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Supernatural (2005–2020)
10/10
Nothing like tuning in to a mini horror movie every week.
16 November 2006
It's a genius blend of the X-Files, Rout 66, and every classic horror movie you've ever seen. Urban legends are dissected using myth and fact bringing to life mini movies that make you wish they were longer then just one hour. Two charismatic brothers start out on a journey to find their father who is out on a hunting trip. Hunting what? Things that go bump in the night, and revenge on the demon that killed his wife. That's how John Winchester was introduced into this world of the Supernatural and he raised his two sons, Dean and Sam as best he could. Giving them the knowledge and skills to abolish all evil, bringing them up to follow in his footsteps. This is already the second season, so much has happened in just the first 22 episodes. New friends have been made, old friends have been lost and enemies have been revealed. Season 1 is on the shelves and is captivating as all get out but you don't need to have watched all of season 1 to get into this show. You may need some insight here and there but you have me to ask if you have a question on anything.

Sam and Dean are on the road trip of their lives, stopping here and there at Podunk gas stations to fill up Dean's '67 Chevy Impala. (Christened by the fans as Metallicar) She purrs under the hood like a fat cat and roars down any road Dean takes her; all the while listening to what Sam has dubbed "the best of mullet rock". Although that's isn't entirely true, you will hear a steady stream of classic rock dipping in with a few choice hair metal bands and songs from the early to mid 80's.

The brothers are played by Jared Padalecki (Sam) and Jensen Ackles (Dean) who may already be a couple of familiar faces. Jared is well know for his role of Dean in "Gilmore Girls" as well as Wade in "House of Wax" (the 2005 remake) or even Tom in "Cry Wolf". A talented actor who's chemistry with on screen brother Jensen Ackles is nothing short of a good chemical reaction. Jensen is a somewhat less familiar face but if you know where to look back you just may remember him as Eric Brady, Sammy's twin brother on "The Days of our Lives" or more recently as Jason, Lana Lang's old love interest on "Smallville". Needless to say you can tell that these boys get along well off screen just by the way they act on camera, they play off each other and are so believable as brothers some times you forget you are actually watching something that's not real.

Eric Kripke, the creator of "Supernatural" does his best to bring you a one-hour mini horror movie each week. Filled with effects, comic relief and at times a glimpse into the life of these two young men that will make you wish each episode were longer. By the time next Thursday comes around you'll be dying for the next show and Kripke never ceases to amaze.
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10/10
Delightful fun from your friendly neighborhood Newsies!
26 November 2005
So you can't get enough of the Newsies huh. Well, buckle up kids this is not your family Disney movie! Filled with curse words, sexual innuendos and extreme violence. I would give it a rating of at LEAST PG13. Join our adorable newsie Specs, played by Mark David, as he transforms into a jealous and ruthless Don Knotts who vows to destroy the Newsies if it's that last thing he does. Follow him as he goes on a killing rampage, try to keep up with him and figure out who he will strike next.

Basically it's the type of movie that the neighborhood boys tend to make around the ages of 15 to 18 when they get bored. But truly it is brilliant. The editing, the sound, even the plot! So if you just can't get enough of your Newsies and you are able to hear an F word or two... Go watch it!
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Ash Wednesday (2002)
10/10
The story of brotherly love, love enough to kill
14 October 2005
Edward Burns has done it again. This movie is so intricate in the plot you realize something new every time you watch it. Everything that is done is almost like a mirage of something else, it all means what it says and yet volumes more! The acting is mediocre, I do have to say that I've seen much better performances from all actors involved. But look past the acting, get into the story, the passion, the love between brother, the good and the evil of all situations. The photography in this movie is amazing. The usage of wide angle shots adds so much to the mood of this movie. Spend one time while watching this movie just to notice the complexity of the simple shots. And while your paying attention to the picture, absorb yourself in the music. You will be amazed!
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