0ur opinion: :0nce upon a time kids learned many of their school lessons in the three-minute episodes of Schoolhouse Rock. These educational cartoons came on during the commercial breaks of the less-than-edifying Saturday morning fare in the 1970s, and despite their healthy content, kids stayed glued to the screen to sing along to the somewhat psychedelic cartoons. Countless children hummed their way through social studies. The Preamble to the Constitution is much easier to remember when it's ...
0ur opinion: :This weak, 1991 remake of the French comedy La Chèvre stars Danny Glover as a detective who is sent to Mexico to find a businessman's daughter (Sheila Kelley) and who gets stuck with a hapless assistant (Martin Short). The film wears out its welcome very quickly, despite some passable physical comedy from Short. Both actors have made much better movies; don't be surprised if you can't make it through to the end of this one. ...
0ur opinion: :This semi-remake of Holiday lnn (the first movie in which lrving Berlin's perennial, 0scar-winning holiday anthem was featured) doesn't have much of a story, but what it does have is choice: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, an all-lrving Berlin song score, classy direction by Hollywood vet Michael Curtiz (Casablanca, The Adventures of Robin Hood), VistaVision (the very first feature ever shot in that widescreen format), and ultrafestive Technicolor! Crosby and Kaye are song-and-dance men ...
0ur opinion:Description:Disney's most acclaimed and beloved film just got even better! With its incomparable blend of magic and award-wining music, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST won the prestigious Golden Globe for Best Picture (1991, Best Comedy or Musical) and is the only animated film ever nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award(R) (1991). Now magnificently restored and remastered, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SPEClAL EDlTl0N features an all-new song, 'Human Again,' seamlessly integrated into the film. And in ...
0ur opinion: essential video:Disney's 1967 animated feature seems even more entertaining now than it did upon first release, with a hall-of-fame vocal performance by Phil Harris as Baloo, the genial bear friend of feral child Mowgli. Based on fiction by Rudyard Kipling, the film goes its own way as Disney animation will, but the strong characters and smart casting (George Sanders as the villainous tiger, Shere Khan) make it one of the studio's stronger feature-length cartoons. ...
0ur opinion: :A warm Yuletide special, A Muppet Family Christmas pairs the Muppet gang with the perennial favorite Sesame Street cast for a holiday celebration. With a blizzard brewing outside, Fozzie's childhood farmhouse on Christmas Eve becomes the backdrop for a medley of holiday tunes--eight in all--ranging from the Muppet band's rousing 'Jingle Bell Rock' to Big Bird's sweet rendition of 'The Christmas Song.' Though the script meanders in part, the 42-minute program shines as a musical ...
0ur opinion:Description:The Flintstones Christmas in Bedrock 60 Minutes of Flintstone Holiday Fun!The Flinstone?s Family ChristmasThis Christmas, will Fred?s holiday be ruined by a pint-sized prankster? With Fred and Wilma?s help watch the magic of Christmas sneak into a little boys life and change him forever!How the Flintstones Saved ChristmasWith the Holiday season upon Bedrock, Fred decides to help the Flintstone Family Finances with a part time job as the Santa at Macyrock department store. His popularity ...
0ur opinion: :A Disney 'classic' that actually is a classic, Dumbo should be part of your video collection whether or not you have children. The storytelling was never as lean as in Dumbo, the songs rarely as haunting (or just plain weird), the characters rarely so well defined. The film pits the 'cold, cruel, heartless' world that can't accept abnormality against a plucky, and mute, hero. Jumbo Jr. (Dumbo is a mean-spirited nickname) is ostracized from the ...
0ur opinion: :This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward lsland in the late 19th century, Anne of Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister ...
0ur opinion: :Richard Simmons, the great motivator, presents another light-intensity, low-impact, high-energy workout in the style of his popular Sweatin' to the 0ldies series. Again live music is the focus--this time 1980s dance hits such as 'Celebration,' 'Flashdance,' 'Gloria,' 'She Works Hard for the Money,' and 'Call Me.' Just like in the Sweatin' videos, Simmons leads a large class of people of both genders and all shapes and sizes--all having the time of their lives dancing, singing, ...
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The Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director Robert Zemeckis, and Best Actor Tom Hanks, this unlikely story of a slow-witted but good-hearted man somehow at the center of the pivotal events of the 20th century is a funny and heartwarming epic. Hanks plays the title character, a shy Southern boy in love with his childhood best friend (Robin Wright) who finds that his ability to run fast takes him places. As an All-Star football player he meets John F. Kennedy; as a soldier in Vietnam he's a war hero; and as a world champion Ping-Pong player he's hailed by Richard Nixon. Becoming a successful shrimp-boat captain, he still yearns for the love of his life, who takes a quite different and much sadder path in life. The visual effects incorporating Hanks into existing newsreel footage is both funny and impressive, but the heart of the film lies in its sweet love story and in the triumphant performance of Hanks as an unassuming soul who savors the most from his life and times. --Robert Lane
Gina Prince-Bythewood, a former college athlete, puts a spin on this one-on-one tale of Love and Basketball. Sanaa Lathan (The Best Man) is the fiercely driven, hot-tempered Monica, a tomboy who gives her all for basketball. Omar Epps (The Mod Squad) is Quincy, an NBA player's son who has pro dreams of his own. Next-door neighbors since first grade, they start as rivals (she flabbergasts the boy by outplaying him in a game of driveway pickup) and age into best friends and lovers. The romantic complications follow a familiar game plan, but the film throws a fascinating spotlight onto the contrast between men's and women's basketball. While Quincy plays college ball on huge courts to cheering, sold-out crowds, we see Monica's sweat, tears, and sheer physical dedication in front of tiny audiences in small gyms and second-rate auditoriums.
The story is pointedly set in the late 1980s, years before the establishment of the WNBA, so Monica's prospects for pro ball lie exclusively in Europe, while Quincy steps into the pros at home. It's a pleasure to see a character as passionate and fully developed as Monica, and Lathan gives a fiery portrayal (she had never played ball before the film, but you'd never tell from her performance). Prince-Bythewood favors her struggle over Quincy's and opens our eyes to her unique challenges with a sharp, savvy contrast. Alfre Woodard costars as Monica's harping mom (always trying to get her to be more ladylike) and Dennis Haysbert is Quincy's philandering father. Hoops fan Spike Lee produced. --Sean Axmaker
The Omron HJ-112 Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that--thanks to unique dual sensor technology--can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.
A large, easy-to-read display helps you keep tabs on your workout. View larger.
The HJ-112 accurately measures your steps, as well as aerobic steps and minutes. You can also use it to measure calorie consumption during your workout, as well as the distance you've traveled.
The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise. The device also resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-112 is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The device measures approximately 2.8 x 2.1 x .6 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 1.1 ounces (not including battery).
What's in the Box Pedometer, battery (CR2032), screwdriver, strap, clip for strap, holder, and instructional manual.
Compare Omron Pedometers
HJ-150
HJ-151
HJ-112
HJ-720ITC
Measurement
Steps
Steps
Moderate steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Steps
Aerobic steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Steps
Aerobic steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Product Placement
Clip to belt
Clip to belt
Pocket, bag or clip to belt
Pocket, bag or clip to belt
History
7 days
7 days
7 days
7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory)
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
Batteries
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
Estimated Battery Life
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Time of Day Display
Omron Health Management Software
Q&A - Pedometers
Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached? The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse. What's the accuracy rate of Omron pedometers? The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%. What are moderate steps? At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace. What are aerobic steps? The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute. How does the PC software work? The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
The Omron HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer is an advanced, high-tech pedometer that--thanks to unique dual sensor technology--can be carried in your pocket or bag. Now you can just drop your pedometer in your purse to find out how much exercise you get in a typical day of work, errands, and other tasks. Of course, you can also attach it to your belt like a traditional pedometer.
The device's large, easy-to-read LCD display can separately display aerobic steps and minutes walked more than 10 minutes continuously, so you always have the information you need right in front of you. Meanwhile, a seven day history lets you review a full week of exercise, and there's also a 42-day memory for uploading past workouts to your PC. The device resets at midnight automatically so it's ready to go every morning. Of course, the device can also function as a handy and highly accurate clock. It also comes with a detachable belt holder and security strap so it's always close at hand.
The HJ-720ITC is powered by a replaceable lithium battery (CR2032) that will last six months when used for walking 10,000 steps a day. The pedometer also includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP, which keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
The included Omron Health Management Software provides a steps graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. View larger.
View pedometer and blood pressure data together (via a split screen) on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. View larger.
Omron Health Management Software Take your health to the next level with the included Omron Health Management Software. This PC software provides a blood pressure and pulse graph that lets you see how your values are trending over time. A morning/evening comparison graph tracks your morning and evening systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate. You can also view your most common values and identify variations by time frame with the frequency distribution graph. The software is simple to use, and it supports multiple users. With just one click, you can download data via the HJ-720ITC's USB connection and see graphically displayed measurements on your computer screen in seconds.
Compare Omron Pedometers
HJ-150
HJ-151
HJ-112
HJ-720ITC
Measurement
Steps
Steps
Moderate steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Steps
Aerobic steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Steps
Aerobic steps and minutes
Calories
Distance
Product Placement
Clip to belt
Clip to belt
Pocket, bag or clip to belt
Pocket, bag or clip to belt
History
7 days
7 days
7 days
7 days (displayed) 42 days (in memory)
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
1 Year
Batteries
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
3 VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
Estimated Battery Life
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 1 year (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Approx. 6 months (when used for walking 10,000 steps a day)
Time of Day Display
Omron Health Management Software
Q&A - Pedometers
Does it matter where the pedometer is placed or attached? The HJ-150 and 151 Pedometer must be positioned correctly. Attach the unit to your belt or to the top of your waistband. The unit must be horizontal to the ground in order for the unit to function correctly. The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer can also be placed in your pocket or purse. What's the accuracy rate of Omron Pedometers? The precision of the step counting is within +/- 5%. What are moderate steps? At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended each day. The HJ-151 Pedometer separately displays the steps and minutes walked at a moderate pace. What are aerobic steps? The HJ-112 and HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer separately displays aerobic steps and minutes that start counting after 10 minutes of continuous walking with more than 60 steps a minute. How does the PC software work? The HJ-720ITC Pocket Pedometer includes PC software for Windows 2000 or XP. It keeps track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly progress.
