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Added Jul 05, 2016
SpotlightSpotlight, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Added May 31, 2016
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It's not very often that I see a movie which has a good script, great acting, excellent direction, and flawless cinematography. I can't recommend this film highly enough. If you are worried that it will be too emotionally wrenching to watch a movie about abuse, let me put your fears to rest. The story is shown through the eyes of journalists who ask factual questions and seek the truth. The victims are portrayed as eloquent and the scenes where they tell their stories are enlightening and tender. Really top notch film. Highly recommend.It's not very often that I see a movie which has a good script, great acting, excellent direction, and flawless cinematography. I can't recommend this film highly enough. If you are worried that it will be too emotionally wrenching to watch a movie…
Added May 08, 2016
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As you can see from the other comments, people tend to either love this movie or hate it. I think this movie is so divisive because it draws inspiration from more than one genre. While this is an attribute of the Wachowskis' filmmaking that I love, I can see how it might annoy film purists. The story is a chaste romance between an ordinary teenage girl and a half-wolf alien sent by a nearly immortal race called "the entitled" to protect her while she decides how to respond to the news that she has an otherworldly birthright.As you can see from the other comments, people tend to either love this movie or hate it. I think this movie is so divisive because it draws inspiration from more than one genre. While this is an attribute of the Wachowskis' filmmaking that I love,…
Added May 08, 2016
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I started reading this book knowing absolutely nothing about it, and I would recommend that approach to others. The author does a fantastic job of weaving the uncanny together with the supernatural much like Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, "Jane Eyre". This book is classified as young adult, but is tame enough that advanced tween readers might enjoy it as well. For a more adult tale that has the same feeling readers might try "The Signature of All Things" by Elizabeth Gilbert.I started reading this book knowing absolutely nothing about it, and I would recommend that approach to others. The author does a fantastic job of weaving the uncanny together with the supernatural much like Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, "Jane…
Added Apr 13, 2016
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ElizabethElizabeth, DVD
DVD - 2007DVD, 2007
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Added Apr 13, 2016
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This movie is a historical drama, but it is shot and scored with the conventions of a horror film. The tension and suspense had me on the edge of my seat. I can't speak to the historical accuracy, since I don't really know anything about history. However, the acting in this is superb and it's lovely to watch.This movie is a historical drama, but it is shot and scored with the conventions of a horror film. The tension and suspense had me on the edge of my seat. I can't speak to the historical accuracy, since I don't really know anything about history.…
Sol InvictusSol Invictus, Music CD
by Faith No More (Musical group)Music CD - 2015Music CD, 2015
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Added Mar 15, 2016
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As a huge fan of Faith No More's older albums I jumped at this as soon as I saw it on the shelf. It is mellower and at the same time more driven than Angel Dust or The Real Thing. A short album, this disc feels like a collection of songs that didn't fit in any of the side projects. It makes me smile to think of these guys saving up Faith No More songs over the years and finally having enough of them to put out a new album under the moniker we all know and love.As a huge fan of Faith No More's older albums I jumped at this as soon as I saw it on the shelf. It is mellower and at the same time more driven than Angel Dust or The Real Thing. A short album, this disc feels like a collection of songs that didn't…
FoxcatcherFoxcatcher, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
Added Mar 15, 2016
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Slow paced but utterly gripping psychological drama. The choreography of the wrestling scenes is flawless. Every single wrestling match, even the practice ones, have consequences for the characters.
Things Come ApartThings Come Apart, UnknownA Teardown Manual for Modern Living
by McLellan, ToddUnknown - 2013Unknown, 2013
Added Mar 15, 2016
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This is an oversized photography book depicting mechanical objects that are taken completely apart. It's really fascinating to look at all the little nuts and bolts. My brother would have loved this when we were kids!
Life Upon These ShoresLife Upon These Shores, BookLooking at African American History, 1513-2008
by Gates, Henry LouisBook - 2011Book, 2011
Added Feb 13, 2016
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Added Jan 20, 2016
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Emily Post's EtiquetteEmily Post's Etiquette, Unknown
Unknown - 2011Unknown, 2011
Added Jan 13, 2016
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Emily Post's Etiquette is my reference book of the day. It's full of great advice about all kinds of situations.
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