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The story of one man's odyssey of watching every movie ever contained in the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" series
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Saw: Extreme Sports Edition
Film: 127 Hours Format: DVD from Sycamore Public Library on laptop. Writing about 127 Hours is going to be difficult for me for a couple of reasons. Read more
Posted on 07 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Schizophrenia Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
Film: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden Format: Internet video on The Nook. Yesterday I watched a movie about alcoholism. Today, it’s all about schizophrenia.... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Alcoholics Unanimous
Film: Days of Wine and Roses Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. I’m not a drinker. Oh, I’ll have the occasional drink, but rarely more than on... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Actor 1972
The Contenders: Marlon Brando: The Godfather (winner) Peter O’Toole: The Ruling ClassMichael Caine: Sleuth Laurence Olivier: Sleuth Paul Winfield: Sounder What’... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Hiding Out
Film: The Diary of Anne Frank Format: DVD from NetFlix on rockin’ flatscreen. I knew this was going to be rough. The Diary of Anne Frank is a three-hour movie,... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Immigrant Song
Film: A Ship Comes In Format: Internet video on The Nook. I hate bringing up Letterboxd all of the time here, but it often serves as an important touchstone... Read more
Posted on 02 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
More Sprinkle Than Deluge
Film: The Rainmaker (1956) Format: Movies! Channel on rockin’ flatscreen. I know it’s not true that it’s been awhile since I watched a film I really liked, but... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Off Script: The Hitcher (1986)
Film: The Hitcher (1986) Format: Streaming video from HBO Go on rockin’ flatscreen. There’s a reason that I rewatch movies I’ve seen before for this blog. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Director 1957
The Contenders: Sidney Lumet: 12 Angry Men David Lean: The Bridge on the River Kwai (winner) Mark Robson: Peyton Place Joshua Logan: Sayonara Billy Wilder:... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
N.w.a.
Film: Straight Outta Compton Format: DVD from NetFlix on laptop. Every now and then, I watch a movie that makes me realize just how white I really am. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Love and Pancakes
Film: Imitation of Life (1934) Format: Turner Classic Movies on rockin’ flatscreen. Movies like Imitation of Life are simultaneously fascinating and frustrating. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oy, Gevalt!
Film: Lies My Father Told Me Format: Internet video on laptop. There are times when I take one for the team with this blog. With Lies My Father Told Me, I... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Off Script: Tombs of the Blind Dead
Film: Tombs of the Blind Dead (Tomb of the Blind Dead; The Blind Dead; La Noche del Terror Ciego) Format: Internet video on laptop. Two of my favorite movies ar... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Mothers and Daughters
Film: Autumn Sonata (Hostsonaten) Format: DVD from NetFlix on rockin’ flatcreen. When I first started this blog, I had never seen a film by Ingmar Bergman, whic... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Upstairs-ish, Downstairs-ish
Film: The Remains of the Day Format: DVD from Sycamore Public Library on rockin’ flatcreen. I like a good period drama now and then, and I have even liked my... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Oscar Got It Wrong!: Best Picture 1973
The Contenders: American Graffiti Cries and Whispers The Exorcist The Sting (winner) A Touch of Class What’s Missing Who knew that 1973 was such an incredible... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Little Sheepish
Film: Shaun the Sheep Movie Format: DVD from Sycamore Public Library on rockin’ flatcreen. Typically with a movie designed for kids, you can expect a number of... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
China White
Films: Inn of the Sixth Happiness Format: Streaming video from NetFlix on The Nook. When a film is based on a real story or on real people, there is always a... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Nick's Picks: The Battery
Films: The Battery Format: DVD from NetFlix on various players. This is the fifth in a series of twelve movies suggested by Nick Jobe. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Obscure Pregnancy Reference
Films: Juno Format: Streaming video from HBO Go on rockin’ flatscreen. Juno is one of those movies for me. I’ve been a little scared of it for some time... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES