Movies release to DVD on every Tuesday of each month. For February those dates are the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. A site I like to go to for the latest updates on the movies being released is movies.com.
On February 3rd there are a bunch of movies coming to DVD however, not all of them are big titles. The big titles being released though include Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist, The Secret Life of Bees, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, and Madagascar – Escape to Africa [Blu-ray]. I have seen previews for Space Buddies on TV recently which never went to theaters but is coming to DVD is one in the collection of the Air Bud and Buddies movies. This looks cute for kids in love with dogs.
On February 10th two movies from theaters are hitting the shelves: W. and Nights in Rodanthe. Also, Back to the Future, noted as one of the top trilogies in one of my previous posts is coming to DVD!
The other two Tuesdays, the 17th and the 24th, do not have big movies coming out unfortunately but that means its time to save up money for when some big titles hit the shelves in March.
My most recent great movie buys were over winter break. I bought about 8 movies in the span of a month. The Dark Knight ($14.99 at Target), Wanted ($14.99 at Target), Eagle Eye ($16.99 at Target), Jarhead, A Knights Tale, City of Angels, Michael, and XMen. I got great deals on all of these check out my website for great deals on them from Amazon.com.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Movie Genres
One of the articles I was contemplating writing in my post titled “15 Pillar Articles” was an informative piece on the different movie genres. The full article is displayed on my website: http://silverscreentipster.webs.com/articles.htm . Enjoy!
When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally is a timeless romantic comedy that both men and women can relate to. Harry, played by Billy Crystal, plans to move to New York when Sally, played by Meg Ryan, joins him in Chicago to catch a ride. Over the next eleven years they become close friends forming a relationship that begins to test the question they asked themselves the first day they met in the car. “Will sex ruin a perfect relationship between a man and a woman?”
Over the years the pair enters into relationships with others. When these relationships eventually fail and they come back to one another for a shoulder to lean on. The comedic interaction between Crystal and Ryan is undeniable. Both are willing to go as far as it takes to make the film the quirky comedy it ends up being. Things get tough for the pair when they decide to sleep together and realize that things do change when sex enters the relationship. Their perceptions on what the night together meant causes an awkward interaction between the two pushing them apart. While everyone on the outside of their relationship can see that they belong together, a familiar plot point to romantic films, they continue to deny the attraction.
I’m not going to spoil the ending but this one is a classic. Check out my site and see how you can get it for cheap on Amazon.com. Also, check out this article I found online about how a chance encounter through a roommate can spark a love romance that, although it takes years to realize, is true love. http://thegoodbadanduglyofroommates.webs.com/whenharrymetsally.htm
Over the years the pair enters into relationships with others. When these relationships eventually fail and they come back to one another for a shoulder to lean on. The comedic interaction between Crystal and Ryan is undeniable. Both are willing to go as far as it takes to make the film the quirky comedy it ends up being. Things get tough for the pair when they decide to sleep together and realize that things do change when sex enters the relationship. Their perceptions on what the night together meant causes an awkward interaction between the two pushing them apart. While everyone on the outside of their relationship can see that they belong together, a familiar plot point to romantic films, they continue to deny the attraction.
I’m not going to spoil the ending but this one is a classic. Check out my site and see how you can get it for cheap on Amazon.com. Also, check out this article I found online about how a chance encounter through a roommate can spark a love romance that, although it takes years to realize, is true love. http://thegoodbadanduglyofroommates.webs.com/whenharrymetsally.htm
The Movie Fan
Some college towns have little movie resources accessible to students who live on campus with little means of transportation. At the university where I go to school we have a very convenient reasonably priced movie rental store just down the street from the quad. The Movie Fan. It has been around since 1995 and offers over 15,000 different movies to their customers. Conveniently located downtown just a block from the nearest dormitory The Movie Fan offers thousands of hours of entertainment to students and community members.
The store is up to date on the new releases and prides their collection on having most any movie you could think of. They recently added an option to rent online, making them even more convenient. The website has a streaming blog updating viewers on new releases and recommending staff favorites. Naturally The Movie Fan also has a myspace page.
The prices of the Movie Fan are comparable to any other movie store the only difference is because of the high demand movies can only be rented for one night or two which are due back by 7pm. New releases are $3.25 for one day and $3.75 for two. If you rent an old release it’s a great deal: $1.50 a days and $2.00 for two days. Every Monday and Wednesday its buy one get one for new releases and Tuesday and Thursdays are rent to get one free for new releases. Everyday old movies are buy one get one free, which is a great deal!
Check out www.themoviefan.com for more information on this little movie shop serving my university’s viewing needs. You won’t regret it the service is great and the knowledge of the staff is very helpful. Hope you enjoy it!
The store is up to date on the new releases and prides their collection on having most any movie you could think of. They recently added an option to rent online, making them even more convenient. The website has a streaming blog updating viewers on new releases and recommending staff favorites. Naturally The Movie Fan also has a myspace page.
The prices of the Movie Fan are comparable to any other movie store the only difference is because of the high demand movies can only be rented for one night or two which are due back by 7pm. New releases are $3.25 for one day and $3.75 for two. If you rent an old release it’s a great deal: $1.50 a days and $2.00 for two days. Every Monday and Wednesday its buy one get one for new releases and Tuesday and Thursdays are rent to get one free for new releases. Everyday old movies are buy one get one free, which is a great deal!
Check out www.themoviefan.com for more information on this little movie shop serving my university’s viewing needs. You won’t regret it the service is great and the knowledge of the staff is very helpful. Hope you enjoy it!
Piller Ideas
I’ve been brainstorming ideas for articles I can write about on my website. These are first fifteen I’ve come up with.
1. A biography and filmography of Stephen Speilberg. One of the greatest directors a biography is timeless.
2. A write up of all the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This list is only added to but the past will never change.
3. All about the Oscars. A whole nights schedule and the process of the Oscars.
4. A biography and filmography of Micheal Bay, director. This information about his work so far will never change.
5. A write up about Paramount Pictures. The lifetime of the company and what movies have made then famous.
6. An article about Disney Pixar and their merger. How their merger has helped both of the companies.
7. A biography and filmography about Heath Ledger. He was an actor in the prime of his life who died too early.
8. An article on Tim Burton and his films. How they are origional and what draws people to them.
9. The movies of the 1920's. The roaring 20's and how movies played a part.
10. A biography and filmography on Morgan Freeman. His roles in film and other media.
11. This past year Jaws actor Roy Scheider passed away. A write up about the Jaws trilogy.
12. An informative article on all the genres of movies and their differences from one another.
13. A biography and filmography on Meryl Streep. She just won best actress at the SAG awards.
14. A write up about Silent Films. What made them great.
15. How the fashion in movies has changed throughout the years. Compare todays actresses such as Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz compared to Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.
These articles are meant to be both informative and timeless. No matter when someone reads about these topics the information will be relevant and not change. For the biographies and filmographies the only way they will change is when the star adds more movies to their resume.
1. A biography and filmography of Stephen Speilberg. One of the greatest directors a biography is timeless.
2. A write up of all the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award winners. This list is only added to but the past will never change.
3. All about the Oscars. A whole nights schedule and the process of the Oscars.
4. A biography and filmography of Micheal Bay, director. This information about his work so far will never change.
5. A write up about Paramount Pictures. The lifetime of the company and what movies have made then famous.
6. An article about Disney Pixar and their merger. How their merger has helped both of the companies.
7. A biography and filmography about Heath Ledger. He was an actor in the prime of his life who died too early.
8. An article on Tim Burton and his films. How they are origional and what draws people to them.
9. The movies of the 1920's. The roaring 20's and how movies played a part.
10. A biography and filmography on Morgan Freeman. His roles in film and other media.
11. This past year Jaws actor Roy Scheider passed away. A write up about the Jaws trilogy.
12. An informative article on all the genres of movies and their differences from one another.
13. A biography and filmography on Meryl Streep. She just won best actress at the SAG awards.
14. A write up about Silent Films. What made them great.
15. How the fashion in movies has changed throughout the years. Compare todays actresses such as Demi Moore and Cameron Diaz compared to Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.
These articles are meant to be both informative and timeless. No matter when someone reads about these topics the information will be relevant and not change. For the biographies and filmographies the only way they will change is when the star adds more movies to their resume.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen has been known as one of the greatest romance authors of her time. Writing classics including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma and many others gave her this recognition. Her novel First Impressions, which later became Pride and Prejudice has been made into a number of films. The most recent adaptation from Focus Features starred Keira Knightley. This is my favorite ‘girlie’ movie.
Knightley plays Elizabeth Bennet whose love interest Mr. Darcy is played by Matthew Macfadyen. Throughout the movie both characters are convinced they do not belong together and cannot stand one another. It’s in Elizabeth’s character not to let people in and this barrier puts a great deal of strain on their potential relationship. After much turmoil Darcy confesses his love to Ms. Bennet only to be rejected and left to walk alone in the rain. Elizabeth finally figures out that the pair belongs together and searches out Mr. Darcy.
There are two great points in this movie. First, the high hopes the audience has when Mr. Darcy is finally professing his love to Ms. Bennet. As an outsider you cannot help but cheer for the pair to end up happy together. At this point both characters know it too but miscommunication on both parts has led them to walk away from one another alone. The greatest part of the movie is the end. Spoiler alert! After the air has been cleared and Elizabeth realizes her love for Mr. Darcy she is walking through the meadow one morning unable to sleep. When she looks up from where she is walking her eyes meet a figure walking across the same meadow in her direction. Mr. Darcy. Who also cannot sleep. It’s at that point any girl in love with romance in the audience is awe struck by happy Elizabeth and Darcy are to finally be together. Definitely a must see for any girl in love with romance movies.
Knightley plays Elizabeth Bennet whose love interest Mr. Darcy is played by Matthew Macfadyen. Throughout the movie both characters are convinced they do not belong together and cannot stand one another. It’s in Elizabeth’s character not to let people in and this barrier puts a great deal of strain on their potential relationship. After much turmoil Darcy confesses his love to Ms. Bennet only to be rejected and left to walk alone in the rain. Elizabeth finally figures out that the pair belongs together and searches out Mr. Darcy.
There are two great points in this movie. First, the high hopes the audience has when Mr. Darcy is finally professing his love to Ms. Bennet. As an outsider you cannot help but cheer for the pair to end up happy together. At this point both characters know it too but miscommunication on both parts has led them to walk away from one another alone. The greatest part of the movie is the end. Spoiler alert! After the air has been cleared and Elizabeth realizes her love for Mr. Darcy she is walking through the meadow one morning unable to sleep. When she looks up from where she is walking her eyes meet a figure walking across the same meadow in her direction. Mr. Darcy. Who also cannot sleep. It’s at that point any girl in love with romance in the audience is awe struck by happy Elizabeth and Darcy are to finally be together. Definitely a must see for any girl in love with romance movies.
What Just Happened??
You know those movies that get to the credits and all of a sudden you think to yourself, "What just happened??" Yeah, sometimes those can be the best ones. Your so wrapped up in trying to figure out the topsy turvy plot line and all of a sudden its over and immediately you press the menu button and start the movie all over. Sometimes those are the best!
For instance, the movie STAY starring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, and Ryan Gosling is definitely one of those movies. Ryan Gosling plays a suicidal college student who informs his psychologist Ewan McGregor that he plans on killing himself in three days. Determined not to let this happen McGregor spends the next three days figuring out Goslings secrets. With help from his girlfriend, Watts, McGregor is on a race against the clock straddling the line between life and death. The movie moves so fast and so twisting that it keeps your attention throughout the whole 99 minutes and begs you to watch it again immediately following the credits. I would definitely recommend this movie if you are looking for a good mind bending watch!
