So, "Sherlock Holmes" was another failure for me. I tried to watch it, but found Robert Downey Jr. lacking as Holmes. Don't know, he just seemed cruel, rather than snobby and detached. SH is not one of my favorite characters anyway, so no big loss...and so ends my DVD subscription to Netflix.
We were slow at work this week, so I watched "Grey Gardens" while there. The story of the Edith Beales (Big & Little), it was truly disturbing. Edith Bouvier Beale (Big Edith) was the cousin of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. By the time this documentary was filmed, in the early 70's, Edith was nearly completely bedridden and completely dependent on her daughter (Little Edith or Edie). But Big Edie had flashes of sanity, where Little Edie was just completely nuts.
Well, maybe not nuts, but certainly socially inept and immature for a woman of 54. She flirted like a teenager or even a pre-teen. Very, very odd. You need to watch it to get a sense of the true oddity of these characters.
Ratings:
Sherlock Holmes Well, it would be I WANT MY 2 HOURS BACK if I had watched the whole thing.
Grey Gardens - I WANT 0 HOURS BACK. Definitely recommended (but not late in the evening, it gave me the weirdest dreams).
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Moving Midway and Pirate Radio
So, I changed my Netflix subscription to Internet only, no DVD's. Is that a sign of the times? People don't even want to be bothered with little discs. But hey, for someone like me, it's perfect.
Take "Pirate Radio" for example: It was a DVD sent to me. Took me two weeks to even start to watch it. Once I did, I didn't like it and didn't finish it. But did I return it right away? Nope. Took me another 2 weeks to return it. I got "Sherlock Holmes" in the mail today, but I don't know when I'll watch it.
But I did watch "Moving Midway" today. It was a documentary about the filmmaker's ancestral home, a plantation near Raleigh, NC, being moved due to progress. It was an insightful journey for him as he met several cousins he didn't even know he had. I was wondering how they could make a 90 minute moving about moving a house. Definitely worth the watch! But you have to be interested in Southern History and genealogy to enjoy it.
Well, off to make cookies, I think...
Take "Pirate Radio" for example: It was a DVD sent to me. Took me two weeks to even start to watch it. Once I did, I didn't like it and didn't finish it. But did I return it right away? Nope. Took me another 2 weeks to return it. I got "Sherlock Holmes" in the mail today, but I don't know when I'll watch it.
But I did watch "Moving Midway" today. It was a documentary about the filmmaker's ancestral home, a plantation near Raleigh, NC, being moved due to progress. It was an insightful journey for him as he met several cousins he didn't even know he had. I was wondering how they could make a 90 minute moving about moving a house. Definitely worth the watch! But you have to be interested in Southern History and genealogy to enjoy it.
Well, off to make cookies, I think...
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Shakespeare Retold - Episode 1
Well, this is a BBC Series that my mom recommended. The first episode was a retelling of Much Ado About Nothing. And surprisingly, (or maybe not so, since I do like Shakespeare) it was very good.
Basically, it's a story of love and loss, set in a small TV market in Wessex. Definitely worth the watch, if you get the opportunity.
Next, maybe Ondine with Colin Farrell or Episode 2 which is MacBeth. Mom said that one is a bit disturbing, though.
So, my rating is I WANT 0 HOURS BACK. Definitely worth a peek...
Basically, it's a story of love and loss, set in a small TV market in Wessex. Definitely worth the watch, if you get the opportunity.
Next, maybe Ondine with Colin Farrell or Episode 2 which is MacBeth. Mom said that one is a bit disturbing, though.
So, my rating is I WANT 0 HOURS BACK. Definitely worth a peek...
Saturday, October 23, 2010
The Bounty Hunter
Ummm...bad choice. Even Gerard Butler couldn't make me watch this one. I guess it's because I dislike Jennifer Anniston JUST THAT MUCH.
Premise is interesting. Bounty husband ex-husband gets to chase and catch ex-wife. Could have been sooo much better. I only watched it for 45 minutes, couldn't even give the movie its due.
So...I WANT MY 2 HOURS BACK (well actually my 45 minutes).
Next...not sure but we'll see. Maybe Grey Gardens tomorrow while I do the laundry.
