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The Tunnel, a review by Danae Cassandra

ANOTHER BONUS SHORT FILM!

Where We Are: South Africa
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What We Watched:


The Tunnel
Year of Release: 2010
Starring:  Sibulele Mlumbi
Directed By:  Jenna Bass
Genre:  Drama

Overview:
Focus' Africa First program is an initiative designed exclusively for filmmakers of African nationality and residence, and presents annual awards to the best and brightest from around the continent. After touring film festivals around the world, these Africa First short films are now available for audiences everywhere:

Dyana Gaye's ST. LOUIS BLUES, an invigorating traveling musical; Jenna Bass' THE TUNNEL, a moving story of a young girl in search of her father; Jan-Hendrik Beetge's THE ABYSS BOYS a coming-of-age tale amidst rampant corruption and gang violence; and Wanuri Kahiu's PUMZI a startling vision of the future.

My Thoughts:
This was a really great, really powerful short film about the purges in Zimbabwe in the 1980's.  It's a difficult story too, about the evil that men perpetrate on others.   Highly recommended, very worth watching, but don't expect anything happy.

Bechdel Test:  Pass, barely

Overall:  4.25/5

(From Around the World in 86 Movies on March 13th, 2013)

Catwoman, a review by addicted2dvd

Catwoman


My Thoughts:
I have to say... I have mixed feelings about this movie. I know it is not a "good" movie. But I do find it to be a fun movie. I don't think I have ever read a positive review about this movie anywhere. And I do admit that they all have a point. One of the things I personally dislike about this movie is they take Catwoman out of the Batman universe. But I can forgive it and enjoy the movie for what it is. A leave your brain at the door fun movie... with a very hot looking Halle Berry in a skimpy leather costume. And it does have some decent action in it as well. But I will quickly admit that it takes more then that to make a good movie. But I will give it this much... it is an average fun movie.


Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGqEBo8RHVI

(From Weekend Movie Marathon: 5/01 - 5/03 on May 1st, 2009)

Grey's Anatomy: Season Four, a review by addicted2dvd

Grey's Anatomy: Season Four: Expanded (2007/United States) Enter a world of change in the irresistible and unforgettable fourth season of one of television's most acclaimed dramas. Love, lies and family ties are revealed as the surgeons of Seattle Grace discover that their choices have major unintended consequences. And coupled with the arrival of some very eager new interns, life at the hospital sizzles with more emotion, excitement and heartbreak than ever before. Get an extra dose of Grey's Anatomy in this comprehensive 5-disc DVD box set complete with never-before-seen extended episodes and exclusive bonus features that take you inside the world of your favorite doctors. From the very first minute you'll be hooked on TV's most talked-about show. Episodes: 1. A Change Is Gonna Come 2. Love/Addiction 3. Let The Truth Sting 4. The Heart Of The Matter 5. Haunt You Every Day 6. Kung Fu Fighting 7. Physical Attraction...Chemical Reaction 8. Forever Young 9. Crash Into Me (Part 1 of 2) 10. Crash Into Me (Part 2 of 2) 11. Lay Your Hands On Me 12. Where The Wild Things Are 13. Piece Of My Heart 14. The Becoming 15. Losing My Mind 16. Freedom (Part 1 of 2) 17. Freedom (Part 2 of 2)

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Stars:
Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey
Sandra Oh as Dr. Cristina Yang
Katherine Heigl as Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens
Justin Chambers as Dr. Alex Karev
T. R. Knight as Dr. George O'Malley
Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey
James Pickens, Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber

Extras:

• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers

Yesterday evening I completed the fourth season (and started season 5). This season is shorter by several episode. This is do to the writers strike in 2007.  Nothing to do with the quality of the show. It is still one of my favorite medical dramas. Four seasons in... and I am still just as hooked on re-watching the series as I was on Thanksgiving Day when I started season one. I am just sad I only have up to season 6 to re-watch.




(From Addicted2dvd's Random TV Series Watched on November 29th, 2011)