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Well constructed and spot-on
As a clinical psychologist who specializes in the development, analysis and evaluation of child sexual abuse interviews, I have reviewed many of the the materials associated with the real McMartin case. While I understand the nature of people who want to 'believe the children', it must also be known that there are some very bad interviewing practices which can affect how they remember events and what they report (not just children - adults as well).These kids were not fools, they were victims - but the McMartins were also victims. They were both victims of the very problematic interviewing techniques used in this case.I can tell you: not only was the portrayal fair, but it left out some of the most problematic interviewer behaviors.There were some interviewer behaviors so wildly inappropriate that viewers would never have believed they occurred. They did.
They told the wrong story
I grew up in Manhattan Beach in the 80's. Luckily for me, I went to a different pre-school. I grew up with bumper stickers reading, "I believe the children." James Woods, Superstar
Armed with a perfect Verbal SAT score and an IQ of 180, intellectual powerhouse James Woods aces his portrayal of a defense attorney who, against the political might of the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, brings the best possible approximation of justice to a family falsely accused of committing the most heinous of non-capital crimes--a family already tried and convicted, though ambitious, reckless, and sensational reporting, in the court of public opinion.Read more

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This warmhearted TV offering based on Mitch Albom's nonfictionbestseller of the same name dives right into the action, with Morrie (JackLemmon) collapsing within the first three minutes. Then it's cut to Mitch'shectic life as a sports columnist cum television host and long-term, oftenlong-distance boyfriend. But this Mick Jackson-directed film slowsconsiderably after the introductions as former student Mitch (Hank Azaria)learns his beloved professor is dying of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Hereconnects with his mentor and begins learning from him all over again, thistime about life. Oprah Winfrey produced this 88-minute film, and her renownedtouchy-feely quality is prominent as Mitch learns to love both Morrie and hisown girlfriend. Azaria, better known for somewhat goofy roles (Read more

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A real tear-jerker.
This movie was so very well done, and so very sad.It will reach-around from behind you and pleasure you in a way you didn't expect, but will leave you feeling very sad at the end.Sad, but inspired - and that is what this movie is about.Inspiration.Morrie was a great, stand-up character who was always "pitching a tent", so to speak.I highly recommend this movie.

Tuesdays with Morrie
This is an excellent story about what life is really all about.The book and DVD make excellent gifts too.I highly recommend both products!

MORRIE IS THAT YOU?
GREAT STORY... TOUCHING BUT KIND OF BUDGET LOOKING PRODUCTION AND
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My VHS copy gets a grade of "F"
As a biology teacher, I bought a used copy of this marvelous film although I spent less than $50.However, the quality of the tape is so poor that students had a difficult time understanding the conversations. And, as a teacher, to spend a larger amount of my own money is out of the question.How unfortunate that the idea of use in the classroom made this unavailable for interested persons as well as teachers wishing to use it.
DVD version needed!
I have been searching high and low for a DVD version of this movie but now I know that the movie is only available in VHS. Who's watching VHS now? This is one great movie about the search of the DNA molecular structure and it should be updated to DVD.
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It is a great movie. This is a moot point, however, since it is currently unobtainable. Maybe I'll enroll in a high school biology class at age 32 so that I can watch this movie again.
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This 1992 crowd pleaser made almost as much money for Whitney Houston as its chart-busting soundtrack. A high-wattage star vehicle as only Hollywood can make, Read more

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The Bodyguard took about fifteen years to get made
Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston, Waiting to Exhale) is an actress/pop star who is getting death threats as her career rises to a new level. Everybody wants to get close to her, but someone out there wants her dead. In steps legendary bodyguard Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner, Waterworld) to advise the star and her camp on how to protect Rachel. He finds out his new client is as much of a control freak as he is, and they begin to clash over how far is too far when your career and life hang in the balance. They begin to fall in love, much to their mutual surprise. Can Farmer keep Rachel alive and separate his feelings for her when it counts?
Letting your guard down .....
Hmmmm .... I think the theme song says it all ... I lost "my bodyguard" too when I too jumped on a plane to California. Two different worlds can only collide for a short time.
BRILLIANT!
"You can be as you choose to be. It takes some discipline but it can be done."
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Get mindless for awhile with this 1997 disaster flick, starring the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles as a funky place for lava to spew, plus Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche as the brave souls who know how to shut off the spout. Director Mick Jackson (Read more

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Volcano Shows It's Stuff.
Although it is a far-fetched plot when you first hear it, the filming of it makes you believe that it could happen. That plates underneath the soil of L.A. could possibly shift hard enough for lava to burst through. Tommy lee Jones, in his usual everyman role, plays a father trying to keep his life together when reports of a possible Volcano threat surface. Like always, proffesionals and specialits claim that that kind of incident would never happen but, through building reports, it does. A classic disaster movie with heroes sacrificing left and right to insure the safety of their fellow men. Lots of cool special effects and lots of great deep-thinking acting. A good buy.

awful, awful, awful [...]
i think everything that needs to be said about this movie has already been said. i actually couldn't bear to watch it right through so maybe it suddenly got really good right after the bit where the guy's hanging off a firetruck ladder over an advancing lava flow which is so hot his shoes are melting, but the metal of the ladder is still somehow cool enough to hold onto with bare hands. but it's pointless to start nitpicking since the whole rotten film is one giant, err, nit i suppose. i only gave one star because there's no zero-star option.

Poor Release ofVolcano Movie
Overall, I thought the movie was stupid and a waist of time.I though the movie did not have much plot to it and felt it could have been much better.I did like the special effects that were used. Tommy Lee Jones was a good actor and played his part.I would wait to rent it and not own it as my own copy. ... Read more

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Steve Martin wrote this film as a meditation on both love and Los Angeles (and then-wife Victoria Tennant). He plays a L.A. TV weatherman who finds himself conflicted about what to do with his life, both professionally and personally. As he works his way through a couple of relationships (including a very funny one with a frisky Sarah Jessica Parker, who talks him into colonic therapy), he discovers a L.A. freeway sign that gives him romantic advice. It helps him realize what he knows intuitively: that the British woman he is attracted to (Tennant) is the one he should pursue. A big cast (and lots of cameos) have fun with this witty (if slight) material and director Mick Jackson adds visual pizzazz. Read more

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Fifteen years on and still a joy
This is a lovely film, as full of freshness and as enjoyable as when it was first released. In an age of overdone special effects and slim storylines, L.A. Story still engages us with likeable characters and a wonderful message, and gives us a glimpse of the possible. Talking Freeway signs? Acts of God in the furtherance of True Love? Wonderful stuff that will leave you smiling.
Sharp & Loving At The Same Time
Hard to believe ths movie's 15 years old, as the topic and observations are still fresh.Steve Martin was trying to get away from his "wild and crazy guy" mentality when he gave us this tone poem/left hook to the strangeness that is L.A., and he was able to do so."L.A. Story" is a quiet little film that shows his range as a comic.Yes, he can be silly and physical, but he can also point out the inanities he sees without going overboard, which is a gift.
The Magical Journey to True Love
This is the story of a journey to explain that truth can come from very unexpected places - one of the greatest Love Story's ever told, without the glitz and nonsense, and, yet, there's definitely glamour, and Victoria Tennant is the Queen - I get 'lost' in this movie everytime I see it - all the time, you are pulling for both of them, then get mad because they both stray off-course with someone else, but cheer like crazy when his plane gets stranded - a truly wonderful Love Story... ... Read more

