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CLIPS DVDelighted
by Roger Tennis
Rog's home video
format of choice, rated from one to five - with five being the best. This page lists some of Rog's DVD recommendations, but as he always says, "even
some bad movies take on a new life in DVD form".
PETER PAN (PLATINUM EDITION) - Fullscreen, Rated G, Running Time: Approx. 77 min.*****
The adventures of the Darling children in Never Land with Peter Pan. This beautifully restored, high-flying, spirited classic is among Disney's finest. EXTRA FEATURES: 2-disc edition that includes deleted songs, an alternate opening, a documentary "In Walt's Words", the 1952
featurette "The Peter Pan Story", games, music video and loads of extras.
RIDING SHOTGUN - Fullscreen, Not Rated, Running Time: Approx. 74 min.****
A man seeks to clear his name after being falsely accused of robbing a stagecoach. A fast-paced Randolph Scott western with a good cast that includes Wayne Morris and Charles Buchinsky (Bronson). EXTRA FEATURES: two more Randolph Scott westerns - THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN and THUNDER OVER
THE PLAINS. A fantastic triple feature.
WALT DISNEY'S TRUE-LIFE ADVENTURES, Vol. 1-4 - Fullscreen, (US) Not Rated, Running Times are varied.*****
The wonders of nature are captured in four 2-disc sets that feature Disney's entire true-life adventure series. Included are such award winners as "The Living Desert", "The Vanishing Prairie" and "White Wilderness". Also in the collection is the rare fantasy
"Perri", the amazing live-action story of the life-cycle of a squirrel from the author of "Bambi", Felix Salten. As usual, the restorations of the feature films and the shorts are remarkable. Each set is a "must-own" for collectors. EXTRA FEATURES:
extensive documentaries, trailers, intros by Roy E. Disney, filmmakers' journals and behind-the-scenes materials.
OLDER SELECTIONS
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA - Widescreen, Rated G,
Running Time: Approx. 127 min.*****
Jules Verne's classic tale of Captain Nemo and his
submarine Nautilus. There are many screen
versions, this is absolutely the best! Disney has
come up with a fantastic 2-disc, special edition DVD.
Stars: Kirk Douglas and James Mason. EXTRA
FEATURES: featurettes, audio commentaries, rare
archival footage, animated short "Grand Canyonscope"
- the short that accompanied the film's original
theatrical release and much, much more.
BAMBI
-
Fullscreen
(Original
Aspect
Ratio)
Special
Edition,
Rated
G,
Running
Time:
Approx.
70
min.*****
The
story
of
the
life
of
a
young
deer.
Brilliant
restoration
of
a
timeless
classic.
The
Prince
Of
The
Forest
becomes
the
new
King
Of
Home
Video.
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Documentaries,
featurettes,
deleted
scenes,
games,
the
award-winning
cartoon
short
"The
Old
Mill"
and
much
more.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION - Widescreen, Rated G, Running
Time: Approx. 90 min., *****
Animated classic fairytale of Belle's romance with an enchanted beast.
Belongs in every video collection. A worthy follow-up to Disney's
"Snow White" DVD. Stars voices of: Robbie Benson, Paige O'Hara
and Angela Lansbury. EXTRA FEATURES: 2 disc set, 3 versions of
the movie, music video, behind-the-scenes footage, games, virtual art galleries
and much, much more.
THE
BODYGUARD
-
Widescreen
Special
Edition,
Rated
R,
Running
Time:
Approx.
129
min.*****
A
bodyguard
falls
in
love
with
his
superstar
client,
who
is
the
target
of
a
killer.
I
will
always
love
this
movie.
Stars:
Kevin
Costner
and
Whitney
Houston.
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Making
of
documentary,
music
video
and
theatrical
trailer.
CELLULAR
-
Widescreen,
Rated
PG-13,
Running
Time:
Approx.
95
min.****
A
frantic
call
from
a
kidnap
victim
puts
a
teenager
in
a
race
against
time.
A
fast-paced,
overlooked,
popcorn
thriller.
