So in case you were wondering, this is Jesse Williams. And he has these eyes...
He is best known for his role on Grey's Anatomy, and I'm sure he's done a few movies, but nothing really promising.
It's ok though...cause look at his eyes!
October 12, 2012
October 10, 2012
Horrifying Hump Day: Movie Induced Fear
When I was a kid, I was super shy. Like hide behind my mother shy. If you know me at all, you know that is impossible to imagine. I was basically afraid of people. Maybe my mother, who had somewhat of a tragic childhood, did too good of a job prepping me on that "don't talk to strangers" thing. Here are a few other notable fears from my childhood: The screened-in porch at the lake house where my grandparents lived. I was certain that the little fast lizards that lived there would eat me alive, or at least run across my feet, and so I always ran from the porch door into the house. There was also a ceramic hand holding a bird at their house that scared me. My grandparents were not typical grandparents.
As I grew up, I had my moments of being afraid of the dark. There were the typical snake, mice, spiders fears. But the most lingering of all fears for me has been and still is...FIRE.
I have no idea where it came from. By the time I was 6 years old I remember my mother was blow drying my hair for me and she made an off handed comment "oh, it's on fire." What she MEANT was that a piece of my hair was caught in the dryer. What I heard was, "You are going to burn alive." I screamed and flailed, and ran the length of the trailer we lived in while she tried to catch and calm me. I can only assume that my fears were based more on what I'd seen on TV than real life. I mean, I'd never been IN a fire to my knowledge. But I did watch Carrie, and Firestarter, and Towering Inferno all before the age of 7.
When I saw the movie Labyrinth, I was afraid that some version of David Bowie and the muppets would take my baby brother. I slept on the floor by his bed for a while after that one.
Poltergeist made me afraid of raw meat. To this day, I still have a hard time touching it or smelling it.
Ghostbusters made me afraid of libraries, but I got over that one pretty fast.
Stand By Me made me afraid of leeches and very glad I was not a boy. It also made me afraid of trains/train tracks which was a fear solidified by Fried Green Tomatoes. A fear of trains/train tracks in the South is kind of a problem.
I don't love heights, though I have been enough places and done enough to push past that one from time to time. Ropes courses, rappelling, flying, and maybe just being tall has forced me to deal with it.
The fear I hate admitting because it immediately puts me in a "dorky, not eligible to be cool, we just won't invite her" category, is roller coasters. I have ridden them before. I am not one of those "never" people. But I don't enjoy it. I am a much better purse holder/people watcher at theme parks. So please do invite me, I'm good for something I promise!
Even with all of these shifting fears, my fear of FIRE emerged as the primary one. I hated sparklers and fireworks. In fact, years later when I would become a camp counselor, I was the counselor who stood in the back with all of the kids who were afraid of these types of things. While I love camp fires or fires in fireplaces, I am terrified of them. I hate the sparks that pop into the air threatening to catch my hair on fire or burn out my eyes, or even burn down the house/forest/entire world. Lots of movies have fire scenes in them. Backdraft did me in, I only watched it once. I didn't even bother withBackdraft 2 Ladder 49. Frequency, Always, Roxanne, Legal Eagles, and pretty much most disaster movies (though I do love them) all have notable fire scenes that have left some deep internal scar that fed directly into my already flaming fears. Oh, and also, I didn't watch Fireproof for obvious reasons...well, those reasons might not have anything to do with fire now that I think about it.
When I examine my life today, I think my fears are pretty normal. I have the typical afraid of food going bad fears. Like mold on cheese or bread or old milk. I don't keep condiments more than a month EVER. So maybe that's not so typical after all.
My emotional fears are probably more normal. Things like not wanting to be left out or not wanting to be forgotten. But if I dig down, what scares me the most, is the fear of what I WON'T do in life. Opportunities I might miss that will lead to new experiences. This fear has worked its way down into my deepest parts and has led me to places like...well, China. Maybe this is the fear of regret. I don't want any of those.
I think it's safe to say that, as scary as fire is, the idea of never feeling warmth is so much worse.
As I grew up, I had my moments of being afraid of the dark. There were the typical snake, mice, spiders fears. But the most lingering of all fears for me has been and still is...FIRE.
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| Hell hath no fury like a Barrymore in a Stephen King movie. |
When I saw the movie Labyrinth, I was afraid that some version of David Bowie and the muppets would take my baby brother. I slept on the floor by his bed for a while after that one.