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Reaffirms my opinion
While this movie was well written and acted, it did strengthen my opinion about those in the media.I know alot of people may disagree with me on this, but in this film I saw nothing more than sick, egotistical vultures scrambling around trying to find "the next big story" with little regard to the people they hurt.For those of you who view the media of being comprised of elitist know-it-alls, watching this movie will assure you that your assessment is correct.
Sound and Fury
This is probably a fairly accurate representation of how newscasters operated in Iraq during the Desert Storm War, and of how they operate in general in front-line, crisis situations. I think the movie was aiming at evoking viewers' admiration for the newscasters' courage and stamina in "getting the story." It was supposed to be a paean to CNN as it established itself as a credible, round-the-clock news source during this War. But for me, the movie had the opposite effect. It showed how rash and ultimately futile most of the media people's actions on the scene were.
Making Money Will Win Out
The movie portrays a group of CNN reporters grappling with journalistic ethics and the hazards of reporting in a modern war-zone. The message the film generally sends to its audience, although a bit corny, is that nations can avoid conflict by discussion and, of course, CNN would like to be the ones to orchestrate and film it.In the film Robert Wiener is a pushy on-location producer who is know for doing anything to get a story.Ingrid Formanek is his assistant producer and she turns the hardened journalist away from pursuing the risky ultimate story by reminding him of his family; really pulls those heart strings huh?As stated above the plot is beyond cheesy; it is simply Hollywood entertaining us with the typical fast love and action story. Although Mick Jackson and HBO might say differently, what happened in Baghdad was probably very different then what happened in the film.
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"You're going to be locked up, until we find out if you are sane or insane."
Chattahoochee (1989) is a film inspired by true events of a man, after returning home from the Korean war, went crazy go nuts, got hisself locked up in a state loony bin, documented and reported all the abuses he saw and experienced, which eventually led to reforms of the system for public provided care of the mentally ill. Directed by Mick Jackson (L.A. Story, The Bodyguard), the film stars Gary Oldman (Sid and Nancy, Romeo Is Bleeding) as the Emmett Foley, a certified hero in the Korean conflict and a certified nut at home. Also appearing is Dennis Hopper (True Romance, Space Truckers), Frances McDormand (Fargo, Johnny Skidmarks), Pamela Reed (Cadillac Man, Kindergarten Cop), Ned `Squeal Like a Pig' Beatty (Rudy, Radioland Murders), and M. Emmet Walsh (Slap Shot, The Jerk, Blade Runner).
Moving
This movie is very moving. I saw this because I saw that Gary Oldman was in it and I will watch any movie he is in. I am glad I did, because this is one of his best performances, even as a young as he was. Based on a true story, Chattahoochee mainly takes place in an insane asylum. Dennis Hopper is also very effective as another inmate. The breadth of emotional range and display is amazing out of both actors. This movie also makes me wish Gary Oldman got more lead roles; he can carry a film like no other and is a much better actor than any one else out there (respectively). Anyone looking for a very deep, involving, emotional story that is based on true events should be looking here.

Completely Biased, I Admit...
Truthfully, I know nothing of this movie's history, nothing of the actual events from which it was taken. However, considering the film for film's value alone, its strengths are easily indentifiable. Gary Oldman is absolutely brilliant. Any fan who simply loves to watch him work, loves to study each inflection of his ever changable features, will be in heaven just as I was. Though there are many movies of his I enjoy more - few display his breadth and depth so completely. He's nearly flawless here, and is present in almost every scene. Dennis Hopper is also uncomfortably believable, and the supporting cast was perfect (Frances McDormand, Ned Beatty, Pamela Reed). Read more

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This warmhearted TV offering based on Mitch Albom's nonfictionbestseller of the same name dives right into the action, with Morrie (JackLemmon) collapsing within the first three minutes. Then it's cut to Mitch'shectic life as a sports columnist cum television host and long-term, oftenlong-distance boyfriend. But this Mick Jackson-directed film slowsconsiderably after the introductions as former student Mitch (Hank Azaria)learns his beloved professor is dying of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Hereconnects with his mentor and begins learning from him all over again, thistime about life. Oprah Winfrey produced this 88-minute film, and her renownedtouchy-feely quality is prominent as Mitch learns to love both Morrie and hisown girlfriend. Azaria, better known for somewhat goofy roles (Read more

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A real tear-jerker.
This movie was so very well done, and so very sad.It will reach-around from behind you and pleasure you in a way you didn't expect, but will leave you feeling very sad at the end.Sad, but inspired - and that is what this movie is about.Inspiration.Morrie was a great, stand-up character who was always "pitching a tent", so to speak.I highly recommend this movie.

Tuesdays with Morrie
This is an excellent story about what life is really all about.The book and DVD make excellent gifts too.I highly recommend both products!

MORRIE IS THAT YOU?
GREAT STORY... TOUCHING BUT KIND OF BUDGET LOOKING PRODUCTION AND
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Docudrama based on real events in the CIA/KGB war
Based largely on declassified transcripts, this is a very well-done reconstruction of the events surrounding a major scandal that ripped apart the CIA in the 1960s and 1970s. James Angleton was then chief of counter-intelligence, and after his close friend Kim Philby defected to the Soviet Union, Angleton grew increasingly obsessed with finding other Soviet moles in the highest ranks of U.S. intelligence. One defector (Golitsyn) played into the fears of the hawks by emphasizing the seriousness of the Soviet threat; another defector (Nosenko) insisted there was no serious threat. Following closely on the heals of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Kennedy assassination, the choice on whom to believe carried serious implications for U.S. security. In an unsuccessful effort to break Nosenko, Angleton and his staff put Nosenko into solitary confinement for almost three years--and though major inconsistencies were uncovered in Nosenko's story, he was never broken. In the course of the investigation, Angleton's drive to uncover the Soviet mole(s) in the CIA ruined the careers of more than forty people; the scandal that followed led to Angleton's dismissal, and the CIA's inclination to wash its hands of HUMINT (human intelligence sources) in favor of SIGINT (technology-driven intelligence). This opened the way for later Soviet infiltrations (Walker, Ames, Hansen), but also set an unfortunate precedent--the CIA's distrust of HUMINT--that seriously undermined U.S. security in the post-Cold War era.
A very authentic film-Great acting!
The video is well rounded. The characters are based from the legendary members of the C.I.A. This is a true story. This video is highly recommended for its: to the point approach and gives a cold-war feel in history.