William
H.
Macy's
character
deserves
a
TV
series.
My
guilty
pleasure
movie
of
2004
-
an
easy
call
to
make.
Stars:
Kim
Basinger,
Chris
Evans
and
William
H.
Macy.
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Deleted/alternate
scenes,
three
featurettes,
commentaries
and
more.
CHICAGO - Separate Full-screen and Widescreen
editions, Rated PG-13, Running Time: Approx. 113
min.****
The popular Broadway musical about an infamous Chicago
murder trial hits the big screen in a big way. A
DVD that is sure to razzle-dazzle you.
Stars: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones,
Richard Gere and Queen Latifah. EXTRA
FEATURES: deleted musical number
"Class", behind-the-scenes featurette, and
director and screenwriter commentary.
CINDERELLA
-
Fullscreen
(Original
Aspect
Ratio)
Special
Edition,
Rated
G,
Running
Time:
Approx.
76
min.,
*****
A
maiden
gets
her
prince
in
Walt
Disney's
version
of
the
classic
fairy
tale.
A
stunning
restoration
and
a
perfect
fit
for
Disney
collectors.
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Documentaries,
featurettes,
deleted
scenes,
games,
trailers,
and
much
more.
CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND - Widescreen, Rated
R, Running Time: Approx. 114 min.*****
The life and questionable times of TV producer Chuck
Barris. A brilliant film directed by George
Clooney that certainly won't get gonged! Sam
Rockwell won the 2002 Best Actor award from the Phoenix
Film Critics Society. Stars: Sam Rockwell,
George Clooney and Drew Barrymore. EXTRA
FEATURES: Deleted scenes, commentaries,
behind-the-scenes, "Gong Show" acts, a Chuck
Barris documentary and more.
DARBY
O'GILL
AND
THE
LITTLE
PEOPLE
-Full
Frame
(original
theatrical
aspect
ratio),
Rated
G,
Running
Time:
Approx.
91
min.*****
An
Irish
storyteller
recounts
his
adventures
with
the
leprechauns.
This
is
THE
Pot
O'Gold
for
Disney
collectors
and
fans!
Stars:
Albert
Sharpe,
Sean
Connery
and
Janet
Munro.
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Featurettes
and
a
rare
Disney
TV
episode
-
"I
Captured
The
King
Of
The
Leprechauns".
ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN -
Widescreen, Rated G,
Running Time: Approx. 97 min. ****
A brother and sister with magical powers are
mysteriously drawn to Witch Mountain. An
out-of-this-world Disney adventure. Stars:
Eddie Albert, Ray
Milland, Ike Eisenmann and Kim
Richards. EXTRA FEATURES: Cartoon:
"Pluto's Dream House", audio commentaries,
featurettes and much more.
FINDING NEMO - Includes both Widescreen and
Full-Frame versions, Rated G, Running Time:
Approx. 100 min.*****
A clownfish frantically searches the ocean for his
missing son. A fantastic fish-out-of-water story
and truly one of the best animated films of all
time. Stars voices of: Albert Brooks and
Ellen DeGeneres. EXTRA FEATURES: 2 discs,
"Making Nemo" documentary, filmmakers
commentaries, virtual aquarium, Pixar short "Knick
Knack", "Exploring The Reef" with
Jean-Michel Cousteau, games and much more.
GANGS OF NEW YORK - Widescreen, Rated R, Running
Time: Approx. 167 min.****
Martin Scorsese's epic tale of immigrants fighting for a
better life in New York City. A must-see for
Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as Bill The Butcher.
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis and
Cameron Diaz. EXTRA FEATURES: 2 discs,
feature commentary with Scorsese, music video, Discovery
Channel show "Uncovering The Real Gangs Of New
York", exploring the set with multi-angle, study
guide, trailers and much more.
A HARD DAY'S NIGHT - Widescreen, Rated G, Running Time: Approx.
87 min., *****
A day in the life of the Beatles. A masterpiece. A must-own for
fans. Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo
Starr. EXTRA FEATURES: 2 disc set, featurettes, interviews,
many hours of rare and new material.
HIGH HEELS AND LOW LIFES - Widescreen Edition, Rated R, Running Time:
Approx. 86 min., ***
Two women take on a band of low-life thieves. Stars: Minnie
Driver and Mary McCormack. EXTRA FEATURES: featurette, music
video and audio commentary.
HOLES - Separate Widescreen and Fullscreen editions,
Rated PG, Running Time: Approx. 117 min.*****
Young Stanley Yelnats is sent to a detention camp where
he and the other inmates must dig holes every day to
keep the warden happy. "Holesome"
entertainment! It's one of the best films of
2003. Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight
and Shia LaBeouf. EXTRA FEATURES:
Commentaries, gag reel, deleted scenes, a featurette,
behind-the-scenes tour, music video and more.
THE
INCREDIBLES
-
Two
separate
editions:
Widescreen
and
Fullscreen,
Rated
PG,
Running
Time:
Approx.
115
min.****
Living
a
suburban
life,
a
family
of
superheroes
comes
out
of
retirement
to
battle
evil.
Simply
incredible!
Featuring
the
voices
of:
Craig
T.
Nelson,
Holly
Hunter
and
Samuel
L.
Jackson.
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Deleted
scenes,
bloopers,
featurettes,
commentaries,
a
brand-new
cartoon
short
"Jack-Jack
Attack",
the
award-nominated
short
"Boundin'
"
and
lots
more.
IN THE BEDROOM - Widescreen Edition, Rated R, Running
Time: Approx. 130 min., ****
A tragedy tears a loving family apart. Emotionally
gripping and one of the best films of 2001. Stars:
Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson and Marisa Tomei.
KATE & LEOPOLD - Widescreen Edition, Rated PG-13, Running Time:
Approx . 118 min., ***
A 19th Century bachelor romances a 21st Century woman in this time-travel
comedy. Mildly amusing date flick. Stars: Meg Ryan and
Hugh Jackman. EXTRA FEATURES: Two versions (theatrical and director's
cut), featurettes, deleted scenes, music video, commentaries and more.
A
LAWLESS
STREET
-
Widescreen,
Not
rated,
Running
time:
Approx.
77
min.,
****
Marshal
Calem
Ware
cleans
up
a
western
town
and
gets
his
wife
back.
A
first-rate
high
noon
salute!
Stars:
Randolph
Scott
and
Angela
Lansbury.
Nice
transfer
but
no
extra
features.
LILO & STITCH - Widescreen, Rated PG, Running
Time: Approx. 85 min. ****
A lonely little Hawaiian girl gets a new pet, a renegade
space alien. A delightful Disney animated feature
with plenty of Elvis tunes. A treat for young and
old alike. Can't help falling in love with Lilo
and Stitch. EXTRA FEATURES: featurettes, game,
deleted scenes and music video.
THE LION KING - Platinum 2-Disc
Special Edition, Widescreen, Rated G, Running
Time: Approx. 90 min.*****
The circle of life of Simba from lion cub to king.
A royal masterpiece! A "must" for Disney
collectors. EXTRA FEATURES: 2 versions of
the movie: the original release and a special
version with the all-new song "Morning
Report", deleted scenes, music videos, games,
behind-the-scenes features and much, much more.
THE LOVE BUG - Widescreen, Rated G, Running
Time: Approx. 108 min.****
Herbie, the enchanted car, changes the life of a race
car driver. Magical family film that led to
theatrical sequels and a TV series. Stars:
Dean Jones, Michele Lee and Buddy Hackett. EXTRA
FEATURES: 2 discs, deleted scenes,
behind-the-scenes features, animated cartoon short
"Susie - The Little Blue Coupe" and more.
THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH - Fullscreen Edition, Rated
G, Running Time: Approx. 74 min., ****
Captivating feature-length compilation of the first three theatrical
Pooh shorts. This is the 25th Anniversary Edition. EXTRA FEATURES:
Featurettes, games, sing-along song, Carly Simon music video, animated
short "A Day For Eeyore" and much more.
