Love And Terror - Cinematics (The)

Run away from this in terror

Advantages: Some decent moments, somehow kept me watching until the end
Disadvantages: Mostly really bad across the board

This is a DVD I picked up for £1 a couple of years ago. I suppose the price should have told me something, but I gave it a shot, hoping to have found a bit of a gem. Face of Terror follows Nick Harper as he tries to find his missing sister in Barcelona. While travelling from the States to Spain without permission from his boss, cop Nick finds himself in even more hot water when he arrives in Europe to find that his sister had fallen in with the wrong crowd. As he trawls through dodgy photographers, drug dealers and terrorists, Nick realises he must have his wits about him if he is to find his sister before he loses his life. Ultimately, it's distinctly average in nearly every way. with a pretty mundane plot, some terrible acting, and some bad timing in the editing stakes. And yet, strangely, there's something intriguing about it ...

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Review of Face Of Terror (DVD)

The everymans cinematic celebration

Advantages: Fantastic musical experience, a must for true music lovers
Disadvantages: is it jazz, is it fusion... prey what do we pigeon-hole this as?

of the boyz orchestrating your every sensation. Lyrics will merge their way into your subconscious. They are subtle, sublime and intensly thought provoking - about yourself or those you love, or yet to love. I recommend this for any man or woman serious about good music, relaxed afternoons and chilled wine. Enjoy the tunes - they're worth it. Not so much a party favourite, but a solid evening of sensory engagement. Also try - Bugge Wesseltoft, The Necks.. some Kruder and Dorfmeister. Not game enough to label it solely as Jazz, Solely as drum and bass, it is a fusion of refined styles, creating a cinematic experience - an orchestra with personality. Actually there aren't many out there doing what the cinematics do - they are always at the top of my playlist. Try it for yourself. ...

emerix 25.07.2005 (26.07.2005) · Read full review
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Review of Everyday - Cinematic Orchestra (The)

The Great Terror

Advantages: A very informative, up-to-date account of the purges.
Disadvantages: Not for everyone, requires some basic knowledge.

The Great Terror is an extensive book on Stalin's purges during the years 1934 and 1939. It not only focuses on why they happened but how Stalin was able to take power and then crush his opponents. The Great Terror was originally written in 1968, at this time much of Conquest?s sources were unofficial. With the event of glasnost much more evidence was given to historians. Therefore, in his reassessment, published in 1990, Conquest concentrates on updating his account and clarifying points. The book is divided into three books: The Purge Begins, The Yezov Years and The Aftermath. These are then broken down into chapters to make it easier to read. The Purge Begins looks at the roots of the terror and Conquest goes on to examine how Stalin crushed all opposition after the death of Lenin. The only way in which he could ...

salem_witch 17.03.2004 · Read full review
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Review of The Great Terror: A Reassessment - Robert Conquest