OK - Seriously guys. Where has this movie been all of my life?
I just watched Troy. I'm sure you've heard of it.
If you haven't... Go flush your head down a toilet.
And if you've heard of it, but never seen it. Go watch it. NOW.
It's only 3 hours long, so no biggie. But don't read this post until you've seen it. Because this post is worth waiting for. That movie... you need to go watch now. Don't wait any longer.
That is seriously one of the best movies I've EVER seen.
The best part is that this movie has a little something for everyone in it. It's got a lot of action, a nice romantic storyline to it, and a ton of drama. Even a little bit of comedy in there.
This is the perfect date night movie too. Wanna know why? Simple: Guys - this movie is about war. Blood, guts, fighting, macho-ness, you got it. Girls - this movie is about war. Muscles, eye candy, hot guys fighting, hot guys sweating, hot guys, yum.
So seriously...
Still want to know more about this EPIC movie. (Do you see what I did there??)
Troy is based off of the EPIC by Homer called The Illiad. Basically... This guy named Achilles is this wonderful warrior and leads Greece in a war against the Trojans because the Prince Paris, from Troy, stole Helen who was the wife of the king of Sparta. Bam. There's the movie for ya.
But seriously. Watch it. This movie is absolutely amazing in all restrospects (Not just the fact that there are hott guys, I actually really enjoyed the storyline and film itself). If it wasn't three hours long I'd probably watch it again tonight.
Still not conviced? Here are some more reasons you should watch this movie right now...
Guys - Diane Kruger, Siri Svegler, Saffron Burrows, and Rose Burn (yes she plays Helen in Bridesmaids.
Ladies - Eric Bana (HOLY MOLEY SMOKIN' HOT), Brad Pitt (This is the only movie I find him attractive in, and let's just say, that's an understatement), Orlando Bloom ('Nuff Said), and Sean Bean. Not to mention all of the other ripped, half-clothed warriors fighting. (;
I think that pretty much sums it all up. Enjoy. (:
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Words Words Words
Who here thinks that Bradley Cooper is mega-sexy?
That's right, everybody... So everyone needs to go see his newest movie, The Words.
The Words is kind of like inception, except it's about an author (played by Dennis Quaid) who is reading his newest novel, The Words, to a group of people. As he reads his story, we get to see it played out on screen. Its the story of a young couple (portrayed by Bradley Cooper, yum, and Zoe Saldena, from Avatar) living in New York. Bradley Cooper's character, Rory, is an aspiring author who just can't seem to make it in the publishing world. Then one day, he stumbles across a story written Post-WWII in Paris. Before he knows it, Rory submits the story as his own and it becomes a mega-hit. Enter The Old Man (whose name we never find out). This old man then tells Rory his story, which is also played out on-screen. Are you starting to get the whole inception concept?!
Anyways, I don't want to give out too much more because I don't want to spoil the movie for you, but I strongly recommend that you go see it!!!!!!! I highly enjoyed this movie, plus it really makes you think.
Also, Perks of Being a Wallflower comes out Thursday night, which has Emma Watson in it!!!! GET EXCITED. I am!!
That's all for today folks!
Lataaaa.
That's right, everybody... So everyone needs to go see his newest movie, The Words.
The Words is kind of like inception, except it's about an author (played by Dennis Quaid) who is reading his newest novel, The Words, to a group of people. As he reads his story, we get to see it played out on screen. Its the story of a young couple (portrayed by Bradley Cooper, yum, and Zoe Saldena, from Avatar) living in New York. Bradley Cooper's character, Rory, is an aspiring author who just can't seem to make it in the publishing world. Then one day, he stumbles across a story written Post-WWII in Paris. Before he knows it, Rory submits the story as his own and it becomes a mega-hit. Enter The Old Man (whose name we never find out). This old man then tells Rory his story, which is also played out on-screen. Are you starting to get the whole inception concept?!
Anyways, I don't want to give out too much more because I don't want to spoil the movie for you, but I strongly recommend that you go see it!!!!!!! I highly enjoyed this movie, plus it really makes you think.
Also, Perks of Being a Wallflower comes out Thursday night, which has Emma Watson in it!!!! GET EXCITED. I am!!
That's all for today folks!
Lataaaa.
A Little Late, But Here It Is!
