The Sword of Truth or Legend of the Seeker

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     So last week when I wasn't working or watching bad movies I was watching totally nerdy TV and reading equally nerdy books.  I started by watching "Legend of the Seeker", which is ABC's take on the book The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind.  After geting about half way through the first season of LOTS i started bugging Luke, who recomend the book; about different elements of the series.  (I like to chalenge myself by guessing endings and plot developments.)  After two failed conversations about the series vs the book I finnaly started reading the book.  The two are the same but very different.  In fact I was torn between posting two different blogs since I could treat each part like a seperate idea.  Both the series and the book relay hevaly on architypes and common elemnts of adventure quest fantasy books.  Yong man coming of age.  Father figure burns in his house, dies (Star Wars/ Eragon).  New father figure/wizard/teacher steps in.  Love interest arives on the scene that he can possible fall in love with no matter what.  Oh and the world is going to come to an end unless you go do this right now.  And don't forget the evil guy will be your father and or brother that you never knew about!  Gasp in shock and awe!!!!
     LOL ok maybe that was a synical plot line break down but its true.  I realy did like both the series and the book.  I like the book better; but I allways like the book better.  It was a four out of five stars for me.  The only reason it didn't get five was I wasn't overly wowed by the plot line.  Mind you I'm only on book one.  But book onw was season one of the series.  Heres to hopeing and knowing books usualy get better as they go.
     In regards to the series, I would have given it four out of five stars if I had not started reading the book.  But after reading the book it's geting bumped down to three stars.  The production took some liberties with the storie line that did not make sense and seemed to take away from the point of the story.  The show got better as it went.  The actors found there character and came to terms with who they were and became more belivable.  It also looked like the production got a great bump in the budget especially for effects.  If you like fantasy this is right up your alley. 
     (I can't wait to get book number two to read --- Oliver...!)

Red Riding Hood

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     Yes I know its been a little while since I've put something up.  I'm sorry.  I started on a different writting project and couldn't drag myself away from it.  So that means some of the posts that will be going up are a little out of date/behind.  Sue me... LOL
So last week I went out with the gang to go and watch "Red Riding Hood."  Lets just say that this movie was so bad it was good.  The group had mixed reactions to the film; some loved it and some wanted their money back.  I think it just depended on how much you were willing to forgive the movie for being what it was.  I am going to give is a 2 out of 5 stars.  I had fun watching it, but it really was a terrible movie and unless you enjoy films like "West World", "The Relic", and "Space Balls" this movie is not for you.
     The film was directed by Catherine Hardwicke who also just happend to direct the well known film Twilight (2008).  Red Riding Hood (2011) is the story of little red riding hood from before mother goose got her hands on the story.  Its dark, bloody, sexy and every time there could be a moment to up the anti the director takes it.  I realy did not need to see some of the scenes and actions thaqt made it into the final cut.  They don't add to the film in anyway.  It just fills the movie with extra sizzle to tantilize the young people the film is very much geared for.  Bassicaly in my really brutaly honest opinion it seemed like the producers and Warner Brothers said "Make the next Twighlight."  Sad, it could of been something more.  (I even guessed the end before the half way point)
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Beastly

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So immediately after seeing “The Adjustment Bureau”, I got up the next morning and saw a 10am showing of “Beastly.”  I was hoping for something amazing from this.  “Beastly” is a movie adaptation of the book Beastly by Alexx Flinn, which in turn is a modern interpretation of my favorite myth of Beauty and The Beast.  While being a modern adaptation it also tells the story from the beast’s perspective which is a nice change. 
I did say that I would be judging this movie a little harshly since it is one of my favorite stories.  This one gets 1 ½ stars out of 5.  I’m sorry, but I didn’t like it and it was disappointing.  It is a young teen film that took a very teenage book and made it even sappier and pretentious. It was boring, slow, and full of sappy moments that did not add to the story at all.  READ the BOOK!!! That, at least, was good.  I don’t recommend this movie unless you’re female and under the age of 16.  Its only saving grace was eye candy and Neil Patrick Harris as Will.  Any scene with Will was laugh-out-loud funny; he really did have some great one-liners.  Wait for the DVD if you want to see it.  Not worth the money for a night out.
Side note the music/soundtrack was good!

The Adjustment Bureau

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So I think all of you have figured out by now that I like me some Sci-fi. When I saw advertisements for this a while back, I thought it was an interesting idea and I wanted to see it. For me this movie gets 3 out of 5 stars. Basically, “The Adjustment Bureau” is about David Norris (Matt Damon), who through circumstances has risen up in the world and is running for state senate. One fateful night he meets the love of his life, Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt). After another chance encounter, life starts to unravel very quickly for David. The “Bureau” begins creeping into his life, and the agents reveal themselves and it becomes obvious that they are changing his life to fit their plans. David then starts fighting for what he wants and the question is whether he will win or lose is his quest for love.
The movie and its plot have been done before, and it is based off of the short story “Adjustment Team” by Phillip Dick. It wasn’t a wholly new or original idea but I liked the way it was approached. I was interested and captivated by the movie and it tends to get you thinking about the small moments in your life -the “What If”. It wasn’t overly flashy, and for the viewer it was just simple fact that a man could open a door in the Museum of Modern Art and it just happened to lead to a door on Liberty Island. There were also biblical references, and I felt like the Adjusters and the Corporation were very veiled references to angels and God. It wasn’t over the top religion, and I didn’t feel like it was being crammed down my throat, so I was ok with it. There also seemed to be this strange subplot about hats, which I’m sure my friend Oliver would have loved. The one drawback was some plot holes but I liked the movie enough to let them slide. In summary, good movie, worth the watch, and it’s about amazing magical hats!

