Thursday, December 23, 2010

Coffee and Celluloid: The Black Hole (Part 4)

We continue our continuation of continuing the discussion on the forgotten Disney classic, the Black Hole (1979). This is a work of critical analysis and all clips used are fair use.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Terror on the 40th Floor (1974) TVM video trailer

In this made-for-television disaster film, seven officer workers find themselves trapped in a towering inferno after a drunken janitor accidently torches the high-rise in which they work. Believing that they will surely die, the seven begin sharing their deepest secrets.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Command Performance - Episode 165 3/3

Recorded: 08-03-1945 Cast: Frank Sinatra, Frances Langford, Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowell, Margaret O'Brien, Peggy Ann Garner, & the Crosby kids

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Arnold (1973) 2/10

Stella Stevens, Roddy McDowall, Farley Granger, and Elsa Lanchester. "Here lies Arnold....stiff at last" Stella Stevens marries a corpse, but she's the one who's cold and unresponsive on the honeymoon. This campy Gothic horror flick scared me to death when I was a kid, but I was hopelessly in love with Stella Stevens. Today it's best to have some wine with this cheese. With Shani Wallis and Jamie Farr. Directed by Georg Fenady.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 7/10

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 3/10

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico // Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Jane Powell - Love Is Where You Find It

Jane Powell canta Love Is Where You Find It, em O PRINCIPE ENCANTADO ("A Date With Judy", 1948).

Sunday, December 5, 2010

The Carol Burnett Show Mama's Family brother visits Roddy McDowell



Friday, December 3, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 5

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Heatter-Quigley Contestant Prizes

Here are three examples of tokens of esteem, "just by being with us...." From Gambit , 1974, episode (Livingston vs. Ferraro) From Baffle, 1973, episode (Nanette Fabray vs. Marty Allen) From Magnificent Marble Machine, 1975, episode (Roddy McDowell vs. Florence Henderson) ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO Heatter-Quigley, Filmways, MGM. No copyright infringement intended.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

A Tribute to Joan Bennett

A tribute to the (late) great actress: Joan Bennett who portrayed Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (and many other characters) on the gothic soap opera: Dark Shadows. I have used most of these photos in my other DS tribute videos...but have decided to group them together here as a tribute to this wonderful actress.. I hope you all enjoy this..please rate and comment if you do! Thank you! :)

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Night Gallery "The Cemetery" Part 6

Ozzie Davis, Roddy McDowell, Barry Atwater

Monday, November 29, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 2

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Fright Night 2 (1988)-- Roddy McDowall (6/11)

Part 6 of 11 Roddy McDowall ... Peter Vincent William Ragsdale ... Charlie Brewster Traci Lind ... Alex (as Traci Lin) Julie Carmen ... Regine Dandridge

Friday, November 26, 2010

Planet Of The Apes! #2. Face paint in motion. Artist James Kuhn.

My friend AlBaby played with my Planet of the Apes video and added soundtrack and movie clips from the movie! Enjoy!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Fright Night part 2 trailer(in original widescreen ratio)

Trailer for the movie FRIGHT NIGHT PART 2. This is also the only time the movie has been seen in widescreen on any home video format. Starring Roddy McDowall,William Ragsdale,Julie Carmen,Jon Gries

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sept 17

yen does a double of day of awesomeness day for not posting last thursday. this video is jam packed with animation, weird facts and new projects...and of course, yay for sexy virgos..XD

Monday, November 22, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary - Part 6



Sunday, November 21, 2010

Walking On Sunshine Original Rocking Version- Katrina & the Waves

The original much more rocking version of Katrina and the Waves' Walking On Sunshine, performed by the band 2 years earlier than the watered down hit version, without the horns. It is much faster and rawer sounding. I don't think this version would have made it as a hit. But I hope you enjoy it. There are shots of some celebrities and other folks having fun,as well as a lot of great shots of Katrina and the band.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Arnold 1973 DVD Roddy McDowell, Stella Stevens

Arnold is a rare 1973 film about a man who causes more trouble for his relatives dead than alive! Stars the great Roddy McDowell. Get this rare flick for $2.50 when you buy a custom 8-pack of rare movies of your choosing! Only at raremoviesworldwide.com.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Evil Ed's Transformation and Death - Fright Night

Check out a review of Fright Night at www.internalbleeding.net and other fine pieces of film artistry

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Fright Night Review

I do a review of the 1985 classic vampire movie Fright Night Great pickup at 5 bucks Enjoy

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

TERRY RAY Confesses Roddy McDowell Practical Joke on GREG BEHRENDT SHOW

Terry Ray confesses a practical joke he played involving Roddy McDowell on his friend Susan L. Jones via telephone when Terry is a guest on THE GREG BEHRENDT SHOW. Some sins are better left unconfessed!!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Coffee and Celluloid: The Black Hole (Part 1)

We discuss the forgotten Disney classic the Black Hole. I am so sorry about the typo in the opening! I completely missed it in the editing process! This video is critical analysis, and any clips used therein are fair use.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Lost Sci Fi Comedy Pilot: Galaxy Beat Part Four

The fourth and final installment of the "Galaxy Beat" pilot. Technically, it can't be called an unsold pilot, because VHS copies sold for at least twenty bucks on eBay. "May you find reality rewarding..."

