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THE DEPARTED  

The Departed, Martin Scorsese's ultra-violent pseudo remake of Wai Keung Lau and Siu Fai Mak's 2002 Hong Kong action film, Infernal Affairs, is creeping towards 100 million dollars in box office take.

In Martin Scorsese's latest masterpiece, not only is his storyline highly suspenseful with an unpredictable beginning, middle and end but his characters are equally intriguing. As the plot thickens, so does the development of each complex character.

Dying to watch a good movie? Tired of hearing hype behind a film to be disappointed? Tire no more for something good, because Scorsese delivers with The Departed.

If you loved the theme song (if I can call it that) in The Departed, the wafting off-beat song in the background, or just some good ol' emotional music from some awesome bands, this soundtrack is a must have.

Dotting the script liberally with four-letter words brings great advantages to the scriptwriters and actors, as well as unexpected benefits for the viewers.

Director Martin Scorsese has given film lovers yet another brilliant work with his latest venture The Departed. A story of crime and betrayal in Boston, Massachusetts, this may be the finest piece of film making by Scorsese to date.

Martin Scorsese really did deserve his Oscar for The Departed. These are my views on what makes the movie great.

An overview of the aspects that make the Departed truly earn the award of best picture.

Another of Hollywood's elite has jumped on the philanthropic bandwagon. This time "The Departed" star Alec Baldwin is giving an Army soldier a financial, educational boost...

Saturday, Martin Scorsese won the DGA award for his mob drama "The Departed." The DGA award has gone to the Oscar recipient for Best Director in 52 out of the past 58 years, making it a strong predictor for a Scorsese victory at the Academy Awards later this month.

Movie review of, "The Departed"

The acclaims Hollywood mob tale "The Departed" while triumphant at the box office has stirred unpleasant memories for real life mobster's relatives of his victims.

A review of the 2006 MOB motion picture effort.

Famed director Martin Scorsese brings another successful project to the screen in The Departed (2006), starring Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Mark Wahlberg.

Starring Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Walberg, Martin Sheen, and Alec Baldwin, The Departed constantly leaves viewers on the edge of their seats and, at times, left with their mouths gaped open in awe.

"Cops or Criminals…When you're facing a loaded gun what's the difference?" Crime boss Frank Costello poses this question at the beginning of The Departed and director Martin Scorsese spends the next 2 ½ hours rebutting any possible answer.

The Departed is the best movie of the year and a must see starring Matt Damon, Martin Sheen, Alec Badlwin, Mark Whalberg, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scrosese

With a virtual Who's Who List of Hollywood royalty in its cast, Martin Scorsese's The Departed has burst onto the scene as one of the must-see movies of this year.

While I enjoyed DiCaprio's portrayal of Costigan in this film, I believe that Wahlberg would have given a more authentic portrayal of Costigan. Damon was perfect for the role of Sullivan. Sheen is a very soft, mild, and dry De Niro substitute.

Movie crazies, there is a movie out there that you will enjoy from beginning to end. Although there was the potential for disaster mixing in many top stars in the film, but �The Departed' hits the nail on the head.

The movie had many good scenes, surprising-yet-believable plot twists, and great acting; however, the story doesn't hold up upon examination.

Scorsese never focuses on one character for too long, instead he keeps the dramatic tension high and passes from character to character in brilliant transitions which focus on the plot and purposely leaves most of the characters as puppets.

Why we shouldn't be looking to hand Mr. Scorcese the Academy Award over this one.

The sick sad week that was featured geeks looking to have sex with corpses, technological advances nearly causing the deaths of two elderly women, and the latest low for advertising.

A film that mostly works but has a disappointing ending.

Cop flicks are easy to come by, but this stellar cast achieves Scorsese's vision.

Scorsese's new film 'The Departed' shows new sides and new abilities of today's big name actors.

Part two of my BIG four part series called Jetlag Democracy's BIG Fall Movie Preview.

big time stars hit a screen near you in Scorsese's best film yet

This is a review of Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed, enjoy!

This is an early album review of Benzino's new album The Antidote due in stores later this month.

