Wednesday, July 19, 2006

American Splendor


I never knew this movie existed until a few weeks ago and it three years old! American Splendor is a great great film. Off beat and awesome. The way it is filmed was amazing. Its like a reality movie how cut from the white room stuff to the movie and back.

10/10

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Music Review: Keane-Under the Iron Sea

The CD is one the best of the year. I think its better then Keane's Hopes and Fears which I loved as well. Check it out.

10/10

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Down With Love

I was looking so forward to see this I would to love it but I didn't. Everything about was so lame and cheesy. Painful to watch.

2/10

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Love Actually

I loved this movie. All great stories. I don't want to like Hugh Grant yet everything I see him in I like it.

9/10

Friday, June 23, 2006

LOST The Complete First Season

When this was first on I thought How far can it really go? People on an island not a lot to work with there. Then a few friends said how great it was and final I said what the hell. I got first disc from Blockbuster Online. Fifteen minutes into the pilot episode I was hooked.

Great writing, a tremendous cast. I am so glad I watched via DVD. I don't have people get by on one a week.

10/10

Music Review:Snow Patrol-Open Eyes

A really good CD, the songs have great flow to them.

8/10

Rumor Has It

I really enjoyed this movie. Jennifer Aniston was fun to watch. Her journey of discovery although a little lame was good. It proved sometimes you go looking for something and find yourself.

6/10

Friday, June 09, 2006

Music Review:Josh Ritter-The Animals Years

This CD was a gift, I had never heard of Josh Ritter. The music is pretty solid. He has an old school Springsteen\Dylan sound.

6/10

Saturday, June 03, 2006

LOST

As far as DVDs right now its all about the first complete season. Its my first time watching the show and I love it. I am half way there. A full review to come

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

I watched Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for the third time today. It was great could easily watch three more times and likely will.

10/10

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Last Holiday

I loved the cast but such a weak plot. I didn't even finish this one.

2/10

AFI's Top 100 Movies

1. CITIZEN KANE (1941)

2. CASABLANCA (1942)

3. THE GODFATHER (1972)

4. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)

5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)

6. THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)

7. THE GRADUATE (1967)

8. ON THE WATERFRONT (1954)

9. SCHINDLER'S LIST (1993)

10. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952)

11. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)

12. SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)

13. THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957)

14. SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959)

15. STAR WARS (1977)

16. ALL ABOUT EVE (1950)

17. THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1951)

18. PSYCHO (1960)

19. CHINATOWN (1974)

20. ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)

21. THE GRAPES OF WRATH (1940)

22. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968)

23. THE MALTESE FALCON (1941)

24. RAGING BULL (1980)

25. E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982)

26. DR. STRANGELOVE (1964)

27. BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967)

28. APOCALYPSE NOW (1979)

29. MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON (1939)

30. THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE (1948)

31. ANNIE HALL (1977)

32. THE GODFATHER PART II (1974)

33. HIGH NOON (1952)

34. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962)

35. IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934)

36. MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969)

37. THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (1946)

38. DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944)

39. DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (1965)

40. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)

41. WEST SIDE STORY (1961)

42. REAR WINDOW (1954)

43. KING KONG (1933)

44. THE BIRTH OF A NATION (1915)

45. A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951)

46. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)

47. TAXI DRIVER (1976)

48. JAWS (1975)

49. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1937)

51. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940)

52. FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1953)

53. AMADEUS (1984)

54. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT (1930)

55. THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)

56. M*A*S*H (1970)

57. THE THIRD MAN (1949)

58. FANTASIA (1940)

59. REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (1955)

60. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)

61. VERTIGO (1958)

62. TOOTSIE (1982)

63. STAGECOACH (1939)

64. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)

65. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)

66. NETWORK (1976)

67. THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962)

68. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951)

