Is it because of the Harry Potter movie (The one I still haven't seen....)

You've seen A Room with a View right? (I think you were the one who recommended it to me) Well she made that movie only a year before Lady Jane.

No, she has creeped me out for years. She just strikes me as odd....and she's with Tim Burton in real life, so.....

EDIT: I find it hilarious that she's Mr. Bingley's cousin!

I rented 28 Weeks Later on Wednesday ( my "sick" day ). I heard some lukewarm reviews, but I thought it was good enough. Good enough is a compliment coming from a picky horror movie critic like myself.

I just watched Resevoir Dogs. That is one messed up movie. However, I found myself surprisingly sucked into the storyline. It's not a movie genre I would typically watch, but Best Buy had it for $3.99, so I figured why not? A New Wave makes a lot more sense after seeing the film that's referenced in the plot several times. Overall, I'm not mad I spent the money or the time. But, I will never look at a cop's ear the same way again. Ewwwww.

Does anyone know if/where I can pre-order Transformers? I want to get it for my brother's birthday .

Amazon always works for me.

There are a couple of versions here--it comes out next week!

Thanks, Wedd! I should probably order it now before I forget .

I just saw 'Across the Universe' last weekend and I thought it was awesome. There were a couple of odd parts, but insignificant enough not to take away from the movie for me. I'm not even a huge Beatles fan but the songs are done very well and it was just...so good.

My wife rented this movie for us when we first started dating back. She liked it, but it didn't do anything for me.

Just saw "Kingdom". I thought it was excellent; a "war movie" that takes a decidedly neutral standpoint about the state of affairs in the Middle East. It's fast-paced, but not in a ridiculous Hollywood sort of way either, as they only real action takes place in the very beginning and the very end.

If anyone else is like me, and hates it when war movies go entirely right or left wing, you'll probably like Kingdom as much as I did. Blame and justification for what is happening over there are applied equally.

Political-BS aside, it's a fast-pacted action/thriller

Welcome back Harlequin! It's good to see you around.

I'm looking forward to seeing 'Kingdom', thanks for the review.

I'm so glad you liked it! I've heard many great reviews on it... sadly I don't know when I'll get to see it. It isn't coming to my local theater and I don't want to drive all over the country just to see it. This makes me very upset. I have gained a new crush on Jim Sturgess b/c he is just gorgeous I've watched numerous clips online, but I'm just frustrated I won't be able to see it tomorrow. I've just started getting into the songs which is sad b/c my dad is a HUGE Beatles fan, and I just never got into them. Just hearing Jim Sturgess sing is enough to make me wanna go see it!

ooo ooo me! Once I heard they were making this movie AND Johnny Depp was going to be in it, I was sold!

I LOVE RESIVOIR DOGS! One of my all-time favorite movies and deffinately my favorite QT movie. Mainly because Steve Buscemi and Harvey Keitel are 2 of my favorite actors.

I will never be able to listen to "Stuck In The Middle With You" the same way again after watching it.

I read what was one of the best movie reviews I've ever seen for Clooney's new movie, Michael Clayton. I must see this movie.

Oh, the review was in this week's EW.

^ I want to see that film too, purely for the fact that it has George Clooney . He's the only man who makes my jaw drop & the only man who proves that you can be 45 or 46 and dead sexy . I'd marry him in a heartbeat.

I finally got around to finishing Mr.Blandings Builds His Dream House & my god, what a riot it was. The best and most funniest scene was when Jim sang in the shower . That, and the scene where as soon as he broke open the window, the door opened ahaha.

Muriel Blandings: Look, here's how he sees our living room. Isn't it charming?
Jim Blandings: What's that? A shoe-shine stand?
Muriel Blandings: It's a cobbler's bench, dear. The room's Colonial. Breakfront. Hooked rug. Student's lamp. Pie Cooler. And over here is a Martha Washington desk.
Jim Blandings: And where do I keep my powdered wig?

I also loved when Muriel noticed that Jim was bleeding from shaving & he sarcastically replies, "I bleed/cut myself every morning. I kinda look forward to it.", or however it went. What a riot, & what a hilarious film.

Next will be I Was A Male War Bride, courtesy of my local library. I can't wait, as it's another Cary Grant film, & a comedy at the one too !

See- I knew you'd love it! I haven't seen the movie in awhile- so I may have to watch it again this weekend.