Poltergeist made me afraid of raw meat. To this day, I still have a hard time touching it or smelling it.
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| Shhh! I'm trying to read! |
Stand By Me made me afraid of leeches and very glad I was not a boy. It also made me afraid of trains/train tracks which was a fear solidified by Fried Green Tomatoes. A fear of trains/train tracks in the South is kind of a problem.
I don't love heights, though I have been enough places and done enough to push past that one from time to time. Ropes courses, rappelling, flying, and maybe just being tall has forced me to deal with it.
The fear I hate admitting because it immediately puts me in a "dorky, not eligible to be cool, we just won't invite her" category, is roller coasters. I have ridden them before. I am not one of those "never" people. But I don't enjoy it. I am a much better purse holder/people watcher at theme parks. So please do invite me, I'm good for something I promise!
Even with all of these shifting fears, my fear of FIRE emerged as the primary one. I hated sparklers and fireworks. In fact, years later when I would become a camp counselor, I was the counselor who stood in the back with all of the kids who were afraid of these types of things. While I love camp fires or fires in fireplaces, I am terrified of them. I hate the sparks that pop into the air threatening to catch my hair on fire or burn out my eyes, or even burn down the house/forest/entire world. Lots of movies have fire scenes in them. Backdraft did me in, I only watched it once. I didn't even bother with
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| For starters, Tartar and Ranch are always unacceptable as are all mayo based condiments. |
My emotional fears are probably more normal. Things like not wanting to be left out or not wanting to be forgotten. But if I dig down, what scares me the most, is the fear of what I WON'T do in life. Opportunities I might miss that will lead to new experiences. This fear has worked its way down into my deepest parts and has led me to places like...well, China. Maybe this is the fear of regret. I don't want any of those.
I think it's safe to say that, as scary as fire is, the idea of never feeling warmth is so much worse.
What are you afraid of?
Have any movies played a part in your fears?
October 9, 2012
The Most Perfect Movie Ever Made: Almost Famous
Almost Famous is #2 on my list of all time favorite movies. The only thing that keeps it from replacing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in the #1 spot are sentimental reasons and my love for Kate Winslet. But I do believe that Almost Famous is the most perfect movie ever made. Hands down. Eternal Sunshine has some excess here and there, some repetition, and some dialogue that is not necessary. But everything about Almost Famous builds to the story, to move things forward.
I do this thing where I will recommend a movie to a friend, and then get insecure about it, that maybe the movie wasn't as great as I thought it was, so I have to rush to re-watch it before they watch it, so I can warn them if it's really worth their time. Is that ridiculous? Probably, but I just think, sometimes, movies mean something to you because of where you are, because of who you see them with. Only a few can transcend through those situational circumstances and rise to a level of consistently awesome. Let me give you an example:
V For Vendetta. In my mind this is one of my favorite movies. I love "superheroes," I love rebellion, I love Natalie Portman. I watched it a few years ago with some friends and we all just ate it up. But today I re-watched it and thought...man, this is long. I also thought it felt like 3 different movies. AND I picked up on some cheese that I had not noticed before. Not to mention there's this one scene in it that seemed like this climactic moment and it fell really short for me this time around. It felt rhetorical and fabricated. And yet, the movie was so built up in my mind. Now, don't get me wrong. I still like it. But it's not what I thought it was. Not what I remembered.
Not the case with Almost Famous. I remembered this as a fantastic movie, and it totally is. YOU GUYS...IT'S SOOO GOOD! From the very first moment until the last, it is perfection. Every word, every look, every prop is perfectly placed, perfectly timed, perfectly played. And the story is wonderful. The coming of age story for William, the coming to terms story for the band, the becoming yourself story with Penny Lane. They all wrap around each other in this beautiful way...and of course, it's all about music, which makes it even more perfect. And the characters! If William isn't the most adorable character ever, then who is! Penny Lane is ideal and encompasses sooo much. Russell is sexy, but I mean, he's just so...Russell. And the mom (Frances McDormand), is brilliant.
Some of my favorite scenes are:
These are just a few moments I love, but the entire movie is really one seamless stream of perfection. The actors are all cast perfectly. And as if I didn't already want to live in the late 60's early 70's this movie always reminds me that I was born at the wrong time.
