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Scooby-Doo, a review by addicted2dvd

Scooby-Doo (2002/United States) Warner Home Video Director: Raja Gosnell Writing: James Gunn (Screenwriter), Craig Titley (Writer), James Gunn (Writer), Joseph Barbera (Original Characters By), William Hanna (Original Characters By) Length: 86 min. Rating: Rated PG : Some Rude Humor, Language and Some Scary Action Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Freddie Prinze, Jr. as Fred
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne
Matthew Lillard as Shaggy
Linda Cardellini as Velma
Rowan Atkinson as Mondavarious
Isla Fisher as Mary Jane

Plot:
Zoinks! Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred (FREDDIE PRONZE JR.), Daphne (SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR), Shaggy (MATTHEW LILLARD) and Thelma (LINDA CARDELLINI) are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot.

Concerned that his way cool theme park might truly be haunted, Spooky Island owner Emile Mondavarious (ROWAN ATKINSON) tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to solve the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college crowds.

Scooby and the gang still have to overcome their personal deffierences and forget everything thay think they know about fake ghouls and phony creatures to crack the case, save themselves and possibly...the world. RUH-ROH!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Production Notes
• Interactive Games
• Music Videos
• DVD-ROM Content
• Closed Captioned

I haven't watched this movie since it was originally released on DVD. That was back in late 2002. I can't believe it is going on 10 years already. I use to watch the Scooby Doo cartoons all the time when I was a kid. I think they did a fine job bringing it to live action. While it is live action, it didn't loose the cartoon feel. I think they did a good job casting the characters.  I especially liked Sarah Michelle Geller as Daphne. Sure, the movie is geared more for the kids... but I think any adult that watched Scooby and the gang during their childhood will enjoy it too. I know I enjoyed it. It is something that brought me back to my childhood, but at the same time something that is modern.

This DVD was in the package I got yesterday. And was glad to be able to watch it again. Unfortunately it is the full screen edition. But I hope to upgrade to the widescreen eventually.




(From What Movies I Been Watching on January 29th, 2012)

Good Witch's Garden, a review by GSyren

The Good Witch's Garden (018713-612700)

United States 2009 | Released 2014-04-22 on DVD from Cinedigm

86 minutes | Aspect ratio Anamorphic 1.78:1 | Audio: English Dolby Digital 2-Channel Stereo

Directed by Craig Pryce and starring Catherine Bell, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher, Peter MacNeill, Rob Stewart

Cassie has settled into Middleton and is busy making a home of Grey House. Her boyfriend, Sheriff Jake Russell, and his kids are happy to have Cassie in the neighborhood, but she has yet to gain the trust of some people in town. Before long, a stranger rolls into town with papers entitling him to legal ownership of Grey House. Cassie is left without a home and is convinced Middleton isn't where she belongs. Ultimately, everyone will learn holding on too tightly to something can make it more likely that thing will slip through your fingers.

My thoughts about The Good Witch's Garden:

Sweet, inoffensive and just a bit too bland for my taste. But it has Catherine Bell, and I really like her. Not as good as the original Good Witch movie, but fair enough. Not sure I'll go for any of the following sequels, though.

I rate this title

(From Reviews and ramblings by Gunnar on February 15th, 2016)

Twilight Zone, a review by addicted2dvd

98. The Dummy (5/4/62)
A ventriloquist (Cliff Robertson) is convinced that his dummy, Willie, is alive and evil. He makes plans for a new act with a new dummy. Plans that Willie does not support!

My Thoughts:
This is another one of the many episodes I never seen before. And I liked this one a lot. Sure... I seen many of "living dummy" shows... but this one came before all of those. And it was well done. Attached to the end of this episode is a public service announcement with Smokey the Bear about preventing forest fires. The extras included for this episode is an audio commentary with Cliff Robertson, an isolated score and The Twilight Zone Radio Drama with Bruno Kirby.

99. Young Man's Fancy  (5/11/62)
When a newlywed couple briefly return to the groom's childhood home, the ties of the past prove too strong to resist.

My Thoughts:
And once again... one I never seen before. Unfortunately this one didn't impress me all that much. It is an ok story... but just not that interesting. Attached to the end of this episodes is a TV Spot for the series Gunsmoke. The only extra for this episode is an isolated score.

100. I Sing the Body Electric   (5/18/62)
Anne (Veronica Cartwright) must learn to understand and accept that her new grandmother can be tender, loving, thoughtful and caring. Even if she is a robot.

