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About

Who does this guy think he is?

I’m just your average movie addict, who sometimes has unconventional taste in films. Turns out I’m also addicted to writing, so I decided to combine the two, and Today I Watched a Movie (or as we like to call it around here, TIWAM) is the result.

I know, I know. You’re thinking, “If you love writing and movies, why don’t you write movies?” I’m…working on that. Seriously!

Why TIWAM exists:

1. I have the strange habit of telling myself what a movie was about after I watch it. I’ve been doing it since I was a kid. This blog is a way for me to talk about the films that I see in a way that other people can benefit as well. Because talking to yourself just means you’re crazy!

2. I needed a way to practice my writing, and writing about movies meant that I could write every day without fear of writers block. Breaking each review down into categories helps make sure I don’t ramble on forever, and is also extra protection against writers block.

3. In late 2011, I found myself renting movies from Redbox and Blockbuster Express quite a bit. Sometimes, I’d love the movies. Sometimes, I’d hate them and wish I hadn’t wasted my money. In both cases, I decided that it would be helpful if I could somehow warn others of the bad, and recommend the good. That’s how TIWAM was born.

4. TIWAM’s infamous scoring system (and my hatred for product placement) comes from my background in advertising and graphic design. If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that it’s always better to show than it is to tell. Being able to look at the scorecards on each of my reviews and know instantly whether I liked a movie or not works wonderfully in this age of short attention spans. The unofficial slogan of TIWAM is “The blog you don’t have to read.” The written portion of my reviews is there in case anyone wants to know the reasons behind my scores.

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83 comments on “About”

  1. Geometric Radios July 6, 2012 at 2:34 am Reply

    Hey! I really like the way you’ve written your blog/s. Keep it up.

  2. toplesscarrot July 12, 2012 at 11:36 am Reply

    hi!!! i think i may have been cheating here, since you have a bit over 200 followers – but i really enjoy your blog, and have therefore nominated you for a liebster. keep it up…can’t wait to continue following you this summer!
    http://toplesscarrot.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/theyre-honored-flattered-grateful-and-slightly-abashed-liebster-award/

  3. howesz July 15, 2012 at 10:00 pm Reply

    Great job keep up the good work…I know its hard to keep writing (at least for me).

  4. Reenie July 16, 2012 at 10:55 pm Reply

    Like what I see on your blog, and wanted to thank you for commenting on mine!

  5. mrbeefy023 July 19, 2012 at 3:37 pm Reply

    Liking the blog mate, informative and straight to the point.
    You’re scoring system is interesting too. In a good way.

  6. vannadee July 19, 2012 at 4:52 pm Reply

    Thanks for liking my post “Feel-Good Movies to Watch.” Your support is greatly appreciated! I’ll definitely be checking in on your blog to see what “unconventional” movies you’ve seen and maybe rent a movie or two from your reviews. Thanks again!

  7. attackturnip July 22, 2012 at 12:19 am Reply

    Thanks for liking my Dark Knight Rises review! I really like the articles on your blog. Followed. :)

  8. cyclingrandma July 30, 2012 at 4:24 pm Reply

    Thanks for liking my Dark Knight Rises post.

  10. lifewithdinos August 4, 2012 at 10:35 pm Reply

    Thanks alot for checking out some of my posts. I really enjoy your reviews. You have a great sense of humor, which I truly appreciate!

  11. vannadee August 5, 2012 at 4:45 pm Reply

    Thanks for liking my post about Johnny Depp. I appreciate your checking out my post/blog. Continue the great work on your blog!

  12. musikwala August 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm Reply

    Hey thanks for the Like. Just read your About section and your blog sounds like good fun. Will be checking your posts out. :)

  13. duffythewriter August 12, 2012 at 11:08 pm Reply

    Thanks for the “like” on my blog. Ive had a browse on yours and being a bit of a movie fan myself I’ve decided to follow!

  14. Robert A Miller August 15, 2012 at 12:46 pm Reply

    Thanks for the like. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews.

  15. claratsi August 15, 2012 at 2:23 pm Reply

    Hi there,
    I have nominated you for an award. Check it out here: http://claratsi.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/the-liebster-award-claratsi-is-pleased/
    In the interests of community at your leisure take the time to share your award or as I know these things can take some time, check out the other bloggers nominated and share a comment or two. (If you don’t wish to reciprocate or you have already been nominated that’s fine, I know these things take time, just a mention or a visit would be great!)
    Congratulations on having a great blog and thank you for visiting my blog too!
    Cheers,
    Claratsi

  16. snydeen August 15, 2012 at 3:53 pm Reply

    I am so happy you liked one of my posts. It means I found your blog and I’ve got to tell you what a great time I’m having reading all your posts! Looking forward to your movie opening! Hopefully your first 455 followers will get front of the theater seating.

  17. QTran414 August 19, 2012 at 7:15 pm Reply

    Hey i’m digging the visual way you are scoring movies. Causing me to dig back and revise my Netflix queue with old movies I never thought about watching. I think some of your posts could benefit from a little more meat in the review as I do find some of the sections pretty brief and lacking some context. Just a word of constructive criticism, but keep up the good work here on TIWAM

    Cheers

    • todayiwatchedamovie August 19, 2012 at 9:13 pm Reply

      Thanks! Brevity is actually one of TIWAM’s selling points. I try to keep things spoiler-free, and if my Advertising degree has taught me anything, it’s that people want things short and sweet these days.

      The categories actually keep my writing in check, because without them, I’d ramble on for days about some of these movies!

