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, July 30, 2010

Paranormal State: Season 1: Episode 4-14

Watched: 7/29/10
With: myself
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More interesting investigations.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Paranormal State: Season 1: Episodes 1-3

Watched: 7/28/10
With: myself
Year: 2007
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some interesting paranormal investigations. More of religious take on the hauntings and in trying to help the people involved.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

Watched: 7/27/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Awesome stand up comedy routine. I don't laugh out loud at a lot but I did throughout this.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, July 26, 2010

Dead Presidents

Watched: 7/25/10
With: Eddie
Year: 1995
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not a bad movie about the Vietnam War and it's aftermath
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Cats and Dogs

Watched: 7/25/10
With: Eddie
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: A cute movie
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Most Evil: Episodes: Attention Seekers, Revenge, Cult Leaders

Watched: 7/25/10
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: More great forensic psychology episodes.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Fourth Kind

Watched: 7/25/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: A pretty good horror film.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Most Evil: Episode: Spree Killers

Watched: 7/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Great episode on some of the more well known spree killers.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Crazies

Watched: 7/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Decent "zombie" movie based on biological warfare
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Watched: 7/24/10
With: myself
Year: 209
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Outstanding foreign film that follows the book almost to a tee.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Unthinkable

Watched: 7/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Outstanding movie with Samuel Jackson. Many will not be able to handle it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: probably

Green Zone

Watched: 7/24/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Interesting war film with Matt Damon
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Bounty Hunter

Watched: 7/23/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Redbox
Opinion: Cute and predictable story with Jennifer Aniston and Gerald Butler
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Most Evil: Episode: Cult Followers

Watched: 7/21/10
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Takes a closer look at Manson, Jonestown cults.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, July 19, 2010

Wolfman

Watched: 7/18/10
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: rented from Redbox
Opinion: Not a great movie. Not a horrible movie. Predictable
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Ghost Hunters International: Season 1: Episodes 5-8

Watched: 7/18/10
With: Eddie (for 3 of them)
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I hadn't seen these episodes and I really enjoyed them.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

The Book of Eli

Watched: 7/17/10
With: Eddie
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I loved the movie but can see why several others would hate it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: maybe

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Ghost Hunters International: Season 1: Episode 4

Watched: 7/14/10
With: Eddie
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Another great episode.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Ghost Hunters International: Season 1: Episodes 1-3

Watched: 7/13/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: I had watched this when I had cable and when it first started. I wasn't sure about Rob and Andy annoyed me but after some time away....it's just as good as Ghost Hunters.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Monday, July 12, 2010

Grown-ups

Watched: 7/11/10
With: Herb
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: friend get together
Opinion: A little disappointing considering the talent of the cast but still some good laugh out loud moments.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Shark Week: Ocean of Fear: Worst Shark Attack Ever, Shark Tribe

Watched: 7/10/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: GREAT episodes!
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunshine Cleaners

Watched: 7/10/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Kinda cute story about two sisters-Amy Adams and Emily Blunt-who end up cleaning crime scenes.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: probably

Happy Accidents

Watched: 7/10/10
With: myself
Year: 2001
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: An interesting romantic comedy with Marisa Tomei with a very odd twist.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Murderers are Among Us

Watched: 7/9/10
With: myself
Year: 1946
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A German film about people dealing with World War II and the people who were involved.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Brooklyn's Finest

Watched: 7/9/10
With: myself
Year: 2009
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: A well casted movie that had an enjoyable plot.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Friday

Watched: 7/6/10
With: myself
Year: 1995
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Not as funny as I was expecting but still had some laugh out loud moments
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Traffic

Watched: 7/5/10
With: myself
Year: 2000
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: borrowed from Eddie
Opinion: Not as good as other mega casted movies (Crash) but still good.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Monday, July 05, 2010

Shark Week: Oceans of Fear: Perfect Predators

Watched: 7/4/10
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Great documentary about the 7 deadliest sharks
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Homicide: Season 5: Episodes 19-21

Watched: 7/4/10
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The ending of another great season.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

21 Jumpstreet: Season 1: Episodes 11-13

Watched: 7/4/10
With: myself
Year: 1987
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: The ending of the first season
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Aliens: Collector's Edition

Watched: 7/3/10
With: myself
Year: 1986
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Great horror/sci fi movie. True classic
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

21 Jumpstreet: Season 1: Episodes 9-10

Watched: 7/3/10
With: myself
Year: 1987
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: 2 more episodes were the gang is forced to take down kids.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: yes

Thursday, July 01, 2010

The Real World You Never Saw-Chicago

Watched: 6/30/10
With: myself
Year: 2002
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some clips that were not shown during the season.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Homicide: Season 5: Episodes 17-18

Watched: 6/30/10
With: myself
Year: 1996
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Kellerman opens up. An old partnership renews.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes