Monday, October 26, 2009

A Song by Song Review of The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

By James Ronald Wellingston

I think because of the massive amount of attention that is given to this album's so called "historical significance" that sometimes not enough attention is given to the music itself. I hope to correct that imbalance with this review which focuses entirely on the album's 13 tracks.

01. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" - This opening track really sets the mood for the entire album. The song shifts styles abruptly just like the album does from song to song. And of course the crowd noise and the entire "Sgt. Pepper" concept are introduced here.

02. "With a Little Help from my Friends" - The perfect song for Ringo Starr to sing. John Lennon & Paul McCartney wrote this song together specifically for Ringo to sing which I think makes the great lyrics all that much greater (think of them in that context.)

03. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" - This psychedelic journey through the mind of John Lennon remains one of the band's most famous songs. I love how it goes from the visions of the verse to the exciting sing along of the chorus.

04. "Getting Better" - This song so perfectly encapsulates the sound of this album and what it's all about to me.

05. "Fixing a Hole" - I love this kind of more subtle psychedelia. And yes, this is a very psychedelic song. And how about those lyrics? Anyone who doesn't think McCartney could write lyrics should pay close attention to these.

06. "She's Leaving Home" - This song is very interesting to hear in mono because it's actually sped up (and thus pitched up) in the mono mix. It has a lot more energy that way. Definitely worth a listen!

07. "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite" - What a deliciously weird song this is. It's brilliant how "far out" this album takes you. It's like a journey to different parts of the world (and certainly there is time traveling involved as well.)

08. "Within You Without You" - This is a song that gets a lot of hate by a lot of people and that makes me sad. It makes me feel like they don't really "get it." This song is an essential part of what makes this album so brilliant.

09. "When I'm 64" - Some people don't seem to get how "tongue in cheek" this song is. McCartney loved to mess around with different musical styles in this way. In fact I think Ween sort of ripped off their whole shtick from Paul McCartney. Listen to McCartney's "fruity" songs (as George Harrison called them sometimes) from the perspective of Ween doing them and I think maybe they'll click.

11. "Lovely Rita" - I have to admit that tracks #10 and #11 are probably my least favorites on the album. But considering I quite like both of those tracks, that says a lot about how much I love this album.

11. "Good Morning Good Morning" - John was inspired by a Kellogg's Corn Flakes commercial to write this song. Pretty cool lead guitar bits played by Paul.

12. "Sgt. Pepper's (Reprise)" - Rocks harder than the first version. I love how it ties the album together and it's brilliant how this closing version is "looser" just like a band may be looser at the end of a real show. And that's what the concept of this album was all about after all. The idea was that this album would "go on tour" rather than the band themselves.

13. "A Day in the Life" - The greatest song ever.

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

A Couple Of Quick Motion Picture Plot Lines To Go Over

By Chester Moses

It wasn't that long ago that a trip to the corner video shop was the most convenient way to get a movie. The next generation it seems will be getting their movies from movie downloads, avoiding any trips to the store. You will find just about any movie you want with a good movie download site. Below is a small sample.

Natural Born Killers: Mary Mallory is a teenager with an abusive father. After falling in love with Mickey, they viscously murder Mary's parents. Now they are on the run along Rt. 666. As they run, they go on killing sprees, usually leaving one person alive that can recount the events. As time continues they become a media sensation, almost national heroes.

The Ploughman's Lunch: Difficult, skeptical condemnation of British behaviors, ethics and affairs of state, focusing on the exercises of completely selfish journalist (Pryce) and others throughout the Falklands battle. The film is relatively perceptive, within the restraints of its outlook. Cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Tim Curry, Rosemary Harris, Blunt Finlay, and Charlie Dore. (100 minutes, 1983)

The Night of the Following Day: Excellent cast makes this sordid story of a young gal's abduction somehow more fascinating than it should be; pretty coarse in spots. Cast includes Marlon Brando, Richard Boone, Rita Moreno, Pamela Franklin, Jess Hahn, and Gerard Buhr. (93 minutes, 1969)

The Game: Nicolas Van Orton is a very wealthy man who has it all, but is bored stiff. Then, all of a sudden, his world is turned upside down. Nicolas is drawn into an impossible and intriguing situation. His life is turned upside down. This wild adventure he is on, is actually planned, it is a birthday gift from his brother Conrad.

Road Trip: Josh and girlfriend are in college, but 1800 miles apart. When Josh is videotaped having sex with another girl things are still safe. When that tape is accidentally mailed to his girlfriend in Austin, it's time for a road trip. He and his college buddies go 1800 miles so that Josh can try to save his lifelong relationship.

Murder on Monday: Graceful all-megastar production of Agatha Christie's whodunit set in the 1930s, with unrecognizable Finney as the master-sleuth Hercule Poirot, and all his suspects on the same railroad train. Vibrant amusement, although severely slow paced. Bergman won Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Cast includes Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Sean Connery, John Gielgud, and Wendy Hiller. (128 minutes, 1974)

Copycat: Helen Hudson is being asked out of retirement to investigate a baffling set of murders. Hudson is a forensic psychologist specialized in serial killers. With detective M.J. Monahan, the two start to uncover the mystery. When the killer learns the two are tracking him, they become his next target.

So Big: Disheartening adaptation of Edna Ferber's legend of an orphaned gal who turns into a schoolteacher in the middle of a farming town and raises her child to strive for a better life. Cast includes Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Dickie Moore, Guy Kibbee, Bette Davis, and Mac Madison. (80 minutes, 1932)

Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Here is a romantic comedy set in a beautiful resort in Hawaii. After being dumped by his girlfriend Sarah, he finally decides to go to Hawaii to get over the loss. Unfortunately, when he goes to check in at the resort, the first person he sees is Sarah, and of course her new boyfriend.

Those of you looking for file downloads could try a search with "Latest Movie Rentals". If the first search proves ineffective type in something different. Try something different, like "Downloading Music".

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Three Basic Things About A Warrior Leveling Guide

By Jim Evans

The goal for most people nowadays playing WoW is to level up quicker. That means you need to know where exactly to go, which talent builds are the best, and which quests to accept or decline. Not knowing what to do when you first start out is what kills the most time. It's ok if you have nothing to do in your life. Most people would rather have a guide and do what they want to the most at the fastest time. World of Warcraft will take much of anyone's time to reach a level of satisfactory.

Talent builds, if you are using a warrior leveling guide then you're in luck, it will tell you that level 1-70, fury is most beneficial to your time. Regenerating health without the need to eat food is exactly how you will save time. Now, after level 70, you will need to go with protection so that you will be able to do a mass load of killing without having to lose too much health. Again, that saves time and it enables your character to level up much faster also.

Doing more quests at the same time is beneficial if you know exactly what to do. Using a warrior leveling guide will help you exactly in this field. A leveling guide tells you just want you need to know which means where to go and how many quests to combine and complete.

Knowing the most important quests to group up and finish will bring you the best results in the shortest time. Don't just guess which quests are good and try to complete them. A leveling guide would tell you exactly what you need to know already. Quests that give good experience rewards and are able to complete fast are the most beneficial to leveling up fast.

At last, you must repeat these simple basic steps to achieve the best results in the shortest time available. Remember to do the right talent build and group together the best quests to complete. Use a warrior levleing guide or be left behind.

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Quality Synopses Of Many Different Genre Of Silver Screen Movies

By Theodore Mccarty

The following paragraphs contain some nice movie reviews. You can find a lot of information on movie downloads sites if you do a good search. Film download searches will include "Fast Movie Downloads", "Unlimited Movie Rentals", and "Online Movies Downloads".

Commandos: Stereotype-filled war drama with typical structure; Italian commandos, led by a few stalwart Americans, need to secure a vital retreat in the North African desert before Allied landings. Cast includes Lee Van Cleef, Jack Kelly, Giampiero Albertini, Marino Marie, Pierre Paulo Capponi, and Duilio Del Prete. (89 minutes, 1964)

The Seniors: 4 collegians open a fake sex hospital, which mushrooms into a multimillion dollar business. The movie is alternately stupid and sarcastic, with some harmless nudity thrown in. Cast includes Jeffrey Byron, Gary Imhof, Dennis Quaid, Lou Richards, PrisciIla Barnes, Alan Reed, Edward Andrews, Robert Emhardl, and Alan Hewitt. (87 minutes, 1978)

The Great Man Votes: A straightforward, authentic, admirable film of Barrymore, once a professor, now a divorced man, battling for custody of his youngsters. Cast includes John Barrymore, Peter Holden, Virginia Weidler, Donald MacBride, and William Demarest. (112 minutes, 1939)

Good News: A vigorous redo of the 1920s collegiate musical (by DeSylva, Brown, and Henderson), given a new coat of varnish by screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Lawford is Tait College's arrogant football idol, and Allyson is the clever gal who catches him on the bounce back. Vintage melodies contain "The Best Things in Life are Free," "Just Think," and "Varsity Drag". New numbers contain "The French Lecture" and "Pass That Harmony Tube." Cast includes June Allyson, Peter Lawford, Patricia Marshall, Joan McCracken, Ray McDonald, Mel Torme, Donald MacBride, Tom Dugan, and Clinton Sundberg. (95 minutes, 1947)

Ed Television: Amusing yam in reference to a despondent cable Television network that plans to televise a normal man's life for every waking minute of the day and turn the meager sap into an overnight star. Cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Sally Kirkland, Martin Landau, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Reiner, and Dennis Hopper. (133 minutes, 1999)

The House of Yes: On a stormy day in 1983, a youthful gentleman brings his fiance home to meet his broken Washington, D.C, family, containing his demented twin sis, Jackie-O, whose fantasies in Jacqueline Kennedy have lengthened to the point of reenacting the JFK assassination-with live bullets. A well made black comedy, based on the stage production by Wendy MacLeod. Cast includes Parker Posey, Josh Harnilton, Tori Spelling, Freddie Prinze, Jr., Genevieve Bujold, and Rachael Leigh Cook. (90 minutes, 1997)

Cry the Beloved Country: This is a moving redo of the 1951 film based on Alan Paton's rejoiced novel, in reference to a backwoods pastor (Jones) who, in 1946, makes his first ever trip to the city of Johannesburg in search of his errant child. At the same time prosperous landowner Harris voyages there to claim the body of his child, who has just been killed. We see phenomenal work by Jones, Harris, and a largely foreign cast. Not as understated as the first making, however powerful in its own way. Cast includes Richard Harris, James Earl Jones, Charles S. Dutton, and Vusi Kunene. (120 minutes, 1995)

Hail Mafia: Somewhat fascinating melodrama in regards to employed killers going after a witness that has witnessed mob activities. Cast includes Henry Silva, Jack Klugman, Eddie Constantine, Elsa Martinelli, and Micheline Presle. (89 minutes, 1965)

Rhinoceros: This is the Eugene Ionesco entry into the "Show of the Ludicrous" makes remorseful shift from the stage to the big screen as sales rep Wilder declines to comply by turning into a mess. The entertainers try. Cast includes Nil Mostel, Gene Wilder, Karen Black, Robert Weil, Joe Silver, and Marilyn Chris. (101 minutes, 1974)

Almost any film you can think of can be downloaded from a site online. To find online download sites, try "Movie Downloading Site" or "Download Internet Movies" in the search engines. If you need to do more searches, use "Download Videos".

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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Useful Reviews Of A Few Picture Shows

By David Solomon

Look below if you came to see motion picture reviews. To find a movie download site you need to do the right search. You should have good luck with a search like "Unlimited Movie Downloads"; if not then try "Unlimited Downloads" and "Buy Movie Download".

