Forgetting Sarah Marshall
March 22, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.60 Plot: Devastated Peter takes a Hawaii vacation in order to deal with recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know Sarah’s traveling to the same resort as her ex … and she’s bringing along her new boyfriend. |
Actors: Segel Jason,Brand Russell,Hader Bill,McBrayer Jack,Wily Taylor,McDonald Davon,Landesberg Steve,Hill Jonah,Rudd Paul,Alexander Kala,Robb Kalani,Richmond Branscombe,Bush Billy Green,Baldwin William,Bateman Jason,Comedy,Drama,Romance,
What do you think of the movie I LOVE YOU MAN?
It was a surprising good comedy. Though, I liked Segel, I thought he was better in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
In my opinion, I thought the same thing; that Segal seemed more humorous in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. But after I watched I Love You Man a few times I started to understand more of the jokes they were making. I crack up every time I watch Paul Rudd doing the "Slappin’ the bass" scene.
Emily | Jan 08, 2010
it was funny it was just way too long…
K-town | Jan 08, 2010
I didn’t like it that much!
Balone | Jan 08, 2010
Yeah it’s almost as good as Forgetting Sarah Marshall or Funny People.
Am I the only one who hated ROLE MODELS?
Blue … | Jan 08, 2010
I am usually pretty easy on comedies, but I didn’t like this one. Maybe it is because I am female, but I felt really sorry for the guy. I usually don’t have issues laughing at other peoples misfortunes, but I felt genuinely sorry and embarrassed for the main character.
Shenanigans | Jan 08, 2010
Most of the people thinks it’s gay because of the name but it was okay
not Like So funny , it’s a good movie But the Story is poor !
LWES | Jan 08, 2010
Coffin Rock
March 22, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.10 Plot: This tense psychological thriller tells the story of a woman unable to conceive a child with her husband, despite years of trying. In a desperate and drunken mistake, she sleeps with a young stranger. Determined to prove his paternity, his intentions soon become terrifyingly psychotic and the young woman finds herself at the centre of a psychological and brutally physical battle which she must win if she is to survive and have the family she longs for. |
Actors: Camilleri Terry,Del Re Joseph,Morrell Geoff,Parsonson Sam,Taylor Robert,Thriller,
Has any one seen this film?
Coffin Rock?
Its Austrailian…
It was amazingly brilliant but hard to watch…. Anyone else watched it? if so what did u think? Its like no one eles has seen it…..
I will watch it and let you know, it better be good!
James Jones | Jan 13, 2010
Curious George
March 22, 2010
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IMDB rating: 6.70 Plot: The man with the yellow hat named Ted Shackleford works at a natural history museum that’s fallen on hard times. The museum director’s son wants to turn it into a parking lot, but Ted offers to bring back a mysterious idol from Africa that’s guaranteed to pull in crowds. Unfortunately, the idol turns out to be three inches tall. But Ted accidentally brings back a lonely yet irrepressible monkey, soon dubbed George. They set off on a non-stop action, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship. |
Actors: Welker Frank,Ferrell Will,Baumel Shane,Levy Eugene,Chen Christopher,Van Dyke Dick,Gould Alexander,Hardy Jr. Terrence,Lansdowne Kelsey,Cross David,Animation,Adventure,Comedy,Family,
Today a guy told me he liked me – hours after he told me someone else liked me. What do I do?
Today, the fact that I liked this kid (Let’s call him George) was the highlight of our school’s gossip. A kid who I thought was a jerk (I’ll call him Bob) was the first to inform me. Later that day, Bob told me that I should not go out with him if he asks. I was curious as to why, but didn’t ask. Later that day he told me he thought I was beautiful and he asked what I would say if he was to ask me out. I said that I might say yes, because I am realizing that I like him.
But I know that George is still in the picture.
Also, many of my friends dislike him…. a lot. But it was immediately a turn on that he didn’t call me hot, or cute. He used the words pretty and beautiful. Also, earlier that day he was very nice to me. I’ve never actually seen him ever demonstrate unkindness.
Also – how do I still keep him interested? How should I try to clean up for him tomorrow morning before I go to school, so that he still finds me pretty?
I know those are a lot of questions to answer, but I really like this guy.
"Bob" sounds really sweet if u want to go with him go for it. u know it could actually be good that your girlfriends don’t like him bc no matter how nice they are now friends can turn on u. so look out for that don’t be naive about it ppl change. So be careful and i would go with "Bob" if i were u if it doesnt work out hey theres other guys. And yeah wear cute outfits around him try to look really hot wear your hair down and you’ll definitely have him interested bc guys like it when a girl is confident and not all down on themselves and dont fish for compliments nobody likes that and besides he said u were pretty and beautiful it sounds like he respects u and if a guy thinks u look good he’s gonna tell u. Unless he’s shy.
Briana | Feb 04, 2010
Yeah you should just have that selfconfidence when you go see him and hmm is he thinks that your beautiful then thats just a confidence boost and yeah for george you should find out which one suites you better which person actualy gets your better intrest! either way there are plenty of guys out there and yeah those two are not the only ones thats can attract you!
abdiel | Feb 05, 2010
I advise you not to get carried away by his inducements, because most often they are pretentious. If you like him, please make the effort of truly know him first, because it takes a very long time (about a few years at least) to get to know somebody. And please don’t totally trust him yet.
desecrated_saint | Feb 05, 2010
Just take the positive comments. Don’t entertain annoying one. That’s all.
tin | Feb 06, 2010
Animatrix, The
March 22, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.40 Plot: Anthology of nine short anime (Japanese animation) films tied in to the 1999 blockbuster “The Matrix” and its sequels. “Final Flight of the Osiris”: The crew of the hovercraft Osiris attempt to warn their city of an imminent attack. “The Second Renaissance, Parts 1 & 2″: The story behind the war between man and the machines, how mankind scorched the sky, and the creation of the Matrix. “Kid’s Story”: A teenager is contacted by Neo, and manages to escape the Matrix. “Program”: Two warriors battle in a samurai training simulation when one decides to betray his crewmates and re-enter the Matrix. “World Record”: A champion sprinter manages to break free of the Matrix by sheer physical effort during a record attempt. “Beyond”: A young girl searching for her cat discovers a haunted house caused by a glitch in the system. “A Detective Story”: Private investigator Ash tracks a hacker named Trinity through the looking glass. “Matriculated”: A group of humans capture a machine scout and insert it into a ‘human matrix’. |
Actors: Watson Clayton,Otsuka Akio,Carson Terrence ‘T.C.’,Davis Dane A.,DeMita John,Di Maggio John,Fernandez Alex,Fletcher Jack,Gomez Rick,Kenny Tom,LaMarr Phil,McKenzie Matt,Reeves Keanu,Richardson Kevin Michael,Saulsberry Rodney,Sci-Fi,Drama,Action,Animation,
Is This A Decent List Of The Greatest Classic Anime?
OK, I am still trying to compose a list of The Canon of All Anime Geekdom. What do you think? Any additions or deletions you’d like to make???
* Ah! My Goddess The Movie
* Ah! My Goddess TV season 1
* Ah! My Goddess TV season 2
* Aishiteruze Baby
* Akazukin Chacha
* Akira
* Angel’s Egg
* Angelic Layer
* The Animatrix
* Aria the Animation
* Aria the Natural
* Aria the OAV ~Arietta~
* Aria the Origination
* Arion
* Arjuna
* Astro Fighter Sunred
* Ayakashi ~Japanese Classic Horror~
* Azumanga Daioh
* Banner of the Stars II
* Battle Programmer Shirase
* Black Jack 21
* Black Jack OAV
* Black Jack Special: The Four Miracles of Life
* Black Jack TV
* Black Jack: The two doctors of darkness
* Blood: The Last Vampire
* Blue Seed
* Boogiepop Phantom
* Boys Over Flowers: Hana Yori Dango
* Captain Harlock: Endless Odyssey
* Card Captor Sakura
* Card Captor Sakura the Movie
* Card Captor Sakura the Movie 2: The Sealed Card
* Castle in the Sky
* The Cockpit
* Comic Party
* Cowboy Bebop
* Crayon Shin-chan Movie 9: The Adult Empire Strikes Back
* Creamy Mami
* Crest of the Stars
* Cromartie High School
* Daa! Daa! Daa!
