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				Flight Plan movie
								
				
							 Flight Plan is kind of movie about hijicking a plane by a bad guy. But, I think we must think for a moment until the middle of this movie guessing who really a bad person here, because I think its a lot of trick and I’m also surprised when …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Monty Python and the Holy Grail
								
				
							 Monty Python and the Holy Grail is the holy grail of comedic masterpieces and quickly became a cult classic for a very good reason. This movie is filled with stereotypical British humor but it is presented in such a way as to not alienate international audiences. The jokes are …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Who’s You Caddy? (2007)
								
				
							 All C-Note wants to do is to join the golf club, nothing more, nothing less, but when he makes his application for membership at the all white Carolina Pines Country Club, his request is denied stating that he is unfit for membership. C-Notes takes matters in his own hands …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Across The Universe - The Film
								
				
							 The 1960’s were an overwhelming era that fostered some of the greatest legends to ever be established in the music industry, including The Beatles. Although it has been decades, the groups’ music still remains renowned and in October 2007 —“ a film was made, showcasing many classic Beatles songs …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
								
				
							 I’ve been eying this movie since it was released in the U.S. last December. So, when it’s finally showed here in our area I did not hesitate to watch. Well, the trailer itself would give you some curiosity what is the movie all about. Actually, I haven’t read the …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				13 going 30
								
				
							 “13 going 30″ is one of my favourite movies of the actress, Jennifer Garner. Apart from the fact that the story is a good mix between romance, comedy and fantasy, I feel that this actress together with her on screen partner, Mark Ruffallo make such a great couple. 
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				American Pie (1999)
								
				
							 American Pie, directed by paul Weitz is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for strong sexuality, crude sexual dialogue, language and drinking, all involving teens. The original release date for this movie was July 9, 1999 for United States audiences. This movie falls in the genre …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
	
				
				I Come In Peace (1990)
								
				
							 A serial killing intergalactic murderer comes to earth to do what he does best; it would seem that what we produce here on earth has interstellar appeal so that even aliens come to claim their stake in the enterprise. Cocaine is the topic of this movie and the alien …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Lipstick & Dynamite film
								
				
							 Women’s wrestling is once again becoming a popular form of entertainment but very few of today’s fans understand the history behind it. The documentary Lipstick & Dynamite tries to fill people in on that. 
Overall, it’s a good film filled with plenty of interviews with some of the former female …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Yes Man movie
								
				
							 Yes Man is another great comedy starring Jim Carey. The movie hit the number one spot in office this weekend and it did better than Will Smith’s Seven Pounds. The movie is a success. You will get nothing but laugh with Jim Carey. There is a lot of laugh. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Sing, Cowboy, Sing movie
								
				
							 Before this week, my exposure to Tex Ritter was just knowing that he was a singing cowboy and that he was John Ritter’s father.  In fact, watching him, all I could think about was John.  I saw John in Tex so much that it was almost distracting. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Movie Taxi Driver
								
				
							 Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece Taxi Driver is probably not only one of his greatest film technically, but also artistically. The social comentary of the film is unsurpassed, which says a lot considering the vast number of social-commentary oriented films made during the 1970’s. Taxi Driver worked not only as a …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
								
				
							 This movie was, in a word, charming. I went to this movie with a couple of my friends and I think they enjoyed it too. I haven’t seen any other movies with these actors, but I think I would. The movie was light despite the melancholy setting (right at …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				3:10 to Yuma movie
								
				
							 3:10 to Yuma is a remake of the western movie with the same title. It is the tale of outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) who has been raving the railroads. When he is captured in a small town, a local farmer who is also a civil war veteran (Christian …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Batman Begins Movie
								
				
							 Batman has been a popular icon for almost an decade. I’ve practically seen almost every Batman movie there is. First there was Michael Keaton in the firt one and the sequel and then there was Val Kilmer in the others, and then there is Chirstain Bale in this one. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Julie and Julia
								
				
						
I wasn’t prepared to like Julie and Julia when I rented it on DVD; although I enjoy Nora Ephron’s writing, whether it is books or screenplays, I just didn’t think a movie about the famed cook Julia Child would be that interesting. Despite the fact that she remains one of …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Kalifornia, movie (1993)
								
				
							 One movie that did not get the due attention it rightfully deserved was Kalifornia. Yes, it is spelled with the letter “K”. Kalifornia will always have a spot in my must see section of my movies in my home because it was a dynamic thrill ride from start to …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Galaxy Quest
								
				
							 Let me start off with saying Tim Allen isn’t my favorite actor and I was unsure about this movie when I heard he was in it, but after seeing it and laughing most of the way through, I thought he acted pretty well. I had to do a double …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Get Smart(2008)
								
				
							 This is a movie starring Steve Carell as Agent 86, Ann Hathaway as Agent 99, and Dwayne Johnson as Agent 23, it also has Masi Oka from HEROES!!  I used to watch the television show when I was a little girl but have forgotten a lot about it. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Getaway (1994)
								
				
							 Doc McCoy, played by Alec Baldwin, and his wife Carol McCoy, played by Kim Basinger, are out for one more score. Getting themselves prepared is not a very bad thing to day at all, and if one is to be good at the craft one does, then practice is …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
								
				
							 A scientist in a fit of blind rage places a bet with his fellow scientists, who basically do not recognize him as a valued member of their society that he can travel around the world in 80 days and back to London where the race would begin. The bet …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Cape Fear (movie)
								
				
							 Cape Fear was one of those movies that I had absolute faith in even before I actually knew what it was about. First of all, it was supposed to have been directed by Martin Scorsese, and nothing usually beats that since most of his movies are thrilling and timeless. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				A Few Good Men
								
				
							 A few Good men is a thrilling movie released in 1992 and directed by Rob Reiner. It is one of those movies that once you get to watch it you would definitely want to get a copy for your collection. The main story is about a weakly in the …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Lowes 20 & 287 Theatre
								
				
							 While we were in Arlington Texas, my son and I had to find a movie theater, there is just so much walking you can do and we just wanted to relax for the evening.  We found a theater that was around twenty minutes from the Sheraton that we …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Monsters Inc
								
				
							 Monsters Inc from Pixar is a delightful movie about an alternate universe where monsters are the citizens. What are monsters? Basically a race of colorful creatures, all unique and different, which inhabit a world very similar to our own. The main characters of the story are Sully (a large …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Lake Mungo  movie
								
				
							 Lake Mungo is one of the AfterDark Horrorfest movies of 20–.  I usually find these are better than the standard B horror movies so when they came out on DVD, I put the whole set on my Netflix list. This Australian movie was made as a “mockumentary” about …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				House of Wax
								
				
							 House of Wax is a horror movie that most people hated right away, but I liked it. I wouldn’t say that I loved the movie, but I didn’t think it was nearly as bad as everyone said. I’ve never seen the original movie and all I know of it …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Social Network: Movie
								
				
							 The Social Network was, for me, one of the best if not the best film of 2010 —“ and one of my all-time favourites. 
	I wasn’t too sure about the storyline but after recommendations I’m glad I gave it a chance, the plot is a very interesting and I wasn’t …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Apocalypto
								
				
							 Apocalypto is one of the best jungle chase movies I have ever seen. It has humor, suspense, and non-stop action. It is one of my favorite movies. I have seen it at least ten times. The movie starts with a group of natives hunting a taper. A taper is …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Heathers (1989)
								
				
							 Heathers, directed by Michael Lehmann is rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. The original release date was March 31, 1989 for United States audience. This movie falls in the genre of Comedy/Crime/Drama/Mystery/Romance and stars Winona Ryder as Veronia Sawyer, Christian Slater as Jason Dean aka JD, …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Thr Princess Diaries 2 movie
								
				
							 The movie “The Princess Diaries 2″ is the sequel to the previous movie released by Disney called “The Princess Diaries.” For some reason I wasn’t too excited when I discovered that the sequel was going to be released in theaters since it escaped me as to how the writers …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Movie 2012
								
