Diana Ross's Slick RCA Records Debut

Advantages: The Rock-Funk classic, Mirror, Mirror
Disadvantages: Few of the tracks are just mediocre

...In 1981 soul music legend Diana Ross hit the headlines when it was announced that after twenty successful years she was fleeing Motown Records for a whopping $20,000,000 deal with RCA Records. Ross had signed to Motown records at the tender age of 16 and gradually became the labels biggest selling artist. Motown was the pioneering record label in black music and Ross and the companys boss Berry Gordy had helped change and shape the whole face of black music in the twentieth century. Ross went to Berry Gordy to see if he could match RCA Records' deal for $20,000,000 but he simply told her he could not afford such an extravagent deal and pointed out to her that she would not be afforded the same lavish care and attention her career had always received elsewhere. When Ross' contract expired in early 1981 she was adament that she was not...

IanPhillips 07.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Diana Ross

Diana Ross's RCA Records Debut Album

Advantages: Contains a few great tracks
Disadvantages: A few weak links

...Diana Ross' brand new life at RCA Records kicked off to a promising start both personally and professionally. She enjoyed the satisfaction she'd craved for so long in producing and generally being a more creative force with her studio albums. Diana virtually controlled every aspect of this album right down to the revealing cover shot where she is dressed in a startling zebra-skin outfit which she had incidentally designed herself. Aided by six studio technicians, Diana produced all 9 tracks on the Why Do Fools Fall In Love album which was belatedly released in September 1981, six months after its origanal schedule date. For somebody who had never produced an entire album before she certainly did remarkably well. Oddly enough the premier RCA single would be the cover version of Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers classic hit...

IanPhillips 31.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Why Do Fools Fall - Diana Ross

A walk to remember is a film too remember.

Advantages: A amazing one of a kind film, highly interesting and thought provoking
Disadvantages: none

...This film is one of the best i have ever seen when i first seen this me and my brother watched it on sky movies. I remember being so bored and for some reason assuming this film wouldn't be that great. I can honestly say i have never been more wrong, i have seen this film many times since and it still moves me to tears every time. I am not a weepy person, i don't cry easily at films but i think even if you are the toughest person who never cry's at films, you will be emotional once you have have seen this. Its a extremely moving film and very thought provoking too it really does get you thinking about life and sends a overwhelming message in my opinion it says there is no guarantees. If you watch this and have been having one of those days, you know when you think everything's going wrong and life's terrible. This is a knock back to...

danielleg1989 30.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Walk To Remember (DVD)

Begin to Hope

Advantages: Quirky, charming, emotive vocals, great songwriting
Disadvantages: None

...Regina Spektor follows in a long line of kooky female singer songwriters - Kate Bush, Fiona Apple and Tori Amos to name but a few - and in my opinion when it comes to singer songwriters, the wackier the better. Begin to Hope is her third studio album and second major label release and should have been the album that catapulted her to worldwide fame. Although I'd be pushed to say it quite achieved that (after all, how many of you are reading this thinking "oh yes, Regina Spektor, I know her well") it did give her a more widespread following, with airplay on Radio Two and even a slot on Jonathan Ross's chatshow. Regina Spektor was born in Moscow but grew up in New York, and this cultural mix is reflected clearly in the eclectic mix of styles she employs. She has a strong background in classical piano which is a massive strength in her...

bubblegum_princess 22.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Begin To Hope - Regina Spektor

Play to the end

Advantages: Facinating story
Disadvantages: Long Chapters!!

...Background: I have read several novels written by Robert Goddard in the past few months. His books are usually exciting thrillers and of the ones I have read I have enjoyed his style and his storylines. So when I saw this one at my local jumble sale I was keen to purchase it at the fantastic price of just 20 pence. About the author: Robert Goddard was born in Hampshire in 1954. He is an international best selling author and was nominated for the Edgar Award for his novel 'Beyond Recall' in 1999. He has written twenty novels so far of which three are from the Harry Barnett series. The novel I am reviewing was written in 2004. Synopsis of the book: Toby Flood has come down to Brighton to appear in a play. His career has spluttered since his early success on the television and he hopes by appearing in the relatively unknown...

CPTDANIELS 07.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Play to the End - Robert Goddard

BACK TO BEDLAM.

Advantages: A fine album with great lyrical content.
Disadvantages: All ballads.

