Collection ID 332
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Polygram Filmed Entertainment   Release date: 1998   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: "Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
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Collection ID 1068
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Polygram Filmed Entertainment   Release date: 1998   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: "Dude" Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
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Collection ID 351
Director: Tamra Davis
Starring: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Universal Pictures   Release date: 1995   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French, Spanish (Billy Madison only) (USA)
Summary: In order to inherit his fed up father's hotel empire, an immature and lazy man must repeat grades 1-12 all over again.
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My Review: Adam Sandler plays Billy Madison, the spoiled son of a multi-millionaire. Billy's father is ready to retire from the family business (hotels), and he'd like to turn it over to his son, but the boy (now in his late 20s) is a complete dumb-ass. A goofball that always got by on his father's money and his stupid antics. A social retard that thinks all of life's a party for his personal entertainment. In order to take over the business and inherit Dad's money, Billy will have to prove that he can handle the responsibility of running the hotel business. How's he gonna do that? Well, it certainly won't be easy; he's got 24 weeks to prove that he can do it… Billy's going back to school; all 12 grades, with two weeks per grade. He has to pass all 12 grades of school in 24 weeks, or else the family business gets turned over to Bradley Whitford (played by Eric Gordon); one of Dad's executive officers. Passing 12 grades in 24 weeks is tough enough, but Billy's got some competition. The weaselly Whitford does his best to derail Billy's efforts, and Billy's grade school romance, with smoking hot Veronica Vaughn (played by Bridgette Wilson-Sampras), threatens to take his mind off the task at hand. If you like the 'Stupid Funny' comedies like 'Dumb & Dumber' you'll enjoy this one. If you can't stand the juvenile antics of grown-ups pretending to be 'Stupid', you'll hate this movie. I guess I fall somewhere in between. I liked parts of the movie, and hated other parts. I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 1083
Director: Tamra Davis
Starring: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson, Bradley Whitford, Josh Mostel
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Universal Pictures   Release date: 1995   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French, Spanish (Billy Madison only) (USA)
Summary: In order to inherit his fed up father's hotel empire, an immature and lazy man must repeat grades 1-12 all over again.
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My Review: Adam Sandler plays Billy Madison, the spoiled son of a multi-millionaire. Billy's father is ready to retire from the family business (hotels), and he'd like to turn it over to his son, but the boy (now in his late 20s) is a complete dumb-ass. A goofball that always got by on his father's money and his stupid antics. A social retard that thinks all of life's a party for his personal entertainment. In order to take over the business and inherit Dad's money, Billy will have to prove that he can handle the responsibility of running the hotel business. How's he gonna do that? Well, it certainly won't be easy; he's got 24 weeks to prove that he can do it… Billy's going back to school; all 12 grades, with two weeks per grade. He has to pass all 12 grades of school in 24 weeks, or else the family business gets turned over to Bradley Whitford (played by Eric Gordon); one of Dad's executive officers. Passing 12 grades in 24 weeks is tough enough, but Billy's got some competition. The weaselly Whitford does his best to derail Billy's efforts, and Billy's grade school romance, with smoking hot Veronica Vaughn (played by Bridgette Wilson-Sampras), threatens to take his mind off the task at hand. If you like the 'Stupid Funny' comedies like 'Dumb & Dumber' you'll enjoy this one. If you can't stand the juvenile antics of grown-ups pretending to be 'Stupid', you'll hate this movie. I guess I fall somewhere in between. I liked parts of the movie, and hated other parts. I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 389
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Tippi Hedren, Veronica Cartwright
Genre: Drama
Studio: Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions   Release date: 1963   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people, in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness.
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My Review: The Birds - 1963 (Horror, suspense, drama) An Alfred Hitchcock horror movie - This one's in color, made in the U.S. and released in 1963. While Hitchcock usually made suspense thrillers, his forays into the horror genre are unforgettable. This is one of those classics that resonates to this day. The idea that something as innocuous as birds could suddenly become violent and attack en masse is quite disturbing. These creatures live in peace with humans, and we hardly notice them in our day to day activities. That they could turn on us makes for a rather unsettling premise. The film starts out as something of a romantic comedy; setting up a lovable mismatched pair. Tippi Hedren plays the chic, independent socialite, Melanie Daniels. Rod Taylor plays the practical, eligible, but a bit conservative lawyer, Mitch Brenner. The two flirt, engage in practical jokes and seem to hit it off despite their protestations. Despite this light hearted romantic set-up, the movie has other plans in store. As Melanie Daniels follows Mitch to upstate California (an hour north of San Francisco bay), her impetuous plans of impromptu romance are quickly dashed as she becomes involved in an isolated instance of sheer terror at Bodega Bay. The green screen work was excellent, allowing for some spectacular visual effects. Unfortunately, it wasn't perfect, and viewers could easily tell when it was being used. Hitchcock, knowing that this effect might cause disbelief and dissonance when it came to certain scenes, used the effect liberally throughout the movie. The use in scenes that lacked birds cut the dissonance experienced when it was used in certain key scenes. It also allowed greater production control in scenes featuring outdoor backgrounds. The use of montage shots and high speed edits also helped create a sense of high speed attack or panic in various scenes. Then there's the suspense. That thing that Hitchcock was such a master of. This movie features that substance in a great degree, and it's presence heightens the horror to a great degree. The only thing missing was the presence of a fitting score. Despite that omission, I give this movie a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1112
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, Tippi Hedren, Veronica Cartwright
Genre: Drama
Studio: Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions   Release date: 1963   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: Birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people, in increasing numbers and with increasing viciousness.
