Movie marathon!

... So my mom gave us these coupons a couple weeks ago that she got from the Hallmark store because she bought a handful of greeting cards. With that, I got this random idea that Kates and I could devote and entire weekend to watching all the movies we haven't seen, but have waited to see for too long. You see, we don't go out to the theaters that often anymore because 1) it's pretty dang expensive 2) immature people and 3) well, a lot of the movies lately just haven't been that appealing ...

So on Thursday night, we made a list. We calculated the number of movies we could watch in a day and allowed the other to pick three movies, having no regard for the other's interests. Kates picked: 'Closer,' 'Ray' and 'In Good Company.' ... Pretty good picks for me since I wanted to see all three of those. Kates couldn't say the same to me though as I picked 'National Treasue,' 'The Pacifier' and 'Team America' (one that she really didn't want to see). ... Then I went to get the movies.

Saturday morning -- we stayed in our pajamas and hunkered down as if there was a blizzard outside (it was raining actually ...). We snacked on chips and salsa, chocolate pudding and then had pizza and popcorn for supper. A good old-fashioned lazy day!

And the reviews are now in ...

• -- Team America: Kates launched it by saying 'Let's get it over with ...' ... OK, not the greatest movie ever. But there were several times that I laughed pretty hard and you have to remember the actors are puppets! PUPPETS!! How many other movies have you seen like this? Aside from the story and writing, the makers of this film were absolute geniuses for, first, tackling such an idea and then pulling it off and doing it amazingly well! (watch the DVD special features and you appreciate it even more.) ...Definitely a must-see for what it's worth.
• -- Closer: ... And this got Oscar buzz last year because ...? A rambling storyline with an ending I've already forgotten ...
• -- The Pacifier: Glad we waited to see it on DVD. Vin Diesel's comic acting needs some coaching ...
• -- National Treasue: A great film that keeps you interested all the way through! Nicholas Cage reaffirmed why he's one of my favorite actors ...
• -- Ray: Now I know why this one was up for the Oscar's Picture of the Year and why it rekindled interest in Ray Charles' career and his music. Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles was as memorable, and yet as unbelievable, as Will Smith's performance in 'Ali.'
• -- In Good Company: A cute story, but again glad we waited to see it on video.