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STAB 3: RETURN TO WOODSBORO is currently in production, and a killer is on the loose cutting corners cast wise. The murders draw a reporter, ex-cop, and young woman to the set of the movie inspired by their life. They soon find out that they are dealing with a trilogy, and in a trilogy...anything can happen. Written by mike

After the terrifying events that occurred around Windsor College, Sidney is now living alone in a secluded Northern California mountainside. Still haunted by her past, frightening images of her dead mother reappear time after time in her head as she tries to get on with her life. She now gives advice, under a fictional name for safety, to women in crisis via telephone. Soon enough though, her comfort turns to fear as she receives a threatening phone call from an anonymous source who informs her on the recent murders committed around the Hollywood set of "Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro, the third and final chapter to the 'Stab' series. Sidney decides to visit the set when she finds out that with every victim, the new killer leaves behind a different photo of Sidney's deceased mother, Maureen Prescott. Eventually the cast of "Stab 3" start dying one by one and more photos of Maureen appear. Mark Kincaid, an LAPD detective, is sent to investigate the strange murder and becomes friendly with Sidney. Meanwhile, Gale visits the set of "Stab 3," after she hears of the murders. Ironically, she meets up with Dewey, who is now working behind the film alongside his actress/girlfriend Jennifer. Gale, Dewey, and Sidney rejoin along with the actors and actresses of "Stab 3," who are all shaken up by the rest of the cast being killed off. As the secret to Sidney's past unfolds, the three discover that in the trilogy, anything can happen. Written by Kyle {Kyleshivers@aol.com}

After the murder of Cotton Weary (Liev Schreiber); Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox) is tangled, once again, into getting the scoop on a third killing spree. This spree revolves around the set of "Stab 3: Return to Woodsboro", and each cast member is getting killed off one by one in the same order they die in the script. With the help of her ex-boyfriend Dewey Riley (David Arquette), who has connections to the cast of Stab 3; Gale and Dewey set out to solve who's doing this and who's next. After each murder, the killer leaves a photograph of Maureen Prescott (Sidney's mother). Could this be clues to the killer's motive, or simply just bait to lure main-target Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) out of hiding? The only keys Dewey, Sidney and Gale have to surviving this third unpredictable killing-spree are: the clues the killer leaves behind, the Stab 3 script, and a video-tape left by old pal Randy Meeks (Jamie Kennedy). Written by Geeky Randy

Sidney is hibernating in the woods, her whereabouts unbeknownst to everyone but Dewey. After a number of murders that seem to be related to the Woodsboro case take place on the set of Stab 3, Sid comes to Hollywood to be terrorized, find out more about her mother's death, and put together the final pieces of the Scream mystery. Written by {jacquelyn@hfx.andara.com}

In the final installment to this trilogy, a murdering spree begins to happen again; this time targeted toward the orginal Woodsboro survivors and those associated with the movie-inside a-movie, Stab 3. Sydney must face the demons of her past to stop the killer(s). Written by reese7

While "Stab 3" is in production, somebody in a ghost mask starts to murder the new cast members. This lures Sidney out from hiding deep in the woods where she lives, and she comes to Hollywood to face the killer for the final act. Written by T-2

HERE IS A REVIEW FOR THE MOVIE SCREAM 3 FROM DVDTALK

The Movie: Scream 3 is a fitting end to the Scream trilogy. It contains much of what made the first two films great, lots of frights, a few laughs, a good cast, a few great cameos and a self-awareness of both the horror genre and the first Scream film expressed this time in the filming of "Stab 3" throughout much of the first half of the movie. While those hoping for a movie which greatly outdoes the earlier Scream films might be somewhat disappointed by the film, fans of the Scream series will still greatly enjoy this film. Because each of the three movies focuses in large part on who the killer is and there are references to the earlier culprits in this film, one should definitely watch the films in order and not watch Scream 3 first. Those who have seen the first two films however, will enjoy the subtle references made throughout the film to earlier events, particularly those in the original film. Like the other two films before it, Scream 3 has an enjoyable cast, featuring returning cast members Courtney Cox Arquette, David Arquette, Neve Campbell and Jamie Kennedy and featuring new cast members Scott Foley, Lance Henriksen, Jenny McCarthy, Parker Posey, Emily Mortimor and Patrick Dempsey who does a surprisingly good job as a cop with more than a passing interest in the plight of Sydney Prescott, Neve Campbell's character as the people she knows and the people playing the people she knows find themselves in grave danger. Also extremely enjoyable in the film are the cameos of Carrie Fisher, Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith, and in a larger role, Patrick Warburton, ("Puddy" from Seinfeld) Warburton's use of the word "Aight" is a true high point in the film. The suspense of the film is quite good and the audience is continually left guessing who the murderer might be. The killing scenes are at times graphic but will often leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Wes Craven unquestionably proves his mettle as a master of horror and suspense and does a good job of crowning off the trilogy with a good film. While many other horror franchises, including Craven's Nightmare on Elm Street have gone on to boast a series of eight or more films, Craven deserves a great amount of credit for making the film into a trilogy and settling there. This film does have a number of parallels with "Wes Craven's New Nightmare," the first horror film in the genre to truly deconstruct the genre from within, but even for those who have seen "New Nightmare," Scream 3 is still a very enjoyable film. The Picture: Scream 3 is presented in Widescreen format. It is an anamorphic transfer, at an aspect ratio of 2.35:1. While the colors and skin-tones are generally quite good throughout the film, there were a few instances in which there appeared to be some imperfections early on the film. These were relatively brief and only perceptible with regard to the face of characters somewhat in the background. All in all, however, the picture quality is quite good. The film may also be viewed in full-screen format with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The Sound: The sound on this DVD is extremely enjoyable. From the haunting music playing during the menus to the sounds throughout, the sound of the DVD, presented in 5.1 Dolby Digital makes the film even more enjoyable. The dialogue is clear throughout the film, and a viewer will not have to constantly adjust the volume when action is taking place. The Extras: The bonus materials provided on this DVD are quite good and bode well for the Scream Box Set which is supposed to be released later this year. The DVD contains a feature-length commentary by Director Wes Craven, Producer Marianne Maddalena and Editor Patrick Lussier, as well as deleted scenes and an alternate ending, also with commentary. The DVD also offers outtakes, a short behind the scenes montage, the theatrical and international trailers, literally a dozen television ads, cast and crew bios, a trailer for the soundtrack, and a music video for Creed's "What If". The audio commentary on this film is extremely enjoyable. The commentary goes into great detail about the making of the movie, the rush to get the movie made and the great number of last minute additions and changes that take place, insight into Craven and Co.'s attempts to lead the audience to suspect different characters of being the murderer, all the unfortunate mistakes that made it into the film (quite humorously, they point out the day that they started shooting and how, in the middle of the film, Arquette and Cox Arquette are much more tan, having just arrived from their honeymoon in the Bahamas) the cameos, including one by Wes Craven as a tourist with a video camera just after two other notable studio tour guests, all the appearances of the film's actual crew in the film and all the many references to the original Scream and Scream 2. The commentary goes into detail about what the filmmakers wanted for certain scenes, what they tried but did not use and what was cut before the final product was released. Because there is some substantial discussion as to who the killer is, it is imperative that one not watch the commentary until after watching the movie, but it is thoroughly enjoyable and definitely worth listening to, particularly because it will clue the viewer in to Cravens manipulations and also the great detail employed. In a scene in which the original house from Scream is revisited, Craven does a great job pointing out all the items which refer to the deaths which took place in that house in the original. The commentary track is not to be missed. The alternate ending is not drastically different from the ending which was used (still the same killer, etc.). Watching it with commentary is fun, particularly because it allows the viewer to understand the differences and why the ending used in the film won out. Both the alternate ending and the deleted scenes definitely look unfinished, however and are somewhat rough and blurry. The deleted scenes- there are a few different takes of the film's introductory scene which are enjoyable but do not add too much to the viewing pleasure. There is an extended scene with the cast of Stab 3 in which the actor playing the black character in Stab 3 is horrified to find out that his character dies in the script and discusses the fact that "the black guy always dies." This is one of the few instances of an outright acknowledgement of a trend in the genre, other than Jamie Kennedy's character's posthumous speech on trilogies and how all the rules go out the window. The trailers and the television ads do get extremely repetitive, particularly around the sixth or seventh commercial, but their inclusion does demonstrate the commitment to give the viewer everything the studio could give them, something that must be appreciated. The outtakes are generally just the cast being silly or laughing while trying to deliver lines. It does give a sense of the fun the cast and crew had on the set. This is also extremely apparent in the behind the scenes montage, showing the filming of all three movies in a six minute montage set to a Nick Cage Song used in all three films. Finally, the Creed music video, featuring David Arquette and the killer, is largely forgettable unless one is a big Creed fan. The song is decent, but does at times sound like a ripoff of the sound of the Stone Temple Pilots. Final Thoughts: While not necessarily the best film out of the three, Scream 3 is a fun, suspenseful, satisfying horror film which showcases Wes Cravens great talents well and builds on its two predecessors nicely. It attempts to wrap up the series and provide a whole new round of frights and thrills and does largely succeed on all fronts. While anyone who has avoided Scream 1 and 2 will know to avoid this one as well, for fans of the series, this film is highly recommended.


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"Get a Clue" follows the exploits of a young girl, Lexy, who is a privileged twelve year old who has spent her entire life amongst the wealthy and elite of Manhattan. Clad in Prada, she prides herself on her ability to get the scoop and serve it up in her school's gossip column. When a photo she has taken of her teachers is published in the city's daily paper, things start getting weird. A teacher goes missing and she along with her working class family friend, Jack, set out to solve the mystery. What follows is an action-packed adventure laced with mystery and drama. Written by Dave Goldblum {dgweb@mac.com}

Get A Clue tells the story of a budding teen-aged gossip columnist working for her high-school newspaper. When a teacher disappears from campus, Lexy changes hats and becomes an investigative reporter. Teaming up with Jack (Bug Hall, "Adam Szalinski" in Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves and "Buster Stupid" in The Stupids), a hard-nosed reporter from her paper, Lexy will work to sniff out the villain, uncover the mystery, and rescue her teacher. Written by LLROCKS

HERE IS A REVIEW FOR THE MOVIE GET A CLUE FROM DVDTALK

The Movie: Done after "Parent Trap", but before "Freaky Friday" and her current blond twig state, "Get a Clue" stars Lindsay Lohan as Lexy Gold, an upper-class New Yorker who goes to the privileged Millington private school. She has an interest in journalism and remains a know-it-all about fashion, communicating via webcam with her friends about what they're going to wear that day. Early in the picture, Lexy gets a story about her teacher (Ian Gomez) published in the city's Daily Examiner. However, the next day the teacher's car is found floating in the East River and the teacher is nowhere to be found. The police question Lexy, but she doesn't have any idea what happened and wants to help find what happened to him. So, Lexy enlists the aid of Jennifer (Brenda Song), Gabe (Ali Mukaddam) and and Jack Downey (Bug Hall) in order to help track down her missing instructor. The main suspect is Miss Dawson (Amanda Plummer), who apparently had feelings for Mr. Walker (Gomez). Once the group actually sets out in Manhattan in order to try and crack the case, it's surprising that the movie doesn't pick up more than it does. The characters are largely one-dimensional, as Lexy and her friends mostly spout "hip" phrases and aren't very engaging. The screenplay doesn't provide much in the way of comedy, as the picture proceeds along fairly uneventfully. There's no real "twists" or surprises here, and the whole enterprise is directed with about as much energy and visual style as your average sitcom. The performances were average at best, especially Lohan, which is surprising after her excellent effort in "The Parent Trap". Song is really present to not do much more than talk about outfits, while adults Gomez and Plummer hardly get any screen time. Overall, this was a mediocre Disney Channel effort, and not something Lohan will likely want remembered. The DVD VIDEO: "Get a Clue" is presented in 1.33:1 full-frame by Disney, despite the fact that the alternate ending's presentation suggests that the movie was originally shot in approximately 1.78: widescreen. Picture quality was fine, with decent (although slightly inconsistent) sharpness and detail, as well as only a couple of traces of shimmer and pixelation. Colors were bright and vivid, but slightly smeary on a couple of occasions.

SOUND: "Get a Clue" is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1. The surrounds kick in slightly for some reinforcement of the music, but the sound design is otherwise pretty bare-bones, with dialogue remaining the focus. Audio quality was fine, with clear dialogue and crisp music. As one would expect, there's really nothing in the way of low bass.

EXTRAS: An alternate ending is included that runs over 20 minutes. The ending is pretty similar, but there's a different villian. Final Thoughts: An uninspired little detective caper, this might make for an okay rental for kids, but it's otherwise pretty uninvolving. The DVD edition provides satisfactory audio and video, along with a couple of supplements.
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TENACIOUS D PICK OF DESTINY NOW AVAILABLE

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This is the story of a friendship that changes the course of rock history forever, of the fateful collision of minds between JB and KG that led to the creation of the precedent-shattering band Tenacious D, and of the two heroes' quest to find the fabled Guitar Pick Of Destiny... Written by Anonymous

HERE IS A REVIEW FOR THE MOVIE PICK OF DESTINY FROM DVDTALK

Whether you've become familiar with "mock rock" outfit Tenacious D during their HBO series (airing sporadically from 1997-2000), their full-length debut album (2001) or the two-disc Complete Masterworks DVD (2003), they're certainly an easy act to remember. Comprised of actors / musicians Jack Black (High Fidelity, Mars Attacks!) and Kyle Gass (Jacob's Ladder, Elf), this two-man supergroup dubbed itself "The Greatest Band in the World" soon after its formation in the mid 1990s. Their goofy, lowbrow lyrics may trick casual fans into thinking "The D" is purely a joke act---and to be fair, nearly all of their material is completely tongue-in-cheek---but make no mistake about it, Black (AKA "JB" or "Jables") and Gass (AKA "KG" or "Rage Kage") are both talented musicians, songwriters and performers. Remember: great satire is only possible if you actually respect and understand the source material. Here's looking at you, Date Movie.

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) brings the band's legacy to the big screen; luckily, it's everything you'd expect it to be: lowbrow, self-assured and full of catchy hooks. In no small part, it serves as a travelogue of The D's origin story and early adventures...with plenty of details embellished, of course. Our story begins as young JB (Troy Gentile, who also portrayed a young Black in Nacho Libre) grows increasingly frustrated with his Bible Belt parents and their anti-rock ways; seeking advice from Black Sabbath's Ronnie James Dio (below left), JB begins a journey to find his future partner-in-crime. Our heroes finally meet in Venice Beach and eventually begin their training while focusing their sights on The Pick of Destiny, an all-powerful guitar pick made of Satan's own tooth.

Tucked inside the film's free-wheeling, musically-charged exterior, however, is a fairly basic road trip story that sees our heroes looking to score rent money. They've got to rescue The Pick from the guarded interior of Sacramento's Rock & Roll Museum---but it's really not the pick itself that they're seeking, it's the success that will hopefully follow. Through hallucinations, a daring heist, a car chase, the Valley of the Shadow of Death and a "rock-off" with Beelzeboss himself, The D take their schtick one step farther with a bigger budget, a few recycled gags...and, of course, non-stock rocking. Part Bill & Ted, part Blues Brothers and part Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, The Pick of Destiny isn't entirely original but it is pretty darn entertaining. If you've heard their material, it shouldn't be a surprise.

Directed and co-written by Liam Lynch (Jesus Is Magic, TV's Sifl & Olly), The Pick of Destiny plays its tarot cards right during most of the 94-minute running time. The episodic pacing is fairly standard for a road movie, hitting plenty of right notes early and keeping the laughs coming throughout. Featuring appearances by famed rockers Ronnie James Dio, Meat Loaf and Dave Grohl as well as longtime D pals Tim Robbins, Ben Stiller and others, it should keep plenty of die-hard fans happy without (hopefully) scaring off too many outsiders. Though it didn't exactly set the box office on fire last November, The Pick of Destiny is a predicable yet satisfying comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Presented on DVD by New Line Home Entertainment (and as part of their Platinum Series line, no less), you'd never suspect The Pick of Destiny tanked by what we get here. Fans can look forward to an excellent technical presentation, while a host of entertaining extras provide plenty of support. All things considered, it's a well-rounded package that does the film plenty of face-melting justice. Let's take a closer look, shall we?

Video & Audio Quality

Presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio and enhanced for widescreen displays, The Pick of Destiny looks surprisingly good from start to finish. The film's warm color palette appears consistent and natural, black levels are solid and no major digital problems (edge enhancement and pixellation, for example) are on display. Long story short: comedies usually don't look this strong, so fans should be pleased with New Line's respectable efforts.

The audio is presented in robust Dolby 5.1 Surround EX and DTS-ES 6.1 mixes (as well as a more modest 2.0 track), all of which pass with flying colors. Obviously, such a musically-driven effort needs to have plenty of power behind it; luckily, all the channels are put to good use on many occasions. The film's non-stop dialogue is clean and clear throughout, while never fighting for attention during the frequent sonic assaults. Optional English and Spanish subtitles, as well as Closed Captioning support, are available during the main feature.

Menu Design, Presentation & Packaging Seen above, the animated menu designs are basic and easy to navigate. The 94-minute main feature has been divided into 14 chapters, while no obvious layer change was detected during playback. This one-disc release is housed in a standard black keepcase and includes a matching slipcover and promotional insert.

Bonus Features Though everything is squeezed onto one disc, there's plenty to dig through after the closing credits. Leading things off is a pair of Audio Commentaries; the first features stars Jack Black and Kyle Gass, while the second features director Liam Lynch. As expected, Black and Gass offer an entertaining and laid-back commentary, dishing out plenty of interesting tidbits and casual banter that D-sciples should appreciate. Lynch's track is a bit more low-key, but his frankness is appreciated; though this obviously isn't a technical tour-de-force, it doesn't overlap with the first track as much as you'd think. It's odd that all three participants weren't recorded together, but fans shouldn't mind the choice.

Tying in nicely is a Behind-the-Scenes Documentary (23:08, below left); it's a fairly standard featurette in most respects, touching on the film's pre-production, band history, cast, script and so on. The charisma of Black and Gass help to speed things along nicely, while comments from crew members and cast are also appreciated.

Also included is a collection of Deleted & Extended Scenes (16 clips with optional intro by director Liam Lynch, 30:09 total), including a longer version of the car chase, an alternate ending and a few minutes of outtakes. Everything here is worth checking out at least once, but it's easy to see why some of it didn't make the final cut.

Fans can also look forward to a small chunk of Studio Footage (21:34) featuring The D and composer John King goofing around in the studio...and occasionally laying down a few tracks, slowly but surely. Also here is a Music Video (2:25) for the title track, as well as a brief Featurette (4:44, above right) covering the music video's production; both are short and to the point, featuring additional comments by director Lynch and a few extras.

Closing things out is a handy Jump To A Song feature, allowing direct access to any of the film's 12 major music cues (including a "Play All" option), as well as the film's Theatrical Trailer (1:31) and Teaser Trailer (1:46). Also included is a handful of Sneak Peeks at current and upcoming New Line DVD releases, including Pan's Labyrinth.

All extras are presented in anamorphic widescreen and most include optional English subtitles. Since most major studios don't go the extra mile, it makes The Pick of Destiny seem that much more polished in comparison.

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THE BABYSITTERS NOW AVAILABLE

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HERE IS THE SUMMARY FOR THE MOVIE THE BABYSITTERS FROM IMDB

A teenager turns her babysitting service into a call-girl service for married guys after fooling around with one of her customers.

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THE LEGEND OF BLOODY MARY NOW AVAILABLE

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HERE IS THE SUMMARY FOR THE MOVIE THE LEGEND OF BLOODY MARY FROM IMDB

Ryan (PAUL PREISS) has been plagued with nightmares since the night his sister Amy (RACHEL TAYLOR)went missing 8 years earlier after playing the game "Bloody Mary." Amy had stumbled onto a website on the Internet (www.marked4mary.com) about a witch called Bloody Mary (CAITLAN WACHS) and a game to summon her evil spirit. Now a senior in college, Ryan is reaching a mental breaking point from the years of stress and guilt from his sisters disappearance. His girlfriend Rachel (IRINA COSTA) frustrated herself at Ryan's emotional distance and self pity, calls for help to a former professor of Ryan's, Father O'Neal (ROBERT J. LOCKE). Father O'Neal is both a priest and a archaeologist who decides to help Ryan end his tormenting grief by using his detective skills and wit to figure out what exactly happened to Ryan's sister, and uncover the truth to the Legend of Bloody Mary. Written by Anonymous

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HAROLD AND KUMAR 2 NOW AVAILABLE

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HERE IS THE SUMMARY FOR THE MOVIE HAROLD AND KUMAR 2 FROM IMDB

Follows the cross-country adventures of the pot-smoking duo as they try to outrun authorities who suspect them of being terrorists when they try to sneak a bong on board their flight to Amsterdam.

HERE IS A REVIEW FOR THE MOVIE HAROLD AND KUMAR 2 FROM DVDTALK

Right from the start I'm stating that I detested this needless "Harold & Kumar" sequel. However, I'm well aware that it will absolutely delight the franchise's core group of fans, so please, for the love of all that's holy, do not step an inch further in this review if you cherished "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle."

Off on a special trip to Amsterdam to chase after a loved one, Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) board a plane and settle in for the nice, long trip. Impatient, Kumar whips out his smokeless bong in the bathroom, which onboard security mistakes for a bomb and swiftly arrests the duo on severe terrorism charges. Sent to Guantanamo Bay by nightmarish government agent Ron Fox (Rob Corddry), the duo manage to escape quickly, only to find help in America scarce as they creep along the backwoods of the country getting into all sorts of scrapes and racially-charged situations.

I'd assumed I would never have to write this, but I miss the confident directorial touch of the guy who made "Dude, Where's My Car?" The reigns of "Guantanamo Bay" have been passed down to the writers of "White Castle," Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, and the transition is a sloppy one. I wasn't too enamored with "White Castle," but it had some faint charms and the good sense to quit while it was ahead. "Guantanamo Bay" is nonstop procession of grim material, hinged on the sweaty prayer that the target demo will be too high to notice they're being fed nearly the exact same jokes.

Remember how awesome it was to see Neil Patrick Harris as himself, only himself with raging substance abuse problems and a penchant for risky sex? How funny Kumar's anthropomorphic bag of weed love interest was? Well, they're back in "Guantanamo Bay," along with a horde of conventional pot jokes and shock value nonsense that's marinated in desperation. Hurwitz and Schlossberg don't actually have a story for their sequel, so they bury the material in disorganized ideas, one of the larger ones concerning some swipes at Bush's America and the overzealous, clueless means of patriotic defense after 9/11. Coming so soon after Jenna Jameson's left-hook "Zombie Strippers!," "Guantanamo Bay" is another silly comedy that attempts to sneak in big-boy political ideas about governmental corruption under the guise of oral sex jokes and Corddry's obnoxious performance, which is so frantic and unfunny, it's nearly mime-like in execution.

The other unfriendly angle of "Guantanamo Bay" is the picture's slathering of racial humor. I realize the jokes are meant to be harmless by their obvious pronunciation, but it doesn't take long for the bits to wear down the intended joviality of the film. The directors are looking to flabbergast with sight gags like Fox using grape soda to make an African-American suspect talk, or spilling a bag of pennies to make two Jewish characters sweat during an interrogation; it all comes off as childish, even for a juvenile film like this. I always thought the idea of a sequel was to try and top the original film, but "Guantanamo Bay" is even more careless than "White Castle."

The rest of the film is the stuff one would expect walking into a "Harold & Kumar" sequel: gratuitous nudity (the pair stumble upon a "bottomless" party), over-explained jokes, massive ADR sweetening of humor, Penn and Cho further developing their comedic infertility, and lots of tiresome gay panic situations. What's less expected is an extended riff with a makeup-enhanced George Bush lookalike; a gag that would've been better sold if the actor looked less like Freddy Kruger and more like the President. You can add it to the alarming pile of misfired satire left to rot in the sun by the filmmakers.

Of course, getting upset with "Guantanamo Bay" is fruitless, since most fans couldn't care less about actual scripted quality as long as Kumar passes gas at inopportune times, Harris downs a mouthful of mushrooms and rides a unicorn, and the occasional joint is worked over. If I laughed a handful of times during "White Castle," I found myself without a single solitary chuckle during this painfully slapdash and uninspired sequel.

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FREDDIE PRINCE JR SIGNS WITH WWE

FREDDIE PRINCE JR SIGNS A DEAL WITH WWE

HERE IS THE ARTICLE ON FREDDIE JOINING THE WWE AS A WRITER

Prinze, Jr. Joins WWE Creative Team
July 30, 2008

STAMFORD, Conn, July 30, 2008 – Freddie Prinze, Jr., a long-time fan of World Wrestling Entertainment®, joins WWE®’s creative team. Prinze, Jr. will now have a behind the scenes role contributing to WWE’s weekly television and pay-per-view programs.

“Freddie Prinze, Jr.’s passion, energy and creativity make him an excellent fit for WWE,” said Chairman Vince McMahon.

"Bringing on board an experienced Hollywood writer, actor and producer like Freddie Prinze, Jr. will only increase the level of entertainment to millions of viewers and passionate WWE fans every Monday on USA," said Chris McCumber, Executive Vice President Marketing Digital & Brand Strategy, USA Network.

WWE’s programming is seen weekly by nearly 15 million viewers in the United States alone, and in 130 countries around the world (Monday Night RAW®, ECW® and Friday Night SmackDown®)

X-FILES 2 I WANT TO BELIEVE IS NOW AVAILABLE

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HERE IS THE SUMMARY FOR THE MOVIE X-FILES 2 FROM IMDB

When a group of women are abducted in the wintry hills of rural Virginia, the only clues to their disappearance are the grotesque human remains that begin to turn up in snow banks along the highway. With officials desperate for any lead, a disgraced priest's questionable visions send local police on a wild goose chase and straight to a bizarre secret medical experiment that may or may not be connected to the women's disappearance. Its a case right out of The X-Files. But the FBI closed down its investigations into the paranormal years ago. And the best team for the job is ex-agents Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully, who have no desire to revisit their dark past. Still, the truth of these horrific crimes is out there somewhere...and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it!


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Hard to believe, but it's been a full decade since the last "X-Files" picture, "Fight the Future," hit the big screen to enthusiastic response, plunging the then-running television series even further into ferocious alien disturbances and its own vast sci-fi mythmaking quest. It's a different world for the "X-Files" brand these days, and "I Want to Believe" reflects the change of pop culture weather, turning inward to produce a spooky drama for the fans this time around, not multiplex mass acceptance.

When an F.B.I. agent goes missing after a violent attack, the bureau (including Amanda Peet and Xzibit) turns to Father Joseph Crissman (Billy Connolly), a convicted pedophile with psychic abilities who can sniff out the body parts left behind by the unknown assailant. Finding a dead end in the case, attention is focused on Fox Mulder (David Duchovny), the former "X-Files" believer turned recluse after being stripped of his credibility. Mulder is reluctant to assist in the investigation, and probes ex-partner Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) for advice. With the clock ticking, the duo is pulled into the case when a second person is abducted.

"Fight the Future" led off with a literal bang before assembling a tight, forceful tale of conspiracy theories, aliens, bees, and black oil, enthusiastically playing into established "X-Files" parameters while remaining a well-executed horror/action creation to please those new to the labyrinthine franchise. "I Want to Believe" isn't as generous this time around to the newbies, with series creator Chris Carter grabbing directorial control and crafting a feature that stands out from the congested summer blockbuster environment by remaining alarmingly unflappable and looking to provoke not with ghouls, but with studious questions pitting science vs. religion.

Now this is the part where readers will surely tense up and hold their breath hoping I won't spoil the movie. I wouldn't dare. However, I can write that "Believe" is a provocative picture that gives serious weight to critical medical and religious issues, using Scully's role as a skeptical medical expert at a professional turning point to broaden the feature's thematic search for faith and all its unbecoming perversions. It's not profound sermonizing, but it eats away at a majority of the running time, leaving Scully and Mulder gasping for belief as they try to hold steady to the controversial paths they're drawn to.

It's a captivating exploration for an "X-Files" film, but does it equate to a rollicking time at the movies? Not exactly.

Carter has made a commitment to a more cerebral adventure for his characters, fixating on the discomfort between Mulder and Scully as they assume their old responsibilities. This uneasiness extends to the screenplay, which is heavy with expositional speeches, rendering the film stiff and overindulged at certain points. Since the television series was killed in 2002, it's to be expected that the producers would find it difficult to recharge rusted geek zeal, trying to rekindle the poised passion between Mulder and Scully, but often leaving the film slavish to discussion, not action. Carter, who's never directed a feature film before, almost seems terrified to spin "Believe" into something befitting a traditional widescreen release, perhaps fearing any deviation from the rhythms of the T.V. show would quickly spiral out of his control.

The lack of deliberate thrills isn't a complaint, just an occasional mild annoyance, with "Believe" sticking with spooky happenings and faltered interpersonal communication. It's a mysterious film, building dread through brutal kidnapping, displays of Bryukhonenko-inspired horrors, and the Crissman character, who Carter employs as the critical figure of eerie face-value judgment. It takes nearly an hour for "Believe" to work up a sweat; the film favors the tempo of the series, not the bombast of the screen. Fans are sure to drink up every last frame. The less inclined might be checking their watches with increasing regularity.

While I wasn't electrified by "Believe," I was immensely satisfied with Carter's intent, and his appreciation for Duchovny and Anderson, who really shines as Scully is dragged through a vigorous questioning of self. "I Want to Believe" is not a feature that provides instant results; instead, even with a handful of faults, it gets under the skin, offering the faithful a rewarding odyssey with these unlikely knights of the unknown.

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A mercenary-for-hire accepts a mission from a billionaire to capture a dangerous snake that could possibly help cure a terminal illness.



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John Murdoch awakens alone in a strange hotel to find that he has lost his memory and is wanted for a series of brutal and bizarre murders. While trying to piece together his past, he stumbles upon a fiendish underworld controlled by a group of beings known as The Strangers who possess the ability to put people to sleep and alter the city and its inhabitants. Now Murdoch must find a way to stop them before they take control of his mind and destroy him. Written by Anonymous

John's life has become a nightmare. He is hunted by the police for a series of murders he knows nothing about, a woman who claims to be his wife is after him, and so is a mysterious "doctor". But his worst trouble is the strangers, a series of vastly powerful beings who seem to manipulate just about everything in the city, and want him because of the extraordinary powers he manifested. John decides to find out what is happening in his city; why is it always night? And why can nobody tell him a way to leave the city? Written by Chris Makrozahopoulos {makzax@hotmail.com}

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In 1982 legendary British heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards crisis, culminating in the infamous affair of the eighteen-inch-high Stonehenge stage prop. Written by Jeremy Perkins {jwp@aber.ac.uk}

Marti DeBergi is a film-maker who decides to make a documentary, a rockumentary actually, about the world's loudest band, the British heavy metal group Spinal Tap. The movie is in fact a biting satire and spoof of the whole rock and roll scene that passes itself off as a real documentary of a real band. Hilarious behind-the-scenes footage is combined with faux-concert clips to breath life into the imaginary group. Written by Greg Bole {bole@life.bio.sunysb.edu}

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The Movie

Before VH-1 began it's Behind the Music series to chronicle the rise and fall of legendary rock n' roll bands, there was "This is Spinal Tap." A "mockumentary/ rockumentary" look at distinctive rock band Spinal Tap, the film takes the viewer deep into the life of the members of the band, following them through the fame, the fortune, the throngs of fans, the difficulties of staging a show around a 18 inch model of Stonehenge, the infighting within the band, the tragic loss of drummer after drummer and the aftermath of losing fame.

Filled with classic scenes and humor that has only become funnier as more and more rock and roll bands seem to go through much of the trials and tribulations depicted in the film, This is Spinal Tap definitely works, 16 years after its original release. The "these go to 11" and "Hello Cleveland!" scenes are still extremely funny, even after multiple viewings of the film. The film benefits not just from the comedic talents of Director Rob Reiner, but also from the immense talents of bandmates Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tuftnel) and Simpson's voice man Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls). All three add a lot to the film in their own way, and, although it's embarassing to say, the music is good too! As if the documentary materials itself didn't make the film funny enough, songs like "Hell Hole," "Sex Farm," "Big Bottom," and the infamous "Stonehenge" only add to the humor and enjoyment of the film. The band sounds good, and the film is constantly entertaining whether during the deliberations for the "Blacker than Black" album, the "Flower People" retrospective, or the scene in which Derek Smalls gets stuck in a pod while on stage.

The film (and the deleted scenes contained on the DVD) feature cameos by the likes of Fran Drescher, Billy Crystal (as a mime who works at a mime restaurant) and Bruno Kirby, who plays the band's limo driver who has a much more developed role in the deleted scenes, after partying with the band one night.

While this is certainly one of the classic comedies of the 1980's, the latest DVD release from MGM comes with one important caveat: The captions, identifying the people who are being interviewed (over and over again) and identifying the locations and venues that the band visit are inexplicably omitted from this print. While the film is certainly funny even without these captions, it is an extremely unfortunate omission and it is unknown whether or not MGM plans to fix this error.

Despite this omission, this film is still very much worth watching. For anyone who has not yet seen this film, it is a must see. The film is consistently funny and entertaining. It sets its own standard for both rockumentaries and "mockumentaries" which has paved the way for numerous imitators which have followed.

The Picture
"This is Spinal Tap" is presented with a fresh digital transfer in widescreen enhanced format. While the film shows both its age and the rough documentary style employed by Reiner, the film looks good. The colors and tones are at times a bit muted, but it is on the whole quite enjoyable, the only visual problem being the lack of captions which did not make it on the digital transfer.

The Sound
This is Spinal Tap sounds great with a 5.1 Dolby Digital Sound transfer. Both the music and the dialogue sound good, although obviously again, the documentary style somewhat impacts the film's sound presentation. Most notably, despite the fact that the film features music and dialogue extensively, the volume is sufficiently even so that a viewer need not adjust the volume in order to enjoy the film.

Bonus Materials
This is the area where this DVD shines the brightest. The DVD features approximately an hour of deleted scenes, feature length audio commentary by the members of the band, a follow-up interview with Marty DiBergi (Reiner), music videos for "Big Bottom" "Listen to the Flower People" "Hell Hole" and "Gimme Some Money"; the theatrical trailer and 3 television ads for the film, a short clip of the band on the "Joe Franklin Show;" 3 ads for "Rock N' Rollers" sandwiches, and a "Flower People" press conference.

An absolute highlight of the bonus materials is the feature length commentary. The band members never break character and talk about how they took the "pod" idea from a Purim party, how just about everyone they encounter in the film is now dead, how at times they didn't know that DiBergi was filming, the ways in which he was trying to "rub their nose in it" and what certain experiences depicted in the film were actually like. While this all comes at the expense of a true behind the scenes look at the genesis of the movie, it is extremely funny and entertaining nonetheless. The comedic talents of Shearer, Guest and McKean come through well in the commentary and the chemistry the bandmates have with each other, years after the film was made is immediately apparent and quite enjoyable.

The Deleted Scenes- It is extremely interesting to see the different directions that Reiner would have taken the film with the hour of deleted scenes included on the DVD. They feature a lengthy scene with Billy Crystal as a mime waiter in a mime restaurant, and how they use the walking against the wind routine to make people feel guilty and eat more; a couple of scenes involving Bruno Kirby's character smoking a joint given to him by Nigel, reluctantly at first, but ultimately enthusiastically, featuring him performing in his underwear; later appearing in another scene as he is driving the band in the limo, talking to DiBergi and making sure that the scene would not make it into the finished film. The scenes also feature more great material with the band, including a scene in which each of the band members have developed cold sores. Although watching an hour of disjointed scenes can be a bit tedious, watching these scenes is definitely worth the time, as they are generally quite funny.

Among the other extras, the music videos serve as a nice reminder of the cheesy artistic tactics used in music videos of the 1980's. In addition, while the film itself did not always provide the full version of these songs, the music videos does. The viewer is therefore treated to songs such as "Big Bottom" in all of its glory. Further, the follow-up with DiBergi is also funny, just because it Reiner portrays him with a certain desperation, as his career has soured in quite similar fashion to the that of the band, stating "Hey, Kubrick's last film sucked."

Final Thoughts
While some will refuse to purchase this film because the captions were left off of the transfer, and they will try to hunt down a copy of the Criterion Collection version of the film or wait until MGM realizes and corrects its error, this film is definitely worth renting and, even in its current state, is a worthy addition to any DVD collection. The humor of the film is as fresh today as it was in the early 80's, perhaps even fresher because a bit of distance can further allow the viewer to laugh at all of the 80's rock conventions which are rather accurately depicted in this film. On a scale of mockumentary comedies from 1 to 10, this film definitely goes to 11. Further, if MGM does fix its error, this version of the film might become a collector's item.

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Cameron Poe, who is a highly decorated United States Army Ranger came to his home of Alabama to his wife, Tricia. only to run into a few drunken regulars at where Tricia works. Cameron unknowingly kills one of the drunks and was sent to a federal penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter for seven years. Then, Cameron became eligible for parole and can now go home to his wife and daughter, Casey. Unfortunately, Cameron has to share a prison airplane with some of the most dangerous criminals in the country, who somehow took control of the plane and are now planning to escape the country with the plane. Cameron has to find a way to stop them while playing along. Meanwhile, United States Marshal Vincent Larkin is trying to help Cameron get free and stop the criminals including, Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom. Written by John Wiggins

Cameron Poe, a highly decorated US ranger, is convicted of manslaughter after protecting his wife in a drunken brawl. Finally, after eight years, he's being paroled and going home to his wife and daughter. His ride home: the Jailbird, which is also transporting society's vicious murderers to Feltham Penitentiary, Lousiana's toughest maximum security prison. A surprising escape is made on board the plane as the cons seize control of the plane, and head it towards Las Vegas. The officials on the ground want to blow it out of the sky, but three people know an alternative... US Marshal Vince Larkin, Cameron Poe's wife, and his daughter. Written by Cameron Poe {sprintcs@idirect.com}

Cameron Poe is a highly decorated military officer who is sent to prison because of killing a man while defending his wife. Seven years later, he is granted a parole. He is put on a plane with many other convicts. Everything looks smooth until one of the convicts, Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom breaks out of his restraints and takes control of the plane. The D.E.A quickly learns of the event and plans on shooting the plane down, but U.S. Marshall Vince Larkin sees Poe as an ally and tries to work with him before his superiors shoot down the plane. Written by Ridley Lavine

When Cameron Poe, of the US Army, is found guilty of manslaughter after killing a drunk man while protecting his wife outside a bar, he is sent to jail for eight years. During that time his daughter is born, but he waits patiently in his cell until his release date. He is flown home on board the Jailbird, which also transports some very dangerous convicts to a maximum-security prison in Louisiana. The convicts manage to escape directed by Cyrus "The Virus", who also leads the plane's take-over and re-routes it to an abandoned airfield to catch another plane which will take them to a foreign country. With Poe's help, the authorities learn where the convicts are headed for and manage to get there before they take off again. After the police and army are killed in an ambush at the airfield, the convicts take off again toward Las Vegas, but a US Marshal, Vince Larkin, with the help of Poe on board gets there again in time to finally stop the convicts. Written by Marcos Eduardo Acosta Aldrete

Cameron Poe is an Army Ranger who was going to go home to his pregnant wife when he got into a fight with three men. He would kill one of them and the other two ran away with the knife they had and because of that he would be convicted of manslaughter. After eight years he would be paroled. He would be part of a group that's being transferred to another prison and flown in a special plane. While in flight a fight breaks out and two of the most dangerous criminals, Diamond Dog and Cyrus the Virus Grissom, would break out from their restraints and take over the plane. When the plane makes it's first stop Poe and friend who's a diabetic and who wasn't given his shot, and all the syringes were destroyed, try to get off but Grissom wouldn't let them. He then tries to alert the authorities but got away. Now the government is considering shooting the plane down but U.S. Marshall Vince Larkin thinks that it's a little hasty and believes that Poe is an ally. When Grissom leads them on a wild goose chase, Poe alerts them to where they are going. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com

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The Session

Sally: "Hello everyone, and welcome to another meeting of Cinema Trash-Lover Anonymous. It seems we have a new participant this evening, so let's all welcome him."

Scott: "Hi, everybody. My name's Scott Weinberg and ... I love Con Air. I've tried everything, honestly. Self-medication, hypnosis, Scorsese marathons... Nothing works. Every time I see more than 11 seconds of Con Air, I just have to sit down and watch the whole loud, stupid, ridiculous thing. So I thought group therapy might help..."

(Stunned silence)

Sally: "Now now, let's be supportive here. Glen, for example, really loves... What was it, Glen?"

Glen: "Krull. So what? Peter Yates is underrated. Liam Neeson's in it. You wanna make something of it?"

Sally: "No, no, Krull's fine, Glen. Love that Glaive. And what about you, Dawn. Would you care to introduce yourself?"

Dawn: "I swear I'm never leaving the house again."

Scott: "What?"

Dawn: "Who's ready to party on the big boat besides me?"

Sally: "Oh, yes. Dawn speaks only through the dialogue of Speed 2. She's made remarkable progress."

Scott: "Good to meet everyone, but I think I might need a level 9 intervention here. I mean ... Con Air."

Sally: "Scott, knowing you have a problem is half the battle. Why not explain where you think this affliction comes from."

Scott: "It was supposed to be just another action movie. Nicolas Cage is a super-macho army-dude who gets thrown into prison after killing this asshole in self-defense. I just couldn't believe it..."

Sally: "Well, you know it's just a movie..."

Scott: "Yeah, but it was so unfair. And his wife was so hot."

Sally: "So he's sent to prison."

Scott: (openly weeping) "Yeah. And while he's in prison his really smokin' hot wife has their baby, and get this: on the day he's supposed to be released, he ends up on a hijacked plane full of, like, 10 really colorfully disgusting bad guys. I mean they're rapists and lunatics and..."

Sally: "And Nicolas Cage has to find a way to survive."

Scott: "Oh, if only! He also has a best friend dying of insulin shock, a lady guard threatened with rape every 19 minutes, and a Colombian drug cartel to quash! Seriously, there's enough stuff in here for 11 Simon West movies."

Sally: "So why is it that you find yourself drawn to this particular film?"

Scott: "It's just awesome. Con Air is pretty grim and violent, but it has a really twangy comic-book sensibility, too, as if the filmmakers realized 'Hey, if we're going to make an outlandish action flick, let's make it rrrreally outlandish.' Plus, and I know you're gonna think I'm insane, but..."

Sally: "Go on. It's OK."

Scott: "I think it's actually pretty ... clever, too."

(Muffled chuckles fill the room.)

Scott: "I know, I know. It's shameful. But the screenplay, which I hear was cobbled together by about seven screenwriters, actually has quite a lot of zing and wit."

Sally: "It's the Cusack factor, isn't it?"

Scott: "It's gotta be. I mean, it's fun to see Cage in a mullet and emoting like a Louisiana inbred, but there's something so enjoyably bizarre about seeing John Cusack glib his way through a mega-wacky Jerry Bruckheimer action flick. And the guy has some fun with it, too, like he knows he's way out of his element."

Sally: "Your chart says you have an extreme weakness for big ensembles and grizzled character actors. This might help to explain why..."

Scott: "Oh don't even get me started. Malkovich, as head scumbag Cyrus Grissom, is the most hilariously evil villain this side of Clarence Boddicker. The guy gets four consecutive death scenes, so you just know he's evil. And he's got henchmen galore! A devious master racist (Ving Rhames), an oily slasher (Steve Buscemi), a hillbilly pilot (M.C. Gainey), a vile rapist (Danny Trejo), a nasty thug (Nick Chinlund), a tiny cross-dresser (Renoly Santiago), a two-bit crackhead (Dave Chappelle)...

Sally: "That's a lot of villains, to be sure, but..."

Scott: "I know, right? And it's all up to mulleted Nic Cage and snarky office-guy Cusack to save the day. Plus there's Star Trek guy (Colm Meaney) as a pompous ass and a really hot co-worker (Angela Featherstone) who serves no real purpose in the movie at all...

Sally: "OK, so you like the admittedly silly concept, and you're a big fan of the ensemble casting. There's nothing too crazy about..."

Scott: "Sally. Have you actually seen Con Air?"

Sally: "No. I don't much care for R-rated movies."

Scott: "OK, well, this is easily one of the silliest action flicks ever made. I swear: the flick plays like it was originally intended to be done as a cartoon. Everything is beefed-up, broad, and ... almost satirical in delivery. It's not exactly a spoof of action flicks, but everyone involved clearly has tongue wedged firmly within cheek."

Sally: "So you think..."

Scott: "Oh, and the score. Love the Con Air music. Honest."

Sally: "OK, that's fine, but..."

Scott: "Don't judge me."

Sally: "We're not..."

Scott: "Yes! Yes, I know I have a problem! I fully acknowledge that Con Air is to cinema what Garfield's Coloring Book Volume 4 is to literature! I'm sick, help me!"

Sally: "Look, Scott, you obviously have some real problems. Your file indicates that you also enjoy watching Resident Evil, Deep Rising, Charlie's Ang...

Scott: "Someone unlock these handcuffs. I know my rights."

Sally: "Scott, we have a standard test regarding people afflicted with Con Air Syndrome, and here it is: The song that plays just as the end credits roll, I believe it goes "How Do I Live Withouuuutt Youuuuu?" -- what do you think of this song?"

Scott: "I don't have to answer these questions. I'm from Philadelphia, you know. Birthplace of..."

Sally: "Answer the question."

Scott: "Look, I'll be OK. Someone go get my Amadeus DVD. Pizza's on me."

Sally: "Scott, the Live Without You song? Please?"

Scott: "OK OK, I like that awful freakin' song, too! It's like the perfect cornball icing on the ultimate cheeseball cake! I'm sorry! Look, forget Con Air! Let's talk about Schindler's List! That's a good movie! I can have good taste sometimes!"

The DVD

Video: The anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) transfer is a marked improvement over the previous "bare-bones" release ... but we'll further define the term "bare-bones" in just a few seconds.

Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, which I like to play extra-loud when nobody's home. Optional English subtitles are available if you blow your eardrums out while watching Con Air.

Extras: OK, so get this: The previous release of Con Air came with a theatrical teaser and a trailer. Fans of the flick would surely rejoice given such riches. Naturally, we expect a new "unrated extended edition" to come packing a few extra goodies. Nope.

Not even the two trailers from the previous release have been included here! All we get are some Disney previews for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Grey's Anatomy S1, Glory Road, Annapolis, Crimson Tide: Extended Edition, and Enemy of the State: Special Edition -- and I bet you good money that those last two have a Con Air trailer on 'em!! Grrrr.

Oh, and as far as the "new stuff" that's always wedged back into a movie when a studio wants to make a few extra nickels, Con Air Extended offers the following stuff. (And I spotted all this stuff instantly, which should tell you how many times I've seen Con Air in the past several years.)

(Extended version "spoilers" may be found in the following ramble:)

Early in the flick, Poe's eventual attacker says something snide about his lovely Tricia -- something nastier than in the theatrical cut. There's also a glimpse of Poe getting arrested that wasn't there before, as well as a sequence in which Baby-O (Mykelti Williamson) rescues Poe from a burning cell during a prison riot. There are some tweaks made to Dave Chappelle's dialogue, and a little extra back-story on how Poe once killed a prison bully called "The Giant." Danny Trejo gets to deliver an extra dose of rapist ugliness, and there's also a semi-pointless conversation between Cusack's & Featherstone's characters. Colm Meaney gets an extra moment to ruminate over the death of his DEA agent, Cage shares a few extra words with prison guard Bishop, Garland (Buscemi) gets to kill a guard (off-camera, but unexpected!), and Bishop shares a quick exchange with con-pilot Swamp Thing. There's also a moment of looting when the cons land at Lerner Field, and a good deal of extra interplay between Poe and his buddy Baby-O.

The theatrical cut of Con Air runs 115 minutes; this one goes for 122.

Final Thoughts

You'll be happy to know that after a month-long diet of Kubrick, Hitchcock, and the Coen Brothers, I was released from the Home for the Criminally Schlock-Addicted, and have since gone on to recommend films as varied as The Proposition, The Notorious Bettie Page, and United 93

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Cassidy Merteuil, the distant cousin of Kathryn Merteuil, arrives in Santa Barbara, California to attend college. There she meets Jason Argyle, a former friend from her high school also attending the school. Jason gets a roommate, Patrick Bales. Jason and Patrick form a mean-spirited partnership of seducing and dumping various young women on campus. When both of their latest conquests bore them, Jason bets Patrick if they can seduce a particular newcomer, who is under the wing of Cassidy. But nothing is what it seems as a triangle of Cassidy, Jason, and Patrick forms with each one scheming to outwit the other. Written by Matthew Patay

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Exploration of the intermingling of gamblers AND sexoholics anonymous continues in sunny Santa Barbara (because ritzy New York locations are so goldang EXPENSIVE) where an all-new gaggle of horn'd up well-to-dos bet each other they can't diddle each other and get all handsy anyway. Does it make a lick of sense? Well, yeah, IF YOU PAY STRICT ATTENTION!!! Purely as a public service, yours truly did and enjoyed very nearly every salacious frame. Forget all the polish and star power of the MTV-ified Dangerous Liaisons retread. The horsey prequel. Here we've got a juicy after-prep-school erotic thriller where they forgot to take out all the dirty parts. Bad music. Awful acting. And when it can't get much more astonishing -- a cringe-worthy RAPE tossed off as a mere plot device. Yet there's something magnetic in Hawaiian honey Kristina Anapau's pint-sized Queen Bitch and her court of canoodlers. Could SHE alongside dueling boy-toys Kerr Smith and Nathan Wetherington be the magic trio to muster Blown Away 2!?! Three breasts. Thong flinging. Slow-mo diddling. Gratuitous ping pong match. Advanced hetro tongue rasslin. Ol' falling-in-love montage. Mickey slipping. Kristina twists the knife: "You're off to prison, where the sex is never boring!" (2004, 85 mins, 1.78:1 anam, DD 5.1, Trailers.)

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Narcotics cops Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Bennett (Lawrence) head up a task force investigating the flow of ecstasy into Miami. Their search leads to a dangerous kingpin, whose plan to control the city's drug traffic has touched off an underground war. Meanwhile, things get sexy between Mike and Syd (Union), Marcus's sister. Written by Anonymous

Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, who are part of the Miami PD's Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT), still don't always get along, and now they're keeping secrets from each other. Mike's secret is that he's been seeing Marcus' sister, Sydney "Syd" Burnett, a reported paper pusher for the DEA's New York office. Marcus's secret is that he has asked for a transfer, because he wants to spend more time with his family, and less time with Mike. That's all set aside when their boss, Captain Howard, assigns them to stop the flow of record amounts of ecstasy into the city. This puts Mike and Marcus on the trail of the most dangerous enemy that they have ever faced...Cuban drug kingpin Hector Juan Carlos "Johnny" Tapia, who wants to take control of the entire ecstasy trade in the USA, and is working with local dealers and club owners such as Russian mafia boss Alexei. Every time the Miami PD has ever arrested Tapia, Tapia has sued the Miami PD for false arrest, and won millions of dollars. This has caused the department to back off and not go after Tapia. Well, everyone has backed off except for Mike and Marcus, who have never faced Tapia before. Now, it seems that Tapia is using a mortuary as a cover for his operations, smuggling ecstacy hidden inside dead bodies, while sending his money to Cuba in hidden compartments in the coffins. While Mike and Marcus try to bring Tapia down, they also deal with the discovery that Syd is actually working undercover for the DEA to bring down a money laundering operation run by Alexei, and as part of her undercover job, Syd is in deep with Tapia. When Haitian gangsters try to steal Tapia's money and kill Syd, the two investigations cross paths. Syd's cover is later blown, and she is kidnapped by Tapia, who takes her to his compound in Cuba. With the unofficial help of people from the CIA, the Miami PD, and anti-Castro forces in Cuba, Mike and Marcus head out to rescue Syd, and bring Tapia down. How far will Tapia go to keep his drug empire? And how far will Marcus and Mike go to rescue Syd? Written by Todd Baldridge

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The Movie:

"Oh, he gonna test drive the s--- outta this."



"Bad Boys II" is absolutely ridiculous, violent, over-the-top, ear-poppingly loud and seemingly as much inspired by the game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" as it is the first "Bad Boys" film.

Yet, I liked it.

Seemingly aimed towards those who responded poorly towards Bay's "Pearl Harbor", "Bad Boys II" is Bay to the 10th power - loud, flashy and explosive - and then some. The film comes eight years after the original, which introduced us to Bay's work and also, made bigger stars out of then-TV actors Will Smith and Martin Lawrence (the film was originally going to star Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz). The sequel reunites Marcus Burnett (Lawrence) and Mike Lowrey (Smith) in Miami (rumors had the film's plot headed overseas, with the working title "Bad Around The World") trying to stop a massive shipment of a particularly bad batch of ecstacy from hitting the shores. In other words, it's the original, only much bigger and about four times as expensive. Meanwhile, Marcus' sister, Sydney (Gabrielle Union), is working for the DEA on the bust and also, seeing Mike.

Plot? Well, that's about all there is to it. However, Bay and the film's team of screenwriters have managed to turn a simply plotted action picture into a 150-minute epic. The film certainly doesn't skip on the action sequences, throwing such sequences at the audience as a band of thieves on a car truck tossing cars - which spin and flip down the highway (one going right over their heads) in pure Bay fashion - at Marcus and Mike. Another scene late in the movie has the two trying to overtake a giant mansion, which much of the Cuban army in persuit.

The acting is pretty decent, too. Lawrence and Smith still share great chemistry with one another, and the film's comedy - despite being pretty crude at times - is well-delivered by both (Lawrence has been funny with Smith and, in "Nothing to Lose", Tim Robbins). As with any Michael Bay film, the camera is just as much a character - see one shootout, where Smith fires at criminals on both sides, behind him in the next room. The camera circles through both rooms - seamlessly, as it did in David Fincher's "Panic Room" - as the action continues.

Overall, it's too bad that "Bad Boys" didn't go someplace else with the characters, but in terms of more of the same, at least this is much - much (at 150 minutes, it's too much) - more of the same. Although it didn't exactly get a welcome reception, I thought it was a fun picture.


The DVD

VIDEO: "Bad Boys II" is presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen here. With sleek cinematography from "Coyote Ugly" DP Amir Mokri, "Bad Boys II" has the sleek, stylized appearance of a Bay picture. The transfer mostly does the film's look justice, but there were some concerns scattered throughout. No compression artifacts were apparent (all the supplements have their own disc, so the film is essentially by itself on disc 1) and the print looked pristine. The only issue that the presentation really has is in regards to edge enhancement: while not severe, there are noticable, mild instances of edge enhancement in several scenes.

Sharpness and detail remained first-rate throughout the show, as the picture maintained impressive definition and clarity. The film's bright, vivid color palette looked well-saturated and clean throughout, with no flaws.