Yuri Nosenko: KGB Could be Better
Directed by Mick Jackson and starring Tommy Lee Jones as Steve Daley, Josef Sommer as James Angleton and Oleg Rudnik as Yuri Nosenko. Yuri Nosenko: KGB presents a well acted and interesting examination of the defection Yuri Nosenko, an intelligence officer with the Second Chief Directorate of the KGB. How due to the influence of Anatoli Golitsyn a paranoid KGB intelligence officer that defected to the United States in 1961, Nosenko was incarcerated for over three years. It does a good job of representing the conflict that is caused by Nosenko's defection and the damage that it did to the moral of the Central Intelligence Agency. Unfortunately, Yuri Nosenko:KGB fails to properly represent many of the facts of the case correctly, and simply misrepresents many others. ... Read more

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Excellent for the whole PC World
This is an excellent movie ideal for those PC gurus and wannabes alike to hold on to.

corny&ok
I saw this movie over the weekend&thought it was corny&Predictable but it passed the time so no harm no foul.iy had a few laughs but that was about it.

Very cheesy, but entertaining nonetheless
Being somewhat of a geek myself and former resident of silicon valley, this movie immediately appealed to me. However, my girlfriend, nothing like me, found it innane and stupid.Read more

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Docudrama based on real events in the CIA/KGB war
Based largely on declassified transcripts, this is a very well-done reconstruction of the events surrounding a major scandal that ripped apart the CIA in the 1960s and 1970s. James Angleton was then chief of counter-intelligence, and after his close friend Kim Philby defected to the Soviet Union, Angleton grew increasingly obsessed with finding other Soviet moles in the highest ranks of U.S. intelligence. One defector (Golitsyn) played into the fears of the hawks by emphasizing the seriousness of the Soviet threat; another defector (Nosenko) insisted there was no serious threat. Following closely on the heals of the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Kennedy assassination, the choice on whom to believe carried serious implications for U.S. security. In an unsuccessful effort to break Nosenko, Angleton and his staff put Nosenko into solitary confinement for almost three years--and though major inconsistencies were uncovered in Nosenko's story, he was never broken. In the course of the investigation, Angleton's drive to uncover the Soviet mole(s) in the CIA ruined the careers of more than forty people; the scandal that followed led to Angleton's dismissal, and the CIA's inclination to wash its hands of HUMINT (human intelligence sources) in favor of SIGINT (technology-driven intelligence). This opened the way for later Soviet infiltrations (Walker, Ames, Hansen), but also set an unfortunate precedent--the CIA's distrust of HUMINT--that seriously undermined U.S. security in the post-Cold War era.
A very authentic film-Great acting!
The video is well rounded. The characters are based from the legendary members of the C.I.A. This is a true story. This video is highly recommended for its: to the point approach and gives a cold-war feel in history.

Yuri Nosenko: KGB Could be Better
Directed by Mick Jackson and starring Tommy Lee Jones as Steve Daley, Josef Sommer as James Angleton and Oleg Rudnik as Yuri Nosenko. Yuri Nosenko: KGB presents a well acted and interesting examination of the defection Yuri Nosenko, an intelligence officer with the Second Chief Directorate of the KGB. How due to the influence of Anatoli Golitsyn a paranoid KGB intelligence officer that defected to the United States in 1961, Nosenko was incarcerated for over three years. It does a good job of representing the conflict that is caused by Nosenko's defection and the damage that it did to the moral of the Central Intelligence Agency. Unfortunately, Yuri Nosenko:KGB fails to properly represent many of the facts of the case correctly, and simply misrepresents many others. ... Read more

