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The Card CounterThe Card Counter, DVD
DVD - 2021DVD, 2021
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Added Nov 26, 2022
Mulholland DrMulholland Dr, DVD
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 25, 2022
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How could Betty Elms survive such a devastating car accident in the first place? The story seems unrealistic. After all, this film turns into David Lynch's own peculiar, scary vision of Los Angels's dream factory.
My Cousin VinnyMy Cousin Vinny, DVD
DVD - 2000DVD, 2000
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 25, 2022
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Joe Pesci overacts from time to time as in "Home Alone", which makes me feel ashamed for him. NOT so funny at all. The court case appears intriguing and interesting.
Gori vatraGori vatra, DVDFuse
DVD - 2006 | CroatianDVD, 2006. Language: Croatian
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 25, 2022
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A darkly funny story set in Bosnia two years after the civil war. A small town gets upside down as it prepares for a visit by President Clinton. There go, however, bad guys who take advantage of the situation.
Talk RadioTalk Radio, DVD
DVD - 2000DVD, 2000
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 24, 2022
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I usually love to view Oliver Stone's movies. Among his movies, this turns out one of the worst flicks. No upbeat elements in this movie. Barry seems to talk to just junkies. I don't see any good in this flick.
Un homme qui crieUn homme qui crie, DVDA screaming man
DVD - 2011 | FrenchDVD, 2011. Language: French
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 24, 2022
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This film turns into a sad, tragic story in the terrible political situation in Chad. It is not about a civil war, but the people affected by the war. The government demand the people contribute to the war efforts with money or volunteers to fight. In a moment of desperation, the protagonist in this film makes a decision that he will forever regret.This film turns into a sad, tragic story in the terrible political situation in Chad. It is not about a civil war, but the people affected by the war. The government demand the people contribute to the war efforts with money or volunteers to fight.…
RagtimeRagtime, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 24, 2022
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This drama weaves an epic tale, layering fascinating characters with the riotous events of early 1900s America.. The people face racial tensions, scandalous events and violence that test everything they believe in. You should be able to experience America in the era of ragtime.This drama weaves an epic tale, layering fascinating characters with the riotous events of early 1900s America.. The people face racial tensions, scandalous events and violence that test everything they believe in. You should be able to experience…
Pirate RadioPirate Radio, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 23, 2022
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Supposedly a feel-great docudrama based on a true story. If you have gone through the freewheeling, free-loving 1960s, you could love this film to the bare reel.
Heaven's GateHeaven's Gate, DVD
DVD - 2000DVD, 2000
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 23, 2022
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The starting sequence appears boring. It should, instead, begins with the bloody battle, then goes back to 1870.
The director should've shorten the film to 2 hours by cutting uninteresting events.
GettGett, DVDthe trial of Viviane Amsalem
DVD - 2015 | HebrewDVD, 2015. Language: Hebrew
All copies in useView location availabilityView location availability for Gett, DVD, All copies in use
Holds: 0 on 2 copies
Holds: 0 on 2 copies
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 23, 2022
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A well-acted, intensely crafted, gripping divorce court drama from start to finish. Unfair for women in Israel.
BarryBarry, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 22, 2022
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Supposedly a dark comedy, but this doesn't appear dark enough. The story seems shallow and doesn't grab me into it. Boring!
AquariusAquarius, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 22, 2022
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It starts in Los Angeles at the time of 1967. A seasoned homicide detective investigates cases, in which his investigations dovetail with the activities of real-time cult leader Charles Manson in the years before his involvement in the notorious Tate-LaBlanca murders. Gripping, disturbing and intriguing!It starts in Los Angeles at the time of 1967. A seasoned homicide detective investigates cases, in which his investigations dovetail with the activities of real-time cult leader Charles Manson in the years before his involvement in the notorious…
We are musicalWe are musical, DVDmusical highlights from Vienna
DVD - 2022 | GermanDVD, 2022. Language: German
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 22, 2022
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This 80-minute documentary presents musical highlights from Vienna. I like "Gold von den Sternen" and "Der letzte Tanz" most of all entries.
Free GuyFree Guy, DVD
DVD - 2021DVD, 2021
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 21, 2022
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This comedy turns into a computer game fantasy. Kids would love this, but not for me because the story appears preposterous and doesn't interest me at all.
LunacyLunacy, DVD
DVD - 2007 | CzechDVD, 2007. Language: Czech
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 21, 2022
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Loosely based on two short stories of Edgar Allan Poe and inspired the works of the Marquis de Sade, this surrealistic drama turns into a disgusting, nightmarish, mentally unhealthy fantasy. The stop-motion animation appears really disgusting. Definitely NOT my cup of green tear! foolishly and disgustingly funny, though.Loosely based on two short stories of Edgar Allan Poe and inspired the works of the Marquis de Sade, this surrealistic drama turns into a disgusting, nightmarish, mentally unhealthy fantasy. The stop-motion animation appears really disgusting.…
All Creatures Great & SmallAll Creatures Great & Small, DVDSeries 1
DVD - 2002DVD, 2002
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 21, 2022
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Set in the rugged beauty of the English countryside, this 4-DISC set TV series begins with the arrival of James Herriot (Christopher Timothy) to the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. I've viewed this series a couple of time. Delightful and enjoyable. This time I enjoyed watching an extra 48-documentary on the author and who's who in the cast.Set in the rugged beauty of the English countryside, this 4-DISC set TV series begins with the arrival of James Herriot (Christopher Timothy) to the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. I've viewed this series a couple of time. Delightful and…
Joy DivisionJoy Division, DVD
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 20, 2022
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Definitely NOT my cup of green tea!
AnchormanAnchorman, DVDThe Legend of Ron Burgundy
DVD - 2004 | Widescreen ed.DVD, 2004. Widescreen ed.
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 20, 2022
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A docudrama about Ron Burgundy, a top-rated 1970's San Diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroom as long as they stick to covering fashion shows. Filled with wicked wit and slapstick humor, this film seems enjoyable to some, but it might give younger viewers a bad influence.A docudrama about Ron Burgundy, a top-rated 1970's San Diego anchorman who believes women have a place in the newsroom as long as they stick to covering fashion shows. Filled with wicked wit and slapstick humor, this film seems enjoyable to some,…
Antarctic EdgeAntarctic Edge, DVD70 [degrees] South
DVD - 2015DVD, 2015
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 20, 2022
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This 72-minute documentary follows oceanographic scientists as they grapple with the escalating effects of climate change. Stirringly shot, intimately and vividly documented, this film presents a moving portrait of individuals who devote their lives to understanding the environmental shifts that all soon might manifest themselves on our own altered shorelines. Enlightening and eye-opening!This 72-minute documentary follows oceanographic scientists as they grapple with the escalating effects of climate change. Stirringly shot, intimately and vividly documented, this film presents a moving portrait of individuals who devote their lives…
Joy DivisionJoy Division, DVDUnder Review
DVD - 2006DVD, 2006
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 20, 2022
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This 70-minute documentary presents the ultimate review and analysis of Joy Division and their music. Though considered one of Manchester and post-pink's truly great bands, Joy Division's music doesn't quite make me feel good. NOT definitely my cup of green tea.This 70-minute documentary presents the ultimate review and analysis of Joy Division and their music. Though considered one of Manchester and post-pink's truly great bands, Joy Division's music doesn't quite make me feel good. NOT definitely my cup…
Rifkin's FestivalRifkin's Festival, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 19, 2022
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Written and directed by Woody Allen, this film turns out little better than "Don't drink the water" because he doesn't act. But his voices appear all over in this film and I hate those voice-overs. His film seems to go into a routine pattern, which I hate. Predictable, silly and boring!Written and directed by Woody Allen, this film turns out little better than "Don't drink the water" because he doesn't act. But his voices appear all over in this film and I hate those voice-overs. His film seems to go into a routine pattern, which…
Don't Drink the WaterDon't Drink the Water, DVD
DVD - 2001?DVD, 2001?
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 19, 2022
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Woody Allen overacts as usual, which gets on my nerves and makes me hate him. I quit after 30 minutes.
Mothering SundayMothering Sunday, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 19, 2022
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It turns out a cryptic and enigmatic movie so that you would have to use lots of imagination to think it over to understand what it's all bout, but it's a good thought-provoking movie.
Farewell AmorFarewell Amor, DVD
DVD - 2022 | Director-approved DVD special editionDVD, 2022. Director-approved DVD special edition
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 18, 2022
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A well-crafted drama that shows a bitter-sweet, compassionate situation, in which your heart and your home seem far apart.
The Serpent's EggThe Serpent's Egg, DVD
DVD - 2004 | Special editionDVD, 2004. Special edition
akirakato's rating:
Added Nov 18, 2022
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After watching the whole movie, I now understand that Abel Rosengerg represents the Zeitgeist of Germany before Hitler rose to power. Indeed, it seems to me that Germany had gone mad after the the first world war, and Hitler's Third Reich had gone much worse.After watching the whole movie, I now understand that Abel Rosengerg represents the Zeitgeist of Germany before Hitler rose to power. Indeed, it seems to me that Germany had gone mad after the the first world war, and Hitler's Third Reich had gone…
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