Exodus

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Otto Preminger's 1960 adaptation of Leon Uris's novel is a sprawling 220-minute tale of the founding of modern Israel, starring Paul Newman as a Resistance leader. The film works best as an example of Preminger's estimable skill with all levels of drama and action, but as a reflection upon history it is compromised by stereotypes, unpersuasive relationships, and a certain moral ambivalence about issues related to the subject. There are good and exciting sequences, however, particularly one involving an effort to break through a British blockade and get to the homeland. --Tom Keogh

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Inspired by Leon Uris' international bestseller, this "extraordinarily moving" (The New Republic) chronicle of the rebirth of a people and the establishment of a nation is the ultimate experience in human drama. Nominated* for three Academy Awards® and winner* for Best Score, Exodus is an "exciting, dramatic, scenic, panoramic and deeply moving" (New York Daily News) masterpiece. Ari Ben Canaan (Paul Newman), a commander of the Israeli underground, manages to lead 600 Jews from the detention camps of Cyprus onto a large freighter bound for Palestine. But British forces soon learn of his plan and insist that he turn back. Undaunted, Ari and his passengers refuse to give up, risking their lives for the greater cause of Israeli independence.

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Exodus.......2007-09-01

It is a very good movie that I enjoy watching and to get to know God/Jesus's perfect plan for us.

Exodus.......2007-08-04

While the movie is a good one, there are too many questions left open for anyone not familiar with the history of the development of the state of Israel. Perhaps it can be used as a catalyst for a library visit.

Exodus.......2007-07-19

Exodus is my all time favorite movie,(and book). I was delighted to find it in DVD format at [...]. The DVD format is far superior to the old taped off the TV copy I had. This is a monumental story of the formation of Israel.The movie stars Paul Newman ,one of the greatest actors of all time.

exodus was a gift purchase.......2007-05-29

you send me a email wanting to review this movie, didn't watch it, got it for a gift. sorry

exodus.......2007-04-19

I have always enjoyed this movie ever since I saw it in the city of Melbourne, at the Esquire theatre about thirty eight years ago.There is only one fault I can find and that is the print,so I ask that it might be remastered its original 70mm negative and 5.1 digital sound and of course 16.9 enhanced screen.The current print is in 4.3 and letterbox and it does not suit my new widescreen t.v So how about it M.G.M
Ken Barrett Melbourne Australia

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Exodus Defrauded
Discusses Ipuwer and El Arish texts but should have given credit to Velikovsky
History or Faith?
great documentary and to Mr Cords one star -a response.....
Tabloid history at it's worst!

The Exodus Decoded (History Channel)
Starring: James Cameron
Director: Simcha Jacobovici
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ASIN: B000HOJR8A
Release Date: 2006-10-31

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Complex yet utterly compelling, The Exodus Decoded is presented by movie director James Cameron (Titanic) but is the passion of Jewish-Canadian filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici. Jacobovici has extensively researched evidence that the Biblical account of the Exodus was real, and concludes that it actually took place in 1500 BCE (during the reign of pharaoh Ahmos I), historically known as the Hyksos Expulsion. The Hyksos people were a Semitic race about whom little is known. But their departure from Egypt, following a long enslavement, along with early writings and other physical evidence, make a strong case that they are the Hebrews of lore. Jacobovici suggests the Exodus is also connected to the catastrophic eruption of the Santorini volcano, which ended the Minoan civilization and triggered a limnic eruption (a surge of carbon dioxide) in the Nile river delta. The latter would have killed the river's fish but likely chased out all the frogs, a phenomenon that could have been considered one of the famous plagues in the Exodus story. (Jacobovici makes a case for the other so-called plagues also being a consequence of the eruption.) Whatever one's opinion of The Exodus Decoded as a historical documentary, it is engrossing viewing, shot in some truly exotic locations, often under the highly suspicious eye of Egyptian authorities. Several moments--such as the revelation of a Hyksos slave's rock carving, pleading with God to be rescued--are astonishing. --Tom Keogh

