Samsung UN40H5203 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz Smart LED TV Review

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By MM 
I got this TV specifically to use as a secondary monitor for my macbook air so I'll review it as that initially.

Resolution is good, I'm running it via thunderbolt->HDMI and extended monitor mode. 1920x1080. Text is very readable and there is no flicker that would cause eye strain. I'm surprised and pleased with it as a monitor. You do need to use the remote to go to tools->picture size and set to 'screen fit' to size it properly, but after that you're good to go!

I did play with the other features of the TV. Initial setup is easy but time consuming. I joined it to my wifi network without difficulty, but the upgrades took almost half an hour. Once that was complete however it's network connected and ready to go.

Hit the 'smart hub' button on the remote and you'll be taken to a default list of apps. Netflix was the one I was interested in. I signed in with my account and it properly allowed me to select my profile. Once into the app you'll find it's a bit difficult to navigate. No clue as to how you should search, you can only scroll around and select things. Selecting a movie, you'll find it might take long time to load. The quality on newer movies is typically great HD.

Try to do anything in the movie such as FF, turn on subtitles, etc... however and things can go bad quick. At one point the movie started a slow motion jerky frame by frame thing and I was unable to exit the subtitles menu or do anything at all with the remote. I had to unplug the TV to get it back.

It's a nice idea to have wifi and built in apps on your TV. If they work. The good news is this is just software and can be improved. The TV itself has a very nice sharp picture, works great as a monitor and isn't ultra spendy. My rating is based on this rather than the quality of the apps.

By Christopher Mancuso 
If by the time you're reading this, the software has been updated and all of the apps work properly, you can skip this first part.

Like many other reviewers have already noted, the TV came without any apps installed. This model was shipped out earlier than it was supposed to. I received it as a compensation item from Dell when the original TV they sold me was out of stock. As a result it was sent out early (I suppose Amazon started shipped to early as well), and when it came, none of the apps worked. Samsung support wasn't incredibly knowledgeable of the situation, but after a little research I found that they weren't compatible yet. Anyway, approximately two weeks later, the TV has updated and now has Netflix, Amazon Instant, and YouTube among others. Still no sign of HBO-GO and Hulu Plus, but I trust Samsung to deliver them soon enough. So if that is stopping your from getting the TV, don't let it. This is bound to be Samsung's standard model for 2014, and you can bet all of the standard apps will be there. On to the review of the TV..

Picture:
The picture quality is excellent. I changed it to Dynamic and tweaked only a few items, and it looks great to me. Of course you'll have to form your own opinion. This IS a 60Hz TV. Don't go by the CMR rating, nothing really looks like its being displayed at 120Hz. But if you don't mind that, the picture is quite good. TV shows and sports look very crisp and bright and it fares well in my room which is quite well lit.

Inputs:
This was kind of an issue for me, but something I should have known going in. The inputs are pretty limited, with only 2 HDMI and 1 composite/AV. That means you can't have a composite and AV plugged in at the same time. I needed to buy an HDMI and AV adapter. Also there's no AV audio, only digital optical. So my current 5.1 system is useless. The speakers are sufficient enough while I search for a new surround sound system, but its a minor frustration that I think Samsung should have considered. Again, I don't think the lack of inputs is enough of a reason to dock a whole star (given that all the information is in the description), but its something you should be aware of.

SmartHub:
The SmartHub idea is great, and the structure is very good, but it is quite slow. The TV takes a few minutes to boot up in general. You can't run any apps while its booting, so this can be a bit frustrating. Once you're in the SmartHub, there is some general lag. Switching back and fourth between the suggested shows and the apps can take a while, but generally the features are there. The TV really does learn what you like based on what you use most often and will suggest apps and channels as such. Though there is some lag, I don't use enough apps for this to be substantial, and despite being slow, the features are very good, and more than fit my needs.

All in all, I'm pretty happy with the TV. Setup was easy, its quite sturdy, and the picture is excellent. I docked a star for the lack of the responsiveness of the SmartHub, and lack of inputs. But if you're on the fence, I think its a good buy. Especially now that the apps are starting to come through in software updates.

UPDATE: As of July 15, 2014 HBO GO and Hulu Plus are now available in the app store. I am still very happy with this TV, and would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a good budget smart tv.

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Samsung UN32H5203 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz Smart LED TV Review

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By MM 
I got this TV specifically to use as a secondary monitor for my macbook air so I'll review it as that initially.

Resolution is good, I'm running it via thunderbolt->HDMI and extended monitor mode. 1920x1080. Text is very readable and there is no flicker that would cause eye strain. I'm surprised and pleased with it as a monitor. You do need to use the remote to go to tools->picture size and set to 'screen fit' to size it properly, but after that you're good to go!

I did play with the other features of the TV. Initial setup is easy but time consuming. I joined it to my wifi network without difficulty, but the upgrades took almost half an hour. Once that was complete however it's network connected and ready to go.

Hit the 'smart hub' button on the remote and you'll be taken to a default list of apps. Netflix was the one I was interested in. I signed in with my account and it properly allowed me to select my profile. Once into the app you'll find it's a bit difficult to navigate. No clue as to how you should search, you can only scroll around and select things. Selecting a movie, you'll find it might take long time to load. The quality on newer movies is typically great HD.

Try to do anything in the movie such as FF, turn on subtitles, etc... however and things can go bad quick. At one point the movie started a slow motion jerky frame by frame thing and I was unable to exit the subtitles menu or do anything at all with the remote. I had to unplug the TV to get it back.

It's a nice idea to have wifi and built in apps on your TV. If they work. The good news is this is just software and can be improved. The TV itself has a very nice sharp picture, works great as a monitor and isn't ultra spendy. My rating is based on this rather than the quality of the apps.

By rcapen 
spent hours with tec. support trying to get app but couldn't. Samsung said that the tv was to new(just started coming out a few weeks ago not supposed to be out till July) and they didn't set up the program for the apps yet but they are working on it, they said it could take a day or a week a month or more they didn't know when the apps will be out, I can not figure out why the heck they put out a tv before they had the apps for it (like buying a new car and the dealer telling you the engine for it will be in sometime soon) it is a nice tv (I think) other then not having the apps. I think I will hang on to this tv I have 30 days to return it if apps aren't available in 28 days will send the set back , if the apps come out I will maybe change my review.

