Hey, we cover a lot of ground in our rating system; with some guys you get a thumbs up or down where we give you comparisons to loathsome domestic chores (Hated it!) to the joy of personal ownership (Really Loved it!). Which do you think gives a clearer picture?

  (5) I am going to buy this movie and put it in my personal video collection, so that I can watch it over and over.

  (4) I would pay full price to see this again at the movie theatre.

  (3) I would rent this when it comes out on video (or go to a matinee).

  (2) I would be willing to sit through this again when it comes out on free TV.

  (1) I would rather do laundry than subject myself to this movie again.

We also provide Public Service Announcements, Movie Chick Tips and Awards. While there's not a cash prize attached to any of these items - sometimes they are funny.

The Mrs. Robinson Award - to let the 30-something women know which 18 to 25 year old actor is the most drool worthy. As if you really need us to point that out!

The Popcorn Throwing Award - for scary movies. This is pretty self-explanatory, but it does clue you in on just how much fun you can have taking somebody really jumpy to a horror film (and how much extra it's going to cost you in snack re-supplies). This award is equivalent to the lesser-known Minutes Spent Watching With Hands Over Eyes Award.

Codswallop - Honorary Movie Chick Peter's very English word for anything stupid, foolish, or unbelievable.

CAHWOPB - Stands for Can't Act Her/His Way Out of a Paper Bag.