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Gattaca
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G-A-T-T-A-C-A
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Review Date: 2008-05-14
Review Date: 2008-05-14
My favorite movie. Ever
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Review Date: 2008-05-13
Review Date: 2008-05-13
This movie needs to be watch at least twice, in order to capture all the nuances of the detailed plot, the cinematography, and the superb acting. I never, ever get tired of watching this movie.
Collector piece
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Review Date: 2008-03-10
Review Date: 2008-03-10
This movie is a post modern classic. Wonderfully filmed, with a great story. It is not science fiction, though it might sort of fit the genre. It is more along the lines of Farenheit 451, a Clock Work Orange, and 1984.
Great way to get discussion going in class
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Review Date: 2008-02-09
Review Date: 2008-02-09
I bought this movie to show my class of lower level bio kids, generally kids who are checked out of school. Some of the details had to be reviewed that they didn't quite understand, but they understood the movie overall. Even better, the discussion we had after the movie was AMAZING. They really were able to relate the movie well to modern issues and many were able to uncover the layers of symbolism and imagery in the film. There were more than a few comments that caused me to respond "I hadn't even thought about that!" This was a much better vehicle for thinking about ethical issues realted to technology than any article I could have found. We are also relating parts of the movie to our new unit on genetics, something I hadn't even anticipated would happen. Overall, I would highly recommend this film for other bio teachers to use during their DNA units.
Not your standard Sci-fi
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Review Date: 2008-02-06
Review Date: 2008-02-06
At first glance, it may look like any other film. But it truly is a sci-fi film and a brilliant one at that. People in the future can choose to have the perfect baby, without ailments and without defects. This is a story of one man, who wasn't so lucky. Ethan Hawke is broodingly perfect in this. His heartfelt performance really carries this film. Jude Law's small but heartbreaking role should not be missed either. Yes its sci-fi, but its so unconventional, you don't need to be a fan to watch this, or vice versa. Its dramatic and depressing and often beautiful too.

Gattaca
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G-A-T-T-A-C-A
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Review Date: 2008-05-14
Review Date: 2008-05-14
Superbit=god.
Well not really, but you get my point.
Does anyone else see the correlation between the letters of the title and DNA sequences? A friend pointed this out to me, I hadn't noticed before.
Love, love, LOVE this movie. Probably one of my top three. If you have half a brain, you should probably own it.
Well not really, but you get my point.
Does anyone else see the correlation between the letters of the title and DNA sequences? A friend pointed this out to me, I hadn't noticed before.
Love, love, LOVE this movie. Probably one of my top three. If you have half a brain, you should probably own it.
My favorite movie. Ever
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Review Date: 2008-05-13
Review Date: 2008-05-13
This movie needs to be watch at least twice, in order to capture all the nuances of the detailed plot, the cinematography, and the superb acting. I never, ever get tired of watching this movie.
Collector piece
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Review Date: 2008-03-10
Review Date: 2008-03-10
This movie is a post modern classic. Wonderfully filmed, with a great story. It is not science fiction, though it might sort of fit the genre. It is more along the lines of Farenheit 451, a Clock Work Orange, and 1984.
Great way to get discussion going in class
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Review Date: 2008-02-09
Review Date: 2008-02-09
I bought this movie to show my class of lower level bio kids, generally kids who are checked out of school. Some of the details had to be reviewed that they didn't quite understand, but they understood the movie overall. Even better, the discussion we had after the movie was AMAZING. They really were able to relate the movie well to modern issues and many were able to uncover the layers of symbolism and imagery in the film. There were more than a few comments that caused me to respond "I hadn't even thought about that!" This was a much better vehicle for thinking about ethical issues realted to technology than any article I could have found. We are also relating parts of the movie to our new unit on genetics, something I hadn't even anticipated would happen. Overall, I would highly recommend this film for other bio teachers to use during their DNA units.
Not your standard Sci-fi
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Review Date: 2008-02-06
Review Date: 2008-02-06
At first glance, it may look like any other film. But it truly is a sci-fi film and a brilliant one at that. People in the future can choose to have the perfect baby, without ailments and without defects. This is a story of one man, who wasn't so lucky. Ethan Hawke is broodingly perfect in this. His heartfelt performance really carries this film. Jude Law's small but heartbreaking role should not be missed either. Yes its sci-fi, but its so unconventional, you don't need to be a fan to watch this, or vice versa. Its dramatic and depressing and often beautiful too.

Cut Nose: Who Stands on a Cloud
Published in Perfect Paperback by North Star Press of St. Cloud, Inc. (2006-09-01)
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If you must read it, borrow don't buy it.
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Review Date: 2007-02-07
Review Date: 2007-02-07
If you must read this book, borrow it don't buy it. In my opinion, it is not very well written. The author manages to make it last for 130 pages by being repetitive to the extreme. It perpetutates the myth of the noble red man and the horrible white man to the extreme. This might be tolerable if the book was better written. There are other books about this period of Minnesota history that do a much better job of treating it with tolerance and understanding. I personally recommend "Over The Earth I Come: The Great Sioux Uprising Of 1862" by Duane Schultz.
A fascinating close study of history and a recommended addition to Native American biography shelves.
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Review Date: 2006-11-05
Review Date: 2006-11-05
Written by Loren Dean Boutin, Cut Nose: Who Stands on a Cloud is the true story Cut Nose, a Dakotah Native American who was a primary instigator and leader in a merciless uprising against white settlers that massacred hundreds of men, women, children, and the elderly. This uprising was eventually crushed with brutal retaliation, and in retribution the native population as a whole was forcibly relocated, with numerous casualties. Cut Nose and thirty-seven others were hanged, and buried at an unknown grave site that was subsequently desecrated and robbed. Thoroughly documented, Cut Nose: Who Stands on a Cloud recounts the desperate times and broken treaty promises that helped spark the rebellion; Cut Nose's youth, marked by promiscuity and a burning desire to become a great hunter; and his adult attitude that only complete extermination of white settlers was acceptable; and the terrible uprising as well as its outcome, including the decree to hang thirty-eight alleged prisoners signed by President Abraham Lincoln. A fascinating close study of history and a recommended addition to Native American biography shelves.

