Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2013, 01:14:15 AM
May Marathon:
Happy Birthday to Me!
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Image: The Birthday Cake I Want!... Who wants a piece?
OMG! I can't believe it! I am a week late starting this marathon! I really gotten into my That '70s Show marathon Britt and I were doing... and this one completely slipped my mind! Losing an entire week is going to hurt on this... but I am still going to attempt the same goal. That is 31 Birthday TV Episodes (1 for every day of the month) and 12 Birthday themed movies (2 for every Saturday and every Sunday of the month) before the end of the month. I really hope I can do it! Wish me luck!
Happy Birthday to Me!
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Image: The Birthday Cake I Want!... Who wants a piece?
OMG! I can't believe it! I am a week late starting this marathon! I really gotten into my That '70s Show marathon Britt and I were doing... and this one completely slipped my mind! Losing an entire week is going to hurt on this... but I am still going to attempt the same goal. That is 31 Birthday TV Episodes (1 for every day of the month) and 12 Birthday themed movies (2 for every Saturday and every Sunday of the month) before the end of the month. I really hope I can do it! Wish me luck!
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2013, 02:14:17 AM
2 Broke Girls
Season 1 Episode 18: And the One Night Stand
It's Caroline's birthday but one-night stands are getting in the way of a proper celebration.
My Thoughts:
This is a series I grown to really like over the last couple seasons it has been on. And this is a fun episode. In it Caroline has a pretty rough birthday. Has a few decent chuckles. Definitely worth watching.
My Rating:
Episode Count: 1
Movie Count: 0
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2013, 02:52:02 AM
The Big Bang Theory
Season 1 Episode 16: The Peanut Reaction
Leonard's birthday finds Wolowitz and Leonard in the ER and Penny and Sheldon sharing a shopping trip from hell.
My Thoughts:
One of my favorites of the current sitcoms. This show is always good for a laugh... and this episode is no exception! The Penny and Sheldon scenes are always fun. In this one she takes him shopping for a gift for Leonard. Highly recommend this episode!
My Rating:
Episode Count: 2
Movie Count: 0
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2013, 04:03:58 PM
Tru Calling
Season 2 Episode 3: In the Dark
When the lights go out during a surprise birthday party in the morgue, Tru hears someone asking for help-but due to the darkness, she has no idea who needs to be saved.
My Thoughts:
This is one of my all-time favorite short lived TV Series. I really enjoyed this episode a lot. The fact that she didn't know who it was that called her name really added something to the episode. Gave it a bit extra mystery.
My Rating:
Episode Count: 3
Movie Count: 0
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2013, 06:01:01 PM
Sex and the City
Season 1 Episode 1: Sex and the City
At a party for thirty-something Miranda, Carrie and her friends vow to stop worrying about finding the perfect male and start having sex like men. Carrie experiments with an old flame and meets Mr. Big; Miranda warms up to Skipper; Samantha has a one night stand with a man Charlotte wouldn't sleep with on the first date.
My Thoughts:
This is an HBO series that I always enjoyed. I wouldn't call it a favorite series... but definitely one I could always get into without a problem. I have seen all of the first 2... maybe 3 seasons. But that is all so far. But thanks to an early birthday gift I got this past month I will finally get to see all the episodes (as well as both movies). I like both Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Davis in this series. I do think the pilot episode is a bit of a rough start for the series though.... It just jumps into it all without giving a good introduction to the characters.
My Rating:
Episode Count: 4
Movie Count: 0
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2013, 07:11:57 PM
No Ordinary Family
Season 1 Episode 7: No Ordinary Mobster
Jim goes after a mobster who has plagued George for years, ignoring his friend's request to stay out of the case. Meanwhile, Stephanie disobeys Dr. King's wishes and tries to find out more about Volson's research, and Daphne asks JJ to use his powers to help her impress a boy.
My Thoughts:
Another short lived series I enjoyed every minute of. So wish they never canceled this one! In this episode the family throws a "surprise party" for their friend George. I really got a kick out of how excited Julie Benz's character got setting up the surprise party... and how giddy she was seeing the surprise on George's face... a fake surprise as he did know earlier. But was really fun scenes. And the rest of the episode is very good as well. Enjoyed every minute of it.
My Rating:
Episode Count: 5
Movie Count: 0
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 10, 2013, 11:36:06 AM
I am changing it to a total of 44 (my age this year) birthday themed shows (whether TV Show or movie). This will mean I will have to watch 1 more then I would have had to... but I am still going to attempt it.
Goal: 44
Watched: 5
Left: 39
Wish me luck! :P
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 10, 2013, 08:27:07 PM
Grey's Anatomy
Season 5 Episode 11: Wish You Were Here
Bailey teams with Seattle Grace's new pediatric surgeon, Dr. Arizona Robbins, to save the life of a young patient near and dear to her heart, as the admittance of a death row inmate at the hospital stirs anger in Derek and further erodes Meredith and Cristina's friendship.
My Thoughts:
A very good episode of the series... I enjoyed it quite a bit. Though the birthday storyline was very minor. Just a mention or two in passing and then a scene. But still worth watching.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 6
Left: 38
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 11, 2013, 12:09:08 AM
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Monk
Season 8 Episode 9: Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk
While Natalie attempts to surprise Monk with the ultimate 50th birthday party, a janitor and a patent lawyer are killed during the launch of the first vacuum with a self-cleaning filter.
My Thoughts:
This is a very fun episode. I really got a kick out of Monk panicking and seeing signs of a birthday party everywhere he looked while trying to solve a murder case. Definitely an episode I would recommend.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 7
Left: 37
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 11, 2013, 12:59:43 AM
Sixteen Candles
Samantha's life is going downhill fast. The fifteen-year-old has a crush on the most popular boy in school, and the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her. Her sister's getting married, and with all the excitement the rest of her family forgets her birthday! Add all this to a pair of horrendously embarrassing grandparents, a foreign exchange student named Long Duc Dong, and we have the makings of a hilarious journey into young womanhood.
My Thoughts:
I found this available on On-Demand and felt I must watch it for the marathon. Surprisingly this is the first time I ever seen this film. Being a film from the '80s... a time when I watched films like crazy. I found I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It definitely has a lot of fun scenes in it. I think I will have to try to add this one to my collection!
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 8
Left: 36
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 11, 2013, 08:38:09 PM
Grey's Anatomy
Season 6 Episode 8: Invest in Love
A generous $25 million donation is offered to Seattle Grace by the parents of a 10-year-old cancer patient. This prompts the Chief to pressure Arizona into performing a risky operation on the child.
My Thoughts:
In this one it is Arizona's birthday... as well as her young patient. It is an excellent episode.. though a very sad one.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 9
Left: 35
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 12, 2013, 01:05:35 AM
Two and a Half Men
Season 3 Episode 16: Ergo, The Booty Call
As Jake's twelfth birthday approaches, Alan is still smiling ear-to-ear over his sex life with 22 year-old hottie Kandi, even when he's forced to explain to his son what a "booty call" is. Meanwhile, Jake celebrates with a sip of coffee and a handful of vitamins - or at least, that's what he assumes the blue pills in his dad's bathroom cabinet are, with the "V" imprinted.
My Thoughts:
This is a TV Show I just recently discovered... after a long time of my brother telling me I should watch it. When I saw the discs over at the library I figured I may as well check out the series. And I am really glad I did. This is a hilarious show... one I hope to start collecting before too long!
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 10
Left: 34
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 12, 2013, 03:03:01 PM
Major Dad
Season 1 Episode 20: Officer of the Day
Lt. Holowachuk gets in trouble when he plans a secret country hoe-down birthday party for the Major.
My Thoughts:
This is another TV series I used to love back when it originally aired in the early '90s. I haven't seen a single episode in many years... thankfully I found a bunch of old recordings I could watch. This is a fun episode. One that had a couple good laughs in it. Sure would like to see this series released on DVD!
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 11
Left: 33
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 12, 2013, 06:18:19 PM
Bloody Birthday
In 1970, three children were born during the height of a total eclipse of Saturn, the planet governing emotion. Ten years later these seemingly innocent children have become heartless killers able to move around under the radar of suspicion because of their youthful facades. What happens when a teenage girl and her younger brother stumble upon the horrible truth?
