapons. Everyone now recognizes that the document was a forgery. Condoleeza Rice is shown saying that no one in the Bush administration knew that the document is a forgery. Joseph Wilson of the United States Foreign Service is shown saying that he was in a position to know that the Bush administration did know that the document was a forgery prior to its use as evidence that Iraq attempted to buy nuclear materials from Niger. Joseph Wilson was sent to Niger to investigate whether or not Iraq had bought nuclear materials which could be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. His findings led him to conclude that Iraq had not bought nuclear materials from Niger. Joseph Wilson had publicly criticized the Bush administration's mobilization for war on Iraq based on discredited information. As a result the administration leaked information that Joseph Wilson's wife was a CIA officer as a reprisal for publicly criticizing the Bush administration Iraq war agenda. Careers of exposed CIA officers are ended by public exposure. Such exposure also has the real potential to jeopardize the officer's safety as well as the safety of their previous contacts. Such exposure also jeopardizes any projects or missions to which they have been assigned. Since this video has been released White House aid to Dick Cheney has been identified, tried and found guilty in a court of law for leaking Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA officer. Exposing the identity of CIA officers is illegal.

The documentary shows video coverage of then Secretary of State Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations on February 5, 2003 to justify the Bush administration's mobilization for war against Iraq.

Former CIA officers pick apart the evidence and information being presented by Colin Powell and expose false evidence, discredited information and fallacious reasoning of the Bush administration behind Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations.

The first time I watched this video, I rented it from the video store. I liked it. so, I bought it online. The DVD I bought online does not have all the information that was on the DVD that I had rented. It's missing a lot of the extra interviews that were in the "special features" option of the menu. But, it's a great video documentary that exposes many of the lies that the Bush administration has been hiding behind.

David Kay is one of the weapons inspectors who searched for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. He is one of those who came out and publicly said that there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq in contradiction to what the Bush administration had been telling the public.

One point of reason that is also very compelling evidence that there were no weapons of mass destruction is that not one person in the United States military nor of the coalition forces who has been involved either in the invasion of Iraq or its occupation has been killed by weapons of mass destruction since the start of the invasion. It is unthinkable that they would not have used them by now if they had them.

Chas Freeman sums up the Bush administration's score in Iraq:

1. Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq as justification for invasion exposed as a lie. None have been found.

2. Links between Saddam's regime and al Qaeda in Iraq as justification for invasion of Iraq exposed as false. There is no information on the existence of any links between al Qaeda and any Iraqis prior to the United States invasion of Iraq. The continued political vacuum in Iraq that resulted from the United States military occupation of Iraq has created conditions in Iraq that have drawn al Qaeda members and al Qaeda member wannabees from everywhere into Iraq to turn it into a major recruitment and training center for al Qaeda. Where as there had been no members of al Qaeda in Iraq prior to the invasion, they are there now, drawn by the presence of our military and the absence of Saddam's ruthless security.

3. Regime change as an agenda item in Iraq by the Bush administration has become simply regime removal, resulting in a political vacuum. The current democracy set up by Paul Bremer probably will not survive whenever the United States leaves from Iraq.

4. Attempts to democratize Iraq has resulted in polarized desecularization of Iraq between extremist islamic factions of Shiite and Sunni muslims. Neither are likely ever to build a state friendly to the United States.

5. The Bush administration is attempting to install freedom in Iraq under United States military occupation and democracy in Iraq administered by the United States military. It is pointed out that this came after campaigns of bombing which was followed by invasion. The invasion of Iraq followed almost ten years of sanctions which were imposed upon Iraq and its people. It's not likely that they will learn to like us anytime soon after living through an experience and a history such as this.

Here are other sources that you might like:

No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah by Bing West

State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and the Bush Administration by James Risen

Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror by anonymous AKA Michael Scheuer

Al Qaeda's Great Escape: The Military and the Media on Terror's Trail by Philip Smucker

House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties by Craig Unger

Sleeping with the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude by Robert Baer

Illegals: The Imminent Threat Posed by Our Unsecured U.S.-Mexico Border by Jon E. Dougherty

The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills

And now, for the real story behind it all.......2007-05-07

To begin with, a nice approach by the producer was to introduce a long list of expert witnesses with decades of combined experience in intelligence, foreign service, and other fields that make up a bulk of testimony in the program. This really sets the tone for credibility when uncovering all the facts and shows that there is still integrity left in the world. As stated in the program at one point, part of being a patriot is not being afraid to tell the truth despite the consequences of doing so.

