Kekkaishi Set 4

The Set Gives A Nice Conclusion To the Anime Series Though The Manga Is Still Going
While the manga of the series is still going on this set gives a decent closure to the story arc in the anime series to not disappoint anyone. The set shows us the episodes where Yoshimori still dealing with grief over the death of a comrade finds his feelings split between revenge and protection as he tries to find a way to get to his friends killer the ayakashi Kaguro and to do that he need to fins a way into the spiritual world where the ayakashi reside. The animation and soundtrack are just the same throughout the series so there's really know need to worry about poor animation and the like. The voice cast are great both for the subbed and dubbed as the casts did a great job in their character roles, the extras sadly aren't the greatest though just the usual trailers and some advertisements. So if you already have the other sets of this enjoyable series then here's the final set needed to complete your collection of this enjoyable series....

A Great Finish
After the death of Gen, Yoshimori is determined to become strong enough to kill Kaguro. Meanwhile, the Night Troops come to Karasumori to defend it along side Yoshimori and Tokine. The Ayakshi make one final attempt to take Karasumori. During the fight, Yoshimori allows himself to be captured. He hopes that this will give him the opportunity to fight Kaguro one last time. The thing that he didn't count on was Tokine following behind him. In Kakuboro they experience many strange, difficult, and unexpected eventualities.

This anime got better after every episode. The animation, voice acting, and soundtrack are all the same quality as in the previous sets. This volume gives some of the back stories for all of the main Ayakashi. This makes the story a lot more interesting. This is the most intense volume in terms of violence and language. It's still pretty PG though. This is one of those rare animes that doesn't rely on fan service and violence to keep your attention. This show...

Anime was Good
its came in good condition with no problem it is an excellent anime and it was amazing to watch and see

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Kung Fu Panda (Two-Disc Blu-ray 3D/DVD Combo)

Cute Animated Comedy That Inspires Lessons in Life
From the very beginning, Kung Fu Panda had me practically falling out of my seat --- laughing. It was the perfect blend of comedy, heart, and action, all necessary elements in a successful and great animation/CGI film, in the tradition of The Incredibles and (less action, but containing the heart and laughter) Ratatouille, Finding Nemo and Monsters, Inc.

I was laughing, smiling, and guffawing at Po, the main protagonist (voiced by Jack Black) and his misadventures at becoming a Kung Fu expert. This was certainly a flawed character, one that a lot of people can relate to because he dreams, he's funny, and he can laugh at himself. Also, the story was pretty clear and easy to follow because the storytelling was well crafted, and the animation was paired well with characters brought vividly to life by some of the most famous names in Hollywood.

Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman are downright excellent as the main characters, and Ian McShane as the bad dude gave it the...

Delightful yet amazingly faithful!
With deep foreboding, I walked into this movie braced for second rate animation (at least compared to Pixar), endless fights between cartoons (as in the CGI "Clone Wars"), and a cultural sensitivity that was either painfully preachy (like "Mulan") or outright insulting (like "Aladdin").

At first, my dread seemed confirmed. Poor Dustin Hoffman mangles Chinese names without mercy - so much so that James Hong, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan have to deliberately mispronounce stuff just to match what he says.

But once the movie got rolling, I found myself grinning from ear to ear in sheer delight. Yes, it's true, Dreamworks can't compete with Pixar's technology, but they make up for it with beautiful graphic design, sheer wit and - of course - those hilariously quivering "Scrat Eyes". What's more, the animators somehow manage to make Kung Fu battles between cartoons both exciting and enjoyable - every bit the match of live action fights (which nowadays are nothing more...

The secret ingredient
You have to try to understand a
Noodle eating lazy panda
Who should be serving noodles faster
But dreams that he's a kung-fu master

Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):

1. Noodle eating lazy panda, Po (Jack Black) dreams of becoming a kung-fu master.
2. He's really a waiter at the family noodle shop
3. A new Dragon Master is about to be named to battle the fearsome Tai Lung (Ian McShane), just in case he succeeds in breaking out of his escape-proof prison
4. The front runners for the job are the members of the "Furious Five" - Master Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Master Crane (David Cross), Master Mantis (Seth Rogen), Master Viper (Lucy Liu) and master Monkey (Jackie Chan)
5. Po drops in on the ceremony, causing an upset
6. The soup hits the fan when Tai Lung escapes
7. Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) has to make a martial arts master out of a panda bear, and fast!
8. With the right motivation, Po learns the secret of...

