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<entry>
<title>The American (2010)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-17T19:30:33Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-17T19:27:54Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.765</id>
<created>2011-01-17T19:27:54Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The American (2010) Plot: An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment. Slow moving deep character study of an assassin and weapons maker was very well executed. Rating: 6.5 [Viewing Date: 01/11/2011]...</summary>
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<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
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<dc:subject>Crime</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440728/"><br />
The American (2010)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment.   <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Slow moving deep character study of an assassin and weapons maker was very well executed.</p>

<p>Rating: 6.5</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 01/11/2011]<br />
</p>]]>

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<entry>
<title>The Fighter (2010)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-17T19:26:25Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-17T19:21:26Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.764</id>
<created>2011-01-17T19:21:26Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The Fighter (2010) Plot: A look at the early years of boxer &quot;Irish&quot; Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s. Christian Bale once again amazes with his ability to totally...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Biopic</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0964517/"><br />
The Fighter (2010)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.    <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Christian Bale once again amazes with his ability to totally become the character of Dickie Eklund. </p>

<p>Rating: 7</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 01/17/2011]<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Black Swan (2010)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-17T18:46:08Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-17T18:37:31Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.763</id>
<created>2011-01-17T18:37:31Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Black Swan (2010) Plot: A ballet dancer wins the lead in &quot;Swan Lake&quot; and is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan, but slowly loses her mind as she becomes more and more like the evil twin...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Drama</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0947798/"><br />
Black Swan (2010)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
A ballet dancer wins the lead in "Swan Lake" and is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan, but slowly loses her mind as she becomes more and more like the evil twin sister of the White Swan, the Black Swan.   <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Aronofsky's dark tale is not for the squeamish, and I found myself getting impatient for the ending, but the last 20 minutes almost made up for the slow first acts.</p>

<p><br />
Rating: 6</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 01/16/2011]<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>Code 46 (2003)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-17T18:37:16Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-17T18:34:55Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.762</id>
<created>2011-01-17T18:34:55Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Code 46 (2003) Plot: A futuristic &apos;Brief Encounter&apos;, a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility. Slow moving, lackluster tale of no measurable worth. Rating: 4.5 [Viewing Date: 01/15/2011]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Sci-Fi</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0345061/"><br />
Code 46 (2003)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
A futuristic 'Brief Encounter', a love story in which the romance is doomed by genetic incompatibility.  <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Slow moving, lackluster tale of no measurable worth.</p>

<p><br />
Rating: 4.5</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 01/15/2011]<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Social Network (2010)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-17T18:34:11Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-17T18:27:29Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.761</id>
<created>2011-01-17T18:27:29Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The Social Network (2010) Plot: A chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking Web site. Excellent telling of the founding of Facebook by Fincher, great screenplay, and great performance by Eisenberg. Rating: 7.5 [Viewing Date: 01/16/2011]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Biopic</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1285016/"><br />
The Social Network (2010)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
A chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking Web site.   <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Excellent telling of the founding of Facebook by Fincher, great screenplay, and great performance by Eisenberg.</p>

<p><br />
Rating: 7.5</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 01/16/2011]<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Other Guys (2010)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-17T18:27:18Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-17T18:15:42Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.760</id>
<created>2011-01-17T18:15:42Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The Other Guys (2010) Plot: Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city&apos;s top cops whom they idolize -- only things don&apos;t quite go as planned. Worthless waste of talent and time....</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Comedy</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1386588//"><br />
The Other Guys (2010)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned.  <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Worthless waste of talent and time. Never laughed once. Even Farrell couldn't produce a smile. Wahlberg's house payment. 'nuff said.</p>

<p>Rating: 3</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 01/16/2011]<br />
</p>]]>