MONSTERS, INC. - Widescreen and Fullscreen, Rated
G, Running Time: Approx. 93 min.,*****
A little girl invades the monster world, causing havoc. A monster
hit and deserving of it. Stars voices of : John Goodman and Billy
Crystal.EXTRA FEATURES: 2 disc collectors' edition,
all-new animated "Mike's New Car", the award-winning short "For The Birds",
commentaries, featurettes, outtakes, games and much more.
OLD YELLER - Widescreen Edition, Rated G, Running Time: Approx.
84 min., *****
A stray dog protects a frontier family. One of the best family
films of all time. Stars: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker and Tommy
Kirk. EXTRA FEATURES: On 2 discs, featurettes, audio commentaries,
production archives, cartoon short "Bone Trouble" and much more.
THE OTHERS - Widescreen Edition, Rated PG-13, Running Time: Approx.
104 min., ****
A woman who lives in a darkened old house with her two photosensitive
children becomes convinced that her family home is haunted. Positively
chilling, made my top ten picks for 2001. Stars: Nicole Kidman.
EXTRA FEATURES: On 2 discs, documentary, featurettes, trailer,
still gallery and much more.
THE PARENT TRAP - Widescreen Edition, Rated G, Running Time: Approx.
129 min., *****
Separated twins plot to reunite their divorced parents. A classic
with double the fun. Stars: Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and
Brian Keith. EXTRA FEATURES: On 2 discs, featurettes, audio
commentaries, production archives, cartoon short "Donald's Double Trouble"
and much more.
PEARL HARBOR: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT - Widescreen Edition, Rated R,
Running Time: Approx. 184 min., ****
The definitive version of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Forget the
love story and skip right to the battle. This director's cut features
more graphic violence and gore. Stars: Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett
and Kate Beckinsale. EXTRA FEATURES: On 4 discs, audio commentaries,
featurettes, deleted scenes, documentaries, interactive sequences, and
much more.
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE
CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL - Widescreen, Rated PG-13,
Running Time: Approx. 143 min.*****
Roguish pirate Captain Jack Sparrow chases cursed
pirates around the Caribbean in search of
treasure. The best ride of the year!
Stars: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom
and Keira Knightley. EXTRA FEATURES:
Two-disc set, audio commentaries, 19 deleted and
alternate scenes, several featurettes, blooper reel,
"Walt Disney's Wonderful World Of Color"
episode about the park attraction and much more.
POLLYANNA - Widescreen Edition, Rated G, Running Time: Approx.
134 min., ****
An orphan girl brings happiness to a small town. Prime Disney
and the reason why Hayley Mills won a special Oscar. Stars: Hayley
Mills and Jane Wyman. EXTRA FEATURES: On 2 discs, featurettes,
audio commentaries, production archives, cartoon short "Nifty Nineties"
and lots more.
THE RESCUERS - Widescreen, Rated G, Running
Time: Approx. 76 min.****
Two brave mice set out to rescue a kidnapped orphan
girl. A classic from the Disney studios.
Beautifully restored on the DVD, that also features the
award-winning True-Life Adventure "Water
Birds" and the Silly Symphony classic "Three
Blind Mouseketeers". OTHER EXTRA
FEATURES: games, sing-along music video,
never-before-revealed and rare animation art, music and
behind-the-scenes secrets.
THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS - Widescreen Edition, Rated
R, Running Time: Approx. 110 min., ***
Comedic, yet uneven, look at a dysfunctional family. Stars: Gene
Hackman, Ben Stiller and Gwyneth Paltrow. EXTRA FEATURES: On
2 discs, audio commentaries, featurettes, interviews with stars, trailers,
and more.
RUTHLESS PEOPLE - Widescreen Edition, Rated R, Running time: Approx.
90 min., ****
A loathsome millionaire rejoices when his wife is kidnapped. Stars:
Danny DeVito and Bette Midler.
THE SANTA CLAUSE: SPECIAL EDITION - Widescreen (full frame edition
also available), Rated PG, Running Time: Approx. 97 min., *****
When divorced father Scott Calvin tries on Santa's suit, he becomes the new
Santa Claus. A bright, cheerful, inventive holiday classic. Stars:
Tim Allen. EXTRA FEATURES: featurettes, a game, DVD-ROM
features and more.
SANTA CLAUSE 2 - Two separate versions (Widescreen or
Full-Frame), Rated G, Running Time: Approx. 104 min.****
In this whimsical sequel, Scott Calvin must marry by
Christmas Eve in order to remain Santa Claus. A
very merry Christmas movie. Stars: Tim
Allen, Judge Reinhold, and Wendy Crewson. EXTRA
FEATURES: Featurettes, gag reel, seven deleted
scenes, director commentary, music video and more.
SEABISCUIT - Separate Widescreen and
Full Frame versions available, Rated PG-13. Running
Time: 141 min.****
The true story of the underdog racehorse that captured
the hearts of the nation. This rousing film makes
it into the winner's circle. Stars: Tobey
Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. EXTRA
FEATURES: Documentaries with actual newsreel
footage, commentaries, a photo gallery by Jeff Bridges
and more.
SERENDIPITY - Widescreen Edition, Rated PG-13, Running Time: Approx.
91 min., ***
A couple meet and decide to let fate take its course. Stars:
John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. EXTRA FEATURES: Commentaries,
featurette, trailer, still gallery, and more.
SHANGHAI KNIGHTS - Widescreen, Rated
PG-13, Running Time: Approx. 114 min.***
Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon head to London to search for
the killer of Wang's father. A kick-butt sequel to
"Shanghai Noon". Stars: Jackie
Chan and Owen Wilson. EXTRA FEATURES:
deleted scenes, audio commentaries with director and
screenwriters, "Fight Manual" documentary and
more.
SIGNS - Widescreen, Rated PG-13,
Running Time: 106 min. ***
Mysterious crop circles affect the lives of a widowed
farmer and his family. Mildly suspenseful
thriller, but not the best from director M. Night
Shyamalan. Stars: Mel Gibson and Joaquin
Phoenix. EXTRA FEATURES: deleted scenes,
Night's first alien film, storyboards, exclusive 6 part
documentary and more.
SLEEPING BEAUTY - Fullscreen and widescreen, Rated G,
Running Time: Approx. 75 min. *****
Classic fairy tale about a sleeping princess who can
only be awakened by the kiss of a prince. The last
fairy tale animated feature personally supervised by
Walt Disney is a beauty! EXTRA FEATURES:
2-disc special edition includes games, music videos, a
sing-along song, Disney art project, making-of
documentary, award-winning short "Grand
Canyon" and lots more.
SPY KIDS 3D: GAME OVER -
Widescreen, Rated PG,
Running Time: Approx. 84 min. ***
Those Spy Kids return to battle evil inside a 3-D video
game. The 3-D makes this a winning sequel.
An extra star for this DVD version. Stars:
Daryl
Sabara, Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas and Sylvester
Stallone. EXTRA FEATURES: Both 3-D (with
four pairs of 3-D glasses) and 2-D versions of the
movie, director commentary, a ten minute film school,
featurettes, a Mega Race game and more.
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON - Widescreen Edition, Rated G, Running Time:
Approx. 126 min., ****
Shipwrecked family survives on a tropical island. The definitive
screen version of the literary classic. Stars: John Mills,
Dorothy McGuire and James MacArthur. EXTRA FEATURES: On 2 discs,
featurettes, audio commentaries, production archives, cartoon short "Sea
Salts" and more.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS - Fullscreen Edition, Rated R, Running
time: Approx. 108 min., ***
A convict steals the life of a well-organized executive.
Stars: James Belushi and Charles Grodin.
TEXAS RANGERS - Widescreen Edition, Rated PG-13, Running Time: Approx.
90 min., ***
The Texas Rangers regroup after the Civil War to fight murderous
bandits. Stars: James Van Der Beek and Dylan McDermott. EXTRA
FEATURES: featurette, storyboard, trailer and still gallery.
THREE FUGITIVES - Widescreen Edition, Rated PG-13, Running Time:
Approx. 96 min., ***
A klutzy bank robber, with a six year old daughter, takes
a notorious ex-con hostage on his first heist. Stars: Nick
Nolte and Martin Short.
THREE MEN AND A BABY - Widescreen Edition, , Rated PG, Running
Time: Approx. 102 min., ****
Three bachelors are saddled with a baby. Stars: Tom
Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson. EXTRA FEATURES: French
and Spanish subtitles.
THREE MEN AND A LITTLE LADY - Fullscreen Edition, Rated PG, Running
Time: Approx. 104 min., ***
Sequel to THREE MEN AND A BABY. The baby is now a five year
old girl and her mother is about to get married and move to England.
Stars: Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson. EXTRA
FEATURES: French language track
TIN MEN - Widescreen Edition, Rated R, Running Time: Approx.
108 min., ****
Two rivals in the aluminum siding business turn a minor car accident
into a major vendetta. Stars: Richard Dreyfuss and Danny
DeVito. EXTRA FEATURES: Includes deleted scene and additional audio
commentary with director Barry Levinson and some of the cast and crew.
French and Spanish Subtitles.
TURNER AND HOOCH - Widescreen Edition, Rated PG, Runing Time:
Approx. 100 min., ****
A neat detective teams up with a sloppy dog to solve a murder.
Stars: Tom Hanks. EXTRA FEATURES: French language track.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES: BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE
WALT DISNEY STUDIO - Running Time - Approx. 4 hours*****
A magical history of the Disney Studio through several
"behind-the-scenes" films and television
shows. Includes the 1941 feature "The
Reluctant Dragon". Priceless for collectors
and fans of anything Disney. EXTRA FEATURES:
2 disc set, theatrical shorts about the Studio, several
TV episodes, storyboards, galleries, etc.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES: THE COMPLETE GOOFY -
Running Time - Approx. 5 hrs., 26 min. *****
A compilation of Goofy's theatrical shorts from
"Goofy and Wilbur" (1939) to "Aquamania"
(1961). Hilarious! These moments from Walt's
goofiest character are indeed a rare treasure.
EXTRA FEATURES: 2 disc set, featurettes, publicity
stills and drawings, and much more.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES: MICKEY MOUSE IN BLACK
AND WHITE - Running Time - Approx. 4 hrs., 16 min. *****
Mickey's first cartoon shorts, from "Steamboat
Willie" (1928) to "Mickey's Service
Station" (1935), are presented in their original
black and white. A wondrous collection that shows
why Mickey is the world's most beloved character.
EXTRA FEATURES: 2 disc set, featurettes, video and
poster galleries and more.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES WAVE 3: THE CHRONOLOGICAL
DONALD - Full frame, Unrated, Running Time:
Approx. 275 min.*****
A 2-disc compilation of 36 Donald Duck shorts from
"The Wise Little Hen" in 1934 to "Chef
Donald" in 1941. This delightful set is all
it's "quacked" up to be. EXTRA
FEATURES: A tribute to Donald's voice - Clarence
"Ducky" Nash, publicity stills, storyboards
and art galleries and more.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES WAVE 3: MICKEY MOUSE IN
LIVING COLOR - Full frame, Unrated, Running Time:
Approx. 345 min.*****
A 2-disc celebration of Mickey Mouse's color cartoon
shorts from "Society Dog Show" in 1939 to
"The Simple Things" in 1953. Includes
his feature film appearances. This treasure
contains a wealth of material for fans of "The
Mouse". EXTRA FEATURES: Interviews with
the voices of Mickey and Minnie, Disneyland TV shows,
rare Mickey Mouse Club color titles and lots more.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES WAVE 3: WALT DISNEY ON
THE FRONT LINES - Full frame, Unrated, Running
Time: Approx. 210 min.*****
A 2-disc set of rare and historic WWII-themed Disney
productions. Declassified military training films,
animated shorts and the theatrical feature "Victory
Through Air Power" are included as part of Walt's
efforts on behalf of the War. A must for all
collectors that certainly takes flight. EXTRA
FEATURES: Behind-the-scenes, poster galleries, art
galleries, an uncompleted "The Gremlins"
gallery and hours more.
