A Man Called Horse

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American Indians were a "cool" factor in 1970 cinema, the year A Man Called Horse made its vigorous, feverishly real, and occasionally shocking debut alongside Little Big Man and Soldier Blue. Unlike the latter two films, however, Horse is less an allegory for Vietnam-era America and more of a vision quest for historical identity. In one of his defining roles, Richard Harris plays an English aristocrat captured by Dakota Sioux in 1825. Over time, he adopts their way of life and eventually becomes tribal leader--but not before undergoing savage initiation rituals, the most famous of which involves being suspended by blades inserted beneath Harris's pectoral muscles. Horse looks clunky, quaint, and inadvertently demeaning in some respects today, but the film's Native American milieu is at least defined on its own terms, i.e., whole cloth and apart from familiar Western conventions. The real draw is Harris, whose performance has a soulful integrity. --Tom Keogh

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History of Native American Life.......2007-01-10

Being a history teacher, I needed a movie that would depict realistic Native American life for a Texas history unit. I remembered this movie
from my youth and what an impact it made on the nation. My students are not exposed to those great epic movies of yesterday. This film is an accurate accounting of everyday village life of the Sioux. It truly is a
historical classic with superb acting from Richard Harris and others. It is a must see and one for our children to view in their studies of Native Americans.

A Learning Experience.......2006-12-01

If people thought Mel Gibson had it tough getting people to watch a movie that was fully in Aramaic, think back to 1970 when A Man Called Horse came out. This movie is almost entirely spoken in Lakota, and there aren't subtitles. This helps you to really get a sense of what it was like to be thrown into a foreign culture and to try to thrive there.

Richard Harris plays John Morgan, a nobleman from England who has gotten bored with life and has been romping around the plans of the American West to find something more interesting. This is back in the 1820s, before the civil war, when there were vast expanses of quiet. Suddenly, Morgan is captured by the Sioux Indians. They treat him like a pack animal, calling him horse. It's not necessarily that the natives were "excessively cruel" to their captured slaves, in an unusual way. They looked down on them just as the southerners looked down on their slaves. They treated them as functional possessions - to be fed and watered, but certainly not paid much concern to. Morgan has to do chores, eat what is given to him, and sleep outside in the cold.

Morgan learns to do what he must to stay alive, including defending his dignity. We get an "I am not a horse!" stand, very much reminding us of "I am not an animal!" from a certain other movie. Every person wants to be respected for their humanity. The chief's sister falls for his good looks and soon the two are making goo-goo eyes at each other. But there's a catch. For Morgan to get the girl, he needs scars on his chest.

In a scene which probably goes down as one of the most memorable in all movies featuring native american cultures, claws are inserted into Morgan's chest muscles and he is suspended by them, spinning in slow circles. It is of course agonizing. But it was also a rite of passage, a way for a boy to prove he had become a man. A tribal "tattoo" if you will. The ceremony was the Sun Dance, to celebrate the strength and power of life.

I give the movie high marks for really striving to keep the situations authentic. We don't get translations of all the Lakota language, nor is the movie "dubbed" in English. Instead, you have to listen to the native language and try to learn as you go what they are saying. There are of course English sections where Morgan is talking to himself or to another captive in the group. The clothing, the homes, the ceremonial lodge are all quite fascinating to see. Many of the actors were from the Sioux reservation and knew how to do these things properly.

That being said, there is also a bit of "English dude saves backwards natives" as well. It's Morgan's skilled tactics that save the day when a battle ensues - even though this tribe has been fighting wars their entire lives, while Morgan has been off lazing in the sun. The chief's daughter could marry whoever she wanted and choose the "best of the best" - and she goes for Morgan. In very little time - and without really learning the language - Morgan goes from looked down on slave to most exulted leader.

I am also a bit embarassed that they had such trouble finding real native americans to play the lead roles. I realize if we watch a movie about the Roman Empire we tend to have Americans, not 100% Romans, playing those parts. They put Americans into all the parts in a Robin Hood movie, too. However, Native Americans *are* Americans and they were right there in the areas that the movies were being filmed. Instead, they took actors who did not look Native American at all, painted them red, and made it seem that it was good enough. I certainly understand that a good actor can submerge himself into the part, but if the movie is about a captured male African slave and his traumas coming to America, it wouldn't do well to have that played by Gwyneth Paltrow and filmed in Siberia. As good as an actress as she is, the visual mismatch would interfere with the story.

Still, in all, it is definitely a movie to watch at least one, and appreciate the parts that were done well. At one point, Morgan's fellow slave crows over a bad thing which has happened to one of the Sioux. Morgan turns and snarls at him, asking him if he has learned nothing in the five years he has been with the tribe. I certainly appreciate that sense that we can all learn from other cultures, if we would just open our ears and listen.

Great movie .......2006-08-30

This movie was great for anyone interested in Indian history. You get a feel for how they lived. If you're not sympothetic to how white men treated them before the movie, you will be afterwards.

Better than Dances With Wolves.......2006-08-07

An English nobleman, visiting circa-1820 America, is kidnapped by a band of Sioux warriors. Before you can say `Lord Greystoke" John Morgan (Richard Harris) is adapting to the strange and savage savages, and integrating himself into their strange and savage culture. That adaptation, of course, ultimately results in Lord John having a pair of splinters driven deep under his chest muscles and getting hoisted high in the air by a rope attached to those splinters. After this initiation ceremony Horse/Lord John/Harris becomes a respected warrior in the tribe. The scene, gruesomely realistic when A MAN CALLED HORSE was released in 1970, still works pretty well today.

I recommend this movie with, no pun intended, reservations. Director Elliot Silverstein does a good job of presenting the story from Harris's point of view. His initial capture and harsh treatment is appropriately exciting and unsettling. Harris is good in the physically demanding lead role, and conveys well the disorientation Lord John feels and his gradually increasing confidence in the hostile environment. And it's always nice to have a movie pay attention to details when it takes place in a foreign and exotic location - in this case a Sioux tribe in the early decades of the 19th century. The small stuff, as far as I can tell, is accurately related.

On the other hand, the `Tarzan factor' always has to be taken into account. White English nobleman travels to the colony, is kidnapped by the `natives' and, through inherent superiority, rises to a position of power and prestige in the foreign environment. At least A MAN CALLED HORSE treats the Sioux with interest and respect, and even has a few Native Americans, most notably Eddie Little Sky, among the cast. Well, Iron Eyes Cody, the `Crying Indian' some of us may remember from anti-pollution television commercials of the `70s, has a part in it too. But I've just learned, to my surprise, that Iron Eyes Cody was a second-generation, full blooded Italian from Louisiana whose real name was Espera DeCorti. Who'da thunk? Yellow Hand, the chief who claims initial ownership of Horse, is played by Manu Tupou (Fiji Islands.) Running Deer, Horse's eventual love interest, is played by Corinna Tsopei, Miss Greece 1964. Perhaps the most intriguing bit of casting is the actress who plays Yellow Hand's mother and Horse's opening day tormenter, Buffalo Cow Head - beneath the brown grease paint and buckskin robe it's no other than the redoubtable Dame Judith Anderson.

A MAN CALLED HORSE was followed, a half decade or so later, by RETURN OF A MAN CALLED HORSE. I haven't seen the second one but enjoyed the first well enough to bury it deep in a rental queue.

Authentic and brutal rite of passage.......2006-05-15

Richard Harris stars as John Morgan a privileged but bored English nobleman hunting in the Northwest in the 1820's. He is captured and his party slain by a band of Sioux Indians. Brought back to their village he is presented to the aged mother of the chief, Buffalo Cow Head played by Dame Judith Anderson. He is degraded, dehumanized and must serve as the old lady's slave.

"A Man Called Horse" was extensively researched as to the lifestyle among the Sioux at this time and portrayed in beautifully photographed and acted out fashion. Harris gradually embraces the way of the Sioux and is schooled by another prisoner Batiste, a half Indian and half Frenchman who acts as his interpreter.

Harris falls in love with the sister of the chief, Running Deer played by the gorgeous raven haired Corinna Tsopei, a former Miss Universe from Greece. The chief, Yellow Hand played by Manu Tupou will not approve of their marriage until Harris undergoes the Sun Vow, a harsh, hurtful ceremony to prove his bravery.

Filmed in both Mexico and South Dakota with a large native American supporting cast, the movie goes on to effectively portray the tragedy that follows Harris and the Sioux tribe as they struggle for survival in the competitive environment they populated back in those days.

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The Mad-Pixie Musical Genius of Bjork!
WOW!
Unbelievable experience...
A Gorgeous, Beautiful And Lush Concert
Cute and enchanting with unbelievable vocal talent.

Live at Royal Opera House
Starring: Björk , Zeena Parkins , and Simon Lee (III)
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Release Date: 2003-06-10

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ROYAL OPERA HOUSE-THE LIVE DVD SERIES (BJORK)

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The Mad-Pixie Musical Genius of Bjork!.......2006-01-24

This concert gets better -- impossibly better, more beautiful and interesting -- with repeated watchings, and it takes repeated watchings to capture both the gestalt and the little details that make this such a phenomenal and interesting performance.

Bjork is a maverick. She is defiantly self-defined, listening to no one's idea of who she ought to be or what she ought to sound like, and as a result she's created an entirely new paradigm of what a modern day performer can do and be and become. How she ever ended up on the 2006 slate of Brit Award nominees alongside Kelly Clarkson, Madonna and Mariah Carey is a wonder -- but she leaves those ladies in the dust. They are all cut from roughly the same cloth, but Bjork -- a true artist, not just a performer mimicking tried and true ideas of what will sell records and play well in videos -- is defiantly and out-loud an original.

Her ebullient, expansive, joyful, expressive and extraordinary voice threads through this set of songs like a shooting star, leaving a comet tail of magic in its wake. She is like a child on the stage, moving instinctly in time with the beat of her own music, the ticking of her own particular heart and brain and mind. The music is sometimes so unearthly it may well be built on a tonal scale from another planet -- or from heaven itself -- but drop your expectations of what music "should" sound like and this oceanic performance will effervesce in your head like a sublime, simmering broth of seltzer and starlight.

