Mary Tyler Moore: you're the best
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I was waiting for a long time to have the fith season of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Now, I would like to have the sixth and the seventh seasons as soon as possible. Mary, you're the best.
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This morning I ran out and bought this box set. Although I've only watched four episodes so far, it appears that Fox did an excellent job in producing this set. The colors are bright, the picture is crisp and excellent along with clear sound.

With season three, all 24 episodes are on three disks instead of the 4 disks season one and two contained, and there are no extra features. No problem here with the lack of special features since I usually only watch them once and forget they exist.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show was the best situation conedy of the 1970's with an excellent cast & brilliant writing.

Pristine, full episodes are what I look for in a season box set, and it appears that Fox did a great job. Please release MTM seasons 4 through 7 soon!

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I love Mary. The way she carefully chooses her words for each poem is phenomenal. She is one of a kind.
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Poor Tyler Perry! He should be recognized for his work. This movie is riveting! All the actresses kicked a**! Never saw Janet Jackson do anything better! Whoopi, is well, amazing as usual playing the completely out of character Jesus freak. Phylissha Reshad is the core of the movie, and I didn't think she had it in her. Every female performance in this movie is worthy of an oscar nod, and Tyler Perry you are genius!
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Julianne Moore did an amazing job!!  I can see why she won the Academy Award.  She really defined the role and helped me as the viewer understand and feel tremendous compassion.  Evocative piece of film art.
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On a cold winter's night, when you don't feel like going out, what could be more enjoyable then getting under the covers and  watching an episode or two (or a marathon) of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"! Now you can do just that, because the entire first season of one of the best TV sitcoms of the '70s (with apologies to "All in the Family") has been released in a four DVD box set. We get to see the first embryonic episodes, where a wide eyed Mary Richards (in go-go boots, fur coat and a very short skirt) comes to cold Minneapolis to make a new life for herself. The TV viewer sees her move into the famous apartment with the big M and gets hired to work at WJM-TV, which produces the most (unintentionally) hilarious news broadcasts in town. And who can forget about Mary's gang of friends and co-workers who would eventually become her pseudo family? We get to see episode after episode, where Mr. Grant, Ted, Murray, Rhoda and of course Phyllis somehow gets the gal, "who can turn the world on with her smile", into some very hilarious and embarassing social situations! In all seriousness, this is the ground breaking TV show that launched the ideal that a single, independent women, could make it in the working world and not have to depend on a husband or boyfriend. It was done with wit, good writing and one of the best ensemble casts in the business. The DVD set is wonderful! The picture is crip & clear with color that practically pops. The sound quality is reasonable, considering it comes from a 1970 TV show. Also included is commentary (Ed Asner, Jay Sandrich etc.) for some episodes and a documentry on the fourth disc. If you want hours of some very funny, classic TV, then buy this box set!
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I've always enjoyed watching Mary Tyler Moore in anything she stars in. She's always stayed classy. Donald Sutherland is amazing and gives a touching performance as the father of Conrad. He's also a fantastic spouse in movies. Probably one of the most underrated actors, attractive-wise. I just can't get over how much poise and grace he carries in every scene. His son (Kiefer) doesn't compare. It's just a rarity these days.

Overall, I love the honesty between the characters. Lot's of Phaq yous going around. It's great. Dr. Berger was great too. Conrad's story is sad. His friends from school basically suck. His mom is a little over protective/under protective. I mean, I prefer his father's approach in helping with the situation. His mom really ignores the signs on purpose. Conrad starts barking in the middle of their conversation and she just leaves. Like seriously, a phone call is more amusing to her? She just strikes me as odd. A mother shouldn't be afraid of her son, but she clearly is. She doesn't know how to deal with Conrad's behavior, which comes across nicely in Moore's performance.

Conrad is a horrible swimmer. Simply put. Why stay on the team? I can't see how he could have kept the fake friendships with the jocks, so I'm glad he left that loser group. The girl he met in choir was a better pick than the rehab girl. Either way they should have hit it off with him then, at his prime libido stages. But they sucked too. Most of all, his brother sucked. For number one, dying, and number two, putting his life in Conrad's hands, ultimately leaving Conrad to blame himself for his brother's death.

Finally, the issue of the mother arises again. The real tear jerker for me happens when Conrad hugs his mother. She had no reaction. I seriously shed a tear for that moment and felt silly, but then felt ok that her husband (Sutherland) cried later. She really contributed to the family problems in the biggest way.

All in all, great family drama.
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Few films in the 50's could live up to this one.... Everything and the kitchen sink are here//Lana as always over acts. But it is Ms. Moore who takes this picture and turns it into a great film. Sandra with sugar coating ,I  feel a another actress would have better here .I dare you not to cry at the funeral scene....GOOD  A++++++++++++++++
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bought this as a gift for a loved one, she enjoys chante moore and says her voice is better than ever.
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Finally a book that takes on the self appointed genius for the little man. If,like me, you are tired to death of seeing this guy pass himself off as "one of us" you will love this book. If you also feel that through his propaganda and lies he has lowered the bar for honest discourse in America, this book is for you. If you are really angry at the way he has distorted truth to smear the brave and strong American, George W. Bush, this book will be a joy to you. How can a man that lies so much accuse someone else of lying? If you love the book watch for the  Mike Wilson summer movie " Michael Moore Hates America". I'm willing to bet it doesn't recieve the media play that Moore's slanted and twisted movie has recieved. It would be worth it to make this book number one just to send a message that Moore does not fool honest, clear-thinking America.
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Michael Moore's new book is filled with wonderful stories/commentaries on life - about growing up in the 50s and 60s.
In true Michel Moore fashion, he tells it like it was/is.  Michael taps into the culture(s) of the times by telling stories which many of us who grew up during that era can relate to in one way or another.

I particularly liked the chapter entitled: 'Pieta'. The way Mike weaves his connection with the Pieta and his own mom's legacy was stunning- with an added tender touch by way of  the photo on the back of the chapter's final page (gotta read the book to receive this blessing!)

 I lol many times. The stories often tugged at my own personal experiences, bringing me to tears.
 Michael honors his traditions/upbringing with love and humor....I've ordered copies for my brothers and sisters (6 of 'em....yes, we're Catholic) :j

 Thank you for sharing your stories, Michael!
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You've Got To Be Smart was released in 1967. An interesting B-Film it stars the Fabulous Mamie Van Doren. She has some smart dialogue too. The plot involves an 8 year old preacher fom Arkansas. I have met Mamie and she is so nice to her fans. I also appreciate her stand on women's and gay rights. A living legend and one of the last of the stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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I saw this movie on the 4th of July it was a special screening in Ann Arbor MI. At this I not only saw an excellent documentary but the mother from flint who is in the movie was also there. Unlike one reviewer stated that she was somehow tricked by Moore, she spoke quite passionately about how she thinks that the war should have never taken place and specifically addressed the fact that people do come up to her and ask her about her part in the film and if she knew of Mr. Moore's agenda. She also said that she got the final say of what was included in the movie about her and her son's story. I felt that it was important that people knew this and did not get the wrong idea about that part of the movie.
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An unfortunate title, this film is so uplifting and entertaining! I saw it twice, and want to buy it to show friends and family. Everyone should see this film! By far Moore's best so far! I felt like I knew what hope looked like when I saw it. (Looking forward to seeing Michael Moore in a couple days).
Catharine Gunderson
Santa Cruz, CA
3642016
I love this woman. She is like my sister, my friend, my therapist. From What's The 411? in 1992 to today. Mary has fulfilled so many dreams through her lyrics. She has healed so many woman wounds, bruises, and heartaches through her relatable lyrics. After listening to this album after going through a terrible recent break-up with a boyfriend. Mary let me know through this album that I am not alone and everyone is going through the same things that I am. Through this album and songs like "Good Woman Down," Mary J. Blige lets us know that no matter what happens in the past, we can overcome all things and succeed with all of our goals that we set for ourselves towards the future. Through her inspirational lyrics and soultry sound, she sets a joyful tone in women and men's hearts that we deserve a second chance from any mistake that we might have made in the past. Mary is a prime example of someone who has gone through so many struggles, trials, and tribulations, but through "Take Me as I Am" and "Gonna Breakthrough" she lets her fans know that she is only human and will now be proud of the lessons that she has learned through her mistakes. Mary will always be the Queen of hip-hop and R&B because she is the true voice and role model of so many generations. We all need other outlets to turn to in times of need and I use this cd through my daily meditation to get through all of the trials that I have to face with the world. This album is for all ages, all races, and all genres. All of her albums are magnificent, but this is truly one of her best. Mary J. Blige is not afraid to tell her story, because through her story she knows that it will help others who are going through the same things that she has gone through. She wants to get her lyrics and music out to women so they can here her story to prevent them from going through the same drama that she had to deal with. She gives us the encouragement through this album that we can all make a way out of no way. I strongly recommend this album to everyone for strength and for happiness. She is truly an MVP in the music industry in my eyes----FORBABYGIRL01 ENTERTAINMENT
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I have recently become aware of the powerful vocal prowess of this amazing singer.  She has such a variety of vocal colors to her voice.  She combines the best qualities of Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, and Julie Andrews.  Highly recommended!
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TYLER PERRY __TYLER PERRY___TYLER PERRY_-YOU ARE AT YOUR BEST __I WONDER WHERE IT ALL COME FROM ? __YOU ARE  ALL AMERICAN COMICS ROLL IN TO ONE__YOU ARE THE GREATS