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With buzz and hyped anticipation of the new Tim Burton 3D movie it was fun to review the story line in this excellent 1999 iteration. Granted that the new 2010 release will have state of the art graphics and special effects, the 1999 remake exceeded expectations by virtue of the Jim Henson (effects) Company and [...]

Intrigued when listening to my friend Henrik and his discussion of his Uncle and others involvement during the Second World War, it was cool to find and view this film. The principle characters, upon whom the drama is based, were part of the Danish underground: Holger Danske. The movie itself describes moral conflict and uncertainties [...]

Starring Hugh O’Brian. No romance featured in the story plot line to spoil the action adventure drama. At least, that’s what my younger brother used to bemoan when reviewing TV action back then. “No girls! Yeach.” I’ve returned to this Western, via Netflix DVD, to absorb the 1950′s attitudes on honor, morals, ethics — oh [...]

Playing now, early episodes of a English Go-Go Spy genre: The Avengers. Undecided if these episodes were filmed on a limited budget or more likely; the Brits were waaaaay behind Hollywood. In fact, the DVD re-master(ers) allow a disclaimer/apology for the primitive sound stage and video output. This is an early (1962) series pre Dianna [...]

Idiocracy is a slightly dark comedy about the dumbing down of Uhh-merica. Shelved shortly after debut. Thought provoking and with a story line similar to A Day Without a Mexican (2004), I can never watch network TV again without thinking of this movie.

A rental disc arrives on Wednesday and I’m able to have it back in the mailbox for pickup on Thursday. The postal service, and an efficient local distribution center, can get me the next selection from my queue two days later for viewing over the weekend. Unless there’s a Monday holiday, this cycle permits 8 [...]

were, or knew somone who knew a nerd you might enjoy Napoleon Dynamite – a film. (S’man is pretty good with the soundbytes)

A Day without a Mexican (2004) – a must watch for us immigrantphobic conservatives.

I haven’t seen it [yet] but previous chapters in the series would predict that the action, special effects, and visual imagery is top rate. The acting and dialog wooden and disappointingly lame. The lines will be monotone, as if read from cue cards – minus any pizzazz. I’d had the idea that this was attributed [...]

Flower girl has great skill in selecting good ones. The following list (in random order) is available on DVD / VHS: Abril Despedacado (2001) All the Pretty Horses (2000) Chicago (2002) The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001) Moulin Rouge! (2001) Russian Ark (2002) Diarios de motocicleta (2004) Fabuleux destin d’Amelie Poulain (2001)