I would follow up with a question, but your argument/conversation is irrelevant on this one. I have spoken. ;)
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V For Vendetta. In my mind this is one of my favorite movies. I love "superheroes," I love rebellion, I love Natalie Portman. I watched it a few years ago with some friends and we all just ate it up. But today I re-watched it and thought...man, this is long. I also thought it felt like 3 different movies. AND I picked up on some cheese that I had not noticed before. Not to mention there's this one scene in it that seemed like this climactic moment and it fell really short for me this time around. It felt rhetorical and fabricated. And yet, the movie was so built up in my mind. Now, don't get me wrong. I still like it. But it's not what I thought it was. Not what I remembered.
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| What do you love about music? To begin with, everything. |
Some of my favorite scenes are:
- When William finds out he's 11 and screams out, "ELEVEN!"
- When Russell and William go to the party with the "real people" of Topeka and before Russell declares himself a "golden god" he is spewing epiphanies and this guy says, "Wanna see me feed a mouse to my snake?" and Russell responds sooo awesomely, "YES."
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| You are home. |
- When Penny Lane and William are talking outside and she cries and asks, "What kind of beer?"
- And of course...who has EVER heard Tiny Dancer the same way after the bus scene?
These are just a few moments I love, but the entire movie is really one seamless stream of perfection. The actors are all cast perfectly. And as if I didn't already want to live in the late 60's early 70's this movie always reminds me that I was born at the wrong time.
I would follow up with a question, but your argument/conversation is irrelevant on this one. I have spoken. ;)
October 8, 2012
Jessica Chastain: Just A Normal Girl
If there was a big bang event for celebrities, it happened to Jessica Chastain. One day no one knew who she was, then in 2011, she starred in not 1, not 2, but 7 movies! And almost every single one of them was great, but even if the movie itself didn't make waves, Chastain certainly did.
I first noticed her in The Help. In a movie where Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard were expected to be the stars, Chastain stole the show. Her character, Celia, was great in the book, but watching Chastain bring her to life on the screen was more than I could have hoped for. Her performance was brilliant. From there, I just had to watch her in Tree of Life and Take Shelter. In Tree of Life she represents grace to Brad Pitt's sternness, and she plays it perfectly. She brought a humble confidence and steady lightheartedness to the role at every turn, while never becoming the center of attention. In Take Shelter she is a concerned but loving wife to her husband who may or may not be a little crazy. Again, she plays the role so perfectly that it's like she was born into a story, and without her, it would be incomplete. As vital as she is to all of these movies, she fits right in no matter who she co-stars with. She can match acting abilities with any superstar even while playing the lowliest of characters. She is truly a great supporting actress.
If Marcia Cross, Christina Hendricks, and Florence from Florence and the Machine had a baby, it would look like Chastain. Her beauty is a blank slate. By that I mean that she is absolutely beautiful, but it seems to mold to whatever role she is playing. It's not distracting and does not pigeonhole her to Rom-Coms...a fate worse than death.
When I watched The Debt, because of Helen Mirren, (because I will watch ANYTHING with Helen Mirren in it), again, Chastain drew me in. Even in a conspiracy/action movie, she was captivating. She was playing the young version of Mirren's character, a challenge in itself given how brilliant and beloved Helen is! But she held her own in the role, and in that same strong and silent way that so often lends Mirren credit as an actress, Chastain brought a mix of vulnerable assuredness to the movie.
While her past movies are wonderful, it's her upcoming role in Mama that has me intrigued and triggered me to write this blog. If you like scary movies, check out the trailer to the movie. It's chill-inducing. Think Nell meets The Orphan meets your worst nightmare. Chastain sports short black, yep, black hair and plays the new "mother" to two girls who are found abandoned in a cabin in the woods. (Not THAT cabin in the woods.) The movie is bound to be a hit, and Chastain's appearance in it gives it legitimacy that it might not have otherwise. After all, scary movies are a dime a dozen. Very few are considered to be good movies. Mama is on the right track to be one of the exceptions. (I will be defending it after it comes out in 2013...you know, since I'm the Defender of the Exceptional!)
She also seems to have mastered being the nice girl in Hollywood. She grew up in a low to middle income family in Sacramento and is one of five children. She is a mild activist, claiming to be a vegan and being a favorite of PETA. The Academy invited her to join this year, recognizing her influence after her 7 movie release year. She is rumored to possibly be up for a chance to play Princess Di. And she is starring with James McAvoy, William Hurt, Viola Davis, in what is bound to be one of the most experimental and possible controversial pair of movies ever made. The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: His and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Hers. A 2 part movie of a couple's relationship as told from each perspective. Brilliantly intriguing.
