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 The Rough Guide to Conspiracy Theories 1 (Rough Guide Reference) $14.99 If science fails to elucidate the nature and mechanism of intrigues, mysteries and conspiracies, perhaps an enlightened mind, or an inquisitive mind can accomplish the task. This book encompasses multiple facets and aspects of conspiracies of all time, some known to the general public, others intelligently discovered by the author. The theories are engaging and multidimensional. A fascinating work.  Echelon Conspiracy $29.98 Anyone who regularly watches recent films will immediately see "Echelon Conspiracy" as more than a bit similar to the thriller, "Eagle Eye" (which had been released 6 months earlier), as both films involve conspiracies involving the government, with innocents forced to participate in the plot via mysterious messages over cellphones. But if your viewing habits encompass a wider range of films, you will also find "Echelon Conspiracy" owes as much to "Enemy of the State", "Wargames", and a number of other suspense films...and the derivative nature of the plot unfortunately defeats a decent cast, and beautiful location work around the world. While Shane West, with his blue-collar persona, seems an unlikely casting choice as a brilliant engineer, he hasn't suffered from the over-exposure of Shia LaBeouf, and his performance grows on you, as the film progresses. Edward Burns (as an ex-FBI agent/casino security chief) and Ving Rhames (as his FBI ex-partner), both deserve better roles in better films, but do provide solid support for West (although why the FBI would violate it's mandate, and operate actively in Europe, is one of many plotholes in the script). Sexy Tamara Feldman is the obligatory love interest with a secret agenda, and Jonathan Pryce, in a tiny cameo, has fun as Burns' ruthless boss. Then there is villainous Martin Sheen...well, if this film is any indication, he gave up serious acting when "The West Wing" went off the air! If you are an armchair traveller, you will enjoy the film; Bangkok is gloriously colorful, Prague, rich in 'Old World' charm, and Moscow figures prominently in a high-voltage night car chase. You may wonder about the mountains in the 'Nebraska' finale, but you do get your money's worth in exotic locales. Ultimately, "Echelon Conspiracy" isn't terrible, and if you are a casual movie watcher, you may enjoy the film. But if you find yourself experiencing dj vu, don't worry; you HAVE seen all this before!  Conspiracies and Secret Societies $24.95 I purchased this book while attempting to find something "different" to read. This book is organized in an alphabetic format with topics appearing as "key words" in the top corners of each page for quick reference. Entries may be a few paragraphs in length to several pages and are written in a succinct fashion, giving the basic scenario for an entry but not much in-depth coverage. Careful citing of sources appears at the end of each entry, convienient for anyone who may want to further investigate a topic. I wouldn't recommend this for any hard-core conspiracy theorist but for the rest of us, its a fun rainy-day read.  Conspiracy Theory $12.98 The DVD plays beautifully. No problems with sound, etc. But once again, another DVD that has nothing on the DVD itself except small writing around the hole in the middle. |
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