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Hacia la oscuridad (2007) aka Towards Darkness

January 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Not a film recommended by the Columbian Chambe of Commerce. This film looks at the kidnapping of a young man and what happens around him in an effort to save his life. Gripping, great play out of the time line, and quite the surprise ending. Highly recommend, keep in mind it is very dark and [...]

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Tags: depressing · Drama · Foreign · Suspense

My Zinc Bed (2008)

January 1st, 2009 · No Comments

A depressing talkey film about alcoholism, AA, recovery, and self righteousness. Great performances by Uma Thurman, Jonathan Pryce, and Paddy Considine. imdb.com A recovering alcoholic becomes involved with his boss’s wife, a former cocaine addict.

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Tags: Drama

Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)

January 1st, 2009 · No Comments

I was looking for something light and this certainly fit the bill. Silliness abounds. Pretty much classic National Lampoon. And not too long so you don’t feel any brain cells dying. imdb.com An LA detective is murdered because she has microfilm with the recipe to make cocaine cookies. A “Lethal Weapon” style cop team tries [...]

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Tags: Action · Comedy

Jump! (2007)

January 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

I had thought about maybe adding some jump roping into my exercise routine because it is suppose to be great for calorie burning and cardio. After seeing this film, I am not sure whether I am inspired or intimidated. These jump ropers were amazing. Both single rope, double dutch, teams and individuals perform these amazing [...]

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Tags: Documentary