OK, so before I get started, I'm going to let you know that my opinion on this next movie tends to stray from the normal opinions. Everyone I know loves this movie, except for me...
The movie is Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
The movie is a "parody" of The Odyssey, but not quite a parody, because they aren't really making fun of it... But the movie is based on The Odyssey, even though the people who wrote the movie had never actually read the book. It's complicated...
Anyways, it has a rockstar cast including George Clooney, that weird guy from Holes, John Goodman, a couple of other recognizable faces, and only one black guy. Great, huh? P.S. I love love love George Clooney, he is gorgeous for an old guy.
So basically, these three fugitives break out of prison (thus the fugitives) on the quest for a treasure that Clooney's character buried a while back. On the way they face "constant sorrows" while trying to evade the police/sheriff or whatever it was called in the south during the late 1930s. Then there is a bit with the cyclops, a bank robber, even the KKK, but really Clooney's character was lying the whole time, there was no treasure, he just wanted to stop his wife from getting married to someone new.
And the three fugitives and their black friend become superstars as The Soggy Bottom Boys!!!!
I honestly don't like this movie because it is so bizarre and weird, but I LOVE THE SOUNDTRACK. The music in this movie is the best hands down, so if anything watch the movie for the music, and maybe you'll wind up liking the movie too. It's actually starting to grow on me a bit...
Well that's really all for now, sorry this isn't the best review... Hopefully I'll have a new one soon!!!
Love y'all!
The movie is Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
The movie is a "parody" of The Odyssey, but not quite a parody, because they aren't really making fun of it... But the movie is based on The Odyssey, even though the people who wrote the movie had never actually read the book. It's complicated...
Anyways, it has a rockstar cast including George Clooney, that weird guy from Holes, John Goodman, a couple of other recognizable faces, and only one black guy. Great, huh? P.S. I love love love George Clooney, he is gorgeous for an old guy.
So basically, these three fugitives break out of prison (thus the fugitives) on the quest for a treasure that Clooney's character buried a while back. On the way they face "constant sorrows" while trying to evade the police/sheriff or whatever it was called in the south during the late 1930s. Then there is a bit with the cyclops, a bank robber, even the KKK, but really Clooney's character was lying the whole time, there was no treasure, he just wanted to stop his wife from getting married to someone new.
And the three fugitives and their black friend become superstars as The Soggy Bottom Boys!!!!
I honestly don't like this movie because it is so bizarre and weird, but I LOVE THE SOUNDTRACK. The music in this movie is the best hands down, so if anything watch the movie for the music, and maybe you'll wind up liking the movie too. It's actually starting to grow on me a bit...
Well that's really all for now, sorry this isn't the best review... Hopefully I'll have a new one soon!!!
Love y'all!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
I Don't Have A Creative Title For This Post
Well Howdy Everyone!
School starts tomorrow, which is kind of a bummer, but I am so excited to be a part of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2016 (AAAAAAA)!
Anyways.... Yesterday I got a little bored, so I watched a movie of course!
And it was quite a happy surprise if I might say so myself!
One of my favorite actresses is Audrey Hepburn, just in case you were wondering. And part of that is because my mom loves her too (Fun Fact)!
Well, lately, I've been trying to watch her movies, and yesterday I set out to watch Charade. Well, little did I know, I had actually seen this movie many times before, I just never knew that I had seen it! Haha!!!! It's actually my favorite Audrey Hepburn movie! I just didn't know the title I guess...
Oh, well, I watched it anyways! (:
I'm highly disappointed that it's not in "The Book"... But everyone should watch it before they die anyways. (:
This movie was made in a golden era of movies, when movies were still extremely entertaining without everything being so risqué. It had a good, clean plot full if twists and turns and suspense, but yet was comedic and romantic at the same time. You can't find good movies like that nowadays...
Audrey Hepburn played recently widowed Regina Lampert who is being chases by four men from her husband's mysterious past. Mr. Lampert, in her army days, stole a bunch of money from the American Government and was killed by his "friends" because they want the money. Now, these men are after Regina, thinking Mr. Lampert left the money to her. With the help of Cary Grant's character, Peter Joshua, Regina must elude the men, find the money, and return it to the American Embassy.
It's quite a wonderful movie. So go watch it. I will gladly watch it with you!