Premise is interesting. Bounty husband ex-husband gets to chase and catch ex-wife. Could have been sooo much better. I only watched it for 45 minutes, couldn't even give the movie its due.
So...I WANT MY 2 HOURS BACK (well actually my 45 minutes).
Next...not sure but we'll see. Maybe Grey Gardens tomorrow while I do the laundry.
Law-Abiding Citizen
So, yesterday, I rejoined Netflix. They had a good deal for returning customers and I like the fact I can watch movies on my computer, my iPhone and my Wii...that being said, I watched my first movie last night.
Law-Abiding Citizen is not the type of movie I would normally watch. The only reason I picked it was Gerard Butler. I was surprised by this movie, it was very violent, very dark. But I liked it, a lot (and not just because I got to see Gerard's bum :D ).
Gerard plays a man who loses his wife and daughter to evil criminals during a home invasion. Jamie Fox plays the prosecuting attorney who cuts a deal with the worst of the two scumbags. There are twists and turns in this movie and several times, it made me practically jump out of my seat. Let's just say Gerard gets his point across quite well.
All in all, I rate this one "I Want 0 Hours Back". Quite good and definitely recommended.
Next up, either "The Bounty Hunter" or "Grey Gardens".
Law-Abiding Citizen is not the type of movie I would normally watch. The only reason I picked it was Gerard Butler. I was surprised by this movie, it was very violent, very dark. But I liked it, a lot (and not just because I got to see Gerard's bum :D ).
Gerard plays a man who loses his wife and daughter to evil criminals during a home invasion. Jamie Fox plays the prosecuting attorney who cuts a deal with the worst of the two scumbags. There are twists and turns in this movie and several times, it made me practically jump out of my seat. Let's just say Gerard gets his point across quite well.
All in all, I rate this one "I Want 0 Hours Back". Quite good and definitely recommended.
Next up, either "The Bounty Hunter" or "Grey Gardens".
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sorry for the delay
Wow, has it really been nearly a year since I've reviewed a movie???
I have watched quite a few movies since last December. Just haven't been into updating this blog. So, I'll try to catch you up a bit.
OK. Here we go...
The Hitcher - Very creepy thriller/slasher movie. Stars Sean Bean as a very nasty hitchhiker. Yet another reason not to pick up strangers on the side of the road. I actually watched the entire movie (which is rare these days) Rating - I want 0 hours back.
Snow Cake - Recommended by my mom. Stars Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver. It's a very sweet, poignant story about an impaired woman and a man struggling with himself. Hard to describe but definitely worth a watch. Rating - I want 0 hours back.
Carolina - Stars Shirley MacClaine and Julia Stiles. I rated it with 3 stars on Netflix, but darned if I can remember it. Must have been a decent movie.
Notes on a Scandal - Starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. I didn't like this one enough to watch it all the way through.
Bill Engvall: 15 Degrees off Cool - Taping of his live show. He is hilarious and I would definitely recommend watching him. His observations are spot on and he makes more fun of himself than anyone else. Rating - I want 0 hours back.
Driving Lessons - Starring Rupert Grint (Ron from Harry Potter) and Julie Walters. I admit, the main reason I got this one was for my daughter, who loves Rupert Grint. I didn't watch it, but my mom did and so did my daughter and they both liked it.
Saving Grace - Stars Brenda Blethyn and Craig Ferguson. A recently widowed, formerly wealthy woman finds herself in a bit of a financial pickle. She is an excellent gardener with few other marketable talents. Craig Ferguson is her gardener who is also a pothead. Together with a few other friends, they find a way out of her difficulties and eventually she falls in love. Nice twist at the end. All in all, I'd rate it I want 0 hours back.
Carlos Mencia Not for the Easily Offended - So, what can I say about Carlos? He goes after everyone, he's not prejudiced. This DVD was a compilation of some of his earlier live appearances and I laughed myself silly. He says things that we would all love to say, but are just too afraid of being labelled racist...If you like Carlos Mencia, you NEED to watch this.
OK...I'm bored now...as I'm sure you would be...so I'll condense this. If you want a review of any of the following, let me know...otherwise, I'll just start with my newer ones (and Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix after I watch it again).