				
							 “2012″ will remind you a lot of other big disaster movies, such as “Independence Day” and “The Day After Tomorrow”. 
	So here’s a little background on the predictions this movie is based around - one of the earliest civilizations - the Mayans, predicted there would be great change to …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Movie Teen Wolf
								
				
							 Teen Wolf with Michael J Fox. 
    The title of this movie pretty much explains the story line, but the magic that somehow is associated with little Michael is hard to explain.  This film was fun to watch over and over again and can only be …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Almost Famous movie
								
				
							 The self-biographical film by Cameron Crowe in which a young music journalist gets to travel around america with a rock band and experience the same thing they do. Almost Famous is a film about growing up, being an individual, but also a very touching portrait of the people associated …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Punch Drunk love movie
								
				
							 Punch Drunk love is a diffrent movie and is one of the good movies in which Adam Sandler acted. Barry owns a company that sells some novelty items. This movie has a complete different theme and is very different from Adam Sandler’s other movies. As I like his performance …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Larry the Cable Guy: Witless Protection
								
				
							 I’m a huge Larry the Cable Guy fan; both his stand up comedy and the several movies he’s starred in recently. So, I couldn’t wait to see his newest film, Witless Protection. 
While a funny movie, I have to say it really didn’t live up to the standards set by …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Breakfast at Tiffany’s movie
								
				
							 Breakfast at Tiffany’s is another classic that I keep watching repeatedly.  In fact, just recently I bought the collector’s edition.  This film is just amazing, and not only because actress Audrey Hepburn lights up the screen with her presence and fashion style.  I think the film …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
	
				
				For Colored Girls (2010 Film)
								
				
						
I remember running across the movie title “For Colored Girls” on the internet movie database one evening. When viewing the list of people included in the movie,  I was instantly intrigued because each main actress in the movie was a familiar face and known to be good.  
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				The Pig Keepers Daughter
								
				
							 My wife is out of town for a few days so I’m trying to pass the time at night by watching some older movies on our Netflix player. 
Last night, I came across one called the Pig Keeper’s Daughter. I didn’t know what it was when I watched it. I …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
	
				
				Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
								
				
							 Pirates of the Caribbean:  The Curse of the Black Pearl is in my opinion one of the best sea fairing movies ever made.  The movie is nearly perfect in every manner.  The cinematography is gorgeous and the film making is top notch.  Some of the …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Babel movie
								
				
							 Babel had a lot to say and used intertwined stories to tell it. The movie was capable at discussing the narratives, often giving voice to those that aren’t often portrayed in movies. The Mexican housekeeper’s story is portrayed by her not being able to tell it. The Japanese teenager …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring
								
				
						
The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring is one of the best movies I have ever seen. This movie was just amazing. Because of the long name I will refer to it as Fellowship of the Ring in this review. First off I must say the intro …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Jeepers Creepers Movie
								
				
							 The movie starts…a brother and sister are driving on a lonely back road going home when the mysteriously encounter a maniac driver trying to run them off the road, they happen to see where something was dumped in a drain by this maniac driver, and what do they do…they …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Blind Side-Movie
								
				
							 I anticipated that as soon as The Blind Side was available on DVD that it would be my goal to see it right away, and I did this past weekend. Just the previews and trailers alone made me cry, so I knew it would be a very heart-warming movie. …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Meet Joe Black,1998  movie
								
				
							 This movie is about Death itself, coming to earth in a human form to learn about what it is like to be alive. As its host, Death chooses a young man, Joe Black (Brad Pitt) who is hit by a car. Joe (now Death) goes to the man whose …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				Sex and A Girl
								
				
							 I love this DVD movie called Sex and A Girl.  I bought it for about $16.00.  This story is about Alex, a 16 year old girl, who dreams of becoming a ballerina.  She has ultra liberal hippy people as parents. 
The story starts to get interesting when …
 
				 
                
		 
	
				
				The Boss of it All
								
				
							 The Boss of it All is a movie that I love watching.  It is very goofy, and makes fun of the corporate industry, and what really goes on inside.  It targeted and has a sarcastic message to those bosses who have it all, and making wry decisions. 
The …
 
				 
                
		 
	
		
		
	
		
	 
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