Unknown Emissary Movie Showcase From Christian Ackermans Old School Movie Vault
May 19, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Unknown Emissary Movie Showcase From Christian Ackermans Old School Movie Vault
Unknown Emissary is an independent action movie from Christian Ackerman’s old school movie vault. A movie made from duck tape and spray paint. Not even made on any editing device except for a video camcorder and some VCRs. It has been modified just slightly–digitally re-mastered, you can say. It is an action flick with car chases, knuckle cracking, gun blasting, and high impact raw insanity. This is definitely the bottom of the barrel independent awesome action movie, starring Christian Ackerman and Matt Thomas.
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Sherlock Holmes The Hound Of The Baskervilles Region 2
May 17, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Sherlock Holmes The Hound Of The Baskervilles Region 2
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Very close to Doyle
This particular DVD is a very close adaptation to the novella by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (the closest being the Tom Baker version, which had an unfortunate cast and terrible production values, yet stuck to nearly every word). Peter Cushing is razor sharp as Holmes. Nigel Stock’s performance in this particular story is akin to Nigel Bruce’s. Early on in this series, Douglas Wilmer was cast as Sherlock Holmes. It seems to me that both Wilmer and Stock with trying to emulate Rathbone and Bruce. With Cushing, we get a fresh take on Holmes: sprightly, energetic, and somewhat egoistical. Stock has not yet found his Watson, though by Blue Carbuncle, he ends up creating a character that is entirely his own, and grounded in reality.
I was surprised with how much I truly enjoyed this version. The production values were high for the time, though I admit it did take some getting used to (long shots, sweeping shots, melodramatic music; ah, sixties television!). I suppose if I were to compare production values with another show, it would be Dark Shadows.
All in all, I cannot recommend this adaptation enough, for Holmes purists and for the fan of the detective story.
2 Stars Cushing as Holmes on BBC TV late 60s
I just viewed the 3 disc set from the BBC containing this disc of classic Sherlock Holmes stories and was generally surprised by the quality of the video and the performances (my expectations were low for a series this old) except for this disc. Having seen Cushing previously only in Dracula and Frankenstein-type horror roles (people today probably know him best from his role in Star Wars), I liked his restrained but authentic portrayal of Holmes in this series. Less quirky and exhuberant than Jeremy Brett’s benchmark performances, he conveyed the idiosyncratic detective’s character well. These films were made 30 years prior to the BBC series starring Brett, on a very apparent low budget, and the interiors are what we have seen in the past from TV series from the BBC at this time period - a bit stagey, theatrical and just slightly unrealistic, although there is some nice exterior work for some scenes. While the other two discs in the series had generally good quality of the video source and digital transfer - sharp images with bright vibrant colors that looked like a modern filming of the older BBC play of the week on tape style - this disc with the Hound of the Baskervilles is the poorest quality-wise with many scenes with motion-artifacts typical of poor digital transfers, particularly in scenes with jerky movement like carriage or train scenes, and in darker segments. Perhaps this is partly due to this being the first story in the series that was filmed - the tape source looked worse than the others. This is a two-part story so there is enough time to cover all the basic elements of Doyle’s story. The story and characters are close to Doyle’s work, although the finale of the film seemed truncated with no epilogue. If the digital transfer had been better this film would have received more stars as it is quite an interesting version considering the dozen or so different filmed versions of the Hound available. Watson in this series is a bit of a disappointment however, with much more of the Nigel Bruce style in him than the Edward Hardwicke. The best film in this series is the Blue Carbuncle. Recommended for Holmes fans, an interesting comparison to other Hound versions, and entertaining.
How To Invest
May 16, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Being smart with your money is crucial. Saving some cash is a great way to ensure that you will be financially stable in the future. Investing your money in the stock market, keeping money in an account that can earn interest, and making wise purchases are all a big part of money management. Learn how to make smart investments with this DVD that’s geared toward helping you achieve financial health.
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May 14, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Sherlock Holmes Region 2
May 12, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Holmes at the Beeb
The warning at the back of the DVD declared that there may be variance in picture and sound quality, previous reviews here stated that the production values were obviously low so I was pleasantly surprised to watch two excellent programs without any noticeable loss in picture or sound and production values as high as we’d expect from the BBC in the late ’60’s. Peter Cushing is superb as Sherlock Holmes, witty, urbane and not afraid to get his trouser knees muddy in his quest for clues. This portrayal is much closer to Doyle’s Holmes than his brusque performance in Hammer’s 1959 “Hound Of The Baskervilles”. Nigel Stock’s Watson is solid and sensible with just a hint of the awestruck gaper necessary to accentuate Holmes’s brilliance. “A Study In Scarlet” is dramatised by Hugh Leonard, no less, leaving out most of the expositional Utah back-story to move the episode along at a tight pace. Having never seen a live action version of this story before it was a real treat to finally see Holmes tackle the first case Doyle wrote for him. “The Boscombe Valley Mystery” is also well done; faithful to Doyle’s story and plenty of exterior location shots make it feel less studio-bound. The crudely animated sequence used to illustrate Jack Black’s Australian past works for me but I can see how it may not satisfy audiences used to more sophisticated methods. I’m thoroughly satisfied that I came across this gem, I heartily recommend it to all fans of Sherlock Holmes and I’ll be to sure to acquire the other 2 DVDs to complete the set.
3 Stars Cushing as Holmes on BBC TV
I just viewed the 3 disc set from the BBC containing this disc of classic Sherlock Holmes stories and was generally surprised by the quality of the video and the performances (my expectations were low for a series this old). Having seen Cushing previously only in Dracula and Frankenstein-type horror roles (people today probably know him best from his role in Star Wars), I liked his restrained but authentic portrayal of Holmes in this series. Less quirky and exhuberant than Jeremy Brett’s benchmark performances, he conveyed the idiosyncratic detective’s character well. These films were made 30 years prior to the BBC series starring Brett, on a very apparent low budget, and the interiors are what we have seen in the past from TV series from the BBC at this time period - a bit stagey, theatrical and just slightly unrealistic, although there is some nice exterior work for some scenes. What was really surprising was the generally good quality of the video source and digital transfer - sharp images with bright vibrant colors that looked like a modern filming of the older BBC play of the week on tape style (there are scenes with motion-artifacts typical of poor digital transfers, particularly in scenes with jerky movement like carriage or train scenes, and in darker segments). There is only one other film version of the Study in Scarlet I am aware of (much older), so this was an enjoyable 50 minutes. The story is fairly close to Doyle’s work, although all the Utah story is missing and the Mormon connection is absent, probably due to time constraints more than anything else. The Boscombe Valley Mystery is reasonably well done with many authentic parts, although I did not care for the lack of filmed sequences in Australia substituted with still drawings, and the death of Black Jack was over the top. One caveat - I own the PAL discs of this series - often the NTSC versions of PAL films are significantly poorer quality wise - any real J. Brett fan knows what poor NTSC DVDs Granada released and obtained the much brighter, sharper, artifact-free PAL versions of his Holmes. Recommended for Holmes fans, an interesting comparison to the Brett versions, and entertaining.
Gaining Option Leverage Using Market Maker Tactics
May 10, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Gaining Option Leverage Using Market Maker Tactics
Adopt a pro’s market maker tactics and your capital gains will shoot up in no time! Find out how to crack the markets by getting advice from one of the most experienced traders out there. Widely known in the trading arena as Dr. J, Jon Najarian gives you an insider’s view of some real-life action on the exchange floors. Find out how the options exchanges really work by getting valuable insight into:
Modern Marvels The Stock Exchange History Channel AandE DVD Archives
May 9, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Modern Marvels The Stock Exchange History Channel AandE DVD Archives
The Warrior Traders A C T I O N Plan for Active Traders
May 8, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
The Warrior Traders A C T I O N Plan for Active Traders
It is impossible to make (or lose) money unless you FIRST enter the trade, which, of course, requires ACTION. It is therefore true that those traders who eventually earn the title of “market masters,” do so, in part, by mastering the art of confidently “pulling the trigger”. So, what ARE the secrets to pulling the trigger? Can they be learned by those who wish to follow in the footsteps of the master traders who have come before them? The exciting answers to BOTH of these questions are detailed in this empowering seminar presented by Dr. Richard McCall, best-selling author of The WAY Of The Warrior-Trader! Dr. Richard McCall has spent over 40 years studying the core dynamics of human peak-performance psychology as it pertains to successful risk-trading. A clinical psychologist professionally, Dr. McCall is also a 5th degree black belt in Japanese bu-jutsu and kenjutsu(Samurai’s were known to be “professional risk-takers” -managing fear in the face of tremendous risk was a way of life for them.) Dr. McCall studied and mastered the authentic Samurai teaching of “Okuden Sakki.” Now you, too, can have access to these powerful risk-taking teaching as Dr. McCall presents their essence in the form of the “A.C.T.I.O.N.” acronym! By blending conventional peak-performance information with timeless warrior insights and wisdom, you will learn how to effectively transform trade setups into timely and potentially profitable ACTION. Highlights and History of the “A.C.T.I.O.N.” Plan: *Warrior secrets to trading as an art form. *Historical testing of the A.C.T.I.O.N. plan. *Accepting all possible losses before battle. *Centering yourself for perfect execution. *Trust your trading system and warrior skills. *Imagine every trade being profitable. *Only exist in the present moment. *Never second-guess what could happen. *Warrior secrets for recovering from defeat. *This video is in VCD format. It will play on both CD and DVD computer drives. It will also play in most DVD players.
Standard Deviants Finance Module 6 Bonds
May 6, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Standard Deviants Finance Module 6 Bonds
The Standard Deviants show you why bonds are super investments. You’ll learn all about coupons, par values, maturities, discounts, yields, and premiums.
Predicting Market Trends by Alan Farley
May 5, 2009 by Stocks And Bonds · Leave a Comment
Predicting Market Trends by Alan Farley
Most traders don’t realize how time, more than any other factor, has the most impact on how they make their money.
To master the complexity of our modern financial markets, traders need innovative timing techniques and sound trade management in order to profit. In this 90-minute presentation, the Master Swing Trader, Alan Farley, shows you how to incorporate market trends and timing into every single trade you make.
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