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</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Vanishing (1988)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T23:43:12Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T23:41:32Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.759</id>
<created>2011-01-10T23:41:32Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The Vanishing (1988) Plot: Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Mystery</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096163/"><br />
The Vanishing (1988) </a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
Rex and Saskia, a young couple in love, are on vacation. They stop at a busy service station and Saskia is abducted. After three years and no sign of Saskia, Rex begins receiving letters from the abductor.   <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Rating: 6</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/16/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Go (1999)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T23:41:03Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T23:39:27Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.758</id>
<created>2011-01-10T23:39:27Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Go (1999) Plot: Go! tells the story of the events after a drug deal, told from three different points of view. Rating: 6 [Viewing Date: 06/15/2008]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Crime</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139239/"><br />
Go (1999)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
Go! tells the story of the events after a drug deal, told from three different points of view.  <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Rating: 6</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/15/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Final Destination 3 (2006)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T23:20:03Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T23:18:14Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.757</id>
<created>2011-01-10T23:18:14Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Final Destination 3 (2006) Plot: In this third installment of the Final Destination series, a student&apos;s premonition of a deadly rollercoaster ride saves her life and a lucky few, but not from death itself which seeks out those who...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Thriller</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414982/"><br />
Final Destination 3 (2006)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
In this third installment of the Final Destination series, a student's premonition of a deadly rollercoaster ride saves her life and a lucky few, but not from death itself which seeks out those who escaped their fate. <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Rating: 6</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/15/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Brokeback Mountain (2005)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T23:18:00Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T23:16:47Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.756</id>
<created>2011-01-10T23:16:47Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Brokeback Mountain (2005)) Plot: Based on the &apos;E. Annie Proulx&apos; story about a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years. Rating: 7 [Viewing Date: 06/14/2008]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Drama</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/"><br />
Brokeback Mountain (2005))</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
Based on the 'E. Annie Proulx' story about a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years.  <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Rating: 7</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/14/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Paycheck (2003)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T23:16:25Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T23:14:42Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.755</id>
<created>2011-01-10T23:14:42Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Paycheck (2003) Plot: What seemed like a breezy idea for an engineer to net him millions of dollars, leaves him on the run for his life and piecing together why he&apos;s being chased. Rating: 7 [Viewing Date: 06/14/2008]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Thriller</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338337/"><br />
Paycheck (2003)</a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
What seemed like a breezy idea for an engineer to net him millions of dollars, leaves him on the run for his life and piecing together why he's being chased. <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p>Rating: 7</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/14/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>Dan in Real Life (2007)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T22:14:04Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T22:11:01Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.754</id>
<created>2011-01-10T22:11:01Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: Dan in Real Life (2007) Plot: A widower finds out the woman he fell in love with is his brother&apos;s girlfriend. Binoche and Carell have great chemistry in this feel good family fare. Rating: 7 [Viewing Date: 06/13/2008]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Romance</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480242/"><br />
Dan in Real Life (2007) </a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
A widower finds out the woman he fell in love with is his brother's girlfriend.  <br />
<hr><br />
<hr><br />
Binoche and Carell have great chemistry in this feel good family fare.</p>

<p>Rating: 7</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/13/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T22:09:29Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T22:06:21Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.753</id>
<created>2011-01-10T22:06:21Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) Plot: Molly is an uneducated, poor, mountain girl who leaves her mountain cabin in search of a wealthy husband, respect and a better life. Fabulous musical with Debbie Reynolds in the title role. Rating:...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Musical</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058708/"><br />
The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) </a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
Molly is an uneducated, poor, mountain girl who leaves her mountain cabin in search of a wealthy husband, respect and a better life. <br />
<hr><br />
<hr><br />
Fabulous musical with Debbie Reynolds in the title role.</p>

<p>Rating: 7</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/10/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>You Don&apos;t Mess with the Zohan (2008)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T22:05:10Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T22:03:19Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.752</id>
<created>2011-01-10T22:03:19Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: You Don&apos;t Mess with the Zohan (2008) Plot: An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist. Rating: 6 [Viewing Date: 06/09/2008]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Comedy</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0960144/"><br />
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) </a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist. <br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p><br />
Rating: 6</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/09/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

</content>
</entry>
<entry>
<title>The Orphanage (2007)</title>
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<modified>2011-01-10T22:02:27Z</modified>
<issued>2011-01-10T22:00:41Z</issued>
<id>tag:www.toominator.net,2011:/mt/movies//2.751</id>
<created>2011-01-10T22:00:41Z</created>
<summary type="text/plain">IMDB: The Orphanage (2007) Plot: A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, where she opens an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend. Rating: 8 [Viewing Date: 06/05/2008]...</summary>
<author>
<name>mark</name>

<email>mark@toominator.net</email>
</author>
<dc:subject>Thriller</dc:subject>
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<![CDATA[<p><b>IMDB:</b> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464141/"><br />
The Orphanage (2007) </a></p>

<p>Plot:<br />
A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, where she opens an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend.<br />
<hr><br />
<hr></p>

<p><br />
Rating: 8</p>

<p>[Viewing Date: 06/05/2008]<br />
</p>]]>

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