Undercover Bridesmaid

A fun romp into the bridal scene
I loved the opening scene that segued into a meeting with the new Texas millionaire client. He wants a bodyguard for his spoiled daughter's wedding and the hotshot female bodyguard hates the assignment from the get-go. This is a film that immerses you in wedding saccherine and at the same time tells a good story. I laughed a lot. The movie wasn't exactly realism, but there was enough character development and mystery about who was threatening the bride's life that I had fun watching it.

Mystery, Romance Hallmark Style
A light romantic comedy, suspense, kinda who done it- or will do it, wrapped up around a rich girl's wedding party.

Brooke Burns(who starred in the fun "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year") is hired to protect and find out who's out to do in the young bride to be. As titled, she goes undercover as a reluctant bridesmaid, she has her own issues after being stood up at the alter. There are plenty of suspects among the family members, and a potential romantic interest in a hunky, younger man, Justin Baldoni. The ever watchable, but under-utilized, Gregory Harrison plays the patriarch.

There's some mild tension, action(Brooke Burns shooting a shotgun or running in high heels, pistol drawn; plus, she can do real push-ups!) and humor(although, nowhere near as funny as "Miss Congeniality") with well coiffured actors and backdrops; moreover, the mystery isn't totally obvious although the ultimate happy ending is.

Hallmark clean, but kids will find it...

Gift for Mom
I bought this movie for my mom. She had seen it on TV and she LOVED it so I got it for her!

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UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar

Another amazing Rio card
This card was subject to many changes due to injuries to the fighters on the card and fighters taken off the card and put on other cards. Given the talent the UFC was left with they did a great job finalizing the card at the last minute.

Damien Maia vs Rick Story

This was Damien Maia's second fight at welterweight, and what a fight it was. He took it strait to Rick Story in the opening seconds, after multiple attempts to take down Story and get his back he was successful. He started off with a rear naked choke but it just wasn't doing the job, so Maia turned it into a neck crank which forced Story to tap.

Phil Davis vs Wagner Prado

This fight was a rematch from their first fight on the preliminary card of the Shogun vs Vera fox card August 4th which had ended in the first round due to a accidental eye poke that left Prado unable to continue. Davis controlled the entire fight, which was not surprising considering how much more experience he...

All of the fights were lopsided. They're boring to watch
All of the fights were one-sided because one fighter was always much superior than the other. The other guy could never pose a threat. The same thing happened to the main event, Silva vs Bonnar. Consequently, they're boring to watch.

In short, this DVD is not worth it. If you want to watch it, you should use Netflix. It's cheaper.

GREAT EVENT
UFC 153

This was an event that was held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil by the UFC that had all kinds of problems before hand. Like Brazil's own Vitor Belfort who pulled out of his fight with Alan Belcher to go on to fight Jon Jones. Also Rampage was at one point before an injury going to face Glover Teixeira at this event, which would happen later. Also along with Gonzaga's fight being pulled the original main event was cancelled after Jose Aldo pulled out with an injury. So another Brazilian would step in to save the event, Anderson Silva. In the other corner the always tough and never been finished Stephen Bonnar
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Spoilers

DISC 1

1.DEMIAN MAIA VS RICK STORY-this fight ended quick and in the first round. Maia wanted to make a statement at Welterweight and he did indeed. He gets the takedown and takes Story's back. From there he goes palm to palm and cranks his opponent's neck so bad blood shoots out. Maia gets the submission victory...

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Chicago 8

Watch this movie, it should be part every person's high school civic's education.
This film is entirely based on the transcripts of the trial of the Chicago 8.

The judge appointed to try the case was Julius D Hoffman (the ex-law partner of the standing mayor, Richard J Daley). When it became apparent that the jury wouldn't convict, he sentenced all the defendants and all the lawyers for the defense to terms of months to years in prison for "contempt of court", causing in each case a mistrial. This would allow Nixon's federal prosecuters another try at convicting the prisoners later. The court of appeals reversed the contempt of court decisions in 1972. The court of appeals reversed all subsequent convictions related to the case, in 1972.

Watch the film and decide for yourself....

