2 comments about Advanced Bowling: Techniques, Tips, and Tactics.

1. The whole pupose of an instructional video is to see the instructions being done.
   If you want to listen to two people talking in front of a camera for an hour, then you will like this.
   My recomendation is don't bother.



2. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9OTHYSLMZLN8 Advanced Bowling featuring Fred Borden and Ken Yokobosky

1 comments about Bowling Fun and Fundamentals for Boys and Girls.

1. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3O0RN048OKXS9 Bowling Fun and Fundamentals featuring Fred Borden and Ken Yokobosky

5 comments about Jackass - The Movie (Widescreen Special Edition).

1. I sat down and watched this movie and found myself saying......what a Jackass! The name of this film is so appropriate that I could not stop laughing. It's a one trick pony but, it is extremely funny and disgusting at the same time! I found this DVD for under $5.00 and it was worth every penny with all the extras included. I give it 3 1/2 stars for making money out of being a total Jackass!



2. Jackass: The Movie
   
   
   Jackass: The Movie is made up of all the dumb, mindless pranks you'd expect of a college fraternity without any adult supervision.
   
   The movie including the DVD is not without merit, however. If you have an annoying neighbor with teenage boys this might make an ideal Christmas present. You'd want to give it anonymously, of course.
   
   Sure there are warnings throughout the movie DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME. You and I both know that a teenage boy is going to ignore those and try them anyway. That's where the anonymity comes in handy, Nobody can sue you.
   
   Highly recommended for people with annoying teenage boys as neighbors and for any teenage boy you just don't like very much.
   
   Gunner February, 2008



3. KNowing what to expect coming in, "Jackass" fullfilled all my expectations and also surpassed them. For those who don't know, they film is a string of short stunts by a group of very brave/foolish skaters who are constantly testing the bounds of their own destruction and torquing unsuspecting bystanders in the process. Imagine the old "Candid Camera" show on PCP. Yeah, way cool!
   The first scene made me fall in love with the concept when Johnny Knoxville with a straight face tries to return a trashed rental car he's just used for demo derby and ask earnestly for his deposit to be returned.Other highlights are "mobile roller disco", the human mouse trap and some of the stupidest(but funniest)destructive and dangerous concepts you will be glad someone else is doing.
   Editing is great, the director transitions from stunt to stunt without trepidation or hesitation. I could have watched another hour of this without tiring.



4. Sigh, it's finally happened: the generation gap thing. I NEVER trash something that's primarily aimed at younger people and doesn't resonate all that much with me; I can usually find something to like about it. But "Jackass: The Unrated Edition"? Okay, I'll start with something positive. SOME of this movie is amusing and entertaining: the rental car that's returned after Johhny Knoxville enters it into a stock car race and trashes it thoroughly; the "old man" (one of the "Jackass" guys in make-up) who is caught shoplifting in a convenience store and keeps on shoplifting even after he's caught and repeatedly yelled at, and one or two other things. But too much of this movie is just gross and/or stupid. Maybe that's the point, I don't know. But wincing at numerous scenes of self-mutilation and self-induced vomiting wasn't fun or entertaining but, well... wince-inducing. But too each his or her own. This unrated edition contains a longer cut of the original theatrical release of the movie, as well as more extra scenes among the special features. Knock yourself out if this is for you-- it's certainly a generous DVD. But I think I'll go watch something else now.



5. For anyone that's ever watched the show Jackass, the movie series is the absolute best. I think that this movie, the first of three is the very best, and most hilarious. Five stars in my book.

2 comments about Strike.

1. Did not have any expectations and I was actually more surprised by the supporting roles and cameos than anything else.
   
   We have a rags to riches story via the pro bowling circuit as told by a tightly knit threesome of friends out of LA. The strongest point of this whole film would be the friendship between the leads, but the writing tanked even that strength later. Tara Reid plays the love interest, and sadly enough, people would cringe every time she was on the screen (not believable and not funny). It is corny throughout, but you can tell most people were giving it a solid try.
   
   Vinnie Jones has a one scene appearance playing his over-the-top psycho bowler. Ray Wise (showcased way better in the Reaper series) has a few fatherly scenes, the Revenge of the Nerds Carradine has a brief but twisted role, and a few sets of gratuitous fake boobs make their appearances. Yes, this is the film Tara Reid's brother directs (ripe with plenty of dope) starring the Big P from Sopranos, the infamous Rachel Hunter and the always busy Robyn Lively.
   
   The DVD picture and sound quality are fine, the supplemental five minute feature is more like a bad music video and the cover art has nothing to do with the film (nor is she in it). Not a recommendation but gave it the few stars for the few stars in it.



2. Strike is nowhere near bad enough to be really funny. Sadly, this film is just bad and not terribly funny. The acting so sad.
   
   Two loser / slacker actor wannabes work in a pizza delivery restaurant, Oscarz Pizza. Ha ha, get it, Oscar, as in the Academy Award Oscar. When they deliver pizzas, they deliver the award and the recipient gives an acceptance speach. Yeah, its as funny as the real thing, nowhere even close to funny. Tara Reid is the girlfriend or wife (that's not clear at all) of one of these slackers. And one night slackers number one has the idea to go bowling. Slacker number 2 is apparently very good at bowling, but who knew? By random chance, a Professional Bowling Association person is in the alley; and invites Slacker number 2 to join the tour. Yes it is hilarious. The three decide to go on the PBA tour, but first he has to bowl 36 league rated games and average over 240. Oh the devil to do that in one week. He has to blend in with the leagues he's bowling in. Old people, in da hood hispanics and african americans...oh so funny. The real laughs begin when they make it to the tour. I just don't want to spoil the funny moments by describing what miraculously happens.
   
   There are many reasons to think this might be a movie worth watching. Parody of the PBA. Tara Reid is in the movie. You are a Ross Patterson or Clayne Crawford fan. There's some odd cameos. Or you liked the cover art and thought this might be a spring break, summer drive in, kind of movie. Well it is absolutely none of those things. Nope on the PBA parody, Tara Reid is not in it that much, I'm sorry if you are a Ross or Clayne fan, and there's virtually no jiggle in this movie (that cover art is never recreated anywhere in the film - although the actress holding those bowling balls has a fairly minor part at the end of the film).
   
   There isn't much to recommend this film. All the acting is bad. The jokes get set up and then there's no punch line; or the joke keeps going long after the punch line. There's no jiggle factor. The bowling segments are awful.
   
   Pass on this stinker.

4 comments about Beyond the Bowling Basics.

1. This DVD is extremely well-done, with detailed discussions of equipment, physical/mental preparation, ball delivery, reading & adjusting to lanes, and making spares. Parker Bohn's presentation style is also excellent -- very clear, relaxed, and engaging.
   
   Equipment discussions have useful information for everyone from beginner to expert, and cover everything from proper fit for a ball (whether conventional grip, semi-fingertip, or full fingertip), shoes, peripheral/extra equipment (e.g., finger inserts, wrist supports, tape, rosin bags, etc.).
   
   The spare-making section was especially well-done, and includes very detailed diagrams, discussions, and demonstrations for all the common leaves. Importantly, this is shown for both left-handers (by Parker Bohn III) and for right-handers (by Brad Angelo).
   
   Also valuable were the "fireside chats" between Angelo and Bohn, during which they discussed many things they have learned over the years that have made the biggest difference to them.
   
   I absolutely recommend this DVD to bowlers of all skill levels, whether you're just starting out, or have been carrying a 200 average for years - there's something in here for everyone.



2. I have just started bowling with a fingertip ball and wanted some instruction on how to release the ball. This did not cover that but it was a help on approach and picking up spares.



3. This DVD was well done, but mistitled. It starts with the three types of grips, and that if you are a serious bowler, you may want to get your own shoes. It doesn't get any more basic than that. There was NO discussion of throwing a strike ball, Lane reading or lane breakdown. No mention of adjustments, ball selection, or proper angle to the pocket. I would only recommend this DVD to very young or new bowlers that have no clue about the game.



4. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RH16TXP1MEWWV Beyond the Bowling Basics featuring Parker Bohn III

5 comments about Essential Keys to Better Bowling.

1. As the title says, this DVD addresses only the very basics and essentials of bowling. Too basic perhaps... I found it useful only to beginners. Similar information is readily available on the Internet for either reading or watching as windows media files.
   
   If you consider this DVD wait before ordering. A much better alternative is Beyond the Bowling Basics, a detailed review of bowling techniques; from very basic to advanced, by Bohn III and Angelo. All the information of bowling essentials has been covered in a much more detailed and organized way on Bohn's DVD.



2. This DVD has very good basic pointers for improving your bowling game, but the presentation could have been more engaging. I purchased this item to assist Junior bowlers in improving their game and correcting bad habits. It was clear enough for them to understand, but had a difficult time holding their attention. They were quickly bored.



3. I am a complete novice in bowling, and this video really helped me to properly start on the game. The instructions are introduced in a very structured manner which can really help a beginner. Yet, it is a good tool for reviewing one's progress in the game.
   
   There are a lot of tutorials that one can find on the web, but no online tutorial video can compare to the "Essential Keys to Better Bowling." Happy bowling!



4. I reviewed the tape before going bowling last week and bowled 4 strikes followed by a spare in a row. First time in my life. It worked for me to refresh all the rules and keep them top of the mind. Highly recommend.



5. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2D1PFMZ4877O3 Essential Keys to Better Bowling featuring Fred Borden and Ken Yokobosky

5 comments about Big Windup: Part 1 (Episodes 1-13).

1. I LOVED LOVED LOVED this anime. I'm so completely and desperately in love with each of the characters - of course, particularly Mihashi & Abe-kun. Deliciously suspenseful, packed with action, and yet not lacking the sentimentals - I can watch the episodes over and over and over again. In fact, I HAVE watched the episodes so repeatedly that I've decided to buy the DVD set, lol. There are only 26 episodes in total to this anime series, split into 2 DVD sets. I'm extremely disappointed in the shortness of the series, but hope [with all of my being] that with enough fans and supporters, they will make a second season!! I STRONGLY recommend the Japanese audio/English subs, as the voice acting of the characters is crucial to their distinctive qualities.
   
   From the mass of anime titles available, I definitely think that Big Windup (or 'Ookiku Furikabutte') is one worth owning. Though an underrated series, not as well known as my other favorite animes (e.g. Death Note, Cowboy Bebop, FMA, Ouran HS Host Club..), it is just as addicting and wonderfully satisfying to watch!! In addition to the great story and inspiring character interactions, the artwork is actually extremely good and wonderfully pleasing to the eyes - an attribute that is often overlooked in anime these days.



2. In Japan, sports-based anime have been quite popular. From series such as the basketball anime "Slam Dunk", soccer anime such as "Captain Tsubasa", football anime such as "Eyeshield 21 and tennis anime "Prince of Tennis", comes an anime baseball series that is just fun and enjoyable.
   
   In Japan, baseball is a big part of Japanese culture. Aside from soccer and sumo wrestling, Japanese baseball has been covered in manga and anime series such as the popular series "Touch" as well as"H2, "Princess Nine" and "Idol Ace", to name a few.
   
   In 2003, Asa Higuchi began a manga series which is serialized in the monthly seinen magazine "Afternoon" since 2003. The series has won an award such as the "Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize" and the "Kodansha Manga Award" and eventually was made into a 26-episode anime series in 2007. Animation was done by A-1 Pictures (A studio from the Sony's anime production division, Aniplex) and shown on TBS and Animax Asia. What many people don't know is that Higuchi has researched and collected data on Japanese high school baseball for ten years before she started on the manga series.
   
   Now "Big Windup!" (also known as "Okiku Furikabutte" aka Ofuri) will be released in the US via two DVD sets courtesy of FUNimation Entertainment. The first set comes with the first 13 episodes of the animated television series.
   
   The series is directed by Tsutomu Mizushima ("xxxHolic", "Genshiken" and "Kujibiki Unbalance), written by Yousuke Kuroda ("Gungrave", "Infinite Ryvius", "Mobile Suit Gundam 00, etc.), character designs by Takahiko Yoshida (who has worked on "Honey and Clover", "Gad Guard" and "Welcome to the NHK") and music by Shiroh Hamaguchi ("Ah! My Goddess", "One Piece", "Sakura Wars" and "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children").
   
