Ollie's World of Movies

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

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Resident Evil: Extinction

Watched: 1/30/10
With: Joey
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Decent movie. Ending left much to be desired...like another movie.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably

Saw VI

Watched: 1/30/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another decent movie in the series. I enjoyed the different traps.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Women of Brewster Place

Watched: 1/30/10
With: myself
Year: 1989
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The importance of having a strong community is emphasized. Decent acting.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The Blue Planet: Ocean World/Frozen Seas

Watched: 1/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Very good documentaries
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Nine Lives

Watched: 1/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2005
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A decent story about 9 women's lives.
Watch again?: Probably
Recommend?: probably

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 22-23

Watched: 1/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Pushing the limits
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Coraline

Watched: 1/23/10
With: Joey
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Another great animated film. Solid story.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

9

Watched: 1/23/10
With: Joey
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Great animation. Can definitely see what influenced the people behind the scenes. Good plot.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episode 21

Watched: 1/23/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another solid show
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, January 22, 2010

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episode 20

Watched: 1/22/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Oh Fonzie....bad guy you are in this episode.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Thr3e

Watched: 1/22/10
With: myself
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Decent psychological thriller
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Law & Order: Season 3: Episodes 18-19

Watched: 1/22/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Judge abused his daughter
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, January 18, 2010

The King of Kong

Watched: 1/18/10
With: myself
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Wow is Billy Mitchell a shady asshole. I feel bad for Steve Wiebe because I truly feel that he has the highest score on Donkey Kong.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The 39 Steps

Watched: 1/18/10
With: myself
Year: 1935
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Average Hitchcock film
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episode 17

Watched: 1/18/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A woman obsessed......
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Les Miserables

Watched: 1/17/10
With: myself
Year: 1998
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not as good as the musical but still a highly entertaining movie.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 15-16

Watched: 1/17/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: 2 shows I had not seen-interesting look at a serial killer and middle school parties
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 13-14

Watched: 1/16/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More great stories
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 11-12

Watched: 1/15/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: It's not hard to figure out why this series and the Law & Order series in general has done so well.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 9-10

Watched: 1/14/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I had seen these episodes before-great acting/writing
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Friday, January 15, 2010

House

Watched: 1/14/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Average horror movie, predictable twist at the end. Great camera angles.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Monday, January 11, 2010

Door by Door

Watched: 1/10/10
With: myself
Year: 2002
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: William H. Macy does an outstanding acting job in this made for cable movie.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: yes

Saturday, January 09, 2010

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episode 8

Watched: 1/9/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Don't recall seeing this one that questions genetics, genes for violence as an excuse for murder.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Inside

Watched: 1/8/10
With: Joey
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: Decent story...awful special effects-made the horror cheesy
Watch again?: probably not
Recommend?: maybe

Friday, January 08, 2010

Martyrs

Watched: 1/7/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: Joey's Netflix
Opinion: An odd horror movie from the French. Good plot.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Up

Watched: 1/6/10
With: Joey
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A great movie. I actually laughed out loud at a couple of parts.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

The First Wives Club

Watched: 1/4/10
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not a bad movie-first time that I had seen the complete movie. Strong friendships
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 5-7

Watched:1/4/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Most of these episodes I'd seen before-solid acting and writing.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, January 03, 2010

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 3 and 4

Watched: 1/3/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More great episodes
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Revolutionary Road

Watched: 1/2/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: given by Jeremy
Opinion: Not that great of a movie but does show how important the strength of a relationship can be
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Saturday, January 02, 2010

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Watched: 1/2/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The first of the series was better. A lot of sword fighting
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Yoga Booty Ballet: Total Toning Basics

Watched: 1/2/10
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix, Exercise
Opinion: A good toning dvd that combines yoga and ballet moves
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Law & Order: SVU: Season 3: Episodes 1 and 2

Watched: 1/2/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More cases dealing with victims of sexual assault
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Reader

Watched: 1/1/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: from Jeremy
Opinion: I can definitely see why Kate Winslet was nominated for an Oscar.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Lost: Season 5: Episodes 15-16

Watched: 1/1/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Will this incident return them back or just screw up everything...again?
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes