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The Squid and the WhaleThe Squid and the Whale, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2005
iloveseaotters's rating:
0.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 14, 2020
The Squid and the WhaleThe Squid and the Whale, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2005
iloveseaotters's rating:
0.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 14, 2020
Comment:
Horrible, stupid movie about two parents who decide to separate but have trouble raising their two kids with joint custody. I like Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney, but I hated this movie. Too much swearing from the get-go and too many references to sex in the thirty minutes that I was able to tolerate it. I won't even mention the gross humor and the way the kids have such disrespect for their parents. I mean, I know that all kids go through that, but this was beyond ridiculous. I read a review by Roger Ebert because I was curious about the ending and I'm glad I did because watching the rest of this would have been painful.Horrible, stupid movie about two parents who decide to separate but have trouble raising their two kids with joint custody. I like Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney, but I hated this movie. Too much swearing from the get-go and too many references to…
How to Survive the Loss of A LoveHow to Survive the Loss of A Love, Book
by Bloomfield, Harold H.Book - 2000
iloveseaotters's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 14, 2020
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I first read this little book back in 1992 when I lost my dad to suicide. I was reminded of it again at a grief counseling session after the unexpected loss of my husband this past January. I read it in about 30 minutes because there's not a lot of words. Some pages only had a few lines but as a whole it's a very simple and sweet book with positive messages and suggestions for coping. I definitely recommend it and may read it again.I first read this little book back in 1992 when I lost my dad to suicide. I was reminded of it again at a grief counseling session after the unexpected loss of my husband this past January. I read it in about 30 minutes because there's not a lot of…
Once I Was A BeehiveOnce I Was A Beehive, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2015
iloveseaotters's rating:
2 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 14, 2020
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This movie was a bit of a disappointment. Although I knew that it took place at a Morman camp, I wasn't expecting it to be so religious. Not a bad thing at all, but if you're not religious or these kinds of things bother you, it might be best to skip this movie altogether. I was disappointed that the movie wasn't funnier. I think I only laughed once and I found some of it to be ridiculous. I mean (spoiler alert) who gets a bloody nose from having a snowball thrown in their face?
Anyway, my main problem with this movie is that almost everyone in it (the adults anyway) annoyed me to no end. This movie did remind me a little of my junior high days and the retreats we took, so in that respect it was a nice movie. I think that really it would be perfect for a youth group of middle school or junior high age to watch at church, but as an adult I found the whole thing a little silly.
There are scenes involving a bear that were beyond ridiculous and like I said, most of the adults annoyed me, as did some of the kids. Overall it's an okay movie but I prefer something with a little more humor in it.This movie was a bit of a disappointment. Although I knew that it took place at a Morman camp, I wasn't expecting it to be so religious. Not a bad thing at all, but if you're not religious or these kinds of things bother you, it might be best to…
iloveseaotters's rating:
2 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 14, 2020
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This movie was a bit of a disappointment. Although I knew that it took place at a Morman camp, I wasn't expecting it to be so religious. Not a bad thing at all, but if you're not religious or these kinds of things bother you, it might be best to skip this movie altogether. I was disappointed that the movie wasn't funnier. I think I only laughed once and I found some of it to be ridiculous. I mean (spoiler alert) who gets a bloody nose from having a snowball thrown in their face?
Anyway, my main problem with this movie is that almost everyone in it (the adults anyway) annoyed me to no end. This movie did remind me a little of my junior high days and the retreats we took, so in that respect it was a nice movie. I think that really it would be perfect for a youth group of middle school or junior high age to watch at church, but as an adult I found the whole thing a little silly.