Worth Watching
The Shipping News - Judi Dench, Kevin Spacey
The Game Plan - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Stardust - Gwyneth Paltrow and a large cast of cameos.
The Last Legion - Colin Firth
Juno
National Treasure II - Nicolas Cage, Helen Mirren, Jon Voigt
PS I Love You - Gerard Butler (yeah sexy), oh yeah and Jennifer Garner
The Bucket List - Sad but sweet. Jack Nicholason and Morgan Freeman
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - awesome...makes me mad every time.
Sweeny Todd - Johnny Depp, Helen Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman (Gory but good)
Sin City - Graphic Novel made into a movie. Pretty Good
Enchanted - Cute with McDreamy and Amy Adams
Hope Springs - Colin Firth
Made me sick
Cloverfield - The jerky camera motions about had me throwing up. Had to watch this one lying down!
Tried to Watch but got bored or just didn't like
I Am Legend - Will Smith, remake of The Andromeda Strain
Evening - Natasha Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave
Eastern Promises - Viggo Mortensen
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead - Phillip Seymour Hoffman
One More Kiss - Nope
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont - Mom loved it. I couldn't even watch it.
Tara Road - Stupid
The Assassination of Jesse James - Brad Pitt. But stupid...if you want to watch this story, I would recommend an old movie with Bob Dylan...I think it's called Bob Ford and Jesse James.
Didn't Like
No Reservations - Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhardt
Didn't Watch, Probably should have
3:10 to Yuma - Russell Crowe
Secondhand Lions - Haley Joel Osment, Robert Duvall, Michael Caine
The Golden Compass
That's all for now...if you want me to review my new ones, Fool's Gold, In Bruges, and The Wyvern Mysteries, let me know.
I have watched quite a few movies since last December. Just haven't been into updating this blog. So, I'll try to catch you up a bit.
OK. Here we go...
The Hitcher - Very creepy thriller/slasher movie. Stars Sean Bean as a very nasty hitchhiker. Yet another reason not to pick up strangers on the side of the road. I actually watched the entire movie (which is rare these days) Rating - I want 0 hours back.
Snow Cake - Recommended by my mom. Stars Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver. It's a very sweet, poignant story about an impaired woman and a man struggling with himself. Hard to describe but definitely worth a watch. Rating - I want 0 hours back.
Carolina - Stars Shirley MacClaine and Julia Stiles. I rated it with 3 stars on Netflix, but darned if I can remember it. Must have been a decent movie.
Notes on a Scandal - Starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. I didn't like this one enough to watch it all the way through.
Bill Engvall: 15 Degrees off Cool - Taping of his live show. He is hilarious and I would definitely recommend watching him. His observations are spot on and he makes more fun of himself than anyone else. Rating - I want 0 hours back.
Driving Lessons - Starring Rupert Grint (Ron from Harry Potter) and Julie Walters. I admit, the main reason I got this one was for my daughter, who loves Rupert Grint. I didn't watch it, but my mom did and so did my daughter and they both liked it.
Saving Grace - Stars Brenda Blethyn and Craig Ferguson. A recently widowed, formerly wealthy woman finds herself in a bit of a financial pickle. She is an excellent gardener with few other marketable talents. Craig Ferguson is her gardener who is also a pothead. Together with a few other friends, they find a way out of her difficulties and eventually she falls in love. Nice twist at the end. All in all, I'd rate it I want 0 hours back.
Carlos Mencia Not for the Easily Offended - So, what can I say about Carlos? He goes after everyone, he's not prejudiced. This DVD was a compilation of some of his earlier live appearances and I laughed myself silly. He says things that we would all love to say, but are just too afraid of being labelled racist...If you like Carlos Mencia, you NEED to watch this.
OK...I'm bored now...as I'm sure you would be...so I'll condense this. If you want a review of any of the following, let me know...otherwise, I'll just start with my newer ones (and Harry Potter: Order of the Phoenix after I watch it again).
Worth Watching
The Shipping News - Judi Dench, Kevin Spacey
The Game Plan - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Stardust - Gwyneth Paltrow and a large cast of cameos.
The Last Legion - Colin Firth
Juno
National Treasure II - Nicolas Cage, Helen Mirren, Jon Voigt
PS I Love You - Gerard Butler (yeah sexy), oh yeah and Jennifer Garner
The Bucket List - Sad but sweet. Jack Nicholason and Morgan Freeman
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee - awesome...makes me mad every time.
Sweeny Todd - Johnny Depp, Helen Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman (Gory but good)
Sin City - Graphic Novel made into a movie. Pretty Good
Enchanted - Cute with McDreamy and Amy Adams
Hope Springs - Colin Firth
Made me sick
Cloverfield - The jerky camera motions about had me throwing up. Had to watch this one lying down!
Tried to Watch but got bored or just didn't like
I Am Legend - Will Smith, remake of The Andromeda Strain
Evening - Natasha Richardson, Vanessa Redgrave
Eastern Promises - Viggo Mortensen
Before The Devil Knows You're Dead - Phillip Seymour Hoffman
One More Kiss - Nope
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont - Mom loved it. I couldn't even watch it.
Tara Road - Stupid
The Assassination of Jesse James - Brad Pitt. But stupid...if you want to watch this story, I would recommend an old movie with Bob Dylan...I think it's called Bob Ford and Jesse James.
Didn't Like
No Reservations - Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhardt
Didn't Watch, Probably should have
3:10 to Yuma - Russell Crowe
Secondhand Lions - Haley Joel Osment, Robert Duvall, Michael Caine
The Golden Compass
That's all for now...if you want me to review my new ones, Fool's Gold, In Bruges, and The Wyvern Mysteries, let me know.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Pirates of The Caribbean: At World's End
So, I stayed up late last night to watch POTC:AWE. WOW!!!!
I was impressed, entertained and left wanting more. I love Pirates and this movie didn't disappoint me (much...I have rarely liked sequels as much as the original with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade being the exception).
Like most movies I've watched lately, this one seemed a bit choppy. But the story flowed rather well. It didn't start where the 2nd one ended, and I haven't decided if that was a good thing or not. It started with Barbosa and Elizabeth, not my two favorite characters (duh...Capt Jack and Will Turner)...Matter of fact, we don't see either of the two until much later in the movie.
The main idea of the movie is the quest to resurrect Capt. Jack (who was killed at the end of 2) and retrieve/destroy Davy Jones' heart. Along the way, Lord Cutler Beckett causes mischief and mayhem. And we also find out the goddess Calypso has been bound to human form and is the love of Davy Jones' life. She's also the reason he cut out his heart.
There is a meeting of the Pirate Brethren Court and they elect a new King. Interesting choice is all I have to say...and BTW, Keith Richards is NOT the king, but he makes a very UGLY pirate.
I think I need to watch this movie again (and again and again) before I make up my mind where it ranks in the grand scheme...
But I'll rate it: I WANT 0 Hours back. It's well worth the 3 hours!
Next up...I'm not sure, maybe Georgia Rules, or Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix
I was impressed, entertained and left wanting more. I love Pirates and this movie didn't disappoint me (much...I have rarely liked sequels as much as the original with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade being the exception).
Like most movies I've watched lately, this one seemed a bit choppy. But the story flowed rather well. It didn't start where the 2nd one ended, and I haven't decided if that was a good thing or not. It started with Barbosa and Elizabeth, not my two favorite characters (duh...Capt Jack and Will Turner)...Matter of fact, we don't see either of the two until much later in the movie.
The main idea of the movie is the quest to resurrect Capt. Jack (who was killed at the end of 2) and retrieve/destroy Davy Jones' heart. Along the way, Lord Cutler Beckett causes mischief and mayhem. And we also find out the goddess Calypso has been bound to human form and is the love of Davy Jones' life. She's also the reason he cut out his heart.
There is a meeting of the Pirate Brethren Court and they elect a new King. Interesting choice is all I have to say...and BTW, Keith Richards is NOT the king, but he makes a very UGLY pirate.
I think I need to watch this movie again (and again and again) before I make up my mind where it ranks in the grand scheme...
But I'll rate it: I WANT 0 Hours back. It's well worth the 3 hours!
Next up...I'm not sure, maybe Georgia Rules, or Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix
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