The last cut is the deepest
Review of The Final Cut (DVD) by
duskmaiden
Advantages: thought provoking, good performance by Robin Willams
Disadvantages: confusisng at time, lack of characterisation
...Technology is developing and I am not sure I like the usage of all technology as the Big Brother effect increases. The film "The Final Cut" that stars Robin Williams in the lead role did little to comfort me.
The Final Cut is set in a future where the well off can create an amazingly detailed cinematic obituary called a Remorial (sp) using the person's memory. This is done by inserting a Zoë chip into a child's head before birth. This chip is organic and grows with the person throughout their lifetime. When a person dies it is the job of a cutter to edit their memory into a pleasing film for their loved ones to remember them by.
The aptly named Allan Hackman (Robin Williams) is a cutter. When creating a film for a prestigious client he is haunted by a figure from his past. He goes on a mission to find out about this person...
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05.10.2005
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Last Great Western
Review of First Great Western by
Katieshaz
Advantages: It gets you there
Disadvantages: may be delays, pricey, sullen staff
...get a free glass of wine between 1500 and 1900 on Fridays. You are also plied with free newspapers. There are first class lounges at Paddington, Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central.
The First Class stewards work until 19.00 hours, Monday to Friday. After 19.00 hours and at weekends, First Class customers should present their ticket to the steward at the Buffet, who will serve their refreshments. Complimentary items are not normally served at seat on journeys between Plymouth and Penzance, but can be obtained from the Buffet. A mobile phone and personal stereo free area is available in the First Class Coach G, of High Speed Trains. The staff are great 'Hello there...would you like a hot bevarage madam or a newspaper? There you go...'
Quiet Carriages and Family Carriages: Quiet zones where mobile phones and personal stereos cannot...
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15.04.2004
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Amazing White Knight
Review of White Knight 44AW by
Botzarb
Advantages: Cheap ,Easy to use ,Can be put on timer.
Disadvantages: Small door opening
...Wow what a great product.It's so quiet, easy to use, and can be put on a timer!
I never thought I would say this about a White Knight as when I've seen them they look cheap and low rent, and look like they wont last for 5 minutes . But wow, appearences can be deceptive.We bought ours a 3 years ago and have not had any problems since.
Specifications:
The specifications it has/features are ;
*2 heat settings,
*Reverse tumble,
*Can be used it on a timer,
*An energy rating of C
*Final cool tumble,
*Rear venting(and it's supplied with a hose),
*An option to stack it,
*A maximum of of 140 minutes drying time,
*A load limit of 6 KG,
*The door can be reversed,
*And the filter is convieniently located beetween the door and the machine
Dimensions
Height:85 cm Width:59cm Diameter:53cm
The door opening is only 25cm in...
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04.02.2008
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