There are scenes involving a bear that were beyond ridiculous and like I said, most of the adults annoyed me, as did some of the kids. Overall it's an okay movie but I prefer something with a little more humor in it.This movie was a bit of a disappointment. Although I knew that it took place at a Morman camp, I wasn't expecting it to be so religious. Not a bad thing at all, but if you're not religious or these kinds of things bother you, it might be best to…
Christmas JarsChristmas Jars, DVD
DVD - 2019
iloveseaotters's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 14, 2020
Comment:
This movie was completely different than I expected, but in a good way. Most of the acting was really good but I didn't really like any of Hope's coworkers. Their performances seemed a bit forced. This is a wonderful story and I'm anxious to read the book, which I'm going to guess is probably a bit better than the movie. There were some parts I absolutely loved but a few were predictable and a little disappointing. I liked how things just fell into place throughout the whole movie, which made for a heartwarming story, not just for Christmas but anytime of year.This movie was completely different than I expected, but in a good way. Most of the acting was really good but I didn't really like any of Hope's coworkers. Their performances seemed a bit forced. This is a wonderful story and I'm anxious to read…
iloveseaotters's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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Contrary to most of the reviews I have read on various sites, I really liked this movie. I haven't read the book in its entirety, but this movie was well made and had some nice performances. I don't have anything to compare this to, but I did enjoy Martin Sheen. He was the only actor I recognized but he was very good in this. I know a lot of people hate this version but I did end up crying at the end, so that says a lot for me.Contrary to most of the reviews I have read on various sites, I really liked this movie. I haven't read the book in its entirety, but this movie was well made and had some nice performances. I don't have anything to compare this to, but I did enjoy…
iloveseaotters's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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This is a sweet book designed for kids but I found it helpful in applying it to the recent loss of my husband. I like the idea of creating a memory box and I think I'm going to do that as soon as I can.
Prancer ReturnsPrancer Returns, DVD
DVD - 2001
iloveseaotters's rating:
1.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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This movie tries too hard to be the original. Had I not seen the original so many times and not loved it so much I might like this movie more. But I've always said that sequels only work when they have all or at least some of the original cast. This has neither but it tries to follow the same storyline. I do like John Corbett who had a big role in "Prancer Returns", but this movie was a little more mean-spirited than the original. Supposedly for the past ten years they've had a Prancer ceremony in honor of Jessica Riggs, the main character from "Prancer". But there is barely any mention of her except in passing. But overall, the movie is cute, but it's not anywhere near as magical as the first. However, as a first viewing it's worth watching.This movie tries too hard to be the original. Had I not seen the original so many times and not loved it so much I might like this movie more. But I've always said that sequels only work when they have all or at least some of the original cast. This…
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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The thing I liked most about this sequel is that it has all the same cast members, which is always a good thing. I liked this movie slightly better than the original mostly due to the lack of "gross jokes", but to be honest neither movie is that great. This sequel added a new character to the mix which made it more interesting than the first but I didn't really care for him.The thing I liked most about this sequel is that it has all the same cast members, which is always a good thing. I liked this movie slightly better than the original mostly due to the lack of "gross jokes", but to be honest neither movie is that…
iloveseaotters's rating:
3.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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Absolutely loved it! Such a cute story with a catchy rhyme! The ending is something of a "cliffhanger" and could definitely lead to a sequel!
Added Aug 13, 2020
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Not sure if this is exactly fair or not but I watched the movie on Netflix and at first I found it so bad that I turned it off. But then I decided to give it another try. If you can get past the gross parts (you'll see what I mean), it's an okay movie. Reminded me a tiny bit of Clueless (which is a thousand times better) probably due to the main character narrating it. I can't speak for the book as far as how accurately it's portrayed, but the movie actually held my interest and had some really cute parts. Not a lot of humor, but overall I enjoyed it.Not sure if this is exactly fair or not but I watched the movie on Netflix and at first I found it so bad that I turned it off. But then I decided to give it another try. If you can get past the gross parts (you'll see what I mean), it's an okay…
A Good WomanA Good Woman, DVD
DVD - 2006
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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It took me a long time (and about five tries) to get into this movie (blame it on lack of sleep and distractions), but I'm glad I was finally able to watch the whole thing. Overall it's a beautifully done movie with a great cast. I loved Helen Hunt and this was the first time I'd seen her in a dramatic role. She was amazing and so beautiful. I also loved Scarlett Johansson and she played her role wonderfully. The scenery is breathtaking and unless I missed something, there was absolutely no swearing or nudity, which is a rarity in movies these days. This is based on an Oscar Wilde Play called Lady Windermere's Fan, which I'm curious about. I'm definitely interested in reading it now. But back to the movie-I loved that this is a period piece. Those movies are always intriguing. I admit the movie moved a little slowly but it's worth watching for the twist in the storyline. The ending was really nice as well, although it does leave the twist unfinished.It took me a long time (and about five tries) to get into this movie (blame it on lack of sleep and distractions), but I'm glad I was finally able to watch the whole thing. Overall it's a beautifully done movie with a great cast. I loved Helen Hunt…
Eastern CanadaEastern Canada, DVD
DVD - 2013
iloveseaotters's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 13, 2020
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I absolutely loved this! I miss seeing the Glove Trekker series on PBS. This travel show is wonderful. The host is adorable and funny and she makes Eastern Canada really stand out. This show is really well done. I love Canada but have not yet been to Eastern Canada so the places in this DVD are definitely on my list! My only complaint about this DVD is that it's not subtitled or closed captioned but it wasn't a problem for me. The DVD also has two bonus episodes of a different travel show featuring the actor Bradley Cooper. Episode 1 was mostly about rafting and it didn't really hold my interest, but Episode 2 was amazing.
