My Measure on Measure for Measure

Advantages: Thought-provoking with plenty of humour
Disadvantages: I doesn't say what happens next at the end

...forthcoming return in which they are requested to play a part. Act V sees the Duke fully back in control. He has planned his return and all the others play their roles either in line with his instructions or, in the case of Angelo and Lucio, quite unwittingly. There are very many twists and turns as each of the characters gets the opportunity to behave according to their nature, and gets to receive the Duke?s form of justice as a result. Handing out measure for measure, the Duke ensures that Angelo receives his come-uppance, that Mariana?s honour is restored, and that Claudio and Juliet get a chance to live happily ever after. As for the unfortunate Lucio who slandered the Duke while he was in disguise listening, there is a very humorous part where he switches to badmouthing the friar to the Duke still quite unaware of the friar?s identity...

Discerna 28.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of Measure for Measure - William Shakespeare

Tape (2001)

Advantages: Ethan Hawke - Sweet Use Of Dialog - Richard Linklater - UMA
Disadvantages: Not much - That Vinces' bag of beer is not presently in my room...

...Ever since I watched "Waking Life", I became a huge fan of Richard Linklater. The magical thing about Waking Life was the fantasy trip (seeing as how its real life footage, that was converted into animation) that you experienced, while listening to dialog about very important and profound subjects. Then when I viewed "Before Sunrise" I not only was cemented as a fan, but gained great respect for the awesome way that he directed dialog. In "Tape", he has shown the unlimited possibilities, even if you are limited in materials. For "Tape" is a low budget movie that takes place completely in a motel room. But holds the power of a big budget film, both cinematically and creatively. Tape is... This film is based on a 1-act play, with only 3 characters. Tape begun as an off-off-Broadway play. All taking place in Access Theater's 5th...

zenmachado 14.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Tape (DVD)

How to Measure an Album?

Advantages: Releaxing, different (trip-rock?!) and if not classic certainly a very pleasant listen
Disadvantages: Lack of standout songs, some childish lyrics, perhaps too indulgent in places

...The chances are most people won't have heard of Holland's The Gathering. As far as categorising bands goes, it's probably right to file them under hard rock, but there's certainly no way I'd call 1998's How To Measure A Planet? (HTMAP?) that. In their early days, The Gathering had a male singer, and made goth/doom music in the style of My Dying Bride, Katatonia, Paradise Lost and Anathema. HTMAP? However is their third album since the addition of Anneke van Giersbergen, and it's a big progression away from their roots. If pushed to describe this album, I'd be tempted to use the phrase 'trip-rock' (which I've seen others use). Imagine the early sound alluded to above, and add in dollops of '70s prog-rock (Pink Floyd etc) and modern trip-hop (Massive Attack, Portishead). If you can imagine that, then I think you're somewhere in...

a-true-ben 02.09.2003 (28.08.2006) · Read review
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Review of How To Measure A Planet? - The Gathering

Tape - buy the DVD.

Advantages: cool, stylish, simple, convincing
Disadvantages: Set entirely in a motel room

...Adapted from a one act, three character play by Stephen Belber, ?Tape? ought to be considered a landmark in low budget film making. Set entirely in a seedy albeit comfortable motel room in Lansing, Michigan, the feature opens with quirky shots of Vince (Ethan Hawke) drinking beer, doing press ups, and jumping energetically around his two bedded room, dressed in boxers and a vest. When old high school friend Jon turns up - a handsome, ambitious, up-and-coming film director - their past is explored through slick, natural dialogue and a convincing rapport. But as the nature of their relationship is unfolded, so does Vince?s ulterior motive, as he becomes curious to know more about a dubious incident that occurred ten years ago, involving ex girlfriend Amy. So begins the film. You?d have thought a film so limited in setting and cast would...

zak-2 28.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Tape (DVD)

Got Any More Old Tapes Laying Around?

