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From the author who brought you the Harry Potter series (J.K. Rowling), this book is background puzzle piece that adds light to the magical game of Quidditch.

A Synopsis: This book is a short 56 pages, and a quick read. There are a couple other "background" books to the Harry Potter series, and hopefully more are to come. Jo (aka, J.K. Rowling) has many notes on background stories of people, places, and things--and must in order for the story of Harry Potter to unfold properly. This book, from the Hogwarts' Library, takes you through the ages telling of how the game of Quidditch has changed and evolved: its name, the number of people, the purpose, the different elements of the Quidditch pitch, and even how the golden snitch was introduced! If you like Harry Potter and are interested in a little background story, this book is for you.

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Critique Feedback Average (1 vote): 3.5 / 5.0

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Even having been a remake, I never saw the first one. However, this movie is sufficient in itself. If you're a Jim Carrey, you should like this movie.

A Synopsis: 1 hr 30 min. A comedy. Téa Leoni (Jane) and Jim Carrey (Dick) are a couple whose life gets turned upside-down. Upon Dick getting a promotion at work, Jane decides to quit her job to stay at home with their son. However, soon after his promotion, Dick's business goes under and becomes defunct. Now Dick & Jane need to make ends meet somehow. They ultimately decide to turn to a life of crime to pay the bills. Eventually they plan to steal back what CEO Jack McCallister (Alec Baldwin) had taken from them.

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Critique Feedback Average (1 vote): 3.5 / 5.0

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As of June 2006, the firts 5 complete seasons are on DVD! The picture here is of Season 2, but this review extends to the whole series. If you like '80's sitcoms, you like this one!

A Synopsis: Dorothy (Bea Arthur), her mom Sophia (Estelle Getty), and Rose (Betty White) all live together in Miami with their frind Blanche (Rue McClanahan). Running from 1985 - 1992, the 7 seasons were filled with fun & laughter. Famous celebrities / actors, for instance George Clooney and Sonny Bono, made appearances often. The sextagenarians (although Blanche is in her 50's) go through many things in life. However their approach is different. Sophia is the "wise" (interesting name coincidence) old woman who says whatever she wants--and is full of quips. Dorothy is the intelligent, learned one who has a lot of dry sarcasm to offer. Rose is the innocent, naive one who often plays the butt of jokes. And Blanche is the promiscuous, slutty one who gets called names, like "tramp" a lot. In reality, though, this show did present many taboo subjects (e.g. AIDS, a woman's life after menopause, sex after 50, inter-racial relationships, homosexuality, various diseases / illnesses, etc.), and brought them up in a non-threatening manner. The show "Empty Nest" was a spin-off of this sitcom.

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Critique Feedback Average (1 vote): 4.5 / 5.0

Bottom Line:
Set during a time of prohibition and the depression, this movie does a good job at conveying it. And Tom Hanks plays a believable dad set in those times.

A Synopsis: 1 hr 57 min. As I said, this film is in the depression era, so do not expect an action packed thriller. The movie is well done for what they wanted to accomplish for this time era. So if you do not like "depression-esque" movies, this may not be for you. The story is interesting and has a necessary unfortunate turn of events, which is a bit sad when considering the relationships of the characters. A job well done by Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, and Stanley Tucci (also Daniel Craig and Jude Law).

(Rated for violence and language.)

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Critique Feedback Average (1 vote): 3.5 / 5.0

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Do you want a movie that has an interesting plot line mixed in with some historical inaccuracy and sprinkled with a couple "high class" actors? If so, then this one's for you. Basic premise of movie: the Holy Grail isn't really want you think it is, and Jesus Christ was not as celibate as many people think.

A Synopsis: Without giving too much away, Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is suspected of committing a murder in the Louvre. While seeking help from his former colleague, Sir Leigh Teabing (Ian McKellen), a story unfolds of what the Holy Grail "really" is, and facts surrounding the personhood of Jesus Christ that "could shake the foundations of Christianity."

(Rated for disturbing images, violence, some nudity [a man's butt], thematic material, brief drug references and sexual content [not associated with nudity].)

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Critique Feedback Average (1 vote): 3.5 / 5.0