Collection ID 952
Director: Terry Gilliam
Starring: John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm
Genre: Fantasy
Studio: HandMade Films   Release date: 1981   Rated: PG   
Language (Country): English (UK)
Summary: A young boy accidently joins a band of dwarves as they jump from time-period to time-period looking for treasure to steal.
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Collection ID 360
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton, Thelma Ritter
Genre: Drama
Studio: Paramount   Release date: 1997   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Fictional romantic tale of a rich girl and poor boy who meet on the ill-fated voyage of the 'unsinkable' ship.
My Rating:
My Review: The epic love story - Written and directed by James Cameron, this movie stars a fantastic cast: Leonardo DiCaprio (playing Jack Dawson), Kate Winslet (playing Rose DeWitt Bukater), Billy Zane (as Caledon 'Cal' Hockley), Kathy Bates (playing the 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown), and many others. A Hollywood blockbuster, a spectacle, an epic. The movie won 11 Oscars, and for all that fame, I think the media hype did it more harm than help. In many ways this is the sort of movie I despise. Promoted so strongly that I shun it for the preconceived notion that it will be overproduced, over the top and poorly thought through. These criticisms hold true as this movie is one of my most despised. That doesn't mean that the story is bad - The story: 80+ years after the Titanic sank, a crew of historians and salvage specialists is exploring the wreak using remote controlled submersibles. They're looking for treasure, and the Titanic is chock full of them. News of the salvage operation is broadcast on the nightly news and a survivor hears the story. She calls the shows editors, gets in contact with the crew of the ship, and is quickly flown out to sea in order to join the crew as they explore the wreak. As the crew explores the artifacts of this sunken treasure, Rose explores her memories of those frightful days. As an audience, we're then taken on a magical journey as Rose recalls the events of her personal journey on that fateful trip. Rose recounts the details of her arranged marriage, the rebellion of true love, the wonderful Jack Dawson, the evil Cal Hockley, the spectacular Heart of the Ocean, and the tragic circumstances of a ship destined to go down in history. The production and film work were amazing. Perfect pacing, editing and mixing. The sound track was amazing and the lighting perfect. The acting mixed veterans with a young cast and the direction kept everyone's performance perfect. A technically perfect film with a great story - It was a little bit sappy; a great chick flick; but I found myself cringing at a few overly romanticized moments. Yes, the wife insisted that we watch, and own this movie, and I reluctantly relented. Years later, I find a greater appreciation for the cinematic aspects of the movie, and the romantic aspects have been known to affect my tear ducts - Or perhaps that was due to eye strain… The acting and story aren't as strong as the whole of the movie. By blending a simple love story with a tragic setting, James Cameron has managed to craft a cinematic masterpiece that may always stand the test of time. I give it a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1012
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill Paxton
Genre: Drama
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation   Release date: 1997   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Fictional romantic tale of a rich girl and poor boy who meet on the ill-fated voyage of the 'unsinkable' ship.
My Rating:
My Review: The epic love story - Written and directed by James Cameron, this movie stars a fantastic cast: Leonardo DiCaprio (playing Jack Dawson), Kate Winslet (playing Rose DeWitt Bukater), Billy Zane (as Caledon 'Cal' Hockley), Kathy Bates (playing the 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown), and many others. A Hollywood blockbuster, a spectacle, an epic. The movie won 11 Oscars, and for all that fame, I think the media hype did it more harm than help. In many ways this is the sort of movie I despise. Promoted so strongly that I shun it for the preconceived notion that it will be overproduced, over the top and poorly thought through. These criticisms hold true as this movie is one of my most despised. That doesn't mean that the story is bad - The story: 80+ years after the Titanic sank, a crew of historians and salvage specialists is exploring the wreak using remote controlled submersibles. They're looking for treasure, and the Titanic is chock full of them. News of the salvage operation is broadcast on the nightly news and a survivor hears the story. She calls the shows editors, gets in contact with the crew of the ship, and is quickly flown out to sea in order to join the crew as they explore the wreak. As the crew explores the artifacts of this sunken treasure, Rose explores her memories of those frightful days. As an audience, we're then taken on a magical journey as Rose recalls the events of her personal journey on that fateful trip. Rose recounts the details of her arranged marriage, the rebellion of true love, the wonderful Jack Dawson, the evil Cal Hockley, the spectacular Heart of the Ocean, and the tragic circumstances of a ship destined to go down in history. The production and film work were amazing. Perfect pacing, editing and mixing. The sound track was amazing and the lighting perfect. The acting mixed veterans with a young cast and the direction kept everyone's performance perfect. A technically perfect film with a great story - It was a little bit sappy; a great chick flick; but I found myself cringing at a few overly romanticized moments. Yes, the wife insisted that we watch, and own this movie, and I reluctantly relented. Years later, I find a greater appreciation for the cinematic aspects of the movie, and the romantic aspects have been known to affect my tear ducts - Or perhaps that was due to eye strain… The acting and story aren't as strong as the whole of the movie. By blending a simple love story with a tragic setting, James Cameron has managed to craft a cinematic masterpiece that may always stand the test of time. I give it a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 304
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill Paxton
Genre: Drama
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation   Release date: 1997   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Fictional romantic tale of a rich girl and poor boy who meet on the ill-fated voyage of the 'unsinkable' ship.
My Rating:
My Review: The epic love story - Written and directed by James Cameron, this movie stars a fantastic cast: Leonardo DiCaprio (playing Jack Dawson), Kate Winslet (playing Rose DeWitt Bukater), Billy Zane (as Caledon 'Cal' Hockley), Kathy Bates (playing the 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown), and many others. A Hollywood blockbuster, a spectacle, an epic. The movie won 11 Oscars, and for all that fame, I think the media hype did it more harm than help. In many ways this is the sort of movie I despise. Promoted so strongly that I shun it for the preconceived notion that it will be overproduced, over the top and poorly thought through. These criticisms hold true as this movie is one of my most despised. That doesn't mean that the story is bad - The story: 80+ years after the Titanic sank, a crew of historians and salvage specialists is exploring the wreak using remote controlled submersibles. They're looking for treasure, and the Titanic is chock full of them. News of the salvage operation is broadcast on the nightly news and a survivor hears the story. She calls the shows editors, gets in contact with the crew of the ship, and is quickly flown out to sea in order to join the crew as they explore the wreak. As the crew explores the artifacts of this sunken treasure, Rose explores her memories of those frightful days. As an audience, we're then taken on a magical journey as Rose recalls the events of her personal journey on that fateful trip. Rose recounts the details of her arranged marriage, the rebellion of true love, the wonderful Jack Dawson, the evil Cal Hockley, the spectacular Heart of the Ocean, and the tragic circumstances of a ship destined to go down in history. The production and film work were amazing. Perfect pacing, editing and mixing. The sound track was amazing and the lighting perfect. The acting mixed veterans with a young cast and the direction kept everyone's performance perfect. A technically perfect film with a great story - It was a little bit sappy; a great chick flick; but I found myself cringing at a few overly romanticized moments. Yes, the wife insisted that we watch, and own this movie, and I reluctantly relented. Years later, I find a greater appreciation for the cinematic aspects of the movie, and the romantic aspects have been known to affect my tear ducts - Or perhaps that was due to eye strain… The acting and story aren't as strong as the whole of the movie. By blending a simple love story with a tragic setting, James Cameron has managed to craft a cinematic masterpiece that may always stand the test of time. I give it a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 400
Director: Julie Taymor
Starring: Osheen Jones, Dario D'Ambrosi, Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Raz Degan
Genre: Drama
Studio: Clear Blue Sky Productions   Release date: 1999   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (Italy)
Summary: This film is an adaptation of the Shakespear play by the same name. Titus returns victorious from war, only to plant the seeds of future turmoil for himself and his family. Who says revenge is sweet?
My Rating:
My Review: Titus - 1999 (Drama, history, thriller) A screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” by Julie Taymor (screenplay and direction). Starring Anthony Hopkins (as Titus Andronicus), Jessica Lange (as Tamora), Osheen Jones (as the young Lucius), Harry Lennix (as Aaron) and many others. Here is an artistic work of film. Titus is a victorious Roman general returned to Rome after a battle with the Goths. He has taken their queen and her sons as his prisoners, but his actions begin a vicious cycle of revenge posing as justice. The film is filled with artistic flourish and juxtapositions where modern day artifacts stand in as relics of the past. The movie is filled with violent themes, bitter-sweet irony and tragedy. Some of the scenery, sets and dressing are beautiful. There’s a good deal of excellent acting (stage like acting), some poor acting, and a good deal of surrealistic imagery. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Collection ID 1120
Director: Julie Taymor
Starring: Osheen Jones, Dario D'Ambrosi, Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Raz Degan
Genre: Drama
Studio: Clear Blue Sky Productions   Release date: 1999   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (Italy)
Summary: This film is an adaptation of the Shakespear play by the same name. Titus returns victorious from war, only to plant the seeds of future turmoil for himself and his family. Who says revenge is sweet?
My Rating:
My Review: Titus - 1999 (Drama, history, thriller) A screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” by Julie Taymor (screenplay and direction). Starring Anthony Hopkins (as Titus Andronicus), Jessica Lange (as Tamora), Osheen Jones (as the young Lucius), Harry Lennix (as Aaron) and many others. Here is an artistic work of film. Titus is a victorious Roman general returned to Rome after a battle with the Goths. He has taken their queen and her sons as his prisoners, but his actions begin a vicious cycle of revenge posing as justice. The film is filled with artistic flourish and juxtapositions where modern day artifacts stand in as relics of the past. The movie is filled with violent themes, bitter-sweet irony and tragedy. Some of the scenery, sets and dressing are beautiful. There’s a good deal of excellent acting (stage like acting), some poor acting, and a good deal of surrealistic imagery. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Collection ID 222
Director: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, Robert Duvall, John Megna
Genre: Drama
Studio: Universal International Pictures (UI)   Release date: 1962   Rated: Not Rated   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge and his kids against prejudice.
My Rating:
My Review: Fantastic storytelling. This movie captures discrimination and racism in the south. Set during the depression era. The characters in this story seem somewhat stoic, the music was pretty good, and the story pulled it all together. Gregory Peck is very memorable as the lawyer with morales, raising two children without a mother.

Collection ID 941
Director: Robert Mulligan
Starring: Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alford, Robert Duvall, John Megna
Genre: Drama
Studio: Universal International Pictures (UI)   Release date: 1962   Rated: Not Rated   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge and his kids against prejudice.
My Rating:
My Review: Fantastic storytelling. This movie captures discrimination and racism in the south. Set during the depression era. The characters in this story seem somewhat stoic, the music was pretty good, and the story pulled it all together. Gregory Peck is very memorable as the lawyer with morales, raising two children without a mother.

Collection ID 268
Director: George P. Cosmatos
Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe
Genre: Action
Studio: Hollywood Pictures   Release date: 1993   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French, Spanish (USA)
Summary: A successul lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona are distrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating.
My Rating:
My Review: A classic tale of the west. This story has been told before, but never with this much gusto. The cast was fantastic: Kurt Russell .... Wyatt Earp, Val Kilmer .... Doc Holliday, Sam Elliott .... Virgil Earp, Bill Paxton .... Morgan Earp, Powers Boothe .... Curly Bill Brocious, Michael Biehn .... Johnny Ringo, Charlton Heston .... Henry Hooker. The acting was simply superb. The directing sublime, and the story was classic. What more could you ask for? How about some great lines? Johnny Ringo: Isn't anyone here man enough to play for blood? Doc Holliday: I'm your huckleberry. Ike Clanton: What is that Holiday? Twelve hands in a row? Ain't nobody that lucky. Doc Holliday: Why Ike, whatever do you mean? Maybe poker's just not your game. I know! Let's have a spelling contest! Sherman McMasters: Where is he? Doc Holliday: Down by the creek, walking on water. I could go on all day. One of the best exchanges takes place in Latin. Can you believe it? Latin in a western? The writing by Kevin Jarre was exceptional. This is a great movie. The movies based on historical figures always seem to be winners with me.

Collection ID 979
Director: George P. Cosmatos
Starring: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Powers Boothe
Genre: Action
Studio: Hollywood Pictures   Release date: 1993   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French, Spanish (USA)
Summary: A successul lawman's plans to retire anonymously in Tombstone, Arizona are distrupted by the kind of outlaws he was famous for eliminating.
My Rating:
My Review: A classic tale of the west. This story has been told before, but never with this much gusto. The cast was fantastic: Kurt Russell .... Wyatt Earp, Val Kilmer .... Doc Holliday, Sam Elliott .... Virgil Earp, Bill Paxton .... Morgan Earp, Powers Boothe .... Curly Bill Brocious, Michael Biehn .... Johnny Ringo, Charlton Heston .... Henry Hooker. The acting was simply superb. The directing sublime, and the story was classic. What more could you ask for? How about some great lines? Johnny Ringo: Isn't anyone here man enough to play for blood? Doc Holliday: I'm your huckleberry. Ike Clanton: What is that Holiday? Twelve hands in a row? Ain't nobody that lucky. Doc Holliday: Why Ike, whatever do you mean? Maybe poker's just not your game. I know! Let's have a spelling contest! Sherman McMasters: Where is he? Doc Holliday: Down by the creek, walking on water. I could go on all day. One of the best exchanges takes place in Latin. Can you believe it? Latin in a western? The writing by Kevin Jarre was exceptional. This is a great movie. The movies based on historical figures always seem to be winners with me.