Director: Don Hertzfeldt, Marianne O. Ulrichsen, Pedro Serrazina, Piet Kroon, Robert Milton Wallace
Starring: Robert May, Karin Anger, Joaquim de Almeida, Jarrad Paul, Paula Kay Perry
Genre: Shorts
Studio: Warner Home Video   Theatrical: 1999   Rated: Unrated
Languages (Country): English ()
Summary: Have you ever had a dream in which you've been cleaning a bathroom while filmmaker Henry Jaglom ("Venice/Venice") talks over the phone about movie sex? Well, now you can have that experience vicariously via Rainier Judd's brief, weird introductions to each chapter in this short film anthology on the theme of seduction (of one or another kind). The section called "Marquee" offers Seth Edelstein's sweet World War II anecdote, "Anticipating Sarah", in which an earnest G.I. returning home from European trenches awaits a woman to whom he has written but never seen. Marianne Olsen Ulrichsen's "Kom" is a touching tale of an old woman's erotic recollections from youth and the richness of love in winter. "Hisao" is Masahiro Sugano's startling, herky-jerky, experimental document about an underground Japanese singer-songwriter lured by fame. There's also an award-winning, animated piece called "Lily and Jim", a witty and knowing testament to the ups and downs (mostly downs) of a blind date. Each of the films is accompanied by selectable production notes, and several feature alternate soundtracks, including a monologue by performance artist Annie Sprinkle for "Kom". Certainly the biggest conversation piece among the remaining titles is Jeremy Boxer's "The Last Supper", which concerns a rather ordinary-looking, yuppie dinner party in which a small practical joke leads to a shocking conclusion. You'd swear the story is based on urban legend, but Boxer insists it was derived from fact. "--Tom Keogh"

Director: Vin Diesel, A.W. Feidler, Eileen O'Meara, Jacob Rosenberg, John Schnall
Starring: Vin Diesel, Lewis Steidl, Cara Gaffen, Phillip Jones, Ivan Jordain
Genre: Shorts
Studio: Warner Home Video   Theatrical: 1999   Rated: NR
Languages (Country): English ()
Summary: The "diversity" in this edition of "Short" refers to ethnic diversity, not a diverse array of films on view. Unfortunately, this batch isn't nearly as compelling as the previous DVDs in the series. Of the six shorts presented, the most intriguing are "Buy My Film," a 1995 mixed-media contribution from director John Schnall, and "Saving Private Ryan" actor Vin Diesel's "Multi-Facial" are the most intriguing, clever, and palatable of the lot, though Diesel's extra goodies--six interviews and a bit called "Vin Works on Iron Giant"--reek of commercialism and self-promotion. As is the case with all the "Short" editions, the Sound Bit section, here with jazz cellist Erik Friedlander, is a must-watch. But "Short 5" is also plagued by the spate of consumer-driven spots and ads that open each film, and they taint the entire package with a television mentality, ignoring the real purpose of the series--to promote short films as an art form. "--Paula Nechak"

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Starring: Short
Genre: Shorts
Studio: Warner Home Video   Theatrical: 1999   Rated: NR
Languages (Country): English ()
Summary: There's a dark underpinning of meanness and a lack of humanity contained within several of the short films in "Short 6: Insanity". The animated "Bad Plant" and "Billy's Balloon" are both misanthropic contributions, and only "Franky Goes to Hollywood," which documents a day in the life and career of the dog who starred in "Armageddon", and the Sound Bit featurette, "Beyond the Rhythm," really transcend the uncompassionate discord on display in lesser doses in the remaining seven films. "Blue City," a tinted look at the lives of four people on a collision course in the inner city, received several awards at a variety of film festivals, and "Midnight Dance," a clever Irish cartoon from John McCloskey, is on par with Tim Burton's and Edward Gorey's twisted visions. "--Paula Nechak"

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Starring: Mark Mothersbaugh, Lars von Trier
Genre: Shorts
Studio: Warner Home Video   Theatrical: 2000   Rated: NR
Languages (Country): English ()
Summary: I only just watched Short: Utopia, and I must say that I find the DVD a fantastic forum for new film. I am a British filmmaker myself, and find it hard getting my work out to the public. This DVD shows cutting edge film making, in a way that is obtainable for everybody. The DVD itself, is great, there are some weak pieces on the disk, but these are out weighed by the quality product. More is pure beauty to watch, with a fantastic soundtrack. I love the Lion and the Lamb, well made, visualy stunning. Buy this DVD if you want to see something new, and experience the future of film making. I hope to have one of my films on one of these disks soon!

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Studio: Usa Home Entertainment   Theatrical:   Rated:
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Summary: The dvd:mag comes to life with henry rollins john lee hooker the film that inspired sling blade starring billy bob thornton and molly ringwald scenes from baraka academy award winner michael apted academy award winning black rider multi-angle animation alternate audo trakcs interactive menus. Studio: Usa Home Entertainment Release Date: 11/18/1997 Run time: 137 minutes

Director:
Starring: Michael McKean
Genre: Shorts
Studio: Polygram Video   Theatrical: 1999   Rated: NR
Languages (Country): English ()
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Summary: A DVD magazine of award winning short films from around the world: Dreams, Cafe Bar, Bride of Resistor, A Girl's Own Story, Depth Solitude, A Guy Walks Into A Bar, George Hickenlooper, Vincent: The Junkie Chronicles, The Big Brass Ring, La Jetee, Eye Like A Strange Balloon, The Making of Portrait of a Lady.