Worrying about homelessness, even when it's a real possibility, is not the same thing as staring it square in the face and being forced to react. Having done so, here's my suspicion: I'll not be the last of my ilk to go through it.

More and more families are opting for designer urns because it keeps them connected with the individual who has passed away.

The buzz is building for this boxing movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Bradd Pitt, and directed by Darren Aronofsky.

With the Dallas Cowboys not having that many holes on their talented roster, the 'Boys were able to add a playmaker on offense and special teams and address one of their needs at the cornerback position.

Finally, after years and years of mistakes, The Academy Awards ends by putting a much-deserved smile on my face and the faces of thousands of Scorsese fans and supporters.

Who's deserving of the number 1 spot? Who's set to take a mighty fall? Which coach is on the hot seat, and which is about to do a Humpty Dumpty off the wall?

These are the ten most overrated movies in the Internet Movie Database's Top 100

Very similiar to The Departed, this new thriller focuses on two brothers on opposite sides of the law

This powerful trio of documentary masterpieces contain incredible performances by 60s rock icons, and capture a unique moment in American life. Read on to discover three films that show the music of the hippie movement at its birth, its end, and its peak.

This celebration is a longstanding tradition, along with festivities, to honor the dead. It is typically held on Nov. 1, D�a de Los Niños (All Saint's Day)), and Nov. 2, D�a de Los Muertos (All Soul's Day).

When the Spanish conquered Mexico, celebrating the dead was so deeply rooted in Aztec culture that they incorporated it into their Catholic, All Saints Day. Visiting the cemetery can be a cultural education. It is a joyous family occasion.

Even though some political and social issues were raised during the Oscars, it was the most entertaining presentation show I have watched in years.

The Black Plague, the curse of mankind in the medieval era posed many questions. Was it a punishment by the Good Lord for the sins of man? Was it a sign to his Chosen People to return to the Promised Land?

Cantonese is both the term for the people and the language. Some of the world's most famous Chinese celebrities have been and spoken Cantonese, including Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, and Chow Yun Fat.

My goal here is to produce a series of columns giving thoughts, predictions, commentary and information on the movie awards season leading up to the Academy Awards

"The Departed" may not be Martin Scorsese's best film but if he wins the Best Director Oscar for the first time, it'll raise awareness to the exceptional body of work from one of our greatest filmmakers.

If you're still clueless about the categories and top contenders for this year's awards night, here's a quick preview of the movie and television competitors you can expect to see at the show.

Nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced early this morning. There are Golden Globe repeats and newcomers as well. Find out just how many films made the cut and how you can win a trip to L.A. with your predictions.

Dreamgirls and Elizabeth I get the most total Golden Globes this year. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is thanked for introducing a new category to the ceremony.

Can we as a society with beliefs in the divine automatically dismiss such things as the Mothman Prophecies given the history society has with the second coming of a biblical figure, the belief in angels and ghosts, and other similar entities?

Matt Damon is currently starring in the #1 movie in America, "The Bourne Ultimatum." Ben Affleck hasn't starred in the #1 box office movie in over four years when "Daredevil" opened.

All six seasons of the original Superman TV series are finally available in one collection of DVDs. If you're able to relish the continual 1950's corn, this is for you!

Ever taken a look at the results of an Internet Movie Database poll? No matter what the question of quality, the older the movie the few votes it will get.

This is an interesting survey that will answer the age old question, "What is the worst thing to talk about at work?"

Known primarily as "that kid from Third Rock From the Sun," Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt is on his way to joining the oligarchy of celebrities.

As with many of these old houses, it has seen its share of good and bad and has become the eternal play ground of many spirits.

This year the fall equinox, also called Mabon, will take place on September 23rd. What will you do to celebrate?

If you are hankering for a dose of independent film during the action and comedy heavy summer season at the movies, these year-long film programs should do the trick.

I never classified plants as something that can go extinct, that is until I read a article in the monthly edition of Popular Science. As I was flipping through the pages a picture caught my attention. Taking up the full page was a bright yellow banana

Most are aware of their Zodiac signs and birthstones. But what about the flowers for each month?

Studios release opening weekend releases Sunday, with TNMT earning the No. 1 Box Office spot.

