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With the growing number of fans and supporters enormously growing, NFL sports merchandise also grows leaps and stride.

We can survey NFL sports merchandise like NFL key chains for drivers, NFL ashtray for smokers, and NFL laptops for tech gadget lovers. There is also NFL jackets, hats, replica jerseys and personalized NFL jersey.

With all the sports goodies mentioned, the last one is the most common among fans because it can develop more statement than the others.

As you glimpse, not all fans has wheels to drive, not all are smokers and some had already occupy a laptop so the best merchandise is something that you can actually wear whether in the stadium or outside of it.

But though NFL jackets, hats and replica jersey are something that you can wear, nothing can unruffled compare to the feeling of being proud with your personalized NFL jersey.

Personalized NFL jersey is a wonderful investment because this is a honorable arrangement to prove your back to your team plus the fact that it can be personalized to your preference.

You can save your name or number that is special to you or can also be the number of your celebrated player in the team.

But aside from adding personal touch to the jersey, personalizing it will really effect you lots of money.

As we know players are being traded or sometimes there are eager in controversies that will be a jam.

For instance your celebrated player is traded to another team? What will happen to the NFL replica or authentic jersey that you bought few months ago? It means you cannot wear that NFL jersey again.

Another status is what if the player who wears the jersey was keen in a scandal? Do you mild want to wear the replica jersey of the one who had the scandal? Of course not, so what is the best thing to do?

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AFL success

In their first season playing in the AFL, they won the first ever AFL championship, and won it again a year later. Wally Lemm, their head coach during that time led a strong offense. The Oilers at that time had such a potent offense that half of the starting lineup in the 1961 and 1962 seasons played in the AFL All-Star Games. After the championship, Wally Lemm left the team but came back five years later for the 1967 and 1969 postseason. The team was recharged with such winning players as quarterback Pete Beathard, offensive guard Bob Talamini, running back Hoyle Granger, and safeties Jim Norton and Ken Houston-one of the strongest defenses the league had ever seen.

Joining the NFL

In 1970, the American Football League (AFL) merged with the National Football League (NFL). In its first four seasons playing in the NFL, the Oilers lost under four different coaches. It was only in 1975 that it got its first winning record under head coach Bum Philips. The Houston posted a 10-4 record. In 1978, Earl Campbell, one of the best runners in NFL history got drafted to the team. From 1978 to 1981, Campbell earned four consecutive rushing titles, as well as two consecutive Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards in ‘78 and ‘79. The Oilers appeared in the AFC Championship game in 1978 and 1979 but were defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers-who eventually won the Super Bowl Championship. The team had a six-year slum from 1981 to 1986, and it was also at that time that injuries were slowing Earl Campbell down. Warren Moon, who came from the Canadian Football League playing for the Edmonton Eskimos, was drafted into the team in 1987 and it was then that the Oilers had its turnaround. His favorite receivers included Haywood Jeffries, Drew Hill, and Tim Smith-each posting multiple thousand-yard seasons. In 1990, Moon recorded two consecutive 4,000-yard seasons of passes and was named the AFC player of the year. During that season, center Mike Munchak and guard Bruce Matthews led a strong offensive line and tackle Ray Childress anchored a tough defense.

Becoming the Titans

Before the 1995 season that Moon left the team, Houston posted their worst-ever record in 11 years. In 1997, the Oilers moved to Memphis, Tennessee and later to Nashville and were then named the Titans. In 1999, the Titans got to Super Bowl XXXIV but lost to the St. Louis Rams.

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obliging Attire

First and foremost, one who attends an NFL football game should wear the appropriate attire to ensure that their experience is a marvelous one. Fans should wear comfortable clothing that is in keeping with the climate and weather. For example, if one is going to an NFL football game in the North, they should wear warm clothing and manufacture it waterproof if snow or rain is a factor and the stadium is outdoors. On the other hand, one who goes to a Miami Dolphins game should dress comfortably in clothing which they will cease frigid wearing.

Tailgating Items

Tailgating is a gigantic pastime to assume advantage of when going to an NFL game. This entails gathering in the stadium parking lot, chatting with other fans and eating some stout tailgating food. One who is going to tailgate prior to the game should bring a cooler, food, beverages and any items indispensable to cook their food. Many stadiums allow individuals to consume portable grills in the parking lots which makes tailgating that worthy better.

Cash for Souvenirs and Food Inside the Stadium

Lastly, an individual who is going to an NFL game should develop positive that they have enough cash on hand to capture distinct items during the game. Items such as food, drinks and souvenirs are available for lift inside football stadiums and fans should be definite to have cash handy to capture these items as many concessions do not hold credit cards.

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IF you’re a Robert Mitchum fan, it’s almost impossible not to give THUNDER ROAD five stars. Heck, he even wrote and sang the title song.
Mitchum plays Lucas Doolin, a Korean War vet turned Kentucky moonshine runner, a man with “a machine gunner’s outlook and death don’t faze him much.” Times are hard along Thunder Road, the revenuers from Alcohol and Tobacco are stepping up the pressure and a big city operator, Carl Kogan (Jacques Aubuchon), is trying to buy out all the local moonshiners. Luke Doolin is the best runner out there, and when the revenuers & Kogan push, he pushes back.
The revenuers, personified by Troy Barrett (Gene Barry), want to shut down things and especially want help in capturing the big fish Kogan. At one point he even (mistakenly) tries to intimate Luke into cooperating. “I reckon you can do all you say,” the sleepy-eyed Luke says after listening to Barrett’s threats. “But first you got to catch me. If you can.” Kogan’s threat is more direct and lethal. He wants to buy out and build his empire. In other words, the moonshiners belong to a loose cooperative and Kogan is threatening a hostile takeover. Barrett tries to win through persuasion; Kogan’s goons use guns.
THUNDER ROAD loves cars and driving. When we aren’t underneath the souped-up ‘51 Ford’s hood admiring the curves of its engine, we’re speeding and chasing and crashing along the rural backroads. The chase scenes were probably pretty exciting for the time, although today they just look quaint and hokey.
Mitchum is, as always, excellent. In an interesting bit of casting, and perhaps as a nod to the dubious paternity in some areas of rural America, Mitchum’s son James is cast as his brother Robin Doolin. The less said about his acting the better, but they do look an awful lot alike. Another interesting and somewhat wooden choice is the golden-throated Keely Smith as Mitchum’s big city’s girlfriend Francie Wymore. As a bonus to her fans, she sings a couple of songs.
THUNDER ROAD is a minor cult classic, most popular in the Appalachia region. I read an interesting bit of trivia from the IMDB site: Elvis Presley was originally offered the part of Robin Doolin, but Tom Parker put the kabosh on it. Now THAT would have been interesting.

Produced by, co-written by and starring Robert Mitchum, this is his film all the way — and would still be if it had been a slick studion product, instead of the wildcat production it was.

Seeing this film for the first time today, it must be almost impossible to imagine the impact it had (especially in the South) forty plus years ago; it’s one of the first i know of that actually showed some understanding of what made those folks up there in the hills tick. I grew up in the Piedmont region of South Carolina and i was ten when this came out — watching it today takes me right back to that time and that world.

I know for a fact that this film was so popular that it was still playing regularly as a summer drive-in movie in the Carolinas ten and more years after its release.

The story is a bit simplistic, the dialog ranges from adequate to banal, some of the performances just about adequately cover up otherwise blank places on the screen, there are continuity slipups (a scene set in Memphis is shot right in front of a store that says “Asheville’s Finest”, as i recall)… but none of that stuff MATTERS.

It doesn’t matter because the performance that counts — Mitchum’s (and to a lesser extent, Gene Barry as the Fed) is Right On The Money. It’s a classic Mitchum performance — Big Bob at his sleepy-eyed, existentialist-loner best… the man who doesn’t really give a damn about much of anything till someone *makes* him care. Which is about equivalent to walking up to a sleeping pride of lions and kicking one in the teeth.

The final, 3-way chase that leads to the inevitable tragic/mythic ending is a bit crude by the slick standards of today’s action films, but, (especially for anyone who has driven the back roads and hills where they shot it and where it is set) it’ll still get your adrenaline pumping. (Watch for the cigarette…)

((Of course, any review of “Thunder Road” must inevitably mention Mitchum’s hit recording of the theme song from the film — which i have to warn you is, unfortunately, *not* the version that was used on the print i remember, but which is worth looking for in and of itself.))

A great film, just on its own terms, but there’s a bit more:

This, from what i have read, was the film that Mitchum ramrodded thru to save his career and prove he was still “bankable” — that people would still go to his films — after a brush with the law that would barely even be reported today, but was looked upon in the Hollywood of the mid-Fifties as a career-killer.