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At the very heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam lies the story of the Exodus, an epic tale of plagues, miracles and revelations. But the truth behind these events has been obscured by faith and time--until now. After six years of unprecedented research, host Simcha Jacobovici and a team of renowned archeologists, Egyptologists, geologists, and theologians shed revelatory new light on the Exodus and the era's ruling Egyptian Dynasty. Their new theory pushes events hundreds of years earlier than previously thought, allowing age-old stories to sparkle with new perspectives and startling historical import. Using elaborate, state-of-the-art CGI, THE EXODUS DECODED offers a stunning virtual account of stories like the birth of Moses, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea, revealing once and for all the difference between acts of Nature and the hand of God. Also included is a bonus disc that examines two pivotal figures of the Exodus--Moses and Ramses the Great--as well as the Ark of the Covenant. DVD Features: History in the Making Featurette; 3 Bonus Programs; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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Exodus Defrauded.......2007-08-07

At the conclusion of his review of "The Exodus Decoded" in the November/December 2006 edition of the magazine "Biblical Archaeology Review," Austrian archaeologist, current Professor of Egyptology at the University of Vienna and Director of the Austrian Archaeological Institute in Cairo states: "From a technical point of view, the film is brilliant. If this film were presented as a work of fiction, it would be engaging and entertaining. But it is not presented as a work of fiction. It makes the public believe it is based on serious investigation. It is a pity that the theory behind the film has been so superficially researched and does not stand up to close scrutiny."

I would further add that it is a shame that a director of the stature of James Cameron would allow himself to be in any way connected to this self-justifying, pseudo-historical poseur.

Discusses Ipuwer and El Arish texts but should have given credit to Velikovsky.......2007-07-24

I think that this documentary is correct in that the Ipuwer papyrus and inscription of El Arish are related to events in the Book of Exodus. However, the documentary should have given credit to Immanuel Velikovsky (1895-1979) who was the first to propose that these Egyptian texts contain historical memories of events in the Book of Exodus. Velikovsky discussed these texts in his 1950 'Worlds in Collision' and in his 1952 'Ages in Chaos'. Also, although the Ipuwer-Exodus parallels are indeed striking, the papyrus does not mention a hail of mingled fire and ice as claimed in the documentary.

The documentary's idea that the Israelites were Hyksos is not realistic. The Hebrews would not have made up the idea that they were slaves, especially if they had been Hyksos rulers of Egypt who were expelled during a civil war. However, Velikovsky's main ideas on the Exodus and on the identity of the Hyksos in 'Ages in Chaos' really make sense.

The claim in the documentary that Ahmose was the pharaoh of the Exodus is probably wrong, for Ahmose probably lived centuries after the Exodus. Based on books by Velikovsky it appears that some pharaohs, including Ahmose, have been dated centuries too early in the conventional chronology of ancient Egypt. If their dates are moved forward to correct this, Egyptian history fits more convincingly with the histories of neighboring countries. The respective histories then shed light on each other. Unfortunately, many archaeologists today probably know little or nothing of the real content of Velikovsky's works because Velikovsky has been widely misrepresented for decades.

The documentary does well in showing how earthquakes and volcanism might explain extraordinary events in the Book of Exodus. Interested readers would also enjoy books by Velikovsky or 'Unwrapping the Pharaohs' by John Ashton and David Down.

History or Faith?.......2007-06-10

I would like to say that I enjoyed watching this documentary a lot. In fact it influenced me to do a research paper on the Hyksos for my Ancient Egyptian history class. After doing such research, I realized how selective Jacobovici is. I'm sure for the average believer from an Abrahamic faith who hasn't studied much ancient history, archeology, or anthropology, this documentary may improve and reinforce their faith.

However, with the knowledge I have now, I see the selectivity in Jacobovici work. He uses the Bible as his base, picks the parts of Egyptian history which seem convenient for his purposes, and totally ignores the fact that the Hyksos were not slaves (and there isn't a historical record for the ancient Hebrews being slaves in Egypt outside the Bible). He completely portrays the Hyksos as the Hebrews described in the OT of the Bible rather than what we know through modern day Egyptology (a small group of Semitic nomads from Palestine who through infiltration took advantage of political weakness during the Second Intermediate Period and rose to power in the 15th Dynasty). Furthermore, the Hyksos were able to gain control of Lower (Northern) Egypt due to their advanced military technology. For example, Exhibit N in the film portrays a man on a chariot chasing another man, according to the film these are "the Egyptians chasing the Hebrews." However, there is strong evidence to show that during this period, the Hyksos reintroduced the chariot which had fell into disuse until that time in ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians adopted many new military technologies and used them to drive out the Hyksos.

Nonetheless, I would give credit to Jacobovici to having done such research such as looking into the scientific explanation for the plagues, how Hebrews (or Hyksos) may have traveled to present day Greece, and few others.

