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Weekend Movie Marathon
On-Demand
This weekend I decided to give my DVD Player some much needed time off. I mean after all I will be working it over time starting late next week. So this weekend I decided to watch movies on the various On-Demand channels I have. I like to do this every great once in a while to see if I can find some movies I would like to add to my collection. So I will be watching both... movies that I have never seen before as well as movies I have not seen in many years to remind myself of them.
On-Demand Channels I Have to Choose From
The ones that are links you can check out what movies I have to choose from... if you feel up to it... give me some suggestions!
- Comcast On-Demand
- Starz On-Demand (http://www.starz.com/schedule/ondemandlistings)
- Encore On-Demand (http://www.starz.com/schedule/ondemandlistings/eoda)
- HBO On-Demand (http://www.hboondemand.com/apps/hodschedule/hod/category.do?CATG_ID=BTRS302)
- Showtime On-Demand (http://www.sho.com/site/schedules/ondemand.do)
- Cinemax On-Demand (http://www.cinemax.com/apps/hodschedule/cod/category.do?CATG_ID=PMRS464)
- The Movie Channel On-Demand (http://www.sho.com/site/tmc/on_demand/home.do)
Remember... no horror this weekend! :P
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mr hollands opus i heartily recommend - on showtime
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Thanks Rich! :thumbup:
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mr hollands opus i heartily recommend - on showtime
Not there... I went to the site to double check it... It is on the site but grayed out. When I clicked on it I got the plot and underneath that I got the message...
Coming Soon: Available from 10/07/09 to 11/03/09
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Bedtime Stories
Funnyman Adam Sandler stars in Walt Disney Pictures' Bedtime Stories, the magical family comedy that's packed with adventure and lots of heart. When Skeeter Bronson (Sandler) babysits his sister's (Courteney Cox) children, his imagination runs wild as he dreams up elaborate bedtime stories - always casting himself as the hero. Entranced, the children add their own ideas to these once-upon-a-time tales of heroics and chivalry. Then...magic happens. These nighttime fantasies become Skeeter's daytime realities, leading him on a real-life adventure in search of his own happy ending. Filled with colorful characters, humor and whimsy, this heartwarming comedy will enchant your entire family again and again.
Stars:
Adam Sandler
Keri Russell
Guy Pierce
Courteney Cox
My Thoughts:
The first thing I did after I watched this movie was check the reviews here because I thought I remembered someone else reviewing this movie. And I was right. Both Rich and Marie reviewed this one. I found myself siding more with Marie personally. With all due respect to Rich... who I know disliked this movie quite a bit... I must say I disagree! I found this movie to be quite a bit of fun. It felt like a good fantasy fun for the entire family mixed with a bit of Romantic Comedy. That being said I wouldn't say this is a great movie as it is a bit silly at times. But it is definitely enjoyable.I was actually a bit surprised to see Courteney Cox in this one as I never heard anything of her in it before. Though she is only in the beginning and the end of the movie as she played the mother to the kids Adam Sandler was watching. On this one I plan on eventually adding to my collection. But not one I will rush to do so with as I am sure it will be a while before I am in the mood to watch it again.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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I can't remember now what you have and don't have..so never mind if I mention something you've seen or even own. :)
Bolt on Starz on Demand is cute..if you are in the mood for an animated movie.
Lakeview Terrace also on Starz isn't bad...predictable at times, but still a decent movie.
Wall-E is amazing. :)
Encore on Demand
I liked Absolute Power..entertaining thriller type movie.
Dead Calm is good..and has Nicole Kidman in one of her early roles.
High Anxiety is good. I'll probably get the DVD someday.
The only thing jumping out at men on the HBO list is Sweeny Todd..and I know that won't work because it is horror...and it's a musical.
Showtime on Demand
Stardust..I love that movie.
The Bank Job is entertaining.
Cinemax on Demand
American Gangster
Changeling..I thought this one was very good, though it isn't a fun or happy movie.
In Bruges is good...though again, not a fun or happy movie.
I didn't see anything on Movie Channel on Demand. I have heard that Into the Wild is good, but I haven't seen it.
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Thanks for all the suggestions Marie...
I was planning on watching a couple of those anyway. A question though....
Changeling... I was thinking it was a remake of this one...
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Here is an award-winning feature that boldly mixes a frightful ghost story with a great suspense plot and keeps you guessing all the way.
George C. Scott and Trish Van Devere star in a thriller that challenges the viewer to solve its mystery. It's a haunted-house adventure complete with seances, nocturnal grave-diggings, ghostly spirits, and an ancient puzzle jealously guarded by a devious man (Academy Award™ winner Melvyn Douglas). Scott is splendid as the man who becomes an unwilling instrument of a ghost's revenge and learns to trust no one. Eerily entwining a detective story with the mystery of the supernatural, 'The Changeling' delivers solid entertainment and a frightening good time.
But now I am guessing it isn't a remake of the above? Since that is a horror movie.
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Well I didn't click on the link ..I just thought it was the movie from last year directed by Eastwood with Angelina Jolie.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824747/
I might have even posted about it here after I saw it...hmmm... I think I did. I know I posted a review on Epinions.
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Going by the overview it don't sound like a remake of the ghost story... so that is cool. Which is surprising as much as they make remakes now a day! :P
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I can vouch for Into the Wild - I thought it was terrific.
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I can vouch for Into the Wild - I thought it was terrific.
Another one I didn't get around to yet; and sitting in my wishlist for far too long.
Showtime on Demand
Stardust..I love that movie.
Me too. About the greatest thing since The Princess Bride. Based on a Neil Gaiman story.
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Thanks everyone...
A lot going on with me today/tonight... so probably won't be able to get to another one till tomorrow... but there has been a few mentioned I want to check out.