The Jacket staring Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley made in 2005 has the same effect after watching it. It stars Adrien Brody as Jack Starks, a man who knows little about himself other than the fact that he is being treated in a psychiatric facility. Jack is a Gulf War Veteran who is undergoing treatments that provide him with the information that although he is being treated in 2007 he really died in 1993. Keira Knightley provides the timeline appearing as a child in Starks 1993 images and a teen in his 2007 images. The plot takes the audience through ‘eerie events that reach beyond time, beyond fantasy, beyond life itself. Sounds confusing? Try keeping up with the movie, it’s quite a thriller!
For instance, the movie STAY starring Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, and Ryan Gosling is definitely one of those movies. Ryan Gosling plays a suicidal college student who informs his psychologist Ewan McGregor that he plans on killing himself in three days. Determined not to let this happen McGregor spends the next three days figuring out Goslings secrets. With help from his girlfriend, Watts, McGregor is on a race against the clock straddling the line between life and death. The movie moves so fast and so twisting that it keeps your attention throughout the whole 99 minutes and begs you to watch it again immediately following the credits. I would definitely recommend this movie if you are looking for a good mind bending watch!
The Jacket staring Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley made in 2005 has the same effect after watching it. It stars Adrien Brody as Jack Starks, a man who knows little about himself other than the fact that he is being treated in a psychiatric facility. Jack is a Gulf War Veteran who is undergoing treatments that provide him with the information that although he is being treated in 2007 he really died in 1993. Keira Knightley provides the timeline appearing as a child in Starks 1993 images and a teen in his 2007 images. The plot takes the audience through ‘eerie events that reach beyond time, beyond fantasy, beyond life itself. Sounds confusing? Try keeping up with the movie, it’s quite a thriller!
Monday, January 26, 2009
The SAG Awards
Last night was the Screen Actors Guild Awards honoring the best actors and actresses from both film and television. Although I haven’t seen all the movies that were nominated for awards I’m familiar with the actors and their abilities. Sean Penn, a phenomenal actor in everything he does, won best actor for his role as Charlie Milk in Milk. I have yet to see the movie but from all the work Penn has done over the years and the recognition he has received for the part live little doubt that he deserves it. Meryl Streep won best actress for her role as a catholic school principal in Doubt.
Other winners included:
Best supporting actor - Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Best supporting actress - Kate Winslet (The Reader)
Best ensemble cast - Slumdog Millionaire
Best stunt ensemble - The Dark Knight
Best actor (drama) - Hugh Laurie (House)
Best actress (drama) - Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters)
Best actor (comedy) - Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Best actress (comedy) - Tina Fey (30 Rock)
Best actor (TV movie or mini-series) - Paul Giamatti (John Adams)
Best actress (TV movie or mini-series) - Laura Linney (John Adams)
Best drama ensemble - Mad Men
Best comedy ensemble - 30 Rock
Best stunt ensemble - Heroes
James Earl Jones, known for his recognizable voice as Mufasa in Disney’s the Lion King, received the Lifetime achievement award.
The amazing thing about The SAG Awards is the actors are voting for the actors. It’s not the fans, the writers, the directors, or anyone else. The actors are being recognized by their peers for the great work they do.
Meryl Streep last night said, “There is no such thing as the best actress. There is no such thing as the greatest living actress. I’m in the position where I have secret information where I know this to be true. I’m so in awe for the work of the women this year. Nominated, not nominates. The work of us girls. And everybody wins when we get parts like this.” Watching Streeps acceptance gives a little insight into how much the actors appreciate one another and truly admire eachother.
