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I am very behind in my movie reviews (and the paper that I am trying to write), but I wanted to have a more meaningful format to force me to write more descriptive and useful reviews.  Therefore, the reviews from now on will include answers to the following questions:

How did I end up watching this movie?

Which character did I like best in the movie?

What was my favorite quote from the movie?

What will stick with me from the movie?

If I could change one thing about the movie, what would it be?

Who would enjoy this movie?

Which screen is this movie best viewed on?

Other comments?

Mr. Sublet is on a major movie kick. Today, he saw three movies in a row.  I do not have that much stamina, so I only joined him for one.  I did not know much about Michael Clayton before going to see it.  There are so many lawyer movies out there and I did not understand what made this different.  There were no major plot surprises here.  Although, I do appreciate movies that question the status quo.

Which Screen: Small is fine.

I read this book when I was in Durham as part of a work book club; I thought that I was going to see the movie soon afterwards.  However, I never made it to the movie theater.  It arrived in my mailbox last weekend and I started it then.  Since I had to do homework (stupid law school), it took me over a week to finish the movie.  Overall, I thought the adaptation was good.  Of course, some things were synthesized and other things were left out all together.  The cinematography was gorgeous.  I was surprised to find out that none of the actors were Japanese and I thought that the movie would be subtitled.

Which Screen: Small screen is fine.

One sign that you watched a lot of movies in a short period of time is that you forget to write a review about them.  On my second to last night in Maryland, I watched the movie version of Nanny Diaries with my cousin.  I thought the book was funny and the movie was entertaining as well.  There were definite liberties taken to make the movie have a happy and less disturbing ending than the book.

Which Screen? Small screen is fine.