 | The Man Who Saw Tomorrow [Read More ...]
Orson Welles narrates an incredible look at the prophecies of Nostradamus, whose amazing accuracy in predicting the future compels us to consider what his writings foretell us. Year: 1981 Director: Robert Guenette Starring: Orson Welles: Narrator |
 | Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse [Read More ...]
Description: Hearts of Darkness is an engrossing, unwavering look back at Francis Coppola's chaotic, catastrophe-plagued Vietnam production, Apocalypse Now. Filled with juicy gossip and a wonderful behind-the-scenes look at the stressful world of moviemaking, the documentary mixes on-location... |
 | Tut: The Boy King [Read More ...]
Review: A Well-Made And Informative Documentary.:"Tut: The Boy King" is the best documentary I have ever seen related with Howard Carter's discovery of Tut's tomb in 1922. We get really good looks at artifacts and Orson Welles gives some great dialogue. I was so impressed by how interes... |
 | American Film Institute: Orson Welles [Read More ...]
Review: Honoring...the "third man":This Worldvision VHS tape is recorded in SP mode and it's in good video and sound quality.The 75-minute program, originally aired on CBS in 1975, is the third AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, which is historically one of the more tasteful and classy awar... |
 | The Secret of Nikola Tesla [Read More ...]
Description: Long shrouded in secrecy, the life of Nikola Tesla is artfully illuminated in this fascinating film. His achievements led to the discovery of radio and television as well as the development of the first hydroelectric dam, remote control, radar tracking for the military, x-ray a... |
 | National Geographic's Sea Nasties with Leslie Nielsen [Read More ...]
Description: Meet the biggest hermit crab of all - Leslie Nielsen! It's just another day at the beach for Leslie Nielsen. In coat and tie, bathing suit and rubber boots, he's a human hermit crab, too afraid to go in the water and for good reason...the ocean is full of sea nasties! To prove... |
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![]() | Fabulous Versailles (Royal Affairs in Versailles) 1954-France [Read More ...]
Description: (1954-France). With ORSON WELLES, CLAUDETTE COLBERT, EDITH PIAF, SACHA GUITRY, JEAN MARAIS. Written and directed by SACHA GUITRY. Narrated by ORSON WELLES. Guitry, the esteemed French playwright, screenwriter, director and actor, caps his illustrious career - he both acted in and... |
 | David and Goliath [Read More ...]
This Biblical epic stars Orson Welles as King Saul, ruler of the Israelites, when war is declared on them by the Philistines. Saul looks toward the prophets for help and is pointed in the direction of a young shepherd, named David. To prove his worth, David must defeat a mighty giant named Goliath. |
 | The Great Depression (History Channel - 4 video set) [Read More ...]
Description: It was a time of dashed dreams and lost fortunes. But it also proved America's resilience hardship was met by hope, and tragedy answered with daring plans. From the stock market crash of 1929 to the recovery spurred by the coming of WWII, THE GREAT DEPRESSION is an illuminati... |
![]() | Salvador Dali: A Soft Self-Portrait [Read More ...]
WISH IT WERE ON DVD!!!:I LOVE THIS FILM
...and if you are a fan of Dali you'll love it, too.
It is horrendous that this work of art is not available on DVD.
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 | National Geographic's Asteroids: Deadly Impact [Read More ...]
Description: Asteroids and comets: Every year, millions of these "stray bullets" streak through the skies, and tons of small meteorites strike our planet! Some 65 million years ago, dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the earth - in what many believe was the aftermath of a massive cosmic ... |
 | Greatest Adventure, The - The Story of Man's Voyage to the Moon (1979) [Read More ...]
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![]() | Americans on Everest [Read More ...]
Review: On all but a handful of nights they would have died:This is the story of the first American ascent of Everest in 1963. Jim Whittaker and Nawang Gombu made the summit via the south col route on May 1. Barry Bishop and Lute Jersted followed on May 21, with Lute taking the first mov... |
![]() | Whos Out There & Life Beyond Earth & The Mind of Man [Read More ...]
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![]() | Search for the Titanic (2 video set) [Read More ...]
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 | The Ultimate National Geographic Collection - Exotic Egypt [Read More ...]
A three-video collection of Egypt-related National Geographic documentaries. Titles are: Quest for Eternity, Secrets of the Pharaohs, and Mysteries of Egypt. |
![]() | Napoleon with Orson Welles [Read More ...]
Review: Review: Napoleon starring Orson Welles, Maria Schell & Yves Montand:I was delightfully suprised to find this a very interesting movie. Whether completely historically correct I couldn't say. The video is, of course, a remaster of the 1956 film. Sometimes the color seems fade... |
![]() | Last Sailors [Read More ...]
Review: one of a kind:If you like the smell of the ocean, the feel of salt water between your toes, and think knot tying is a lost art, this movie is for you. Beautifully made and with truly magnificent narration, this film is a piece of sea history. If none of the above apply to you, ... |
![]() | Rime of Ancient Mariner (1977) [Read More ...]
Review: PLEASE TURN THIS INTO A DVD!:I used this tape years ago for an English as a Second Language class. I remember hearing rumbling still the great voice of Mr. Welles, variable in emotion and in deliver, without going over the top or chewing the carpet, as others such as Pacino might... |
