Help! It's the Hair Bear Bunch!: The Complete Animated Series

Hooray!! It's The Hair Bear Bunch! The Complete Series on DVD!
Produced and Directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
Animation Director: Charles A. Nichols
Principal Voices: Daws Butler, Paul Winchell, Bill Callaway, John Stephenson, Joe E. Ross
Additional Voices: Hal Smith, Lennie Weinrib, Janet Waldo, Joan Gerber, Don Messick, Vic Perrin, Jeannine Brown
Music by Ted Nichols and Hoyt Curtin
Story: Joel Kane, Woody Kling, Howard Morgenstern, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears
Story Direction: Brad Case, Cullen Houghtaling, Earl Klein, Lew Marshall, George Singer, Paul Sommer, Warren Tufts

"The Hair Bear Bunch" is a throwback to "Yogi Bear," "Top Cat" and other sitcom/funny animal cartoons that HB did in the early '60s expanding the seven-minute short into a 23-minute episode. This show is traditional Hanna-Barbera with little nods to the '70s, like Hair Bear's afro hairdo and a few other groovy affectations.

Daws Butler voices Hair Bear, not like he played Yogi, but with a more Phil Silvers sound. If you...

Brings back Memories
Hair Bubie and Square are hilarious. And then ol Peevly and Botch are as well. Loved watching this just like it was yesterday I was watching on USA Networks old Cartoon Express

The Hair Bearch Bunch are finally on DVD!!!
It's great to see all 16 episodes of The Hair Bear Bunch released on DVD by Warner Archive shop. If you're either a Hanna-Barbera fan or a child of the 1970s, you'll appreciate this wonderful set for nostalgia purposes and it's another great addition to your Hanna-Barbera Classic Collection!!!

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Harley's 5-Factor Workout

Such a good workout!
This is a really good and time efficient workout. I even have my husband doing it. Especially good for those really busy days when I can't get to the gym or outside walking and only have 30 minutes. We've been doing it 4-5 times a week.

It's working!
It's a great workout and easy to get into my daily routine because each day is different. I would recommend it especially for guys who don't want all that hyped-up macho stuff.

Loving this workout DVD...Fast, Efficient and Effective!
I have just complete week one and love this workout DVD. The workouts are easy to follow and you are not rushed through the demonstrations. This is great because it allows you to concentrate on your form and positioning. If you don't have a lot of free time, this is the workout for you. If you don't have them, you should consider getting a yoga mat and 3 and 5 lbs. hand weights.

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Foyle's War: Set 4

Have We Been Foyled for the Last Time???
Upon watching the last thrilling episode, in which Foyle confronts the insurmountable stumbling blocks of wartime necessity headlong by tendering his resignation----After all, the Ruhr dams must be busted!----I had to go online to make sure that a new season was coming up. I have become addicted to this low-key but absorbing, instructive, and endlessly entertaining mystery series. And there are still about three years of World War II to go.

As this series continues, the leading characters, Chief Inspector Foyle (Michael Kitchen) and Samantha (Honeysuckle Weeks), become ever more engaging. The settings of Hastings and the Sussex countryside become ever more picturesque. Moreover, as the mysteries become ever more intriguing, the narrative of Britain during the Blitz----the people's hardships, their gallantry, and in many cases their victimization by unscrupulous profiteers----becomes indelibly compelling. The series would make an excellent teaching tool in a history class,...

flawless
From Michael Kitchen to Honeysuckle Weeks to the plots to the scenes, this is as flawless a series of movies as I can remember. Classy, poignant at times, funny.

Conveys the WWII period in England in depth without detracting from the plot. Despite the quality of backstory and the depth of the primary characters, these episodes remain mysteries. Amidst the background of war in England in the forties, Foyle hunts what some might see as petty murders or "just thieves". It reminds me of Night of the Generals, showing the single-mindedness and bulldog grip a police officer can have even though the world around him seems to be crumbling.

An expensive, quality piece of storytelling and movie making.

I have the series-to-date and eagerly wait for more.

Michael Kitchen triumphs again as detective chief superintendent Christopher Foyle.
Michael Kitchen triumphs again as detective chief "superintendent Christopher Foyle. He often identifies himself, however, rather more charmingly: "My name is Foyle. I'm a police officer." No badge is shown or papers presented while so introducing himself. Such would be superfluous though as Kitchen's Foyle, in mannerisms, demeanor, as well as the way his carries himself, makes it rather apparent that he is in law enforcement. And to boot, all this takes place in the early days of the 4th decade of the 20th century, "in the beautiful southern English countryside amid the disorder and danger of World War II"(to quote the packaging).

As in all Foyle episodes a murder takes place and Kitchen methodically goes about solving it. He has a sergeant for assistance as well as an actress side-kick (whose most unusual name in real life is Honeysuckle Weeks) who plays an army soldier seconded to drive for Foyle, who is without a license to do so. Like in many detective dramas the who...

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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 (2 Disc Special Edition)

Superb work by Oliva and company
Olivia has crafted a masterpiece with the second half of this epic. While never forgetting that he was in service to the story, Oliva clarified muddy plot points and streamlined Miller's work while remaining true to the sequence of the story STEP FOR STEP. The voice acting was superb, with Weller's weary, resonant baritone serving well in the place of iconic Kevin Conroy.

This two-part feature has become my benchmark for animated interpretation of graphic novels, and has my highest recommendation.

Excellence, Cinematic
Part 2 steps it up, From brutal rendetions Batman's crushing punches, Jokers an omnisexual, truly homicidal killing nightmare to Superman's immense power yet patriotic imbecilic servitude this is the finest adult animation DC has ever produced . Be warned this is violent and bloody with the Joker scenes being painted red with chilling death scenes. The Superman Batman throw down is truly epic and cinematic with a movie quality score. Peter Weller does a fantastic job capturing the hyper intelligent, brooding, serious and pragmatic older man Batman who's burning rage cannot be quenched from his traumatic childhood scarrring.

Superb
I really enjoyed part 2. I couldn't wait to check it out when I saw the initial trailer for it. Hopefully others will enjoy this as much as I did. This will definitely have you wanting more. I will pick up the best buy release when it hit the stores for the joker figurine that comes with it. Very dark, the way batman should be seen. Loved it.

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Alice in Wonderland

another bbc success
When I first saw this movie I thought it was made in 2013 it is not, it was made in 1986 but put on dvd in 2013, being filmed in 1986 it does have that stage look that most movies produced by the BBC had in the 80's (think "Chronicles of Narnia).This dvd is a musical and despite being blue on the cover Alice's dress and headband are pink.

I am planning on getting the sequel"Through the looking glass"

A dud
One of the weakest Alice films, this two-hour bore (Admittedly, it originally aired in 4 parts), is slow and stilted, with only the sequence with the Duchess recalling the snap of the book. Unmemorable songs bring everything to a halt. On the plus side, the colors are bright, and there are some nice sets, performances and costumes.This is the only live-action Alice without a single recognizable face in the cast, although I hear that several of the actors were in "Doctor Who". This is second longest ALICE ever made, and it definitely feels like it.

I love it
This was a gift to my daughter as she loves all things that are connected to Alice In Wonderland. She's slowly collecting everything she can of the various movies.

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Cheap Pick [HD]

This Show is Like a Great Dessert!
My DVR records every episode of American Pickers and when I see it appear on the list of recorded shows, I save it for when I can relax, sit down, pay attention to every scene, and enjoy a picking trip with "the boys"! This show never disappoints! You not only get to see their banter, share in the meeting of the interesting people and their lives our happy pair meet, but its an educational wander down America's history as they explain, through their narrations, conversations, and through the pop up information which provides even more fascinating facts.

If you've not caught an episode of the show yet, look for "A Banner Pick", I believe its in Season 2...this is one of the best examples of what makes this show so great. Hint: Watch to the end.

My favorite show!
Being pickers ourselves, we can relate to being out in the middle of nowhere, searching for those treasures. Go, Mike and Frank!

Love this show!!
Mike and Frank seem like guys I could hang out with, I enjoy the dynamic of the two of them driving around in the van and the interactions they have with the people they pick. I also love the stories that go along with the treasures that they find. It didn't hurt that I only paid $9.99 for the entire season, Mike, that's what we call "breaking the ice".

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Scooby-Doo & The Monster of Mexico [Blu-ray]

Another Fascinating Locale Offers Tricks and Treats for All
The Scooby-Doo movies of recent years have been generally warmly welcomed in our household. They tend to be of two schools: 1) more silly than serious, low on mystery, and catering to a young audience (Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School or Scooby-Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf come to mind) and 2) more serious than silly, emphasizing mystery, and catering to an older audience (Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island or Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders come to mind). My wife and I enjoy Scooby-Doo and watch it with our children, but we try to stay away from the sillier films. This movie, Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico, looked to be of the more serious variety, so we bought it. Here are my thoughts:

The Animation: The first thing I noticed was that the movie opens with some nice animation eye-candy. (Generally, key scenes seem to begin with some startling visual, such as rippling water or flickering flames.) I thought the quasi-3D animation was a nice change from that seen on some of...

The best Scooby-Doo ever?!
Upon first viewing of this new movie with my five-year-old son, I was prepared to declare it as somewhat disappointing and meandering.

But when the credits rolled, my son looked at me with a big smile and declared, "That was the best Scooby-Doo ever!"

So, what do I know? I bow to his critique and award this movie a full five stars.

Vera Cruz and Mexico City Views by Scooby and the Gang
We (spouse and children and I) just viewed this DVD tonight and are extremely pleased. The familiar "bad-guy-caught-at-the-end" format is used as well as the typical Scooby Doo format of mishaps with the Mystery Machine, food-hungry Scooby & Shaggy, red herrings, ballads, etc. plus a very mild love-interest for Scooby. The clothes and vocals are just like the original series, too.

What really caught our attention was the similar style to the original televsion series when Scooby and the gang visited various locations and learned things about the places they visited. Having visited Vera Cruz and Mexico City, we were struck by the similarities with the cartoon animation of Vera Cruz and Mexico City. We were also pleased to see Mexico/Mexicans portrayed in a positive way rather than as sterotypes.-There is even some basic Spanish used in a way to educate youngsters.

The cupacabra (evil monster/ goatsucker) which frightened tourists from Vera Cruz was a bit dated, but caused us to...

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