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"Bullets or Ballots" (1936) features Edward G. Robinson in one of his best tough-guy roles as an undercover cop who infiltrates the New York rackets. This solid Warner crime drama also serves as a good vehicle for Humphrey Bogart as the untrusting, trigger-happy gangster. Not much action, per se, but director William Keighley keeps the pot boiling - climaxed by a memorable confrontation between Eddie G. and Bogey. The DVD includes a "Breakdowns of 1936" blooper reel with outtakes from "Bullets or Ballots" (watch for the brief moment in which Robinson needs technical support to handle a gun).

Following his brutal portrayal in "The Petrified Forest," Bogart became a much more articulate and calculating killer in "Bullets or Ballots," a gangster thriller starring Edward G. Robinson as a crusading crime-buster, modeled after true-life cop Johnny Broderick, known as "the toughest cop on Broadway," who pretended to be thrown off the police force in order to infiltrate Bogart's gang and get the evidence to bring him to justice... Bogart revealed no emotion whatever as he goes about his gun-happy chores of shooting a respected newspaperman as well as his partner-in-crime, Barton MacLane, in his characteristic double-cross... The exciting finale found both Bogart and Robinson in a blazing showdown, an unusual ending for this period in film history, but one which Robinson had fought hard to retain... William Keighley directed the film with a firm and fresh efficiency...

With the implementation of the Hays Code in 1934, Warner Brothers explored new ways of retaining the excitement of the pre code films while honouring the principle of not making the gangsters into heroes. The solution was to make their great stars switch sides so in this one, Edward G. Robinson is an ex-cop who infiltrates the mobs. The head of the racketeers is Barton MacLane who lacked Robinsons's star power and accordingly, the heavy is much less attractive. The plot is more complex than most of these films with the introduction of the bankers and politicians who actually head the syndicates. Whether Robinson has turned crooked or not provides most of the suspense and he cleverly walks a fine line between good and evil. His character is a loner and the film is dominated by the relationships between the men. It is also not as fast moving as others films in the genre where actions speak louder than words. Joan Blondell has a small part as a smart business woman who runs the "numbers game" and invests it with more depth than she was often given the opportunity to do. Her two encounters with Humphrey Bogart, typecast as a violent but very suave racketeer, are memorable. Her sidekick is Louise Beavers who transcends black stereotypes and plays a woman of resource and intelligence. The presence of Blondell implies a romance but Robinson's loner avoids a relationship with her in a couple of touching scenes. The DVD is chock full of worthwhile extras including an interesting documentary on the immigrant in the gangster film, an amusing short film on golf with Joe E Brown, Douglas Fairbanks Junior and Edward G Robinson himself, a Vitaphone cartoon with the signature detailed drawings and rollicking music, a musical short and a very funny newsreel item. There is also one of those blooper shorts from the Warner Brothers Films of 1936. If you know your Warner's films, these are always good fun to see. The commentary attached to the film itself is analytical to the point of boredom - a bit like a university thesis on the film's plot and script. The commentator misses the opportunity to say much about the players and the sheer entertainment value of the Warners product. Incidentally, the print of the film itself is outstanding, particularly preserving the superb lighting. The DVD is excellent value particularly if it is purchased as part of the Warner's Tough Guys Collection.

Bullets or Ballots is a good gangster film set in the later 1930s which helps to explain their existence after Prohibition. Edward G. Robinson plays Johnny, a veteran of the police force whose unpopular methods leave him with nowhere to turn but to the gangsters who want him on their side. Humphrey Bogart plays a gangster who feels his position is being threatened and who serves to make trouble throughout the film. Joan Blondell plays Leigh, a pretty girl who is close friends with Johnny. Robinson plays his decent character very well, but not particularly notably. Bogart's character is childish and headstrong and he plays the part well, a variation on his many gangster parts. Blondell is less pretty here than in her pre-code films and she dons many low cut dresses perhaps to compensate. One of the most notable parts of this film is the incredibly sexy kiss between Bogart and Blondell.

Edward G. Robinson stars as a cop dedicated to getting rid of gangsters running rackets. When he is fired, he winds up taking a job with crime boss Barton MacLane, against the wishes of MacLane's number one man, Humphrey Bogart. MacLane wants Robinson to make his organization foolproof against the police. When they start having more interference from the police, people in the organization start questioning Robinson's trustworthiness, especially trigger-happy Bogart. This is a tough film, trying to address the problem of gangsters after Prohibition ended. Robinson, MacLane, and Joan Blondell as Robinson's disappointed girlfriend all turn in terrific performances, while Bogart contributes yet another of his bad guy jobs that he did so often until he became a star. I liked the perspective in this gangster film, which focused more on what the law was doing to end the problem, rather than simply giving us the story from only the gangsters' point of view. It's one of Warner Brother's least well known crime films, but it definitely deserves a look.

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This is a good quality video of Bobby Jones' golf swing and approach to the game. Especially important is the Sybervision aspect toward the end were the viewer can see his fluid swing in action so it becomes ingrained in your mind and hence your own swing. It captures the fluidity and smoothness that is essential for any great golfing swing. After watching the video I applied it to my game and within 3 outing at the range and course I was hitting the ball absolutely beautiful- 3 woods off the deck with a boring trajectory. In other words I was hitting the ball like Bobby Jones!! No I'm not kidding; I just shot 3 under at a very challenging executive course for 9 holes!! I must add thought that my golf "game" was already substancial with a 8.2 handicap and I have 23 years playing "experience", so for newcomers it may take more time and dedication before your Jones like swing starts to blossom. Purchase this video and enjoy!! Bobby Jones was the man!!

Ok so this video contains footage from the 1930's. But guess what, Bobby Jones's fundamental golf swing is no different from those of the 2002 golf teachers. This video breaks down Jones's graceful swing in slow motion. The video wants to make the viewer emulate Jones swing, and it should. And on top of all that the video displays Jones's graceful demeanor. Play it and enjoy.

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G-MEN(1935)---James Cagney, Ann Dvorak, Robert Armstrong, Barton MacLane, Lloyd Nolan, Margaret Lindsay, Regis Toomey Cagney "switches sides" in this movie. Instead of playing the gangster, he is a "G-Man", out to bring the baddies to justice. Cagney plays Brick Davis who was "raised" and put through law school by a mob boss although he has never been a part of any criminal activity--which is the way his "gangster benefactor" wanted it to be. Cagney's best friend, Buchanan(Regis Toomey), is a "G-Man" who tries to persuade Cagney to "join the force". Cagney declines in order to pursue his career as a lawyer. However, when Buchanan is murdered by gangsters, Cagney decides to forego his failing law practice and become a "G-Man". The rest of the film is taken up with Cagney on the trail of a mob very loosely based on the Dillinger gang, headed by Barton MacLane. Ann Dvorak plays a "girl gone wrong", who pays the ultimate price for her "walk on the wild side". Part of the Warner Bros. "gangster cycle" of the 30's, this is a good film with Cagney turning in his usual dynamic performance. After a somewhat slow beginning, the film is fast-paced and there is lots of action. All in all, I would recommend this film to anyone interested in Cagney or in the Warner Bros. gangster movies.

James Cagney blazes the screen in this contrived yet entertaining crime thriller from the Warner Bros. assembly line. "G Men" finds the movie tough guy joining the FBI to avenge a friend's cold-blooded murder, with plenty of chases and shootouts along the way. Cagney's charismatic energy and William Keighley's crisp direction overcome a predictable script. Good support from Robert Armstrong, Lloyd Nolan and the underrated Ann Dvorak. No masterpiece, but historically important for its Production Code shift from iconic gangsters to crime-fighting heroes.

Here's an old-time (about 75 years old!) gangster movie that is fast-moving as all James Cagney crime films tend to be. In here, Cagney is the good guy, a "government man" out to get crooks, one of whom turns out to be his old pal. All the characters in here are pretty interesting, particularly Cagney's boss played by Robert Armstrong. Watching this film, one discovers an interesting fact: government agents weren't allowed to use guns in the early days. That didn't change until things got totally out of control with too many defenseless lawmen getting killed. Margaret Lindsay also stars in this movie, and that's a good thing. The more I see of her, the more I like her. It would have been interesting to see what roles she'd play if she was a young actress in today's films. Finally, the action scenes in this film reminded me of the old television series, "The Untouchables" with the machine guns blazing out of those big, boxy 1930 automobiles.

When the production code came around, movies got cleaned up, and that included gangster movies. In consequence, gangsters could not be glorified, so James Cagney went from hoodlum to the side of the law in G-Men. This is the story of the beginning of the FBI. Cagney plays Brick Davis, a former lawyer who turns to police work after his friend (Lloyd Nolan) is murdered in the line of duty. Brick grew up in the slums and was given his break by a gangster so he knows how the underworld works. That makes him a great cop. It is up to him to round up the top ten most wanted men in America and with the help of menotor Jeff McCord (Robert Armstrong), he can do it. An entertaining movie, G-Men is nothing too significant. It seems more like a Warners programmer than anything with plenty of stock actors. Ann Dvorak appears as a gangster's wife, Margaret Lindsay as Cagney's love interest, and Barton MacLane as the most elusive gangster Collins.

This movie not only shows how gangsters were in the 1930s but,it also shows how government law enforcement came together.Cagney was perfect for this part

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Love the DVD format -- had the Bobby Jones series on vhs for years. Great for rainy day, off season viewing.

