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-: Bioshock 01-: Mass Effect 02-: Star Wars Complete 03-: Rock Band 040: Guitar Hero Aerosmith 050: Soul Calibur IV 060: Space CHimps 070: Lost Odyssey 080: Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium 090: Battlefield Bad COmpany 100: Bully 110: Bourne Conspiracy 120: Kung Fu Panda 130: Civilization Revolution 140: Ninja Gaiden 2 150: Grand Theft Auto IV 163: Too Human 174

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0020The Original Series (1967)Season 1: Episode 20: “Court Martial"Stardate: 2947.3 (2265/12/01 - 18:20:55)Story by: Don M. MankiewiczTeleplay by: Don M. Mankiewicz, Stephen W. CarabatsosDirected by: Marc DanielsPLOT INTRODUCTIONArriving at Starbase 11, Kirk faces court-martial for negligence in the death of a colleague. Accused by the victim's family and persecuted by a former lover, Kirk's

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0019The Original Series (1967)Season 1: Episode 19: “Tomorrow is Yesterday"Stardate: 3113.2 (2266/02/10 - 07:37:53)Written by: D.C. FontanaDirected by: Michael O'HerlihyPLOT INTRODUCTIONTransported back in time to 20th century Earth, Kirk rescues the pilot of a destroyed fighter plane, and contemplates the problem of how to return the man without altering Earth's future. REVIEW"Computed and

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0018The Original Series (1967)Season 1: Episode 18: “Arena"Stardate: 3045.6 (2266/01/16 - 15:27:24Story by: Fredric BrownTeleplay by: Gene L. CoonDirected by: Joseph PevneyPLOT INTRODUCTIONWith both their ships held captive by powerful beings, Kirk and the captain of the alien vessel are placed on an asteroid to fight for their lives and the lives of their crews. REVIEW"You are still half

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0017The Original Series (1967)Season 1: Episode 17: “The Squire of Gothos"Stardate: 2124.5 (2265/02/14 - 10:37:12)Written by: Paul SchneiderDirected by: Don McDougallPLOT INTRODUCTIONEncountering an uncharted planet in an empty region of space, Kirk and his crew are encountered by Trelane, a playful being who lacks the self-control to wield his great psionic powers with discipline.

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0016The Original Series (1967)Season 1: Episode 16: “The Galileo Seven"Stardate: 2821.5 (2265/10/26 - 20:20:24Story by: Oliver CrawfordTeleplay by: Oliver Crawford, S. Bar-DavidDirected by: Robert GistPLOT INTRODUCTIONCrash-landing on a planet populated by hostile giants, the 7-man crew of the Shuttlecraft Galileo find themselves unable to communicate with the Enterprise or to escape the planet's

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0015The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 15: “Shore Leave"Stardate: 3025.3 (2266/01/09 - 05:37:42)Written by: Theodore SturgeonDirected by: Robert SparrPLOT INTRODUCTIONWhen McCoy sees the White Rabbit from 'Alice in Wonderland', the crew begin to realise that the planet they are visiting seems to have the dangerous power to turn any thought into reality. REVIEW"The more complex the

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0014The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 14: “Balance of Terror"Stardate: 1709.2 (2264/09/15 - 13:36:46)Written by: Paul SchneiderDirected by: Vincent McEveetyPLOT INTRODUCTIONDespite the earlier Romulan War, the Romulans have never been seen in person. The Enterprise, in pursuit of a Romulan aggressor, makes a discovery that causes suspicion about a senior crewmember. REVIEW“In a

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0013The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 13: “The Conscience of the King"Stardate: 2817.6 (2265/10/25 - 10:10:34)Written by: Barry TriversDirected by: Gerd OswaldPLOT INTRODUCTIONContracted by one of the other two witnesses to the crimes of mass-murderer "Kodos the Executioner", Kirk is persuaded that the criminal may be disguising himself as an actor in a traveling theatrical troupe.

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0012The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 12: “The Menagerie Part II"Stardate: 3013.1 (2266/01/04 - 18:45:24)Written by: Gene RoddenberryDirected by: Robert ButlerPLOT INTRODUCTIONSpock's court-martial reveals the actions of Captain Pike on his previous visit to Talos IV, where the powerful Talosians tried to persuade Pike to breed with women provided for the purpose. REVIEW“I see no

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0011The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 11: “The Menagerie Part I"Stardate: 3012.4 (2266/01/04 - 12:37:23)Written by: Gene RoddenberryDirected by: Marc DanielsPLOT INTRODUCTIONApparently summoned to Starbase 11, Kirk, Spock & McCoy visit former Enterprise Commander, the paralyzed and horribly disfigured Christopher Pike. Uncharacteristically, Spock commandeers the Enterprise, then turns

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0010The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 10: “The Corbomite Maneuver"Stardate: 1512.2 (2264/07/05 - 11:09:51Written by: Jerry SohlDirected by: Joseph SargentPLOT INTRODUCTIONThreatened by the sinister captain of a powerful alien vessel, Kirk claims that the Enterprise carries a powerful explosive which will destroy both ships. The move produces unexpected actions from the alien adversary.

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0009The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 9: “Dagger of the Mind"Stardate: 2715.1 (2265/09/18 - 00:16:36)Written by: S. Bar-DavidDirected by: Vincent McEveetyPLOT INTRODUCTIONWhen a wild-eyed maniac escaping from the Tantalus Penal Colony turns out to be one of the psychiatric staff, Kirk investigates the institution, and discovers a chilling exercise in mind control. REVIEW“…Not when

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Black SheepWritten by: Jonathan KingDirected by: Jonathan KingPLOT INTRODUCTIONAn experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into blood-thirsty killers that terrorize a sprawling New Zealand farm. REVIEWBlack Sheep was an enjoyable horror comedy with plenty of gore, a ridiculous plot and a good few laughs. The writing was maybe just a little too self-aware and the pacing could

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Being John MalkovichWritten by: Charlie KaufmanDirected by: Spike JonzePLOT INTRODUCTIONA puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of the movie star, John Malkovich. REVIEWHow would I describe Being John Malkovich? Strangely normal. However, given the same question regarding Jonze and Kaufman's work, I'd say the exact same thing. Having only just seen the film for a

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Beavis and Butt-Head Do AmericaWritten by: Mike Judge, Joe StillmanDirected by: Mike Judge, Yvette KaplanPLOT INTRODUCTIONOur intrepid adolescent heroes wake up to find their beloved television stolen, and embark on an epic journey across America to recover it... REVIEWBeavis and Butt-Head definitely aren't for everyone and even I seldom watched the TV series but this movie nonetheless still

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Adaptation.Story by: Susan Orlean (book)Screenplay by: Charlie Kaufman, Donald KaufmanDirected by: Spike JonzePLOT INTRODUCTIONCharlie Kaufman writes the way he lives... With Great Difficulty. His Twin Brother Donald Lives the way he writes... with foolish abandon. Susan writes about life... But can't live it. John's life is a book... Waiting to be adapted. One story... Four Lives... A million

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A Clockwork OrangeStory by: Anthony Burgess (novel)Screenplay by: Stanley KubrickDirected by: Stanley KubrickPLOT INTRODUCTIONIn future Britain, charismatic delinquent Alex DeLarge is jailed and later volunteers for an experimental aversion therapy developed by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem... but not all goes to plan. REVIEWI think I may have just found my new

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AlienStory by: Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Screenplay by: Dan O'BannonDirected by: Ridley ScottPLOT INTRODUCTIONA mining ship, investigating a suspected SOS, lands on a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange creatures that are more than they seem. REVIEWAlien: a true classic for science fiction and cinema in general. Believe it or not but there are reasons behind the recognition

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Cidade de Deus (City of God)Story by: Paulo Lins (novel)Screenplay by: Bráulio MantovaniDirected by: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia LundPLOT INTRODUCTIONTwo boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer. REVIEWCity of God is a fantastically made film filled with memorable characters all mixed into a story that

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Death ProofWritten by: Quentin TarantinoDirected by: Quentin TarantinoPLOT INTRODUCTIONTwo separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans. REVIEWDialogue, dialogue, dialogue and more dialogue. Death Proof admittedly isn't as deadly as its title suggests but that doesn't mean it isn't a great

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A Boy and His DogStory by: Harlan EllisonScreenplay by: L.Q. JonesDirected by: L.Q. JonesPLOT INTRODUCTIONA post-apocalyptic tale based on a novella by Harlan Ellison. A boy communicates telepathically with his dog as they scavenge for food and sex... REVIEW"A boy and his dog" is a nice change of pace and a well needed breath of fresh air for the science-fiction genre.Although far from perfect

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0008The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 8: “Miri"Stardate: 2713.5 (2265/09/17 - 10:15:37)Written by: Adrian SpiesDirected by: Vincent McEveetyPLOT INTRODUCTIONOn a planet populated by children whose aging process has been slowed artificially, Kirk's landing party members contract a virus that kills adults. Despite their violent attacks, Kirk determines to help the children. REVIEW“No

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0007The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 7: “What Are Little Girls Made Of?"Stardate: 2712.4 (2265/09/17 - 00:37:23)Written by: Robert BlochDirected by: James GoldstonePLOT INTRODUCTIONHelping Nurse Chapel search for her fiancé, the Enterprise finds detached Dr. Korby working on a plan to create android duplicates of key figures, beginning with James Kirk. REVIEW"I am Roger Korby!"The

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0006The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 6: “Mudd's Women"Stardate: 1329.1 (2264/04/29 - 10:48:51)Story by: Gene RoddenberryTeleplay by: Stephen KandelDirected by: Leo PennPLOT INTRODUCTIONRescuing the crew of a ship from an asteroid belt, the Enterprise plays host to con man extraordinaire , the cunning Harry Mudd and his cargo: three beautiful women looking for suitors. REVIEW"Oh that

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0005The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 5: “The Enemy Within"Stardate: 1672.1 (2264/09/01 - 23:43:33)Written by: Richard MathesonDirected by: Leo PennPLOT INTRODUCTIONSplit by a transporter malfunction into two beings with very different personalities, the resulting twin Captain Kirk proves that neither a purely evil nor a sweetly good Captain can survive without the missing half.

