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Movie Review
Frozen River

Both Sallie and Sharita say "Admit One!"

Remember America...Hollywood works for you!
Direct download: frozen_river.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:05 AM
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Movie Review
Pineapple Express

Both Sallie and Sharita Say "Admit None!"

Remember America...Hollywood Works for you!
Direct download: pineapple_express.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:42 PM
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Mamma Mia

Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd 

Written by: Catherine Johnson

Starring: Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Colin Firth,
Pierce Brosnan

Plot: The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA

Sallie Says "This is a WOF (Waste of Film)!"

Sharita Says "One of the worst films I've seen in a long time.  Admit none."

Remember America...Hollywood works for you.


Direct download: mamma_mia.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:40 PM
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The Dark Knight (Batman)

 Directed by:  Christopher Nolan

 Written by: Jonathan Nolan (screenplay) and
Christopher Nolan (screenplay) ...

 Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman

 Plot:   Batman and James Gordon join forces with Gotham's new District Attorney, Harvey Dent, to take on a psychotic bank robber known as The Joker, whilst other forces plot against them, and Joker's crimes grow more and more deadly.

Sallie Says "Admit One!"

Sharita Says "If you like long movies...Admit One."

Direct download: dark_knight.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:14 PM
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Wanted

Director: Timur Bekmambetov

Screenplay: Michael Brandt (screenplay) &
Derek Haas (screenplay) ...

 Starring:
James McAvoy,  Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie

 "Wanted" tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice...

Sallie Says "This is a WOF (Waste of Film) Admit none."

Sharita Says "This is a flagrant rip-off of The Matrix.  Admit none."

Rental Picks

Roger Dodger

Written and Directed by Dylan Kidd

Starring: Cambell Scott, Isabella Rosalini, Jennifer Beal and Elizabeth Berkley

After breaking up with his lover and boss, a smooth-talking man takes his teenaged nephew out on the town in search of sex.

Sallie Says "Rent it.  Cambell Scott is great!  Admit one."

Henry Fool

Director/Writer:  Hal Hartley
Starring: Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, and Parker Posey
Plot: Socially inept garbage man Simon is befriended by Henry Fool, a witty roguish, novelist
Sharita Says "This is very independent, but worth seeing.  Admit one."

Remember America...Hollywood works for you!
Direct download: Wanted.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:45 PM
Comments[0]

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Written by George Lucas

Directed by Stephen Spielberg

Starring Harrison Ford, Shia Lebeouf, Karen Allen, Cate Blanchett, and John Hurt

Plot: Indiana Jones is back in action trying this time to return the Crystal Skull to its rightful position in the Peruvian Jungle before the Russians steal it.

Sallie Says “This was the worst piece of shit ever…Admit None!”

Sharita Says “I’m an Indy fan.  If you are too, then Admit One.”

In The Land of Women

Written and Directed by Jon Kasden

Starring Adam Brody, Meg Ryan and Olympia Dukakis

Plot: A soft porn writer moves from LA to suburban Detroit to care for his Grandmother and mend his broken heart after a breakup with his girlfriend.

Sallie Says “This is a WOF (waste of film).  Admit None.”

Tootsie

Written by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart

Directed by Sydney Pollack

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Bill Murray and Sydney Pollack

An unemployed actor with a reputation for being difficult disguises himself as a woman to get a role in a soap opera.

Sharita Says “Still laugh out loud funny!  Admit One.”

Direct download: indiana_jones.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:37 AM
Comments[0]

The Foot Fist Way

 Directed by Jody Hill

 Written by Jody Hill and Ben Best

 Starring Danny McBride, Ben Best and Mary Jane Bostic

 Plot: A Karate instructor who is struggling with his marriage tries to arrange a celebrity demonstration from a famous Tai Kwon Do star.

 Sallie Says "Hi-Larious!  Admit One"

Sharita Says "Very funny and well done.  Kudos!  Admit One."

Lust, Caution

Directed by Ang Lee

Written by Eileen Chang and James Schamus

Starring Joan Chen and Tony Leung

Plot:  Set in Japanese occupied Shainghai post WW11, a young woman gets caught up in the resistance movement and becomes a spy.

 Sallie Says "This movie is intense and deeply moving.  Admit one!"

Noise
Written by Lance Doty

Directed by Tony Spiridakis

Starring: Trish Goff and Ally Sheedy

Plot: A noisy neighbor creates strained living for a newly divorced New York woman.

Sharita Says "Ally Sheedy is delicious.  Admit one."