I also understand that many of these networks are moderate to conservative in their presentation of history so not to offend any religious people by giving a whole new twist or proving anyones history false. Whether you are a believer or not, this documentary is fun to watch and will educate you.

great documentary and to Mr Cords one star -a response............2007-05-25

You either hate or like Jacobovovich, I like his style, he's also very dogged when it comes to the facts about whatever topic he is pursuing. I found his quest for the possible explanations and his statement at the end of the DVD very good perspectives. Mr. Cord attacks him for not digging the sea of reeds for evidence of egyption remains. Well he could not get a permit to do that. He was watched very carefully by egyption authorities and had to use his wits to get the footage he got. I would like to see what would result were this line of reasoning allowing the Hyksos to be the people of the exodus, fully pursued archeologically. Many of the sites are in egypt and the authorities are hostile to the whole idea, history and may not allow it........

Tabloid history at it's worst! .......2007-04-04

Director Simcha Jacobovici is fast becoming the Geraldo Rivera of historical biblical documentaries. In this film he manages to "solve" numerous mysteries that have eluded biblical researchers for centuries all in one fell swoop, almost stumbling onto "evidence" as he walks along! To the casual viewer, he presents a compelling case for his theory that the Hebrew exodus out of Egypt occured long earlier than previously believed during the reign of Pharoah Ahmose rather than during the time of Rameses II. He selectively morphs bits of evidence and words into an almost convincing arguement. But one piece of information that Jacobovici conveniently "overlooks" is Chapter I, verse 11 of the book of Exodus which clearly states that the enslaved Hebrews built the cities of Pithom and Raamses, both ordered constructed by Pharoah Rameses himself. Although the Bible does not specifically mention the Pharoah by name, this verse in Exodus is strong proof that the Hebrews had to be enslaved in Egypt during the time of Rameses II! Does Jacobovici want us to believe that ALL the other verses in Exodus are reliable, but this particular verse is not? Or that the Hebrews mysteriously returned to Egypt long after they escaped to build a few cities out of charity for Rameses II? Such is the case with most of this film. Jacobovici correctly points out that the Red Sea is not the correct location for the famous "parted sea" crossing of the Hebrews. He shows footage of divers fruitlessly searching for Egyptian remains at the bottom of the Red Sea. Yet, after he pinpoints with certainty what he believes to be the EXACT location of the crossing, he makes no mention of, or attempt to look for, ANY Egyptian remains at the site he says is called "The place where God devoured". This film is tabloid archaeology, and the sad thing is that viewers with little or no knowledge of biblical research will accept Jacobovici's mishmash as fact. If you are considering purchasing this DVD, save your money. There are numerous books and DVDs that offer far more reliable information on the story of the exodus and Egypt in general. Seek them out.

The Exodus Revealed: Searching for the Red Sea Crossing

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THE EXCITING, TRUE, EXODUS CROSSING!
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The Exodus Revealed: Searching for the Red Sea Crossing
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ASIN: B00005AUE2
Release Date: 2001-03-27

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During the Exodus, one of the most famous miracles of the Old Testament took place. More than 3000 years have passed since Moses led two million Israelites across the Red Sea and out of the bondage of Egypt. It is a topic that so fascinated Hollywood director Cecil B. DeMille that he made The Ten Commandments, twice. Steven Spielberg also took on the story in The Prince Of Egypt. Now The Exodus Revealed follows the footsteps of the children of Israel on an unforgettable journey of discovery. A journey that reveals physical evidence for the Exodus, including: the remains of 3800 year old Hebrew settlements in Egypt's Nile Delta; Egyptian records of the Israelites' bondage under Pharaoh; the precise route they may have followed to freedom; their crossing site on shore of the Red Sea; and the location of Mt. Sinai.

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Must see DVD.......2007-08-16

Jesus himself stated, "If I tell you, you will by no means believe." (Lk 22:67)

That being said, there are those who under NO circumstances will allow themselves to accept ANY of the historical facts of the Bible. Even if those facts are the best interpretations based on all of the evidence. There will never be a case where 100% of the facts points in one direction. Faith, in some capacity, is required for almost everything we do and think.

While I personally don't believe everything I read or see, I am intelligent enough to know that thus far everything I have experienced in life, has been perfectly accurate as described in the Bible. And the great thing is that as new facts are being discovered, it is only strengthening my faith...not the opposite.

