Entertainment and Media

Brazil was one freakin' weird movie. I watched it several years ago, and I was determined to make it all the way through, even when my husband got so bored that he left the room to get on the computer. So I was really shocked when he announced that it was on OnDemand, and he really wanted to see it. I liked it much better the second time around.

I loved Bourne Identity, couldn't get more than 15 minutes into the second one, and haven't had a chance to see the third one yet. I think it's a neat idea for a series. Here's this spy, but he can't remember who he is. That doesn't stop people from wanting him dead, though. I am anxious to see the third one, but because I couldn't take the second, I wonder how much I'll understand about the third.

I never saw The Fugitive, and I never wanted to. Watching a man run around claiming that it wasn't him, having a Federal Agent chase him, and some crap about a one-armed man made it feel tedious. Like every other federal agent chasing a guy movie that's ever been made.

The newest Bond film, Casino Royale, is the best one in my opinion. I had my doubts about Daniel Craig, but I think he did a really spectacular job. A note to Mr. Craig... I know you hated the swimsuit scene because of how much the women loved it. It made you into a sex symbol and you wanted to be taken seriously as an actor. You know what? You can have both. In fact, in Bond, you'd damn well better have both. Bond IS sexy, and if you're going to accurately portray this character, you need to be believable as a spy and hotter than hell.

The Austin Powers series was pretty fun while it lasted, but with the second and third movies waning, I'm glad they ended it when they did. These Bond-like spoofs were hilarious, and it was cool to see someone who woke up in a time he didn't belong in, but made the best of it anyway.