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My Review: The Birds - 1963 (Horror, suspense, drama) An Alfred Hitchcock horror movie - This one's in color, made in the U.S. and released in 1963. While Hitchcock usually made suspense thrillers, his forays into the horror genre are unforgettable. This is one of those classics that resonates to this day. The idea that something as innocuous as birds could suddenly become violent and attack en masse is quite disturbing. These creatures live in peace with humans, and we hardly notice them in our day to day activities. That they could turn on us makes for a rather unsettling premise. The film starts out as something of a romantic comedy; setting up a lovable mismatched pair. Tippi Hedren plays the chic, independent socialite, Melanie Daniels. Rod Taylor plays the practical, eligible, but a bit conservative lawyer, Mitch Brenner. The two flirt, engage in practical jokes and seem to hit it off despite their protestations. Despite this light hearted romantic set-up, the movie has other plans in store. As Melanie Daniels follows Mitch to upstate California (an hour north of San Francisco bay), her impetuous plans of impromptu romance are quickly dashed as she becomes involved in an isolated instance of sheer terror at Bodega Bay. The green screen work was excellent, allowing for some spectacular visual effects. Unfortunately, it wasn't perfect, and viewers could easily tell when it was being used. Hitchcock, knowing that this effect might cause disbelief and dissonance when it came to certain scenes, used the effect liberally throughout the movie. The use in scenes that lacked birds cut the dissonance experienced when it was used in certain key scenes. It also allowed greater production control in scenes featuring outdoor backgrounds. The use of montage shots and high speed edits also helped create a sense of high speed attack or panic in various scenes. Then there's the suspense. That thing that Hitchcock was such a master of. This movie features that substance in a great degree, and it's presence heightens the horror to a great degree. The only thing missing was the presence of a fitting score. Despite that omission, I give this movie a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1657
Director: James Hill
Starring: Mark Lester, Walter Slezak, Peter Lee Lawrence, Uschi Glas, Patrick Mower
Genre: Drama, Family, Western, TV Movie
Studio: Tigon British Film Productions   Release date: 1971   Rated: G   
Language (Country): English (UK, Spain, West Germany)
Summary: When farmer Evan's mare has a fine son, he promises the black stallion to his son Joe. The youngster enjoy growing up as playmates. Alas, once the good squire is buried, his mean heir, who abuses animals, turns the screws on till pa Evans is forced to leave and abandon even Black Beauty. He soon loses everything in a cards game, so the stallion ends up in the Hackenschmidt circus. Joe is desperate to get him back.
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Collection ID 1658
Director: James Hill
Starring: Mark Lester, Walter Slezak, Peter Lee Lawrence, Uschi Glas, Patrick Mower
Genre: Drama, Family, Western, TV Movie
Studio: Tigon British Film Productions   Release date: 1971   Rated: G   
Language (Country): English (UK, Spain, West Germany)
Summary: When farmer Evan's mare has a fine son, he promises the black stallion to his son Joe. The youngster enjoy growing up as playmates. Alas, once the good squire is buried, his mean heir, who abuses animals, turns the screws on till pa Evans is forced to leave and abandon even Black Beauty. He soon loses everything in a cards game, so the stallion ends up in the Hackenschmidt circus. Joe is desperate to get him back.
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Collection ID 489
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Jason Isaacs, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner
Genre: Action
Studio: Revolution Studios   Release date: 2001   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: 123 elite U.S. soldiers drop into Somalia to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord and find themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily-armed Somalis.
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Collection ID 1196
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Jason Isaacs, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner
Genre: Action
Studio: Revolution Studios   Release date: 2001   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: 123 elite U.S. soldiers drop into Somalia to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord and find themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily-armed Somalis.
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