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![Casino Jack [DVD] [2010]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2288/2288148_sa.jpg)
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on July 31, 2015
Posted by: wisdomseeker
from Hyattsville Maryland
I admit that I found out about the Casino Jack movie from a Washingtonian Magazine article that features recent 2015 coverage of Kevin Spacey. This movie dvd version of Casino Jack includes photos of Kevin Spacey (as Jack Abramoff), Kelly Preston (Pam Abramoff), Jon Lovitz (Adam Kidan), and Barry Pepper (Michael Scanlon). The movie plot centers around what is listed to have been inspired by true life events as Jack Abramoff and his associates (Kidan, Scanlon etc.) were creating deals as lobbyists. However, the beginning of the movie does foreshadow a little what may happen. For instance, there is a scene where Abramoff and Scanlon are frustrated at being turned for one of the casino deals. The frustration is not what opens the door to the scandal, it is what the men are talking about doing to Bernie Sprague (Graham Greene)one of the casino members who were not in favor of retaining their services (which makes the name calling allegations tame compared to just that one act of revenge). Then things get even more complicated when the character of Abramoff is shown being let go from his job at the firm Preston Gates and Ellis, His shock is understandable due to this happening at what looks to be a highly regarded restaurant that serves top notch sushi. His natural progression of then going to work for Greenberg Traurig was to be expected. However, the movie shows that what may have indirectly affected what later happened to him was his drive to open and maintain two successful restaurants and what he did to try to keep the money flowing. For instance, the movie showed that he took Adam Kidan on as a business partner. However, things start to unravel when questions arise as to certain money balances and Kidan hires one of his mob men to “deal with and/or handle” Konstantinos Gus Boulis (Daniel Kash). Despite his best intentions, Abramoff’s daughter Sarah Abramoff (Hannah Endicott Douglas)gets a glimpse as to what may happen to her father in a scene where he is trying to pitch a script to what appears to be Hollywood area professionals who approve and spearhead certain scripts to made into movies. One of the bright spots to the film, Pam Abramoff is shown standing by her husband Jack Abramoff through both the good and adverse times, and I saw on an online aboutdotcom website that they are still married to this day. Some of the extra bonuses attributed to the Casino Jack dvd; Casino Jack; A Director’s Photo Diary, Gag Reel, and Deleted Scenes. For instance, A Director’s Photo Diary by the late George Hickenlooper features 85 different takes on what went into the creation of Casino Jack that are listed to have been compiled from May 23, 2009 to June 24, 2009 (these 85 takes featured the takes on how he felt in relation to the making of the movie when it came to collaborating with the various actors/actresses featured in Casino Jack). Additionally, screenwriter Norman Snider is among the various people discussed in this bonus feature. With these bonus features, there is so much detail just in the 85 feature take that could take up the length of at least two reviews.
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![Barbie and the Diamond Castle [DVD] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8956/8956258_sa.jpg)
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Barbie & The Diamond Castle tell the story of two best friends who enjoy music and living their life in a modest home among a beautiful forest. Unexpectedly, they make some friends along the way and part of their mystical journey is paved with a rainbow colored bridge. The following are the movie trailers that accompany the Barbie & The Diamond Castle dvd; Barbie In A Christmas Carol, Barbie Presents Thumbelina, Beethooven’s Big Break, and A Veggie Tales Movie; The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. The following are some of the extras attributed to this dvd; Diamond Fun Music Video featuring the song Connected by American Idol alum Katherine McPhee and Hilarious Bloopers From the Movie.