I had watched the series on TV many years past and thought it helped me, as a new golfer at the time. Now that I've improved over the years the lessons mean even more and the imitation of Jones' swing added 15 yards to my drives. It would be nice to compile the "real" golf lessons without having to watch the miscellaneous stuff going on...interesting once or twice but real help is in watching Jones swing. TD

EVEN THOUGH ALL THE MATERIAL IS DATED IT WAS A LOT OF FUN TO WATCH.WELL MADE WITH GREAT ACTORS AND OF COURSE BOBBY HIMSELF

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I enjoyed listening to Tiger Woods` "How I Play Golf". My husband is the golfer in the family and I got this book for him. I started listening to it and was so wrapped up in the book that I finished it before he began it. Tiger is an exceptional player. In this book, he explains many different aspects of how he plays the game. His father taught him to play when he was a young boy. He learned to play in the dark which helped him win one amazing tournament. The book covers a lot of information such as: how to have a great backswing, common mistakes and how to avoid them, controlling the spin of your ball and direction, and how to practice your shots and have fun doing it. There are plenty of photos that support Tiger's text. Golfers will enjoy this book. Whether you want to improve your swing, learn to choose the right club, perfect your grip, and improve your stance, you will find this book a valuable resource. Learn from the best, Tiger Woods. Highly recommended for all golfers.

This book is a must for any golfer wishing to improve his/her game. It is clearly written with great sequential pictures and illustrations. It explains many of the fundamentals in an easy to understand manner. Based on the information in the book, I changed my grip and technique for putting and I am much more consistent. I also changed my grip and swing technique for my drives with much better results. With some practice over the past month using the techniques from this book, I've moved from a 90's to 80's golfer. It is the best golf book I've ever read.

Really good car "read." It's funny because the narrator sort of sounds like Tiger too... Really good visualization tool, and the PDF's are pretty helpful in concert with the audio. Couldn't help but laugh, though, when Tiger states, "I like to have fun" when talking about celebrating after a win.

I've only read a couple of chapters but from that sample the book is very good. The book is an easy read- informative without being technical and the right amount of anecdote is mixed in. The only negative I can find so far is the actual writing style. After hearing him talk & realizing his age at the time of publication the words don't seem to be his voice. It seems that editors style is most prevalent. It's not a problem once you get used to it though it was a disappointment at first.

TIGER WOODS: How I Play Golf with the Editors of Golf Digest (Warner Books) © Marc Wickert December 27, 2009 www.knucklepit.com The beauty of this modern age for anybody into anything is that there are instructional books and DVDs by the best practitioners in the world in every field imaginable - golf, mixed martial arts, tennis... even books on how to grow handlebar mustaches. The thing is, no matter where you live on the planet, you can hop online and order a book or DVD, then start receiving tuition from the greatest exponent in any chosen sport or interest. TIGER WOODS: How I Play Golf is a perfect example, where you can have the world No.1 for your mentor. As the cover states: "There is simply no athlete quite like Tiger Woods. His domination of golf is unparalleled." CONTENTS: Preface - How to Start (Yearning to Learn) Chapter One - How to Putt (Rolling the Rock) Chapter Two - How to Get It Down (Turning Three into Two) Chapter Three -How to Escape from Sand (Making the Hard Easy) Chapter Four - How to Swing (Building an Action to Last) Chapter Five - How to Flag Your Irons (Knocking Down the Pin) Chapter Six - How to Nail Fairway Woods (Playing the Versatile Clubs) Chapter Seven - How to Smoke the Driver (Going with All You've Got) Chapter Eight - How to Handle Problems (When it Starts Getting Ugly) Chapter Nine - How to Stay in Control (Managing Your Game) Chapter Ten - How to Master the Mind (Winning Psychology) Chapter Eleven - How to Get Strong (Surviving as the Fittest) Chapter Twelve - How to Play (Enjoying the Journey) All instructions from Tiger are clearly worded and accompanied by excellent photos to make your lessons with him easy to follow and put into practice. As with the best of the best in all sports - Fedor Emelianenko in MMA, Roger Federer in tennis, or Tiger Woods in golf - there is more to the player's winning ways than meets the eye. All elite champions have great mental powers. And as mentioned above, TIGER WOODS: How I Play Golf also contains the chapter, How to Master the Mind, which covers some very interesting aspects of Tiger's mental approach to the game. This is an outstanding publication for any professional or would-be golfer.

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An excellent, easy to follow book about the fundamentals of the golf swing. Haney takes you step by step from the grip and alignment to the backswing and follow through. He explains things without using a lot of technical jargon although I'm still not sure what he means by "milking the club". Plenty of pictures to accompany the text helps make things clearer. Haney does a good job of explaining the "why" as well as the "how" when he discusses grip, alignment, posture etc which helps to make things stick. I'm still working on the grip he recommended as well as making my swing plane more shallow.

Still trying to find what plan Hank Haney was referring to. I had also purchased the DVD. Sold both items on eBay. I'll stick with David Leadbetter.

this didn't really seem all that useful if you've been playing and paying attention. was surprised.

Thank You Hank, With all the instruction info out there, this is a Great Book to get you back to understanding how the golf game and the golf swing is supposed to happen. Clarity is a beautiful thing. A matter of fact approach (which I love). Great stuff keep up the good work.

This is a great book i read it 3 times already and has improved my golf where i'm always in the 70's now.