‘Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron’ Download and Reviews

December 25, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Animation, Family

“Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” Movie Details

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron tagline: The spirit of the Wild West lives on
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron DVD Cover

Actors:
Matt Damon Spirit
James Cromwell The Colonel
Daniel Studi Little Creek
Chopper Bernet Sgt. Adams
Jeff LeBeau Murphy/Railroad Foreman
John Rubano Soldier
Richard McGonagle Bill
Matt Levin Joe
Adam Paul Pete
Robert Cait Jake
Charles Napier Roy
Meredith Wells Little Indian Girl
Zahn McClarnon Little Creek’s Friend
Michael Horse Little Creek’s Friend
Donald Fullilove Train Pull Foreman
Directors: Kelly Asbury and Lorna Cook
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 out of 7,911 votes

“Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” Movie Review

“Spirit” Plot Summary

As a wild stallion travels across the frontiers of the Old West, he befriends a young human and finds true love with a mare.

Great.

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron is an overall wonderful movie. The blending of animation types is unique, the storyline is amazing, and the music is wonderful

The drawn animation is a special thing about many animations. How they expressed the characters, especially the horses, through their animation are spectacular especially. While the way horses communicate through body language is easy to understand, many young children and people who haven’t studied horses might not understand. Without words, I would imagine it would have to be challenging to express them through the features. Because of this, I understand the ‘eyebrow’ they added to the horses (while real horses don’t have those thick lines). One of the few things I noticed about horse habits that might have been portrayed strangely is that Spirit lead his mother’s herd. In wild horse herds, the lead stallion usually chases the young colts out

Also, while some people might think portraying the white army officers as the ‘bad guys’ is stereotyping, think of all the movies in which the Native Americans have been portrayed as that. Sometimes back then; they did treat mustangs very poorly. For example, in real history, the Appaloosa breed was almost wiped out due to the Army officers. Imagine what would have happened to one of the worlds best loved riding breeds if the Native Americans had not saved them

I think it’s amazing how the realism wasn’t subtracted by making the horses talk to each other. Spirit’s feelings were expressed by a little bit of narration, but mostly through the music (by Bryan Adams). The songs express the story really well, and Hans Zimmer and Bryan Adams did a great job telling the story through melodies and lyrics

The emotion I got when watching the movie, whether the first time or the twentieth (yes, I’ve watched it that much), you wouldn’t believe. Some of the scenes take your breath away, while others seem to force tears into your eyes. The opening sequence, showing Spirit’s homeland, puts you right into the spectacular action right away

I don’t understand at all why some people are so hateful of this brilliant movie. Overall, I rate it a 10/10 – a must watch.

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‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Download and Reviews

December 19, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Adventure, Comedy

“Around the World in 80 Days” Movie Details

Around the World in 80 Days tagline: The race begins: June 16.
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Around the World in 80 Days DVD Cover

Actors:
Jackie Chan Passepartout/Lau Xing
Steve Coogan Phileas Fogg
Robert Fyfe Jean Michel
Jim Broadbent Lord Kelvin
Ian McNeice Colonel Kitchener
David Ryall Lord Salisbury
Roger Hammond Lord Rhodes
Adam Godley Mr. Sutton
Karen Mok General Fang
Howard Cooper Academy Member #1
Daniel Hinchcliffe British Valet
Wolfram Teufel Belgian Dignitary
Tom Strauss Academy Member #2
Kit West Academy Member #3
Ewen Bremner Inspector Fix
Directors: Frank Coraci
IMDB Rating: 5.6/10 out of 19,685 votes

“Around the World in 80 Days” Movie Review

“Around the World in Eighty Days” Plot Summary

A bet pits a British inventor, a Chinese thief, and a French artist on a worldwide adventure that they can circle the globe in 80 days.

Better than I expected

This is not so much an adaptation of the Jules Verne novel than the most expensive Jackie Chan movie ever. Like in his other films, Chan is fun to watch particularly in fight scenes. We don’t really care about the plot about going around the world in 80 days. Filius Fogg and his French girlfriend seem to just go along for the ride. Fogg is supposed to be a brilliant inventor, yet he can’t figure out that his new valet Chan is not French is one of the sillier plot holes. The other problem with the film is despite the big budget, some of the film looks fake looking. The special effects are not very impressive. It is also obvious that much of the film was filmed on a set and not on location. Still, the movie is watchable and it beats The Stepford Wives on remakes. I give it a 6/10 because it is entertaining but it is nothing special.

