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Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 29 Oct 11

This movie, Battle of the Bulge, refers to the final push of the Allied forces against the Nazis who have superior tank hardware. In the battles around the winter cold Belgian cities such as Bostogne,American marines were boxed in...

tigers

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 25 Sep 11

Yes, this is a period piece before the Industrial Revolution. The town of Cranford is mostly controlled by ladies and revolves around their exploits, triumphs and tragedies. Starts a bit slow and drabby and picks up from there....

period piece

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maximax8 @maximax8 (31042) • United Kingdom 20 Jun 11

I live in England and I haven't seen as much of it as say Australia or New Zealand. I am always keener on going overseas than having a trip within my home country. Though this month I took my disabled 4 year old son and almost 2...

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Optimist104 Train travel can be long and dull. So, one must prepare to ensure that we are kept occupied for the entire trip. For me, I make sure I have a sleeping berth when I do a train trip. For me, a potential trip could be to Thailand.

24 Sep 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 28 Aug 11

I had a lengthy discussion with a bosom friend lately. He has spend countless money going for courses to find himself psychologically. He tells about an unfinished journey;the need to move out of his 'time-centred' self into...

philosophy and practicality

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 27 Jul 11

This is one yarn which is highly forgettable. Too bad that Matt Damon has to plod through this inane movie. Boy meets girl but the gods do not see the meeting of their astral trajectories to be optimal. So the movie patrons...

god versus love

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Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 24 Jun 11

May appear very dreadful. But I think it is a good engaging movie. Reminds me of the the movie, " The Name of the Rose". The special effects especially on the Satanic figure that killed almost every knight is stupendous! See the...

sword and sorcery

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Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 24 May 11

Coming home after realizing he is dying from cancer and have possibly only some weeks left to live, a notorious gunfighter try to relive life the best way he could including proposing to a widow. Taking a cue from his doctor...

duke

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 8 May 11

Yes, if you should chance to see 'Burlesque' you will see the chemistry of a veteran that is Cher and the singing sensation of today, Christine Aguilera. Lovely movie with songs, dance and cheekiness. A show house on the verge...

show

sing and dance

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stary1 @stary1 (6611) • United States 28 Apr 11

I live in California and have experienced several. Years ago, I used to stand in a doorway because that is what we were told to do. Later I read never do that because the door can swing and hit you. It is my understanding that we...

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Optimist104 Yes, you are right there. Then back in the 1980s, we were advised to stand in the doorways. Maybe it was because they thought structurally doorways were stronger. Not anymore. My experience was in Taichung in Taiwan in 1980.

28 Apr 11

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Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 23 Apr 11

I always believe that Russel Crowe selects movies to act in. so far, I have been proven right. Even this show has its biting suspense though some stretches are truly unnecessary. The chase at the end when he rescues his wife who...

running shocker

Toni @toniganzon (76907) • Philippines 21 Apr 11

Today is good Friday and yes it's a national holiday for most countries. It's the day when Jesus was crucified and died on the cross. It's the day Jesus suffered physically for our sins. As I was reading my daily bible reading...

love

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Optimist104 Malaysia does not observe Good Friday as a national holiday. It is a Muslim country. Yes, the Good Lord died for us on the cross to redeem all the sins of mankind. Aren't we blessed or what!

22 Apr 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 19 Mar 11

This film continue to be the enduring benchmark for Hindi films until this day. Nasir Hussain classic direction is 'almost superb' except for the unnecessary ferris wheel scene. RD Burman musical songs 'Oh Mera Sona' and 'Diwana'...

masterpiece of a film

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Optimist104 If you dig Hindi movies, this is the classic whodunit, almost an equivalent to Psycho starring Anthony Perkins. Where Perkin's portrayal in Psycho is frightening but predictable, Teesri Manzil is really unpredictable. The other Hindi movies that I loved is...

30 Mar 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 9 Mar 11

If I have to live my life again, one thing I will do is to learn as many major languages as I can. This is important for me as it will open many door in my life in various fields. If I can speak eloquently in many languages, I can...

language skills

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Optimist104 Well, they say that you got to befuddled your mind for it to be able to learn new languages. The older I get, the more the brain refuses to learn new languages in spite of my knowledge of learning theories. What a shame!

30 Mar 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 25 Mar 11

Yes, these Pixar fellows sure can make this one great cartoon movie. I like the animation medium as it can also bring out human feelings through its own subtlety. A racing novice dream of winning the Piston Cup lead him to a small...

cars can feel

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Optimist104 Is Cars 2 released? Yes, I did see the human side of cars through this movie. It was well portrayed. Sometimes, I feel these animated creatures are larger than life because they tend to have almost ideal lives or existence.

30 Mar 11

wildlittlefan @wildlittlefan (4680) • Hong Kong 24 Mar 11

I am living in Hong Kong and people don't normally sleep before 12:00pm even they have to work the next day. There are tons of people who loves to play around with their social network such as Facebook or yahoo blog(twitter is not...

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Optimist104 The best time to go to bed is 10pm as the body will begin to repair itself about 1 pm after the reaching the alfa stage of sleep. Today, the way to a fit and long life of wellness include suitable food intake, regular exercise and sufficient sleep. No...

25 Mar 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 25 Mar 11

Yes, these Pixar fellows sure can make this one great cartoon movie. I like the animation medium as it can also bring out human feelings through its own subtlety. A racing novice dream of winning the Piston Cup lead him to a small...

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Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 13 Feb 11

Would you give up your arm to be alive? That was the question that finally popped into the mind of Aaron Ralston when he fought between life and death in Canyonland when his arm was trapped beneath a falling boulder while on a...

life is precious

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Optimist104 Yes, CT-this is one movie you should not miss. Besides the main actor and his superb acting, the plot and suspense is really biting and worth your money. See it soon.

19 Mar 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 13 Feb 11

Would you give up your arm to be alive? That was the question that finally popped into the mind of Aaron Ralston when he fought between life and death in Canyonland when his arm was trapped beneath a falling boulder while on a...

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Optimist104 Do not read about it only. Forget about the reviews and just go and buy the DVD. You will not regret it as the movie is not only shocking but will bring forth issues that we grapple too in life. Though not as serious as the one Aaron was placed in, we have to...

19 Mar 11

Optimist104 @Optimist104 (93) 13 Feb 11

Would you give up your arm to be alive? That was the question that finally popped into the mind of Aaron Ralston when he fought between life and death in Canyonland when his arm was trapped beneath a falling boulder while on a...

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Optimist104 Yes, to be in Aaron's shoes is a no-win situation. This man versus nature movie reminds me of 'Cast Away' where the protagonist has to talk to himself to keep his sanity. James Franco should be highly commended for his acting here. The movie was exciting...

19 Mar 11

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