Friday, November 12, 2010

Heathcliff and Dingbat 1980

complete series on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary - Part 3



Tuesday, November 9, 2010

WALKING ON SUNSHINE ORIGINAL VER-1.m4v

The original much more rocking version of Katrina and the Waves' Walking On Sunshine, performed by the band 2 years earlier than the watered down hit version, without the horns. It is much faster and rawer sounding. I don't think this version would have made it as a hit. But I hope you enjoy it. There are shots of some celebrities and other folks having fun,as well as a lot of great shots of Katrina and the band.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary - Part 1

A documentary on Dennis Hopper I recorded off TV a few years back, a bit rare I think. Having read recently that his cancer has spread and he most likely won't be around much longer, I wanted to upload again as he is a true original talent and lead an wild interesting life. www.imdb.com

Friday, November 5, 2010

The Last Great Hollywood Premiere "Cleopatra" Rex Harrison

Documentary of the 1963 Premiere of 20th Century Fox's 42 million dollar super-spectacle: CLEOPATRA. Tinted and digitally enhanced in 2007.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 3

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Gay Icons Explained: Elizabeth Taylor Forty-Something Gay, ep 62

Episode 62 Gay Icons Explained: Elizabeth Taylor (The Third In A Series) Recently I had some younger gays write to me asking about the genergaytion gap that exists between younger and older gay men. I think one of the things new gays dont understand is how the gay icons can be clichés and still relevant today. In this series, watch my take on the gay icons. This week an icon that not only is gorgeous but has a gorgeous soul, especially when it comes to helping the gay community Elizabeth Taylor! Read and watch more Scott at www.somelikeitscott.com

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Fantastic Journey 1977

complete series on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Monday, November 1, 2010

EMBRYO (1976) movie preview

Trailer for the 1976 film EMBRYO, starring Rock Hudson, Barbara Carrera, Diane Ladd, and Roddy McDowell. (Synopsis: A scientist doing experiments on a human fetus discovers a method to accelerate the fetus into a mature adult in just a few days. However, the "adult" fetus turns into a homicidal psycho and looks for a new formula to prevent her from aging further.) Taken from my the dashboard of my car during the screening at the Midway Drive-in, Sterling, IL during Flashback Weekend, September 2010.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Command Performance - Episode 165 2/3

Recorded: 08-03-1945 Cast: Frank Sinatra, Frances Langford, Elizabeth Taylor, Roddy McDowell, Margaret O'Brien, Peggy Ann Garner, & the Crosby kids

Friday, October 29, 2010

Planet Of The Apes - Trailer

Trailer for the 1968 original, starring Charlton Heston & Roddy McDowell.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

While I was eating pizza I was watching this

1973

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Re: what cha diggin!

Movies about games that go out of control. (Jumanji and Zarathustra not included) Knight Chills (2001), Mazes and Monsters (1982), Gamerz (2005), Shakma (1990--the one with Roddy McDowell), The Brotherhood (2000), The Brotherhood II: Young Warlocks (2001), The Brotherhood III: Young Demons (2003)

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Mill Creek Reviews: Embryo (1976)

SEE BELOW the entire movie is available as a video response. Some things I didn't mention about this most excellent mid-70s medical techshock flick: It's one of the first in a 70s trend in hospital horror movies, leading to coma, the manitou, the lazarus syndrome (a mill creek title!), and a bunch of others. i completely wrote hollister's son and daughter in law out of the review. the son is a prop. daughter-in-law is sorta amusingly annoying. note the it's alive, therefore it's beautiful line. it seems like rock hudson loses faith in this project. if i had to guess it would be because of roddy mcdowell, whose performance is inexplicable. sorry for all the sleazy, oily talk about barbara carrera but she is just ... rowr. dishy. i hope the fact that she's rowr in 1976 will absolve me with my girl. ***/**** ___ My movie reviews on this page will be devoted exclusively to the films featured in the Mill Creek Entertainment series of bargain DVD collections, and specifically those selections that are in the public domain. Mill Creek movies tend to be low-budget, dated, obscure, outrageous, ponderous, exploitative, and bizarre. Some are unique and brilliant. Many are simply abysmal. For this reason, my four-star rating system is different from, and more lenient than, most. You can count on a one-star movie in my rating system to be absolute slop but just because I give a movie four stars, that doesnt make it Kramer vs. Kramer. It simply means that the movie is a truly valuable ...

Monday, October 25, 2010

The Carol Burnett Show Mama's Family visit brother Roddy McDowell in Hollywood



Sunday, October 24, 2010

Fright Night TV Spot

Charlie thinks his neighbor is a damn vampire.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Movie Spoilers: Oscar Edition

