8mm DVD Review

Advantages: Characters, Tension.
Disadvantages: Not for everyone.

...Tense stuff. Just don't show it to the kids."The things I do--I do them because I like them. Because I want to.'' -- 'Machine' (Chris Bauer) 8mm exhibits bad taste and may be shocking to most people, but to me it felt like a movie with serious intent, especially seen as though it tracks the descent of Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage), as the ordinary guy, into the nasty, immoral world of underground pornography. The character, understandably, is tormented, mentally, as he simply cannot accept why all the evil surrounding him exists. Notoriously panned by critics upon its release, this was by no means a milestone in the career of Cage, even though I believe it to contain ones of his most powerful performances. He plays a man dedicated, slightly obsessed, and deeply sickened by the events that unfold throughout his investigation into...

andycarrington 01.04.2009 · Read review
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Logitech S-120

Advantages: Lightweight, easy to set up, trusted manufacturer.
Disadvantages: Bass quality a let down, short audio cables, no individual bass speaker.

...speakers - there are slightly more expensive speaker systems which are far better in both sound quality and system configuration. However, if you are needing some small speakers that are easy to set up and lightweight these would be the ones for you. Specifications according to manufacturer: * 2.0 stereo speaker system * New design with metal grill (all-matte finish) * Satellite base designed for greater stability on the desktop * Integrated power and volume control * 3.5 mm headphone jack included * Improved acoustics with 2.3 W RMS output * Available with EU or UK power supply (both 230 V)...

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M&M'S FOR ME.

Advantages: Delicious and filling
Disadvantages: Nut allergy sufferers steer clear.

.... ---INGREDIENTS--- 48% Milk chocolate. - Covered Peanuts 23% - Sugar - Peanuts - Cocoa Mass - Skimmed Milk Powder - Milk - Fat - Cocoa Butter - Vegetable Fat - Soya - Emulsifier -Gelling Agent - . ---COLOURS--- E104 - E120 - E133 - E160e -E171 -. ---SUMMARY--- I really like M&M's. I think they are a great chocolate snack. Tasty and quite filling; they are well produced and presented and fun to eat due to the bright colours and the character aspect of them. Well packaged and protected, M&M's are a well made chocolate candy product.- ---PRICE AND AVAILABILITY--- Well we usually pay about £1.80 for our packets, but I did notice Tesco were doing 3 250g packets for £4.00 a few weeks ago. So look out for special offers on these in selected shops. M&M's are also available in the smaller size packet which are perfect for the pocket...

Morning_Becomes_Electra 09.05.2008 (10.05.2008) · Read review
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BMW 120D M-Sport

Advantages: Quick, Great Handling, fun and fuel efficient.
Disadvantages: Expensive, Run Flat Tyres, rear leg and boot space.

...I now own a BMW 120D M-Sport and after driving alternatives such as the Audi A3, VW Golf TDI and the Focus TDCI, i came to the conclusions the BMW was perfect for my needs. Out of the three the BMW had the best handling aside from the AUDi's Quattro system which i feel lacked the poise and preciseness a rear wheel car gives you(RWD is also much more fun). The BMW had more grunt than the other cars and is nearly half a second quicker than it's nearest rival (Audi A3). The ride can be crashy on less than smooth roads due to it's Run Flat Tyres which i may add are very expensive and wear out much quicker than standard tyres. They don't add any benefit to the dynamics and handling of the car. Please note Run Flat Tyres are fitted standard. The 120D however, does lack rear space but isn't at all cramped as long as the front driver...

indianbloke 15.07.2009 · Read review
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8mm Tapes are so last year!

Advantages: Good quality tapes that will work and last
Disadvantages: Very dated with better SD Card or Hard Drive options

...I initially wondered why people would be looking to buy these tapes, and if they do, whether it is time to update the camcorder to an affordable SD Card or hard drive version. However, if 8 mm tapes still rock your boat, then the Sony tapes work a treat. There are two kinds of Sony 8mm tapes, the 60 minute (Pack of 3 = £11.99) and 90 minute (Pack of 3 = £21.99) and weigh about 200g per tape. These are lightweight and portable and come in sealed plastic casing with good design covering. You can trust the Sony brand as a leading manufacturer in the video and audio market. The quality of the product is excellent and durable. It will fit snugly into the camcorder without sticking and you will be ready to go. The output very much depends on the quality of your camcorder. What goes in comes out. It will also make a difference if you...

Nothing-But-The-Truth 10.11.2009 · Read review
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Xbox 360 120GB Hard Drive

Advantages: Lots of space for all your gaming needs.
Disadvantages: Price, Dust, Missing GB

...My personal experience with the Xbox 360 hard drive has been fairly positive. The ability to store music, films, videos and of course games saves is one that no Xbox gamer should be without. 120 GB of memory is more than enough for the average gamer. The hard drive is well designed to blend with the console perfectly. It is small and easy to store. However the price is pretty heavy compared to the cheaper 20GB versions. A problem with the memory is the fact that the hard drive does not actually have 120GB, obviously it wouldn't be exactly due to the need for the running files but several GB are actually missing. Regular cleaning is advised as dust tends to collect on the hard drive but a sharp blow into the docking port is sufficient to clear this. All in all this product is an incredibly useful addition to any Xbox 360 gamers...

jammyd0 14.03.2008 · Read review
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Apple ipod classic 120 GB

Advantages: Stores a lot of music
Disadvantages: Expensive

.... The shuffle was not for me, as it does not have a screen and I wanted to watch videos. Quite cheap for about £25 ? but not what I wanted. The next price range was the Nano with slightly more memory of 8-16 GB and with video function. Quite small and at about £80 ok in price. Unfortunately it did not have enough memory for me, as I have thousands of tracks I like to listen to. So there it was, my new new baby: The 6th generation Classic ? It has a whopping 120GB of Hard Disk memory. It plays video and of course music. I got it for £160 and it?s definitely worth it. The instructions says it holds 30,000 songs or 150 hours of video. But this is just on average. It depends of course on the length of each song or movie. I never used more than 82 of it. Which included 5231 songs and two short films. The battery life is brilliant and I...

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8mm - Measuring the Porn Industry

Advantages: Points towards a seedier side of a 'glamorous' porn industry
Disadvantages: Some could find the film distasteful and/or disturbing

...Summary Review: This film, starring Nicholas Cage, confronts the viewer with the suggestion that there might exist a more sinster side to the world of porn at its most extreme that we are all blissfully unaware of, or choose not to consider. Whilst the storyline doesn't have any great twists or turns the impact of the film lies with where it leaves the viewer, i.e. questioning what does exist at the extreme level of the porn industry even if not what is portrayed in the film. A well directed movie of modern day relevance. Synopsis of the Film: Tom Welles [Nicholas Cage] is a small time surveillance specialist come private investigator. Called in on a discreet investigation of a reel of 8mm tape showing what appears to be a snuff movie. His job is to ascertain the genuiness of the film and the fate of the young woman portayed...

Scotsmanmatt 03.11.2004 · Read review
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Nicholas Cage and his 8mm??

Advantages: Different, and thought-provoking
Disadvantages: Very grim, and terryfying

...Again, another Nicholas Cage film! Before you ask, I am no way near a fan yet unfortunately my close friend is, and our video nights are mainly Nicholas Cage orientated. 8MM (Eight Millimetre) is a Joel Schumacher production released in 1998. If you?ve watched either Se7en, or Phonebooth, you will know that Schumacher isn?t exactly famous for his pleasant topics. His films are mostly distressing and horrifying to the eye, and with 8MM, there is no escape. FRONT COVER Nicholas Cage?s sober face stares intensely out from the video case. Down the left side, overlapping his cheek, is a repetitive ghost like figure of a girl, on a reel of film. On the back you see the phrase, ?you can?t prepare for where the truth will take you?. QUOTE ?8mm is a gripping, daring movie, masterfully executed? UNCUT When I first watched this...

louloutrixabelle 18.06.2004 · Read review
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Sigma 10-20mm - pro quality at amateur price

Advantages: excellent image quality, sturdy build, great price
Disadvantages: relatively slow aperture, slight softness in mid-range of zoom.

...The Sigma 10-20mm EX lens is a low-to-mid priced lens, aimed at the amateur/enthusiast market and available in the usual Canon and Nikon mounts. I own the Canon-fit, so all information contained in this review is in relation to that lens. For anyone interested in landscape photography, a wide-angle lens is a must-have piece of equipment. With standard kit lenses generally weighing in at the 18mm range at their widest zoom setting, you will be astonished at what the extra 10mm can provide you with. With this extra range of view, it's also an ideal lens for architectural photography and can make even small interiors appear almost cavernous at times. The lens itself is solidly-built, as you would expect given the pricetag and the Sigma EX badge - a mark of quality on Sigma's lens range - and the weight is satisfying. It may feel...

jasonandreas 30.09.2008 · Read review
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