There is little speculation anymore about September 11, 2001 being the catalyst for war on Iraq and the war on terror. For getting us into Iraq, we have to lay the burden of proof (or guilt) on our government and their dubious methods of sending dire messages of danger that were never really there. It started out with WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) and gravitated toward terrorism at a later time. It is quite interesting to watch the video footage showing the government contradicting themselves before and after 9-11 using the evidence they fabricated, manipulated, and doctored to transfix a populace and justify an invasion. Using a National Intelligence Estimate employing questionable tactics such as `selective intelligence' and `data mining', these and other methods were used to help convince the bureaucracy that our presence in Iraq was absolutely necessary. Broken down into simple terms, there just wasn't any concrete evidence of chemical, nuclear, or biological weapons, the systems to deliver these weapons, and no facilities or materials to even construct these devices. There is basically no evidence anywhere that showed any serious attempts to question or investigate the spurious allegations of our government, defectors, or intelligence data during this time period.

Moving further along, it was the position of our government that terrorism played another vital role for reasons to occupy Iraq. First, it was for the part they played in the World Trade Center attacks (Iraq has subsequently been shown not to have been involved) and their link to Osama Bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda terrorist network (again, Iraq was not identified as having had any dealings at that time with him or them). Once again, it is demonstrated that our government is comfortable with being deceptive with the public and the 'official' facts and data proving these allegations are non-existent for all intents and purposes.

`Uncovered: The War on Iraq' is actually an updated version of an earlier documentary remade with about 30 minutes of new footage. I've only seen this latest version myself but it is more than enough to leave a lasting impact on me. I feel this program was well produced and presented and the messages contained within are very important and necessary. In addition to a few special features, there is an added segment of 35 minutes called Soldier's Pay. This is an enlightening series of interviews with several individuals regarding their antiwar issues. For those interested in this DVD, another excellent choice exploring similar issues is `On Native Soil'. I highly recommend both of these documentaries to everyone.

The whole truth and nothing but the truth!!!.......2007-05-01

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"The Bush administration made up its mind to go to war on September 11, 2001. From that time on, you were dealing with rationalization and justification for the war. You weren't dealing with real causes for the war or real reasons for the war. There was never a clear and present danger. There was never an imminent threat...So by the late 1990s, let alone 2003, it was clear that Iraq did not have a nuclear weapons program, but over and over again, President Bush, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, particularly Vice-President Cheney, but also [then] National Security Advisor [Condoleezza] Rice, drummed up the idea of a reconstituted nuclear capability."

The above was said by Mel Goodman, a former 20 year Senior CIA Analyst. This and many more comments are found in this riveting and fact-filled documentary that examines the actual arguments, speeches, and "spin" given by president Bush and his senior advisors before, during, and after the Iraq invasion.

There are no scene selections for this program but it is divided into segments. These are as follows:

(1) The Experts. (There are 25 that provide analysis throughout the program.)
(2) President Bush State of Union Address January 28, 2003 (and analysis)
(3) Secretary of State Powell's address to the United Nations (and analysis)
(4) War (declared on Iraq) March 19, 2003
(5) Cost of War
(6) 16 words (in the State of the Union Address that were misleading)
(7) Terrorism after the war

As mentioned, there are experts that provide analysis throughout. All of them have twenty plus years of experience. Some of these experts include a former ambassador, weapons inspectors, a former director of the CIA, a former assistant director of defense, an anti-terrorism expert, former CIA analysts, and a former CIA operative.

Archival news footage and images abound in this film. There are also news headlines. The actual narration is this film is minimal. The archival footage comes from the following sources: (1) CSPAN (2) CNN (3) ABC (4) NBC and (5) CBS.

Finally, the DVD (the one released in 2004) is perfect in picture and sound quality. The extras (35 minutes in total) include extended interviews, behind the scenes interviews, and trailers.

In conclusion, this is a revealing, fact-filled documentary. A must-see for not only those who do not support the Iraq war but especially for those who do support it!!

