Eddie Izzard: Live From Wembley (2009)

I think I've seen and loved every Eddie Izzard comedy special. I believe that is the reason I didn't like this one very much. This seems to be a greatest hits routine. Lots of the material was not new to me. Also, due to the fact that Eddie is performing at Wembley, he seems to be performing differently than he does in theaters or clubs. He is really trying to project himself to fill this stage and I don't think he was very successful at it. Watch the other specials and skip this one.

Netflix Rating: Two Stars

Louie, Season One (2010)

I was introduced to the joys of Louis C.K. recently. If you haven't met Louis C.K. yet, then this is the show you need to watch. I really like this show and I hope the quality stays high for season two. Get yourself over to your local Netflix Streaming device and watch this.

Netflix Rating: Four Stars

Finding Amanda (2008)

A good performance from Matthew Broderick makes this a watchable movie. I was entertained. Not much else to say.

Netflix Rating: Three Stars

Flickchart Ranking: 1543

My Top Five Matthew Broderick Movies:
1) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2) Election
3) Family Business
4) The Freshman
5) The Cable Guy

The Breakup Artist (2004)

Edward Burns was listed as being in this movie, so I figured I'd give it a try on Netflix Streaming. We made it through about 20 minutes before turning it off. I did not like it at all. I can't even remember if I saw Edward Burns; he is listed as having a Special Appearance. It would have to be very special to save this movie.

Netflix Rating: One Star

Flickchart Ranking: not on Flickchart

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

So, I've got this brand new television; something has got to be the first thing I watch. Of course that should be 'Bend It Like Beckham'. I really like this movie and I've seen it several times now. All the performances are great, but I particularly like the actors playing Jess' parents. I'll definitely be watching this movie more in the future.

Netflix Rating: Four Stars

Flickchart Ranking: 348

My Top Five Keira Knightley Movies:
1) Love Actually
2) Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl
3) Bend It Like Beckham
4) King Arthur
5) Domino

So, I got a new tv...

Thanks to the generosity of my aunt and my wife, I got a new tv for my birthday. We've been without a decent tv for some time. This has rekindled my interest in watching movies. I've also been using Flickchart.com quite a bit. I've got almost 2000 movies ranked there. It is an awesome site and you should check it out. So, to combine these two interests I'm gonna post some mini-reviews on here. No real reason behind it, just something to pass the time.

Mark's Box - April 2010

Black Blizzard by Yoshihiro Tatsumi - From the author of A Drifting Life. I have high hopes for this. I think I'll go read it right..... now.












Donald Duck Classics: Quack Up by Carl Banks - I enjoy Donald much more on the page than on do I on the screen.












The Compleat Cannon by Wallace Wood - Super Spy comics from the 60s with lots of violence and sex. Sounds like a good time to me.