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A look at some of the dvd’s on Miley, and that Miley has appeared in.
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The Last Song
DVD & BD Bonus Features:
• Set Tour with Bobby Coleman – In this featurette, we’ll go on a behind-the-scenes guided tour, hosted by Bobby Coleman. This rambunctious eight-year old will bring his fans along as he does everything from interview Adam Shankman, Miley’s security team, to going on a seashell scavenger hunt. Audiences will have an all access pass to see how a film is made through the eyes of the new up-and-comer and star of The Last Song, Bobby Coleman.
• Making of the Music Video, “When I Look At You“ with Miley Cyrus – Go behind-the-scenes of the music video, “When I Look At You”. It will feature recording studio footage, b-roll from the set, interviews with Miley and crew, clips from the film and music video. Audiences will learn how the film’s motif, southern summer romance, is incorporated into feel and theme of the music video
• Miley Cyrcus Music Video: “When I Look At you”
• Audio Commentary – with Director Julie Anne Robinson and Co-Producer Jennifer Gibgot |
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Hannah Montana : Miley says goodbye
Growing up means becoming more responsible, and Miley (Miley Cyrus) and her brother Jackson (Jason Earles) face some difficult, life-changing decisions in the final six episodes of the third and penultimate season of Hannah Montana. “You Never Give Me Money” finds Jackson pleading for a later curfew and Miley angling for a raise in her allowance, but when puppy-dog eyes and begging don’t seem to convince their dad (Billy Ray Cyrus), Jackson and Miley discover that acting responsibly might just do the trick. Hannah has to stand up to her father and a crazy choreographer in “Papa’s Got a Brand New Friend,” and in “Promma Mia,” she has to choose between singing a duet with David Archuleta and keeping her word to a geeky classmate. “He Could Be the One” chronicles Hannah’s simultaneous infatuation with Jake and fellow band member Jesse and her turmoil over deciding which boy to date. In the end, it’s Miley’s departed mother that helps Miley realize that true happiness can only be found by following her heart. This episode is punctuated by a multitude of hilarious musical interludes performed by Jackson and Rico (Moises Arias) in a range of musical styles, including a Scottish jig, a Caribbean song, a Broadway duet, and even a disco number. The surprisingly moving two-part episode “Miley Says Goodbye?” may just signal the end of an era for Hannah Montana fans as Miley struggles to decide whether to remain in Hollywood or return to her home town of Crowley Corners, Tennessee. While Miley can’t imagine moving away from her close friends Lilly (Emily Osment) and Jackson (Mitchel Musso), she misses her horse Blue Jeans, her family, and her life in the country. After some bizarre dreams in which Miley’s horse pleads with her to come home, Miley again realizes that only by listening to what’s in her heart can she figure out which course of action will make her happy. Only one question remains: how will her friends and family feel about her decision? |
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Hannah Montana the Movie
It’s easy to forget that superstars are real people, but when Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) shows signs of forgetting her roots as Miley Stewart, her father Robbie Ray (Billy Ray Cyrus) puts his foot down. Miley has always strived to live a relatively normal teenage life, but when late stage entrances, exclusive shopping trips that end in brawling catfights, and ditching friends and family in favor of Hannah appearances become commonplace, Robbie Ray whisks her away from a date at the New York Music Awards for a dose of hometown reality at her grandma’s in Crowley Corners, Tenn. Unfortunately, she’s followed by Oswald (Peter Gunn), a relentless reporter from Britain’s Bon Chic Magazine. Miley’s initial fury at being tricked into staying at Grandma’s spurs her to commence operation Save Hannah Montana, but her bad attitude eventually gives way to resignation and then the beginnings of reconnection between Miley and her family. As the days progress, Miley glimpses her growing self-absorption, finds she’s attracted to old elementary friend Travis (Lucas Till), realizes that her selfishness has negatively affected her dad’s personal relationships, and is drawn into her grandma’s fight against the commercialization of Crowley Corners. A boastful impulse leads to Miley being charged with bringing Hannah Montana to Crowley Corners for a benefit concert; when Miley’s worlds collide onstage, she reveals her true identity and declares that Hannah Montana is no more. Can Miley’s hometown possibly keep Miley’s secret, silence the reporter, and convince Miley that she can have the best of both worlds, or is this the end of Hannah Montana? Well-known Hannah Montana songs, including “Best of Both Worlds” and “Let’s Get Crazy” are featured in the film as well as the fun new song “Hoedown Throwdown” (complete with line dance instruction), the heartfelt “Butterfly Fly Away,” and the inspirational “The Climb.” More important than the great music is the film’s wholesome message about staying true to oneself and one’s family and friends. (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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The world according to Miley
In this unauthorized story, The World According to Miley Cyrus, Miley is compared to a young Judy Garland. Though incredibly high praise, this just doesn’t seem to ring true to me and seems a bit of an odd comparison. However, there is also mention of the similarities between Miley, on her sitcom Hannah Montana, and Lucille Ball. This seems, to me, an excellent comparison. I had never thought of these two as similar until it was mentioned in this video. They do share a delightful comedic talent that reaches out to grab the viewers and display some similar characteristics in their physical comedy.
This unauthorized DVD takes the fans and viewers into the world of Miley Cyrus. It tells of her ups (her hit TV series Hannah Montana) and her downs (her controversial picture in Vanity Fair), her romances, and the average, everyday fun she loves to partake in. This is a girl who openly admits to having the best of both worlds and realizing she has been blessed.
Also, throughout the video are clips of interviews with fellow Hannah Montana cast members, family, and friends. Through this film, the viewer is given a feeling for who Miley really is. She is incredibly talented in her ability to write, perform, and act and seems as though she truly can accomplish whatever she puts her heart, soul, mind, and hard work into. |
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Hannah and Miley : best of both worlds concert 3D
The Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds live concert was a sold-out sensation everywhere it played, and this concert video is the next best thing to being there for all the fans that couldn’t get tickets to attend the concert in person. The movie opens with Miley Cyrus backstage in make-up and hair, warming up with vocal exercises, then cuts to Hannah Montana (her alter ego)’s performance of “Rock Star,” and then back in time to four weeks before her performance when concert rehearsals were just beginning. It runs like a backstage special feature for a while, following Hannah Montana through coaching, choreography scenes with Kenny Ortega, and rehearsal sessions. Then it’s back to concert footage from opening night in St. Louis and all along the tour, seasoned here and there with some fun looks at the concerts’ special effects, quick costume changes, other logistical challenges (Hannah gets dropped during a routine early in the tour), and lots of shots of the enthusiastic, mostly female ‘tween audiences. The 3D format gives the audience a nice sense of being there and includes some effective, if somewhat overused shots of the crowd waving, Hannah/Miley reaching out to the audience, and fun stunts like the drummer’s twirling stick thrown high in the air and the guitar player’s pick being tossed out into the audience. The sound is adequate, but fails to replicate the live concert experience (the plus side is that the audience’s ears won’t be ringing for hours after the performance). Hannah Montana’s performance includes “Rock Star,” “Life’s What You Make It,” “Just Like You,” “Nobody’s Perfect,” and “We Got the Party.” The Jonas Brothers perform “When You Look Me In the Eyes” and “Year 3000,” and then Miley hits the stage with “Start All Over,” “I Got Nerve,” “I Miss You” (which Miley wrote in honor of her Granddad’s passing), “Going Away,” “GNO: Girl’s Night Out,” and “The Best of Both Worlds.” This 3D concert presentation truly is the “best of both worlds,” a 3D concert experience with easy availability and minimal expense. Better yet is the message that girls can do anything they want if they put their minds and hearts to it. (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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Hannah Montana the complete 1st season
Hannah Montana is one of Disney Channel’s hottest tween series and now all 26 first-season episodes are together in one four-disc set that’s sure to be watched again and again. The season begins with Miley’s first few weeks in Malibu and the story of how friends Lilly and Oliver learn of her secret identity as Hannah Montana. Who could forget Cody Linley as the zombie-slayer and the That’s so Suite Life of Hannah Montana episode that begins with a stay at the Tipton hotel and ends with Robbie Ray restarting his career and leaving Roxy watching over Jackson and Miley? Other first-season events include an American Idol spoof in which Amber’s lack of singing talent is exposed, a disturbing visit from Hannah’s deranged cousin Luanne, and Miley’s inadvisable crush on the Hannah Montana-hating 9th grader Josh. Throughout the season, Miley struggles to keep her alter-identity a secret, juggle the demands of her dual life, have a meaningful relationship with a boy, and somehow coexist with her brother Jackson while constantly growing and learning about the importance of friendship, being yourself, and doing what’s right. Guest stars abound in this first season and include Dolly Parton, Corbin Bleu, Cody Linley, and Ashley Tisdale. Bonus features include a 7-minute walk through the Cyrus family farm with Miley and Robbie Ray and the first episode of the 2008 Disney Channel Games. The “Hannah’s Highlights” feature is simply an indication of Hannah’s favorite episode from each disc. Hannah Montana: The Complete First Season is the perfect gift for Hannah Montana fans, but be forewarned: watching all 26 episodes back-to-back leads to calling your Grandma “Mamaw” and waxing on about how “Being a teenager is harder than walking through a balloon shop with a porcupine purse.” (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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Wizzards on deck with Hannah Montana
A teen cruise to Hawaii on the S.S. Tipton sounds like every teenager’s dream. So it’s no surprise that Justin (Wizards of Waverly Place) entered an essay contest and won a trip for himself and his siblings, and that Miley Stewart and her friends Lilly and Oliver (Hannah Montana) booked the cruise as transportation to Hawaii for Hannah Montana’s concert appearance. As the teens board the ship and cast off for open waters, they meet the Suite Life on Deck gang and quickly make some new friends who are remarkably like themselves. Zack and Max are immediately drawn together as fellow pranksters, while Justin’s infatuation with London’s rich-girl image causes him to pretend that he’s someone he’s not. Alex is up to her usual tricks and promptly enrolls Harper in the marine biology class she’s supposed to take so she and Bailey can find their own shipboard fun. Hannah Montana boards the ship and quickly realizes that a boat full of teens is not conducive to fun and relaxation for a teen music icon, and Cody reintroduces himself to Hannah in hopes of getting some sold-out concert tickets for Bailey. The ship is engulfed by craziness, complete with wild scavenger hunts, pranks (like dying Justin blue), and rooms ransacked in search of a misplaced anklet. By the end of the cruise, many of the friends become disillusioned with one another, and it looks like there may not even be a Hannah Montana concert. Can a little advice from Robbie Ray Stewart turn things around? The combination of characters from these three very different Disney programs highlights some interesting character similarities and differences between the shows and also serves as a testament to how well these young Disney actors can work together. The bonus bloopers and backstage interviews reveal how much fun the actors had during filming, and the “Justin’s Essay” segment pokes fun at the whole essay-writing process while slipping in some valid writing hints. (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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That suit life of Hanna Montana
The Tipton Hotel is the happening place in Boston and one famous personality after another is checking in. First, Raven (That’s So Raven) gets the chance of a lifetime when her boss Donna Cabonna asks her to fill in for a sick assistant and accompany her on an important Boston photo shoot that will launch her new boys clothing line. Raven’s ineptitude with a new electronic scheduler lands their famous photographer at a Tipton half way around the world in Italy, strands their two young models somewhere in Central Europe, and threatens to derail the whole photo-shoot. Luckily, Zack and Cody (Suite Life of Zack and Cody) step in to serve as last minute models and the photographer manages to make her way to the correct