I loved it. I had to wait a really long time to get this DVD from the library, but was so worth it!I absolutely loved this! I miss seeing the Glove Trekker series on PBS. This travel show is wonderful. The host is adorable and funny and she makes Eastern Canada really stand out. This show is really well done. I love Canada but have not yet been…
Flower Drum SongFlower Drum Song, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 1961
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 12, 2020
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I watched this last night after a long absence from it and for some reason I didn't enjoy it as much as I had before. I love the music of Rogers and Hammerstein, but some songs (such as "I Enjoy Being a Girl") seemed out of place and I actually had to look it up to see if it was originally written for "Flower Drum Song". That being said, I will probably watch this again and I'm sure that my opinion will change, but it's worth watching at least once.I watched this last night after a long absence from it and for some reason I didn't enjoy it as much as I had before. I love the music of Rogers and Hammerstein, but some songs (such as "I Enjoy Being a Girl") seemed out of place and I actually had…
Flower Drum SongFlower Drum Song, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 1961
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 12, 2020
Comment:
I watched this last night after a long absence from it and for some reason I didn't enjoy it as much as I had before. I love the music of Rogers and Hammerstein, but some songs (such as "I Enjoy Being a Girl") seemed out of place and I actually had to look it up to see if it was originally written for "Flower Drum Song". That being said, I will probably watch this again and I'm sure that my opinion will change, but it's worth watching at least once.I watched this last night after a long absence from it and for some reason I didn't enjoy it as much as I had before. I love the music of Rogers and Hammerstein, but some songs (such as "I Enjoy Being a Girl") seemed out of place and I actually had…
Youth in OregonYouth in Oregon, DVD
DVD - 2017
iloveseaotters's rating:
1 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 12, 2020
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Ugh, what a depressing horrible movie. Prior to this I had only seen Frank Langella in a few movies (most notably "Dave", which I love), but he can't save this movie and neither can anyone in the cast. I don't like Billy Crudup to begin with and he kind of irritated me all through this movie. Despite the movie's premise, I expected it to be touching. Instead it's dark, unfunny and just... angry. Had it only been Brian and Raymond who went on the trip to Oregon and then bonded in the process, I would have liked this movie a lot more. The only good thing about this movie was the music but unfortunately good songs don't make up for this mess. I didn't care for Christina Applegate either, who plays the mother. Her kids are as screwed up as the rest of her family. I didn't see the point of her daughter lifting up her shirt and taking a picture of her chest, but surprise surprise, it comes back to haunt her later in the movie. Now I know why this has been in my Watchlist for so long but at least it's over now. Too bad I can't get those 100 minutes back.Ugh, what a depressing horrible movie. Prior to this I had only seen Frank Langella in a few movies (most notably "Dave", which I love), but he can't save this movie and neither can anyone in the cast. I don't like Billy Crudup to begin with and he…
Youth in OregonYouth in Oregon, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2016
iloveseaotters's rating:
1 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 12, 2020
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Ugh, what a depressing horrible movie. Prior to this I had only seen Frank Langella in a few movies (most notably "Dave", which I love), but he can't save this movie and neither can anyone in the cast. I don't like Billy Crudup to begin with and he kind of irritated me all through this movie. Despite the movie's premise, I expected it to be touching. Instead it's dark, unfunny and just... angry. Had it only been Brian and Raymond who went on the trip to Oregon and then bonded in the process, I would have liked this movie a lot more. The only good thing about this movie was the music but unfortunately good songs don't make up for this mess. I didn't care for Christina Applegate either, who plays the mother. Her kids are as screwed up as the rest of her family. I didn't see the point of her daughter lifting up her shirt and taking a picture of her chest, but surprise surprise, it comes back to haunt her later in the movie. Now I know why this has been in my Watchlist for so long but at least it's over now. Too bad I can't get those 100 minutes back.Ugh, what a depressing horrible movie. Prior to this I had only seen Frank Langella in a few movies (most notably "Dave", which I love), but he can't save this movie and neither can anyone in the cast. I don't like Billy Crudup to begin with and he…
CorduroyCorduroy, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 1984
iloveseaotters's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 12, 2020
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I read the book not that long ago for the first time in ages, but I loved how this sweet film brings the story to life. It follows the book pretty closely with some scenes I don't really remember, but they definitely added to the movie. It's only about 18 minutes long so it should hold kids' attention and although there's not much dialogue the acting is very good. I do recommend reading the book either before or after you watch this. Reading it before gives you a sense of the story, since Corduroy doesn't talk at all, but reading it after kind of fills in the blanks. Definitely a classic story and I'm so happy that they brought one of my favorite books to life!I read the book not that long ago for the first time in ages, but I loved how this sweet film brings the story to life. It follows the book pretty closely with some scenes I don't really remember, but they definitely added to the movie. It's only…
Our Fascinating UniverseOur Fascinating Universe, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2012
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 11, 2020
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This movie started off strong, but at certain points, I grew kind of bored with it, and my attention wavered. I'm not really a huge astronomy/astrology person, so I think that someone who has more interest in the subject would find it really enjoyable. Some intriguing topics are pondered, such as life on other planets and why Earth is suited for life in general. There are lots of interviews but I think I would have enjoyed this movie more had it included less of these and more of the main narrator with images of the galaxy. Most of the interviewees did not speak English, but thankfully there are voice overs and subtitles throughout. I did learn a few things in this movie and if you're curious about the subject, I do recommend it. Only about an hour long so even if you don't find it 'fascinating" you won't lose much time from your life!This movie started off strong, but at certain points, I grew kind of bored with it, and my attention wavered. I'm not really a huge astronomy/astrology person, so I think that someone who has more interest in the subject would find it really…
I Want My Hat BackI Want My Hat Back, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2013
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 11, 2020
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I liked the video for this book more than the book itself. The animation is really cute and the music is fun. The ending was a bit of a shock for me the first time I read the book but this video made it kind of funny.
Passion FishPassion Fish, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 1999
iloveseaotters's rating:
2 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 11, 2020
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The beginning of this movie is horrible... Constant stream of F-words that nearly made me turn it off. Fortunately the swear words died down (sort of) as the movie progressed, but they were still there. I didn't like May-Alice at all, but Mary McDonnell was very good in the role and played it convincingly. However, the best thing about this movie was Alfre Woodard. She was wonderful and made Chantelle very likeable. I also enjoyed David Strathairn (whom I loved in "A League of Their Own") as the friend of May-Alice. I wish that the movie would have explored the relationships more (between Chantelle and "Sugar" and May-Alice and Rennie, but mostly the relationship between Chantelle and May-Alice. The ending came a little too fast for me and although the movie seemed long anyway, I was hoping for more. To be honest, this movie had been on my TBW (To be watched) list for YEARS-I had no idea it was made in 1992, because it really doesn't seem like it's aged that much, so I'm really glad that I finally got to see it. I didn't go into it with any real expectations so aside from the overuse of the F word, it was okay. The music was great but there wasn't a lot of background music. In such a dramatic film, this was surprising.The beginning of this movie is horrible... Constant stream of F-words that nearly made me turn it off. Fortunately the swear words died down (sort of) as the movie progressed, but they were still there. I didn't like May-Alice at all, but Mary…
Gilmore GirlsGilmore Girls, DVDThe Complete Third Season
DVD - 2005
iloveseaotters's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 9, 2020
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I'm not a fan of Jess at all, and sometimes it felt like he bought down the show a little bit since he's so different than most of the people in Stars Hollow, but thankfully Rory and everyone else are still basically the same. This season is nowhere near as good as Seasons 1 and 2 and I hope that it doesn't continue on this slightly downward trend. Still a good show, but I suggest starting at the beginning of Season 1 and go from there.I'm not a fan of Jess at all, and sometimes it felt like he bought down the show a little bit since he's so different than most of the people in Stars Hollow, but thankfully Rory and everyone else are still basically the same. This season is nowhere…
A Summer in GenoaA Summer in Genoa, DVD
DVD - 2011
iloveseaotters's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 9, 2020
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The first part of this movie is horrible, so the one star reviews are deserved in that respect. And I wouldn't blame viewers for not continuing to watch after that because I came close. The movie begins with what leads up to the mother/wife's death and I was literally rolling my eyes at the stupidity of how it happened. This starts a pattern of the youngest daughter's feelings of guilt/visions of her mother and nightmares. Honestly seeing her have these nightmares was touching because I lost my husband in 2019 and her grief seemed realistic. However given her age, the act that caused her mother's death was something you'd expect from a much younger child.
The funeral scene is brief but then we see the oldest daughter smoking outside afterward and a fairly disgusting scene follows, which was very graphic and completely unnecessary.
After they move to Genoa, the daughter continues to have nightmares and the oldest daughter rebels in a huge way, with sex and partying, hanging out with a boy that her dad knows nothing about and generally becomes huge "witch". This continues through the whole movie but it bothered me that at the peak of it, the dad never reprimanded her for it, and honestly seems to be clueless about the whole thing.
The dad takes a job in Genoa teaching a class and becomes close to his students but his interest in his daughters never waivers, which I liked. The youngest daughter was the most likeable character of them all and I really resonated with her. There were a few times when things got a little scary and the dad had to rescue her and I really liked these scenes.
The scenery of course was beautiful and it was interesting to see the director's use of Genoa. I didn't know much about it before and aside from watching Rick Steeves or Samantha Brown, this movie could be a good travelogue in a way.
I was disappointed that the youngest daughter's guilt and nightmares about her mother weren't addressed more because that aspect was really interesting to me.
I gave this movie three stars and really two and half is more appropriate given that the only swear word is the F word which is used a lot and becomes annoying, but overall I enjoyed this movie. It's mostly dramatic and there's little to no humor at all, but Collin Firth is wonderful in the main role. If you can get past the first 30 minutes, the movie gets better.The first part of this movie is horrible, so the one star reviews are deserved in that respect. And I wouldn't blame viewers for not continuing to watch after that because I came close. The movie begins with what leads up to the mother/wife's death…
A Summer in GenoaA Summer in Genoa, Streaming Video
Streaming Video - 2008
iloveseaotters's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Aug 9, 2020
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The first part of this movie is horrible, so the one star reviews are deserved in that respect. And I wouldn't blame viewers for not continuing to watch after that because I came close. The movie begins with what leads up to the mother/wife's death and I was literally rolling my eyes at the stupidity of how it happened. This starts a pattern of the youngest daughter's feelings of guilt/visions of her mother and nightmares. Honestly seeing her have these nightmares was touching because I lost my husband in 2019 and her grief seemed realistic. However given her age, the act that caused her mother's death was something you'd expect from a much younger child.
The funeral scene is brief but then we see the oldest daughter smoking outside afterward and a fairly disgusting scene follows, which was very graphic and completely unnecessary.
After they move to Genoa, the daughter continues to have nightmares and the oldest daughter rebels in a huge way, with sex and partying, hanging out with a boy that her dad knows nothing about and generally becomes huge "witch". This continues through the whole movie but it bothered me that at the peak of it, the dad never reprimanded her for it, and honestly seems to be clueless about the whole thing.
The dad takes a job in Genoa teaching a class and becomes close to his students but his interest in his daughters never waivers, which I liked. The youngest daughter was the most likeable character of them all and I really resonated with her. There were a few times when things got a little scary and the dad had to rescue her and I really liked these scenes.
The scenery of course was beautiful and it was interesting to see the director's use of Genoa. I didn't know much about it before and aside from watching Rick Steeves or Samantha Brown, this movie could be a good travelogue in a way.
I was disappointed that the youngest daughter's guilt and nightmares about her mother weren't addressed more because that aspect was really interesting to me.
I gave this movie three stars and really two and half is more appropriate given that the only swear word is the F word which is used a lot and becomes annoying, but overall I enjoyed this movie. It's mostly dramatic and there's little to no humor at all, but Collin Firth is wonderful in the main role. If you can get past the first 30 minutes, the movie gets better.The first part of this movie is horrible, so the one star reviews are deserved in that respect. And I wouldn't blame viewers for not continuing to watch after that because I came close. The movie begins with what leads up to the mother/wife's death…
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