Rated R for intense sequences of graphic brutal violence, and for language.Directed by Peter Berg (The Rundown, Friday Night Lights (TV))Starring: Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Chris Cooper, Jason Bateman, Jeremy PivenThe Kingdom is wildly intense and disturbingly powerful… a far better film than we expected.The Kingdom’s opening credits give us a brief history lesson and timeline of what “The...
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Basically this is a car show and designed to reach "low riders," "hot rods" and their owners. The style of the cars will attract different participants and onlookers. Be sure to provide food and awards. Realize- that you'll see some risquŽ stuff (bikini clad girls painted on cars, crude t-shirts, etc.) We allow for the lost to be the...
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Jeff Baker of Kearney, NE had his "Campus Missionaries" serve coffee and donuts (purchased out of the youth budget) to the school staff every school year. They simply delivered the yummies to the teacher's lounge with a big note that said something like, "We appreciate you and will be praying for you throughout the year." Signed, New Life Uth....
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The key to this event is the timing. What better thing to do in Kansas in the winter than ... HAVE A BEACH PARTY! Kids always feel more comfortable inviting friends to an event like this because it sells itself- it's something they can't do anywhere else! (Sorry Californians, you just won't understand this one!) Kids love dressing up...
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Rated R for sexual content, graphic nudity, drug use and language.Directed by Jake Kasdan (Orange County, Zero Effect…)Starring John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell… and about a dozen cameosThis was a sad review for me. I like the director Jake Kasdan a lot. The film was hilarious- very creative. A creative spoof of Walk the Line...
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Rated R for strong graphic violence and some language.Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen (Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Fargo…)Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Woody Harrelson, Javier Bardem… I really enjoyed this film, but I can’t give in to all the other critics that are raving about this film. I liked it… it’s well worth the rent. But I can’t...
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Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action/adventure violence and some frightening images.Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean I and II, The Ring…)Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Kierra KnightleyZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzElizabeth and Will travel to save Jack, fight evil and try to figure out the plot along with everyone else in the Theatre.JONATHAN’S WORD: The only thing fun about this...
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