Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been very busy over the past 3 months and don't really think about updating this account. Just wanted to give an update now for anyone interested. I have seen a few movies over the last few months. Here's the ones I can remember:
Superbad - 70% (Funny but raunchy.)
Shoot 'Em Up -40% (Some cool parts, way too much unbelievability, over the top.)
The Brothers Solomon - 30% (Boring.)
Stardust - 85% (Fun movie to watch, reminded me a little of a modern Princess Bride.)
The Simpsons Movie - 70% (Enjoyable, funny, lighthearted.)
3:10 to Yuma - 80% (Very good movie, great western.)
American Gangster - 65% (This movie had the most interesting story behind it, but it was prettty boring till the last 15 minutes. I liked it, but mostly for the historical value.)
Flushed Away - 50% (Better than I thought it would be, animation was good.)
Atonement - 80% (Bittersweet feelings with this movie, emotional and well-done, good story.)
Rushmore - 90% (Great movie! Funny, great acting, great story. Love Wes Anderson's films.)
Reptilicus - 70% (This movie was so good because it was so bad. Sam and I saw it because we got a cool 70's movie poster of it. The worst acting, the worst effects, this movie was such a financial bomb that employees from the company who made it were prohibited from talking about it for years. We laughed a lot.)
Across the Universe - 10% (I turned off this movie half-way through. It was one of the worst musicals I've seen. The Beatles music was butchered and the movie was unenjoyable.)
Dedication - 80% (This was a great romance/drama/comedy uniquely done. It was different than most movies like it. I really enjoyed it.)
The Nines - 70% (Weird movie. Interesting, but still weird, concept. I liked the layout of the movie and it was cool to watch.)
There Will Be Blood - 80% (This oil movie moved pretty slow, but it was very well-done and makes you feel sort of awful afterwards. All that to say, it was worth seeing for me, phenomenal acting. And there wasn't a lot of blood.)
Michael Clayton - 70% (Interesting, well-done movie. Didn't completely understand it but was intriguing to watch.)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Waitress (2007)
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
Hot Shots! (1991)
Juno (2007)
National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (2007)
I Am Legend (2007)
Once (2007)
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
Monday, December 10, 2007
The Last Lecture of Randy Pausch (2007)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5700431505846055184 (This is the full 1:45 lecture of Randy Pausch, a professor dying of pancreatic cancer).
http://www2.oprah.com/videochannel/videochannel_player.jhtml?video=1178&category=31 (This is a smaller version of his lecture on Oprah. Go to "Professor Randy Pausch's last lecture").
This lecture was so sincere and real. I really enjoyed listening to this man's final words to his class and at some point, his kids, who do not yet know that their father is dying from pancreatic cancer. Very inspirational!
It really helps me to put things in perspective with the nerve damage in my leg too, that causes leg cramps and such. There's a great part about complaining vs. "playing the game harder". And balancing hope and realism. It was just so amazing! I would definitely recommend taking some time to listen.
http://www2.oprah.com/videochannel/videochannel_player.jhtml?video=1178&category=31 (This is a smaller version of his lecture on Oprah. Go to "Professor Randy Pausch's last lecture").
This lecture was so sincere and real. I really enjoyed listening to this man's final words to his class and at some point, his kids, who do not yet know that their father is dying from pancreatic cancer. Very inspirational!
It really helps me to put things in perspective with the nerve damage in my leg too, that causes leg cramps and such. There's a great part about complaining vs. "playing the game harder". And balancing hope and realism. It was just so amazing! I would definitely recommend taking some time to listen.
Lady and the Tramp (1955)

A Disney Masterpiece for sure. I love this film. This time around I noticed the beautiful music with the animation (a trademark in most Disney masterpieces), and the interesting social messages about families and living the "single" free life and realities of settling down. The dogs in this movie are just so adorable.
Raging Bull (1980)
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
License To Wed (2007)
A Mighty Heart (2007)
Disturbia (2007)

This movie was really good, despite the seemingly odd mixture of suspense, highschool drama, humor, and decent drama. There was something kind of off about it as a whole, and the end was a little disturbing, hence the title. But overall, I went in having sort of low expectations and was impressed with the acting and overall story.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Planet Terror (2007)

Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985)
Death Proof (2007)

Sunday, November 18, 2007
Transformers (2007)

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
The Lookout (2007)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Reign Over Me (2007)

The Hoax (2007)

Saturday, October 6, 2007
Baby Mama (2008)
This movie is not coming out until spring 2008. I got to see an unfinished version of the movie before they make cuts and final sound effects, etc. It was so awesome in the first half, totally hilarious. But it was slow and predictable in the second half. I'm hoping they will make some cuts in order to make the second half better, but even if they don't I think it was a hilarious comedy worth watching when it comes out. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were briliant. There were also great performances by Greg Kinear and Steve Martin. The movie is about a business woman who wants a baby but can't have one, so she hires a surrogate mother (poehler) to carry her baby for her.
The Painted Veil (2006)
Scary Movie (2000)
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
The Lives of Others (2006)

Scary Movie 4 (2006)
Big Fish (2003)
Once Upon A Time In The West (1969)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Scary Movie 3 (2003)

Monday, August 27, 2007
Hot Fuzz (2007)

I Love You To Death (1990)
Shooter (2007)

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

Y Tu Mama Tambien (2002)
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

Sunday, August 19, 2007
Rumor Has It (2005)
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Zodiac (2007)

No Reservations (2007)
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Jesus Camp (2006)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Um, it was ok. Very similar to other Harry Potter films. It felt kind of boring though throughout most of the movie, probably because of the acting. But I enjoyed it and I thought the world and it's new characters were fascinating. I will probably watch all the films, but now own any of the films or the books. I don't enjoy Rowling's style of writing.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Paris Je T'aime (2007)

Saturday, August 4, 2007
Old Joy (2006)

Premonition (2007)
Monday, July 30, 2007
Breach (2007)
Scoop (2006)
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