Imagine what we would have missed between then and now if “Thunder Road” had flopped.

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(In fact 4.5 Stars) Though ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ (’Hauru-no Ugoku Shiro’) may not be Miyazaki’s best film, it is still far more enjoyable than many other films, Japanese or American, animated or not. I for one very much enjoyed watching it, and I love the film for its interesting characters and the rich textures of the designs, especially the fantasy world itself where witchcraft and humans’ mundane works can be seen side by side. And the titular six-legged castle that really walks among the wilderness is something you never see except in his films.

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Miyazaki’s new film is based on a book of the same title written by Diana Wynne Jones. The film’s story is told from the viewpoint of a 18-year-old girl Sophie, who is working at a milliner’s shop every day. But she can hear the sound of bloody battles from the distance, and it is clear that this beautiful country, where witches and wizards live among humans, is going to see another war sooner or later.

But apparently Sophie is still leading an ordianary life until her uneventful routine days are suddenly broken by one accidental meeting with wicked ‘Witch of the Waste,’ who turns her into an old woman with a curse. Seeking for her place to live, Sophie goes to the wilderness where, the townspeople say, a young wizard named Howl wanders. In fact, Sophie encounters Howl’s Moving Castle in the foggy moutainside, and she decides to hop in. There, forbidden to talk about her curse, she starts a new life with young and handsome Howl, who speaks to her kindly like a prince, but at times acts like a spoiled child.

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[MIYAZAKI'S LOVE STORY] You will be impressed with many fantastic and colorful images created by Miyazaki. You might find an anti-war message deep in the film’s story, but will find the romantic relations between Sophie and Howl is the most touching and impressive part of the film. Sophie’s romantic feeling towards Howl is expressed in a unique way (which I don’t disclose here), and Miyazaki, as usual, is very good at drawing the character of this independent heroine. One interesting thing is, probably this is the first case in which Miyazaki attempted to show a love story in his films. And a kiss too.

I must say that not everything works in ‘Howl’s Moving Castle.’ I haven’t read the original book, but it is obvious that Miyazaki made changes. Not that I’m blaming them. But the story is sometimes told too hurriedly, and when you think something (actions or whatever) will start, it ends abruptly. Howl’s character is full of contradictory traits, that’s good, but his complicated personality could have been more effective and convincing with more detailed episodes about, say, his mentor magician (and politician) Madam Suliman or Witch of the Waste.

(If I am not mistaken, ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is a rare case for Miyazaki who prefers to use his own stories, and this is the first time he adapts someone else’s story in 15 years, last time being ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service. But ‘Kiki’s’ story written by Eiko Kadono is not long — I know, I read — while ‘Howl’s’ story is, I think, much longer. Maybe these facts have soemthing to do with my complaint.)

Greatly helped by Jo Hisaishi’s beautiful score, ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is full of imaginative power, with one strong heroine you can relate to (though she is 90-years-old), plus memorable supports including fire damon Calcifer, (not a bad guy at all), and ubiquitous Prince Turnip who always appears at the right moment. Flawed, to be sure, but enjoyable fantasy tale with a healthy amount of humor and lots of imagination.

The review above refers to the original Japanese version. I know the English version includes the voices of Christian Bale, Jean Simmons, and Billy Crystal, but as I have never seen the version, I did not talk about them. Still, as Mr. Miyazaki is not likely to approve any changes done to his films, I hope what I saw in Japan, you will see in your country.

Not a lot of directors would be brave enough to take on a love story between a girl-turned-old-lady and a wizard missing a vital organ. But Oscar-winning Hayao Miyazaki tackles a new fantasy realm in in “Howl’s Moving Castle” — namely, that of fantasy dowager Diana Wynne Jones.

Sophie (Emily Mortimer) is a plain, unhappy young woman working in a milliner’s shop — lightened only slightly by a mysterious wizard who rescues her one day. But then the evil Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall) comes into the shop, and casts a spell on her, turning her into an ancient old lady (Jean Simmons). Sophie ends up wandering into the Moving Castle, a chicken-legged chaos machine, and encountering the sexy if childish wizard Howl (Christian Bale), smart-aleck fire demon Calcifur (Billy Crystal), and preteen apprentice Markl (Josh Hutcherson).

Sophie appoints herself the cleaning lady and starts whipping the castle into shape, trying to deal with Howl’s temper tantrums and the war brewing all around them, and trying to cure her peculiar curse. But when she runs an errand to a castle in Howl’s place, she finds that her new boss has some sinister problems of his own — including his missing heart, and impending transformation into a monster.