theadjustmentbureau.com/

Picture Challenge #4

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So I'm starting to think that this whole picture chalange thing is going to be harder then I thought.  I have discovered that I am really bad about taking pictures while I'm out having fun!  I think it has to do with the fact that I don't like to stop what I'm doing.  For me stoping to take a picture allmost seems like your puting a hold on the memories of the night.  Or maybe its just becasue I'm so anti pictures of me.  Who knows its probably a conundrom within an enigma! LOL.  As I was sitting think about some of my favorite nights there were a few that stuck out as amazing!  There were a few that were realy fun and memorable.  I could of had pictures of me with bands, concerts, bars, who knows what.  But then I found this little beauty.  I look so crazy!  This is me all dreased up as a wierd sister/rockstar from the Harry Poptter books at the release party called "The Party That Shall Not Be Named" for the final Harry Potter book.  Yes I waited in line till midnight to buy a book.  And I did it with thousands of people.  I was with Sis, Bestest friends, friends, and strangers celebrating these books.  Oh so much fun!!!!  It makes me sad now thinkg about it.  I grew up with HP and now I am looking forward to the close of the HP movies this year.  Joy and sadness together.

Oscar Micheaux an American Hero You Don't Know About

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Thanks to a fav teacher for sharing these articles.  http://www.thesouthern.com/news/local/article_9ba52074-4229-11e0-ad3c-001cc4c002e0.html
http://www.thesouthern.com/news/local/article_d0a6179c-4229-11e0-a5ea-001cc4c002e0.html
I find it very interesting that so much of our history is unknown and that every class I am in, book I read, or article I find they allways seem to focus on the same subjects.  When I started reading these articles about Oscar Micheaux the first black film director I imdediatly feel back in love with this story.  I have a degree in Cinema and a large portion of my school work was devoted to theory and history of film.  Which I think is great.  I come to films with a completly different perspective then I did 5 years ago.  While taking these classes we very quickly went over Oscar's story and only the elements that had to do with his film carrer.  And I got to watch his film "Within Our Gates" for extra credit.   Honestly I don't remeber much about it besides the historical signifigance the film has.  The other 95% of the time in class we went over "Birth of a Nation."   If your into history, film and different perspectives and view point I recomend you watch both movies.  Film has become such a unique way to capture the spirt of a time.  Oscar is a great American icon, he helped change the art of film and making film a recognised art form.  He changed so much for cinema and paved the way for black, hispanic, female, and every other type of film maker out there.  Oscar goes down as one of my heroes.

Picture from bvnewswire.com

Must See Movies for Me

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I don't think I have gone over movies that much with you.  But lets just say I love movies. Horror, Action. Foreign, Sci-fi, Comedy, drama, cartoons and more.  If I could go to the movies all the time I would.  In fact I save money up special to go to the theater.  I also enjoy going to special events, premiers and shows when they come up.  One of the best things I can think of doing on a Saturday night at Midnight is going to the Rocky Horror Picture show.  As of late I have actually been a little disappointed with some of the movies that have come out.  I was really excited for this past Christmas line up and I just didn't think it was delivered on.  I'm not saying there weren't good movies.  Just not as many movies as I would have wanted or of the normal amazing level that one sees around x-mas.  I'm really looking forward to this summer and the up coming movies for the blockbuster season.  So here is a list of movies I will be taking the time to see.  I'll be puting up reviews to go along with them to.

 

 Gnome & Juliet because 1 its bassed of or Romeo and Juliet (Duhh) and two because I love cartoons!

Rango cause it just looked so funny, plus there is some Johnny!

Its technically a classic story line/plot but It looks interesting.

I liked the book, In fact I love the story of Beauty and the beast and all of the different versions of the myth and fable.  However I will judge this one harshly.

I love horror movies, the more ridiculas the better!

This goes on the same lines as Beastly.

Its a haunting story and I really am looking forward to this adaptation.

Anything by this people is worth it.

Suckerpunch!  Just because!

Thor, I want to see what they do to set up this collection of heroes.

I've enjoyed the series.  I'm glad they got rid of Elizabeth and William.  Everything I've heard about this sounds like its going to be great.  I've worked with some people who were on this set and they even said they were excited to see the movie.

This was shooting same time I was shooting on another film in the city.  They did a lot of work and I'm realy looking forward to #3.  However I was told by crew that it was not shot in 3D that its an after effect.  So I will not being spending the $ on the glasses.

 

NEED I SAY MORE!!!!!  I might cry at the end.

Classic character, new twist, I/m looking forward to it.  Plus the leaks that I've seen look interesting.

YES, I don't care how ridiculos and over the top it is.  At midnight for the opening of Tron and this came up this trailer had a bigger reaction then the movie.  I WILL BE SEEING THIS!  It looks like its everything any sci-fi, b movie fan could ask for with a big budget and a list actors.

I will also be checking out
The Avengers
The Dark Knight Rises
and The Hobbit

I'm drooling over some of these movies!

Made My F*$#G Day!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/

Ok so "The Hobbit" had been in and out of production but as a true LOTR fan I am really looking forward to seeing this movie happen.  (Dream Job!)  So it seems as if they are starting to release who is going to be on the cast, and bonk me on the head and catch me dream but Tennant/ aka The Dr/ aka dream man is goin to be in it.  Okay, okay its a rumor but I can still drool a little.  The rest of the cast looks just as amazing but this one had me excited.