SUBSCRIBE TO US www.youtube.com MORE SPOILER VIDEOS www.youtube.com Every best picture winner in Oscar history spoiled in one take in under 5 minutes. Created by Benny & Rafi Fine www.TheFineBrothers.com Bollywood music by http Clothing provided by www.retrofitdesigns.com TAGS oscars best picture winners nominations 2008 2009 academy awards spoiler 100 plot twist alert movies endings film films preview trailer movie ruining video videos spoof acceptance speech parody end 1928 Wings Jack shoots down a german plane 1928 Sunrise 1929 The Broadway Melody 1930 All Quiet on the Western Front Paul is killed by Sniper fire reaching for a butterfly 1931 Cimarron Yancy has success on the frontier 1932 Grand Hotel The Baron is bludgeoned to death 1933 Cavalcade 1934 It Happened One Night Claudette Colbert Clark Gable 1935 Mutiny on the bounty The King pardons Byam 1936 The Great Ziegfeld Ziegfeld great depression 1937 The Life of Emile Zola Zola gets Dreyfus freed 1938 You Can't Take it With you The Kirbys and Sycamores clash 1939 Gone with the Wind Scarlett begs Rhett to stay "Frankly My Dear I don't give a damn" 1940 Rebecca Maxim killed Rebecca and Mrs Danvers burns down Manderley 1941 How Green Was My Valley a coal mining accident kills Huw roddy mcdowell 1942 Mrs Miniver 1943 Casablanca Bogart makes Bergman "here's lookin at you kid" 1944 Going My Way 1945 The Lost Weekend 1946 The Best Years of Our Lives 1947 Gentleman's Agreement Kathy and Phil she isn't antisemitic 1948 ...

Friday, October 22, 2010

WW and the Dixie Dancekings

on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Hey Little GoldFish

It's just me, singin' a little tune from the 1969 movie, Hello Down There starring, Tony Randall, Janet Leigh, Roddy McDowell and a realy young Richard Dreyfuss. Head over to www.youtube.com to see the movie in low-def.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Fantastic Journey intro with narration

The main titles of Fantastic Journey with narration

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Really? and Thank-you

More monkey talk. I love the "Really?" and Roddy McDowell mincing "a yeah, thank-you"

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Cleopatra (1963) trailer Elizabeth Taylor

Cleopatra (1963) trailer Please sign ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S birthday card! www.DameElizabethTaylor.com

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Apes To The Future

a combination of back to the future 3 and planet of the apes

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Mighty Man and Yukk 1979

complete on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Monday, October 11, 2010

GoBots Battle of the Rocklords Movie Trailers

GoBots Battle of the Rocklords Movie TrailersGuradian GoBots join the Rock Lords' battle for control of the ultimate super weapon. And they'd better hurry, because the Guardian GoBots' all-time worst enemies, the Renegades, are out to use the super weapon for their own evil purposes. GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords was an animated movie based on the Gobots toy and TV franchise. This movie was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions (the same company responsible for the Challenge of the GoBots series) and released in 1986. It featured the first appearance of the Rock Lords who were given their own toyline after the movie. It featured the guest voices of Margot Kidder, Telly Savalas and Roddy McDowell. The film performed poorly, pulling in about $US1.5 million domestically. When released in Australia, only a few independent cinemas carried the film, rather than the major chains. Several critics (Leonard Maltin amongst them) have suggested that Transformers the Movie was made to "cash in" on the release of the film. While Battle of the Rock Lords was released six months before 'Transformers the Movie, the latter film had been in production for the better part of two years, well before Battle of the Rock Lords began production. It is possible that Battle of the Rock Lords was originally intended to be produced for Television, and the decision to release it cinematically was only made late in production. Evidence to support this theory includes the poor quality of the animation ...

Saturday, October 9, 2010

"GAYS IN FILM" (IN HD!)

A considered history of the medium and it's representation of homosexuals in cinema over the last 100 years. The music is "Something To Talk About" by Badly Drawn Boy.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 7

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Fright Night Retrospective TV Show and Tribute Video

This is a Horror Retrospective TV show that aired on public television that covered fun facts and trivia regarding the 80's cult classic, Fright Night.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Lost Sci Fi Comedy Pilot: Galaxy Beat Part One

Long before "Galaxy Quest," but not before "Spaceballs," there was a sci fi spoof that a network admitted was funny, but was too cowardly to air. From 1994, "Galaxy Beat." Here's the intro and main titles. The show is borken up into four segments.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Planet of the Apes - Actor Background

From "Behind the Planet of the Apes

Monday, October 4, 2010

The ELEVATOR w/ Roddy Mcdowell 1974

complete on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Sunday, October 3, 2010

News Amigos Invisibles, Deaths of 1998

Entrevista con Amigos Invisibles. E! News con quienes murieron en 1998: Frank Sinatra, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Tammy Wynette, Phil Hartman, Flip Wilson, Lloyd Bridges, Maureen O'Sullivan, John Derek, Alice Fayes, Carl Wilson, Carl Perkins, Sonny Bono, Linda McCartney, Harry Carey, May Kwestell, EG Marshall, Jean Marais, Buffalo Bob Smith, Cheri Lewis, Leonid Kinsky, Robert Young, Hugh Reilly, Roddy McDowell.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Fright Night Part 2 II Original Soundtrack Track 1

I do NOT own this

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Dr. Gangrene's Recommended Movie of the Week #26

It's all monkey business this week as Doc Gangrene recommends his favorite all-time film - Planet of the Apes

Monday, September 27, 2010

animated ZORRO 1981 toon

on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Sunday, September 26, 2010

William Shatner - Best Death Scene Ever!

William Shatner hams it up in the 1996 made for tv movie "Dead Man's Island". The film featured a great supporting cast: Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie), Traci Lords (!), Roddy McDowell, Morgan Fairchild, the dude who played Bud on "Married With Children", and Ralph from "Happy Days". Someone whip me up some steak and eggs, I'm famished!

Saturday, September 25, 2010

"THE MARTIN SHORT SHOW" (1999-2000) - (JIMINY GLICK & PETER BOYLE)

Before "Primetime Glick", there was "The Martin Short Show", (1999-2000), where he started "Jiminy Glick's La La Wood". Here he welcomes Peter Boyle. Martin Short

Friday, September 24, 2010

Return of the Beverly Hillbillies legend

both return of and legend of the beverly hillbillies on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 10/10 Fin

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico // Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 11

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Monday, September 20, 2010

Donegore Tradition: Marches

Dance Tunes/Céilí - Marches: O'Donnell Abu / The Mountains Of Pomeroy / Captain Dunn / The Moon Behind The Hill / Roddy McCorley (Sean South). Irish Céilí music at its very best! Lead musician on this great CD is Wilcil McDowell, fantastic Irish accordion player and a member of The Irish Rovers - one of the very best Irish folk bands ever. This great medley is from the CD "Buntus Rince: The Definitive Irish Dancing Collection". Enjoy!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

James Gang

James Gang Jesse, Lebron, William, and Etta James. James Brown, Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Marlon Brando, Florida Marlins, Richard Florida, Keith and Renee Richards, Richard Keith, Rene Descartes, Cartes Blanche, Blanche Dubois, WEB Duboise, DW and Andy Griffith. Andi and Roddy McDowell,...

Friday, September 17, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 6

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Beneath The/Escape From The Planet Of The Apes - Movie Goofs

Copyright recordings, music and lyrics reproduced by kind permission of Take Me To The Hospital / Cooking Vinyl - for original performances by The Prodigy, check-out the official channel at www.youtube.com/prodigychannel .

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Coffee and Celluloid: The Black Hole (Part 5)

We continue to continue our continuation of continuing the discussion on the forgotten Disney classic, the Black Hole (1979). This is a work of critical analysis and all clips used are fair use.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Lost Sci Fi Comedy Pilot: Galaxy Beat Part Two

Part two of this galactic space adventure that one network's programmers felt was too offbeat for public consumption.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Space Arm pilot part three

Canadian sci-fi sit-com

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Elizabeth Taylor - Blood Brothers

"Blood Brothers" - Elizabeth Taylor There are some songs in life, and there are some people in life who are so wonderful that they defy explanation. This song would not be possible if not for three of them. For dear Richard Currier, who wrote the music, Jim Piazza, who wrote the lyrics, and the melodic voice of Judy Quay. Pure excellence and pure heartfelt emotion. Because of them, "Blood Brothers" is made possible. In viewing these short film clips, please donate to the cause that has become Dame Elizabeth Taylor's life mission for over two decades. The eradication of AIDS in the world. Until such time, "The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation" funds programs and organization that give direct care to the population of millions affected with HIV/AIDS...whether it is direct care or related/ associated services. So many people are now living longer with AIDS/HIV due to advances in viral medication technology, but the impact of living a life with AIDS is far reaching. AIDS affects all of us, in one way or another. Generations of young people are not conscious of the 1980's. The face of AIDS has changed since the time when those who were ill were visibly stigmatized, akin to being lepers. Now, those with HIV/AIDS live life among the general population attempting to cope with the disease. Sometimes, silently. Emotionally, the impact is just the same as those first diagnosed. Fear. The only solution is to rid the world of this disease, therefore opening a technological highway ...

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary.mp4

A Mash up documentary of the famed actor/director Dennis Hopper. From his earliest appearances to his more recent works, a great look at into his career and achievements....

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Lassie Come Home (1943) trailer Elizabeth Taylor

Please sign ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S birthday card! www.DameElizabethTaylor.com

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

PLANET OF THE APES - TV SERIES

Now here's a blast from childhood! If you haven't seen any Planet Of The Apes episodes for a few years, these images are just what you may need to jogg a few memories. Surprising how fresh the images still are. Trouble with this series was - they never made enough of them. Curiously, the 'apes' TV series seems to have a bit of cowboy-style Western in them, lots of horses and rifles and so forth. I love Roddy McDowell as Galen - a class act altogether!

Monday, September 6, 2010

The Lobster Quadrille: Mad Hatter

The story of a fictional fanboy-turned-psychotic-kidnapper set to the music of the Four Postmen. Thank you to MsHarlyQuin, chobits743, reevespotswood, KaizokuShojo, dinosquirrel, and vonfrog1 for their comments on the earlier, not-quite-as-spiffy version of this video and to the 2008 of you that watched it!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

TEARAWAY aka QUEEN CITY ROCKER 1986 tear away

on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 9

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Friday, September 3, 2010

Doomsday Review And Spoiler

It's easy to say that "Doomsday" is simply a mish-mash of "The Road Warrior", "Escape from New York", "Aliens", and "28 Days Later" and leave it at that. But doing so leaves out the birth of a new hero that should grace the screen for hopefully a couple more installments.

In "Doomsday", Eden Sinclair (Rhona Mitra) and a small group of British commandos must find the source of a possible cure to save an infected Britain from the Reaper virus. The virus is thought to have been contained 20 years ago, but is now resurfacing to wreak havoc once again. The contamination zone happens to be the entire country of Scotland, where the original outbreak occurred. Scotland is now a waste land and has been since it was locked down behind high tech walls for the past 20 years. Scotland is also thought to be devoid of life by the world population. However, the British government, for reasons of its own, kept secret the existence of some civilization within the ruins.

Our hero, Eden Sinclair is a survivor of the original holocaust when she was but a little girl. Her mother begged a group of fleeing soldiers to take her before Scotland was completely shutdown from the rest of the world. Over twenty years later, she's an elite, tough-as-nails soldier of the British military. Sinclair must track down a research doctor left inside Scotland who would have been capable of finding a cure all those times from within.

That set the stage for an unapologetic gritty sci-fi action movie not afraid to be grizzly when necessary. Although the scenes and segment plots are familiar, some even argue "lifted" from the aforementioned movies, "Doomsday" is a worthy throwback to 80's style action films we enjoy. The car chases are furious. The fights are bloody. And the bad guys, for lack of better words, are highly entertaining.

Sol (Craig Conway), the Mohawk-ed leader of the city savages, voraciously drives his hordes with hate and fear. At times, his antics are clownish and over-the-top, making me chuckle. However, for all the cruelty and raw brutality that Sol and his band exhibit, Sinclair is even crazier, not afraid to drive headlong into a bus risking harm to herself and her companions.

Malcolm McDowell portrays the bitter Kane, the leader of a small village adopting a medieval, low technology lifestyle to deliberately avoid satellite detection. Kane was a research doctor working with the military before the lockdown and the object of Sinclair's search. But since he lost his family and everything he cared for during the lockdown, Kane detests everything and anything outside the walls of Scotland and refuses to cooperate with Sinclair. Once again, the actions within Kane's village, specifically, the arena fight pits a modern-day tactical warrior (Sinclair) against a heavily-armored knight (Kane's champion and executioner) in close combat. The fight is enjoyable showcasing Sinclair's better training, skills and resourcefulness in beating the knight.

All in all, "Doomsday" is a great first movie that ought to have sequels and a cult following. The action-packed sequences usually with gruesome outcomes are not for children. And the movie ending certainly calls for more as it alluded that Sinclair is going to be the new leader of the savage hoard.




RL Aguirre runs a tribute blog to 80's movies, 80s Films, and is the movie editor for Nuvein Magazine.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Top 10 Comedy Films

So what is it exactly that distinguishes the good comedy films from the great? Is it their ability to endure, the way their humor creeps up on you or takes you by surprise? Maybe it's a great script, perfect timing or one-liners that hit the mark every time? Whatever it is, great comedy films leave a lasting impression and have an ability to engage us. They allow us to lower our defenses and share in the joy and the pain of the characters, as we identify with their situations. Ultimately, truly great comedy allows us to laugh at ourselves.

10. There's Something About Mary

Arguably the best Farrelly brothers movie to date, they take a story about stalkers and turn it into a comedy. Ted Stroehmann (Ben Stiller) still longs for his prom date Mary Jensen (Cameron Diaz) years after losing track of her following an unfortunate accident on prom night. He eventually decides to hire a private detective to track her down, the only problem being, that the private detective falls in love with her too. Seems like Mary is every man's dream girl. This movie produced many classic scenes, some you have to see to believe.

9. Airplane!

Considered by many to be the classic slapstick comedy. Airplane! tells the story of Ted Striker, who has never been able to fly a plane since an "incident" in the war. Striker is forced into action when a mysterious disease (don't order the fish) knocks out the crew. Airplane! is so jam-packed with jokes you'll need to see it a few times to catch them all.

8. Meet the Parents

This movie takes a potentially awkward situation that most people can relate to and takes it to the extreme. Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) tries to impress his girlfriends parents, but the father-in-law to be (played by Robert De Niro) is an ex CIA agent and is very mistrusting of Greg. Everything Greg tries to do ends up with disastrous consequences from losing the families cat, to giving his future sister-in-law a black eye. You can't help but cringe and laugh at the same time at Greg's misfortunes.

7. Blades of Glory

Following a fight at a medal awards ceremony, champion skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) are banned from competitive skating for life. Years pass and circumstances bring them together for another chance at the podium, but this time in the "men's doubles". The story follows their hilarious preparations for the event; all-the-while dogged by attempts from the brother/sister pairs team of the Van Waldenbergs to sabotage their efforts.

6. Coming to America

One of the last great Eddie Murphy movies before his return in the late 90s. Coming to America tells the story of Prince Akeem (Murphy) coming to America to find himself a wife who will love him for who he is after rejecting the idea of an arranged marriage. A fish out of water story, Akeem can't help but act with dignity even when working at the local fast food restaurant. He soon finds the women of his dreams but will she love him when she discovers he is a Prince from a far away land? A great story with very funny scenes and lots of cameos to look out for.

5. Borat

The story centers on Borat, the Kazakhstani reporter sent to the US to prepare a report for the benefit of his countrymen back home. Things don't quite go according to plan as Borat falls madly in love with Pamela Anderson after seeing her in Baywatch. Borat decides to go to California to meet and marry her and encountering all sorts of people and situations along the way. Told in classic road trip style, the many adventures of Borat are sometimes crude, but often hilarious at the same time. The most amazing thing is that Borat is taken at face value by virtually everyone he meets with hilarious and sometimes jaw-dropping results.

4. This is Spinal Tap

This is the classic "rockumentary" - a spoof of so many other on-the-road, rock 'n roll documentaries. It tells the story of Spinal Tap, a washed up British rock band returning to the US for another tour. What we end up with is a hilarious send-up and sometimes a biting commentary on the rock 'n roll world. The band goes through inevitable ups and downs through their tour after their latest album cover is deemed too racy and is completely blacked out. The band breaks up only to reform (in typical rock and roll fashion) and to make more money on yet another tour.

3. Groundhog Day

Phil Conners (Bill Murray) somehow gets stuck replaying the same day over and over again... Groundhog Day.  Like most people, at first it seems like fun, but after reliving the same day 100s of times, Phil becomes suicidal and tries to take his own life. After finding out he can't die, he tries every conceivable way to kill himself. He eventually realizes this is pointless and starts to learn about the people and the town he's stuck in and falls in love with his producer, Rita (Andie McDowell).

2. Sleeper

During a routine operation Miles Monroe (Woody Allen) is cryogenically frozen and then brought back to life 200 years later. The future looks bleak and is controlled by a big brother like government headed by "the Leader". Monroe ends up joining the underground resistance with hilarious consequences. Perhaps the most memorable scene in the movie is when Miles "disguises" himself as an android. This film is noted for its more visual and slapstick gags than many of Woody Allens's later movies.

1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Considered by many to be Monty Python's finest work, the Holy Grail retells the classic story of King Arthur, but does away with most of the classic story. Instead, the king searches for knights to come to Camelot with him; along the way God appears to tell them to search for the Holy Grail. Their noble quest sees the majority of the knights killed off in funny ways until only two make it to the end. What happens there is one of the funniest and most absurd scenes ever filmed.




Noel Byrne is a web developer and article author. For comedy films at rock bottom prices visit http://www.pennydvds.com/uk-comedy.php

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

POSEIDON ADVENTURE: Another little Parody part 2 0f 2

The saga continues, as the entire cast of "The Poseidon Adventure" finds themselves in miniature, struggling in the post-New Year's detritus of my living room.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

FRIGHT NIGHT ll (88) A Hora do Espanto ll - 4 /10

Sequence of "Fright Night" // TOMMY LEE WALLACE director // TOM HOLLAND characters // BRIAN FIEDEL music // RODDY McDOWELL, WILLIAM RAGSDALE, TRACE LIND, JULIE CARMEN, JON GRIES, RUSSELL CLARK, BRIAN THOMPSON, ERNIE SABELLA, JOHN RICHMAN // TIM METCALF, ERNIE SABELLA & JOHN RICHMAN writers // A Hora do Espanto 2 (Br)

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Coffee and Celluloid: The Black Hole (Part 6)

We finish our discussion of the forgotten Disney Classic, the Black Hole (1979). This video is critical analysis and all clips used are fair use.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 8

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

The Legend Of Hell House

2 TV trailers for the film starring Roddy McDowell, from 16mm

Monday, August 23, 2010

Lyp Synk Game - "Treasure Island 2"

Okay, it isn't *exactly* Treasure Island, but it's close! After a brief demonstration and some helpful subtitles, you get a chance to show off your lip synching skills, playing the role of Long John Silver and several Ape Pirates. From the WBC vault.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary - Part 4



Saturday, August 21, 2010

The Legend of Hell House (1973) Trailer

Trailer for the classic 70s haunted house film, stars Roddy McDowall, Pamela Franklin, Gayle Hunnicutt. Directed by John Hough and written by Richard Matheson.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Courage of Lassie (1946) trailer Elizabeth Taylor

Please sign ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S birthday card! www.DameElizabethTaylor.com

Thursday, August 19, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 2/10

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico // Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

tam lin (1969) - edinburgh locations

Some Edinburgh location shots from the film Tam Lin. Directed by Roddy McDowall - starring Ian McShane, Stephanie Beacham and Ava Gardner, with many other famous British faces. Renamed The Devil's Widow in the USA. Song by Pentangle

Monday, August 16, 2010

Roddy McDowall - "Roses For Roddy" (1928 - 1998)

The members of the Musgrave Foundation (www.xmoppet.org - THE Premiere Roddy McDowall fan site) visit Roddy McDowall's STAR on Hollywood Blvd. on Oct. 3, 2004 to deliver a floral tribute on the sixth anniversary of his death on Oct 3, 1998. Posted on YouTube for Roddy's birthday Sept. 17th!

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary - Part 2



Saturday, August 14, 2010

Overboard - 1987 - Part 10

Overboard - 1987 Starring Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Friday, August 13, 2010

Coffee and Celluloid: The Black Hole (Part 2)

We continue our discussion on the Disney cult classic, the Black Hole (1979). This video is a work of critical analysis and therefore all clips used in this video are fair use.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

#58 Enduro Stock Car Racing

Highlight video of some of the Races that I have competed in with my number 58 Green Machine. The races were held at Mountain Speedway in St. Johns, PA and at Mahoning Valley Speedway in Lehighton, PA.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

FRIGHT NIGHT ll (88) A Hora do Espanto ll - 3 /10

Sequence of "Fright Night" // TOMMY LEE WALLACE director // TOM HOLLAND characters // BRIAN FIEDEL music // RODDY McDOWELL, WILLIAM RAGSDALE, TRACE LIND, JULIE CARMEN, JON GRIES, RUSSELL CLARK, BRIAN THOMPSON, ERNIE SABELLA, JOHN RICHMAN // TIM METCALF, ERNIE SABELLA & JOHN RICHMAN writers // A Hora do Espanto 2 (Br)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Lost Sci Fi Comedy Pilot: Galaxy Beat Part Three

The third exciting chapter of a pilot that didn't sell, all the while "The Nanny" somehow got on the air. Enjoy.

