Monday, December 8, 2008

I'm a little behind...

on my media ratings! So I'll attempt to sum up that last couple things I've read/watched...

When Harry Met Sally - My rating: 9.2
I realize this isn't a new one, but I had a very limited movie viewing permission as a child and haven't seen a majority of movies that everyone else has. I really enjoyed this movie, and it was quite entertaining to see Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal - the younger years, poofy hair styles high-waisted pants.

Shrek the Third - My rating 6.1
While I thoroughly enjoyed the first and was more or less amused by the second, the third edition of this beloved story felt a little flat. However, with the same beloved characters it was a necessary watch and was enjoyable seeing the happy couple with their new brood (oops, spoiler!). All in all, pretty typical for a third in a series (especially if it wasn't originally a series)...

Entourage (TV show) - My rating 0.2.
Really, that was my rating. I watched half of the first episode and turned it off and returned it to the library. Definitely not worth watching. It's a show all about 4 guys who live together and all they care about it money and getting laid. The language is vulgar and offensive, as is the theme....would definitely not recommend it.

Four Weddings and a Funeral (movie) - My rating 3.5
Normally I adore movies with Hugh Grant, one of my favorite "chick flick" actors. However, I found the liberal use of the "F-word" offensive and while the movie was cute, and a typical love story...I did not find it as endearing as I normally would with this type of movie. Wouldn't recommend it.

The Alchemy - (book) My rating 6.0
Typical Christian romance novel. There are two people who obviously (from the start of the book) meant to be together, but before they can, they have to go through many trials and find God. Recommended for easy reading.

The Tapestry - (book) My rating 6.3.
Ditto to previous (The Alchemy). This was actually the final book in a series of 4, I liked the first and fourth better than the middle two books. However, it was a typical Christian love story. Recommended for easy reading.

ALIAS (Season Two) - My rating 9.0.
Ok, not really fair to re-rate this one. It wasn't a first time watching, however, I thoroughly enjoy this show (and I don't normally enjoy anything that involves fighting/punching/blood/etc...) and would highly recommend it for its entertainment value. Totally worth watching.

Desperate Housewives (Season 4) - My rating 6.0
I really enjoyed the first season of this show (which was nothing like I expected it to be...) I was kind of anticipating (and wary of) a show solely about women cheating on their husbands. However, the show is much different than that. The first two seasons were good, but now into the 3rd and 4th season they seem to be grasping for straws to keep story lines going...like tornadoes, and more arson (there is a LOT of arson in this show! weird.) Anyway, would recommend watching the other seasons first.

Father of the Bride (movie) - My rating 7.5
Another typical chick flick that was enjoyably cheerful. Recommended for an light evening movie viewing.

A Hundred Million Suns - Snow Patrol (music!) - My rating 9.2
I have loved Snow Patrol for a few years now, and have even been to one of their concerts. This newest album keeps true to their music style and is great for listening to, as well as thinking about the lyrics (another hobby of mine). If Snow Patrol had one fault in their music it would simply be that a lot of their music tends to sounds similar, however - it's great, so I guess that just makes it all great! Highly Recommended.

Gossip in the Grain - Ray LaMontagne - (music) - My Rating 9.2
Equally as good as the Snow Patrol album, but different in style. Very good for quiet music and also singing in your car. I really enjoy his sound, and how different it is. Highly Recommended.

Currently watching:
Monk (first season)

Reading:

The Kite Runner (haven't actually started yet, but it's next on the list)

Facedown - (still!) It's an incredible book, but I only read like a couple pages at a time. It's really one to just think about while reading it.

Listening to: The Decemberists and The Shins (enjoying both!, review yet to come)...

1 comment:

Andrew said...

Well, the ones you are currently reading/listening/watching are all good (I listen to the Shins, Julie read Kite Runner, and we both watched Monk season 1), so you better have good reviews for them. Also, 4 Wedding and a funeral is a classic! It shouldn´t be only worth 3.5. Good job though, we enjoy reading the reviews. You have been reading/listening/watching a lot. We think you need a dog.