69. SHANE (1953)

70. THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)

71. FORREST GUMP (1994)

72. BEN-HUR (1959)

73. WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1939)

74. THE GOLD RUSH (1925)

75. DANCES WITH WOLVES (1990)

76. CITY LIGHTS (1931)

77. AMERICAN GRAFFITI (1973)

78. ROCKY (1976)

79. THE DEER HUNTER (1978)

80. THE WILD BUNCH (1969)

81. MODERN TIMES (1936)

82. GIANT (1956)

83. PLATOON (1986)

84. FARGO (1996)

85. DUCK SOUP (1933)

86. MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (1935)

87. FRANKENSTEIN (1931)

88. EASY RIDER (1969)

89. PATTON (1970)

90. THE JAZZ SINGER (1927)

91. MY FAIR LADY (1964)

92. A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951)

93. THE APARTMENT (1960)

94. GOODFELLAS (1990)

95. PULP FICTION (1994)

96. THE SEARCHERS (1956)

97. BRINGING UP BABY (1938)

98. UNFORGIVEN (1992)

99. GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER (1967)

100. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942)

Friday, May 12, 2006

Barefoot in the Park

The was a sweet movie. Both Fonda and Redford were great. I loved the apartment and so cheap for New York. An ending that would make anyone smile.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

The Best Years of Our Lives

A movie about three man trying to readjust after the war. I liked this movie much more then I thought I would. I thought it would be very depressing. The characters were very real and likable.

6/10

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Almost Famous

I watched Almost Famous back in 2001 when it was first out on DVD. I wasn't very impressed at that time. Then yesterday I watched it again. What a differance five years makes. I was completely blown away.

I was so envious of William yet proud at the same time. He followed and lived his dream. How many of us can really say that?

The acting the music.........just greatness...


10/10

The Corpse Bride

This movie was very well done. Tim Burton is such a creative filmmaker. A great great story as well.

8/10

Monday, May 08, 2006

The Cronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Really enjoyed this movie it was beautifully done. I thought not knowing any of the actors would be a drawback but soon I was quite taken with them. A great adaptation.

10/10

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Music Review:Pearl Jam-Pearl Jam

I've have always been Pearl Jam fan and I can freely admit that they have had some great albums and some no so great ones.

There latest effort simply titled Pearl Jam is just great. It is the tighest album since VS. The riffs will blow you away.

9/10

Wilco Concert

This was a great night. The band was great. Awesome. My date was the best thing. Thank you to the love of my life.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Brokeback Mountain

As much as I wanted to see this movie, I have to see I didn't like it at all. Gay aspects aside, I found the characters cold and at times mean. I could see why they struggled but they didn't make me feel it.

1/10

Monday, May 01, 2006

Before Sunset

This is a new little movie about two people wondering what might have been. There was no real ending though.

6/10

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Master and Commander

I love Russell Crowe, but I could not get into this movie. Not to say it wasn't good it just wasn't my thing. However my boyfriend really enjoyed it. So I guess its a "guy" thing.

Monday, April 24, 2006

Sunset Boulevard

I was soooo impressed by this movie. I was completely glued to it. William Holden was just outstanding. His acting and voice over just made the movie.

10/10

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Wilco

Off to see Wilco in concert.......review to follow

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Mr and Mrs.Smith

I wasn't sure about the movie at first, but it turned out to be not bad. The action stuff between the two were really good. A good weekend rental.

6/10

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Walk the Line

This is great movie.........the acting is outstanding and what a story....

see it see it see it...

10/10

Friday, March 24, 2006

Streetcar Named Desire

The acting in this is great. Brando is just a great great actor. So intense. Its not really violent but its not a cuddle up movie. I felt Vivian Leigh's proformance was a bit over the top and made the movie drag in a few spots but overall she was great.

10/10

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Thursday, March 23, 2006

Book Review:The Sunday Philosphy Club

The beginning of yet another series by Alexander MCCall Smith. The main character Isabel Dallhousie is the editor of an ethics review. One night while at the Opera she witnesses a tragic accident. But was it really an accident?

The setting of Scotland is wonderful and the supporting character add so much.

9/10

Saturday, March 18, 2006

{Proof}

This movie was just plain BAD

BAD acting
BAD plot

BAD BAD BAD

0/10

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

The Truman Show

This movie really makes you wonder who is watching me....While silly as it is you wonder how could Truman know he is being watched?

Jim Carrey was great again and I love Ed Harris....

8/10

Friday, March 10, 2006

Enternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

This movie was STRANGE. Jim Carrey was great and good story but when you watch it be alert.

5/10

Wallace & Grommit

I thought I would like this movie more. It was very good and fun but I just don't think I was in the right mindset.

7/10

Before Sunrise

I am sucker for Ethan Hawke. He was good If romance is your thing you'll like this a lot.

8/10

Monday, February 27, 2006

Stepmom

Julia Roberts and Sarandon are really great together in this film. Roberts character really holds her own. As always Ed Harris is great.

8/10

Thursday, February 23, 2006

MASK

I really like this movie. The thing that impress me most was Eric Strolz's acting. The way he really made you like the character of Rocky. You truly forgot about his face. And acting that can hold its own with Cher is incredible.

7/10

As Good As It Gets

If you like Jack Nicloson you will like this movie. He really took it over. Helen Hunt I wish was more central. She falling in love with his character just wasn't believable to me.

3/10

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Flightplan

I really like Jodie Foster I don't think acts enough these days so when I see her I usually enjoy it.

In Flightplan, she is a recent widow who is bringing her husband's body back to New York. She wakes from a nap with her little girl missing.

You feel her every emotion and feel as frustrated as she does.

8/10

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Big

I loved this movie as a kid. What kid would not have wanted that freedom. And that loft was amazing.

8/10

Saturday, February 18, 2006

American Beauty

I was so excited for this movie everyone was saying how great it was and I love Kevin Spacey. But I truly hated this movie. A bunch of losers drowning in the unhappy mess that is their lives. No plot. No point.

The acting was good however.

1/10

Friday, February 17, 2006

Elizabethtown

I've been looking forward seeing this movie since I saw the first previews for it. I was not disappointed.

Elizabethtown is the story of love, loss and finding yourself. After losing his job Drew goes home, throws all his stuff on the sidewalk and plans his suicide. He interrupted by the news of his father's death. He is sent to Elizabethtown to bring back his dad's remains and that is where his life reallt begins.

The entire movie is a great lesson of really living life. The last 15-30 minutes are amazing.

10/10

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Dirty Dancing

I really liked this movie when it was out. The dancing and soundtrack were amazing. It was fun to watch yet another Saturday Night DVD.

6/10

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Jersey Girl

As much as I like Kevin Smith I have't cared for a lot of his movies. Jersey Girl was considered a Box Office bomb but I really liked it. Not at all a Jennifer Lopez fan, but her passing in the movie was sad. I love Ben Affleck and thought he was great as a single dad. Not a great film but a great Saturday night DVD.


7/10

Monday, February 13, 2006

Book Review: In the Company of Cheerful Ladies-Alexander MCcall Smith

The fifith installment of the No. 1 ladies detectives Agency ends with this one. Mma Ramstowe has something hidden in her past. Charlie thinks he finds love.

This is just as delightful as the others...

8/10

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Regarding Henry

Harrison Ford plays an uptinght lawyer in this movie. He is shot during a robbery and it completely changes him....he learns about love and life.

8/10

Saturday, February 11, 2006

The Breakfast Club

I really disliked The Breakfast Club. A bunch different kids who all hated themselves and others. Watching them bickering over who was more screwed up for two hours was aweful. I thought casting of the 'teen brat pack' was terrible....

1/10

Friday, February 10, 2006

Footloose

Footloose is another 80's movie that I loved. Everytime its on cable I can't resist watching it. Kenvin was great, the dancing and the amazing soundtrack take me back.

9/10

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Top Gun

The movie that Tom Cruise a househeld name. It was awesome for its time, I watch it today and I get bored quickly. But its complete fun and takes back to the 80's.

8/10

Monday, February 06, 2006

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Wedding Crashers

This movie was actually much more then I thought. The proformances were good despite at times the stupid plotline. A great weekend rental.

7/10

Saturday, February 04, 2006

Toy Story 2

Woody, Buzz and all the gang are back.

While Andy is away at camp Woody is mistakely put into the family yard sale. A greedy toy collector discovers him. Buzz and company must bring him home.


10/10

Friday, February 03, 2006

The Wild One

Another great proformance from Marlon Brando. As Johnny the leader of a biker gang Brando shines.

He and his boys ride into this sleepy town hell bent on rebellion. A great movie.

9/10

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Some Like It Hot

You haven't lived until you have seen Tony Curtus and Jack Lemmon in drag.

Two down and out musician witness a mob hit and join an all girl band to hide. They are ok with this until meet a girl in the band they both want.

9/10

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

A Hard Day's Night

This is quite simply a movie of the day in the life of the Beatles. The lads are basically trying to have a little fun before the show.

It is great fun to watch. Paul Grandfather is great. And an amazing soundtrack.

10/10

Saturday, January 28, 2006

Beatles Cartoon Series

I finally found this gem for any Beatles fan. More on the series in the days to come

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Chris Penn (1965-2006)

I loved Footloose....he made the name Wilard cool.

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington(Again)

I reviewed this movie a while ago, but I fell asleep during much of it. So here's goes again.

Jimmy Stewart playsJefferson Smith a young country man elected to the US Sentate. It is a great honor for Jeff. However he soon finds that is being used.

Stewart is wonderful as always

10/10

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Blockbuster Online

I am getting an accout

A ton of reviews to come

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Upcoming Movies

A Hard Days Night

Toy Story 2

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Some Like it Hot

The Philadelphia Story

Awesome movie! Love Jimmy Stewart he and Cary Grant were the best.....

10/10

Friday, January 20, 2006

Farris Bueller's Day Off

Who knew a guy with the name Farris could be cool? We all think making a movie is fun, but people that make say its very techical and long hours. No one could ever convice me making this movie wasn't fun.

Being an 80's teen, I didn't enjoy many of high school "Brat Pack" movies. The characters were broding and anger was cool. But not Farris, he enbraced life. Yes he lied did things that teens only dreamed of but people loved him for it.

I could never had a day like Farris, the guilt would have gotten me before I hit the front door.

But I'll watch Farris do it over and over again.

10/10

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Spiderman 2

Usually movie sequels don't live up to the original movie. This is not the case with Spiderman 2. The movie picks up where the firdt left off with Peter Parker leading his double life. We find that he is having a lot of internal struggles. His life as Spiderman is holding him back from the things he wants. I think the guilt over uncle's death is really keeping him torn.

Once again the acting in this movie is really good. Something rarely seen in movie with such major special effects.

10/10

Clone Wars

Clone Wars is a short animation Star Wars movie that takes place between episodes 1 and 2. The amination is really good and the voices as well, but nothing compares with the true Star Wars.

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Spiderman

A great great movie. I watched it for second time today and realized two things. One, the acting was really good. Two, on some level its a story of love. In a movie with much action and special effects the acting is rarely noticed. Tobey was great. You could feel his loss and not only losing his uncle but also the loss of life as he knows it in becoming Spiderman. The love Peter has for MJ is clear. But we also see the love he has for his family in the choices he makes.

10/10

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Creature Comforts 1-3

Creature Comforts in a Claymation series about the life and times of animals.

"The Circus" Very funny...especially hearing about how they get nervous.

"The Vet" Great The lion saying she has scars everywhere.