Remember America...Hollywood works for you!
Direct download: foot_fist_way.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:30 PM
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Sex and the City

Written by Michael Patrick King and Candace Bushnell

Directed by Michael Patrick King

Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristen Davis

Sallie Says “This movie made me physically sick.  Admit none.”

Sharita Says “This is a tough one.  If  you’re a fan of the show see it.  Admit one.”

Remember America...Hollywood works for you.



Direct download: sex_in_the_city.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:54 PM
Comments[0]

Iron Man

Directed by Jon Favreau

Written by Marc Fergus and Hawk Ostby

Starring Robert Downy, Jr., Gwenyth Paltrow, Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges

Plot: Wealthy industrialist Tony Stark builds a suit of armor and uses his technology to fight evil.  Based on the Marvel comic.

Sallie Says "Admit One!  I was on the edge of my seat!"

Sharita Says "I give it an Admit One...just barely."

Weekly Rental Picks

The Mist - Stephen King

A freak storm unleashes a species of blood-thirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole-up in a supermarket and fight for their lives

 Starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones

Sharita Says "Fun rental. Admit One."

Wristcutters: A Love Story

Written & Directed by Goran Dukic

Starring Patrick Fugit, Shannon Sossamon, Tom Waits & Will Arnett

Plot: After breaking up with his girlfriend, Zia commits suicide by slashing his wrists.  He finds himself in a desert-style purgatory reserved only for those who kill themselves. 

Sallie Says “The first 20 minutes are really fun, but then it falls flat.  Skip it.”



Direct download: iron_man.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:38 AM
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The Tracey Fragments

Directed by Bruce McDonald
Written by Maureen Medved
Starring Ellen Page
Plot: A troubled girl tries to find her brother after he is lost in a blizzard. 

Sallie Says "This is my WOF (waste of film) of the week.  Admit None!"

Sharita Says "Admit None!!!  That's all I can say!"

Remember America...Hollywood works for you!


Direct download: The_Tracey_Fragments.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:29 PM
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Redbelt
Written and Directed by David Mamet
Starring:  Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tim Allen and Alice Braga
Plot:  A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu master's teaching methods are stolen and used in a competition. 

Sallie Says "Admit One!  Fantastic!"

Sharita Says "Admit None, but would be a great rental."

Weekly Rental Picks
The Good Night
Directed by Jake Paltrow
Starring Martin Freeman, simon Pegg, Danny DeVito, Penelope Cruz, and Gwyneth Paltrow

Plot:  A former pop star who now writes commercial jingles for a living experiences a mid-life crisis.

Sharita Says "This movie is boring as hell.  Admit none."

Puccini for Beginners
Plot:  A NYC lesbian gets into a love triange.

Sallie Says "This is our WOF (waste of film) of the week.  Skip it!!!  You can't even masterbate to it."

Remember America...Hollywood works for you.



Direct download: redbelt.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:21 PM
Comments[0]

Run Fat Boy Run

Directed by David Schwimmer

Written by Simon Pegg and Michael Ian Black

Starring: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria

Plot: 5 years after leaving his pregnant fiancee at the alter, Dennis (Simon Pegg) tries to win her back by running a marathon.

Sallie Says “See it!  It’s surprisingly sweet.?

Sharita Says “I give it my stamp to see it…just barely.?


Rental Picks

Thirty Days of Night

Directed by David Slade

Written by Steve Niles and Stuart Beattie

Starring: Josh Hartnet, Melissa George, Ben Foster

Plot: Vampire movie set in Alaska during a month in darkness when all the vampires come out.  

Sharita Says “Rent it.  It’s a decent horror movie.?

Pride

Directed by: Sunu Gonera

Written by: Kevin Michael Smith and Michael Gozzard

Starring: Terrance Howard and Bernie Mac

Plot: Jim Ellis (Terrance Howard) starts a wim team for troubled teens at the Philadelphia Department of Recreation.

Sallie Says “This is a WOF (Waste of Film)!!!?

Remember America...Hollywood works for you

Direct download: Run_Fat_Boy_Run.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:12 PM
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Shutter

Directed by Masayuki Ochiai

Written by Luke Dawson

Starring: Joshua Jackson and Rachel Taylor

Plot:  A newlywed couple find disturbing ghostly images in all the photographs that they take after they have a car accident.

 Sallie Says "Skip this piece of crap!  This is a WOF (waste of film)"

Sharita Says "The Grudge meets The Grudge.  WOF!"

Rental Picks

Mr. Brooks

Written and directed by Bruce A. Evans

Starring Kevin Costner

Plot:  A serial killer is controlled by his alter ego.

Sallie Says "Do yourself a favor and keep your clothes on Kevin.  This movie stinks!  WOF!"

There will be Blood

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Written by: Paul Thomas Anderson and Upton Sinclair

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis - Paul Dano

Sharita Says "Intense character study.  This film is worth seeing.  Admit one!"

 

Direct download: Shutter.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:19 AM
Comments[0]

 

10,000 B.C.

Written & Directed by Roldand Emmerich

Starring Steven Strait and Camilla Belle

This is a prehistoric epic adventure that follows a young hunter who has to travel to unchartered territory to save the future of his tribe and the woman he loves.

 

Rental picks

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Matt Damon plays Tom Ripley in this thriller and is hired to go abroad to Italy to bring home the son of a wealthy Manhattan socialite. 

 

Michael Clayton

Director & Written: Tony Gilroy

George Clooney; Tom Wilkinson; Sydney Pollack; Tilda Swinton

Plot: An attorney known as the Fixer in his law firm comes across the biggest case of his career that could produce disastrous results for those involved.

 

Email us:  SandSmovies@yahoo.com

Direct download: 10000bc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:39 PM
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Miss Pettigrew lives for a day

written by David Magee and Simon Beaufoy

Directed by Bharat Nalluri

Starring Frances McCormand, Amy Adams & Ciaran Hinds

Set in London, Frances McCormand plays a governess who is down on her luck who gets herself in the position of Social Secretary for aspiring actess/singer Delyssa Lafosse, played by Amy Adams.

Sallie says "Interesting story, but not good enough.  My stamp says Skip it."

Sharita says "Delightful matinee fare.  Grab a pastry and my stamp says See it!"

Weekly Rental Picks

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Directed by Julian Schnabel

Based on the novel by Jean-Dominique Bauby

This is Jean-Dominic’s true story.  He was the editor of Elle magazine who after a horrible accident ends up almost completely paralyzed.  Only his left eye can move.

Sallie Says "This is a stamp with SKIP IT all over it.  Read the novel and skip the film"

 

Deliver us from Evil

Directed by Amy Berg

Plot – Explores life of Father o’ Grady – The infamous pedophile and the survivors of his abuse.  Berg also showing footage of the trials that followed the accusations coming to light.

Sharita says "A must see.  Disturbing and enlightening.  I stamp it with a SEE IT."

Remember America...Hollywood works for you

Email us: SandSmovies@yahoo.com

Direct download: pettigrew.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:18 PM
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Once - Directed & Written by John Carney.
Starring John Carney & Marketa Irglova

Plot:  A street musician befriends a young Czech girl and learns to look for love through their music.

Sallie says "This gets a Stamp that will stick!"

Juno - Written by Diablo Cody & Directed by Jason Reitman
Starring Ellen Page

Plot: Teenage pregnancy

Sharita says "Stamp!  It sticks!"

Jumper - starring Hayden Christianson aka Driftwood
Written by: Who cares?
Plot: To take your money

Sharita says "That stamp slides off!  This is the WOF (waste of film) of the week.

Remember America...Hollywood works for you

Direct download: once.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:20 PM
Comments[0]

10,000 B.C.

Written & Directed by Roland Emmerich

Starring Steven Strait and Camilla Belle

This is a prehistoric epic adventure that follows a young hunter who has to travel to unchartered territory to save the future of his tribe and the woman he loves.

Rental picks

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Starring Matt Damon, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Matt Damon plays Tom Ripley in this thriller and is hired to go abroad to Italy to bring home the son of a wealthy Manhattan socialite.

Michael Clayton

Director & Written: Tony Gilroy

George Clooney; Tom Wilkinson; Sydney Pollack; Tilda Swinton

Plot: An attorney known as the Fixer in his law firm comes across the biggest case of his career that could produce disastrous results for those involved.
Direct download: 10000bc.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:08 AM
Comments[0]

No Country For Old Men

Written & Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen
Adapted from the novel written by Cormac McCarthy

Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin & Woody Harrelson

Plot:  A hunter near the Rio Grande, stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and leaves with a trunkload of cash.

Sallie Says "Stamp!  I loved it!"
Sharita Says "Brilliant!  Stamp!"

Rental Pick:

The Lives of Others
Written & Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Starring: Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Muhe, & Sebastian Koch

Plot: Set in 1984 East Berlin, an agent of the secret police, conducting surveillance on a writer and his lover, finds himself becoming increasingly absorbed by their lives.

Sallie Says "This movie gave me chills.  Rent it.  Stamp!"

 

Maxed Out - Documentary by James D. Scurlock

Plot: A look into the credit card companies and how debt affects our society.