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![Ministry of Sound: Drive [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2842/28428342_sa.jpg)
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Ministry of Sound Drive is a two disc collection with a diversity of dance, electronic, and pop songs that have 20 songs on each of the cds. A current listing of the wide variety of music tunes and songs can currently be found on Amazon UK. However for those who are curious some of the following artists are featured on Ministry of Sound Drive; David Guetta,Sam Martin, Dillon Francis, DJ Snake, MO, Alesso, Tove Lo, Swedish House Mafia, John Martin,Steve Aoki, Chris Lake, Tujamo,Fat Boy Slim, Riva Starr, Calvin Harris, Disclosure, Sam Smith, Gorgon City, Jennifer Hudson, Duke Dumont,and much more, There are even strong musical tunes that are inspired by earlier hits, while still maintaining their unique sound such as I Wanna Feel by Second City (Brooks Brothers Remix) that is inspired by Tony Braxton’s You’re Makin Me High, So Freakin Tight by Tough Love (a small inspired sampling from 90’s group Jodeci for Freeknyou), and Bump N Grind 2014 by R. Kelly & Wave and Odyssey.
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![Exciter [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4170/4170337_sa.jpg)
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Exciter by Depeche Mode is another cd that is part of my husband’s collection (which he first purchased when he was still stationed in Iceland via the navy through 2001-2002). The Exciter collection starts out with an optimistic vibe via Dream On. I Feel Loved is also another tune that touches on a more hopeful type of meaning, as a way of the benefits of feeling loved through both challenging and good times. Exciter by Depeche Mode is a spellbinding type of alternative rock music collection that can leave an eclectic music listener with the enjoyment of getting different meanings and/or deeper meanings from the songs each time they listen to a music set such as Exciter.
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![No Angel [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2023/20236666_sa.jpg)
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I confess that I first heard Here With Me on a radio station around September 2000. However,No Angel by Dido is also one of those music sets that brings back positive memories for me of music cds I was listening to around the time I first met my husband (we met 2002 , got engaged 2003, and married 2004). No Angel by Dido has the well-known Here With Me and uplifting Thank You. There is also other meaningful songs such as All You Want (although I admit that Take My Hand is also one of my faves from No Angel by Dido). Either way, No Angel by Dido is perfect for eclectic music lovers who also listen to pop music from the late 1990’s, early 2000s.
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![The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5889/5889283_sa.jpg)
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from Hyattsville Maryland
R In R&B Collection 1 by R. Kelly is another magnificent 18 song music set that features many of the songs that skyrocketed his fame and popularity due to the appeal to a wide audience such as on tracks one-Bump and Grind (where part of the song is sampled on a 2015 Ministry of Sound music collection). A person must also have an open mind and/or be comfortable in their sensuality to enjoy this collection because of the racy meanings in Your Body’s Calling, Track 9, and Fiesta (feat. Jay Z, Boo, and Gotti) etc. and more. R-Kelly also expresses versatility in some of his other song themes such as the spiritual areas in I’m Your Angel (duet with Celine Dion) and I Believe I Can Fly. Overall, R In R&B Collection 1 by R. Kelly is a fantastic music set for eclectic music listeners of the 1990’s and early 2000’s time periods. My only caveat was that I was surprised not to see Snake on this collection (a song that I first heard in California via a music collection that refers to a dance). I’m previously familiar with a multiple number of R-Kelly’s songs due to his music being popular among my classmates during my middle school years, his music also played on both the radio and tv during my high school years (he even made an appearance in the parking lot of a grocery store that I worked at in high school from a radio station, but I could not get out there among the large crowd to see him because there was not a temporary relief person to cashier in my place). Last, but not least, I must give credit to being somewhat familiar with him from both a younger sister and working around a former navy coworker (female) who greatly enjoyed his music.
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![Ultimate Toni Braxton [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6050/6050328_sa.jpg)
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Ultimate Toni Braxton features multiple hot hits from Tony Braxton’s career showcasing music both from the 1990’s and 2000’s such as Another Sad Love Song, Breathe Again, You Mean The World To Me, How Many Ways, You’re Makin Me High, and more. I admit that I’m previously familiar with some of these songs because her music was very popular on some of the radio stations in Illinois that I was listening to during middle school, in addition to seeing her music featured on television such as with the previous mentioned songs that I just listed. Nonetheless, Ultimate Toni Braxton is a strong 18 song R&B music set for the many who are previously familiar with any of her songs and/or eclectic music listeners who also listen to 1990’s/early 2000’s music.
