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Tanz der Vampire - Das Musical, a review by Tom


     Tanz der Vampire - Das Musical (2003/Germany)
Wikipedia

(Germany)
Director:Michael Kunze
Writing:Roman Polanski (Original Material By)
Length:150 min.
Video:Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio:German: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (MP2) 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles:

Stars:
Kevin Tarte as Graf von Krolock
Stefan Poslovski as Prof. Abronsius
Max Niemeyer as Alfred
Jessica Kessler as Sarah
Jerzy Jeszke as Chagal

Plot:Extras:


    My Thoughts:
    Since seeing this musical live in Stuttgart, I have become a big fan of it. I have listened to the soundtrack (both the original Vienna version and the Vienna revival) countless of times (especially the later one). This DVD is a professional recording of the Hamburg version of the musical. The only professional recording of this musical available. Sadly it was never officially released. I would buy it in a heartbeat. It was produced as a gift to the cast and crew.

    Rating:

    (From Tom's Horror Marathon 2012 on October 21st, 2012)

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    42: The Jackie Robinson Story, a review by addicted2dvd


         42: The Jackie Robinson Story (2013/United States)
    IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer |
    Warner Home Video
    Director:Brian Helgeland
    Writing:Brian Helgeland (Writer)
    Length:128 min.
    Rating:Rated PG-13 : Thematic Elements Including Language
    Video:Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
    Audio:English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
    Subtitles:English, French, Spanish

    Stars:
    Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson
    Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey
    Nicole Beharie as Rachel Robinson
    Christopher Meloni as Leo Durocher
    Ryan Merriman as Dixie Walker
    Lucas Black as Pee Wee Reese

    Plot:
    In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The deal put both men in the crosshairs of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and let his talent on the field win over fans and his teammates - silencing his critics and forever changing the world by changing the game of baseball.

    Extras:
    • Scene Access
    • Bonus Trailers
    • Featurettes


    My Thoughts:
    OK... this was a real disappointment. Not that it was a bad film. I enjoyed every second of what I saw of it. But about 40 minutes into the film the movie started messing up... and it got so bad you couldn't even watch it. This is a downside to getting films at a place like the library. People tend not to treat those discs with any respect. So unfortunately I can only review this film based on the little bit of it I seen. But going by those 40 minutes I feel comfortable recommending this one. I know I will be looking for it so I can see the rest of it!

    My Rating:


    (From Weekend Movie Marathon: Library Loans on February 2nd, 2014)

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    Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom


         He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season One: Volume One (1983/United States)
    IMDb | Wikipedia

    (United States)
    Length:710 min.
    Video:Full Frame 1.33:1
    Audio:English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
    Subtitles:


    Plot:
    Excitement and adventure await those who enter the mystical land of Eternia! Join He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as they battle against Skeletor and his crew of dastardly villains in the greatest adventure ever told!

    These first 33 episodes are only the beginning of the most phenomenal stories ever created in animation! Relive the excitement as you enjoy the adventure of the universe's greatest warriors. The power has returned!


    He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
    1.01 Diamond Ray of Disappearance
    Writer: Robby London (Writer)
    Director: Lou Zukor
    Cast: John Erwin (Prince Adam / He-Man (voice)), John Erwin (Beast Man / Ram Man (voice)), Alan Oppenheimer (Cringer / Battle Cat / Mer-Man (voice)), Alan Oppenheimer (Skeletor (voice)), Linda Gary (The Sorceress (voice)), Linda Gary (Evil-Lyn / Teela / Queen Marlena (voice)), Erik Gunden (King Randor / Orko / Trap Jaw (voice)), Erik Gunden (Tri-Klops / Stratos (voice))

    It has been now about 25 years since I became a fan of He-Man. I still enjoy this series and the characters even after all this time. For me this is not a series better left as a nostalgic memory. It still holds up.
    And I just love the theme music. I never get tired of it.



    Rating:

    (From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on July 5th, 2011)