Full disclosure: I was there, in Chicago, at the time and sixteen years old. The police were so violently inclined that while I was walking down the street with friends a police car ran up over the curb and three police jumped out with billy clubs. A couple...

chicago 8
i really enjoyed this movie, which is about an event in our time that was not a very shining moment. the film interjects real news clips into the movie.all the actors gave a stellar performance.. if you are looking for a good movie to rent..may i suggest Chicago 8.

Interesting movie recounting history of activism in America in the 1970's
A movie that grips your mind from the start. Its an account of some young political activists fighting for racial equality in the 1970's. The smart and beautiful Mayim Bialik gets less of a role in the film than she deserves. Proving herself a talent powerhouse in the Big Bang Theory as Amy Farrah Fowler and starring in her own show Blossom in the early 1990's her inclusion sealed the deal on it for me.

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The Other Dream Team

A fascinating look at a team that overcame insurmountable odds to claim victory
Although I will only receive this DVD when it is released in Jan. 2013, I did see this on the big screen. This documentary is a fascinating look at the Lithuanian basketball team that won the Bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. It provides the back-story to how these athletes worked hard and ultimately, were on the medal stand in Barcelona. When Lithuania was under Soviet occupation, these same guys played on the "USSR" basketball squad. These guys tell the real story of what it took for them to succeed and the trials-and-tribulations they had to go through. Seems that Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead came in at the last second to fund them on their successful quest. The documentary moves between the players giving their story and American basketball players and announcers providing their input. If you love basketball and love a story about underdogs who struggle and get to the top, this documentary is for you. It does offer a primer on the process of how...

Riveting sports/political documentary will move you to tears
I was recently browsing the documentary film section at my local library and fell upon this. Didn't really know much about it but I was intrigued and so I decided to pick it up. So glad I did!

"The Other Dream Team" (2012 release; 90 min.) brings the story of how Lithuania, wiht its rich basketball tradition, was annexed by the USSR in 1940. The documentary starts with the basketball victory of the USSR over Team USA in the 1988 Olypmics in Seoul. As it turns out, 4 out of the 5 starters on that USSR team are actually from Lithuania. We then get to know those 4 players, told by present-day interviews of those players. As the documentary unfolds, we see how Lithuania coped during the decades of Russian occupation, and how in 1991 they won their independance, leading to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where, yes, the US brought its Dream Team (Jordan/Magic Johnson/Bird, etc.), but there was much more at stake for Lithuania. To tell you more would ruin your viewing experience,...

Excellently done!
This is a film about Lithuania and their 1992 Olympic basketball team.

It is a wonderful documentary! My 11 year old daughter went with me and she loved it as well (and she doesn't even play basketball.) This well depicts the struggle and triumph of a united nation, even when they weren't considered a nation by the rest of the world.

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Talhotblond

YOUTH IS WASTED ON THE YOUNG
Thomas (Garret Dillahunt) works at a Michigan factory. He is approaching 50 and is an ex-Marine. He was a wife (Laura San Giacomo) and two children. He has trouble performing his male duties. The guys turn him on to Internet poker where he meets "talhotblond" a high school teenager (Ashley Hinshaw) who comes on to Thomas. He lies to her and falls in love with a girl he has never meet. She also flirts with Brian (Brando Eaton) a co-worker who is a player. From here on out, the plot is easy to figure out, especially with the teaser/spoiler opening scene.

This film, based on a true story, is better than "Catfish." It is a true life dark comedy.

Parental Guide: No f-bombs or nudity. Near Sex.

Gripping: a Graphic Depiction of Obsession and Delusion
This psychological thriller is based on the true story of the "Marine Sniper Case" as it has come to be called. The film wonderfully portrays the allure of a different and more exciting life; escape from the seeming boredom of the everyday humdrum existence. Fifty-year-old Thomas Montgomery works at a factory in Michigan, has a loving but sometimes preoccupied wife and two young daughters. Once a month, Thomas joins the guys from his work in a game of poker. When the men invite Thomas to play poker with them online, he is immediately intrigued. Accessing the site, Thomas is distracted by an invitation from a high school teenager to chat. Online flirtation slowly but inexorably builds to an explosive and heartwrenching obsession that will destroy many lives and reveal a twisted web of lies and manipulation too cruel to be imagined.

This movie is riveting in its unflinching portrayal of obsession. I particularly appreciate that the story did not resort to shameful...

Not exactly what I expected
I had seen some media hype about the movie and decided to give it a try. It is an intended for older audiences story of interaction with younger lovers and the results. I personally didn't find the plot or the acting to be anything special

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China Heavyweight

China Heavyweight takes us into the lives of rural kids hoping for global success
THE WEALTH GAP is emerging as one of the biggest political, cultural and moral issues of our era. Not only is America's wealth gap widening until upward mobility seems impossible for millions of poor Americans--but the global wealth gap threatens to keep world peace a distant hope. That's the larger drama that keeps us watching China Heavyweight, the latest feature-length documentary from director Yung Chang and Zeitgeist films.

Dirt-poor, rural Chinese kids are given opportunities at middle-school age to take a shot at wealth and success by competing in boxing camps. In 1959, Mao Tse Tung banned Western boxing for many years--as "too American and too violent," as we learn in the opening minutes of this new documentary. But boxing is back now in the new China! As you watch this film, you will spot dozens of American icons from framed photos of Muhammad Ali to the Nike Swoosh surrounding these communities. That rising public interest in China frees educators, trainers and...

A Great Look Into Chinese Boxing and Culture... (3.5/5)
China Heavyweight documents Qi Moxiang, former champion and current coach, as he goes to several rural China villages with Zhao Zhong, the boxing program director, to recruit those with the potential to pursue careers in boxing. It also documents these potential champions as they live life, train, and make life-changing decisions. China Heavyweight is a great look into Chinese boxing and culture.

This documentary has a sports theme, but delves deeper into the general culture of China, specifically those in the rural areas. It is a very interesting documentary, especially for those of us interested in other cultures and lifestyles; you don't have to be a boxing fan to enjoy this. It never abandons the boxing, although it does occasionally lose its focus. It's not a traditional documentary, as in it doesn't follow a simple structure, and is a little hard to follow at times; I say this because it never fully focuses on a single person and jumps around too often, and it feels...



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Nazareth: East Meets West

crazy funny
Wonderfully funny. Watched it more than once. I have another dvd from him and it's just as funny. Would buy it again.





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Tarology

Open Your Eyes to the Poetry of the Cards
An in-depth look at one of the most original thinking Tarot poets reading the cards today. A unique film and thought-provoking portrait.

Tarot art at its best
This film can transform your way of looking at the Tarot.

in my opinion, anyone seriously interested in reading the Tarot cards should see it - preferably more than once. Enrique's performance makes the Tarot come alive with his unique creative approach, inspiring you to do the same. his favorite is the classical Tarot de Marseille, but a similar approach can work with any Tarot deck.

A Tarot must
I highly recommend Enrique Enriquez's Enrique Enriquez-Tarology (film) movie to all lovers of the Marseille Tarot in particular and of poetry in general!

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Farewell, My Queen [Blu-ray]

The Moral Disintegration of the Palace of Versailles at the Moment of Revolution
We have all wanted, at some point in our lives, to be a fly on the wall at a moment of historical significance. The fly - this time - is a servant to Queen Marie Antoinette played magically by Lea Seydoux. The entire film revolves around "her" point of view.

Sidonie Laborde reads books to the Queen and is summoned at all hours of night and day to respond to Marie Antoinette's whims. It is apparent that Sidonie, a naive girl, has a schoolgirl crush on the Queen but is emotionally hurt by the fact that her majesty is in thrall to another beautiful woman, la Duchess de Polignac. There is a telling scene where Sidonie opens the chamber of la Duchesse when the other is fast asleep and nude, and she examines the woman from almost a clinical perspective - trying to understand where is the charm? But the love triangle takes second place to the reality of the urgent news that the Bastille Prison has just been stormed by the people of Paris and its jailer mutilated by the mob...

A View From The Outside: A Fascinating Peek Into The Last Days Of Marie Antoinette's Court
There was a subtle power to "Farewell, My Queen" that completely snuck up on me. I lead with this statement because I'm not often surprised by movies. As I was enjoying Benoit Jacquot's portrait of the last days of Marie Antoinette's court, I was admiring the staging, the performances, and the lush settings. Jacquot places everything through the eyes of one of Antoinette's ladies-in-waiting. As she catches glimpses of the court in turmoil and the escalating political tensions, so do the viewers. As it is constructed, I felt like a voyeur to the unfolding drama--a partner, of sorts, to the lead character. As such, "Farewell, My Queen" is less of a historical recounting of the events in question as it is a peek behind the curtain. This approach lends an unpredictability to a somewhat familiar subject. Even though I have seen dozens of dramatizations of Antoinette, this one seemed remarkably fresh as it was only peripherally about the central subject. It does, at times, seem...

Beautifully shot - but emotionally distant - recreation of French palace life on the eve of revolution
Farewell My Queen (Les adieux à la reine), directed by Beno

Lightning Bug [Blu-ray]

Catching light and life in a bottle
Lightning Bug is a movie that is painful to watch, but only in a good way. The semi-autobiographical story of Robert Hall himself, this movie follows one young man's journey to find himself and perfect his art as everything around him is in a constant state of flux. However, life is rarely like Hollywood, and Hall makes no attempt to make this story a pat Hollywood `boy saves everyone and himself' story. Still, the characters themselves are very real, and the story is too compelling to rip yourself away from.

Both Bret Harrison and Laura Prepon give remarkable performances that show their range as actors. The directing and editing make the film fast paced and consuming.

Still, this isn't a feel good movie. It's someone's like told in naked and brutal detail and that's where the magic of this film lies.

Recommended.

A keeper
This is a movie that I bought based upon the synopsis and reviews by others. What a great find...it never lost my interest for one moment. the acting is top-notch, you hate the villains, and love the victims. The story is very believable and interesting. A lesson for all ..with an attitude of never giving up and the support of great friends, a person can change his life for the better. Give it a "watch"

Repressive Small Town Convictions in Good Coming of Age Film...
A hopeful future often travels together with the notion of dreams and aspirations. This is often depicted out of the perspective of youth seeking a direction on their journey through life. Often it is a difficult journey, which can even be harder to commence while parents, friends, and other people of various significance begin to affect the decisions of those who are coming of age. Lightening Bug touches on this very theme in a remarkably clever manner, as it deals with a young man's desire to leave his small Alabama home for a better life elsewhere.

A criminal suggestive opening leads the audience into think of why and who are the people involved in the scene. The identity and motive of the people involved in the wrongdoings are not revealed, but it leaves the audience wondering and thinking. These notions will leave audience's with an ominous sense of forthcoming trouble, but when and where remains unknown until the appropriate moment when the audience least expects...

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The Man Who Knew Too Much (Criterion Collection)

"Too Much" Is More Than Enough
The Criterion Collection has done it again! For several years now, they've been filling in the blank spaces in the collections of film lovers, and now it's a newly remastered version of Alfred Hitchcock's 1934 thriller, THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH. As one of Hitchcock's biggest fans, I'm here to tell you that there has never been a really good print of this early masterpiece available on DVD before, to say nothing of Blu-Ray. Now, thanks to Criterion, we have both!

This was Hitchcock's first version of the venerable spy story; he filmed it again in 1955 with James Stewart and Doris Day (The Man Who Knew Too Much). Fans argue about which is the better version, and the director himself preferred the later one, but I love them both equally. There's something truly charming about the earlier film, and it includes one great performance that doesn't have a correlative in the 1955 version.

The story...

Nice Restoration, from someone who actually has the Blu-ray to watch.
We all know the movie, what everyone wants to know is how this new Criterion restoration looks.
I can tell you that this is the BEST The Man Who Knew Too Much has ever looked. An original Nitrate Fine Grain that was made from the Nitrate Camera Original Negatives was used to make this Blu-ray. Apparently the Nitrate Camera Original Negatives are lost or have disintegrated, so this is the best film master available. This Nitrate film Fine Grain was located in the British Archive.

The Gray Tones are perfect, no loss of details in the shadows or light areas.

The focus may not be as sharp as a modern film, but it is very good. Only the original camera negatives would give a sharper image.

The film condition is near flawless. i believe this was a wet-gate transfer (using a liquid that would fill in any scratches when transferring to video). The source film was fairly free of wear to begin with.

Image stabilization was used to steady the...

Very poor picture and sound spoil a good film
A very poor transfer of a very good film.Laserlight have done nothing to restore the print.The picture is dark and washed out.The sound is also very poor.The story has some great scenes,such as the finale in the hall where the assassination attempt takes place,but you have to watch a muddy picture with crackling sound.Wait for another version to come out.

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Wuthering Heights

An Incomparable Feat of Cinematic Storytelling
I had the good fortune of seeing this film on a big screen at a New York cinema in the early seventies. Viewing a master print in a darkened theatre was one of the all-time highlights of my movie-going experiences. Yes, this is a truncated version of the novel, which I would urge anyone who hasn't already done so to read. It is on my personal top ten list for greatest novels ever. In my opinion this film is far superior to GWTW, which took home the oscar for best-picture in '39. Basically this is due to the source material. Wuthering Heights is great literature. GWTW was a best-seller, but not what one could call great literature. Catherine and Heathcliffe belong in the same literary company as Abelarde and Heloise, Dante's Paolo and Francessa, and Romeo and Juliet. I cant think of anyone who could have been better cast as Heathcliffe than Olivier. Merle Oberon also made for a highly believable Catherine. Flora Robeson also delivers a flawless performance. This is William...

Great cast, great movie
Wuthering Heights had the misfortune to be released the same year as Gone With The Wind, so was probably not given the attention at the time it deserved. The movie is only adapted from part of the book, focusing on the story of Heathcliff and Cathy. Of course creating a flawless movie from such great literature is almost impossible; there will always be critics who insist the book should be followed to the letter. But the movie is quite overwhelming; the acting is first-rate. Olivier makes a perfect Heathcliff, perhaps a little prettier than Emily Bronte imagined him, but it isn't Olivier's fault he was born beautiful. It's hard to believe this movie wasn't actually filmed in England, the scenery is quite authentic. Anyone who has ever loved someone they felt was a little out of their league can relate to this tale of love, jealousy and revenge.

How Can You NOT Like This Movie?!
You can never compare the movie to the book since a movie can't possibly incorporate ALL of the text from the author! William Wyler put together an excellent cast, fantastic, dark, moody scenes and beautiful music to turn out this brilliant film. The handsome and brooding Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier), the ravishing and haughty Cathy (Merle Oberon) along with the stoic, dull Edgar (David Niven)and the rebellious and pathetic Isabel (Geraldine Fitzgerald) turn this into one of the most romantic, haunting love stories ever.

This movie will forever be considered, for me, the epitome of the romantic film. When Heathcliff carries Cathy to the window to look upon the moors one last time as she's dying, my heart swells and tears fill my eyes. It's simply stunning!

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Hollywood Mouth

Hollywood Mouth is a must see for Hollywood History!
Loved this movie! Hollywood Mouth has an amazing amount of Hollywood history packed into 75 minutes. I especially liked the beginning of the movie with the buildings from Hollywood's Golden area of the 1930's and 1940's, when actors' images were carefully crafted by the Studios.
The main character of the movie, Berlyn, tells the story of what happened to her when she meets two Europeans who claim that they have a Faberge egg that they want to sell. A deserted amphitheater makes a brilliant background for age-old stories of treasure, distrust and possibly deceit and the actors' ups and downs. Sam Bologna, as a tough guy who collects movie memorabilia, was a standout, although all the actors were very good.
This movie is very entertaining, gives you something to think about and a lot to take away with you. I highly recommend it!

If you are an aficionado of classic movies from the earlier days of Hollywood, you will enjoy HM
If you are an aficionado of classic movies and actors and actresses from the earlier days of Hollywood or just like movies, you will find Hollywood Mouth most enjoyable. The glimpses of pictures of movie stars and their homes are fun.

Hollywood Mouth tells the story of Berlyn Ferlinghetti being asked to help two strangers, Camille and Gary, sell a Faberge egg. Director Jordan Mohr cleverly weaves interesting facts about Faberge eggs into the script such as they were originally gifts for Czar Nicolas' mother, no one knows how many eggs were made. And did you know that "some were sold at Bullock's- Wilshire' where the stars shopped'". In the film Berlyn speculates that perhaps the egg might even have been stolen. She takes the Peter Lorre mask to a F/X technician to be duplicated. It is fascinating to watch the process as the technician goes through the intricate steps.

The movie is filled with wonderful photos of people such as James Dean, Peter Lorre, Cary Grant,...



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Single Creek (Public Screening Edition) - NEW

Extremely Important to See Whether Single or Not!
This video opened my eyes to the struggles, joys, challenges and experiences of Christian single adults. The film looked at the issue from several different angles and did a wonderful job of being raw, real and genuine. If we are all part of the church family, then we need to understand what our family members are going thru. So it's very important for everyone to see this film, not just singles. I highly recommend this film.

Opened my eyes
This film opened my eyes to see that the single people in my church need my friendship and support regardless if I am married or not. It is very real and applicable. I love the song of the by the creek... amazing message in those words!

New Appreciation
I've been married for 14 years. I never really considered the challenges of being single. I just assumed it was a lifestyle choice. This film gave me a new appreciation for what it means to live as a single.

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The Original Promise

A tourism video on israel.
An interesting angle on Israel. Done like a tourism video more so than a documentary. Paints an interesting story most wouldn't know about israel.

Forget What You Thought You Knew About Israel
The Original Promise really opened my eyes to another side of Israel. So much of what we see in the media is one-sided. This film shows an entrepreneurial Israel, a democratic Israel and a place where numerous faith-based groups can co-exist quite comfortably.



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Brock Wilbur: 28 Years Later

Brock Wilbur is a funny guy.
One of the up and coming young comics in Los Angeles, Brock Wilbur brings it all to his first comedy special, "28 Years Later"--- filmed on his 28th birthday. An acclaimed screenwriter, author, and actor, Brock is one of those fresh, thought provoking comics to keep an eye on in the years ahead. The host of numerous comedy shows including Death of the Weekend, Tell and Show, and last year's host at the comedy stage of the LA Fringe Festival, Brock's special will make you laugh, and might even engage you into looking at life a little differently.

Smart, Brilliant, Hilarious, and Brutally Honest
Brock Wilbur brings a very unique brand of caustically hilarious, self-deprecating humor to the stage in an impressive film debut after only a year of professional stand-up comedy. His wit is rooted in a hyper-intelligent, visionary world-view uncommon of someone his age and experience in the comedy world. If this is his first (very well-produced) foray into filmed specials, I really look forward to seeing what comes next from this affable, giant jokester :)



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8 Reels of Sewage

Gritty & Raw
The entire movie has a gritty quality to it and captures the essence of the adult film industry perfectly. Some of the acting falls short but Jacqueline Guzman's performance is electric and stands out above the rest. She is definitely someone to watch over the next few years.





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Sicily - Italy

sicily
gave an overview of the country. it hit the highlights. it a great start to research a trip or to see what is important





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Calabria - Italy

Calabria!
The narration was great and informative and the history and scenery was superb. I was really a joy to watch this video.





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Coin Toss

Great movie must watch
We all watch this movie, my kids love this movie. Very creative and fun oriented movie; all characters are so perfect in their role. I love way the way mathematics, famous one named in this movie!
We should have these kid of movies. Best luck to Satya Kharkar.

Really good movie
I really liked watching this movie. Good fortune will always follow you if you have good intentions. A simple thought presented really well. Everybody did really great job. All the best to Satya Kharkar.

Full on Entertainment!
I just loved this film in every sense. Good characters, great story and well acted, superbly directed film. My whole family watched it together...very nice family drama indeed!

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