Icon Of An Age (The Anthology) (+DVD) - John McCormack

Advantages: Surprisingly compelling viewing
Disadvantages: Very long, not always believable

...was quite surprised that I hadn't heard of this film, particularly as it stars Patrick Swayze. To be honest, I am not terribly fond of Frederick Forsyth's books, so if this hadn't been given to me as a free DVD with a tabloid, I would probably have never seen it. However, as so often happens with films of which I have low expectations, this was surprisingly very good and I am glad that I made the effort to watch all two and a half hours of it. Patrick Swayze is Jason Monk. As an actor, I am most familiar with Swayze for his roles during the 1980s/90s - Dirty Dancing and Ghost come most immediately to mind. His role in this film is quite different - of the very full on kick ass type and I did wonder how he would manage to pull it off. He managed very well. He looks his age - Swayze must be in his 50s now - but he can still move when he... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Great Entertainment
Disadvantages: Not HD, No Rocky 6 Included

..."Gonna Fly Now" Rocky III - The movie's soundtrack contained Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger. Rocky IV - The soundtrack for this movie included "Living in America" by James Brown; the film's music was composed by Vince DiCola, and also included songs by John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, Survivor, Kenny Loggins, and Robert Tepper. Rocky IV is the only film in the series not to feature Bill Conti. Go West wrote "One Way Street" for the movie by request of Sylvester Stallone. Rocky V This soundtrack features Joey B. Ellis, Elton John, MC Hammer, 7A3, MC Tab, Rob Base, and Bill Conti. Most of the soundtrack is rap music, rather than classic Bill Conti tunes. Special Features Interview with Sylvester Stallone Documentary: John Avildsen (Director) presents the making of the film's fight footage Tribute to... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful Irish classic voice
Disadvantages: the old irish classic abit over played

...When I put this album on it really sparked a great emotion and pride inside to be Irish. John McCormack sings these Irish classics with a powerful mans voice that really brings your imagination into the heart and sole of the music. This album is a peacful and relaxing trip down memory lane.John McCormack's singing style combines the beatiful melodys of a classical trained voice with the stricking sound of a strong Irish accent. This gives the album its uniqueness and gives it the storytelling quality that brings the peotic lyrics to life. This album is great value for money with up to eighteen tracks each track a popular classic of its own. The only issue with this album is it does contain all the classic Irish songs that are quite old and have been over played abit over the years.... Read review

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