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14,946 | [
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14,950 | [
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14,954 | [
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14,955 | [
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14,956 | [
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14,962 | [
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14,964 | [
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14,976 | [
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14,979 | [
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14,980 | [
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14,981 | [
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14,984 | [
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14,987 | [
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14,994 | [
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15,000 | [
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15,004 | [
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15,007 | [
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15,008 | [
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15,009 | [
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15,011 | [
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15,022 | [
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15,025 | [
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15,026 | [
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15,029 | [
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15,030 | [
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15,031 | [
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15,033 | [
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15,034 | [
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15,038 | [
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15,042 | [
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15,043 | [
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15,044 | [
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15,047 | [
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15,058 | [
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15,059 | [
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15,062 | [
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15,070 | [
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15,075 | [
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15,077 | [
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15,078 | [
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15,080 | [
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15,083 | [
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15,085 | [
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15,098 | [
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15,105 | [
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15,107 | [
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15,109 | [
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15,111 | [
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15,126 | [
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15,131 | [
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15,133 | [
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15,134 | [
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15,142 | [
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15,146 | [
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15,150 | [
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15,152 | [
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15,157 | [
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15,158 | [
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15,160 | [
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15,163 | [
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15,169 | [
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15,171 | [
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15,172 | [
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15,175 | [
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15,180 | [
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15,181 | [
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15,182 | [
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15,186 | [
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15,192 | [
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15,193 | [
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15,199 | [
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15,204 | [
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15,205 | [
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15,209 | [
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15,211 | [
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15,213 | [
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15,238 | [
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15,253 | [
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15,256 | [
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15,267 | [
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] | 236 | 289 | I must say it was a let down. Overall its great to see the way Aparna Sen has handled the issue of schizophrenia, I am not much knowledgeable on this and got whatever it was depicted in A Beautiful Mind, and here too its interesting portrayal.<br /><br />But the thing that caused the let down for me was the artificial ... | 1 |
15,277 | [
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15,283 | [
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15,293 | [
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] | 200 | 242 | One of the better made for TV biopics, I just wish it had told us more. I have read many biographies and seen other things about the Carpenters, and this movie did what it could, based on the constraints placed on it by the family. Cynthis Gibb did a wonderful job trying to bring Karen to life. One of my disappointment... | 1 |
15,295 | [
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] | 160 | 205 | Unlike some of the former commentators, I was (and am) an avid fan of the Carpenters. Face it, Christmas would never be Christmas without The Carpenters. That said, I believe the movie did a good, not excellent, job at depicting Karen's life. The movie was enjoyable to see on primetime TV, but the content fell a little... | 1 |
15,297 | [
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15,299 | [
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15,306 | [
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15,308 | [
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15,309 | [
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] | 170 | 212 | King of Queens is comic genius. Kevin James, whom plays IPS deliveryman Doug Heffernan is extremely funny, Leah Remini who plays Doug's wife Carrie is incredibly hot ( # 19 on Stuff magazine's hottest 102 woman list ), and very funny. The true magic of the show However is the scenes with Jerry Stiller, they are the fun... | 1 |
15,318 | [
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15,328 | [
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15,353 | [
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] | 253 | 298 | I was on my way out one morning when I was checking something on the T.V. and came across this film. I don't ever remember seeing this or hearing of it. What a fun and interesting one to watch. Well, my meeting was pushed back, because I couldn't get out of this film. It had some real interesting things in it that mark... | 1 |
15,359 | [
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15,361 | [
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] | 188 | 246 | How do these guys keep going? They're about 50 years old each, and act as if they're only 30. They play 3 hours of music at every concert, and barely break a sweat. This DVD is their first concert in Rio, Brazil. Although the people don't speak English, they try to memorize the words to the most famous Rush songs, and ... | 1 |
15,362 | [
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] | 223 | 275 | This DVD will be treated with indifference by mllions of classic rock music devotees across the world because Rush just aren't cool. It is a shame that Rush have had to overcome sneering disdain from the majority of North American and British music journalists over their thirty odd year history as this has deprived man... | 1 |
15,365 | [
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] | 206 | 229 | I have been a "huge" rush fan ever since "moving pictures" and this concert is simply and example to everyone who is a fan why Rush is so popular. They completely admitted to playing their biggest concert yet, and, despite the rain in a soccer arena, they still manage to give an outstanding performance from start to fi... | 1 |
15,366 | [
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15,368 | [
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