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0004The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 4: “The Naked Time"Stardate: 1704.2 (2264/09/13 - 17:41:32)Written by: John D.F. BlackDirected by: Marc DanielsPLOT INTRODUCTIONAn alien virus strips the Enterprise crew of their inhibitions, causing chaos as each crewmember is overcome by hidden emotions. Meanwhile, the Enterprise is being pulled inexorably into a nearby planet's gravity well.

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0003The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 3: “Where No Man Has Gone Before"Stardate: 1312.4 (2264/04/23 - 08:07:17)Written by: Samuel A. PeeplesDirected by: James GoldstonePLOT INTRODUCTIONWhen Enterprise encounters a force field at the edge of the galaxy, one of the crewmember's psionic abilities are accelerated to godlike proportions, causing him to become a powerful, murderous being.

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Deja VuWritten by: Bill Marsilii, Terry RossioDirected by: Tony ScottPLOT INTRODUCTIONAn ATF agent travels back in time to save a woman from being murdered, falling in love with her during the process. REVIEWSurprisingly good flick. Nice mystery like story blended in with some interesting sci-fi time-travel elements which kept me interested throughout. It did go on for a while however and the

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0002The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 2: “Charlie X"Stardate: 1533.6 (2264/07/13 - 07:08:31)Story by: Gene RoddenberryTeleplay by: D. C. FontanaDirected by: Lawrence DobkinPLOT INTRODUCTIONRaised from babyhood by noncorporeal beings, 17-year-old Charles Evans is picked up and transferred to the Enterprise. On board the ship, the teenager proves dangerously unable to wield his enormous

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0001The Original Series (1966)Season 1: Episode 1: “The Man Trap”Stardate: 1513.1 (2264/07/05 - 19:04:12)Written by: George Clayton JohnsonDirected by: Marc DanielsPLOT INTRODUCTIONDr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy meets a former girlfriend when the Enterprise brings supplies to a remote archaeological survey group. Still attractive to McCoy, the woman's current appearance hides a dark and deadly

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0084The Animated Series (1973)Season 1: Episode 4: “The Lorelei Signal"Stardate: 5483.7 (2268/06/25 - 00:49:21)Written by: Margaret ArmenDirected by: Hal SutherlandPLOT INTRODUCTIONThe Enterprise is drawn to a planet populated solely by women who dominate the male crewmembers' minds to the point where Uhura must assume command to rescue them. REVIEW"They are here. Aah... such wondrous ones."It

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0083The Animated Series (1973)Season 1: Episode 3: “One of Our Planets is Missing"Stardate: 5371.3 (2268/05/14 - 21:29:50)Written by: Marc DanielsDirected by: Hal SutherlandPLOT INTRODUCTIONThe Enterprise crew learns that a massive, planet-destroying cloud has entered Federation space. REVIEW"Spock is it possible that the cloud consumes planets?"One of our Planets is Missing follows a Trek

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0082The Animated Series (1973)Season 1: Episode 2: “Yesteryear"Stardate: 5373.4 (2268/05/15 - 15:56:41)Written by: D.C. FontanaDirected by: Hal SutherlandPLOT INTRODUCTIONSpock travels back in time to prevent his own demise in his youth on Vulcan. REVIEW"Loss of life is to be mourned but only if the life was wasted"Yesteryear starts off rather abruptly on a planet capable of letting users pass

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0081The Animated Series (1973)Season 1: Episode 1: “Beyond the Farthest Star"Stardate: 5221.3 (2268/03/20 - 23:53:50)Written by: Samuel A. PeeplesDirected by: Hal SutherlandPLOT INTRODUCTIONKirk's crew come across an ancient derelict vessel, but something is still living inside it. REVIEW"Obey me!"Well I’ve just watched this episode (and my first animated Trek for that matter) and found it

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MOVIE REVIEWS1971A Clockwork Orange 1975A Boy and his Dog 1979Alien 1996Beavis and Butt-Head Do America 1999Being John Malkovich 2002Adaptation. 2007Black Sheep

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STAR TREK REVIEWSThe Original Series (1966-1969)Season 1 (1966-1967)01: The Man Trap 02: Charlie X 03: Where No Man Has Gone Before 04: The Naked Time 05: The Enemy Within 06: Mudd's Women 07: What Are Little Girls Made Of? 08: Miri 09: Dagger of the Mind 10: The Corbomite Maneuver 11: The Menagerie Part I 12: The Menagerie Part II 13: The Conscience of the King 14: Balance of Terror 15

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