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, October 30, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 8)

Watched: 10/29/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Doc has seen Adam.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 7)

Watched: 10/28/08
With: Joey (partly)
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The search for a son, child-bearing classes.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 6)

Watched: 10/27/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: How does one forget that they're married?
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 5)

Watched: 10/26/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Fiancee arrives and the whole town is sick with the flu.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Watched: 10/26/08
With: myself
Year: 1993
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I'm probably one of the few people that had not seen this clever movie by Tim Burton. I enjoyed it even though the DVD wouldn't play for the last 15 minutes.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Saints and Soldiers

Watched: 10/25/08
With: myself
Year: 2004
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: A strong war movie without well-known actors...which works a lot better.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Walk Away the Pounds Express: Super Challenge

Watched: 10/23/08
With: myself
Year: 2003
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: A high intensity, low impact walking work out.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 4)

Watched: 10/22/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The wedding that wasn't.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 3)

Watched: 10/21/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A dead man trying to play cupid.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 2)

Watched: 10/20/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Modern doctor versus Medicine Man
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, October 20, 2008

5 Mile Advanced Walk

Watched: 10/20/08
With: myself
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: exercise
Opinion: I did the 3 Milk Walk with hand weights. A fast brisk walk.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Northern Exposure: Seasons 1 and 2 (Episode 1)

Watched: 10/18/08
With: myself
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Rob Morrow looks so young! The show seems promising with just enough quirkiness but not overwhelmingly so.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Dead Calm

Watched: 10/18/08
With: myself
Year: 1989
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Well, I certainly wouldn't want Nicole Kidman to have to be the one to find me out in the Pacific Ocean. The very ending was cheesy.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Pacific Heights

Watched: 10/17/08
With: Joey
Year: 1990
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Well, I certainly wouldn't want Michael Keaton to be my tenant. A well-done movie considering the time it was produced.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Monday, October 13, 2008

The Devil's Backbone

Watched: 10/12/08
With: Joey (partially)
Year: 2001
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: This is supposed to be a scary movie....it wasn't all that scary. There was more depth to the plot than most horror films so that was it's saving grace.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Leatherheads

Watched: 10/10/08
With: Joey
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not too bad but could have been better. Some funny moments by Clooney. For a period movie about football with some comedy mixed in, it wasn't a bad attempt.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Friday, October 10, 2008

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

Watched: 10/9/08
With: myself
Year: 1949
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Now I know where Disney's Mr. Toad's Wild Ride came from. It was typical classic Disney.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Sunday, October 05, 2008

Heroes: Season 2 (Episodes 7-9)

Watched: 10/4/08
With: myself
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Some more questions answered and more questions created. At least the last 4 months are explained. Bonus materials were okay.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

Watched: 10/4/08
With: myself
Year: 2002
Reason for watching: Netflix, I'm a fan
Opinion: You never know what Robin Williams is going to do...even in a stand-up routine. I was laughing out loud at some parts and chuckling at others.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, October 04, 2008

Heroes: Season 2 (Episodes 4-6)

Watched: 10/3/08
With: Joey
Year: 2007
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Some more strange people with strange powers. People getting mixed up with the wrong people.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably