Whoopi-Goldberg Movie Reviews
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Behind the Greatest Show of all Time!!
A resonse for "A viewer from Zhukovsky, Russia "
LOVING LUCY'S LEGACYbackground and influence on Latin music in the United States. Latin music sensation does a knock-'em dead "Babalu," on a stylized set so reminiscent of The Tropicana. Perhaps most touching is the visit Lucie Arnaz and Desi Junior make to Lucy's birthplace, Jamestown, New York ... it is Desi's first visit, and the camera doesn't shy away from the emotional experience. Add to that Desi and Lucie singing "Patria" ("Homeland"), a tune
especially written for the special, with multi-Grammy winner Auturo Sandoval on trumpet. Just marvelous!
Oscar's Greatest Moments-1971 to 1991Included on this video are outtakes of John Wayne's emotional appearance in 1978, just before his death, as well as Charlie Chaplin's early 70's appearance. Also are outtakes from hosts Johnny Carson, Chevy Chase and Billy Crystal. One of the best outtakes is a speech by "Crocodile Dundee's" Paul Hogan near the beginning of the tape. Another good outtake is the streaker incident from the 1973 show and David Niven's response.
The only downside to this video is the fact that it is limited to the shows from 1971-1991 (the year the video was produced). The Oscars' began televised broadcasts in 1953. It would be great to see outtakes from these earlier programs, as well as outtakes from shows since 1991. Hopefully the Academy will see fit to make a compilation encompassing all of Oscar's televised history and release it on video, or even better, on DVD.
Interesting, but too long: just like the Oscars every year
LONG OVERDUE!!!I got a headache after watching this becaus it was way too much for one evening!. GET IT NOW!!!
The Life of a Legend
A WELL MADE BIOGRAPHY
check it out
Very thought provoking for children regarding "strangers"
Al Pacino - cameo only. Enjoyable documentary though!This 1997 film includes cameos by: Al Pacino, Matt Dillon, Roger Ebert, Eric Stoltz, Ileana Douglas, Fred Williamson, Norman Jewison, Arthur Hiller, Neil Simon
This was originally released on DVD in August 2001. Maybe this 2002 version will contain more supplemental materials than the trailer and film maker bios?
Koi and the Kola nuts, a great book!
Simply AwfulThe storyline is kind of fun until Monkeybone knocks out Brendan Frasier and takes his ticket out of Downtown. Then it actually has a conflict we've all seen before, and its only too predictable about what the result will be. The humor is lost and some times I raised an eyebrow and wondered whether or not I was supposed to laugh, while some other parts were just plain weird. Monkeybone isn't funny at all, and I wanted some one to light the little bugger on fire.
The only reason I gave this two stars was the inclusion of Miss Kitty and Chris Kataan in this movie. Otherwise...it just stinks.
Messy Comedy, But Sometimes Funny, Especially Chris KattanThe film is often called messy, and it is indeed. While Stu is trapped in a mysterious world between death and life, it becomes clear. A stop-motion animation monkey Stu created pops up there alive (and with a voice of one talented actor, regular of Coen Brothers films), and makes a havoc in this alternate world. Very irritating monkey, but somehow he offers a help to send Stu back to life. But, it's just the beginning.
As you see soon after the opening credit, this monkey is a symbol of Stu's repressed sexual desire, and, well, those words "monkey" and "bone" are sometimes used as slang with very sexual connotation. But the studio doesn't persue this theme too much, so kids may watch this without worrying the parents. However, at the same time, because of this attitude and other reasons, the film is too timid for those who want to laugh heartily.
Yes, some scenes are funny. Chris Kattan playing the part of a "Organ Doner" is hilarious, being literally a "dead man walking," but you have to wait more than one hour. Wait is worth, but the film is, I thought, buried in its costly-looking production designs. They are really good, I assure you, and the director is Henry Selick, the one responsible for the magnificient "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Fraser and Fonda both talented players look uncomfortable, not knowing what to do with the two-dementional characters and tepid gags. Still, for its interesting designs and funny Kattan, it is worth watching though I don't say you should do it in a hurry.
