Streisand: Live In Concert 2006

I love it! I love it! I love it! To start, picture and sound quality are so superb they could be used as demo material. The special features included are wonderful and really add to the overall experience. The concert is absolutely sublime and showcases Barbra Streisand at her finest. Nothing to complain about here. One of the most incredible performances ever!

Bianca Returning Again...

Eden Riegel returns to All My Children on April 24th. It is presumed that Bianca and Reese will work through their issues and exit shortly after. As of this posting, there is no official word regarding the length of the return engagement.

The Hardcore Diaries

The third installment of the Foley autobiography series pales in comparison to the first two offerings. Sure, there are touching stories about his philanthropic work, and hilarious tales from the wrestling world. Not enough. I was looking/hoping for something entirely different. It feels as though the book was thrown together minutes before a deadline without much care. Much of the same all the way around. Extremely disappointing because I know Mick Foley is better than this. Don't waste your time.

Remembering Zelda...

This is the last picture ever taken of my sweet girl. I'm tearing up just looking at it. If I had thought for even a second that her fate would be so terrible, giving her up wouldn't have even been an option. She was adorable and a wonderful pet. I will never forgive a certain someone for sealing sweet Zelda's fate without letting me know so I could intervene. I'm so sorry and wish you were still here.

Luner Is New Liza...

Former Melrose Place star Jaime Luner steps into the role of Liza Colby, succeeding popular actress Marcy Walker. While no date has been officially confirmed, a late April/early May debut is expected.

Someone's Cute And Knows It...

Isn't he just too adorable? It's hard to believe how much he's growing and changing. It all happens so fast.

Dashed Dreams! Kaye Reups With AMC...

I am absolutely heartbroken. Thorsten Kaye has inked a new deal with All My Children. With the recent rumblings of failing contract negotiations, my heart was all aflutter with dreams of the demise of Zach Slater. Unfortunately for everyone who believes in the equal treatment of women, Mr. Slater is set to infect our television screens for a long time. I hate this!

Scott Chandler Returning...

Adam Mayfield will assume the role of Scott Chandler beginning April 9th. When last seen, the adopted son of Stuart was played by Forbes March. With his recent exit from One Life To Live, one wonders why March isn't reprising the role. Perhaps the idiots in charge were too stupid to ask.

Les Miserables-The 10th Anniversary Dream Cast In Concert At London's Royal Albert Hall (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

Any fan of Les Miserables knows that the tenth anniversary concert cast is widely regarded as the best representation of the show. Vocals, performances, and casting are perfect. It's very rare to assemble such an amazingly talented company. You won't find a better cast anywhere.

Where the DVD itself is concerned, I couldn't be more disappointed. Picture quality is among the worst I've ever seen. For all intents and purposes, it looks as though a worn-out VHS was used as the master for this release. Absolutely disgraceful with technology today. This aspect alone makes it not worth the purchase.

Sound is passable at best. Why an upgrade to 5.1 surround hasn't been made is baffling. The documentary on the second disc is wonderful and really provides great insight into the creative process. So good it may even stand repeat viewing. My advice: If you have the original DVD release and can live without the documentary, wait until an improved version is available.

Back To Broadway

Save one unnecessary track, this recording is one of Barbra Streisand's finest. In as good a voice as ever, it is evident that she enjoys losing herself in every song. As is nearly inescapable, the inevitable comparison between this release and it's predecessor, The Broadway Album, is almost always made. In my humble opinion, this offering outshines the aforementioned in every way. Song selection, performance, and voice are far superior, and are on par with Ms. Streisand's best work.

There is one song however, that stands in the way of this album achieving perfection. The Music Of The Night, normally sung solo, but here in the form of a duet, comes off as only forced filler. This misstep is easily forgiven when weighed against the greatness of the rest of the album. An absolute must for any fan of Barbra, Broadway, or great singing. All three are here in top form.