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The Ice Storm
Starring: Kevin Kline , Joan Allen , Sigourney Weaver , Henry Czerny , and Tobey Maguire Director: Ang Lee Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000056BSG Release Date: 2001-03-13 |
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Asian American director Ang Lee sums up America in the early 1970s by focusing on the arrival of the sexual revolution in the 'burbs. Isolationism within a family, consumerism, and selfishness are personified by a cast that captures the self-obsession within two New England families. As the children struggle awkwardly with adolescence, their parents stumble through sexual experimentation. In the days of Watergate and Vietnam, society is breaking boundaries and ignoring convention. Following suit, these families are eschewing polite barriers and social taboos, with disastrous results. The "ice storm" of the title refers not only to a natural phenomenon but is a (rather heavy-handed) metaphor for a pervasive emotional temperament. The entire cast delivers textured, finely nuanced performances. This movie lingers in the psyche not only for the scope of the tragedy at its conclusion, but for Lee's often humorous and stingingly accurate assessment of pop culture. Based on Rick Moody's novel, this won the best-screenplay award at Cannes in 1997. --Rochelle O'GormanDescription
When a self-centered husband's relationship with his wife and mistress grow cold, it takes a wife-swapping "key party" and a freak ice storm to clear the air and change their lives forever. Director Ang Lee offers a compelling look at a controversial era.Customer Reviews:
A good movie but depressing.......2006-08-01
A Great Movie.......2006-07-22
crackling humor and sad ending makes a great film.......2006-06-09
"OH MY GOD! THEY KILLED KENNY!!".......2006-04-18
This is one of the best films I have ever seen........2006-04-03
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Wonderland
Starring: Val Kilmer , Kate Bosworth , Lisa Kudrow , Josh Lucas , and Tim Blake Nelson Director: James Cox Manufacturer: Lions Gate ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00014K58W Release Date: 2004-02-10 |
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The dark underside of Boogie Nights is tracked in Wonderland, a sleaze-filled look at the notorious "Wonderland Murders" of 1981. The movie attempts to explain how the legendarily endowed porn actor John C. Holmes was involved in the killings, while deliberately suggesting the difficulty of knowing the truth of a murky case. The police procedural aspects turn out to be less intriguing than the weirdly hapless domestic life of Holmes (Val Kilmer at his most dazed), who despite his promiscuity continues to rely on his starchy, clean-cut wife (an unflattering role for Lisa Kudrow, but the most interesting character in the picture). Well-known actors--notably a near-unrecognizable Dylan McDermott--slouch through the story, which rather distracts from the aggressively realistic approach. In the end, the unclean aura makes one yearn for the stylized ingenuity of Boogie Nights, or at least a reason to be watching this story this way. --Robert HortonCustomer Reviews:
Not Kilmer's best work.......2007-05-15
Two movies for the price of one............2007-03-07
What ever happened to John Holmes?.......2007-01-28
can't explain the fascination.......2007-01-05
Brilliant, Entertaining, and Frightening.......2006-10-08
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Normal Life
Starring: Ashley Judd , Luke Perry , Bruce A. Young , Jim True-Frost , and Edmund Wyson Director: John McNaughton Manufacturer: New Line Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006Q948M Release Date: 2005-02-15 |
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dynamite story, hitting viewers not unlike a hammer hits a nail on the head.......2007-01-07
Outstanding, if very disturbing, film, but perhaps not everyone's cup of tea.......2006-06-26
Phenomenal Movie.......2006-01-12
Normal Life.......2005-09-13
The Abnormal Life.......2005-08-26
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Pure
Starring: Harry Eden , Vinnie Hunter , Molly Parker , David Wenham , and Nitin Ganatra Director: Gillies MacKinnon Manufacturer: Indican ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000ERVJPE Release Date: 2006-07-25 |
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"You can't fight this battle for her.".......2006-10-22
Pure.......2006-08-28
A Child's Unwavering Protectiveness of His Troubled but Loving Mother........2006-08-14
East London -- not Northern England.......2006-08-04
"I just know I can kick it!".......2006-07-30
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Wonderland
Starring: Christina Applegate , M.C. Gainey , Val Kilmer , Lisa Kudrow , and Ted Levine Manufacturer: Lions Gate ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000LPS4L6 Release Date: 2007-02-06 |
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On the afternoon of July 1, 1981, Los Angeles police responded to a distress call on Wonderland Avenue and discovered a grisly quadruple homicide. The police investigation that followed uncovered two versions of the events leading up to the brutal murders - both involving legendary porn actor John Holmes. You're about to experience both versions.
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Kate's Addiction
Starring: Sam Ameen , John Billingsley (II) , Matt Borlenghi , Farrah Forke , and Joel Gretsch Manufacturer: Lions Gate ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00003M5G0 Release Date: 2000-02-22 |
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It's not only kate's addiction... but kate's obbession........2006-03-26
Not Too Good.......2003-09-22
Non-thinking fun.......2002-01-26
Thank God I only rented this one.......2001-11-30
Cheesy sexploitation flick........2000-08-01
Kate (Kari Wuhrer) is obsessed with Sara (Farrah Forke), her best friend from high school and college. They were going to open a business together in their hometown of New Orleans until Sara went to California and met a guy. So, Kate goes to visit her plotting to break them up. What follows is a twisted tale and lesbian seduction, blackmail and murder, just to name a few of the evils Kate employs to keep Sara close to her.
The writing and direction by Eric Delebarre in his first feature film was second rate. The plot is thin and contrived, stretching credulity repeatedly. This has B movie stamped all over it; poor sound and cinematography and a general low budget look.
The hook here was the lesbian seduction scene where Kate gets Sara stoned and then ravishes her. This was obviously a male fantasy lesbian scene, where Sara is taken by a predator rather than having sex by mutual consent. From that standpoint, most male viewers will likely be disappointed since it shows little more than kissing and groping with everything covered.
The acting was mediocre to poor. Kari Wuhrer lacked subtlety and duplicity as the antagonist. Her body language and sarcastic delivery made her motives so obvious that it was impossible to believe that the other characters wouldn't have noticed sooner. Farrah Forke was better than Wuhrer. She gave a very sincere presentation of her character, albeit overly naïve. Her unaffectedness and spontaneity made the romance scenes with her boyfriend work well. The rest of the acting was mundane.
This film has little to recommend it. I rated it a 3/10. The story was weak and the filmmaking weaker. For viewers looking for sexual stimulation, there are plenty of superior alternatives
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Shameless
Starring: Joss Ackland , Christopher Adamson , Marcus Bentley , Claire Bloom , and Jeremy Brett Director: Henry Cole Manufacturer: First Look Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001US7WW Release Date: 2004-05-25 |
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"Shameless" insufficient use of Jeremy Brett.......2006-12-06
3 stars for beautiful Elizabeth Hurley.......2001-06-10
Stunning cinematography!.......1999-01-27
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Scattered Dreams
Starring: Tyne Daly , Ed Grady , Rhoda Griffis , Macon McCalman , and Gerald McRaney Director: Neema Barnette Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000GRUR50 Release Date: 2006-08-08 |
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Very Heartbreaking Story!!!.......2007-01-16
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32 Short Films About Glenn Gould
Starring: Colm Feore , Derek Keurvorst , Katya Ladan , Devon Anderson , and Joshua Greenblatt Director: François Girard Manufacturer: Sony Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000544LY Release Date: 2001-02-20 |
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François Girard originally conceived 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould as a biography to try to explain the bizarre genius of the master pianist who stopped touring in 1963 at the height of his success. The 32 parts play out key moments of Gould's life without stringing them together. They go from realistic (a scene in a Hamburg hotel in which Gould turns a maid on to the wonder of music) to nihilistic (a segment solely made up of the drugs Gould presumably took). Stratford actor Colm Feore is quite good as the slyly introverted, soft-spoken figure, although this film is more of an examination of loneliness than of music. The key question is, Does this docudrama enlighten us better than a straightforward documentary on Gould would? Probably not. --Doug ThomasCustomer Reviews:
Eccentric Biopic For An Idiosyncratic Performer.......2007-06-16
A different kind of biopic: the Gould variations.......2007-04-18
A real treat.......2007-03-01
Not short enough.......2006-06-24
The film won awards because it should've. .......2006-02-07
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Rock & Roll Frankenstein
Starring: Tonio Descanvelle , Daniel Dresner , Kate Fallon , Barry Feterman , and Joan Gerardi Manufacturer: E.I. Independent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006BS81 Release Date: 2002-10-01 |
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Hillarious!!.......2004-03-25
The funniest part is when 'Elvis' is having sex with a groupie. He actually puts a gay porn magazine on her back while doing her. This is the kind of humor we see here folks. I won't even get into the 'Death by hanging yourself with your own penis' climax.
PS -- Oh yeah how could I forget? The penis talks!!!!
R&R Frankie wierdly satisfying.......2004-02-22
actually -100 stars.......2004-01-03
This movie is sooo unbelievably boring, that about half way through the film i just couldn't take it anymore and went to go wash dishes.. after that i just got back in time for the last 5 mnts. That was enough to make me want to burn the dvd (...). This movie is utterly stupid and not funny at all, although it seems like they makers were really trying desperately to be funny. Seriously, A Rose for Emily was a barrel of laughs compared to this crummy afterbirth excuse for a movie. I cant even believe people actually think this is funny. not funny, just painfully stupid.
shock-o-rama makes the worst movies, and r-n-r f proves it...
Rock n' Roll Frankie rocks!.......2003-07-16
A big disappointment.......2003-05-22
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