Fizz, fizz, fizz ... wonderful. What a relief it is from the ordinary!

WOW!.......2005-12-22

I tend to write reviews with a lot more length but there is not much to be said about this DVD of Bjork's live performace in London. It is my favorite music DVD I own and I have watched it again and again with my eyes glued to the TV. All I can say is WOW. If you're a Bjork fan, there is no possible way you can be dissapointed by this DVD. Its is pure sonic musical energy with a feast for the eyes. The set is very long and the extras introduce to you the making of Vespertine and the performers on the tour with interviews. I love this! WOW!

Unbelievable experience..........2005-07-12

This is one of the many DVD's that have been released recently covering the different performances Bjork has had for every one of her albums. Among those this beautiful piece of music can be found. As a part of the `Vespertine' tour Bjork performed at the Royal Opera house. Accompanying Bjork we have Matmos performing the beats, Simon Lee with the orchestra, Zeena Parkins in the harp and `Inuit choir' (a choir specially formed for this tour)

The concert opens with two instrumental pieces, the first one is `Frosti', from the very beginning we get to see that the show we are about to witness will be breathtaking not only musically but visually, the first image of Bjork sitting and playing with the music box is unbelievable and full of beauty. Then we have `Overture' from the film `Dancer in the dark' to open and lead to the first of 17 pieces of the DVD performed by the swan princess.

Following up the idea of `Vespertine' it is not a surprise to see the musicians performing with cards, beats and noises made on the floor among some others. The intimacy of the album can be felt in this live performance.

Many of her classic are here, `All is full of love', `Hidden place', `Unison', `Possibly maybe', `Hyperballad', `Human Behaviour' and `Joga'. All of them performed live with a superb sound quality, most of the songs presented are calm themes such as `Cocoon' and the previously mentioned, it seems as if she had chosen the songs from her previous albums that could fit in the concept of `Vespertine', the results of the selection is one of the best concert she has given ever.

The arrangements made for this concert are awesome and the 5.1 mix does justice to the performance of the artists involved. The musicians, the choir and the artist all together make of this concert an unbelievable experience. The quality of the image is fair enough (it could have been better) and presented on widescreen format. Even though the extras are nothing special, the concert by itself is more than enough reason to have this item among anyone's music collection.

A Gorgeous, Beautiful And Lush Concert.......2005-05-08

As a huge Bjork fan, I am determined to buy as much material by her as I possibly can. I've bought pretty much all her albums, so the next step is to move onto the many DVD's she has released. I bought "Volumen II" around six weeks ago on the same day that I bought "Bjork: Live At The Royal Opera House." This concert DVD focuses on Bjork's 2001 Vespertine Tour, and it is absolutely beautiful. Vespertine is easily my favourite Bjork album, so to have a live concert of it with many other songs is such a special gift. Bjork wanted to tour this tour in opera houses throughout the world instead of arenas, because the music being performed in this tour is very much intimate and gentle, and not really meant for large areas.

On this tour Bjork enlisted the help of many great musicians to play her music. These include the brilliant American harpist Zeena Parkins, British orchestra conductor Simon Lee, the female Inuit Choir from Greenland and the crazy duo Drew Daniel and Martin Schmidt aka Matmos. This collection of musicians take the original framework of Bjork's music from Vespertine and alter it ever so slightly for a concert format. When sung live, things are more open and intricate, like you can hear everything that was meant to be on the original songs. Bjork's voice is incredible throughout this concert, and it works beautifully as a relaxing instrument on its own.

The concert opens with "Frosti," which is a short music box introduction to the concert. The curtains open and Bjork works the music box so gently. She wears a gorgeous white dress and fabulous white boots to match the mood of the music. This is then followed by "Overture" from Selmasongs, which is a beautiful orchestral piece, conducted by Simon Lee. "All Is Full Of Love" is the first song in which Bjork sings in this concert, and it is a great performance. Matmos really maximise their talent and improve the beat on the original video remix. "Aurora" is an amazing song in itself, and to hear it here live is such a beautiful experience. Zeena on the harp is particularly brilliant, and this works very well with Bjork's vocals, which are sharp and cutting on this song. "Undo" is one of the most beautiful performances on this tour, because it opens so gently and subtly. I love this song and the final minute is so beautiful. All the instruments are reduced so Bjork's voice can stand on its own. "Generous Palmstroke" is the beautiful song in which Bjork and Zeena join forces to make their little duet. The harp is most prominent on this song than any other in the tour, and Bjork's vocals are strong as ever.

"An Echo, A Stain" is easily one of my favourite Bjork songs ever. I just love the album version of this song, but the concert version wasn't a favourite of mine. What I like most about this song is how quiet and relaxing it is, and this live version is harder and more defined because of the electronics Matmos use. I have, however, grown to love this version because everything is broken down and picked apart, especially towards the climax of the song. "Hidden Place" is another one of my favourite Bjork songs, and this live version is great. The choir are strong on this song, as are Matmos who shuffle a pack of cards into the microphone, showing their creative talents! "Cocoon" is one of the most intimate songs I've ever heard in my life, and this live version is amazing. Bjork's voice is so beautiful here, especially as she sings, "A train of pearls!" The choir isn't needed on this song because it's just Bjork and nothing else. "Unison" closed the Vespertine album, and it closes the first half of this concert. Matmos use some interesting sounds on this live version which is much different to the original. A great finale to this softer half of the concert.

