Todd66
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Serial MomSerial Mom, DVD
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
Todd66's rating:
Added Jun 05, 2017
Sleeping GiantSleeping Giant, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Todd66's rating:
Added Jun 04, 2017
Comment:
A true masterpiece that just about duplicates a summer I had around that age. The freedoms given and taken away from a boy that age, and the loves and losses that went along with coming of age. It's a film I'll see again because of the reality that struck home, and probably again after that because of how well this film was made.
It may not be for everyone, that would depend on your own life experience, but I'm giving it 4 stars.A true masterpiece that just about duplicates a summer I had around that age. The freedoms given and taken away from a boy that age, and the loves and losses that went along with coming of age. It's a film I'll see again because of the reality that…
House of SaddamHouse of Saddam, DVD
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
Todd66's rating:
Added May 30, 2017
Comment:
This is a highly fictionalized drama of what might have taken place, but history is always written by the victors. Nothing is said about the USA being involved in installing Saddam to power, and nothing is said about baiting him into war with Iran and Kuwait. He was a puppet of Nixon to get rid of Qasim, then Ford and Carter wanted nothing to do with him because Saudi Arabia had the US by the balls over oil. So Reagan inherited a boiling pot, but had more to deal with than some stupid dictator that he thought would never be a problem to the western world. And history shows that Reagan was right to ignore one thing, and pay more attention to the Soviet/Russia issue at that time.
Daddy Bush, being connected to big oil, had to take some action, but didn't go far enough to oust Saddam from power. Then came Clinton, and he was more concerned with his willy than international politics, but baby Bush did as daddy told him and finished the job his dad had started.
Very little of the American and British involvement of destabilizing the region is even mentioned in this four part drama, and none of the writers of this were privy to conversations that went on in the private palaces of Saddam's family. But we do have some factual information, and that's incorporated into this series very well because dates and times can't be changed in a history that just occured. But it's still a fictional view of actual events.
Uday's character is played very well by Philip Arditti, and Sajida is acted by that sultry woman with the smokey voice, Shohreh Aghdashloo. You may not know her by name, but you will certainly recognize her from other work she has done. It's always worth watching something if she's in it.
I'm going to give this 4 stars because I was entertained, and I'd give it a higher rating if they had managed to put a bit more truth into something we know the history of.This is a highly fictionalized drama of what might have taken place, but history is always written by the victors. Nothing is said about the USA being involved in installing Saddam to power, and nothing is said about baiting him into war with Iran…
8:468:46, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Todd66's rating:
Added May 06, 2017
Comment:
The film starts 24 hour before the first plane hits, then for 40 minutes you get a multitude of fictional character brief introductions that are sometimes so brief they only have a minute or two on screen. So really, there isn't any development of individuals that you get attached to. Plus the entire film is only 50 minutes long.
Then you get a camera shake when the first plane hits the North Tower , cuts to brief news footage, and then back to actors that I'm sure were hired from a pool of extras that happened to be available.
Watch some documentaries on YouTube, and not the conspiracy stuff, but anything is better than this film.The film starts 24 hour before the first plane hits, then for 40 minutes you get a multitude of fictional character brief introductions that are sometimes so brief they only have a minute or two on screen. So really, there isn't any development of…
The Quiet EarthThe Quiet Earth, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Todd66's rating:
Added May 06, 2017
Comment:
Not worth watching, and I'm sorry I even sat through this movie. They seriously could have made this a half hour episode of The Twilight Zone and done a better job. I'm surprised so many people have a hold on this DVD, and if you're one of them, you might as well cancel it.Not worth watching, and I'm sorry I even sat through this movie. They seriously could have made this a half hour episode of The Twilight Zone and done a better job. I'm surprised so many people have a hold on this DVD, and if you're one of them, you…
Mea Maxima CulpaMea Maxima Culpa, DVDSilence in the House of God
DVDDVD
Todd66's rating:
Added May 02, 2017
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I had tears in my eyes through most of this. That such an institution as the Catholic Church has so much power over so many innocent lives, and then abuses that power, shame on them. It grieves me after the abuse I went through that it was known by the Cardinals and even Pope Benedict XVI that this was going on, and it was permitted.