My Thoughts:
Wow.... towards the end of season 3.... and we are already at 100 episodes! Now a day you usually don't get to the 100th episode till the fifth season! This is one I have seen (and enjoyed) before.We see a familiar face in this one with David White... who played Larry Tate on Bewitched. It is more of a lighthearted, sweet story... but a good one. Attached to the end of this episode is a public service announcement asking for help for the colleges. Extras attached to this episode includes a Marc Zicree interview with Buck Houghton and an isolated score.

101. Cavender Is Coming   (5/25/62)
Carol Burnett stars as Agnes Grep in this tale of a klutzy usherette "rescued" from poverty by a guardian angel. This charming episode was considered as a pilot for a new TV show.

My Thoughts:
This is another one I never seen before. It is a fun episode... played more for comedy... but that is to be expected of an episode that stars Carol Burnett.  Attached to the end of this episode is. a TV Spot for Gunsmoke. The only extra with this episode is a clip from "The Gary Moore Show" where Rod Serling does a spoof on his Twilight Zone intros and a short skit of a story also with Carrol Burnett.

102. The Changing of the Guard   (6/1/62)
Donald Pleasance is Professor Ellis Fowler, forced to retire after 51 years of teaching. Feeling his life has been worthless, Fowler is startled by the ghostly appearance of former students.

My Thoughts:
And once again... one I never seen before. While not what I would call a Christmas episode... it is Christmas time that the story takes place. Not the best episode I ever seen... but a good one. I would have never recognized Donald Pleasance  if it was there in the overview.attached to this episode is an add for a Promise of America booklet. The only extra for this episode is an isolated score.

Over-all a good disc. I enjoyed most all the episodes this time. I can't believe I am finally at the end of the 3rd season. On this disc along with the few extras with each episode... we get a selection of extras that is devoted to the season itself.

Other Season 3 Extras:
- The Famous Writers' School Promo
- Sci-Fi Channel Twilight Zone Marathon Promo Spots
- Rod Serling Night Gallery Promo Spots
- Season 3 Billboards
- Season 3 Photo Gallery
- The Twilight Zone Comic Book (in .pdf format)


Episodes I seen for the First time on this set include:

   1. Judgment Night (Episode 10)
   2. And When The Sky Was Opened (Episode 11)
   3. What You Need (Episode 12)
   4. I Shot an Arrow into the Air (Episode 15)
   5. The Hitch-Hiker (Episode 16)
   6. The Purple Testiment (Episode 19)
   7. Elegy (Episode 20)
   8. Mirror Image (Episode 21)
   9. A World of Difference (Episode 23)
  10. Long Live Walter Jameson (Episode 24)
  11. People Are Alike All Over (Episode 25)
  12. Execution (Episode 26)
  13. The Big Tall Wish (Episode 27)
  14. A Nice Place to Visit (Episode 28)
  15. Nightmare as a Child (Episode 29)
  16. The Chaser (Episode 31)
  17. Mr. Bevis (Episode 33)
  18. The Mighty Casey (Episode 35)
  19. A World of his Own (Episode 36)
  20. The Man in the Bottle (Episode 38)
  21. A Thing About Machines (Episode 40)
  22. The Howling Man (Episode 41)
  23. A Most Unusual Camera (Episode 46)
  24. Dust (Episode 48)
  25. Back There (Episode 49)
  26. The Whole Truth (Episode 50)
  27. Twenty-Two (Episode 53)
  28. The Odyssey of Flight 33 (Episode 54)
  29. Static (Episode 56)
  30. The Rip Van Winkle Caper (Episode 60)
  31. The Silence (Episode 61)
  32. Shadow Play (Episode 62)
  33. The Mind and the Matter (Episode 63)
  34. Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up (Episode 64)
  35. The Arrival (Episode 67)
  36. The Mirror (Episode 71)
  37. Still Valley (Episode 76)
  38. The Jungle (Episode 77)
  39. A Quality of Mercy (Episode 80)
  40. Dead Man's Shoes (Episode 83)
  41. The Hunt (Episode 84)
  42. A Piano in the House (Episode 87)
  43. Little Girl Lost (Episode 91)
  44. Person or Persons Unknown (Episode 92)
  45. The Little People (Episode 93)
  46. Four O'Clock (Episode 94)
  47. Hocus-Pocus and Frisby (Episode 95)
  48. The Gift (Episode 97)
  49. The Dummy (Episode 98)
  50. Young Man's Fancy (Episode 99)
  51. Cavender Is Coming (Episode 101)
  52. The Changing of the Guard (Episode 102)

(From Twilight Zone on April 2nd, 2010)