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Download and Reviews

December 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama, Musical, Romance

“The Phantom of the Opera” Movie Details

The Phantom of the Opera tagline: Her voice became his passion. Her love became his obsession. Her refusal became his rage…..
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The Phantom of the Opera DVD Cover

Actors:
Gerard Butler The Phantom
Emmy Rossum Christine
Patrick Wilson Raoul
Miranda Richardson Madame Giry
Minnie Driver Carlotta
CiarГЎn Hinds Firmin
Simon Callow Andre
Victor McGuire Piangi
Jennifer Ellison Meg Giry
Murray Melvin Reyer
Kevin McNally Buquet
James Fleet Lefevre
Imogen Bain Carlotta’s Maid
Miles Western Carlotta’s Wigmaker
Judith Paris Carlotta’s Seamstress
Directors: Joel Schumacher
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 40,895 votes

“The Phantom of the Opera” Movie Review

“The Phantom of the Opera” Plot Summary

A disfigured musical genius, hidden away in the Paris Opera House, terrorizes the opera company for the unwitting benefit of a young protegee whom he trains and loves.

A fantastic experience!

I have seen the movie, Phantom of the Opera, five times, a phenomenon never experienced with any other movie in my life. The movie has such depth and rich details, making it is worthy of spending the time and money to see it five times. Please spare me any more negative comments about Gerard Butler’s performance! I have seen the play in New York and in a regional theater. Of all performances I have seen, Gerard Butler’s portrayal of the Phantom is the finest, most sensitive, and most provocative. His singing is full of emotion, making his character believable and powerful. I would like to see Gerard Butler get some recognition for his performance, because he lifts the character of the Phantom far beyond what it has been in the past. He was perfect for the role, and his acting and singing should be recognized as one of the best performances on the screen this year! Emmy would not have been as great as she was without the performance provided by Gerard Butler. I want to thank Gerard Butler for taking me out of the everyday details of living into a world of ‘music of the night.’ Speak out for Gerard Butler’s receiving recogniton for his truly inspiring performance as the Phantom!

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‘Chicken Little’ Download and Reviews

December 14, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Adventure, Animation, Comedy

“Chicken Little” Movie Details

Chicken Little tagline: Panic
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Chicken Little DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Mark Dindal
  • Zach Braff Chicken Little
    Garry Marshall Buck Cluck
    Don Knotts Mayor Turkey Lurkey
    Patrick Stewart Mr. Woolensworth
    Amy Sedaris Foxy Loxy
    Steve Zahn Runt of the Litter
    Joan Cusack Abby Mallard
    Wallace Shawn Principal Fetchit
    Harry Shearer Dog Announcer
    Fred Willard Melvin – Alien Dad
    Catherine O’Hara Tina – Alien Mom
    Patrick Warburton Alien Cop
    Adam West Ace – Hollywood Chicken Little
    Mark Walton Goosey Loosey
    Morkubine Porcupine/Coach
    Directors: Mark Dindal IMDB Rating: 5.8/10 out of 16,422 votes

    “Chicken Little” Movie Review

    “Chicken Little” Plot Summary

    After ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken must come to the rescue of his fellow citizens when aliens start an invasion.

    a nice movie with great messages to kids

    2005’s version of Chicken Little had me from the start with its clever poster: The End Is Near, with CL’s rear facing me. I laughed at the poster a lot. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as entertaining as I’d hoped it would have been. I enjoyed hearing Zach Braff and Gary Marshall perform as Chicken Little and his dad respectively, as they are both 2 of comedy’s bright stars

    The film follows Chicken Little (Braff), who was made a social outcast for claiming that the sky was falling. Now, later on, Chicken happens to notice the same things he noticed the first time. What to do?I loved the messages the film sends to our youth, and the parents of the world. A message sent to kids is this: if something’s on your mind, if something’s bothering you, tell someone. Don’t hide it in, because the truth is always the right thing to say. What a great message to send in a children’s film. The other message sent to the parents here is this: Parents, listen to your children, and stand by them no matter what. Both of these themes are expressed throughout the film, which is barely above 80 minutes, perfect for an animated children’s movie

    I, being 17, felt left out when I watched this because I couldn’t stay interested as much as my siblings were. It’s an excellent film for kids ages 5-10, above average for 11-13, and mediocre to poor to anyone above those ages. I recommend Chicken Little to any young child and I also recommend that a parent watches it with said child, because it’s a great family movie that you’ll enjoy

    CHICKEN LITTLE 6/10 –spy

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    ‘The Invasion’ Download and Reviews

    December 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

    “The Invasion” Movie Details

    The Invasion tagline: Do not trust anyone. Do not show emotion. Do not fall asleep.
    The Invasion - DVD Cover

    The Invasion DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Nicole Kidman Carol Bennell
    Daniel Craig Ben Driscoll
    Jeremy Northam Tucker Kaufman
    Jackson Bond Oliver
    Jeffrey Wright Dr. Stephen Galeano
    Veronica Cartwright Wendy Lenk
    Josef Sommer Dr. Henryk Belicec
    Celia Weston Ludmilla Belicec
    Roger Rees Yorish
    Eric Benjamin Gene
    Susan Floyd Pam
    Stephanie Berry Carly
    Alexis Raben Belicec’s Aide
    Adam LeFevre Richard Lenk
    Joanna Merlin Joan Kaufman
    Directors: Oliver Hirschbiegel
    IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 out of 26,570 votes

    “The Invasion” Movie Review

    “The Invasion” Plot Summary

    As a Washington psychiatrist unearths the origin of an alien epidemic, she also discovers her son might be the only way it can be stopped.

    Don’t even bother to find fault with it

    I don’t always listen to film critics but when three reasonably reliable ones all give this movie a 2/4, I should take heed. Why did I watch it then? I am a Nicole Kidman fan. Sure enough, Kidman was in every scene, if not every frame. But that was about it

    I won’t even bother finding fault with this movie because it is so formulaic that it gives you everything you expect, which isn’t much. If you watch close to 200 movies a year (granted not all of them Hollywood), you have seen them all divorced professional mother with young (ten-ish) son and good-guy boyfriend, mass hysteria in which you just don’t know which one is a sinister ‘them’, just to name the two key elements. There is really nothing seriously wrong about this movie that a woman and her son have become the only people among thousands in the city that are unaffected is something that Hollywood expects you to accept without as much as a blink. Nor is the split-personality change (of the movie, I mean) from a dark, sinister suspense into a chaotic havoc of wild chases anything that you should really criticize because you’ve got to have these things in the movie. By the way, this movie is a sort of a partial remake of ‘Invasion of the body snatches’, if you don’t already know and whether it’s the fourth or the fifth depends on who you talk to

    Yes, there are some good, damned good actors in the caliber of Daniel Craig, Jeremy Northam and Jeffrey Wright but in this movie they may as well be props. A terrible waste, you say, but these people got to have a paycheck every now and then too. So in the end, there’s just Kidman. This isn’t exactly her bid for another Oscar, but she does a fine job here, limited scope notwithstanding.

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    ‘King Kong’ Download and Reviews

    December 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Action, Adventure, Fantasy

    “King Kong” Movie Details

    King Kong tagline: A Monster of Creation’s Dawn Breaks Loose in Our World Today!
    King Kong - DVD Cover

    King Kong DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Fay Wray Ann Darrow
    Robert Armstrong Carl Denham
    Bruce Cabot John ‘Jack’ Driscoll
    Frank Reicher Capt. Englehorn
    Sam Hardy Charles Weston
    Noble Johnson Skull Island nation leader
    Steve Clemente Witch King
    James Flavin Second Mate Briggs
    Walter Ackerman Reporter
    James Adamson Native child
    Van Alder Member of ship’s crew
    Ed Allen Native
    Frank Angel Reporter
    Roscoe Ates Press Photographer
    Ralph Bard Member of ship’s crew
    Directors:
    IMDB Rating: 8.1/10 out of 36,028 votes

    “King Kong” Movie Review

    “King Kong” Plot Summary

    A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla who takes a shine to their female blonde star.

    Gods and monsters

    Forty years before Raquel Welsh, and a whole era before ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘King Kong’ was the world’s first dinosaur movie. But it wasn’t the dinosaurs it featured, but rather the eponymous giant ape, who became perhaps cinema’s most enduring icon. The recent death of Fay Wray, the film’s star, provides a good opportunity to re-evaluate this classic movie. The most remarkable thing is how exactly this film, made when talkies themselves were less than a decade old, defines the blockbuster to this day. All the elements are there: a ludicrous plot (among the many improbables we have to swallow is the fact that the discovery of living tyranousauri is regarded unremarkable by all); bad acting; a quasi-racist world-view, non-stop action tempered by a little love interest; and stunning special effects. The plot has a surprisingly mature structure, though, and unlike most of its successors, thankfully does not see the need for pyrotechnics right at the start, instead allowing the tension to build before the monster’s first appearance. The scene composition is also frequently truly brilliant, especially the scenes of Kong in New York, and also the scene where he bursts through the gates. It’s also interesting to catch certain cinematic conventions in an early state of evolution: one is that if characters are shot from a distance, we hear their voices more quietly. Also of note is the very static camera, pre-dating Orson Welles, of course, but additionally constrained by the need to accommodate the special effects: the scenes with the monster do feel more like a silent movie, or a primitive video game (indeed, the first computer game I ever owned was inspired by this movie, which, owing to a surreal Japanese spelling error, was known as ‘Donkey Kong’!). ‘King Kong’ is certainly no donkey of a film; but in some ways it’s a little disappointing to see how little the action adventure movie has advanced from its template in 71 years.