(2004; 55 min; full screen; closed captioned)

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The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection (Uncovered/Outfoxed/Unconstitutional/Bonus Disc)

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The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection
Essential Viewing
Outfoxxed-Unconstitutional-Uncovered
Robert Greenwald Documentaries are perfect for Introduction to Mass Media classes
Politics: Who Cares About The Facts?

The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection (Uncovered/Outfoxed/Unconstitutional/Bonus Disc)
Starring: Colleen Rowley , Larry Thompson (IX) , Barbara Olshansky , Aquil Abdullah , and Laura Murphy (III)
Director: Nonny de la Peña , and Robert Greenwald
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ASIN: B0008FPKIO
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Description

If 2004 was the year of the documentary, Robert Greenwald was its brightest and most prolific star. The three acclaimed documentary films featured in this collection were all commercially released in 2004, and all forged unprecedented new ground in how documentary films could be released. With the support of MoveOn.org, The Center for American Progress and other dedicated groups, the films were marketed initially via the Internet before they arrived in stores on DVD. Further turning established wisdom upside down, all three went on to play in theaters around the world. A new distribution mechanism was born.

In the Bonus Disc, available only with The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection, Robert has a special message exclusively for its owners in which he explains the genesis of each of the films. Also included are former Assistant Secretary of Defense Philip Coyle discussing how the experts in Uncovered were right in an exclusive new interview; the notorious O'Sexxxy Factor montage; a previously unseen outtake from Outfoxed revealing more about Murdoch; Al Franken's hilarious outing of Bill O'Reilly; an all new interview with an ex-Fox News employee spilling the beans on his former employer; trailers, teasers, shorts and much more!

Customer Reviews:

The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection.......2007-05-07

His movies tell the truth, and he makes sure it is a fact, after he finds it. Get any movie he makes, it will be 5 star everytime.

Essential Viewing.......2007-02-23

All of Greenwald's films should be shown free at theaters and available at public libraries. In addition, movie stars should pony up their funds and pay for these films to be shown on network TV, or at least cable. Stick one of these in place of American Idol one night. Half the people would change the channel for their usual mindless fluff. But maybe half would watch and that would be millions of potential Americans who might learn, and hopefully engage in the political system.

Outfoxxed-Unconstitutional-Uncovered.......2007-02-22

These DVDs ought to be required viewing in every classroom and every household in America. They are extremely well done and absolutely riveting in exposing dangers inherent in the machinations that are driving our country.

Robert Greenwald Documentaries are perfect for Introduction to Mass Media classes.......2007-01-05

I originally purchased this collection because it was the only place that I could find "Outfoxed," which I had wanted to use in my Introduction to Mass Media course. However, I found that its contents covered more than just the Murdoch documentary. "Uncovered" works well when the class is dealing with the chapter on Public Relations, in that it offers an in-depth look at spin control as well as crisis management. "Unconstitutional" works increadly well with the chapter on Legal Ethics and legalities involved in mass media. I haven't watched the bonus disc yet, but I highly recommend this collection to anyone teaching any type of journalism course.

Politics: Who Cares About The Facts?.......2006-07-05

Who cares about the facts; the truth? I do. Evidently Robert Greenwald doesn't. This so-called "Documentary Collection" will live historically as evidence that Mr. Greenwald, et al, have distorted the facts for purposes of promoting their own self interest.

This is the kind of thing and the type of people that gives our party, Democrats, a questionable odor. In this respect, their efforts have failed to attract the intelligent portion of our party to support their project.

I give it 4 stars for production quality and for distortion of facts, which seems to be the real purpose and their true goal, also 4 stars.

I'm sure there are some who will disagree with my review. Be advised: I simply call things like I see and hear them.

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WARNING!
A convenient retelling of historical facts
Take a look at the truths about the Iraq war that the bush administration did not want you to know.
And now, for the real story behind it all
The whole truth and nothing but the truth!!!

