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It’s a swingin’, ring-a-ding-dingin’ good time with this collection of four cinematic romps from the early 1960s featuring Frank Sinatra and various members of his Las Vegas “Rat Pack,” which included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and other suave stars of the day. Ocean’s 11, about a cool-cat scheme to pull off an outrageous casino heist, is the kingpin of the collection, which also includes 4 For Texas, Robin and the Seven Hoods and Sergeants 3. DVD extras include commentary by Sinatra’s son, Frank Jr., and his longtime friend Angie Dickinson, a set of Rat Pack playing cards and a 24-page recreation of the original Ocean’s 11 press book.
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Even if you didn’t grow up on television in the 1950s, you’ll still get a rollicking retro kick from this collection of 21 complete episodes of some of TV’s most memorable Saturday-morning kids’ shows from the era, including Howdy Doody, The Paul Winchell Show, The Rootie Kazootie Club and Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. Roy Rogers, Annie Oakley and The Cisco Kid ride the range, Sky King patrols the air, Flash Gordon protects the world from interplanetary evil and Lassie is America’s premiere pooch in this nostalgic black-and-white world of wholesome laughs, squeaky-clean fun and all-American der ring-do.
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Country stars, Christian rockers, gospel stalwarts and even TV talk-show host Larry King unite voices for this “We Are The World”-type, Pat Boone-produced tribute to the internationally famous reverend, timed to commemorate his 70th anniversary of spreading the Word. Featurettes take you inside the studio for the recording, with additional tributes by Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, Charlie Daniels, U2 lead singer Bono and others who’ve been touched by Rev. Graham’s mission and message.
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Eternally young on these three re-mastered movies, all made in her pre-teen years between 1936 and 1940, America’s favorite child star sings, dances and charms her cute, globetrotting way through Wee Willie Winkle, Stowaway and Young People. Whether playing a Chinese-speaking refugee, preventing a full-scale war in India or transforming a simple school play into a razzle-dazzle vaudeville production in Vermont, little Shirley Temple steals the spotlight from co-stars Robert Wise, Cesar Romero and anyone else who crosses her adorable path.
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Mariska Harigtay, Chris Meloni, Ice-T, Richard Belzer and B.D. Wong head the cast of the award-winning TV series about an elite squad of New York City detectives who investigate crimes that can’t be discussed in polite company. Guest stars—including Abigail Breslin from the movie Little Miss Sunshine, Hayden Pannettiere of Heroes and funnyman Martin Short—abound in these 23 episodes from the 2004-2005 season. To lighten the heaviness of the often-stark subject matter, a bonus feature replays a visit from Mariska, Meloni and Beltzer, who plays Det. Munch, to Sesame Street, where they search for the letter “M.”
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Finally making its DVD debut, this sprawling, swaggering, sword-and-sandal classic from 1964 was at the time a high-water mark in big-screen depictions of lavish historical sagas. Starring Sophia Loren, Stephen Boyd, Alec Guiness, James Mason and a swarming, seething cast of extras, and filmed on a humongous set that covered nearly 60 acres (including a Roman forum that measured the length of more than four football fields), this newly remastered tale of opulent decadence and decline is a beautiful, masterfully assembled slice of bygone Hollywood. Extras include a 32-page reproduction of the movie’s original souvenir program—from back when movies were events, not just multiplex fodder—commentary, featurettes and other goodies. (Rated PG)
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Aired originally in 17 episodes around the world between 1976 and 1981, this scholarly, 15-hour British documentary traces the history of popular music with interviews and rare footage of top performers from rock, pop, jazz, Broadway, country and just about every other conceivable genre of the 20th century. Available on DVD for the first time, it’s the definitive musical history lesson for anyone interested in discovering just how dozens of different threads of sound can come together into one massive, magnificent musical tapestry.
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Daniel Day-Lewis received the 2008 Best Actor Oscar for his mesmerizing role in this gritty, gloriously grimy saga of oil, greed and blind ambition in the American West of the early 20th century. To watch and re-watch the many masterful turns of his performance as a corrupt, misogynistic oil baron is one solid reason to own the DVD; the other is its second disc of bonus material, including a vintage documentary about oil in America, a pair of fine scenes that ended up on the cutting-room floor and a collection of archival photos of miners and mining that show just how perfectly the movie nailed it. (Rated R)
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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The voices of Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Larry King, Oprah Winfrey, Sting and numerous other cameo-guests give a humorous, real-life hum to this fanciful, family-friendly animated tale of a honeybee that causes widespread havoc before ultimately becoming a hero. Kids will love the cute, clever bee “world,” and grown-ups will enjoy catching the sly nods to Winnie the Pooh, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Graduate and other recognizable pop-cultural predecessors. A buzzing beehive of special features includes commentary, interactive games and an extended spoof in which Seinfeld lampoons the whole movie-making process. (Rated PG)
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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Plastic Ono Band, the landmark 1970 debut solo album by John Lennon, was a shockingly personal, decidedly stark musical self portrait as he sorted out the traumas of his troubled childhood with “primal scream” therapy and sifted through the emotional rubble of the Beatles. This DVD, from the “Classic Albums” series, takes you behind the music via interviews with Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, his Beatle mate Ringo Starr, musicians and other members of the project’s inner circle. A fascinating 90-minute snapshot that’s not necessarily a pretty one, it parts the curtains for a fascinating backstage tour of a dark masterpiece.
—Neil Pond, American Profile
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