Collection ID 1595
Director: Will Gluck
Starring: Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Bryan Greenberg
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Studio: Screen Gems   Release date: 2011   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: Jamie Rellis (Mila Kunis) is a New York City head-hunter trying to sign Los Angeles-based art director Dylan Harper (Justin Timberlake) for her client. When he takes the job and makes the move, they quickly become friends. Their friendship turns into a friendship with benefits, but with Jamie's emotionally damaged past and Dylan's history of being emotionally unavailable, they have to try to not fall for each other the way Hollywood romantic comedies dictate.
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Collection ID 33
Director: Stuart Gordon
Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ken Foree, Ted Sorel, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Genre: Horror
Studio: Lionsgate   Release date: 1986   Rated: R   
Language (Country): Dolby Digital Mono: Español, Inglés (USA)
Summary: Two scientists are on the verge of discovery, creating a resonator to stimulate the pineal gland located in the brain - to create a 6th sense. But this is a horror movie not a documentary so things go...well, wrong. The resonator opens up a world visible only to those in the 'field' or range of the device but one that is constantly expanding and filled with horrific creatures that certainly aren't friendly. This IS without a shadow of a doubt the best film EVER. The cast surpases brilliance - Jeffery Combs certainly deserves more recognition as the BRILLIANT actor that he is, Barbara Crampton is one foxy chick and that Leroy 'Bubba' Brown character has to be one of the funniest 'Shaft' wannabee's ever put to film. I won't spoil the film for you but just wait to see what happens to Dr.Edward Pretorius - "My God Edward, WHAT have you become?" - "Myself!". Pure genius.I'd recommend this film to anyone - you'd be mad to miss it, and why isn't it on DVD? - Criminal!
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My Review: I've been a fan of the H.P. Lovecraftian Cthulhu mythos for quite some time (going back to the 80's), and here is one of the most powerful movies in that genre. Yes, an entire genre dedicated to this very small niche. Lovecraftian horror speaks of unutterable names, hidden horrors, other worlds, dark places best left unexplored by the mind of man. Directed by Stuart Gordon, From Beyond takes one of H.P. Lovecraft's novels to the big screen. The story - a pair of scientists have finally succeeded. They've opened the door. Their sonic resonator stimulates the pineal gland, allowing those in the resonance field to see the beings in that other dimension. Inhabited by strange and hostile creatures, their interaction with occupants in our world is less than welcome. As our group of daring scientists interacts with these beings from beyond, they find that their minds and bodies are being altered. Exposure to this far realm is twisting their very souls. Fantastic story, cheesy special effects, great music, poor acting, great direction. Best line from the movie? "Humans are such easy prey". I give this movie a 4 out of 5.

Collection ID 839
Director: Stuart Gordon
Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ken Foree, Ted Sorel, Carolyn Purdy-Gordon
Genre: Horror
Studio: Lionsgate   Release date: 1986   Rated: R   
Language (Country): Dolby Digital Mono: Español, Inglés (USA)
Summary: Two scientists are on the verge of discovery, creating a resonator to stimulate the pineal gland located in the brain - to create a 6th sense. But this is a horror movie not a documentary so things go...well, wrong. The resonator opens up a world visible only to those in the 'field' or range of the device but one that is constantly expanding and filled with horrific creatures that certainly aren't friendly. This IS without a shadow of a doubt the best film EVER. The cast surpases brilliance - Jeffery Combs certainly deserves more recognition as the BRILLIANT actor that he is, Barbara Crampton is one foxy chick and that Leroy 'Bubba' Brown character has to be one of the funniest 'Shaft' wannabee's ever put to film. I won't spoil the film for you but just wait to see what happens to Dr.Edward Pretorius - "My God Edward, WHAT have you become?" - "Myself!". Pure genius.I'd recommend this film to anyone - you'd be mad to miss it, and why isn't it on DVD? - Criminal!
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My Review: I've been a fan of the H.P. Lovecraftian Cthulhu mythos for quite some time (going back to the 80's), and here is one of the most powerful movies in that genre. Yes, an entire genre dedicated to this very small niche. Lovecraftian horror speaks of unutterable names, hidden horrors, other worlds, dark places best left unexplored by the mind of man. Directed by Stuart Gordon, From Beyond takes one of H.P. Lovecraft's novels to the big screen. The story - a pair of scientists have finally succeeded. They've opened the door. Their sonic resonator stimulates the pineal gland, allowing those in the resonance field to see the beings in that other dimension. Inhabited by strange and hostile creatures, their interaction with occupants in our world is less than welcome. As our group of daring scientists interacts with these beings from beyond, they find that their minds and bodies are being altered. Exposure to this far realm is twisting their very souls. Fantastic story, cheesy special effects, great music, poor acting, great direction. Best line from the movie? "Humans are such easy prey". I give this movie a 4 out of 5.

