Siskel and Ebert

I have discovered a really cool alternative to paying to rent movies at the video store. Our public library system has tons of movies, even new ones. I have been putting "holds" on movies and then the library emails me when they are available. It beats combing the shelves upon shelves of movies.

I most recently watched what I thought was going to be a cheesy, feel good movie called "Pay it Forward" starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment. I must say I was quite surprised with it as the cover made it look like a Hallmark movie. It was good though. I would recommend it.

I have also watched Punch Drunk Love. Freeaaaky! It had the feeling of Mullholland Drive. Trying to be artsy and confusing all at once. Not that I was totally confused, I just didn't like it.

Let's see.....I've watched 50 First Dates. Was also surprised by the story line. I expected it to be corny/cute but it was actually better than that. I would recommend it.

Hubby and I watched the Crying Game together. With all the hype about the "big surprise" the rest of the movie was what did it for me. What I mean is that people made it sound like the whole story line to this movie is about the transvestite. There is sooo much more to this movie than that. Now that I FINALLY got around to watching this one, I'm sure the rest of you have already seen it. If you haven't, I would recommend it.

My daughter is thrilled. I just brought home Napoleon Dynamite. We watched it at my sister's over Christmas and she has been bugging me to rent it ever since. She loves the scene on the bus where the kid asks Napoleon what he's doing and he answers, "Whatever I want to. Gaawwwd!!" It is exactly like my nephew. Sad, but true.

I also brought home "Crash". I've been wanting to watch this one for a while. Will tell ya if I'm as impressed as the rest of the people I've heard review it.