This documentary, while in no way constitutes an answer to every question, is yet another piece of the puzzle that when placed along with all other pieces, gives a strong argument to the fact that the Bible's history can be trusted.

And at the same time, it is very entertaining and thought provoking, with some fantastic images!

Worse case scenario...the Bible just might be the best answer to all the evidence. How scary would that be?

Just a thought. Thx.

Learn and grow in faith!.......2007-08-09

Well done documantary. Very revealing and understandable even for those of us who are not geography buffs.

THE EXCITING, TRUE, EXODUS CROSSING!.......2007-04-09

DID YOU MISS IT? For 3500 YEARS the desert has held the secret of the true Exodus Crossing, the Route of the Exodus, the true Mount Sinai where God gave Moses the ten commandments. Now you can see the DVD of recent discovery with overwhelming evidence to the Biblical record. Here's the story. Every believer deserves to see these films.

Imagine following the true route of the Exodus, the Red Sea Crossing, and seeing the real Mount Sinai. This mountain is also known in Scripture as Mount Horeb where God visited Moses in Midian at the burning bush, where he brought the Hebrew nation out from Egypt, where God gave him the Ten Commandments, and the cave where Elijah saw God pass by. For 3500 years, man has not known the true mountain, but now in modern times, the route and the mountain have been rediscovered with overwhelming evidence, as well as following the exact descriptions of the words of the Bible.

GOD taught us something at this true Exodus Crossing. There are times in our lives when we seem to be caught in the east with our backs to the Red Sea, YAM-SUPH, on a beach called NUWEIBA. And Pharaoh's army of 600 war chariots is attacking from the west down the eighteen mile gorge with 1500 foot cliffs. Indeed, they've arrived at the Mouth of the Gorge, PI HAHIROTH, facing us. And our whole situation seems incredibly hopeless. There is only one thing to do. Surrender the situation to God and see his plan unfold.

Moses parted the Reed Sea.......2007-03-03

Check the Hebrew [Yam Suf]is the Reed Sea: Meaning fresh water where reeds grow. Moses did not get that far with the children of Israel, he would have went through the wilderness long before reaching the Red Sea that is more the 120 miles from Goshen too far to travel in the time mentioned in the Bible. Moses would have parted one of the Sea of Reeds not the Red Sea as it has been mistranslated into the English Bible.

Not what we thought.......2007-02-23

Pretty boring. We were expecting a movie and ended up with a documentary.

Farscape Season 1, Vol. 2 - Exodus from Genesis / Throne for a Loss

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Crichton tries to fit in with his Farscape crew mates
"Exodus"--3 stars; "Throne"--4 stars
Thrown for a loop!
Terrific Treat for SF Fans!
Nice episodes, great extras

Farscape Season 1, Vol. 2 - Exodus from Genesis / Throne for a Loss
Director: Tony Tilse , Geoff Bennett (II) , and Ian Watson (II)
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ASIN: B000056VRD
Release Date: 2001-03-20

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The second volume of episodes from the cult cable science fiction series Farscape finds the motley crew of fugitives still learning to live together, with often fractious results. A swarm of interstellar insects infiltrate Moya in "Exodus from Genesis" and crank up the heat to levels that will prove fatal to Aeryn's heat-sensitive Sebacean system. The heat wave isn't the only thing pushing already flaring tempers, however; the bugs create perfect replicas of the crew to carry out their commands, which lead to some rather interesting clashes. The episode echoes elements of Star Trek's "The Devil in the Dark" and the Next Generation episode "Evolution" (among others), then twists them to fit into the chaotic Farscape universe.

In "Throne for a Loss," the most action-packed and stylishly directed episode to date, a race of mercenary criminals called the Tavleks kidnap the imperious Rygel. Despite the temptation to leave the blustering coward behind, the crew hatches a (typically) half-cooked plan to storm the planet-side prison with the help of a dangerously addictive Tavlek power gauntlet. The adrenaline-pumping, laser-blasting weapon increases the aggressive natures of D'Argo and Aeryn to tyrannical levels but also leads to a quiet connection between the warriors as they recover from the drug's effects and compare notes on their human shipmate: "Just imagine, there's a whole race of Crichtons running around. Think how useless they must be."

