Intermission

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The rough-edged vitality of contemporary Irish filmmaking is readily apparent in Intermission, a deliriously ambitious black comedy in which 54 characters and 11 plotlines compete for consistently impressive screen-time. In a dazzling display of audacity, screenwriter Mark O'Rowe and first-time director John Crowley jump from one plot to another, tangling their characters in an infectious series of intersecting events, shifting from scenes of brutal violence, poignant compassion, and richly dark humor, and somehow managing to make it all fit together in a miraculously coherent tapestry of romance, crime, and authentic Dublin atmosphere. Colin Farrell and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine alumnus Colm Meaney are the familiar stars here, and they're in peak form on native soil, but the entire cast shines in equal measure, all of them playing malcontents striving for something better in a world that's simultaneously harsh and hilarious. From start to finish, Intermission is so full of surprises that you'll want to see it twice, just to marvel at the way its puzzle fits together. --Jeff Shannon

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Fifty-four characters and eleven storylines intersect with "dazzling" (San Francisco Chronicle) results in this "raucously funny and compellingly gritty" (BBCi) comedy. An ingenious tale of small-town delinquents, shady cops and warring lovers reunited by a bizarre kidnapping plan, Intermission is a dark, edgy, "very funny study of love, lust and petty crime" (Sight & Sound)!

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Intermission.......2007-07-20

"Intermission" is a colorful, gritty mosaic of intersecting lives in Dublin, populated by parted lovers, petty thieves, and macho policemen. Director Crowley overlays all the silly, sordid goings-on with a palpable affection for his various characters, which makes the black comedy go down easier. Meaney stands out in a hilarious turn as an egotistical, street-hardened cop who wants his own reality show. Smart, fast and fun, you'll enjoy sitting through this "Intermission."

Nothing original, but good fun.......2007-06-21

Although this movie was advertised as being a new break out independent movie, it's not as original as the filmmakers would have you believe. It's main gimmick is that it features a bunch of different stories which intersect with each other at various points, such as you have already seen in "Love Actually" or "Crash" or a million different other movies.

That being said, it's not a bad little movie. I had quite a few laughs during the course of it, and, although it's not a new trick, it is always fun to see the stories intersect with each other.

Because of the cynical take this film has on love and relationships, it struck me as kind of a darker version of "Love Actually". However most of the characters still arrive at some sort of a happy ending.

As a former Star Trek fan, I particularly enjoyed Colm Meaney playing a tough guy police man with a fondness for Celtic music. Funny thing: Colm Meaney's Star Trek character, Miles O'Brien, was easily the most bland and boring character in both "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine." But Colm Meaney himself can be a great actor, as seen in this movie, and also "Snapper" (another independent Irish movie that I saw on Eion's recommendation a few years back). Obviously the Star Trek writers did not know how to use him to his fullest potential.

LONDONDERRY HILLS COP.......2007-04-16

John Crowley's first movie, INTERMISSION, earned four IFTA awards, the Irish equivalent to the Oscars, in 2003 : Best Irish Film, Best Director, Best Script (Mark O'Rowe) and Best Supporting Actor (David Wilmot). Most of the actors of the film are well-known to the international audience, Cillian Batman Begins (Widescreen Edition) Murphy, Brian F. Million Dollar Baby (Two-Disc Special Edition) O'Byrne, David Laws of Attraction Wilmot, Kelly Nanny McPhee (Widescreen Edition) Macdonald, Colm Con Air Meaney, and, of course, Colin Farrell had already crossed the Atlantic ocean when they were brought together to shoot INTERMISSION in Ireland.

INTERMISSION is a kind of serious comedy. I mean serious because certain scenes of the movie wouldn't take place in a light family comedy. I'm referring here particularly to the first scene of the film when Colin Farrell, before robbing her, hits the face of a charming young girl he had seduced, or to the interventions of the cop Colm Meaney whose Dirty Harry behaviour is more than questionable. Funny, yes INTERMISSION is funny at times but the film tends rather most of the time to the social description of today Ireland.

A DVD zone back to homeland.

Good Movie.......2007-03-09

Well acted, good story line, not a typical dull, stupid Hollywood type movie. Oops maybe because it's not a Hollywood movie it's and Irish movie. Go Irish. Colin has nothing on Cillian. Good movie to buy you won't be dissappointed.

