To make things quicker for my review catch-up I’m going to work on short quick reviews. I don’t know how much time today I will have to catch up, so I figure this will help me make some progress. Braveheart Most everyone knows this story, but either way, the epic tale directed by Mel Gibson, [...]
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6 May
The Wrestler
Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated film, best known for a hugh comeback by Mickey Rourke, The Wrester is about a man who retires from fighting after an injury only to decide it was the one thing he can count on in life. Randy “The Ram” Robinson has only known one thing in his life, [...]
6 May
Bride Wars
Released on DVD: April 28, 2009 A funny romantic comedy for the girls about two best friends who have a dream to both get married at the Plaza, but when a mishap with their wedding planner forces them to both get married on the same day at the same location, it becomes BRIDE WAR. Kate [...]
20 Apr
2009 Spring Read a Thon Recap
The read-a-thon was awesome. I exceeded all my goals and improved from last year, staying up for 21 hours, reading for 16. Needless to say, I was exhausted yesterday. My FINAL STATS: Books Read – 7, including one already in progress Pages Read – 1,177 pages Hours Spent Reading – 16 1/2 hours Mini-Challenges Completed [...]
7 Apr
This just in..
Movie reviews are back. I’m finally kicking my own butt and trying to be better about this, especially for how many movies I watch a week. My little quick one liners just weren’t cutting it for me. Starting off, I will focus on new(er) releases and then when I have time throw in older films [...]
7 Apr
Penelope
Released: February 29, 2008 (in Theaters) For those who don’t already know the tale, Penelope is about a young girl born into priviledge only to be haunted by a curse put on her family long ago by a witch. Penelope is given a pig nose and hidden away from society behind a two way mirror. [...]
7 Apr
The Haunting in Connecticut
Released: March 27, 2009 Based on a true story, this haunting thriller tells the story of a family who moves to a house in Connecticut while the eldest son gets cancer treatments only to find the house used to be a funeral home. The events are those related to the Snedeker family’s encounter with paranormal [...]
1 Apr
March Update
I haven’t been blogging much, that’s extremely apparent. At least not here. I keep my book blog updated like clockwork, that’s just strange. Maybe it’s because there’s not much in life to talk about. Here’s the rundown – I’ve been unemployed for two months now, yesterday. Not many hits on anything of interest for jobs, [...]
23 Feb
This Week Releases – February 23
On DVD Canterbury’s Law: Complete Series The Haunting of Molly Hartley Ironweed The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Challis Sex Drive In Theaters Jonas Brothers: 3D Concert Experience Street Fighter
12 Feb
Recent Releases Update
Sorry for the delay in recent releases on DVD and in theaters. Here’s what’s new: In Theaters Now – New in Town – with Renee Zellweger Taken – with Liam Niessen The Uninvited – with Elizabeth Banks Coraline – with Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher He’s Just Not That Into You – with Jennifer Aniston, [...]