The Orginal Moment
I'm in the middle of watching 'Garden State' and by no means is this little blog entry a film review so far the film is coming acorss deeper than it actually is and is a little pretentious. Starring Zach Braff best known for leading the televsion hit series Scrubs hes coming acorss very dry and while I understand thats how his charatcer is supposed to be, at what point am I supposed to care? Thankfully the wonderful Natalie Portman brings some emotion to the piece and I thought I would share my favorite moment in the film as of yet.
Light, upliftings and sweet. Now if you don't mind I'm going to go and make my own orginal moment.
Friday 30 July 2010
Saturday 24 July 2010
Music Blog 3 24/7/10
Music Blog 3 24/7/10
So again I'm killing time before work and I thought I would post up another a music blog about the songs I've been blasting away on my I-Phone.
Let’s start with a guilty pleasure. Like I've said before I like to think of myself as a person with relatively good taste, however having said that we all have out little secret guilty pleasures, things we know we shouldn't like but simply can't help.
Aggro Santos feat Kimberly Wyatt - Candy
Why do I like this song I hear you ask? Good question, I have no idea. Normally I would push music like this to the side as generic rnb, dance (would I be right calling it Dubstep? Not exactly sure what type of music Dubstep is) but this song is different it’s just so annoyingly like-able. I've never heard of the artist Aggro Santos before but after a quick YouTube search I found he was the mastermind behind these lyrics from his song Culo (which is translated into arse)
'I like the arse, jelly back off Culo!
I could get loads but i'd rather choose uno,
now i wanna hit it from behind,
girl your arse is so fat i think its got its own MIND!'
He certainly likes to appreciate the female body. Maybe I'm just being a prude but the video for 'Culo' is edging on soft porn.
I only know Kimberly Wyatt as one of the *coughs* singers *coughs* from the pussycat dolls, I know she was a judge on some dance talent show hence her popularity in Britain (which I didn't watch) but I'm not sure I'd like the song as much without Kim in it. It’s going to be interesting to see what else she does. When I say this song is a guilty pleasure by no means am I saying this is a bad song (by no means is it perfect either) it’s just not a song I would normally declare a liking for.
Another song I can't stop listening to is
Jedward - All The Small Things
OMG Best Cover ever!?
Yeah I'm seriously kidding (no really I am) as you might have guessed already I am no fan of jedward. Who ever gave them the rights to sing this song should be found and hurt (alot) I had to stop the music video half way because I was getting that annoyed, skipping through it the pop culture references are there, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, (I think one was supposed to be Britney spears) not got a clue what the boat part was about. In a few shots they looks a little bit like Matt Willis (remember that guy from busted?). I think the best thing I can say about the song and video is that there hair doesn't look that bad when its down in comparison to the plain silly hair sprayed up look.
Let me redeem myself from that little joke with some good music. Working over summer at a cinema part of my jobs is cleaning up after a film has finished, as much as I didn't like the film Eclipse the soundtrack over the credits is fantastic. One song that sticks out the most is
florence and the machine heavy in your arms
Sadly there’s no video for this song at the moment but hearing this while sweeping up popcorn and empty ice cream tubs certainly makes the job more enjoyable. Behind the song is a strong drumming song which you normally find behind her works combined with her great singing range and pacing its certainly a song I can't wait to have on my i-phone come pay day.
Kelly Rowland - Commander ft. David Guetta
Again a song I wouldn't normally like has been part of my walking home from work soundtrack (yes I have a soundtrack for that, don't you?). I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of Kelly Rowlland. I remember the second time I went to T-4 on the beach in 2008 when we found out she was the main act my and friends and I were like..'what? She's only had one single since destiny’s child' We were right at the front and thought we might just leave but we gave her a chance and we were blown away. She was fantastic. She performed a destiny child Medley as well as her single work (thankfully the freemasions re-mix, the freemasions just touch music and make it golden)
Here is a link for part of her T4 performance (sadly I can't just add this video right here)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjODjEl1vI
Anyway cutting a long story short we really liked her, the weather was great and she was a fantastic performer.
^ Kelly Rowland T4 on the beach 2008: We were THAT close!
Now with her new song Commander with David Guetta, I think it really shows that Kelly needs a good DJ behind her. Her single 'Work' was ok but a little boring until the free masons worked on it and really finished it. I think it’s also interesting in how music has changed. First European artists tried to go with the American style and now we have American artists like Kim and Kelly coming over to Europe and creating dance, dubstep, eltor (ect) music which tends to sell better in Europe.
One final song I've been listening to alot is
Callie Moore "Zen Garden" Unplugged
Callie Moore is the Sister in Law to popular youtuber Shay Carl. After he promoted his wife’s sister's channel many have flocked and subscribed to her channel where she to now make vlogs with her husband about making music, setting up a record label and just getting by in life. I was unsure about adding another vlogger to my subscription list but shes really a lovely person. Her music is clear, simple and pure. My favourite line from this song has to be
'You’re just a grain of sand in my sand garden'
Great work, and now every Tuesday she’s going to be posting more songs up so I highly recommend you check her work out.
So again I'm killing time before work and I thought I would post up another a music blog about the songs I've been blasting away on my I-Phone.
Let’s start with a guilty pleasure. Like I've said before I like to think of myself as a person with relatively good taste, however having said that we all have out little secret guilty pleasures, things we know we shouldn't like but simply can't help.
Aggro Santos feat Kimberly Wyatt - Candy
Why do I like this song I hear you ask? Good question, I have no idea. Normally I would push music like this to the side as generic rnb, dance (would I be right calling it Dubstep? Not exactly sure what type of music Dubstep is) but this song is different it’s just so annoyingly like-able. I've never heard of the artist Aggro Santos before but after a quick YouTube search I found he was the mastermind behind these lyrics from his song Culo (which is translated into arse)
'I like the arse, jelly back off Culo!
I could get loads but i'd rather choose uno,
now i wanna hit it from behind,
girl your arse is so fat i think its got its own MIND!'
He certainly likes to appreciate the female body. Maybe I'm just being a prude but the video for 'Culo' is edging on soft porn.
I only know Kimberly Wyatt as one of the *coughs* singers *coughs* from the pussycat dolls, I know she was a judge on some dance talent show hence her popularity in Britain (which I didn't watch) but I'm not sure I'd like the song as much without Kim in it. It’s going to be interesting to see what else she does. When I say this song is a guilty pleasure by no means am I saying this is a bad song (by no means is it perfect either) it’s just not a song I would normally declare a liking for.
Another song I can't stop listening to is
Jedward - All The Small Things
OMG Best Cover ever!?
Yeah I'm seriously kidding (no really I am) as you might have guessed already I am no fan of jedward. Who ever gave them the rights to sing this song should be found and hurt (alot) I had to stop the music video half way because I was getting that annoyed, skipping through it the pop culture references are there, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, (I think one was supposed to be Britney spears) not got a clue what the boat part was about. In a few shots they looks a little bit like Matt Willis (remember that guy from busted?). I think the best thing I can say about the song and video is that there hair doesn't look that bad when its down in comparison to the plain silly hair sprayed up look.
Let me redeem myself from that little joke with some good music. Working over summer at a cinema part of my jobs is cleaning up after a film has finished, as much as I didn't like the film Eclipse the soundtrack over the credits is fantastic. One song that sticks out the most is
florence and the machine heavy in your arms
Sadly there’s no video for this song at the moment but hearing this while sweeping up popcorn and empty ice cream tubs certainly makes the job more enjoyable. Behind the song is a strong drumming song which you normally find behind her works combined with her great singing range and pacing its certainly a song I can't wait to have on my i-phone come pay day.
Kelly Rowland - Commander ft. David Guetta
Again a song I wouldn't normally like has been part of my walking home from work soundtrack (yes I have a soundtrack for that, don't you?). I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of Kelly Rowlland. I remember the second time I went to T-4 on the beach in 2008 when we found out she was the main act my and friends and I were like..'what? She's only had one single since destiny’s child' We were right at the front and thought we might just leave but we gave her a chance and we were blown away. She was fantastic. She performed a destiny child Medley as well as her single work (thankfully the freemasions re-mix, the freemasions just touch music and make it golden)
Here is a link for part of her T4 performance (sadly I can't just add this video right here)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BjODjEl1vI
Anyway cutting a long story short we really liked her, the weather was great and she was a fantastic performer.
^ Kelly Rowland T4 on the beach 2008: We were THAT close!
Now with her new song Commander with David Guetta, I think it really shows that Kelly needs a good DJ behind her. Her single 'Work' was ok but a little boring until the free masons worked on it and really finished it. I think it’s also interesting in how music has changed. First European artists tried to go with the American style and now we have American artists like Kim and Kelly coming over to Europe and creating dance, dubstep, eltor (ect) music which tends to sell better in Europe.
One final song I've been listening to alot is
Callie Moore "Zen Garden" Unplugged
Callie Moore is the Sister in Law to popular youtuber Shay Carl. After he promoted his wife’s sister's channel many have flocked and subscribed to her channel where she to now make vlogs with her husband about making music, setting up a record label and just getting by in life. I was unsure about adding another vlogger to my subscription list but shes really a lovely person. Her music is clear, simple and pure. My favourite line from this song has to be
'You’re just a grain of sand in my sand garden'
Great work, and now every Tuesday she’s going to be posting more songs up so I highly recommend you check her work out.
Saturday 17 July 2010
My Thoughts on : Better Off Ted
My Thoughts on : Better Off Ted
Before I got a summer job during my time off I spent it watching all of the television series 30 Rock. Now I'm left waiting for it to return I need something to fill the void. Sure for a while I had Mary Queen of Shops (oddly entertaining, considering I have no interest in business. I supposed it’s like the apprentice when you think from a outside view you think you could a better job) but I need a comedy show to watch. I have been watching a little bit of the Big Bang Theory and while I'm a fan of the show I wouldn't go out of my way to find the episodes. I've also been watching the new series of the IT Crowd but still I need something more.
So what do I look for in a comedy? Well in 30 Rock there’s the right amount of wit, sarcasm and juvenile behaviour. I like the characters that are in charge and get away with being mean and cruel. While the boss in 30 Rock isn't a villain he does have the power and makes sure his workers know their place. A better example of my favourite type of character is Jordan from scrubs. She’s mean, cruel, sarcastic and can get away with being so, but deep deep DEEP down she’s actually a good person. So I was very happy when I came across the show called 'Better of Ted'.
Better Off Ted revolves around the concept that the characters work for a stereotypically evil company, a fact of which they are all aware. The company, Veridian Dynamics, experiments on its employees, twists the truth, and will stop at nothing to achieve its goals, as reflected in the company motto, "Money before People." It has been mentioned that Veridian has swayed presidential elections, created killer pandas and robots, and that there are only three governments left in the world which are more powerful than Veridian. The characters often try to manipulate the system in order to stop bad things from happening to them, but they are also susceptible to the potential rewards the company can offer despite the consequences of their actions, such as the company's attempt to hire Lem's mother, or the company's introduction of scented light bulbs with known flaws. Much of the comedy of the show comes from the characters' navigation of these morally ambiguous areas.
Thank you Wikipedia
So lets go through the cast
Jay Harrington as Theodore Margaret "Ted" Crisp:
Ted is the main character who leads the show by breaking the fourth wall; normally the show is about his life and what he is getting up to. He’s a likeable character, if not too much of a goodie goodie. He’s a little bit like a boy scout, always keeping to the rules and the moral compass of the show.
Andrea Anders as Linda Katherine Zwordling:
Teds love interest. In the show she is the head of product testing in Teds department. She and Ted are no Ross and Rachel, from the start the two make it very clear the two have feelings for each other but Ted says he has already used his office affair and won't have a second, through the show the two flirt and bring up the subject of being a couple. I'm just waiting for them to hurry it up and get it together with each other; we all know it’s going to happen so they might as well just get on with it. On her own she’s a strong character and has her funny moments, especially when the office is set four different 'looks' and is put in to the section of 'cat lover' the way the different groups interact creates comical situations.
Jonathan Slavin as Dr. Philip "Phil" Myman and Malcolm Barrett as Dr. Lem Hewitt: These two are the best scientists the company has, normally these two are the subject to most of the jokes. Taken advantage of and an excuse to use geek jokes. The two are a great pair and work together well, their relationship is more of a man/wife relationship at times switching roles at different times.
Portia de Rossi as Veronica Palmer:
My favorite charatcer of the lot of them. The boss of the group, she’s honest, blunt and has a sharp tounge. She has the best lines in the show
Ted: With the public's trust at stake, we all gave depositions. Veronica had done it before and so knew just what to say... or how little to say.
Female Lawyer: Were you involved in the development of this product?
Veronica: Yes.
Female Lawyer: And how would you summarize the company's reaction when they found out that the women who used this product were savagely attacked by insects?
Veronica: Ouch.
Female Lawyer: Will you elaborate on that, please?
Veronica: No.
Female Lawyer: Can you describe your job?
Veronica: Yes.
Female Lawyer: How would you describe your job?
Veronica: Cleverly
Veronica: When I was younger I would feed my sister in her sleep so she wouldn't be thinner than me
Veronica: My door is always open to you. Please, close it on the way out
God I wish I could be that mean to people and get away with it. Only kidding (or am I?) Overall the show is good, it’s funny and Its more than just filling the gap I have without 30 Rock. It’s definitely gotten better as episodes have gone on and I'm enjoying watching the series.
Before I got a summer job during my time off I spent it watching all of the television series 30 Rock. Now I'm left waiting for it to return I need something to fill the void. Sure for a while I had Mary Queen of Shops (oddly entertaining, considering I have no interest in business. I supposed it’s like the apprentice when you think from a outside view you think you could a better job) but I need a comedy show to watch. I have been watching a little bit of the Big Bang Theory and while I'm a fan of the show I wouldn't go out of my way to find the episodes. I've also been watching the new series of the IT Crowd but still I need something more.
So what do I look for in a comedy? Well in 30 Rock there’s the right amount of wit, sarcasm and juvenile behaviour. I like the characters that are in charge and get away with being mean and cruel. While the boss in 30 Rock isn't a villain he does have the power and makes sure his workers know their place. A better example of my favourite type of character is Jordan from scrubs. She’s mean, cruel, sarcastic and can get away with being so, but deep deep DEEP down she’s actually a good person. So I was very happy when I came across the show called 'Better of Ted'.
Better Off Ted revolves around the concept that the characters work for a stereotypically evil company, a fact of which they are all aware. The company, Veridian Dynamics, experiments on its employees, twists the truth, and will stop at nothing to achieve its goals, as reflected in the company motto, "Money before People." It has been mentioned that Veridian has swayed presidential elections, created killer pandas and robots, and that there are only three governments left in the world which are more powerful than Veridian. The characters often try to manipulate the system in order to stop bad things from happening to them, but they are also susceptible to the potential rewards the company can offer despite the consequences of their actions, such as the company's attempt to hire Lem's mother, or the company's introduction of scented light bulbs with known flaws. Much of the comedy of the show comes from the characters' navigation of these morally ambiguous areas.
Thank you Wikipedia
So lets go through the cast
Jay Harrington as Theodore Margaret "Ted" Crisp:
Ted is the main character who leads the show by breaking the fourth wall; normally the show is about his life and what he is getting up to. He’s a likeable character, if not too much of a goodie goodie. He’s a little bit like a boy scout, always keeping to the rules and the moral compass of the show.
Andrea Anders as Linda Katherine Zwordling:
Teds love interest. In the show she is the head of product testing in Teds department. She and Ted are no Ross and Rachel, from the start the two make it very clear the two have feelings for each other but Ted says he has already used his office affair and won't have a second, through the show the two flirt and bring up the subject of being a couple. I'm just waiting for them to hurry it up and get it together with each other; we all know it’s going to happen so they might as well just get on with it. On her own she’s a strong character and has her funny moments, especially when the office is set four different 'looks' and is put in to the section of 'cat lover' the way the different groups interact creates comical situations.
Jonathan Slavin as Dr. Philip "Phil" Myman and Malcolm Barrett as Dr. Lem Hewitt: These two are the best scientists the company has, normally these two are the subject to most of the jokes. Taken advantage of and an excuse to use geek jokes. The two are a great pair and work together well, their relationship is more of a man/wife relationship at times switching roles at different times.
Portia de Rossi as Veronica Palmer:
My favorite charatcer of the lot of them. The boss of the group, she’s honest, blunt and has a sharp tounge. She has the best lines in the show
Ted: With the public's trust at stake, we all gave depositions. Veronica had done it before and so knew just what to say... or how little to say.
Female Lawyer: Were you involved in the development of this product?
Veronica: Yes.
Female Lawyer: And how would you summarize the company's reaction when they found out that the women who used this product were savagely attacked by insects?
Veronica: Ouch.
Female Lawyer: Will you elaborate on that, please?
Veronica: No.
Female Lawyer: Can you describe your job?
Veronica: Yes.
Female Lawyer: How would you describe your job?
Veronica: Cleverly
Veronica: When I was younger I would feed my sister in her sleep so she wouldn't be thinner than me
Veronica: My door is always open to you. Please, close it on the way out
God I wish I could be that mean to people and get away with it. Only kidding (or am I?) Overall the show is good, it’s funny and Its more than just filling the gap I have without 30 Rock. It’s definitely gotten better as episodes have gone on and I'm enjoying watching the series.
Thursday 15 July 2010
My Thoughts On Toy Story 3 (3D)
My Thoughts On Toy Story 3 (3D)
This will not contain any spoilers!
So as part of my new job at a cinema I get the extra of staff showings. Tonight after work we watched Toy Story 3 in 3D before it’s released to the general public (in the UK)!
The first toy story came out in 1995, followed by Toy Story 2 in 1999. I would have been around five or six at the time of the first film and I remember loving it. When they said a second one was coming out I wasn't too sure as squeals are never as good as the originals. However I was totally blown away by the second one and I still believe the second one is far superior to the first. And they have done it again with the 3rd! Looking back at the first film I don't think it’s really fantastic, yes there are loveable characters but I think because I've seen it so many times I find it easy to turn it off because I know actually what’s going to happen. But none the less the first movie is what broughts us the great bunch of charatcers we have all grown up with and love.
I'm very spectacle about CGI films, especially the family animated kind. Dreamworks seems to just create them one after another and normally there is very little wonder about them. For example while shrek was good at first I was bitterly disappointed the third film and remember only laughing at one line at the very start. None the less I'll be sure to see the final one as I've heard good things. However Pixar take their time with their time with their films, they create wonderful original characters and surround them in a fantastic world where both children and adults can enjoy.
Toy Story 3 is in a word flawless. I really can't find any fault with this film. Everything about this film was just right. I believe young children who didn't grow up on Toy Story can still enjoy this film but I don't think they will truly get the real history behind it. Growing up with the films and being nearly the same age as Andy now the final film almost feels like its time for us too to move on and start to grow up. Within the film are some almost very dark scenes where the toys are in great danger but the danger it soon solved and something light hearted and funny happens. I won't post any spoilers but there is a moment where it really tugs on your heart strings and is truly sad and you really feel for the toys. I almost want to say 'my toys' as I feel as If I know their character so well.
One thing I was a little unsure about before seeing the film was the use of Barbie and Ken. I wondered if it was just going to be a big advertising stunt, and while I imagine a toy story ken and Barbie will be on the toy selves soon (edit: Just checked, yep they are already made) they really had their own character and within a short amount of time they were quickly developed and felt as if they had always been a part of the gang. I think the Barbie doll was supposed to look like as if it was from the 80's, it looked like it had been fashioned from FAME. While Barbie and Ken had their stereotypical 'Barbie doll' moments (lil bit of a spoiler with a few lines from the film, if you don't wanna read it just scroll past the dialog)
eg
Ken: Okay, now you start.
Barbie: I...
Ken: love...
Barbie: you! Oh!
Ken: See? That time I said "love"! Okay, now me first.
[Buzz gives them a strange look]
Barbie: [overlapping] Ooh! Okay okay okay...
Ken: I...
Barbie: love...
Ken: you! You see what I mean? It changes every time!