Entertaining.......2007-03-08

Life not typical of the Irish, but another Cillian Murphy movie who completely out shines Colin Farrell.

Classic Drive-in Theater Intermission Film Clips - All Your Old Time Favorites - Soda, Popcorn, Pizza and Other Great Snacks and More

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Classic Drive-in Theater Intermission Film Clips - All Your Old Time Favorites - Soda, Popcorn, Pizza and Other Great Snacks and More

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The era of Drive-In Movie Theaters was a magical and unfortunately mostly bygone time. You drive in with your car and find a spot to watch the movie, hook up a big fray speaker to your car window, get comfortable with your loved one(s) and sit back and enjoy the show. And if you got hungry, you had a REAL snack bar, not these modern snack bars that charge outrageous prices for popcorn, candy and maybe ice cream or hot dogs. At a Drive-In, you could get an entire meal -pizzas, hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, etc. You name it and it was probably available at your local Drive-In snack stand. This short DVD is a collection of 56 intermission clips that were shown during this golden era of movie watching. It includes clips about how to use the speakers, sponsor ads for local businesses and of course food... lots and lots of food. So sit back and enjoy this walk down memory lane with your loved ones.

Customer Reviews:

Poor Quality.......2007-08-29

Classic Intermissions, poor quality, I've bought better quality of the same clips elsewhere. They do include alot of clips but just not up to my standards.

Classic Drive In Theatre Commercials DVD: Vintage Drive-In Movie History Footage Of Old Intermission Commercials, Advertisement, Ads & Promos

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Classic Drive In Theatre Commercials DVD: Vintage Drive-In Movie History Footage Of Old Intermission Commercials, Advertisement, Ads & Promos

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Classic Drive-in Theater Intermission Film Clips - All Your Old Time Favorites - Soda, Popcorn, Pizza and Other Great Snacks and More

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Table Of Contents:
(1) Fifty-Four (54) Vintage Drive-In Advertisements From The 1950 to 1960s.
Ads Included in this collection are: popcorn, hot dogs, coffee, pizza, sandwiches, pickles, milk, cigarettes, potatoes chips, pop cycles, ice cream, snow cones, and candies.

ASIN: B000PW84WY

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Fifty-Four (54) Vintage Drive-In Advertisements From The 1950 to 1960s. Products Advertised Include: Popcorn, hot dogs, coffee, pizza, sandwiches, pickles, milk, cigarettes, potatoes chips, pop cycles, ice cream, snow cones, and candies.

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Looming Darkness
Not as good as the others!!!!

Sakura Wars TV - Intermission (Vol. 4)
Starring: John Howrey , Travis Dean (II) , Robert Pierson , J. Damian Gillen , and L.B. Bartholomee
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ASIN: B0000AQRZG
Release Date: 2003-09-30

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Looming Darkness.......2006-05-14

In anime tradition, it is the middle episodes that signal the development of the serious side of the series. So far in the story Sakura Wars has focused on characters, with an occasional battle to remind us that there is a real and dangerous evil out there beyond the walls of the Imperial Flower Combat Troop's headquarters. Suddenly this has changed. The combat has become much more serious, and in the very first episode Sakura's sword, inherited from her father is broken as Aoi Satani the evil sorceror at the center of the demon invasion moves into center stage. His previous identity is a rude shock to Commander Yoneda and Lieutenant Ayame, while tragedy is again averted one senses that things will never be the same.

Two characters face new challenges. Sakure must return home and face the challenges of the ritual that will repair her sword. And Iris, who has always remained behind when the koubu head for battle, must confront her antipathy towards the giant robots and take her own place in the battle. Of course, we're used to Sakura's bravery and commitment, but Iris has gone through some rapid development and now is becoming another key player in struggle to keep Tokyo free of demons.

The last of the episodes is a return to the fray, this time against a resurrected Crimson Miroku. The fighting is grim, and Sumire must come to terms with the fact that Sakura's role is beginning to eclipse her own. As you can see, the story line continues to balance character development against action making this series a memorable success.

Not as good as the others!!!!.......2003-12-11

this ones ok.... But its the slowest one out of all the sakura wars episodes ive seen...... A must see is the sakura Wars ova collection....