Esmeralda dances for us!

Advantages: music, figures, sign style, story
Disadvantages: nothing

...Today I would like to introduce a further Disney-film to you with pleasure... = The story = After judge Frollo brought a gypsy before the fool Notre Dames to death, a cleric can keep him in last second from killing also her disfigured child. Frollo declares himself readily indeed, to raise the boy, but convinces the cleric of that it is better for the child to whom he gave the name Quasimodo if this grows up in the belfry. The in the meantime grown-up Quasimodo decides years later at least once at the celebration of the fools to participate although on the other hand Frollo is strictly. On the celebration Quasimodo becomes acquainted with the gypsy Esmeralda, for which Frollo wants to punish her, who saves him from the furious pack promptly. Esmeralda flees to Notre Dame, where she becomes acquainted with captain...

Myhnegon 01.06.2004 (25.09.2004) · Read review
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Review of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (DVD)

Costa Esmeralda

Advantages: Sandy white beaches, great weather, fantastic food and drink
Disadvantages: Expensive

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happysacs82 04.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sardinia

a lovely place to get away

Advantages: lovely,clean tidy and friendly
Disadvantages: none that i can think off

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sha-olga 28.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Azul Esmeralda, Cala d'Or

Deconstructing Frank in The Wasp Factory

Advantages: Dark, thought provoking page turner - exceedingly well written
Disadvantages: Dark. Very dark. Disturbing. Scenes of animal and child cruelty

...Seventeen year old Frank is a killer. He kills birds, mice and other small animals. Fortunately, he doesn't kill people any more - it was just a passing phase, when he killed Blythe, Paul and Esmeralda (not all at once, mind you). Frank's brother Eric is also deeply unhinged, with a penchant for burning dogs, and his father isn't entirely playing with a full deck either. The Wasp Factory is a strange book. The plot, such as it is, follows Frank on his isolated Scottish Island as he prepares for the imminent arrival of his half-brother Eric, who has escaped from a secure mental institution. However, that's not really the main point of this rather short novel (I read it in around a day). The book is narrated by Frank, who is a deeply unreliable narrator. Indeed, every 'fact' we learn should be treated with suspicion, since everyone has...

mattygroves 31.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of The Wasp Factory - Iain Banks

Befriend a witch! Chuck out your roomie! And more!

Advantages: Apartments and witches add new depth to an immersive & funny game
Disadvantages: Can be hard to tear oneself away! Also, needs a fairly decent spec PC

...-coloured stars to appear all over everyone! -New actions and objects! You can now do such wild and wonderful things as brush your teeth, jump rope, and a romantic combination of kissing and dancing with the object of your Sim's affections. New decoration objects include elegant spiral staircases, handy pull-down beds and walk-in closets. There are lots of new clothes, much of it of a nifty Boho style. 'Apartment Life' does add a great new dimension with the ability to design and build your own apartment buildings and have your families interact with each other all in the same building. If you've never played 'The Sims 2', I can wholeheartedly recommend the game - it has far exceeded my expectations for sheer fun and immersiveness, and the extra features of each expansion pack keep giving it new life each time. Also on ciao.com as Esmeralda...

thereddragon 14.10.2008 · Read review
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Review of The Sims 2: Apartment Life Expansion Pack (PC)

Excellent entry-level digital SLR

Advantages: Great quality and value for money, feature-rich, the good old dependable Nikon name
Disadvantages: None really, unless you need more megapixels and more features for pro use

...for printing, the camera can also print direct to a Pictbridge enabled printer via a USB cable, and can even be connected to a TV or VCR for displaying or recording your photos via an EG-D100 cable. Nifty! Rather than just copy and paste a big list of specs, you can read the whole list of specs here right on the manufacturer?s own site: http://nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25420/D40.html. Enjoy. Highly recommended entry-level DSLR from one of the world?s best cameras makers, great as a first DSLR for traditional SLR users. Also on dooyoo as thereddragon and Helium as Esmeralda Draic....

thereddragon 10.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Nikon D40

30-Year-Old Teenagers From Space

Advantages: Actually not a bad little film, a good effort, moving at times
Disadvantages: Lame low-budget monster

...this film, which was a true labour of love for its creator and has a lot of heart. If you like 50s Sci Fi and look at it as an interesting late 50s indie space film with a few foreshadowings of the not-yet-arrived 'Star Trek' as well as some very appealing and moving moments, I think you'll enjoy it. Also on Helium as Esmeralda Draic and dooyoo as thereddragon....

thereddragon 29.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Teenagers From Outer Space (DVD)

Devilishly great fantasy comedy from the golden age of film

Advantages: Very funny, brilliant performances, imaginative and absorbing story
Disadvantages: None

...On My Shoulder', he plays tough-talking Eddie Kagel like he was born to play the part, and Claude Rains, another old fave, is just perfect as the wily and crafty Devil. Anne Baxter gives a good bemused but intrigued performance as the Judge's fiancee. All of them look like they're having a good time with their roles. Very highly recommended as a fun, absorbing and unusual fantasy-comedy treat. Updated 31/3/09 Also on Ciao.com as EsmeraldaDragon...

thereddragon 11.08.2006 (31.03.2009) · Read review
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Review of Angel On My Shoulder (DVD)

This is where it all began

Advantages: THE classic definitive zombie movie. A legendary must-see for zombie fans
Disadvantages: None

...pitted against encroaching hordes of zombies, barricading himself into his house and trying to survive. Matheson is reported to not have been very happy with this interpretation of his story at the time, but despite that, this movie has now truly become legend itself. Also on dooyoo.co.uk as thereddragon, ciao.com as EsmeraldaDragon, and Helium as Esmeralda Draic....

thereddragon 11.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Night Of The Living Dead (DVD)

The Sims 2 - Your own personal sitcom on demand

Advantages: Hours and hours of addictive fun, lots of scope for creativity
Disadvantages: None at all, except that later expansion packs may slow your game down notably

..., which is great fun! All in all, I've come to love this game and spend many happy hours in my neighbourhood of cute and funny little people and fantasy characters. Highly recommended game! Also on Helium as Esmeralda Draic, ciao.com as EsmeraldaDragon and dooyoo as thereddragon....

thereddragon 20.05.2009 · Read review
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