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5 Day Slim Down: A Mile Each Morning
5 Day Slim Down: A Mile Each Morning (2008)
Actor: Leslie Sansone
Release Year: 2008
Date: 1/2/2015 2:28 ET

This is one of my most used Leslie (solo) DVDs. Each mile has a different focus. The list of miles is: classic, arms, legs, tummy, and speed walk. This isn't a substitute for strength training, but the different focus helps give the workout more variety. The legs mile and the speed walk mile seem to be the most intense.

Review Date: 1/2/2015
5 Really Big Miles
5 Really Big Miles (2011)
Actor: Leslie Sansone
Release Year: 2011
Date: 9/20/2011 4:13 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The official name for this DVD is Walk Slim 5 Really Big Miles

This workout is excellent! There is some new music (Say a Little Prayer/Put a Little love in Your Heart/ Bad Case of Lovin' You). This DVD is set in a bright new studio, the familiar black background is gone. Two miles use a resistance band; mile 4 is really challenging. Several new moves, and a few moves in combination. There is also a timer clock. None of Leslie's regular "gang" are featured. These are mostly new walkers. The walkers during the resistance band miles appear to be professionals.

Review Date: 9/20/2011
8 Action Film Pack
8 Action Film Pack (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Date: 9/10/2016 3:54 ET
4 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Film List:

Stolen; featuring Nicholas Cage
Direct Action; featuring Dolph Lundgren
Rampart; featuring Woody Harrelson
Wake of Death; featuring Jean Claude Van Damme
The Contract; featuring John Cusack
Avenging Angelo; featuring Sylvester Stallone
Lost City Raiders; featuring Ian Somerhalder
The Circuit; featuring Olivier Gruner

Review Date: 9/10/2016
8-Movie Family Collection 6
8-Movie Family Collection 6 (2013)
Actor: 8-Film Family Adventure
Release Year: 2013
Date: 1/29/2015 1:40 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The 8 Films Include: Spymate - When a young inventor (Emma Roberts) is kidnapped by an evil scientist, the kung-fu fighting, skateboard-riding chimp Minkey swings into action.

Two Bits & Pepper - Friends Ty and Katie are kidnapped by two ragtag criminals and now it's up to their horses to bring them home safely.

Pets To The Rescue: A brother and sister are held captive by a trio of crooks. But the siblings aren't alone, they've got a team of courageous pets on their side!

The Impossible Elephant - When a boy's pet elephant is shipped off to the zoo, he embarks upon an adventure to free his friend.

The Kid - A young boxer has worked his way up the ranks, but his parents' disapproval is holding him back.

Ghost Ship - A group of kids on a field trip go in search of a buried pirate ship lost in the middle of the desert.

Askari - Emma is sent to live with her adventurous aunt and uncle in the wilds of Africa where she develops a close bond with the elephants they study.

Quest Beyond Time - A young hang glider crash lands into the year 2457 where he finds himself embarking on a dangerous mission to help an ailing colony.

Review Date: 1/29/2015
Bored to Death: The Complete First Season
Bored to Death: The Complete First Season (2010)
Release Year: 2010
Date: 2/8/2017 10:35 ET

This is disc two of a 2 disc set.

This show had funny moments, but overall it was just okay. I wanted to like it; I normally love Ted Danson.

Episode 5: The Case of the Lonely White Dove
Episode 6: The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer
Episode 7: The Case of the Stolen Sperm
Episode 8: Take a Dive

Review Date: 2/8/2017
Bored to Death: The Complete First Season
Bored to Death: The Complete First Season (2010)
Release Year: 2010
Date: 2/8/2017 10:34 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is disc one of a 2 disc set.

This show had funny moments, but overall it was just okay. I wanted to like it; I normally love Ted Danson.

Episode 1: Stockholm Syndrome
Episode 2: The Alanon Case
Episode 3: The Case of the Missing Screenplay
Episode 4: The Case of the Stolen Skateboard

Review Date: 2/8/2017
Broken City
Broken City (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Date: 9/7/2014 11:24 ET

From WWW.IMDb.com 2013 Crime | Drama | Thriller

In a city rife with injustice, ex-cop Billy Taggart seeks redemption and revenge after being double-crossed and then framed by its most powerful figure: Mayor Nicholas Hostetler.