* Death Note
* Dennou Coil
* Detective Conan
* El Hazard: The Magnificent World
* El Hazard: The Wanderers
* Fake
* New Fist of the North Star
* Five Star Stories
* Fruits Basket
* Full Metal Alchemist
* Full Metal Panic
* Full Moon o Sagashite
* Future Boy Conan
* Gankutsuou, the count of Monte Cristo
* Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
* Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
* Ginban Kaleidoscope
* The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
* Grave of the Fireflies
* GTO
* Gunbuster
* Gundam 08th MS Team
* Gundam Char’s Counterattack
* Gungrave
* Haibane Renmei
* Hataraki Man
* His and Her Circumstances
* Honey and Clover
* Hunter X Hunter
* Hunter X Hunter OAV
* Interstella 5555
* Inuyasha Movie 1: Love That Transcends Time
* Irresponsible Captain Tylor
* Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
* Junkers Come Here
* Kiki’s Delivery Service
* Kimagure Orange Road
* Kimagure Orange Road: I Want to Return to That Day
* Kodocha
* Koi Kaze
* Kurau: Phantom Memory
* Kurogane Communication
* Last Exile
* Legend of the Galactic Heroes
* Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
* Lupin III: Castle of Cagliostro
* Lupin III: Tales of the Wolf
* Macross Frontier
* Macross Plus
* Magic User’s Club
* Maison Ikkoku
* Metropolis
* Millennium Actress
* Monster
* My Beautiful Girl Mari
* My Neighbor Totoro
* Nadia: Secret of Blue Water
* NANA
* Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
* Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind
* Ninja Scroll
* Nodame Cantabile
* Ocean Waves
* On Your Mark
* Only Yesterday
* Oseam
* Ouran High School Host Club
* Paprika
* Paranoia Agent
* Patapata Hikousen no Bouken
* Patlabor the Movie 2
* Perfect Blue
* Petite Princess Yucie
* Pia Carrot: Sayaka’s Love Story
* The Place Promised in Our Early Days
* Planetes
* Porco Rosso
* Pretear: New Legend of Snow White
* Princess Mononoke
* Princess Tutu
* R.O.D. -The TV-
* RahXephon
* Ranma 1/2 (Season 1)
* Robotech: The Macross Saga
* Rose of Versailles
* Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection
* Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal
* Saber Marionette J
* Saber Marionette J to X
* SaiKano
* Sailor Moon
* Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
* Snow Queen
* The Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
* Spirited Away
* Sugar Sugar Rune
* Super GALS!
* Tenchi Muyo!
* Tenchi the Movie: Tenchi Muyo in Love
* Tokyo Godfathers
* Touch
* Trigun
* Twin Spica
* Urusei Yatsura
* Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust
* The Vision of Escaflowne
* Voices of a Distant Star
* Whisper of the Heart
* White Heart Baekgu
* Who’s Left Behind?
* A Wind Named Amnesia
* X TV
* xxxHolic
DragoDude: Seeing as how the subbed Ah! My Goddess is one of my favorite anime, I almost gave you an automatic, shotgun thumbs down. If you saw it in EngDub, then I agree…it is horrible, but the sub and RAW are epic. Advice: Do not rash Belldandy in Japan! Anyway, Belldandy is watching you…and she is not pleased, nor amused. Look out for the wind spells and a very pissed-off Holy Bell! LOLOL
Dammit, that should say "trash", not "rash." 
