South Park - Bigger, Longer & Uncut
by Paramount Studio
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DVD (24 June, 2003)
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OK, let's get all the disclaimers out of the way first. Despite its colorful (if crude) animation, South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut is in no way meant for kids. It is chock full of profanity that might even make Quentin Tarantino blanch and has blasphemous references to God, Satan, Saddam Hussein (who's sleeping with Satan, literally), and Canada. It's rife with scatological humor, suggestive sexual situations, political incorrectness, and gleeful, rampant vulgarity. And it's probably one of the most brilliant satires ever made. The plot: flatulent Canadian gross meisters Terrance and Philip hit the big screen, and the South Park quartet of third graders--Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman--begin repeating their profane one-liners ad infinitum. The parents of South Park, led by Kyle's overbearing mom, form "Mothers Against Canada," blaming their neighbors to the north for their children's corruption and taking Terrance and Philip as war prisoners. It's up to the kids then to rescue their heroes from execution, not mention a brooding Satan, who's planning to take over the world.

To give away any more of the plot would destroy the fun, but this feature-length version of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's Comedy Central hit is a dead-on and hilarious send-up of pop culture. And did we mention it's a musical? From the opening production number "Mountain Town" to the cheerful antiprofanity sing-along "It's Easy, MMMKay" to Satan's faux-Disney ballad "Up There," Parker (who wrote or cowrote all the songs) brilliantly shoots down every earnest musical from Beauty and the Beast to Les Misérables. And in advocating free speech and satirizing well-meaning but misguided parental censorship groups (with a special nod to the MPAA), Bigger, Longer & Uncut hits home against adult paranoia and hypocrisy with a vengeance. And the jokes, while indeed vulgar and gross, are hysterical; we can't repeat them here, especially the lyrics to Terrance and Philip's hit song, but you'll be rolling on the floor. Don't worry, though--to paraphrase Cartman, this movie won't warp your fragile little mind. Unless you have something against the First Amendment. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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This movie made my little life complete!!!!!
First off I'm 13 but I dont have an acount on amazon. Second, This movie is F***ing sweet!!! ! I saw it a year ago this month and Ive seen it at least 20 times sence then.I have the cd and listen to that almost dialy. I can't get enough of this movie! Can't wait to see Team America and I realllly hope they make another South Park movie!!!!!

This Movie Has Warped My FragileLittle Mind!!!
I have heard ofthis movie as "Coming from the smoking pits of Hell!!!"Gee. I thought it was hilarious. Stan, Kenny, Kyle and Cartman have to pay a homeless alcoholic $10 to see the new Terrance and Phillip movie which sets the scene for what is to follow , namely the United States waging War on Canada!!! It is easy to see who the Canadians are in this movie -they are the ones with the flip top Pac Man heads!!! This movie is full of very funny gags and memorable songs such as "Kyle's Mother Is A Big Fat Bitch" and the unforgettable "Uncle F******" which I was singing on my way out of the movie theatre. Congratulations to Trey Parker and Matt Stone for this hilarious movie.

This movie made my little life complete! :-)
I am really 13 but I didnt want to make an acount on here, thats why it says reveiw from a kid. But anyway this movie if fu*king sweet! I first saw it around a year ago in May and have at leats seen it 20 times sence then. I have the cd and listen to that daily. I can't get enough of this movie!The songs are hilarious and the whole story is so funny! I can't wait to see "Team America" even though I'm sure its not as good as this. I can't wait for them to make another South Park movie!!! ... Read more

Asin: B000022TSW
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-comedy   

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love
by Vidmark/Trimark
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DVD (30 June, 1998)
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If you're looking for a deep, intelligently romantic movie with complex characters and a richly rewarding plot, don't bother with Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love. On the other hand, if you're feeling sexy and in the mood for a lush, seductive, and visually stunning film set in 16th-century India, this one will please you like the best foreplay you've ever experienced. Or it will relax you like a full treatment at a pampering spa--either way, you're gonna feel pretty fantastic. Okay, okay... maybe we're getting a little carried away, but there's no denying that director Mira Nair (best known for her acclaimed film Salaam Bombay!) has crafted a sumptuous film for the eyes if not the head. Its melodramatic plot is involving enough to elevate the movie high above soft-core adult fare, so you won't feel guilty after watching it.