Director: Allen Hughes
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Studio: 20th Cent. Fox
Format: DVD
Run Time: 1hr 49 min

Review Date: 9/7/2014
Calling
Calling (2014)
Actors: Donald Sutherland, Topher Grace, Gil Bellows
Release Year: 2014
Date: 11/1/2016 2:26 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Pretty good thriller starring Susan Sarandon.

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Review Date: 11/1/2016
Cardio Burn Weight Loss
Cardio Burn Weight Loss (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Date: 11/17/2012 2:16 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Walking workout in a lovely outdoor setting. This DVD comprises 4 - 10 minute workouts to mix and match. The first 3 sections are 8 minutes of "walking" and 2 minutes of strength training (grab some dumbbells). The last section is a wonderful 10 minute stretch. I come back to this stretch time and time again.

As one reviewer points out you have to program 4 sections to skip the intro .....when I just want to do this stretch .... I pick section 4 (multiple times) and use the OFF button whenever I want. Not perfectly designed... but not a big hassle either.

Review Date: 11/17/2012
Cardio Cross Training Collection
Cardio Cross Training Collection (2010)
Release Year: 2010
Date: 3/29/2014 2:55 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Compilation of 3 Gaiam Workouts. Beautiful outdoor locations.

1. Cardio Burn Sculpt - Tanja Djelevic - 80 minutes - Menu Selections: Full length and Express
2. Dance Core Cross Train - Patricia Moreno - 66 minutes - Menu Selections: Jazz, Latin and Hip Hop
3. Kickbox Core Cross Train - Patricia Moreno - 72 minutes - Menu Selections: Punches, Core Energizer, Kicks, and Combinations

Review Date: 3/29/2014
Ceremony [Blu-ray]
Ceremony [Blu-ray] (2011)
Actors: Michael Angarano, Lee Pace, Reece Thompson
Release Year: 2011
Date: 9/14/2016 3:16 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

2010 Ceremony - Rated R - 1 Hr 29 Min

Two friends are off on a weekend outing. Marshall thinks the trip is to re-establish their friendship, but Sam has ulterior motives in mind as he crashes the wedding of a woman he still loves.

Stars: Michael Angarano, Uma Thurman, Reece Thompson


Review Date: 9/14/2016
Chilling, True Crime Collector's Set
Chilling, True Crime Collector's Set (2010)
Actors: James Van Der Beek, Sara Canning, LeVar Burton
Release Year: 2010
Date: 9/27/2016 10:06 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

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Review Date: 9/27/2016
Christmas Four Pack
Christmas Four Pack (0)
Date: 10/27/2012 10:39 ET

Holiday Four Film Collector's Set: Christmas in Wonderland (Patrick Swayze) / A Hobo's Christmas (Gerald McRaney) / Borrowed Hearts (Eric McCormack) / The Man Who Saved Christmas (Jason Alexander). Bonus CD-Sounds of Christmas-24 tracks.
http://www.amazon.com/Holiday-Collectors-Christmas-Wonderland-Borrowed/dp/B003TNS3J0/ref=pd_cp_mov_0

Review Date: 10/27/2012
The Congress
The Congress (2014)
Actors: Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Paul Giamatti
Release Year: 2014
Date: 8/9/2015 12:37 ET
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

The Congress 2013

117 min Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi
CC, Dolby, Not Rated

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.

Stars: Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Paul Giamatti, Jon Hamm

Review Date: 8/9/2015
Crunch - The Perfect Yoga Workout: The Joy of Yoga & Fat-Burning Yoga
Crunch - The Perfect Yoga Workout: The Joy of Yoga & Fat-Burning Yoga (2001)
Actor: Sara Ivanhoe
Release Year: 2001
Date: 4/22/2011 10:29 ET

Sara Ivanhoe is great - so friendly & down to earth. I will do this one often.

Review Date: 4/22/2011
Damages: The Complete Third Season
Damages: The Complete Third Season (0)
Actors: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne
Date: 8/18/2012 1:34 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great series; I just love to hate Patty Hughes (played by Glenn Close). Can't wait for season 4.

