REVIEWS
“The best montage of my work that I’ve seen.”
– Composer Jerry Herman
“An impressive clip reel...assembled by Les Perkins.”
– Leonard Maltin, MovieFanFare, Republic Pictures Anniversary Event
“Excellence in editing. Well done. Worthy being shown on Oscar night.”
– EMPixx Award judges, Tributes to Betty Garrett, Lynn Redgrave
“Excellent writing, crisp content. Dazzling editing!!!!! Well-planned piece. Beautifully filmed and edited. It is not only of interest to filmmakers, but also for the general public. Great work.”
– EMPixx Awards, Brazzle Dazzle Effects, Pete’s Dragon
“What a wonderful inter-weaving of stories and information about the process of making these great Disney shows. A perfect score of 100 points.”
– Pegasus Awards, A Filmmakers’ Journal, True-Life Adventures
“I wanted to compliment the people who produced the True-Life Adventures discs… I review a lot of DVDs, and I don't see many that thorough in their extras.”
– DVD Talk, interview with Roy Disney
“My enjoyment has come not so much from watching the True-Lifes themselves…as from watching the abundant supplementary materials.”
– Michael Barrier.com, True-Life Adventure series
“Extra features are excellent. Roy Disney should be proud to have his name on these. Four stars.”
– DVD Monsters and Critics, True-Life Adventure series
“A great job here…sharply edited…surprisingly in-depth”
– DVD File, The Parent Trap documentaries
“Fantastically informative and entertaining segment.”
– 411mania, Pete's Dragon
“Exceptional bonus features…essential addition to these DVD sets. It is documentaries such as this [Filmmaker’s Journal]…that make these DVDs worth their weight in gold.”
– Collider, True-Life Adventure series
“The disc begins with one of the better featurettes I've seen (Gasp! It actually talks about the film's history and isn't just a promotional fluff piece!).”
– DVD movie central, Bedknobs and Broomsticks
CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Brilliant job! You are a dream editor. I trust your instincts."
– Don Hahn, Oscar-winning Producer
(Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Frankenweenie)
"Wow. That is just perfection. / Another great job, Les.
These are turning out better than I thought."
– Rick Heinrichs, Oscar-winning Production Designer
(Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3, most of Tim Burton's films)
"You saved my movie."
– Mike Donahue, Director/Writer: The Extra
– Mac Jay, Director/Writer/Actor: Mac Daddy & The Lovers
"ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Les, you are wonderful (1) to be willing to take feedback and (2) to be so f---ing talented."
– Gene Dickey, Director, Texas Educational Theater Association
"It's outstanding - really - I never imagined it could be this good! / Everyone that I have shown the video to is SO IMPRESSED! Such talent and passion for what you do - you add so much to the creative process."
– Thayer Jester, Producer
"Thanks Les. Everyone is just thrilled! / I have received only glowing feedback. I even had someone say they teared up!"
– Josh Epstein, Producer/Lighting Designer
"Your work has heart. You're very instinctive."
– Richard Kaufman, International Symphony Conductor
“To say I am insanely impressed is an understatement.” On solving problem with series finale: "What you did with that ending is nothing short of Genius. It put a smile on my face from ear to ear. Nobody 35 years old or younger would know how to make that work. Incredible job."
– Lance Robbins, President, Cheer Channel
“These features have gone above and beyond what I could hope for when it comes to this film. Truly an excellent example of how DVD features should work and come packaged.”
– digitalchumps, Pete's Dragon
”Disney created a very nice set of extras… Preserving Pollyanna is one of the better restoration examinations I’ve seen; it covers the topic much more thoroughly than usual.”
– DVD Movie Guide, Pollyanna
“A standout documentary…a fascinating and in-depth behind the scenes… well-produced…. A lot of valuable information and insightful memories…”
– Ultimate Disney.com, True-Life Adventure series, Filmmaker’s Journal
“Brisk and informative program. Its emphasis on the nuts and bolts of the musical elements makes it different and enjoyable.”
– DVD MG, Mary Poppins, A Musical Journey
“The Gala Premiere footage is absolutely incredible, cobbled together from color and black and white footage… This has one of the most extensive Art Galleries of any DVD I have ever seen, much less one for a 40-year-old movie… An incredibly in-depth DVD…run to your local store and pick up a copy of this edition.”
– Audio Video Revolution, Mary Poppins
AUDIO COMMENTARIES
“Among the best that I’ve heard on any DVD, anywhere.
–Home Theater Forum, The Little Mermaid
“Absolutely top-notch commentary.,,fascinating.”
–Upcoming Discs, Inn of the Sixth Happiness
“A genuinely addictive and illuminating commentary.”
–Film Freak Central, Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
“One of the best audio commentaries for a vintage film that I have had the pleasure to listen to.”
–Digitally Obsessed, Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
“This may be a film you enjoy watching with the commentary tracks rather than the original sound.”
– Entertainment Insiders, Titanic (1953)
“It’s perfectly marvelous…something very special…Outstanding.
Similar to the style on Sleeping Beauty (which is a high compliment).”
–Home Theater Forum, Mary Poppins (Les also created the Sleeping Beauty commentary)
“The commentary is first rate and never drags.”
– Hollywood Video, Reel.com, Sleeping Beauty
“Major kudos to the production team behind this excellently done commentary track, which very well might be the most well rounded and informative (while still being fun) commentary out there. By editing together three different commentary tracks, it’s ensured there is no dead time, and that all the information is absolutely fascinating.”
– Cinema Blend.com, Mary Poppins
