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Alice Cooper Trashes the World

Alice Cooper Trashes the World on VHS. Starring Alice Cooper, Al Pitrelli (guitar), Pete Freezin' (guitar), T-Bone Caradonna (bass), Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Jonathan Mover (drums). Directed by Nigel Dick. 1990.

Alice Cooper Trashes the World on VHS. Starring Alice Cooper, Al Pitrelli (guitar), Pete Freezin’ (guitar), T-Bone Caradonna (bass), Derek Sherinian (keyboards), Jonathan Mover (drums). Directed by Nigel Dick. 1990.

From the box:

Not for the faint of heart, Alice Cooper Trashes The World includes all the macabre theatrics and dramatic staging that have made Alice one of the most imitated legends in rock. Filmed in Birmingham, England, it features the hits from TRASH plus all the great Alice Cooper classics.

Trash
Billion Dollar Babies
I’m Eighteen
I’m Your Gun
Desperado
House of Fire
No More Mr. Nice Guy
This Maniac Is in Love With You
Steven
Welcome to My Nightmare
Ballad of Dwight Fry
Gutter Cats Vs. the Jets
Only Women Bleed
I Love the Dead
Poison
Muscle of Love
Spark in the Dark
Bed of Nails
School’s Out
Under My Wheels

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Alice

Alice VHS box cover art. Animation movie starring Kristýna Kohoutová. Based on the classic Lewis Carroll story, Alice in Wonderland. Directed by Jan Svankmajer. 1988.

Alice on VHS. Starring Kristýna Kohoutová. Based on the classic Lewis Carroll story, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Directed by Jan Svankmajer. 1988.

From the box:

Disney + Bunuel = Jan Svankmajer’s Alice

Alice is sitting in her room full of toys reading Lewis Carroll’s story, during which she too is carried off to Wonderland. As she follows the elusive White Rabbit so begins this dream expedition into the landscape of childhood, through many dangerous adventures, and ultimately to her trial before the King and Queen of Hearts.

Jan Svankmajer, the Czech master of animation, has fulfilled a lifetime ambition in this personal interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Svankmajer’s Alice remains true to the absurdity of the Carroll’s original, but bears the stamp of his own distinctive style and obsessions. Combining techniques of animation and live action, he gives to this classic tale of childhood fantasies a new and fascinating dimension.

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Lego Jack Stone

Lego Jack Stone VHS box cover art. Short movie starring Marc Smith, Martin Sherman, Andy Loudon. Directed by Robert Dorney. 2001.

Lego Jack Stone on VHS. Starring Marc Smith, Martin Sherman, Andy Loudon. Directed by Robert Dorney. 2001.

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We hope you enjoy this free Jack Stone video from your friends at LEGO! Join Jack Stone as he uses his wits and imagination to save the victims of a flood, break up a bank robbery, and put out a blazing fire. It’s all part of another exciting day in the life of Jack Stone.

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United States of Leland

United States of Leland VHS box cover art. Movie starring Ryan Gosling, Don Cheadle, Kevin Spacey, Chris Klein, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Michelle Williams. Written and directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge. 2003.

United States of Leland on VHS. Starring Ryan Gosling, Don Cheadle, Kevin Spacey, Chris Klein, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Michelle Williams. Written and directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge. 2003.

From the box:

Crime. Confusion. Compassion. They’re all just states of mind.

After seemingly ordinary 15-year-old Leland (Ryan Gosling) stuns his quiet suburban community with a chilling crime, he is sent to juvenile hall where he meets Pearl (Don Cheadle), a teacher and aspiring writer who dreams of making Leland’s compelling story into a book. As Pearl digs deeper into Leland’s life and the people caught in it — his mother (Lena Olin), his famous writer-father (Kevin Spacey), and his troubled girlfriend (Jena Malone) — he uncovers Leland’s disturbing motive. The tables soon turn when the enigmatic teen forces Pearl to examine his own morally questionable behavior. Climaxing with a shocking collision of violence, understanding, and hope, Leland will take you to states you never imagined.

With an ensemble cast that also includes Chris Klein and Michelle Williams, The United States of Leland is “sure to be controversial!” — Susannah Gora, Premiere

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Americathon

Americathon VHS cover art. Musical comedy movie starring John Ritter, Peter Riegert, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Zane Buzby, Chief Dan George, Elvis Costello, Jay Leno, Meat Loaf, George Carlin. Written by Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman. Directed by Neal Israel. 1979.

Americathon on VHS. Starring John Ritter, Peter Riegert, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Zane Buzby, Chief Dan George, Elvis Costello, Jay Leno, Meat Loaf, George Carlin. Written by Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman. Directed by Neal Israel. 1979.

From the box:

It’s the 1990’s and the world’s oil is gone. The United States Treasury is empty and a billionaire loan shark is about to foreclose on the nation explaining “We all gotta eat.” The solution: a telethon to save Uncle Sam from Bankruptcy. With this as a launching pad Americathon explodes into comic outer space. Written by Firesign Theater veterans Phil Proctor and Peter Bergman, this wicked and screamingly funny satire stars Harvey Korman, Fred Willard and Peter Riegert with a very special appearance by John Ritter as President of the United States. You also notice the brilliant cameo appearances by Elvis Costello and George Carlin. This cult classic will have you in stitches as the fate of the nation is decided by the lunatic fringe!