Vermin: The Cockpit is already on there…don’t know how I could’ve left those others out, especially because I loved Barefoot Gen. I am amazed that there are people who hate that anime.
Please add these anime in your list:
*Fire Rain:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=3406
*Glass no Usagi:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=2849
*Anne no Nikki:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=2652
*The Cockpit:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=813
*The Twelve Kingdoms:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=26
*Girls in Summer Clothes:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=3955
*Barefoot Gen:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=627
*Hiroshima ni Ichiban Densha ga Hashitta:
http://anidb.net/perl-bin/animedb.pl?sho w=anime&aid=5396
They deserve that .
? | Nov 14, 2009
I think that list is pretty good.
I cant say I know all of those so you just gave me some suggestions
But I would drop Ah! My Goddes completely (Never liked it)
Akira is definetly a great one and ghost in the shell is alwas a winner along with the grave of the fireflies.
Overall, thats a great list.
DragonDude | Nov 14, 2009
Well most of them r my fav animes of all time like Ah My Goddess(I have burnt it on DVD and always loves to watch this awesome anime whenever I feel bored).
Aisheturuze Baby is an underrated but classic anime(really it hurts me that this anime never got as much of credit that it really deserve)
Arjuna is an unique anime which is quite balanced with environment message and entertainment.
Comic Party is hilarious and Death-Note well its one of a kind.But I think Vampire Knight is not good as people here really likes to say about that..to me Vampire Knight is awful.
Don
Family That Preys, The
March 21, 2010
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IMDB rating: 3.30 Plot: Alice Pratt, a hard working religious woman, raised her two daughters while managing a simple bar of her own. Her snobbish and arrogant daughter Andrea graduated in Economic Science and works in a construction corporation while her sister Pam stayed with Alice and worked in the bar. Andrea is married to construction worker Chris, who works in the same corporation as his wife but dreams of starting up his own business. However she is being unfaithful to him – with their boss William Cartwright. William is the son of Alice’s best friend, the wealthy Charlotte Cartwright. While Alice travels with Charlotte on a road trip, the ambition and infidelity of William triggers a series of events that will affect relationships in both families. |
Actors: Dunbar Rockmond,Hauser Cole,Perry Tyler,Siegel Sebastian,Pruitt Santana,Smith Ron Clinton,Chase Jeffrey Alan,Easter Johnell J.,Drama,
Men: would you rather live in a shack by yourself or a mansion with your wife?
I ask this in all seriousness to the men who have the following:
1. A wife who talks about herself all the time.
2. A wife who complains no matter what.
3. A wife who hates to work outside the home and inside the home.
4. A wife who has virtually no interest in sex.
5. A wife who changes moods instantly and can go from pleasant to irritable in a second without warning.
6. A wife you fear coming home to because you never know what mood she will be in when you arrive.
7. A wife from a horrendous family, a fact you didn’t know until after marriage.
8. A wife who continually ignores you for her hobbies, her friends, etc.
9. A wife you feel only married you because she was pushing thirty, couldn’t find another man to take care of her and preyed upon your guilt so that she could snag you as a caretaker to entertain her ideas of staying home with no kids, pursuing her hobbies all day long.
10. A wife who has no goals for the future, but pressures you endlessly about your so-called lack of direction.
11. A wife with an explosive temper with whom you can’t discuss things logically and calmly.
So, a rusted shack by yourself or a Bel-Air mansion with Mrs. I-can-never-be-pleased? What would you rather have?
A divorce AND the mansion.
(in no particular order)
Tyawanna | Jan 25, 2010
Of all the points yu have mentioned i dont want to have any type of this wife in my life.I want a wife who is submissive to me and live with me in a mansion.
prem | Jan 25, 2010
Boy and you fell for her?! LOL! She’s good.
greatestmomof4 | Jan 25, 2010
I don’t have a wife but I can tell you I wouldn’t want a husband like that.
Money can’t really buy happiness.
Shenanigans | Jan 25, 2010
Mansion. Live in different corners of the house. Block out the drama.
