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Braveheart (DVD) Review |
| Long before The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson directed another cinematic masterpiece, Braveheart. Filmed against the backdrop of majestic mountains and rolling meadows, it tells the historically-based (yet not entirely accurate) story of William... |
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Casablanca (DVD) Review |
| One of the greatest, and certainly one of the most quoted, films in cinema history, Casablanca contains all the essential elements of a Hollywood blockbuster: adventure, romance, intrigue, suspense, and of course, evil Nazi bad guys (if you doubt th... |
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When Can Being Killed by a Bus be a Good Thing? |
| Albert Brooks plays Daniel Miller, a man hit by a bus. The fatal accident lands him in Judgement City. There he is put on trial to see if he is worthy to advance to the next level or if he must return to earth for another incarnation. While there he... |
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Hints On Booking Live Music For Your Wedding |
| Part 1 - Types of music Ceremony There are a myriad of ideas for music during the ceremony, from string quartet to bagpipes! Singers -from solo to a choir, organist, trumpet, brass ensemble and harpist are just some of the many other options. Recept... |
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Guitar Greats |
| No two guitar aficionados will be able to agree on the list of guitar greats, but like so many lists, it can be fun to try to make. What each considers greatness will vary too - is it technical ability or some hard-to-define quality like 'soul'? The... |
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Bruce Springsteen: The Notion Deep Inside |
| The magical moments of a Bruce Springsteen concert begin seconds after the lights in the arena, club or theatre go out, you're staring at the stage knowing that in the next few seconds Bruce will arrive ready to pour out his heart, sharing his soul... |
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Moe, Larry And Curly |
| Moe, Larry and Curly, do the names ring a bell? If you ever watched Saturday morning television, you probably know who I am talking about. I owe these guys big time. If it wasn't for them, I never would have had such a good time when I went to those... |
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Gladiator (DVD) Review |
| Winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture, and nominated for an additional seven, Gladiator is one of the best produced and directed films of its time. Reminiscent of Mel Gibsons Braveheart, it creates a world so seemingly realistic, you... |
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Wentworth Miller Breakout Star |
| If you had asked people five years ago if theyd heard the name Wentworth Miller youd probably have been met with a parade of blank stares and shrugged shoulders. Today, Miller is known around the world as the star of Foxs hit series Prison Break. De... |
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The Fall 2006 TV Line-up Hit or Miss? |
| While its always a shame to see the end of summer, we can console ourselves about the drawing in of the nights with the great new shows in the fall TV lineup. While brand new shows can often be hit and miss, heres a few time-tested greats that are g... |
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The Magic of Old Radio Programs |
| There was time not so far away when stories had words only, where the audience had to imagine the size and shape of characters and locations. Grannies used to tell stories to the kids, and the kids used to see the story live in their imagination. Ra... |
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What You Need to Know About Canadian Music and Musicians |
| Sadly, most of us here in the U.S. are blissfully unaware of performers that dont hail from one of the 50 states. Ask the average Joe on the street if they know of any Canadian musicians, and if you get any response, youll hear Celine Dion or Shania... |
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See the Music |
| It's not all about the sound You know the phenomenon, everytime you hear music playing in the background you think about the clip associated to the song. Many years ago, music was just about sounds. Skilled people with beautiful, at times selfmade,... |
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Its Not All About The Sound |
| You know the phenomenon, everytime you hear music playing in the background you think about the clip associated to the song. Many years ago, music was just about sounds. Skilled people with beautiful, at times selfmade, instruments entertained other... |
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Hammered Dulcimer: An American Tradition |
| A Little About Hammered Dulcimers The hammered dulcimer in America is a traditional stringed instrument that been in revival over the last 30 years. It can now be heard in contemporary music, seen at folk festivals, and bought over the Internet. For... |
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Hearing Is Believing- Hiring Your Disc Jockey |
| Many "How To Hire A Disc Jockey" articles overlook one of the most important criteria for choosing entertainment. Your ears. Forget checking for a business license (anyone can get one), or endorsement by some distant, "official" DJ association. How... |
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The Magic of the Slide Guitar |
| The Origins and Magic of Slide Guitar It's a hot sultry night on the Mississippi delta. The full moon casts it's translucent light on the fields and swamp oak trees. The lingering smell of barbecue and wisteria mix with honeysuckle and tobacco smoke... |
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The Perfect Home Recording Studio |
| Home computer music recording has become extremely popular, both as a hobby and as a legitimate means of live recording and mixing. For the serious musician or recording technician, the computer/software combination offers ease of use and lower cost... |
