Goodbye October...Welcome November!

So when I was thinking of my films for October, I thought about the holiday surrounding October and that was Halloween so nothing was more fitting than scary movies right? Now November is a month of family and giving thanks because of Thanksgiving, therefore I am going to dabble in a little bit of everything related to feeling good and making one appreciate life..therefore I want to watch mostly family movies, a few comedies and tear-jerkers. I didn't get through all of my October list, so I may borrow a few from there such as October Sky, Chinatown, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Silence of the Lambs, in addition to that I will have a few others that you can check out on my Monthly list located on the right hand side of my blog page.
As far as October, I think I watched more movies than I did in September... I watched 7 from my list and 6 others for a total of 13 films. This month I manged to improve by watching 9 films from my list such as: The Sound Of Music, Twelve Monkeys, Se7en, Psycho, Stand by Me, The Thing, Poltergeist, The Shining, and Peggy Sue Got Married. In addition to those films, I also saw a couple discs of Brothers and Sisters, The Mentalist, Law Abiding Citizen, Observe and Report, Toy Story 1 and 2 in 3-D, The Proposal, Obsessed and a Lifetime Film: Sorority Wars (which I loved)! I saw soooo many great films, that it was really hard to choose a favorite!
So that puts my total for October at 18 films including the discs of Brothers and Sisters and The Mentalist.
And the Results are in:68/273 films watched! I really would like that to be at 100 by the end of 2009, which means I would have to watch 38 films in 2 months...wish me luck! TTFN!

October Favorite: Se7en and The Shining. (The Proposal: "non-list" film favorite)
October Least Favorite: The Thing.

"Build it and They Will Come"
-Field of Dreams (1989)

Fall Back...

So yesterday was November 1st and Daylight Savings Time! I love that time of the year, esp in the fall because we get an extra hour of sleep and fun! I actually had a fun-filled Sunday and a fun-filled October! Threw a birthday/Housewarming Party that was a success, had a few game nights and watched 2 1/2 scary/thriller type movies on Halloween night! Now that it is November, I get to do my October summary of films, but before that, lets talk about the last 3 films I saw...
On Halloween night, my goal was to have a scary movie marathon, not slasher movies scary, more like older movies on my list. So I cuddled up with Sky and we got through Poltergeist and The Thing. Started on Psycho, but fell asleep and finished it on Sunday. Poltergeist was scary good. I am pretty sure I saw very little of that when I was younger, because I remember the short old lady that still freaks me out a lil. I felt the little girl was super creepy, with her long blond hair and that voice, but it was a damn good movie!!
The Thing, that was Sky's choice and I have to say..not a good one! I didn't enjoy it, thought it was gory and gross and a tad bit confusing. There were too many characters to keep up with and all the guessing just grew tired. So those sci-fi/horror ones...not really my thing!
Lastly, Psycho! Sooo good! I am really enjoying these black and white films. I totally called the killer though, but it was still a good movie. I am so glad I finally get to understand the references to Norman Bates and the Bates hotel. So 2 out of 3 were really good.
Well, I guess watching those confirmed that I could stomach certain films that I had no clue I could! I definitely want to see more Hitchcock, so he will be on the list for November. TTFN.

"They're Here"
-Poltergeist (1982)

"We all go a little mad sometimes."
-Psycho (1960)

REDRUM!!

All I have to say is I FINALLY saw The Shining last night for the first time...CREEPYY!!! So good and so scary, but I see why it is a top movie! I love Jack Nicholson and I can officially handle scary movies after seeing that one. There were scary parts, which I think the music made it way scarier. I think my favorite scene is when he straight cusses his wife out for interrupting his typing! I was cracking up. The son was so crazy, his "little" friend creeped me out."REDRUM," I was saying that all night! I am so happy I didn't have nightmares! LOL.
Man, I have seen so many great movies this month its going to be hard to decide on my favorite! Time to pass out candy to my trick or treaters at The Orsini and have a jolly good time! TTFN.

"Here's Johnny!"
-The Shining (1980)

They Grow up So Fast!

I know it has been a while and no I have not been slacking, just haven't had the proper time to devote to movies, I feel like I get home late, gotta watch my shows and then I am exhausted! NO EXCUSES!! I love movies and I need to watch more, but I also love TV and have gotten sucked into watching these TV shows on DVD, its so addicting!! Where I could be watching 3 movies, I watch The Mentalist and Brothers and Sisters on DVD...so good!
However, in that time, I managed to squeeze in a film or 2, could have squeezed in more, but I had another engagement. Instead of being home alone on a Friday night I actually went out to dinner and a movie, unfortunately not with a boy, but it was definitely a good time! LOL. I saw Law Abiding Citizen, which was a good movie. Some things I was a bit mortified about, however, I think it was a good movie. It had all the great elements of vengeance, murder, mystery, and sadness. Jamie Foxx was awesome...oh yeah it made me laugh a lil too!
As far as my movie from "The List"...Stand By Me was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good! I love that movie, the actors were amazing and it was just a great film. Seeing Jerry O'Connell as a fat lil kid was fun and River Phoenix gave a superb performance, I wish he was still around to make movies. I put that on the top of my list! And of course singing to "Stand by Me" at the end of the film was priceless.
So I have a few more I need to watch before Nov 1st and tonite I am looking forward to The Shining at The Orsini Movie Theater...wish me luck! TTFN!!

"It happens sometimes. Friends come in and out of our lives, like busboys in a restaurant."
-Stand By Me (1986)

What a Weekend!

Why Hello! So before we start I would like to say that I didn't accomplish my goal of watching 6 movies this weekend, I tried, but there just wasn't enough time in my days. USC football pretty much dominated my Saturday, along with cleaning and cooking. Then I had to watch Sorority Wars on Lifetime which was so good and I guess I can say I watched 4 movies if u include that. Then on Sunday, shopping and cooking took over. So next time I wanna watch 6 movies, I should order pizza.
So, the 3 movies I watched were all good in its own way. Lets start with Saturday: The Proposal and Twelve Monkeys were on the menu. The Proposal was soooooooooo freaking amazing. Seriously my favorite movies right now. It made me laugh and cry and laugh and cry some more (all in a good way). You think its predictable, but then it isn't, but then it is. I mean when you think that's going to happen and its the end, its not, then what you really wanted or thought was going to happen does, but in a very unpredictable way! Basically, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds were one hell of a team! I have not seen chemistry like this since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in The Notebook! So yeah, that is a must see! Sandra is back!!

Twelve Monkeys...what can I say..not really my kinda film. I thought Brad Pitt did an amazing job and Sky told me he would, so I was very impressed with him in that role. It was a role I could never see him play. But the movie itself...1 thumb up and 1 thumb down. The thumb up because of the concept and Brad Pitt. The thumb down for how the plot was executed, it was confusing and the ending left u like....hmmmm...So I don't quite recommend this movie unless u wanna see Brad Pitt in a non-Brad Pitt role!

Lastly....Observe and Report. Pretty funny, had very funny parts, but overall kinda funny. Seth Rogen was crazy as usual, but my favorite characters were "Raaaaaaaandy" and Danny McBride as a crackhead! There were a few super funny scenes that had me cracking up, but definitely not my favorite Seth Rogen role!

So this week I have to make up some ground and watch at least 3 movies during the week!! I will keep you posted...TTFN!

"Oh, wouldn't it be great if I *was* crazy? Then the world would be okay."
Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Fight On!

Hey, Hey!! So I haven't quite watched anything since my last posting and thats OK right? I mean I think I will be on track and during the week it is somewhat hard sometimes...but no excuses. I just wanted to let you know that I plan and hope to watch like 6 movies this weekend, 4 from "the list" and 2 new ones! You think I can? I have no plans except to watch USC beat the Irish and shopping Sunday afternoon...6 sounds possible.
My weekend movies: The Proposal, Observe and Report, 12 Monkeys, Princess Bride, Chinatown, Raiders of the Lost Ark or One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest!! Good selections right? I hope so, but I am looking forward to this weekend challenge...TTFN!

"So you're telling me there's a chance..."
Dumb and Dumber (1994)

On a Softer Note...

OK so enough of the serial killing mayhem of extraordinary films. I mean isn't this why I am watching these films on "The List" because they are supposed to be great films. They are supposed to be films that become a conversation piece. They are the type of films that leave you with a range of emotions. Emotions of comfort, happiness, astonishment, discontent, disbelief, sadness, laughter, tears and fears. I am not sure if those are quite emotions, but they are feelings. They are actions. They are reactions. They are the very reason we see films. I saw 2 completely different films this weekend. One film that allowed me to be surprised, astonished, sad, and content. Another that made me feel comforted, happy, joyous, and content. Both films, although different had that feeling of content because they were two wonderful films. After watching Se7en on Saturday, I had to liven it up a little, cuddle up on a Sunday afternoon and watch the lovely Sound of Music.
What is there really to say about The Sound Of Music that the world doesn't already know. It is such a feel good movie. Julie Andrews takes your breath away. The children are so adorable, especially little Gretl. The movie was a timeless classic. It was funny because I am almost certain I have never seen the movie in my 24 years and it would be ridiculous if my mom told me I saw it when I was younger because that movie was a legit 2 hours and 54 minutes, and I know my hyper self would have never sat there long enough to watch it. While I love the movie, I only wished it had stopped at the wedding. The political side, I could have done without. But the music and the lightheartedness made up for the 2 hrs and 54 mins I was taking out of my life to watch this film!! TTFN!!

Favorite Song: Sixteen Going on Seventeen

[singing] "The hills are alive with the sound of music / With songs they have sung for a thousand years. / The hills fill my heart with the sound of music. / My heart wants to sing every song it hears."
"The Von Trapp children don't play. They march."
-The Sound of Music (1965)