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KagemushaKagemusha, DVDKagemusha (the shadow warrior)
DVD | JapaneseDVD. Language: Japanese
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Added May 07, 2021
In A Lonely PlaceIn A Lonely Place, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Added Dec 21, 2019
What We Left BehindWhat We Left Behind, DVDLooking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 28, 2019
WolverineWolverine, Graphic NovelInfinity Watch
by Duggan, GerryGraphic Novel - 2019Graphic Novel, 2019
Added Oct 17, 2019
The Final YearThe Final Year, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
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Added Oct 14, 2019
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The problem with this documentary is that it feels like ancient history. What appeared monumental issues and decisions were in fact at the time but with what has happened in the last three years all the energy and passion shown here seems such a waste. The most important reason to watch this is a testament that there was a time when decisions were made through process and reason and not by whim and corruption.The problem with this documentary is that it feels like ancient history. What appeared monumental issues and decisions were in fact at the time but with what has happened in the last three years all the energy and passion shown here seems such a…
Boyz N the HoodBoyz N the Hood, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
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Added Oct 14, 2019
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Why aren’t there more John Singleton movies available in the library’s collection? What other movie both defined and era (1980’s) as well as promote a popular culture theme (gangsta) to North America at the same time? This movie although a bit dated and done so much better with Singleton’s Snowfall series still is worth the time to watch again.Why aren’t there more John Singleton movies available in the library’s collection? What other movie both defined and era (1980’s) as well as promote a popular culture theme (gangsta) to North America at the same time? This movie although a bit…
RocketmanRocketman, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 14, 2019
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An okay movie, but not as good as Bohemian in every way. Probably because at its core Elton John is a genius but not a tragic figure and in the end is very happy. Bohemian was great because it elicits the loss we feel knowing someone was lost too early. Just a different feel and theme which makes this movie a lesser of the two.An okay movie, but not as good as Bohemian in every way. Probably because at its core Elton John is a genius but not a tragic figure and in the end is very happy. Bohemian was great because it elicits the loss we feel knowing someone was lost too…
Ramen shopRamen shop, DVD
DVD - 2019 | JapaneseDVD, 2019. Language: Japanese
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Added Oct 14, 2019
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If there is one movie you see this year it is this one. Beautifully filmed in a realistic style with realistic acting and a poignant story about subject matters rarely seen. This movie sells itself as a movie about ramen but that bellies the actual story of a young man in search of himself and the story behind his parent’s love for each other. The movie discusses subject matter rarely touched upon in Japanese society such as Japanese atrocities in Singapore and how these events still effect how the Japanese are viewed in Asia. This with all beautiful shots of cooking and developing the perfect Ramen make this an outstanding film.If there is one movie you see this year it is this one. Beautifully filmed in a realistic style with realistic acting and a poignant story about subject matters rarely seen. This movie sells itself as a movie about ramen but that bellies the…
GunpowderGunpowder, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Ironically Guy Fawkes Day is a celebration. This movie depicts how he was tortured and murdered. Not any punches pulled with the torture aspect. Knowing this still goes on all over the world (political torture) and that mainstream politicians today joke about it makes one feel things haven’t changed much.Ironically Guy Fawkes Day is a celebration. This movie depicts how he was tortured and murdered. Not any punches pulled with the torture aspect. Knowing this still goes on all over the world (political torture) and that mainstream politicians…
The Italian JobThe Italian Job, DVD
DVD - 2003DVD, 2003
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Just couldn’t get into it. Michael Caine has always had smarmy acting style which some would say is what makes it his work charming, but here it was a bit too much for me.
Pluto and BeyondPluto and Beyond, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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I am torn with this documentary. I agree with the other comments that there was far too much CGI and too little on Pluto. Let the pictures speak for themselves. It is still what we got as a film on the mission and for that anyone who is into space exploration should watch this although don’t feel guilty about scanning through the boring bits because there are many.I am torn with this documentary. I agree with the other comments that there was far too much CGI and too little on Pluto. Let the pictures speak for themselves. It is still what we got as a film on the mission and for that anyone who is into…
Some Came RunningSome Came Running, DVD
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Shirley MacLaine at her best. This was an odd mixture of humor and darkness. Apparently Sinatra thought it was overly long and ripped out pages of the script to get it shorter. I think he should have ripped about twenty more pages and it could have ended 15 minutes earlier. That being said it is very well acted and depicts the hypocrisy of the era.Shirley MacLaine at her best. This was an odd mixture of humor and darkness. Apparently Sinatra thought it was overly long and ripped out pages of the script to get it shorter. I think he should have ripped about twenty more pages and it could…
The WarriorsThe Warriors, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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This is not the original movie although the extras explain why this is the director’s cut. It is worth spending time seeing the bonus features if you are a fan. There is no way this film could ever be made again and if they tried it would miss the mark of overthetop seventies theatrics and culture. It is interesting to find out how the original vision was all about brown and black characters but the studios wouldn’t touch the idea so Swan was turned into the lead protagonist.This is not the original movie although the extras explain why this is the director’s cut. It is worth spending time seeing the bonus features if you are a fan. There is no way this film could ever be made again and if they tried it would miss the…
The MagiciansThe Magicians, DVDSeason 4
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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This series gets better and better. Just when you think it has boxed itself in it wiggles out to take ten different directions out and then brings it all back together. Still is the adult version of Harry Potter, Narnia and anything written by Tolkien mixed to hilt with nerd pop culture references worthy of Ready Player One.This series gets better and better. Just when you think it has boxed itself in it wiggles out to take ten different directions out and then brings it all back together. Still is the adult version of Harry Potter, Narnia and anything written by…