Reckless: It's Christmas Eve, and a ditsy, seemingly cheerful spouse (Farrow) is informed by her abruptly regretful husband that he has taken out a contract on her life. A conceivably smart spoof of middle-style domestic relationships and fake holiday praise swiftly descends into a roaming, completely absurd comedy of the ridiculous. Cast includes Mia Farrow, Scott Glenn, Mary-Louise Parker, Tony Goldwyn, Stephen Dorff, Eileen Brennan, and Giancarlo Esposito. (92 minutes, 1995)

AI Artificial Intelligence: In the near future, scientist Hurt and his team create a highly advanced android child who might experience feelings, containing love. His adoption by a nice couple who have lost a child is riddled with complications. This enthralling tale draws us in, thanks in part to Osment's magnificent performance. Cast includes Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Robards, William Hurt, Jake Thomas, Ken Leung, Michael Mantell, and Adrian Grenier. (145 minutes, 2001)

Big Time: This is a Tom Delay compilation. Show footage filmed at LA's Wiltem Show is combined with scenes of the chameleon like Delay as assorted and miscellaneous characters: you'll see Delay, the sleazy lounge lizard, Delay's the gravel-voiced crooner, and Delay's the genuinely astounding actor. For Tom Delays fans, this is the next best thing to noticing him live. (87 minutes, 1988)

The Delta Factor: This is a Mickey Spillane story in regards to a private eye on a ClA mission to save a scientist imprisoned on an island. Cast includes Christopher George, Yvette Mimieux, Diane McBain, and Ralph Taeger. (91 minutes, 1970)

Dingo: An unexpected appearance by jazz trumpeter Billy Cross (Davis) in a boy's rural town empowers him to become a musician himself. Now grown up, he still fantasies of playing for a living and honoring his lifelong hero. This friendly but dull paced tale is kindled by Miles Davis' dynamic presence and ingratiating behavior. Cast includes Colin Friels, Miles Davis, Helen Buday, Joe Petruzzi, Bernadette Lafont, and Bernard Fresson. (108 minutes, 1991)

The Mystery of Edwin Drood: A seemingly honorable English choirmaster (Pours) is essentially accountable for a terrible murder. This is an excellent Hollywood adaptation of Charles Dickens' incomplete novel, which inspired a Broadway musical in the 1985. Cast includes Claude Pours, Douglass Montgomery, E. E. Clive, and Valerie Hobson. (87 minutes, 1935)

Soup for One: An occasionally triumphing although choppy presentation of lone New Yorker Rubinek looking for his fantasy girl. Cast includes Saul Rubinek, Marcia Strassman, Gerrit Graham, Teddy Pendergrass, Richard Libertini, Andrea Martin, and Lewis J. Stadlen. (87 minutes, 1982)

Blink: Did she or didn't she see a murderer leaving the scene of the crime? That's the main query while gorgeous and strong willed musician Stowe, who is blind. Tale depends on viewer's acceptance of screenwriter's gimmick of "retroactive vision," a post-surgery reaction. Best thing in film is Stowe; alternatively this strolls onto the too recognizable blind-female-in-danger region. Cast includes Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn, Laurie Metcalf, James Remar, Peter Friedman, Bruce A. young, Matt Roth, and Paul Dillon. (105 minutes, 1994)

Alien VS Predator: This film is a lame effort to allure fans of the Alien and Predator films, with the scenario engaging an archeological journey to the ends of the world, a weird underground planet, and the presence of the catastrophic Alien and Predator beasts. Cast includes S. Anderson. Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Spear Henriksen, Ewen Bremner, Colin Salmon, Tommy Flanagan, Joseph Rye, Agathe de la Boulaye, and Carsten Norgaard. (101 minutes, 2004

Did you find something good to see? To find online download sites, try "Online Music Downloads" or "Top 100 Movie Rentals" in the search engines. You can search "Film Downloading" if the others don't help you.