Monday, August 9, 2010

FRIGHT NIGHT ll (88) A hora do Espanto - 8 /10

Sequence of "Fright Night" // TOMMY LEE WALLACE director // TOM HOLLAND characters // BRIAN FIEDEL music // RODDY McDOWELL, WILLIAM RAGSDALE, TRACE LIND, JULIE CARMEN, JON GRIES, RUSSELL CLARK, BRIAN THOMPSON, ERNIE SABELLA, JOHN RICHMAN // TIM METCALF, ERNIE SABELLA & JOHN RICHMAN writers // A Hora do Espanto 2 (Br)

Saturday, August 7, 2010

FRIGHT NIGHT ll (88) A Hora do Espanto ll - 2 /10

Sequence of "Fright Night" // TOMMY LEE WALLACE director // TOM HOLLAND characters // BRIAN FIEDEL music // RODDY McDOWELL, WILLIAM RAGSDALE, TRACE LIND, JULIE CARMEN, JON GRIES, RUSSELL CLARK, BRIAN THOMPSON, ERNIE SABELLA, JOHN RICHMAN // TIM METCALF, ERNIE SABELLA & JOHN RICHMAN writers // A Hora do Espanto 2 (Br)

Friday, August 6, 2010

TERROR IN THE SKY PT1

This is a TV movie from 1971. It also stars Roddy Mcdowell

Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Night Gallery The Cemetery Part 6

Ozzie Davis, Roddy McDowell, Barry Atwater

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Re: Lost Sci Fi Comedy Pilot: Galaxy Beat Part Two

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Monday, August 2, 2010

Dennis Hopper Documentary - Part 5



Sunday, August 1, 2010

Ave Maria - Jane Powell

There's so little to say. Jane will always be superb. Here she is at about 17; she celebrated her 80th birthday on 4/1/09! Happy Birthday, Jane!

Saturday, July 31, 2010

I Dream of Jeannie 15 Years Later

on dvd on my webpage www.classics2dvd.com

Friday, July 30, 2010

Elizabeth Taylor - Rebels - by Richard Bassett

The Rebels. Dame Elizabeth Taylor knew and loved these men. She knew that they possessed great talent and stood out in the crowds. She worked professionally with these men and personally, she was a trusted friend. One such rebel, Rock Hudson, lived and died with AIDS about the same time Elizabeth was involving her fund raising services herself. Between Bill and Melinda Gates, Sir Elton John and Dame Elizabeth, over one billion dollars has been raised to fight this disease that is still killing thousands of people. The press may not depict it as much but it still is happening. If you enjoy my work, please donate and help save a life. By Richard Bassett *2008 Donate if you can: The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation c/o Derrick Lee Reback Lee & Company, Inc. 1990 South Bundy Drive, #700 LA, Ca. 90025 Thank you!!!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Planet of the Apes and Roddy McDowall

Excerpt from a TV documentary on Planet of the Apes

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Sandpiper (1965) trailer Elizabeth Taylor

Please sign ELIZABETH TAYLOR'S birthday card! www.DameElizabethTaylor.com

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Sandy Dennis's screen test for VIRGINIA WOOLF

Sandy Dennis is Honey. Roddy McDowell is Nick.

Monday, July 26, 2010

Carol Burnett Show-Phillip Visits Again, Part 2 of 2

For all you Eunice fans out there here's another Family skit I managed to get a hold of: Phillip visits Eunice and Mama in Raytown to receive a local college degree that his family could care less about. (2nd upload)

Saturday, July 24, 2010

2007 Dirt Track Racing AJ Romano Driver Spotlight

AJ Romano Races At Albany Saratoga Speedway In Malta, NY & Utica Rome Speedway In Vernon, NY.

Friday, July 23, 2010

CLEOPATRA: THE Missing Lynxs part 2

Directed by Joe Mankiewicz, producer; Walter Wanger. Film produced by 20th Century Fox and WMG. This is my own documentary celebrating the hoped for restoration of this great film..Dedicated to my friend Miranda Lantern who inspired this project. It is are hope that the restoration of 2hrs missing footage from the movie Cleopatra 1963, is realized and it is restored to its original concept. This video does not mean to infringe on any copyright laws. Many photos used in this video are from the extraodinary collection of Alan Trivette's "Tribute to Taylor" www.taylortribute.com

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

From The Vault- Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Sexcapades, racism, shoot outs in abandoned oil tankers- this film has it all. Awesome review- Comical, genuine, entertaining. Dr Will revisits the 1971 film "Escape from the Planet of the Apes". Starring Roddy McDowell and Kim Hunter. Check out the other reviews by Dr Will. Also visit www.pyt.com.au/pyt/rough-cuts for more info.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 1/10

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico // Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación

Monday, July 19, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 9/10

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico // Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Evil Under the Sun

Clip featuring Maggie Smith, Roddy McDowell, James Mason and Sylvia Miles

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Jason's DVD review of Fright Night

Jason reviews the classic Vampire flick Fright Night.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Re: Lost Sci Fi Comedy Pilot: Galaxy Beat Part One

