Russell Howard - LIVE!

Advantages: Histerically Funny
Disadvantages: Might not be your taste

...I have always enjoyed watching stand up and happily spend many evenings with the other half, falling asleep giggling to something silly. My favourite comedians include, Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard, Jim Davidson, Lee Evans and Tim Minchin. While browsing through HMV a few weeks ago, making a few usual impulse buys in the hope of finding something good, I spotted Russell Howard's "Live" DVD. The name rang a bell and I briefly remembered seeing a 2 minute clip of Russell on youtube and finding it funny. So the DVD was brought for 9.99. If you have never seen Russell Howard before or seen any of his material, I can only describe him as being hysterically funny with a boyish charm. His youthful physical appearance, accompanied by a very cheeky grin really add to the already funny material he produces. He is very active and almost hyper...

chugglebunny 19.02.2009 · Read review
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Jones and the Ark

Advantages: great action and adventure
Disadvantages: none

...Director: Steven Spielberg Producers: Frank Marshall, Howard Kazanjian, Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas Writers: George Lucas, Philip Kaufman and Lawrence Kasdan Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey, Wolf Kahler and Denholm Elliot Released in the summer of 1981 this first of what is too be a fine series of movies involving the mishaps of an archaeologist with morals?and a very acrobatically way of solving problems? ** BRIEF PLOT ** Archaeologist Indiana Jones, (played by Harrison Ford) is on the path to find the mysterious 'ark', which is thought to hold fragments of the Ten Commandments, but he knows he must find it before a team of Nazi Germans, lead by a Dr. Rene Belloq, (played by Paul Freeman), in their quest for supreme power? But to find the Ark, before the Nazis...

blissman70 29.09.2008 · Read review
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Divas Las Vegas - Belinda Jones

Advantages: An OK read
Disadvantages: Dissappointing!!

... DIVAS LAS VEGAS BELINDA JONES I have always loved Belinda Jones books, and I have read near enough all of her books: I Love Capri, On The road to Mr Right, The Paradise Room, Out of the Blue, The Love Acadamy, Cafe Tropicana and now Divas Las Vega. The only book of hers I have left to read is The California Club (and the new book which she has coming out soon). I'm not quite sure where Divas Las Vegas comes in the line of her books, it could very possibly be one of, if not, her first book. I loved all of Jones' previous books, they have all been amazing, and have really captured my imagination, this book was very different and I must say, it isn't the best of her work. Plot: Izzy and Jamie have been best friends since they were little girls, for 20 years. And now at 27 they are still as close as ever...

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Bridget Jones's Diary - a rather good romcom

Advantages: Very funny and well acted
Disadvantages: A very girly film!

...WHAT IS IT: Bridget Jones's Diary is a British romantic comedy released in 2001 starring Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. Through her diary entries, we follow Bridget's adventures (and misadventures) over the course of a year. We meet her somewhat dysfunctional friends, the office loverat, her brilliantly batty parents and Bridget's Mr Darcy. STYLE: This is a classic British romcom. Think Notting Hill but directed by a woman! It's this difference in perspective which sets Bridget Jones's Diary apart from the usual Richard Curtis fare - the female characters are actually developed in their own right rather than just being a pretty love interest. This film also uses narration by Renee Zellweger as Bridget to fill in the gaps which helps to keep the pace slick. Diary entries - such as Bridget's daily cigarette and calorie...

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Ladies And Gentlemen: Miss Grace Jones

Advantages: These two discs capture some of Grace Jones most enthralling recording work
Disadvantages: Strangely omits the classic "Slave To The Rhythm" - one of Grace's biggest sellers

...Well, the legendary Jamaican-born, singer, actress and ex-super model Grace Jones surprised both critics and fans in 2008 when she re-emerged after a 19 year hiatus, seemingly with a vengeance, on what is arguably the best album of her career "Hurricane". Now in her sixties, Grace Jones has amazingly never looked or sounded so great. "The Grace Jones Story" features her work prior to that stunning album and easily is the most lengthy, generous sampling of her sorely over-looked music career. Where it scores over the several Grace Jones compilations already available is that "The Grace Jones Story" welcomingly highlights all areas of her recording career, from her days as a celebrated disco diva and deservedly hailed as the "queen of gay discos", to her heralded trilogy of masterpieces with Sly and Robbie and to her post-Island work where...

