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First Viewing Viewing Date: July 12th Via: iTunes Store Plot: Three actors learn that their respective performances in the film "Home for Purim," a drama set in the mid-1940s American South, are generating award-season buzz. Rating: 6.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? I recently found out that Ricky Gervais did this movie in lieu of the third Mission: Impossible, and I was curious to check it out - especially since it's a star-studded Christopher Guest mockumentary.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 9th Via: DVD Plot: A hot-headed inspector takes on a small but powerful Vietnamese-Chinese gang after a series of crimes and murder attempts committed and putting an undercover cop and his girlfriend in great danger. Rating: 7.3/10 Why Did I Watch It? This was featured on a list of recommended action movies. I also like Donnie Yen movies.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 9th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Riki-Oh, a young man who has superhuman strength, is incarcerated in a private prison, where inmates are treated like slaves. He is forced to use his unstoppable form of martial arts to destroy the corrupt officials and their lackeys. Rating: 7.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I was in the mood for some old-school action and I had this on the shelf nearby.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 9th Via: Google Play Plot: In 1976, Tony Wilson sets up Factory Records and brings Manchester's music to the world. Rating: 6.7/10 Why Did I Watch It? I heard a radio spot for this on an old Ricky Gervais XFM show recording, and it immediately intrigued me. I sought it out and made it a priority.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 9th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song: a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain. Rating: 7.9/10 Why Did I Watch It? I blind bought this on Blu-ray for cheap as the subject matter interested me and I like the cast. I'm trying to work through my blind buys and this seemed like a good option.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 9th Via: Netflix Plot: A straight-laced bank manager about to marry the love of his life. When the infamous Ghost Bandits hold up his bank during his wedding week, he believes that the culprits are his future in-laws. Rating: 6.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a new Netflix release with a good cast. It's also short at 90 minutes, and it's R-rated.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 8th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Fresh out of prison and desperate to make some easy money to save his house and secure his family's future, Jack agrees to drive a truck from Atlanta to New Jersey. However, the truck is loaded with weapons, and there's another interested party who will stop at nothing to hijack the shipment. Rating: 6.6/10 Why Did I Watch It? A mate recommended it, and it immediately caught my interest as it's an old-school '90s action movie with Patrick Swayze. It's also short and sweet at 88 minutes, so once I bought the Blu-ray, I made it a priority.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 8th Via: Cinema Plot: Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. Rating: 9.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's opening day.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 7th Via: Blu-ray Plot: Reclusive vampires reside in a small town where they protect themselves with sunscreen and are working on a blood substitute, allowing them to live in harmony with humans. A human scientist and his family are brought in to help set up the substitute blood plant, but not all of the vampires are happy with the idea. Rating: 6.7/10 Why Did I Watch It? This is an '80s vampire movie with Bruce Campbell that was directed by the same guy who made Waxwork. This was put on my radar last year and I ordered the Blu-ray. I've now resorted to work through more blind buys, and this seemed like a fun option.

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 7th Via: Cinema Plot: Nine years after the Lambert family resolved to forget the Further and everything within it, Dalton and Josh start having dreams and visions, compelling them to confront their long-standing demons. Rating: 6.4/10 Why Did I Watch It? It's a new Insidious movie! And I'm a big horror buff.