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MaxLucas — 2009-01-24 18:23:01

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BrentLaabs — 2007-06-19 22:24:35

teknolust!

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EdWins — 2007-06-19 18:54:08

servers better as a disam page.

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EdWins — 2007-06-19 18:50:48

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- Movies. We've probably all seen several. Many of us see more than one a week: in a ["Movie Theaters" theater] if you've got lots of cash, or from the ["Video Stores" rental place] if you don't. - - ''It would be great it people could list and rate some of their (most/least) favorite movies here. This is a place to talk about somewhat current movies you've seen (video or theater). If we put what we've recently enjoyed, then other people can make use of this in deciding whether to go rent/go see a film (especially useful for indie ["Movie Theaters" theaters]).'' - - [[TableOfContents]] - - = Drama = - * ''American Splendor'': I don't know if this should maybe get filed under documentary instead, but I'll put it here for now. I just finished watching this, and I was quite pleased. It got a lot of critical hype, so I was a bit wary, but it was actually really good. It's the story of Harvey Pekar, the writer behind the American Splendor series of graphic novels. Basically, Harvey is a normal, if somewhat gloomy, guy, who has quite a knack for capturing real life in his stories. The things that are so remarkable about the film is how well the actors manage to capture the real feel of the characters they are portraying, and how human, yet likable, the characters are. I often don't like movies that are manufactured to make me feel happy, but this movie did it despite itself, which is a rather nice accomplishment. I don't know, this probably sounds a bit rambling, but this is just a really interesting, well made movie. Definitely worth renting. -["EricKlein"] - * ''Life as a House'': Currently my favorite film. I think this is just an extremely well made movie. Although it does have Hayden Christianson doing his teen angst thing, it actually works better here than it does in certain other movies. This is the story of a man (played by Kevin Kline) who lives alone in a run-down old house. He loses his job, and soon finds that he has terminal cancer. This brings his life into rather sharp focus, and he decides to finally get his act together somewhat. He gets back into his sons life, and tries to both be a real father, and get to know his son. He also starts making other human connections as well, including getting back on good terms with his ex-wife. The thing that makes this movie so good is again its humanity. The character writing for this movie was really well done, and it really makes you feel for the characters and what they are all going through. If you haven't seen this movie, I can't recommend it highly enough. -["EricKlein"] - * I recently saw "[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120263/ Songs from the Second Story]" and I enjoyed it a lot. It was a completely surreal Swedish film and like nothing I had seen before (and I end up seeing a lot of weird movies). The camera movies only once during a shot and the cinematography is incredible. The film revolves around this corporation and its efforts to survive during an economic meltdown -- roughly. Very good and very hard to describe, but I promise you haven't seen a movie like this before (or, well, maybe you have, who knows). -["PhilipNeustrom"] - * May as well add [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168629/ Dancer in the Dark] to this list. I'm a huge [http://www.bjork.com Björk] fan, but I think anyone who appreciates a good movie will like this film. Not much of a date movie, but absolutely exudes emotion. - ["KenNeville"] - * Although some might categorize [http://imdb.com/title/tt0128445/ Rushmore] as comedy, I'd call it a drama, even with it's psuedo-happy ending. It's probably the best Wes Anderson film, although [http://imdb.com/title/tt0265666/ The Royal Tenenbaums] is right up there. Watch both, but watch Rushmore first. - ["JessicaRuygt" ImR] - * ''Millions'': So who thought Danny Boyle would make a kids' movie? Though it's rated PG, it's more a movie 'about' kids than your conventional kids' movie (if you ever get the urge to rent ''Home Alone'' for your kid, rent this instead). The basic premise is that a little boy finds a bag full of two hundred thousand some pounds. The film treats the kids as actual people, not little Shirley Temples or Dennis the Menaces. Great acting from all parties involved. -["EmmaCoats"] - * ''Inside Man'': Another excellent movie from Spike Lee. Featuring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster, this Action/Thiller/Drama movie is a good choice for a group of good friends and an otherwise boring day. Finally features Jodie Foster in a role that doesn't involve her lost child. Although chock-full of profanity, the overall plot and storyline won me over. The story comprises a bank robbery/hostage crisis that turns into a psychological game between the lead robber and the hostage negotiator. Full of unexpected twists and turns, this movie will definitely please those who are familiar with Spike Lee's work. The $6.50 for the ticket was well worth it. Oh, don't let the random Indian music at the beginning of the movie throw you. -- ["TusharRawat" Tushar Rawat] - - = Action = - * ''Intacto'': Spanish film about luck, and people who can steal it. There are some fantastic scenes - much blindfolding and running around. And Polaroids. -["EmmaCoats"] - * ''The Boondock Saints'': I highly recommend this movie directed by Troy Duffy. The basic storyline is of two brothers who are confronted with the Russian Mob in the South Boston Irish neighborhood. Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) McManus, believing they are divinely backed by God, start to rid the streets of gangsters, criminals and lowlifes of all types. The bodies start to pile up and there is little public outcry. However, FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe) is behind the brothers every step of the way. A brilliantly orchestrated movie with key flashbacks blended with the main element is a must see. Rated R for violence, language and sexual content. This movie will make you laugh your butt off while nodding you head at the subtle religious and cultural themes set into the movie (yes, some are extremely racist and stereotypical but you're meant to '''see''' that and laugh. I think. Anyway, it is definitely worth seeing once, or more than once as in my case. Remember, parents: don't see it with your kids. Kids: ... -- ["TusharRawat" Tushar Rawat] P.S. I feel I haven't given this movie a just review, so go see it and revise this! - - = Comedy = - * The three Christopher Guest films, ''Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show'' and ''A Mighty Wind.'' The same crew of actors in vastly differing roles, each hilarious in its parody of a certain slice of life. You'll never watch a dog show the same way again after seeing ''Best in Show.'' Anyone involved in theatre will recognize '''all''' the characters in ''Waiting for Guffman.'' As for ''A Mighty Wind,'' anybody who lived through the sixties or who has seen any of the PBS specials featuring the folk singers of that era will laugh at this movie. --["BevSykes"] - - = Sci Fi = - * ''Firefly'': If you've watched the show, great. If you haven't, and you don't hate action or Star Wars, that's also great. Some people have avoided it because of the near-rabid enthusiasm of [http://browncoats.serenitymovie.com/serenity/ browncoats] (Firefly version of Trekkies), but it's a solid and fun sci-fi flick. -["EmmaCoats"] - - = Horror = - ''Jaccob's Ladder'': This is movie is more of a mixture of different genres, but the dark images and jump-out-of-your-seat moments earn it a place in horror movie history. It follows the life of [http://imdb.com/title/tt0099871/ Jaccob Singer] (Tim Robbins) after the Vietnam War. All is not well for Jaccob as he feels constantly being chased by demons, government officials and the ghost of his dead son. I would recommend this movie to those who liked Donnie Darko or very trippy movies. - - ''eXistenZ'': It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"] - - = Fantasy = - * ''Lord of the Rings Series'': Spectacular. Peter Jackson did a truly remarkable job of bringing the books to the big screen, without resorting to making a 30 hour monstrosity (-cough- Shogun -cough-). The movies are quite fun to watch, and yet people who are really into the whole Tolkien thing are also generally quite pleased with the quality of the movies as well. Sure, some parts of the books were left out, but not really anything massively important. Unless you consider an ancient Gnome-like man who sings nonsensical rhymes to wizened trees massively important, they you are in for a disappointment. Definitely the best epic film series of the last decade. -["EricKlein"] - - = Romance = - - =Religion= - - * ''Passion of the Christ'': Mel Gibson's film detailing the last moments of Christ's life in graphic detail. The movie is in the original languages (Aramaic, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew) and is supposedly faithful to the four Christian Gospels. For many Christians the film gives them a sense of Christ's sacrifice but to others it is anti-Semitic and unnecessarily violent. I would recommend seeing it so that you know what it's all about but it is very violent so be warned about that. Steven Ostrowski - - = Anime = - * Recently watched ''Dead Leaves'' by Production I.G. It's amazing. Like someone decided FLCL was too ''slow-paced''. Oozes style. Loads of fun, highly-recommended. --["ChrisTakemura" ct] - * I'm obsessed with ''Naruto''. I watched 50 episodes in a week. You can't beat cool-looking ninjas and flashy colors. - ["KennyOrtiz"] - * ''Bleach'': Bleach is the story of a young man named Ichigo Kurosaki who is suddenly thrust into a world of Death Gods, ghosts and Hallows, where the rules are complex and deadly if broken. Death Gods send the "good souls" to be purified in Soul Society and cleanse Hallows. However, Hallows are much more dangerous than they look and one day a Death God named Rukia is bested and forced to give up her powers. To save Ichigo and his family, she offers her spirit ability to Ichigo. In an act of desperation to save his family, Ichigo accepts the transfer. Steven Ostrowski - * ''Steamboy''. From the director of ''Akira'', it's way more coherent and has fewer gloppy monsters in it, but it somehow still manages to incorporate the end of the world as we know it theme that shows up in so much anime. - ["EmmaCoats"] - * ''My Neighbor Totoro'', a [http://www.nausicaa.net Studio Ghibli] film, which probably isn't going to be your cup of tea if you're all into ''Akira'' or ''Samurai Champloo'' (wtf), but it's sweet and cute and like all Ghibli stuff, totally wicked. A good movie for your kids, because a) it's actually watchable by mentally healthy adults, unlike ''Chicken Little'' or ''Home on the Range'', and b) it has a [http://www.3dculture.com/bm3d/chcatrb.jpg catbus] in it. -["EmmaCoats"] - * I second this. Best kids movie ever. Really. --["JessicaLuedtke"] - - = Foreign = - * ''Nobody Knows'': Four siblings, the oldest twelve and each with a different father, have been abandoned by their mother in Tokyo. They've never been to school and live alone in an cramped apartment. However, they are increasingly forced to interact with the outside world. If you like movies about real life (rather than a series of ["Exploding Things" explosions] followed by ["Sex" sex]), you'll like [http://www.lhp.com.sg/nobodyknows this film] by [wiki:WikiPedia:Hirokazu_Koreeda Hirokazu Koreeda]. - * ''Suicide Club'': First off, I still haven't figured out the point to this movie. It starts out with roughly fifty schoolgirls who simultaneously jump in from of an arriving train. This movie isn't for the faint of heart. It also isn't for people who abhor endings that leave you sitting there in fury trying to assimilate what you just saw. I recommend never seeing this movie unless ... no I recommmend just never seeing this movie. Definitely one of my least favorite movies. -- ["TusharRawat" Tushar Rawat] - *''Battle Royale'': A Japanese film where after constant teen rebellion and economic hardship the Japanese adults fight back sending 40 Japanese kids to an island. The teens are then forced to fight each other to the death with various weapons with one remaining within three days. It is rather violent but the movie does demonstrate different pyschological responses to a crazy situation. If you like a violent psychological thriller this might be something you might want to see. Steven Ostrowski - - = Documentary =	+ deleted

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WilliamLewis — 2007-05-20 18:00:28

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AnnaHamilton — 2007-05-20 17:59:22

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- * "eXistenZ": It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"]	+ * ''eXistenZ'': It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"]

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AnnaHamilton — 2007-05-20 17:58:54

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- * "eXistenZ": It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"]	+ * "eXistenZ": It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"]

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- *"eXistenZ": It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"]	+ * "eXistenZ": It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"]

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AnnaHamilton — 2007-05-20 17:57:54

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	+ *"eXistenZ": It's directed by David Cronenberg, so of course it's mildly disturbing and features quite a bit of gore. That, however, does not stop it from being one of the most overlooked films of the late 1990s. The always-engaging Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a fierce video game designer who inexplicably finds herself the target of an assassination campaign over her latest game, cleverly entitled eXistenZ. The twist comes in the design of the futuristic game system, which is unquestionably weird and certainly phallic (the system is plugged into the user's spinal column and utilizes something called a bio-port, which looks like a mass of skin crossed with an iPod and makes noises similar to the yawns of small dogs). Jude Law has an interesting supporting role as a meek security guard, and Willem Dafoe gets about ten minutes onscreen in which he does his majorly creepyfied thang. --["AnnaHamilton"] +

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- Movies. We've probably all seen several. Many of us see more than one a week: in a ["Movie Theaters" theater] if you've got lots of cash, or from the ["49er Video" rental place] if you don't.	+ Movies. We've probably all seen several. Many of us see more than one a week: in a ["Movie Theaters" theater] if you've got lots of cash, or from the ["Video Stores" rental place] if you don't.
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- ''Passion of the Christ'': Mel Gibson's film detailing the last moments of Christ's life in graphic detail. The movie is in the original language and is supposedly faithful to the four Christian Gospels. For many Christians the film gives them a sense of Christ's sacrifice but to others it is anti-Semitic and unnecessarily violent. I would recommend seeing it so that you know what it's all about but it is very violent so be warned about that. Steven Ostrowski	+ * ''Passion of the Christ'': Mel Gibson's film detailing the last moments of Christ's life in graphic detail. The movie is in the original language and is supposedly faithful to the four Christian Gospels. For many Christians the film gives them a sense of Christ's sacrifice but to others it is anti-Semitic and unnecessarily violent. I would recommend seeing it so that you know what it's all about but it is very violent so be warned about that. Steven Ostrowski

