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...

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...

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.

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".