Ollie's World of Movies

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

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Friday, March 30, 2007

Walk Away the Pounds: 30 Minute Walk

Watched: 3/30/07
With: myself
Year: 2006 (this edition)
Reason for watching: exercise, Netflix
Opinion: This is a reissued DVD of a 2001 series. It's a good workout but I feel that I wasted a Netflix slot due to this being a tape I already own. Oh well.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Happy Feet

Watched: 3/29/07
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: A very cute movie about a little penguin who is different. Great soundtrack. Good animation.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Walk Away the Pounds Express: 2 Mile Walk

Watched: 3/27/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: A good workout. Leslie isn't as obnoxious as she is in some other tapes/workouts.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, March 26, 2007

The Lion King 1 1/2

Watched: 3/26/07
With: myself
Year: 2004
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: This is the story of Timon and Pumbaa. Very funny. Nathan Lane just cracks me up!
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Crunch: Total Resculpt

Watched: 3/26/07
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A good resistance training workout that hits almost all parts of the body. I purchased this because I've watched Kendall Hogan on ESPN.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, March 25, 2007

Spy Game

Watched: 3/25/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Brad Pitt is caught in a Chinese jail. Robert Redford is trying to save him. Most of the film is done in flashback. I'm not a huge fan of CIA/spy films but this one was pretty decent.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Rocky Balboa

Watched: 3/24/07
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Well, now I want to rewatch the original Rocky movies and see if the fighting was a fake as it appeared at first in this one. Rocky wants to come back to fighting. What I can say is that I'm happy to see Sylvester Stallone had worked hard to get his body into fighting shape. I only wished that they had hired an actor who at least had a boxing body for the competition.
Watch again?: only for nostalgia purposes
Recommend?: maybe

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Get In Shape: Moderate Intensity

Watched: 3/22/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: This was WW first DVD collection. It's a good combination of cardio and resistance training...circuit training.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Dolphins: The Ultimate Guide

Watched: 3/21/07
With: myself
Year: 2000
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: As the marine biologist part of me emerges out of the depths....this is a comprehensive guide about dolphins and almost anything you could want to know about them.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Fitness Kickboxing

Watched: 3/20/07
With: myself
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: exercise (Netflix)
Opinion: The outfits remind of the 80's so I'm questioning the release date. It is a high-paced workout that builds up a sweat.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Monday, March 19, 2007

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Watched: 3/19/07
With: myself
Year: 1997
Reason for watching: something to do before work
Opinion: I had read the book and really enjoyed it so I decided to buy the movie when I found it on major discount. Very eccentric bunch of characters, as in the book. I'll probably reread the book sooner than later.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: maybe

Sunday, March 18, 2007

The Last Kiss

Watched: 3/18/07
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: An okay film that had me thinking about my marriage and what happened to it...something that I don't like recalling. Did bring up the point of trying to never give up with your relationship.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, March 17, 2007

I Don't Know Jack

Watched: 3/17/07
With: myself
Year: 2002
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A documentary about Jack Nance (Twin Peaks, Eraserhead) and his life with his friends. Fairly interesting but no need to see it again.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Friday, March 16, 2007

Linkin Park

Watched: 3/16/07
With: myself
Year: 2000
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: A documentary about Linkin Park-no members of the band or music is on it, which is a disappointment. But it is informative about how the band came to be.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: only for Linkin Park fans

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Walk at Home: Advanced 5 Mile

Watched: 3/15/07
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: It's definitely more advanced than her other walks. However, she's definitely more annoying than usual but there are people following her but, I can turn off the instruction. I don't like how it transitions between miles. I like the differences in each mile. A great workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The Autospy Files: Episode 2

Watched: 3/14/07
With: myself
Year: 1995
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: This episode deals with lots of different cases from different forensic scientists all over the US. Discusses the voices from the dead helping solve their murders.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

The Autospy Files: Episode 1-Autospy

Watched: 3/13/07
With: Scott
Year: 1995
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: An interesting look into a forensic pathologist's case history. Specific cases of Dr. Baden.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Walk Diet: 2 Mile Walk

Watched: 3/13/07
With: myself
Year: 2004
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: A good workout with different people than her regular videos. Very similar type of workout compared to her other series.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 13

Watched: 3/12/07
With: Scott
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: And so another season comes to a close. Will Nate survive? Where is Brenda goiiing?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, March 12, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 12

Watched: 3/12/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Art school, death plans, being together
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Introduction to Yoga: Gentle for Extreme Beginners

Watched: 3/12/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: I guess I'm getting more flexible as I was able to do more in these positions. Was able to keep my mind focused which is a good thing.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Thank You For Smoking

Watched: 3/11/07
With: Scott
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: Some humor in this satire. Amusing but I also could have not watched it and been fine. Was mostly background for me while I did some crafting.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 9-11

Watched: 3/11/07
With: Scott
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Past has come and hit some right smack dab in the face. Is honesty the best policy?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, March 09, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 8

Watched: 3/9/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I just don't get Brenda....family remembers Dad, biker funeral happening.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 7

Watched: 3/9/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Brenda keeps getting ideas for her book. Jewish death due to strangling.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 6

Watched: 3/8/07
With: Scott
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Engagement is announced. Woman after several years curses out her dead husband.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 5

Watched: 3/8/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Marriage? Reality hits mom after the death of a lonely woman.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 3 and 4

Watched: 3/7/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Mom is trying to change her house. Claire keeps getting herself in trouble. Nate faces his past.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Little House on the Prairie: Season 1: Founder's Day

Watched: 3/7/07
With: myself
Year: 1974
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: What's more important: competition or winning?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Little House on the Prairie: Season 1: To See the World

Watched: 3/7/07
With: myself
Year: 1974
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Johnny is off to see the world and it isn't what he bargained for.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Walk Away the Pounds: 3 Mile Walk

Watched: 3/6/07
With: myself
Year: 2002 (product design)
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Proof that when I really focus on the workout and not think about work, exes, pets, etc. I can get a really good workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, March 05, 2007

Walk Aerobics: 2 Mile Walk

Watched: 3/5/07
With: myself
Year: 1996
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: I feel that I get a better workout with these earlier tapes from Leslie Sansone. Not crazy about the outfits, but hey, I'm not wearing it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Little House on the Prairie: Season 1: The Money Crop, Survival

Watched: 3/3/07
With: Scott
Year: 1974
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More values about friendship and hate were part of these two episodes.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 2

Watched: 3/3/07
With: Scott
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Nate is now being affected by death...maybe because he has the brain thing.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, March 03, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 2: Episode 1

Watched: 3/2/07
With: Scott
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The second year picked up exactly where the first season left off-some shows cannot do that well.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, March 02, 2007

Law and Order: The Second Year: The Working Stiff

Watched: 3/2/07
With: Scott
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Former governor gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Law and Order: The Second Year: Silence

Watched: 3/1/07
With: myself
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: A possible gay bashing? Blackmail?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tae-bo Basic

Watched: 3/1/07
With: myself
Year: 1998
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: One of the few workouts that I actually sweat while doing it. Fast-paced. Decent workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes