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8Feb/100

Star Trek: Insurrection

Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

IMDB rating: 6.40

Plot: Engage! Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his Next Generation crew are back. From the beginning of the Federation, the Prime Directive was clear: no Starfleet expedition may interfere with the natural development of other civilizations. But now Picard is confronted with orders that undermine that decree. If he obeys, 600 peaceful residents of Ba'ku will be forcibly removed from their remarkable world, all for the reportedly greater good of millions who will benefit from the Ba'ku's Fountain of Youth-like powers. If he disobeys, he will risk his Starship, his career, his life. But for Picard, there's really only one choice. He must rebel against Starfleet . . . and lead the insurrection to preserve Paradise.

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Directors:

Actors: Stewart Patrick,Spiner Brent,Burton LeVar,Dorn Michael,Abraham F. Murray,Zerbe Anthony,Henry Gregg,Kelly Daniel Hugh,Welch Michael,Deakins Mark,Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi,Thriller,

Why does Nero from Star Trek look different from other Romulans?
In all of the other star trek TV shows, the romulans look mostly the same- but Nero looks way different. Why is this? The only thing I noticed that look the same are the romulans in Star Trek Insurrection- Is he like them?


From Memory Alpha: "Due to their shared ancestry, Vulcans and Romulans possessed very similar physiology. (...) Most Romulans had two brow ridges above the bridge of their nose, forming a V-shape on the forehead. However, a minority of Romulans lack these ridges, making them outwardly indistinguishable from Vulcans."
In the prequel comic Star Trek: Countdown, an explanation is given for the tattoos on Nero and his crew: "There was a tradition on Romulus that when a loved one died you would paint your grief upon your skin. Ancient symbols of love and loss. In time the paint would fade, and with it the period of mourning. Life would go on. We paint these symbols on our skin now. But we burn them deep. So that they will never fade. Because life does not go on. We died with our friends. We died with our families. We died with Romulus. And all that is left is revenge."

Hope that answers your question :)

Teri | Jul 01, 2009


because the actor that plays Nero is Australian not British or Canadian.
hollywood | Jul 01, 2009


I suppose they wanted Nero to look different and to not just blend in because he's the bad guy and everybody has to know who the bad guy of the movie is... as time went on and the effects got better the aliens all started looking different (check out the Original Series' Klingons and compare them to how they look on all the other series) I guess since Insurrection came right before the new movie and is therefore it's closest living relative they're going to look more alike than Romulans from any other show/movie because there's not a huge make-up/effects gap between them.
Spock Fan | Jul 01, 2009


Were there any Romulans in the ST Insurrection movie? I remember the Romulans from The Original Star Trek series, and from Star Trek the Next Generation series. And the Romulans were much fiercer looking in TNG. They had more grooves in their faces and protruding foreheads, and a more deadly threatening demeanour, and quite frankly were more interesting and well developed within the plot than the original Star Trek Romulans. Especially the Tasha story for instance.

Nero looked like a guy with Tattoos, really peeved off mind you, but not the Romulans from any of the series, so you're right on in your observation in my opinion.
Tina Vashniche | Jul 01, 2009


The universe has been reimagined, some stuff will be different,
Also most of the Romulans we have seen before have been Military, and Nero and his ships crew were just civilian miners as he said out making an honest living. I would guess that before Spock messed up Romulus and Remus Nero and his guys may have been pretty normal and decent folk.
Loop | Jul 02, 2009

8Feb/100

Because of Winn-Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie
Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)

IMDB rating: 6.10

Plot: A 10-year-old girl, abandoned by her mother when she was three, moves to a small town in Florida with her father, a preacher. While there, she adopts a stray dog whom she names after the local supermarket where he was found. With her goofy pooch by her side, she meets an eclectic group of townspeople and rekindles an almost lost relationship with her father.

Directors: Wang Wayne

Actors: Daniels Jeff,Matthews Dave,Price Nick,Benward Luke,Hopper B.J.,McConnell John,Williams Harland,Pitts William Arthur,Comedy,Drama,Family,

What does it mean when people hang empty glass bottles in a tree?
I've seen this in two movies now, "Because of Winn Dixie" and "The Princess and the Frog." I have a feeling it is probably something like a superstition in the South. However, I'm not sure, and I'm extremely curious. So, does anyone know? =]

Thanks!


The bottle tree was started in the deep south, mostly carried out by African Americans. Not sure what it meant to them but think it was a method of decorating a piece of their yard. Its still done in some locations, but not with the same meaning. Done more for nostalgia

| Dec 20, 2009

7Feb/100

Halloween II

Halloween II
Halloween II (2009)

IMDB rating: 6.30

Plot: Michael Myers is still at large and no less dangerous than ever. After a failed reunion to reach his baby sister at their old home, Laurie Strode is immediately taken to a hospital to be treated by the wounds that had been afflicted by her brother a few hours ago. However, Michael isn't too far off and will continue his murdering 'Halloween' rampage until he gets his sister all to himself.

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Directors: Zombie Rob

Actors: McDowell Malcolm,Mane Tyler,Dourif Brad,Boyer Adam,Brake Richard,Bush Matt,Buzzington Ezra,Callie Dayton,Curtis Brown Robert,Fagerbakke Bill,Goins Eric,Adventure,Fantasy,Horror,Thriller,

What movie that hasn't had a DVD release yet would you like to see get one?
Any movie that you would like to see get released to DVD or blu-ray that haven't yet? For me it's Hide And Go Shriek, a slasher movie from the 80's that I've never seen but want to. Also, I think Halloween II from 1981 should get a special edition.


Made in Heaven (1987) with Timothy Hutton and Kelly McGillis. I love this movie SO much, and my old VHS copy is wearing out. I have searched for it on DVD to no avail.

Llyn M | Jan 13, 2010

6Feb/100

The Rescuers Down Under

The Rescuers Down Under
The Rescuers Down Under (1990)

IMDB rating: 6.60

Plot: Cody, a boy from Mugwomp Flats responds to a distress call about a trapped giant Golden Eagle called Marahute. Freeing her, he gains a close friendship with the bird. However, Cody is soon abducted by the murderous poacher, Percival McLeach, who is after that bird which is of a highly endangered species and therefore an extremely profitable quarry. In a panic, a mouse Cody freed from one of McLeach's traps sends a desperate call for help to the Rescue Aid Society in New York City who assigns their top agents, Miss Bianca and Bernard to the task. With transportation provided by the goofy Albatross, Wilbur, the agents arrive in Austrailia and link up with the RAS' local field operative, Jake The Kangaroo Rat. Together, the trio must race against time to find Cody, stop McLeach and save Marahute.

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Directors: Butoy Hendel

Actors: Newhart Bob,Candy John,Rogers Tristan,Ryen Adam,Scott George C.,Robson Wayne,Seale Douglas,Welker Frank,Fox Bernard,Fox Bernard,Firth Peter,Barty Billy,Gilbert Ed,Animation,Adventure,Crime,Family,

favorite Disney animation?
favorite Disney animation and pixar films? i dont care what you say disney and every animation company affiliated with it is the best in the world.
mine are
1 beauty and the beast
2 up
2 wall-e
3 aladdin
4 the rescuers down under (extreamly underrated some REALLY good animation)
5 treasure planet (somehow bombed but it is spectacular)
6 incredibles
7 monsters inc
8 hunchback of notradam
9 tarzan
10 lilo and stitch

here is a list of all the dinsey movies with animation in them. what are your fav? (no disney channel crap, if its not on this list dont add it in your top 10)

(*=not part of the official disney cannon)
(!=co made by different company)
1937- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1940- Pinocchio
1940- Fantasia
1941- The Reluctant Dragon *
1941- Dumbo
1942- Bambi
1943- Saludos Amigos
1943- Victory through airpower *
1945- The Three Caballeros
1946- Make Mine Music
1946- Song of the south *
1947- Fun and Fancy Free
1948- So dear to my heart *
1948- Melody Time
1949- The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
1950- Cinderella
1951- Alice in Wonderland
1953- Peter Pan
1955- Lady and the Tramp
1959- Sleeping Beuty
1961- 101 Dalmatians
1963- The Sword and the Stone
1964- Marry Poppins *
1967- The Jungle Book
1970-The Aristocats
1971- Bedknobs and Broomsticks *
1973- Robin Hood
1977- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
1977- The Rescuers
1977- Pete

6Feb/100

Candy

Candy
Candy (2006)

IMDB rating: 8.00

Plot: This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Starting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant.