"Working" The race track dog-soooooo funny

Monday, January 16, 2006

Movies of the Week

Movies I will watch and/or review this week:

Ferris Bueller

Spiderman

Spiderman 2

A Hard Days Night

Saturday, January 14, 2006

National Treasure

Nicholas Cage was great in this fast-paced drama. His character Ben Gates is looking for treasure whose legend has been in his family for decades.

To get it he must steal the Declaration of Independence. And he just might get the girl.

8/10

Friday, January 13, 2006

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

I wasn't sure about this movie. I was read the book as a small child and haven't seen the 1971 version. However I was very impressed. The cast(although pretty unknown aside from Johnny Depp) was great. Charlie's character was a great kid whose family had very little but were happy.

The storytelling and setting was amazing. The way Grandfather set the story in motion. Just perfect.

Watching this I felt like I had been given a "Golden Ticket."

10/10

Thursday, January 12, 2006

Hitch

I love Will Smith as an actor and Hitch proves why. He is great in action dramas and comedies. He and Kevin James have great great chemistry.

10/10

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Pretty Woman

This is the only Julia Roberts movie I like. It was really her first movie and I think that ia why she was so good. Her acting flowed she was real. Now it seems like she tries to hard to be a character.

Rivhard Gere was good as well. The perfect suit and tie business man. He and Roberts were great. The brought out great acting in each other.

8/10

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

School of Rock

Never been a big Jack Black fan. Or I should I have never been a big fan of the type of movie he has done. School of Rock changed my view of him. He likable and even sweet in this roll, I think anyone who has ever dreamed of being a rock star will love this movie.

10/10

Friday, January 06, 2006

Movies to see

Proof-it flopped but its looks good

Harry Potter-Its Harry

Narnia-Looks awesome

Walk the Line-Hello, I'm Johnny Cash Need I say more?

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Beatles-Please Please Me

The Beatles early stuff is just the best. This CD flows as the masterpiece it is....

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Jack Johnson-On and On

Jack Johnson is great....if you like laid back music with a hook check him out.

Friday, December 30, 2005

Cindellra Man

Russell Crowe is a great actor. This movie didn't do much at the box office, if that doesn't change on DVD people are missing a truly great movie.

10/10

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Madagascar

This movie wasn't really what I expected...one minute it was funny and clever the next it was slow and long..

6/10

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Sleepless in Seattle

Great great movie. Magic. I could watch Tom Hanks read the phonebook and love it. This is the kind of movie where Meg Ryan shines.

The two great major stars aside, I feel Rosie O'Donnell and Ross Malinger make this movie a gem. O'Donnell is the best friend every women wants, one that tells you to take a leap. Malinger is smart creative kid who you can't help but agree with at every turn.

Curl up with a box on tisusse and enjoy.

10/10

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

An Affair to Remember

Cary Grant does it again. Grant just takes over the screen. He and Debra Kerr have the best chemisty. On a cruise ship these two try to aviod each being they are both with other people. From the second they meet you know they fall for each other even knowing this you still want to watch.

At the end of their trip they agree to meet months later at the Empire State Building and they still feel the same they will marry. They do but on her way Kerr is struck by a car and becomes disabled. Not wanting Grant to be with her out of pity she never tells Grant. Bitter one day Grant visits Kerr planning to comfront her but can't bring himself to do it. He soon realizes why she didn't show that day. They embrace and live happily ever after.

8/10

Monday, December 26, 2005

Green Day-American Idiot

I've never been a Green Day fan at all until I started hearing a few songs from their new CD. American Idiot is great great rock album. Thanks Santa:)

9/10

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Polar Express

I liked the last half of this movie. A good story but takes a bit to long to get to the payoff.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Love love love Jimmy Stewart Great movie.

Breakfast At Tiffany's

Audrey Hepburn was great in this movie. I loved the bathtub couch and the young George Perpard wow...

10/10

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Elf

Stupid and pointless in places but very Christmasy

Monday, December 12, 2005

The Notebook

When I read the Nicholas Sparks' novel on which this was based it took less then a day. With most movies based on a book I had my doubts about th]e movie. But I was very impressed with this movie. Great acting, you truly cared about the characters from the very beginning. Worth the watch especially if you like love stories.


9/10

Saturday, December 10, 2005

Batman Begins

I was not sure what to expect of Batman Begins. Since I haven't a liked a Batman movie since the first one and haven't liked a Batman since Michael Keaton. As for Chistain Bale I knew nothing at all of him. That quickly changed as he quite impressed me, as did the movie. Michael Caine as Alfred very very good.

The movie is fun to watch and will keep wanting more....

7/10

Thursday, December 08, 2005

John Lennon (1940-1980)

We will never forget you...

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

On Beauty

A great book by Sadie Smith. Takes a bit to get into but well worth it.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Thanksgiving Movies

1. Batman Begins

2. Toy Story

3. Breakfast at Tiffany's

4. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

5. The Notebook

6. Elf

Review will follow.

Friday, November 11, 2005

Upcoming Movies

1. Batman Begins

2. Elf

3. Polar Express

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Star Wars Episode III

Before seeing this movies I was told it was better the last two, but then I was told second was better that first and well it wasn't. So while I was excited to see this I was guarded as well.

Right from the beginning we see that Ankian has become a good Jedi Knight, although still a little over earger though. After defeating and doing away with Count Dooku the Chancellor is quite pleased with Ankian. When they return we learn that Padme is expecting and even though he seems happy you can see Ankian is quite uneasy. He begins having nightmares of his wife dying in childbirth.

Meanwhile the Chancellor rewards Ankian for saving him by putting him on the coucil. Though pleased Ankian soon realizes his mentor has a motive. The Chancellor wants him to spy on the council. Obi Wan is sent into battle by the Chancellor which gives him a chance to start turning Ankian to the darkside. He tells him only a Jedi from the darkside can prevent certain death.

The final battle between Obi Wan and Ankian is epic, the stuff true Star Wars is made of. All through the movie I felt a little torn. I knew in the end Ankian turned evil but I almost hoped somehow he would. But then I know without him becoming Dath Vador the true Star Wars movies never happen.

I really like this movie, and best part its a perfect lead in I will never need to watch the first two again.

9/10

Thursday, November 03, 2005

On the Waterfront

I didn't know what to expected from this movie. I'd seen very little of Marlon Brando with the exception of the Godfather. Yes he was The Godfather but overall had a very small role. So On the Waterfront was really my first chance to see him.

His character of Terry Malloy was incredile. Terry is just starting work on the waterfront in the 'union' when he asked get a fellow worker onto the roof. A few moment the falls to his death. People start asking questions including the dead man's sister. While trying to get Terry to tell her the truth about that night they fell in love. Which makes it even harder for Terry to hide what he knows.

The cast, the acting all amazing. Brando was true greatness.

10/10

Big Fish

Big Fish was one of the greatest movies to watch. Edward Bloom always tells a story of how of the day his son Will was born he caught a giant fish with his wedding ring. Not to long into the we learn that the story and many others Edward tells is a big fish story. A magical adventure worth every minute. You reealed in right from the start.

10/10

Friday, October 28, 2005

His Girl Friday

Cary Grant is great to watch. The thing that impresses me most about these old movies is the strong women characters; the way they talk walk and dress. It is true that Grant's character got his way in the end but I think that is why he loved Hildy so much because she could keep with him.

8/10

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Roman Holiday

I am getting into old movies. The latest being Romam Holiday. It was wonderful Hepburn and Peck were amazing. The most impressive thing I found was how strong Hepburn's character was. You think of women in that time period as being seen not heard.

9/10

Friday, October 21, 2005

The Cat Who Went Banannas

This is great rainy day get cozy book about a man, his cats and small town...really liked it. Its a series too there are something 27 more installments.

Monday, October 17, 2005

Empire Records

My fourth of four movies last week. It wasn't a bad movie at all, but I didn't finish it. I lost my movie stream. From what I did see of it it was your typical record store slacker movie.



