Articles about the Featured Categories

This video is a must have for all fans of Ant and Dec's Saturday Morning show SMTV Live. Containing all the "best bits" from the Friends spoof Chums, including the hilarious "One with Lorraine Kelly" as well as added bonuses such as Dec Says and Wonky Donkey this is pure fun to watch. No matter how old you are Ant & Dec can hit the funnybone.

This, for my money provides more laughs per minute than more critically acclaimed comedies such as The League of Gentlemen or Trigger Happy TV. If you've not come across the talents of Ant & Dec before buy the video.

Highly Recommended.

MASTER PLAN: sabotage America's space program. Way back when, the wicked humor was already evident, indoctrinating us into a new style of mayhem and violence. Three blind mice, it sings over the credits, after the now-familiar gun-barrel opening shot. These are three blind men, or so it seems, tragically comical as they make their way along; but, we're in for a rude awakening - they are actually ruthless assassins. We're rarely prepared for such plot turns in a Bond thriller, even now, and back then, this being the first one, it must have been fairly shocking. Especially brutal is the murder of the female - this was no way to treat a lady back then. Of course, other ladies in this pic behaved somewhat differently than viewers were accustomed to back in the early sixties. Then Bond himself is introduced (on his home ground of England) - a classic for the ages, as if the filmmakers knew he would still be thrilling us on film four decades later. Maybe they did. Then the 1st appearances of M (male for the next 30 years or so) and Moneypenny, and we're off and running, for 45 years and counting. Even the Q dept. shows up in M's office, but he's not called Q, yet (M refers to him as 'Armourer'); and, a different actor would take over in the next 15 or so Bonders. The repartee here would be revisited in most of the subsequent films and is very enjoyable. Later, we and Bond meet Leiter, Bond's CIA liaison, even though this was redone in the new "Casino Royale" version in 2006.

Bond's first mission on film (not counting the TV "Casino Royale" back in '54) was to Jamaica, where a local agent and his secretary have disappeared. As such, this first one had less scope than the epic adventures dominating the later sixties and onward, where the formula always entailed about three different locations scattered across the globe; Bond stayed in the Jamaica area for this entire mission. And, for most of the film, he was engaged in almost pure detective work, a skill which many feel was subsumed under gadgetry and huge sets as the film series went on. I suppose this can be viewed as a trade off when the budgets became much bigger. But here, Connery as Bond had to command our attention through his powers of observation, training and natural cunning. Bond is a target as soon as he arrives at the new locale and must avoid such dangers as assassination attempts by being pro-active: he anticipates the bad guys, obviously due to years of experience. Connery proves to be the best Bond right off the bat: you can see him out-thinking the villains scene to scene and he's arrogant enough to allow himself some self-knowing smirking as he foils their lethal plans over & over, yet it's not over the top; in fact, it can be quite chilling - Bond proves to be just as ruthless as the villains, a type of hero audiences were not, again, used to (Dirty Harry copied this attitude in the States almost a decade later). But, we cheer him on, knowing that if he was any nicer, he'd probably be terminated halfway thru the story. And, the arrogance - some of this just makes us shake our heads: near the end, when Bond is captured, he's still issuing orders to his captors (check out that scene just before the decontamination). No wonder Bond wins at everything.

The epic, fantastic elements the film series is known for do not enter the picture here until the 2nd hour begins, involving such concepts as radioactivity and guidance rocket systems. Bond finally meets his main Bond girl, Ms. Ryder, coming out of the blue or out of the sea, take your pick. She is stunning, no doubt, and lends to this air of the unexpected, with some unusual character traits. The main villain of the title and his awesome lair are not shown until even later - such large elements were given more exposure in many of the later films. This is all calculated to string the audience along in terms of suspense (we do hear Dr.No's ominous voice in an earlier scene) and then, hopefully, fulfill their expectations with some grand reveals. Dr.No is the first of the wealthy, genius-level megalomaniacs to plague Bond in the film series, suitably larger-than-life and almost godlike (but serving dark gods). He's created his own world and seems serene in his near-omnipotence, which also may suggest over confidence. This may be why Bond's escape (via an air duct) to cause trouble in the final minutes appears to be a gross oversight for such a master villain. Well, Dr.No spells it out ('You are just a stupid policeman'): master villains tended to underestimate Bond in many of the films. Bond may also pique such villains curiosity - it may be reasonable to assume his ruthlessness is a trait they need to examine for a brief, crucial time. By the way, SPECTRE is first mentioned, being the organization Dr.No serves, so it does suggest a series of films from the get go. Bond would return in "From Russia With Love." Would Dr.No? Bond:10 Villain:9 Femme Fatales:9 Henchmen:6 Leiter:8 Fights:8 Stunts/Chases:7 Gadgets:5 Auto:6 Locations:8 Pace:9 overall:8

A wonderful Traviata. Stratas and Domingo perfect for their parts. It can be watched with pleasure any number of times.The final scene was unbearably touching, in contrast with the rich animation and activity of the first Act.

This dvd called bart wars is a very good dvd a well disurved classic,includes special features which has 6 trailers.
These 4 clssic episodes are:

Mayored to the mob
In this episode the Simpson family go out for the day and Mark Hamill is there the people of Springfield are unhappy because he goes on about health and then causes a riot,while Mayor Quimby is missing his bodyguards and then takes a likeing to Homer and gives him a job as a security guard.

Dog of death
When homer thinks he might win the lottery the dog becomes very ill by twisting his stomach and needs an operation (costing $750)to save his life,the Simpsons are unable to afford this and have to give up things including beer and pork chops for Homer,eventually the Simpsons can afford it things change.

The secret war of Lisa Simpson
In this episode Barts class go on a school trip to the police museum,and Bart uses the police microphone and causes alot of havoc.Bart then is sent to millatry school and Lisa is attrated to the school and decides to stay.

Marge be not proud
When there is a new computer game out called Bonestorm Bart really wants it but is'nt aloud,when he goes to the Try and save he steals it and is caught but by the time Christmas nears things are about to change.

all in all this is a great dvd and I recomend it,there is nothing wrong with this dvd exept for I dont know how this links with star wars exept mayored to the mob.

I have had this movie on Video for ages and have wanted the DVD, unfortunatly my only option was to buy the US version, which I have now done. This movie is one of my must sees, a very moving film, which all my friends hadnt seen before and have loved. As to the previous reviews if the book is even better, I will go and buy. This is a must for your DVD collection.

I LOVE this film! I cannot let a year go by without watching it. I defy anyone not to crack up watching Chevy Chase on that saucer sled. Hilarity itself. If you haven't seen it, buy it. If you have seen it, buy it anyway.

James Cagney stars in one of the most memorable films of all time.Bringing his criminal character to life with fine acting.Pat O'Brien and the Dead End kids provide the perfect foil for Cagney.You couldn't watch this film without wanting to watch it again.Buy it and enjoy!

5 programmes as seen on TV: - The Big Top - After the Storm - The Dark Wood - The Genius - The Winter Swan