My Thoughts:
How couldn't I watch this one for my birthday marathon? I remember really enjoying this one back in my early teens when it first came out. I can't say it is quite as good as I remember it being. But I definitely enjoyed every minute of it. Of course I do have a soft spot for '80s horror... after all they are the movies I grew up watching.
Sure, evil children has been done to death. Some probably done better then this one. And more times then not it seems to have to do with an eclipse when the children was born. But that don't take away from the fact that this one is good. It has some creative kills (gotta love the arrow through the peephole!) and a good story. I am so glad I finally found this movie again... and the fact that it cost me less then $4.00 is icing on the Bloody Birthday cake. While I really can't complain... I do wish this one had more extras on the disc.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 12
Left: 32
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 14, 2013, 01:54:58 PM
Samantha Who?
Season 1 Episode 15: The Birthday
In the season finale, Samantha is beginning to think that Chloe is using the sympathy card by saying her aunt is sick, just so Todd won't break up with her like he promised Samantha. Andrea and Regina are having several disagreements over how to plan Samantha's birthday party.
My Thoughts:
This is a fun episode of the first season. I enjoyed it more then I expected to actually. I kinda got a kick out of how they made this party to be her "first" birthday... since this is her first birthday since her amnesia.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 13
Left: 31
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 15, 2013, 02:58:36 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond
Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot
Debra is sick and tired of having Raymond's parents and his brother show up unannounced. With her birthday coming up they try not to let Ray's parents and Robert to come over, so they can have a nice peaceful birthday party.
My Thoughts:
This is a show that I never watched when it originally aired. But I found I liked it when I caught some reruns on cable. I slowly started to collect the DVDs... but once I got to season 4 I had the chance to get the complete series set through a trade. There is still many episodes I never seen of this series... but this episode I have seen many times. A good episode. I enjoyed it very much. Now I think I will attempt to watch the rest of the birthday episodes from this series. As far as I can tell there is a total of six episodes in this series that has some sort of birthday theme.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 14
Left: 30
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 15, 2013, 04:30:28 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond
Season 2 Episode 9: The Gift
Ray, feeling guilty about only getting his dad a card for his 65th birthday, makes up for it by buying him a fancy and expensive aquarium just like the one he always admired in the Chinese restaurant.
My Thoughts:
Another fun episode. It has a few good laughs in it.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 15
Left: 29
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 16, 2013, 02:25:43 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond
Season 5 Episode 8: Young Girl
Robert starts to date a 22-year old woman. Marie and Debra don't think it's right, due to his being 43 years old. Meanwhile, Frank is having a birthday where everything goes wrong.
My Thoughts:
This is one of the (I am sure) many episodes I never seen before. This is the second birthday episode in a row I watched that it was Frank's birthday. Granted this is a good few seasons later then the last episode I watched. It was a pretty good episode... but didn't care for it as much as I did the earlier episodes.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 16
Left: 28
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 16, 2013, 02:59:13 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond
Season 8 Episode 8: Surprise Party
After Debra's mother suggests throwing Debra an "old-fashioned English Tea Party," Ray reluctantly agrees after she promises to do all the work. When Debra realizes Ray is planning something for her birthday, she suggests he change the theme to a Chinese banquet. Unfortunately, Lois has already started planning the tea party and now Ray must find a way to convince her to change her plans.
My Thoughts:
This one on the other hand I have seen. I liked this one a bit more then the last one. Still wouldn't call it a favorite... but worth the watch.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 17
Left: 27
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 16, 2013, 03:31:10 PM
Everybody Loves Raymond
Season 8 Episode 15: Party Dress
Ray and Debra disagree over whether they should purchase an expensive dress for Ally to wear to a friend's formal 13th birthday party. Debra thinks they should, but Ray can't see spending $250 for a dress that will be worn only once.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one as well. I must say that I was a little surprised to see how big their daughter got after just recently seeing her in an early season episode. I got a kick out of how the party turned out. This is one I don't remember seeing before.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 18
Left: 26
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 17, 2013, 01:29:39 AM
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Season 2 Episode 13: Surprise
On Buffy's seventeenth birthday, she and Angel must prevent Spike and Drusilla from resurrecting the Judge, a demon who has the power to destroy humanity.
My Thoughts:
In every generation, there is a chosen one. She alone shall stand against the vampires, demons, and forces of darkness. She is the Slayer.