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ATP Tour Pro Vince Spadea, Play Tennis Like A Pro, Vol. 2 Mastering the Pro Two Handed Backhand, One Handed Backhand & Slice Backhand! For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Tennis Players! Improve Your Game!

Excellent Video
There are many videos in the market that go in detail over one handed backhand and cover two handed backhand in lesser detail. I was looking for detailed information on two handed backhand, and this video gave me the details I was looking for. Its must have DVD for players aspiring to have strong two handed backhand as it is created by PRO who has great one himself.

Also other strokes and drills are pretty good. Since it is coming from a PRO player, the techniques shown are natural and easy to follow. I would recommend this DVD for everyone wanting to improve their game.





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ATP Tennis Tour Pro, Vince Spadea's, Play Tennis Like A Pro, 6 DVD BOXED SET!

A Clear Winner!
Very detailed and easily understood systematic teaching method. Vince' easy to comprehend conversational speaking style helped make the material easy to understand. Different views and some repetition helped emphasize key points. Very comprehensive foundational skills covered in depth. Noticed immediate improvement after applying tips covered in series. Well worth the cost of set. Thanks Vince!

Great advice and easy to follow
I just bought Vince Spadea's DVDs to learn tennis with. After just two days of practicing the DVD instructions on serving, my serves are faster and more accurate than most teachers and students here at my university -and they've been playing for years. What a surprise that was to everyone, especially myself!

Spadea was ranked 18th in the world during his career peak, so the skills and advice he shares are incredibly effective.

I didn't know what to expect from these DVDs. Sometimes experts are hard to follow, but Spadea's instructions are clear and easy to practice. Everything he teaches he shows a few times slowly so you can follow along. After that, he shows you full speed. Spadea has a conversational style that is enjoyable while staying focused on key principles.

I've been practicing everything from these DVDs in slow motion for an hour until it feels natural, then I practice at the court. This method works well and I recommend it.

If...



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First Orbit [Blu-ray]

A descent DVD
I expected more out of this DVD but it is a decent work recreating the first orbit of Yuri Gagarin. The audio is not bad either given the age and the scenes are very nice. It is pretty basic. Communications between Dawn 1 and Cedar 1 and background music while Yuri orbtis the earth. It is in real time. The beginning is way more interesting than the end. There are more communications Yuri and ground control. Towards the end there are almost none at all. He does loose radio contact as he orbits the earth but I was expecting there would be some kind of communication before reentry and there was none. People who are into space and history might enjoy this DVD but I woulnd't recommend it to everybody.





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Man 2 Man: A Gay Man's Guide to Finding Love

Excellent start at unwinding a very thorny subject!
I commend the producers and willing participants in this "how-to" guide to healthy gay/lesbian relationships. The emphasis here is on gay men, but the principles of finding and working-out relationships of all kinds, are the same regardless of the coupled gender mix. I really appreciated the emphasis here on the analysis part of gay male relationships. The film spends time analyzing why gay men in relationships often fail. It is partly gender, partly psychosocial. Nonetheless, the primary message that cannot be overemphasized and which the film's therapists and participants repeat is: "KNOW THYSELF." It won't be easy work, but know yourself and be aware of the impact that growing-up being rejected and judged has had on your self-esteem and value as a human being. While there are other layers that affect an individual's development (i.e., political and cultural matters), familial dysfunction is probably the primary influence and the most convoluted and challenging to 'unpack'. Familial...

"The Gay Breakfast Club"
This documentary reminded me of the 80's classic teen movie, "The Breakfast Club" but with less neon and more gayer. Also, no one put lipstick on with there breasts. It portrayed different personality types and their struggle to find love in a not so accepting world. Just like the struggle a lot of us had with our identities in high school and the "gay-world" can sometimes seem like never-ending High School. You have the never-satisfied "princess", the self-defeating "jock", the buckle-under-pressure "geek", the rebellious "rebel", and the self-explanatory "freak". Very good watch!

Brilliance!
Now I normally do not get all excited about a. . . documentary. At all. But this was one that's really been long in coming for those who are part of the Broken Hearts Club.

If you have an hour, and want to know more about the gay community, and why it's so difficult to find a date, or be in a monogamous, long-term relationship; why gay men have been so shallow, or even why it's just so difficult to connect with others (besides the fact that they're shallow), this will probably give you a lot of answers to those questions.

All in all, it's really refreshing to see purely gay men being open and honest about the long-term relationship scene in the gay world, and providing the answers to help correct that. (I was also surprised by some of the statistics they have, such as only 1/3 - 1/2 of gay men are in relationships, and only 50% in relationships are monogamous.)

If you're looking to better your life, or your prospects for finding Mr. Right, then I...

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Training with Resistance Bands for the Ultimate Body

best I've come across for how to use resistance bands CORRECTLY
I train in MMA, and have been looking for a good video to explain the right way to use resistance bands. If you are looking for an aerobics-class style video, you will not like this. This video is for people who are serious about learning the proper way to use resistance bands to prevent injury and get the maximum benefits from your workout.
The amount of detail that goes into explaining each exercise is awesome. When you look at resistance bands, you think its easy to figure out how to use them in a workout. Wrong! Its the small details in the exercise that make all the difference. I never knew how badly I was screwing up my workouts until I watched this video. After learning how to do the exercises the correct way, I started noticing my speed and strength improving, not to mention how ripped I was getting. I just wish this guy had more videos out there, no one else takes the time to explain WHY you should do things a certain way. Highly recommended.

Know what you're purchasing
Not what I was expecting. If you're expecting the usual workout video where the instructor runs you through the entire workout from beginning to end, this is not for you. The instructor here, explains each exercise individually with great detail. It is up to the viewer to create their own workout.

wow. so much information.
I learned more watching this than in weeks at my gym. This is NOT A CLASS STYLE workout video, so don't buy if thats what you are looking for. This is a teaching video on how to do punches with resistance bands, the right and wrong way to do them, etc. I've done the classes my gym offers, and they don't use resistance bands properly. After watching this, I learned so so much. Its weird how using these things looks so easy, but unless you do it the right way you are wasting your time. After I started following the way the guy shows you, I noticed my workouts were more intense, I felt more soreness the next day, and I understand now not to cheat by leaning forward! If he comes out with more stuff I'm definetly getting it. Hes a good teacher.

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American Drummer Boy

another view
I have a grandson named Kobe about the age of Cody in the film. I got this because it will show him the civil war through his eyes. the boy even looks and acts like my Kobe. It is a wonderful show that will develop a childs interest in American History. I highly recmmend it to schools for students to see and discuss also. it is quite an exciting story. i hope many enjoy it!!

nice item
this was a good movie and enjoyed the subject matter. was nice to see myself in the movie also. thank you for your time on this.



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Javascript for Beginners Part I

Good but short.
The instructor is good and enthusiastic, but the video is short. If the instructor had include advance topics, this video would be the best for the price and he would make a lot of money.





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Hedy & Yumi: Crossing the Bridge

Crossing the Bridge
This provides marvelous inspiration for all relationships. Hedy and Yumi make the journey to connection very real, human and accessible. Yea!

Great movie
Me and my husband just wanted to see what it was about, but we ended up watching the entire movie till the end. I think some of the points on communication were well taken and we have actually learned something valuable that we could put to use right away.



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Winter Vacation (Han Jia) (Institutional Use)

transcendent banality
It's been a long time since I was so involved in a movie where seemingly nothing happens, and which doesn't even give you a flicker of hope that something bold and dramatic WILL eventually happen. Much of this movie is composed of awkward, protracted silences (which only occasionally make the film's stark realism seem more implausible.)All you really need to know plot-wise is that the film revolves around a group of high-school aged (?) boys and the desperate attempts they make at injecting meaning into their vacation from school, although clearly none of them has the resources to go anywhere exciting, nor the psychic energy to renew the drab environment that they inhabit.

There's very little in the way of musical score or dramatic cuts, making for a film that absolutely has to stand or fall on the basis of its dialogue. When the characters do manage to stop being entranced by the boredom of their own surroundings and speak up, what comes out is frequently hilarious. Try to...





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Himmel Auf [Blu-ray]

I love this!
Silbermond's best CD yet, particularly 'Unter die Oberfläche,' 'Himmel Auf,' and 'Weisse Fahnen.' I actually like every song on the CD, something which I can't really say about their previous albums. The one thing I would change, is that I would like to see more guitar solos on the CD, because I would really like to have Thomas have the chance show what he can do. I bought the 2 disk version, with the CD and the "Nichts Passiert" concert DVD, and the DVD was really good as well. I liked their "Laut Gedacht" concert DVD better, but mostly because I just like the songs themselves and the bass solo more. Steffie is a great singer and performer, with a lot of energy that makes her a joy to watch. She and the band always seem to be enjoying what they're doing and honestly appreciate their audience (she still looks amazed that so many people are coming out to see them), which (along with being able to play together really well) is all part of what makes them fun to watch, and this...