Advantages: Lots of big tunes
Disadvantages: Takes a while for the bangers to come in

...Soon after his ?Stillmatic? album came out, in 2002 the New York MC Nas decided to bring out more material as ?The Lost Tapes?, in which he was seen to (rather than come out with a brand new album) compile a collection of all the best tunes which hadn?t made their way onto ?...I Am?, ?Nastradamus? and the 2001 album which reminded people why he created such a buzz with his 1994 debut release. 1. ?Doo Rags? He gets the album going with a fresh tune to guide listeners in. It is a calm one and features some gentle production to ease people on here as he gives you a chance to just enjoy life with a feel-good recording here. It is a tune which reflects the fact that here he was just messing around this material and came up with a light tune to escape what you typically get in a rhyme set from the Queensbridge native. **Four Stars** 2...

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Review of Lost Tapes Vol.1, The [PA] - Nas

Measure for Measure

Advantages: Plot really capture the complexity of humanity
Disadvantages: Obscure language and text format doesn't show off the intricacies of the play

...Measure for Measure could perhaps best be described as a problem play. Indeed, many critics have seen it as such, and for this reason, it remains one of Shakespeare's relatively obscure works to those outside of literary circles. Measure for Measure is a tale of contrasts, exploring the differences between disguise and reality, justice and mercy, morality and normality amongst other themes. The text, as is typical of the works of Shakespeare, is far from straightforward and it is useful to use some form of companion in order to comprehend the full meaning, particularly if one is not well aquainted with Shakespearean language. A basic but worthwhile guide, particularly in terms of study would be York Notes, whilst any kind of dramatic or film interpretation of the play would make a worthwhile extra in order to facilitate a fuller...

Rik12345 04.06.2007 · 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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Review of Sony 8mm Camcorder Tape

It's a superb tape deck! But nothing else!

Advantages: high sound quality, diverse functions, record to tape mode, record from tape mode
Disadvantages: usless instruction manual, useless recording programme, not all cables supplied

...The sound quality is good, so is the recording quality. The look and design are brilliant and so is the durability! It's an extremly good cassette deck with a level meter indication feature as well as noise reduction and dubbing which are just the start! In my opinion however, this should just be sold as a normal tape deck as the only real feature that lets it down is the transfering "2PC" mode which is actually the main idea behind this deck! Disadvantages As described previously, this tape deck has only one real disdvantage and that is the transfering of a tape to computer media. The software itself seems reasonable enough at first glance since the CD-ROM media actually includes two programmes: a music editing programme called audacity and also the main feature which is the media converting programme. This programme is...

StanRogo 28.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of ION TAPE 2 PC USB

The Explosion - Black Tape

Advantages: Many great Pop Punk gems
Disadvantages: Probably wont appeal to those that don't usually go for Pop Punk

...The Explosion is one of those 'The Next Big Thing' branded bands - and the thing about these bands is that sometimes it happens for them, and sometimes it doesn't. However, in most of the cases where it just doesn't happen, the band isn't particularly great - this can't really be said of The Explosion. With 'Black Tape,' The Explosion has produced an album that although not entirely original, is full of substance, energy and excitement. There are many great tracks on display on this album that make The Explosion stand out from the pack and seem like a shining star in a sky of monotonous generic bands. This album kicks off with 'Deliver Us' which in some respects is a bit of a bad move because I'd say that this is probably one of the weaker tracks on the album. There is some heavy distortion on the guitars, and it doesn't really do...

RazzaLazza 07.06.2005 (08.06.2005) · Read review
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Review of Black Tape (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Explosion (The)

Great tape. This is about TAPE.

Advantages: High quality tape that does not suffer from degradation
Disadvantages: Hard to get hold of.

...***NOTE! This has been called a camcorder by mistake on ciao! It is actually a camcorder tape!*** When it comes to camcorders, a camera is only as good as its tape. Im quite lucky because I own a good make of Camera. A Sony One. However, I also match the quality of camera with a quality tape. A Sony one! Why? Well, Sony Tapes are obviously engineered to perform best in a Sony Camera. For this reason, I bought a 3 pack at the airport on my honeymoon. The price was £7.95 so about £2.64 per tape. For my £2.64, I am getting 90 whole minutes of sheer quality recordable tape that does not grain or lose quality with usage. No stretching or deformity. Just excellent recording and playback time after time. With a 90 minute tape such as this, you are getting an optimum tape quality. 60 minute tapes are too short in recording time...

andycharger 30.09.2002 · Read review
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Review of Sony P5-90HMP3 Tape