After a short break, Bjork returns with a costume change into a large red dress looking stunning as usual. "Harm Of Will" opens the second half of the concert, which is another great performance. This is not much different to the album version but this doesn't matter because it's such a perfect song, why would you want to mess with the formula? "It's Not Up To You" is an amazing song because of the choir, and they play a big part in this live version as well. "Pagan Poetry" is a great live performance because Matmos use their electronics to the full. Bjork's vocals are strong as well, working in harmony with the choir and the harp. "Possibly Maybe" is reworked using Matmos and their creative flair. This song is one of the oldest from the tour, and it's nice to see Bjork go back to those mid-Nineties days. This live version is slowed down more than the original to fit in with the Vespertine theme of the tour.

"Isobel" is an epic, beautiful piece that is broken down so that all the individual piece of what make this song so great can be heard. The violins from the orchestra work amazingly well here and the song is drawn out to around seven minutes long. "Hyperballad" is a stunning song and the introduction to it is very beautiful because there's a sense of anticipation created for what is to come. "Human Behaviour" is probably the most upbeat song on this tour and one of the very few where Bjork actually dances! It's nice to add some upbeat material towards the end of the concert, and this being one of Bjork's most popular songs receives a glowing reception from the audience. "Joga" is slowed down to emphasise Bjork's gorgeous voice. The orchestra is very dark and ominous creating a spooky feeling. At the end of the song Bjork introduces her musicians to the audience, and they receive a rapturous response. The concert closes with the amazing "It's In Our Hands," which is an amazing live version that I prefer over the original. The clapping after the first chorus is great, and the loud revving noises that remind me of an aeroplane taking off is very powerful! A great closing to such a stunning concert.

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

Every single song on this DVD is amazing because the level of quality is so high and consistent throughout. You can tell that Bjork spent a long time thinking about this tour, and because of this it is definitely her best tour to date. I would love to see her live at some point in my life, because it would be a dream come true. This DVD also features a great interview section from Bjork herself, Matmos, Zeena, and the choir. It's very interesting to watch these interviews about how the tour came about, and also the making of the album. Bjork is a beautiful creature and her music is stellar to anything I've ever heard. This DVD is essential for all Bjork fans, because you find something new every time you watch it.

Cute and enchanting with unbelievable vocal talent. .......2005-03-10

Sound quality is very well recorded for not being DTS. Bjork has always been a little strange to me but her extreme vocal capabilties keeps me admiring her music. Her music and vocal talent truly shows in this concert DVD.

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The music videos are great
Perfecto!
Amazing, Inspired, timeless
Perfect
Volumen DVD

Greatest Hits: Volumen 1993-2003
Starring: Björk
Director: Chris Cunningham (II) , Vinoodh Matadin , Alexander McQueen , Danny Cannon , and Eiko Ishioka
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GREATEST HITS-VOLUMEN 1993-2003 THE ARCHIVE DVD SERIES (BJORK)

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The music videos are great.......2007-03-25

These music videos are very artistic and intrinsic. The CD is much better when you have seen the videos. I really like the emotion of the songs that you can understand after watching the movies.

Perfecto!.......2007-03-20

This is an excellent introduction to Bjork's World. Every song stands on it's own, but also flows so logically to the next. I plan on buying this for several friends!

Amazing, Inspired, timeless.......2006-12-15

I welcome someone to suggest a better collection from any Pop star in the last decade. Madonna has surely seen this collection and I'm sure was completely humbled.

This is art music, accessable to all, with art imagery.

I can watch these videos over and over again.

Joga, Venus as a boy, Oh so quiet, State of Emergency, Hidden Place.

These alone are worth the entry fee.

Perfect.......2006-12-03

Bjork is truly a genius musically and also visually. She's amazingly fulfilling as an artist. She's a brave and courageous woman (when you see the videos, if you haven't already, you'll know why)who has a very unique vision and is totally uninhibited about presenting it. You have all her videos before Medulla (her latest album) in brilliant sound and image quality. Of course we would love audio commemnts and a documentary about her videos and how she brought them to life, but as an artist who rarely speaks in her live performances she totally communicates to us through her very personnal and astonishing musical and visual universe. You don't need words, just to immerse yourself in abandonement in her work. And that'll be more rewarding than you'll ever know.

Volumen DVD.......2006-11-11

I've been wanting this DVD for weeks, and I found it on Amazon for a great price, and it came within days of my online purchasing! It's just perfect! I watch it often, and I think it has some of Bjork's very best on there, like Venus as a Boy, my personal favorite!

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Interesting but SHORT AND INCOMPLETE
AWESOME!!!
Inside The Mastermind Of Björk
Inside and Out Bjork
missy elliot?