Don’t expect much fidelity to the novel; Miyazaki takes plenty of liberties with the story. As a result, it feels more like his story than Jones’, with all the earmarks he usually has — blobby monsters, colorful rural settings, intense anti-war messages, strange machines, and a Jules-Verne atmosphere of Victorian technology. But “Howl’s Moving Castle” is very different from the others Miyazaki has done, since he kept the British flavour of the original book.

It’s also different because it’s a love story — and a surprisingly un-cheesy one. In less skilled hands, having Howl say “I finally found something worth protecting. It’s you” would seem inane, but Miyazaki keeps it brief and powerful. And even though Sophie looks elderly through most of the movie, Miyazaki never falls into trite observations about inner beauty. He just lets the story tell us that.

The animation is virtually flawless, from the chaotic absurdity Moving Castle to the breathtaking aerial battles with the bird-man Howl. Tiny details are everywhere, from painted ceiling beams to elaborate doorknobs. But there are also quiet, entertaining moments, such as Sophie attempting to houseclean the entire Moving Castle. Calcifur is the one sore point — he’s not done badly, but he looks vaguely artificial. I suppose a fire demon is hard to animate.

There are a few flaws, in that the story could have used a bit more fleshing out — at times the relationships between the characters are sketchy. Not much detail, for example, is given about sorceress Suliman (Blythe Danner) and her relationship to Howl, or why she’s so peeved at him. Or about the nature of Howl’s increasingly dangerous magic and why he did what he did to lose his heart.

While there are the usual “howls” that the English dubbing is inferior to the original Japanese, the assorted voice actors did exceptional work in the American version. Christian Bale and Billy Crystal are the major standouts — Crystal is funny and dry as usual, while Bale is sultry, sexy, soft-spoken and deep. Except, of course, when Howl runs around the house shrieking that his hair is ruined.

“Howl’s Moving Castle” moves on a little too fast in places, but it’s still a breathtaking, romantic, colorful ride. A wonderful story, told by one of the few filmmakers who could do it justice.

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Some of the reviews here appear abit premature (the last couple I read were from people who hadn’t even seen the movie–they judged it from the trailer!). In many respects Jungle Book 2 could, on the surface, look like a cash-in similar to the Peter Pan sequel Return to Neverland (that film had been planned as a direct-to-video release originally but turned out looking so good that it was released theatrically). That’s hardly the case with Jungle Book 2.

The animation uses many of the design elements from the original film and incorporates some nice computer generated imagery as well. It’s a bit surprising that folks expect the voices of the original actors. The original Jungle Book was released in 1967 (if memory serves) and all the original actors have been dead for quite some time.

The voice casting for the sequel is quite good. Haley Joel Osmond (A.I., The Sixth Sense)makes a fine Mowogli and John Goodman as Baloo captures his character perfectly without imitating the late Phil Harris. Equally good are Jim Cummings (in dual roles as both Col Hathi and the snake…whose name escapes me at the moment. Cummings also is the present day voice for Winnie The Pooh). Bob Joles manages to recall Sebastian Cabot in his portrayal of Bagheera. It’s a pity his character isn’t more central to the story like in the original. Phil Collins steps in as Lucky a new Vulture to torture Sheer Khan with bad puns, jokes and timing. It’s ironic that Collins plays the role as the quartet of vultures from the original film were caricatures of The Beatles.

The script is both witty and the pacing swift. Children won’t get bored and, yes, adults just might be entertained. Jungle Book 2 isn’t a sequel as much of an update of the original film with more contemporary references. The conflict is once again between Mowgli and Shere Khan; Shere Kahn has returned to the jungle looking for revenge against the man cub. Baloo (brilliantly played by John Goodman)is bored out of his mind and rushes out to find Mowgoli again as he misses his buddy. Mowogli takes to the jungle again with Baloo when Shanti (the little girl who tempted Mowogli into the man village in the first place)alerts the town to Baloo’s presence. She believes Baloo to be a dangerous wild animal. At the same time Shere Kahn has entered the village looking for Mowogli and is attacked by the villagers who believe he is the wild animal Shanti alerted them to.

Shanti, feeling guilty for her treatment of her best friend Mowogli, goes in search of Mowogli. In the process, she becomes lost in the jungle but proves she’s every bit as tough as Mowogli. The film rushes to a showdown between Shere Kahn, Baloo Mowogli and Shanti in the city of ruins.