Each episode includes footage unseen in the U.S. broadcasts, and the DVD features a profile of Claudia Black's character Aeryn Sun as well as commentary on each episode. Director Brian Henson and costar Virginia Hey (Zhaan) discuss the process of defining and developing their characters in the early episodes on "Exodus from Genesis" and stars Ben Browder and Claudia Black exchange playful repartee for the energetic commentary on "Throne for a Loss." --Sean Axmaker

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"Exodus from Genesis": Fortunately, a strange interstellar phenomenon conceals Moya's location from a Peacekeeper marauder. Unfortunately, the phenomenon is a swarm of Drak, insect-like creatures that mysteriously infest Moya. Soon, the space insects begin using the ship as a breeding "host," sending the temperature within Moya skyrocketing--perilously high for Aeryn's heat-sensitive Sebacean system. But the infestation within is nothing compared to danger lurking outside!

"Throne for a Loss": When a cargo negotiation with the bloodthirsty, money-hungry Tavleks turns into a kidnapping, Moya's crew must race against time and tempers to save the abducted Rygel. But a captured Tavlek is no even trade for a wealthy dominar. Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo have no choice but to use a dangerously addictive, adrenalin-pumping gauntlet stolen from the Tavleks to save their pompous companion and retrieve the crystal Rygel has stolen that is causing Moya's orbit to decay.

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Crichton tries to fit in with his Farscape crew mates.......2003-01-10

I started watching the first season of "Farscape" on DVD without ever having seen the show on television (I knew it was the show with the blue skinned woman and that was about it). My assumption is that nobody is going to come to Volume 2 of Season 1 without having watched Volume 1. Consequently, I get to engage more in commentary than description for this review.

"Exodus from Genesis" is a story designed to have Crichton (Ben Browder) earn the respect of his crewmates. Moya is invaded by aliens who are able to assume the form of the crew. If that is not enough fun a squad of Peacekeepers boards the ship as well. Like the previous episode, "I, E.T.," this is another instance where "Farscape" is getting ahead of itself. Episode 3 is too soon to be doing a story where the actors play reproductions or possessed versions of their characters. We still have so much to learn about these characters, which means details like the problems Aeryn (Claudia Black) has with high temperatures is of more interest than how many copies of Crichton can show up in one room.

"Throne for a Loss" find Rygel kidnapped and held for ransom. Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo (Anthony Simcoe) go off to rescue the floating puppet. Their efforts are compromised by the acquisition of a gauntlet, the weapon used by the bad guys. Unfortunately, the gauntlet tends to make its user a bit psychotic, as each of the trio of rescuers discovers. However, Crichton wants to rely on good old human honesty to save the day rather than alien technology. The most interesting part of this episode is back on Moya, when Zhaan (Virginia Hey) is trying to help their prisoner deal with the loss of his gauntlet and the addictive chemicals it provides its user. Of course Zhaan is the most fascinating character on the show and every new revelation about her becomes another piece of the puzzle.

One thing that is already clear to me by this second disc from the first season is that "Farscape" is extremely fan friendly when it comes to putting the episodes out on DVD. First, the episodes contain previously unbroadcast footage, which means all the stuff they cut to show "Farscape" on American television (apparently we have 3-4 minutes more commercials than the rest of the civilized world). Second, all of the episodes feature commentary by a pair of cast and crewmembers: Brian Henson and Virginia Hey on Episode 3 and Ben Browder and Claudia Black on Episode 4. I assume future DVDs will continue to mix and match these people in various combinations. Having two people engage in a conversation works well and all the participants tend to talk about not just the particular episode but also their characters and the series overall.

"Exodus"--3 stars; "Throne"--4 stars.......2002-11-20

"Farscape" has developed into one of the best shows on television. Enjoyment of these early episodes is enhanced by the addition of deleted material and lively commentary. "Escape from Exodus" is an enjoyable story, but far from "Farscape" at its best. The tale of an infestation by space parasites is enlivened by entertaining character interaction, always one of this show's strengths. "Throne for a Loss," on the other hand, is terrific. Rygel, as despicably hilarious as ever, is kidnapped by the Tavleks, a race of warriors who rely on an addictive drug, administered through "power gauntlets," to heighten their power and aggression. To save Rygel, Aeryn, Crichton, and D'Argo all take their turns with the weapon, and the way in which it affects each of them provides interesting and amusing insights into their characters. The way in which Crichton resolves the conflict is perfect.

Thrown for a loop!.......2002-03-13

As a Farscape 'fledgling' (always seem to get into shows in the second season) I'm enthralled with this series.