She can do her thing (in her world) and you can do yours.
Candid LoveBug | Jan 25, 2010
I have two brothers, and if either one of them was married to a woman like that … I’d help him move into the shack. And I’d also offer to help him decorate and clean it up.
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Lady Wildcat | Jan 25, 2010
Shack…No running water, but with a wood stove, living in the bush, and living off the land.
That would do it for me.
Fred | Jan 25, 2010
get your shack ready
sandy | Jan 25, 2010
You met my Ex-wife.
Sounds like you got tired of her to.
I lived in my car for 2 months. Peace and quiet.
wing150000@yahoo.com | Jan 25, 2010
The mansion. I’ll stay in a different wing of the mansion.
azmac229 | Jan 25, 2010
No brainer. Take the shack. If you have too much stuff you become enslaved to it anyway. In a shack you can be free. How much is freedom worth? To me it’s priceless.
Jeffrey C | Jan 27, 2010
Who Am I?
March 19, 2010
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IMDB rating: 6.40 Plot: It all started when a bunch of commandos (including Jackie of course) kidnapped three scientist who were studying very powerful meteorite fragments. The mission was a success – until one of their superiors double crossed them. The commandos were then killed in a chopper crash, except Jackie who fell out of the chopper. After that, Jackie was picked up by a a tribe of South African Indians, who then asked him his name. Sadly, Jackie had lost his memory and shouted ‘Who Am I?!’ which led the Indians to think that it was his name. So he started learning their cultures and customs, while also trying to pick up their language. Later, he started having memories of things that happened before the crash, and he decided to leave the Indians in search for his identity… |
find here and download Who Am I? DivX version
Actors: Chan Jackie,Yamamoto Mira,Action,Sci-FiComedy,Adventure,Thriller,
what does the word stand for!?!?!?!?
its so hard to tell what is love really……i dont think its anything than word…….but i have feeling for other people close to me and i would kill myself for them……..ARRGGH!!! it makes me mad!!! even if i would go crazy and forget who am i i still wouldnt forget people close to me……its just so wierd…..i havent never loved anyone……or have i? how can i tell???? its frustrating……
City of Ember
March 19, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.00 Plot: For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember’s once powerful generator is failing … and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city’s existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever. |
i get this movie here City of Ember DivX version
Actors: Ryall David,McElhinney Ian,Treadaway Harry,Robbins Tim,Murray Bill,Hogg B.J.,Jones Toby,Jessup Matt,Thompson Myles,McAndrew Eoin,MacNeill Conor,Adventure,Family,Fantasy,
help!!!!! i need the chapter summarys for city of ember!! please post them as an answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
helllllllllllllP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can easily accomplish this by opening the book, reading it and then writing the summaries.
Here’s how:
http://www.class.uidaho.edu/adv_tech_wrt /resources/general/how_to_summarize.htm
| Jan 17, 2010
well…. ur supposed to read the book
ilovetoskilol | Jan 17, 2010
If you don’t find it in google then go to sparknotes.com and in the search bar on top type in the name of the book. Spark notes has summary and analysis of every chapter.
Melanie | Jan 17, 2010
Paris, Texas
March 18, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.80 Plot: A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his wife and son four years before. As his memory returns, he makes contact with various people from his past. |
Actors: Stanton Harry Dean,Berry Sam,Wicki Bernhard,Stockwell Dean,Mobley Claresie,Carson Hunter,Fayton Edward,Hogg Justin,Farrell Tom,Lurie John,Shepard Sam,Drama,
what do you think this means?
i had a dream last night that was really weird.
okay so, i was like stranded somewhere up north likee michigan or something, haha.