I changed my review of this 32 inch tv because they have the apps now hbo go, netflix,amazon prime ext, the only problem I have now is that there are to many useless apps that clutter everything up. and processor is slow other then that is a nice tv now I just wish that they didn't come out with it until they had all the apps.

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Have Hollywood Horror Movies Gone Too Far

Hollywood horror movies haven't gone far at all in recent years. To think about this in terms of going to far, is ludicrous and idiotic to say the least. The majority of horror releases in the last ten years have not been gorey, nor have they been relevant in the form of arguments. If anything, the horror genre has been saturated with lackluster pg-13 films and horrible unrated versions on DVD. Hollywood as a whole has not released a hard rated R horror film in a while, and it has not gone too far whatsoever. Yes, some of them have been brutal, but none of them have reached the gore levels of the 1980's. In fact, the most gorey horror films produced on American soil are not even major contenders for any awards, nor have they had official or lengthy releases outside of the DVD market. With Japanese horror movies, remakes, and political thrillers, Hollywood has been missing from the horror arena in regards to gore. To say they have gone too far is just stupid.

The Japanese, if anyone, should be blamed for pushing the envelope of horror cinema. They have continually pushed the realms of the unreal, and in American releases the films get toned down a lot. The American versions of Japanese films are usually only scary if you are scared by loud noises. There is little, to no gore in these films. Compare "The Ring", "The Grudge", or "Dark Waters" to their Japanese counterparts, and you see two very different films. The American releases are even given Pg-13 ratings and teenagers go in droves to see them. These films are not scary, do not focus on blood spill, and deal more with ghosts than anything truly horrifying.

The remakes of horror films can be seen as updates to the original stories. However, these films are just as gruesome and horrific as they were when they were originally made. If anything, the newer updates to these films use modern techniques, cg, make up and more sophisticated direction than their older counterparts. This is especially seen in the Halloween remake by Rob Zombie. Sure it was gruesome and bloody, and while the original "Halloween" film did not need any gore, this film only pushed the envelope to differentiate itself from the original. If you rewind time a little and compare the remake of "Psycho" by Gus Van Sant with the original Hitchcock masterpiece, you will see that a frame by frame remake is not a substantial benefit to viewers and fans of the original film. The Van Sant version, although done frame by frame and in color is a boring trot through what you've already seen. Hollywood can only push the envelope in hopes of getting viewers, and the generational gap of horror movie fans only proves that Hollywood hasn't gone too far.

Political thrillers are never pointed to in regards of going too far. With strong criticisms of the government, the Middle East, and terrorism, the political thriller has never gone into the scrutiny that horror films get. People need to take a closer look at things like political thrillers and their content, before saying Hollywood Horror films have gone too far. The majority of Horror films deal with fiction, and even those based on real events are fictionalized to an extent that they are fantasy when compared to films that talk about the current state of the war, the oil crisis, or movies that aim to show the death of the president.

Do not get me wrong, I'm not trying to say that Hollywood should stop making politically aimed movies. I'm saying that when comparing Hollywood movies, one must consider that horror is fiction above all else. For those that believe that Horror has gone too far in recent years, maybe they should see non horror films like "Mysterious Skin", or "Mean Creek", both depict the death of innocence amongst children, before pointing the finger at horror films as a genre.

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From a Hawaii-Grown Japan Fan: The Mind-Whopping Truth Behind Japan's Kikaida Super Hero

My elementary-school friends and I in Hawaii in the late 70s would rush home on Wednesday afternoons to watch this show. It started at 3 p.m. and my sister Joy and I would go directly to the waiting school bus at Pearl Ridge Elementary School, sit right behind our kind and friendly driver named Ben, and start to imagine what challenge Jiro would face today.

The ascent up to my house made the yellow school-bus engine groan and the ride seemed extra long on Wednesdays. Our bus went all the way up first, round about and back down to stop in front of my crooked mailbox on Kahapili Street. Saying bye to Nancy, Sandra and Sun Kim as they hopped off and wondering if Steven was ever going to notice me as I watch him jump down in front of his house at the very top of the hill, was a nice distraction from the anticipation for Jiro's newest adventure.

A pastor on a flexible schedule, My Dad would usually be home pruning the bougainvillea cascading down our steep front lawn, mowing the back yard, or battling the crab grass in his garden. I remember shouting "Hi Dad!" as we burst through the door of our breezy house, gave a couple hugs and kisses to our terrier named "Cindy" and headed to the back room where our mini black and white TV waited soundlessly for the Kikaida festivities to come.

My Dad hated TV. He hated how we would sit glued to the screen in a daze of absorption. One year, he gave up our TV for Lent and our family life improved so much we kept it tucked in the attic for about a year. I did feel behind my friends in the current TV trends, but at the same time, the board games and fun with family more than made up for it. But... just around the time the TV was re-set in the back room where the only reason you would go was to watch it (we never had the TV as a focal point in our living room), Kikaida came to Hawaii.

I think this might be where my interest in Japan started, even though I had no idea whatsoever exactly what I was watching. The only thing I knew was, it was extremely cool, unique and absolutely "twitipated" my brain.

In 2014, I was at my hana buddah (friend from childhood) friend's wedding and she declared "There was a display of Japanese cartoon heroes at the San Francisco airport recently, and even though every hero was supposed to be there, I could not for the life of me locate Kikaida! What's up with that!!!??" Exactly right she is on that point. To us Hawaii-grown fans, more than Ultraman, Kamenraider or Godzilla, Kikaida Rules!

Or so I thought. An executive at TV Asahi who is in the know about the background of Kikaida's popularity around the world confided that he knows someone grew up in Hawaii in the 70s whenever they ask about Kikaida. Hawaii was the only place overseas the show hit the big time. It seems the popularity of the show in Hawaii even surpassed Japan. I mean, I have asked many of my Japanese friends about what they love about Kikaida and the blank stares that follow tell me the show was not as well known here as it was in my hometown Aiea.

Superstars overseas

The same thing happens when Japanese people speak lovingly of Steve Mcqueen or Agnes Lum. Although well known and loved by their respective fans, I wouldn't say that either of these starts is known universally in the States. It is intriguing how popular culture can export so well and not be fully known or appreciated by its own birthplace.

So, here is a quick rundown of Kikaida and the story behind the story for all the Hawaiian fans out there who sang along in Jumbled Japanese, learned "Change, Switch On, One-Two-Three, Toooooh!" but never really "got" the story.

1. Jiro is a Robot.

Jiro is a robot who has a "ryoshinkairo" or conscience circuit that is not perfectly functional. His enemy organization "Dark" sells high-grade weaponry and military equipment including androids to foreign countries and with a high-pitched flute can manipulate Jiro's imperfect conscience circuit. You will see Jiro holding his ears and head as he tries to fight the power of the flute. In some episodes he is unable to resist and destroys a temple ground, etc. I always thought it was just giving him a headache.

2. Jiro is able to turn into Kikaida by "switching on" the two nodes on his right and left chest (thus the "One-Two!" part of his changing shout). Once he turns into Kikaida he is no longer manipulated by the flute and can courageously fight all the evil monsters sent by Dark.

3. The story ends when Mitsuko and Masaru are finally re-united with their Father (who was kidnapped by Dark) and they decide to go overseas. Mitsuko is in love with Jiro but for obvious robot-related issues that would make it hard for Jiro to actually be in a relationship with Mitsuko, Jiro decides to stay in Japan and continue his search for how to perfect his conscience circuit in order to become more human. A pretty tearful end to a much loved robot-human, fighting against dark temptation, motorcycle riding, guitar playing drama.

4. Kikaida's design is utterly unique among the superheroes popular at this juncture in Japanese TV history. There was a great deal of uproar when it first aired alongside "Hachi Ji Da Yo, Zenin Shugo!" which was getting 26 percent ratings at the time. Viewers disliked the transparent aspect of the design and were appalled by the sexiness of some of the androids in the show. Shotaro Ishimori, in charge of the concept and design explained his interpretation of Jiro/Kikaida as being caught in a constant battle with his conscience. Most robot heroes at the time had perfectly aligned color coordination but Kikaida's red and blue half zigzags down his body and his head is off-kilter too. As Kikaida gets closer to a perfected conscience his body was slated to become 100 percent blue since the blue represented his good side and the red represented the evil side he fought against.

Maybe it was that the depth of what was going on, communicated to me despite the language barrier. There was something deep happening in Jiro, we feel that that loud and clear even without dubbed English or subtitles. He was fighting against the bad guys and against himself. Fighting for himself and for those he loved. I did not understand anything that was said on the show, but I understood Jiro was doing his best and I knew something extremely cool had come out of Japan. Many of us from Hawaii who are now nearing or just past 50 years old were introduced to Japan via this unique, eccentric and confusingly wonderful show. For me, and here in Deep Japan, that discovery continues with each new and unconventional minute in this Land of the Rising Sun.

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Glenn Campbell - I'll Be Me - A New Film Report

The six luckiest folks in the town where I live were the five folks who were in the movie theatre with me this afternoon when we saw GLENN CAMPBELL... I'LL BE ME Why more people weren't there... who knows? I can report with joy that it was a moving excellently produced documentary of Glenn Campbell's last musical tour- after he had learned that he was in the early disease stages of Alzheimer's.

The decision to make a farewell performance --over two quite challenging years of appearing in one hundred fifty cities-- was not only brave but awesome. I marveled at Glenn's strength in pulling himself up in costume and professional prowess: to give the folks in those diverse venues memorably spirited shows. Of course, it could never have happened without the devoted love of his wife, Kim. She's a star in my mind as she kept his star bright.

The doctors who examined him, periodically, expressed true wonderment that he could still do what he did: play his guitar with the verve and skill he'd mastered, and sing his songs with perfect pitch. His poor brain was hostage to a merciless ill, but somehow that part of it that had served Campbell for so many years as a singer kept giving him what he needed. Nevertheless, by the end of the two years, it was obvious he had to stop.

The last song he wrote and recorded was called "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" and I want to show you those lyrics in their entirety. Remember, this is a man who can clearly see that it won't be long before he won't even have the memory to experience what it is to miss his wife. These are the words he sang to her:

I'm still here, but yet I'm gone

I don't play guitar or sing my songs

They never defined who I am

The man that loves you 'til the end

You're the last person I will love

You're the last face I will recall

And best of all, I'm not gonna miss you.

Not gonna miss you.

I'm never gonna hold you like I did

Or say I love you to the kids

You're never gonna see it in my eyes

It's not gonna hurt me when you cry

I'm never gonna know what you go through

All the things I say or do

All the hurt and all the pain

One thing selfishly remains

I'm not gonna miss you

I'm not gonna miss you

Many may not recall the Glenn Campbell of years gone by. His life was not particularly sweet. The film shows him with his four wives-segments of home movies-and he would look at them with his wife, Kim-the last of four-and ask, "Who is that?" And his wife would say, "That was your wife, honey." Or he'd even ask-- on seeing himself on the "Glenn Campbell Show"-"Who is that?" and Kim would reply, "That's you, honey. And his kids-those from his other three wives... he could not say their names.

Some might say that showing a famous artist with Alzheimer's makes a mockery of him and simply feeds the appetite of an audience for sensational new human reversals. And in someone's hands-out to use Campbell for that purpose-no doubt that could happen. But here, director James Keach, does such a classy job with this documentary it creates the effect of both sadness and joy in Glenn's grand humanity as well as his family's. Everyone shows their love for Glenn; everyone wants him to stand up to the disease with his down-home sense of humor.

His daughter, Ashley, is by his side at every performance, and when he'd get a little confused, she would somehow steer him on point. She's a sweet girl, and to see her face become a bit strained along with her stage-smile-and manage to keep her dad safe-was quite touching to me. I was also moved by the number of celebrities who were part of this film-if only to remark on how high they held his talent and his tremendous mark on the entertainment history that he truly helped make.

Seeing Paul McCartney rush up to him after Glenn's performance in some city and just say how much he loved one of the songs he had just moved the audience with... and when Campbell stands there not sure what he should say, Paul shakes his hand and says warmly, "I just wanted to tell you how great you sounded!" With that the great Paul takes his leave.

A part of the movie lends itself to pleading for more research on Alzheimer's. We see Glenn, his wife Kim and his daughter Ashley visiting with both Congress folks-Pelosi and Boehmer-sharing Alzheimer woes-and then Ashley-practically in tears before a group of Representatives-- talking about how it feels to slowly lose your dad's love as he forgets your name.