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    ‘The Ring’ Download and Reviews

    December 2, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Horror, Mystery, Thriller

    “The Ring” Movie Details

    The Ring tagline: Before you die, you see the ring
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    The Ring DVD Cover

    Actors:
  • Adam Brody
  • Naomi Watts Rachel Keller
    Martin Henderson Noah Clay
    David Dorfman Aidan Keller
    Brian Cox Richard Morgan
    Jane Alexander Dr. Grasnik
    Lindsay Frost Ruth Embry
    Amber Tamblyn Katie Embry
    Rachael Bella Rebecca ‘Becca’ Kotler
    Daveigh Chase Samara Morgan
    Shannon Cochran Anna Morgan
    Sandra Thigpen Teacher
    Richard Lineback Innkeeper
    Sasha Barrese Girl Teen #1
    Tess Hall Girl Teen #2
    Kellen, Male Teen #1
    Directors: Gore Verbinski IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 out of 78,705 votes

    “The Ring” Movie Review

    “Ring” Plot Summary

    A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it.

    One of the better horror movies out there

    My girlfriend and I saw the original in Japanese, and we both agree that the US version is much more suspenseful and scarier than the Japanese one, with the exception of some extraordinarily creepy sequences in the Japanese version. One of the small but significant changes from the original was that the Japanese version had the girl’s face mostly hidden by her hair and she never makes eye contact, which I found more effective than Verbinski’s treatment. The original also had one scene that I thought was a bit creepier than the remake, when the girl comes to attack the man. Other than that, the changes made were mostly positive

    Japanese plots tend to be short on causality and detail, so the story changes, which add about a half hour to the original story line, serve to make the plot coherent to Westerners. The production values in Japan make the fairly high-budget original with A-list actors look like a B-movie to people accustomed to Hollywood films. The ending shows the difference between cultures, since in the original Japanese, the woman appeals to her father for help

    There are holes in the plot, as many people have pointed out in reviews. Those that remain are either intentional, like those relating to the essentially unsolved mystery of the tapes and the girl, or were left over from the original Japanese

    The lighting and deliberately limited spectrum enhance the mood of the film greatly. The attack on the ex-boyfriend occurring during daylight hours is surprisingly effective even though it flouts the normal rules of horror films. One of the things I liked most about this movie is that it is a bit unconventional, through a combination of good director choices and some fresh ideas borrowed from Japan. People who were expecting to see a kill-em-all slasher flick were probably disappointed by the relatively slow pace in the building of the story and suspense

    Overall, I found the film to be a very good treatment of the original story and a fairly creepy horror movie too. It doesn’t try to startle you into being frightened, it doesn’t offer lots of gore and shocking violence, and it doesn’t play down to the audience. The result is a slightly cerebral and haunting movie. There are some images and scenes that will stay with you and still give you the creeps for quite some time after you see it.

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    ‘Seabiscuit’ Download and Reviews

    November 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, History, Sport

    “Seabiscuit” Movie Details

    Seabiscuit tagline: A long shot becomes a legend.
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    Seabiscuit DVD Cover

    Actors:
    David McCullough Narrator
    Jeff Bridges Charles Howard
    Paul Vincent O’Connor Bicycle Supervisor
    Chris Cooper Tom Smith
    Michael Ensign Steamer Owner
    James Keane Car Customer
    Valerie Mahaffey Annie Howard
    David Doty Land Broker
    Carl M. Craig Sam
    Michael O’Neill Mr. Pollard
    Annie Corley Mrs. Pollard
    Michael Angarano Young Red Pollard
    Cameron Bowen Pollard Child
    Noah Luke Pollard Child
    Mariah Bess Pollard Child
    Directors: Gary Ross
    IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 out of 29,602 votes

    “Seabiscuit” Movie Review

    “Seabiscuit” Plot Summary

    True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation. add synopsis

    Good movie

    One of my favorite movies. Movies based off of books make me read the book, but with this, that isn’t so. This movie and the Harry Potter ones are good enough that I don’t need to read the book- and I read all the time.. avid reader. When I first watched it years ago, it was a little boring at the beginning. I now fast forward the beginning, as I already know it and want to watch the horse parts. I think horse people would like this movie more than non-horse people. But all movies will have people that like it and don’t; different tastes and opinions, but I like this movie. There were inappropriate scenes that I’d hate when I was younger, but the horse racing is exciting. I think Seabiscuit wins… and that was like ‘Duh.’ Of course he wins. I like things that are odd/different and unlikely to succeed, so I liked the plot, the odd little horse, large jockey…

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    ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Download and Reviews

    November 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Comedy, Romance

    “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” Movie Details

    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days tagline: One of them is lying. So is the other.
    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days - DVD Cover

    How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Kate Hudson Andie Anderson
    Matthew McConaughey Ben Barry
    Kathryn Hahn Michelle Rubin
    Annie Parisse Jeannie Ashcroft
    Adam Goldberg Tony
    Thomas Lennon Thayer
    Michael Michele Judy Spears
    Shalom Harlow Judy Green
    Robert Klein Phillip Warren
    Bebe Neuwirth Lana Jong
    Samantha Quan Lori
    Justin Peroff Mike
    Celia Weston Glenda Barry
    James Murtaugh Jack Barry
    Archie MacGregor Uncle Arnold
    Directors: Donald Petrie
    IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 out of 31,644 votes

    “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” Movie Review

    “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” Plot Summary

    Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies’ man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the “How To” beat for “Composure” magazine and is assigned to write an article on “How to Lose a Guy in 10 days.” They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. add synopsis

    it is absolutely fantastic

    Kate Hudson is great in this film and therefore this movie is hilarious and a must see!the relationship between the characters is brilliant.it really does help girls on how to hold a relationship down in the way its done.this film can be watched over and over agen and will never ever get old

    Every time you watch it you notice something else which is funny and will keep you laughing for a good few minutes…seriously i have cried with laughter at this film…its brilliant…its hard 2 go in detail with out giving the plot away but come on if you like a good romantic comedy which is worth watching on a Friday night then watch this cus its definitely worth it!

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    ‘State of Play’ Download and Reviews

    October 16, 2009 by Paul Wall  
    Filed under Drama, Mystery, Thriller

    “State of Play” Movie Details

    State of Play tagline: Find The Truth
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    State of Play DVD Cover

    Actors:
    Russell Crowe Cal McAffrey
    Ben Affleck Rep. Stephen Collins
    Rachel McAdams Della Frye
    Helen Mirren Cameron Lynne
    Robin Wright Penn Anne Collins
    Jason Bateman Dominic Foy
    Jeff Daniels Rep. George Fergus
    Michael Berresse Robert Bingham
    Harry Lennix Det. Donald Bell
    Josh Mostel Pete
    Michael Weston Hank
    Barry Shabaka Henley Gene Stavitz
    Viola Davis Dr. Judith Franklin
    David Harbour PointCorp Insider
    Sarah Lord Mandi Brokaw
    Directors: Kevin Macdonald
    IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 27,380 votes

    “State of Play” Movie Review

    “State of Play” Plot Summary

    A team of investigative reporters work alongside a police detective to try to solve the murder of a congressman’s mistress.

    Good Political Thriller

    This movie is worth seeing just to watch great actors like Russell Crowe, Helen Mirren, & Rachel McAdams practice their craft. Add in a very good plot and a well written script and what you end up with is an excellent movie

    I’d read that Brad Pitt was originally supposed to have the starring role of the veteran newspaper reporter played by Crowe but declined the role at the last minute due to artistic differences with the Director over the script. Not sure of the details, but the movie certainly didn’t suffer from Pitt’s absence. Crowe was great as the lead. Some critics carp over his funny ‘American’ accent, but I thought he was very good in the lead role

    Rachel McAdams was very good as the cub reporter. I’m not sure if she’s the next Julia Roberts (as some opine) but she certainly is the ‘it’ girl and fills the bill nicely

    Helen Mirren was excellent as the imperious publisher/editor of the newspaper

    Ben Affleck was good as the politician at the center of the storm

    As political thrillers go, this was pretty good. I’d say go check it out, grab a bucket of popcorn and soda, and enjoy.

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