Reviews about Movies & TV

pam2896 says "Nurse Jackie is a fun and crazy show on showtime." about Nurse Jackie

pam2896 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:25:15 GMT

Nurse Jackie finished it's first season on Showtime and is a fabulous hit. It is the story of a nurse that is caring while also addicted to pain killers and xanax. She is fooling around wiht the hospital pharmacist, although married with two children. The plot is always fast moving and fun. She is so likable with a smart mouth and confidence in her abilities to care for the ER patients. As strong a character as she portrays, there is also a softer side to her that peeks out occassionally. Last season ended with her apparently overdosing after her hospital boyfriend meets her husband. You will laugh through this smart new show!

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mailforkim2 says "Walk Away the Pounds is a great way to start" about Walk Away the Pounds 1 and 2 miles

mailforkim2 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:34:21 GMT

I origianlly had the Walk Away the Pounds VHS tape. Later I bought the DVD set.

When I first bought this I was 50 lbs overweight. I had tried different excersice videos before. I was too out of shape to get through them.

This exercise dvd is a low impact great way to start. In the starter dvd you take about 20 minutes. It is based on milage. It keeps shwing you how far you have gone so you know you just have to go a little further. It keeps you going. At first it was a bit of a struggle but not overwhelmingly so. I kept doing this dvd daily until eventually I moved onto the two mile walk. It starts out with stretches and ends up with a cooldown. It also takes very little room. You just march in place moving here and there a bit throw in some arm movements and kicks anbd you get a really rounded workout that is great for a beginner. Small had weights are optional. This is a great start for people of any age and gender.

After you do mile one you can move right on to mile two and mile three...

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ChrisJarmick says "Part 2 Christmas Movies you aren't sick of incl. baaad ones!" about Best Christmas Movies , Top Holiday Movies , Alternate Seasonal Movie Part 1 of 2

ChrisJarmick — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:02:11 GMT

Best Holiday Movies, Best Christmas Movie suggestions part 2 of 2. When you're in the mood for holiday themed movies but you've seen It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Christmas Carol and other well known movies too many times, it is time for you to consider these other, just under the radar holiday movie gems. Christmas movies you aren't sick of...

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS-- 1945

Set in 1903, it revolves around the romantic trials and family life of Esther Smith (Judy Garland) who falls for the boy next door but learns that her father has taken a job that will uproot the family from St. Louis and land them in New York at the end of the year. Eldest sister Rose (Lucille Bremer) also experiences romantic woes as she awaits a long distance proposal from New York. All the while, the Smith family awaits the arrival of the World's Fair; an event they're convinced will make St. Louis the country's main attraction. It takes place over 4 seasons and includes THE TROLLEY SONG. Vincent...

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swishandflickstore says "Perfectly Perfect!" about Slim in 6

swishandflickstore — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:27:52 GMT

Slim in 6 has changed my outlook on life completely. I've lost about 15 pounds already and I'm only on my fourth week of exercise (Two more weeks to go)! How amazing is that?!!! It's a great exercise program because the on-screen timer keeps you motivated for your workout (in addition to the trainer's encouraging words)! Included with Slim in 6, comes 2 DVDs for your workout and a healthy supplement eating guide. The program takes you along in stages of progression as time goes on. It develops from "Start It Up!" (about half an hour long) to "Ramp It Up!" (about 3/4 of an hour long) to "Burn It Up!" (about an hour long). BUT the best part is you can go at your OWN PACE! So when you're comfortable with the first video, you can move to the second one (and when you're comfortable with the second video, you can move to the third!). This exercise program has helped me dramatically change my appearance, I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

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narima511 says "reality in your fantasy" about Lipstick Jungle

narima511 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:40:38 GMT

Whatever happened to this great show? I saw only a few episodes and was beginng to get into it and then there was no more! I loved these beautiful and successful career women with their stylish clothes, smarts and men problems. I felt there was a bit of fantasy me in each. Each of them had a little of me and also some characteristics of who I wanted to be. I liked the hardworking career woman who was more succesful than her unemployed husband. I loved the woman with the sexy and adoring younger boyfriend. She seemed so wholesome, yet had this amazing secret witha husband who was tricky because he knew her secret. Then there was the exotic and beautiful fashion designer with the millionaire boyfriend pursuing her. Who wouldn't want these great lives. I related to each woman and miss this show. No one was too overbearing in this show for me. Personalities differ and some are naturally stronger than others.

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BenjiStout says "quality with a lil bit of change brings you to friday the 13th" about Friday the 13th (2009)

BenjiStout — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:14:49 GMT

If your into classics made into remakes this one is for you. If youve been following the big three meaning michael meyers,freddy krueger and jason vorhees. Youll notice these are becoming more realistic using a more down to earth touch which makes them scarier. In example parts in the new version are things that similar real life deviants would do as in capture and retain people. Its not just the simple slasher flick it once was the cast was fair and the graphics were great but what made the film was the more indepth explortation of the characters and giving you more insight into the character. It is a must for anyone who is in love with the original feature.

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Mrs-April says "For those of you looking for a real workout." about P 90 X

Mrs-April — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:20:05 GMT

I have always loved to work out, and I am always looking for a new killer workout. I am the kind of person who loves to sweat and push myself to the max. If you are anything like me, than you will love these fitness videos. They push you and the workouts are always changing. I am very hesitant to do home video workouts, seeing how they are lame most of the time, and I don't see any results. These are different and they keep you motivated. I love Tony and I would like to buy some more of his products. This set of DVD's is a little pricey and you also have to buy weights and a pullup bar. The pullup bar was a little difficult for me to fit in my house and I had to modify this aspect. If you do buy this product get ready for a intense, focused, body shaping experience. You think you will get a break when it comes to the yoga day, but that is one of the hardest days for me. There are no breaks, just muscle burning and cardio exhaustion. I love it!

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KaciOhio says "One of my regular shows I really love. " about Ghost Hunters

KaciOhio — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:14:34 GMT

Jason and Grant, Roto-Rooter guys by day and Ghost Hunters by night. Two skeptical guys who have a small team of ghost hunters who travel all over the United States and some other countries in previous episodes trying to debunk problems and explain if your dealing with something paranormal. I have been watching this show for years and I cannot get enough of it! If you are a non-believer you must watch this show a few times and you will be hooked! I am all about the paranormal and spirits and hauntings so I feed off of these episodes and cannot wait to watch the next show. They set up tons of camera's and have a camera man with them and you can clearly see nothing is doctored or being intentionally done for "show". It's 100% real and they take you to all kinds of places that are deemed "haunted" and show you if there really is something there. They record EVP's and do thermal camera and they have all kinds of neat gadgets and things going. I love this show, everyone I know loves this show...

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djacksonbye says "beyond the "Fringe"" about Fringe

djacksonbye — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:10:19 GMT

I truly enjoy Fringe. It's well acted and well written and wonderfully wierd. It began sort of strange and has been moving closer and closer to beyond the fringe with each subsequent episode. Anna Torv (Olivia) and Joshua Jackson (Peter) somehow are able to make all these wierd goings on seem matter of fact. John Nobel is a wonderful mad scientist and a kind of sexy senior citizen. Now that Leonard Nemoy has joined the cast I just can't wait to see what will happen next. Bravo to FOX for bringing SciFi back to network primetime.

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KaciOhio says "Not as great as I thought it would be. " about G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra

KaciOhio — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:02:57 GMT

I could not wait for G.I.Joe to come to theaters! Yes me a girl! I do not usually go for movies like this but I really wanted to see it bad. The beginning was cool, it kinda throws you right into things not knowing what your seeing or who is good and who is bad. You figure things out fairly quickly and it seems like a great movie until you get about half way through then it drags on, the action isn't really that great and all the good stuff they showed in the previews. The G.I Joe suits make them super powerful and can jump higher and run faster and the previews made it seem like they were going to be doing a lot of great action scenes with these on and it was just going to be great and awesome....nope...boring. The lead chick was ugly, the main guy isn't a very good actor and it just wasn't very exciting. The movie was about 2 hours long and I liked the first hour then I was done. In my opinion don't waste your time...maybe younger boys would enjoy this movie but my husband and I disliked...

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aqua15cat says "The best workout---Guaranteed!!!" about TaeBo Advanced

aqua15cat — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:43:12 GMT

I promise this is one of the greatest workout videos of all time! Billy Blanks works all the muscle groups. First, you warm up with neck, arm, and leg stretches. Then, move into jabs to increase the heart-rate. From there it is kicking, punching, and other cardio-boosting moves. For the last 20 minutes of the video, Billy concentrates on the butt and abs, though he works these throughout the entire video--without you even knowing it. There are no weights involved in this workout, but muscles will develop because you have to support your own weight. No. this is not an extremely painful workout video, but it is not for the beginner. Start with Tae Bo Basic and work your way up to Tae Bo Advanced. This video is from the 1990s and Billy has brought out more videos and DVDS since this one, but this is still one of my favorites. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to challenge himself and have a great time doing it. You might want to consider working out with a buddy and definitely...

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tracy06P says "This DVD really gives you a workout" about The Biggest Loser Boot Camp

tracy06P — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:05:49 GMT

I am a very busy mom and slightly overwieght. I really enjoy watching The Biggest Loser on TV. I used to dream that it was me on the show, and that I was able to lose all that weight. Well, I snapped into reality and realized that it wasn't me on the show, and watching the show was not making me lose weight. So I decided I needed to get an exercise DVD and get motivated. I had no idea when I went to the store that they even had these DVD's. I seen it, bought it because I know the people on it from watching the show. Took the DVD home and popped it in. I thought to myself, this is gonna be easy. Started doing the exercises, and it is ver challenging. I did not realize how out of shape I was. I am proud to say, I started wthing what I eat and do this exercise program 3 times a week. I have been doing this for 3 weeks and I have lost 10 pounds so far. I feel really motivated watching this because it is not only the skinny, can do any exercise and not break a sweat people. Its actually heavier...

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khotek says "Challenging and easy to follow" about Exhale: Core Fusion Body Sculpt

khotek — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:19:38 GMT

I often feel silly doing workout videos, and just can't handle the annoying peppy voices and jumpy dance moves. The Core Fusion Body Sculpt is not your average workout video, and I LOVE it. The instructors are great, they're easy to follow and you never feel like they're shouting at you like other workout videos. The routine is easy to follow and you can adjust it depending on what level you are comfortable with. Even their voices are soothing and nice to listen to. They focus well on a full-body workout, with stretching before your workout and after you finish each segment. I like that you can choose segments, so you don't have to watch the entire video if you don't want to or if you are short on time. The whole video is only 50 minutes long, and it really works you out. The moves are so simple and look so easy, but you'll really feel the burn. The ab segment is killer, you can really feel it working!

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QueenofScones says "Intense for younger viewers. True to the novel." about A Christmas Carol starring Jim CArrey

QueenofScones — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:48 GMT

I was not betting that this movie would be so true to the novel. Most of the book seems ripped right from the pages of Charles Dicken's story. Jim Carrey does an amazing job portraying a good portion of the characters himself without making them too "Carrey-esque". I was surprised at how scary and intense alot of the scenes were. I believe this was justified, however, so that when Ebenezer Scrooge makes his transformation, it is truly a big one. The opening scenes with Jacob Marley's ghost scared me out of my wits (and I'm a 36 year old mom). I kept looking at my kids, two boys, 8 and 9 to see if they were scared. Well, my 8 year old slept through the whole thing (the British dialouge and slow beginning didn't hold his attention), but my 9 year old commented the day after how great the movie was. One thing that can't be denied are the special effects. The 3-D is hands-down the best I've ever seen in any movie. So, as a movie, it was fantastic, imaginative and the...

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javajo says "Don't have a cop for a neighbor!" about Lakeview Terrace

javajo — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:43:46 GMT

This was an excellent film--the characters we're well thought out, but there were still parts you could guess were going to happen.

I love Samuel L Jackson! This man cannot make a bad film. He comes to his character ready to be the person you don't want him to be!

If you're a cop, you probably won't like the movie--it tends to portray law enforcement as either bullies or stupid as rocks; but despite that, there is some reality in the movie--not every law enforcement officer is clean--this one especially.

The couple in the movie alreadly have enough issues; they seem like they aren't going to make it as a couple, but the movie touches on each of the issues and brings them all together to make for a great ending. The father-in-law makes some very sound statements about the problems the couple is facing with their new neighbor, but to quote him would ruin that part of the movie.

This is a must see; even worth the money I paid to purchase it!

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eyeplayclarinet says "Great, fun, and intersctive!" about Crunch Burn and Firm

eyeplayclarinet — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:24:18 GMT

I have really enjoyed this workout tape...It has fun movements and tones you up and has great cardio workouts!

Now you can get a Pilates body faster than ever with this revolutionary workout.

Everyone knows that Pilates is great for creating longer, leaner muscles. But we’ve taken Pilates to a whole new level by adding some unique "Burn & Firm" elements to this workout! We begin with standing Pilates exercises blended with some simple danceinspired moves for a cardio-blasting "Burn" segment. Second, we add light hand weights to gently speed up the total body toning and re-shaping effect of Pilates. That’s where the "Firm"comes in. Don’t worry, this Pilates routine is still low-impact, easy-to-follow, and won’t leave you feeling drained like traditional cardio and weight training. Best of all, because this program multi-tasks, it makes the most of every minute of your workout time. With Burn & Firm Pilates you can finally get that sleek, lean, elegant body fast from a workout...

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ticklemeusilly says "This was an funny entertaining film that I enjoyed watching!" about Cirque Du Freak The Vampires Assistant

ticklemeusilly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:21:07 GMT

I went to see this film with my Middle school aged daughter since she was very interested in it and it seemed as if it was the safest choice for our night out. I really was pleasantly surprised when I really did end up enjoying it. It was entertaining, and funny. Yes it was entertaining for the audience, but I am used to watching things for this age group and much of it is much less entertaining to me. So I was really surprised to enjoy it as much as she did. It was a cute story. My daughter is already a book reader, and it made her more likely to seek out the series of books that the film is based upon. So I am sure that it may make a kid that is not much of a book reader seek out the book to see if there is more to the story. It would be a neat thing to check out. I have already been online purchasing the books. It turns out there a quite a few, so I wouldn't mind seeing more films like the one that I just saw! It sure beats most of our movie nights! As I said The...

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ticklemeusilly says "Charmed was one of the best shows ever, It made witchcraft cool!" about Charmed

ticklemeusilly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:08:59 GMT

I LOVED Charmed! It was one of my and my oldest daughters favorite shows! We used to be able to watch it together! She is off at college now, and I sent the entire series to her on DVD in her first few care packages, because I knew it would be something that she would love and it would be like a taste of home. The only sad thing about the show that we could think of was the ending, we felt that they did that kind of poorly, they ended it badly, with the children and everything kind of thrown together kind of slopily at the ending very quickly. But we kept hoping that it meant that it meant there would be an opening for a new series about the children! But sadly No! : ( We could always hope! We always hoped that they would do a reunion movie or something also, but so far no hope of that either, with it being as popular as it was it is really so surprising to me that it has not happened. There were the books that the young preteen girls read and the magic books that they bought...

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Juliet1198 says "Both boys have loved this educational DVD!" about Leap Frog: Letter Factory Learning DVD

Juliet1198 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:17:20 GMT

As a parent it seems natural to want educational toys and videos for your kids, but I was skeptical of the Leapfrog Letter Factory DVD when it first came out. There didn't seem to be enough to draw my son in and make him want to keep watching -- BOY was I wrong! I heard over and over from friends about how much their kids LOVED this move, and finally I requested it from our local library. Our oldest son was hooked right away, asking for it any time he was allowed to watch a movie in the house or in the van. It, with out question, helped him to learn the letter names and their sounds. Our second son (4 years younger than his brother) is now equally enamored by this movie, and every friend I've ever recommended it to has had the same experience with their kids!

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CallieN says "Not very entertaining but intense" about taebo

CallieN — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:44:39 GMT

I used TaeBo for awhile because my mom had a beginner video. I can tell you that the beginner video is definitely intense and you do get a good workout in less than thirty minutes. I didnt really enjoy the music that much, it didnt really push me and I felt like the moves were a bit repetitive. Still, it was a good thing to throw in on a day when i wanted A quick workout and at the time it was all that I had. I wouldnt say go buy it but maybe check it out at the library as a way to mix it up. If you are into kickboxing it is a good way to get rid of your aggressions while working out. just envision the jerk from work as your invisible punching bag. LOL, thats better than a real life butt kicking. I liek Billy Blanks, he seems cool and like he does care to help people. And they had different age and shaped people working out which might be inviting to people who dont want to watch a bunch of blonde sticks pretend to "get in shape."

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