Exodus from Genesis explores the developing relationships between the ship's crew during a crisis on Moya. It painfully lets us experience how totally inept poor Crichton feels by being thrust into the alien universe in which he finds himself. Beatuiful acting on the part of Claudia and Virginia in many scenes, interspersed with some amusing segments in spite of the seriousness of the situations they encounter.

Throne for a Loss depicts Rigel at his best and worst. Gives a keen insight into his more sinister traits. I had no difficulty understanding why the crew were (a little) tempted to leave him planetside after his abduction.

The extras on the DVD were wonderful and the commentaries thoroughly enjoyable.

Terrific Treat for SF Fans!.......2002-02-23

One of the strengths of good sf on television is that it takes the characters and basic elements of its "universe" and adds to and develops them. FARSCAPE is no exception to this rule, and does it quite wonderfully in this pair of episodes.

"Exodus From Genesis" is about a bug infestation on Moya, and the surprising truth of what is behind it. With a commentary track version of the episode by Brian Henson and Virginia Hey, the episode has some very good character interaction, and the extra footage on the disc presents some rather intriguing material for fans of Zhaan. Solid episode, good story, with some neat visual effects.

"Throne for a Loss" is an episode that deals with an attempt on Moya's crew to trade with beings called Tavleks that takes an unexpected turn when Rygel is kidnapped for ransom. Excellent sense of humour in this episode with some great lines from various cast members, and the extra footage here makes the episode worthwhile. However, when one adds the commentary track with Ben Browder and Claudia Black, one has an episode version that offers all kinds of insights into the episode and how it was made (among other subjects discussed by the two actors).

Overall, a marvellous DVD and well worth adding to any collection of sf discs - but even better that it's a FARSCAPE one!

Nice episodes, great extras.......2001-09-10

I admit it--I came a bit late to the Farscape party. But ever since my jump into the series during the mid-point of season two, I've been hooked. So, I'm delighed that the entire series is coming on DVD and giving a relatively new fan like myself a chance to catch up on the early days in the Uncharted Territories.

And this DVD contains one of my favorite episodes from the first six or so and then one that's pretty darn good. The "pretty darn good one" is Exodus from Genesis which features parasites who feed on Moya. The story works because it does what Farscape does best--takes an old sci-fi convention and gives it a new spin. There's also some character development along the way, which is always a good thing.

The second episode is one of my personal favorites--"Throne for a Loss." Rygel is kidnapped by the Tavleks, who think he's a high-ranking offical that Moya's crew will pay generously to have returned to them. The premise of the episode works well and it's interesting to see the character relationships begin to grow and gel a bit. But the highlight of the story is that while the situation is serious, there is still some great humor thrown in. It's Farscape in the finest tradition--intelligent, witty and fun. Definitely worth seeing--even if you're not a Farscape fan.

What throws this DVD other the top though is the extras. Both episodes include commentaries that really help the episodes become more interesting. The commentary on Throne for a Loss is a hoot, featuring series stars Ben Browder (Crichton) and Claudia Black (Aeryn). There's an infectous energy in the the commentary that carries over to the episode and helps give some now insights into the series and its early days.

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touki nouki rocks.......2007-03-22

I love this film. It is so very in your face yet subtle at the same time. Its is fantastic story telling. The animal killing scene are graphic (especially for a life long veg. like myself), but they work well with in the telling of the story.
Very good intro to senegalese film.

"Touki Bouki" with "Contras' City," Djibril Diop Mambéty.......2005-09-07

This 2005 Kino release of Mambéty's "Touki Bouki" also has his previously unreleased 1969 "Contras' City." Mambéty is also recorded in interview (KINO, ~$20).

Bob Marley & The Wailers: Exodus - Live at the Rainbow (30th Anniversary Edition)

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Bob Marley & The Wailers: Exodus - Live at the Rainbow (30th Anniversary Edition)
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Twentieth Century warfare as seen through the eyes of filmmakers

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ASIN: B000NQQ0AU
Release Date: 2007-05-08

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This giftset includes 10 favorite classic war films including: The Great Escape, Flyboys, 633 Squadron, The Battle of Britain, The Devil's Brigade, Exodus, Paths of Glory, Platoon, Run Silent, Run Deep and Zulu.

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Twentieth Century warfare as seen through the eyes of filmmakers.......2007-05-31

ULTIMATE WAR GIFTPACK consists of ten movies on ten DVDs. The majority of these are big-budget spectaculars that include large casts of famous actors. Subject matter covers many of the 20th Century's major conflicts: the Boer War, WWI, WWII and Vietnam. This top-quality box set is certain to please the most discriminating war film collectors.

