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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1530 on: May 07, 2014, 10:25:13 PM »
Watched Searching For Sugar Man last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

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In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1531 on: May 08, 2014, 12:22:52 AM »
Watched Searching For Sugar Man last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

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In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Well maybe Amazon Prime Video isn't such a rip off   ;D

Amazing story, superbly filmed.  Excellent tip Mr BM  :thumbsup:

Also worth a look at his official website http://www.sugarman.org/index.html

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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1532 on: May 08, 2014, 12:29:22 AM »
Watched Searching For Sugar Man last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Well maybe Amazon Prime Video isn't such a rip off   ;D

Amazing story, superbly filmed.  Excellent tip Mr BM  :thumbsup:

Also worth a look at his official website http://www.sugarman.org/index.html

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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1533 on: May 08, 2014, 06:25:02 AM »
Watched Searching For Sugar Man last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Well maybe Amazon Prime Video isn't such a rip off   ;D

Amazing story, superbly filmed.  Excellent tip Mr BM  :thumbsup:

Also worth a look at his official website http://www.sugarman.org/index.html

Oh brilliant! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!  Thumbs:

I was listening to all of his music last night... stunning stuff....  cloud9:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1534 on: May 09, 2014, 05:25:06 PM »
Watching The Monument Men...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1535 on: May 09, 2014, 05:45:19 PM »
Is LL dribbling?  ::)
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1536 on: May 09, 2014, 06:50:13 PM »
Watching The Monument Men...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:

Well....  noooo:

It could have been such a good film....

...instead, it qualifies for Barman's three steaming turd rating.... turd: turd: turd:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1537 on: May 09, 2014, 07:05:06 PM »
Watching The Monument Men...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:

Well....  noooo:

It could have been such a good film....

...instead, it qualifies for Barman's three steaming turd rating.... turd: turd: turd:

Always worth a peek at Wiki imho

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The Monuments Men has received mixed to negative reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 33% rating, with an average score of 5.2/10, based on 209 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Its intentions are noble and its cast is impressive, but neither can compensate for The Monuments Men's stiffly nostalgic tone and curiously slack narrative

That's a flash way of saying  turd: turd: turd:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1538 on: May 09, 2014, 07:19:25 PM »
BM has trubble reading  noooo:  (and with pooters)
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1539 on: May 09, 2014, 07:20:30 PM »
Watching The Monument Men...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:

Well....  noooo:

It could have been such a good film....

...instead, it qualifies for Barman's three steaming turd rating.... turd: turd: turd:

Always worth a peek at Wiki imho

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The Monuments Men has received mixed to negative reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 33% rating, with an average score of 5.2/10, based on 209 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Its intentions are noble and its cast is impressive, but neither can compensate for The Monuments Men's stiffly nostalgic tone and curiously slack narrative

That's a flash way of saying  turd: turd: turd:

I like reading the Amazon reviews.... with hindsight, I should have checked them first....

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Although it is curiously described as a thriller, it had all the makings of an interesting historical drama with a good dose of humour running through it with that cast, but it doesn't hit either side. One minute it felt like it was going in the direction of Saving Private Ryan and Schindlers List, but didnt have the gravitas or drama to pull it off, only to abruptly switch scenes which were more reminiscent of Indiana jones but without the humour or sense of adventure. By the time you revisit the "dramatic" scene you've forgotten where they are, what they're doing and why you should care. The music doesn't fit either. I sympathise with the composer because the film can't decide what it wants to be. Getting your teeth stuck into a single theme for long enough to illicit any sort of appropriate response from the audience would've been impossible for the composer.

I'm not sure three steaming turds is enough.....  noooo:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1540 on: May 29, 2014, 04:58:41 PM »
I am watching "Oh what a lovely war"....  cloud9:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1541 on: May 29, 2014, 05:03:27 PM »
Gayer  point: point:
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Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
« Reply #1542 on: May 29, 2014, 05:04:47 PM »
Jealous you say Nick...  rubschin:
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« Reply #1543 on: May 29, 2014, 05:06:28 PM »
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