Inside Bjork
Starring: Björk
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Release Date: 2003-07-22

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INSIDE BJORK (BJORK)

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Interesting but SHORT AND INCOMPLETE.......2007-08-06

There's more to Bjork's life than this! Comeon! A bit over 50 minutes worth of material, and this is it? I was quite disappointed. Especially after watching the Beatles Anthology (something like 8 hours long). I know that Bjork is not the BEatles and the Beatles aren't Bjork, but 50 minutes?! It could have been a nice 2 hour dingy, with a bit more about her life, her kids, her lover, her work with the sugarcubes, etc. It sucked.

AWESOME!!!.......2006-11-04

This is the most (only?) comprehensive video I've seen of Bjork where she actually comments on her music and life. Very interesting! Stories behind all the songs and videos. Her views on just about everything. A MUST HAVE for any Bjork fan! Besides, she's so damn hot! :)

Inside The Mastermind Of Björk.......2005-12-22

Of all the Bjork DVD's I own, I find "Inside Bjork" to be one of the most endearing. I love documentaries that go through all the facts and figures about a particular artists' career, and this one is no exception. My only complaint is that it is a little too short, but I suppose you get what you pay for and it's better than nothing! A lot of the work Bjork puts out is incredibly art-based, leading me to raise the question of whether something is a piece of art from her perspective (and the reaction she is intending to receive from her audience) or whether it is simply just a piece of work. For example, this DVD is quite expensive, and features no bonus material, and is less than an hour in length. Is this a statement? Who knows, but I think it's interesting to ponder over such a question.

The DVD begins with Introduction, which is a few minutes where we overlook Bjork's entire career very briefly through narration. Included are video and concert clips, along with comments from stars such as Elton John, Thom Yorke and Missy Elliott about how amazing she is. This takes us onto the Iceberg Lagoon section which features some beautiful imagery of Iceland where Bjork grew up. Again, this leads onto Reykjavik Childhood, a section which aims to detail Bjork's beautiful childhood, surrounded by the elementary forces of nature in Iceland. The Punk & Surrealism section takes us into her teen years where she became interested in punk music which eventually led to the formation of The Sugarcubes, who would actually go on to become an internationally successful punk band in the Eighties. There is particular focus on the song "Birthday," and just how unique it was, and still is. Song Stories And Sonic Experiments takes us into the era when Bjork had left the band, and was wanting t make it big on her own as a solo artist in the early Nineties.

From then on we are taken through Images, Beats and Nature, three sections that explore Bjork's music as a solo artist, her most famous work still to this day throughout the Nineties, when she became an internationally-famous superstar and sold millions of copies of her first three albums "Debut," "Post" and "Homogenic." These sections are probably the most interesting and enjoyable because it is the era of Bjork's career that we all became interested in to begin with: it is because of the music from these albums that we became such devoted fans, and therefore purchased this DVD! What's also stunning to realise is just how much pure artistic vision went into the creation of these albums, especially when you hear Bjork describing the story of "Isobel" around 20 minutes into the DVD. The information that we are given on Bjork's tours is also very interesting, but all the footage is available on the DVD's that you can buy, which are the full concert shows from her four tours for each of her first four solo studio albums.

Classical Influences is another great section which aims to explore the elements of classical music that have influenced Bjork throughout her career, most evident on the album Homogenic. I find this to be quite irritating, however, because classical music is a genius conception that Bjork incorporated, genius-like, into her music. It's almost impossible to decipher anything about the companion of classical music and the electronic beats in songs like "Joga" and "Bachelorette." The Musicals section explores her work in the 2000 film Dancer In The Dark, whereas the Microbeats section looks at her work on 2001's epic masterpiece "Vespertine," her fourth solo album. It's interesting to see how the music was created for this album with Matmos and Zeena Parkins. Also, the tour that accompanied the album was arguably her best and is explored here well. Arctic Passion is the last section of the DVD and looks at Bjork's position in the industry, along with a superb live performance of "Generous Palmstroke" with Zeena on harp.

This DVD is really essential in any Bjork fan's collection, even though it was shown on British television around four years ago. It might be a bit expensive, as are all Bjork's DVD's (she gotta get her income from somewhere, guys!), but I think it's really worth it. You get almost fifty minutes of interviews, pictures, video and concert clips, and never-before-seen images of Bjork as a child. I don't think it will take much for a true Bjork fan to buy this DVD, but if you're pondering whether or not to buy it, then trust me, this is something you don't want to miss!

Inside and Out Bjork.......2005-10-25

I usually skip all these biographical documentaries and hagiographies, but this one is very interesting. One of the reasons I got it was because it promised to discuss the influence of classical music on Bjork's music, but this DVD delivers a lot more than this.
Bjork is a very intelligent and serious interviewee, though she can be mercilessly funny too, and her comments help put many of her songs, albums and artistic decisions into focus. Yes, she discusses her troubled relationship with Western classical music, and how we need to make sure the children can be exposed to it in a good way, my feelings exactly. Being a classically trained but long drifted soul myself, I really liked hearing about how she found her way out and made peace with Shostakovich. She blows many of acclaimed composers out of the water in any case, but she is aware of her roots. Speaking of roots, if you want to hear her talk about many things Nordic, including mythology, and see some amazing Icelandic landscapes, then there's plenty of that on this DVD as well.
The whole thing was filmed roughly around the time Vespertine was released, and it will also give you a good overview of her career until that point and put certain decisions into perspective, but that's not to suggest that this video is just relentlessly dishing out the facts and (often fascinating) video footage, including rare early days, punky Bjork. It makes sense as a coherent whole and I found it to be very absorbing, also upon repeated viewings.
A whole army of Bjork's friends, supporters, collaborators and co-conspirators show up to offer their words of wisdom; my favourites are Missy Elliot, a funky genius herself, talking about Bjork and Mozart (pronounced Mozz-ahrt) and Elton John, fuming about the crtitical drabbing that fabulous swan dress took.
The final moment of this movie is Bjork, accompanying herself on a little church organ and singing Generous Palmstroke. Great finish to a wonderful trip Inside Bjork.

missy elliot?.......2005-07-14

I normally find it a bit lame and pointless to sit and watch documentaries on contemporary artist/musicians, since they're usually just people saying, "this person's so great because of this or that" or "he/she was so innovative and ahead of their time" ... just generally giving way too much credit to the person they're talking about. But, i decided to give this Bjork documentary a whirl since she truly is a wonderfully talented and unique artist and incase this dvd has any real insight into her working methods, i'd be interested in seeing that (being a musician myself).

Along with alot of information on her musical upbringing and the development of her vocal style, the film really provides alot of first-hand analyzation of her work and her general outlook on music and life. Naturally, Bjork's interview segments are always interesting (some of which are done from a floating raft among the glaciers of her home country).

My only beef with the dvd is the excess of lame interview segments with people that have nothing to do with her. I mean, Missy Elliot? C'mon. Thankfully her comments are kept short and seldom, as they are about as informed as one would expect them to be ("it's like, she took these hip hop beats and... added orchestra stuff on top, so it was like... Mozart at a rap show")
Oh brother...
That said, i should point out that most of the comments made arent just a waste of time and really do say something.

On the whole i say, for sure, pick it up.

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Cute for Kids - But Is It About an Indian??
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What a hoot!
Family movie with favorite actors
good adventure

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Starring: James Garner , Vera Miles , Pat Hingle , Morgan Woodward , and John Doucette
Director: Bernard McEveety (II)
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ASIN: B0001I55YC
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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Filmed on location in Utah, One Little Indian is a leisurely paced Western adventure for children and families. This sets it apart from many of those that preceded it in the '70s--and appear to have served as influences--like Little Big Man (1970) and Jeremiah Johnson (1972). There is less violence and, as in many Disney productions, animal sidekicks are a big part of the action; in this case, an ornery camel named Rosie and her calf, Thirsty. James Garner plays Keyes, a deserter from the U.S. Cavalry, who "borrows" the camels while making his escape. Shortly afterwards, he meets Mark (Clay O'Brien), a white boy raised by Indians upon the death of his parents. He too slipped away from the cavalry after they rounded up his adopted family for relocation. He joins Keyes for a trip to Mexico. Along the way, they encounter widow Doris McIver (Vera Miles) and daughter Martha (Jodie Foster). All the while, the cavalry is hot on their trail. Bernard McEveety directed episodes of a number of TV Westerns from the '50s through the '70s. These included Gunsmoke, which featured appearances by Miles (a favorite of John Ford) and Foster. He would later direct Garner in his best-known series, The Rockford Files, the following year. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Clint Keys (James Garner) is a hunted man. On the run from the Cavalry, where he faces a hangman's noose for mutiny and desertion charges, he makes a frantic attempt to fade into the vast desert countryside. His conspicuous companions? "Rosie," an ill-tempered camel, her offspring, and a 10-year-old runaway boy (Clay O'Brien). Additional complications arise when they encounter a pioneering widow (Vera Miles) and her young daughter (Jodie Foster) who must choose between aiding the unlikely fugitives -- or hampering their desperate flight.

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Cute for Kids - But Is It About an Indian??.......2006-12-01

You have to start this with one thing in mind - this is a Disney film. That means you have a very white washed, comedic view of what is happening. In essence this is a "family gathering up" story, involving a guy and his "son", meeting up with a lady and her daughter. Cute romance is sure to follow.

First, the guy and son. James Garner is Keyes, who deserted from the army - but of course it was for a noble cause. He quickly runs into Mark, a kid who at first glance *looks* like an Indian, but of course he isn't. He was a white boy captured by the Cheyenne natives, who is now free again. The two have a mother-daughter pair of camels who are adoringly ornery.

Off they go in the Utah desert, worrying about both Indians and the army. There are typical hijinks and horseplay as they go. They soon run into a gorgeous blonde lady and her equally gorgeous blonde daughter. Keyes falls for the lady. Mark thinks the girl has cooties.

Of course, in true Disney fashion, everything works out lovely for all involved, with a few spots of age-appropriate minor sadness.

This is a super movie for young tykes, with pretty much zero swearing, violence, or other nastiness that has infiltrated modern media. However, from the point of view of this involving "one little indian" - they could have done *Far* better. Why not have had the child actually BE an Indian? Why not show more about native american culture? Really, this is more about "The Brady Bunch in the Old West" - certainly a casual, fun romp - but not involving Indians at all.