Have you ever seen My Favorite Wife? It's another Cary Grant movie- and one of my favorites. It's hilarious too

Yup. If it's not too gruesome, I'll see it.

This is for all the Simon Pegg fans I know lurk around the MB: I just read that Mr. Pegg was cast as Scotty in the new Star Trek film! Hooray! With Zachary Quinto as Spock and Simon Pegg as Scotty, I will be in hog heaven.

It opens in my local theater today! I'm so excited. I've been checking every couple of days for the past month. My boyfriend promsied he'd take me tonight, since I'm leaving on a business trip this weekend. I think I'm going to download the soundtrack to get ready.

Simon pegg has got a movie out right now. Something like fat boy or something. Supposed to be really funny.
I think he's so cute.

I saw Across The Universe today!!! Good, but very weird. I went expecting it to be weird, and I was still surprised by how weird it was...but still good! It's kind of hard to follow and there are parts that don't make sense. It's abstract. And while you watch it, it feels like it's going on forever. I wouldn't suggest going with a big group, because it's not that kind of movie. Go with a few friends who you know will want to discuss it afterwards.

Oh, and did I forget to mention that the music was AMAZING?! I'm a big Beatles' fan and they did them justice.

I just watched Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny. Not a very good movie at all.

I saw Eastern Promises and The Kingdom today with a couple friends theater hopping.

Eastern Promises was impressive. Very violent but the acting and plot was amazing. For all those with a strong stomach, go see that movie.

The Kingdom was pretty good. Lots of action and some good dialougue. My one complaint was that the end of the movie had a message that seemed way out of place. The whole movie there wasn't really any message to speak of but right at the end they just grabbed it out of midair.


Yep, that movie was a disappointment for sure.

I'm trying to get some friends together to go see it. And also, I am just wearing the soundtrack out! I bought it off iTunes and I just am in love with about every song.



Yes I am expecting it to be weird. Seems very Moulin Rouge-ish to me. But I LOVED MR, so I'll prob. like this too. And as I said earlier, I just love the music for this! Everyone has such great voices and they fit well with the songs.

The review in our paper this morning compared Across the Universe to Moulin Rouge- saying that you would either like it or not like it. I really want to go see it because it looks good (and I liked Moulin Rouge- so I don't see any reason why I shouldn't like it )

I was able to get a copy of 28 weeks later that someone misplaced and a b horror flick called drive thru. Melora hardin was in it. She looks great even though the movie was a b horror flick. Brits not too impressed with it. a killer fast food clown, lizzy are you serious? Don't you ever get embaressed by the looks you must get when you take this to the counter? My answer, nope.

Yep, I watched it a couple times on TCM but I don't seem to remember a lot of the scenes & lines. One that seems to stand out was when they were all gathered in the courtroom, or when Nick had that fantasy of his wife & Stephen on that island(??) . Irene & Cary were always great together. Me thinks I'll have to watch it again to refresh my memory, & to see Cary Grant as well .

28 weeks later sucked! I have never found a sequel annoying but I did with that one. Robert caryle is a great actor and too good for 28 weeks later. save your money.

I (sort of) watched Tristan and Isolde tonight. Didn't like it at all. It wasn't a bad movie- just really boring. The main characters didn't draw me into the movie at all and I had no reason to feel sorry for them I watched about an hour of it and fast forwarded the rest of it (mainly to see how it ended- just as boring )

There were a few decent lines in there but otherwise I agree with you.

I finally saw We Are Marshall last night...good flick. Also rented Delta Farce...makes Tenacious D look like an actual good movie.

I went out and bought this movie for God knows why, and one night my friend was staying over and she just insisted that we watch it... we only got about half way through. She just loved it. I was bored to tears.

am I going to be this angry if I rent 1408 as I was with 28 weeks later? tell me now please

I saw Across the Universe yesterday.
As most of you know, I have been wanting to see it forever! Finally, the day came!
I don't care what the world thinks of it, because I loved it from the first scene, "Is there anyone going to listen to my story..."
I loved the fresh take on Beatles tunes, the actors voices were so incredible that I just closed my eyes and swayed. The sang the songs with a whole other meaning that no one knew was there. Like the sad take on "I want to Hold Your Hand." I immediately bought the soundtrack afterwards and thats all I've listened to since.
I also thought it was a visual masterpiece, there are no words to describe what you see in this film. It's like nothing I have ever seen before. However, it wasn't as trippy as it may seem. It seemed so real.
Although, the plot was a bit sloppy, the music, the visions, and the site of adorable Jude, made up for all the imperfections to the point where you forget them.
It's the kind of movie that you watch over and over again. While still in the theater, I was thinking about what parts are going to be constantly played on my DVD player. Afterwards, I felt like I couldn't watch anything else or it would ruin the whole experience, also that nothing could compare to the greatness of it. I was in a daze that I couldn't escape, one that I still haven't escaped, and that is alright with me.
All You Need Is Love.

Alright. So I am just a bit IN LOVE w/ your avatar/signature combo! I am absolutely DYING to see this movie! I am trying to talk my dad into going along with me, b/c he already loves the Beatles and I'm just merely a new fan. I'm sure this movie will be indescribable and I'll probably be like you in the way that I can't watch or think of anything else, in fear of ruining the experience. And I'm just in love w/ Jude/Jim Sturgess! And he has an accent AND can sing! So very hott I'm sure I'm gonna want to see this again and again.

Go! You must see it! Jim Sturgess has a flawless voice and his accent is just heart-melting. He makes the movie so loveable. There are others with great voices as well, they are pleasant surprises! I was dying to see the movie as well, and I still am! I want to see it again, today, tomorrow, the next day... At least the soundtrack is helping me get through until the next time I see it.

I'm thinking about seeing it tomorrow with some friends.

I am HOPING to see it tomorrow night or Tuesday b/c that's when my daddy's off I've seen some clips online and I noticed that some of the songs in the movie are not identical to the recorded soundtrack version. i.e. Jude singing "Revolution"...it sounds like he's really singing in the movie clip... not just lip synching... so that made me happy that I'll get to hear some slight variations of the songs in the actual movie. That goes to show you how much I've listenend to this amazing soundtrack.

Finally got to see Evan Almighty tonight. It's too weird to see Steve as anything other than Michael...I found myself listening to what he was saying and imagining how it would sound in a talking head on the show.

Yay, so I'm not alone in my crush on Simon Pegg! I him.

Has anyone seen The Darjeeling Limited yet? I haven't decided if I want to see it now or wait for it to come out on DVD.

You are not alone! I him as well.

I've been dying to see The Darjeeling Limited! It's not showing here. Did you watch the prologue that come out on iTunes? If you have the opportunity to see it, that would be fun. Watching it on DVD is infinitely more comfortable though.

I don't know about that, Jammer. In the film, Jude sings a couple songs(All my loving, All you need is love, etc.) a capella and in the soundtrack they are the same. The song on the soundtrack are in order of the film, so I feel like I am reliving it! Throughout the whole movie, it sounds that they are always singing and never syncing, which makes it so much better. Don't worry, I have listened to the soundtrack a ton too!

oh well I was just talking about very slight variations. I noticed at the end of the movie "revolution" clip, he was singing differently than on the cd... and also in "With a little help from my friends", I could tell the movie version was different that the soundtrack version... looks like we're gonna be seeing it tomorrow! yay!

Yeah, I guess there is a difference. "With a little help from my friends" was done while they were running around and such, so there probably is a difference. Yay! I am so excited for you! Prepare to be amazed and to be in withdrawl from it for a couple of days. thats how I am. haha.

^ I love your icon, JAM4NEVER. That part was really cute.

I watched The Thin Man Goes Home and I loved it! This one is one of my favorites! I watched it with my grandfather and he liked it too, it was real nice ! I've been wanting to watch it for over a week--actually I have to bring back the movies I rented, they are really late !

Add me to the list of people who have seen Across the Universe, JAM 4 NEVER

I just started the BBC version of Vanity Fair. I love it!

Isn't it great? I watched it about a month ago- I really liked it

yay! me and my dad just came back from seeing it! and it was obviously A-MAZING! even better than I imagined! I knew it would be best to go with him b/c he's the only one I know who would truly appreciate the movie b/c of the Beatles songs...he did admit some scenes were weird, but it was still such a fantastic movie! Hopefully I can get one of my friends to go w/ me to see it again... and now begins the withdrawel period... *pops in soundtrack*

Yeah! I'm only on part 2 (disc 1), but I'm really enjoying it. George Osborne is awesome, Beckie Sharp is amazing and Miriam Margolyes is Aunt Crawley! I applauded when I saw that. I can't wait to finish the rest. I'm going to have to ask for this for Christmas!