I really can't see how the film could have been much better Even Kim telling how medication had given her husband's libido an ungovernable strength (which she needed to have reduced!) was said with such a soft modesty and humor, no one could say it sounded crass. I strongly urge seeing this movie if you can. My grade for it is a strong EIGHT.

What My Grade Grants

8.) "About as good as it could get."

7.) "Lacking that bit of excellence."

6.) "Somehow it just didn't work well."

5.) "I have to feel bad about it."

4.) "All that work and nothing to show."

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Noteworthy Appearances of Swing Sets in Famous Movies

Every kid loves the excitement of a few minutes spent on swing sets. Whether you're pushing your kids on the swings or joining in on the fun yourself, they provide a comfortable outdoor setting. It doesn't matter if you're in your twenties or your sixties; they seem to bring out the playful and nostalgic side even in adults. Whether we're wishing for a simpler time, having a serious discussion, or singing at the top of our lungs, we can remember the feelings these playground additions brought us throughout our lives and the excitement it brings in our kids now. Famous films have used these playground backdrops to evoke similar emotions in the viewer. Here are some Hollywood appearances these structures have made in serious movies like The Forgotten, The Fault in Our Stars, and in musicals like Moulin Rouge.

The Forgotten

This sci-fi tale is about a woman named Telly who has lost her son, but she has trouble getting anyone else to believe her. The loss feels crushing when she runs out of answers. Here she returns to the playground where her son used to play and sits forlornly on the swing sets, thinking aloud and talking with another parent whose daughter is also missing. Nostalgic for their children, both parents choose this specific setting because it's where their kids loved to play.

Moulin Rouge

While Nicole Kidman's character doesn't sit on a traditional one, she's lowered from the ceiling on a singular swing for her number "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend." She's then swung around the room in a playful fashion, her arm stretched out to all the men reaching up to her. Even as an adult, a girl might like her own bejeweled and flower-decorated swing.

The Fault in Our Stars

While not children, the two main characters in this touching film who suffer from cancer aren't adults either. In one scene, they sit on a small swing set in a backyard talking about their relationship. While the content of their discussion and mention of their diseases is heavy handed, the setting is meant to remind us that they're still young and also young at heart. This is possibly one of the most endearing and heartbreaking uses for swing sets in any modern movie.

13 Going On 30

These playground additions bring out the playful side in all of us, and this couldn't be more true for Jennifer Gardner's character in the comedy 13 Going On 30. As a 13-year-old trapped in a 30-year-old's body, Jenna is still young at heart and eager to play on the playgrounds she still finds joy in. In this film, she shares a romantic moment with a man as they pump high and jump off, which we've all done before.

There's no doubt that swing sets bring out the playful and youthful side of all of us, whether we're having a heartfelt conversation about falling in love, missing our children, or belting out a musical number. Putting these characters on a playground as they go on dates and talk makes them relatable to the viewer. Even when the scenes become serious, these playground settings manage to keep the tone somewhat light-hearted.

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Why I Write Screenplays and Novels

Why do I want to write? The first reason is that I have something to share, ideas, experiences and a great desire to share some of the things I have learned about screenwriting and writing a new book about my career, which is almost completed.

I enjoy the creative aspects of the writing experience, and even the re-writing process that comes later and is mandatory to be successful. Screenwriting is very tough, first in completing your project and secondly in trying to sell your screenplay or even getting an agent to read your screenplay.

I have found over the last year that writing a book about my now completed IT career is far easier than writing a screenplay. I have written 3 screenplays so far, and I am most proud of my first screenplay about a high school athlete who longs for the good old days and all the glory he missed out on because of an injury that ended his football career in his senior idea. What you need first before starting a new screenplay is a great idea, for me that is by far the biggest challenge. I find writing dialog easy, but coming up with a great story is quite another matter.

You can actually pay people to read your screenplay with something that is called "script coverage", but from my experience a year ago, I just don't recommend anyone do this. Its not worth the money to have someone read your script with a 95% chance that it will get a PASS grade. If you get a Recommend then what? There is no guarantee that anything will happen even after your script is recommended. There are far cheaper ways to get someone with some knowledge of screenwriting to read your script.

Writing my book has been far easier because that has been all about writing about all the many things I had to live through over 30 years to make a living in the world of IT (Information Technology) which includes over 25 years as an independent contractor. My old field is not easy and gets harder every year because there are so many new technologies you are required to master and this list grows every day. Since 2006 for example, about 30 more JAVASCRIPT libraries has followed the invention of JQUERY which was a great new technology which simplified the writing of JAVASCRIPT code for working with the DOM (Document Object Model) which is the language of the browser. There is a ton of things to know which greatly increases the stress of working in this difficult field.

My book is in its last stages of review and editing and its about 646 pages now, of experiences both good and bad, lots of stress and dues I have paid.

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VIZIO E241i-B1 24-Inch 1080p 60Hz Smart LED HDTV (Black) From VIZIO Review

Review By Fallout 
First off the TV functions good for the most part. The screen is comparable in sharpness and lighting to the M series and it has a semi-matte finish which is a great improvement over how reflective they used to be. I really wanted to like the TV and if it were not for the folowing items I would have gladly kept it and enjoyed it.

The reason for this review is to focus on why I cannot keep the TV and it is going back (and to see if anyone else has the same issues). Amazon has aready exchanged the TV for a new one of the same model and both TVs that I revcieved had the same clicking and humming issues (so I assume the issue may be wide spread).

1.) When the TV is off, as other users have noted in their review there is a constant clicking coming from what I suspect is the power supply (the rate is about 10 clicks per second). Depending on how well you can hear its very noticible when behind the TV, If the room is quiet (its in our bedroom) I can hear it from about 10 feet away. The clicking stops as soon as the TV is turned on. Both TVs that I got had this issue.

2.) When the TV is on there is a noticible hum or buzzing noise that comes from the back middle of the TV panel. It seems to be linked to the backlighting intensity. I had to turn down the backlighting to 40-50 to lessen the humming. The sound from the speakers makes it so that you cant hear the humming but once a quiet period comes up I can easily hear the humming from 10+ feet away. The sound is not coming from the speakers as I have run tests and it is coming from one of the backlighting components. Both TVs that I got had the same issue, the last one seemed louder by a little.