2 of my friends were with mee and we stole someones car and drove to new yorrkk (: and for some reason paris hilton lived theree. very weird.
so then we went into her apartment and she wasnt there, but we went to the kitchen and theree was a CLOSET.
then we all changed into some of paris’s clothes andd we went through a doorr andd there was a garage type thing. and there was a sexy sports car theree so we all got in it and drovee for a long time.
we stopped alongg the way to eat breakfast lol (;
we got to a restaurant kind of likee ihop and it had breakfast foods in itt. but it only had bacon and pancakes. XD
so we ate a buncha pancakes andd then we drovee all the way to texas, but it looked like california or something causee there were lots of gay guys walking aroundd and women wiff their hair all did prettyy and fancy clothes (;
we went to a hair salon (not sure whhy) and the hair stylist was a gay guy and he was likee omg i loooovee your clothes! and i was like you know where we got emm? and then we all started talking at oncee we all saidd paris hiltons kitchen! lol
then the gay dudee like acted all surprised and he was likee ohhh myy goddd.
and then i woke up causee my dad started yelling "/
sooo do any of you know what it could meann lol?
thanks.
You shouldn’t eat chocolate before going to bed.
muffinman | Dec 09, 2009
it means you don’t know how to spell very good.
M | Dec 09, 2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
March 17, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.00 Plot: Decepticon forces return to Earth on a mission to take Sam Witwicky prisoner, after the young hero learns the truth about the ancient origins of the Transformers. Joining the mission to protect humankind is Optimus Prime, who forms an alliance with international armies for a second epic battle. |
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Actors: Turturro John,Turturro John,Ward James Harvey,Adler Charles,Alvarado Derek,Anvar Cas,Benyaer Michael,Bizik Robert,Borodaeff Ted,Brooks Jerome Ro,Brown Anthony C.,Burkett Lee,Carter John Sterling,Carter Larry,Chen Charles,Action,Adventure,Sci-Fi,
Rate this movie (1-10): Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen?
For the record I think its one of the worst films I’ve ever seen..
I’d give it a score of 2…
and it only got those points for the special effects
terrible! 1
designed to grab the eye through sexual images and CGI action sequences with a terrible story and plot
z1nn0 | Jan 29, 2010
Action and CGI – 9
Story and Dialogue – 2
Raphael | Jan 29, 2010
Maybe a 7. They tried too hard to make it funny…especially with all the stupid sexual stuff. The little robot humping Megan Fox’s leg and one of the robots had testicles. I really like Transformers..especially the first one but this one lacked the story unlike the first one. Megan Fox made me give it points mostly
Me | Jan 29, 2010
9
centrivical | Jan 29, 2010
8
Thawweman(GO_COLTS) | Jan 29, 2010
7, would rate the first one as a 10, but the second one focused on too many characters. I liked it better when there was only a few good guys. Plus wasn’t a fan of the ending on how Optomus Prime was able to beat Starscream, the Fallen and Megatron so easily after getting some parts from Jetfire. Just wish that there was more of a fight.
Coach | Jan 29, 2010
5, really not as good as the first one and wasn’t excitable as the first one
Superior Quality 85
Roanoke: The Lost Colony
March 16, 2010
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IMDB rating: 4.90 Plot: When supplies became paltry, John White, as governor of the colony at Roanoke Island, was elected to return to England. In doing so he left his pregnant daughter, Eleanor, behind to govern the colony. Upon his homecoming, White found his return to Roanoke to be delayed by war. Desperate and with few options he turned to an enemy, Simon Fernandez, for help. After a time of preparation and turmoil, the unauthorized expedition left for the colony. As her father tries to return, Eleanor struggles to keep the fledgling colony afloat. With food and supplies depleted, dissent begins to grow. Each day brings a longing for White’s return and fears of the consequences should he fail. What greets John White on his arrival has become one of the greatest mysteries of American History. |
Actors: Alexander James,Armstrong Michael,Courtney Andy,Crosby Misha,Juniper Jack,Knight Fraser,Massey Marcus,Morter Anthony,Morter Damian,Newberry Ryan,Pittis Leander,Potter Ivor,Thomas-Webster Nick,West Brogan,Drama,
Where did the lost colony go?
What really happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? Was there ever any remains or any clues as to what really happen there?
Your right. But the given term does not always mean what it says.
John White and the others were sure the colonists were there. They had seen smoke from the area they expected the colonists to be the day before, but since it was late in the day, the small fleet of three ships had decided to wait until the next day before landing. The next morning the ships fired their cannon to signal to the colonists that, after three years, relief had finally arrived. But there was no answer, no sign of life from Roanoke Island.
White, who was the governor of the colony, went ashore, hoping to find 113 people, among them his daughter Eleanor; her husband, Ananias Dare; and their child, White’s granddaughter, Virginia. The whole world knows what he found instead. There was no happy reunion, no colonists, just three letters, C-R-O, carved on a tree and a bit further on, carved on another tree, the word, "Croatoan".
When White had left the colony three years before, the colonists had been discussing a move north to what we now call Chesapeake Bay. An agreement had been reached that if the colonists did indeed move, they would carve their destination on a tree, with a cross if they had been in distress when they moved. White assumed that the "Croatoan" was a reference to where they had gone, and since there was no cross, White further assumed that the move had not been made in desperation, but that, in itself, was a further puzzle. Croatoan Island was south of Roanoke Island, and Chesapeake Bay to the north. It made no difference to White. He prepared to go to Croatoan, but fate, which had kept White away for so long, again interfered. A sudden gale blew up and battered the ships. Mooring off the coast was now too dangerous, and the ships were forced to return to England. White was never able to return to mount another search, and subsequent searches found no trace of the missing colonists. The mystery of the "Lost Colony" had been born.
The colony had actually been the second attempt to found an English colony on the eastern shore of North America. The first, which, like the second was sponsored by Sir Walter Raleigh, had also been a failure. White had accompanied this expedition, made up entirely of soldiers with a few specialists, and commanded by a cousin of Raleigh’s, Sir Richard Greenville, with Ralph Lane, a twenty-five year old favorite of Queen Elizabeth’s as the colony’s governor. White had been the artist and mapmaker. In short order, the colonists managed to alienate the Indian tribes in the area, killing a major chief, Wingina. When sir Francis Drake stopped at the colony, the colonist abandoned Roanoke, and returned to England with Drake.
The second attempt made every effort to succeed where the first had failed. Men, women, and children were in the make-up, showing that these people planned to stay. It was decided that Roanoke Island was inadequate to grow crops for the colonists, so it was planned to settle them north of the Island in the Chesapeake Bay area. Things began to go wrong almost immediately. The pilot of the fleet, one Simao Fernandes, who had also been the pilot on the first expedition, brought the colonists once again to Roanoke, claiming he had no instructions to take them anywhere else and insisted that the colonists off-load on the island. An attempt was made, with the help of a friendly Indian named Manteo, who had also been along on the earlier attempt, to establish friendly relations with the local tribes.
Unfortunately, before this could be done, one of the tribes, the Roanoacs, ambushed and killed one of White’s assistants, George Howe, while the latter was fishing. Making the same mistake the earlier colony had made, White ordered a "revenge" attack on the Roanoacs, but by a tragic mistake, it was Manteos tribe, the friendly Croatoans who were attacked. The colonists were, with Manteos help, able to convince the Croatoans that it was just a mistake, but there can be no doubt that any chance for whole-hearted cooperation had been lost. The ships that had brought the colonists were still off shore, waiting for favorable winds to return to England. Then the colonists decided that additional supplies were needed and, despite his protest that his place was on Roanoke Island, White was chosen to go. He reluctantly agreed, setting sail on August 27th, 1587,leaving behind his daughter, and his grandchild, who had just been born on August 18th. He would never se either of them again.
White hoped to be back the following spring, but Fate went out of his way to place obstacles in this path. First, stormy seas delayed his passage back to England, and by the time of his arrival, the threat of the Spanish Armada had caused Queen Elizabeth to commandeer every ship for defense. No ships or any supplies could be spared for White. Even after the defeat of the Armada, the threat of Spain seemed great enough to the Queen, to keep England