Barbie: [laughing] You are so smart!
(thank you IMDB)
This was still funny and as the film went on we soon saw that Barbie is not just a pretty face. But I'll let you watch and find out what I mean.
Pixar are pure genius, there storytelling is simply unbeatable. This film deals with issues such as immortality and what happens when things around you change but you still stay the same. Its heart warming and I'll happily admit I did get teary eyed. I'm really happy with the way things ended and it’s finally completed the story of Toy Story. It’s a must see.
My Old Power Ranger Toy from childhood.
Not throwing this guy away, ever.
This will not contain any spoilers!
So as part of my new job at a cinema I get the extra of staff showings. Tonight after work we watched Toy Story 3 in 3D before it’s released to the general public (in the UK)!
The first toy story came out in 1995, followed by Toy Story 2 in 1999. I would have been around five or six at the time of the first film and I remember loving it. When they said a second one was coming out I wasn't too sure as squeals are never as good as the originals. However I was totally blown away by the second one and I still believe the second one is far superior to the first. And they have done it again with the 3rd! Looking back at the first film I don't think it’s really fantastic, yes there are loveable characters but I think because I've seen it so many times I find it easy to turn it off because I know actually what’s going to happen. But none the less the first movie is what broughts us the great bunch of charatcers we have all grown up with and love.
I'm very spectacle about CGI films, especially the family animated kind. Dreamworks seems to just create them one after another and normally there is very little wonder about them. For example while shrek was good at first I was bitterly disappointed the third film and remember only laughing at one line at the very start. None the less I'll be sure to see the final one as I've heard good things. However Pixar take their time with their time with their films, they create wonderful original characters and surround them in a fantastic world where both children and adults can enjoy.
Toy Story 3 is in a word flawless. I really can't find any fault with this film. Everything about this film was just right. I believe young children who didn't grow up on Toy Story can still enjoy this film but I don't think they will truly get the real history behind it. Growing up with the films and being nearly the same age as Andy now the final film almost feels like its time for us too to move on and start to grow up. Within the film are some almost very dark scenes where the toys are in great danger but the danger it soon solved and something light hearted and funny happens. I won't post any spoilers but there is a moment where it really tugs on your heart strings and is truly sad and you really feel for the toys. I almost want to say 'my toys' as I feel as If I know their character so well.
One thing I was a little unsure about before seeing the film was the use of Barbie and Ken. I wondered if it was just going to be a big advertising stunt, and while I imagine a toy story ken and Barbie will be on the toy selves soon (edit: Just checked, yep they are already made) they really had their own character and within a short amount of time they were quickly developed and felt as if they had always been a part of the gang. I think the Barbie doll was supposed to look like as if it was from the 80's, it looked like it had been fashioned from FAME. While Barbie and Ken had their stereotypical 'Barbie doll' moments (lil bit of a spoiler with a few lines from the film, if you don't wanna read it just scroll past the dialog)
eg
Ken: Okay, now you start.
Barbie: I...
Ken: love...
Barbie: you! Oh!
Ken: See? That time I said "love"! Okay, now me first.
[Buzz gives them a strange look]
Barbie: [overlapping] Ooh! Okay okay okay...
Ken: I...
Barbie: love...
Ken: you! You see what I mean? It changes every time!
Barbie: [laughing] You are so smart!
(thank you IMDB)
This was still funny and as the film went on we soon saw that Barbie is not just a pretty face. But I'll let you watch and find out what I mean.
Pixar are pure genius, there storytelling is simply unbeatable. This film deals with issues such as immortality and what happens when things around you change but you still stay the same. Its heart warming and I'll happily admit I did get teary eyed. I'm really happy with the way things ended and it’s finally completed the story of Toy Story. It’s a must see.
My Old Power Ranger Toy from childhood.
Not throwing this guy away, ever.
Monday 12 July 2010
My Thoughts On Twilight Eclipse
My Thoughts On Twilight Eclipse
I feel I should start by saying that I am not saying what I about just to be funny, sarcastic or witty but am simply just saying what I think about the film and the series. I'm not saying it because it’s 'cool' to not like twilight but because its what I think. So let us begin.
I have not read any of the twilight saga books, I did try but after two chapters of twilight I couldn't bear to read any more. Bella is not a likeable person and I soon became tired of her moaning. However I have many friends who have read the books and have filled me in on any missing details. Although I feel one shouldn't have to know of a book to understand a film adaptation (much like the film called 'Watchmen' which was just really bad and I instantly dismiss the argument that you have to read the graphic novel first to really 'get' it, sod that I'm watching a film and shouldn't have to do my homework to prepare) I'm told the films do well to keep to the world that the books have created.
I have watched all three films and have yet to really see the appeal. Yes I understand that Edward and Jacob are both attractive males but surely after seeing the same two faces after a while cracks are going to appear and the truth that the pace is slow, the story is boring and very little actually happens is bound to come out, right?
Now let’s go through some of the reasons I don't like twilight. There’s Bella, Edward, Jacob, Twilight fans and the missed opportunities within the film which could make great parts.
Edward
Edward is supposed to be a perfect guy, a knight in shining armour. Strong, good looking and sensitive, I mean come on he sits through Belles poems (which edge on being your bad typical emo writings) but I don't really get him. Throughout the films he’s scared of hurting Bella, turning her in to a vamp and taking her soul. Yet somehow he continues to fight for her love, when really he knows he’s bad for her. Granted he allows her to make her own choice but he doesn't discourage her, yeah he left her in New Moon but he could have made a better effort to get away from her. Watching Bella scream, moan and go through her very 'deep' teenager 'you'll never understand me' angst was not fun, and so Edward I blame you for that.
Jacob
Now I felt sorry for him in new moon when Bella was messing him about. She basically said 'You can fancy me, you can look and think all you want but you can never touch me and I'm gonna get a high of that because I'm a self centred b****' (If you haven't gathered it by now I'm not a Bella fan) but in this film I felt no pity for him. Bella had made it clear she wanted Edward, but in every scene they shared together in this new film I'm sure they pretty much had the same lines
First Scene together:
Jacob: You love me
Bella: No I don't
Second Scene together:
Jacob: You love me; you just don't know it yet
Bella: No I don't!
*Jacob kisses Bella*
*Bella punches him in the face and she breaks her hand*
XD Stupid Bella
Kissing scene on the mountain
Bella: Kiss me
Me in the audience: What?! It was only five minutes ago you told him you weren't interested, you evil, game playing B****!
Emma and Stacey in the audience: *laugh* shhhhhh! *laugh*
Last Scene together
Bella: I'll love you till my heart stops beating
Jacob: Won't be long
Me in the audience: this film is bad! *head explodes*
Ok so my head might not have exploded but none the less you get my drift. I just wanted to shout at Jacob 'Let it go! She’s not worth it! How good can she girl smell!?’
Bella
What is this girl’s appeal? She never smiles, she’s never happy, she’s not interesting and overall not a nice person. She’s not to kind to her human friends and treats the guys interested in her like dirt. She’s a bad role model for young girls and I can't image wanting to be friends with a person like this in real life. In this film there is a constant love triangle between her Edward and Jacob. She knows she’s in love with Edward but never really makes a real effort to stop the two fighting over her, it’s like she enjoys it. If she respected them both she would tell them to get over themselves and stop acting like children fighting over a toy. She lets Edward kiss her in front of Jacob (marking his territory , like she’s a belonging and not a person, hurray for feminism) when she knows Jacob is interested in her making the situation more uncomfortable than it already was. She lets Jacob drool all over her and while she does give him a punch ( XD still makes me laugh that she hurt her hand doing so) strong words would have done allot more.
Twlight Fans
Now my friends Emma and Stacey (Hi guys! *waves*) will openly say that they were real twilight fan girls and at the time of reading the books they loved it and they really enjoyed the first two movies, while they admit to liking this third film they know they have grown up and realise the saga really isn't that good. However I blame the hard core twilight fans who made this saga as bg as it is. No, not blame, I pity. These books are aimed at girls and women who through the empty shell that is Bella find them self in a world where their life (Bella’s life) is in danger, finding love with two different men, being adored and taking what is a very boring person and making them in to something of an idol. I'm told that Bella is supposed to be relatable, however I really don't see how. She’s a terrible role model for women and young girls, yeah she goes through the motions when trying to decide who she loves (oh poor you Bella you have two great guys madly in love with you) but how is that relatable to the average girl?! This saga takes advantage of girl’s wants and fantasies. I wonder how many hard core twilight fans will openly say like my friends that the books and films aren't actually that good. I feel most fans of the series simply hope on to the band wagon and get carried away with the group experience of enjoying the idea of which team you are on. Creating the 'which team' are you on creates discussion and chat about why you like the side you do and it becomes cheap fun. But none the less why celebrate two male character types who themselves have a list of down sides, as well as wanting to be the empty shell that Bella is?!
missed opportunities
I understand this film is a 12a and that if there was allot of blood and gore then it would have to be a 15. In doing so there is the risk of losing allot of audience members. But surely telling a story, acting for the art and making a really good film isn't about making money right? (HA! Sorry I forgot we're talking Hollywood for a second then) I believe that this film had a few parts that if pushed could have made the film allot better. You would be surprised to hear that none of these scenes involve Bella, Edward or Jacob (I'd just change their scenes all together) for example. In the film we are told how Rosalie becomes a vampire. In the film we don't get any blood or real action. I'm told we don't get this in the books either but again I'm not asking them to change the story, I just want to actually see it. In the film Rosalie finds the guy who raped and left her for dead. She has a sense of wit and goes to him in a wedding dress, we see the man scared and then we cut back to the present where the audience is left to assume she killed him a painful manner. Now I'm not really a fan of blood and gore but I think this part of the film should have gone totally Kill Bill style, and had a dramatic killing scene with the wanna be vamp bride and her killed. Cinematically it could have looked iconic, just image the bride in her blood stained dressed over the body of her killer. Could be great stuff.
Overall the film lacked pace, again nothing really happened and what did happen could have happened allot faster. I still dislike the main three cast members and I think I'm going to find it hard to be impressed by the next two films. I've been told the next films will become 15's because of the content in the story but we're have to wait and see.
