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![Zero Dark Thirty [Blu-ray/DVD] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8259/8259059_sa.jpg)
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5
Compelling Narrative, Well Shot Film
on February 26, 2016
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm not the kind of person that you would expect to love a movie like this. I'm a pacifist and an outspoken war critic. I watched this movie out of curiosity and because of my respect for the people behind it. I knew that it had to be more than the war propaganda people were claiming it was.
It is much more than that. This film is about historiography and the nature of desire. In a way, this is a post-9/11 "Moby Dick." What does it mean to chase something for so long, to sacrifice so much... and then actually achieve your goal? Is it satisfying? Was it worth the journey? Was it even a worthwhile goal? The film deals with some of the biggest issues of our time: terrorism, torture, foreign policy, democratization, national security, etc. But it is a postmodern take on all of these things. What does it mean to value the things we value? Are they worth valuing?
"Zero Dark Thirty" is a thoughtful examination of parts of our culture that are not always thoughtfully examined. Watch the movie critically, ask it questions and see what questions it asks of you. You can get lost in it, because it is powerfully acted and beautifully filmed (plays on light and dark, light washing out details, darkness revealing details, etc.). But don't expect simply to be entertained. This is a complicated movie that is more than a war film or political thriller. It begs for and deserves your attention.
My Best Buy number: 2222305635
My Best Buy number: 2222305635
I would recommend this to a friend!
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HP Pavilion Laptop: Video chat with friends and family with a built-in HD webcam, surf the Web with high-speed Wi-Fi access and get work done with basic multitasking capabilities. The expansive HD+ display lets you enjoy vivid visuals for movies.
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4
Great for writing (and any use that is stationary)
on February 26, 2016
Posted by: Mike
Verified Purchase:Yes
This laptop is almost comically massive. I don't even like shifting it around my desk. But I knew that going in. I'm a graduate student, and it's great for intense writing sessions. Full-sized keyboard, nice wrist rest while typing, giant screen makes editing easier... The B&O speakers are pretty good for laptop speakers. That means they're still not great, but better than the tinny sounding garbage you normally get. They seem to be especially good for vocals. I listen to a lot of podcasts and stand-up comedy, they're great for that.
Two complaints. One you'll know going in: It has a spinning drive, which slows the computer down. It's not slow, but if you're used to an SSD, it will take some adjusting. From what I've seen, you can replace the drive, but honestly for my usage it doesn't make much sense. The other was unexpected, but not a dealbreaker: The trackpad isn't great. It's kind of jittery. I've played around with the sensitivity and it doesn't seem to help. I'm getting used to it, but there is a bit of a learning curve. You'll need to be patient until you adjust to it. With a laptop of this size, some people will probably just opt to use a wireless mouse with it. That wouldn't be a bad idea.
Overall, I'm happy with it for my purposes. If you plan on moving it around a lot, I'm not sure it's the best laptop for you. I move it from home to library, that's pretty much it. It takes up a lot of room in my bag and a ton of room on a table. No laptop this size is designed to be that portable, regardless of the make or model. It's a good compliment to a Chromebook or tablet/keyboard combination. Perfect to keep at a desk without having to worry about a tower and all of those components.
My Best Buy number: 2222305635
My Best Buy number: 2222305635
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![1989 [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9065/9065304_sa.jpg)
Posted by: Mike
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Before this album, I was not a Taylor Swift fan. She really won me over with how great she is with pop hooks. This is a great album from start-to-finish. She plays around with different eras in pop but never settles, and all of it feels like it belongs. This is the best pop album of the year, nothing else even comes close.
My Best Buy number: 2222305635
My Best Buy number: 2222305635
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