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Road to Zanzibar, a review by addicted2dvd

Road to Zanzibar: Bob Hope: The Tribute Collection (1941/United States) Universal Studios Home Video (United States) Director: Victor Schertzinger Writing: Frank Butler (Screenwriter), Don Hartman (Screenwriter), Don Hartman (Story By), Sy Bartlett (Story By) Length: 92 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono Subtitles: English, French

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Stars:
Bing Crosby as Chuck
Bob Hope as Fearless
Dorothy Lamour as Donna Latour
Una Merkel as Julia
Eric Blore as Charles Kimble

Plot:Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Production Notes
• DVD-ROM Content

I have now watched three of the "Road To" movies (This one, Singapore & Bali). While not my favorite so far this one was definitely fun. I enjoyed the story and the locale was great as well. I just remember getting more laughs out of Singapore then I did this one. But still the cast was great. Definitely worth checking out.



(From November Movie Marathon: Classic Comedy Greats on November 8th, 2017)

Land of the Lost, a review by addicted2dvd

Title: Land of the Lost
Year: 2009
Director: Brad Silberling
Rating: PG-13
Length: 102 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Will Ferrell
Anna Friel
Danny McBride
Jorma Taccone
John Boylan
Matt Lauer

Plot:
Comedic genius Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, who gets more than he bargained for when his expedition takes a wrong turn into the Land of the Lost. Now, Marshall, his crack-smart research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and a redneck survivalist named Will (Danny McBride), have no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in a world full of marauding dinosaurs, fantastic creatures and laugh-out-loud comedy!

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
This is the second time I watched this movie since I bought it. I grew up with the TV Series it is based on so that definitely added some value for me. I was somewhat surprised to see they changed it from a family on a camping trip to a scientist, his assistant and a guide. I think I would have preferred if it was more like the series in this regard... but I was still able to enjoy the movie. The fact that Will Farrell is the star is something else that had me nervous as to me he has always been a very hit and miss actor... I don't like half the stuff I see him in. he movie really is a lot of fun. A non-sense type of fun... but fun nonetheless. Some of it had me laughing out loud... but then again some of it had me shaking my head in disbelief. And I definitely got a kick out of both Chaka and Grumpy. But overall it was more entertaining then anything. Though I will say that for me it did go down hill a bit towards the end. Over-all I am glad I have it in my collection... and I can see myself watching it again.





(From Weekend Movie Marathon: Just for Laughs on July 16th, 2010)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

Popular: Season One (1999/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia (United States) Length: 968 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English

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Plot:
Inside the walls of Kennedy High, there's a war being waged for the most elusive prize of all...popularity. Get into the heart of the battle as Nicole, Josh, Sam, Mary Cherry and all the characters you love (and love to hate) fight to claim their rightful place on the popularity scale!

Experience all 22 episodes of Popular's sensational first season. It's innovative and addicting television that the 'San Diego Tribune' calls "poignant and true."


Popular
1.01 The Phantom Menace
Writer: Ryan Murphy (Created By), Gina Matthews (Created By), Ryan Murphy (Writer)
Director: Brian Robbins
Cast: Leslie Bibb (Brooke McQueen), Carly Pope (Samantha 'Sam' McPherson), Tamara Mello (Lily Esposito), Christopher Gorham (Harrison John), Sara Rue (Carmen Ferrara), Bryce Johnson (Josh Ford), Tammy Lynn Michaels (Nicole Julian), Ron Lester (Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino), Lisa Darr (Jane McPherson), Scott Bryce (Mike McQueen), Leslie Grossman (Mary Cherry), Sydney Forest (Sydney Forest), Darryl Theirse (Mr. Vincent), Diane Delano (Miss Roberta 'Bobbi' Glass / Nurse Jessi), John Caponera (Coach Peritti), Hank Harris (Emory Dick), Natasha Pearce (Lady T), Chad Lowe (Mr. Luke Grant), Anel Lopez Gorham (Poppita 'Poppy' Fresh), Kelvin Yu (Freddy Gong), Samuel L. Elliott (Stone Cold Fox Boy), Brooke Bloom (Teen Girl #1), Betty Okino (Teen Girl #2), Kelly Miyashiro (Japanese Teen), Corvet Villa (Edgy Latino Boy), Derrex Brady (Hassad (uncredited))

This series is created by the same guy as Glee. Maybe this is why I enjoy both series. It even has some similarities. Like the football captain trying out for the school musical in one case and in the other for the Glee club.

Rating:

(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on June 24th, 2012)