Browsing Archive: March, 2010

Netflix... Wednesdays: What Are We Watching Now?

Posted by Oscar Nazi on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, In : Netflix Fridays

OK, So the return of Netflix Fridays didn't take long to throw off course. What can I say? I'm easily distrac... oooh! Something shiny! Let's see here's a few quick takes on what we've been watching plus a look at what's coming up:

The Men Who Stare At Goats - Neither as bad as the critics had claimed, nor as funny as the trailer made it look. Overall disappointing, but George Clooney somehow still makes it a worthwhile rental.

2012 - Almost a great Margarita Movie, but gets too bogged dow...
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The Return of Netflix Fridays: What Are We Watching

Posted by Oscar Nazi on Friday, March 12, 2010, In : Netflix Fridays

So now that we're settled in a new site and the Oscars are behind us, I figured it might be a good time to reinstate Netflix Fridays and give you a peek at what is on our queue these days. Up this weekend we have something old and somethings new. Prehaps next week, we can moe on to something boorowed and blue.

Up in the Air - In the spirit of full disclosure, I snuck a veiwing of this one in last weekend, hours before the Oscar ceremony, but it was very good and Sean didn't get a chance to...

Oscars 2009 - My wrap up

Posted by Oscar Nazi on Thursday, March 11, 2010, In : oscars

So Oscars have now come and gone and what's my take this year?

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Sadly, with mostly predictable winners (not that that helped me in the pool any), boring speeches, blah hosts and a stripped-down, but yet over-stuffed ceremony, I found this year's Oscars a big let-down. I was happy that Avatar walked away with only 3 prizes- two of which I'm sure it deserevd. It is a gorgeous-looking film with ground breaking special effects, so I have no qualms with it winning art dir...
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