About this product: Go west and find your riches, as the west offers new opportunities that await discovery. This was the idea of the 18th and 19th century America, which led many to seek a new and better future in the unknown west. It led to the colonization of the western United States, which continued over centuries, as people began to inhabit different regions of the west. It was not an easy journey, as the Native Americans sought a way to protect their way of life against the new invaders while nature also presented numerous threats. Despite the many hazards, people continued to flow west with the hope for something better. Director Wesley Ruggles portrays the struggle of the western expansion through a woman and the people around her, as they fight for their southwest state - Arizona.
Arizona opens with a rolling text that briefly explains the situation, as a large caravan rolls into the meager town of Tucson in the year 1860. Tucson has become a gathering place for a diverse group of people, as they for some reason have to end their journey west at this arid town. There is no law enforcement present to offer safety, which means that those with the ability to fend for themselves often deliver their own justice. Phoebe Titus (Jean Arthur) is such a woman, and she does not fit the traditional norm for a woman of the 19th century. She is a jeans wearing entrepreneur with a charisma resembling Jean d'Arc who has exchange her sword for a six-shooter while willingly dealing with those who try to take advantage of her on her own accord.
Despite her independence and strong will, Phoebe still presents a feminine persona by baking pies while presently being the only known Caucasian woman in the state of Arizona. Thus, many men find her intriguing, and one of these men is Peter Muncie (William Holden). Peter eyes her and it is apparent that she makes quite an impact on him from the first encounter when she is dealing with two thieves. The affection is mutual; however, both have equal difficulty to express their feelings. Nonetheless, Phoebe expresses her emotions by offering him a job, as a caravan pilot for her newly started freight business. However, he kindly declines, as he must see California before it is too late for him, but promises to return.
Phoebe's business venture begins to run smoothly, until the beginning of the Civil War. It becomes a time of hardships, as the military withdraw from Arizona to fight the war in the east. Meanwhile, Phoebe and the people of Tucson must find an alternative way of safeguarding their homes and lives against a rampant war with the Native Americans, which Arizona does by joining the Confederate side. It becomes a time of much difficulty for Phoebe, but she does not surrender to the hardships. Instead, it seems as if she is flourishing in the difficulties while her mind occasionally drifts to Peter. Unaware of his possible return others begin to show interest such as the shady character Jefferson Carteret (Warren William) who befriends Phoebe with ulterior motives.
Arizona presents an interesting film that captures some of the hardships that the pioneers dealt with, and to cast a feminine lead makes it even more fascinating. How the film portrays the Native Americans is unsettling, yet it was a common portrayal in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite this ethnic fallacy, the film still provides an accurate illustration of how the first Arizonans experienced the migration west and some of the difficulties that they faced in the dawning of the new state. Eventually, the audience will recognize the resolute perseverance that the pioneers had to possess in order to manage through the repetitive adversity that nature and other forces caused upon those who sought a better way of life in the arid Arizona.
About this product: Go on a thrilling aerial adventure in the Emmy award-winning program Over Arizona. Soar above vast deserts, verdant pine forests, sparkling lakes and rivers, rolling grasslands, glistening snow-capped peaks, gleaming cities and striking landforms. Think you know Arizona? Arizona is home to some of the world s most interesting natural formations and is best known for its desert landscape, but Over Arizona also takes you on an aerial tour of its snowy mountain ranges and lush forests. Get a new perspective on the state s beauty by taking to the skies in Over Arizona, featuring stunning aerial cinematography. Tour the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, and soar above shimmering cities and sparkling waters in the golden light the most beautiful time of day. Learn about the state s rich history and heritage while you enjoy the vibrancy of its landscapes. This breathtaking tour of some of the most dramatic landscapes in the United States was captured with custom-mounted high-definition cameras by an accomplished team of filmmakers. With rare views of the Grand Canyon, spectacular shots of the state s sprawling deserts and informative narration all set to an original musical score, Over Arizona will leave you inspired!
About this product: Arizona Reflections The Beauty of Arizona
Winner of the National Telly award and the Videographers award for an outstanding video in the Nature Category.
Arizona, The Grand Canyon State, offers visitors a multitude of breathtaking vistas. From The Grand Canyon to Monument Valley. From prehistoric cliff swellings to the beautiful Sonoran Desert with wildflowers in full bloom. All set to a beautiful stereophonic music score.
Visitors from around the world stand in awe as they gaze over the many wonders of Arizona. Images of The Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Native Ruins, Antelope Canyon, Petrified Forest, Window Rock, Canyon de Chelly, Kartchner Caverns, Painted Desert, The Wave, Oak Creek Canyon, Flora and Fauna and much, much more.
If a single image is worth a thousand words then this video speaks volumes of the beauty and spirit of Arizona without a single word of narration.
About this product: Replicated with glass master for the highest quality. Product Description: See Arizona in its natural state; views from both the ground and from the air. Experience its diversity; variety and contrasts - from pristine mountain snows to brilliant cactus blooms - lush green deserts in the spring to fall colors by the lake. Marvel at ancient native ruins; petroglyphs; wildlife and enjoy some of those legendary and inspirational Arizona sunsets. No narration; but prevalent landmarks are noted. Simply extraordinary Arizona scenery and native wildlife with easy - listening musical background. Put this DVD in a computer to run the Tourmaps.exe program for a virtual tour of the state; along with maps and web links to some of Arizona's most amazing sites.
About this product: Blood Simple made it clear that the cinematically precocious Coen brothers (writer-director Joel and writer-producer Ethan) were gifted filmmakers to watch out for. But it was the outrageously farcical Raising Arizona that announced the Coens' darkly comedic audacity to the world. It wasn't widely seen when released in 1987, but its modest audience was vocally supportive, and this hyperactive comedy has since developed a large and loyal following. It's the story of "Ed" (for Edwina, played by Holly Hunter), a policewoman who falls in love with "Hi" (for H.I. McDonnough, played by Nicolas Cage) while she's taking his mug shots. She's infertile and he's a habitual robber of convenience stores, and their folksy marital bliss depends on settling down with a rug rat. Unable to conceive, they kidnap one of the newsworthy quintuplets born to an unpainted-furniture huckster named Nathan Arizona (Trey Wilson), who quickly hires a Harley-riding mercenary (Randall "Tex" Cobb) to track the baby's whereabouts. What follows is a full-throttle comedy that defies description, fueled by the Coens' lyrical redneck dialogue, the manic camerawork of future director Barry Sonnenfeld, and some of the most inventively comedic chase scenes ever filmed. Some will dismiss the comedy for being recklessly over-the-top; others will love it for its clever mix of slapstick action, surreal fantasy, and homespun family values. One thing's for sure--this is a Coen movie from start to finish, and that makes it undeniably unique. --Jeff Shannon
About this product: NTSC/Region 0. A romantic comedy about the adventures of an innocent dreamer in the weird landscape of the American West. Caught between childhood and adulthood he finds himself back in his hometown where he becomes involved with a wealthy widow and her stepdaughter. Starring; Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Faye Dunaway, Lili Taylor and Vincent Gallo.
About this product: Celebrate the 2008 NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals. NFC Champions 2008 Arizona Cardinals follows the Redbirds from their first snap to the final gun of Super Bowl XLIII. Recounting the Cardinals’ incredible rise to the top of the NFC, this season-in-review will be a must-own for any Cardinals fan.
About this product: Blood Simple made it clear that the cinematically precocious Coen brothers (writer-director Joel and writer-producer Ethan) were gifted filmmakers to watch out for. But it was the outrageously farcical Raising Arizona that announced the Coens' darkly comedic audacity to the world. It wasn't widely seen when released in 1987, but its modest audience was vocally supportive, and this hyperactive comedy has since developed a large and loyal following. It's the story of "Ed" (for Edwina, played by Holly Hunter), a policewoman who falls in love with "Hi" (for H.I. McDonnough, played by Nicolas Cage) while she's taking his mug shots. She's infertile and he's a habitual robber of convenience stores, and their folksy marital bliss depends on settling down with a rug rat. Unable to conceive, they kidnap one of the newsworthy quintuplets born to an unpainted-furniture huckster named Nathan Arizona (Trey Wilson), who quickly hires a Harley-riding mercenary (Randall "Tex" Cobb) to track the baby's whereabouts. What follows is a full-throttle comedy that defies description, fueled by the Coens' lyrical redneck dialogue, the manic camerawork of future director Barry Sonnenfeld, and some of the most inventively comedic chase scenes ever filmed. Some will dismiss the comedy for being recklessly over-the-top; others will love it for its clever mix of slapstick action, surreal fantasy, and homespun family values. One thing's for sure--this is a Coen movie from start to finish, and that makes it undeniably unique. --Jeff Shannon
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