I wasn't able to order on cdwow using my laser due to my laser being "chip and pin" It seems they have finally fixed the problem, so I just ordered a copy of Sin City It was an impulse purchase and now that I can use my laser on there I can see myself making many more ... That may not be such a good thing.. though it sure beats wasting money in Xtravision Buy Posters at … [Read more...] about cdwow issues revisited
Cinema
War of the Worlds.. an epic or a flop?
I was lucky, or unlucky, enough to see War of the Worlds last night. Yes, you guessed it. I wasn't as impressed by it as I would have liked to have been. Directed by Steven Spielberg, you know that its been made with a massive budget. And from a technical point of view it probably is a masterpiece of CGI. The visual effects throughout the film are impressive, but why did I find … [Read more...] about War of the Worlds.. an epic or a flop?
Xtra-vision – More ripoffs
I wandered into Xtra-vision yesterday evening to pick up a DVD to find they had put up the price on rentals again. I do not think they can justify these price increases, but it's a free world etc., so I can simply vote with my wallet and go elsewhere... Or can I? Xtravision's pricing policies have fascinated me for a good while. They are a prime example of monopoly at work. In … [Read more...] about Xtra-vision – More ripoffs
Quote of the day – Devil’s Advocate
"Let me give you a little inside information about God. God likes to watch. He's a prankster. Think about it. He gives man instincts. He gives you this extraordinary gift, and then what does He do, I swear for His own amusement, his own private, cosmic gag reel, He sets the rules in opposition. It's the goof of all time. Look but don't touch. Touch, but don't taste. Taste, … [Read more...] about Quote of the day – Devil’s Advocate
Dracula – Stoker and Coppolla
I finally got my DVD of Coppolla's Dracula back. I'd lent it out to Ashley about 3 years ago! I'd forgotten how dark a film it was, though I must admit that some of the cast were a little weak. Keanu Reeves' accent really grates on me, but Winona Ryder et al more than make up for it :mrgreen: Of course, to truly appreciate the film you should read the book: When I was about … [Read more...] about Dracula – Stoker and Coppolla