Tipton Hotel. While she’s there, Raven has one of her psychic premonitions and warns Zack and Cody that the surprise party they’re planning for their mother’s birthday will somehow go very wrong and Maddie and Raven hatch a plot to trick London into wearing a Raven-original dress to an important “Young Heiress Magazine” photo shoot. Hannah Montana (Hannah Montana) also happens to be at the Tipton Hotel where she falls in love with London’s Raven-original dress and begs Raven for a dress of her own to wear to an important award show. Back home, Miley (Hannah) suddenly realizes that she and her brother may be holding her father back from his own musical ambitions and the pair makes some big sacrifices to put him back on the road again. The Disney worlds of That’s So Raven, Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Hannah Montana collide in three consecutive mixed-up episodes that are sure to enchant Disney fans ages 7 to 13. Bonus features include an episode of Suite Life of Zack and Cody that focuses on the difficulty of sensible eating and weight problems, an interactive That’s So Raven trivia game, and the Hannah Montana music video “Who Said.” –Tami Horiuchi |
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Hannah Montana – who is Hannah Montana
World-famous superstar Hannah Montana has been living a double life as Malibu teen Miley Stewart?! Say what, say what? In the much anticipated, 1-hour episode from the all-new season, Hannah Montana Forever, the whole world will watch as Hannah takes the wig off…for good! This is the must-have series collection that includes all of Hannah’s biggest moments when she takes off the wig and shares her true identity. |
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Hannah Montana forever
Internationally famous pop star Hannah Montana gets all the glamorous perks of being a celebrity. But when the wig comes off, she’s a regular gal-next-door named Miley Stewart who just wants to have fun. The best of both of her worlds collide when the family moves to a new house and Miley starts her senior year… as Hannah! Watch her hilarious attempts to juggle real-life growing-up stuff with school, concerts and hanging with her BFF Lilly. Plus she squeezes in judging an awesome singing competition and co-hosting a radio show with her other BFF Oliver. Sweet niblets! She’s a Super Girl!
Get ready to laugh out loud as your favorite rock star gets some rockin’ reality checks and learns to chill. It’s all right here in four episodes – including the first two episodes of Season 4. |
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Hannah Montana Lifes what you make it
Budding romance, discovering one’s personal identity, and the struggle to become self-sufficient are challenges every teenager faces, but things are even more complicated for teenage pop star Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) who’s trying to conceal her on-stage identity from her fellow classmates and just be normal girl Miley Stewart. Miley has managed to put thoughts of television heartthrob Jake Ryan (Cody Linley) out of her mind during his six month absence, but now that he’s back from shooting his movie in “Achy Jakey Heart Parts One and Two,” Miley is uncertain about whether or not she wants to date Jake. Add in strong feelings of jealousy regarding his popularity, her own resolve to keep her pop star identity a secret from her schoolmates and the public at large, and a growing unease about what kind of person Jake really is inside, and Miley is one confused teenager. “I Am Hannah, Hear Me Croak” finds Hannah losing her voice after an especially long concert and in need of a surgery that causes her to reexamine her whole sense of identity and could change her life forever. Miley and her father clash in “I Want You To Want Me. . .To Go To Florida” when Miley asserts her independence by flying to a concert across the United States without her father’s permission. In the end, it looks like both Miley and her father have a little growing up to do. All four episodes are brimming with great music, comedy from Miley’s brother Jackson (Jason Earles) and dad Robbie Ray (Billy Ray Cyrus), and a wholesome message about believing in oneself. Bonus features include Billy Ray Cyrus’s music video “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” and a backstage look at keeping secrets with the Hannah Montana cast. (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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Hannah Montana one in a million