This is a series I have always liked a lot. I know... no big surprise there... I like a series about vampire! The first Birthday episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 2-part episode. And I think it is safe to say my favorite of the Buffy's Birthday episodes. What with it happening in season 2 (one of my favorite seasons of the series)... at the very beginning of what is probably my favorite Buffy storyline (Evil Angel). Naturally since it is a 2-part episode... there was no way I could only watch the first half... so I ended up watching both episodes. But of course I only counted it as 1 episode watched on my goal. After all... part 2 did take place the next day.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 19
Left: 25
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 19, 2013, 02:12:12 AM
Two and a Half Men
Season 6 Episode 14: David Copperfield Slipped Me a Roofie
Alan begins to believe that his family doesn't appreciate him, leading him to move in with Melissa and her mother.
My Thoughts:
I been hooked on this series every since I got the very first disc at the library... now well into the 6th season. I finally hit another birthday episode. This one is Allen's birthday. Another very funny episode. I enjoyed every second of it. I got a real kick out of seeing Carol Kane in this one. She played the mother of Allen's girlfriend.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 20
Left: 24
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 21, 2013, 02:18:11 PM
Scrubs
Season 5 Episode 3: My Day At The Races
While planning his birthday, J.D. finds a list of things he wanted to accomplish, before he turned 30. He enters a triathlon to begin. Elliot discovers a side of her boyfriend Jake, that freaks her out. Turk is working hard to impress his bosses and takes on a patient, who wants to be hypnotized during surgery, rather than using anesthesia, all in effort to be promoted.
My Thoughts:
This is a show I always found to be fun... and this episode is no different. Sure it is a silly series... but it is worth the watch.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 21
Left: 23
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 21, 2013, 05:46:07 PM
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Season 3 Episode 12: Helpless
As Buffy's eighteenth birthday approaches she looses her slayer powers just as she must go up against a crazed vampire who has kidnapped her mother.
My Thoughts:
This is another great episode of Buffy. One I have enjoyed quite a bit every time I seen it. Though I must say it doesn't live up to the season 2 birthday episode... but it is close. I thought the test they put Buffy through was an entertaining idea. I must admit the first time I watched this episode I was pretty pissed at Giles myself.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 22
Left: 21
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 21, 2013, 07:17:34 PM
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Season 4 Episode 12: A New Man
Feeling suddenly old and useless, Giles drowns his sorrows at a pub with an old friend and sorcerer Ethan Rayne and winds up with much more than just a simple hangover the next morning.
My Thoughts:
This has never been one of my favorite episodes. I would say it is somewhere between fair and good. For one thing I never liked the character of Ethan Rayne. He is one character that really bored me. Thankfully you only see him a couple times throughout the series. Though it was fun to see Giles as a demon unable to communicate with the gang.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 23
Left: 21
Post by: Dragonfire on May 22, 2013, 05:54:55 AM
I really need to start watching Buffy again ...along with so many others. lol
So many movies/tv shows..so little time.
Post by: Jimmy on May 22, 2013, 06:43:04 AM
I really need to start watching Buffy again ...along with so many others. lolWatching TV serie sometimes can be fun. I sure get a memory blast since last week watching Charlie's Angels ;D
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 23, 2013, 02:22:55 AM
Two and a Half Men
Season 7 Episode 22: This Is Not Gonna End Well
Charlie gets his license suspended so Jake becomes his driver; Alan plans to attend Chelsea's birthday party.
My Thoughts:
This is a good episode... it has a few laughs in it.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 24
Left: 20
Post by: Dragonfire on May 23, 2013, 05:08:38 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 23, 2013, 01:39:39 PM
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Season 5 Episode 6: Family
Tara inadvertently puts everyone in danger when she secretly casts a spell on her friends after her family arrives in Sunnydale to celebrate her birthday.
My Thoughts:
Another good one here. Giles is told Dawn is the key. Tara finds out what she means to the rest of the group. And the whole spell gone wrong thing was fun as well.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 25
Left: 19
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 23, 2013, 02:45:00 PM
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Season 5 Episode 13: Blood Ties
The Scooby Gang discusses plans for Buffy's birthday and dealing with Glory. Giles reveals that Glory is the god of a demon dimension and in order to stay in human form, she needs to suck energy from humans, leaving them insane. The gang starts asking questions about The Key and Buffy finally breaks down and tells them the truth about Dawn.
