Ugly Betty:The Complete First Season

Ugly Betty is a wonderful show. Betty is down to earth honest family girl who loves fashion. When she lands a dream job at top fashion magazine Mode she finds fitting is not so easy.

Probably the best cast on TV and an A+ show. See it.

10/10

Book Review:Candy Girl-Diablo Cody

Candy Girl is the story of the year Diablo Cody spent as a stripper in the Mid-West. It is honest and revealing. Sometimes you won't believe wwhat you are reading and even more you won't believe how much you enjoy it.

9/10

LOST: The Complete Third Season

LOST season three started a bit slow, but truly picked up in the middle. The acting was great especially Michael Emerson(Ben) he is amazing. A fantastic ending. Still a great depite some saying its not as good.

9/10

Juno

A great great movie. Ellen page just shines. Her character Juno is often more mature then many adults in the movie. An offbeat funny and warm look at the struggles of teen pregnancy.

8/10

Run Fatboy Run

Simon Pegg's character, Dennis runs out on his wedding day, and five years later he still loves he then bride to be Libby. Her new boyfriend is running a marathon and to prove he can finish something Dennis enters as well.

You will cheer for Dennis until the end. A very good movie. Pegg is a big talent.

9/10

Dan in Real Life

Steve Carell is great in this movie. On a weekend at his parents house, he meets a women and falls for her. Only later to learn she is his brother's girlfriend.

Your heart aches for him as he tries to bury his feelings. A great cast and story.

9/10

Bee Movie

Jerry Seinfeld's first real try at movies and its pretty good. A bee whose sues the human race for basically hoarding honey. A good film but is really over the top at times

7/10

Alias:The Complete First Season

This show with Jennifer Garner as a double agent is very good. At times its a bit difficult to keep track of what the main purpose is, but there are so many wlement to keep you watching.

8/10

Big Nothing

This movie reminded me of Fargo. Lots of killing but in humorist way. I really like Simon Pegg and David Schwimmer. Big Nothing will keep you guessing until the end.

8/10

Into the Wild

This movie followed the book pretty closely so my feelings of the two are pretty much the same. Chris was very selfish in his actions. The movie itself was a bit too long but worth the time if you enjoyed the book.

8/10

Book Review:Into the Wild-by Jon Krakauer

Into the wild in the story of Chris McCandless a young man from a well to do family who after finishing college gave away his savings and cut off contact with his family and began traveling. His goal was Alaska but along the way he made friends that both cared for and admired him. Two year after starting his journey Chris was found dead in an abanoned bus on an alaskian trail.

Along with the people that knew him best and Chris own writings, Krakauer writes a great book told from all sides. I especially apreicated the background on his childhood and view of his family.

Many say McCandless was crazy that his trek was a suicide mission. I do not believe he was crazy, I think selfish is a better word. And a suicide mission no Chris wanted to hike out, but the waters were high. In the end he wasn't prepared for the trip, as bright as he was I truly believed he lacked common sense.

At the end of the book, I wondered if in his last hours did he wish he called his parents? My hope is yes if he did at least they were with him in some way.

10/10

No Resavations

No Reservatoins is about an uptight chef who sister dies and she is forced to raise her young neice. While after from her job a new chef arrives and love blooms.

Cathine Zeta Joes in so flat as an actress. She is pretty but that is as far as it goes in this movie. It was great to see Abigail Breslin but she deserved better lines.

3/10

Gone Baby Gone

I really enjoyed this movie. A great cast and the story will keep you guessing until the end. One the suprising thing about the movie was it made you think about how many could actually do right thing. Not what we think is right but truly the thing. For Ben Affleck a great directorial debut. To Casey Affleck you are coming into your own.

8/10

Book Review:A Spot of Bother-by Mark Haddon

The story was well written with a lot of unexpected moments. The characters flawed but very likeable. A good read.

6/10

Martian Child

A nice little movie a bit boring in the middle but a good ending if you stick it out. I am a big Cusack fan so that helped.

5/10

Music Review:The Juno Soundtrack

The is a wonderful CD. I think its rare these days that you find CD that you listen to again and again. Its a joy to the ears.

10/10

Knocked Up

Even though I still hate the title, the movie was good. The characters were very real and honest. It wasn't 'stupid' funny just funny and very heartfelt at times.

8/10

24-The Complete Sixith Season

Not the most impressive season, but still very good. The element of Jack's family was good but could have been better. The White House stuff was weak. But again a great bit of acting by Jean Smart and a superb final episode.

7/10

Frasier-The Complete Seventh Season

This is a big season for Frasier leading up Daphane wedding day to Donny. Until she learns of Niles' true feelings for her. Also a big highlight to me in this season Jean Smart playing Frasier's old high school dream-girl.

9/10

Punch Drunk Love

I did not get this movie. I wanted to liked it but the more I tried the more I hated it.

0/10

The Namesake

I really really liked this movie. This couple moves to American from India after they are married. Their son Gogol changes his name and drifts from his family as he grows older. But the sudden death of his father makes him realize how much he has missed.

A great story and a good look at Indian culture.

10/10

Once

This movie is all about the music. If you like movie where people sing every fifteen minutes this is for you. The story was good though and the music very enjoyable.

6/10

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry

I really heard bad things about this movie and will admit there are stupid moments. It was however better then I expected. Its a movie of friendship and being there when the chips are down. Worth a watch.

7/10

The Telented Mr. Ripley

I was blown away by Matt Damon's proformance. The great thing about the was the tension. The was so much of it between the characters and within themselves as well. It made the movie so unpredictable. That's a rare quality in a movie these days.

10/10

Men in Black

This movie was OK. I love Will Smith, but I liked Tommy Lee Jones more in Men in Black. The story was a little weak and it was boring in places.