Collection ID 328
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis, Ernest Liu
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Dimension Films   Release date: 1996   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: Two brother criminals and their hostages encounter vampires at a Mexican bar.
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Collection ID 1023
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis, Ernest Liu
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Dimension Films   Release date: 1996   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: Two brother criminals and their hostages encounter vampires at a Mexican bar.
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Collection ID 1546
Director: Andrew Davis
Starring: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore, Joe Pantoliano
Genre: Action
Studio: Warner Bros.   Release date: 1993   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): German, English, Spanish (USA)
Summary: Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of killing his wife, must find the real one-armed killer while avoiding Marshal Sam Gerard.
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Collection ID 203
Director: Andrew Davis
Starring: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore, Joe Pantoliano
Genre: Action
Studio: Warner Bros.   Release date: 1993   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): German, English, Spanish (USA)
Summary: Dr. Richard Kimble, unjustly accused of killing his wife, must find the real one-armed killer while avoiding Marshal Sam Gerard.
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Collection ID 241
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood
Genre: Drama
Studio: Natant   Release date: 1987   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: A group of soldiers develop dehumanized personalities in their training and it shows in their tour of duty in Vietnam.
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My Review: The greatest war movie ever made. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. This is really two movies the first half is character development. A basic training nightmare where the trainees are subjected to inhuman and demoralizing treatment. The result is marines who are willing to kill at the drop of the hat. The second half of the movie shows the inhumanity of war, and what it does to the people exposed to war. Some excellent lines, awesome costumes, pretty good acting, fantastic locations, sets, lighting, etc, etc, etc. A great movie.

Collection ID 954
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood
Genre: Drama
Studio: Natant   Release date: 1987   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: A group of soldiers develop dehumanized personalities in their training and it shows in their tour of duty in Vietnam.
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My Review: The greatest war movie ever made. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. This is really two movies the first half is character development. A basic training nightmare where the trainees are subjected to inhuman and demoralizing treatment. The result is marines who are willing to kill at the drop of the hat. The second half of the movie shows the inhumanity of war, and what it does to the people exposed to war. Some excellent lines, awesome costumes, pretty good acting, fantastic locations, sets, lighting, etc, etc, etc. A great movie.

Collection ID 1738
Director: David Ayer
Starring: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, Jon Bernthal
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Studio: Columbia Pictures   Release date: 2014   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, German (USA, China, UK)
Summary: April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
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My Review: I'm a sucker for WWII movies. Written and directed by David Ayer (End of Watch, Sabotage, Screenplays for U-571, the Fast and the Furious and Training Day). Starring Brad Pitt, Shia LeBeouf, Logan Lerman and others. There have been numerous WWII movies that capture the larger scope of that conflict, but very few that spin down as tightly to the squad level. This movie takes a microscopic look at the efforts of one particular tank crew and one particular hero - SGT Don 'Wardaddy' Collier (played by Brad Pitt) commands a crew of five enlisted men who call a Sherman tank named 'Fury' their home. The occasional narration helps ensure that we stay on topic as the story unfolds. Adapt & Overcome or Fail and be Destroyed - This crew of men has their path laid out by the conflict unfolding before them. Wardaddy does his best to ensure their survival, but the ultimate battle seems impossible to overcome - One tank crew vs an entire regiment. The acting was excellent, as was the cinematography and direction. Some of the scenes and scenarios stretched the viewers credulity to the breaking point, but overall the movie makes an excellent small scale story of the men who fought in the enlisted ranks. I give it a 4 out of 5, and I've added it to my 'must own' list.