Goooood Byyyyeeeee. (:
And have a great school year everyone!! (If you're still in school that is)
School starts tomorrow, which is kind of a bummer, but I am so excited to be a part of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2016 (AAAAAAA)!
Anyways.... Yesterday I got a little bored, so I watched a movie of course!
And it was quite a happy surprise if I might say so myself!
One of my favorite actresses is Audrey Hepburn, just in case you were wondering. And part of that is because my mom loves her too (Fun Fact)!
Well, lately, I've been trying to watch her movies, and yesterday I set out to watch Charade. Well, little did I know, I had actually seen this movie many times before, I just never knew that I had seen it! Haha!!!! It's actually my favorite Audrey Hepburn movie! I just didn't know the title I guess...
Oh, well, I watched it anyways! (:
I'm highly disappointed that it's not in "The Book"... But everyone should watch it before they die anyways. (:
This movie was made in a golden era of movies, when movies were still extremely entertaining without everything being so risqué. It had a good, clean plot full if twists and turns and suspense, but yet was comedic and romantic at the same time. You can't find good movies like that nowadays...
Audrey Hepburn played recently widowed Regina Lampert who is being chases by four men from her husband's mysterious past. Mr. Lampert, in her army days, stole a bunch of money from the American Government and was killed by his "friends" because they want the money. Now, these men are after Regina, thinking Mr. Lampert left the money to her. With the help of Cary Grant's character, Peter Joshua, Regina must elude the men, find the money, and return it to the American Embassy.
It's quite a wonderful movie. So go watch it. I will gladly watch it with you!
Goooood Byyyyeeeee. (:
And have a great school year everyone!! (If you're still in school that is)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
L.O.L. (That Means Laugh Out Loud)
My next review took a few days for me to actually process... I watched it on Monday, and I honestly still don't know how I feel about this movie.
The genius that is Miley Cryus (and I really hope I can emphasize my sarcasm right now because Miley Cyrus is NOT A GENIUS.) came out with a movie recently called LOL.
Obviously LOL means "Laugh Out Loud" right? Well that's exactly what I did during this absolutely ridiculous movie. But, the movie is called LOL because the main character Lola goes by Lol for short (pronounced like Lull). Honestly though, why does Lola even need to be shortened in the first place!! And on top of that, she was only called Lol like three times the entire movie!!!! Ugh, Miley Cyrus drives me absolute bonkers.
Ok, guess I should kinda sorta tell you about the movie now, huh?
Basically, I think it was supposed to be a drama/romance?! Honestly, I have no idea how to explain this movie. I'm not sure if it even had an actual plot. But here goes nothing...
Lol is IN LOVE with her BF, Chad, but of course they break up two minutes into the movie. And soon Lol falls in love with her BFF Kyle, but "they're just friends, honestly". Oh and towards the end of the movie she becomes a lesbian with her best friend Emily, even though she's dating Kyle...
Yep, I think that pretty much sums it up.
I actually highly recommend a movie night with your best buds and watch this. I actually plan on watching it again soon.
Why you ask? (Because it really was an AWFUL movie).
This movie is extremely HILARIOUS, because it is so absolutely RIDICULOUS!!!!! We made fun of the movie the whole entire time, and I don't think we ever stopped laughing, just because it was so ridiculously horrible.
So grab your buds, some popcorn, and your choice of drink. Prepare for some amazingness that is so awful you just can't help but love it.
It's the bestworst movie of the year! (:
Kbye. <3
The genius that is Miley Cryus (and I really hope I can emphasize my sarcasm right now because Miley Cyrus is NOT A GENIUS.) came out with a movie recently called LOL.
Obviously LOL means "Laugh Out Loud" right? Well that's exactly what I did during this absolutely ridiculous movie. But, the movie is called LOL because the main character Lola goes by Lol for short (pronounced like Lull). Honestly though, why does Lola even need to be shortened in the first place!! And on top of that, she was only called Lol like three times the entire movie!!!! Ugh, Miley Cyrus drives me absolute bonkers.
Ok, guess I should kinda sorta tell you about the movie now, huh?
Basically, I think it was supposed to be a drama/romance?! Honestly, I have no idea how to explain this movie. I'm not sure if it even had an actual plot. But here goes nothing...