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Oh you Americans! :tease: In Bruges is hilarious, but it's black humour with a poignant end. It's a hit-man comedy, Pete, and well recommended, except I'm not sure how well it translates...
mr hollands opus i heartily recommend - on showtime
Not there... I went to the site to double check it... It is on the site but grayed out. When I clicked on it I got the plot and underneath that I got the message...
Coming Soon: Available from 10/07/09 to 11/03/09
I reckon you'll be busy! And heartwarming stories about music seems about as far from what you will be watching as you could get! :laugh:
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:laugh: That is for sure Jon... And Thanks! :)
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Oh you Americans! :tease: In Bruges is hilarious, but it's black humour with a poignant end. It's a hit-man comedy, Pete, and well recommended, except I'm not sure how well it translates...
Just a minute here..I said it was good. :tease: Yes parts of it are very funny, but it takes a very, very dark turn that I didn't like as well. But I still think it is a good movie. I even posted a review on Epinions and gave it four out of 5 stars. :tease:
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Lakeview Terrace
A young couple (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer (Samuel L. Jackson) has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
Stars:
Kerry Washington
Samuel L. Jackson
Jay Hernandez
Patrick Wilson
My Thoughts:
This one I watched on Starz On-Demand. It is one I enjoyed quite a bit. I did find the beginning a little slow but that is to be expected with this story line. And it really does work for it. Samuel L. Jackson done a great job as always. I am definitely planning on adding this one to my collection.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Bolt
Bolt tells the story a dog who plays a heroic dog in a hit TV show and has some trouble recognizing that he doesn't even have superpowers. This becomes something of a hindrance when he is accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York City. From there he has to make his way home with the help of a manky old cat and an overweight hamster in a plastic ball.
Stars:
John Travolta
Miley Cyrus
Malcolm McDowell
J.P. Manoux
Diedrich Bader
My Thoughts:
I decided to watch this one with my daughter, Brittany today. We both enjoyed this one. It is very cute... and a fun storyline. Another one that I definitely plan on adding to my collection.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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I'm glad you enjoyed the movies. :)
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WALL•E
The highly acclaimed director of Finding Nemo and the creative storytellers behind Cars and Ratatouille transport you to a galaxy not so far away for a new cosmic comedy adventure about a determined robot named WALL-E.
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. Join them and a hilarious cast of characters on a fantastic journey across the universe.
Transport yourself to a fascinating new world with Disney-Pixar's latest adventure, now even more astonishing on DVD and loaded with bonus features, including the exclusive animated short film BURN-E. WALL-E is a film your family will want to enjoy over and over again.
Stars:
Sigourney Weaver
Elissa Knight
Fred Willard
Jeff Garlin
Ben Burtt
My Thoughts:
When I decided to watch this one today I asked Britt if she wanted to watch it with me. So I got to watch another one with my daughter this weekend. We both enjoyed it. sure... it starts out a bit slow and gloomy. But the story does draw you in. And before you know it you are glued to your seat. The animation on this movie is just plain awesome. I never seen an animated movie look so good. I definitely see myself eventually getting this movie.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Only 4 stars for Wall-E? The same as Bolt? :stars:
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Yup... I can honestly say I enjoyed both about the same amount.
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Bolt does look like a lot of fun, but I doubt I'll feel like I've watched milestone in animation when I do see it. WALL-E was one of the best films of last year, animated or not.
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I agree it had the best animation I probably ever seen. But the story... to me at least... nothing spectacular. Definitely good... but great? no... not to me anyway.
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Just because he likes musicals, Pete! :tease:
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Ruined the whole movie for me! :P
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Bolt does look like a lot of fun, but I doubt I'll feel like I've watched milestone in animation when I do see it. WALL-E was one of the best films of last year, animated or not.
2 tin cans romancing each other :yawn:
Exploitation movie for all the commercial crap for kids to pester their parents to buy, with a blatant political/environmental message.
Above average for sure, but no more for me
I am running for the hills now as Jon's fuse is lit :clap:
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:redcard:
Boom.
:laugh:
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I agree with Jon about Wall-E
so..add another :redcard:
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Still haven't seen it. Maybe I should get it just to lend Rich some support. :devil:
Speaking of best animated feature:
Has anyone of you checked out "Sita Sings the Blues" yet?
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Uh... no... not me... but I think I will pass on it! :P
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Uh... no... not me... but I think I will pass on it! :P
Does your daughter still read here? Maybe we can convince her to organize a musical marathon? :tease:
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:laugh: Every great once in a while she will read the site... but not too often. Which is why I always try to remember not to mention gifts to her here until after I give them to her now! :P
But she is more into the comic book forums like Marvel and such.
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Speaking of best animated feature:
Has anyone of you checked out "Sita Sings the Blues" yet?
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I did download the film from the website...
I usually remember about it when I read the forum(s) (seeing your avatar) but then forget when I am home. One of these days I have to transfer it to my PS3 (file conversion may be needed) and then be able to watch it when the mood hits.
I have quickly looked at a few brief moments from the film and noticed the the animation style seems to change throughtout the film...?
But she is more into the comic book forums like Marvel and such.
Wow, she is into Marvel comics...?
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But she is more into the comic book forums like Marvel and such.
Wow, she is into Marvel comics...?
Oh yeah... she is huge into comics. She is a regular poster at marvel comics and writes articles at comicbookboards.org so yeah... she likes her comics :P
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I have quickly looked at a few brief moments from the film and noticed the the animation style seems to change throughtout the film...?
Yes it is a mix of different styles. As there are multiple narratives. And '20s Jazz songs together with the Indian Ramayana. But it all makes sense, trust me. :)