Video Cam Direct Upload

Thursday, July 15, 2010

A Very Special Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Tonight on a very special Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Buck tells the mutant Varek not to be so hard on himself, and shows spaceport floozy Markie Post that "everybody doesn't hurt everybody." From Season 1, Episode 6, "The Plot to Kill a City, Part 1." Airdate 11 Oct 1979. The character actors in every episode are top-of-the-line. Jack Palance, Peter Graves, Roddy McDowell, Buster Crabbe, Cesar Romero, Richard Lynch. This episode had Frank Gorshin, Markie Post, Robert Tessier (the bald thug from Longest Yard and dozens of tv shows). No, they didn't actually advertise this episode as "a very special Buck Rogers" as far as I know. But Buck dispenses a lot of ham-handed pop psychology throughout the series. Other episodes focus on discrimination against deaf and older people. Buck opposes slavery and takes other positions that might have been mildly progressive 10-20 years before this was filmed.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The Healing Presence of Pets

As a young boy, I would sit in anticipation for the prime time television show series Lassie. For those of you that aren't familiar with Lassie, he was a fictional Collie dog character that initially appeared in a novel, which was made into a feature film Lassie Come Home (starring Roddy McDowell and Elizabeth Taylor). Lassie's trusted owner was a little boy named Timmie. Lassie would always be there for him or anyone else in need of help. Lassie was truly a trusted canine companion.

One morning while in my hospital bed staring at a wall, really feeling down and depressed, I noticed a large dog walking pass my door! At first I thought I was hallucinating. But after a few minutes passed there he was again with a woman holding his leash. Immediately I felt that same warm feeling I used to get while watching Lassie on television or even the many times I had spent with my own dogs over the years. The short silver grey hair dog stood very tall in the doorway of my room. He looked like a Great Dane. His owner, a kind lady holding the leash, asked me if they could come into my room and visit me. I replied; "absolutely!"

As this very tall dog approached my bedside, I anticipated meeting a new friend as he placed his big furry head on my bed. I was unable to move my arms but my hands were at my side and I was able to pivot my hand at the wrist and glide it over his head. As I did this, he had a very casual look on his face as our eyes connected. It was a look of expectancy, so simple as if he wanted to say to me that I have nothing to worry about, this health condition will pass.

I sensed he could feel my frustration, worry and all the other emotions that go along with severe illness. I have no idea why I had this interpretation but I am grateful for that visit and the fact that Mother Nature made arrangements for this "therapy dog" to visit and, as a bonus, would be tall enough to reach me as I lay in my bed.

That experience touched my spirit with an unconditional love that pets share with many of us on a regular basis. I felt an inner peace and calm while petting him. My purpose for this story is to remind you that your pet will share with you that spiritual boost you need to continue your healing path. If you don't own a pet, then ask friends to bring theirs for a visit or stop by a local pet store and hold a puppy. Feel the puppy's youthful spirit and embrace it. Pets are sensitive and have feelings. When this is combined with a craving to please it translates into an inner desire to heal too.




This is an excerpt from Dr. Aristotle's book Change The Way You Heal.

Aristotle Economou, "Dr. Aristotle," D.C., L.Ac.,(Az)Dipl.Ac. (IAMA), F.I.A.M.A., is sought after by patients for his extensive clinical experience, including his role in a historical medical research exchange throughout hospitals in the People's Republic of China. Dr. Aristotle's work has been featured in Natural Health, Health, CBS Healthwatch, Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, Beverly hills 213 Magazine, The Los Angeles Technology News and other national media. As a speaker, he shares his remarkable story of healing and perseverance when he recovered from complete muscle paralysis in 2006 using techniques in holistic medicine. He inspires hope for those suffering from illness and is also a resource for other health practitioners.

He is in private practice and lives in Carmel, California.
http://www.DrAristotle.com

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

● My life so far ● [ VO ] 8/10

Drama, Comedia, Biográfico // Desde las nebulosas Highlands de Escocia llega una historia sobre un año lleno de acontecimientos que verá cómo se rompe el encantamiento de la infancia, tanto para un niño de diez años como para su padre, un incurable romántico. Esos recuerdos -divertidos y agridulces- son contados a través de la voz de un joven observador, Fraser, un niño que convierte los misterios y las intrigas sexuales de los adultos que lo rodean en una gran aventura cómica. Fraser pertenece a una familia escocesa de distinguidos excéntricos que vive en una idílica finca familiar, Kiloran House. La casa en este momento está bajo el férreo control de la infatigable Gamma Macintosh (Rosemary Harris). Aunque esta casa, repleta de animales y niños, funciona gracias a los esfuerzos de Gamma y de la madre de Fraser, Moira (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), el líder espiritual es el chiflado del padre de Fraser, Edward (Colin Firth). Edward es un inventor, un genio incomprendido, y el fundador de la única fábrica de musgo de toda Europa. Muchos sólo ven en él a un loco estrafalario. Pero para Fraser es una fuerza que no puede ser comprendida. La vida con este padre en la finca de los Macintosh es un cuento de hadas en el que suceden las aventuras y las anécdotas, llenas de los artilugios más impensables y henchidas de imaginación.

Monday, July 12, 2010

One And A Half Minute Black Hole (with extra added suspense music)

The original Disney film "The Black Hole" from 1979, complete in under 2 minutes with the entire "Suspense Library" of Apple Loops as accompaniment track.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Coffee and Celluloid: The Black Hole (Part 3)

We continue our continuation of our discussion on the forgotten Disney classic, the Black Hole (1979). This is a work of critical analysis and all clips used are fair use.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton: Photos from the Making of Cleopatra On and Off the Set

Photos from the Making of Cleopatra, featuring Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Roddy McDowell, etc.

 
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