Posted by Notcot on Jan 11, 2011 in
Noir
There’s a satisfying sense of closure to the definitive noir kick achieved in The Big Heat: its director, Fritz Lang, had forged early links from German expressionism to the emergence of film noir, so it’s entirely logical that the expatriate director would help codify the genre with this brutal 1953 film. Visually, his scenes exemplify the bold contrasts, deep shadows, and heightened compositions that define the look of noir, and he matches that success with the darkly pessimistic themes of this revenge melodrama.
The story coheres around the suicide of a crooked cop, and the subsequent struggle of an honest detective, Dave Bannion (Glenn Ford), to navigate between a corrupt city government and a ruthless mobster to uncover the truth. Initially, the violence here seems almost timid by comparison to the more explicit carnage now commonplace in films, yet the story accelerates as its plot arcs toward Bannion’s showdown with kingpin Lagana (Alexander Scourby) and his psychotic henchman, the sadistic Vince Stone, given an indelible nastiness by Lee Marvin. When Bannion’s wife is killed by a car bomb intended for the detective, both the hero and the story go ballistic: suspended from the force, he embarks on a crusade of revenge that suggests a template for Charles Bronson’s Death Wish films, each step pushing Lagana and Stone toward a showdown. Bodies drop, dominoes tumbled by the escalating war between the obsessed Bannion and his increasingly vicious adversaries.
Lang’s disciplined visual design and the performances (especially those of Ford, Marvin, Jeanette Nolan as the dead cop’s scheming widow, and Gloria Grahame as Marvin’s girlfriend) enable the film to transcend formula, as do several memorable action scenes–when an enraged Marvin hurls scalding coffee at the feisty Debby (Grahame), we’re both shattered by the violence of his attack, and aware that he’s shifted the balance of power. –Sam Sutherland
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Posted by Notcot on Nov 11, 2010 in
Gadgets
The second book in the brand new series “Conclave of Shadows” from world-wide bestselling author of “Magician” Raymond E. Feist Chaos threatens to overwhelm two worlds as the most dangerous force ever encountered threatens to invade Midkemia while the most treacherous magician in history – the madman Leso Varen – begins to wreak havoc on the world of Kelewan. Pug and the Conclave of Shadows are determined to find Varen only to discover that he has usurped the body of one of the most powerful men in the Empire of Tsuranuani – a Black Robe and member of the Assembly of Magicians. Pug has the almost impossible task of uncovering the true identity of the fiendish magician in an entire city full of Black Robes. Murder mayhem horror and the darkest evil await Pug’s son Magnus and his companions as they attempt to discover the ultimate source of the terrible threat that hovers over Midkemia and Kelewan. Leading a desperate expedition into the realm of the Dasati the vast and malevolent empire which is threatening his homeworld Magnus hopes to find the key to defeating this enemy who is capable of overwhelming the combined might of two worlds.But even if he does the companions will have a desperate struggle to return home with their vital information. Three worlds will teeter on the brink of destruction as the third Riftwar: the Darkwar is unleashed.
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Posted by Notcot on Oct 24, 2010 in
Gadgets
Drive the exciting new Audi R8 together with the stylish Lamborghini Gallardo ; ; This is your chance to drive both of these cars – the stunning Lamborghini Gallardo and its beautiful step sister the Audi R8. The R8 might be half the price but with a waiting list that reads like a fantasy football team this is the car that any self respecting Premiership player or city boy wants to be seen in. Judge for yourself whether you prefer the legendary Gallardo or the exciting new R8.
Price : £ 199.99
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Posted by Notcot on Oct 23, 2010 in
Gadgets
Combine the inspiring new Audi R8 with a British classic ; ; Coveted by football players and city boys alike the sensational Audi R8 has received rave reviews. Judge this amazing car for yourself and see what all the fuss is about as you slip behind the wheel of a motoring legend in the making. And as if that’s not enough you will also drive the ultimate British classic – the Aston Martin DB9. This incredible combination makes for a driving experience not to be forgotten.
