Sullivan, Kevin

Anne of Green Gables

This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla. "We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.

Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because "I would have had to say something." Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. --Elisabeth Keating

Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around her.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
Title: ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
Street Release Date: 09/26/2006
Domestic
Genre: FAMILY

Anne of Green Gables - The Sequel

A sequel to the original Anne Of Green Gables which tells the continuing story of Anne Shirley the beguiling redhead from Prince Edward Island in Canada as she makes the transition from an angst-ridden youth to a bright accomplished teacher.System Requirements:Running Time: 232 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: NR UPC: 622237222323 Manufacturer No: SULDV22232

This video is the sequel to the beloved children's book and video Anne of Green Gables. It continues the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong young orphan in 1890s Canada, whose hot temper matches her red hair. Anne of Green Gables told of Anne's adoption by an elderly brother and sister, Marilla (Colleen Dewhurst) and Matthew Cuthbert, and her childhood adventures in the idyllic village of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. Anne of Avonlea takes up the story soon after Matthew's death, when Anne has graduated from college. It follows her struggles and adventures as an aspiring writer and English teacher in a private school on the mainland. Girls seven and older, as well as adults, will enjoy this intelligent and beautifully made film, first shown on PBS. It's filled with themes parents can discuss with their daughters--including self-reliance, generosity, and perseverance. It also gives a realistic portrayal of the situation for women during this historical period, through characters that are multifaceted and human. Anne's struggle to find her voice as a writer, to handle difficult people maturely, to stay optimistic despite setbacks, and to nurture her students are both thought provoking and entertaining. Girls will also enjoy Anne's romantic travails, as she tries to decide between two suitors: her childhood friend Gilbert, and a rich, handsome, and mysterious widower. The film is beautifully filmed, and the costumes and settings portray an idyllic time and place. The cast is excellent. Megan Follows as the spirited Anne and Dewhurst as the gruff but tender Marilla give especially fine performances. --Elisabeth Keating

Anne of Green Gables: The Collection

This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla. "We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.

Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because "I would have had to say something." Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. --Elisabeth Keating

This incredible 5 DVD set includes: All 3 Anne of Green Gables 2 great new documentaries featuring new cast and crew interviews missing scenes and lost footage and the missing Green Gables episode "Marilla Cuthbert's Death."System Requirements:Running Time: 612 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 622237240020 Manufacturer No: SUL-DV24002

Titus - Seasons 1 & 2

Chronicles the world of Christopher Titus and his poor white trash family.
Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 11-MAY-2006
Media Type: DVD

Titus - Season 3

The comedic chronicles of Christopher Titus's profoundly dysfunctional family came to an end with Titus's third season (2001-2002), and while it's not known if Titus and his co-producers knew that the bell was tolling for their risky show, the go-for-broke tone of these episodes certainly suggests that they weren't going to leave the airwaves without raising a ruckus. How else to explain such hit-the-brakes storylines as "The Trial," which has Titus's mother (played in this season by Connie Stevens) facing a jury for the murder of her abusive husband (with former spouse Ken Titus, played by the consistently uproarious Stacey Keach, itching to testify against her), or the verboten romance between Tommy (David Shawtraw) and Titus's pregnant sister (Elizabeth Berkely) in "Tommy's Crush," or the two-parter "Insanity Genetic," where Titus's fears that his family's instability might threaten his relationship with Erin (Lost's Cynthia Watros) land him in jail. The episodes compiled in this set are raw, occasionally taboo, and definitely not TV Family Night material (although maybe they should be), but series fans and those looking for comedy with some emotional bite will appreciate that this underappreciated series has finally made it to DVD. The set includes commentary by Titus and co-producers Brian Hargrove and Jack Kenney, and interviews with Keach, Watros, and Zack Ward, who played Titus's brother Dave. --Paul Gaita

This half-hour comedy chronicles the hilarious world of Christopher Titus and his totally messed-up poor white trash family. Between his drunken father, his dimwitted brother, and his goody-goody best friend, it's amazing Titus is alive, let alone engaged to a "normal" girl.