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SteveOstrowski — 2006-07-16 17:06:53

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- * "Bleach": Bleach is the story of a young man named Ichigo Kurosaki who is suddenly thrust into a world of Death Gods, ghosts and Hallows, where the rules are complex and deadly if broken. Death Gods send the "good souls" to be purified in Soul Society and cleanse Hallows. However, Hallows are much more dangerous than they look and one day a Death God named Rukia is bested and forced to give up her powers. To save Ichigo and his family, she offers her spirit ability to Ichigo. In an act of desperation to save his family, Ichigo accepts the transfer. Steven Ostrowski	+ * ''Bleach'': Bleach is the story of a young man named Ichigo Kurosaki who is suddenly thrust into a world of Death Gods, ghosts and Hallows, where the rules are complex and deadly if broken. Death Gods send the "good souls" to be purified in Soul Society and cleanse Hallows. However, Hallows are much more dangerous than they look and one day a Death God named Rukia is bested and forced to give up her powers. To save Ichigo and his family, she offers her spirit ability to Ichigo. In an act of desperation to save his family, Ichigo accepts the transfer. Steven Ostrowski

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SteveOstrowski — 2006-07-16 16:53:55

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- * "Battle Royale": A Japanese film where after constant teen rebellion and economic hardship the Japanese adults fight back sending 40 Japanese kids to an island. The teens are then forced to fight each other to the death with various weapons with one remaining within three days. It is rather violent but the movie does demonstrate different pyschological responses to a crazy situation. If you like a violent psychological thriller this might be something you might want to see. Steven Ostrowski	+ *''Battle Royale'': A Japanese film where after constant teen rebellion and economic hardship the Japanese adults fight back sending 40 Japanese kids to an island. The teens are then forced to fight each other to the death with various weapons with one remaining within three days. It is rather violent but the movie does demonstrate different pyschological responses to a crazy situation. If you like a violent psychological thriller this might be something you might want to see. Steven Ostrowski

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SteveOstrowski — 2006-07-16 16:52:41

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	+ * "Bleach": Bleach is the story of a young man named Ichigo Kurosaki who is suddenly thrust into a world of Death Gods, ghosts and Hallows, where the rules are complex and deadly if broken. Death Gods send the "good souls" to be purified in Soul Society and cleanse Hallows. However, Hallows are much more dangerous than they look and one day a Death God named Rukia is bested and forced to give up her powers. To save Ichigo and his family, she offers her spirit ability to Ichigo. In an act of desperation to save his family, Ichigo accepts the transfer. Steven Ostrowski
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- * ''Nobody Knows'': four siblings, the oldest twelve and each with a different father, have been abandoned by their mother in Tokyo. They've never been to school and live alone in an cramped apartment. However, they are increasingly forced to interact with the outside world. If you like movies about real life (rather than a series of ["Exploding Things" explosions] followed by ["Sex" sex]), you'll like [http://www.lhp.com.sg/nobodyknows this film] by [wiki:WikiPedia:Hirokazu_Koreeda Hirokazu Koreeda].	+ * ''Nobody Knows'': Four siblings, the oldest twelve and each with a different father, have been abandoned by their mother in Tokyo. They've never been to school and live alone in an cramped apartment. However, they are increasingly forced to interact with the outside world. If you like movies about real life (rather than a series of ["Exploding Things" explosions] followed by ["Sex" sex]), you'll like [http://www.lhp.com.sg/nobodyknows this film] by [wiki:WikiPedia:Hirokazu_Koreeda Hirokazu Koreeda].
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- *''Jaccob's Ladder'': This is movie is more of a mixture of different genres, but the dark images and jump-out-of-your-seat moments earn it a place in horror movie history. It follows the life of [http://imdb.com/title/tt0099871/ Jaccob Singer] (Tim Robbins) after the Vietnam War. Not all is well for Jaccob as feels constantly being chased by demons, government officials and the ghost of his dead son. I would recommend this movie to those who liked Donnie Darko or very trippy movies.	+ *''Jaccob's Ladder'': This is movie is more of a mixture of different genres, but the dark images and jump-out-of-your-seat moments earn it a place in horror movie history. It follows the life of [http://imdb.com/title/tt0099871/ Jaccob Singer] (Tim Robbins) after the Vietnam War. All is not well for Jaccob as he feels constantly being chased by demons, government officials and the ghost of his dead son. I would recommend this movie to those who liked Donnie Darko or very trippy movies.
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TusharRawat — 2006-03-29 13:33:37

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- * ''The Boondock Saints'': I highly recommend this movie directed by Troy Duffy. The basic storyline is of two brothers who are confronted with the Russian Mob in the South Boston Irish neighborhood. Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) McManus, believing they are divinely backed by God, start to rid the streets of gangsters, criminals and lowlifes of all types. The bodies start to pile up and there is little public outcry. However, FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe) is behind the brothers every step of the way. A brilliantly orchestrated movie with key flashbacks blended with the main element is a must see. Rated R for violence, language and sexual content. This movie will make you laugh your butt off while nodding you head at the subtle religious and cultural themes set into the movie (yes, some are extremely racist and stereotypical but you're meant to '''see''' that and laugh. I think. Anyway, it is definitely worth seeing once, or more than once as in my case. Remember, parents: don't see it with your kids. Kids: ... -- ["TusharRawat" Tushar Rawat] P.S> I feel I haven't given this movie a just review, so go see it and revise this!	+ * ''The Boondock Saints'': I highly recommend this movie directed by Troy Duffy. The basic storyline is of two brothers who are confronted with the Russian Mob in the South Boston Irish neighborhood. Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) McManus, believing they are divinely backed by God, start to rid the streets of gangsters, criminals and lowlifes of all types. The bodies start to pile up and there is little public outcry. However, FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe) is behind the brothers every step of the way. A brilliantly orchestrated movie with key flashbacks blended with the main element is a must see. Rated R for violence, language and sexual content. This movie will make you laugh your butt off while nodding you head at the subtle religious and cultural themes set into the movie (yes, some are extremely racist and stereotypical but you're meant to '''see''' that and laugh. I think. Anyway, it is definitely worth seeing once, or more than once as in my case. Remember, parents: don't see it with your kids. Kids: ... -- ["TusharRawat" Tushar Rawat] P.S. I feel I haven't given this movie a just review, so go see it and revise this!

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TusharRawat — 2006-03-29 13:32:58

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TusharRawat — 2006-03-29 13:17:03

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	+ *''Jaccob's Ladder'': This is movie is more of a mixture of different genres, but the dark images and jump-out-of-your-seat moments earn it a place in horror movie history. It follows the life of [http://imdb.com/title/tt0099871/ Jaccob Singer] (Tim Robbins) after the Vietnam War. Not all is well for Jaccob as feels constantly being chased by demons, government officials and the ghost of his dead son. I would recommend this movie to those who liked Donnie Darko or very trippy movies.

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KaiTing — 2006-03-28 06:32:08

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TusharRawat — 2006-03-27 18:14:34

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	+ * ''Inside Man'': Another excellent movie from Spike Lee. Featuring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster, this Action/Thiller/Drama movie is a good choice for a group of good friends and an otherwise boring day. Finally features Jodie Foster in a role that doesn't involve her lost child. Although chock-full of profanity, the overall plot and storyline won me over. The story comprises a bank robbery/hostage crisis that turns into a psychological game between the lead robber and the hostage negotiator. Full of unexpected twists and turns, this movie will definitely please those who are familiar with Spike Lee's work. The $6.50 for the ticket was well worth it. Oh, don't let the random Indian music at the beginning of the movie throw you. -- ["TusharRawat" Tushar Rawat]

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JamesDawe — 2004-12-14 11:12:09

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JackHaskel — 2004-12-14 10:35:39

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	+ * I'm obsessed with ''Naruto''. I watched 50 episodes in a week. You can't beat cool-looking ninjas and flashy colors. - ["KennyOrtiz"]

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	+ * Recently watched ''Dead Leaves'' by Production I.G. It's amazing. Like someone decided FLCL was too ''slow-paced''. Oozes style. Loads of fun, highly-recommended. --["ChrisTakemura" ct]

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PhilipNeustrom — 2004-12-14 07:16:17

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	+ * The three Christopher Guest films, ''Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show'' and ''A Mighty Wind.'' The same crew of actors in vastly differing roles, each hilarious in its parody of a certain slice of life. You'll never watch a dog show the same way again after seeing ''Best in Show.'' Anyone involved in theatre will recognize '''all''' the characters in ''Waiting for Guffman.'' As for ''A Mighty Wind,'' anybody who lived through the sixties or who has seen any of the PBS specials featuring the folk singers of that era will laugh at this movie. --["BevSykes"]

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