Kama Sutra is the story of a young woman named Maya (the stunning Indira Varma) who has always been lower on the social scale than her well-born friend Tara (Sarita Choudhury), and has always lived in Tara's shadow, wearing her used clothes and being made to feel inferior. When Tara is betrothed to the handsome King Raj Singh (Naveen Andrews, from The English Patient), Tara sneaks into the king's tent on the eve of the wedding and seduces him. Later, after being trained to master the Kama Sutra's many "lessons of love," Maya will be the king's courtesan, and emotions will run high between the former best friends. But the plot is of secondary importance here (a fact that resulted in many mixed reviews), and so Kama Sutra works best as a colorful and irresistibly sexy story that is worth seeing just for the startling beauty of the film and its cast.--Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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Do not be deceived by the title...
Perhaps I would have enjoyed this film better had it been titled differently. No, I didn't rent it hoping it would be softcore porn film.Instead, I was expecting the story to be interwoven with the philosophies behind the original Kama Sutra and the ways these are used by the characters in their relationships. This is strongly hinted at in the trailers and preview for the film, in which Maya says that if she cannot use the Kama Sutra "on the one she loves, she will use it on the one she hates."The film actually reveals very little about the Kama Sutra, despite promises scattered throughout the film.This in itself was a big dissapointment.The film is very erotic and sensual, however, sure to offend some viewers.But what keeps the film from being excellent are two things.First, much of it is painfully obvious though it's trying for subtle, and second, the central conflict (Maya vs. Tara) is never fully explored. A longer film could have given ample time to exploring their conflict as well as developing the two girls' individual stories.It still gets 3 stars however for being absolutely visually sumptuous and conveying enough emotion to the viewer to be affective and, perhaps, remembered.

Tapestry come to life
Visually entrancing, spectacular colors, exotic scenery.The nudity is so closely woven into the narrative that it does noteven appear erotic, just natural. For all it's splendor, the movie lacked that kick-in-the-gut level of denouement that I look for in a truly great movie, or it would have been a five.
If you are looking for a movie on sexual positions, this is not for you, but if you are "open-minded" you will be rewarded in other ways.:)

A tale of love about the art of love
Hotter than "Fire", but without the same depth of emotion and not much of a story line, Kama Sutra comes over as a beautiful art movie, with magnificent scenery, brilliant color, and maximum use of nature, light and texture.Yes, there are also love scenes that are not for the prudish, and some full frontal female nudity and bare backsides, but in essence it is a story of love and loss and debauchery and death.

Indira Varma is captivating as the servant girl Maya, portraying her as young, flirtatious and resilient, while at the same time, regal and vulnerable.Her lovely eyes speak volumes, and there are entire scenes that are conveyed without the need for dialogue.

Sarita Choudhury plays a major supporting role as Tara, the intended bride of Raj Singh (Naveen Andrews). Although a lifelong friend of Maya, she turns on her in a fit of jealousy when the Raj lets his gaze wander to Maya on their very first meeting, and her reaction causes Maya to flee the room in shame.

Seeking revenge, Maya makes a pre-marital visit to the Raj, and gives herself to him in a performance that he never forgets.

She however forgets that people who live in transparent tents shouldn't fool around, and when the night's events are disclosed by Tara's humpbacked peeping tom of a brother, whom Maya has rejected outright as a husband, she has no choice but to leave her home as a fallen woman.

Unlike the popular advertisement however, she is able to get up, and thanks to the artistic skill of a stone carver Jai Kumar (Ramon Tikaram) and the friendship and teaching of Rasa Devi, (Screen legend Rehka) teacher of the Kama Sutra, she finds new confidence and a whole new attitude.She falls for Jai big time, but unfortunately for him, he doesn't react well to unconditional love and chases her straight into the open arms of Raj Singh as his #1 favorite courtesan.