3.) The remote/sensor is not good at all and the area of forgiveness on where you have to point it to make it register is laughable. The first TV seemed really picky and at only worked in about a 1-2 foot radius around the bottom left of the TV (it did'nt matter on how far I stood away it just had to be pointed in that specific area. The replacement TV had a better range of about a 5-6' radius around the bottom left of the TV. I tried new batteries, nothing infront or near the sensor, nothing helped. Pretty annoying. I bought the Qwerty Vizio remote and it worked slightly better on the last set but the keyboard only works for a few select things and many of the Apps do not allow the keyboard input so its pointless, which brings be to the last issues.

4.) Maybe they will fix these with updates later, but the Smart TV Apps are archaic and missing many features. I got this model because the smart TV side was supposed to be improved with a better processor (the apps load at a decent speed improved over some other brands or older versions of Vizio). Using Youtube is a joke since it does not allow keyboard input on this App (couple that with the finiky remote and good luck typing with the bad scroll select), I had to link it to my smart phone to type but the video which played fine before became very choppy and stopped a few times when trying to use phone link to play. I was hoping to be able to get by with the TV Apps but as it is I will have to buy another Roku or Apple TV to get any resemblance of a decent user interface.

The TV would be good if it were not for these issues, I would have liked to rate it a 4 out of 5. Although after getting two sets that have the exact same issues I cannot recommend this TV. I am worried that the clicking and buzzing are signs of a faulty power supply or capacitors etc. Im going to give it a week then this second set is getting returned and I will not be getting another of the "2014 E-series B" models again.

In short, anyone who has this model please check for the clicking and humming issues decsribed above and respond to this. I want to know how many others have this issue.

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VIZIO E420i-B0 42-Inch 1080p LED Smart TV From VIZIO

Review By Goldengate 

UPDATE 4/11/14: Amazon just released this morning the new Amazon Instant Video app for this TV, which is great news. The TV now streams Amazon Prime videos... the interface is a little strange - instead of the format of the Netflix app which is full screen the Amazon Instant Video app just takes the left third of the screen... however I was able to navigate just fine and streamed a movie in crystal clear HD. (Until today, this TV displayed a "coming soon" message when you tried to access Amazon Instant Video). My original review follows below....

Overall summary: The brand-new (as of February 2014) just-released Vizio 32 inch HDTV is a huge improvement over the 2013 version (the E320i-A)VIZIO E320i-A0 32-inch 720p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV in both size (much thinner) and in sound quality. Picture quality is also excellent. With the exception of the Amazon Instant Video app (see below), the apps work well - they are fast and are updated versions to what I had on my Samsung TV that this replaced (e.g. the Netflix app is much more streamlined). Advanced features like DLNA networking need more development. No web browser that I could find but not an issue for me. Overall this is the first 5-star review I've given to a Vizio product... I am very happy with this TV!

Longer review:
I have spent the last 12 months trying to find a 32 inch TV for my small home gym. Basically I want to be able to watch Netflix, Amazon Instant Video and other internet based video offerings on this TV. I began this quest with the predecessor to this TV, the 2013 Vizio E320i-A0. I found that TV to have an acceptable picture, but the sound (just like on a 37" Vizio I purchased the year before) was TERRIBLE. I decided to "upgrade" to the Samsung UN32F5500 Samsung UN32F5500 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz Slim Smart LED HDTV (2013 Model) which had higher video resolution (I didn't notice) and much better sound (which I did notice). That TV worked OK until last month when Samsung released a firmware update which crashed Netflix for thousands of users (including me) and they were unable to resolve it. Amazon stood behind that TV and now I'm back to Vizio with their new 2014 model which I really love. I'm done with Samsung and was happy to see that Vizio is rated #1 in customer satisfaction (no, I don't work for them, I just love my new TV ha ha)

Pros:
- Picture: WOW, just an amazing, clear, bright picture. Yes I know it's 720p vs 1080p but it doesn't matter to me.... it looks better to me than the Samsung which was a 1080p. Blacks are black. Motion is handled well. The edges are the same as the center near as I can tell. It has different video modes (game, vivid, etc) so you can set it how you want it. Note that the factory default is energy saving and they recommend other video modes for the best picture. And speaking of energy savings, the rating says this uses $7 a year, down from $9 last year.
- Sound: VERY decent. Note I'm not going to say this is surround sound with big bass and Captain Kirk whizzing by your head. For that you need an external sound system. But the tinny AM-radio sound of prior year's models is replaced by very very decent sound. There also different sound modes in the settings area to allow you to customize. Sound and picture are very subjective but I'm happy with both and I sure wasn't with my other two Vizio's. (The first Vizio I added a sound bar, the second Vizio I returned for the disastrous Samsung model mentioned above).
- Set up / etc: This TV is significantly lighter than last year's model. And the narrow bezel means that basically it's almost ALL Screen you're looking at... you don't even notice the very small frame around it. Even the box this comes in is smaller than the 32" Saumsung box ( I still have it so I can return that model ) and the 32" box from the Vizio last year. Literally I can lift this TV with one hand -- it's that light. It was a pleasure to install. Speaking of installation, you turn it on and it immediately guides you through a few basic questions (language, how to you get your TV service), it scans some channels and then BAM it's up and running. The Samsung spent almost an hour scanning channels (this TV is plugged into digital cable directly so it only gets 1 free channel) and then another 20 minutes deleting the scrambled ones. The set up on this is very intuitive and FAST.
- The remote. This is the same as least year's remote. No back light. No big buttons. But you know what, I like it. My Samsung remote had a backlight and looked like a 1990s-era cell phone, 12 inches long and tons of buttons that I never used. Yet it was missing a few things this remote has, namely hot key buttons to go straight to Netflix, M-Go and Amazon video. I love those buttons. Also this remote is light, easy to hold, and when it falls it is sturdy (yep, already dropped it on a hard floor, no damage). Even though the buttons are small, they are logically laid out and I found myself not looking down after a few minutes of using it.
- Screen mirroring (sort of..): New for 2014 is what Vizio is calling "Second Screen Interactivity" which means that supported apps (right now it's just Netflix and Youtube) allow you to stream videos to the TV similar to Apple's Airplay functionality. You see a little icon on the screen as you are playing a video in one of these apps and it then plays on your TV. Right now this is limited to just those two apps and does not work with videos stored on your ios device or with other apps (e.g. Amazon Instant video app). I have only tested this on the iPhone but Vizio's materials say this also works on Android devices. I hope more apps take advantage of this feature in the future.
- Online user manual: Normally I don't get excited about an online user manual but this one is clear and easy to navigate. 62 pages long.

