Tensegrity

Carlos Castaneda's Tensegrity on VHS. Directed by and starring Carlos Castaneda. 1996.

Carlos Castaneda’s Tensegrity on VHS. Directed by and starring Carlos Castaneda. 1996.

From the box:

Volume 3 Energetically Crossing From One Phylum To Another

Tensegrity is the art of utilizing, in a modern setting, magical passes, movements discovered and developed by shamans who lived in Mexico in ancient times. They were called magical passes because through practicing them, those shamans attained mental alertness, physical well-being, and more important yet, the possibility of becoming conscious of the abstract, unknown part of man. They were able, for example, to focus their full consciousness on a vibratory force, which they understood as the binding that holds together each living being in a cohesive unit.

In this videocassette, Energetically Crossing from One Phylum to Another, eight complete magical passes are shown. According to those shamans, by means of these passes, they were capable of transporting their awareness across the lines of our own phylum — Chordata — into an entirely different phylum: Arthropoda.

The members of what modern man calls the phylum Arthropoda, like the butterfly, for instance, were believed, by those shamans, to see the world as if through a container of crystal gelatin. They affirmed that for such creatures, the world consisted of hues, and that each hue had a particular scent.

This journey of consciousness was taken by those shamans as the means to accentuate their general awareness, and the prowess of their senses.

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Nostradamus

Nostradamus on VHS. Starring ? Directed by ? 1988.

Nostradamus on VHS. Starring ? Directed by ? 1988.

From the box:

His Predictions Are Accurate — And Frightening!

He foretells of… the end of the world… war in the Mideast… the big earthquake… the new antichrist… disaster in space… assassinations… and more. You Must See For Yourself!

Nostradamus. His name has resounded through the centuries — shadowed in legend and mystery. Who was this amazing 16th century mystic who accurately predicted future world events more than 400 years before they happened? These unbelievable predictions include the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon, the rise of Adoplh Hitler, The Kennedy assassinations and Man’s Walk on the Moon! Future predictions include what most experts feel is the most unnerving one of all, the nuclear annihhilation of the world as we know it.

Hod did Nostradamus do it? Within this remarkable story, we are able to explore the true essence of Nostradamus and his mysteries, and in doing so, possibly determine mankind’s future destiny on this planet.

Hiroshima… Nostradamus foretold of a day when a new weapon would “make the sun appear double…” Man had at last harnessed the awesome power of the stars.

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Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream VHS cover art. A 'For Your Consideration' copy with different cover. Movie starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald. Based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. 2000.

Requiem for a Dream on VHS video. A ‘For Your Consideration’ copy with different cover. Movie starring Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Christopher McDonald. Based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. 2000.

From the VHS box:

Due To Graphic Content This Film Is Intended For An Adult Audience Only

For Your Consideration

Requiem for a Dream
Produced by Eric Watson and Palmer West

Best Actress
Ellen Burnstyn

Best Actor
Jared Leto

Best Supporting Actress
Jennifer Connelly

Best Supporting Actor
Marlon Wayans

Best Director
Darren Aronofsky

What it did win: Requiem for a Dream (2000) Awards

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Read the dream: Requiem for a Dream: A Novel

Listen to the dream: Requiem for a Dream (2000 Film) [Soundtrack] Clint Mansell, Kronos Quartet | Format: Audio CD







Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby

Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby on VHS video. Movie starring Natasha Lyonne, María Celedonio, David Alan Grier, Vincent Gallo, April Telek. Directed by Matthew Bright. 1999.

Freeway 2: Confessions of a Trickbaby on VHS. Starring Natasha Lyonne, María Celedonio, David Alan Grier, Vincent Gallo, April Telek. Directed by Matthew Bright. 1999.

From the box:

When You Live In The Fast Lane, There’s No Looking Back!

People call her WHITE GIRL. She’s spent most of her adolescent life robbing “tricks” and running from the cops. Holed up in Youth Authority medical facilities, and on her way to jail for 25 years, White Girl crosses paths with the psychotic CYCLONA. Cyclona is about to serve “life” when she becomes obsessed with White Girl, who doesn’t return the interest until she’s offered a shot at freedom. Together they hatch a plan and escape. There’s no turning back when White Girl realizes she’s on the lam with a serial killer who is following the call of hallucinatory visions and signs sent from “Hell.” In a race for their lives, these two desperados tear across the states, leaving a trail of chaos and mayhem on their bizarre road trip to Mexico.

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Godzilla 1985

Godzilla 1985: The Legend Is Reborn VHS box art cover. Action horror sci-fi movie starring Raymond Burr, Ken Tanaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi. Directed by Koji Hashimoto, R.J. Kizer. 1984.

Godzilla 1985: The Legend Is Reborn on VHS. Starring Raymond Burr, Ken Tanaka, Yasuko Sawaguchi. Directed by Koji Hashimoto, R.J. Kizer. 1984.

The VHS cover says:

“The best Godzilla in thirty years… hysterical fun.” — Joel Siegel, Good Morning America

Just when you thought it was safe to return to Tokyo, the world’s favorite fire-breathing monster, Godzilla, has been reborn to once again wreak havoc upon a city still recovering from his last stroll downtown, way back in 1966.

Godzilla’s all new adventure begins when strange atomic explosions near an uncharted island cause a passing ship to lose control. The crew is found in a horrible state of decay and after amassing the evidence, the scientists conclude that the Big Guy is back, wants to feed off a nuclear power plant, and is making a beeline toward the business district.