Human relationships are complicated regardless of whether you’re young or old, or looking for love or friendship. When Miley’s dad (Billy Rae Cyrus) and Lilly’s mom (Heather Locklear) are attracted to one another in “Lilly’s Mom Has Got It Goin’ On,” Miley (Miley Cyrus) and Lilly (Emily Osment) can barely contain their excitement, but an argument over who pays the check raises the issue of sexism and puts an end to the romance. Jealousy threatens to tear apart the working relationship between Miley and Robbie Ray when The Jonas Brothers ask Robbie to write a song for them and Miley gets worried that her dad will like working with the guys better than working with her. A longstanding family feud between Miley’s Mamaw Ruthie (Vicki Lawrence) and her Aunt Dolly (Dolly Parton) ruins the biggest night of Hannah Montana’s life when she receives the International Music Award for best female artist and the two most important women in her life can’t seem to put aside their differences long enough to celebrate Hannah’s accomplishment. Finally, professional and personal rivalry causes some serious ugliness between Mikayla (Selena Gomez) and Hannah Montana that affects both girls’ reputations and their relationships with Jake. Funny thing is, Miley and Mikayla actually turn out to be pretty good friends. Throughout all four episodes, Jackson (Jason Earles) and Rico (Moises Arias) clash over everything from management style to business amenities, personal hygiene, and how each can best achieve his own notoriety. Bonus features include music videos “One in a Million” and “True Friend,” a “Come Feud With Me” segment with Jackson narrating the ten top television feuds, and the Raven episode “Run Raven Run” in which Raven and Alana compete for the attentions of the newly transformed Devon Carter (Lil’J). (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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Hannah Montana pop star profiles
Stardom can be a heavy burden for a teenager, but Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) has always risen above the temptation to flaunt her fame, and firmly resolved to keep her true identity as teen rock star Hannah Montana a secret from her classmates, in favor of being perceived as a typical teenager. Miley’s resolve begins to falter in this foursome of episodes when famous television star Jake Ryan (Cody Linley) suddenly shows up as a new student in Miley’s class. Initially assuming that Jake is just another snooty superstar, Miley’s distaste quickly turns to confusion and jealousy over all the attention her fellow students, including her smitten best friend Lilly (Emily Osment), are lavishing on him. Miley’s inner turmoil results in an impulsive confession of her true identity to Jake and a local reporter. Miley’s father Robbie Stewart (played by Miley’s real-life father and famous country musician Billy Ray Cyrus) helps convince the local reporter that Miley is just another drama-loving teenager with grandiose dreams and typically wacky schemes. A visit from Aunt Dolly (played by country music icon Dolly Parton) helps Miley realize the importance of taking chances and reaching for her dreams. In the end, everyone learns an important lesson about being open-minded and staying true to one’s goals and beliefs. Bonus features include a “Nobody’s Perfect” stage performance video and a brief “The Real Miley Cyrus” featurette in which Miley talks about her childhood, home life, and relationship with her co-stars. (Ages 7 and older) –Tami Horiuchi |
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BOLT
Bolt is a funny animated film about a dog who thinks he has superpowers. It is also a movie about friendship, perseverance, and the power of believing in oneself. Everyone knows that superheroes on television are not real, but super-dog Bolt (John Travolta) is a canine star who has been carefully raised to believe that he really possesses superpowers. Bolt is completely devoted to his human co-star Penny (Miley Cyrus), so when Penny is captured by the evil Dr. Calico (Malcolm McDowell) in their latest television episode and then Bolt accidentally gets loose in the real world, Bolt sets off on a journey to save her. Bolt is confounded when his super powers are suddenly ineffective, but inspiration strikes and Bolt quickly discovers the mysterious, power-stealing effects of Styrofoam packing peanuts. An encounter with alley cat Mittens (Susie Essman) gives Bolt some eye-opening lessons about being a real dog in the real world, while star-struck, ball-enclosed hamster Rhino (Mark Walton) revels in the opportunity to serve as Bolt’s sidekick in the quest to rescue Penny. The trio traverses the United States from waffle house to waffle house on a hysterical quest to find Penny and prove that the relationship between Penny and Bolt is real. In the end, Bolt, Mittens, and Rhino learn that everyone is special in their own way and they discover the true power of believing in oneself and one’s friends. Select theaters showed Bolt in Real-D 3-D which features some nice effects, but the film is probably equally enjoyable in the traditional format. A fun film with a nice message and a huge dose of cute, Bolt is good entertainment for the entire family. –Tami Horiuchi |
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Hannah Montana keeping it real
Get ready to rock! five episodes from the smash-hit Disney Channel Original Series are on DVD for the first time ever, including the bonus episode Ready, Set, Don’t Drive. Hannah Montana: Keeping It Real features awesome guest stars Corbin Bleu and Dwayne Johnson! Plus, an exclusive bonus feature takes you behind the scenes for Miley’s Makover: Hannah Gets A New Look. Country gal Miley Stewart tries to keep it real while the other side of her everyone’s favorite pop sensation, Hannah Montana leads a totally glamourous life with stylin’ clothes, famous pals and awesome celebrity perks. While she’s thinking about using her secret Hannah identity to build her Hollywood career, get her driver’s license and win the hearts of the cutest boys like hottie Johnny Collins (Corbin Bleu), Miley manages to land herself in the spotlight and in hilarious situations again and again! But through it all, she learns that what’s most important is to be yourself whoever you are! |
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Sex and the city 2
The four glitziest ladies ever to hit Manhattan as a single force–Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte–are back, fabulous as ever, in Sex and the City 2. They may be older, and even a little wiser, but the pulls of love, lust, careers, and a pair of well-turned stilettos are still the focus of this Fab Four. As the women gamely face the prospect of aging–children, menopause, glass ceilings, and, in Carrie’s opinion a fate worse than death–domesticity–they still manage to sparkle with the banter and great outfits that made the HBO series and the first film such hits. Sex and the City 2 opens with Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) at the wedding of two of the foursome’s favorite gay male friends, Stanford (Willie Garson) and Anthony (Mario Cantone). The wedding itself pulls out all the stops–in the true spirit of Sex and the City–and is one of the highlights of the film. From the no-holds-barred décor, including live swans, to the gay men’s chorus singing show tunes while the guests arrive, the event is on the far side of over the top. As the guests settle into their seats, Miranda whispers, “Could this wedding be any gayer?” and as if on command, out comes Liza Minnelli, playing herself, to officiate. (Minnelli’s performance is unexpectedly splendid, and her “wedding song” will wow all her fans–gay, straight, married, single.) Yet beneath the luscious glamour and the really bad hats (oh, Carrie, you should have resisted that harlequin feathered crown), the heroines are struggling with the not-so-glamorous realities of their lives. Charlotte and Harry (the always delightful and dependable Evan Handler) have two demanding young daughters–and a nanny from Ireland whose braless voluptuousness puts new meaning in the phrase “Irish spring,” and who may be threatening their marriage. Miranda, ever the focused career gal, is getting nowhere fast at her law firm. And Carrie, now married to Mr. Big (Chris Noth), is chafing at the cozy staying-in and lying-low that she thinks spell death to romance. (It should be noted that vixen Samantha is still game for walking on the wild side. At the wedding she meets a handsome straight guy and asks him what he does for a living. “I lay concrete,” he says. Samantha: “That sounds promising.”) And for once there are no easy, glib answers to the real-life problem of the four stars, and Sex and the City 2 lets the characters actually grow up, at least a little. Which doesn’t mean their fashions aren’t fabulous. The film is also chock-a-block with great cameos, including Miley Cyrus, Project Runway’s Tim Gunn, and Penélope Cruz. And longtime fans of the TV series will be happy to hear that Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis), Samantha’s onetime flame, and Aidan (John Corbett), who once stole Carrie’s heart, also make appearances. Sex and the City 2 is frothier than a shaken bottle of Champagne, and goes down as smoothly as a couple of appletinis. So fans, drink up! –A.T. Hurley |
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