   The animated series initially revolves around a boy named Ren Mihashi. Mihashi is a pitcher who has low-self esteem and lack of confidence courtesy of his former junior high school who criticized him because he was made starting pitcher of his junior high school team because his grandfather owned the school. Because of that, he underwent some major bullying from his baseball team, to the point that everyone expects the worst out of him and expect him to lose each game. In fact, Mihashi buys into all the negativity they give him and he blames himself for his teams losses and ruining his schoolmate's love for the game, thus Mihashi's self-confidence is totally shot. So, bad that he's always cringing in fear, always thinking that others are thinking negative of him and that he will ruin things for everyone.
   
   Mihashi decides to go to Nishiura High School and thus staying away from his former classmates and to never play baseball. That is until he is immediately recruited by Maria Momoe, the coach of Nishiura High School's first baseball team.
   
   Coach Momoe is very driven and formerly was a highly skilled softball player and coach but now she is driven to jumpstart the highschool's baseball team. Along with team adviser Tsuyoshi Shiga (who uses his knowledge of psychology, meditation and other subjects to help the team succeed), the two recruit Mihashi and a few other people to become a part of Nishiura High's first baseball team.
   
   At first glance, Nishiura High School's baseball team doesn't look like much of a team. Some members are opinionated, egotistical and are not much of team players at first. But Coach Momoe knows what she's doing, how to get these players to work together but most of all, she believes in her team.
   
   Nishiura High School's baseball team includes:
   
   Ren Mihashi - The pitcher of the team with low self-esteem, low-confidence and is always questioning if people are looking at him in a negative way. He wants to be the ace pitcher but always feels negative towards himself. Always seen crying, whining, hiding in a corner depressed but his friends/teammates know how he is and tolerate him. Even becoming friends with him. Although not known for his speed for fastballs, he has practiced for such a long time that his accuracy is excellent and he is able to throw various pitches. Although he doesn't notice his talent, his catcher Takaya Abe does.
   
   Takaya Abe - The catcher and vice-captain of the team who is good at analyzing players and learns how talented of a pitcher Mihashi is and knows by directing him through his pitches, he can become a great pitcher. Coach Momoe puts her trust in Takaya to watch over Mihashi. Takaya also has has a distrust towards pitchers who have not listened to him. Abe looks at his pitch calling as strategy which he excels at but dislikes when pitchers don't listen to him.
   
   Yuichiro Tajima - Niishiura's cleanup hitter and despite being a small guy, he has the ability to hit the ball wherever he wants 80% of the time, although he's not strong enough to get home runs. But he's the best/accurate hitter of the team and also the third baseman and backup catcher for Takaya.
   
   Azusa Hanai - Made the team captain because he's not afraid to voice his opinion to Coach Momoe. Formerly a cleanup hitter and known for hitting home runs. And at times, his cockiness gets the best of him. He is also the right fielder and backup pitcher of the team.
   
   Yuto Sakaeguchi - The lead off hitter and a person who becomes a good friend to Mihashi. Also, known for having diarrhea when he's stressed out. Sakaeguchi is the vice captain and second baseman of the team.
   
   Kosuke Izumi - Another player with experience and known for his running skills. The center fielder of the team.
   
   Shoji Suyama - The shortstop on the team who is known to help quiet the tensions or stress amongst the others in the team.
   
   Fumiki Mizutani - Not so skilled at baseball and often will drop catches. The left fielder of the team.
   
   Kazutoshi Oki - The reserve left handed pitcher for the team who also plays first base.
   
   Shintaro Nishihiro - More of the player on the bench who cheers for his team.
   
   And characters that do not play baseball but are instrumental to the team are:
   
   Chiyo Shino'oka - The equipment manager of the team. She loves baseball.
   
   Yoshiro Hamada - Also, known as "Hama-chan". Hamada grew up with Mihashi when they were younger. But due to "Little League elbow", unable to play baseball, Hamade uses his energy to become the leader and organizer of the cheering team for Nishiura High School baseball. He is also a friend of Izumi.
   
   The DVD set features a total of 13 episodes on two DVD's:
   
   DISC 1:
   
   * EPISODE 1 - THE REAL ACE
   * EPISODE 2 - THE CATCHER'S ROLE
   * EPISODE 3 - THE PRACTICE MATCH
   * EPISODE 4 - THE PLAY
   * EPISODE 5 - DON'T CUT CORNERS
   * EPISODE 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PITCHERS
   * EPISODE 7 - I WANT TO PLAY BASEBALL
   * EPISODE 8 - AN AMAZING PITCHER
   * EPISODE 9 - THE PAST
   
   DISC 2:
   
   * EPISODE 10 - BIT BY BIT
   * EPISODE 11 - THE SUMMER STARTS
   * EPISODE 12 - THE CHEERING SQUAD
   * EPISODE 13 - THE SUMMER TOURNAMENT BEGINS
   
   The first 13-episodes are broken up into 3-story arcs. The first arc features the development of the team but most of all, how Mihashi, despite being an unpopular pitcher from his old school, they notice he has amazing talent, it was just not utilized well. We get to learn about all characters of Nishiura High School's baseball team.
   
   The second arc features Coach Momoe organizing a competition between Nishiura High School and Mihashi's former teammates from his other school. With Mihashi's self-confidence at an all-time low, Abe rallies his teammates to support Mihashi or else, they will have to deal with his whining and low self-esteem which can be detrimental to the entire team.
   
   For the final arc, around episode nine, the series is less about Mihashi but now focusing on the entire team or a certain member of the team. The Nishiura High School baseball team members become friends, helping each other with their education and trying to gel but most importantly, the group is now preparing for the Summer baseball tournament in which over a 170 high schools take part in.
   
   We also, are introduced to Nishiura High School's cheering team and also the viewers get to learn why Takaya Abe dislikes his former pitcher from his junior high school so much and why he's determined to make things work well between he and Mihashi.
   
   VIDEO & AUDIO:
   
   "Big Windup!" is presented in 16:9 and sports a lot of painted backgrounds with its baseball field surroundings, neighborhoods but for a TV series, sports quite a bit of detail for its players and their baseball equipment. May it be the dust on the baseball, their gloves or the catcher's shin guards. Each character has their own personal traits and for the most part, animators captured the wide range of emotions of each character quite well. For the most part, there is a country like feel to "Big Windup!" but for the most part, a television series that does look quite nice! Bare in mind, this is not a OVA or film, so for a TV series to a good amount of detail is a major plus.
   
   The series does sport a soft kind of look. The colors are not as eye-popping vibrant as I would have liked but actually is quite consistent with many other television animated series.
   
   As for the audio, the English 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound is actually more livelier compared to its Japanese vocal counterpart (featured in stereo). The soundtrack of course is more dialogue-driven, so expect to hear more use of the front and center channel speakers.
   
   There are certain instances such as Sakaeguchi walking through the neighborhood and you can hear the sounds of a car or scooter (or motorcycle) passing by which can be heard through the surrounds, but for the most part this series is dialogue and music driven. But for optimal sound on both soundtracks, for those with a receiver that is able to make all channels stereo, I found this setting to be the best. And both English and Japanese vocal tracks are quite solid.
   
   In terms of dialogue, there is quite a difference in terms of language used as the English dub does use words that some may regard as a bit profane. For the most part, the series is not vulgar, nor is there really anything violent. It's just certain words used in the dialogue that gives the series its TV 14 rating.
   
   Subtitles are only in English.
   
   SPECIAL FEATURES:
   
   On the second DVD, you can find the textless opening and ending theme plus FUNimation Entertainment trailers.
   
   JUDGMENT CALL:
   
   "Big Windup!" is an enjoyable baseball anime series!
   
   In a way it kind of reminds me of the classic American baseball film "The Bad News Bears" in which a team of baseball players that were no good, overcame adversity and through teamwork, became an awesome team. In "Big Windup!", it's almost a similar situation which the team has its share of talented players and not-so-talented players but compared in size to the other competition, Nishiura High baseball players are much shorter nor are they physically as strong as compared to the senior baseball players of other high schools, nor do they have a top notch training facility as other high schools and last, this is the high school's first year as a baseball team.
   
   But the strength of the team relies on defense and pitching, with Mihashi having pinpoint accuracy when it comes to pitching, it all comes down to Takaya Abe, the catcher to direct him. At first, Mihashi does get a bit too much (or very annoying) for the viewer as he is always afraid, whining, crying and quite literally is acting like a baby but when the team dynamics start to come to play, this becomes less noticeable and the series becomes more enjoyable.
   
   But overall, I really enjoyed "Big Windup!" and finding myself wanting to watch even more after it ended. This is truly a series about underdogs who have a lot to offer but must go through sacrifice and working as a team in order to become successful. And for the most part, the series balances out the baseball aspect but also the series crazy antics and the humor of each character. It's basically a fun series to watch and enjoy.
   
   "Big Windup!" doesn't take long to get into the action and unlike "Slam Dunk" or "Prince of Tennis", this is not an anime series that really goes into the dramatics of relationships or love triangles or anything like that. Nor is it a series that tries to promote its characters as cool and visually appealing for female fans. It's pretty much an anime series of a group of young teens who want to be a very good baseball team but knowing they have to do many things in order to become successful. And as a viewer, you end up rooting for the underdogs (which of course is Nishiura High School) and hope they can beat their opponents.
   
   If you are a person who enjoys sports-related anime series, "Big Windup!" is absolutely fun, entertaining and definitely recommended! I look forward to Part 02!



3. I looked into this series hoping to find a decent Sports Anime to add to my collection. I liked Fighting Spirit and Eyeshield 21, but decided I wanted to look into something completely new. So, I caught a few episodes of Big Windup streaming on Funimation's website, and liked it well enough to add it to my collection.
   
   Now I own it, and even though the first half of this DVD set was enough to win me over, the second half made me fall in love with the series.
   
   
   Firstly, Big Windup is a Seinen Series, based on a manga aimed at older teens and young adults for the more intelligent consumer. Like Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, or Mushishi. If you're looking for the "Heart of the Bat," "Zen Baseball," or "Anything Goes Baseball Marshall Arts" you bought the wrong DVD. What I'm trying to say is that it's a methodical view of the game and it's players focusing on the tension between the pitcher, the batter, and the catcher, not just about hitting homeruns. In between games, the players do what real players do: practice.
   
   What initially drew me to Big Windup is the low-key characters and character designs. If you ever seen Eyeshield 21, or other Shonen series, they have characters that are 8ft tall, look like Koalas, and explode at the drop of a hat. The players of Nishiura High look like ordinary highschool students. Because they lack the bombastic qualities of Shonen characters, the cast doesn't leave a strong impression at first. I only know half the characters names at this point. But, the series makes me WANT to know the rest of the players on the team. It's that good.
   
   Yes, this series can be called "a little gay." But, nowadays, any type male bonding is instantly labeled "GAAAAY!!!" So, if that stuff weirds you out, then I guess this series ain't for you. It never gets worse than hand-holding and crying in episode three, though, so decide for yourself if you can handle that.
   
   
   I love this series, and I'll review the second half as soon as I'm done watching it. Yeah, I already own it.
   
   EDIT: Okay, one this has come to light that I should mention. I'm not a stickler for voice acting, I'm happy to get anything in english, but I was watching Oofuri in japanese and there was some voices worth noting. Mr. Shiga has a very different Japanese voice, but the english VA still seems to have that "teacher" quality. Secondly, in my opinion, Abe sounds better in English than Japanese. Yuichi Nakamura sounds way too old compared to the other teenagers, while Greg Ayres sounds more natural. Finally, but most damning, Mihashi, the main character, sounds WAY better in Japanese than English. Mihashi has one of those voices that's hard to cast, it's my experience. In the original Japanese, Mihashi's voice could be described as "not manly." But the English VA plays it as "wimpy." And a wimpy Mihashi is very annoying.
   
   Still, it doesn't change my opinion of this show, and I still firmly believe this series deserves a perfect score.
   
   If I had to dock it for anything, I'm sorely disappointed in the lack of extras. There's no commentaries or bloopers. Just the clean opening and ending, plus trailers. Kind of a let down.



4. I'm not what you would call a sports fan. In fact, I probably know as little as possible about sports. So, normally I would have passed on this show, but I saw two episodes of it and was hooked. It's the characters, their relationships, little quirks, and their interactions that make this a great show. I found myself actually enjoying the games they played and cheering them on. I also kept wanting to hug the meek and stuttering pitcher. I guess it's the motherly instinct in me that wants to comfort such a hurt child. I would definitely recommend this show just to about anyone, even if like me you dislike sports, you'll love this show.