Barb Wire
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Don't Call Me Babe
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Review Date: 2007-10-20
Review Date: 2007-10-20
If you read in the reviews that this was one of the worst movies of Pam Anderson and of all time, don't believe it. I first saw it about 3 or 4 years after it's release and I saw it on cable. At that time I thought it was new until I saw the date at the end. I asked several people if they had ever heard of Barb Wire and all answers were no. Obviously when this movie came out it didn't get much advertisement. Pam Anderson doesn't play the dumb blode in this one. She's a woman in control with plenty of brains And brawn. If you like movies of the future and what happens after the Big War then you'll love this one and Pam. Her favorite saying in this movie is "Don't Call Me Babe" and watch out guys if you find a gal saying that to you. This movie should be rereleased and given the credit and advertisement it deserves and Pamela Anderson deserves. Her performance should have won her an award. If you only listen to the critics you'll miss the best movies and this is #1 on that list. DON'T CALL ME BABE!
Pam Anderson at her best
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Review Date: 2007-05-07
Review Date: 2007-05-07
I am a big Pam anderson fan and she looks great in this series of movies
Everything I wanted to see
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Review Date: 2007-03-22
Review Date: 2007-03-22
I saw this movie in the theater when it came and I thought it was great then. It's everything I wanted to see--Pammy in a new sexy outfit in every scene.
Mind Candy
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Review Date: 2007-07-29
Review Date: 2007-07-29
This Movie fit right in my collection between Tombraider, Electra, Heavy Metal, Aon Flux, & The Quick & The Dead. "Bad A$$ Babes With Weapons!" My next one will probably be Ultra Violet....
Pam Anderson
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Review Date: 2007-05-16
Review Date: 2007-05-16
To me this is a clasic. Pam looks stunning and is probably in her best acting role ever. She's bad and beautiful in this one, so it's a keeper.

Barb Wire
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Don't Call Me Babe
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Review Date: 2007-10-20
Review Date: 2007-10-20
If you read in the reviews that this was one of the worst movies of Pam Anderson and of all time, don't believe it. I first saw it about 3 or 4 years after it's release and I saw it on cable. At that time I thought it was new until I saw the date at the end. I asked several people if they had ever heard of Barb Wire and all answers were no. Obviously when this movie came out it didn't get much advertisement. Pam Anderson doesn't play the dumb blode in this one. She's a woman in control with plenty of brains And brawn. If you like movies of the future and what happens after the Big War then you'll love this one and Pam. Her favorite saying in this movie is "Don't Call Me Babe" and watch out guys if you find a gal saying that to you. This movie should be rereleased and given the credit and advertisement it deserves and Pamela Anderson deserves. Her performance should have won her an award. If you only listen to the critics you'll miss the best movies and this is #1 on that list. DON'T CALL ME BABE!
Pam Anderson at her best
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Review Date: 2007-05-07
Review Date: 2007-05-07
I am a big Pam anderson fan and she looks great in this series of movies
Everything I wanted to see
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Review Date: 2007-03-22
Review Date: 2007-03-22
I saw this movie in the theater when it came and I thought it was great then. It's everything I wanted to see--Pammy in a new sexy outfit in every scene.
Mind Candy
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-29
Review Date: 2007-07-29
This Movie fit right in my collection between Tombraider, Electra, Heavy Metal, Aon Flux, & The Quick & The Dead. "Bad A$$ Babes With Weapons!" My next one will probably be Ultra Violet....
Pam Anderson
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-16
Review Date: 2007-05-16
To me this is a clasic. Pam looks stunning and is probably in her best acting role ever. She's bad and beautiful in this one, so it's a keeper.

Aerosmith Rock n Roll Comics #11 (Rock This Way!)
Published in Comic by Revolutionary Comics (1990)
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An analysis of the effects of weight training on selected measures of girth, strength, power, agility and basketball skills in college men
Published in Unknown Binding by (1959)
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Dutch Treat Club Year Book
Published in Hardcover by Dutch Treat Club (1929)
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El fin de la violencia.(TT: The End of Violence): An article from: Siempre!
Published in Digital by Edicional Siempre (1998-09-03)
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In Geardagum II: Essays O;N Old and Middle English Language
Published in Paperback by Society for New Language Study (1977-06)
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Well not really, but you get my point.
Does anyone else see the correlation between the letters of the title and DNA sequences? A friend pointed this out to me, I hadn't noticed before.
Love, love, LOVE this movie. Probably one of my top three. If you have half a brain, you should probably own it.