Sharita Says "Watch this documentary before doing your Christmas shopping.  Stamp!"

 

Christmas Day Pick

Sallie Picks – Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sharita Picks – National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Remember America… Hollywood works for you.

Email us - SandSmovies@yahoo.com

Direct download: no_country.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:22 AM
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The Host:

Did you miss us?  Well, this review of "The Host" should give you your Sallie and Sharita fix.

Sharita "No Stamp"

Sallie " Stamp!!!!"

 


 

Weeky Rentals

Sallie rents " Stranger than Fiction"  and says " It's was sweet! I'm glad it was a rental pick though"  --"Stamp"

Sharita rents "Rocky Balboa" and says "Better than I thought it would be" -- "Stamp"

We said email Us !  SANDSMOVIES@YAHOO.COM

Direct download: host_go.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:46 PM
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Zodiac (There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer. )

Based on the Robert Graysmith books about the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemaingly random murders during the 1960s and 1970s Directed by David Fincher, with an All-Star cast including: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Brian Cox and so on.

Sharita says " Well, I lost 3 hours of my Life. Thanks Zodiac! No Stamp!!!!!"

Sallie says " David, enough with the fucking captions. No Stamp!!!!"

Weekly Picks.

"The Man who copied" Sallie - My Stamp

"This Film is not yet Rated" Sharita - My Stamp

Email us... Damn it 

Direct download: zodiac_ready.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:50 PM
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Zoo Directed by Robinson Devor - Documentary/Drama

After a Seattle man dies from having sex with a horse, this film investigates an underground society of men that have relationships with horses.

 

 Sallie Says "This is my WOF of the week.  Waste Of Film."

Sharita Says "It was probably the oddest thing I've ever seen.  And that's not a good thing."

WEEKLY RENTAL PICKS

Saved  Directed by Brian Dannelly  Written by Brian Dannelly and Michael Urban

Starring Mandy Moore, Jena Malone, Macaulay Culkin, Mary Louise Parker and Martin Donovan.

When a girl (Malone) attending a Christian high school becomes pregnant, she finds herself ostracized and demonized, as all of her former friends turn on her.

 Sallie Says "Just barely gets my stamp.  The first 1/2 hour is great."

Sin City - Directed by Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino.  Based off of the comic strip by Frank Miller

Starring: Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Michael, Madsen, Mickey Rourke, Benico Del Toro & Clive Owen.

Plot: A film that explores the dark and miserable southern town Basin City and tells the story of three different people, all caught up in the violent corruption of the city.

Sharita Says "It was hot!  I would own it.  Stamp!"

 


 

Direct download: zoo.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:48 PM
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Hell Yes!

Grindhouse

The sleaze-filled saga of an exploitation double feature.

Written and Directed by: Robert Rodriguez, Eli Roth (Planet Terror) and Quentin Tarantino (Death Proof)

Plot: Two full length feature horror movies written by Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez put together as a two film feature. Including fake movie trailers in between both movies.

The Star Scattered Flick has a strong ensemble cast includes performances by: Freddy Rodriguez, Rose McGowan, Bruce Willis, Naveen Andrews, and  Josh Brolin and more. (Planet Terror) -------- Kurt Russell, Rose McGowan, Tracie Thoms, Rosario Dawson, Zoe Bell and more.

FOUR STAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharita says - It's an Instant Classic!

Sallie says - One of the best movie experiences I've ever had.

 


 

Weekly Rentals

Kung Fu Hustle -  Stamp! 

Sallie says -  This is now my favorite movie ever.

and

Let's Go to Prison - Stamp.

Sharita says - I'm not proud of it - but it made me chuckle

 

Direct download: grindhouse.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:49 PM
Comments[0]

Blades of Glory - Directed by Josh Gordon & Will Speck

Written by brothers Jeff & Craig Cox.

Starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. Craig T. Nelson and Amy Poehler are also in the film with appearance by Scott Hamilton.

In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team.

Sallie Says "Go See it...you'll laugh. I give it my stamp."

Sharita Says "I saw enough...Stamp."

WEEKLY RENTAL PICKS

Casino Royale -  Directed by Martin Campbell
Written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (Based on the Ian Fleming novels)

Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright, Eva Green & Mads Mikkelsen

In his first mission, James Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro.

Sallie Says "The Parkour scene was great, but no stamp.

High tension (Haute Tension) Dubbed in English

Directed by Alexandre Aja

Written by Gregory Levasseur and Alexandre Aja

Starring Cecile De France, Mawenn Le Besco

Two college friends, Marie and Alexa, encounter loads of trouble (and blood) while on holiday at Alexa's parent's country home when a mysterious killer invades their quiet getaway.

