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15Mar/100

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland (1985)

IMDB rating: 7.10

Plot: Classic tale of a girl named Alice who follows a white rabbit down a hole into Wonderland, where she can change sizes by eating and drinking and animals talk. After escaping the disturbing Queen of Hearts, she finds that she has ended up on the other side of the looking glass in Looking Glass Land and that there is a mind-created Jabberwocky after her. With the advice of a wise owl and royal chess pieces on her mind, she ventures home, vowing to grow up in this two-part movie which remains most faithful to the original stories written by Lewis Carroll.

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Directors: Harris Harry

Actors: Buttons Red,Hemsley Sherman,O'Connor Donald,Dougherty Charles,Braver Billy,Baio Scott,Orsatti Ernie F.,Davis Jr. Sammy,Byerly Scotch,Axelrod Robert,Adventure,Family,Fantasy,Musical,

Does anyone know when the premier is for Alice in Wonderland 2010?
just wondering coz im guna turn up and wait outside for timmy, helena and johnny coz u can do that i did it for twilight and met Ashley, Nikki, Robert and Taylor and sweeney todd and i met Tim for first time and Alan Rickman, but johnny didnt come over :( lol so yeah anyone know where?


March the 5th :)

Excited!!!
Crazy_Blonde | Feb 04, 2010

14Mar/100

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

IMDB rating: 7.50

Plot: Harry is about to start his fifth year at Hogwarts. He's desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermoine have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harry is about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his world upside down....

Directors: Yates David

Actors: Radcliffe Daniel,Grint Rupert,Coltrane Robbie,Fiennes Ralph,Gambon Michael,Gleeson Brendan,Griffiths Richard,Isaacs Jason,Oldman Gary,Rickman Alan,Adventure,Drama,Family,Fantasy,

Should I watch "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"?
I'm a huge fan of the books, but I was disappointed by the other movies, especially the "Order of the Phoenix". The movies aren't bad as such, but I tend to compare them too much to the books. Of course, I should see them a bit more separately I guess...
What do YOU think? Is the "Half Blood Prince" movie definitely better than the others or will I be too disappointed because it leaves out too many important parts of the book?


you will be disappointed they do leave out a lot of the book but peoples idea of important part of any book is different .I like to read the books and then watch the movies

Kozey | Feb 02, 2010


potter
mr b | Feb 02, 2010


No just read the book again! Films are a big let down compared to books!
Gemma | Feb 02, 2010


I watched it the other night and felt it was more authentic to the book than, say, OOTP.
Avondrow | Feb 02, 2010


Hi, I would recommend you wait to watch the film. It ends rather suddenly and I think it would be better to watch when the next film comes out so you see them together.
I don't personally think this film is any better than the others, that's just my opinion.
Enjoy the book again rather than watching the film.
Kerrie S | Feb 02, 2010


you should but rent it when it comes out(idk if it is) i haven t saw them. If you have a redbox machine by you get it. read the book then see the movie and try to get the differences. i problay woud have fliped a coin or somting
Chuck | Feb 02, 2010


na its useless to watch the movie!!!
Arzoo J | Feb 02, 2010


Here's what you should do:

First, take off your clothes.

Then, flip a quarter high in the air. Watch where it lands, but DON'T LOOK AT IT.

Then, sit on it. Hard.

And with your a*s, feel if the coin is Head's Up or Tails Up.

Heads - you watch the movie. Tails - you watch 27 Dresses.

Now see how easy that was. And it didn't take any thinking - just letting your a*s make the decision for you!
cyberlarry7 | Feb 02, 2010


no this movie is crap, the other ones were better
tiger | Feb 02, 2010


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mohanad | Feb 02, 2010


If you can't separate them in your mind, don't bother... because then you'll just go around complaining about how it didn't live up to your standards. Nobody wants that.

