Ollie's World of Movies

Decided to post what I've been watching via DVD, VHS, or in the theater.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Law & Order: The Second Year (Episode 8)

Watched: 11/29/06
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Hard to convict rapists when the woman is used for sex on a repeated basis-hard to watch but glad to see the defense win one or two.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Advanced 1 Mile Jog

Watched: 11/29/06
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Like the previous tape, I needed a higher intensity workout to counterbalance ice cream from last night-felt good to be up and running around after being sick for the last day.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: would recommend others before this one.

Walk Away the Pounds: Walk and Jog

Watched: 11/29/06
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Needed a high intensity workout after eating Rocky Road ice cream last night-fit the bill.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Behind Enemy Lines

Watched: 11/28/06
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Owen Wilson as an action actor? Well, he does do a surprisingly good job at playing a Naval navigator who got shot done and has to find his rescuers among being chased by Serbs.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: yes

Law & Order: The Second Year (Episode 7)

Watched: 11/28/06
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Another well written episode that I've seen before. I can see how this series survived cast changes and etc-all because of the great writing.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Monday, November 27, 2006

Walk Away the Pounds Express: Superchallenge

Watched 11/27/06
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: I did 3 out of the 4 miles for an extended workout this morning. Even though my mind was partly focused on other things, I did manage to get a good workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, November 25, 2006

An Inconvenient Truth

Watched: 11/25/06
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I had known that Al Gore was a really an advocate for the environment but didn't realize how much. This was one of the better documentaries on the environment that I have seen. Definitely glad I rented it.
Watch again?: probably not
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Law & Order: The Second Year (Episode 6)

Watched: 11/21/06
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work.
Opinion: Another well acted and written episode. Again nice to see now more famous actors in their first acting experiences.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Walk Away the Pounds: Walk and Jog

Watched: 11/21/06
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Higher intensity than her other tapes. Mind was preoccupied with other things so I wasn't 100% concentrating on the workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Rome: Season 1 (Episodes 11 and 12)

Watched: 11/20/06
With: Scott
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: As the first season ends, I'm still ambivalent towards this show. Will I watch season 2 if Scott gets it? Probably. Will I make a point of getting it myself? No.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: probably not

Walk Away the Pounds: 3 mile Walk

Watched: 11/20/06
With: myself
Year: 2002 (product design)
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Decided to do a longer walking workout thanks to a new challenge posted on WW. Felt good.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, November 18, 2006

Ghost Hunters: Season 2: Part 1 (Episodes 4-6)

Watched: 11/18/06
With: myself
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: 3 fun episodes. New people being trained. Old members screwing up. And of course the alleged hauntings. One of the sights I can relate to as it was done in New York City.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Rome: Season 1 (Episodes 9 and 10)

Watched: 11/17/06
With: Scott
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: Still don't think that it's as good as other HBO shows but still worth watching.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Friday, November 17, 2006

Law & Order: The Second Year (Episode 5)

Watched: 11/17/06
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: I've seen this episode before. Deals with religion versus law.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Ghost Hunters: Season 2: Part 1 (Episode 3)

Watched: 11/16/06
With: myself
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Netflix, trying to relax
Opinion: Another good episode-unfortunately one investigation was compromised due to the business TAPS was investigating.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Ghost Hunters: Season 2: Part 1 (Episode 2)

Watched: 11/16/06
With: myself
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: I just really enjoy this show. This episode features a house where children are allegedly being bothered by things. I like the fact that they try to debunk hauntings instead of just looking for anything that could be paranormal.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Walk Diet: 2 Mile Walk

Watched: 11/16/06
With: myself
Year: 2004
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Not as intense as some of her other workouts but still a good one. Forgot that I had it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: probably

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Ghost Hunters: Season 2: Episode 1

Watched: 11/15/06
With: myself
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: One of my favorite shows and other good episode-this time on a planatation in New Orleans. Brian gets himself in trouble again.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Law & Order: The Second Year: Episode 3

Watched:11/15/06
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Luckily the Law & Order shows are a stand-by-themselves as I didn't realize that I hadn't watched this episode yet. Nice to see some beginning acts of some actors who are now in their own shows. No wonder almost every person on Broadway has been on Law & Order!
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Walk Away the Pounds for the Abs: 3 Mile Walk

Watched: 11/15/06
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: I've signed up for a mini-challenge on WW-to do 12 miles each week before Christmas so in getting some miles in I chose to do this workout. For some reason the WATP for the Abs doesn't feel as intense but it's still a good workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Law & Order: The Second Year (Episode 4)

Watched: 11/14/06
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Another high quality episode from this successful series. Complicated case of solving a stabbing that was done in front of people but no one saw it.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Gilad's Quick Fit System: Abs

Watched: 11/14/06
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Great ab workout. I had forgotten how intense it can be-there really is no stopping of concentrating on the abs.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Advanced 1 Mile Jog

Watched: 11/14/06
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Leslie Sansone really needs other people in her videos/dvds in order for her to have good cueing. Despite that, this was still a intensive workout and easy to follow.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: there are others that I would recommend before this one.

Monday, November 13, 2006

Walk Away the Pounds: 2 mile Walk

Watched: 11/13/06
With: myself
Year: 2002 (product design)
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Another good workout
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Rome: Season 1 (Episode 8)

Watched: 11/12/06
With: Scott
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: The series slowly gets better but still slow-paced.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Rome: Season 1 (Episodes 3-7)

Watched: 11/11/06
With: Scott
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: As more episodes have been watched, I can take or leave the series. It isn't horrible but it's not as good as some other HBO series that I've watched and enjoyed. Am I glad that I've taken the time to watch-sure but I wouldn't need to see it again.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Gone in 60 Seconds

Watched: 11/11/06
With: Scott (kinda)
Year: 2000
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Considering that I really am not a huge fan of Nicholas Cage, the movie was okay. Lots of nice cars and some decent action and cheesy effects.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: depends

Friday, November 10, 2006

Leslie Sansone's Walk n Firm Fat Burner

Watched: 11/10/06
With: myself
Year: 1998
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Another good workout-interval training with strength training and walking. Used weights during it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Ellen Degeneres: The Beginning

Watched: 11/9/06
With: myself
Year: 2000
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: I had seen since before when it came out on HBO. I've been a fan of Ellen's for a long time and have supported her tv shows and her coming out. I find her funny and this is a great stand-up routine.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Walk Away the Pounds Express: 2 Mile

Watched: 11/9/06
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Another good workout to bring me back into the fitness routine. Glad that I'm getting back into the swing of things since my vacation.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Law & Order: The Second Year: Episode 2

Watched: 11/8/06
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: I've seen this episode a few times before-catching a man and his mistress's murderer.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

The Last Samurai

Watched: 11/4/06
With: John, Denise, Scott
Year: not sure
Reason for watching: something to do, Scott had never seen it
Opinion: Could be compared to Dances with Wolves but set in Japan and with Tom Cruise. I found this movie enjoyable to watch and have considered owning it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes