Day the Earth Stood Still (DVD)
Beginning with a documentary style that immediately hooks the viewer, THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, based on the Harry Bates short story Farewell to the Master, becomes as much a human interest story as it does a sci-fi B-movie classic. The film soberly depicts the arrival of an alien dignitary, Klaatu (Michael Rennie), who has come to earth with his deadly robot, Gort (Lock Martin), to deliver the message that earthlings must stop warring among themselves--or else. After being shot at by ignorant, panicky military guards, Klaatu is brought to a Washington, D.C., hospital, where he begs a sympathetic but frank Major White (Robert Osterloh) to gather all the world's leaders so he can tell them more specifically what he has come 250 million miles to warn them about. Losing patience, Klaatu slips into the human world, adapting a false identity and living at a boarding house where he meets a smart woman with a conscience, Helen Benson (Patricia Neal), and her inquisitive son, Bobby (Billy Gray). Both mother and son soon find themselves embroiled in the complex mystery of Klaatu, his message, and the government's witch hunt for the alien. Made during the cold war--when Americans were obsessed with the destructive capabilities of the atomic bomb--THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, thanks to its beautiful pacing, excellent dialogue, and haunting score by Bernard Herrmann, is still a treat for contemporary audiences.
Sterling Silver Flower Toe Ring Set (3 Rings)
Put your best foot forward this warm weather season with this silver toe ring set. The set includes three toe rings made of polished sterling silver. Each ring displays a pink or white flower and adjusts to fit your toe. Fun and fancy jewelry is an affordable luxury at Overstock.com's discount prices. All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information.
Sterling Silver Flower Toe Ring Set (3 Rings) 
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Improvisation
Smartly written and with many broad-ranging interviews with musicians from a variety of disciplines, including flamenco, classical music, and jazz, guitarist Derek Bailey's IMPROVISATION: ITS NATURE AND PRACTICE IN MUSIC explores attitudes towards improvisation and the widely differing techniques adopted by artists in their practice of the art. Bailey is illuminating on the basic principles of Indian ragas, interviewing sitar player Viram Jasani and breaking down the music's elements to aid understanding of this complex and fluid form. He also talks to rock guitarist Steve Howe of Yes, who conveys something of the contemporary Western musician's attitude towards improvisation. But Bailey's main interest lies in the jazz field, and his conversations with the late soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy are fascinating on the development and methods of free improvisation and its place in the increasingly hierarchical jazz world. IMPROVISATION makes no claims to being a handbook on improvisatory technique,...
Improvisation
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Damask Stripe Duvet Cover Set
Protect your valuable down comforter from wear and soil with this beautiful Damask stripe duvet cover set The customized wide opening with button closure is easy to use This soft, luxurious set is available in twin, full/queen, and king
Available in your choice of amethyst, bone, burgundy, hunter, light green, navy, or white color options
With its breezy contemporary styling, this machine washable comforter cover set reflects a comfortable, casual lifestyle
Thread count is the number of threads per square inch of fabric--the higher the thread count, the softer and more durable the material. The quality of down is measured by its fill power--the higher the fill power, the lighter, fluffier, and warmer the down
Twin set includes duvet cover and one standard pillow sham
Full/queen set includes duvet cover and two standard pillow shams
King set includes duvet cover and two standard pillow shams
Dimensions:
Twin: 62 inches...
Damask Stripe Duvet Cover Set
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Salton Sea (DVD)
Caught up in the permanent nighttime of the habitual methamphetamine user, Danny Parker (Val Kilmer) and his friends close the curtains so they can't tell what time of day it is. But while his associates revel in their highs, Danny is haunted by his previous life as Tom Van Allen, a trumpet player who lost his wife (Chandra West) in the crossfire of a shoot out. In an effort to find his wife's killer, Tom became a police informant, adopting a heavily-tattooed disguise. When he discovers that a Mexican drug lord has put a hit out on him, Danny decides to pull one last score--unfortunately involving Pooh-Bear (Vincent D'Onofrio), a childlike kingpin with a penchant for torture and a yawning void where his nose once was.
D.J. Caruso's debut is a beautifully photographed punk-noir set against the backdrop of a gang of speed freaks in contemporary L.A. Opening with a brief history of methamphetamine, THE SALTON SEA immediately establishes an original tone for its kaleidoscopic tour...
Salton Sea (DVD)
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Four Plays by Aristophanes
The acknowledged master of Greek comedy, Aristophanes brilliantly combines serious political satire with bawdiness, pyrotechnical bombast with delicate lyrics. This volumes features his four most celebrated masterpieces: THE CLOUDS, THE BIRDS, LYSISTRATA, and THE FROGS. Three of the leading translators of the 20th century--William Arrowsmith, Richmond Lattimore, and Douglas Parker--have created versions of the comedies that are at once contemporary, historically accurate, and funny. Also included are introductions to each play that describe the historical and literary background of the work.
Four Plays by Aristophanes
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Molten Hanging Wall Mirror
Let the contemporary elegance of the Molten Hanging Wall Mirror update any hallway, bedroom, or living room.
Crafted from two levels of thick, strong 3/16-inch glass and metal
Metal-encased glass border created with a precise manufacturing process
Stylish contemporary design
Beveled interior with a polished finish exterior
Measures 31.5 inches high x 25.5 inches wide x 0.5 inches thick
Molten Hanging Wall Mirror
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Drawing Blood
From the hottest voice in contemporary horror comes a hip, sensual, and totally original reimagining of the haunted house story. Trevor McGee is a survivor. Twenty years ago, his father took the lives of his mother, his brother and himself in an inexplicable explosion of murder and suicide. Now Trevor has returned home to face the demons. . . .
Drawing Blood
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Rya Collection Abstract Shapes Rug (3'6 x 5'6)
Add a contemporary touch to your decor with our Rya collection abstract shapes rug.
Rya rug is a modified acrylic hand-hooked in China
Rya is a Scandinavian term for shag or also known as the Viking rug
The rug highlights a
group of colorful abstract shapes
The rug boasts rich colors in camel, burgundy, navy, sage, cocoa, black, red, ivory
Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.
All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. Overstock.com tries to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.
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