 Sharita says "No Stamp.  The last 20 minutes ruined it."

Direct download: blades_of_glory.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:14 PM
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The number 23 - Directed by Joel Schumacher, written by Fernley Phillips

Starring Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen

A man becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes is written about his life.  As he delves deeper into the store, he reveals his darkest side and his life and relationships begin to unravel.

Sallie Says "WOF!!!  Waste of Film! No Stamp! I don't buy the characters at all."

Sharita Says "I agree, No Stamp here either!  Jim Carrey needs a better director."

 

WEEKLY RENTAL PICKS

Marie Antoinette - Directed by Sophia Coppola

Starring Kirsten Dunst , Judy Davis, Jason Swartsman, and Rip torn.

The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen and ultimately the fall of Versailles.

Sharita Says "Buy a piece of cake and enjoy the costumes.  Stamp."

 

Tenacious D: The pick of destiny - Written and Starring by Jack Black and Kyle Gass -  Directed by Liam Lynch

In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers -- a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away

Sallie Says "I laughed my ass off.  I say it's worth it.  Stamp!"

Remember America...Hollywood works for you!

email us, Damn it  Sandsmovies@yahoo.com

Direct download: 23.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:20 PM
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Zodiac (There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer. )

Based on the Robert Graysmith books about the real life notorious Zodiac, a serial killer who terrorized San Francisco with a string of seemaingly random murders during the 1960s and 1970s Directed by David Fincher, with an All-Star cast including: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Brian Cox and so on.

Sharita says " Well, I lost 3 hours of my Life. Thanks Zodiac! No Stamp!!!!!"

Sallie says " David, enough with the fucking captions. No Stamp!!!!"

Weekly Picks.

"The Man who copied" Sallie - My Stamp

"This Film is not yet Rated" Sharita - My Stamp

Email us... Damn it  SandSmovies@yahoo.com

 

Direct download: zodiac_ready.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:43 AM
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Black Snake Moan

Written & Directed by Craig Brewer
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci & Justin Timberlake

A God-fearing bluesman (Jackson) takes to a wild young woman (Ricci) who, as a victim of childhood sexual abuse, looks everywhere for love, never quite finding it.

Sallie Says "I give it my stamp.  It really transports you to the South.  The Performances are incredible:

Sharita Says "It's definately different from anything else out there.  I found it hard to watch at times.  I give it my stamp though."

WEEKLY RENTAL PICKS

Say Anything (1989)

Directed by Cameron Crowe
Starring John Cusack, Ione Skye, Lily Taylor, Jeremy Priven, Joan Cusack & John Mahoney.
This film is about a noble underacheiver and a valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college.

Sharita Says "Check it out again.  Still as fresh as it was when I was a kid!  It gets my Stamp!"

Sherrybaby

Written & Directed by Laurie Collyer
Starring Maggie Gyllenhaal

Sherry Swanson returns home to New Jersey after serving a three year prison sentence. Eager to reestablish a relationship with her young daughter.

Sallie Says "Pass this one up.  No Stamp.  If you want to see a great performance, rent Monster."

Remember America...Hollywood works for you!!!
Direct download: black_snake_moan.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:57 PM
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Sallie and Sharita predict who will take home the oscars on February 25th.

Tune into the Oscars on ABC this Sunday.

Remember America...Hollywood works for you.

Direct download: oscars_pod.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:12 PM
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This episode was intended to be our Review of Notes on a Scandal.  Below are our comments. 
Enjoy our 1 minute episode.  We are in need of a Sound Engineer!!!

Notes on a Scandal - Directed by Richard Eyre and Written by Patrick Marber. 
The film stars Dame Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy and Andrew Simpson.  The film is about a teacher who begins an illicit affair with one of her students.

Sharita Says "This film was deliciously nasty.  I give it my stamp"
Sallie Says "These two women together in one film is like sucking on candy.  I say Stamp!"
Direct download: Notes.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:01 PM
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Alpha Dog

Take a Listen to this Brand New Podcast!

Based of the true story of the young person every to be on the FBI's Most Wanted list.  Take a Listen

 Sharita says "The cast chemistry makes the film - if you have time check it out"

Sallies asked "Was your ticket wet?"

Direct download: Alpha_Dog_go.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:33 PM
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Children of Men: Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
based on the novel by P.D. James

Set in 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.

 Starring Clive Owen, Julieanne Moore, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Caine.

