monthly movie review for 101 List - April 09

movies i watched for "The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" list
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" list

*Alfie (1966) - 04.01.09
*The Band Wagon (1953) - 04.27.09

kinda sad. i watched several movies that weren't on the list.
they had been sitting on the DVR for months.
a couple of them were on other lists, just not these tewo.

i'm at 55% and 90% respectively. still.

as for my other movie list: James Bond Movies

*Goldfinger (1964) - 04.06.09
*Thunderball (1965) - 04.06.09
*You Only Live Twice (1967) - 04.22.09

monthly movie review for 101 List - March 09

movies i watched for "The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" list
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" list

*Shaft (1971) - 03.09.09
*42nd Street (1933) - 03.19.09
*East of Eden (1955) - 03.20.09
*Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) - 03.24.09

i'm at 55% and 89% respectively. still.
but i did work on another movie list: James Bond Movies

*Dr. No (1962) - 03.19.09
*From Russia With Love (1963) - 03.28.09

so now i'm up to 30% on that list.
i think i started at 22% or thereabouts.

80. get a Cricut - completed

i've been lusting after this for at least a couple of years.
and when i finally decided to drop the $$ on it, i went for the big Cricut (pronounced like cricket)
and i splurged for the bundle which came with 4 cartridges.
yeah, i spent a lot of money, but i will definitely use it a lot.
(plus, i got it for half price!)
i still have plenty of scrapbooking to do and i can probably use this in my other projects.

i haven't really had a chance to play with it much, not enough time.
just trying to get a feel for all the different options.

what's really great about this machine compared to the Sizzix,
is the ability to make the shapes/letters in various sizes.
(which is what sold me on the machine the 1st place)
plus, it seems to have become more popular than the Xyron electronic die cutter.
(which i also have, but have had some issues with and no new books have been made for it recently)

i look forward to spending a lot of money buying new cartridges.
however, i will wait until they are on sale.
:D

monthly movie review for 101 List - February 09

movies i watched for "The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" list
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" list

Cat Ballou (1965)

well...that was absolutely pathetic.
i only watched 1 film from my lists.
therefore, my stats haven't changed.

84. - get a “new” car - completed

meet Della Mae, my new car. well new to me.
she's a 2002 Nissan Sentra SER.
she's got power windows and locks, working A/C and a sunroof.
she's the nicest car i've ever had.
she's also got some pep in her step with a 2.5 liter engine. (i think that's what it is)
i've only driven it a little, but driving is starting to feel fun again.

i desperately needed a car, so i had to get one as soon as possible.
and i managed to accomplish a task on my 101 list at the same time.
sweet!

23. see a Broadway/Off-Broadway musical - completed!

i went to see Avenue Q at the Warner Theatre tonight.
i went with Albert, April, my brothers Markus and Joe and Joe's friend, Anitra.
Steve was supposed to go, but had to drive up to Lancaster for family issue.
so, Markus went in his place.

i've been wanting to see this musical for a couple of years now.
i missed the show the last time it was in town,
so i was absolutely determined to see it this time.

i loved it! it was hilarious and i would totally see it again.
i definitely want to get the soundtrack.

we're planning on see Rent in May.
whee!

monthly movie review for 101 List - January 09

movies i watched for "The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" list
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" list

Ben-Hur (1925) - 01.07.09
Broken Blossoms (1918) - 01.09.09
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) - 01.10.09
The Quiet Man (1952) - 01.12.09
The Crowd (1928) - 01.13.09
Heaven's Gate (1980) - 01.16.09
The Big Chill (1983) - 01.22.09
Sounder (1972) - 01.28.09
The Cheat (1915) - 01.31.09

i am now at 55% and 89%, respectively.

monthly movie review for 101 List - December

movies i watched for "The Guardian's 1000 films to see before you die" list
and the "AFI - 100 Years...400 Movies (2007)" list

Crooklyn (1994)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
Risky Business (1983)
Planet of the Apes (1968)
The Scarlet Empress (1934)
The Pink Panther (1963)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)
Safety Last (1923)
Elmer Gantry (1960)
My Darling Clementine (1946)

i am now at 54% and 87%, respectively.