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Buddy
$19.95
A blending of genres, this bittersweet film from Norway is a buddy film and a romantic comedy rolled into one. Two billboard hangers move in with an agoraphobic third man, and life for the three 20-somethings proceeds with no more than the usual rough spots in the road of prolonged adolescence. A budding romance goes sour when the exchange of apartment keys is not equally appreciated by both parties, and another of the three discovers that he has a six-year-old son. Changes are set in motion, however, when their lives become the subject of a reality TV show. Entertaining and enjoyable film about friendship, romantic relationships, and discovering the heart's true desires.

Santa Buddies (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray]
$39.99
We are fans of all the "...Buddies" movies because the pups are so cute and funny. But this one my husband and I were left feeling sorry we bought it. My son is 6, and still thinks the Santas in the malls are real, but they made sure to show how you can pull the beard off of them and they are "just a man". And earlier in the movie the dogs talk about how Santa isn't real.

I know that in the same movie they show the "real Santa", but honestly, at ages 4-6 it isn't even a subject as to WHETHER or not Santa is real. I'm so irritated at this movie. You only believe in this once, and it is such a magical time---why do I want to ruin it on some dumb movie???

Other than, cute pups as usual, but they really don't even do many funny things in this movie---I think we got 2 laughs out of my son.

Santa Buddies
$29.99
We are fans of all the "...Buddies" movies because the pups are so cute and funny. But this one my husband and I were left feeling sorry we bought it. My son is 6, and still thinks the Santas in the malls are real, but they made sure to show how you can pull the beard off of them and they are "just a man". And earlier in the movie the dogs talk about how Santa isn't real.

I know that in the same movie they show the "real Santa", but honestly, at ages 4-6 it isn't even a subject as to WHETHER or not Santa is real. I'm so irritated at this movie. You only believe in this once, and it is such a magical time---why do I want to ruin it on some dumb movie???

Other than, cute pups as usual, but they really don't even do many funny things in this movie---I think we got 2 laughs out of my son.

BUDDY, The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Mayor
$14.95
This documentary is worth viewing and fairly entertaining. It gives Buddy overall a fair shake. I wish there were more interviews/commentary from non Brown University folks since those dominate the film and are more negative on his overall impact on the city. Elitists!
Buddy is far from a saint but sadly with how politics goes in corrupt states at least this guy provided value to the people.
James Woods (from RI) is perfect as narrator. The bonus interview of Buddy post prison and the old bonus film on his early career are better than the film.
With what is going on in IL and other states I bet none of those corrupt politicians ever did 1/4 of the good Mr Cianci did.
Bottom line (and this movie agrees)Providence was a dump before him and since he was taken down the city is slowly going back in the wrong direction. Love him or hate him you can't view this and not see the man as he truly is. A hard working man who loves Providence and power. I remember one night many years ago after 2AM near the PPac seeing Buddy get out of his limo inspecting an area that needed road repair. I said hello Mayor and of course he aknowledged me.
Like all of us we do good and bad (yes I mean you self rightous types especially)and Buddy's good side far outweighs the negatives.
I hope they do a real movie on Buddy based on the book Prince Of Providence. Buddy's quotes in the first 2/3rds of the book are Classic. Both funny and a true touch of reality.
Poltics is, always was and shall always be Corrupt. Those who believe otherwise are blind, naive or plain stupid.