Cinematically, it was fantastic. I'm a huge, and I recommend it, but not because it relates closely to the book. Since when do movies have to be exactly like the books to be acceptable? Half of the movie would be boring a heck if we were stuck watching Harry look at Voldemort's past. Only hardcore fans would want that. The movies are just based on the books; the books aren't used as manuscripts for them or anything.
WhichToBury | Feb 02, 2010


Personally if you have just read HP6 I would wait a couple of weeks for the story to sink in so as not to ruin the film; but i would definitely recommend watching the film, even if its at a later date! I read the third book about a week or so before the film came out and it ruined it a bit for me, so now I think that the third film isn't too good!!!
I hope this helps!!
Rach | Feb 04, 2010


I think avid readers of the books will always be disappointed by the films. They do leave bits out, the acting isn't exactly fantastic in parts, and it's never going to match the images and characters you've created in your head. However, I find that the films do really manage to create amazing atmospheres, and Half Blood Prince is definitely a good example of that. Go see it. If you accept that it won't be as good as the book and that it's different, you'lll still be able to seperate the two and enjoy them as seperate things.
Lex | Feb 06, 2010

13Mar/100

Idiocracy

Idiocracy
Idiocracy (2006)

IMDB rating: 6.40

Plot: The purpose of the program set up by the Pentagon, called the "Human Hibernation Project," is designed so that the military can save their best men for when they're needed most. According to the officers heading the project, too many times the talents and expensive training of the best pilots and soldiers go to waste during times of peace. So they enlist Bauers (Wilson), the most under-achieving average guy they've got, to be the test subject for the initial hibernation experiment. Also participating in the top-secret program is Rita (Rudolph), a prostitute who agreed to take part in exchange for dropping some criminal charges against her, among other things. Of course, the experiment, which was to last only a year, goes under due to the arrest of Officer Collins, who is busted for heading a prostitution ring. Seeing as though he was in charge of the experiment, one of the only ones who knew of its existence, and "due to a lot of top-secret red tape... and the massive scandals and base closure that followed, Joe and Rita were forgotten about.

Directors: Judge Mike

Actors: Wilson Luke,Shepard Dax,Campos Anthony 'Citric',Herman David,Castillo Sonny,McAfee Kevin,Musgrave Robert,Melton Ryan,Long Justin,Jones Heath,Munoz Eli,Fischler Patrick,Ransdell Ryan,Adventure,Comedy,Sci-Fi,

Are people who are more intelligent also more likely to consider having an elective abortion?
And if so, does this mean that legalizing abortion targets intelligent people, thus encouraging the creation of an idiocracy?


It would seem that way. Also consider that more intelligent people begin reproducing at a later life stage and produce fewer children than their less intelligent counterparts. Fear for the future.

Member Jane | Jan 20, 2010


stop murdering babies then
mg

11Mar/100

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

IMDB rating: 8.20

Plot: Renowned archeologist and expert in the occult, Dr. Indiana Jones, returns for the 3rd and final Indy film. Teaming up with his father, Indiana sets out to try and find the Holy Grail. Once again, the Nazis are after the same prize, and try to foil Indianas plans.

Directors:

Actors: Connery Sean,Rhys-Davies John,Malikyan Kevork,Elliott Denholm,Glover Julian,River Phoenix,Byrne Michael,Doody Alison,Robert Eddison,Action,Adventure,Fantasy,Thriller,

what is the make/name of the motorbike(with sidecar) in indiana jones and the last crusade?


It was a Dnepr MT 11

http://www.imcdb.org/images/078/946.jpg

The German army may have used Urals or BMW's but it was a film and they used the Dnepr and the chase bikes were Honda XL500 S adapted for the movie.

Fing' | Sep 20, 2009


I believe the German army used BMW motorcycle's.
mike p | Sep 20, 2009


It was meant to be a Zundapp or BMW but they couldn't find anyone willing to wreck their wartime classic outfit so they used a Ural - which is a direct descendant and looks pretty much the same, especially from a distance - upside down!!
Steve Y | Sep 20, 2009

7Mar/100

Postman, The

Postman, The
Postman, The (1997)

IMDB rating: 5.30

Plot: In the year 2013 civilization has all but destroyed itself. After a war that decimated the government and most of the population of the United States (possibly the world) people struggle to survive against starvation and rogue groups of armed men. One such group is called the Holnists. This group is bigger than any other and their leader, General Bethlehem, has delusions of ruling the country. A drifter (Costner) is captured by the group and forced to join. He escapes at the first chance and happens on a mail jeep with a skeleton in it. The skeleton is wearing a postal uniform and the drifter takes it to keep him warm. He also finds a mailbag and starts conning people with old letters. The hope he sees in the people he delivers to changes his plans and he decides that he must help bring the Holnists down.

Directors: Costner Kevin

Actors: Patton Will,Tate Larenz,Russo James,von Bargen Daniel,Petty Tom,Bairstow Scott,Ribisi Giovanni,Santos Joe,McLarty Ron,Wilson Brian Anthony,Allen Todd,Drama,Adventure,Action,Sci-Fi,

Can i get a reasonable compensation from the royal mail due to the loss of my parcel?
My friend has sent me a parcel with an ipod touch which worth for about ?100.
However the parcel was too big for my letterbox and i received the "you were out" card, saying that i have to collect the item at the post office.
I went there for 3times and the staff told me they cannot find the parcel, therefore they will ask my postman on Saturday and will call me if they find it.
They have not called or did not contact me at all.
I am thinking of claiming for a compensation, but I've never tried before so I do not know how to.
How much would I be able to receive?
Or would i be able to or should my friend claim for it?

(my friend said that she used the special delivery but i'm not really sure which)


Your friend needs to make the claim as they should have the dockets from when they posted it.

"Please wait 15 working days (from the due date of delivery) before completing this form as we would not consider an item as lost until 15 working days have elapsed."

Form: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/custo merservices?catId=400144&pageId=cs_f ilter&csd=late&gear=authenticati on

Roy < | Jan 31, 2010


She would claim, and she would need the receipt.
She should have declared at time of posting the value of the item
Girlie Electrics | Jan 31, 2010


Was the parcel insured, if it was then you can claim for the value of the item that was lost

IF its insured and was sent registered post then your friend claims as she has the paperwork,not you
Jan409 | Jan 31, 2010


Royal mail is pretty bad for this, if it was a standard recorded delivery, you will get a maximum of ?30 or so compensation. If it was insured to a higher value or special delivery then you should get the full amount. If it was first/second class, you're out of luck.
btalent60 | Jan 31, 2010


firstly the receiver you cannot claim only your friend can make a claim if it was sent 1st 2nd or recorded its insured for ?39 but only with some proof of value and proof of posting receipt.
special delivery is insured for up-to ?500 you basically need your friend to help get a form and start a claim ,and the other guys right only after 15days do they consider a item lost.
stuntman | Jan 31, 2010


If it was 'special delivery' the sender can type the reference number into the RM website and it will either tell her where it is or tell her what to do.

Basic SD has compensation (iirc ?250) so she should be able to get the ?100 back.
The Masked Landlord (UK) | Feb 01, 2010

7Mar/100

Galaxy Quest

Galaxy Quest
Galaxy Quest (1999)

IMDB rating: 7.20

Plot: Eighteen years after their sci-fi adventure show "Galaxy Quest" was canceled, actors Jason Nesmith, Gwen DeMarco, Alexander Dane, Tommy Webber, and Fred Kwan are making appearances at sci-fi conventions and store openings in costume and character. They're wallowing in despair and at each other's throats until aliens known as Thermians arrive and, having mistaken the show for fact and consequently modeling their entire culture around it, take them into space to save them from the genocidal General Sarris and his armada.

i find Galaxy Quest iPod/iPhone version and download

Directors: Parisot Dean

Actors: Shalhoub Tony,Rockwell Sam,Breen Patrick,Allen Tim,Weaver Sigourney,Rickman Alan,Mitchell Daryl,Sachs Robin,Colantoni Enrico,Adventure,Comedy,Sci-Fi,

Are there any alternate ways to get to the Galaxy News Radio?
I'm playing Fallout 3 for the first time and I'm on the quest "Following in His Footsteps". The map is telling me to go through the metro in Friendship Heights but I get lost every time, plus those ghouls get annoying. So, are there any other ways to get there?
Not exactly what i was looking for but thanks a ton for the tip with the ghoul mask. That will save me tons of time and 20-30 mini heart attacks when out of thin air theres a ghoul in my face.


about your goul problem if you complete the tenpenny tower quest and take the gouls side you then revieve a goul mask then all gouls become friendly when wearing that mask

| Jan 08, 2010


No it the map should show you a marker to get to when your in the tunnel so it shouldn't be to hard to find your way.
Jeffrey | Jan 08, 2010


i haven't played this game in a while but i remember once u uh get out of this one specific metro there will be like four brotherhood brothers fighting off ppl and then they will start moving and go into an alley, you are supposed to follow them and they lead you to the Galaxy News Radio where that group and you together will have to take on a behemoth. After the behemoth is dead you can now go into GNR building and continue the quest to find your dad. hope this helped. And btw the map is usually right so if it tells u to go into a specific metro try to do that and explore every single section of the metro and its exists
Adam | Jan 08, 2010


You just have to get to Chevy Chase somehow. I believe there's several routes you can take through the metro, but Tenleytown/Friendship Heights is probably the simplest.
I recommend you read The Vault's article on GNR for more information.
Barking Toad | Jan 08, 2010


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Charmander101 | Jan 08, 2010


I can't even find ONE way to get there. lol
Jasmer | Jan 08, 2010


If you want what you can do is skip GNR radio station completly, all you have to do is once leaving megaton on following in his footsteps go to the long river and swim to rivet city once there you continue from the point directly after GNR
Zane | Jan 08, 2010

27Feb/100

Last Legion, The

Last Legion, The
Last Legion, The (2007)

IMDB rating: 5.40

Plot: As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.

Directors: Lefler Doug

Actors: Firth Colin,Kingsley Ben,Mullan Peter,McKidd Kevin,Hannah John,Glen Iain,Sangster Thomas,Friend Rupert,Anozie Nonso,Teale Owen,Siddig Alexander,Pugh Robert,Cosmo James,Van Gorkum Harry,Action,Adventure,War,

Is there going to be a second "Legion" ?
I went to see the movie tonight and I thought it was pretty awesome but it was a bit short.
Maybe it's just me, because the last movie I saw was Avatar and that thing was LONG, but still, the ending was really... Vague?
So will there be a sequel? Id love to see it :D


yes there could be, as the movie was perfect and was quite popular as well, as they can think upon making a sequel.

| Jan 29, 2010

20Feb/100

George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon
George and the Dragon (2004)

IMDB rating: 5.70

Plot: The first crusade to free the Holy Land has ended. A mass of weary knights, squires, soldiers of fortune and priests are making their way home across a Europe that has changed forever. George, a handsome English knight, unsettled by the horrendous bloodletting he witnessed in Palestine, desires to hang up his sword and settle down to a quiet, peaceful life. On returning to England, George heads north where he's heard the land is good and the population sparse and of a kindly King named Edgaar. He finds King Edgaar in a terrible state. His beautiful daughter, Lunna has recently disappeared. In return for a small plot of land, George agrees to search for Princess Lunna. With Edgaar's faithful servant, Elmendorf, George sets out. George discovers both the princess and the truth behind her strange disappearance. The quest now set before them ends in a love, a lie and a legend that has lasted a thousand years.

Directors: Bailey Reeve

Actors: Duncan Michael Clarke,Castaldi Jean-Pierre,Purefoy James,Swayze Patrick,Treacher Bill,Weeks Rollo,Freeman Paul,Jurgens Stefan,McKee Phil,Callow Simon,Chase Carl,Action,Adventure,Comedy,Fantasy,Romance,Sci-Fi,

"The girl with the dragon tattoo"?
i just recently found out that this book is a huge hit, and a best seller. also i heard they are making a movie of it w/ george clooney..? if u have heard of or read this book give me your feedback..also is it a teen book or and adult book?

P.S PLEEEEEZ NO SPOLIERS!


It's a mystery/suspense novel, originally written in Swedish, by a now deceased journalist/author. The English translation is quite good. It was definitley written for adults. (Oh, and the original title in Swedish was actually MEN WHO HATE WOMEN.

Herschel | Dec 27, 2009

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.

Download Star Trek: Insurrection

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

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.

Download Halloween II

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