Title: Buck Privates: Collector's Series
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Year: 1941
Director: Arthur Lubin
Writer: Arthur T. Horman (Screenwriter), John Grant (Writer)
Rating: NR
Length: 84 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Lee Bowman (1914) as Randolph Parker, III
Alan Curtis (1909) as Bob Martin
Bud Abbott as Slicker Smith
Lou Costello as Herbie Brown
The Andrews SistersPatty Andrews

Plot:
Comedy legends Bud Abbott and Lou Costello cemented their place in film history with the hilarious comedy classic Buck Privates. After spending years on stage in burlesque and on radio perfecting classic routines such as "Who's on First?", the duo transitioned to motion pictures at Universal in 1940. In their first leading roles, Bud and Lou play con artists who accidently enlist in the U.S. Army to avoid going to jail. Making matters worse, their no–nonsense drill sergeant turns out to be the cop who tried to arrest them! Featuring classic routines such as "Drill", "Dice Game" and "You're Forty, She's Ten", the film also starred the popular singing group The Andrew Sisters performing the Academy Award®–nominated° song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy". Following the success of Buck Privates, Bud and Lou made an astounding 26 more movies at Universal leaving a legacy of laughter that will be treasured forever.

°1941 Best Music-Original Song

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My Thoughts:
This is a fun Abbott and Costello flick. Seeing the misfits in the armed forces is always fun. While this one is definitely worth the time put in to watch it... if there is anything for me to complain about... it would have to be a little too much Andrew Sisters. I think I would have liked to have seen a non-musical version of this film. But to be honest... even that didn't really take away from my enjoyment.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Fly Away Home: Special Edition
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Year: 1996
Director: Carroll Ballard
Writer: Bill Lishman (Original Material By), Robert Rodat (Screenwriter), Vince McKewin (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated PG : An Opening Accident Scene and Some Mild Language
Length: 107 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.80:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 5.0
Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

Stars:
Jeff Daniels (1955) as Thomas Alden
Anna Paquin as Amy Alden
Dana Delany as Susan Barnes
Terry Kinney as David Alden
Holter Graham as Barry Strickland
Jeremy Ratchford as Glen Seifert

Plot:
The soaring adventure of a 13-year-old girl and her estranged father, who learn what family is all about when they adopt an orphaned flock of geese and teach them to fly!

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My Thoughts:
I haven't seen this movie in about 5 years now. I remembered really enjoying it and the bsic plot... but not much else.. I forgot just how much I enjoyed this one...it is well worth every minute put in to watch it. With the father being an artist/inventor, they did make him out to be a bit out there... but I guess he had to be where the story had to go. I really liked Anna Paquin in this early role... probably one of her first roles... as the teen age girl that had to fly the geese south for the winter. I became a fan of hers after seeing her in the Showtime series True Blood. So it is pretty cool seeing her in such an early role. I also liked Dana Delaney as the father's girlfriend. As I said... I really enjoyed this one. A real feel good type movie. I definitely want to upgrade this one to Blu-ray before too long!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Secretariat
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Year: 2010
Director: Randall Wallace
Writer: Mike Rich (Writer), William Nack (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated PG : Brief Mild Language
Length: 123 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Diane Lane (1965) as Penny Chenery
John Malkovich as Lucien Laurin
Dylan Walsh as Jack Tweedy
Dylan Baker (1959) as Hollis Chenery
Margo Martindale as Miss Ham
Nelsan Ellis as Eddie Sweet

Plot:
Disney presents an astonishing true story bursting with hope, heart and courage. Diane Lane and John Malkovich lead a celebrated cast in this inspirational motion picture from the producers of Miracle, Invincible and The Rookie.

Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse, Secretariat, and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion. Out of the gate, Secretariat is hours of pulse-pounding entertainment for the whole family!

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My Thoughts:
I have always liked a good true story. And this one is a very good one. I enjoyed every minute of it.The story easily kept my attention through-out... the cast did a great job.... sure I have seen movies that I have enjoyed more but I have no complaints about this one. It is well worth the time put in to watch it. Highly recommended.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Zoombies
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Year: 2016
Director: Glenn R. Miller
Writer: Scotty Mullen (Screenwriter)
Rating: NR
Length: 87 Min.
Video: Widescreen :1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1
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Stars:
Ione Butler as Lizzy
Andrew Asper as Gage
Lala Nestor as Thea
Kim Nielsen as Dr. Ellen Rogers
Marcus Anderson as Rex
Brianna Chomer as Amber

Plot:
When a strange virus quickly spreads through a safari park and turns all the zoo animals undead, those left in the park must stop the creatures before they escape and zombify the whole city.

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My Thoughts:
When I saw this one I seen listed in Redbox I didn't think there would be much to it. I thought more or less a bad movie to laugh at. But I must say... it was better then I thought it would be! It is definitely not what I would call a great movie Maybe it is because I wasn't expecting much going in... but I would say it is worth the time put in to watch it. I found the story to be interesting... but at the same time the effects and look of the infected animals to be lacking. I may add this one to my collection if I found it cheap enough.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Eight Legged Freaks: Widescreen Edition
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Year: 2002
Director: Ellory Elkayem
Writer: Ellory Elkayem (Story By), Randy Kornfield (Story By), Jesse Alexander (Screenwriter), Ellory Elkayem (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sci-Fi Violence, Brief Sexuality and Language
Length: 99 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
David Arquette as Chris
Kari Wuhrer as Sam
Scott Terra as Mike
Scarlett Johansson as Ashley
Doug E. Doug as Harlan
Rick Overton as Deputy Pete

Plot:
What do you get when you cross toxic waste with a bunch of exotic spiders? Eaten!

The townies of Prosperity, Arizona, will all become a screaming smorgasbord if mutated arachnids as big as SUVs have their way in this comedy/horror crowd-pleaser whose creators include the producers of "Independence Day" and "Godzilla." Spiders that leap like gazelles, web-spitting spiders, spiders that suck your insides out as if through a straw – they're among the behemoths conjured up by an inventive effects team. David Arquette heads the two-legged stars, mobilizing the citizenry in a last-ditch fight to survive. Here's hoping they succeed. Otherwise Prosperity – maybe the world – may be reduced to one giant, uh, website!

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My Thoughts:
While I love horror movies... as many already know... I absolutely hate spiders. And let me tell you the giant spiders in this movie all but freak me out. So I spent the most of this movies with the hairs sticking up on the back of my neck. I liked the two leads in this one. David Arquette who I have enjoyed in everything I have seen him in so far... and Kari Wuhrer who I know from when she joined the cast of Sliders in the third season. The movie has a nice mixture of horror and comedy. It is fun... without taking itself too seriously... while at the same time tells a pretty good story. Worth the time to watch it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: Spectre
Year: 2015
Director: Sam Mendes
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Violence, Threat
Length: 148 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.38:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Daniel Craig
Christoph Waltz
Léa Seydoux
Ralph Fiennes
Monica Bellucci
Ben Whishaw

Plot:
A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organization known as SPECTRE.

Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr. White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot.

As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection betwen himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.

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My Thoughts:
What a great Bond movie. One of the better i've seen in a while. Almost up there with Skyfall and Casino Royale! Really got the "Bond feeling" again from this one. Wont say too much, we all know what  Bond is about. But am i crazy or is Daniel Craig one of the better (if not the best) James Bond since Sean Connerey?
Amazing movie. Recommanded highly even if you isnt a bond fan. Great movie!

My Rating:
5/6

Title: Hotel for Dogs
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Year: 2009
Director: Thor Freudenthal
Writer: Lois Duncan (Original Material By), Jeff Lowell (Screenwriter), Bob Schooley (Screenwriter), Mark McCorkle (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated PG : Brief Mild Thematic Elements, Language and Some Crude Humor
Length: 100 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Emma Roberts as Andi
Jake T. Austin as Bruce
Don Cheadle as Bernie
Johnny Simmons as Dave
Kyla Pratt as Heather
Troy Gentile as Mark

Plot:
Comedy is unleashed in this box office hit that "will have you begging for more." (Pete Hammon, Hollywood.com) When Andi (Emma Roberts) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin) need somewhere to hide their dog. Friday, they transform an abandoned hotel into a place where no stray gets turned away. Loaded with adorable dogs, a team of clever kids and ingenious gadgets, this heartwarming adventure will leave you wondering – who let the dogs in?

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My Thoughts:
This is a film I seen a couple times before. Sure it's not the greatest movie in the world but It is one I always found fun and entertaining. I felt the cast did a fine job. I especially liked a young Emma Roberts. A film that the whole family can enjoy. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

Title: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 2
Year: 2015
Director: Francis Lawrence (1971)
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Violence, Threat
Length: 137 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence (1990)
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Woody Harrelson
Donald Sutherland
Philip Seymour Hoffman

Plot:
ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED MOVIE SERIES OF ALL TIME COMES TO ITS THRILLING CONCLUSION in the last chapter of The Hunger Games. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, who began her journey fighting to survive the brutal Hunger Games, and rose to lead the rebellion against Panem's tyrannical president (Donald Sutherland). Now, Katniss and a team of rebels from District 13 prepare for the final epic battle that will decide Panem's future.

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My Thoughts:
So i guess that was that? This was the end. I really enjoyed the first movies, but the mockingjay "series" wasnt my favorites tho. Some cool effects and some cool scenes here and there. And we all knew i guess what was coming. And i guess the ending (even tho we knew how it would end, was just fitting) But not a bad movie at all really. Enjoyed it. And it had its moments, but not my favorite Hunger Games movie tho. But The hunger games is recommanded to check out.
And it helps that i'm in love with Jennifer Lawrence i guess. 

My Rating:
4/6