Price : £ 199.00
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Posted by Notcot on Sep 13, 2010 in
In-Car Technology
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Posted by Notcot on Sep 2, 2010 in
In-Car Technology
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Posted by Notcot on Jul 22, 2010 in
Cult Film
*The cult TV series now becomes a major film
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Posted by Notcot on Jun 11, 2010 in
Cult Film
Average Rating: 4.5 / 5 (8 Reviews)
Amazon.co.uk Review
Federico Fellini’s 1972 ode to the city of Rome is far from a coherent narrative, but as a selection of images and sounds celebrating the famed Italian capital, it’s dazzling and hugely enjoyable. Stylistically, it’s a perfect bridge between the excesses of Satyricon and the nostalgia of Amarcord, and it showcases the true love that Fellini had for the Eternal City. Mixing autobiographical flashbacks with the travails of a present-day movie company making a film about the city (headed up by Fellini himself), Roma is an impressionistic tour de force, delivered via Fellini’s unique cinematic vision. If you can’t tolerate Fellini’s larger-than-life approach, the sometimes-garish colours, or the circus atmosphere, you’ll probably find Roma insufferable. But fans of Fellini will be in seventh heaven, especially during some of the wonderful set pieces–a music dance hall performance that’s interrupted by bombing during World War II; a papal fashion show that’s so surreal it must be seen to be believed; and a breathtaking sequence in which the film crew, tagging along with an archaeological dig, happens upon an ancient Roman catacomb and watches as the beautiful murals disintegrate before their eyes. Through it all, Fellini’s passion for Rome (and moviemaking) shines through, especially in the film’s climax, a dialogue-free sequence of motorcycles roaring through the city at night, a tour that ends at the magnificent Colosseum. At that marriage of past and present, Roma is about as perfect as cinema can get. –Mark Englehart
Fellini’s Roma
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Posted by Notcot on Jun 1, 2010 in
Handhelds & PDAs
Average Rating: 3.5 / 5 (16 Reviews)
Product Description
Backwoods, boundary waters, blue highways the GPS 60 is your trusted guide to the great outdoors. The GPS 60 and its counterpart, the GPSMAP 60, are packed with several of the features found in the 60-series colour navigators, but sport an affordable, high-resolution monochrome display for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget. Get Rugged Navigation: The robust, waterproof GPS 60 is the perfect, low-cost navigator for wherever your spirit of adventure takes you: – Large, sunlight-readable, four-level grayscale display with bright LED backlight makes it easy to find your way, day or night – Up to 28 hours of battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoyment – WAAS-enabled for even more precise location and navigation – Both serial and USB connections for fast and versatile connection to your computer – Get Fun-filled Features GPS 60 has one megabyte (MB) of internal memory for storing points of interest, and it comes factory preloaded with a worldwide city point database. Just find the place you want to go to, and the GPS 60 creates a straight-line route to your destination. The GPS 60 also offers special geocaching features, indoor and outdoor games, an alarm clock, sunrise/sunset and moon phase tables, optimal hunting and fishing times plus much more. GPS 60: Making it easy to navigate the great outdoors on a budget.
- Large, sunlight-readable, four-level grayscale display with bright LED backlight makes it easy to find your way, day or night
- Up to 28 hours of battery life for more hours of outdoor enjoyment
- WAAS-enabled for even more precise location and navigation
- Both serial and USB connections for fast and versatile connection to your computer
Garmin GPS 60
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Posted by Notcot on May 16, 2010 in
In-Car Technology
Average Rating: 3.5 / 5 (15 Reviews)
Manufacturer’s Description
The Oregonâ„¢ 400T Touch the great outdoors.
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Compass |
Barometric Altimeter |
Mapping routes |
Expandable memory |
Training centre |
Trip computer |
Waterproof |
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- Touch and go
Oregon’s revolutionary touchscreen interface puts every feature at your fingertips. Just pick a function, press and go. An integrated screen lock removes risk of accidental activation.
- Menu simplicity
An easy-to-use touchscreen menu makes navigating Oregon a breeze. Simply scroll through the bright, bold icons with a brush of your thumb, scan the options and tap to choose. Spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less searching for information.
- High-resolution display
A bright, sunlight-readable colour screen, with adjustable backlight, aids navigation in all conditions. Clear mapping and controls give you the tools to find your way back whether roaming the wilderness or strolling a country track.