Other winners included:
Best supporting actor - Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Best supporting actress - Kate Winslet (The Reader)
Best ensemble cast - Slumdog Millionaire
Best stunt ensemble - The Dark Knight
Best actor (drama) - Hugh Laurie (House)
Best actress (drama) - Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters)
Best actor (comedy) - Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Best actress (comedy) - Tina Fey (30 Rock)
Best actor (TV movie or mini-series) - Paul Giamatti (John Adams)
Best actress (TV movie or mini-series) - Laura Linney (John Adams)
Best drama ensemble - Mad Men
Best comedy ensemble - 30 Rock
Best stunt ensemble - Heroes
James Earl Jones, known for his recognizable voice as Mufasa in Disney’s the Lion King, received the Lifetime achievement award.
The amazing thing about The SAG Awards is the actors are voting for the actors. It’s not the fans, the writers, the directors, or anyone else. The actors are being recognized by their peers for the great work they do.
Meryl Streep last night said, “There is no such thing as the best actress. There is no such thing as the greatest living actress. I’m in the position where I have secret information where I know this to be true. I’m so in awe for the work of the women this year. Nominated, not nominates. The work of us girls. And everybody wins when we get parts like this.” Watching Streeps acceptance gives a little insight into how much the actors appreciate one another and truly admire eachother.
That One Part
I’ve noticed I’m the kind of person who buys a movie because I pass it in the store and remember this one great part in the movie that made me love the movie, pick it up, and buy it. All it takes is for me to remember that one great part. I mean yeah I’m not going to buy a $20 movie just because I liked one part but anything under $10 definitely. Especially if it’s marked at a luring price such as $7.99 or the best one $5. How you could pass up a $5 movie? I know I can’t.
Take for instance Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy. It didn’t get rave reviews or even last in the theaters that long but after renting it and watching it once I knew I had to get it. About half way through the movie there is a scene that made the movie a must have. After trying to deny her feeling for a man she knows she shouldn’t have feeling for Jane can’t help but be ecstatic when he cuts in to be her dancing partner. The emotion she shows at that moment made me realize I had to get that movie. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone looking for a romance without the typical ending.
Another movie like this is Wanted starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. It’s just a coincidence that James McAvoy is in both of these movies. Like I mentioned in an earlier blog I see movies sometimes for the actors that star in them. The special effects throughout the whole movie, Wanted, are fantastic but the one point that I knew I wanted to buy the movie is a great special effects scene at the end. I won’t say exactly what part because I don’t want to give away any end plot points but this was amazing. I would definitely recommend this action packed movie to anyone looking for adventure.
Take for instance Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy. It didn’t get rave reviews or even last in the theaters that long but after renting it and watching it once I knew I had to get it. About half way through the movie there is a scene that made the movie a must have. After trying to deny her feeling for a man she knows she shouldn’t have feeling for Jane can’t help but be ecstatic when he cuts in to be her dancing partner. The emotion she shows at that moment made me realize I had to get that movie. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone looking for a romance without the typical ending.
Another movie like this is Wanted starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. It’s just a coincidence that James McAvoy is in both of these movies. Like I mentioned in an earlier blog I see movies sometimes for the actors that star in them. The special effects throughout the whole movie, Wanted, are fantastic but the one point that I knew I wanted to buy the movie is a great special effects scene at the end. I won’t say exactly what part because I don’t want to give away any end plot points but this was amazing. I would definitely recommend this action packed movie to anyone looking for adventure.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
What To See..
After looking at the Top 10 movies in theaters right now on Fandango.com and realized that it’s been way to long since I saw a movie in theaters. The last movie I saw in theaters was Twilight in early January and Marley and Me on Christmas Day. Both great movies. Still can’t believe I haven’t seen Gran Torino yet it’s been rated as a ‘Must See’ by Fandango users. I mean its Clint Eastwood how can you not see it right? Paul Blart: Mall Cop has made over $38.1 Million at the box office so far. Comedy’s I don’t usually see in the theater just cause I know that I’ll have to watch it twice to find it really funny. It’s easier just to rent it watch it one night then watch it again the next day.
