Cassandra's Dream

• Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell star as working brothers whose dreams of better lives leads to desperation, greed and deadly betrayal. When gambling debt and an expensive courtship place them in a financial bind, a rich uncle (Tom Wilkinson, Michael Clayton) offers them an out in exchange for committing murder. Featuring gripping performances from an all-star cast; "this family tragedy puts us

Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell star as working class brothers whose dreams of better lives leads to desperation, greed and deadly betrayal. When gambling debt and an expensive courtship place them in a financial bind, a rich uncle (Tom Wilkinson, Michael Clayton) offers them an out in exchange for committing murder. Featuring gripping performances from an all-star cast; "this family tragedy puts us near the edge of our seats and pulls us right along on its downward spiral" (William Arnold, Seattle Pos! t Intelligencer). Woody Allen returns in razor-sharp form with this "intense, intelligently-written and directed," (Jeffrey Lyons, Reel Talk) thriller that challenges how far a man should go in the name of family.Scottish Ewan McGregor and Irish Colin Farrell play two Cockney brothers who get in over their heads when a wealthy relative asks for a favor. Woody Allen's sleek thriller Cassandra's Dream begins in innocent times: Ian (McGregor) and Terry (Farrell) buy a sailboat and name it Cassandra's Dream. But soon Terry falls afoul of gambling debts and Ian falls head over heels for a sultry actress who doesn't take him seriously, leading them to ask their uncle Howard (Tom Wilkinson) for money, which he's happy to give them--if they'll get rid of a man who's going to testify against him. The first half of Cassandra's Dream zips along with short, concise scenes and charismatic performances by the lead lads. Newcomer Hayley Atwell (Brideshead Revisited) i! s alluring as the actress, while Sally Hawkins (Persuasion) bri ngs warmth and sympathy to the underwritten role of Terry's girlfriend Kate. The second half--as with many of Allen's later films--seems to run out of steam, though there's still much to admire about Allen's clean, unfussy filmmaking. Regrettably, he seems to have lost the ability to sustain his imaginative spark. The weakness is in the writing; too many of the characters are barely sketched and clumsy lines of dialogue jar the ear in otherwise well-shaped scenes. But just when you're ready to throw up your hands, there's a moment of understated grace, in which Allen's simple visuals capture something with crystalline clarity. Cassandra's Dream is a frustrating movie, but it has its rewards. --Bret Fetzer

Ghost in the Shell: Anime Legends 2nd Gig

• Condition: New
• Format: DVD
• Animated; Color; DVD; NTSC

GHOST IN THE SHELL - DVD MovieThe skillful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centerfold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Puppet Master."

Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) ! with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles SolomonThe skillful blending of drawn animation and computer-generated imagery excited anime fans when this science fiction mystery was released in 1995: many enthusiasts believe Ghost suggests what the future of anime will be, at least in the short term. The film is set in the not-too-distant future, when an unnamed government uses lifelike cyborgs or "enhanced" humans for undercover work. One of the key cyborgs is The Major, Motoko Kusanagi, who resembles a cross between The Terminator and a Playboy centerfold. She finds herself caught up in a tangled web of espionage and counterespionage as! she searches for the mysterious superhacker known as "The Pup! pet Mast er."

Mamoru Oshii directs with a staccato rhythm, alternating sequences of rapid-fire action (car chases, gun battles, explosions) with static dialogue scenes that allow the characters to sort out the vaguely mystical and rather convoluted plot. Kusanagi's final quote from I Corinthians suggests that electronic evolution may compliment and eventually supplant organic evolution. The minor nudity, profanity, and considerable violence would earn Ghost in the Shell at least a PG rating. --Charles SolomonThe Smash First Season Anime Extravaganza in one complete set! Major Motoko Kusanagi is a beautiful but deadly cyborg that is squad leader of Section 9-the Japanese government's clandestine unit assigned to battle terrorism and cyber warfare. Surrounded by an expertly trained team, Motoko faces her ultimate challenge- the Laughing Man- a terrorist who orchestrated a kidnapping and extortion plot many years ago and has suddenly reappeared. In order to discover the! identity of this enigmatic criminal, Motoko and Section 9 are drawn into a deadly labyrinth and they ll have to use all their expertise to survive. This acclaimed anime series is from Production I.G (Kill Bill) and features the amazing music if Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Behop) with stories by Kenji Kamiyama (Blood, Jin-Roh) and Dai Soto (Eureka SeveNStudio: Starz/sphe Release Date: 09/15/2009 Run time: 660 minutes

Vanity Fair Women's Body Sleeks Front Close Racerback #75263, Damask Neutral, Size 40C

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Seamless, underwire bra, Smooth, soft microfiber. Full cups provide coverage and support, Lightly lined to prevent show-through. Stylized racerback has keyhole for easy movement Vanity Fair, Style Number: 75263.

Water Pearls-CLEAR-Centerpiece Wedding Tower Vase Filler-makes 6 gallons (8 oz pack)

• This is just for a Bulk bag 8 ounces of Clear polymer pearls, they are created by simply adding water, the displays are not included.
• This is not a small 10 gram little package-it is 8 ounces = 225 grams- will make up to 6 gallons or 24 quarts of Pearls depending on water used.
• The "purer" the water, the larger the crystals will grow. Distilled water is the best
• Olor is by using Submersible lights-Water Pearls are clear. The Pearl balls are very tiny beads when you receive.
• Material: non-toxic super absorbent cross-linked polymer. How long does it last: It is reusable and can last for up to 4 months as long as you keep adding water

This product is CLEAR Water Pearls, colors are caused by colored Lights. These are not little 10 gram packges that sell for less it is 225 grams and does a large amount of Water Pearls. This is just for a Bulk bag 8 ounces of Clear p! olymer pearls, they are created by simply adding water, the displays are not included. The Pearl balls are very tiny beads when you receive. Soaking in water causes them to expand into perfect miniature spheres, from 8-10MM in size or 1/4"-3/8" or larger. Small enough to fit in any vase. Use them to add some extra color to your decorating scheme by inserting our Colored Light-Ups with them, yes you can mix colors of lights. Pour off excess water or drain in a collander. DIRECTIONS; Add 1/2 oz. or 3 tablespoons of Clear Water Pearls into a 40-48 fl oz container of tap/distilled water (The "purer" the water, the larger the crystals will grow. Distilled water is the best). Let the pearls sit and hydrate 6-8 hours. Drain any excess water. When the polymer has finished hydrating the appearance will look like a crystal clear pearl ball that is about 1/4" to 3/8" diameter. Just add water to keep hydrated. This item is NOT returnable for credit or exchange. Caution not for human ingestion, and be careful around chidren do not let them eat any, non toxic but not a food.