- Built-in mapping
Oregon 400T’s built-in European topographic basemap, with street-level detail contains landscape features including lakes, rivers, cities, major roads, railways and coastlines.
- Store and expand
Oregon’s internal memory means you can save map data, trip information like routes and tracks and even photos. Plug in a microSD™ data card for additional storage and slot in marine, street map or topographic mapping to match your activity.
- Automatic routing
When it’s not guiding you on adventures by track or trail, Oregon can also handle the road. Enjoy turn-by-turn directions by plugging in optional TOPO GB or City Navigator mapping cards.
- 3D elevation view
Appreciate the surrounding terrain with Oregon’s 3D views. Visualise the contours on topographic maps to enjoy a better perspective of your elevation and understand your onward adventure.
- Geocaching and GPS games
Discover the buzzing world of geocaching or raise your game to new heights. Oregon supports Geocaching.com GPX files so you can download caches, terrain and location detail straight to the unit. Built-in GPS games offer more ideas for your leisure.
- Image viewer
Use Oregon’s Picture Viewer to transfer and browse images on the unit. You might want to save a motivational photo to spur you on an outdoor challenge, save memorable excursion snaps or keep a visual reference of the next stage of the journey.
- High-sensitivity GPS receiver
Garmin mapping handhelds contain a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, designed for optimum view of the sky. Quickly and strongly lock onto a signal and benefit from improved tracking under trees and near tall buildings.
- Staying power
With 18 hours’ charge from just two AA batteries, you can depend on Oregon to endure any outdoor activity – whether going out and about for some fresh air or planning a full-day’s excursion.
- Waterproof design
Waterproof to IPX7 standard, if you can brave the elements, Oregon can too. There’s no need to take cover in a downpour and no problem navigating on the water or across wetlands. The MicroSD card slot is inside the waterproof battery compartment too.
- Track Log
Save multiple points on your journey as a ‘Track Log’ for an accurate record of your route. Reverse the path to return to your start point or share and review in Google Earth when you get home.
- Route ahead
Plan and transfer new routes on your PC and send direct to Oregon. Or save an enjoyable journey to make a return trip. Wirelessly-enabled Oregon’s can share waypoints, routes, tracks and geocaches unit-to-unit.
- Trail-plotting functions
Your GPS mapping handheld has ample memory to save and store route data. Whether a waypoint, favourite or location, save multiple locations on your unit and Garmin will guide you straight there or make it part of a future route.
- On-board memory
There’s ample space onboard your Oregon to save key routes, points or journey data. If you want to build up a collection of favourite journeys, just slot in a MicroSD data card for extra storage.
- Electronic compass
Ideal for manual navigation off the beaten track, a built-in electronic compass keeps you on course, however far you stray from the path. It even gives bearing information when standing still. Seek out a saved waypoint and navigate easily to a mapped position.
- Barometric altimeter
A built-in barometer tracks changes in atmospheric pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. The altimeter screen plots elevation and profile. You can even plot barometric pressure over time to keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
- Environment information
Oregon is packed with essential data to boost your outdoor pursuits. With sun and moon information, tide tables and a hunt / fish calendar, get in the know about what’s going on and remain aware of your surroundings.
- Area calculation
Sum up the total area enclosed by a saved track to calculate the reach of a specified region. Surveying a property or evaluating an expanse of land? This useful tool will bring you the bigger picture.
- PC link-up
Oregon’s USB interface lets you sync it up to your PC to transfer maps and journey data. Plan and review your routes and pick out key stops before you leave the house.
- Download routes and tracks
While it thrives on voyages of discovery, Oregon can also navigate routes recommended by others. Just download a track from a route sharing site and import to Oregon to retrace the adventure.
- Unit-to-unit transfer
The Oregon 300 and 400t let you sync up and transfer routes, tracks, points and caches wirelessly with other users. Share your adventures with friends or show them where to find you. Sharing your Oregon data is easy – one tap and you’re away!
- Preloaded mapping
The three models within the Oregon series come with a selection of preloaded basemaps
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- Garmin Oregon 400T Mapping Handheld GPS Receiver
- Waterproof
- USB and NMEA 0183 compatible interface
- Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads
- Electronic compass
Garmin Oregon 400t Handheld GPS with European Maps
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