Night Court - The Complete First Season

One of the zaniest and bawdiest shows to hit network primetime in the 1980s, Night Court starred Harry Anderson as the Mel Tormé-loving, magic-playing, too-young judge Harry Stone presiding over the night beat of New York. Joining him were lecherous assistant district attorney Dan (John Larroquette), bald Bunyanesque bailiff Bull (Richard Moll), uptight court clerk Lana (Karen Austin), earnest public defender Elizabeth (Paula Kelly), and grizzled bailiff Selma (Selma Hacker).

In between cases involving ladies of the evening, a derelict who thinks he's Santa, and sparring spouses, the court staff spends most of their spare time trying to figure out the judge's age and background, making jokes about Bull's imposing appearance, or, in Dan's case, propositioning any woman who comes along. Among the first-season guest stars, Michael J. Fox takes a break from Family Ties to play a young tough, while Soviet comedian Yakov Smirnoff (there's a flashback for you!) plays a Russian who threatens to blow up the court. Created by Rheinhold Weege (who co-produced and wrote for Barney Miller), Night Court took off in later years, as the cast solidified with court clerk Mac (Charles Robinson), sexy public defender Christine (Markie Post), and glib bailiff Roz (Marsha Warfield). With better people to bounce off of, Laroquette took home four consecutive Supporting Actor Emmys beginning with the second season. Those were the only major statuettes the series won during its nine-season run, but it did hold down the 9:30 slot of NBC's "must see" Thursday lineup between Cheers and L.A. Law. --David Horiuchi

Judge Harry T. Stone presides over the New York City night court. The cases that come before Judge Stone are always a little bit silly but it's up for debate whether his motley crew of staff or the criminals for whom he dispenses justice are more bizarre. Enjoy the chaos that made this hilarious 80s sitcom one of the top shows of its time.Running Time: 313 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SPORTS/GAMES UPC: 012569599161

Mozart's Magic Flute Diaries

Against his better judgement Tom Henderson is cast as the lead in "The Magic Flute. Overwhelmed by the genius of the score he fantasizes the opera in his mind in order to live up to the role. During rehearsal he becomes obsessed with his mysterious co-star Masha an unknown Russian soprano of extraordinary talent. Tom s interest in Masha becomes backstage intrigue as fantasy crosses into reality. The drama begins to parallel the opera's underlying spiritual fable in an elaborate musical spectacle.System Requirements:Running Time: 104 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/BIOGRAPHY UPC: 622237232223 Manufacturer No: SUL-DV24222

The Wild Pony

From the producer of "Anne of Green Gables":Twelve-year-old Christopher is resentful when his mother (Marilyn Lightstone) marries Frank (Art Hindle) the man who was responsible for the mishap that accidentally killed his father. Christopher becomes withdrawn and turns to a wild black pony that runs through the valley for comfort. His mother looks on this relationship with disfavour until the horse saves Christopher's life--an act of devotion that inspires the family and brings them closer together.An award-winning film.Special Features include:Behind-the-Scenes FeaturetteSystem Requirements:Running Time: 90 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: G UPC: 622237231622 Manufacturer No: SULDV23162

Piano Man's Daughter - From the Producers of Anne of Green Gables

From the producer of "Anne of Green Gables":Based on Timothy Findley's bestseller "The Pianoman's Daughter." During the 1930's Charlie Kilworth (Christian Campbell) a piano-player turned ballroom dancer has many liaisons usually only with older women but more recently with a seductive blues singer in the band he plays with. Given the madness that runs in his family he avoids most relationships out of fear that he might pass on the hereditary affliction; until he is forced to come to the assistance of his mother Lily (Stockard Channing); a beautiful mercurial visionary who is obsessed with fire.System Requirements:Run Time: 160 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 622237231820 Manufacturer No: SULDV23182

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