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4 Eerie Ideas for Twilight Party Favors

By Aaron Hu

This fall a major party theme will be based off of the Twilight franchise. Twilight is a movie series based on the four novel series by Stephenie Meyer. The series is about the romance between a human girl named Bella and a vampire named Edward. Their relationship has all the normal teen angst combined with the dangers inherent for a girl who becomes aware of the secret world of vampires. They both deal with the consequences as the series progress. The series has become the next cultural phenomenon and is almost on par with the Harry Potter series catching the interest of fans of all types and backgrounds. This year with the release of a second movie adaptation there will be sure to be plenty of birthday, Halloween, and release parties based on Twilight. If you are one of the many individuals out there that are planning your own event a great gift to give to your guests will be Twilight Party Favors. These are small gifts that you can give to guests with pictures from the movies or are tied thematically to them. Here are some great options that you can use.

Favor boxes are a great way to dress up a favor or to use as containers for candy and other sweets. There are online stores that offer unique favor boxes with images of the characters from the movies that your guests will be sure to love. They are great because they not only serve as great containers but they can also be kept as collectibles by guests who are fans of the series.

If you are having the party for an older crowd you can give Twilight themed wine sets. These can by any wine set that you have online that ties into the Twilight theme. You will know it when you see it. If uses werewolves, wolves, vampires, or has a night theme then you are on the right track. Wine sets are great because if your guests are 21 and over they will need something to open and seal a bottle of wine when they have special occasions to drink it. This follows the cardinal rule of party favors by being something that not only matches your theme but is a useful item that guests will actually want.

Since this the fall season and near time for Halloween, of course you will also want to give guests edible favors. There are several options that you can go with. One is to give baked pastries and cakes as favors. If you are going to do so make sure the food is red to meet the bloody vampire theme. Some great examples are red velvet cupcakes, Twizzlers, and other red candies. You can go the extra step and even give edible fake blood as a favor. You can also be more tradition and give themed chocolate or lollipops

To help guests hold candy and other sweets this fall a great gift to give is Twilight themed candy jars. These are durable containers that your guests can use to hold the spoils of trick or treating or another Halloween party and eat from at their leisure. They are also great collectibles with pictures of Twilight Characters. This is just one of the many items that you can give guest as favors at your event.

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Want To Know The Best Haunted Houses In Denver?

By Chris Dotson

Knowing that the haunted house season is upon us, it is important to know where the ratings of these places come from. I mean since you are using these ratings to figure out which haunted house you are going to visit it would probably be a good idea to know what the ratings are all about.

In the newspaper, on the Internet or on the radio, you will see and hear all sorts of claims from different haunted houses about being the scariest, the best, the longest.

It seems like every ad in the newspaper is advertising one or more haunted house as the best haunted house in Denver. On the radio, every station will advertise the #1 rated haunted house or the scariest haunted house in Denver and very seldom will they be the same haunted house. So how can they all be rated the 'best' or '#1?

This is easy for them. Since there is no rules or regulations it makes it easy for any average Joe to say that their haunted house is the scariest or rated number 1 in Denver. This is all it boils down to... A opinions game. But think about it who in their right mind would advertise their haunted house as being the lamest or only rated say number 7?

Yes everyone has their own opinion on what makes a haunted house scary or the best. Just consult your friends. Some of them will tell you they only get scared if there is some crazy man with a chain saw, or a lot of special effects, or maybe just a scary story line. Opinions! Everyone will have one and i am sure that they are willing to share them with you.

So with all these opinions how do you find a haunted house that is suited to fit your opinions? Well there is two websites that can give you a full detailed explanations on the haunted houses in Denver. HauntedRatings.com and Scared.com.

HauntedRatings.com is a well rounded site that will give you all the latest need to know on the Denver Haunted Houses, this is things such as dates, times open, admission prices and a synopsis of what they are all about, not to mention directions on how to get there.

Several Haunted Houses offer discounted tickets and this is the best place to find out that information as well. Scared.com also lists all of the haunted houses in the Denver Metro Area.

Now all you have to do is figure out which haunted house experience would suit your needs best. Armed with this knowledge you can now feel confident that the Haunted Houses you have chosen to visit will offer you the best scare for your buck.

So, get passed all the hype and go to the Denver Haunted House that sounds the most interesting to you. Of course, that's just my opinion.

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