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The End

The End on VHS. Skate video starring Tony Hawk, Andrew Reynolds, Bucky Lasek, Stephen Berra, Heath Kirchart, Jeremy Klein, Rick McCrank, Willy Santos. Directed by Jamie Mosberg. 1998.

The End VHS cover art. Skate video starring Tony Hawk, Andrew Reynolds, Bucky Lasek, Stephen Berra, Heath Kirchart, Jeremy Klein, Rick McCrank, Willy Santos. Directed by Jamie Mosberg. 1998.

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A Birdhouse Skateboard Film.

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The End VHS cover art. Skate video starring Tony Hawk. VHS back cover scan.

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Ski Patrol

Ski Patrol VHS cover art. Skiing comedy movie starring Roger Rose, T.K. Carter, Yvette Nipar, Leslie Jordan, George Lopez, Corbin Timbrook, Ray Walston, Martin Mull. Directed by Richard Correll. 1990.

Ski Patrol on VHS. Starring Roger Rose, T.K. Carter, Yvette Nipar, Leslie Jordan, George Lopez, Corbin Timbrook, Ray Walston, Martin Mull. Directed by Richard Correll. 1990.

From the box:

They’re The Patrol That’s Out Of Control.

The laughs are plentiful and the snow action faster than the men’s downhill, as the craziest group of skiers ever take to the slopes in Ski Patrol. Pops (Ray Walston) is the owner of the Snowy Peaks Lodge, a popular ski resort. His lease is up for renewal, but he’s not worried — his safety record is unblemished, in spite of the crew of misfits who make up his Ski Patrol, led by Jerry (Roger Rose) and Iceman (T.K. Carter). But unscrupulous land developer Maris (Martin Mull) has other devious plans — he wants to take over the lease from Pops and hires a blond ski hunk named Lance (Corby Timbrook) to sabotage the Ski Patrol’s efforts. It’s snow wonder as the Ski Patrol traverses and slaloms through the powder with breathtaking comic flair, as they try to save Pop’s mountain. Incredible aerial tricks, snowboarding and a spectacular skiing showdown all add to the excitement. Ski Patrol is a fun time for all seasons.

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Downhill Racer

Downhill Racer VHS cover art. Skiing movie starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv. Directed by Michael Ritchie. 1969.

Downhill Racer on VHS. Starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv. Directed by Michael Ritchie. 1969.

From the box:

Director Michael Ritchie’s (The Golden Child) debut film is a tense and taut look at the world of Olympic skiing. Robert Redford is the hero, a handsome loner from Idaho Springs, Colorado, bent on making to the top of the heap. As the pressure and tension build, Redford handles himself well, learning in the process how fleeting and lonely fame can be. Redford is well cast as the all-American boy chasing his dream, and Gene Hackman is excellent as the tough and demanding American ski coach.

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Major League

Major League VHS cover art. Comedy sport movie starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen. With Margaret Whitton, James Gammon, Rene Russo, Bob Uecker, Wesley Snipes, Charles Cyphers, Chelcie Ross, Dennis Haysbert. Directed by David S. Ward. 1989.

Major League on VHS. Starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen. With Margaret Whitton, James Gammon, Rene Russo, Bob Uecker, Wesley Snipes, Charles Cyphers, Chelcie Ross, Dennis Haysbert. Directed by David S. Ward. 1989.

From the box:

She’s beautiful, smart, goal-oriented, and she just inherited the Cleveland Indians. Unfortunately, she wants to move the franchise to Miami, and a losing season is her only ticket to Florida. So she signs the wildest gang of screwballs that ever spit tobacco.

They’re handsome, but they’re hopeless! Her catcher (Tom Berenger) is a washed-up womanizer who struck out in life. Her ace pitcher (Charlie Sheen) is a punked-out crazy who struck out with the law. And her third baseman (L.A. Law’s Corbin Bernsen) is more concerned fielding endorsements than grounders.

Throw in a bus load of other misfits and you’ve got yourself a hilarious line-up thats destined for disaster! Or is it?

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Bob Uecker’s Sport Show All-Star Comedy

Bob Uecker's Sport Show All-Star Comedy on VHS. Starring Bob Uecker, Tex Cobb, Dick Vitale, Jay Johnstone, Ben Davidson, "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, Joe Torres, Al Bernstein, Henry Lawrence and Roy Firestone. 1988.

Bob Uecker’s Sport Show All-Star Comedy on VHS. Starring Bob Uecker, Tex Cobb, Dick Vitale, Jay Johnstone, Ben Davidson, “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, Joe Torres, Al Bernstein, Henry Lawrence and Roy Firestone. 1988.

From the box:

Bob Uecker is back and funnier than ever! Bob “Mr. Baseball” Uecker Sport Show’s guests include Dick Vitale, Ben Davidson, Jay Johnstone, Tex Cobb, Joe Torres, Al Bernstein and Roy Firestone, among others.

For the first time you’ll see your favorite athletes singing, dancing, joking their way into the Uecker hall of fame. Former Los Angeles Raider Henry Lawrence and ESPN boxing analyst Al Bernstein warble their hearts out while sports personality Roy Firestone does his hilarious sports impressions. Bringing it all together is the acknowledged master of sports comedy Bob Uecker. “The Bob Uecker Sports Show” is perfect for sports fans who enjoy a good laugh. It’s “Mr. Baseball” at his very best.

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