Uncovered - The War on Iraq
Starring: Karen Kwiatkowski , John Dean (III) , Mel Goodman , Robert Baer , and Milton Bearden
Director: Robert Greenwald
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ASIN: B0002ZDWGC
Release Date: 2004-10-19

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WARNING!.......2007-07-22

A convenient retelling of historical facts.......2007-07-07

Take a look at the truths about the Iraq war that the bush administration did not want you to know........2007-06-15

And now, for the real story behind it all.......2007-05-07

The whole truth and nothing but the truth!!!.......2007-05-01

Playboy: Naked Happy Girls - NY Babes Uncovered

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Playboy: Naked Happy Girls - NY Babes Uncovered
Starring: Playboy
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ASIN: B000TGJ86C
Release Date: 2007-10-09

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Naked Happy Girls shows you the exotic and erotic potential of photography in clear focus. Gotham shutterbug Andrew Einhorn wanders the neighborhoods of New York with a Playboy TV camera in tow, showing you lovely girls from all walks of life posing naked for his next book. The result is a reality show that captures normal girls doing things most guys would only dream of asking about. If you're looking for real, raw beauty and a fresh look at what happens on the other side of the lens, discover Naked Happy Girls in their everyday lives.

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Does not exist
Location, Location Location
I could have helped with this one

Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered
Starring: Robin Byrd , Robert Kerman , Herschel Savage , Eric Edwards , and Bill Kelly
Director: Francis Hanly
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Release Date: 2006-03-14

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It was a bombshell that titillated and provoked the American imagination at the time of its release. Now, the 70s cult classic Debbie Does Dallas gets its due in DEBBIE DOES DALLAS: UNCOVERED, a fascinating peek at the turbulent lives and times surrounding the world s most famous porn flick. Featuring interviews with the original cast, as well as producers, directors, and other leading lights of the porn world, DEBBIE DOES DALLAS: UNCOVERED offers rare and deeply personal insights into the dark secrets of the adult entertainment industry including the drugs, the exploitation and the prurient thrill of having sex in front of a camera. The film also takes a smart, fresh look at the intense scrutiny and outrage that Debbie Does Dallas provoked, from a lawsuit filed by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders to the FBI s investigation of the film s Mafia funders. And with help from the few people who knew her in the porn world, filmmaker Francis Hanly probes the 25-year-old mystery of star Bambi Woods, the small-town girl who played "Debbie" and then mysteriously disappeared, never to grace the screen again. Neither dismissive nor uncritical of pornography, DEBBIE DOES DALLAS: UNCOVERED audaciously ventures into tawdry territory with chutzpah and humor, turning an artless but groundbreaking film into a fascinating discussion of sex and culture.

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Running Time 96 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Those looking for titillation from this droll observation of the sociological impact of one of the most notorious porn films of all time will probably be disappointed. Broadcast on British television in 2005, Debbie Does Dallas Uncovered (originally known as The Curse of Debbie Does Dallas) is nonetheless a good-natured little documentary along the lines of Inside Deep Throat that takes a fun, matter-of-fact look at the adult film industry in one of its early incarnations (the 1970s). The film attempts to uncover the "mystery" of starlet Bambi Woods who made only a few other appearances in porn before disappearing into obscurity. It also explores the mob angle and some of the dangers associated with organized crime and the FBI's interest once porn became more lucrative and mainstream. More entertaining is the sense of nostalgia that comes through in the modern-day interviews with those who participated in the making and marketing of Debbie, and how a micro-budget movie that by all rights should have quickly faded away became a huge hit and icon of porn. Smart, gray-haired paunchy guys watching themselves perform with 30 years' perspective seem bemused, wistful, and maybe a little bit embarrassed about the wacky way they made a few bucks (only one of Debbie's original actresses agreed to be interviewed). The film takes no moral stance, even though many of the interview subjects speak seriously about the victimization that has always gone hand-in-hand with the adult entertainment business. While not as clever, insightful, or stylish as Inside Deep Throat, Debbie Does Dallas is still an engaging glimpse at a tawdry time and place that produced a classic in the annals of the adult film history. As an interesting extra and counterpoint to the history lesson, the disc includes the bonus feature, Diary of a Porn Virgin, which documents the tale of two women who make dramatic career changes into the modern porn industry. --Ted Fry

Customer Reviews:

slick dreck.......2007-01-08

If you absolutely MUST see this one, try to borrow or (at worst) rent it somewhere.

Because contrary to one of the official reviews, this film is VERY judgemental about porn and the porn industry. All that porno stuff is evil, wicked, mean and nasty, funnels millions to mafia mobsters, and probably gives you cavities, scabies, and ring-around-the-collar to boot, don'tcha know? It's just that this film isn't honest enough to come right out and say so out loud. Instead, in a marvel of selective presentation, this film bravely confirms what every Jerry Springer audience already "knows."

