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Da Vinci's DemonsDa Vinci's Demons, DVDThe Complete First Season
DVD - 2013 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2013. Widescreen edition.
Added Sep 30, 2021
Building Star TrekBuilding Star Trek, DVDA New Documentary About A Series Ahead of It's Time
DVD - 2016 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2016. Widescreen edition.
Added Sep 18, 2021
Great Human OdysseyGreat Human Odyssey, DVD
DVD - 2016 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2016. Widescreen edition.
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Added Mar 08, 2017
No Men Beyond This PointNo Men Beyond This Point, DVD
DVD - 2016 | Anamorphic widescreen ed..DVD, 2016. Anamorphic widescreen ed..
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Added Jan 09, 2017
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An excellent mockumentary that is critical of extreme feminism and masculinity, government, society and traditional conservatism. The only characters which escape this scathing critique are the people who remain true to themselves, push back against societal norms and follow their own inner compass. A well done thought-provoking comedy.An excellent mockumentary that is critical of extreme feminism and masculinity, government, society and traditional conservatism. The only characters which escape this scathing critique are the people who remain true to themselves, push back against…
VesselVessel, DVD
DVD - 2016 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2016. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jul 25, 2016
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No matter where you fall on the political issue of abortion, this documentary is worth watching. Interesting, heart-wrenching, thought-provoking, informative - it is time worth spending on the story of a woman and her passion to help others.
Finders KeepersFinders Keepers, BookA Novel
by King, StephenBook - 2015 | First Scribner hardcover edition.Book, 2015. First Scribner hardcover edition.
Added Jun 07, 2016
Mea Maxima CulpaMea Maxima Culpa, DVDSilence in the House of God
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
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Added Dec 28, 2014
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Absolutely worth the time to watch. PBS makes documentaries that are still thoughtful, informative and balanced. Giving voices to the voiceless is what this one is all about. Stories that have been hidden for too long are finally being told.
75 Years of WWII75 Years of WWII, DVD
DVD - 2014 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2014. Widescreen edition.
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Added Dec 28, 2014
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I was looking forward to watching this but it wasn't very good, quite frankly. The interviews with the surviving soldiers was the only interesting thing in this documentary. The history presented wasn't anything new and it was so heavily American-centric I couldn't watch it to the end. For example, in the D day episodes, they never talked about the beaches invaded by the British or the Canadians, only the ones that were assigned to the Americans. The rest of the series made it look like it was only the Americans who fought and won the war. The contributions made by the other allied forces were never mentioned. This was not a balanced documentary about WWII. It was an American film made by Americans for Americans to booster their patriotism. If that is the kind of thing you are looking for, this is the film for you.I was looking forward to watching this but it wasn't very good, quite frankly. The interviews with the surviving soldiers was the only interesting thing in this documentary. The history presented wasn't anything new and it was so heavily…
Band of BrothersBand of Brothers, DVD
DVD - 2002 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2002. Widescreen edition.
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Added Dec 07, 2014
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The best miniseries I have ever had the pleasure to watch. Fascinating look at the European theatre in WWII.
Fed upFed up, DVD
DVD - 2014 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2014. Widescreen edition.
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Added Nov 02, 2014
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I agree that everyone should see this film. For anyone who is interested in the food they eat, they probably are already aware of the issues this documentary brings up. But as I have come to discover, not everyone is knowledgeable about food, product labels, the food industry or cooking. So I do think this film is a good resource for anyone interested in the subject of obesity, good health and the food industry.I agree that everyone should see this film. For anyone who is interested in the food they eat, they probably are already aware of the issues this documentary brings up. But as I have come to discover, not everyone is knowledgeable about food,…
PrometheusPrometheus, DVD
DVD - 2012 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2012. Widescreen edition.
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Added Aug 03, 2014
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Better than expected, considering all the negative reviews. A decent, but not great, sci-fi story. A little hit and miss when it comes to the plot but it was interesting enough to keep us watching. Was a little too long though.
Fighting for A GenerationFighting for A Generation, DVD20 Years of the UFC
DVD - 2014 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2014. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jul 26, 2014
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This film is all about the owners and very little is mentioned about the fighters and nothing about the fans. Since when is an ex-boxerizer instructor who has never fought anyone an MMA star? Dana White isn't good enough to breathe the same air as the men and women who fight in the octagon.This film is all about the owners and very little is mentioned about the fighters and nothing about the fans. Since when is an ex-boxerizer instructor who has never fought anyone an MMA star? Dana White isn't good enough to breathe the same air as…
Inside Llewyn DavisInside Llewyn Davis, DVD
DVD - 2014 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2014. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jul 26, 2014
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I agree with some of the other comments, not the best work of the Coen brothers (and I am a huge fan as well). That being said, I did like the subject material, loved the time portrayed in the film and the music. And I also think that the main character is given a bum rap, sure, maybe not really likeable on the surface and kind of drifting aimlessly but how many of us did so and eventually found our way? Or maybe didn't. In the end, it doesn't really matter. John Goodman was fantastic, as always.I agree with some of the other comments, not the best work of the Coen brothers (and I am a huge fan as well). That being said, I did like the subject material, loved the time portrayed in the film and the music. And I also think that the main…
Parade's EndParade's End, DVD
DVD - 2013 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2013. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jul 21, 2014
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A well done, entertaining period piece about a troubled couple and the people around them. HIghly recommended. I am now interested in reading the book.
GroundedGrounded, DVD
DVD - 2014DVD, 2014
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Added Jul 21, 2014
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The description of the film looked intriguing and that is why I got it. But the idea is badly presented, there is no science, no charts, no experts, not even simple instructions (do this to heal yourself). Concepts are alluded to and the people in the film look and act like cult members. It is never explained why or even how exactly you should ground yourself. If you are interested in this concept, go research it on the internet since this film has nothing useful in practical information.The description of the film looked intriguing and that is why I got it. But the idea is badly presented, there is no science, no charts, no experts, not even simple instructions (do this to heal yourself). Concepts are alluded to and the people in…
InescapableInescapable, DVD
DVD - 2013 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2013. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jul 15, 2014
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The main character was well acted and along with good supporting actors, created a suspenseful story amid the political intrigue of the Middle East.
A History of ViolenceA History of Violence, DVD
DVD - 2006 | Widescreen edition.DVD, 2006. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jul 15, 2014
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Ed Harris and William Hurt were not believable as gansters. William Hurt came across more as an angry head waiter. The fight scenes were also unbelievable, they would have fit better in an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie.
Kill your DarlingsKill your Darlings, DVD
DVD | Widescreen version. --.DVD. Widescreen version. --.
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Added Jul 15, 2014
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I really did look forward to seeing this but honestly, this film did not live up to it's potential. The acting was fine, the story was fine, the music was mostly fine. It was an ordinary film when it could have have been so much more considering how fascinating the beat culture really was.I really did look forward to seeing this but honestly, this film did not live up to it's potential. The acting was fine, the story was fine, the music was mostly fine. It was an ordinary film when it could have have been so much more considering…
The Lottery of BirthThe Lottery of Birth, DVD
DVD | Widescreen edition.DVD. Widescreen edition.
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Added Jun 22, 2014
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I absolutely recommend this. I would go as far as saying this should be mandatory viewing for everyone, but that concept goes against the theme of this documentary. The ideas presented in this show must be seeked out by the curious and intellegent and not forced on people who aren't ready to be enlightened. You will be changed by this film. You will finally begin to understand why the world is what it is. And you should never be the same again.I absolutely recommend this. I would go as far as saying this should be mandatory viewing for everyone, but that concept goes against the theme of this documentary. The ideas presented in this show must be seeked out by the curious and intellegent…
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