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Still trying to get the library to buy the anime version, but the manga will do for now. Brilliant with its twist on the Tokyo Ghoul storyline and honesty there wasn’t anywhere to go after the original manga ended so this is both a reboot and a sequel. Very good indeed.Still trying to get the library to buy the anime version, but the manga will do for now. Brilliant with its twist on the Tokyo Ghoul storyline and honesty there wasn’t anywhere to go after the original manga ended so this is both a reboot and a…
With Six You Get EggrollWith Six You Get Eggroll, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Although it didn’t technically inspire the Brady Bunch it sure feels as it did. The movie is a 60’s period piece which is free of the darkness of other films of that era. Instead it is a lighthearted and silly movie. Not outrageously funny but cute.Although it didn’t technically inspire the Brady Bunch it sure feels as it did. The movie is a 60’s period piece which is free of the darkness of other films of that era. Instead it is a lighthearted and silly movie. Not outrageously funny but…
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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No this has nothing to do with the horror movie about aliens who hunt by sound. This is the classic Japanese psychological study of how an ordinary Japanese government bureaucrat on the trail for the truth of how his wife died discovers instead the truth of his life and the darkness that has eaten away at it.No this has nothing to do with the horror movie about aliens who hunt by sound. This is the classic Japanese psychological study of how an ordinary Japanese government bureaucrat on the trail for the truth of how his wife died discovers instead the…
A Silent VoiceA Silent Voice, DVDThe Movie
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Lived up to the manga series although slightly less dark it still deals with very heavy themes of bullying and suicide. Amazing it was able to tell the complete story in a feature length film and not as a tv series as with other manga adapted to anime.Lived up to the manga series although slightly less dark it still deals with very heavy themes of bullying and suicide. Amazing it was able to tell the complete story in a feature length film and not as a tv series as with other manga adapted to…
A Silent VoiceA Silent Voice, Blu-ray DiscThe Movie
Blu-ray Disc - 2017Blu-ray Disc, 2017
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Lived up to the manga series although slightly less dark it still deals with very heavy themes of bullying and suicide. Amazing it was able to tell the complete story in a feature length film and not as a tv series as with other manga adapted to anime.Lived up to the manga series although slightly less dark it still deals with very heavy themes of bullying and suicide. Amazing it was able to tell the complete story in a feature length film and not as a tv series as with other manga adapted to…
When Quietness CameWhen Quietness Came, UnknownA Neuroscientist's Personal Journey With Schizophrenia
by Hawkes, Erin L.Unknown - 2012Unknown, 2012
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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A very detailed and “honest” account of someone’s account of mental illness. I use quotations for honest because then point of view of the book is in itself interesting. There is some actual back and forth with the narrator that seems accurately depict the internal dichotomy and voices of mental illness where in which you are able to read how things which the narrator has felt as very real and tangible is questionable. For example how the writer believes that mental health professionals, police and hospital security could have been gentler with her yet she describes how self destructive and how manipulating she could be to escape custody. It is a very sad but worthwhile read.A very detailed and “honest” account of someone’s account of mental illness. I use quotations for honest because then point of view of the book is in itself interesting. There is some actual back and forth with the narrator that seems accurately…
The Walking DeadThe Walking Dead, DVDThe Complete Ninth Season
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Surprisingly one of the best seasons if not best season of the show. Not any slow or wasted episodes like other seasons. There seemed as though there was some urgency to get as much story told in every episode so it made for an exciting, sad and eventful viewing. The extras go on forever and there is a lot to watch in the final disc. Made me a fan again.Surprisingly one of the best seasons if not best season of the show. Not any slow or wasted episodes like other seasons. There seemed as though there was some urgency to get as much story told in every episode so it made for an exciting, sad and…
TolkienTolkien, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 13, 2019
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Unexpectedly brilliant movie that shows us the life of a writer who was responsible for the public’s love of fantasy fiction, art and associated media. Not knowing much about the writer this gave an interesting and very human depiction of him. Similar to Hopkins playing C.S. Lewis in Shadowlands the acting is solid although the this movie is dark and cerebral so don’t expect Peter Jackson special effects or energy.Unexpectedly brilliant movie that shows us the life of a writer who was responsible for the public’s love of fantasy fiction, art and associated media. Not knowing much about the writer this gave an interesting and very human depiction of him. …
I Am Big BirdI Am Big Bird, DVDThe Caroll Spinney Story
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
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Added Oct 12, 2019
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one of the best documentaries made about a legendary figure in children's entertainment. For 50 years Big Bird was played by one performer and this documentary tells his story.
Andre the GiantAndre the Giant, DVDEven Bigger Than You Imagined
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
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Added Oct 12, 2019
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Sad documentary on a legendary performer. The dvd spent too much time on Hulk Hogan for some unknown reason.
A Zoo in WinterA Zoo in Winter, Graphic Novel
by Taniguchi, JirōGraphic Novel - 2011Graphic Novel, 2011
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Added Oct 12, 2019
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one of the most brilliant graphic novels that I have read. Some will find this work boring, however those that enjoy manga and how it is made will enjoy this autobiography of one of the most prominent manga artists who ever lived. The story depicts the manic work involved with this art form, from the long hours to the failed ambitions and the desire for recognition.one of the most brilliant graphic novels that I have read. Some will find this work boring, however those that enjoy manga and how it is made will enjoy this autobiography of one of the most prominent manga artists who ever lived. The story…
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