  18. Gregoryno6 August 25, 2012 at 9:40 pm Reply

    Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you!
    Man I hope you do well. However, how can we communicate?
    Sorry about that. I’ve just been cleaning out the Spam, and some of sticks. You know…
    You escaped me a few weeks ago but I’ve added you to the ‘They Like To Watch’ category on my blogroll.

  19. vannadee August 30, 2012 at 11:48 am Reply

    Thanks for liking my post about “My Week With Marilyn”. I enjoyed the movie! After reading your blog, I now have a list of movies to watch. Thanks again!

  20. Daniel Bean September 6, 2012 at 7:16 am Reply

    Hey man, I nominated you for the Sunshine Award. Check out my post in which I mentioned your blog for how to accept it. Keep up the awesome blogging. http://danielbeanwriterfilmmaker.com/2012/09/06/straight-from-mumbai-india/

  21. How To Be Hipster Without Really Trying September 18, 2012 at 1:11 am Reply

    Holy Helen Hunt! I talk to myself about movies after I watch them too! I am so glad I’m not the only one. Thank you for validating my crazy. Great blog!

  22. Craig September 24, 2012 at 7:39 am Reply

    Hey nice blog and love your reviewing criteria. Thanks for dropping by my blog. Very much appreciated.

  23. BenendsBasement (@BenendsBasement) October 3, 2012 at 8:41 pm Reply

    I was just browsing through random movie blogs, not really settling on anything. I came across yours and managed to spend 40 minutes flicking through without even realising. Totally jealous of your brilliant score-cards. Great blog, love your style.

  24. hotornotmedia November 24, 2012 at 2:44 pm Reply

    Thanks for liking my post about Thor: The Dark World–Information and Rumors!

  25. Java Girl November 28, 2012 at 11:34 pm Reply

    I agree with what everyone on here. Your blogs are straight to the point, funny and smart. Your writing style is entertaining, light yet informative, which is nice to read after a hard day at work. Keep up the great work!

  26. Java Girl November 28, 2012 at 11:35 pm Reply

    …what everyone wrote on here…. (oops)

  28. trendbytes December 27, 2012 at 7:14 am Reply

    Thanks for checking out my blog! Have you seen Les Mis? I would love to know what you think about it.

  29. skysairyou January 2, 2013 at 4:19 pm Reply

    Thanks for liking my post on “Lawless”. I love how direct and concise your reviews are! I also love the rating system.

  30. shazza91321 January 6, 2013 at 9:55 pm Reply

    Ok so here you go, you were last but not least. You have to go to my blog and see how to receive the award…Shazza. http://todayiwatchedamovie.wordpress.com/

  31. Lily January 15, 2013 at 2:15 pm Reply

    Good for you for watching so many movies! I like movies too so hopefully I’ll be able to keep up with your blog. Thanks for following mine :)

  32. nuwansenfilmsen January 24, 2013 at 4:12 am Reply

    Keep it up Benoit Buddy. (sure hope this is you). Interesting Blog.
    Remember Movie Tuesdays in Sydney and later in Paris.
    Thanks for checking out my blog.
    Cheers
    moviebuff
    Nuwan Sen

  33. Portable Magic February 2, 2013 at 9:33 pm Reply

    Thanks for liking my post on Silver Linings Playbook. This is great — I’m looking forward to browsing!

  34. GaryLee828 February 7, 2013 at 8:25 pm Reply

    Nice blog! Will be checking out your reviews. Give my blog a gander, as well if you get a chance. :)

  35. Mr Rumsey March 11, 2013 at 8:55 pm Reply

    Hey man,
    Just letting you know that I’ve awarded you the Dragon’s Loyalty Award :)
    https://mrrumsey.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/dragons-loyalty-award/

  36. Hypersonic55 March 18, 2013 at 1:16 pm Reply

    good day to you just wanted to come by and let you know that you’ve been nominated for a Dragon’s Loyalty Award: http://hypersonic55.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/i-got-me-the-dragons-loyalty-award-yay/

  37. Hypersonic55 March 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm Reply

    Hello there again dude! Just wanted to let you know I nominated you for another award in the shape of The Very Inspiring Blogger Award: http://hypersonic55.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/

  38. myreelpov March 31, 2013 at 5:50 am Reply

    Hey! You are in the most recent 15 people that I have followed so have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award
    http://myreelpov.wordpress.com/2013/03/31/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/

  39. afalz April 20, 2013 at 12:38 am Reply

    Hey thanks for the wonderful comment on my blog about the movie 42. I too am a movie addict. I go to no less than a movie a week. I am always going to work and telling everybody whether the movie I saw was worth money to see in a theatre or wait for redbox or don’t waste your time. I have never been in agreement with the professional reviewers, so I decided when I started my blog, movies would be definitely something to talk about. Please check back occasionally, I would love to know what your thoughts are. I will definitely be checking this one. Good luck in writing for movies. I write too, but I don’t really have the preseverance to try and write out how a movie script would be written. A

  40. maryamkh97 April 23, 2013 at 8:55 am Reply

    Great blog. much better than the first one. Thanks for liking my post and keep up the great work. :)

  41. Pat April 23, 2013 at 11:58 am Reply

    Really cool website! I’m a movie addict myself, and am thinking about starting my own movie reviews/posts on my website. Very cool stuff though, I’ll have to keep checking back!

    • todayiwatchedamovie April 23, 2013 at 1:28 pm Reply

      Go for it! I started TIWAM because I kept watching movies and had nobody to talk to about them afterwards.

      • Pat April 23, 2013 at 4:56 pm Reply

        I’m the same way – got to get those thoughts out somewhere, especially when there is so much buzzing around after a great film. We sound very similar haha

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