Dave Koz - At The Movies
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It brings back good memories, I love old movies and these theme songs take me back. Good job, Dave.
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This is a great movie for those days when you need a pick me up. The acting is over the top but in this case and movie it works as they come off as larger then life. The scenes in the movie and the set design are surreal and over the top, so the actors made their characters larger then life and surreal and this is a very good thing as it allows the whole film to blend. The world this movie takes place in and the type of people it has living in it do not actually exist, but those of us that love this movie sure wish they did. The music choice could not have been better for this film.

If you listen to the commentary during the movie you will hear the director lammenting about how INXS was one of the bands possible for the movie and they instead went with the Swingers, with the future leads of Crowded House and Phil Judd. Thank god they went with the Swingers, their music style matches the entire rest of the movie to a tee. Had INXS been the band they used the whole movies feel would have suffered. The music in this is one of the major keys to its success and I find it funny that the director has missed this point. She should be thankful they went with the Swingers, otherwise this movie would be long forgotten. Phil Judd is a extremely quirky guy, and his screen persona matched this surreal movie very well along with his phenomenal mix of pop classics. The songs on this movie such as Monkey in Me, Body and Soul, Starstruck, One Good Reason (which can be found on "Counting the Beat" a Swingers CD that was recently available on Amazon), I want to live in a Box.

This movie came together as good as possible, despite the director. Thank god we cannot go back, and it seems that hindsite may not always be 20/20.

Now what do we need? THE SOUNDTRACK! Seriously, there is not a bad track on this whole movie, some of the best songs ever made, I would say the best the Swingers ever produced are actually on this movie instead of on their CD's. I really really hope the soundtrack is finally put onto CD. I got my $20 ready. This is the only movie I have ever attempted to record via a microphone and my TV's speakers, it did not work so well. This movie really needs a soundtrack release on CD.
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I saw this show in the theater last year and couldn't wait to get it on DVD. The shorts alone make it worth buying, but then the jokes during the movie were certainly worthwhile as well. The jokes are not simply a repeat of the studio version of Rifftrax Reefer Madness and while I enjoy that DVD quite a bit the live version is just as good or better with lots of new jokes added. As others have pointed out, there are a few flubbed lines, but they are few and far between and it is LIVE comedy, so that is to be expected. If anything, it adds to the humor. The energy of the live performance and connection with the theater audience more than makes up for a few verbal stumbles. I highly recommend this DVD, it is one of my favorites of the Rifftrax Live series so far.

Shorts include:
- More Dangerous Than Dynamite: A 1930's short about the hazards of washing your laundry at home in gasoline. D'uh!
- At Your Fingertips: Grasses: A bizarre arts and crafts short for children from the 1970's. You'll wonder what the makers of this one were thinking when they dreamed it up.
- Frozen Frolics: An odd 1930 cartoon that is not so classic, but it is a bit bizarre. Let's just say it's no Steamboat Willy.

There's also a new introduction on the DVD featuring Mike, Kevin and Bill.

The shorts are so amusingly odd that they kind of make fun of themselves, but Rifftrax certainly does add jokes worth hearing. If you're a MSTie and or a Rifftrax fan you won't want to miss this one. Recommended.
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Love the film and the comics. Do yourself a favor, grab some wings, friends, and drinks and watch with friends. Try not to choke when you laugh!
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This movie asks the question: "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" David (Jerry O'Connell) finds himself under increasing pressure to take the final plunge with his long time girlfriend (Bridgitte Wilson) after his best buddy Tyler becomes engaged. This news wreacks havoc on David's life as he tries to find the answer to the question the movie asks.

This movie is funny, very funny at times and also at times quite stupid, but it is good quality entertainment nonetheless. Ryan Reynolds steals the show unsurprisingly, as Mike, a freind to David and Tyler who is trying to figure out his own problems where he fits in in the world. A scene where he wakes up in a strangers bed after a hugely intoxicating night is absolutely hillarious...

I bought this movie because I am a fan of the young cast, especially Reynolds and also because it is directed by Walt Becker, the same guy who gave us Van Wilder. Fans of that movie will love this, as will all fans of Reynolds and Jerry O'Connell. Anyone else may find it to be 'not their kinda movie'.
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One of my favorite movies ever.  No matter how bad I feel it cheers me up.  Wish more politicians were live Dave.
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the grateful dead bookend 1974 with shows at winterland, starting the year in february and ending the year with the run of shows in october which became the movie soundtrack. in between there are many fine shows, some becoming fan favorites. the newest daves picks offered up here, is the last night of that first 3 night weekend . the complete song list is pictured above right here on amazon. the wall of sound appeared this year,  a sonic wonder of the time and the two newspaper articles in the inside booklet provide a nice touch reminding fans of the walls uniqueness and the live dead experience .. the inner fold out is again hand written notes by former dead archivist, dick latvala . the show is a great one, with a sound which has elements of 1973 mixed in with 1974 and nice clear sound and recording. dave's crew has done their usual good work. of special notice is keith's piano playing being heard front and center  although jerry's guitar is clear as are billy's drumming and phil's deep and resonating bass sounding good. disc 1 is classic first set dead with a very good 'candyman' and 'china>rider'.. another highlight being a very jazzy 'playing in the band' ..disc 2 is a great second disc,, hot mid show 74 dead .. everything is top shelf, a rockin' 'cumberland blues', 'big river',and a pretty 'weather report suite'. disc 3 has a light and airy 'dark star' just fantastic and to my ears, a jazzy and at times abstract jam that never really breaks down. the 'morning dew' is as good as any from 74, haunting yet beautiful. 'nfa,gdtrfb,nfa' is always a rockin way to end a show and the 'it's all over now, baby blue' is a wonderful surprise to close out a very nice addition to any fans collection. i didn't think we could use another wall of sound era show this soon,, i have changed my mind after listening to this, and think this is the best show from 1974 dave has released in this series. thanks dave, and happy 50th anniversary to all.
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Went to the Los Angeles screening of "Heat: Director's Definitive Edition" tonight and, man, it was amazing! The remastered picture and sound in Westwood Village's Dolby Atmos theater was incredible. Stuck around a little bit after the film for the Q&A with director Michael Mann, too. But to see it again on the big screen with a packed, I mean PACKED, theater was worth the two hour wait in line. I will definitely scoop this blu ray up. Also, seeing an iconic LA based film in LA was very cool. But the highlight of my evening was meeting actor Dennis Haysbert, who plays the character of Donald Braeden in the film. Nice guy:)
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This is a pretty good movie. I found it entertaining, if you like short films...you'll like this! You should check it out!