6/10

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

I enjoyed this movie. I love John Corbett. A great little story with a good cast. They should some of them for the short-lived TV show

8/10

Music Review:Bruce Springsteen-Magic

This is a great CD. The 80's for me were all about Bruce Springsteen. This CD is backed up by The E Street Band which makes it total greatness. The vocals are so wonderful.

9/10

Jack is Back

Well at least at my house. I start Season 6 on DVD tomorrow.

Veronica Mars - Fan FBI trailer

This would have been so great.

Veronica Mars:The Complete Third Season

A great season with two big mysteries. A great show and biggest mystery of all. Why did it get cancelled? In a pitch for season 4, Veronica joins the FBI oh the potential. Great show. I will miss it.

10/10

Waitress

Waitress is a great movie. It shows that is human to doubt. To doubt ourselves to doubt life. But in the end love and friendship and belief in ourselves will out. Great cast, great writing.

9/10

Home Alone 2:Lost in New York

This one pales in comparsion to the first, but I did enjoy it a lot. Much like the first, what kid would not enjoy having that kind of freedom. It did get a bit stupid with the robbers again. But still good.

7/10

How the Grinch Stole Christmas(The Movie Version)

The first time I saw this movie I knew it wasn't a classic and it could not ever hold a candle to animated one. Still it was a few laughs. Jim Carrey deserves a lot credit just wearing the custume and makeup for 3 months.

4/10

How the Grinch Stole Christmas(Animated Version)

Its hard to believe a creature so mean and nasty could be such a welcome sight during the holiday season. But if there is anyone we all love to hate its the Grinch. The animation and voice over are wonderful. A true classic.

10/10

Miracle on 34th Street(1994)

This remake of the 1947 classic is good but does not come close to the greatness of the first. The cast is ok, but the don't live to the original.

5/10

Christmas with The Simpsons

A DVD with five holiday Simpsons episodes:

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire: The pilot and true classic. Homer goes to the dog track to raise money for the family Christmas and brings home a dog for everyone Santa's Little Helper.

Mr. Plow-Homer starts a snow plow business, only to be outdone by "The Plow King" Barney. Not sure why this is included on a Christmas DVD, but it is good.

Miracle On Evergreen Terrace-Bart burns the tree along with all the gifts. Then tells everyone the family was robbed. The town rallies around them until the lie is discovered.

Grift of the Magi-Fat Tony extorts money from Skinner and the school goes broke. KLF steps into to save the school and at Christmas Bart and Lisa its a fraud.

She of Little Faith-Homer and Bart build a rocket that burns down the church. Again not that Christmasy but good.

8/10

The Santa Claus 2

The Santa Claus 2 is a good movie. Along with all the stress of being Santa, he discovers to remain Santa he must find a wife. Not as good as the first but still very watchable.

6/10

Miracle on 34th Street(1947)

This movie is wonderful. A wonderful cast and superb acting. It shows believing in something that seems impossible is what life is all about.

One of my favorite movie of all time: Chris tells the mother where to find the fire truck that has the ladder and shoots real water. Only a true Santa would do that.

10/10

The Santa Claus

Tim Allen's proformace as St. Nick is great and its a great story that make you love christmas. One of my favorites every year and Judge Reinhold just adds to the joy.

9/10

Its a Wonderful Life

I have seen this movie many times over the years, but only in parts and have never been overly impressed. So I decided to truly watch it. I sadly admit I still didn't enjoy it. However being a film lover I do see its greatness and do respect that is a true classic with an everlasting message.

8/10

Book Review:Skipping Christmas-By John Grisham

I thought a book about not having Christmas would be depressing. But in writing Skipping Christmas Grisham shows it can't really be done or that at least skipping it is a bigger pain then just having Christmas. Good for a few laughs.

8/10

Book Review:Tuesdays With Morrie-By Mitch Albom

Everyone should read this book. Tuesdays with Morrie should be required reading for every adult. Morrie is a man dying of ALS and his student(Albom) visits him after many years. While listening to Morrie we truly see that life is a gift.

10/10

Remebering John Lennon

Music Review: The Fray-How to Save a Life

The songs on this CD are wonderful. Even the sad ones make you feel good. Great lyrics and music.

9/10

Ratatouille

The best movie I've seen in a while. Such wonderful animation and a great cast. I will be watching this again and again. I'll bet so many want pet rats after this movie.

10/10

Fred Claus

I enjoyed this movie. Being a holiday movie, I think its overlooked that it has a really great cast. It was pretty widely panned but it was fun to watch and lets face it fun was all it was meant to be.

The Princess Bride

A great movie of adventure and love. Twenty year later its still fun to watch. I still think the book is a bit better but every time I see the movie I like it more.

8/10

Music & Lyrics

This was an ok movie. The story was predictable, but very watchable. Always like Drew Barrymore and as much as I don't like him Hugh Grant always draws my attention.

7/10

The Holiday

This movie was really good. Maybe a bit to much Cameron Diaz(but I liked her a lot.) A great cast of Jack Black, great to see him in a more mature role. Jude law was even pretty good and I always love Kate Winslet.

9/10

Veronica Mars-The Complete Second Season

Veronica Mars is just a great great show. Its not just another teen drama. I will admit the season long mystery of the bus crash was not as good as the Lilly Kane murder of the first season, but the ending was totally worth the wait.

10/10

Friday Night Lights-The First Season

I had heard nothing but good things about this show, but still wasn't sure I wanted to watch it. I found for under $20 and could not pass it up.

I would not say was addictive, but it is very well done and it does draw you in. It protraits small town life very well.

10/10

Starter for 10

This a good movie. The characters are very watchable. Just like life sometimes you like them sometimes you don't but you care about them. The movie shows we all make mistakes but its not the end of the world.

8/10