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, February 24, 2013

Sinister

Watched:  2/24/13
With: myself
Year: 2012
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Most horror films these days are cheesy and I was fully expecting this one to be as well. Well luckily with Ethan Hawke as the main character and some dynamic editing and director, this is extremely well done.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Cabaret

Watched: 2/17/13
With: myself
Year:1972
Rating out of 5: 4.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: This is a rewatch for me.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: probably

The Wild Bunch

Watched: 2/17/13
With: myself
Year: 1969
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: This wasn't a bad Western about how a bunch of outlaws try to get the last and biggest heist in their lives.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Days of Wine and Roses

Watched: 2/17/13
With: myself
Year: 1962
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Jack Lemmon did a great job in portraying an alcoholic.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

The Holiday

Watched: 2/17/13
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: 2 women agree to swap homes for Christmas to get away from their local love interests. Interesting premise.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Watched: 2/17/13
With: myself
Year: 2003
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: An interesting romantic comedy where both have side bets going with their jobs.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Boardwalk Empire: Season 1: Episodes 9-10

Watched: 2/17/13
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: Netflix
Opinion: Some more good episodes where the mob continues its rule over the politicians.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Fever Pitch

Watched: 2/16/13
With: myself
Year: 2005
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: I still haven't found a Drew Barrymore movie that I don't like. Just wish that it was an obsession with the Yankees instead of the Red Sox.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Burlesque

Watched: 2/16/13
With: myself
Year: 2010
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: This movie was much better than I thought it would be. Reminded me of Cabaret just with Cher and Christina Aguilera.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Goodfellas

Watched: 2/16/13
With: myself
Year: 1990
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: I can see why so many people have thought that this mob movie was good. Several of The Sopranos cast members were in this.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Guardian

Watched: 2/13/13
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: A pretty good movie about the US Coast Guard with Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutchner.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Sunday, February 10, 2013

The Green Mile

Watched: 2/10/13
With: myself
Year: 1999
Rating out of 5: 5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: One of my favorite movies. After Michael Clarke Duncan passed away, I've been trying to rewatch it.
Watch again?: yes
Recommend?: yes

You Can't Get Away with Murder

Watched: 2/10/13
With: myself
Year: 1939
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Humphrey Bogart plays another bad guy that has a young kid looking up to him.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The House of the Seven Corpses

Watched: 2/10/13
With: myself
Year: 1974
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: This is a classic cheesy horror movie.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Watched: 2/10/13
With: myself
Year: 1967
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Decent music and plot to this classic musical.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

Employee of the Month

Watched: 2/10/13
With: myself
Year: 2006
Rating out of 5: 3.5
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Not crazy about Jessica Simpson being casted as the love interest but Dane Cook does a great job in this.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: maybe

Swing Vote

Watched: 2/10/13
With: myself
Year: 2008
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Kevin Costner is left to decide who will be the next president. Interesting cast of characters.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably

The Body Snatcher

Watched: 2/9/13
With: myself
Year: 1945
Rating out of 5: 3
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Interesting classic movie about where those dead bodies come from.
Watch again?: maybe
Recommend?: maybe

The Nanny

Watched: 2/9/13
With: myself
Year: 1965
Rating out of 5: 4
Reason for watching: DVR
Opinion: Bette Davis has always done a great job in playing those strange mysterious women with psychological issues.
Watch again?: probably
Recommend?: probably