Directors: Armfield Neil

Actors: Ledger Heath,Rush Geoffrey,Budge Tom,Meza-Mont Roberto,Martin Tony,Moraghan Craig,Lee John,Herriman Noel,McKenzie Tim,Drama,

what is the name of the song that starts out: is this a candy store? no why? cuz your all a bunch of suckers!!?
its spoken and then after that it opens up into a grindcore song or something along the lines of that.

5Feb/100

Family Man, The

Family Man, The
Family Man, The (2000)

IMDB rating: 6.50

Plot: A modern-day Frank Capra story. Jack Campbell, a successful and talented businessman, is happily living his single life. He has everything, or so he thinks. One day he wakes up in a new life where he didn't leave his college girlfriend for a London trip. He's married to Kate, lives in Jersey and has two kids. He, of course, desperately wants his life back for which he has worked 13 years for. He's president of P. K. Lassiter Investment House and not a tire salesman at Big Ed's. He drives a Ferrari and not a mini-van that never starts. And most importantly he doesn't wake up in the morning with kids jumping on the bed. After a bad start, day by day he's more confident in his new life and starts to see what he's been missing. Turns out money's good to have but that's not everything.

Directors: Ratner Brett

Actors: Cheadle Don,Cage Nicolas,Piven Jeremy,Leoni Tea,Sommer Josef,Rubinek Saul,Comedy,Fantasy,Drama,Romance,

Does anybody know the name of this book?
I read this book a while ago about a woman and man who had a child that came out as like a demon-thing. The dad loved it but it made the mom sick. She left, but the husband followed years later (as he had a traveling carnival) and found she had a new family and all, and the "son" was a murderer. He disemboweled this boy. Sorry if the details are a bit all over the place, but I can't remember the author or the book and it's driving me crazy!

5Feb/100

This Is It

This Is It
This Is It (2009)

IMDB rating: 7.40

Plot: A rare glimpse into the final days of Michael Jackson, the documentary is compiled from an estimated 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage of the legendary entertainer preparing for his 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena that were scheduled to commence in July 2009 before his untimely death in June at age 50. Interviews with collaborators and close friends of the late performer are also featured.

Directors: Ortega Kenny

Actors: Jackson Michael,Al Alex,Bass Nick,Bearden Michael,Celebre Daniel,Cox Mekia,Gabriel Misha,Grant Chris,Documentary,Music,

Balance between being clingy and ice cold? Guys Help!?
well, I don't really know what to do.
I like one guy, but he's a bit shy you know. but once he texted me on-line and we'd talked like for an hour and I liked our chat. but yesterday (two days after our first chat) I sent him a msg and he replied, but then... nothing. it was like "hi how r u" "thanks I'm fine u?" nothing serious.
I don't know the reason why he suddenly signed out, but I don't wanna be a stalker or a clingy girl and at the other hand I'm so interested in him, I don't wanna miss the chance and I don't want him to think that I don't care. it's like finding a balance between two different sides.
what do you think I should do? is it okay to start every single conversation by myself?
when we meet in real life, somehow, there's no time to have a normal chat and I think it's too early to ask him out, that's why I need your opinions! this guy seems to be my type of a guy, however, he's a bit slowly, but our first chat was great not like the last one. help asap!

5Feb/100

Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World

Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998)

IMDB rating: 4.80

Plot: When news of John Smith's death reaches America, Pocahontas is devastated. She sets off to London with John Rolfe, to meet with the King of England on a diplomatic mission: to create peace and respect between the two great lands. However, Governor Ratcliffe is still around; he wants to return to Jamestown and take over, no matter what the cost. He will stop at nothing to discredit the young princess.

Directors: Ellery Tom

Actors: Cummings Jim,Gibson Donal,Means Russell,Stiers David Ogden,Zane Billy,Bennett Jeff,Bergen Bob,Brien Mark S.,Bumpass Rodger,Byram Amick,Animation,Adventure,Family,

Pocahontas vs Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World?
for me i think Disney should have just left Pocahontas as is i loved the romance between John Smith and her! and then they killed it in the second movie. i know they did it to make the movie more historical and stuff but still i loved the first movie a lot more.

Bonus questions:

1) whats your favorite animated Disney movie?

mine is the Lion King

2) Whats your favorite Disney movie? (out of all of them)

Pirates of the Caribbean :)


i highly agree! they ttly killed their romance!! grrr...
my fave is the lionking....but overall i think i like....Stardust, but im not sure if thats disney.....

Greeni | Sep 26, 2009


I Love Pocahontas when I was Young. The second onw was stupid.
My favorite Disney movie is Pocahontas.
My favorite animated movie is Chicken Little.
>A??st?si?

yup

1. mulan

2. finding nemo
i have 0 characters to work with | Sep 26, 2009

4Feb/100

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! (2008)

IMDB rating: 7.00

Plot: Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of great ABBA songs which are used in remarkably appropriate ways. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya.

Directors: Lloyd Phyllida

Actors: Brosnan Pierce,Firth Colin,Skarsgard Stellan,Cooper Dominic,Di Pace Juan Pablo,Georgiou George,Jarvis Chris,Michael Philip,Squillino Jr. Enzo,Turner Dylan,Comedy,Musical,Romance,

need help quick!!!have you ever seen mamma mia the movie?
i need to show a dvd on work experience in an independent living area and i dont want any raunchy stuff as its for the elderly and there maybe nuns and a priest there

please help

xx
also would slumdog millionaire be suitable


mamma mia would be a great movie to show them, i went with my nan to see the movie and she absolutely loved it!

Its a happy musical that wont be embarressing or be raunchy to show to the elderly and maybe religious people!
MovieGeek | Feb 04, 2010


The only problem with Mamma Mia, is that one of the main plot lines is that the mother isn't sure which of the three men is the father of her child. It's a wonderfully happy and go lucky musical and there's absolutely no raunchy-ness in it, but I don't know how religious those people are. Some have a problem with what it obviously pre-marital sex.

Other than that, it's a great move. All the songs are ABBA songs, so some of your viewers will be able to relate to songs they grew up listening to. Which is always fun. Like their own version of 'Glee.'
Kristen | Feb 04, 2010

4Feb/100

Elf

Elf
Elf (2003)

IMDB rating: 6.80

Plot: Buddy (Will Ferrell) was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs (James Caan). Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities.

Directors: Favreau Jon

Actors: Ferrell Will,Caan James,Newhart Bob,Asner Edward,Tay Daniel,Love Faizon,Dinklage Peter,Lerner Michael,Richter Andy,Gass Kyle,Lange Artie,Family,Comedy,Fantasy,

What is the most money you have ever spent on makeup for one day/weekend?
I just spent 165 on MAC, YSL, Estee Lauder, Urban Decay, and ***load of ELF. i don't regret it, and I'm wondering how much you guys have spent. :) one can never have too much makeup!!!


not sure. prob a lil less than u about $150? thats my guess. and prob at MAC lol
angelpinkgal | Jan 31, 2010


I spent $250. at Sephora right before christmas! No you can't have to much makeup (now please tell my husbadn that...lol jk) And I'm expecting another Sephora and an ELF package this week!! yay!
Bookworm0418 | Jan 31, 2010


Do Tell: What's the Most Embarrassing thing you Have Ever Done. ... The day my boyfriend left to spend a month in San Antonio for med school we had a .... a ferry crossing the long island sound into connecticut. it was a fun weekend! .... But the one thing that comes to mind the most is when I was small my mom was ...
Aaliyah | Jan 31, 2010


I spent $150
i rock you rock we all rock | Jan 31, 2010


I've spent around 200. But my friend whoo, she's spent 560 dollars at Sephora.
bang bang jocelynnn. | Jan 31, 2010


Around $200
star | Jan 31, 2010


about $300...I was only planning on spending $50,but shopping for makeup usually gets you like that lol...now if only i could tell my mom that! lol
~*BunnyPop~* the ~*Heartkiller*~ | Feb 01, 2010