So I just put in Roman Holiday for my nightly movie viewing. As I was watching the opening credits, I caught that it says, "and introducing Audrey Hepburn."

Now I know all the stories about this, that it was her first role, that she won an Oscar for this movie, that Gregory Peck called it, etc. etc. etc.

The point I'm trying to make is that now, almost 55 years later, I'm watching this movie, and while RH was her first real role, Audrey Hepburn has long since won her Oscar, played out her career, died, and become pretty much legendary. And this is where it started.

I think that's one reason why I like watching old movies so much, is because if you pay enough attention and put it together right, it's just like watching history.

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Top Three Most Overrated Movies (Ever?)

1) Scarface

Seriously... get a real gangster movie. There was nothing unique about this movie, and I'm so sick of seeing every male college room filled with posters from this movie. Al Pacino is a great actor, and this movie had a few moments, but overall a total snoozefest and waste of time.

2) The Boondock Saints

I finally watched this movie a year or two ago since people wouldn't shut up about it, and this is the epitome of a movie that is a failed attempt to be a "cult classic." It definitely isn't mainstream, and you know why? Because everything in this movie has been done before, and in much better ways. Seriously, if you like this movie, grow up.

3) Dodgeball

I know I'm going to get shit for this, but whatever. I'm sorry if people getting hit with objects and falling over doesn't amuse me more than once. And hey, sorry if I want running gags to actually be funny. Ben Stiller usually sucks, and this is one of those situations. His wife is hot, but that's not enough to save this movie. This movie was so bad I walked into another movie afterwards to get my dollars worth. Also, I believe this to be the cause of the Chuck Norris fad, which is fucking annoying, old, and terrible. Sigh.

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However, I did watch 'Roman Holiday' today and that movie was fantastic. Gregory Peck owns, and, you know, Audrey Hepburn <3 The ending was kind of disappointing, probably because I'm too used to the happy endings of modern cinema. Either way, some good laughs and very enjoyable. 9/10

P.S. I couldn't help noticing similarities between 'Roman Holiday' and 'Notting Hill.' There's quite a few.

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