Tara is now living the life of the neglected wife of a debauched husband, and has a disastrous wedding night when he calls her another woman's name.Her unhappiness is aggravated when she discovers Maya lolling off in a hot tub at the palace, and unable to cope with her situation decides on a drastic course of action.

Raj is by now totally obsessed with Maya, and when he discovers that his stone carver friend and his number one girl have not only rekindled the flames, but are busy fanning them when he's not around, he goes berserk, and orders the appropriate punishment for Jai.

To close things off, while Raj has been partying, his kingdom has been falling, and you don't need a fat lady singing to tell you that it's over for him.

Excellent performances by Indira Varma, Sarita Choudhury and Rekha make this movie worthwhile, and the attention to detail by Mira Nair makes for beautiful watching.

Amanda Richards, December 29, 2004
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Asin: 1573623849
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-drama   

Gandhi An Autobiography:The Story of My Experiments With Truth
by Beacon Press
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Paperback (01 November, 1993)
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Gandhi's nonviolent struggles in South Africa and India had already brought him to such a level of notoriety, adulation, and controversy that when asked to write an autobiography midway through his career, he took it as an opportunity to explain himself. Although accepting of his status as a great innovator in the struggle against racism, violence, and, just then, colonialism, Gandhi feared that enthusiasm for his ideas tended to exceed a deeper understanding. He says that he was after truth rooted in devotion to God and attributed the turning points, successes, and challenges in his life to the will of God. His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living, dietary practices (he called himself a fruitarian), celibacy, and ahimsa, a life without violence. It is in this sense that he calls his book The Story of My Experiments with Truth, offering it also as a reference for those who would follow in his footsteps. A reader expecting a complete accounting of his actions, however, will be sorely disappointed.

Although Gandhi presents his episodes chronologically, he happily leaves wide gaps, such as the entire satyagraha struggle in South Africa, for which he refers the reader to another of his books. And writing for his contemporaries, he takes it for granted that the reader is familiar with the major events of his life and of the political milieu of early 20th-century India. For the objective story, try Yogesh Chadha's Gandhi: A Life. For the inner world of a man held as a criminal by the British, a hero by Muslims, and a holy man by Hindus, look no further than these experiments. --Brian Bruya ... Read more

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The world would be a better place
if everyone would be assigned to read this book.I only wish I had been alive to meet the dude.This book changed my life and I've worn out my copy just rereading passages that inspire me.Take it to a quiet corner and read every word. It will capture your soul.

The Most Uplifting Book I Have Ever Read
I have just finished reading Mahatma Gandhi's "An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth."Of the 10,000 books I have read, Gandhi's autobiography is, quite simply, the most uplifting book I have ever read (excluding scriptures and 'holy' books).

What impressed me the most was Gandhi's extreme clear-mindedness. He was a master of prioritizing; he almost always did the most important task first.Although he took exception with a few specific applications of "The Law," he was devoted to the general principles of British law. Gandhi was non-judgmental.He understood the other side and continued to see the opposition as people.

Always on the path of self-improvement, Gandhi was committed to principle.He virtually always "walked his talk." His personal discipline and integrity were matched only by his desire to serve and his commitment to non-violence and to Truth itself.

The inner development of Mahatma Gandhi's life is wonderfully educational. The book clearly shows what one man can accomplish through will -- coupled with integrity.

Reflection of his personality
I have red the original version of this book - written by Gandhi in Gujarati, and two things are most noticeable: First is that he is very honest. He didn't try to hide things to make them look nice and good, neither he tried to exaggerate them to look spectacular and dramatic. He just put them as they were. Second is that his language is very simple, a reflection of his philosophy. His aim was to convey his thoughts, not to produce literary work, so he used simple style and simple words. He wanted reader to see what he had to say, not how it was said.

A great work. ... Read more

Isbn: 0807059099
Subjects:  1. 1869-1948    2. Biography    3. Biography / Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Gandhi,    6. Historical - General    7. India    8. India - History    9. Mahatma,    10. Political    11. Religious    12. Statesmen    13. Biography & Autobiography / General    14. Gandhi