Ollie's World of Movies

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

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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

The Killing Fields

Watched: 9/25/07
With: myself
Year: 1984
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A powerful movie about the civil war in Cambodia. Sam Waterston does an amazing job as Sydney Schanberg.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, September 22, 2007

This is Spinal Tap

Watched: 9/22/07
With: Scott
Year: 1984
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: For someone who enjoys 80's metal rock, I had never seen this movie until now. These guys work very well together and there are some funny bits.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Siege

Watched: 9/22/07
With: Scott
Year: 1998
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A better movie than I thought that it was going to be. Bruce Willis' character doesn't seem to fit with Bruce but hey Denzel is in the movie so I can't complain too much.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Born into Brothels

Watched: 9/19/07
With: myself
Year: 2004
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I had heard good things about this documentary but wasn't expecting it to be presented like it was. I can see why it won the Oscar.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Duplex

Watched: 9/18/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Funnier than I thought it would be. I can think of better older actresses to play the neighbor upstairs but she was still amusing.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

What About Bob?

Watched: 9/17/07
With: Scott
Year: 1991
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: This is one of those movies that just cracks me up. The relationship between Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss is just great.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Homicide: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 12)

Watched: 9/14/07
With: Scott
Year: 1994
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Munch is back to his old self-amazing what happens in just one episode.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Homicide: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 11)

Watched: 9/13/07
With: Scott
Year: 1994
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another good episode-strange seeing Munch happy.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 10)

Watched: 9/12/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Sigh. Another season over. A very emotional and gripping show. Lots of lives changed to only end up being the same: dysfunction.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 9)

Watched: 9/12/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Nate gets hit on by a client. Claire is faced with a huge decision.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 8)

Watched: 9/11/07
With: Scott
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Uh-oh-Lisa's missing and Brenda got exploded on.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 7)

Watched: 9/11/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More disturbance! Scary scary disturbance!
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 6)

Watched: 9/11/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix, something to do before work
Opinion: Claire has her first art show. Nate's family is falling apart.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Homicide: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 10)

Watched: 9/9/07
With: Scott
Year: 1994
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A good episode where some of the characters are forced to face themselves.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Letters from Iwo Jima

Watched: 9/8/07
With: myself
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: A decent movie about Iwo Jima.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, September 03, 2007

300

Watched: 9/3/07
With: Scott
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Scott's Netflix
Opinion: I liked the visual effects and that was really the only reason why I chose to watch it. I don't know much about the history of the time-Scott did fill me on some of it.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Sunday, September 02, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episode 5)

Watched: 9/2/07
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Brenda's back. Are Lisa and Nate over? Let's hope so.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, September 01, 2007

Six Feet Under: Season 3 (Episodes 3 and 4)

Watched: 9/1/07
With: Scott
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More deaths, more dysfunction. Nate moves back in. Death hits close to home.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Homicide: Life on the Streets: Seasons 1 & 2 (Episode 9)

Watched: 9/1/07
With: Scott
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Belzer continues with his jokes. A poor kid gets faked out by a copy machine.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes