Editorial Product Review: :Lisztomania, Ken Russell's follow-up to Tommy (both films were released in 1975) finds him even more in the mood for desultory spectacle than his garish pop artistry adapting the Who's rock opera. Seeking to tell the story of superstar composer Franz Liszt through a freewheeling series of pop allegories, kitsch, quotes, and pastiches, Russell hopes to reflect in contemporary terms the runaway train of Liszt's celebrity, love life, and alleged rivalry with Richard Wagner. Roger Daltrey, the Who vocalist and star of Tommy, returns ...
Editorial Product Review: :Although Dr. Caroline Myss is not a physician--the Dr. is from a Ph.D.--she is a medical intuitive and teaches people how to link their own health with their states of mind. In this twin set of videos (running a total of about 3 hours), she outlines seven energy centers in the body and instructs viewers in how to focus the energy positively. She begins each tape with a brief introduction aimed at viewers of the video and then switches to her lecture before a ...
Editorial Product Review: :Although Dr. Caroline Myss is not a physician--the Dr. is from a Ph.D.--she is a medical intuitive and teaches people how to link their own health with their states of mind. In this twin set of videos (running a total of about 3 hours), she outlines seven energy centers in the body and instructs viewers in how to focus the energy positively. She begins each tape with a brief introduction aimed at viewers of the video and then switches to her lecture before a ...
Editorial Product Review: :Health and fitness experts are exhorting us to incorporate weight training into our fitness programs--it's especially important for women for building bone density, but the truth is that working with weights increases your metabolism (are you listening? this means more fat-burning) all day. As with the cardio workout, Smith has designed two 20-minute workouts; on hectic days, doing the first alone is plenty, and on other days doing both programs will combine to help you see fast results. The movements are basic (including the ...
Editorial Product Review: :Health and fitness experts are exhorting us to incorporate weight training into our fitness programs--it's especially important for women for building bone density, but the truth is that working with weights increases your metabolism (are you listening? this means more fat-burning) all day. As with the cardio workout, Smith has designed two 20-minute workouts; on hectic days, doing the first alone is plenty, and on other days doing both programs will combine to help you see fast results. The movements are basic (including the ...
Editorial Product Review: :When, oh, when will scientists learn to stop playing with radiation? Island of Terror takes place on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. No phones, no regular transport to and from the mainland, but there is a well-equipped cancer research center where the well intentioned--but foolish!--scientists are irradiating lumps of tissue. The local constable finds a body with no bones in it ('No bones?' 'No bones!') and soon a team from London, led by the ever-game Peter Cushing, arrives to investigate. Let's ...
Editorial Product Review: :When, oh, when will scientists learn to stop playing with radiation? Island of Terror takes place on a remote island off the coast of Ireland. No phones, no regular transport to and from the mainland, but there is a well-equipped cancer research center where the well intentioned--but foolish!--scientists are irradiating lumps of tissue. The local constable finds a body with no bones in it ('No bones?' 'No bones!') and soon a team from London, led by the ever-game Peter Cushing, arrives to investigate. Let's ...
Editorial Product Review: :'Mama, when was Santa Claus born? Why doesn't he ever die?' Based on the popular children's book by L. Frank Baum (author of The Wizard of Oz), this 75-minute animated version of The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus provides answers to these and other pressing questions from the 3- to 8-year-old set. As in Baum's book, the quiet, moderately paced video steers clear of Christian references, focusing instead on wood nymphs, pixies, and magic. A wizardly fairy named Ak (voiced by Hal Holbrook, ...
Editorial Product Review: :Description 'Urgh, A Music War' is a celebration of the new wave music that has become one of today's most popular genres. Thirty-seven bands are featured, including the Police, Gary Numan, Devo, the Dead Kennedys, and the Cramps.
Editorial Product Review: :Christmas! The mere word inspires shrieks and wiggles in the 1- to 6-year-old crowd. Treat the kiddies to a tuneful outlet for their holiday excitement with this festive, 45-minute video from Australia's award-winning children's group, the Wiggles. Main vocalist Greg Page (in yellow) teams up with cohorts Murray Cook (guitar), Anthony Field (guitar and trumpet), and Jeff Fatt (accordion and keyboard) to deliver over a dozen delightful Christmas favorites--some old, many new, and almost all with a boppin' beat. What makes this holiday sing-along ...
On paper, the Mio DigiWalker P550 looks to be an attractive gadget for the mobile professional, combining the capabilities of a PDA and GPS into one device. However, its poor battery life and subpar navigation skills tell a different story.
Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades.
Though it's expensive, the Sony VAIO VGN-TX670P delivers a great combination of business and entertainment features, long battery life, and unparalleled connectivity in an incredibly ultraportable package.