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- First reviewApril 13, 2013
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![Pale Flower [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1964]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/90a282e2-3533-4f3c-95e5-906c0c09ddb5.jpg)
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from La Jolla, CA
Such a stylistic presentation of an allegorical Japan, this time through a very familiar plot device--the gangster and the femme fatale.
It's not film noir with strict adherence to that genre--instead, the director fuses it with a Japanese sensibility that just works.
The opening shot--wow!
No wonder Stanley Kubrick was influenced by this film--That entire scene, from the slow-mo effects, the doors opening, looking through the window, and the music, all ended up in The Shining.
This film is just wonderful and so stylish! This could have been made in 2013 and not be out of place.
My Best Buy number: 0312811325
What's great about it: Mariko Kaga haunting stare + everything else
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![In the Mood for Love [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [2000]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2046/20466973_sa.jpg)
Posted by: ToTheWonder
from La Jolla, CA
Masterful presentation of romantic longing and fleeting moments that will evoke great memories if you have life experience in those particular subjects.
Just a gorgeous, aching soundtrack. This Blu-ray version cleans up the audio and dialogue by restoring the LFE--which makes this purchase a worthy upgrade if you have prior versions of this masterpiece film.
Everything works--Such a wonderful film!
My Best Buy number: 0312811325
What's great about it: DTS-HD MA 5.1
I would recommend this to a friend!
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iPhone 5 features a 4" Retina display, the powerful A6 chip, an 8.0MP iSight camera with panorama, ultrafast wireless, iOS 6 and iCloud. Yet it's the thinnest, lightest iPhone ever.
Posted by: ToTheWonder
from La Jolla, CA
Having been an ex-Android user, the fragmentation of the Google Play store has gotten cumbersome. Android has been getting more dated with each version and no longer free.
It feels wonderful to join the Apple ecosystem. The iPhone simply just works. I feel protected by Apple's gated community that will protect me from any malicious apps. Everything just has that polish. I don't have to worry about an app not working since it is clear and simple what works or not.
Very cheap for the quality and performance. The custom A6 processor is tuned specifically for the operating system so it doesn't waste the performance. I just feel great knowing Apple designed the hardware and the software together in harmony--unlike Google which allows some unknown third party design the hardware in hopes of working with Google's software.
My Best Buy number: 0312811325
What's great about it: App Store, Polish, Performance, CDMA and GSM capable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Picture Quality
5
Battery Life
5
Sound Quality
5
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![Still Walking [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/53bad6d3-0601-4e9e-ab1f-7130d1f12caa.jpg)
Posted by: ToTheWonder
from La Jolla, CA
Parents getting old will be a very familiar theme as the baby boomers age gracefully.
A wonderful surprise. Everything is done with nuance and subtlety. Details are very nicely performed and the acting executed well.
If you love family drams, this is one of the best films I've seen
My Best Buy number: 0312811325
What's great about it: Plot
What's not so great: Bare Extras
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Tree of Life [Blu-ray/DVD] [Includes Digital Copy] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3458/3458191_sa.jpg)
Posted by: ToTheWonder
from La Jolla, CA
This is the kind of movie that you view at certain ages of your life. You should write down or mentally record what you feel. On subsequent viewings of a later age, do the same. The meaning of the movie will gain more nuance if not deeper meaning if the viewer picks up life experiences as that viewer re-watches the film.
If you are wont to just see a movie once, then perhaps the cinematography would be an aspect I would point out as a teaching tool. It is perhaps, reference quality. For those aspiring to break in the movie industry and just to pick up tips on photography, the shots of this film would surely reach the most critical and hardened viewer.
I would love to have this film be Criterion produced. Unfortunately, the packaging of this movie feels off. Too bright and too cloying. The physical presentation does not do the movie justice.
Another great offering by the wonderful director Terrence Malick.
My Best Buy number: 0312811325
What's great about it: Cinematography, Director, Poetic
What's not so great: Packaging is "off"
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Easily create high-quality documents with this Brother HL-5470DW network-ready wireless black-and-white printer that prints up to 40 ppm* with 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution for crisp, professional-looking results.
Posted by: ToTheWonder
from La Jolla, CA
Brothers are known for value and performance. Unlike the marketing machine of say HP, Brother are that dependable company that espouses the Midwestern quality of reliable performance at a manageable cost.
Brother lasers always print more than the rated toner. Their official replacement toners are much more cheaper than other manufacturers. They have extensive third party toner support but I like to support companies such as Brother that is fighting the behemoths such as HP.
Of course, my support is always dependent on quality. It doesn't do B&W printing better than other lasers but it doesn't do them any worse. Brothers are very reliable and this machines is no exception.
What's great about it: Ink costs
What's not so great: Starter catridges
I would recommend this to a friend!
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