Posts Tagged ‘vhs’
As a girl reared in Birmingham in the 40’s-60’s, it brought back many memories,
loving, tearful and considerable guilt. Sorry I didn’t understand more what was
actually behind my mother and grandmother’s statements, “Well, they just prefer
it that way.” My memories are not as harsh as Skeeter’s; however, the city bus
signs being moved to accommodate white high school kids and the water fountains
were confusing for a child taught to give up their seat to the older, tired or
pregnant. I was disturbed to see blacks standing in the back of the bus while
seats were available in the front. Like the author, I left the South in my 20’s
(for Chicago, then Manhattan). Yet I felt the need to defend my home (the South)
when often met with jeering comments about my state or the South. I appreciate
the author’s careful spelling to ensure the words of her characters. It took me
back to a long ago place in my Grandmother’s kitchen with Loucile singing black
gospel songs while I, too, sang at the top of my pre-school lungs.
Cold Heaven VHS
I live in a townhouse with older rugs, and have a Siberian Husky subject to occasional “accidents.” I decided to buy this unit based on its excellent reviews. I couldn’t be happier. The results have been excellent. There are excellent reviews here, and I’m not going to repeat everything. I would like to make a few points, however:
1. Just like with vacuuming, speed does make a difference. Take your time. In addition to more “brushing” time, the amount of water picked up goes way up if you don’t rush. The suction is powerful, but it can’t make up for excessive speed. I have finished cleaning as late as 11 PM, and found the carpets to be dry next morning.
2. The Hoover brand cleaning solution that I use, the Platinum, is expensive, and the unit does go through it. I will continue to use it, though, because I don’t do carpets every day, and the cleaning quality is just excellent. I’m sure that other solutions would also work fine, but I don’t plan on switching because I’m satisfied. Read the reviews for recommendations.
3. The unit is fairly heavy, and your back will be tired when you finish.
4. You do have to empty the dirty container, and refill the clean container, fairly often. It’s not hard, just takes a bit of time.
5. I don’t know where ’steam’ came from in the name. There is none. However, I don’t see a need for steam. Nor any more professional cleaning.
An nail-biting suspense-thriller from start to finish. This film will keep you guessing right up to the final twist!! This is the film that made me a Costner fan!
No Way Out VHS
A disturbing horror film which has joined the ranks of ‘cult classics’. This movie seems to get better with each viewing, probably due to the fine performances turned in by mostly Irish actors who worked for mere peanuts to be involved with this Coppola/Corman production.
Luana Anders is nothing short of superb. William Cambell is also excellent, and as ‘DVD special features’ commentary goes, his is far more entertaining and informative than most.
This would rate as a 5-star if it weren’t for the less than spectacular image transfer, and perhaps for the fact that the story itself falls slightly short. But don’t let that dissuade you – this movie deserves a place in any film buffs collection for a myriad of other reasons. For example, the underwater shots are sharp and creative – then in the commentary section we learn that due to budget constraints Coppola designed his own underwater camera housed in wood and tar!
Finally, this is still one of the scariest pictures I’ve ever seen. That alone is reason enough for horror fans to pick this one up. Not for the faint of heart, however.
Dementia 13 VHS