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Return
of the King
Roadshow
– PTE Shannon Joyce
Return
of the King Roadshow Director Peter Jackson has ushered in a new
age of filmmaking with the release of this DVD box-set.
Not only does this four-disc extended edition of the third movie
contain a two-disc documentary complete with all cast interviews,
Jackson has had the foresight for the DVD release to have video
cameras constantly rolling on-set behind the scenes across the fouryear
production.
What has come out of it is a very endearing story in itself aside
from the film, of this cast and crew that grew into a family halfway
across the world in New Zealand; and proved how film making could
be done with real spirit, and more faithfully to an author’s vision
than Hollywood would ever afford.
Capturing
the Friedmans
Magna
Pacific
–
LT Simone Heyer
As
a result of US-wide hysteria and increased community awareness,
Arnold and his son Jesse Friedman are arrested under child molestation
and child pornography charges.
This documentary follows life in the Friedman family after the arrests
using footage from their home movies, as well as interviews with
lawyers, and now-adult children whose families pressed charges.
Many interesting discrepancies in the case and evidence gathering
are revealed, resulting in Jesse being released from the charges
by the end of the film.
While the nature of the crimes committed is very serious, it’s alarming
to see how community prejudice can escalate into something huge
from something nonexistent.
Rodney
Rude Live Vol.1
EMI
–
Cpl Cameron Jamieson
Rude, crude and rather dull sums it up.
The original album (yes, vinyl, not CD) was released 20 years ago,
and so apparently was the video. Now it has been released on DVD
for the first time, and I am at a loss to know why.
The album was a classic at the time, but all the DVD does is make
you realise the delivery was a bit slow and not as racy as we would
like to remember.
As for the special features, the less said about them the better
– they are lame and offer little extra value.
Give the whole thing a miss, unless you want to check out the 1980s
fashions – they’re hilarious.
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