Watch it if you need to, but be warned that if you were a victim it will drag up a lot of old memories that are sometimes best buried in the past. I know I'm sorry I watched it now, but it gave me insight of just how deep this goes.I had tears in my eyes through most of this. That such an institution as the Catholic Church has so much power over so many innocent lives, and then abuses that power, shame on them. It grieves me after the abuse I went through that it was known by…
FlipperFlipper, DVD
DVD - 2003DVD, 2003
Todd66's rating:
Added Apr 16, 2017
Comment:
Paul Hogan should never have been cast in this, but that aside, it's actually a very good family film. Elijah Wood is not what I expected having grown up with seeing Luke Halpin in the role, but it's an update of an old show, and he performs quite well.
It's worth watching, but I won't give it high praise for a re-make.Paul Hogan should never have been cast in this, but that aside, it's actually a very good family film. Elijah Wood is not what I expected having grown up with seeing Luke Halpin in the role, but it's an update of an old show, and he performs quite…
Suitability
All ages
Martian ChildMartian Child, DVD
DVD - 2008DVD, 2008
Todd66's rating:
Added Apr 16, 2017
Comment:
This hit close to home. Every child we had through fostering was a complete individual that came with their own quirks and oddities. This film shows all of that, and how understanding and love can make all those little differences become normal.
Highly recommend this for anyone of any age. It's a story that will touch your heart, but not leave it broken.This hit close to home. Every child we had through fostering was a complete individual that came with their own quirks and oddities. This film shows all of that, and how understanding and love can make all those little differences become…
NewtownNewtown, DVD
DVD - 2017DVD, 2017
Todd66's rating:
Added Apr 11, 2017
Comment:
Very difficult to watch from how it effected the families after the fact.
We all know what happened that day, but this goes beyond 12/14 to how the people that lost someone, treated victims, or even took the calls coming out for help, and of course the individuals that responded to a tragedy and had to investigate this crime.
The description of a six year old child after having 11 rounds hit his tiny body is particularly hard to hear because of how the rounds used through an AR-15 just shred such a young life. Even through that descriptive horror, I see no problem with having kids old enough to understand grief and violence in society watching this documentary. But maybe the adult should watch it first before a child watches it with you. And please be prepared to explain to them that yes, this sort of thing has happened, but is very rare.
Consider it a teaching moment, consider it a way to warn them that society can be harsh at times, but reassure them at the same time that in Canada we are mostly safe from this sort of violence.
This is an important documentary, and it has a lot to say, but I'm sorry I watched it now, and I think I need a hug that last's forever.Very difficult to watch from how it effected the families after the fact.
We all know what happened that day, but this goes beyond 12/14 to how the people that lost someone, treated victims, or even took the calls coming out for help, and of…
Summary:
No graphic images of dead children, but it is disturbing content considering the subject matter.
It contains interviews with parents, people that were in the school, dispatcher and first responders.
Suitability
Ages 10
The Handmaid's TaleThe Handmaid's Tale, DVD
DVD - 2001DVD, 2001
Todd66's rating:
Added Mar 25, 2017
Joe Dirt 2Joe Dirt 2, DVDBeautiful Loser
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Mar 25, 2017
Hunt for the WilderpeopleHunt for the Wilderpeople, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Mar 24, 2017
An Honest LiarAn Honest Liar, DVD
DVD - 2014DVD, 2014
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Added Mar 23, 2017
McCabe & Mrs. MillerMcCabe & Mrs. Miller, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Mar 22, 2017
ExperimenterExperimenter, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Mar 22, 2017
A Perfect WorldA Perfect World, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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Added Mar 22, 2017
LukewarmLukewarm, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
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Added Mar 22, 2017
SullySully, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
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Added Mar 22, 2017
The JonesesThe Joneses, DVD
DVD - 2010DVD, 2010
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Added Mar 22, 2017
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Added Mar 22, 2017
The Girl Next DoorThe Girl Next Door, DVD
DVD - 2004DVD, 2004
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Added Mar 22, 2017
ChildstarChildstar, DVD
DVD - 2005DVD, 2005
Todd66's rating:
Added Mar 21, 2017
Complete UnknownComplete Unknown, DVD
DVD - 2016DVD, 2016
Added Mar 14, 2017
DrunkboatDrunkboat, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Added Mar 13, 2017
White FrogWhite Frog, DVD
DVD - 2013DVD, 2013
Added Mar 13, 2017
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