My Thoughts:
A good episode. This season with Glory is a good season... but not what I would call a favorite. I liked how Michelle Trachtenberg portrayed Dawn in this episode... where she finds out the truth about herself. And even though I didn't care as much for this season as I did some of them... I must admit all the fights with Glory (including the one in this episode) were always good.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 26
Left: 18
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 23, 2013, 04:18:58 PM
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Season 6 Episode 14: Older and Far Away
The guests at Buffy's birthday party are surprised when they realize they been at the party for almost the whole day – and even more surprised when they realize they can't leave.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this episode quite a bit too. The way none of the birthday parties on Buffy goes well.... makes for a fun show. It seemed like a couple of the characters was in this one for little to no reason. Guess they were basically just brought in to beef up the guest list at the party some. This is the last Buffy episode I have marked that has something to do with birthdays. It seems there wasn't one in the final season of the series? Or am I missing any?
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 27
Left: 17
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 24, 2013, 02:21:36 PM
All-Star Superman
Fueled by hatred and jealousy, Lex Luthor masterminds an elaborate plot to kill the Man of Steel - and it works. Poisoned by solar radiation, Superman is dying. With weeks to live, he fulfills his life's dreams - especially revealing his true identity to Lois Lane - until Luthor proclaims his ultimate plan to control the world with no alien hero to stop him. Powers fading, Superman engages in a spectacular deadly battle with Luthor that could truly trigger the end of Earth's Greatest Protector. This startling and gripping DC Universe animated original movie stars the voice talents of James Denton, Anthony LaPaglia, Christine Hendricks and Ed Asner.
My Thoughts:
I was able to add this to this marathon as a rather large scene in this film is about Lois Lane's birthday. This is a good animated movie. Though while it was obvious that it was coming... I don't know how much I care for the ending of this one. I mean don't get me wrong... it makes sense for the story being told. Just don't like the idea of seeing Superman's last adventure.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 28
Left: 16
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 25, 2013, 01:27:22 PM
Two and a Half Men
Season 8 Episode 11: Dead From The Waist Down
Alan's money woes causes him to look elsewhere for money to get a nice birthday gift for Lyndsey.
My Thoughts:
Found another birthday episode in this series. Another fun episode... though not quite as good as most others. Still worth watching.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 29
Left: 15
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 31, 2013, 05:08:50 PM
Charmed
Season 1 Episode 4: Dead Man Dating
Prue tries to avoid a birthday celebration as Piper befriends and saves the restless soul of a ghost who was murdered by a gang leader. The sisters save his soul and learn a valuable life lesson.
My Thoughts:
This one was another really good episode. One that deals with ghosts. I especially liked it since it was a big Piper episode. I also liked the way they put some Chinese folk lore into the story line for this one. This episode remains one of my favorites. Not only do we have Pru's birthday in this episode... but also the ghost's birthday is talked of in the beginning of the episode.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 30
Left: 14
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 31, 2013, 06:04:54 PM
Adventures of Superman
Season 1 Episode 7: The Birthday Letter
A disabled kid wanting to meet Superman, overhears gangsters by telephone.
My Thoughts:
I always enjoyed this episode. I especially enjoyed the ending where Superman is flying the crippled little girl around the city. But how times have changed! The idea of a cripple child staying home by herself during the day is unheard of now! That would be a good way to get into some serious trouble. And here when this show was made ('50s) they acted like it was no big deal at all. I also got a kick out of when Superman shows up at the girl's home... she is sitting there reading a Superman comic book.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 31
Left: 13
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 31, 2013, 06:34:35 PM
I Love Lucy
Season 6 Episode 13: Lucy and Superman
Lucy promises Little Ricky that Superman (George Reeves) will be at his birthday party, but when it looks like he can't make it, she tries to fill the bill herself.
My Thoughts:
This has always been one of my favorite episodes of I Love Lucy. I guess this is because I also always been a fan of Adventures of Superman. It really is a hilarious episode. Definitely a must see! Best part of the episode is when Superman has to save Lucy off the ledge.
My Rating:
Goal: 44
Watched: 32
Left: 12