Ollie's World of Movies

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

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Aladdin: Special Edition

Watched: 5/31/07
With: Scott
Year: 1992
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not one of the stronger Disney movies musical-wise. I did enjoy Robin Williams' character.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Hannibal Rising

Watched: 5/30/07
With: myself
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Certainly not as strong as the other movies about Hannibal. Follows the book fairly well.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: only if you're a fan

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Walk Away the Pounds Express: 2 mile

Watched: 5/29/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Only did a half mile due to some pain in my hip-not sure why it's there.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Rent

Watched: 5/27/07
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: one of my favorite musicals-own it.
Opinion: Certainly not as good as the musical itself but a fairly good rendition based on the musical and story.
Watch again?: of course
Recommend?: yes

Queer as Folk: The First Season (Episode 6-11)

Watched: 5/2707
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More sex, a little bit more depth to some of the relationships but not really enough for me to continue watching after I finish the first season.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny

Watched: 5/26/07
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: Funny lyrics, funny bits of how Kyle and Jack try to find the Satanic Pick of Destiny.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: maybe

Friday, May 25, 2007

Shrek the Third

Watched: 5/25/07
With: Scott
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: date night
Opinion: Some very funny moments. It was interesting trying to guess some of the voices.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Queer as Folk: The First Season (Episode 5)

Watched: 5/25/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Michael goes on a date and there was no sex. Nice to see that not everyone is interested in sex.
Watch again?: probably not
Recommend?: maybe

Queer as Folk: The First Season (Episode 4)

Watched: 5/25/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: A little bit more in-depth character development. One of the guys is in a drug-induced coma and another one is living will person.
Watch again?: probably not
Recommend?: maybe

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

40 Days and 40 Nights

Watched: 5/23/07
With: myself
Year: 2002
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A fair movie about a guy who gives up sex for Lent.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

The Inkwell

Watched: 5/22/07
With: myself
Year: 1994
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: It's the 70's and a troubled teen and his family are to spend time with the well-to-do part of the family. Lots of interesting topics-racism, troubled teens, etc.
Watch again?: probably not
Recommend?: maybe

Monday, May 21, 2007

Walk Away the Pounds: 1 Mile

Watched: 5/21/07
With: myself
Year: 2002 (product design)
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: Considering that I haven't been exercising in a while-a good back to exercise workout.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Music and Lyrics

Watched: 5/20/07
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A romantic comedy that has lots of comedic parts. Wasn't crazy about Drew Barrymore's character.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Queer as Folk: The First Season (Pilot Episode (1, 2) and Episode3)

Watched: 5/19/07
With: myself
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Showtime has a way of bringing homosexuality to every day television. Some funny moments even at the edge of death. I'll probably finish the first season and see if I want to see more.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Mississippi Masala

Watched: 5/13/07
With: myself
Year: 1992
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A very good story about the struggles over racism. Instead of the usual White vs Black, this movie deals with Indian vs Black. Of course, seeing Denzel Washington isn't too hard!
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: yes

Friday, May 11, 2007

Rick Springfield: The Beat of the Live Drum

Watched: 5/11/07
With: myself
Year: 1985
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A blast from the past. I've enjoyed Rick since his first days on General Hospital. I had always borrowed one of his albums from the public library. This was a 1985 concert and the hair and clothes are true reps of the 80's. Good music from back in the day.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: only for 80's music fans

Thursday, May 10, 2007

The Sopranos: Season 6: Part 1 (Episodes 10-12)

Watched: 5/10/07
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: What's going to happen to the families since people are having heart attacks and being hit? Should be interesting to see how the end of the series is handled.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, May 06, 2007

The Real World: Las Vegas (Episodes 25-28)

Watched: 5/6/07
With: Scott
Year: 2002
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The sex season is now over. Everyone has said their tearful goodbyes, learned a bit about themselves and now are moving on with their lives.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: only for Reality TV junkies

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Night at the Museum

Watched: 5/5/07
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some very funny moments but editing and technically stuff was off. Decent job of casting with Robin Williams and Owen Wilson.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

The Sopranos: Season 6: Part 1 (Episode 9)

Watched: 5/5/07
With: Scott
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some over the top acting and some turmoil amongst members of the family.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, May 04, 2007

The Sopranos: Season 6: Part 1 (Episodes 7-8)

Watched: 5/4/07
With: Scot
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some different sides of some main characters shown after all of these years.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes