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Fardreamer says "Fiction permeates plot of otherwise good Bridge at Remagen" about The Bridge at Remagen

Fardreamer — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:01:03 GMT

If you have ever watched cable television's History channel even casually, you probably remember that it used to air a series called From Real to Reel, which consisted of a screening of a Hollywood historical movie, with commentary by the show's host and a panel of historians in between the three acts of the movie.

From Real to Reel often focused on war movies, and the discussions nearly always pointed out what the filmmakers had gotten right and (more often than not) what they had gotten wrong either because they had not researched the topic well or because they distorted or fictionalized too many elements of the "story" to make the movie more entertaining.

Whether or not History ever aired an episode of From Real to Reel centered on The Bridge at Remagen I have no clue, but given the fact that it is a fact-based movie about one of World War II's most dramatic episodes, I would be surprised if it had not done so.

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AnimeMovieMan says "A well done TV movie about a horrible event" about The Deadly Tower

AnimeMovieMan — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:34 GMT

The Deadly Tower aka The Sniper is a chillingly effective TV Movie back in the day when TV Movies actually meant something. It was made in 1975 but it's a movie that has held through time because of the subject matter and content.

This is a TV Movie detailing the massacre from the University Tower of Austin Texas by Charles Whitman, a deranged sociopath and ex-marine.

Kurt Russell who basically wanted to end his goody goody Disney image really accomplished that as his portrayal of the gun trotting killer. To other actors this might have been a career killer, but Russell made the change to showcase his acting skills, and the rest is history. He did more adult roles, darker personalities, more violent parts. He'd still play the good guy every now and then but definitely one can see a definite change of departure from his early work to his later works like "Escape from New York", "Silkwood", "The Thing", "Soldier", "The Mean Season", "Stargate" and so on.

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mlazer says "Entry level to moderate, good workout!" about Julian Michaels: No More Trouble Zone

mlazer — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:17:11 GMT

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smblomker says "The book is always better." about New moon

smblomker — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:57:53 GMT

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sucazaha says "The secret life of bees" about The Secret Life of Bees

sucazaha — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:54:58 GMT

I have literally flipped past this movie more than 15 times and thought who cares about bees, never even read the info on it and then November 23 2009 there was absolutely nothing to watch so i scanned through channels 500 and up and ran across The Secret Life Of Bees yet once again and i really opened the info and never knew that dakota fanning played in it, and that alone made me wanna watch it cause she is just a great lil actress and when i watched it ima tell you i just balled my head off, i mean i cried like i was pregnant all over again. I Love how they come together in the movie and the Love thats a lot more than i ever got when i was a child. this is a great movie, if you havnt seen it yet....WATCH IT. please do watch it. also i thought the wall was a really good idea. i wanna put one of them up in my back yard and just cry and cry and cry some more. i thank whoever wrote this movie cause its one of the best i hve ever seen.

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metal1467 says "if it weren't for the classics we would not have hollywood" about Horror Movies, Old Movies, Silent Horror Movies Part 1

metal1467 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:51:05 GMT

Here we are again!Into the new age of technology but if it weren't for the silent films such as metropolis and nosferatu and the goodie but oldies such as dracula,frankenstein,the mummy and the werewolf we would not have movies like saw 123456 and resident evil,etc...I personally grew up watching these movis as a kid and back in those days that was the times.I remember waking up saturday mornings and watch son of svengoolie.That was the highlight of my day!then as we rolled into the 70's we had the entity,the exorcist,amittyville horror and then dark humor came with evildead1-2-3(2)being the best(my opinion),deadalive,etc...and still none of this was possible without trial and error of the classics.When night of the living dead was out people were in awe and possibly still are!I know my mother still can't watch it all the way through,though she is the squeemish type.but horror movies are made for specific types such as ourselves and we owe it all to the classics.

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sucazaha says "my son learns from yo gabba gabba every day" about Yo Gabba Gabba!: The Dancey Dance Bunch

sucazaha — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:43:20 GMT

When i first watched Yo Gabba Gabba i thought this is a really wierd kids show i mean what kind of creatures are they, but my 3 year old son loves it, he watches it every day and he really does learn a lot more from it than i thought. since i have been out of the hospital with my younges daughter my 1 year old son and 7 month old has even came pretty fond of this so its not only funny and colorful for them but they learn new things from it as well and if i need to clean or whatever around the house turn it on and they are set for awhile. im gonna have to say Yo Gabba Gabba is one of the best kid shows on tv. right up ther with dora.

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wumbocactuar says "Gossip Girl is addicting." about Gossip Girl

wumbocactuar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:21:17 GMT

Gossip Girl is the most addicting show I've ever seen in my life. I've seen every episode to date, and I plan on seeing every future episode. The acting isn't the best; some of the actors are better than others. However, most of the characters are great.I love how smart and manipulative Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass are. I love Serena van der Woodsen's refreshing outlook on life. Jenny Humphrey is a great character too. She's so passionate about her goals, and she's really, really pretty. However, Dan Humphrey is rather annoying, and Vanessa Abrams (and the actress who plays her) just plain sucks. If she was just removed from the script entirely, the show would be ten times better. She's not even remotely attractive, and all she does is whine about her stupid problems. There's no reason for the other characters, besides maybe Dan, to even associate with her. They're on a way higher level than she is. Overall though, the show is great. I love it. Five stars.

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andrew317 says "A very poor movie" about Dragon Ball Z Evolution

andrew317 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:13:28 GMT

Growing up, I loved the manga and anime series Dragon Ball. When I heard that a live action movie was actually being created, I will admit I was both hesitant and excited. The problem that Dragon Ball Evolution has is simply a complete misrepresentation of the Dragon Ball series.

The movie begins with the Dragon Ball series where young Goku, who is played by an actor in his twenties, is on a quest to attend high school.?? This should already tell you that this movie in no way represents the beloved cartoon that many of us admired. Instead, we are given a cheap box office release that was made for the money and not the fans. If you have not read the Dragon Ball manga or watched the anime, you may be able to tolerate Dragon Ball Evolution. However, if you watched this when you were young, do not see this movie! It will ruin your experience, there is simply too many plot holes and not enough emphasis on important parts of the Dragon Ball Series. Krillin is not even in this...

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njchicaa says "What a horrible film adaptation of Confessions of a Shopaholic." about Confessions of a Shopaholic

njchicaa — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:35:35 GMT

When I first read Confessions of a Shopaholic, I was completely charmed by Becky Bloomwood and her spendthrift ways. This first book in the Shopaholic series is one of the best examples of what is now called "chick-lit". The story follows a twenty-something woman who is doing her best to keep her head above water financially while working, ironically, as a financial journalist. The movie version of Confessions of a Shopaholic is a bizarre, twisted, and weak adaptation of the original and brilliant book.

The Confessions of a Shopaholic movie has turned Becky Bloomwood into a humorless, weak, and simple girl who spends more than she earns on clothing, shoes, scarves, etc. In the book she had much more character and strength and her relationship with Luke Brandon was a much more interesting and believable connection. Even Becky's roommate, the supposedly wealthy and very sophisticated Suze, has been completely altered. In the book, Suze rides horses, wears plaid and flannel, and has a...

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JennJoe1029 says "It's Spectacular Spectacular! " about Moulin Rouge

JennJoe1029 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:28:07 GMT

Moulin Rouge is one of the most spectacular movies I have ever seen! It is definately one of the most treasured in my DVD collection! The costuming is just so elaborate, and colorful! Numerous costume changes are modeled throughout the movie by the various characters. The various costumes are quite stunning in detail as well, which plays an impressive part in the movie. The numerous musical numbers and energetic choreography are both entertaining and captivating! The music is so catchy- with its collection of both classic broadway/movie style as well as more modern songs meshed together to weave a beautiful story! It is unlike anything I have ever heard before! It gives a unique flavor to the story, and will have you singing and dancing along! (High energy music on the soundtrack's 2 CDs are a wonderful motivator to get you cleaning or working out! Some of the songs/montages on the soundtrack were originals from Elton John, David Bowie, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Julie Andrews, etc.. ) Actually,...

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jennjenn804 says "Love It" about Glee

jennjenn804 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:17:04 GMT

this is the best show ever. i look foward to wednsday night just so i can watch it. i was even mad during the world series because this show was on a hiatus and i'm a baseball fan. i like how they combine the music with the actual show but it doesn't really seem like a musical. my favorite was when they did the mashups. those are fun. i just wish that they would showcase Mercedes more because she is my absolute favorite and has been since day one. and she has a great set of vocals. this is definately not for kids, but for people who like something different, it's really good. it's quirky and entertaining all rolled into one. sometimes the quirkiness even reminds me of gilmore girls. the relationship/character development is really good because you're watching them, especially Rachel, grow as people and deal with things that you would not a lot of times want to. they show how to deal with real issues in a humorous sort of way. this show is a must watch.

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cowboyplus411 says "kickboxing workout for dummies: not for dummies?" about fat-burning kickboxing workout for dummies

cowboyplus411 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:13:45 GMT

Fat-Burning Kickboxing Workout for Dummies has a few things going for it:

Great instructor! Keli Roberts is upbeat without being saccharine, does a great job of explaining and demonstrating the moves, and clearly knows her stuff.

Fun workouts. Kickboxing is definitely way more fun than, say, running on a treadmill. Since research has shown that fun workouts inspire you to a) burn more calories and b) stay committed, the "fun factor" is a huge plus!

A separate tutorial. You can learn the moves without having to slow down in the main program.

And now for the "ifs and maybes":

Speed of the program. It goes really, really fast, especially if you are not totally comfortable with the moves. Even the warmup is fast! Make sure you have your footwork nailed before you start or you will get frustrated.

Length of the program. Some of the segments are just too short! "Fat-Burning II" (the second of the three workouts) is under 10 minutes.

Intensity. This DVD will frustrate beginners because of its...

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bobbomom says "The movies I own and love to watch on a rainy day" about Best Romantic Comedies: My Top List

bobbomom — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:14:18 GMT

I love to watch a good romantic comedy, one that is worth buying because it was that good. I like a classic movie that will still be good years from now. I like to purchase these movies for those "stay at home" days when "there is nothing on TV." My favorites are:

Gone With the Wind, Fried Green Tomatoes, Steel Magnolias - 3 musts for all Southern women

Sabrina - the old and new versions

Yours, Mine and Ours - the old and new versions

While You Were Sleeping, 2 Weeks Notice, Hope Floats - gotta love Sandra Bullock

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Return to Me - All star cast that was a perfect mesh

Hitch - Will Smith on Benadryl...gotta love it

You've Got Mail. Sleepless in Seattle - Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks what great chemistry they have together

The Waitress

The Prince and Me

13 Going on 30

Never Been Kissed

Fools Rush In

The Wedding Planner, Fool's Gold, Sahara, Failure to Launch - what girl can not sit and watch Matthew McConaughey

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hazellevant says "The Lord heals all wounds--TRY HIM!!!!!" about Not Easily Broken

hazellevant — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:54:12 GMT

Bishop T.D. Jakes did a wonderful job with this book. I must say as I got deeper into the book , I joined myself with these characters and wanted to coach them into doing the doggone right thing.

Sometimes a very good book will make you stop and think about things husbands, wives, children and other family members go through in life. How we, not always depending on God but ourselves, never much think about the consequences our decisions in our lives will affect the lives of others. (Selfishness) Then when the decisions and the events that we made to happen turns ugly and grotesque for us, we want the situation rectified and are "heartily sorry for these our misdoings."

But thank God there is forgiveness and that we do not have to be bitter with ourselves or with others for the Lord Jesus Christ took all that mess with Him on Calvary and then got up with all power in His Hands.

This book shows how you can definitely make but you must, you must trust God.

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kymainous says "I am addicted to this show. " about Flash Forward

kymainous — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:20:53 GMT

I've watched Flash Forward since the first episode, which is kind of a must if you want to completely understand what's going on. To sum it up, the whole world blacks out, and everyone sees the future for two minutes and seventeen seconds. Some see good things, others bad... And some see nothing at all. The FBI are trying to figure out what caused the black out, while everyone else figures out how to either achieve or avoid their flash forward. I love this show because of the intense drama. You get very involved in the characters' lives. All the characters are well developed, and you get a lot of detail about each characters issues. The only complaint I have about this show is that there are so many characters, that sometimes it is a little confusing. But other than that, I can't get enough of this show. There are many twists and turns, and plenty of action. There is also romance, and mystery. It suits everyone's genre interests. I strongly recommend you watch Flash Forward!

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