Movie Madness Monday 22

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

American Hustle

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Clearly this movie is well received by the critics.  This Golden Globe winning movie was not what I expected.  Based on the previews I imagined a con job movie that was slick and glamourous with just a bit of corruption from the 70's.  In seeing the film, the con itself was a bit clunky.  I was in love with the acting in the movie.

Jennifer Lawrence was spectacular and totally deserved the Golden Globe she received last night.  Amy Adams, Christian Bale and Bradley Cooper were all amazing.  Another aspect that I loved was the music, it was everything that I grew up with.  My parents were in their 20's during the 70s and thats the music they related too and played on repeat.

Overall, I have watched a lot of feel good comedies and perhaps was expecting a little less that the film gave.  I am happy that I saw this but probably would have waited until it was on BlueRay.

What I have reviewed (last 5):

The Heat
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Incredible Hulk
This is the End
Ghostbusters


To visit the rest of the reviews, visit the Movies Page

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List
Fast and Furious 6 
The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

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<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 21

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

The Heat

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I have always like buddy cop movies and to see two strong female lead cops was awesome!  I loved this movie and I think it will be a regular in my rotation. The story is about an uptight FBI agent who goes to Boston on a case.  She is partnered with a rough cop who loosens her up a bit.

I have to say if you have sensitive ears, this movie may not be to your taste.  I can't count how many F bombs were dropped in the movie.


What I have reviewed (last 5):

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Incredible Hulk
This is the End
Ghostbusters
Sense and Sensibility
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don Jon

To visit the rest of the reviews, visit the Movies Page

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Now Available on Blue Ray
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

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<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 20

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

I have been anticipating this movie since the last one.  These books captured my interest and I couldn't put them down.  Of the three this one is my favorite.  The story begins with the victors from the 74th Hunger Games traveling around Panem in celebration of their victory.  Unlike previous years, there are 2 victors and the seeds of a rebellion are starting.

The Capitol then reacts to these seeds of rebellion by announcing the quarter quell where previous victors must return to the arena to fight again.  Little does our heroine know that there is a ticking clock behind the scenes that will change everything.

The overall movie was great, the pacing was good and the effects were awesome.  I wish the theater wasn't so crowded but that is the downfall of going opening weekend.  I had a couple sitting next to me that talked through the movie.  The guy just kept commenting on what was happening and it kept pulling me out of the story.  I admit to talking to the characters when I watch a movie but I only do that in empty theaters and in my home.


What I have reviewed (last 5):

The Incredible Hulk
This is the End
Ghostbusters
Sense and Sensibility
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don Jon

To visit the rest of the reviews, visit the Movies Page

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
The Heat - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Now Available on Blue Ray
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

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<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 19

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

The Incredible Hulk

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I admit that I got on the Marvel movie train a bit late but given the acclamation they have received, I decided to try them.  It's not that I don't like the characters but I guess I was always a DC girl and never ventured into this genre.  At knit night on Thursday, we some how got to talking about comics and one of the women brought up how Marvel took normal everyday people and gave them powers whereas in DC they were born with the powers.  She also brought up about relate-able the marvel concept was because that could be you.

 So when I saw the Incredible Hulk on TV, I decided to check it out.  The story is about a mild mannered scientist who was exposed to gamma radiation.  As a result, he turns into a huge hulking monster whenever his pulse rate gets to high.  Of course this results in a manhunt and an epic showdown.  I really liked the movie and now want to see all of the movies in the avengers series, maybe even the new Thor.  I was planning on seeing it for the shirtless scenes but now I may actually appreciate it more. ;)


What I have reviewed (last 5):

This is the End
Ghostbusters
Sense and Sensibility
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don Jon

To visit the rest of the reviews, visit the Movies Page

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Hunger Games: Catching Fire - 11/22/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
The Heat - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Now Available on Blue Ray
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

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<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 18

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

This is the End

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Sorry for missing last week.  I was swamped all day and didn't get the meme posted.

I did get a chance to watch a movie last night.  I had seen the previews for This is the End this summer but didn't get a chance to see it in the theater.  The basic premise is that on a night that James Franko held a big Hollywood party, all hell broke loose.  Literally.  Basically the apocalypse started and a bunch of the guys need to figure out how to survive.

I think I made it sound classier than it actually is but it wasn't bad.  I laughed and it was the stupid humor that I needed this weekend.

What I have reviewed:

Ghostbusters
Sense and Sensibility
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don Jon
Lars and the Real Girl
Rise of the Guardians
Star Trek: Into Darkness
We're the Millers
Pitch Perfect
Die Hard
The Decoy Bride
Despicable Me 2
Monsters University
Much Ado About Nothing - Now available on BlueRay

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Hunger Games: Catching Fire - 11/22/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
The Heat - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Available November 5
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

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<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 17

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

Ghostbusters

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Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!

This was on Saturday night and given the upcoming Halloween holiday, I had to watch it.  This movie came out before I was born but I remember watching it as a kid and I loved the cartoons.  So really this was a great movie to reminisce about Halloween's past.

I was a clown, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, A Dalmatian, a Hershey Kiss, a playing card, a witch, and an M&M.  In college I was a bar wench, a gypsy, a pirate and a 50s girl (Poodle Skirt).  All of these my mom made me.  Some with lots of planning others with a little more than a week before I was going out (mostly the college ones).

As far as the movie, 3 former college professors come together to fight paranormal activity in NYC.  Things are a little shakey at first but soon they are rock stars of the city and hire on a 4th member to the team.  During all of their battles with ghosts, some weird stuff happens at a large apartment building in Central Park West.

Two of the penthouse residents are possessed to open an other worldly portal.  The Ghostbusters come to save the day and battle a huge Stay Puft Marshmallow man.  Get the chocolate, I'm thinking s'mores!.

Do you have any movies that you love from Halloween?

What I have reviewed:

Sense and Sensibility
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don Jon
Lars and the Real Girl
Rise of the Guardians
Star Trek: Into Darkness
We're the Millers
Pitch Perfect
Die Hard
The Decoy Bride
Despicable Me 2
Monsters University
Much Ado About Nothing - Now available on BlueRay

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Hunger Games: Catching Fire - 11/22/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
This is the End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
The Heat - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Available November 5
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

If you are participating in Movie Madness Monday, fill out Mr. Link Below. You do not have to comment but please link back to this post in your post to get the word out!

<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 16

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

Sense and Sensibility

Now I must admit, until recently I never caught the Austen bug but I was aware of Sense and Sensibility and even watched it many moons ago. Anyway, lately I have been reading some of Austin's work and enjoying it immensely.  So this weekend when I found it playing on cable, I made myself a cup of tea and got my knitting out.

While the credits opened, I suddenly remember reading a review of Sense and Sensibility a few weeks ago from the Knitlit Twit.  She regularly posts about the movies she's watching and links up here with her updates.  I am so happy to share this experience even though we are miles apart.

Anyway, the story is fairly simple.  Two young sisters, their mother and baby sister are left destitute after the death of their father.  They are given a tiny inheritance from their half brother and move to a cottage in Devon.

Both sisters meet suitors during this time and the main story line compares the experiences between Elinor and Marianne.  Elinor is the eldest and most sensible of the sisters.  She meets Edward Farrars (Brother to her sister in law Fanny) when he comes to visit.  The two have lovely chemistry and the spark of love is ignited.  Alas, Fanny (a spoiled and snobbish harpy) does not approve of the match and the small family leave for their new cottage.

In Devon, Marianne meets both Colonel Brandon and  Willoughby.  Brandon is a friend of their mother's cousin who takes an instant liking to Marianne though he is older.  Willoughby happens upon Marianne after falling on a hill and twisting her ankle.  His handsome face and heroic actions win the heart of Marianne.  In contrast to Elinor, Marianne and in turn Willoughby are demonstrative of their affection.

