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A great trilogy off to a great start by dolphinboy Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien, a philologist by trade, wrote a charming fantasy tale called The Hobbit. His publishers asked for a sequel and, after a few non-hobbit books, they specifically requested a hobbit sequel. Tolkien then began writing what ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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A Primer in 1960's Superheroing: The Filmation Adventures by JediKermit Pros:
Classic DC Comics characters, imaginative aliens and monsters, short episodes... Cons: Obvious narration, limited animation, no Batman... A few years ago, DC Comics and Warner Brothers started re-releasing Filmation's 1960's cartoons on DVD. Although that was too early for me to grow up with (I was all about the 1970's Superfriends), I was curious, and found that I really liked them. ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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The New Kids Are Back On "The Block" by roheblius Pros: Joey Mac's vocals, "Single", "Click, Click, Click", "Stare At You"
Cons: Trying way too hard to fit in with the auto-tune effect and the club songs After 14 years of being dormant (and turning down several chances to get back into the public eye) the New Kids On The Block are back. I'm a bit puzzled as to why 2008 is the right time considering album sales are down and this is just a guess, but had ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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A must-have for kosher kitchens and fans of Jewish desserts by chiliqueen Pros: Wonderful collection of kosher recipes, engaging memoirs and photos.
Cons: None. Doris Schecter's At Oma's Table is part memoir, part cookbook. It begins with her early memories of life in Vienna, then as a refugee in Italy and later the United States. Filled with vintage photographs of the author and her family, the ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Well-Schooled In Murder : I wouldn't want to attend this school! by ladyconsumer Pros: Very exciting, multi-layered story.
Cons: I hated all the lying, and the sercret-keeping. Well-Schooled In Murder is the fourth book in Elizabeth George's series revolving around detectives Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers. This novel takes place inside the walls of one of England's very upper crust boarding schools, where ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Edward G Robinson makes this 2-film DVD worth getting by trailhound Pros: Edward G Robinson in Illegal. Early appearances: Jayne Mansfield_Robert Mitchum. Plot of Illegal.
Cons: The Big Steal was not very interesting. Both films are quite short. This DVD may be billed as a Film Noir Double Feature, but that is somewhat misleading. Only one of the films falls into that category (in my opinion). Nevertheless, the DVD offers a full night's worth of entertainment and includes one movie that is ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Styx Sails Away With My Sanity by starcollector Pros: The title track, "Miss America" and "Fooling Yourself" are good Styx songs.
Cons: The rest are either overly bloated, boring or irritating. Disclaimer: Those looking for a brief description of the album will find what their looking for in the "Review Body" section. The section titled "Track Reviews" is meant only for those who want to read detailed descriptions of the songs, and ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Environmental Home by pambo Pros: Good, thorough advice
Cons: None Rather than a rant, "Choosing Green: The Homebuyer's Guide to Good Green Homes" provides a sensible path for those who want to think about homes in a different way.The choice to "go green" is a matter of picking a better lifestyle, the author ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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An awesome film, a good film, and Stroker Ace by hbala Pros: Burt Reynolds, when his career was at its peak and his mustache at its... mustachiest...
Cons: Stroker Ace isn't representative of his best stuff... 3.5 stars for this one. Since this is a big deal to me, I'll first mention that none of these three films are presented in widescreen format. Before Schwarzenegger and Stallone, my go-to cinematic action dudes were Clint Eastwood and Burt ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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The Camel Club, Part III by gamblin_man Pros: Baldacci at his best
Cons: Uncertain ending The Camel Club is back in the novel Stone Cold by the great suspense author David Baldacci. This ragtag group of misfits that hover on the fringes of our nation's capitol was introduced in their title novel, The Camel Club, Annabelle was ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Troy: The Action Movie! by BaronSamedi3 Pros: Onslaught of action, sheer scope
Cons: Extremely stupid. Doesn't require the attention span of a typical epic Troy, when it was released, proved to be Orlando Bloom’s latest step in what is apparently becoming an inexplicable – not to mention completely doomed – quest to become the next Charlton Heston. Take a quick glance at his movie ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Frothy look at theatre...and a stellar Annette Bening performance by rmurray847 Pros: Annette Bening. A real affection for theatre.
Cons: A languid pace occasionally tries the patience. BEING JULIA achieved what little publicity it did purely by virtue of the praise (and Oscar nomination) heaped on the performance of Annette Bening. She certainly earned the accolades. This is probably her best performance, in a career with several other ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Enduring irritation...but a chance to see Daniel Craig in something NOT like Bond at all by rmurray847 Pros: A terrific opening 15 minutes
Cons: Dull and psychologically unconvincing thereafter. Mediocre performances. My wife and I went to this movie based on several glowing reviews we read from movie critics. We're fairly adventurous movie-goers...we frequent the "art house" as often as the multiplex. We like a wide variety. We like comedy, drama, romance, sci-fi, ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Inventive and original...but a bit cold by rmurray847 Pros: Very interesting story. Well-written.
Cons: The theme is tough to discern. This makes the book a bit cold. This is proving to be a very difficult book to describe. The basic plot elements are relatively simple, but trying to convey the tone...the meaning...that's tough. The plot: our narrator, David Zimmer, is remembering a time some dozen or so years ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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An Ordinary Crush is Hard Enough, Thank You by rmthunter Pros: Well-done yaoi -- story lines, characters, graphics all work together.
Cons: Could be addictive. Hyouta Fujiyama, who created Spell and Lover's Flat, both of which I have discussed in "Reviews in Brief" at Hunter at Random, has also ceated a complex of stories that begins with Ordinary Crush. Most of them take place at Kinsei ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Finally, Fumbling receives the treatment it deserves... by chiliqueen Pros: Collects Fumbling and Freedom for the first time; Piano version of Possession, music videos.
Cons: Not much new for fans. Sarah McLachlan's Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, her third studio album from 1994, remains my favorite Sarah album; its haunting, dark undertones make it the perfect late-night listen. Beginning with Possession, inspired by Sarah's personal ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Delightful collection of Yiddish tunes by chiliqueen Pros: Fascinating assortment of Yiddish radio culture of the 20th century.
Cons: Sound quality. Taken from the two-disc Yiddish Radio Project from NPR, which chronicled the influence of Yiddish on radio dramas, commercials, and popular music, there are 34 tracks that blend jingles, radio intros, swing, and a translated version of Battle ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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A loving glance at a vanished world by chiliqueen Pros: Amazing treasures of early Yiddish broadcasting.
Cons: Sound quality. Yiddish, the Germanic language of Eastern European Jews that was imported to the US during waves of Jewish immigration, was once a thriving language that fueled vaudeville, newspapers such as the Forverts, Yiddish comedians, radio dramas, and a ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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A mouthwatering combination of memoirs and great Southern pies by chiliqueen Pros: Wonderful assortment of Southern-style pies, heartwarming memoirs and photos
Cons: None Patty Pinner, author of the phenomenal Sweets: A Collection of Soul Food Desserts and Memories, grew up in a large African-American family that had relocated to Michigan from the South. In Sweety Pies, she collects 70 recipes for ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Beauty in Shambles by reelponderings Pros: Atmosphere, some memorable performances and visuals, Tangerine Dream's score, strong beginning.
Cons: Narrative falls apart midway through, missing footage impedes plot development, some of the effects. "The Keep" (1983) is the little-seen second film by acclaimed director Michael Mann, and it is based on F. Paul Wilson's thrilling (and far superior) novel of the same name. As far as I know, availability of the film is limited to the point that it is ...
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Sep 06 '08 |
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Calling Dr. Love? by Monnie1976 Pros: Decent production, he's an above average singer, "The Rain" is nice.
Cons: All the songs are generic and rarely make a connection. Well, time to review some of the other albums that came out this week. Believe it or not, even with the New Kids On The Block album hitting I still noticed there were some other CD’s that dropped. P. Diddy is once again giving us one of his pet ...
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Sep 05 '08 |
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Tonight's the Night: Neil Young's Anti-Drug Drug Album by Pantagruel Pros: Young publicly eulogizes two friends on this deeply personal work
Cons: it's a real downer, man One of the darkest rock and soul albums ever released, Tonight’s the Night is arguably Neil Young’s finest hour. Motivated by the overdose deaths of close associates Danny Whitten of Crazy Horse, his backing band, and roadie Bruce ...
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Sep 05 '08 |
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Fu-LaLaLa by sj1and0 Pros: Sounds good cranked up and blasting out of my speakers.
Cons: None! I have this idee fixe on music that makes it a necessity to listen to pleasing sounds. That is why I have to take on my daily dose of music any time; day or night. It is music that contains precious stones in it that win my approbation. So I have no ...
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Sep 05 '08 |
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"BRIDESHEAD REVISITED": STUNNING LOOK AT YESTERYEAR by mike.holmes Pros: Compelling story, excellent acting, beautiful photography and music
Cons: Probably a little slow for some viewers As a viewer who has not read Evelyn Waugh's novel nor seen the series on BBC from 1981, I approached "Brideshead Revisited" with no pre-conceived notions. I found the movie to be very moving, beautifully presented and generally wonderfully ...
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Sep 05 '08 |
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"I Think I'm Losing Myself"....Away From Her by gaelkm Pros: Touching story, excellent acting all the way around.
Cons: Could be quite depressing, depending on your frame of mind. This movie could have been very depressing and to a certain degree it definitely was, but I want to stress that the actors did an amazing job with their performances. This is a story of Fiona Anderson, wife of Grant Anderson, a retired college ...
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Sep 05 '08 |
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