The songs are engaging (and, yes, a number of classic songs turn up again slightly jazzed up for modern audiences. These classics manage to retain their flair and charm despite the passage of 35 years). The fluid animation, acting and witty script are not captured very well in the trailer that played late last year and early this year. The Jungle Book 2 is every bit a worthy sequel to the original. While it doesn’t quite live up to the original film’s spectacle and songs, it recaptures much of the fun of the first film without pandering to its audience.

My children were captivated by the film and I found it enjoyable as well. I have to admit I had my doubts but this fine production quickly won me over. It’s definitely worth a visit to the theater to catch.

When I wrote these lines, there were 4 reviews on Amazon.com. None of the reviewers seemed to have seen the movie. - Well, I have seen it with my 2 1/2 year old son. I also know Disney’s first Jungle Book movie. Now here is what I think:

This movie is fine for kids. They will have fun. There are no scenes that I think are too scary for small children. My son was doing fine. He enjoyed the song and dance scenes a lot and I think this is why most people like the first movie. Since the “Bear Necessities” is such a great song, it is played about three times (make your own thoughts about that). So, if you want your kids to have a good day at the movies, send them to this one.

From an adult point of view I must say that the story is not very exciting. Don’t forget, this is a Disney sequel again. Disney used to release their sequels only on video and DVD (e.g. Pocahontas 2, Arielle 2, etc.). But lately they think that they should show them in movie theaters. It’s too bad that Disney tries to warm up successful stories. If you don’t have kids that you want to take to the movies, don’t watch this one unless you go into the theater not expecting too much. The movie is not bad but it’s just not as great as the guys at Disney think it should be.

My top 3 Disney animated movies are:
1. Aladdin (just fabulous!!!!!)
2. The Beauty and the Beast
3. The Little Mermaid
(This list does not include the computer animated movies, of course.)

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Really great video about Travis!

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Be aware: this is a “region 1″ DVD, so it doesn’t work on most DVD players in Europe!

This video shows Travis at his best. He is an incredible person who lives for the rush. If you’re a fan of Nitro Circus you’ll definately love this DVD. It shows how Travis became who he is and why he is such a legend.

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We are definitely a Baby Einstein household. I received the first 11 DVDs as a baby gift from a *very* generous friend. My daughter starting watching them as early as seven weeks old. They held her attention even at that point. She likes some better than others (Baby Beethoven and Baby Neptune are favorites). I picked up this latest one when I was Christmas shopping. We watched it this morning for the first time. I’d definitely say it’s more in the style of the older videos… less video footage and more “toys in motion” kind of stuff. She seemed to enjoy it and it definitely kept her attention (she never took her eyes away from the TV).

My major complaint is that for a DVD that’s supposed to be an introduction to numbers, only introducing the numbers 1-5 seems a little silly. Even Sesame Street goes up to 20. The box says that “Numbers Nursery” is intended for 1 year and up. I’d say it seems more something for even earlier than that. My daughter is now 6 months old and it’s about perfect for her. If they wanted it to have appeal to a later age range (up to 2-3 years for example) they needed to include a lot more than the number 1-5.

Overall though it’s still an enjoyable addition to our Baby Einstein collection.

I’m a big fan of Baby Einstein videos for the most part. We own most of them and have watched them countless times. My daughter (now 20 months) has lost interest in them now. She was most drawn to them from 8-15 months I think.

But I was thrilled to see this one come out and got it thinking it would be more “educational” than the others seem to be. I was right. I really like how this one goes through the numbers, counting, sequence, etc. The puppets, music, objects, format just seems to make more sense than some of the other more “out there” ones.

Best of all, my daughter loved it and quickly learned to count from 1-5. My only regret was that 5-10 wasn’t out (and still isn’t)! I’d also love to see an A-Z one! The other new one Baby McDonald is pretty good and slightly different than the “traditional” format too. My daughter asked for “mcdonalds” almost every day for a month after we first got it!

And like another reviewer said, be sure to check out the other choices on the DVD, especially if your child seems bored with just the video. You can find lots of other learning/fun things on each one too!

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I was lucky enough to see the premiere of this film at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. The best way I can describe it is pure joy. All of my favorite musicals were here and a few I’ve never heard of (of which I promptly rented and loved - The Harvey Girls is the die for). I adored the interviews and the behind the scenes footage (Sound of Music and Funny Girl anyone???). What I like most about this DVD is that it has the Q&A session with Shirley Jones and director Mark McLaughlin at the premiere I went to. I kept thinking, “I wish I could have a copy of it.” Well now I can. Here’s the content of the bonus DVD I grabbed from their website:

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Shirley Jones and Hollywood Singing and Dancing director, Mark McLaughlin, answer questions after the Hollywood premiere screening of the film at the Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard on March 19th, 2008. (30 min.)

Unedited interviews with many of the stars of Hollywood Singing and Dancing telling lengthy and interesting stories and behind-the-scenes tidbits. Includes Liza Minnelli talking about learning dance steps from Gene Kelly when she was a youngster, Pat Boone on kissing Shirley Jones in April Love, Debbie Reynolds on her rocky relationship with Bob Fosse, Dom DeLuise tells hilarious stories about Mae West and much, much more. (30 min.)

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And She Learned About Dames (1934) - a complete and rare promotional short film for the feature, Dames. In the short, a young lady wins a contest, which includes a trip to Hollywood and a tour of the Warner Brothers lot with Lyle Talbot. When she gets to the studio, all she wants to do is meet Dick Powell, the star of the new Warner Brothers film, Dames. During her search for Powell, she meets Busby Berkeley and the cast of the movie. (8 min.)

Rare 1963 interview with Ruby Keeler - Ruby talks about her days making movies with Dick Powell and Busby Berkeley, how she got started dancing, how she got signed for “42nd Street,” working on “Gold Diggers of 1933″ during a major earthquake, stories about her family and more. From a very rare 1963 television program called “Social Security in Action.” (10 min.)

Betty Grable leads a cast of dancing damsels in “I’ll Be Marching to a Love Song,” a patriotic number from the short film, The All-Star Bond Rally (1945). (2 min.)

Newsreel reporting the New York charity premiere of The King and I in 1956. (2 min.)

Khrushchev in Hollywood - Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev visits the Hollywood soundstage of Can-Can in 1959. He poses with Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine and Louis Jourdan and watches a performance of the Can-Can by the cast of the movie.

The World of Oliver - A behind-the-scenes documentary about turning the Charles Dickens classic into a musical spectacle. Fantastic footage of director Carol Reed working with the stars Oliver Reed, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Mark Lester, Jack Wild and the crew as they create the spectacular musical numbers for the film. (7 min.)

How Thoroughly Modern Millie Got That Way - Revealing behind-the-scenes documentary on the set of the 1967 Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore film, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Great shots on the Universal backlot as the film is made are featured along with the art department, costume designers, choreographers and more. (7 min.)

Newsreel of the New York World Premiere of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” in 1967. Stars Beatrice Lillie, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Channing and James Fox attend along with many other celebrities. (2 min.)

Interview with Richard Harris at the New York premiere of Camelot in 1967. Harris talks about his determination to get the role of King Arthur, his singing capabilities and his portrayal of the character. (5 min.)

Barbra in Movieland - A behind-the-scenes documentary about shooting Funny Girl on location at the Jersey Central railroad station in Hoboken and at The Battery in NYC for the “Don’t Rain on My Parade” scene. Lots of great footage as Streisand, director William Wyler, and choreographer Herb Ross work out and shoot musical scenes. (10 min.)

Hope this helps.

I saw this film when it played at the Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival (where it was a Best of the Fest selection). It is really fun and very entertaining. I’m not really even that into musicals but I love movies and Hollywood history so I checked it out. After I saw it I wanted to rent a ton of these movies by people like Busby Berkeley, Vincente Minnelli, Gene Kelly. Plus it reminded me about great stuff in the 70s like “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Saturday Night Fever.” It even has clips from last year’s “Dreamgirls.”

This documentary has long clips from all kinds of musicals, photos of the production of the movies, interviews with all kinds of stars and directors, I really liked it.

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Canon’s 790 IS is a great all-around point and shoot Camera. Canon has been playing with various mixes of features and prices with their newer models. The model numbers are confusing, but I’ve gone through a few new models recently and hope this extra info may help you.

Even though I do own a few older Canon DSLRs, for point and shoot I’ve been leaning more towards Nikon’s Coolpix S series for the better pricing and some features. I did a lot of research into the various models in this price range. The 790IS stands up well against the competition. And for my needs it’s more appealing than Canon’s SD890IS , SD950IS, SD770IS or SD1100IS models.