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The following alphabetized program list provides viewer poll ratings for each title (based on a 1 to 10 scale), plus country of origin (if other than USA), years of release and best-known actors.

(6.8) The Battle of Britain (UK-1969) - Harry Andrews/Michael Caine/Trevor Howard/Curd Jürgens/Ian McShane/Laurence Olivier/Christopher Plummer/Michael Redgrave/Ralph Richardson/Robert Shaw/Susannah York

(6.5) The Devil's Brigade (1968) - William Holden/Cliff Robertson/Vince Edwards/Andrew Prine/Claude Akins/Richard Jaeckel/Richard Dawson/Harry Carey Jr./Michael Rennie/Carroll O'Connor/Dana Andrews/Patric Knowles

(6.8) Exodus (1960) - Paul Newman/Eva Marie Saint/Ralph Richardson/Peter Lawford/Lee J. Cobb/Sal Mineo/John Derek/Hugh Griffith/Jill Haworth/Paul Stevens/George Maharis

(6.6) Flyboys (France/USA-2006) - James Franco/Scott Hazell/Mac McDonald/Philip Winchester

(8.4) The Great Escape (1963) - Steve McQueen/James Garner/Richard Attenborough/Charles Bronson/Donald Pleasance/James Coburn/David McCallum

(8.5) Paths of Glory (1957) - Kirk Douglas/Ralph Meeker/Adolphe Menjou/George Macready/Wayne Morris

(8.1) Platoon (1986) - Tom Berenger/Willem Dafoe/Charlie Sheen/Forest Whitaker/John C. McGinley/Kevin Dillon/Johnny Depp/Oliver Stone (cameo)

(7.3) Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) - Clark Gable/Burt Lancaster/Jack Warden/Don Rickles

(6.2) 633 Squadron (1964) - Cliff Robertson/George Chakiris

(7.9) Zulu (UK-1964) - Stanley Baker/Jack Hawkins/Michael Caine/Nigel Green/Patric Magee

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Overman King Gainer - Exodus 1
Starring: Overman King Gainer
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ASIN: B0006IIPDK
Release Date: 2005-02-22

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In the distant future, mankind is forced to live in domed cities called Domepolis after an environmental cataclysm ravages the Earth's surface. These cities are maintained and supplied by private corporations, but at what cost to the inhabitants living within them? In a Siberian Domepolis, virtual game champion Gainer Sanga is arrested on suspicion of "Exodus", an unauthorized venture beyond the dome walls and strictly prohibited by the government, but why? In prison, he meets Gain Bijou, a mercenary bent on escaping and together the two will lead an Exodus out of the city and to a vaunted land known only as Yapan.

Charlie Rose with Joan Sutherland; Howard Blum; James Patterson; Michael Murphy (February 4, 1998)

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Charlie Rose with Joan Sutherland; Howard Blum; James Patterson; Michael Murphy (February 4, 1998)

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First, Dame Joan Sutherland speaks about her new autobiography, A Prima Donna's Progress. Sutherland made her debut in Covent Gardens company in Mozart's Magic Flute, has performed in great opera houses all over the world and is still known as the unparalleled operatic voice of the century. Also, best-selling author Howard Blum, a former journalist for The New York Times and a contributing editor of Vanity Fair, talks about his new book, The Gold Exodus, which recounts the story of two American adventurers believe they discovered the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments in Saudi Arabia. Then, best-selling author James Patterson, writer of Kiss the Girls and Jack and Jill, is on to talk about his new mystery novel Cat & Mouse. Finally, Michael Murphy, who wrote Golf in the Kingdom, one of the best-selling golf novels ever published, about the beauty and metaphysical power of the game, is on to talk about its newly penned sequel, The Kingdom of Shivas Irons.

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Overman King Gainer - Exodus 6
Starring: Overman King Gainer
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ASIN: B000BBOUL8
Release Date: 2005-12-13

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The Exodus is almost at an end but our heroes may not live to reach the fabled land. An Overdevil has been awakened and threatens to lay waste to the whole world with the deadly chill of its powers. Gainer must play a new game in order to save his friend and bring the Overdevil's rampage to a halt. As Gain and Gainer reach the crossroads of fate, their actions will decide the future of the Exodus...and their world! Genre: Sci-Fi / Mecha.

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