As mentioned in my post A Little Romance I am looking forward to seeing Revolutionary Road with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio and hope to be able to see it sometime this week. Gran Torino next and then I’m in the mood for a scary movie but I haven’t made up my mind between The Uninvited and The Unborn both have scary previews but previews can be deceiving. The Uninvited star Emily Browning has held her own in other scary movies including Darkness Falls and Ghost Ship when she was younger. There are no big names in The Unborn except for a few actors who have held TV show rolls. The Unborn and The Univited were both rated ‘So So’ by voters on Fandango.com. Not that I really base my opinions on movies from what other people say.
Also, I know I said that I’m not accustomed to seeing comedies in the theaters but New In Town with Renee Zellweger looks to be pretty good. It’s more of a romantic comedy so that’s probably why I’m willing to make an exception.
As mentioned in my post A Little Romance I am looking forward to seeing Revolutionary Road with Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio and hope to be able to see it sometime this week. Gran Torino next and then I’m in the mood for a scary movie but I haven’t made up my mind between The Uninvited and The Unborn both have scary previews but previews can be deceiving. The Uninvited star Emily Browning has held her own in other scary movies including Darkness Falls and Ghost Ship when she was younger. There are no big names in The Unborn except for a few actors who have held TV show rolls. The Unborn and The Univited were both rated ‘So So’ by voters on Fandango.com. Not that I really base my opinions on movies from what other people say.
Also, I know I said that I’m not accustomed to seeing comedies in the theaters but New In Town with Renee Zellweger looks to be pretty good. It’s more of a romantic comedy so that’s probably why I’m willing to make an exception.
Trilogies
For me nothing is better than a trilogy or even sequels for that matter. Okay so it has to be worth a second or third installment but the ones that pull it off are fantastic. For instance, what goes better with a Sunday full of homework? The Bourne Trilogy of course. Not only does Matt Damon get better and better every movie but the quality of the film and adventure never gets old. When watching the Bourne movies you can’t watch just one. The end of Identity leaves you wanting more and Supremacy is popped in right away same with Ultimatum.
There are a number of trilogy series that have been very successful:
The Addams Family (1991-1998)
Austin Powers (1997-2002)
Back to the Future (1985-1990)
Blade (1998-2004)
The God Father (1972-1990)
High School Musical (2006-2008)
Jurassic Park (1993-2001)
The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003)
The Matrix (1999-2003)
The Mighty Ducks (1992-1996)
Mission Impossible (1996-2006)
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003-2007)
Poltergeist (1982-1988)
Resident Evil (2002-2007)
Rush Hour (1998-2007)
Scream (1996-2000)
Spiderman (2002-2007)
Transporter (2002-2008)
X Men (2000-2006)
This isn’t even including any Disney animated trilogies that have been made over the history of the company.
As I mentioned with respect to the Bourne trilogy once you watch one can’t stop. That goes for most of these as well. Which makes getting into a trilogy great. You get to know the characters and if you cant get enough no worry there is more to come with the rest of the films. The only downside to trilogies is that you have begun to enjoy them so much that it makes them even harder to stop watching when they are over. I always get anxious at the end of the third movie for a cliff hanger ending in hopes that they will surprise me with a fourth installment. The downside to a cliff hanger ending is if there really never is a fourth installment.
Quite A Time Saver
There are several movies I remember seeing the previews for and thought to myself ‘Oh I want to see that!’ but never got around to it. Those are the movies I’ll pay money to rent. There are however those movies where you see the preview and you think, “Really? Would anyone really pay to see that?” Well the other night sitting around with some friends we were going through a list of horror movies online. The popular ones we’d seen but of course there were a few low budget unpopular ones we had never even heard of.
Our interests were not peaked enough that we would want to actually go rent these no name horror flicks so we found a way to get a 5 minute overview of the entire plot. Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia with little credit to its named because anyone can post anything they’d like to about a topic. Simply by searching the title of a movie we wanted to ‘watch’, really read, we were able to get an entire recap of the movie courtesy of well anyone who wrote on the link.
One movie we had heard of but never had any intention of seeing is Silent Hill.
Fandango.com Movie Overview: “Rose cannot accept that her daughter, Sharon, has a fatal disease. Against her husband's will, she flees with her child, with the intention of taking her to a faith healer. Along the way, she drives through a portal in reality, which lands her in the deserted town of Silent Hill. Rose loses Sharon there, and she follows what she believes to be the silhouette of her daughter all over town.”
After reading a preview of a movie we decided it wasn’t worth ruining the entire movie and looking good enough that we would rent it. Haven’t had a chance to see it yet but it’s on my list now. Not to say it’s probably not predictable or anything but kids do creepy pretty well. We’ll see…
Our interests were not peaked enough that we would want to actually go rent these no name horror flicks so we found a way to get a 5 minute overview of the entire plot. Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia with little credit to its named because anyone can post anything they’d like to about a topic. Simply by searching the title of a movie we wanted to ‘watch’, really read, we were able to get an entire recap of the movie courtesy of well anyone who wrote on the link.
One movie we had heard of but never had any intention of seeing is Silent Hill.
Fandango.com Movie Overview: “Rose cannot accept that her daughter, Sharon, has a fatal disease. Against her husband's will, she flees with her child, with the intention of taking her to a faith healer. Along the way, she drives through a portal in reality, which lands her in the deserted town of Silent Hill. Rose loses Sharon there, and she follows what she believes to be the silhouette of her daughter all over town.”
After reading a preview of a movie we decided it wasn’t worth ruining the entire movie and looking good enough that we would rent it. Haven’t had a chance to see it yet but it’s on my list now. Not to say it’s probably not predictable or anything but kids do creepy pretty well. We’ll see…
Thursday, January 22, 2009
A Little Romance
Everyone watches movies. Everyone has an opinion on movies. Why leave the critiquing just up to the professionals? My blog is going to be occasional movie reviews, updates on the latest releases, and places to go to get the movies you've been looking for.
Movies are a passion of mine, I may not know everything there is to know but I certainly have my own personal opinion. I’m willing to watch just about any movie there is but I must say the cast plays a big part in choosing a movie for me. I’m really impressed when an on-screen duo is so successful they are used again in other movies. For example Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio were just used for the second time together in Revolutionary Road after their first VERY successful appearance together in Titanic. I have yet to see Revolutionary Road but it’s on my list. Another on-screen duo that has been featured numerous time are Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. This pair starred in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail. Of course there is always Julia Roberts and Richard Gere who made their mark as a delightful on-screen couple in Pretty Woman followed by another hit Runaway Bride.
Keeping with the romance theme a movie I would recommend renting this weekend is Sex and the City. Although you may not follow the TV show religiously there the movie allows anyone unfamiliar with the show a peek into why the show attracts as many viewers as it does. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon were given a B+ rating for this romantic drama. It is rated R and runs about 2 ½ hours.
Looking to rent a movie but not spend tons of money and worry about return dates. $1 DVD rentals a night, check out redbox.com for locations.
Movies are a passion of mine, I may not know everything there is to know but I certainly have my own personal opinion. I’m willing to watch just about any movie there is but I must say the cast plays a big part in choosing a movie for me. I’m really impressed when an on-screen duo is so successful they are used again in other movies. For example Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio were just used for the second time together in Revolutionary Road after their first VERY successful appearance together in Titanic. I have yet to see Revolutionary Road but it’s on my list. Another on-screen duo that has been featured numerous time are Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. This pair starred in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail. Of course there is always Julia Roberts and Richard Gere who made their mark as a delightful on-screen couple in Pretty Woman followed by another hit Runaway Bride.
Keeping with the romance theme a movie I would recommend renting this weekend is Sex and the City. Although you may not follow the TV show religiously there the movie allows anyone unfamiliar with the show a peek into why the show attracts as many viewers as it does. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon were given a B+ rating for this romantic drama. It is rated R and runs about 2 ½ hours.
Looking to rent a movie but not spend tons of money and worry about return dates. $1 DVD rentals a night, check out redbox.com for locations.
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