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ParaNorman, a review by addicted2dvd

ParaNorman (2012/United States) Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia | Universal Studios Home Entertainment Director: Sam Fell, Chris Butler Writing: Chris Butler (Writer) Length: 92 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English

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Stars:
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Norman Babcock (Voice)
Tucker Albrizzi as Neil (Voice)
Anna Kendrick as Courtney Babcock (Voice)
Casey Affleck as Mitch (Voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Alvin (Voice)
Leslie Mann as Sandra Babcock (Voice)

Plot:
From the makers of Coraline comes the story of Norman, a boy who must use his ability to see and speak with the dead to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
In addition to spooky zombies, he'll also have to take on mysterious ghosts, wily witches and, worst of all, clueless grown-ups. But this young ghoul whisperer will soon find his paranormal abilities pushed to their otherwordly limits. Featuring the voice talents of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anne Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin and John Goodman, it's a frightfully funny and magically thrilling adventure for the whole family in eye-popping stop-motion.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes

Brittany and I just finished watching this one. And I must say we both enjoyed this one very much. I think I liked this one a little  more then I did Frankenweenie! This one has a good storyline... it is just plain fun! I am so glad a friend gave me these films. I can definitely see myself watching it again! If you haven't had the chance to see this one yet... I highly recommend checking it out as soon as possible. I don't think you would be sorry!



(From Weekend Movie Marathon: Animated Movies on May 24th, 2013)

Santa Baby, a review by addicted2dvd

Santa Baby (2006/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia | Lion's Gate Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Ron Underwood Writing: Garrett Frawley (Writer), Brian Turner (Writer) Length: 90 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: Spanish

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Stars:
Lyle Edge as Street Santa
Jenny McCarthy as Mary Class
Kandyse McClure as Donna Campbell
Tobias Mehler as Grant Foley
Michael Moriarty as T J Hamilton

Plot:
Jenny McCarthy and George Wendt star in this heartwarming comedy about Santa Claus' daughter. When Santa Claus (George Wendt) gets too sick to run the toy shop, his workaholic daughter Mary (Jenny McCarthy) leaves behind her high-powered job in the city and heads north. Will Mary's new ideas and her relentless drive for efficiency save Christmas, or will Christmas need to save her first?

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Gallery
• Closed Captioned

Ok... what did I think of this one? Jenny McCarthy... in some scenes I liked her... but yet in others it felt like she could have done better. I was surprised that I liked George Wendt as Santa. Don't get me wrong... I always liked George Wendt... he is always fun to watch... but for some reason he doesn't pop to my mind when I think of Santa. The movie was enough to keep my interest... even fun in parts. But I don't think it will become one of my favorites. I did however enjoy it enough to want to get a hold of the sequel. And yes... I can see myself watching it again. More or less an average film.



(From Christmas 2016 on December 5th, 2016)

Tom's Random Star Trek Reviews, a review by Tom

VOY 4.07 Scientific Method
Writer: Lisa Klink (Screenwriter), Sherry Klein (Original Material By), Harry Doc. Kloor (Original Material By)
Director: David Livingston
Cast: Kate Mulgrew (Captain Kathryn Janeway), Robert Beltran (Chakotay), Roxann Dawson (B'Elanna Torres), Robert Duncan McNeill (Tom Paris), Ethan Phillips (Neelix), Robert Picardo (The Doctor), Tim Russ (Tuvok), Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), Garrett Wang (Harry Kim), Rosemary Forsyth (Alzen), Annette Helde (Takar)

Aliens make scientific experiments on the crew without their knowledge. Janeway is even grumpier than usual. Chakotay and Neelix mutate which makes a fun talk between those two about their new disabilites. Tom and B'Elanna act like hormonal teenager and use every chance they get to make out during their duty shifts.

P/T moments:
Some making out scenes, followed by chewing out by the captain.
May favorite P/T scene in this episode is the one where they discuss how they should enter the briefing room.



The final scene offers a possible explanation why the sudden change of their relationship a few episodes back.



From now on the P/T relationship takes a back seat for the next three seasons. They are still P/T moments, but I will skip straight to season 7 where we finally get again some great P/T episodes.

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Star Trek Reviews on September 30th, 2009)