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Monday, 20 July 2009
FEATURED TRAILER || SHERLOCK HOLMES || JULY 20
TODAY'S FEATURED TRAILER
SHERLOCK HOLMES !
Summary:
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.
I'm really looking forward to watching this movie! I bet it's going to be brilliant! And I'm a HUGE fan of Robert Downey Jr, so no matter how bad the movie might be, I'll be cheering him on! ;)
'Sherlock Holmes' Trailer 1 [HD]
'Sherlock Holmes' Trailer 2 [HD]
The Cake Eaters || My Thoughts
THE CAKE EATERS
Rating: ★★★★
Summary:
'The Cake Eaters' is a quirky, small town, ensemble drama that explores the lives of two interconnected families coming to terms with love in the face of loss. Living in rural America, The Kimbrough family is a normally odd bunch; Easy, the patriarch and local butcher, is grieving over the recent loss of his wife, Ceci, while hiding a secret ongoing affair for years; Beagle, his youngest son who was left to care for his ailing mother, works in the local high school cafeteria by day but has a burning passion inside that manifests itself through painting street signs; and the eldest son, Guy, has been away from the family for years while pursuing his rock star dream in the big city until the day he learns of his mother's passing and that he's missed the funeral. Upon Guy's return home, relationships between the characters begin to unravel; Beagle's pent up emotions connect with Georgia Kaminski, a terminally ill teenage girl wanting to experience love before it's too late; Easy's long time affair with Marg, Georgia's eccentric grandmother, is finally exposed to the Kimbrough children; and Guy discovers that, in his absence, his high school sweetheart, Stephanie, has moved on and started a family of her own. Through it all, The Kimbroughs and Kaminski's manage to establish a new beginning in the face of their greatest fears.
- IMDB
Okay, let me be honest. I watched this movie because I am a fan of Kirsten Stewart. I know what you're thinking, but it's not true. I didn't start to like her after watching Twilight. No, I saw her first in Panic Room and from then, I was captivated by her performances. So it was a lovely surprise to see her take on another challenging role in this movie. :)
This movie for me was pretty slow, but it was calming. It gives you the feel of a small town living. The idea and characters slowly start to settle in around you. I thought the music added a little needed touch to the drama that goes on between the small ensemble of characters. The relationships that brew between two couples, both connecting in a peculiar way, is lovely and yet it could also be unsettling. But life can be complicated, and this movie has tried to convey it the best way it can.
The elements of loneliness, freedom and understanding really melted into me upon seeing how the lives of these characters criss cross together. But even if these connected lines get distorted, they are mended. Perhaps not in the same shape that it once was, but healed nonetheless. I think The Cake Eaters did a good job of conveying that.
The movie itself was well made, the story may have been slow-paced but quite fitting. The acting was superbly done. The lighting was subtle but keenly noted and revealed. Overall, I think this is a good watch.
WARNING:
This movie is rated R for some language and sexual material involving a teen.
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FEATURED ARTIST || FALLING UP || JULY 20
TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...
FALLING UP!
I think there's just one thing I can say about their music, especially their new album, "FANGS". They are abstract musicians, that perfect the rough edges of their puzzles like a piece of cake. (Okay, did you get that? No, uh, sorry then, lol.) It's fresh and exciting! It has a beat that makes you want to dance, and yet sometimes you can just sit & listen to the beat like a meditation. :) The lyrics are fascinating. Check them out! :D
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Sunday, 19 July 2009
FEATURED ARTIST || EMERSON HART || JULY 19
TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...
EMERSON HART!
When I first heard his songs today, I thought they were wonderful. The lyrics he sings are very emotional and thoughtful. The melody is conflicting, but in a good way because it wants to keep you listening. His voice has a softness and it makes you smile. Somehow it makes me want to cry. Check him out! ;) I think he is fabulous!
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Saturday, 18 July 2009
FEATURED LIST || TOP 15 FAVORITE BOOK SERIES OF ALL TIME
TOP 15 FAVORITE BOOK SERIES OF ALL TIME(In no particular order, cause they're all awesome!)
by Eoin Colfer
by Phillip Pullman
by J.K.Rowling
by Christopher Paolini
by Stephenie Meyerby Scott Westerfeld
by Jonathan Stroud
by Sergei Lukyanenko
by Georgia Byng
by Garth Nix
by J. R. R. Tolkein
by Garth Nix
by Clive Barker
by Darren Shan
by Catherine Webb
FEATURED ARTIST || BLACK LAB || JULY 18
TODAY'S FEATURED ARTIST IS...
BLACK LAB!
The lead singer has a beautiful, memorable voice that fits really well with the flow of the melody and the essence of the songs! Their music is stylish and modern, the lyrics they sing familiar to the heart! It's the kind of songs you might listen to when you're trying to lift a weight from your heart. :) Or when you have an epiphany!
Check them out!
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