5/10

Saturday, October 15, 2005

The Avatitor

The Avatitor is the story of Howard Huhges. Going into this movie I knew nothing of the man. It was quite an education to say the least. He lived his way, rich hard and fast. A great movie with a superb cast.

7/10

Thursday, October 13, 2005

Garden State

I've been waiting to see Garden State for a while so my expectations were high. At the start of the movies seeing the main character Andrew(Zach Braff) open his medicine to what looked a drug store I thought I'd just be seeing a two hour drug trip. My fears were almost realized when ten minutes later he was getting high at a party. To my delight however it was anything but the drug fest I'd feared.

Andrew was returning after nine years for his mother's funeral. To avoid dealing with his past(and his father) Andrew meets some old friends and a new love in the form of Sam (Natelie Portman)

Well worth the time 7/10

Monday, August 29, 2005

AFI Top Movie Quotes

1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," "Gone With the Wind," 1939.

2. "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse," "The Godfather," 1972.

3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am," "On the Waterfront," 1954.

4. "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore," "The Wizard of Oz," 1939.

5. "Here's looking at you, kid," "Casablanca," 1942.

6. "Go ahead, make my day," "Sudden Impact," 1983.

7. "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up," "Sunset Blvd.," 1950.

8. "May the Force be with you," "Star Wars," 1977.

9. "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night," "All About Eve," 1950.

10. "You talking to me?" "Taxi Driver," 1976.

11. "What we've got here is failure to communicate," "Cool Hand Luke," 1967.

12. "I love the smell of napalm in the morning," "Apocalypse Now," 1979.

13. "Love means never having to say you're sorry," "Love Story," 1970.

14. "The stuff that dreams are made of," "The Maltese Falcon," 1941.

15. "E.T. phone home," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," 1982.

16. "They call me Mister Tibbs!", "In the Heat of the Night," 1967.

17. "Rosebud," "Citizen Kane," 1941.

18. "Made it, Ma! Top of the world!", "White Heat," 1949.

19. "I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!", "Network," 1976.

20. "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship," "Casablanca," 1942.

21. "A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti," "The Silence of the Lambs," 1991.

22. "Bond. James Bond," "Dr. No," 1962.

23. "There's no place like home," "The Wizard of Oz," 1939.

24. "I am big! It's the pictures that got small," "Sunset Blvd.," 1950.

25. "Show me the money!", "Jerry Maguire," 1996.

26. "Why don't you come up sometime and see me?", "She Done Him Wrong," 1933.

27. "I'm walking here! I'm walking here!", "Midnight Cowboy," 1969.

28. "Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By,"' "Casablanca," 1942.

29. "You can't handle the truth!", "A Few Good Men," 1992.

30. "I want to be alone," "Grand Hotel," 1932.

31. "After all, tomorrow is another day!", "Gone With the Wind," 1939.

32. "Round up the usual suspects," "Casablanca," 1942.

33. "I'll have what she's having," "When Harry Met Sally...," 1989.

34. "You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together and blow," "To Have and Have Not," 1944.

35. "You're gonna need a bigger boat," "Jaws," 1975.

36. "Badges? We ain't got no badges! We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinking badges!", "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," 1948.

37. "I'll be back," "The Terminator," 1984.

38. "Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth," "The Pride of the Yankees," 1942.

39. "If you build it, he will come," "Field of Dreams," 1989.

40. "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get," "Forrest Gump," 1994.

41. "We rob banks," "Bonnie and Clyde," 1967.

42. "Plastics," "The Graduate," 1967.

43. "We'll always have Paris," "Casablanca," 1942.

44. "I see dead people," "The Sixth Sense," 1999.

45. "Stella! Hey, Stella!", "A Streetcar Named Desire," 1951.

46. "Oh, Jerry, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars," "Now, Voyager," 1942.

47. "Shane. Shane. Come back!", "Shane," 1953.

48. "Well, nobody's perfect," "Some Like It Hot," 1959.

49. "It's alive! It's alive!", "Frankenstein," 1931.

50. "Houston, we have a problem," "Apollo 13," 1995.

51. "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?", "Dirty Harry," 1971.

52. "You had me at 'hello,"' "Jerry Maguire," 1996.

53. "One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don't know," "Animal Crackers," 1930.

54. "There's no crying in baseball!", "A League of Their Own," 1992.

55. "La-dee-da, la-dee-da," "Annie Hall," 1977.

56. "A boy's best friend is his mother," "Psycho," 1960.

57. "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good," "Wall Street," 1987.

58. "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer," "The Godfather Part II," 1974.

59. "As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again," "Gone With the Wind," 1939.

60. "Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!", "Sons of the Desert," 1933.

61. "Say 'hello' to my little friend!", "Scarface," 1983.

62. "What a dump," "Beyond the Forest," 1949.

63. "Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?", "The Graduate," 1967.

64. "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!", "Dr. Strangelove," 1964.

65. "Elementary, my dear Watson," "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," 1929.

66. "Get your stinking paws off me, you damned dirty ape," "Planet of the Apes," 1968.

67. "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine," "Casablanca," 1942.

68. "Here's Johnny!", "The Shining," 1980.

69. "They're here!", "Poltergeist," 1982.

70. "Is it safe?", "Marathon Man," 1976.

71. "Wait a minute, wait a minute. You ain't heard nothin' yet!", "The Jazz Singer," 1927.

72. "No wire hangers, ever!", "Mommie Dearest," 1981.

73. "Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?", "Little Caesar," 1930.

74. "Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown," "Chinatown," 1974.

75. "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers," "A Streetcar Named Desire," 1951.

76. "Hasta la vista, baby," "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," 1991.

77. "Soylent Green is people!", "Soylent Green," 1973.

78. "Open the pod bay doors, HAL," "2001: A Space Odyssey," 1968.

79. Striker: "Surely you can't be serious." Rumack: "I am serious ... and don't call me Shirley," "Airplane!", 1980.

80. "Yo, Adrian!", "Rocky," 1976.

81. "Hello, gorgeous," "Funny Girl," 1968.

82. "Toga! Toga!", "National Lampoon's Animal House," 1978.

83. "Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make," "Dracula," 1931.

84. "Oh, no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was Beauty killed the Beast," "King Kong," 1933.

85. "My precious," "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers," 2002.

86. "Attica! Attica!", "Dog Day Afternoon," 1975.

87. "Sawyer, you're going out a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!", "42nd Street," 1933.

88. "Listen to me, mister. You're my knight in shining armor. Don't you forget it. You're going to get back on that horse, and I'm going to be right behind you, holding on tight, and away we're gonna go, go, go!", "On Golden Pond," 1981.

89. "Tell 'em to go out there with all they got and win just one for the Gipper," "Knute Rockne, All American," 1940.

90. "A martini. Shaken, not stirred," "Goldfinger," 1964.

91. "Who's on first," "The Naughty Nineties," 1945.

92. "Cinderella story. Outta nowhere. A former greenskeeper, now, about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac ... It's in the hole! It's in the hole! It's in the hole!", "Caddyshack," 1980.

93. "Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!", "Auntie Mame," 1958.

94. "I feel the need -- the need for speed!", "Top Gun," 1986.

95. "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary," "Dead Poets Society," 1989.

96. "Snap out of it!", "Moonstruck," 1987.

97. "My mother thanks you. My father thanks you. My sister thanks you. And I thank you," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," 1942.

98. "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," "Dirty Dancing," 1987.

99. "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!", "The Wizard of Oz," 1939.

100. "I'm king of the world!", "Titanic," 1997.

Thursday, August 11, 2005

Book Review:Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

JK Rowling has done her best work yet. The Half Blood Prince is not only superb storytelling but great great writing. Bring on 7!