SOUND: "Bad Boys II" is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1. The film's sound design is as amped-up as the action sequences, which is a pleasant change from the original, whose sound work - I don't think - reached even the level of what should be expected from a picture of its age. The soundtrack for the sequel, however, is the definition of a modern action film sound mix. Furious, very directional, very loud and absolutely over-the-top, the film's audio pushes very discrete surround use at every moment, offering up reinforcement of the score or impressively detailed and distinct sound effects (see the sequence where the camera spins around the gunfights taking place in a couple of rooms). Despite not being an official EX soundtrack, those who can enable a back rear surround should, as it turns the film's gunfights (and action scenes in general) into 360 degree affairs. The film's gun battles sound realistic enough that most viewers will be ducking in their listening rooms.

Sound quality is also first-rate, as the film's soundtrack is remarkably dynamic. Dialogue remains crystal clear throughout, as do sound effects. Bass is a constant presence in the soundtrack - often heard, often felt. Very impressive, but I suppose I'll have to wait for the (likely) Superbit edition to hear it all in DTS.

EXTRAS: This is a 2-DVD special edition, produced by David Prior ("Fight Club" DVD). The only disappointment is that Bay does not provide his usual frank, honest and curse-filled (few people pepper their sentences with foul language more entertainingly than Bay) commentary.

"This is just a s---, f---in day."
-director Michael Bay, in an on-set featurette.

Trailers: Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, Once Upon A Time in Mexico, Radio, S.W.A.T., Spider-Man (Animated), The Missing (whose trailer has an impressive 5.1 presentation), and Underworld. These are the only supplements on Disc 1.

Visual Effects: This is an 18-minute featurette that focuses on the work of visual effects director Rob Legato, who worked on such films as "Titanic" and Bay's "Armageddon". This piece goes into working on the film's visual effects, talking about some of the bigger FX sequences as well as the littler visual FX that most people don't notice.

Stunts: This is a 9-minute featurette that focuses on the film's stunts, which, amazingly, are mostly real-for-real, when I'd guessed that the majority of the a couple of sequences were made mostly of visual FX.

Sequence Breakdowns: This section provides script material, on-set footage, storyboards, final sequences and more for six sequences. Easily the most fascinating element is the on-set footage, where Bay's intensity (I think he curses as many times in the featurettes as you'll find in the movie) makes for quite the entertaining show. When things go wrong or aren't going fast enough, people are certainly informed. Although there isn't tons of it, this is definitely great on-set footage. Occasionally, there is also on-screen text that offers further explanation of technical terms or certain procedures.

Production Diaries: This section offers 19 short featurettes that explore different aspects of the production. We see more about the film's stunts, learn more about the preparations and obstacles involved in the production. Additionally, there are raw dailies scattered throughout, so we do get to see some outtakes - and we also get to see the $25,000 check that Bay wrote to Columbia Pictures back in 1995 to get a scene completed. These are very informative and interesting segments, but I was a little disappointed that there was not a "play all" option involved, especially when dealing with something like this where there's 19 pieces.

Also: 7 minutes of deleted scenes (mainly extensions) and Jay-Z's "La-La-La" music video.

Final Thoughts: "Bad Boys II" provides 2-1/2 hours of insane, over-the-top action and R-rated comedy. If you liked the first, you'll enjoy what this one has to offer. It's just an expensive, technically remarkable and quite mindless action fest, with Smith and Lawrence offering fine performances. The DVD is impressive, with spectacular audio and superb video quality. Recommended for action fans.

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HERE IS THE SUMMARY FOR THE MOVIE FROM IMDB

Marcus Burnett is a hen-pecked family man. Mike Lowry is a foot-loose and fancy free ladies' man. Both are Miami policemen, and both have 72 hours to reclaim a consignment of drugs stolen from under their station's nose. To complicate matters, in order to get the assistance of the sole witness to a murder, they have to pretend to be each other. Written by James Hastie {jdh1000@cus.cam.ac.uk}

Marcus Burnett is a hen-pecked family man. Mike Lowrey is more of a loose cannon. They are partners on the Miami Police Department, and they are about to take on a highly dangerous case. 100 million dollars in heroin, from the biggest drug bust of their careers, is stolen from police headquarters. Now, they have 72 hours to reclaim the heroin before the Internal Affairs Division gets involved. This puts Mike and Marcus hot on the trail of a French drug kingpin named Fouchet. Mike asks Maxine Logan, a hooker he knows, to keep an eye open for high rollers. Later, she gets a call from a guy who's high on drugs and wants to spend $2000. Maxine asks her best friend Julie Mott to tag along with her to the home of former cop Eddie Dominguez. Julie is not a hooker but the guy's so out of it that they'll be out of there with the money in just minutes. But at Dominguez's house, Fouchet kills Maxine. Julie witnessed the murder, so she contacts the police. But Julie, who doesn't know what Mike looks like, is willing to talk only to Mike. Mike is not around, so Marcus is forced to pretend to be Mike, and when Mike returns, he's forced to pretend to be Marcus. Marcus is a family man who has a wife named Theresa and three kids named James, Megan, and Quincy, while Mike is not, so this is not a very close fit. Mike and Marcus's pursuit of Fouchet kicks into overdrive when Fouchet's henchmen kidnap Julie right out from under their noses. Written by Todd Baldridge

Detectives Mike Lowery and Marcus Brunette have 72 hours to find $100 million worth of heroin before Internal Affairs shuts them down. Lowery becomes more involved after a friend is murdered by the drug dealers. Matters become complicated when Lowery and Brunette have to switch places to convince a witness to the murder to cooperate. Written by Nate Dogg {holtslander@hotmail.com}

HERE IS THE REVIEW FOR THE MOVIE BAD BOYS FROM DVDTALK

The Feature:
At one point in my life, I considered myself a big fan of director Michael Bay. That was before he rolled out over-hyped blockbusters like "Armageddon" and "Pearl Harbor." But watching "Bad Boys" again makes me remember what I liked so much about his earliest movies... his style was fresh.

Mike Lowry (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are detectives investigating the theft of a hefty amount of heroin stolen from their police station in the middle of the night. Concurrently, one of Lowry's female friends is murdered while attending a "private party." Unfortunately for the bad guys, there's a witness, and her name is Julie (Tea Leoni). For reasons not worth getting into, this leads to Lowry and Burnett switching identities, which in turn, leads to funny misunderstandings.

Now, the plot is VERY cookie-cutter. You've seen this movie before, even if it wasn't called "Bad Boys." But regardless of that fact, this is the type of mindless action movie I enjoy every once in a while (please note that I don't consider this a great, or even a very good movie).

Smith and Lawrence have an undeniable chemistry, and it will be interesting to see if they can once again reproduce it when they team up for the upcoming sequel due out Summer 2003 (eight years after the original). In addition to the on-screen pairing of Lawrence and Smith, this movie also features all the buddy-cop, action movie clichés you can stomach…

High speed car chases…. check
One cop's a family man, the other's a playa…. check
Tons of explosions and gunfire…. check
An evil foreign bad guy with an accent…. check
Mismatched partners always arguing with each other…. check
Jokes about how lame white people are…. check
Unnecessary catchphrases like "You forgot your boarding pass!"…. double check

Video:
Being a Superbit release, Columbia Tri-Star proudly presents "Bad Boys" in Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1. This is almost reference quality here, as I haven't seen a DVD with a vibrant color palette like this in a very long time. The print is free of blemishes (artifacting, grain, dirt, etc), and the picture is very sharp. The transfer present on this Superbit edition is noticeably better than the one on the previous release, in case you're wondering.

Audio:
The audio is presented here in Dolby 5.1 and DTS. The more-than-adequate 5.1 audio track was present on the original release. It utilizes surrounds very nicely… but the real star of the Superbit release is the DTS track. Everything sounds excellent, from character dialogue, gunfire and explosions, to the movie's then-hip soundtrack. In certain scenes (i.e. the race), you will feel the DTS rocking your world.

Menus:
A static DVD menu offers the choices of "Play Movie", "Audio Set Up", "Subtitles", and "Scene Selections."

Extras:
No extras here… If you want supplements, go check out the previous release.

Final Thoughts:
For me, Superbits are ONLY for DVD enthusiasts who have a top-notch DTS sound system, and a killer widescreen television set. If you have both, don't care for extras, and genuinely like "Bad Boys", then you should get this DVD immediately. Otherwise, I'd simply recommend it just for the improved transfer.

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