Big list since I haven't posted in a while. I tried to get my list of "need to watch" shortened but every time I watch 4 or 5, I add the same amount... let's get started.

11:14 - Made in 2003 before Crash ever came out, follows the story of a bunch of people and again how they are all connected in one way or another. I purchased it without having ever seen it and it took me over a year to get to it but definitely worth the wait. This is a must see if you enjoyed Crash. The connections do not come full circle until the end and the whole thing in between keeps you gripped! Rental is a must.

Taxi and Taxi 2 - Luc Besson, I think, is one of the greatest directors of all time. He can make an action movie like no one else. The beginning of the Taxi series is no exception. These are amazing, unlike the idiotic american remake. These are both must see's, I have 3 and 4 to watch yet but I am sure they are just as good. Check them out if you can get your hands on them.

Blades of Glory - I was pleasantly surprised. It was funny and entertaining. Jon Heder gets better and better. If you haven't yet heard it is about 2 over the top male figure skaters and their Rise to glory. Worth watching but probably not in the theater.

The Crimson Rivers and Crimson Rivers 2: Angels of the Apocalypse - Sweet! More Jean Reno. By far the best french actor, the more movies I see him in the more I can't get enough. The crimson river set so far is good. The first is based on a private College in a remote area and a series of murders are taking place. Two cops show up and investigate seperate cases and find they are connected. Enough action and suspence to keep the story moving. The second follows another series of murders following a Monk cult. More action and suspence, both worth a watch.

TMNT - The all new, computer animated, Ninja Turtles! Though the movie, I found, overall, was ment for a WAY younger audience it was still fun. The animation was amazing, with exception to April O'Neill's pencil like body and Master Splinters 3 foot beard. The story was lacking for anyone over the age of 13. The turtles saving the world from creatures from another dimension, and it is also mentioned that you should have maybe seen the first 3 live actions. Voice work was great! Definitely one worth taking the kids too.

Fracture - Hopkins plays a husband who finds his wife having an affair and murders her. Being incredibly intelegent removes all evidence that could convict him. A young, up and coming lawyer takes the case thinking it will be his last civil case as he moves into corporate law. Loads of twists and turns and very hard to figure out right until the end. Worth every penny for the theater!

Ghost Rider - Decent action, bad story, bad dialogue, not worth watching. Premiss, guy sells his soul to devil (never a good plan), becomes the devils' bounty hunter, hell on earth. I would hope the comics are better than this. Don't bother.

Stay - This was a very weird movie. I couldn't figure out what was happening until 3/4 of the way though. Very interesting though. Kid goes to see a psychiatrist and tells him he is going to kill himself. The psychiatrist then tries to track him down and save his life. I won't spoil it but it is worth a rental.

Because I Said So - Staring Mandy Moore in a mother/daughter film about happiness in relationships. It was OK, I would probably recommend it for the women out there but only as a rental. Not worth seeing in the theater.

Karla - Based on Paul Bernardo and his wife, Karla Homolka who kidnap, sexually abuse, and murder three young girls. Laura Prepon did an amazing job in this movie though it was very, very disturbing. Very violent but not graphic, most of the "bad" stuff (killing, sexual abuse) aren't shown on the screen but voices are heard. Not for the weak but worth a rental

The Queen - A take on what the queen did and how she reacted after Princess Diana's death. Helen Mirren was freakin amazing as the Queen and it was an excellent movie. Definite rental.

Cocoon: The Return - Despite warnings from friends I sat down and watched this. They were correct in saying it isn't as good as the first. I didn't really enjoy it but hey, at least I have seen both now.

The Covenant - Bad, just plain BAD. Like a ripoff of Harry Potter meets the Highlander. Enough said.

The Night Listener - Based on a true story of a radio show host who starts speaking to a young boy and fan of his show by telephone. The background that the boy comes from and the book he has written intrigues the host and wishes to meet the boy. The host becomes suspicious after several attempts in meeting and decides to try and find him. Worth the rental.

Bandidas - Bad! Robin Hood featured in Mexico with two women. Avoid.

Farce of the Penguins - For being a "Farce" it wasn't all that funny. Imagine March of the penguins with comedians doing voice overs. Had a couple laughs but not worth noting.

The Namesake - Starring Kal Penn finally in a serious role. I really can't do justice to describe this movie. All the acting is excellent! Description from IMDB "American-born Gogol (Penn), the son of Indian immigrants, wants to fit in among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness to let go of their traditional ways." This is a must see and will be a purchase once released to DVD.

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning - Well they made a back story to how the Dukes got started. If you are thinking, "Man, that sounds like a terrible Idea" you would be absolutely correct. This movie was awful, but again like all the American Pie movies they keep making, Dukes has a TON of T&A. There are a couple good jokes and of course THE CAR. Don't bother straining your arm trying to dig this one from the back of the rental shelf, leave it alone.

Meet the Robinsons - New computer animated movie about a kid inventor who is taken into the future to stop some bad guy in a Bowler hat. Fun movie but made for 2-6 year olds. The story was so lacking that I doubt any other child would like it. Again the best party is the part with the dino "I have a big head and little arms, I'm just not sure how well this plan was thought through" in a weird growly voice. Might be worth a rental to plunk the kids down for a couple hours but that is all.

The Pursuit of Happyness - Staring Will Smith and his son. Great story. It follows a struggling couple when the wife leaves and the husband tries to get a new job to support him and his son. Forced out onto the streets, he fights for the new job. Really great and worth the rental.

Bobby - The story of Robert Kennedy and the night he was assassinated. This is the most amazing cast in a movie I have ever seen and the story was fabulous. Check out the IMDB page for the list of actors, WOW! This is a must see, especially if you are like me and know nothing of Robert Kennedy. What an amazing man! It would have been interesting to see what would have happened if he had become president and how changed our world would be right now.

Happily N'Ever After - Fairy Tales gone wacky. We find out a wizard and his two apprentices run the world of Fairy Tales. The wizard takes a holiday and the evil step mother from Cinderella kicks the apprentices out and turns fairy tale land upside down. Pretty entertaining and a little funny but nothing I would suggest buying. Rental maybe but make it your last choice.

Epic Movie - Finally back to funny. After all the crappy sequels and that TERRIBLE Date Movie we get this. Good mix of everything, Superman, Narnia, Da Vinci code, Pirates, Wonka, Xmen... list goes on. Very funny, lots of good jokes and the usually language. Definite rental.

I have also started watching The X-files again. Made it through 3 seasons so far and I still love the show. There were rumors flying around this week about a second movie. Not a sequel but a scare your pants of sci-fi kind of thing with Skully and Mulder back on the case. I am crossing my fingers, toes, arms, legs just hoping they make this.