The cons:
- As of this writing, when you go to the Amazon Instant Video app you get this message: "The Amazon Instant Video application is currently unavailable while we are working hard to bring you an updated, feature rich application. For more details, visit amazon.com/videohelp" I'm guessing / hoping this will be fixed soon, but not too cool to ship a TV with an Amazon button where Amazon doesn't work. I spoke with Vizio (great customer service via phone by the way, short hold times and good representative) and they said that Amazon is updating the app to comply with FCC requirements around closed captioning. I spoke with Amazon and they said they are working on the app but have no date of resolution. So for now, no Amazon Instant video on this TV. I PROMISE that when they fix this bug I will come back and put an update RIGHT HERE.
- DLNA sharing. As you might know, DLNA is a standard which allows media devices on the same home network to "see" each other and exchange files. So for example, this TV uses DLNA to see my movies I have stored on my computer. While Vizio gets a plus for the TV immediately seeing the rest of the network and being able to browse files on my computer, it gets a big negative for not being able to play video files that my Roku can. It was able to play some .avi files but struggled with .mp4 and .mpg files. In some cases it displayed a message that the "codec is not supported" and in others it just ignored "play" commands. I tried using my PlayOn server to see if the encoding that Playon performs would help this TV play the aforementioned files. Nope. In this area Samsung was stronger and Roku is still the best at being able to play anything you throw at it.
- No web browser. Most of the Smart TV's I've used have rudimentary browers. I haven't found on one here so far. I wouldn't use my TV to browse the web but some might be looking for that feature. I will keep looking for it and will update this review if I find one but a Google search indicates this is a long-standing yet unfulfilled feature request.
- No update feature. I assume this TV downloads updates but I've searched all over the menus and I cannot find an "update now" feature for firmware or apps. This might be a plus if it's all seamlessly automatic in the background.

That's it. This is a phenomenal TV at a great price. Vizio has come a long way from last year's model in picture quality and especially sound.

Hope this helps!

UPDATE Feb 20th: As of today, the Amazon app still doesn't work.. TV still displays a "under development" message. Also I have not had the issues with the TV cutting off that some others have had... that concerns me. I hope that doesn't start or else this goes down to 1 star!

UPDATE March 6th: Still no Amazon Instant Video and they have taken all references to Amazon Instant Video off the product page... not a good sign. I'm updating the headline of this review to reflect the lack of Amazon as this seems like it could be a permanent change? Strange since there is an Amazon button on the remote.

UPDATE April 10th: Amazon still says they are working on this app. I just bought a second unit of this model for my sister and it has the same Amazon issue. ALSO the wireless setup was problematic -- until I plugged it into an ethernet (hard wire) connection and let it update.. then wireless works GREAT. So if you are going to do a WIFI only install, be sure to turn it on and let it sit about 10 mins connected directly to the internet to download new firmware.

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Samsung 55-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV Review

What distinguishes this TV from others?

Theater quality and full HD with 1080P
Very smart and sexy TV with well-connected Samsung apps, that means it has internet connectivity. (The apps are both Free and paid, in fact you do not need to pay, the free ones are plenty)
Absolutely stunning picture quality
You can synchronize media with multiple devises with all share.
Now the features in details. Yes after all its Samsung UN55C8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV Review, you should know all the details.

But wait... first let me tell you the Samsung UN55C8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV offers.

This beauty is available at Amazon for a price of $2014.47

Now the details, that is what all you can do with your Samsung UN55C8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV.

This 3D TV takes entertainment to another level. The 3 D glasses synchronize very well and literally make the characters in TV leap out to you, while you are watching. This gives a real cinema quality experience.

Another outstanding feature with Samsung is the all share interface which allows you to share and sync media with multiple devices. For example it makes it very easy for you to stream your music from your phone, or watch photos etc. You can also run multiple PC's if you like.

The main apps function from Samsung makes it a winner all the way over its competitors. This seems more logical than some of other TV's where they separate widget and put "everything else" in one bunch. This features allow you to get connected with your favorite digital content like, face book, twitter...very quickly.With web connected apps on your Samsung, you can now stream movies from Netflix or block buster or music from Pandora (great!!) in no time. The choices of options on the app store are a lot more, than expected.

It's an energy star compliant TV. It helps you to save money and save environment at the same time as it consumes lees energy.

Product Summary

Pros:

It has a better black level than other edge lit sets
There are many picture controls and tweaks available.
Very sleek and sexy styling
Excellent streaming and very well-integrated apps. The apps are better than expected
Cons:

Does not include 3D glasses

Does not have built-in wi-fi. You have to get the USB adaptor.

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Samsung UN55H6350 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Smart LED TV from Amazon

Samsung PN60F8500 60-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Smart Plasma HDTV Review

User Reviews

By KD on July 27, 2013

I did lots and lots of research before I settled on this TV. I am not the type of person who 

buy a TV only to find issues with it then do the old swapperoo with another one only to find 

another thing I dislike about it. I bought this only after very extensive research and due 

diligence.  What I look for in a good TV: great picture quality, great side viewing quality, 

accurate colors, bright and punchy whites, high contrast, black blacks, great SmartTV 

features, Netflix, media streaming, good enough input lag to play games, and as future 

proof as possible.  It looks like I'm asking a lot right? There couldn't possibly be a TV that 

fit all these criteria could there? Fortunately  for me, there is! When it comes to great picture 

quality and side viewing, LCD/LED TV's are quickly eliminated. Winner Plasma. That was 

quick! I absolutely hated the faded contrast from side viewing, uneven brightness, and 

graish blacks on the LCD/LED TVs. The problem with most Plasmas are that they look 

faded during the day. Some of the top modern plasmas have done fairly well in that area.