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Dubious Ending

Advantages: Harrison Ford, classic Indy humour and tension, the music
Disadvantages: That ending!

...Let's get one thing straight from the start. I'm a huge fan of Indiana Jones. Always have been. I think the original trilogy of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and the Last Crusade are cinematic genius. That hat, that music, Harrison Ford...love it all. For years there were rumours of an "Indy IV". Scripts came and went, everyone seemed to be on board but it was all about finding the right script. Then one day, they had it. And the hype began. I was very excited, devouring Empire every month to see what news there was. Finally, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was released...and reactions were mixed, It was reported to be "definitely Indy" but also there was something not right. Had Spielberg and Lucas gone too far? Was it another Phantom Menace, god forbid? The storyline of Crystal Skull follows Indy...

eilidhcatriona 14.08.2009 (15.08.2009) · Read review
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Me and Mrs Jones

Advantages: Funny, clever, romantic
Disadvantages: I'm sure some bloke somewhere will object

...Have you ever written a diary? You know what I mean, not one of those weird planner things, a REAL diary – got out a book and poured all your deepest feelings into the writing on those pages. I know I have, and I have to admit it makes quite comical reading many years later! It's comforting at the time, and it helps to release some of the anger and anguish that can often swirl around inside us and eat us alive if left unchecked. Bridget Jones' Diary is a film based on a series of books by acclaimed writer Helen Fielding. I make no pretences here – I've never read the books myself, but to be quite honest I'm quite tempted now. Virgin film director Sharon Maguire has taken the story of the books and moulded it into a wonderful story suitable for the cinema. It's hardly surprising that it's a great film - the writers include...

Excelle 19.04.2001 · Read review
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Indiana Jones Review

Advantages: It does have Harrison Ford in it
Disadvantages: It's nothing compared to the originals

...Harrison Ford dons the fedora yet again for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, a mere 19 years after the last Jones film. This one, unlike the others, is set during the cold war and has the Russians as the enemies instead of the Nazis. Soviet agents are watching Professor Jones when a young man brings him a coded message from an old colleague, Henry Oxley. Led by the brilliant Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett), the Soviets tail Jones and the young man, Mutt, to Peru. With Oxley's code, they find a legendary skull made of a single piece of quartz. I'm 25, so I grew up with the original Indiana Jones trilogy, and I still consider them 3 of the greatest movies I've ever seen. I've seen each one umpteen times and yet, if they're on TV, I can still watch them and be entertained. That is the mark of a classic film. I...

Walter_Kovacs 14.12.2008 · Read review
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Indiana Jones - Talks and everything!

Advantages: Clear high quality voice/ phrases-excellent over all quality
Disadvantages: NONE

...My son had his birthday coming up and my mum asked me what he would want for a present from her. I remembered him pointing out the Indiana Jones 12 inch talking figure while browsing through an Argos catalogue not long before and seeing as he is a huge Indiana Jones fan and the fact he had pointed it out before, I asked my mum if she would like to buy it for him,and she said yes.So that is how my son came to be in possession of a talking Indy.. So after removing Indiana Jones from the box my son was eager to try out the talking feature. underneath Indy's shirt which comes as half fastened style you will see a speaker on his chest or probably just below if we're gonna be completely accurate,and located just below the speaker is a button. It's just above the belt area and is square. So what does he say? There are 11 phrases in all...

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Bridget Jones Movie

Advantages: Very funny
Disadvantages: Some cringe Moments

...Bridget Jones Diary - The film After reading the book Bridget Jones Diary a few weeks ago, I went out and purchased the film to compare the difference. I watched the film this morning, and i was quite glued to the tv, however i was embarrassed at some scenes for Bridget Some very humiliating parts in the film. The Story? Renée Zelwegger plays Bridget a Single Women in her 30?s, Drinks Heavy, Smokes Heavy and weight obsessed. New Years Resolution: Stop Drinking, Smoking, Get life sorted and get a boyfriend. Very Family and friend orientated she always attends all the family parties and for new years, they hold a big party and family and friends, where Bridget meets the lovely Mr. Darcy played by colin Firth?????.However first impressions didn?t work very well in that case. Bridget Works in an office and she fancies her...

lesleyanne18 16.05.2007 · Read review
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