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 28, 2009

Diamond Men

Watched: 8/26/09
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating (out of 5): 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: So...I'm a sucker for Donnie Wahlberg-always have been since NKOTB. His acting was weak in this film. The plot itself was subtle and good.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Monday, August 24, 2009

The Iceman Interviews

Watched: 8/23/09
With: Joey
Year: 2003
Rating (out of 5): 4.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A collection of 3 interviews that the notorious Iceman gave-an interesting look at how and why someone would become a killer.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Piano

Watched: 8/21/09
With: myself
Year: 1993
Rating (out of 5): 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: An interesting and highly sexualized movie
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, August 22, 2009

The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 1: Episode 13

Watched: 8/21/09
With: myself
Year: 1979
Rating (out of 5): 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Fun episode to end the first season. Special features weren't too bad.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Duets

Watched: 8/19/09
With: myself
Year: 2000
Rating (out of 5): 3.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A much better movie than I was anticipating-surprisingly good voices from some of the actors that are in it.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, August 17, 2009

My Name is Bruce

Watched: 8/16/09
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating (out of 5): 0.5
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: I couldn't even finish watching this movie after 24 minutes. Very satrical-more than I wanted to deal with.
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: no

Death Race

Watched: 8/16/09
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating (out of 5): 3.5
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Very similar to the Fast and the Furious series...just takes place at prison.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Appaloosa

Watched: 8/18/09
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating (out of 5): 4
Reason for watching: Joey's netflix
Opinion: Not a bad Western. There is more subtley in this movie than in most other Westerns.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Sunday, August 16, 2009

The Scarlet Letter

Watched: 8/15/09
With: myself
Year: 1995
Rating (out of 5): 3.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not a bad adaptation of Hawthorne's novel.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Saturday, August 15, 2009

One True Thing

Watched: 8/14/09
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating (out of 5): 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A very powerful and emotional story.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, August 13, 2009

The Midnight Meat Train

Watched: 8/12/09
With: Joey
Year: 2008
Rating (out of 5): 3.5
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: A good gory movie-the special effects were well done.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Prophecy III: The Ascent

Watched: 8/10/09
With: myself
Year: 2000
Rating (out of 5): 3
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: An average movie that tied in well with the second one.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, August 08, 2009

A Time to Kill

Watched: 8/7/09
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating (out of 5): 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A really good movie dealing with racism and the court system.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: probably

Friday, August 07, 2009

88 Minutes

Watched: 8/7/09
With: myself
Year: 2007
Rating (out of 5): 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A pretty good thriller with Al Pacino.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Monday, August 03, 2009

The Prophecy II

Watched: 8/2/09
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating (out of 5): 3
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Interesting concept. Not as good as the first one.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Sunday, August 02, 2009

Great Expectations

Watched: 8/1/09
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating (out of 5): 2.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A take it or leave it movie
Watch again?: no
Recommend?: maybe

The Prophecy

Watched: 8/1/09
With: Joey
Year: 1995
Rating (out of 5): 3
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: An interesting plot. Christopher Walken is great like usual.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Reservoir Dogs

Watched: 8/1/09
With: myself
Year: 1992
Rating (out of 5): 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: This is probably the best Quentin Tarrentino movie that I've seen. Low budget and simple.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes