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, August 31, 2007

Homicide: Life on the Streets: Seasons 1 & 2 (Episode 8)

Watched: 8/31/07
With: Scott
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: This episode wasn't as good as some of the others but still decent. Changes in the power structure.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Homicide: Life on the Streets: Seasons 1 & 2 (Episode 7)

Watched: 8/30/07
With: Scott
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Crazy kid. Two cases possibly linked? Poor puppy.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 2)

Watched: 8/30/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Is the partnership at risk? Family couples at dinner together-interesting.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 1)

Watched: 8/29/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A great opening to the third season. More dysfunctional features of a family.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Bend It Like Beckham

Watched: 8/26/07
With: myself
Year: 2002
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A better movie than I thought it was going to be. A sweet story.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Homicide: Life on the Streets: Seasons 1 & 2 (Episodes 5 and 6)

Watched: 8/25/07
With: Scott
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More powerful acting, especially episode 6. I'll probably end up owning the series at some point.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, August 24, 2007

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Watched: 8/24/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I couldn't recognize Colin Firth at first but like most movies, he does a good job. I haven't read the book yet but probably will since I have own it.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2 (Episode 4)

Watched: 8/23/07
With: Scott
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another good episode-will he ever gain the respect of his colleague?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Proof of Life

Watched: 8/19/07
With: myself
Year: 2000
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not a horrible movie. I like Meg Ryan. I can let Russell Crowe go. Interesting look at international kidnapping.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Rushmore

Watched: 8/19/07
With: myself
Year: 1998
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I had realized that Bill Murray was in this so it made it better. Some funny moments.
Watch again?: probably not
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Much Ado About Nothing

Watched: 8/18/07
With: myself
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I've always enjoyed watching Denzel Washington and Kenneth Branagh do Shakespeare. However, why the hell is Keanu Reeves in this film?
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Flyboys

Watched: 8/18/07
With: myself
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: Not a horrible WWI movie. If you're a history buff, you might not want to watch it because of some of the details might be wrong. But a decent movie overall.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Homicide: Life on the Street: Seasons 1 & 2 (episode 2)

Watched: 8/16/07
With: Scott
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another decent episode about murder in Baltimore-the rookie gets his first case as primary.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Homicide: Life on the Street: Seasons 1 & 2 (episode 1)

Watched: 8/15/07
With: Scott and Matt
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I'm a big fan of Law & Order so when Scott discussed this show, thought that I should give it a try. Pretty good acting.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Madagascar

Watched: 8/13/07
With: myself
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: Caught it on HBO
Opinion: Not as good as I wanted it to be. I was waiting for Andy to realize that he is a carnivore and would go after his friends.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: no

Last Holiday

Watched: 8/11/07
With: my mom
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: caught it on HBO
Opinion: A predictable but some laugh out loud moment movie. Timothy Hutton was hilarious.
Watch again: probably
Recommend?: maybe

Walk the Line

Watched: 8/11/07
With: myself
Year: 2005
Reason for watching: caught it on HBO
Opinion: A better movie than I thought it was going to be. Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon both did very impressionable jobs as Johnny and June.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Where the Red Fern Grows

Watched: 8/11/07
With: myself
Year: 1974
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Much better than the Disney version-still some annoying songs, but if follows the book better. There is more to this one than the Disney one. More emotional.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, August 06, 2007

Zodiac

Watched: 8/6/07
With: Scott
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: An interesting look at the serial killer Zodiac and what happened starting in 1969. As someone who is interested in profiling and forensics, this was an interesting movie.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, August 05, 2007

The Muppet Show: Season 1 (Episodes 17, 19-24)

Watched: 8/5/07
With: myself, Scott watched a couple
Year: 1976
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Can't stand Phyllis Diller so I didn't watch that episode. As the season goes on, the skits get better.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, August 03, 2007

The Muppet Show: Season 1 (Episodes 14-16)

Watched: 8/3/07
With: Scott
Year: 1976
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Sandy Duncan was a little annoying but the other two episodes were decent. More memories.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Deadwood: Season 3 (last episode)

Watched: 8/1/07
With: Scott
Year: 2006
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: Scott and I had been downloading the series but couldn't watch the last episode so finally we got it and watched it. Another strong episode but I hated the ending.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes