5 comments about Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S..

1. Paul's great, the music is wonderful. We put this DVD on when we entertain and it is always enjoyed.



2. Yes we love the Beatles and Paul. Paul's show and sound here are great, great, great!!!
   
   The problem is that Paul has a hand in the production of the DVD. Remember Paul's disaster, the sophomoric Magical Mystery Tour? Well, here's another one.
   
   Where do I start? How about the jump cuts? 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 20 milliseconds...cut, jump, cut, jump. We simply don't get to see the band play for more than say, 5 seconds at a time. Throughout the jump cuts, there's the awful audience cuts. Oh, another audience cut. And another. And another and another. Get the picture? Eye candy shots and teary eyed, I love Paul audience shots..ruining the dvd. And shots of movie stars in the audience, obviously to show just how important Paul is. Give me a break. Terrible. It really makes the whole concert unwatchable. And this isn't the only concert dvd from Paul that is produced, (I mean ruined) this way. Why can't we just get a nice, full concert taped so that we can actually see the BAND and only the band performing?
   
   Paul-leese!!!
   
   Putting in behind the scenes stuff in between EVERY SONG doesn't help either. Save it for the special features.
   
   Learn how to produce a concert dvd the way we want it... a great concert with the greatest talent on earth, Paul McCartney and the band performing as the main focus. Who wants to spend good money on a dvd of the audience?? That's exactly what you're getting here.
   
   Stay away from this one.



3. looking forward to some McCartney, went to the set-up menu, although I have the latest in sound and players the set-up menu would not let me go to DTS surround sound. although available the menu kept taking me to dolby stereo, then to main menu if I was lucky. not a good buy. McCarney, Wings fans would be better with something else.



4. Having been a Beatles fan since I was a kid, I was tremendously thrilled with this concert and behind the scenes footage. The band is the best line-up since the Beatles and it's great to see Paul still giving to his fans. I would strongly recommend this concert to all Beatles and McCartney fans.



5. Not only do you see Paul McCartney in this concert which is very,very good.
   You get to see other celebrities who love him,too and attended his concert.
   Paul is loved by many. The songs were old and new and I loved all my favorites.
   He certainly must be a very nice person since his crew showed love to him the last night showing hearts in the audience.

3 comments about NBC Celebrity Christmas.

1. Did you ever wonder what Anthony Ruivivar's singing voice is like? Did you ever want to listen to Sean Hayes caress a Mel Torme tune? The answers to these and other unasked questions can be found on this NBC-themed Christmas CD.

   (It was a charity production for the Children's Miracle Network, so I feel like I'm kicking out some poor kid's crutches. Please consider donating directly to the worthy charity of your choice. That takes care of my guilt; back to the review.)

   The CD-ROM enhancements may be the best part, with interesting video tidbits from Martin Sheen, Katey Segal and others. About the music, to be positive, some tracks sound like they weren't recorded by amateur singers.

   If you can pick and choose the bits you enjoy, this CD is worth maybe two stars. If you just pop it in the CD player for your holiday party, it could clear the room.




2. It's for a good cause, but it won't be good for your ears. These kindly folks whould just stick to their day jobs. However, if you need an ego boost, when you sing along, you will actually sound better than those on the CD.



3. Wendie Malick could make reading the back of a cereal box sound sexy. That is why it is such a shame to hear how she was directed on her tune of "Santa Baby". Should have been done to a slower tempo with her in a lower register and it would have been great I am sure. I bought this in a bargin bin at the thrift store and bought it only for Wendie (one of the best looking and sexy voiced woman to be found, been a fan of hers for years) and consider it a waste of a buck.

No comments about Christina Aguilera: Genie Gets Her Wish.

No comments about Christina Aguilera: Genie Gets Her Wish.

1 comments about NBC Celebrity Christmas.

1. Who would have thought that sitcom stars could be such talented singers!This cd has become a personal favourite of mine with its mix of nostalgic and lively Christmas songs.

5 comments about Paul McCartney - Back in the U.S. (Live 2002 Concert Film).

1. Paul's great, the music is wonderful. We put this DVD on when we entertain and it is always enjoyed.



2. Yes we love the Beatles and Paul. Paul's show and sound here are great, great, great!!!
   
   The problem is that Paul has a hand in the production of the DVD. Remember Paul's disaster, the sophomoric Magical Mystery Tour? Well, here's another one.
   
   Where do I start? How about the jump cuts? 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 20 milliseconds...cut, jump, cut, jump. We simply don't get to see the band play for more than say, 5 seconds at a time. Throughout the jump cuts, there's the awful audience cuts. Oh, another audience cut. And another. And another and another. Get the picture? Eye candy shots and teary eyed, I love Paul audience shots..ruining the dvd. And shots of movie stars in the audience, obviously to show just how important Paul is. Give me a break. Terrible. It really makes the whole concert unwatchable. And this isn't the only concert dvd from Paul that is produced, (I mean ruined) this way. Why can't we just get a nice, full concert taped so that we can actually see the BAND and only the band performing?
   
   Paul-leese!!!
   
   Putting in behind the scenes stuff in between EVERY SONG doesn't help either. Save it for the special features.
   
   Learn how to produce a concert dvd the way we want it... a great concert with the greatest talent on earth, Paul McCartney and the band performing as the main focus. Who wants to spend good money on a dvd of the audience?? That's exactly what you're getting here.
   
   Stay away from this one.



3. looking forward to some McCartney, went to the set-up menu, although I have the latest in sound and players the set-up menu would not let me go to DTS surround sound. although available the menu kept taking me to dolby stereo, then to main menu if I was lucky. not a good buy. McCarney, Wings fans would be better with something else.



4. Having been a Beatles fan since I was a kid, I was tremendously thrilled with this concert and behind the scenes footage. The band is the best line-up since the Beatles and it's great to see Paul still giving to his fans. I would strongly recommend this concert to all Beatles and McCartney fans.



5. Not only do you see Paul McCartney in this concert which is very,very good.
   You get to see other celebrities who love him,too and attended his concert.
   Paul is loved by many. The songs were old and new and I loved all my favorites.
   He certainly must be a very nice person since his crew showed love to him the last night showing hearts in the audience.

5 comments about In Other Words.

1. I love her acts, she is very funny. The dvd is great, much better than just listening to a cd.



2. To Onstar: "Lady, I repeat, I'm trapped in the car with my parents". This album is hysterical and infinately quotable. She's intelligent, sarcastic, smart, VERY funny, and will make you tear with laughter. We've listened to it many times and although we know what's coming, it's still hysterical. If you like Ron White you would probably like her. Good political humor, social commentary, with a clean presentation, yet hysterically edgy. She is extrememly sarcastic, with great metaphors about George Bush. I can't wait for her next ablum. "in other words......" She's simply a great giggle over and over again. I HIGHLY recommend her. There are so many good routines, I can't pick one.



3. Funny, but she has done better material. Still if you like Kathleen you should like this.In Other Words



4. After seeing Kathleen Madigan on Comedy Central I looked online for a DVD featuring her. I bought this DVD and enjoyed it very much. Clean humor, great delivery, and terrific timing. I can't wait until she produces another DVD. Highly recommended.



5. I really needed a laugh when I bought this. Kathleen has a priceless sense of timing and delivery. I will keep buying the material she produces. One thing I like is she changes her material on subsequent issues. One of our best female comedy stars.

5 comments about Jerry Seinfeld Live on Broadway: I'm Telling You for the Last Time.

1. I think People sometime's forget just what a brilliant comedian Jerry Seinfeld really is. The television series was remarkable and the best ever, in my opinion. This movie; Jerry Seinfeld Live on Broadway: I'm Telling You for the Last Time, reminds us that the show was based on material that Jerry came up with. I have had the pleasure of seeing Jerry twice in Sacramento, California. He is brilliant with the most impeccable timing I have witnessed. This movie captures Jerry at the peak of his performing prowess with timeless material that serves as a testament to his sharp wit and billiant comedic mind. 5 Stars!



2. Jerry Seinfeld in his DVD "I'm Telling You for the Last Time" (1998) delivers as a consummate comedian. Seinfeld has the unique ability to see complexity and detail in supposedly simplistic everyday life and things. These include aspects like airflight traveling, cab drivers, airport bathrooms, doctors and waiting rooms, grocery stores, elderly folks in Florida, McDonalds, horses, and so much more. What is seemingly irrelevant and unnoticeable, is what Seinfeld can turn into jokes, and simultaneously keep the audience laughing and pondering, and talking about it the next day. Because much of what he portrays is based on common daily circumstances, Seinfeld's comedy is largely timeless. He certainly comes across as a meticulous master observer, one who gathers up unnoticeable and ignored detail in everyday life, and transmits this through comedy. Here are bits of Seinfeld humor. "Airline peanut bags are too small, dig?...so are airline booze bottles and bathrooms." "When people go to the store they can never remember if they have enough milk." "New York cabbies are bad smelling foreigners and airport security guards are too fat."
   
   Notably, Seinfeld loves the short Question-Answer technique. He asks the audience, why this and this happens, and while they laugh at the seemingly simple yet intriguing question, he offers an answer that people would not expect, sending the audience into a frenzy of uncontrollable laughter. Example: "Dogs are broke all their lives. You know why they have no money? No pockets. They see change on the street--there's nothing they can do about it." Not to mention, most of Seinfeld's jokes are fresh. Furthermore, profanity does not exist in his routine, something he is so much credited for, given the significant employment of profanity by many comedians. Look at more of Seinfeld's comedy: "I'm going to tell you the secret of the male mind---all men think of themselves as low-level superheroes."
   
   Jerry Seinfeld is remarkably comfortable on stage. He starts his joke routine casually then digs in with mostly fresh material. His appeal also has to do with his humility, calmness and ease, as well as genuine appreciation for his audience, all this despite the high level of success with his television show. Seinfeld even allows for audience questions, an aspect quite rare among comedians. Seinfeld is genuinely touched when the audience gives him a standing ovation whether at the beginning of or at the end of his set. Both on TV and stage, Seinfeld is a highly skillful comedian. The combination of his TV show (that ran for an impressive 9 years) and the stage performances build him into a much greater performer. The TV show offers more flexibility and body expression, whereas Seinfeld demonstrates far less facial expressions in the stage acts. Nevertheless, Seinfeld dramatizes that comedy can come across plainly but excellently without the employment of grotesque facial expressions that many comedians are known for.
   
   While using some of the most mundane things in life for his material, he still possesses and transmits an intellectual form of humor. The Seinfeld performing on the DVD is quite the same as the television Seinfeld. Many of the jokes are familiar, and even those that are not tend to sound like they are. That Seinfeld is also consistent in the humor from start to finish is undeniable. Further, Seinfeld tends to appeal to quite a wide audience, that transcends gender and even age to some extent, just as long as this audience is in tune with his intellectual oriented humor. Some of his jokes do have a mature backdrop, but overall Seinfeld's comedy can be enjoyed by both young and old. A good example that gathers a wide breadth of laughs is the segment about trick-or-treating as a child and drive toward a constant need for candy. Much of Seinfeld's presentation is about Seinfeld's writing ability combined with physical representations of the off-the-wall characters he has met.



3. If you are a fan of the stand up comedy of Jerry Seinfeld then this is a must in your DVD collection!! From milk to cab drivers to candy to Chicken of the Sea,it is still outrageously funny. 75 minutes of pure comedy plus cameo appearances at the beginning with Ed McMahon, Jay Leno, Robert Klein,Gary Shandling, and the late Alan King among others.This is great comedy Jerry Seinfeld's way! Okay we have the complete "Seinfeld" collection, "I'm Telling You for the Last Time", "Jerry Seinfeld Comedian" and in a few months,"Bee Movie" to add to the collection! Just enjoy!!



4. What can you expect from a used product... The CD had scratches and the cover was pretty worn... decided not to give it as a gift because it looked like I found it in a thirft store.



5. Jerry Seinfeld is good at being funny. This DVD doesn't let you down! He sees everyday things that we all notice and finds a way to make them funny. You'll often find yourself thinking "That is so true!" Another plus is the fact that Jerry doesn't swear at all which is always a difference when talking about stand up comdedians.
   The only minus i can think of is you can watch it once and then remember most of the jokes, which makes the next time you watch it not quite as funny. It's also missing the classic writing of Larry David and 3 other actors to make it as hilarious as the usual 'Seinfeld'.
   Good fun for a rainy weekend.