5. Big Windup is about baseball , now wait dont go yet. Thing is the show is not about the sport but the players that play it.
   
   This Anime is Beautiful & Stunning to look at. For a new studio its remarkable they were able to produce something of such High Quality.
   
   Please Please Please buy this Anime as it needs to be seen to be believed

5 comments about A League of Ordinary Gentlemen.

1. Wow this really brings back memories of my past, can remember when on Saturday afternoons came around, we all went to the TV and watched Pro Bowlers Tour on ABC, and great to see someone try to bring back the times of the bowlers who give their all to not only make money for them and their family but also the ones who didn't know how to handle the money they did make during that time, only thing I wish now is the the present PBA would do is show the winnings for each week now, and try to get bowling back where is should be.



2. There is a film company which makes only documentaries; its motto: "Everything else is just fiction". It is amazing how compelling documentaries--even documentaries about bowling--can be.
   
   This film chronicles the renewal of the floundering Professional Bowlers Association tour. Three Microsoft employees purchase the PBA for 5 million dollars. They breathe life into the organization by hiring a foul-mouthed, Ironman executive, re-energizing a cocky bowling celebrity, and reinvigorating an aging bowling legend. Together they lead the tour back to the land of milk and. . .well, not quite. They all agree, bowling is not the sport, the pastime it once was in America in the 1960s-70s.
   
   Remarkable, what is in this true tale: bluster, victory, chutzpah, loneliness, defeat. . .and lots of fat people.



3. This is an excellent documentary about the "new" PBA. The stars of the show are Pete Weber, whose "bad boy" image is promoted by the former Nike exec that leads the PBA, and Wayne Webb, who made over a million on the tour in the 80's and 90's but is now broke. Fans of the "old" PBA may not like the movie as much.



4. An honest & often sarcastic peek into the oddball world of the professional bowler. This is a must see for anyone who loves the game, and laments the decline of the sport. Having attended a couple of PBA tour events, I can testify to the fact that these "Ordinary" gentlemen work extremely hard, for what often times accounts for only gas money. These guys are a special breed, and, are really no less than extraordinary.



5. Any one who enjoys bowling or watching bowling on TV should enjoy this video. It was recorded during the 2003 season, but is still relevant.

5 comments about Jackass - The Movie (Unrated Special Collector's Edition).

1. I sat down and watched this movie and found myself saying......what a Jackass! The name of this film is so appropriate that I could not stop laughing. It's a one trick pony but, it is extremely funny and disgusting at the same time! I found this DVD for under $5.00 and it was worth every penny with all the extras included. I give it 3 1/2 stars for making money out of being a total Jackass!



2. Jackass: The Movie
   
   
   Jackass: The Movie is made up of all the dumb, mindless pranks you'd expect of a college fraternity without any adult supervision.
   
   The movie including the DVD is not without merit, however. If you have an annoying neighbor with teenage boys this might make an ideal Christmas present. You'd want to give it anonymously, of course.
   
   Sure there are warnings throughout the movie DO NOT DO THIS AT HOME. You and I both know that a teenage boy is going to ignore those and try them anyway. That's where the anonymity comes in handy, Nobody can sue you.
   
   Highly recommended for people with annoying teenage boys as neighbors and for any teenage boy you just don't like very much.
   
   Gunner February, 2008



3. KNowing what to expect coming in, "Jackass" fullfilled all my expectations and also surpassed them. For those who don't know, they film is a string of short stunts by a group of very brave/foolish skaters who are constantly testing the bounds of their own destruction and torquing unsuspecting bystanders in the process. Imagine the old "Candid Camera" show on PCP. Yeah, way cool!
   The first scene made me fall in love with the concept when Johnny Knoxville with a straight face tries to return a trashed rental car he's just used for demo derby and ask earnestly for his deposit to be returned.Other highlights are "mobile roller disco", the human mouse trap and some of the stupidest(but funniest)destructive and dangerous concepts you will be glad someone else is doing.
   Editing is great, the director transitions from stunt to stunt without trepidation or hesitation. I could have watched another hour of this without tiring.



4. Sigh, it's finally happened: the generation gap thing. I NEVER trash something that's primarily aimed at younger people and doesn't resonate all that much with me; I can usually find something to like about it. But "Jackass: The Unrated Edition"? Okay, I'll start with something positive. SOME of this movie is amusing and entertaining: the rental car that's returned after Johhny Knoxville enters it into a stock car race and trashes it thoroughly; the "old man" (one of the "Jackass" guys in make-up) who is caught shoplifting in a convenience store and keeps on shoplifting even after he's caught and repeatedly yelled at, and one or two other things. But too much of this movie is just gross and/or stupid. Maybe that's the point, I don't know. But wincing at numerous scenes of self-mutilation and self-induced vomiting wasn't fun or entertaining but, well... wince-inducing. But too each his or her own. This unrated edition contains a longer cut of the original theatrical release of the movie, as well as more extra scenes among the special features. Knock yourself out if this is for you-- it's certainly a generous DVD. But I think I'll go watch something else now.



5. For anyone that's ever watched the show Jackass, the movie series is the absolute best. I think that this movie, the first of three is the very best, and most hilarious. Five stars in my book.

5 comments about Kingpin.

1. I ordered from this person because other reviewers had given this seller a good rating. I haven't really bought anything on ebay before so I had no point of reference except for those reviews. I received the package much later than the person said they would send it. It wasn't a huge deal since it was a Christmas gift that I ordered in early November - I still got it in plenty of time for the holiday thanks to my planning, not the seller's. The description said the dvd was "like new". I suppose that's right if you consider "like new" things to look like they've been run over by a truck and have other people's names written on them in permanent marker! I guess we'll all have a laugh on Christmas Eve when we open the stocking stuffers...



2. I am writing this review because I am shocked. I am shocked because I see a caption from some moronic half-critic saying that this movie is bad. They also drew up a comparison with "the Color of Money(hello: lame!)" and the other 2 movies that Farrelly brothers made before and after this one and made it seem that this one is the lesser.
   
   I am guessing that this person liked Top Gun and didn't like This is Spinal Tap.
   This is another item I am willing to review because it never get's old. I can never watch it enough to get sick of it. Fine, maybe I don't require CGI, budgets, correagraphy, tears, or tears and brain-damage from watching Ashton Kutcher. Or some other half-actor that is supposed to be some kind of iconic entertainer. Sorry to Ashton Kutcher if I hurt his feelings but he does give people brain damage and make them want to cry for being in the same universe.
   
   Ehem... Now that I am done rambling about absolutely nothing let's move on to reviewing this delicious DVD.
   
   I liked the VHS version because they cut out some completely unneeded seens but those same seens are actually good and add to the humor and character development. They sometimes add to the vomit development as well.
   
   This movie is probably in my top five favorite movies including Tom Jones which is also constantly extinct.
   
   The more people try to mold everything in entertainment to what's real and mold themselves to unreallistic expectations in real life they become dumb and mean. In turn that makes more new things that suck come out and saturate our means of entertainment and attention spans. To put it more clearly TV and radio are filled with a lot of crap. Unvirtuous things like sex and money which I agree are great but mean absolutely nothing without some kind of plot. I admit there is still some good out there. I am rambling about nothing again. I apologize.
   
   ...catches you off guard with simple, yet clever humor with a great plot and cast that cannot be beat. It is also somewhat of a pioneer in sports comedies that came in the following years. I recommend this movie to all because it is fun, has a great soundtrack, and does mirror real-life situations with an imaginitive perspective and humor that leaves a feeling of serenity so you don't get whiny like me.
   
   There's my review. Good, simple things always die and bad things always attract the simple-minded. Maybe I'm a jerk but so is everyone else and I hope you enjoy it. Oh, yeah and this movie is really entertaining as well.



3. This item was a great purchase. Although I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, the item was in great condition. It was still wrapped in the original packaging and the disc had no scratches or marks. It was also delivered in a timely manner.



4. Great DVD shot right here in Reno. Saw some friends used as extras. All in all highly entertaining, with very few slow moments. Great new sport "boob boxing" may have been created!



5. This is one movie from the onset that I was sure that I'd hate, it ended up being one of my favorites of all time, some movies are so quirky that they stick with you in a good way, this is one of them.