Support Your Local Camel Jockey.......2006-05-19

One Little Indian is a late entry from the Golden Age of Walt Disney, but it's an engaging and enjoyable film. James Garner was in a transitional period here, dabbling with TV and high-grade B-movies like Those Daring Dobermans. He's just as charming as ever, which seems out of place since he IS a deserter. However, as the script is a timely one, his only "crime" was disrupting a massacre of a peaceful Indian camp. So perhaps for the only time in history, we have Viet Nam, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and Jodie Foster coinciding in spacetime.

Several things make this a good movie. An early tip off to the quality is a first-rate Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack. Next, and most important, Clay O'brien is a very appealing child actor. Add Jodie Foster to the young'un cast and you've got a nice set of kids. Not only that, but the supporting cast is loaded with familiar faces if you're a Western fan. The only shortcoming is there are too few scenes with Vera Miles. I wish the interlude between her and Mr. Garner had lasted longer. In breaking with current tradition, Andrew Prine plays a clergyman who is honest, sympathetic, and Godly. Hollywood hasn't heard of anything like that in decades! And as for the camel(s), it is not just a gimmick, but is really relevant to the plotline. I suppose if the camel had belched or farted, the movie would appeal more to kids today, but thank God there was once a time when they considered that too vulgar. In short, this is good vintage James Garner with a lot of extras thrown in.

What a hoot!.......2005-08-11

I loved this film.

What an absolutely hilarious movie. There are scenes that are so unforgettable.... like in the first place.... what is James Garner doing on a camel in the old west?!?!?

But it makes sense as the film goes along. And the scenes between James Garner and the little boy Clay O'Brien are often comical. They work great together. You'd never know that the "Indian" boy in this film is the same blonde-haired, blue-eyed youngster in John Wayne's classic film, "Cahill, U.S. Marshall".

I enjoy a good comedy film, and this one is near the top of my list. James Garner is always so believable in whatever role he plays.... and if being a camel-riding, orphan-toting, short-tempered cavalry-escapee is his role, only James Garner can make it seem believable (in the comedy role that it is).

If you wish to view a simple, rural, 1800's-style comedy film that is sure to be enjoyed.... this is one I'd certainly recommend.

Family movie with favorite actors.......2005-02-16

I remember seeing One Little Indian as a kid so I picked it up. There's not much action but a long traveling story. The interesting thing is the list of up and coming stars that were in it.
Jay Silverheels (Tonto), Jim Davis from the tv show Dallas
Robert Pine from CHIPS, James Garner from Rockford Files and of course Jodie Foster.
As many Disney films there's some action and sad events in the story. A white boy (Clay O'Brien)who was captured by the indians as a child. Then taken away from his indian "mother" whom he wants to get back to. This is a fine family movie for the younger set and for those who want to see the actors before they were famous.

good adventure.......2004-11-02

I loved this movie as a kid! Don't know why a kid wouldn't like it unless he/she was raised watching only horror and violence.

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Twilight Singers fans should pick this one up
Is The DVD Cover Familiar To You?
Something Hot!

Twilight Live
Starring: The Twilight Singers
Manufacturer: One Little Indian Us
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000CEV3VE
Release Date: 2006-01-31

Product Description

Track Listing:
1. Decatur Street
2. Too Tough To Die
3. That's Just How That Bird Sings
4. King Only
5. Esta Noche
6. Teenage Wristband
7. The Twilite Kid
8. All You Need Is Love/Love
9. Annie Mae
10. Martin Eden
11. Papillon
12. Stranglehold

Encore 1:
1. Dancing Queen
2. The Killer
3. Roses

Encore 2:
1. My Curse (w/ John Curley on Bass)
2. Don't Fear The Reaper/Uptown Again
3. Somethin' Hot
4. Faded

Format: DVD

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Twilight Singers fans should pick this one up.......2006-08-13

First, you have to love the "cover art" review. Great summary of the music, dude. I expect this guy has no idea who the Twilight Singers are, much less Greg Dulli or his tradition of performing covers. Likewise, I'm sure this went straight over "Tomer Cooper's" head.

Second, this is a great DVD. Any TS/Dulli singer shouldn't hesitate to buy it. Present are the characteristic Dulli charisma and rockin' good tunes you'd expect, but captured live each song takes on new life. It's just a damned good show put on by damned fine musicians. I love watching these guys work.

The audio quality isn't great but it suffices. It's live. If you've heard live performances before, you know the deal. Not great, but not bad. And two minutes in you'll forget it altogether.

Buy it, you won't regret it.

Is The DVD Cover Familiar To You?.......2006-06-20

This is a pure Rip-Off from the cover of Aerosmith's Live Bootleg album from 1978...Where's the shame? Too bad Twilight are not original enough to come up with their own cover.

In another words, this DVD is pretty suck and the originality here is nowhere to be found...Especially on the cover art that they stole from a much bigger band.