...--BACK TO BEDLAM-- James Blunt came onto the scene in 2005 with the release of this first album, the highly impressive 'Back To Bedlam'. Ex Army Captain, and guard at Buckingham Palace, Blunt totally changed his direction in life, to pour out his heart to music with the release of his hugely romantic and heartfelt debut album. I first heard the track 'You're Beautiful' playing on the radio and I wondered who the singer was, as I really liked the track. I then bought the album on the strength of it. I think a lot of people did the same. 'You're beautiful' really is an absolutely stunning song and I needed to own a copy of the album so I could play this track whenever I liked, and probably on repeat. - James Blunts first single release was 'High' in Oct 2004, which reached 148 in the charts, though I don't remember hearing...

Morning_Becomes_Electra 29.04.2008 · Read review
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Review of Back To Bedlam - James Blunt

A time to reflect

Advantages: Emotive, some haunting performances, good cast, makes you think
Disadvantages: None really, maybe a little long but it kept my interest

...First off I'd like to say that this is an impulse review. I knew my 200th review was on the horizon and given the big news of the day, that most everyone is (or certainly should be) aware of, that being the inauguration of Barak Obama as the new President of the United States, I thought this would perhaps be a poignant time to finally get around to reviewing this movie, that I saw a week or so ago. I'm hopeful that whats happened today shows how far things have changed and its good to have such movies to act as historical reminders of the way things used to be... Also I will try to re-rate where possible and as soon as I can but I am a little busy soon after posting this. You can just read this and comment if you feel you'd like to and leave it at that, im not desperate for rates, its totally up to you but of course I will try and re...

IzzyS 20.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Time To Kill (DVD)

~ Bridge To Terabithia~

Advantages: Excellent acting, Great story, Good Soundtrack
Disadvantages: none

...Bridge To Terabithia This weekend while visiting a friend we decided to have a relaxed afternoon and stick on a film and have a glass of wine. As her ten year old son was with us we decided to watch the children?s movie Bridge to Terabithia. I have heard of the film before but didn?t really know much about it. I didn?t know who was in it, what it was about or who made the film which sometimes I think it is a good idea not knowing anything about it. I quite like these children fantasy films like The Narnia films so I thought this couldn?t be too bad. What I like about children?s DVD?s is that they are presented really nicely and this DVD was no exception. It had an outer cardboard cover and the front cover was colourful and looked very magical, which would help attracting kids to buy it (or rather their parents). Another aspect...

blackmagicstar4 06.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of Bridge To Terabithia (DVD)

A WALK TO REMEMBER

Advantages: dvd features commentary by actors, nicholas sparks, etc
Disadvantages: nothing

...Information: Year 2002 Taglines: It all comes down to who?s by your side/ She didn?t belong, She was misunderstood, and she would change him forever. Spoken Languages: English, French (dubbed in Québec) Subtitles: English, Spanish, French Audio: Dolby Digital Ratings: Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some sensual material. THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS!!! A Walk to Remember remains my all time favorite movie. Sure the plot holds a common thematic element to many other movies- the perfect couple who gets separated by death. Sure it is a typical cliché in many love stories: The cool guy and the nerdish girl start going out. But what, according to me really really differentiates this movie from any other movie is the pure undiluted charm and chemistry between the actors. Portrayed by Shane West and Mandy...

rexona1234 28.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Walk To Remember (DVD)

The Rise to Power

Advantages: good story, excellent acting, scenery and music
Disadvantages: bloody battle scenes and subtitles may not appeal to all

...Young Temudgin is the son of the Mongol Khan (leader) and as he is now 10 he sets of with his Father to pick his bride. Temudgin upsets his father by picking his bride from a different tribe so peace cannot be made. Temudgin falls insistently in love with Bort and says he will return when he is 15 to marry her. Temudgin is about to have his world turned upside down when his father gets murdered and the second in commend of the tribe start rioting and taking over, as Temudgin is rightfully the new Khan he is told that when he becomes a man he will be killed as Mongols do not kill children. Temudgin now has to leave his mother and set out on his own to the mountain where he can pray to the God of the Blue Sky for help and guidance. Along the way Temudgin makes a blood brother and starts to find the strength to protect himself. He does...

sewbizzie 26.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mongol - The Rise To Power Of Genghis Khan (DVD)