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![Future Trance, Vol. 72 [CD]](https://bestbuy.ugc.bazaarvoice.com/profiles/3545w/static/noimage70.gif)
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Future Trance 72 is a 3 cd set that has 22 songs on cd one, 22 songs on cd two, and twenty-three songs on cd 3. This compilation has a range of club, dance, and trance hits on this three cd set. The compilation is an eclectic mix from various artists because it features songs from many of today’s well-known DJ’s such as Martin & Solveig feat. GTA, Martin Garrix feat. Usher, Deorro feat. Chris Brown, David Guetta & Emeli Sande, Hardwell & Jason Derulo,Tiesto &KSHMR feat. Vassy, Paul Van Dyk & Roger Sha feat. Daphne Loo, Armin Van Buuren & Mike Sixma, Sam Smith, a 2015 remake of Take Me Away by 4 Strings, and songs of a spiritual theme. Some of the spiritual theme type of songs on Future Trance 72 are Send Me An Angel by High Effect, Going Home by Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt, Destiny by Markus Schulz feat. Delacey, Back 2 Paradise by Guena LG & Amar Afargan feat.. Sophie Ellis Bextor, and more. The third disc of Future Trance 72 is mixed by the group Groove Coverage. A complete music track listing of Future Trance 72 can be found on Amazon Germany and the Swiss charts website.
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![The Blade [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9329/9329029_sa.jpg)
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The Blade by Ashley Monroe contains some gripping songs in this country music collection. For instance, On To Something Good touches upon looking forward to a better future. Bombshell unlocks the hard truth of the pros and cons of what can happen when a person reveals a previously guarded secret about themselves. Meanwhile Dixie and Weight of the Load capture the ups and downs of life.
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![Romy and Michele's High School Reunion [DVD] [1997]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3687/3687460_sa.jpg)
Class reunions can be a nightmare for some of us, but when Romy and Michelle stunningly re-invent themselves for their ten-year reunion, the results are sure to be hilarious in this fun release from Walt Disney Video. Presented in widescreen 1.85:1 and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers an additional French Dolby Digital Surround track. Extra features include a production featurette and a theatrical trailer.
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from Hyattsville Maryland
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion is a movie centered around two Los Angeles area residents Michele Weinberger (Lisa Kudrow) and Romy White (Mira Sorvino). Both of them are in their late 20’s and become concerned about what they have done with their lives after Michele encounters a former classmate named Heather Mooney (Janeane Garofalo). Heather Mooney is doing well for herself on a financial level and influences Romy White to think about her own life after an encounter at work (Heather was one of Romy’s customers at a car dealership). In addition, Romy finds out about the upcoming high school reunion and decides (along with Michele) that they are going to make an attempt to go. However, as they look and reminisce on their lives via a yearbook, both women realize that they want to try to make some changes before the reunion in order to get back at how they feel they were perceived in high school. I admit that I’m a high school graduate of the class of 2000 and honestly did not attend my ten year high school reunion and I’m truthfully unsure about whether I would actually go to my 20 year high school reunion (regardless of how my life turns out, even though I’m proud of both where I came from and graduated high school from). However, this movie did inspire and remind me to begin now to choose carefully on how I want my life to unfold and change for the better within five years from now (by the summer of 2020 at the latest). The following are some of the other multiple actors/actresses associated with Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion; Camryn Manheim, Alan Cumming, Julia Campbell, Mia Cottet, Kristin Bauer, Elaine Hendrix, Vincent Ventresca, Justin Theroux, Jacob Vargas etc. There are multiple popular songs featured in the Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion film such as; I Want Candy by BowWow, She Blinded Me With Science by Oingo Boingo, Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung, Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer, Footloose by Kenny Loggins, Karma Chameleon by Boy George, Don’t Get Me Wrong by The Pretenders, Venus by Bananarama, and more songs featured in the movie.
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![Cinderella [DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4535/4535028_sa.jpg)
Is the Cinderella dvd comes with the short movie Frozen fever?
If not when is going to be available the Frozen fever short movie?
yes it does I think you are going to find Frozen Fever very funny
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