Coming Distractions 07-01-2008

Here they are, the coming Distractions for this Tuesday, sorry the post is late. The movies were late, so I didn't know what all they were!

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This week:
4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days
Vantage Point
My Blueberry Nights
Drillbit Taylor
City of Men
Delirious
Get Smart's Bruce & Lloyd
Meet the Browns
Mad Men Season 1
Girl on the Bridge
The Nude Bomb

Thanks, See you soon! ~Katie

Katie recommends...

Hi guys, these are the movies that I have really liked lately. My tastes range all over the board, from kids to horror, from romance to thriller, and there are a few from each category here.

Katie recommends:
Eastern Promises
This movie was great in so many ways. It was a well-written story line that was very well acted. It was intense and engrossing, and just a little bit violent.
There Will Be Blood
This one was definitely not for everyone. It is long, and the story line is slow. Neither of those factors is negative for me, personally. Daniel Day Lewis was amazing as always, and the direction was fantastic. Paul Danyow really blossomed in his role, and you can tell that he was having a lot of fun. Again, a bit of violence in this one.
The Savages
I don't think that the previews for this movie did it any justice. It is not the comedy that they would have you believe. It is intense, and touching at times. If you have ever dealt with a family member with dementia, there are some scenes in here that will definitely hit home for you. I like to describe this movie as an excellent case study in family psychology. While I haven't heard any opinions from the professionals on that, I feel that way because Philip Seymour Hoffman and Laura Linney do an amazing job of giving their characters complexity and dimension. This is a simple story, made great by the actors and director.
Lars and the Real Girl
Again, the previews had me thinking that this was another stupid comedy. That is so far from the truth. Lars and the Real Girl is a heartwarming story about loss and grievance, about family and love, and about the power of community. This movie highlights exactly what it is about small town life that makes me proud I'm not a city dweller.
No Country for Old Men
This movie was incredibly violent. Just to warn you. That said, I really liked it. I can't really tell you why, perhaps just the combination of the acting and direction. But if you don't mind a lot of violence, this was a good one. Did I mention it won best picture?
Halloween (Rob Zombie)
This was also incredibly violent. I felt that Rob Zombie gave the character of Michael Meyers a lot more background and a lot more depth. Before, he was really just a killing machine, now he is a killing machine with a haunted past and severe mental problems. It got poor reviews, but I feel like horror movies really have to be far more exceptional than other genres to sway the critics. I'm a fan of horror, and this one was worth seeing if you are as well.
Enchanted
This was really sweet. I was a bit worried at first that it would be too cheesy, but the songs were great, and the story was just really fun and sweet, and romantic.
Death at a Funeral
I found this to be just hilarious. There were a few cheap jokes, but the story line and all the jokes were really well timed, and only a bit predictable. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time.
Juno
Some people found this one to be a bit too... something. I thought it was great. It was a sweet story, and the performances were, for the most part, stellar. Further, I think it addresses a very real concern of our times. Whether you agree with how it addressed that concern is up to you, but I enjoyed it.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
This was a stupid comedy with a killer soundtrack. There were a few scenes that I thought were reaching for jokes, but overall, it was enjoyable.
In Bruges
This was not the comedy I was led to believe it would be. It took a dark turn, but kept a few well-placed pieces of humor. It was pretty intense, and I really enjoyed it.
Charlie Bartlett
This was not the most amazing spectacular teen comedy I ever saw. Or was it??? This was a really cute, if not altogether realistic, portrayal of a young man trying to find his place among his peers. And once again, excellent performances all around.

Hope you found these helpful. ~Katie

Coming Distractions for 06-24-2008

Hi Guys, here are the coming distractions for Tuesday, June 24

The Witnesses
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Bonneville
Belle Toujours
Charlie Bartlett
10,000 BC
In Bruges
Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs
Honeydripper
Persepolis
Definitely, Maybe
Guantanamero
Careless

And Foyle's War 2

Thanks! See you Soon!

Coming Distractions for 06-17-2008

Coming this Tuesday to Waterfront Video

Be Kind Rewind
Chaos Theory
My Mom's New Boyfriend
Just Add Water
Rails & Ties
Under the Same Moon
Fool's Gold
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins
Super High Me
Cut Off
Love and other Disasters
It's a Boy Girl Thing
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
The Flock

Californication Season 1
and finally, the 45th anniversary edition of
The Sword in the Stone

See you soon!!
Thanks, Katie

Coming Distractions for 06-10-2008

Hello Again, Here's what we've got for you this week.

George Romero's Diary of the Dead
King Corn
The Other Boleyn Girl
Jumper
The Bucket List
Funny Games
Control
Meet the Spartans

Season 2 of The Boondocks
and ... finally...
John Adams

Have a great weekend.
Thanks for Visiting.
~Katie

Sorry guys, but...

I regret to inform you that...
Due to the economy and all that, we have to raise our prices once again. Not too much though.
Starting Tuesday, June 10th, New Releases will now cost $4.50, still for two nights, and still $2.00/day for the late fees.
The following Monday, the Monday deal will change too.
Rent one new release, get another for $2.00.
I really hate to do this, but I haven't really got a choice.
Thanks for understanding.
Hope to see you soon.
-Katie