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!!!!"

 

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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"

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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

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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!"

 

 

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.

 

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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

 

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."

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."

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."

 

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!

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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

 

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!!!

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.

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!"

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?"

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.

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.

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!"

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."


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!!!

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.

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

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