South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut – I think a much better transition to the big screen than The Simpsons Movie. Nicely irreverant soundtrack. Good stuff.

Inglourious Basterds - This is likely the best Blu-ray title have purchased so far (although my collection still numbers under 10). I can’t wait to rewatch this one and delve into the special features. The opening scene is one of the best of the year. This one is also vying for the top spot on my best of the year list.

Angels & Demons - This movie had the Hollywood star and slick production values that a $150 million budget affords but otherwise was not much better than the average Syfy Original Movie. The Da Vince Code wasn’t a great movie by any means, but it was immensely more enjoyable than this one. This one lacked the cleverness and pulse that was sometimes evident in the previous film.

Funny People - I’m a little conflicted about this one. On one hand, I enjoyed how the movie feels barely held together. It succeed while feeling like it could spiral out of control at any point. It was easily 30 minutes too long though. Once Eric Bana’s character arrives, the movie probably would’ve benefited from spiraling out of control to a quick end. On the other hand, a stronger script could have made for a compelling story about mortality and the lonely world of the comedian. Maybe it’s just me but I think there was a The Wrestler-like story in there that might have been worth watching. At times, Funny People approached something dramatically compelling only to lose its way.

The Goonies – For people my age, this is a childhood favorite. But, man, this one just really doesn’t hold up. Perhaps the nostalgia is strong enough for others to be able to stomach it into the present day. But for me, it was just way too grating. Just about every single character in this movie seems to exhibit moderate mental retardation. Impaired cognitive functioning abounds.

Heathers – One of the great screenplays of my generation. I am still genuinely surprised with how this 20-year script old deals with homophobia. It just seems so surprisingly progressive. Considering that it was made just three years after The Goonies, Heathers proves just how awful The Goonies really was.