Archive for the 'Movies' Category
October 16th, 2005 -- Posted in Movies |
In an effort to kill as much time as possible in the days leading up to the move (it’s painful to allow one’s mind to wander to issues and thoughts of one’s new house, when it’s still unattainable), I went to the movies. I saw Serenity last week, and as usually happens, when one says it’s the greatest movie, I’m somewhat disappointed. I expect a 10, and a 9 is disheartening. This time I went to a movie I had heard really nothing about, so now I will give it a score and it will probably disappoint you now if you see it. Quid pro quo. Take that. The movie was “The History of Violence”, and it was probably the best movie I’ve seen in at least a couple of years - probably since Kill Bill(s), or Snatch. It was violent (surprise!!) and wildly sexual with 100 decibel swearing, but all aspects were totally appropriate. My pessimistic anticipation of over-hollywoodized storylines and character development were pleasantly disappointed. We had watched Flight of the Pheonix and Monster-in-law last week, and they didn’t disappoint (thereby disappointing me). But THOV as beautiful - from actor selection, to quality of acting, to the aforementioned indulgences, made it wholly entertaining. Now go ahead and see it and be disappointed and disagree with me. Quid pro quo.
July 12th, 2005 -- Posted in Movies |
I went to see the new Herbie movie with the family today and I was quite surprised at how great it was. It had some conflict, romance, racing, and good ole’ Herbie was as good as I remember him. We all really enjoyed it.
March 20th, 2005 -- Posted in Movies |
I’m in the midst (75% through) of a Lord of the Rings Marathon. I’ve watched all 3 movies (6 DVDs, 15 hours) in the 30 hour time period from Friday evening to Saturday night, plus 1 of the Appendices. This morning I watched another 2. This evening and tonight I’ll finish them up. That is such a great movie series, with such amazing historical (fictional and non) context.
I haven’t completely ignored Jenn. She’s been busy reading her book and we’ll go out for a bit this afternoon. And I’m not wasting the beautiful weather this weekend either - I went for a 2 hour hike yesterday afternoon across Lake Ontario. It was beautiful, and with the sun beating down on my black shirt I didn’t need a coat for a good part of it. The sound of ice melting, the glimmering sun off the ice, and the calm air, accented by the spring-esque twirping of birds was phenomenal.
Question of the day: If water froze black, would there be ice on our lakes? Would the ice form deep to shallow, rather than from the surface down? How bright would it be in the middle of the day? What other implications would exist?
March 13th, 2005 -- Posted in Movies |
I served up a Quentin Tarantino movie night (Kill Bill 1, Kill Bill 2, and Pulp Fiction), with a highlight of Uma Thurman (have you noticed her toes? They’re not that pretty!) and a side of Samuel L. Jackson (did you know that he’s the piano player in the wedding chapel in Kill Bill?). There’s nothing like 6 hours of “alternative” violence with appropriately excessive sound effects and special effects of dying (aka splatter and gushing spray), and fully savouring the great soundtracks full volume.
I also went for a walk at Parrott Bay (a nearby conservation area) and found a couple of new trails. I also checked out this house for sale that borders the land - it’s got the winding driveway, extensive forests, enough acreage, waterfront, a beautiful bungalow, opportunity for development of the land, and it’s on a major road (which would make Jenn happy). Unfortunately, it’s >$300,000 so it won’t really work yet. It was fun to dream.
Today I plan on grocery shopping, going for another walk somewhere, and maybe doing some reading - all in an effort to not get lonely and stay productive. Within a couple of days, I’ll be well established in bachelorhood, but sometimes the first day or 2 can get kinda boring.
March 1st, 2005 -- Posted in Movies |
Had to share this with you… something to make you smile.
February 6th, 2005 -- Posted in Movies |
We went to see the movie In Good Company yesterday. It was a good movie to take a guy to as it had some romance (for me) and some business corporate stuff (for him). We also had buttered popcorn! Yummm! What other reason do you go to the show? The theatre was pretty empty and no one was directly in front or behind us. All in all, it was a great movie experience. I give it two thumbs up.
November 28th, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
When I was a kid, did I look like this?
People always said I did… especially once I got glasses. It’s the kid off A Christmas Story (”You’ll shoot your eye out!”) aka “the Red Ryder BB Gun story”.
October 16th, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
Oh my goodness - Shawn of the Dead is hilarious. Thanks Ed, er… I mean, Brock - for introducing me to it and recommending it. Jenn sat there for a while but because of the British accents (why do they have to talk that way?), I had to listen to it loud, and I think it kinda started to bother her, what with all the zombie noises and blasting of brains and bashing of skulls. But she said the really liked to listen to my laughter, in spite of the background sounds of cannibalism and swearing, and that it brought such joy and happiness to her. That was at least the jist of what she was thinking, I think. So …uhh… maybe I better see if I can find her and show that I’m not entirely thoughtless and insensitive. I did choose to have Pizza Pizza last night - knowing that it would make her happy (which it did). Hmmm… Pizza.
September 23rd, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
Two consecutive episodes of Law & Order featured Serina getting blamed by the male DA’s of being too soft, and unable to handle the pressures of criminal prosecutions - I wonder if she’s already being phased out. I’m sad to see the old detective gone… I like the new Italian guy’s intrigue, but he’ll have to prove his interesting quirkiness more for me to prefer him over the last guy (so quickly forgotten… sigh). The two episodes were a little too USA-centric (what? they take place in New York?) for my liking, but at least they’re controversial.
July 27th, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
I went to see The Notebook today. What a great movie… and chick flick! I haven’t read the book so can’t compare those, but I really loved the story… especially about growing old together.
July 1st, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
We saw a couple of movies this afternoon (it was raining, what else is one to do on a day off like today?) - Pieces of April, and Love Actually. Both we recommend. Love Actually is quite a chick flick, but enough nudity, comedy, and realism to make it guy worthy. Pieces of April also had the realism, and less nudity and comedy, but more emotional intensity - and it’s an IFA movie, featured at various Film Festivals so it’s gotta be good.
I’ve tried to watch Shrek 2 like three times now but everytime I end up with the Spanish version! Drives me crazy. Maybe I’ll just have to rent it.
April 29th, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
So my friend and I went to see 13 Going on 30 today. I loved it and it was so much better than I thought it would be. Lots of flashbacks to the 80’s and Jennifer Garner did a great job portraying a 13 year old in an adult body!! Very cute movie… I even cried!
April 18th, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
I have been a little distracted watching all of these movie trailers. They even have previews of movies that aren’t out until November!!
April 12th, 2004 -- Posted in Movies |
Yes, Doug is my prince but this post isn’t about him… it’s about the new movie, The Prince and Me. My friend Emily and I went to see it this afternoon… for some reason, Doug didn’t want to see it?? I’m sure my Mom would love it. It was a cute flick… there are lots of cute chick flicks out or coming out. And now Emily is my new chick flick friend. I used to go see them alone so it’s nice to have someone to go see them with… except I have to share my popcorn!!
Oh, I also loved Julia Stiles hair in this movie… perhaps for my next haircut…