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The Great Postal HeistThe Great Postal Heist, DVD
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
Barsby's rating:
Added Oct 08, 2022
Made in ItalyMade in Italy, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Barsby's rating:
Added May 14, 2021
Crash landing on youCrash landing on you, DVDSarangŭi pulsich'ak
DVD - 2020 | KoreanDVD, 2020. Language: Korean
Barsby's rating:
Added Apr 08, 2021
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Need a happy fix? Watch this north/south Korean romcom and slight drama . It is a sweet and funny show. The leads are mesmerizing, and all of the secondary characters are endearing and provide silly escapist fun (including bad guy who brings on the tension). You will be smiling as you view it. Season 1 of this magical show is so dang watchable. Enjoy!Need a happy fix? Watch this north/south Korean romcom and slight drama . It is a sweet and funny show. The leads are mesmerizing, and all of the secondary characters are endearing and provide silly escapist fun (including bad guy who brings on…
QuizQuiz, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Barsby's rating:
Added Apr 07, 2021
Friends With KidsFriends With Kids, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Added Mar 15, 2021
Killing EveKilling Eve, DVDSeason 3
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Barsby's rating:
Added Mar 13, 2021
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First season was superior and refreshing. There was also so much goodwill leftover from season 1 that season 2 was decent. However, the dreadfully slow pacing and mixed bag of story lines involving sub characters of Season 3 were just plain dull. The setup took forever. Not exactly sure what the creators were aiming for in 3 because both leads were all over the map -- the comedic flair was all but gone -- they were just lost and super annoying souls when they had any screen time. Season 3 writers/producers killed a terrific series. Done and dusted for me. Highly recommend CALL MY AGENT - Camille Cottin is not wasted in that series.First season was superior and refreshing. There was also so much goodwill leftover from season 1 that season 2 was decent. However, the dreadfully slow pacing and mixed bag of story lines involving sub characters of Season 3 were just plain dull.…
The CrownThe Crown, DVDThe Complete Third Season
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Added Jan 28, 2021
All your dead onesAll your dead ones, DVD
DVD - 2020 | SpanishDVD, 2020. Language: Spanish
Added Jan 04, 2021
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I really held out hope for this possible dark comedy film. It's basically, a criminal spin on the Not in My Backyard rationale. The acting is terrific and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the closing credit sequence.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseExtremely Loud & Incredibly Close, DVD
DVD - 2012DVD, 2012
Barsby's rating:
Added Dec 13, 2020
Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseExtremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2011Streaming Video, 2011
Added Dec 06, 2020
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HORRIBLE OPENING CREDITS -- HORRIBLE!! In a flash - I was jettisoned back to the heartbreaking photo captured by the NYT's of a man falling from the south Tower. It took me years to give this movie a shot due to its subject matter and the awful reviews. Stopped watching at the title sequence.HORRIBLE OPENING CREDITS -- HORRIBLE!! In a flash - I was jettisoned back to the heartbreaking photo captured by the NYT's of a man falling from the south Tower. It took me years to give this movie a shot due to its subject matter and the awful…
IrresistibleIrresistible, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Added Nov 06, 2020
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Believe it or not, it's truly worth watching this week. Given all of the money spent (billion? wasted) collectively on all of the campaigns. Bring back the knock on the door, I'm running for office days of Jimmy Carter; and stop printing those rarely read pamphlets that everyone tosses (oops sorry for the preaching). Just stick with it - seriously. It is hokey in parts, but it lingers with you after it's over. It's funny too if you don't care for politics. Give it a go.Believe it or not, it's truly worth watching this week. Given all of the money spent (billion? wasted) collectively on all of the campaigns. Bring back the knock on the door, I'm running for office days of Jimmy Carter; and stop printing those…
A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Added Oct 22, 2020
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Wish I could have made it through more than 20 minutes, but the pacing was killing me. I love all the actors in this film. However, since Hanks was cast - of course -- Mr. Roger's show was used to frame and market the film, but for me, it was also its undoing. Though a clever concept, it grew tiresome after 10 minutes. The two leads needed to meet sooner (didn't wait for that scene); five minutes in e.g., start with reporter's assigned a story, he's not happy about it and then boom, he's calling or knocking at Rogers' door. Perhaps after, we could have seen that dad's still an alcoholic scene; I also found it believable that as grownup, his son would still be furious and kind of a jerk to his father too. They cast the perfect actors for this match. Perhaps the slow pacing was an intended homage to Mr. Rogers' show, but gosh, so deadly for a film when there wasn't enough of an engrossing story present. Maybe I should have been more patient, considering all of the positive reviews below. However, the article I read about the reporter was far more interesting and gripping from the get go. That was a great film outline.Wish I could have made it through more than 20 minutes, but the pacing was killing me. I love all the actors in this film. However, since Hanks was cast - of course -- Mr. Roger's show was used to frame and market the film, but for me, it was…
EmmaEmma, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Added Oct 06, 2020
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The best EMMA was the 2009 miniseries with Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller followed up by the abridged version starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Enough said.
DownhillDownhill, DVD
DVD - 2020DVD, 2020
Barsby's rating:
Added Sep 06, 2020
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Casting made this remake much more interesting. It's about an unknowingly dysfunctional family that is basically outed by one event and it's really well done. The Swedish version was also good (and slow too), but it really had very little humor to it. Julia Louis-Dreyfus always steps it up and Wil Farrell was wonderful -- the two young sons' performances were splendid. You really believed they were a family that must finally confront uneasy tension that develops. It's a slice of life dramedy if you stick with it.Casting made this remake much more interesting. It's about an unknowingly dysfunctional family that is basically outed by one event and it's really well done. The Swedish version was also good (and slow too), but it really had very little humor to…
Terminal VelocityTerminal Velocity, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
Added Feb 22, 2020
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Originally, this film was an action drama (with a car-in-flight sequence); however, I guess the editor (and Sheen) saved the film because -- for me -- what I saw was a light comedy. It definitely wasn't the dull action script I had read years earlier. Back in its day, unless a film was a spoof, a lead character especially in an action film would always be macho, possibly romantic (if there was time) and had a smidge of humor-- well just watch this spin. I always recommend it to people. Sheen had only been in dramas prior to this film.Originally, this film was an action drama (with a car-in-flight sequence); however, I guess the editor (and Sheen) saved the film because -- for me -- what I saw was a light comedy. It definitely wasn't the dull action script I had read years…
Plus OnePlus One, DVD
DVD - 2019DVD, 2019
Added Dec 28, 2019
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A slice of wedding cake delight; Chemistry was great between the leads, lead actress presence and comic timing made the film. Writing was terrific. Just have fun with it.
Defying HitlerDefying Hitler, BookThe Germans Who Resisted Nazi Rule
by Thomas, GordonBook - 2019Book, 2019
Barsby's rating:
Added Nov 11, 2019
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Excellent read. Somehow the two authors (original contributor died) created a world that captures your attention and immerses you into this very dark era of mankind. It almost feels present tense as you learn about these mostly 20-something resisters who had limitless energy and courage to make the paranoid and ignorant allied countries aware that war would happen and of the atrocities happening in their country, Poland and Czech Republic. I was amazed at their tenacity to deal with mishaps (amazing bad luck at times), losing friends and family, while skirting brown shirt, Nazi, SS, and gestapo thugs along the way -- all with the ever present threat of being discovered. Hope was never lost -- not even when the end was clear for many. This is a good, deeply moving, and extremely interesting story that is worth your time.Excellent read. Somehow the two authors (original contributor died) created a world that captures your attention and immerses you into this very dark era of mankind. It almost feels present tense as you learn about these mostly 20-something…
TunnelTunnel, DVDTeo-neol
DVD - 2017 | KoreanDVD, 2017. Language: Korean
Barsby's rating:
Added Jul 14, 2019
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If you enjoy disaster movies - this is one of the better ones because along with the rescue operations (interesting drone sequence), it makes room for humor, selfishness, anger, stupidity, kindness, determination, sadness and irreverence. It's an engaging and riveting film. Agreed, a tad long, but on equal footing and pacing to Magnolia films' the WAVE, and the QUAKE. The acting was first rate. Recommend.If you enjoy disaster movies - this is one of the better ones because along with the rescue operations (interesting drone sequence), it makes room for humor, selfishness, anger, stupidity, kindness, determination, sadness and irreverence. It's an…
In order of disappearanceIn order of disappearance, DVD
DVD - 2016 | NorwegianDVD, 2016. Language: Norwegian
Barsby's rating:
Added Jul 08, 2019
