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
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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
Film Release Dates – Ireland
I get very frustrated sometimes with release dates for films. You see the publicity stuff on imdb, but you've no idea when they are going to be released in Ireland. This site seems to have all the answers. … [Read more...] about Film Release Dates – Ireland
Fahrenheit 9/11
Lots of controversy.... It seems that the US won't be allowing cinemas to show the film directly prior to the US presedentials as it may influence voters. … [Read more...] about Fahrenheit 9/11