Have you ever watched documentary entitled “The Cruise”? It was made in 1998 about the New York City Double Decker tour guide codenamed “Speed”. He was giving guidance about buildings and museum for person who want to enjoy New York. Usually old person from Asia like to look around and feel the New York free air. He was paid US$200 for 20 hours a week. Not really a decent job, but hey if you enjoy walk around the city, why not?

New York City Double Decker route is mostly circling Manhattan, visiting New York landmarks. It takes about 2.5 hours to complete. The route is including passing sport center’s Madison Square Garden, tallest building’s Empire State Building, and perfect-place-for-gathering Times Square. The bus departs as early as 8 o’clock in the morning and the latest trip departs at 5 in the afternoon. The price is not that expensive. Adult only need to pay US$37, while children get 10 dollar discount.

From the above, see the magnificent of New York skyscrapers, up to more than 100 floors above the ground. In spare time, why don’t we try to have conversation with the tour guide? Probably, he/she may have similar life like “Speed” in the movie.

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Gosh.. to be added to the list are 10,000 BC (not exactly 90 minutes, but of course less than 2 hours), Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who (usually cartoon movie runs less than 2 hours), Vantage Point, and Spiderwick Chronicle. Wow, the budget goes up but the result goes down?

Oil booming affects movie production too? What’s next? Is James Bond going to go 90 minutes too? Geez, I should pay half price for that..

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Yes, Daniel Craig is still the current James Bond. Probably, James Bond is most perfect role of uber-man. He has latest gadget, modern cars, and great body. Not only surrounded by girls, what I like most as James Bond is can do traveling around the world! Not only free traveling, James Bond also can stay at the best suite in five star hotels and bill it to his beloved Britain!

As James Bond, i will chase the bad guy wherever he goes. From light districts in Amsterdam to U2 concert in Dublin, from unique old buildings in Prague to the glamor of lights in New York City. Unfortunately, it is still a dream and I still have not fulfilled it.

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We all know that table covers in movie is definitely gorgeous. Especially those who love wedding-theme movies, like recent 27 Dresses, table cover in white linen can make drooling. Wait, you don’t like traditional table cover? Wanna try something new? Albeit, come to trade show exhibits and see modern technology in table clothing.

Create tablecloths displays your favorite movie scene? Or want to have your dining table not in regular colors? It is not impossibles anymore. The cover is available in many fabrics, like non woven and plastic disposable. Choose your favorite colors and/or favorite picture, you can see them everyday decorating your house.

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Still discussing about movie soundtrack. Most likely, the pace and genre of movie soundtrack is following the theme of movie. For fantasy theme, like Lord of The Rings and Harry Potter, the entire movie soundtrack will relate to Classic Orchestra music. Movie about speed, like Fast and Furious franchises relates to hip hop and beat music tone.

If you like futuristics action movies like Matrix, they tend to feature Rock music. But, if you like countryroad action movies like The Dukes of Hazzard, the theme won’t go anywhere besides country. Wanna grab free ring tones? There are tons out there in the Internet. Choose your favorite genre, whether it is rock ringtone or country ringtone. May you can share your favorite songs to others.

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Some people may have been dissatisfied with Jumper, a movie about special people who can move through anything. As we all know the duration, is less than 2 hours. To be exact, it runs in 90 minutes. Big budget movie, hoping to gain the money back in box office, only create 90 minutes long movie?

I think it has been a trend lately, Cloverfield and Rambo (the fourth), are also has less than 2 hours in duration. Are the director (and the crew) has already run out of creativity? Why can’t they make 30 minutes extension? Probably, another trend is releasing director’s uncut version.

I think I should pay just three quarter of the regular price instead.

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Movie soundtrack definitely has major role in make a film success. A film like Armageddon for example, well known for the remake of John Denver’s Leaving on the Jet Plane, sung by Chantal Kreviazuk. We can buy the compilation CD and play it in your house or car, but sometimes we do really really like it and want to show other people our favorite songs. How can we do it, telling other people again and again without any effort? Simple, why don’t we set our favorite movie soundtrack as our cellphone’s ringtone.

The next question is, where can we find such ringtone? There are lot of free ringtones provider in the Internet. No need to worry. We can choose any compilation available. From hip hop ringtones to dance ringtones, just choose anything that resemble our personality. Now we can show to everyone our favorite, right?

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It is 2008 now, there are lot of movies to watch this year, but why don’t we headed back and look at the list of best movies in 2007, my version of course. The 2007 was hilarious with several sequels. To name a few, they are Spider-man 3, Pirates of Caribbean 3, Fantastic Four 2, Die Hard 4, Ocean Thirteen (the second sequels of Ocean Eleven), and not to forget Bourne Ultimatum (the finale of Bourne series).

Most of them are great, compared to their previous, except for Spider-man 3, which I found flaws and boring than the second one. But I have to admit that the movie I crowned as the best movie in 2007 is Pixar’s Ratatouille. The story is about a rat, named Remy who is able to flavor and combine good taste of ingredients to create great food.

The name ratatouille itself came from “touiller,” which means to toss food. It was originally a poor farmer’s dish, prepared in the summer with fresh summer vegetables. The plot is clean, unpredicted, and smooth. The acting, well since it is a 3D cartoon, is stunning. Great job for Pixar crews. Hopefully, the next Wall*e won’t be the a blooper since it is directed by the person who was created Oscar winner, Finding Nemo.

The next movie, besides those sequels I mentioned above are 300, Transformers, and I am Legend (based on novel by Richard Matheson). All of them are great, also scored lot of money in blockbusters. So what’s your picks in 2007?

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