Outstanding acting and directing! Fraser's awesome!
Simply AwfulThe storyline is kind of fun until Monkeybone knocks out Brendan Frasier and takes his ticket out of Downtown. Then it actually has a conflict we've all seen before, and its only too predictable about what the result will be. The humor is lost and some times I raised an eyebrow and wondered whether or not I was supposed to laugh, while some other parts were just plain weird. Monkeybone isn't funny at all, and I wanted some one to light the little bugger on fire.
The only reason I gave this two stars was the inclusion of Miss Kitty and Chris Kataan in this movie. Otherwise...it just stinks.
Messy Comedy, But Sometimes Funny, Especially Chris KattanThe film is often called messy, and it is indeed. While Stu is trapped in a mysterious world between death and life, it becomes clear. A stop-motion animation monkey Stu created pops up there alive (and with a voice of one talented actor, regular of Coen Brothers films), and makes a havoc in this alternate world. Very irritating monkey, but somehow he offers a help to send Stu back to life. But, it's just the beginning.
As you see soon after the opening credit, this monkey is a symbol of Stu's repressed sexual desire, and, well, those words "monkey" and "bone" are sometimes used as slang with very sexual connotation. But the studio doesn't persue this theme too much, so kids may watch this without worrying the parents. However, at the same time, because of this attitude and other reasons, the film is too timid for those who want to laugh heartily.
Yes, some scenes are funny. Chris Kattan playing the part of a "Organ Doner" is hilarious, being literally a "dead man walking," but you have to wait more than one hour. Wait is worth, but the film is, I thought, buried in its costly-looking production designs. They are really good, I assure you, and the director is Henry Selick, the one responsible for the magnificient "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Fraser and Fonda both talented players look uncomfortable, not knowing what to do with the two-dementional characters and tepid gags. Still, for its interesting designs and funny Kattan, it is worth watching though I don't say you should do it in a hurry.
Outstanding acting and directing! Fraser's awesome!
Simply AwfulThe storyline is kind of fun until Monkeybone knocks out Brendan Frasier and takes his ticket out of Downtown. Then it actually has a conflict we've all seen before, and its only too predictable about what the result will be. The humor is lost and some times I raised an eyebrow and wondered whether or not I was supposed to laugh, while some other parts were just plain weird. Monkeybone isn't funny at all, and I wanted some one to light the little bugger on fire.
The only reason I gave this two stars was the inclusion of Miss Kitty and Chris Kataan in this movie. Otherwise...it just stinks.
Messy Comedy, But Sometimes Funny, Especially Chris KattanThe film is often called messy, and it is indeed. While Stu is trapped in a mysterious world between death and life, it becomes clear. A stop-motion animation monkey Stu created pops up there alive (and with a voice of one talented actor, regular of Coen Brothers films), and makes a havoc in this alternate world. Very irritating monkey, but somehow he offers a help to send Stu back to life. But, it's just the beginning.
As you see soon after the opening credit, this monkey is a symbol of Stu's repressed sexual desire, and, well, those words "monkey" and "bone" are sometimes used as slang with very sexual connotation. But the studio doesn't persue this theme too much, so kids may watch this without worrying the parents. However, at the same time, because of this attitude and other reasons, the film is too timid for those who want to laugh heartily.
Yes, some scenes are funny. Chris Kattan playing the part of a "Organ Doner" is hilarious, being literally a "dead man walking," but you have to wait more than one hour. Wait is worth, but the film is, I thought, buried in its costly-looking production designs. They are really good, I assure you, and the director is Henry Selick, the one responsible for the magnificient "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Fraser and Fonda both talented players look uncomfortable, not knowing what to do with the two-dementional characters and tepid gags. Still, for its interesting designs and funny Kattan, it is worth watching though I don't say you should do it in a hurry.
Outstanding acting and directing! Fraser's awesome!