Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) ~
I absolutely loved this! I loved the characters, the story, the warm animation style...t’was truely charming in every aspect. I may buy this one on DVD.
The Place Promised in Our Early Days ~
I really liked this anime. The animation is positively
gorgeous. The story itself a bit confusing at times, but the characters and their relationships are well thought out and touching. I only wish the ending matched the build up and was a little more clear as to what really happened.
Into the Woods (1991) ~
I loved it. I hadn't seen this before and since my daughter will be doing this in drama camp this year, I was dying to see it. After seeing act 1, act 2 was a surprise to me. I loved Bernadette Peters and the two fellas who played the Princes. They were perfect.
The New World (2005)...I’ll wait for Tacitus to start.
And, my daughter and I have been into Laurel and Hardy lately, so....
The Devil's Brother (1933) ~
It's set in early eighteenth century, Northern Italy and based on an operetta. The story is a bit slow at first in setting up who Fra Diavolo/Marquis de San Marco is, but once Stanlio and Ollio get into trouble by impersonating the bandit, the fun begins and the boys do their thing. Very funny stuff.
Way Out West (1937) ~
Great fun. Highlights: When Stan and Ollie try to get back a document from a couple who conned them. Not sure which is funnier...the initial chase around the apartment or the sneaking back in to the hotel to steal it back.
Block-Heads (1938) ~
Starts slow again, but some great gags through out and ends on a big laugh. Ollie discovers that Stan wasn’t killed in the war and after 20yrs the boys are reunited. Ollie invites Stan home to meet his wife and to have a good home cooked meal...and the fun begins as they try to leave the Old Soldiers home.There’s alot of misunderstandings at play in this one and seeing the boys get into trouble...is so much fun.
Chickens Come Home (1931) ~
The past comes to haunt Ollie and he’s being blackmailed. Between trying to calm her, hide her and misunderstandings both boys end up getting into trouble with their wives. Again, a big laugh at the end.