Hey, maybe every single thing they allege is gospel-true - but I can get that POV from Falwell, Robertson and their ilk constantly, endlessly, and anytime day or night. And for free.

What chaps my cheeks about this particular DVD is that it uses the mystique and curiousity surrounding a classic adult film not to try to resolve anything much about its so-called subject, but to give you instead (among other delights) a straight-laced ex-FBI'er condemning porn (at length) and gloating about harassing a suspect into a fatal heart attack. Now *that's* entertainment!

And did I mention that their whole pretext for this project - the search for Bambi Woods - just kind of dribbles away inconclusively, in the end, without any real resolution? Talk about a red herring!

In short, believe that other purchaser who said he returned his copy because it wasn't what was advertised. This whole production is a study in false advertising. I gave it an extra star for being technically well-done, but otherwise it's remarkably half-baked.

Does not exist.......2007-01-05

Returned the DVD, it was not what it was advertised to be.
Credit was issued.

Location, Location Location.......2006-03-22

The school "Debbie Does Dallas" was shot at is Pratt Institute of Art and Design in Brooklyn. It is commonly known amongst its students (me being an alumni myself) that "Debbie" was shot in the library (very recognizable dut to the frosted glass floors), the back entrance of the library (which has been locked for years), the president's office (to the delight of many students) as well as the locker rooms of the indoor pool which closed its doors in the 80's.

I'v been to Dallas,Texas five times, its a beautiful city unlike my small crappy town Winnsboro.

I could have helped with this one.......2006-03-21

First of all, I'm only reviewing the 47 minute documentary and not the accompanying movie about 2 women getting into the business. Many of the stars chose to not participate because they have moved on with their lives. Kudos to Eric Edwards for sharing. If there was one male star I would have traded places with for a few films, it would be him. Robin Byrd is someone who was too skanky to be in the original movie to begin with. Her contribution was an edited 15 minute session. Hopefully, they didn't pay her much for that. The absolutely silly "hook" to this documentary were the frequent references to Bambi Woods being a one hit wonder. The narrator implies thru interviews with a producer associated with the original film that Bambi made one movie and disappeared forever. The producer actually says that he wanted to do a sequel but he let up when Bambi wasn't interested. It's not hard to get a copy of other films like Debbie Does Dallas 2 and 3. Not once were these other two movies mentioned. Even an interview with R. Bolla (OH, Mr. Greenfield!) where he talks of having gone out with Bambi ONCE the night after they did some shooting. She may have not been in the business long but she was in at least 2 other movies looking a little older and heavier. Mr. Greenfield scored more than one touchdown! The film maker neglets to mention that "Debbie" character appeared in 2 subpar sequels. Also, one other misleading thing about this release is a popular magazine (GIANT)advertised it as being a re-release of the original movie.

Nude Cardiovascular Workout/College Co-eds Uncovered

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Nude Cardiovascular Workout/College Co-eds Uncovered
Starring: Nude Cardiovascular Workout , and Co
Manufacturer: Ventura Distribution
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ASIN: B000056PYA
Release Date: 2001-02-06

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ok.......2007-04-12

But! the camera color is annoying. they are 2-3 cameras and the color don't match so very cheaply done. decent looking ladys

Yuch.......2007-03-16

Actually, the exercises are good. The camera work, lighting and such leaves much to be desired. The exercises were tough. I preferred the exercises in the "Totally Nude Aerobics" video over the ones in this one.
They were less strenuous, although I still had to work up to some of them.
As for the other feature, there was one realy cute chick. the rest were ok
although there was one who I swear was closer to Social Security than she
was to college. This one is better left on the shelf. Charlie S.

Sucks.......2007-01-27

Bad camera work Bad quality Girls Don't look anything like the cover, and crapy workout to boot

Proper Rubbish.......2005-04-17

I would have given this 0 stars but you can't. What a waste of money, I was lookin forward to knockin one out but I've had a stiffer one watchin Anne Robinson on the weakest link

Is Cal Pozo Turning in His Grave?.......2003-11-01

Those who have pointed out that the program is shot in a small room, with bad lighting, and ill-considered camera angles are being fair. Pretty is in the eye of the beholder. In reference to three of the four women, I would say, not. For those looking for a work out tape, stick with Denise Austin.