However, that does not mean that I don't think the Gators will field one helluva football team this fall ......... because I do ....... and they will!

The State Within is a BBC miniseries that takes on the war on terror with authenticity instead of making up facts like ABC's series "based" on the 911 Commission Report did.

Review of the critically acclaimed 2006 film "The Prestige" on DVD

Every movie has a villain. But it's very hard to find a villain that lives up to the badness needed to pull of this type of role. Following are my picks for the top ten movie villains of all time.

10 of the most buzz worthy movies you'll want to know about this summer season previewed

My top ten list for films with titles that start with the letter "A"

It was 11-23-2006, the Thanksgiving Day...

He was far more than just another Ed Wood. Ray Dennis Steckler not only came up with the most original movie title ever, Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies, but he also beat the Batman series to the punch.

We tend to think that only soldiers suffer from "shell shock", or the effects of combat, but if you look around at today's urban youth, you might be surprised to find that they are also fighting their own modern day war...

This article reviews the movie "The Bucket List".

A structured rant on special effects films and how the relative ease of creation has lead to poor film narratives.

There is nothing quite as eerie as the thought of seeing a reflection in the mirror that isn't your own, yet many claim to have seen just that. Could Grandma's old mirror really be a portal to the spirit world? The answer might surprise you.

The structure of the Armenian Church is mostly based on the canons and traditions that have been established over the centuries. One of the most important structural aspects of the Armenian Church is the Conciliar System.

Movie review for The Flock

Why the Episcopal Church uses a structured service instead of a more spontaneous, charismatic-style one

In the final debates of the primary season, the GOP debate was notable for the palpable loathing the two frontrunners have for each other and the Dem debate was notable for the pretense that the two rivals do not loathe each other.

Several Best Picture winners later received a huge backlash for beating more darker and acclaimed movies. "Juno" could be the next film to suffer that fate if it pulls off an Oscar upset.

The Days of the Dead, a celebration that combined the scary, raucous elements of Halloween with the spiritual aspects of respecting and honoring the dead.

We live lives that require some sort of balancing to be successful and thus I balance my time in regards to where I waste it. The following is another addition of the Crappy Movie Digest. Movies that I could not even finish in order to write a review.

thoughts and comments on the use of energy today

A list of some of the most underrated actors in movies today.

I have enjoyed volunteering for many years. I have been told that this deed was the ultimate of good deeds for my religion. I certainly wouldn't expect you do go to this extreme to be giving, but take my example and volunteer!

It's the 80th anniversary for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Here's a list of movies than have won or been nominated for the top prizes.

Cloverfield attempted to re-energize the Godzilla monster movie genre. Too bad it was already beaten by the Korean film The Host. Korean films are consistently among the most innovative and creative movies being made today.

Relatives often struggle with whether to honor the expressed wishes of a deceased loved one regarding their funeral. Here are some guidelines for the living to consider in making the decisions.

Semi-amusing movie review for your entertainment.

Here are my top 10 candidates for Best Actor for 2006:

For the past couple of years the attendance at movies has decreased. Why?

The second part of my series on the 2007 Oscars details the top candidates to be nominated for Best Director.....

When you find yourself bored, and looking for something to do. Take a day off with some friends to go see the newest movies of the season. There's a little something for everybody!

Death is a largely avoided topic in the United States. Growing up, it was also largely avoided in my family. My parents shunned away from those discussions, though we talked about everything else: politics, sex, religion, money.

The Globes are thought to be the precursor to the Academy Awards but that is sometimes not the case. Last year, for instance, Academy Award winning Best Picture "Crash" was not even nominated for the Globe in the same category.

A rundown of the top contenders to be nominated for best supporting actor at the 2007 Academy Awards....

obligations of the family of the deceased and a proper Jewish burial

I'm talking about was either September 14th or 15th. The day our spinach contracted the dreaded and deadly E-coli virus.

Want to know what movies to watch to be ready for the Oscars in March. Here's 10 movies you should check out.

Breaking down the St. Louis Cardinals and their chances of making it back to the Worlds? Can hitting sensation Albert Pujols carry the Cardinals back to the World Series? That is the question on every Cardinal fans' mind entering the 2006 season.