Not my favorite from the band, but a solid effort.
This latest CD by Silbermond is more of a pop/rock venture than their earlier efforts, which had more of a punk rock feel (which I personally prefer). It also seems like their earlier CD's had at least one track that really blew me away, and I'm still waiting for that track to reveal itself on this one. That said, the album is still a solid effort and enjoyable to listen to, and there has yet to be a Silbermond album I didn't like. This one is still a better purchase than two thirds of the English-language rock CD's out there! I would recommend you give it a try.

Very good, but not quite as good as their earlier CDs
Silbermond seems to have moved more in the direction of techno with this release. This album incorporates a fair amount of synthesizer white noise that produces a big sound, but kind of obscures and drowns out the instrumental and vocal talents of the musicians. Like everything Silbermond does, the compositions are creative, the tunes are catchy, and the lyrics are thoughtful and thought-provoking. But I kind of miss the crisper and cleaner rock sound, and the energy and vitality, of their previous CDs.

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Elvis Pelvis

Elvis Pelvis
Marvellous and strange movie , a real glory for african movies . I advice it for any movies fan . Excellent captation . Hope for it to be known as it deserves . Good reception too .





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Private Tutor - Your Complete SAT Writing Prep Course with Amy Lucas - DVD 2

Great product!
Putting SAT tutoring on DVD is a great idea... really helpful for students trying to get a better score. DVD allows you to skip the areas you're confident about and replay/review the areas where you still need help. Very good teacher/host.





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One Shining Moment - 1987 to 2011

Not actual TV versions
If you are looking for the actual versions of the music that were played at the end of the tournament, they are not. Most are, but the Luther Vandross years are not. Although the video clips of 2003-2009 are the actual clips, it is not Luther Vandross singing, it is Teddy Pendergast's recorded version. In addition, in the original clips, you can often hear the announcers comments and they are cut out from this DVD in many cases. Again,mainly 2003-2009. If it is the video clips you are truly interested in, then it is a great compilation, but if it is the actual clips that aired, you will not be seeing some of those.





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Meanwhile

Solid late-period Hal Hartley.
This is the first Hal Hartley movie i've seen where the story overtly contains reference to himself as an off-screen character so it seems at times as if he is veering towards the super-weird like some of those french dudes (Goddard, cocteau) who did similar things in their later careers. This movie definitely has a soul though, is refreshingly brisk and ultimately a positive tale. It deserves mentioning that the millenial New York cinematography is some of the finest in recent years.





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Training in Thailand DVD with Lumpinee & Rajadamnoern Champions

Great To Start
Breaks techniques down in easy to learn segments. a Great Place to start if your just gettin into Muay Thai and want to build fundamentals.

Excellent coverage of Muay Thai basics
If you're looking for a solid understanding of the basics, this DVD is a good buy. It's broken down very well to show the movements precisely, everything is covered from punching and kicking to knees, elbows and clinching. The picture quality is also very high since it was filmed in full HD on location in Thailand.

Great instructional DVD
This DVD is very comprehensive and easy to understand. I learned a lot about the basic moves and how to string them together. I would recommend this to anyone interested in Muay Thai or MMA style fighting.

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Schizo

love it
very cool for their first movie, i cant wait for their next movie. bobby and cindy, i love you guys!





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Olympus E-PM1

Good information but.....
The tips and hints were nice, but i constantly felt like they were stalling for time by re-saying everything they just said over and over again, plus a useless segment about backing up memory. If this had been ten dollars I don't think Id've minded but at $25 you owe me my full hour's worth.

A good Beginners guide
A good beginners guide. It will save hours for someone trying to grasp this kind of camera for the first time.



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5th Dimension

Should be free or 99 cents...way over priced...way...
Dated material from 1990's. Video tape of seminar lecture. Rented for $2.99 or $3.99, should have been free or $.99. Very happy not to have purchased. Will do more research some day to see where Dr Milanovich ended up.

I wasn't quite sure if it was a joke or not.
This shows to be a recent video and yet the Dr (of psychology, BTW) who is speaking is dressed as though it were the 1950s. I thought I was getting into a legitimate discussion regarding the scientific data regarding crop circles (saw "Dr" and immediately thought Doctorate in Astrophysics) but ended up in a new agey discussion involving a woman who talks to the mother ships.

If this isn't your cup of tea (and, for some people it is, I just prefer facts, not feelings) avoid at all costs.

Helpful hard to access knowledge
This video was informative, easy to understand, and down to earth. It depended my understanding of things more, and I understood the information better by speech than by reading it.

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