Adventureland (2009): B*
Movie - Drama *
Source: http://www.netflix.com *
Note: I had never heard of this movie before I saw it, but it contained Jesse Eisenburg and Kristen Stewart, so I thought I would check it out. It is good movie about the angst of youth, but not the best movie ever written. I get tired of movies about poverty and crime and drug use, but it is not bad. This film is worth seeing in the theater, if you can find it there. For the rest of us, it will have to be rented or watched either online or on TV.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Twin Peaks (1990-1991): A*
TV - Drama/Crime *
Source: http://www.netflix.com *
Note: Twin Peaks is one of my favorite television shows of all time, at least season one. Season two got a bit strange (in a worse way) and boring after they discovered who killed Laura Palmer. David Lynch should have never talked them into that one. I was fascinated by the strange (in a good way) and unique characters, was drawn into their lives and was pulled in by the mystery. Twin Peaks is definitely worth owning.
TV - Drama/Crime *
Source: http://www.netflix.com *
Note: Twin Peaks is one of my favorite television shows of all time, at least season one. Season two got a bit strange (in a worse way) and boring after they discovered who killed Laura Palmer. David Lynch should have never talked them into that one. I was fascinated by the strange (in a good way) and unique characters, was drawn into their lives and was pulled in by the mystery. Twin Peaks is definitely worth owning.
American Pickers (2010+): C+*
TV - Reality *
Source: http://www.history.com *
Note: As I have said before, I rarely recommend buying reality shows. This one speaks to me, however, and I enjoy watching it. We watch two pickers who are passionate and interesting as they travel around America, often cold calling at homes, as they search out products to sell in their shop. It doesn't hurt that the lady running the shop and tracking down leads for them is smart and attractive as well. If you are into antiques, or just rare or strange items, then this show is definitely worth recording or tracking down on the internet to watch.
TV - Reality *
Source: http://www.history.com *
Note: As I have said before, I rarely recommend buying reality shows. This one speaks to me, however, and I enjoy watching it. We watch two pickers who are passionate and interesting as they travel around America, often cold calling at homes, as they search out products to sell in their shop. It doesn't hurt that the lady running the shop and tracking down leads for them is smart and attractive as well. If you are into antiques, or just rare or strange items, then this show is definitely worth recording or tracking down on the internet to watch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
12 Monkeys (1995): A *
Movie - Science Fiction *
Source: http://www.crackle.com *
Note: Directed by the brilliant Terry Gilliam of Monty Python (can you tell I like him?), 12 Monkeys is a study in psychotic behavior. Not only does the main character (played by Bruce Willis) not know if his experiences are real or not, but the other characters and audience don't know either. Part of this is through Bruce Willis' acting, more is how the film is put together. Terry Gilliam's twisted mind is perfect for the task. Supposedly a virus is released which kills much of the population and prevents people from being able to live above ground. The main character is sent back in time to prevent this from taking place. A brilliant film. Worth buying.
Movie - Science Fiction *
Source: http://www.crackle.com *
Note: Directed by the brilliant Terry Gilliam of Monty Python (can you tell I like him?), 12 Monkeys is a study in psychotic behavior. Not only does the main character (played by Bruce Willis) not know if his experiences are real or not, but the other characters and audience don't know either. Part of this is through Bruce Willis' acting, more is how the film is put together. Terry Gilliam's twisted mind is perfect for the task. Supposedly a virus is released which kills much of the population and prevents people from being able to live above ground. The main character is sent back in time to prevent this from taking place. A brilliant film. Worth buying.
Black Adder (1983+): A
TV - British Comedy
Source: http://www.netflix.com
Note: A classic! Black Adder tells the tale of Edmund Blackadder. Each season involves a different period of history in which the so called relatives of Mr. Blackadder (all named Edmund) live. This show includes some great names in British Comedy, including: Rowan Atkinson (as Edmund), Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Brian Blessed. Well worth buying.
TV - British Comedy
Source: http://www.netflix.com
Note: A classic! Black Adder tells the tale of Edmund Blackadder. Each season involves a different period of history in which the so called relatives of Mr. Blackadder (all named Edmund) live. This show includes some great names in British Comedy, including: Rowan Atkinson (as Edmund), Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry and Brian Blessed. Well worth buying.
666 Park Avenue (2012+): C-
TV - Horror
Source: http://www.hulu.com, http://www.netflix.com
Note: My biggest complaint about this show is that several of the characters look similar, making it hard at times to figure out just who is doing what. In this show the new manager learns of the building's dark secrets and her connection to the building. Supposedly Intriguing by slowly revealing information, this only works if you are interested enough to follow the show regularly. Quite frankly, I don't have the interest or the patience. I'd rather watch it all at once after the show is off the air through some service. If you are interested the show may be worth recording or hunting down on the internet.
TV - Horror
Source: http://www.hulu.com, http://www.netflix.com
Note: My biggest complaint about this show is that several of the characters look similar, making it hard at times to figure out just who is doing what. In this show the new manager learns of the building's dark secrets and her connection to the building. Supposedly Intriguing by slowly revealing information, this only works if you are interested enough to follow the show regularly. Quite frankly, I don't have the interest or the patience. I'd rather watch it all at once after the show is off the air through some service. If you are interested the show may be worth recording or hunting down on the internet.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Storage Wars (2010+): C+
TV - Reality
Source: http://www.aetv.com
Note: A group of people go head to head to try and buy abandoned and auctioned off storage lockers. Entertaining. For some reason, I really got into this one. You never know what they are going to find. The first of its kind, this show spawned several sequels. I rarely recommend buying reality shows, but this one is definitely worth recording off of TV or hunting down on the internet.
TV - Reality
Source: http://www.aetv.com
Note: A group of people go head to head to try and buy abandoned and auctioned off storage lockers. Entertaining. For some reason, I really got into this one. You never know what they are going to find. The first of its kind, this show spawned several sequels. I rarely recommend buying reality shows, but this one is definitely worth recording off of TV or hunting down on the internet.
(as the internet is always changing,
certain films and shows may no longer be available
from the listed source)
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