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- First reviewNovember 14, 2014
- Last reviewJuly 15, 2017
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5
Anime for the thoughtful
on August 6, 2016
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Director Isao Takahata has made a beautiful homage the great master director Yasujiro Ozo. A sweet slow story of a young single woman who reflects on whether her younger self would like what she has become as an adult. The English language dub is not as powerful at the more subtle Japanese dub with English subtitles, watch the original version first then the 'Americanized' version...to see for yourself.
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Terrence Malick is not everyones cup of tea
on July 23, 2016
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I am very biased when it comes to Director Terrence Malick, I would rather watch him push the edges out than watch some successful hack stay inside the profit lines. Christian Bale roams through L.A. & Vegas and along the way encounters 6 different women who lead him through our modern, impersonal, selfish world...that's the simple plot...but, Malick doesn't do simple...you've been cautioned.
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4
Great actors and great eerie atmosphere
on July 23, 2016
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Kinda saw where this was going right away, but the actors pulled me into it anyway. Worth a view, not a time waster.
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A great 'sort of' sequel to Cloverfield [2008]
on July 23, 2016
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The three main actors are on their game, but the real stars are first time director Dan Trachtenberg and Cinematographer Jeff Cutter; they really cranked up the tension in a small space.
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![The X-Files: The Event Series [Blu-ray] [2 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Nearly 14 years after the original series ended, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson return as FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully for a six-episode run of the hit sci-fi series. The duo is back investigating strange cases such as UFO sightings, alien abductions and all things paranormal. Mulder, of course, is still a strong believer in the paranormal world, while Scully, a medical doctor, is a natural skeptic who provides a counterbalance to her partner's faithful approach. This multi-disc set includes episode commentaries, a behind-the-scenes look at The Event Series, a gag reel, and a compilation of the most memorable Monster of the Week moments.
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Like a visit with some old friends
on July 23, 2016
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Only six episodes, but there is talk of another event mini season like this one. I found all six of these very good to great, the greatest being episode 3 "Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster", which is worth the full price just by itself.
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A great behind view of 1950's Hollywood era
on July 8, 2016
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The Brilliant Michael Gambon narrates a propulsive story of 'McCarthy' era Hollywood studio politics...but the real driver of this very funny and thoughtful film is Josh Brolin, playing a man who loves/hates his job as studio production manager. This is surely one of the Coen Brothers best films; totally worth your time and repeated viewing.
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The man who gave Johnny his gun
on July 2, 2016
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When I was in high school I read 'Johnny Got His Gun' by Dalton Trumbo, then I saw the movie of it, both formed my view of war as a waste of humanity. I became a Trumbo aficionado, I read everything I could find about him. This movie is an almost perfect distillation of what this great man went through to tell his stories. Bryan Cranston & a powerful cast will teach you a very timely history lesson.
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4
A bargain bin impulse buy
on July 2, 2016
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This was one of those 'How bad can it be?' purchases as I walked by an open basket of blu-rays. Well I'm not gonna lie, this was actually pretty cool and a fun alternate run through Civil War Era history.
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Full disclosure, I would watch Lily James fold her laundry for 90 minutes...or longer. That being said, this is actually a good bit of entertaining distraction. A fun gory romp thru zombie mayhem.
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Emily Blunt-Action Hero?: YES
on July 2, 2016
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Emily Blunt has made some bold acting choices in the last few years, and Sicario brings it up to the top notch. A nuanced action movie that shows the ambiguity between good and evil, and what each will do to achieve their ultimate goals. What would you sacrifice? Would it be worth it? Action movies that make you think are always better than those that do it for you.
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The Samsung Grill Cooking Countertop Microwave makes preparing multiple dishes effortless with 1.1 cu. Ft. capacity. The grilling element allows you to enjoy crispy food in minutes. Additionally, the Ceramic Enamel interior provides a durable, scratch resistant and easy to clean interior, making everyday maintenance simple
Is the light on when operating so you can see inside?
Yes it is.
8 years, 6 months ago
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whalter58
The Samsung Grill Cooking Countertop Microwave makes preparing multiple dishes effortless with 1.1 cu. Ft. capacity. The grilling element allows you to enjoy crispy food in minutes. Additionally, the Ceramic Enamel interior provides a durable, scratch resistant and easy to clean interior, making everyday maintenance simple
Does the kitchen timer work when the microwave is working
It's very useful to use the timer on the microwave to keep track of something else you are timing. So many don't do this and for me, it's a critical feature.
Yes it does and I use it to time boiled eggs and other stove top tasks, however be near your kitchen to hear it when it goes off, it is not loud enough to be heard all over a house or large apartment.
8 years, 6 months ago
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whalter58
The Samsung Grill Cooking Countertop Microwave makes preparing multiple dishes effortless with 1.1 cu. Ft. capacity. The grilling element allows you to enjoy crispy food in minutes. Additionally, the Ceramic Enamel interior provides a durable, scratch resistant and easy to clean interior, making everyday maintenance simple
when you press the number buttons, does it cook for that many minutes?
yes
8 years, 6 months ago
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whalter58
The Samsung Grill Cooking Countertop Microwave makes preparing multiple dishes effortless with 1.1 cu. Ft. capacity. The grilling element allows you to enjoy crispy food in minutes. Additionally, the Ceramic Enamel interior provides a durable, scratch resistant and easy to clean interior, making everyday maintenance simple
Noise
I just purchased this microwave. It is quite noisy and rattles when it starts up. Is this normal??
The magnetron that generates the microwaves in ANY microwave oven is always going to generate sound. The rattle is something else, perhaps the motor for rotation platter is faulty. My unit works great and has no rattle at start up or even later. You might want to get it exchanged.
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