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Whatever Works, a review by Tom

Whatever Works (2009/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Woody Allen, Big Film Design Writing: Woody Allen (Writer), Big Film Design) Length: 92 min. Video: Widescreen 1.78 Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Subtitles: English

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Stars:
Larry David as Boris
Boris' Friends
* Adam Brooks
* Lyle Kanouse
* Michael McKean

Clifford Lee Dickson as Boy on Street

Plot:Whatever Works. Director-writer Woody Allen returns to his comedy roots in this poignant and wildly hilarious romp that Gene Shalit of "The Today Show' calls "Colossally funny!"

Extras:

• BD-Live
• Scene Access

It was my turn to select a movie to watch in the theatre. I have chosen this one not because it is a Woody Allen movie, but because I like both the stars and I was curious. I enjoy watching Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm and I could really imagine him working in a Woody Allen picture. I enjoyed Evan Rachel Wood's work since I first saw her on the series "Once and Again". She was only about 11 at the time, but she already was a great actress. Much better than most child stars. The most recent movie I saw with her was "The Wrestler".
"Whatever Works" is a really funny movie and both the stars did not disappoint. They were terrific. This movie was also well received with the group I dragged into it.


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(From December Marathons - DISCUSSION AND REVIEW THREAD on December 21st, 2009)

The Deadly Mantis, a review by GSyren

Title	The Deadly Mantis (The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection Volume 2. 025195-011686)
Director	Nathan Juran
Actors	Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph, Pat Conway
Produced	1957 in United States
Runtime	79 minutes
Audio	English Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles	English, French
Overview	The calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times. It first attacks military outposts to eat their occupants, then makes its way to the warmer latitudes of Washington and New York. A paleontologist works together with military units to try to kill it.
My thoughts	Still being in a 50's mood I decided to re-watch The Deadly Mantis
My rating

(From Reviews and ramblings by Gunnar on February 24th, 2014)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

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Gilmore Girls: Season One (2000/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia (Germany) Length: 874 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, German: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English, German, Other, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Romanian

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Gilmore Girls
Season 1.01 Pilot
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino (Created By), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Writer)
Director: Leslie Linka Glatter
Cast: Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore), Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore), Melissa McCarthy (Sookie St. James), Keiko Agena (Lane Kim), Yanic Truesdale (Michel Gerard), Scott Patterson (Luke Danes), Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore), Edward Herrmann (Richard Gilmore), Liz Torres (Miss Patty), Jared Padalecki (Dean Forester), Alex Borstein (Drella), Emily Kuroda (Mrs. Kim), Jill Brennan (Mrs. Traister), Cesar Lopapa (Salvador), Marcy Goldman (Woman), Barna Moricz (Joey), Nikki Slater (Girl #1), Heather Shrake (Girl #2), Amy Correa (Girl #3), Jacqueline Smith (Girl #4)

This was a total blind buy. I bought the complete series. Luckily, I enjoyed the first episode. I am already through half the first season and still enjoying it.

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(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on August 21st, 2013)