Something Hot!.......2006-03-26

This video is just what the title implies. A live bootlegged performance. There's no deceitful post production trickery happening here. No studio overdubs, or cut and paste song arrangement. This is a fan produced video. You see and hear it just as it happenned. The sound is recorded from the camera mics and the stage is dimly lit. Don't expect gorgeously mixed soundstage like audio and video. And for those very reasons, not in spite of, this is a wonderful acquisition. The band is on top of their game, Dulli is in typical macho overdrive, and the setlist is plump and complete coming in at just under two hours. Not to mention Marcy Mays popping in for a re-set of The Afghan Whigs classic My Curse with former Whigs members for a faux reunion.

Simply a great documentation of a great night of rock n roll.

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Live DVD Archive
Starring: Björk
Manufacturer: One Little Indian Us
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ASIN: B0009HLB34
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Short but sweet!
It's short. But not on quality

Later With Jools Holland
Starring: Björk
Manufacturer: One Little Indian Us
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ASIN: B0000C826M
Release Date: 2003-09-23

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LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND (BJORK)

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Short but sweet!.......2004-08-30

A collection of Björk's live performances on U.K.'s late night variety show "Later with Jools Holland"; highlights include a version of "Venus as a Boy" on the harpsichord & the b-side "So Broken."

It's short. But not on quality.......2004-07-17

These are live appearances at a TV show, so you might think that the intensity is not to be compared with a real gig. Well, in terms of interpretation and energy, it's as intense and powerful as it can be. And she sings beautifully, the different arrangements and instrumentations are also quite interesting. Highlights in my opinion: Hyperballad (maybe the best live version) and So Broken (breaks your heart, too).

Product Description

1. Tesko Suicide
2. Six Underground
3. Spin Spin Sugar
4. Post Modern Sleeze
5. Low Five

Format: DVD

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A Redundant "Low Five".......2004-10-06

This would have been ideal as a limited edition DVD packaged with the "Becoming X" CD. All the video's are here (Tesko Suicide, 6 Underground, Spin Spin Sugar and Post Modern Sleeze) in all their glorious Kelli (Ali the Tigermouth) Dayton charm. However, there is one strange addition to this DVD compilation. "Low Five"? is that really Sneaker Pimps? it's not anything I've ever heard from the Becoming X release, although the DVD packaging would indicate otherwise. It would appear that the remaining Pimps are not only trying to make a buck off of the dearly departed Kelli Ali, but also trying to promote the "Splinter" CD as well. Basically destroying what would have been appropriate closure to the Kelli Dayton era.

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Dissapointed.......2004-10-01

The sound quality of this dvd is bad. I have an mpeg file of 6 underground (downloaded off the net) which has better sound than this dvd.

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pretty good show from a very nice first album
One of the BEST Bjork DVD's!
Energetic, ground-breaking, and gorgeous...
blast from the past
Wonderful!

Bjork - Vessel
Starring: Bjork
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ASIN: B00009RGC7
Release Date: 2003-02-11

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1. Human Behaviour
2. Atlantic
3. One Day
4. Venus As A Boy
5. Come To Me
6. Anchor Song
7. Aeroplane
8. Big Time Sensuality
9. There's More To Life Than This
10. Violently Happy
11. Crying

Format: DVD

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pretty good show from a very nice first album.......2005-08-04

i purchased this dvd recently.

its a concert with little bjork interviews in between.

the picture is good, the audio is dolby 2.0.... 5.1 or dts would have been better.

she used mostly real instruments. like drums, electric bass and such. i would have rather she just had an apple computer up there. the live instruments dont have the same punch as her studio album.

debut was a great cd with great catchy songs so i wanted to see a live show of it. this satisfied me.

there is also a dvd of her mtv unplugged out there that i recommend. it has many songs from debut and she is dressed pretty cute.

One of the BEST Bjork DVD's!.......2005-07-06

There is something about Bjork that is in one word: UNIQUE. She's not the typical drop-dead gorgeous type of woman that we are used to seeing 99% of the time in pop culture, and yet her cuteness and eccentricity is far more raw and beautiful. She has a very innocent and yet mysterious way of describing the world. In this DVD it's just a treat to see it. And her performances i believe were far better than the MTV Unplugged versions, in this DVD she seems to be much more raw and edgy, as well as having more of a voice about how she felt during a certain time and place. Not to mention that the whole DVD in general was well done and very unique and incredible. Highly recommended!!!!!

Energetic, ground-breaking, and gorgeous..........2004-08-30

An energetic performance of the songs on "Debut"; highlights include "Come to Me" & "There's More to Life Than This."

blast from the past.......2003-08-21

vessel was the first björk video i purchased, so it holds a special place in my heart. since i own it on VHS + laser disc, i wasn't planning to buy it on dvd. my boyfriend surprised me with it one afternoon, and it brought back a flood of memories.

the concert is fabulous, and the mini interviews with björk are sooo cute!

the dvd quality and sound is excellent, and i think this is one of her best live concerts! :)

Wonderful!.......2003-07-07

First off, Debut is my least favorite of Bjork's albums. When I saw this at the store I couldnt help but buying it though (its bjork, it cant be bad!) So I started it up expecting it to be a little better than the live on MTV Unplugged DVD. Well, I was very suprised!! I believe this is my second favorite Bjork concert DVD next to RoH. Bjork is so awesome :)

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