The great RAYMOND BURR reprises his role as journalist Steve Martin, once again caught in Godzilla’s destructive path.

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Ninja Vs. Ninja

Ninja Vs. Ninja on VHS. Starring Hung Gai Chan, Kwan Cheung, Norman Chu. Directed by Nick Cheung. 1987.

Ninja Vs. Ninja on VHS. Starring Hung Gai Chan, Kwan Cheung, Norman Chu. Directed by Nick Cheung. 1987.

From the box:

Bitter Rivals Fight To The Bitter End.

An international cast is featured in this wacky Ninja saga, as an evil drug baron hires a Ninja sect to wipe out a cure for heroin addiction. It’s up to a secret police agent who is also an undercover Ninja to fight the bad guys! Featuring Ninjas of all races and the legendary ‘Five Elements’ Ninja, NINJA VS. NINJA is a must-see for Ninja and kung fu fans!

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Rock House

Rock House a.k.a. Deadly Addiction on VHS. Rare action cop movie starring Jack Vacek. With Trice Schubert, Joseph Jennings, Gregory Scott Cummins, Michael Robbin, Alan Shearer, Juan Carlos Muñoz. Written and directed by Jack Vacek. 1988.

Rock House a.k.a. Deadly Addiction on VHS. Starring Jack Vacek. With Trice Schubert, Joseph Jennings, Gregory Scott Cummins, Michael Robbin, Alan Shearer, Juan Carlos Muñoz. Written and directed by Jack Vacek. 1988.

From the box:

They Killed His Wife… And Pushed Him Beyond The Law. He’s About To Settle The Score!

He was the best cop in L.A.’s elite police narcotics division — until vengeful drug runners savagely murdered his beautiful young wife. Now, detective John Turner is out of control — a rogue cop on a search-and-destroy mission to wipe out the city’s sprawling cocaine empire. Aided by a ravishing photo-journalist and a savvy young street urchin, he’s out to hit the cocaine cartel where it hurts. From battering his way through the walls of inner city crack house fortresses, to unauthorized S.W.A.T. strikes against the drug lord’s fabulous Beverly Hills hideouts, Turner unleashes a devastating one-man war of retribution. A war that will break all the rules, pit him against the ruthless street soldiers of a private drug army — and make him the number one target of a merciless billion dollar cocaine conspiracy!

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Halley’s Comet: A Viewer’s Guide With William Shatner

Halley's Comet: A Viewer's Guide With William Shatner on VHS. Holographic cover. 1985.

Halley’s Comet: A Viewer’s Guide With William Shatner on VHS. 1985.

From the VHS box with holographic cover:

Don’t Let The Comet Pass You By!

William Shatner guides you to the farthest reaches of the Universe for the once-in-a-lifetime return of Halley’s Comet in 1985-1986, and tells the story of Edmond Halley and his comet.

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Paint It Black

Paint It Black VHS box cover art. Horror thriller movie starring Sally Kirkland, Rick Rossovich, Martin Landau, Doug Savant, Julie Carmen. Directed by Tim Hunter, Roger Holzberg. 1990.

Paint It Black on VHS. Starring Sally Kirkland, Rick Rossovich, Martin Landau, Doug Savant, Julie Carmen. Directed by Tim Hunter, Roger Holzberg. 1990.

VHS covers paint the story in broad strokes:

Someone’s Making A Killing In The Art World.

Black: the color of death; the color of doom; the color of murder.

Paint It Black gathers premiere screen stars Sally Kirkland (Anna), Rick Rossovich (Roxanna), Martin Landau (Crimes & Misdemeanors), Julie Carmen (The Milagro Beanfield War), and Doug Savant (Masquerade) in a suspense-soaked thriller from the director of The River’s Edge.

Jonathan Dunbar (Rossovich) is a handsome, talented, yet undiscovered young sculptor. Marion Winston (Kirkland) is the gallery owner who has signed him to exclusive representation. But she wants more than Jonathan’s art. Marion’s obsession with her “discovery” becomes smothering, stifling and ultimately deadly. From the moment they met, it was murder. Jonathan is now the prime suspect. But did Jonathan do it? You’ll see he had every reason to… but did he? Find out as an intense and chilling adventure unfolds until the broiling “cliff hanging” grand finale.

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A Journey Down Route 66

A Journey Down Route 66 on VHS. Documentary starring Michael Wallis. 1994.

A Journey Down Route 66 on VHS. Starring Michael Wallis. 1994.

The Road Says:

Award-winning author Michael Wallis takes us on this cross-country adventure along Route 66, The Mother Road. We’ll revisit the tourist spots and quaint motels, the secret corners and little cafes, the unique people and fascinating places he made famous in his best-selling book about America’s Main Street.

We’ll see where Route 66 began, and ended, in Chicago. We’ll explore the first truck stop in America and sample food at the greatest diners along the route. We’ll discover why they called her “Bloddy 66,” and visit the Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo. We’ll try to eat a 72 oz. steak, see the Grand Canyon and ride along with the classic cars on a Route 66 “Fun Run”… plus much, much more!

It’s your journey down Historic 66… an American Tradition.

Go Back In Time: A Journey Down Route 66 [VHS]

The Route 66 Book By Michael Wallis: Route 66: The Mother Road 75th Anniversary Edition

More With Michael Wallis: Route 66 – The Ultimate DVD Collection