Lol is IN LOVE with her BF, Chad, but of course they break up two minutes into the movie. And soon Lol falls in love with her BFF Kyle, but "they're just friends, honestly". Oh and towards the end of the movie she becomes a lesbian with her best friend Emily, even though she's dating Kyle...
Yep, I think that pretty much sums it up.
I actually highly recommend a movie night with your best buds and watch this. I actually plan on watching it again soon.
Why you ask? (Because it really was an AWFUL movie).
This movie is extremely HILARIOUS, because it is so absolutely RIDICULOUS!!!!! We made fun of the movie the whole entire time, and I don't think we ever stopped laughing, just because it was so ridiculously horrible.
So grab your buds, some popcorn, and your choice of drink. Prepare for some amazingness that is so awful you just can't help but love it.
It's the bestworst movie of the year! (:
Kbye. <3
Monday, August 20, 2012
Scandalous darling...
Watched another movie from "The Book", what, what?! Yea that's right. I'm up to 70 now! Only 931 more movies to go... (ok, that is depressing. I thought 70 was impressive but not when you look at the other side of things...)
Well anyways, I guess y'all want to know what the movie is right? And whether or not you should watch it right? Ok(: I'll tell you then, you don't have to beg or anything...
The Graduate was considered extremely scandalous to the standards of movies in 1967, but to us here in 2012 it probably wouldn't have even been rated R. But the scandal and sexual tension of the movie is what credited The Graduate as a movie you must see before you die!
However, it wasn't a highly entertaining movie... When you look at it from the perspective of how many barriers it broke down in the film industry then it's amazing, but the movie just wasn't very interesting. Honestly, it was a big old ball of AWKWARD...
The main character, Ben, is played by Dustin Hoffman, an absolutely amazing actor. I think his acting in this move was WONDERFUL! The first half of the movie, he's a very awkward inexperienced college graduate looking to take the next step in his life, whatever that may be. Then Mrs. Robinson comes into the picture. Played by Anne Bancroft - quite spectacularly if I might add - Mrs. Robinson is an alcoholic who just really wants to get in bed with young Ben. Now comes the awkward part. Ben doesn't really know what to do with himself around Mrs. Robinson. Obviously he is very attracted to her, but he knows that their affair is wrong on so many levels, not to mention that her husband is business partner's with Ben's dad!!! Yet they continue the twisted affair for almost three months meeting every night in some old hotel.
Then the second half of the movie, things start to change. Mrs. Robinson's daughter comes into town and Ben falls in love with her. Mrs. Robinson does not like that of course... Then there is this big old hot mess and basically Ben turns into a psycho stalker creep and follows the daughter around every where until he can convince her to marry him. Then there's this really weird kind of depressing but sort of happy ending. I wasn't really sure what to make of it honestly.
And BONUS!!! Mr. Feeny from Boy Meets World plays Ben's dad! Yea!!! But he's really skinny and really young and has a super high voice so it's kind of... Awkward. Just like the rest of the movie!!!
Most awkward scene award: Dustin Hoffman jumping into the backyard pool in full scuba gear. The perspective is from the mask on Ben's face but all you can hear is Ben breathing. You can see everyone at the party shouting stuff and pushing him in the pool but you have no idea what they're saying. Then, there's a virtual tour of the pool underwater, score! AWKWARD!
That is all.
(:
Well anyways, I guess y'all want to know what the movie is right? And whether or not you should watch it right? Ok(: I'll tell you then, you don't have to beg or anything...
The Graduate was considered extremely scandalous to the standards of movies in 1967, but to us here in 2012 it probably wouldn't have even been rated R. But the scandal and sexual tension of the movie is what credited The Graduate as a movie you must see before you die!
However, it wasn't a highly entertaining movie... When you look at it from the perspective of how many barriers it broke down in the film industry then it's amazing, but the movie just wasn't very interesting. Honestly, it was a big old ball of AWKWARD...
The main character, Ben, is played by Dustin Hoffman, an absolutely amazing actor. I think his acting in this move was WONDERFUL! The first half of the movie, he's a very awkward inexperienced college graduate looking to take the next step in his life, whatever that may be. Then Mrs. Robinson comes into the picture. Played by Anne Bancroft - quite spectacularly if I might add - Mrs. Robinson is an alcoholic who just really wants to get in bed with young Ben. Now comes the awkward part. Ben doesn't really know what to do with himself around Mrs. Robinson. Obviously he is very attracted to her, but he knows that their affair is wrong on so many levels, not to mention that her husband is business partner's with Ben's dad!!! Yet they continue the twisted affair for almost three months meeting every night in some old hotel.