Ps: Great sound track
I feel I should start by saying that I am not saying what I about just to be funny, sarcastic or witty but am simply just saying what I think about the film and the series. I'm not saying it because it’s 'cool' to not like twilight but because its what I think. So let us begin.
I have not read any of the twilight saga books, I did try but after two chapters of twilight I couldn't bear to read any more. Bella is not a likeable person and I soon became tired of her moaning. However I have many friends who have read the books and have filled me in on any missing details. Although I feel one shouldn't have to know of a book to understand a film adaptation (much like the film called 'Watchmen' which was just really bad and I instantly dismiss the argument that you have to read the graphic novel first to really 'get' it, sod that I'm watching a film and shouldn't have to do my homework to prepare) I'm told the films do well to keep to the world that the books have created.
I have watched all three films and have yet to really see the appeal. Yes I understand that Edward and Jacob are both attractive males but surely after seeing the same two faces after a while cracks are going to appear and the truth that the pace is slow, the story is boring and very little actually happens is bound to come out, right?
Now let’s go through some of the reasons I don't like twilight. There’s Bella, Edward, Jacob, Twilight fans and the missed opportunities within the film which could make great parts.
Edward
Edward is supposed to be a perfect guy, a knight in shining armour. Strong, good looking and sensitive, I mean come on he sits through Belles poems (which edge on being your bad typical emo writings) but I don't really get him. Throughout the films he’s scared of hurting Bella, turning her in to a vamp and taking her soul. Yet somehow he continues to fight for her love, when really he knows he’s bad for her. Granted he allows her to make her own choice but he doesn't discourage her, yeah he left her in New Moon but he could have made a better effort to get away from her. Watching Bella scream, moan and go through her very 'deep' teenager 'you'll never understand me' angst was not fun, and so Edward I blame you for that.
Jacob
Now I felt sorry for him in new moon when Bella was messing him about. She basically said 'You can fancy me, you can look and think all you want but you can never touch me and I'm gonna get a high of that because I'm a self centred b****' (If you haven't gathered it by now I'm not a Bella fan) but in this film I felt no pity for him. Bella had made it clear she wanted Edward, but in every scene they shared together in this new film I'm sure they pretty much had the same lines
First Scene together:
Jacob: You love me
Bella: No I don't
Second Scene together:
Jacob: You love me; you just don't know it yet
Bella: No I don't!
*Jacob kisses Bella*
*Bella punches him in the face and she breaks her hand*
XD Stupid Bella
Kissing scene on the mountain
Bella: Kiss me
Me in the audience: What?! It was only five minutes ago you told him you weren't interested, you evil, game playing B****!
Emma and Stacey in the audience: *laugh* shhhhhh! *laugh*
Last Scene together
Bella: I'll love you till my heart stops beating
Jacob: Won't be long
Me in the audience: this film is bad! *head explodes*
Ok so my head might not have exploded but none the less you get my drift. I just wanted to shout at Jacob 'Let it go! She’s not worth it! How good can she girl smell!?’
Bella
What is this girl’s appeal? She never smiles, she’s never happy, she’s not interesting and overall not a nice person. She’s not to kind to her human friends and treats the guys interested in her like dirt. She’s a bad role model for young girls and I can't image wanting to be friends with a person like this in real life. In this film there is a constant love triangle between her Edward and Jacob. She knows she’s in love with Edward but never really makes a real effort to stop the two fighting over her, it’s like she enjoys it. If she respected them both she would tell them to get over themselves and stop acting like children fighting over a toy. She lets Edward kiss her in front of Jacob (marking his territory , like she’s a belonging and not a person, hurray for feminism) when she knows Jacob is interested in her making the situation more uncomfortable than it already was. She lets Jacob drool all over her and while she does give him a punch ( XD still makes me laugh that she hurt her hand doing so) strong words would have done allot more.
Twlight Fans
Now my friends Emma and Stacey (Hi guys! *waves*) will openly say that they were real twilight fan girls and at the time of reading the books they loved it and they really enjoyed the first two movies, while they admit to liking this third film they know they have grown up and realise the saga really isn't that good. However I blame the hard core twilight fans who made this saga as bg as it is. No, not blame, I pity. These books are aimed at girls and women who through the empty shell that is Bella find them self in a world where their life (Bella’s life) is in danger, finding love with two different men, being adored and taking what is a very boring person and making them in to something of an idol. I'm told that Bella is supposed to be relatable, however I really don't see how. She’s a terrible role model for women and young girls, yeah she goes through the motions when trying to decide who she loves (oh poor you Bella you have two great guys madly in love with you) but how is that relatable to the average girl?! This saga takes advantage of girl’s wants and fantasies. I wonder how many hard core twilight fans will openly say like my friends that the books and films aren't actually that good. I feel most fans of the series simply hope on to the band wagon and get carried away with the group experience of enjoying the idea of which team you are on. Creating the 'which team' are you on creates discussion and chat about why you like the side you do and it becomes cheap fun. But none the less why celebrate two male character types who themselves have a list of down sides, as well as wanting to be the empty shell that Bella is?!
missed opportunities
I understand this film is a 12a and that if there was allot of blood and gore then it would have to be a 15. In doing so there is the risk of losing allot of audience members. But surely telling a story, acting for the art and making a really good film isn't about making money right? (HA! Sorry I forgot we're talking Hollywood for a second then) I believe that this film had a few parts that if pushed could have made the film allot better. You would be surprised to hear that none of these scenes involve Bella, Edward or Jacob (I'd just change their scenes all together) for example. In the film we are told how Rosalie becomes a vampire. In the film we don't get any blood or real action. I'm told we don't get this in the books either but again I'm not asking them to change the story, I just want to actually see it. In the film Rosalie finds the guy who raped and left her for dead. She has a sense of wit and goes to him in a wedding dress, we see the man scared and then we cut back to the present where the audience is left to assume she killed him a painful manner. Now I'm not really a fan of blood and gore but I think this part of the film should have gone totally Kill Bill style, and had a dramatic killing scene with the wanna be vamp bride and her killed. Cinematically it could have looked iconic, just image the bride in her blood stained dressed over the body of her killer. Could be great stuff.
Overall the film lacked pace, again nothing really happened and what did happen could have happened allot faster. I still dislike the main three cast members and I think I'm going to find it hard to be impressed by the next two films. I've been told the next films will become 15's because of the content in the story but we're have to wait and see.
Ps: Great sound track
Saturday 10 July 2010
People Are Messy!
People Are Messy!
So now working at a cinema I have finally made it in to the movie industry (kinda). I work on the till, selling tickets, food and drinks and sometimes I'm on the floor where I rip tickets, check screens, clean up after there has been a showing and toilet checks. glamorous, right? It’s actually a good job, sure the hours can be hard and the pay isn't the most I've been paid befre but its good work with good people. I enjoy myself and I'm improving on the till, while I still have some areas to improve on I no longer want to be sick when being told I'll be working on it. Go Me!
One thing that I can't help but find odd though is the amount of food and drinks people leave at the end of a film. Once everyone has left the screening a few staff go and tidy up, normally it’s just sweeping up pop corn and throwing away and rubbish, but when we find full packets of sweets, untouched popcorn, full drinks and hotdogs that haven't even been started we are shocked. Going to the cinema is an expensive trip and buying a ton of food and drink you’re not going to even going to start is just mind bogerling.
Hopefully I might be seeing a staff showing of Toy Story 3 3D before its released in the UK so I'll be able to give a review and let you know what I think, although if the reviews from America are to be believed then I'm expecting good things. Only a short blog this time but I'm running out of current TV shows to watch. I've started to watch firefly which I don't love yet but can see being a grower. But if you have any TV shows that are on now that you think I should watch then let me know.
PS. Think of me when you’re at the cinema and tidy away your popcorn after a film! :)
Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author
So now working at a cinema I have finally made it in to the movie industry (kinda). I work on the till, selling tickets, food and drinks and sometimes I'm on the floor where I rip tickets, check screens, clean up after there has been a showing and toilet checks. glamorous, right? It’s actually a good job, sure the hours can be hard and the pay isn't the most I've been paid befre but its good work with good people. I enjoy myself and I'm improving on the till, while I still have some areas to improve on I no longer want to be sick when being told I'll be working on it. Go Me!
One thing that I can't help but find odd though is the amount of food and drinks people leave at the end of a film. Once everyone has left the screening a few staff go and tidy up, normally it’s just sweeping up pop corn and throwing away and rubbish, but when we find full packets of sweets, untouched popcorn, full drinks and hotdogs that haven't even been started we are shocked. Going to the cinema is an expensive trip and buying a ton of food and drink you’re not going to even going to start is just mind bogerling.
Hopefully I might be seeing a staff showing of Toy Story 3 3D before its released in the UK so I'll be able to give a review and let you know what I think, although if the reviews from America are to be believed then I'm expecting good things. Only a short blog this time but I'm running out of current TV shows to watch. I've started to watch firefly which I don't love yet but can see being a grower. But if you have any TV shows that are on now that you think I should watch then let me know.
PS. Think of me when you’re at the cinema and tidy away your popcorn after a film! :)
Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author
Thursday 1 July 2010
Films I'm looking forward to see in 2010
Films I'm looking forward to see in 2010
I love watching trailers and trying to work out if I'm going to like the film, or if I'm even going to go watch them. So here is my list of films that I am looking forward to the most in 2010.
EDIT: I had done a very large blog entry, giving reasons as to why I want to see these films. However my internet decided it didn't want to play nice any more and so I'm keeping this basic. That and I'm suddenly not feeling to well, who knows I may come back later and edit it again.
Inception
toy story 3
Runaways
The Last Air Bender
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
I love watching trailers and trying to work out if I'm going to like the film, or if I'm even going to go watch them. So here is my list of films that I am looking forward to the most in 2010.
EDIT: I had done a very large blog entry, giving reasons as to why I want to see these films. However my internet decided it didn't want to play nice any more and so I'm keeping this basic. That and I'm suddenly not feeling to well, who knows I may come back later and edit it again.
Inception
toy story 3
Runaways
The Last Air Bender
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
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