I narrowed my TV's down to the Samsung F8500 and the VT60/ZT60. I did comparisons 

of the TV's at a brick and mortar store and found that I'm drawn more toward the F8500 

with each comparison. Every single reviewer out there claims "black blacks" as if that is 

the epitome of great picture quality. Do I buy a TV to stare at a black screen? I tried as 

hard as I could, but I just could not see the differences between the blacks of the ZT60 

and the F8500 in a normal lit area. I'm sure in absolute darkness, I can probably see a 

difference. However, this TV will be my main TV in my living room with windows all around 

and 4 recess lights above it.

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"The November Man" Brings Pierce Brosnan Back Into the Spy Fold

Many films are based on the premise of a man who is peacefully in retirement being coaxed out of his retirement for one last job, con or gig. In this way, "The November Man" isn't very original in its plot. What is original and quite thrilling, however, is its use of a plot that mirrors something that could happen in the volatile Eastern European political landscape of contemporary times.

The retired CIA agent in question is Peter Devereaux (Pierce Brosnan), who is living the good life in Switzerland. His former handler at the agency, Hanley (Bill Smitrovich), travels to Switzerland to ask Devereaux to help him extract a woman working for Arkady Federov (Lazar Ristovski), who has just been elected as the next President of Russia. He agrees, but the mission goes terribly wrong when Devereaux's former protégée, Mason (Luke Bracey), kills the woman first. Before she dies, she lets Devereux know that Alice (Olga Kurylenko) has information that could help them solve the mystery of why Federov's former cohorts are ending up dead all across Europe.

Mason also learns of this information, and for still-unknown reasons, he wants Alice dead before Devereaux can get to her. This sets off a cat-and-mouse chase across several countries, leading Devereaux to try to outfox the man he used to trust and teach. While trying to locate and save Alice from certain death, he must find out why Mason is doing what he is doing. He also has to contend with the CIA, which for equally unknown reasons, doesn't want Devereaux to put all the dots together and solve this international mystery. Between being thwarted by his former agency, trying to figure out who Mason is working for and locating Alice, he has his plate overly full. The tension of the movie results from the overwhelming issues facing Devereaux. Throughout the film, the audience wonders if he can get back to his old tip-top form and show the young Mason and the rest of the spy community a thing or two.

Brosnan once played another very famous spy, James Bond. Having retired from that role, it feels as though art is imitating life as he is essentially playing a character who is in a similar place in life. Due to Brosnan's past as Bond, it is a bit of a thrill to see him on the big screen once more, playing a suave, crafty and clever spy. While this time Devereaux is an ex-CIA agent instead of a British spy, that difference doesn't really matter. Brosnan left such an impression as Bond that anyone who misses him in that role is sure to love seeing him in "The November Man."

The film is based on a series of books referred to as the November Man series, but it is not based on the first book in the franchise. Instead, it is based on the seventh book, which has the potential to make the film difficult to understand for those who have not read any of Bill Granger's novels. The book in question is "There Are No Spies," which was originally published in 1987, nearly 30 years before the film was made. This has the potential to confuse those unfamiliar with the book series since the book timeline is clearly out of sync. Luckily, screenwriters Michael Finch and Karl Gajdusek explain the back story well enough for everything to make sense. Then, there is the influence of director Roger Donaldson, who is a seasoned veteran at this type of movie. He previously worked with Brosnan on "Dante's Peak," and their easy rapport clearly shows in the end result. Brosnan seems at ease and perfect for this role, and part of the credit for that has to go to Donaldson.

There are several older actors who are trying to transform their careers by reinventing themselves as action heroes. Liam Neeson is easily the most famous of these actors because he did it first, but "Taken" was also a sleeper hit that surprised many people. Kevin Costner is attempting the same thing, and Brosnan seems to be taking the same route with "The November Man." Since there is a wealth of material to develop from the book series, Brosnan may follow in Neeson's footsteps by turning himself into an unlikely elder action hero long after putting down James Bonds' martini glass. It remains to be seen if Brosnan is set to emerge again as a spy thriller hero, but "The November Man" is a fine start.

For the past 6 years, Zack Mandell has been a contributing writer for Gossip Center's general entertainment news department. In addition, he currently owns and manages the movie website, http://www.movieroomreviews.com.

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Little Known Facts About Our Favorite Icons Of Horror Films - They Were Human!

Which "monster" was a decorated World War I veteran who was wounded three times and saved the lives of his fellow soldiers? Why, that was Bela Blasko, who achieved worldwide fame when he portrayed the vampire count in Universal's 1931 epic "Dracula". Of course, by that time, he had changed his last name to "Lugosi", which was derived from his hometown of Lugos, Hungary. He also never learned to drive a car.

I grew up an addict of "Creature Features" on Channel 44, WTOG-TV, out of St. Petersburg, Florida, and loved watching all of the classic horror films they screened. The host was a certain Dr. Paul Bearer (real name Dick Bennick). With so many years of regular Saturday afternoons and evenings spent with the good doctor, my brain became addled with facts and figures about all of these heroes of the dark.

Lon Chaney Sr., the renowned silent star whose most famous roles include "The Phantom of the Opera" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", learned his acting skills in part from his deaf mute parents. He had to learn pantomime in order to communicate, a talent that greatly improved his on-screen intensity. He also was an all-around good guy, frequently helping out fellow actors and film crew without seeking any credit. Once, Chaney saw an upcoming actor named William Henry Pratt walking home from the studios and gave him a ride. So what, you say? Well, Pratt's stage name was Boris Karloff, who went on to portray the Frankenstein monster and the original Mummy. Chaney gave Karloff indispensable advice about what he should do to make his own career improve... advice which he heeded. Karloff later co-founded the Screen Actors Guild, and was the narrator of "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", a beloved holiday cartoon.

Lon's son Creighton Chaney would go on to become Lon Chaney, Jr., and also carve his name in the horror legend book. His most famous role was that of "The Wolf Man", but he eventually played nearly every major horror character that had been created up to that point. Lon Jr. was known as a big-hearted guy, like his father, who helped anyone and everyone he could. This help even went beyond the grave. He donated his body to the University of Southern California for medical research.

