A View from the Id
The id. Freud called it “a striving to bring about satisfaction of instinctual needs subject to the observance of the pleasure principle." Whatever. Miss Bob calls it the best judge of the merits of doing any particular thing—if I do (watch, listen to) this, will I enjoy it?
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Apr 10, 2012
The Commander Is Tremendously Entertaining UK Crime Drama (DVD)
Available for the first time in the United States--four brilliant murder mysteries, THE COMMANDER – SET 2. -
Apr 10, 2012
The Truth about Kerry Is Not Pretty (DVD)
Some secrets should stay dead… -
Mar 28, 2012
KidTunes: Recess Music Scores Again with La Bella Stella
Celebrate Earth and meet the moon, the planets, and the stars with LA BELLA STELLA. -
Mar 28, 2012
Single-Handed – Set 2, Dark Irish Crime Drama
A lone cop fights crime and corruption in rural Ireland. -
Mar 28, 2012
Murder Investigation Team – Series Two
The final four episodes of Britain’s acclaimed crime drama, MURDER INVESTIGATION TEAM, now on DVD. -
Mar 26, 2012
The American Snitch (1983): Politically Incorrect, Intellectually Assaultive, Mildly Amusing
More stupidity than satire, THE AMERICAN SNITCH lampoons supermarket tabloids. -
Mar 26, 2012
Spellbinder (1988): Not Original, But Not Bad
A nightmare of illusion and betrayal. -
Mar 25, 2012
DVD Review: People May Have Been Funny, But Art Linkletter Was Sadistic
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if you came back from a week’s vacation and your house was gone? -
Mar 25, 2012
Sing-a-Long: Beatlesongs Is High-Flying Fun
Grab a bunch of friends, a copy of “Sing-a-Long Beatlesongs” on DVD, and enjoy the fun—it could be hilarious. -
Mar 23, 2012
KidVid: Hop (2011) Is Strictly for the Easter Bunny Set
The younger you are (within limits), the more you will enjoy HOP. -
Mar 20, 2012
Haven’t Seen The Muppets Yet? Catch ‘em Now on Home Video
“What's more illegal…briefly inconveniencing Jack Black, or destroying the Muppets?” –THE MUPPETS (2011) -
Mar 14, 2012
The Big Night Has Its Moments
George LaMain is about to have the worst birthday of his life… -
Mar 14, 2012
Wish You Had a Sister? How about Three Bad Sisters?
There Was Always A Man Happy To Give Them Anything They Wanted! (original poster) -
Mar 13, 2012
We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân (2011) Focuses on A Nearly Lost Language
Documentary captures a linguistic miracle as Cape Cod’s Wampanoag Indians reclaim their lost language and reconnect with their heritage. -
Mar 13, 2012
Oscar-Winner The Descendants (2011) Arrives on Home Video
Everything just happens. -
Mar 12, 2012
Growing Up Is Hard in Young Adult (2011)
In a world where growing up is optional, Charlize Theron is perfect as a woman who has chosen the wrong option. -
Mar 11, 2012
Dogs’ and Cats’ Best Friend? Not Facebook
Has Facebook grown so huge that it doesn’t need to be altruistic? -
Mar 11, 2012
The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Is All Action, All Fun
“There's something you need to know about failure, Tintin. You can never let it defeat you.” -
Mar 11, 2012
Bag It (2010) Explores Our Brief Yet Everlasting Relationships with Plastic
Paper or plastic? Or do you take your own bags to the grocery store? -
Mar 11, 2012
Take a Fresh (2009) Look at How to Improve Our Food Supply
New thinking about what we’re eating.
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