Then the second half of the movie, things start to change. Mrs. Robinson's daughter comes into town and Ben falls in love with her. Mrs. Robinson does not like that of course... Then there is this big old hot mess and basically Ben turns into a psycho stalker creep and follows the daughter around every where until he can convince her to marry him. Then there's this really weird kind of depressing but sort of happy ending. I wasn't really sure what to make of it honestly.
And BONUS!!! Mr. Feeny from Boy Meets World plays Ben's dad! Yea!!! But he's really skinny and really young and has a super high voice so it's kind of... Awkward. Just like the rest of the movie!!!
Most awkward scene award: Dustin Hoffman jumping into the backyard pool in full scuba gear. The perspective is from the mask on Ben's face but all you can hear is Ben breathing. You can see everyone at the party shouting stuff and pushing him in the pool but you have no idea what they're saying. Then, there's a virtual tour of the pool underwater, score! AWKWARD!
That is all.
(:
Friday, August 17, 2012
Prepare to Be Amazed!
OK, definitely just read one of the best books ever. I'm not going to even compare it to Harry Potter because nothing is that great, but this series may just give The Hunger Games a run for its money. And I highly enjoyed that series, so this book must be amazing right?!
The series is called The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel! Now I know what you're thinking... Isn't Nicholas Flamel a character in Harry Potter?! The guy who worked with Dumbledore and used the Philosopher's Stone?
Yes, that is the same Nicholas Flamel, but contrary to popular belief, Rowling based Flamel off of an actual historic figure. Nicholas Flamel was a very well known alchemist who lived in Paris during the 1400s. He is also the basis for this new series.
Now let me tell you how awesome these books are (so far...). I just finished the first book in the series, The Alchemyst. And it was AMAZING.
So... There are these twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, who happen to cross paths with the legendary Nicholas Flamel. Then, evil Dr. John Dee comes and attacks Flamel, stealing an ancient book called The Codex which holds all of the secrets to alchemy, necromancy, magic, and anything else along those lines. Dee wants to use it to awaken the Dark Elders, ancient magic beings that history refers to in mythology and legends as different Gods, and take over the world and turn it evil. Enter Sophie and Josh. They are part of an ancient prophecy that can either save the world, or destroy it, so the twins must go with Flamel on a journey to stop John Dee.
Another super awesome part of this series is that all the characters (except for the twins) are based off of historical of mythological figures!!! It's a lot like the Percy Jackson series, but way cooler.
So what are you waiting for?! Go to your local bookstore and pick up a copy, you won't regret it!!
Love y'all!
The series is called The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel! Now I know what you're thinking... Isn't Nicholas Flamel a character in Harry Potter?! The guy who worked with Dumbledore and used the Philosopher's Stone?
Yes, that is the same Nicholas Flamel, but contrary to popular belief, Rowling based Flamel off of an actual historic figure. Nicholas Flamel was a very well known alchemist who lived in Paris during the 1400s. He is also the basis for this new series.
Now let me tell you how awesome these books are (so far...). I just finished the first book in the series, The Alchemyst. And it was AMAZING.
So... There are these twins, Sophie and Josh Newman, who happen to cross paths with the legendary Nicholas Flamel. Then, evil Dr. John Dee comes and attacks Flamel, stealing an ancient book called The Codex which holds all of the secrets to alchemy, necromancy, magic, and anything else along those lines. Dee wants to use it to awaken the Dark Elders, ancient magic beings that history refers to in mythology and legends as different Gods, and take over the world and turn it evil. Enter Sophie and Josh. They are part of an ancient prophecy that can either save the world, or destroy it, so the twins must go with Flamel on a journey to stop John Dee.
Another super awesome part of this series is that all the characters (except for the twins) are based off of historical of mythological figures!!! It's a lot like the Percy Jackson series, but way cooler.
So what are you waiting for?! Go to your local bookstore and pick up a copy, you won't regret it!!
Love y'all!
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