** The Nikon Coolpix S52c with Wi-Fi has all the good stuff that’s included with the Nikon Coolpix S52 plus a wireless antenna for uploading pictures without syncing to your PC. Either of these is a better value than the Canon 790 or 770 at about 30% less. To be fair though, they cost less for a reason, since Canon has owned this market segment for a while.

** 10 megapixels is a good capacity on the higher end for point and shoot cameras. I wouldn’t expect it to produce better pictures than 8 or 9 MP models. You may have good reason to set your image size smaller within the camera. However having the *option* of more megapixel’s gives you certain large image format options you wouldn’t otherwise have. Hence the meaning behind the much maligned statement, “more never hurts.” That doesn’t mean you always want to use more, but it’s nice to be able to versus other cameras. The 770 and 890 each also offer 10 MP and the 950 offers 12 MP, though at a much higher price. The Nikon S600 also has 10 MP. The 9 MP of the Nikon S52c was enough for me, so the 790’s 10 MP is a slight upgrade.

** 3x optical zoom is also a perfect amount that tends to not result in blurred photos. The 950IS and the 870IS each has 5x optical zoom, but both have smaller screens and thicker bodies. Digital zoom is irrelevant to me.

** Canon’s image processing is faster and more reliable than on my Nikon. The built-in image stabilization, face detection and motion detection reduce blur. I simply wouldn’t consider a Canon without IS at this point.

**Just like the Nikon, and unlike many other Canon models I was looking into, the 3 inch LCD screen is too beautiful to ignore. No view-finder here, but with this beautiful screen you don’t really need one. The Nikon’s screen is best of all, and made from a nicer glass that seems more durable. But this Canon is just as big and very nice as well.

** In terms of memory compatibility, Canon’s lead this group. Just like the Nikon they support SD and larger SDHC cards. And they also support the wide range of MMC, MMC Plus, and HC MMC Plus. No usable card is included, but you can get a nice 8 GB SDHC for only 30 or 40 bucks.

** All those common extras for in-camera editing are included here. The Canon has a lot of extra shooting modes too. These may aid casual users a lot, but you have to spend some time studying the manual and playing with them. I haven’t used them all a great deal, but I’m generally happy with using minimal adjustments instead of the shooting modes.

** The control wheel and buttons are intuitive but not as tactile as on the Nikon. I’m not crazy about the flattened buttons. But if you really want a Canon with a 3 inch screen, you give up the buttons. As for the wheel, those not used to it should have no trouble adjusting.

** The other advantage of the Nikon S52 is the internal zoom. That means no waiting for the lens to zoom in and out, and no worries about the mechanical issues with those external lens extension cameras. It is possible to view pictures on the 790 IS without activating the lens by pressing the view button. But for taking pictures, the lens articulates out.

** The slim chiseled body of this Canon is very comparable to the S52 and more attractive than the rounder and fatter 870, 890 and 950. I still prefer the Nikon body design, but the Canon definitely feels more solid in your hand.

** Picture taking is better feeling on the Canon, with a more effective button design, less lag and faster shutter. It’s true that some manual controls aren’t available here, but it’s a point and shoot. Step up to a bridge model like the Canon G9 or the Nikon P80 if you want more manual controls.

** Low light performance is better with the Canon in auto but better with the Nikon when the ISO is set manually. On balance I think the S52 is better in this area.

** The wireless upload feature is a nice extra on the S52c. Connecting to a wireless access point takes some time. This is not a feature I plan on using often, but considering even the S52c is significantly less pricey than the 790 it’s almost like a freebee. Upload speeds are too slow for video, but for pictures it will do in a pinch.

** The video recording features are pretty similar but slightly better on the Canon. The video quality is great on both and sound quality could be improved on both.

** The Canon PowerShot SD870IS and the Nikon Coolpix S600 each offer widescreen lenses. The 790IS is on the cusp of wide-lens aperture. The SD870IS is clearly the most popular camera in that group. Like the S600 it also has an externally articulating lens, so it’s less compact than the S52. The S600 is a serious competitor but the 790IS is still nicer looking and the 870IS is much more popular. The 870IS has a ton of in depth reviews out there, so look them up.

** All of the ELPHs have proprietary rechargeable batteries. Plan on recharging them often and buying a spare battery. You’ll also need to buy a little case for this camera. Some bridge models like the Nikon Coolpix P60, Canon PowerShot A590IS and Canon PowerShot A720IS offer the convenience of AA batteries. If you plan on travelling a lot internationally, being able to use AAs comes in handy.

This is a great camera, and probably the best Elph out there right now.

1) If you plan on shooting a lot in auto mode and want a thin camera with the 3 inch screen, the 790IS is the way to go.

2) If you think you might use the Wifi upload feature, prefer the internal lens or are looking for the best value, the S52c or S52 is the way to go.

3) If you don’t need the 3 inch screen and just prefer Canon to Nikon, go with the 770 IS or the 1100 IS to save some cash.

4) If you need something that doesn’t force you to use those proprietary batteries and chargers, check out the P60, A590 or A720.

5) If you want a little wider lens capabilities and don’t mind spending a little more cash, look at Nikon S600 and the very popular Canon 870IS.

I know this is a lot to digest. I hope you can benefit from this info and the recent spree of camera purchases I’ve made.

Enjoy your new camera.

I’m getting married in two months, so I began looking for a camera for use on the honeymoon, to replace my Casio EX-Z57.

I’m hardly a professional photographer; mostly I take pictures of family and friends in party situations, or scenery.

Ideally my new camera would fit easily in my pocket, would have a large LCD screen suitable for reviewing pictures at parties, and would produce great pictures on the “automatic” settings. Manual settings are lost on me; I don’t want to mess with the F-stop setting, white balance, or focus.

I started doing quite a bit of research, and was a little intimidated by the number of models on the market. I created a spreadsheet to sort through the 25 most popular models on amazon.

My primary criteria was:

LCD Screen Size

Thickness

Resolution

Secondary Were:

Optical Zoom

Price

This camera ended up on top. I summoned my courage, added it to my cart, and hit “checkout”.

I received the camera 3 days later, and fell in love on the first day of using it.

Observations:

The 3.0″ LCD screen is bright, and is clearly visible even in bright sun. I don’t miss the viewfinder.

The camera is very small (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8) and fits easily into my pocket. Surprisingly light, much more so than my old Casio, which was the same approximate dimensions (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8).

Pictures taken on the “auto” mode look beautiful, both on the computer screen and my 42″ plasma. Colors seem accurate, and everything is very crisp. People’s faces don’t look washed out, or orange. For additionaly testing, I took pictures in bright sun, of faraway objects, and things up close (about 4 inches), and everything came out great.

Video is surprisingly good, but VERY file sizes are large. My first video was about a minute and a half, and was about 150 Megabytes. Played on Playstation 3 (the Casio wouldn’t).

The 3x optical zoom works fine. I expected a little more for a camera in this pricerange, but I realize you have to sacrifice something for a camera to be this thin.

Concerns:

I was worried that I wouldn’t like the “new” buttons, which aren’t actually buttons at all, but similar to a Motorola Razr. They work well so far though.

The scroll wheel. It actually rotates, unlike one you’d see on an iPod. As a mechanical engineer, I know moving parts will wear out. Durability may be an issue, but on the plus side, it has really improved navigation through the menus.

Overall, it’s a fantastic camera, and has exceeded all my expectations. I would reccommend it without reservations to any of my friends, and am looking forward to the pictures it will take of my honeymoon.

5-Stars

Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I have been disappointed and frustrated by the last three or four digital cameras I purchased, and got a little wiser this time. I mostly use my cameras for vacations and snapshots, nothing earthshattering, but I have, in the past, had a lot of trouble with blurry, vague, dark pictures, except with my very large digital Kodak, which is too big to take on an upcoming trip.

I purchased a 4G highspeed sd card and an extra battery and leather case along with this camera. When I received it, I charged it, actually read the manual, then started taking lots of photos, and I am having a great time with it. Maybe this will turn me into a half way decent photographer.

My initial battery charge is lasting a very long time, (two weeks +, and it is still fully charged) and the pictures are the best I have ever taken.

I am blown away by all the things this camera will do, and how easy it is to figure out, all in a small but sturdy package.

Most of all, I am super happy with the quality of the photos, and cannot recommend this camera highly enough. I was a little concerned initially at the lack of an optical view finder, but the screen is excellent, and its brightness level is adjustable. The camera turns on and is ready to use almost instantly, and focusses quickly. Pictures turn out sharp and clear, even with the flash, the zoom works easily with a very accessible button, and there is absolutely no red eye.

I cannot give you a very technical review, I am just a regular casual user.

I am very impressed, having fun, and cannot recommend this camera highly enough, it exceeds all my expectations.