Tim Rozon plays Duke who tries to charm an unexpecting stranger that shows up at a fooseball tourney on accident with her boyfriend.
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When I was younger (much younger) there was a movie venue in America called the "drive in."  Folks pulled up in cars, attached speakers to their windows, and watched movies on a large wall set in an enormous field. In my day, the drive in had two uses. One: it was a place where you took a girl on a date because you were too young  to have your own apartment and not worldly enough to get a hotel room. When used like this, you and your date simply steamed up the windows in your old man's car, and it didn't matter what the movie was. The other purpose of the drive in was to go with a gang of your friends (with one usually stuffed in the trunk to save the price of one ticket) bringing in as much beer and wine-cooler as you could stuff under the seats. Resident Evil would have made a perfect drive-in movie, and frankly, I loved it.
The gore was well done, barrowing from Alien, John Carpenter's The Thing, and Night of the Living Dead. Milla Jovovich is a pleasure to look at, scampering through the whole affair in a miniskirt, and she displayed a real flair for action as well. Finally, there is just enough good story and plotting to keep you brain at least idling.
Nope, it's not Citizen Kane, but then sometimes that's a good thing. It was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, who always brings a certain integrity to all his work, and at the least this is a carefully crafted movie.
Back in the day, my friends and I would have talked for hours about this film, and considered it time well spent.
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Well packed, good quality and a selection of movies  from the master comedian. He co stars with the beauties of the day and in all he displays his mastery of the wisecrack. Yes, I am a Bob Hope fan from way back and even after all of these years since the movies were released for the screen, they are entertaining and as funny today as they were when originally released.
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This is more of a praise of the DVD itself rather than of the two films contained within.  After all, nearly every household in America has copies of the Screaming Skull and Attack of the Giant Leeches, so reviews for those films would just be redundant and gauche.
But this Drive-In Discs DVD package from Elite Entertainment is very good.  Obviously something put together by folks who love the old drive-in experience.  Once you start the program(or buy the ticket as it were), you're treated to vintage drive-in fun: concession stand ads, a "don't talk during the movie" spot, a "no public display of affection" spot(you'll be kicked out of the drive-in and permanently banned if you're caught getting too hot and heavy with your date), and other assorted product ads.  Plus there are coming attractions(The Wasp Woman and The Giant Gila Monster) and cartoons(a Betty Boop and a Popeye).
All of this fun stuff is shown before each feature.  Also of interest is an audio track which allows you to hear through your speakers, a kind of drive-in environment.  A good sound system would be great with this feature.  There are sounds of people walking by, cars starting up and driving, and the occasional rare comment on the film.  None of it interferes with the films, and it really quite fun.  Silly for sure, but fun, dammit!
The quality of the films is pretty lousy.  Both films have been released before on mediocre discs, and this is no exception.  I suppose that you can only clean these films up so much.  Either that or legions of film buffs aren't bothering to demand top drawer prints of Attack of the Giant Leeches.
But regardless, for the price, this DVD is a good time, and I can only hope that Elite keeps em coming.
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I used to watch all of Segal's movies when they came out.  I am going to add them to my collection on my server which streams to my HTPC and my Chromecast.
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This is a perfect movie to sit and watch with your significant other. It has many funny moments as you can come to expect from a moving staring Jason Siegel. I would definitely suggest this movie to others.
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I got turned on to Tito & Tarantula from the movie Near Dark(loved the movie!) The disk is in excellent condition!
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I saw In the Shadow of the Moon at the Ritz theater in Philadelphia.  I was moved by the film.  This is possibly the last time a majority of the Apollo astronauts will be together and I thought the filmakers did a remarkable job in showing their stories and emotions.  Plus the music accompaning the film was well done as well.  It comes out on DVD in Febuary, count on it being in my DVD collection!
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There's nothing like traveling across America with an idiot. Robert Downey Jr and Zach Galifianakis play Peter Highman and Ethan Trembley unlikely traveling buddies when both get kicked off a plane and are put on the "no fly" list. Unfortunately, Highman's wallet was in his bags which stayed on the plane and he is dependent on Trembley to drive him to Los Angeles from Atlanta in hopes of making it home before the birth of his kid.

"Due Date" is a very funny road movie and actors Downey and Galifianakis are perfectly cast in their roles. The Blu-ray looks exceptionally good. If you're looking for just the movie and little else (the gag reel is included along with advertisements for Blu-ray. I've never been able to figure out WHY an advertisement designed to entice you to buy a Blu-ray player would BE on a Blu-ray disc), the single disc Blu-ray is well priced and pretty bare bones.

If you want disc with special features you'll have to pony up more money. Granted, you'll also get a DVD version of the movie (I guess than can come in handy if you're on a long road trip). It does kind of make sense in that Warner is trying to encourage people to buy rather than rent the movie and what you're getting here is the same disc that they're selling to the rental places.

Anyhow, "Due Date" is very funny with some great performances from the director of "The Hangover".