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A mix of "Death Wish" meets "Fargo" and a dash of "The Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight," and you have a surprisingly entertaining film. It has just enough action, loads of dark humor, a great cast led by Stellan Skarsgård, and a scene stealing snow-filled mountaintop world that is just mesmerizing. Do not waste your time with its remake "Cold Pursuit," go straight to the original. You will not be disappointed.A mix of "Death Wish" meets "Fargo" and a dash of "The Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight," and you have a surprisingly entertaining film. It has just enough action, loads of dark humor, a great cast led by Stellan Skarsgård, and a scene stealing…
Keeping FaithKeeping Faith, DVDSeries 1
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
Barsby's rating:
Added Jun 01, 2019
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The lead actor makes you stick with it especially when her character does insipid things. The music is refreshing and beautifully arranged. All of the actors are stellar. The story needed to be less convoluted at times especially towards the end when exposition was needed. However, since it was originally shot in Welsh (and the lead was not bilingual) that might explain all of the pauses and staring out to sea scenes. In the English version I did not mind the pauses - a character taking a breath from their unraveling life. The strawberry scene made you think of the previous sweet character. We've all been so conditioned to quick edits to advance storylines. That's gotten old too. Not sure why the lead was targeted by police so early on; at times, it felt as they were adding new bad guys (creating more red herrings) as they shot the series. Oddly, the two main warring factions collectively come off comical with their money threats, and were no match for a true villain in an aside client subplot near the end of the series. I had wished they would have followed that story, but series needed to wrap up. If you liked Broadchurch but without its comic timing of the female detective. You might enjoy this series. It's just great to see something outside of the normal television production locations. I will watch series 2.The lead actor makes you stick with it especially when her character does insipid things. The music is refreshing and beautifully arranged. All of the actors are stellar. The story needed to be less convoluted at times especially towards the end…
Queen of the SunQueen of the Sun, DVDWhat Are the Bees Telling Us?
DVD - 2011DVD, 2011
Added Apr 02, 2019
Shall we kiss?Shall we kiss?, DVDUn baiser s'il vous plait
DVD - 2010 | FrenchDVD, 2010. Language: French
Added Apr 02, 2019
The Good ShepherdThe Good Shepherd, DVD
DVD - 2007DVD, 2007
Added Apr 02, 2019
Bye bye GermanyBye bye Germany, DVDEs war einmal in Deutschland
DVD - 2018 | GermanDVD, 2018. Language: German
Barsby's rating:
Added Oct 06, 2018
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Could only give this MOW 15 minutes.
Phantom ThreadPhantom Thread, DVD
DVD - 2018DVD, 2018
Added Jul 21, 2018
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I get why people think this movie is slow with no worthy plot, it is! It is definitely not for everyone. If you liked AGE OF INNOCENCE - you won't mind the pacing of this film at all. I also get why this stylized film is faithful to its goal of precisely portraying a dysfunctional talent and his family. Yes it unfolds slowly, facial expression by facial expression with a slow rise to a plot twist that isn't exactly what you expected in the first place nor its outcome at the end. You never know what makes the three leads tick and why they behave the way the do; you can only assume. Somehow they eventually just get each other. It's also terrific artistic homage to the seemingly perfect insular world of costume designer houses of another era; with the added fear of losing clients making it a timeless thread. The old BBC series HOUSE OF ELLIOT - though less artistic and understated, is quite an enjoyable drama of life in a fashion house from an earlier era.
I did not like the obtrusive piano music score; honestly, it reminded me of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Once a violin took over the latter half of the film, lovely. This film was made for Daniel Day Lewis.I get why people think this movie is slow with no worthy plot, it is! It is definitely not for everyone. If you liked AGE OF INNOCENCE - you won't mind the pacing of this film at all. I also get why this stylized film is faithful to its goal of…
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