Secrets of the Dead - Herculaneum Uncovered

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Secrets of the Dead - Herculaneum Uncovered
Starring: Charlotte A. Roberts , Linnda R. Caporael , Michael W. Pitts , Liev Schreiber , and Martin Biddle
Director: Mark Lewis (VII) , Elizabeth Dobson , Henry Singer , Christopher Salt , and Alexander Marengo
Manufacturer: Pbs (Direct)
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ASIN: B000PFUA78
Release Date: 2007-06-05

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Just a few miles from fabled Pompeii is Herculaneum, another city buried and frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Today, geo-archeologists are chipping away at the soft rock, revealing that this city, unlike Pompeii, was not suffocated by falling ash. Rather, it was engulfed by blistering pyroclastic flows that instantly caused horrific damage to those it encountered.

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So awful it's funny!
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Girls Gone Wild: America Uncovered
Starring: Girls Gone Wild America Uncovered
Manufacturer: Mantra Films
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ASIN: B00078VLYO
Release Date: 2005-09-06

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What if you could travel the country and find the hottest girls just waiting to show you how wild they can get? The Man Shows Doug Stanhope is about to live your dream in Girls Gone Wild America Uncovered. Come along for the ride as he travels the country in search of the hottest, wildest, most beautiful real coeds around. Sexy and hysterical, its a Girls Gone Wild unlike any youve ever seen before! Dont miss the funny, sexy and very raw Girls Gone Wild America Uncovered.

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So awful it's funny!.......2006-08-17

Someone got the bright idea of letting Doug Stanhope, one of the replacement hosts of "The Man Show" host this GGW adventure.

Girls HATE this guy! And he really doesn't seem very interested in changing that fact. He repeatedly offends the girls he is trying to talk to.

The result is the most skin-free GGW ever.

But it is funny to watch the host crash and burn with these really dumb southern girls (a staple of these productions) and then just keep on crashing.

If you can watch this for free or almost free, do it. It's worth a few laughs.

Love GGW? Try this!.......2006-04-25

OK, I own 7 of the GGW, but just made a great discovery! If you want the real spring break in thailand, these guys know how to shoot HOT ASIAN BABES in bikinis on the beach! Check out the "Wild Girls Thailand" DVD!

AVOID GGW LIKE THE PLAGUE!.......2006-04-22

I have not bought this particular video, but I did buy another set of GGW videos a few months ago, and I COMPLETELY regret it. This is the worst purchasing experience I've ever had. Many people have complained about the horrible customer service at GGW. In my case, I paid extra on my order for speedy delivery. The charge went against my credit card, so they got immediate payment from me. My videos were supposed to have been delivered within a couple days, but it wound up taking a couple MONTHS instead! And only after I complained did they finally deliver them. But they still didn't reimburse me for the extra expense I had paid for the speedy delivery that never happened. And if that isn't bad enough, for the last month these jerks have been calling me every day, several times a day. I get calls at home, I get calls at work. They called me three times just today. This is harrassment! I'm right now researching what my legal options are because their incessant phone calls are making me crazy. Can you imagine having to explain unsolicited calls you're receiving at work from GGW? Unless you want to go through the hell I'm being put through, do yourself a favor and please avoid these sorry jerks!

NBC News Presents...Buried Secrets: Cold Cases Uncovered

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NBC News Presents...Buried Secrets: Cold Cases Uncovered
Starring: NBC Presents-Buried Secrets
Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000FBHCAU
Release Date: 2006-06-06

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Sometimes, a crime hides for decades - until buried secrets are dug up and a "cold case" is solved. From NBC News, the most respected organization in broadcast news, comes two compelling stories of long-ago killers finally found, stories of detectives, prosecutors, and family members who would just not give up until they had answers.

In "Silence in a Small Town," police are confronted with a cold case more than 20 years old - the disappearance of a shy student from the local high school. Someone inside a small circle of friends suspected the truth, but kept his suspicions quiet for two decades. How would police crack a case that had been so hidden for so long? In "Hunting the Unicorn," a hippie leader from the 1960s known as The Unicorn is accused of murder - and flees the country. You'll follow determined detectives and prosecutors as they hunt his trail for 25 years -- from Ireland to Sweden and France. But will capturing the Unicorn be enough, or will he find more tricks up his sleeve and wrangle free from a date with justice?

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