WALT DISNEY TREASURES WAVE 3: WALT DISNEY'S
TOMORROWLAND - Full frame, Unrated, Running Time:
Approx. 240 min.*****
A 2-disc exploration of the future through Walt Disney's
imagination. Includes episodes from the Disneyland
TV series and the theatrical short "Eyes In Outer
Space". An out-of-this-world DVD set.
EXTRA FEATURES: Interview with Ray Bradbury, a
look at Walt's last project "EPCOT", publicity
materials, futuristic production art, storyboards and
more.
WALT
DISNEY
TREASURES
WAVE
5:
THE
CHRONOLOGICAL
DONALD,
VOL.
2
-
Fullscreen,
Not
rated,
Running
time:
Approx.
3
hrs.
50
min.,*****
Donald
Duck's
cartoon
shorts
from
1942
-
1946.
Some
of
Donald's
best
work,
including
the
award-winning
"Der
Fuehrer's
Face",
is
thrown
in.
Hard
to
duck!
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Interviews,
featurettes,
the
Disneyland
TV
episode
"A
Day
In
The
Life
Of
Donald
Duck"
and
more.
WALT
DISNEY
TREASURES
WAVE
5:
DISNEY
RARITIES,
CELEBRATED
SHORTS
1920s
-
1960s
-
Original
theatrical
aspect
ratios,
Not
rated,
Running
time:
Approx.
5
hrs.
26
min.,
*****
A
compilation
of
Walt
Disney's
shorts
that
didn't
star
his
main
characters.
Gems
include
his
"Alice"
comedies
and
two
of
my
personal
favorites:
"Ben
And
Me"
and
"The
Brave
Engineer".
Rare
Indeed!!
EXTRA
FEATURES:
Featurettes,
commentaries,
still
frame
galleries
and
much
more.
WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT - Full Screen and Widescreen,
Rated PG, Running Time: Approx. 104 min. *****
A detective reluctantly tries to prove a toon is
innocent of murder. A breakthrough movie that's a
true classic. This two disc DVD is the best in
Disney's VISTA Series. Stars: Bob Hoskins
and Christopher Lloyd. EXTRA FEATURES:
featurettes, commentaries, all three Roger Rabbit
theatrical shorts, and much more.
Rog's DVD ALL-TIME FAVORITES
FORBIDDEN PLANET - Fullscreen and Widescreen, Rated G, Running
Time: Approx. 98 min., *****
A rescue mission to planet Altair-IV spells danger for the crew.
Stars: Walter Pidgeon, Leslie Nielsen, and Anne Francis.
EXTRA FEATURES: theatrical trailer and French and Spanish
subtitles.
THE LONE RANGER - Fullscreen and Widescreen, Not Rated,
Running Time: Approx. 87 min., *****
The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to stop an Indian war. The first
big screen version of the TV series. Stars: Clayton Moore
and Jay Silverheels. EXTRA FEATURES: Interviews with Dawn
Moore (Clayton's daughter) and Michael Ansara, theatrical trailers, bios,
photo gallery, 2 disc set.
THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN - Widescreen Edition, Not Rated, Running
Time: Approx. 128 min., *****
Seven gunmen are hired to protect a Mexican village from bandits.
Stars: Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. EXTRA FEATURES:
Documentary, theatrical trailers, photo gallery, and audio commentary
from James Coburn, Eli Wallach, producer Walter Mirisch and more.
THE SEVENTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD - Widescreen Edition, Rated G, Running
Time: Approx. 88 min., *****
Sinbad battles an evil magician and monsters to rescue his beloved
princess. Stars: Kerwin Mathews and Kathryn Grant. EXTRA
FEATURES: Featurettes, trailers, talent files, production notes,
Ray Harryhausen Chronicles, interviews and more.
