True

Advantages: endless
Disadvantages: what disadvantages?

...with the highlights of the Birdsey childhood. And this marks a changing point in the tone of the book. Up until now, Lamb has been spoonfeeding us tendrils of misery, without a specific direction. Now the point is clear. Dominick CAN be redeemed... he can save himself. And what keeps you reading every last word of the rest of the book is the desperate desire to know if he will. Because it has become obvious that it's down to him to do it. As for Thomas, he is a similarly sensitively drawn character. I could tell you that I know a schizophrenic, and it's true, but does that qualify me to say if it's an accurate portrayal? No. I'm no doctor, and it's shockingly arrogant to suggest all schizophrenics are the same. But I can tell you that Thomas is occasionally tragic, occasionally petulant, occasionally funny, but always human. This is no patronising...

ruth_cole 16.09.2004 · Read review
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True Lies

Advantages: Arnie quotes; Tom Arnold's humour; Action sequences; Jamie Lee's striptease
Disadvantages: BBFC editted the DVD

...True Lies was another classic action film that was butchered by the BBFC upon its first release on video in the UK. Director James Cameron was reportably so unhappy with the editing that he took it upon himself to implement the cuts personally. Still though, to this day, British audiences are yet to see the full, uncut version of the film released on DVD, which is hugely disappointing considering it is another breathtaking piece of action cinema from the director of Aliens and The Terminator films. Schwarzenegger plays Harry Tasker, a covert intelligence agent (James Bond, but with muscles) whose mission is to infiltrate Kazakhstan smuggling nuclear warheads. At home though, his wife Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) and daughter Dana (Eliza Dushku), both believe he leads an ordinary, boring life as a computer salesman, and are not in...

andycarrington 10.02.2009 · Read review
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True Brilliance

Advantages: Lots of great actors. Great story
Disadvantages: Oldman's part. QT version would have been better

...a good actor appreciated by us all. We do usually know the names and after the "Yer man?" has been said someone will say the name instantly. Where am I going with this? I'm trying to remember. Yes, well in True Romance we have quite a large cast of well known actors and if you watch it with my family the Yer manning is beyond excessive. Anyway True Romance is a 1993 film written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott (the lesser of the Scott brothers). It tells the story of Clarence Worley (played by Christian Slater and I know he's an idiot just bear with me). Clarence is a pretty ordinary man though a bit of a loner. When we first meet him in the film it is so apparent that the screenplay is by Tarantino from the dialogue. Clarence is talking to a girl in a bar about how he thinks Elvis is prettier than most women and if he...

Phelthew 01.08.2008 · Read review
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A taste of True Blood

Advantages: Interesting genre merge of horror and drama
Disadvantages: Some cheesy moments

...TrueBlood is the new HBO, Vampire TV series made by the people who brought us 'Six Feet Under'. The first season has only just started in America, but I'm sure it won't be too long before it heads over to somewhere like E4. The show is based on the series of books, 'Sookie Stackhouse, Southern Vampire Series' by Charlaine Harris. The show is starts in a time, at the creation of a new synthetic blood (called 'TruBlood') by Japanese scientists, giving the opportunity for the Vampire folk to 'come out of the coffin' (yes, they actually use that turn of phrase) and live amongst the humans for the first time in history. As the Vampires don't need human blood anymore, there is no reason for humans to fear them. Set in the small town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, we meet Sootie (Anna Paquin) who has the ability to read people's mind. Her psychic...

MarcoG 21.10.2008 · Read review
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Too good to be 2true

Advantages: good size, applies wonderfully, great colours, cheap
Disadvantages: /

...I quite often venture out to try new make up products, whether a new item or a range. I find the whole experience exciting, getting home to test out that new product to explore its wonders! Of course if it is a poor option then its not so fun, but if the cosmetic is phenomenal, then it makes it all the more special! One of the latest products I have tried comes from the 2true range. I remember the first time I discovered this range, walking into my local Superdrug and finding a whole spinning shelf of cheap and attractive products. I had tried a few of their nail varnishes etc since then but never their eye shadows. I was quite curious to see how they would turn out - I have often found some cheap eye shadows to be preferred over those with a shocking price tag, and indeed I was hoping this would be the case here too! The packaging...

Amy69 01.10.2009 · Read review
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Bare Escentuals BareMinerals True

Advantages: Gentle to skin, blends perfectly, natural
Disadvantages: Expensive

...is really sensitive. BareMinerals slogan is "so pure, you can sleep in it" and this really is true. Although BareMinerals make up has been around since 1976 it is only in the last few years it has become more well known, and it still isn't as widely known about as it should be. It is America's number 1 selling foundation and also the number 1 mineral make up brand in the world, proving that it must be good. It is slowly coming into more salons and getting more of the deserved publicity it should in the UK. Quite a few salons, I have found mainly in the Midlands stock BareMinerals, and the salon I work in does also, and has done for several years - the customers love it! Since using Bare Escentuals make up on my face, I would never use anything else and I know alot of customers feel the same. I think it is the best make up out there by...

lilyellowfish 11.07.2008 · Read review
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* Certainly is a True Match!

Advantages: Great Value for Money , Looks Good!
Disadvantages: None!

...the Loreal True Match foundation that took my eye. When I asked the lady on the beauty counter about this particular foundation , she said that it was one she would highly reccommend and that it was also very popular! I tried on a few 'shades' and soon found one which suited my skin tone the best ; The Golden Beige shade. I paid approximately £10 for my foundation. The bottle has a very elegant look to it! It consists of a clear glass bottle , which allows you to see the actual foundation. It looks expensive , and I would consier it a luxury item. Considering it's 'clever' qualities , although I think £10 is quite a lot for foundation , considering you can get cheap ones for £2-3 , I would have expected this product to have been a lot more expensive than it is! It is definately great value for money! I have been using this foundation...

xdonzx 05.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of L'Oreal Paris True Match Foundation

Almost 2 good to be True?

Advantages: great colour, cheap, glittery
Disadvantages: smells a bit

...I've not always been a 'make up' girl, but in the last year or so I have been exploring the world of cosmetics and beauty products, seeing the new wonders that are out there to enjoy! I used to stick to simple pink lipgloss and matching eye shadow, but recently I have been branching out to new products. One of the latest products I have tried is the silver glitter mascara. This particular product comes from the 2true collection which I stumbled upon one day in the local Superdrug when my attention was caught by the spinning stand. I'd tried quite a few of their products, mainly nail varnish, but had yet to venture to trying their eye products. Since having then sampled a few of their eye shadows, I felt 'brave' enough to give their mascaras a go. I am quite fussy with mascaras so I hoped they were going to be good! At first I was...

Amy69 05.10.2009 · Read review
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True Match Minerals Because You're worth It

Advantages: Good covergae, light on your skin
Disadvantages: A bit messy

...think it would last a heavy user a while. True Match Minerals Foundations is available from a lot of stores inclusing supermarkets, Superdrug and Boots. It can be purchased for normally between 12 and 14 pounds. This may seem fairly pricey but the product would last you a while. Overall I think True Match Minerals is a good foundation that provides good coverage. It is also better for your skin. The only problem is the messiness it can cause. Also posted on Dooyoo....

wendz86 02.11.2009 · Read review
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Blue but Not Necessarily True!

Advantages: Enjoyable Watch
Disadvantages: May be a biased account

...As anyone who has looked at my profile page, or read a few of my previous reviews will know, I am someone who enjoys the sport of rowing. However, unlike some other sports rowing has been generally under represented in TV and film. With the exception of a small cameo (think John Hannah in Sliding Doors) or occasional background shots the sport generally slips under the radar. The exception to this rule is True Blue, a film released in 1996 dramatising the events of the "infamous" 1987 Oxford-Cambridge boat race. Based on the inaugural "William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award" winning book written in 1989 by Dan Topolski and Patrick Robinson the film follows Oxford University Boat Clubs preparation for the only race that really matters to members of the two universities. There are many critics of this book (and film) as they say...

StereoMike1983 14.12.2007 · Read review
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