Review Date: 8/18/2012
Denise Austin: Fat Burning Walk
Denise Austin: Fat Burning Walk (2013)
Actor: Denise Austin
Release Year: 2013
Date: 4/13/2016 4:33 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Definitely a keeper. The workout is divided into small sections each with a different focus (arms, lower body, higher impact). I think this adds to the variety and the intensity. The intensity is up to the user, as low impact options are shown throughout. The moves are easy to follow using the music only option. The music is not typical of so much other (electronic) workout music. For me, that's a good thing as I have enough of that already.

Review Date: 4/13/2016
Disconnect
Disconnect (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Date: 6/20/2015 3:32 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

DISCONNECT (2013) 115 Minutes
R Drama Thriller

A hard-working lawyer, attached to his cell phone, can't find the time to communicate with his family. A couple is drawn into a dangerous situation when their secrets are exposed online. A widowed ex-cop struggles to raise a mischievous son who cyber-bullies a classmate. An ambitious journalist sees a career-making story in a teen that performs on an adult-only site. They are strangers, neighbors and colleagues and their stories collide in this riveting dramatic thriller about ordinary people struggling to connect in today's wired world.

Stars: Jason Bateman, Hope Davis, Frank Grillo

Review Date: 6/20/2015
Double Feature The Joe Louis Story and The Lou Gehrig Story
Double Feature The Joe Louis Story and The Lou Gehrig Story (0)
Date: 6/15/2015 2:20 ET

Can I give this negative stars?

The Lou Gehrig movie pictured (with Edward Herrmann) is not on the DVD. The Lou Gehrig Story here is from the 1950's. The transfers are terrible and this may come in a cardboard sleeve.

Review Date: 6/15/2015
Elephant White [Blu-ray]
Elephant White [Blu-ray] (2011)
Actors: Kevin Bacon, Djimon Hounsou
Release Year: 2011
Date: 9/14/2016 4:09 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

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Review Date: 9/14/2016
Excercise / Fitness: 10 Minute Solution, Special K Fashion Fitness Workout
Excercise / Fitness: 10 Minute Solution, Special K Fashion Fitness Workout (0)
Date: 9/22/2011 9:39 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

There are four programmable 10 minute workouts by Jessica Smith:

1. Kickbox Cross Train
2. Knockout Body Blast
3. Ultimate Lower Body Training
4. Buns & Thighs Firm-Up

Jessica cues really well. Easy to mix and match workouts; program as many workouts as you have time for.

Review Date: 9/22/2011
Factory
Factory (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Date: 8/16/2013 9:34 ET
2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

From WWW.IMDb.com 2012 Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A killer roams the streets, abducting women on cold, quiet nights. Detective Mike Fletcher (John Cusack) is the one cop on the force bent on bringing him to justice.

Actors: John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter, Dallas Roberts
Director: Morgan O'Neill
Studio: Warner Bros.
Format: DVD
Run Time: 1hr 45min

Review Date: 8/16/2013
Fear the Walking Dead: Season 2
Fear the Walking Dead: Season 2 (2016)
Release Year: 2016
Date: 10/20/2018 11:22 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

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I really enjoy this series. It's more than zombies and gore. Well developed characters, exploring one families struggle to survive.

Review Date: 10/20/2018
The Firm Weight Loss System: Best of the Firm DVD
The Firm Weight Loss System: Best of the Firm DVD (0)
Date: 3/29/2014 10:26 ET

Three Pink Firms on one DVD

1. Cardio Dance Slim Down - Allie Del Rio - 40 minutes - cardio
2. Club Dance - Alison Davis McLain - 25 minutes - cardio
3. Get Chisel'd - Rebekah Sturkie - 40 Minutes - cardio & strength circuits
Bonus: Absolute Abs downloadable workout

Review Date: 3/29/2014
The First of May - Feature Film for Families Dvd
The First of May - Feature Film for Families Dvd (0)
Date: 4/18/2014 3:36 ET

From IMDb

Actors: Julie Harris, Dan Byrd, Mickey Rooney
Director: Paul Sirmons
Format: DVD – Color
Closed Captioned
Release Year: 1999
Run Time: 1hr 32min
Rated: G

Eleven-year-old Cory (Dan Byrd) is a foster child nobody wants. Carlotta (Academy Award-nominee Julie Harris) is an elderly woman the world has forgotten.

Review Date: 4/18/2014
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