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So I’m doing it again…50 Movies in 50 Days as I plug through awards season.

Some movies will be considered for awards, some will be just reviewed on their schedule and still others will just be for fun (personal or family).

There will be movies on DVD/Blu-ray and in Theaters.

Movies in screening rooms and streaming online and of course movies on premium networks and in the DVR.

All these viewings are leading up to the casting of my ballot for the best of 2011 with the Critics’ Choice Awards ceremony in early January.

I’ll commit to periodically updating you along the way…I’ve tried to do it daily in the past, but if I can’t talk about a movie “officially” yet, things mainly center on stories that I can share. For that reason, I think a couple postings a week will be sufficient. (Unless, of course, you demand more!)

For now…I’ve got 3 days in the books and 3 movies on those 3 days.

It all started Saturday, 10/22, with Puss in Boots. The advance screening, before the theatrical release on 10/28 was a trip with the whole family as the schedules worked in our favor. More on this title on the 28^th, but it was a nice diversion for the morning after drama class and before our first excursion geocaching on a beautiful Saturday.

The quest included a sneak peek at The Double starring Richard Gere and Topher Grace (opening 10/28 in theaters) that I will soon be able talk about – how about Friday with that one as well.

I got in Monte Carlo – the Selena Gomez starring vehicle that Fox put out earlier this year (now on DVD/Blu). Was happy to get a chance to see it, because I don’t get to see virtually any Fox movies in theaters anymore prerelease. It’s like they just forgot some of us, but I digress. Monte Carlo is nothing special from a film standpoint, but did you expect it would be? What Monte Carlo is, is an enjoyable film in the genre it is made. Ok, so that’s almost a backhanded compliment…but it doesn’t mean that I’m not trying to be nice here. Gomez is likable and that is part of the charm (though I didn’t buy her in the more difficult diva role for some reason.) I can recommend this as a girl’s night movie selection (maybe a mommy/daughter night). It’s overall a tame but enjoyable and non-threatening movie.

So – Three days into this journey and I’ve seen three titles. At this pace – I’ll have no problem getting to 50, even with a couple of (ZERO movie days).

For sure day 4 will feature the new film Anonymousand day 11 is scheduled to include the new film Tower Heist. Get ready for a fun ride. This season will wear you out, but it’s a lot of fun!

Summary – Through Day 3 (3 Movies Puss in Boots, The Double, Monte Carlo)