Sallie Says "No Stamp...Not even Clive can save this futuristic tale"

Sharita Says "I did find myself mysteriously misty...however I couldn't recommend this film to anyone. No Stamp"

 

Invincible: Directed by Ericson Core and written by Brad Gann

When part time bartender and full time Eagles fan Vince Papale tries out for the team during an open call, he makes the team in a complete twist of fate. Invincible is a story of Papale's career with the Eagles and his personal struggles and triumphs.

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, and Elizabeth Banks

Sallie Says "It delivered!  I felt great after this film! I give it my stamp."

Sharita Says "I am not a sports fan, but Mark Wahlberg made a believer out of me.  Stamp!"

WOF OF THE WEEK

The Queen:  Directed by Stephen Frears & written by Peter Morgan

Starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, James Cromwell,

After the untimely death of Lady Diana Spencer, Queen Elizabeth's restrained reaction causes a public relations debacle that Prime Minister Tony Blair must defuse.

Sallie Says "The Hollywood Foreign press can kiss my ass...this movie sucked!  Waste of Film!!!"

Remember America...Hollywood works for you.

Direct download: children_of_men.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:18 PM
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This is a very raw review that we found of "The Fountain" starring Hugh Jackman also "Bobby" starring well everyone under the sun, "Lucky Number Slevin" starring Josh Hartnett and the documentary "The Education of Shelby Knox".  Warning this is a very Raw cut with a few of our Bloopers still left in.  We hope you enjoy it!  We will be back in action real soon.

Sharita says: Unless you've got a hard-on for Hartnett - Skip Slevin!

Sallie says: " Bobby sucked ... Sucked!" Oh yeah, I know it's Kutcher by the way.

Direct download: fountain_again_ready.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:30 PM
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Dreamgirls - Directed and Written by Bill Condon and starring Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson and Anika Noni Rose.  This film is based on the Broadway musical written by Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger and loosely based on Diana Ross and the Supremes.  It's about a trio of black female soul singers who cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's.

Sallie Says "I give it my $25.00 stamp!  It's a perfect film and should win Best Film at Oscar Time."

Sharita Says "The casting for this film was perfect.  Probably the best movie experience I will ever have.  Stamp!"

Don't know What to Rent For the Holidays???

1.  It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
2.  Die Hard
3. Trading Places
4. A Christmas Story
5. Black Christmas (1974)
6. The Associate
7. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
8. White Christmas
9. Elf
10. Home Alone

Happy Holidays and Remember...Hollywood Works for You!!!
Direct download: dreamgirls.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:15 PM
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Fast Food Nation - An ensemble piece examining the health risks involved in the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences as well. Directed by Richard Linklater. Written by Eric Schlosser and Richard Linklater.  Based on the book Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal.  This film features Wilmer Valderrama, Patricia Arquette, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Greg Kinnear, Ashley Johnson, and Ethan Hawke.

Sallie Says "No Stamp, wait for it to come out on video"

Sharita Says "The book is probably better, I was disappointed with the direction...No stamp."

WEEKLY RENTAL PICKS

Superman Returns
- Directed by Bryan Singer.  Written by Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris.  Starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Spacey and Parker Posey.  After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to earth to become the peoples savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.

Sharita Says "This film is insulting and a complete wast of time!
No Stamp"

Taxi Driver (1954) - Not the Scorsese film, but the Indian Musical Taxi Driver directed by Chetan Anand and starring Dev Anand.  This film is about a taci driver who falls for a yound aspiring singer.  In Hindi with English Subtitles.

Sallie Says "I got suprisingly involved and I enjoyed myself.  If you like to walk on the wild side, rent this film...I give it my stamp."

Lady Vengence - After a 13-year imprisonment for the kidnap and murder of a 6 year old boy, beautiful Lee Guem-ja plots her revenge.  Directed by Chan-wook Park.  This film is the final installment in a trilogy that includes Sympathy for Mr. Vengence and Oldboy.

Sharita Says "I loved it!  Rent it and you won't regret it.  Stamp!!!

Remember America...Hollywood works for you.
Direct download: fast_food_nation.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:18 PM
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Volver - Written and Directed by Pedro Almodovar.  This film stars Penelope Cruz and Carmen Maura.  After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations should couldn't resolve during her life. Of her family left in the town, her ghost slowly becomes a comfort to her daughters.  The movie is in Spanish with English Subtitles.

CAN WE GIVE 4 STAMPS???

Sharita Says "The best movie of the year!  Double Stamp!"

Sallie Says "Don't Walk...Run to see this Film!"

