Living with Wolves/Wolves at Our Door (2005) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've always loved animals. As a "dog person", wolves have always been close to my heart. I've admired their intelligence, free spirit, family bonds and the fact that they mate for life. I've read books about them and watched many documentaries. This film has truly touched my soul. It is an intimate portrait and allows you to peek into their daily life and witness the true nature of this amazing animal. The second video (Wolves at our door) in this DVD set is basically a form of cliff notes, but I didn't mind watching both over and over again ;)
I wholeheartedly recommend this DVD. It is the most beautiful documentary I've seen thus far. It will steal your heart :)
If you'd like to help save this endangered species, please visit: www.savewolves.org/alaska
"The more I know man, the better I like wolves"

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THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL'S TOP-SELLING DOCUMENTARY! Two heart-warming, extraordinary experiences on one disc!For centuries, wolves have been characterized as bloodthirsty beasts, tormentors of ranchers and the bane of helpless livestock. Determined to overcome this misconception, filmmakers Jamie and Jim Dutcher - creators of the Emmy-winning Wolves at Our Door - spent six years in a tented camp in the wilderness of Idaho, living with a pack of wolves, listening to them and earning their trust.Living With WolvesJoin the Dutchers as they share their extraordinary experiences living with the Sawtooth Wolf Pack in this Emmy-nominated film. Exclusive footage reveals the innermost details of life in the pack - its unique social structure, how wolf cubs are raised within the group and how these powerful creatures interact with man. Overcoming forest fires, marauding mountain lions and sub-zero winters, the Dutchers and these elusive, intelligent animals share the heartwarming and unique partnership of human and predator.Wolves at Our DoorWinner of 2 Emmy Awards. This heartwarming tale follows Jim and Jamie Dutcher as they raise a pack of gray wolves and document these affectionate creatures' most intimate behaviors. By bottle-feeding them as puppies and being a constant presence in their lives, the Dutchers gained unprecedented acceptance into the world of these great canines. The wolves' reputation as savage beasts proves to be unfounded. And the Dutchers' closeness to this pack allows you to see intimate scenes of the wolves playing, courting and caring for their young.

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Yellowstone: Battle for Life (2009) Review

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(More customer reviews)The BBC has released many excellent documentaries in hi-def/Blu-ray and Yellowstone is no exception. It carries on the BBC's tradition of high-quality nature programming and flair for visually-stunning photography. This series is a year in the lives of several of Yellowstone/North America's iconic wildlife: the bison, grizzly bears, foxes, wolves, beavers, and elk. Divided into three 50 minute episodes, they are titled "Winter", "Summer" and "Autumn" (in this order). For the US market, the BBC has added "Battle for Life" to the title, but this is a bit superfluous and unnecessary, maybe to make the DVD sound more dramatic. The original title is simply "Yellowstone".
The episodes are informative, entertaining, and light-hearted, largely free of the depressing reminders of human ecological destruction seen on some other BBC documentaries such as Wild Pacific [Blu-ray]. I learned some things I didn't know before. Winter is by far my favorite episode, giving me the most memorable line from the series: "At 40 degrees below zero, Fahrenheit or centigrade doesn't really matter much. At this temperature, both are the same." Despite being the home to the world's largest geothermal formation, Yellowstone is paradoxically one of the coldest places in North America. I enjoyed the pristine landscapes covered with deep snow and seeing a winter wonderland untouched by any signs of humanity, all from the comfort of my home. One particularly amazing scene is of a fox sniffing for mice under 6 feet of snow, and seeing it leap into the air, plunge headfirst into the snow like an Olympic diver, and emerge with a mouse in its jaws.
This series also features some gorgeous fly-overs, in particular, the colorful volcanic springs (Grand Prismatic Spring), which looks like a beautiful orange and blue encircled painting instead of a natural ecological wonder. I wish the producers could've spend some time showing us the colonies of extremophile heat-loving bacteria that thrive in these springs, instead of just flying over and cutting to the next scene. Bears and elk I've seen a thousand times on TV, but not these rare bacteria.
I watched these out of order on TV, but the overall effect is not diminished because of the cycle of life and the changing of the seasons. Peter Firth's voice is pleasant and affable. If you enjoyed Nature's Most Amazing Events [Blu-ray], you'll probably enjoy this too.

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In a land of beauty and peril, the dramatic lives and fortunes of these animals are inexorably bound together. Intimate and emotional, epic and engaging, Yellowstone - Tales from the Wild reveals the grandeur of this unique place as its animals struggle to survive over the course of three vividly changing seasons.

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Firestorm: Last Stand at Yellowstone (2006) Review

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(More customer reviews)Almost very educational - Yellowstone - Firefighters, their lives and dangers.
I must admit that I bought it because of Scott Foley from [The Unit] but the movie was well worth it.
The dangers are always real just never brought to our attention of all the dangers and risks that these men and women face when the blaze starts to take out millions of acre's of trees and park-lands.
I sure hope that the far shots of the blazes were not real - the up-close shots were too real. It reminds me that we must remember these people in our prayers. And hope that the government agencies are not as stupid and money-grubbing as they sound. [Probably a forlorn hope.]
This movie is Definitely recommended for the more mature audience - and not for some twitchy kid that thinks starting a fire is a lark.

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A searing drama of natural disaster and sheer bravery, FIRESTORM: LAST STAND AT YELLOWSTONE tracks a crack team of firefighters as they battle massive flames threatening to eviscerate Yellowstone National Park--and trap the thousands of tourists who have come to visit America's national treasure on summer vacation. Based on a true story, this A&E Network Original Movie, starring Scott Foley (Felicity) and Richard Burgi (Desperate Housewives), is the life-or-death story of firefighter Clay Harding (Foley) who has spent his life studying fires--how they move, breathe, grow--and most importantly, how to put them out.When throngs of tourists enter the park for the 4th of July weekend, Clay's worst fears come true: a massive fire grows out of control, scorching everything in its path. Faced with this deadly crisis, Clay and his team devise a radical plan to save everyone--and what is left of the park.As they race against time, can they harness the flames in time to save thousands of lives?

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