As with any love story their are challenges to overcome and hearts to mend.  The movie and in turn the book have twists and turns which always nice for a quiet Sunday afternoon.

What I have reviewed:

Perks of Being a Wallflower
Don Jon
Lars and the Real Girl
Rise of the Guardians
Star Trek: Into Darkness
We're the Millers
Pitch Perfect
Die Hard
The Decoy Bride
Despicable Me 2
Monsters University
Much Ado About Nothing - Now available on BlueRay

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Hunger Games: Catching Fire - 11/22/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
This is the End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
The Heat - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Available November 5
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

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<3 Heather

Movie Madness Monday 15

Welcome back.  This is a weekly meme where bloggers can share their thoughts on movies.  Any movie review is welcome including, new releases, old favorites or new found favorites.

What I am Reviewing:

Perks of Being a Wallflower

I do apologize for getting this meme up late.  I have good intentions Sunday night to post ahead and schedule it for Monday but then I get caught up in something.  Anyway, it may actually be a good thing that I waited because I was able to watch the Perks of Being a Wallflower.

I have to say that this movie combined a couple weaknesses of mine, A. Set in Pittsburgh B. Harry Potter actor/actress C. YA book adaptation.  Needless to say, this has been on my list to check out.

I must point out that I no longer get hung up on the necessity that the movie be a carbon copy of the book.  Really after watching enough Harry Potter movies, I have learned to just accept the movie as art and an homage to the source material.  Really it makes your viewing experience better when you stop critiquing a scene because something is missing.

While reading this book, I envisioned Charlie as social inept and backward throughout the whole narrative.  However, when watching the film I was struck by how much Charlie reminded me of me as a High School freshman.  I was shy and quiet.  I hung out with juniors and seniors who pulled me into their group. I also sort of kept my distance and observed more than take part.

This doesn't mean that I was unable to hold a conversation, laugh, joke, smile and be goofy.  That is what I saw in Charlie.  The friendship with Sam and Patrick enabled him to come out of his shell and grow.  To me that growth wasn't apparent in the book.  I was a little shocked at how much I related to his interactions with his friends during the movie.

Over time, I realized by shyness and quiet demeanor are more defense mechanisms to avoid a poor first impression.  I know that once I get to know someone and can trust their friendship, I am not usually shy or quiet.  Alas, that is not the case for Charlie.

All in all, the movie was good and I hope you check it out.

What I have reviewed:

Don Jon
Lars and the Real Girl
Rise of the Guardians
Star Trek: Into Darkness
We're the Millers
Pitch Perfect
Die Hard
The Decoy Bride
Despicable Me 2
Monsters University
Much Ado About Nothing - Now available on BlueRay

What I want to see:

CBGB - 10/11/2013
Kill Your Darlings - 10/16/2013
Carrie - 10/18/2013
About Time - 11/08/2013
Hunger Games: Catching Fire - 11/22/2013
Frozen - 11/27/2013
Out of the Furnace - 12/06/2013
Savings Mr. Banks - 12/13/2013
American Hustle - 12/25/2013
August: Osage County - 12/25/2013

Wait for Blue Ray

The World's End - Now available on Blue Ray
This is the End - Now available on Blue Ray
Now You See Me  - Now available on Blue Ray
The Bling Ring - Now available on Blue Ray
Hangover 3 - Now available on Blue Ray
The Heat - Now available on Blue Ray
Pacific Rim - Now available on Blue Ray

Girl Most Likely - Available November 5
Man of Steel - Available November 12
To Do List - Available November 19
Fast and Furious 6 - Available December 10

The Spectacular Now - Coming Soon
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Coming Soon

If you are participating in Movie Madness Monday, fill out Mr. Link Below. You do not have to comment but please link back to this post in your post to get the word out!

<3 Heather