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Steve Martin wrote this film as a meditation on both love and Los Angeles (and then-wife Victoria Tennant). He plays a L.A. TV weatherman who finds himself conflicted about what to do with his life, both professionally and personally. As he works his way through a couple of relationships (including a very funny one with a frisky Sarah Jessica Parker, who talks him into colonic therapy), he discovers a L.A. freeway sign that gives him romantic advice. It helps him realize what he knows intuitively: that the British woman he is attracted to (Tennant) is the one he should pursue. A big cast (and lots of cameos) have fun with this witty (if slight) material and director Mick Jackson adds visual pizzazz. Read more

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Fifteen years on and still a joy
This is a lovely film, as full of freshness and as enjoyable as when it was first released. In an age of overdone special effects and slim storylines, L.A. Story still engages us with likeable characters and a wonderful message, and gives us a glimpse of the possible. Talking Freeway signs? Acts of God in the furtherance of True Love? Wonderful stuff that will leave you smiling.
Sharp & Loving At The Same Time
Hard to believe ths movie's 15 years old, as the topic and observations are still fresh.Steve Martin was trying to get away from his "wild and crazy guy" mentality when he gave us this tone poem/left hook to the strangeness that is L.A., and he was able to do so."L.A. Story" is a quiet little film that shows his range as a comic.Yes, he can be silly and physical, but he can also point out the inanities he sees without going overboard, which is a gift.
The Magical Journey to True Love
This is the story of a journey to explain that truth can come from very unexpected places - one of the greatest Love Story's ever told, without the glitz and nonsense, and, yet, there's definitely glamour, and Victoria Tennant is the Queen - I get 'lost' in this movie everytime I see it - all the time, you are pulling for both of them, then get mad because they both stray off-course with someone else, but cheer like crazy when his plane gets stranded - a truly wonderful Love Story... ... Read more

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"You're going to be locked up, until we find out if you are sane or insane."
Chattahoochee (1989) is a film inspired by true events of a man, after returning home from the Korean war, went crazy go nuts, got hisself locked up in a state loony bin, documented and reported all the abuses he saw and experienced, which eventually led to reforms of the system for public provided care of the mentally ill. Directed by Mick Jackson (L.A. Story, The Bodyguard), the film stars Gary Oldman (Sid and Nancy, Romeo Is Bleeding) as the Emmett Foley, a certified hero in the Korean conflict and a certified nut at home. Also appearing is Dennis Hopper (True Romance, Space Truckers), Frances McDormand (Fargo, Johnny Skidmarks), Pamela Reed (Cadillac Man, Kindergarten Cop), Ned `Squeal Like a Pig' Beatty (Rudy, Radioland Murders), and M. Emmet Walsh (Slap Shot, The Jerk, Blade Runner).
Moving
This movie is very moving. I saw this because I saw that Gary Oldman was in it and I will watch any movie he is in. I am glad I did, because this is one of his best performances, even as a young as he was. Based on a true story, Chattahoochee mainly takes place in an insane asylum. Dennis Hopper is also very effective as another inmate. The breadth of emotional range and display is amazing out of both actors. This movie also makes me wish Gary Oldman got more lead roles; he can carry a film like no other and is a much better actor than any one else out there (respectively). Anyone looking for a very deep, involving, emotional story that is based on true events should be looking here.

Completely Biased, I Admit...
Truthfully, I know nothing of this movie's history, nothing of the actual events from which it was taken. However, considering the film for film's value alone, its strengths are easily indentifiable. Gary Oldman is absolutely brilliant. Any fan who simply loves to watch him work, loves to study each inflection of his ever changable features, will be in heaven just as I was. Though there are many movies of his I enjoy more - few display his breadth and depth so completely. He's nearly flawless here, and is present in almost every scene. Dennis Hopper is also uncomfortably believable, and the supporting cast was perfect (Frances McDormand, Ned Beatty, Pamela Reed). Read more

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This 1992 crowd pleaser made almost as much money for Whitney Houston as its chart-busting soundtrack. A high-wattage star vehicle as only Hollywood can make, Read more

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The Bodyguard took about fifteen years to get made
Rachel Marron (Whitney Houston, Waiting to Exhale) is an actress/pop star who is getting death threats as her career rises to a new level. Everybody wants to get close to her, but someone out there wants her dead. In steps legendary bodyguard Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner, Waterworld) to advise the star and her camp on how to protect Rachel. He finds out his new client is as much of a control freak as he is, and they begin to clash over how far is too far when your career and life hang in the balance. They begin to fall in love, much to their mutual surprise. Can Farmer keep Rachel alive and separate his feelings for her when it counts?