I do love the movies....

I've loved movies ever since I was a little kid. My first ever memory of going to the movies was That Darn Cat! I couldn't have been more than 4 or 5. My favorite kinds of movies are pure popcorn. You know, flicks that aren't all that hot, plot or acting-wise, but they entertain you. Pretty good FX are a must on a good popcorn movie. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. King Kong. Jurassic Park. The Mummy. No big, long winded message, no eloquent dialogue, just a good thrill ride of a flick.
I don't look down on them, my rating is based on pure entertainment value. The top price for a movie around the Puget Sound is 8.75 If I feel I got 8.75 worth of movie, it gets a top rating. Grading a FILM however, takes a little more work.
Do you like to talk about movies?
Want to meet a bunch of other people who do as well?
www.dvdverdict.com is the place to go.
They have reviews posted 6 days a week (most weeks) by a team of dedicated, diverse and well rounded critics.
They give you the details on picture and sound quality, let you know how good the extras are, etc. The database is easily searchable, and each movie has links to imdb.com.
What more can you ask for?
Oh, yeah, they also have the Jury Room.
A messageboard dedicated to opinions, mini-reviews by non staff, what we're all watching, and a whole heap of other subjects. Books, music, etc all get discussed there, and by a truly colorful cast of characters.
Some of my faves include:
Addison Dewitt, the snide, articulate and cultured gent with a sharp wit,
Molly, whose avatar reflects her quite accurately, tough, smart, and she takes no BS from anyone,
Steve Powers, a likeable wiseguy from the frozen north with a penchant for Indiana Jones,
Mike Jackson, a Judge for the Verdict, and the main tech guy who keeps the site running, he's a fan of Tim Burton movies,
Chris McLinch & Erick Harper who both do a lot to dispell the myth that Republicans are all swine, and they do it with wise words and kindness, not preaching,
Chris Sax, the SHIT STIRRER supreme, who can puncture anyone's self importance with just a few words, and he starts arguments extremely well (I no longer fall for his bait),
Sara, the film student who wants to be a pro critic, and Tim Burton's biggest fan,
and GoBear, passionate defender of the Left, and extremely nice guy.
They're all there on a daily basis, and they're all extremely welcoming to new people, drop by, sign up, and tell us about your favorite movies!