Peter Lorre was well-known for a wide variety of roles, but mostly those with a dark twist, including the films "M" and "Mad Love". He fled Hungary and Nazi Germany for Hollywood, later to be invited by Adolf Hitler to return to Germany and be part of their film community. With so many roles as killers in the movies, Lorre shot back a letter to the Nazis to inform them that they didn't need his talents since they already had so many murderers in their ranks. In earlier years, Lorre studied under Dr. Sigmund Freud, which may explain his understanding of characters with, shall we say, "character flaws".

Vincent Price was a St. Louis native, though many people still believe him to be at least partly English. His grandfather invented the first cream of tarter sauce, and his father was president of the National Candy Company. Vincent was a connoisseur of all fine things, including art and cooking. He educated Americans about fine art, selling more than 50,000 items through Sears Roebuck as part of his "Vincent Price Collection", and publishing a variety of gourmet cookbooks. With his famous films including "House of Wax" and "The House on Haunted Hill", he also expanded into popular music. Price's voice can be heard on Alice Cooper's "Devil's Food / The Black Widow" and Michael Jackson's "Thriller".

Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee enjoyed years of work together for Hammer Films in England, becoming best friends. Cushing is best known as the gaunt Dr. Frankenstein and Professor Van Helsing in the Hammer remakes of many Universal classics. Other roles for Cushing included Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Who, but perhaps his favorite role was as husband to his beloved Helen. Her 1971 death haunted him for the rest of his life, and he consistently looked forward to the day he would rejoin her. His love for his wife was commemorated in the "Helen Cushing Rose", a special strain of flower created in 1986.

Christopher Lee has remained the longest purveyor of the classic horror genre, still appearing in films even into his 90's. Best known in recent years for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars" films, Lee's deep voice has also graced a variety of theater, musical, and record productions. He is related through his family to James Bond creator Ian Fleming, and appeared in Fleming's "The Man With the Golden Gun." Lee is also a World War II veteran, and was knighted by the Queen of England. He speaks English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Swedish, Russian, and Greek.

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The author is a writer, musician, film producer, record producer, and musical arranger who was born in Somerville, New Jersey and grew up in Melbourne, Florida. greg@gregvadimsky.com

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The 10 Best 80's Comedies

The 80's was a decade truly defined by pop culture and the eruption of blockbuster movies. During this movie explosion, some of the best comedies of all time emerged. The top 10 comedies of the 80's could guarantee a night of laughter and fun for all. Watching them brings back memories, and creates new ones with films that did an excellent job of capturing the sentiment and humor of the over-the-top, neon-lighted decade. So, pop some popcorn, and watch a few of these gut busters!

National Lampoon's Vacation

Who can forget this quote from family patriarch, Clark Griswold: "In the car we're only 4 hours away from the world's second largest ball of twine!" Released in 1983, National Lampoon's Vacation became a box office hit. Viewers follow a family on a humorous, cross-country adventure in which the family vacation, riddled with mishaps, ends with a run in with law officials.

Revenge of the Nerds

This 1984 comedy depicts the social folly of two best friends who discover college life is much harder than they imagined. Who doesn't remember Gilbert's famous speech? "I just wanted to say that I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds. I mean uh, all our lives we've been laughed at and made to feel inferior. And tonight, those bastards, they trashed our house. Why? Cause we're smart? Cause we look different? Well, we're not. I'm a nerd, and uh, I'm pretty proud of it."

Better Off Dead

This teen romance comedy hit the big screen in 1985. Lane Myer, played by John Cusack, decides he would be better off dead after his high school girlfriend dumps him. As he is forced to deal with his odd family and friends, his life becomes one wrought with misery. In the process of trying to win back his girlfriend, he meets a new foreign exchange student who thinks her host family is so annoying she pretends she cannot speak English.

The Breakfast Club

On Saturday, March 24, 1984 a brain, an athlete, a basket case and a princess and a criminal meet up for detention at Shermer High School in Shermer, Illinois. This classic John Hughes teen angst film became a cult classic with themes that still stand true today. One memorable line is when John Bender comments to the school principle, "Yeah, I have a question. Does Barry Manilow know that you raided his wardrobe?"

Weird Science

A 1985 science fiction comedy in which two nerds left alone for a weekend decide to use their computer to create the perfect female. Lisa possesses special powers and is very devoted to her creators. This was every nerd's dream come true, and you know you can't get the lyrics from the Oingo Boingo produced theme song out of your head: "Bits of my creation, is it real? Its my creation, Ooh my creation, Its my creation."

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller's Day off was released in 1986, and describes the adventures of a teen and his friends as they decide to fake an illness and skip school. It was one of the year's top-grossing films. While trying to enjoy their day off, they must avoid being caught by the principle and Ferris Bueller's family with memorable scenes such as Ferris singing "Danke Schoen" on a parade float.

Spaceballs

Remember this song? "Nobody knows the trouble I've seen, nobody knows my sorrows." This 1987 science fiction comedy is a spoof of Star Wars. After Princess Vespa is kidnapped, Lone Star, his sidekick Barf, and his Mawg, who is half man have dog, are offered a reward to go retrieve her. They accept the challenge and using their Winnebago set out to rescue the princess. It goes without saying that oddball antics ensue.

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice is a fantasy comedy that made its appearance in 1988. The story is about a deceased couple that becomes ghosts and decides to haunt their former home. The ghost couple hires Beetlejuice, a devious and obnoxious ghost, to try to scare off the family that has moved into their home. Saying "Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!" three times brings him to life.

Big

Also released in 1988, Big depicts a 13-year-old named Josh who makes a wish at fortunetelling machine to be big. He wakes to discover his wish has come true and he has become a man over night, though his mind is still that of a 13-year -old. Josh lands a job and using his child -like mindset to bring a new view to the company quickly rises to the top. Despite his success and falling in love, he longs to return to his old self. One of the cutest quotes is when Josh describes a ring intended for his paramour: "It's a glow-in-the-dark compass ring. So you don't get lost."

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Making its appearance in 1989, Bill and Ted must travel back in time, using a time machine phone booth, in order to pass a history test. Along their journey that encounter several distractions, and humorous mishaps, but in the end are able to make it to school in time to give their report. Here is Ted describing Genghis Khan:"This is a dude who, 700 years ago, totally ravaged China, and who, we were told, two hours ago, totally ravaged Oshman's Sporting Goods."

Get your popcorn ready and have an 80's comedy binge some weekend soon!

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