Eleanor Grant Movies
This release from NOVA offers an exciting documentary about the phenomenon of venom - naturally occurring poisons found in certain varieties of plants and animals in the natural world, used usually for defense. Powerful and potentially deadly, venom can give a spider the ability to kill a creature hundred times its size, but may also offer scientists the secret to treating and curing diseases like diabetes and stroke. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- 2009
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This in-depth documentary from National Geographic polls a variety of scientists and environmental experts to assess the state of the planet, acknowledging the many issues that threaten the safety and survival of earth's inhabitants, and additionally noting the advancements made in the fields of green technology. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi
- Starring:
- John Benjamin Hickey
- 2008
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Christians and Biblical scholars know well that King Herod was the monarch responsible for the notorious Massacre of the Innocents, in which all male infants in Bethlehem were ruthlessly slaughtered, but in this documentary, filmmakers reveal another side of The Bible's greatest villain. A leader whose reputation was forever tainted in blood, Herod also happened to be an architectural genius whose imposing monuments may well be larger than any constructed before or since. Join Israeli archeologist Ehud Netzer on his decade-long search for King Herod's most personal creation - his own burial tomb. Detailed examinations of such well-known Herodian sites such as Caesarea, Masada, and Jerusalem's Second Temple reveal the remarkable architectural innovation of a man who would see an entire generation wiped out in hopes of killing the baby Jesus. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2007
The early 21st century marked an extraordinary time for paleontology - one of the first periods in which scientists began to happen upon entire dinosaur specimens, well preserved from the eras in which the creatures roamed the Earth. Many of the more striking discoveries originated in the Junggar Basin of northwestern China - a locale tagged as 'The Dinosaur Pompeii' and 'The Pit of Death,' and home to entire stacks of complete dinosaur skeletons. Specimens found here (many estimated at around 160 million years old) include unusual forerunners of the triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex, and a distant ancestor of the modern crocodile. The documentary program National Geographic: Dino Death Trap observes scholars of the prehistoric era, as they use the said findings to investigate a historical period so ancient that it has traditionally eluded most paleontologists. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 2007
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Travel to the southernmost point of South America, to the spot where the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet, and you'll find a place called Patagonia that many folks often compare to the Garden of Eden. Sadly, the misguided actions of man nearly destroyed this sub-Antarctic region, and Patagonia is only beginning to recover from some serious environmental damage. For those who wondered if they'd ever get a good look at Patagonia, the filmmakers at National Geographic take viewers on a wondrous journey to this so-called "Eden at the End of the World." ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2007
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Driven by speculation that planet Earth's average temperature could rise as much as six degrees Celsius by the year 2100, the filmmakers at National Geographic speculate about the effects that each new degree would have on both mankind and the world we live in. By highlighting the effects of global warming on such areas as the Amazonian rainforests and the ice fields of Greenland, experts offer chilling insight into the possibility that man's constant quest for energy could ultimately bring about our downfall. After separating the facts from controversial speculation, the time comes to explore the means by which man could use technology and other methods to try and prevent the planet from overheating. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2003
In the last remaining waterhole of Botswana's arid Kalahari Desert, territorial conflict abounds as a powerful lion king attempts to defend his territory against a vicious nomadic lion determined to claim the throne for himself. The Kalahari is a land where water is scarce, and every animal in the region has become locked into a life or death struggle against the harsh and unforgiving elements. Though the current king of the desert presides over the hole with his two lionesses and a litter of cubs close by, the time may have finally come for the tides to turn in favor of a younger, more powerful adversary. Renowned nature filmmaker Tim Liversedge offers a breathtaking trip into the heart of the African wilderness in an IMAX 3-D experience that brings viewers as close to nature's most majestic predator while telling a compelling tale of survival in the savannah. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- James Garrett
- 1999
Portrayed in Hollywood as a boat-swallowing mutant reptile, this educational wildlife documentary might better represent this elusive snake of South America. While there is no discrepancy in regard to the Anaconda being the largest serpent on earth -- some surpassing 30 feet in length -- this video details the more scientific facts concerning this cold-blooded swamp dweller. Scientist Jesus Rivas takes the viewer on an excursion down into the Venezuelan delta to learn about such pertinent facts as the snakes sleeping and hunting techniques, mating rituals, and survival instincts. In typical National Geographic fashion this video is graphic and straightforward while still maintaining the highest level of entertainment. ~ C. Dwayne Smith, Rovi
- 1998
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The Egyptians built pyramids for their rulers and carefully mummified their bodies, surrounding them with rich accessories made of precious metals. But do we really know how the pyramids were built? And just what is involved when a corpse is mummified? National Geographic Video presents National Geographic Video: Egypt - Secrets of the Pharaohs to answer these and other questions. Archaeologists examine the mummification process and reveal the methods used to preserve the bodies. An underground vault is opened to show Pharaoh Khufu's burial ship, built to carry him on his journey to the afterlife. ~ Alice Day, Rovi
This documentary investigates the origins of the Dracula legend, and explores the possibility that he (or vampires like him) may have actually existed. ~ Carly Wray, Rovi
- 1975
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You and your family can travel on an amazing journey through the inner world of the human body. Have you ever wondered how your taste buds or vocal cords look at close range? How your eardrum processes sound? How are your muscles able to move in so many ways? Or how does your eye adjust to changes in light? Tiny cameras explore up close the internal workings of the human body in this crash course in human physiology. Though made in 1975, the visual effects created by x-rays, microscopes, and time-lapse photography still fascinate in this exploration at the microscopic level. ~ Gayla Mills, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steven Tyler
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