WEEKLY RENTAL PICKS

The Da Vinci Code - Based on Dan Brown's novel.  A murder inside the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years.  Tom Hanks plays the lead in this film along side of Audrey Tautou.  The film also features Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, and Alfred Molina.  Ron Howard Directed the film and the screenplay was written by Akiva Goldsman.

Sharita Says "Mildly entertaining, but the book was probably better.  I'll go ahead and give it a rental stamp."

Kinky Boots - After his father dies unexpectedly dies, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) takes over the family shoe factory.  In an effort to save the company financially, he becomes inspired by a drag queen named Lola (Chiwetal Ejiofor) and begins to produce high-heeled boots that are sturdy enough to handle the weight of a man.  This film is based on a true story and is dedicated to the original "kinky boots" factory workers.  Directed by Jullian Jarrold and written by Geoff Dean and Tim Firth.

Sallie Says "Pour yourself a cocktail and enjoy the movie!  You'll love it!  I give it a stamp."

Remember America...They work for you.
Direct download: volver.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:08 PM
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Borat - Kazakhstani TV talking head Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen) is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world. With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson. Directed by Larry Charles and written by Sacha Baron Cohen and Anthony Hines.

Sallie says"I  give it my stamp.  Hilarious!"

Sharita says "The satire made me uncomfortable at times, and yet...A stamp!"

 

THANKSGIVING DAY RENTAL OPTIONS

 

1.  Miracle on 34th Street
2.  Chicken Run
3.  Hannah and Her Sisters                
4.  Pieces of April
5.  The House of Yes                        
6.  Ice Storm
7.  Ice Harvest                                   
8.  The Ref
9.  Home For The Holidays                
10. Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Remember America...They Work for You
Direct download: borat.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:14 PM
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 Running With Scissors  - Based on The Memoir with the same title written by Augusten Burroughs, and directed by Ryan Murphy.  This is a story about young Augusten and his relationship with his mother, played by Annette Bening.  As his mother becomes mentally unstable, she eventually gives custody of Augusten to her shrink, Dr. Finch (Brian Cox).  Augusten shares with the audience what it was like to grow up as part of Dr. Finch's extended family.  The film also features Alec Baldwin, Gwenyth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes.

TWO STAMPS!!!

Sharita Says "Will someone please give Benning an oscar?  I give it my stamp."

Sallie Says "I enjoyed the performances so much in this film, that I completely forgot I peed on myself earlier.  I give it my stamp."

WEEKLY RENTALS

Edmond  -  After leaving his wife, Edmond Burke (William H. Macy) wanders the streets of New York in search of a place where he belongs.  The film is written by David Mamet and directed by Stuart Gordon.  The movie also stars, Julia Stiles, Denise Richards, Mena Suvari and Bokeem Woodbine.

 Sharita Says "Now this is my kind of movie!  Stamp, Stamp, Stamp."

Brick  -  This film is about a teenage loner who pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance and murder of his ex-girlfriend.  The movie stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and is written and directed by Rian Johnson.

Sallie Says "This film is very different, but I loved the new language it created.  Great commitment to the style.  I give it my stamp."

 

Remember America...They Work For You!!! 

 

 

Direct download: running_with_scissors_1.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:18 PM
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The Prestige -  Directed by Christopher Nolan.  Written by Christopher and Jonathon Nolan.  The film is about rival magicians in turn-of-the-century London who battle each other for their trade secrets. The rivalry is so intense that they even stoop to murder. The title refers to the product of a successful trick.  The movie features an all-star cast including: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson.

Sallie Says "Would make a great rental, but not worth $10.75.  NO STAMP."

Sharita Says "It satisfied me and I give it a stamp."

WEEKLY RENTALS

An American Haunting -  Starring Donald Sutherland and Sissy Spacek, this film is based on the true story of the Bell Witch who haunted a family from a small town in Tennessee.  The film is directed by Courtney Solomon.

 

Sharita Says "This was no thriller & I was not thrilled.  Save your money & rent something else."

Mother Kusters Goes To Heaven (1975) -  An ordinary housewife learns just how dysfunctional her family and society is after her husband goes postal at his factory job and murders his boss's son and himself.  It was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and is in German with English subtitles.

Sallie Says "This is a complete WOF (waste of film)! It sucked and I wish I could get those two and a half hours of my life back."

Remember America...They Work for You!!

Direct download: prestige.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:49 PM
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A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS is a coming-of-age drama about a boy growing up in Astoria, N.Y., during the 1980s. As his friends end up dead, on drugs or in prison, he comes to believe he has been saved from their fate by various so-called saints.  This film marks the directorial debut of Dito Montiel who also wrote the screenplay which is based on his autobiography with the same title.  The film features Robert Downey, Jr., Chazz Palminteri, Dianne Wiest, Rosario Dawson, and Shia LeBoeuf .

