Because I have been sick I have been watching quite a bit of daytime TV, which has been driving me bonkers. I found it a bit disturbing the other night when the only conversation I could make with nb was to tell him something funny that happened on Dr Phil that day. I realised based on his facial expression and as I was listening to the words coming out of my mouth that it wasn’t funny at all. At that moment I realised I was pathetic.
Considering I knew I couldn’t go far, I realised in my infinite wisdom that I should go to the video shop that is literally minutes from our house to make this house arrest somewhat tolerable.
Our video shop has this great little deal where you can get 8 movies for 8 bucks, including 3 new releases. So then my mind started to race about all the movies that nb never lets me get. This is because we have THE RULE. This rule states that we have to get movies that we can both enjoy (fair enough you say, or you might say screw that! I wouldn’t be fenced in by that draconian rule and just get whatever goddamn movie I want. Your choice). Therefore, we never get any sci-fi (not watching that weirdo crap – me) or any period costume dramas (no effing way – nb).
Anyway, I blame my movie selection on me still being sick and going a bit crazy with the freedom. Here are the movies and my reviews:
Wilfred Series 1 – an absolute pearler of a little series from SBS. As Molly would say, do yourself a favour and get this one. If you like dark humour, eg: Black Books and the like, you’ll like it. It’s about a girl, her boyfriend and her dog, Wilfred. Wilfred smokes bongs and drinks.
Mrs Henderson Presents – a Dame Judi Dench film that has been recommended to me quite a bit. The reviewers have never been under 50, so you can make up your own mind on this one. I liked it.
Ladies in Lavender – another Dame Judi film. It’s about 2 old sisters who live together and take in a Polish lodger. It was ok.
The Holiday – I would never have been allowed to get this movie based on THE RULE (see above). Jude Law and Kate Winslet - good, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black – woeful. This is what is known in my family as a ‘Manda Movie’. My sister Amanda thinks that if people have gone to the effort to make a movie, then it has to be at least ok, bless her cotton socks. Other examples of Manda Movies include things like ‘The Sweetest Thing’ (one of the most awful films ever to have burnt my retinas) or ‘In Her Shoes’. I hate Cameron Diaz and Jack Black – why did I get this movie again? I tolerated it to the end. Unlike Anchorman. See below.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy – I can assure you I haven’t been ill recovering from a lobotomy. That would be the only reason why a sane person would choose this movie, so I cannot explain myself. We made an attempt to watch it. 17:21 is how we went. We couldn’t even see out 18 minutes of Will Ferrell’s absolute shite attempt at comedy. What a sad little man. Absolutely woeful.
Happy Feet – always like to be up with all the animated films so I can talk the lingo with the nieces and nephews. Was a bit late on getting onto this one. Cute, but still doesn’t beat Toy Story.
Song for a Raggy Boy – haven’t watched this yet. Based on a true story about Irish boys and the Brothers that teach them at a Catholic school. It looks like this will be a pretty grim story.
Brothers Grimm – haven’t watched this one yet either. Haven’t heard good reviews, but to get to 8 movies, I was struggling. I don’t watch horror, thriller or sci-fi, so I am rather limited in my selection. It has to be comedy, drama, art house or kiddies.
Went and saw ‘The History Boys’ at the movies today. Wouldn’t rave about it. Quite self-absorbed and stereotypical. A shame, cause it had the potential to be good.
This has turned into a bit of an epic post. Makes up for me being quiet I suppose.
