Yes, yes, I know – this is usually a Saturday feature. But you see, it’s a long weekend up here and I’ve been taking full advantage of it. I’ve packed it full of social activities you see, and not slated myself any time to write (though lots of time to watch). Thus, I’m rearranging my features to suit my own whimsy. Any complaints?

Again, the list is short this week – and there is a reason for the dip in activity, but I’ll explain that at a later date. Again though, what I lost in quantity was made up for with quality. Well…..for the most part anyway.

Here’s what was on tap…

Screenings
EQUILIBRIUM – While I dislike the film and find it inexplicably bad, I did at least have the good fortune to surround myself with friends and laugh my way through it in a theatre. Had I watched it alone in silence on dvd, I’d likely be more angry.

Blu-Rays/DVD’s I’ve Never Seen
THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE -I sorta want to watch this one again, because there were a few plot elements that I think I got distracted and missed. Still, it was pretty damned cool.

Blu-Rays/DVD’s I’ve Watched Before
CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON – It’s easily been five years since I watched this last. Likewise, I reminded myself that it’s been just over ten since I first watched it. I’m happy to report that it’s held up remarkably well.
PAN’S LABYRINTH – Hey Potter fans: Did you know that a Mandrake makes an appearance in this film as well? Pretty cool, huh?
EAT, DRINK, MAN, WOMAN – I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Never watch this film on an empty stomach.

Boxscore for The Year
139 First-Timers, 96 Re-Watched
235 Movies in Total

How’s about you – seen anything good?