 Sallie Says: "I liked it! Bravo Dito!" 

Sharita Says: "Unfortunately, I can't give it my stamp.  It lacked a driving force.  Sorry"

 Click the Pod symbol above to hear the full review

 WOF OF THE WEEK

WOF stands for Waste of Film

 THE BLACK DAHLIA is this week's WOF.  What a Piece of Crap!  Directed by Brian DePalma, this film stars Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson, Hilary Swank and Aaron Eckhart.  This melodrama is an adaptation of James Ellroy's novel about two 1940s L.A. cops who head up the hunt for the killer of starlet Elizabeth Short. 

 Sallie Says: "The Black Dahlia completely ruined my evening and Brian DePalma owes me $10.75 plus popcorn and candy money.  If you see it, you'll be sorry."

 WEEKLY RENTAL RECOMMENDATION

 HARD CANDY  Pick this one up over the weekend and you will certainly be entertained.  This film features Patrick Wilson and Ellen Page in a twisted version of "Little Red Riding Hood" directed by David Slade and written by Brian Nelson.  This film is about a mature 14-year old girl (Ellen Page) who meets a charming 32-year old photographer (Patrick Wilson) on the Internet. Suspecting that he is a pedophile, she goes to his home in an attempt to expose him.

 Sallie Says: "Ellen Page is so good she makes you ask yourself why you wasted so much time and money on films with Scarlett Johansson."

 Sharita Says: "Now that's a movie! From beginning to end Brilliant!"

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 Remember America...They work for you!

Direct download: guide_saints_go.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:56 PM
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Today's podcast reviews "Requiem".  Find out what Sallie and Sharita thought of this film.


Requiem is Directed by Hans-Christian Schmid and is about a young woman (Sandra Huller) who comes to believe that she is possessed and seeks help from friends, family and her parrish priests.  The tale is based on a true story and is set in Germany with German subtitles. 

HOW DO YOU SAY WOF IN GERMAN???
WOF stands for Waste of Film

Sallie Says "Don't see this unless you have insomnia.  It Sucks!"

Sharita Says "z z z z z"

WEEKLY RENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The Hills Have Eyes  (2006) -
This is a horror story about an American family who takes a road trip and finds themselves stranded and confronted with a band of cannibals.  Wes Craven produces this remake of his 1977 classic by the same name.  Directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Kathleen Quinlan.

Sharita Says " It's a cheap thrill.  Check it out if you like gore"

After Hours - This 1985 comedy is Directed by Martin Scorsese and features Griffin Dunne, Roseanna Arquette, Catherine O'Hara and Teri Garr.  Set in New York, this takes place over the course of one evening and is one man's adventure as he tries desperately to get home.

Sallie Says "I love it!!!  It's Face-grabbing!"

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Remember America...They work for you!!!
Direct download: Requiem.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:44 PM
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The Departed
is a crime-thriller directed by Martin Scorsese.  It's set in Boston and follows the story of two young police officers on opposite sides of the Law.  One cop is in alliance with the Irish Mafia by night and infiltrates the Boston police by day.  The other is sent undercover to join the Mob and bring down the notorious Mafia Boss.

The film features an all star cast. 

It's a Split!!!

Sharita says "It was a let down."

Sallie says "Worth it!"

Shortbus is a story about New Yorkers who come to the exclusive club Shortbus to work out problems in their sexual relationships.

Sharita Says "Do your research first...but see it if you like films about New York, are comfortable with explicit sex, or are a pervert."

The Last Kiss is a film about relationships and Zach Braff stars in this melancholy tale of a young man going through a premature mid-life crisis.  Blythe Danner, Tom Wilkinson, Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson and Casey Affleck star in this film.  Directed by Tony Goldwyn, this is a remake of the Italian film, L'Utimo Bacio.

Sallie says "Don't see it with your significant other...but see it."
Remember America...They work for you!!!
Direct download: departed.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:35 PM
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JackAss - number two TANKS

Sallie says "I snuck in...didn't pay and still wanted my money back!  Only someone obsessed with penis could like this film."

Sharita says "You saw it? Who's the jackass now?"

Listen to the full review and let us know what you think.

***Remember America...they work for you!

Direct download: jackass.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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jesus camp isn't a complete waste money

Sallie Says "Not Worth It"

Sharita Says "See it"

Listen to the full review and let us know what you think

to see the trailer visit www.jesuscampthemovie.com

 ***Remember America...they work for you!

Direct download: jesus_camp_2.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:46 PM
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