She often describes herself as normal, shy, and not a typical actress. Even so, she has a lot to say about her career choice, and on what leads her to take the roles she does. Here are some of my favorite quotes from her:
"They'll say: Save it! Save it! I tell the,: Don't worry. I have a bottomless well of tears."
"While I am on this planet, I want everyone I meet to know that I am grateful they are here."
"When I came to Hollywood, I decided not to do anything based on a strategy. If I don't continue to challenge myself and risk failure, I have no business being an actor."
"I'm inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up."
How darling is she!
Maybe one of the greatest feats that Chastain has achieved so far is that up until recently, she has hidden her age from the media. There were rumors based on her graduation dates, but in the last few years magazines have cited her anywhere from 21 to 35! It turns out that she's 35, which makes sense because she is finessed in a way that a 21 year old might not be. Think Kate Winslet in Titanic...she was 21 then. And how much more do we love her now? So Chastain is getting a "late" start on her career, but she is certainly making her mark. Slow and steady wins the race, and Chastain looks like she is in it for the long haul.
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| Cutest "white trash" ever. |
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| I want her nose. |
When I watched The Debt, because of Helen Mirren, (because I will watch ANYTHING with Helen Mirren in it), again, Chastain drew me in. Even in a conspiracy/action movie, she was captivating. She was playing the young version of Mirren's character, a challenge in itself given how brilliant and beloved Helen is! But she held her own in the role, and in that same strong and silent way that so often lends Mirren credit as an actress, Chastain brought a mix of vulnerable assuredness to the movie.
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| So dark and twisty. |
She also seems to have mastered being the nice girl in Hollywood. She grew up in a low to middle income family in Sacramento and is one of five children. She is a mild activist, claiming to be a vegan and being a favorite of PETA. The Academy invited her to join this year, recognizing her influence after her 7 movie release year. She is rumored to possibly be up for a chance to play Princess Di. And she is starring with James McAvoy, William Hurt, Viola Davis, in what is bound to be one of the most experimental and possible controversial pair of movies ever made. The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: His and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Hers. A 2 part movie of a couple's relationship as told from each perspective. Brilliantly intriguing.
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| 21...35...who cares! |
"They'll say: Save it! Save it! I tell the,: Don't worry. I have a bottomless well of tears."
"While I am on this planet, I want everyone I meet to know that I am grateful they are here."
"When I came to Hollywood, I decided not to do anything based on a strategy. If I don't continue to challenge myself and risk failure, I have no business being an actor."
"I'm inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up."
How darling is she!
Maybe one of the greatest feats that Chastain has achieved so far is that up until recently, she has hidden her age from the media. There were rumors based on her graduation dates, but in the last few years magazines have cited her anywhere from 21 to 35! It turns out that she's 35, which makes sense because she is finessed in a way that a 21 year old might not be. Think Kate Winslet in Titanic...she was 21 then. And how much more do we love her now? So Chastain is getting a "late" start on her career, but she is certainly making her mark. Slow and steady wins the race, and Chastain looks like she is in it for the long haul.
October 5, 2012
Happy Birthday Kate Winslet!
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| How cute are they! |
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| All grown up! |
I remember exactly where I was when I really noticed Kate Winslet. I was sitting in the theater at Midway Plaza in Opelika, Alabama in a bouncy blue seat. I am not sure what movie I was going to watch, but I do know that the teaser trailer for Titanic was on the previews. From the moment I saw that ship going down, I was obsessed with all things Titanic, which meant...Kate Winslet. Of course, I'd seen Sense and Sensibility before, thanks to my "period piece" loving friend, Amy, but Kate didn't catch my attention at that point. A few weeks after that trailer I saw her play Ophelia in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet and it became my favorite Shakespeare play. The way she poured herself into those roles, so much heart, so much passion!
I followed Kate through her various projects, all of which were decent, but what kept her in the spotlight during those years were her curves. Kate was voluptuous and sexy, two things that Hollywood never really talks about being compatible. But she pulled it off perfectly.
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| Truth be told...I'm a vindictive Bitch! |
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| Where is your heart! |
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If I had to choose my favorite Winslet role it would definitely be a toss up between Clementine from Eternal Sunshine and Marianne from Sense and Sensibility. I've even started a book called "The Online Redemption of Clementine Dashwood." I can relate the most to these two characters, and I like to believe that Kate can too.
What's your favorite Kate Winslet Role?
October 4, 2012
Blurgh: A Review of TV's Fall Return
I am so overwhelmed by all of the TV I have to watch. Anyone else wanna get in on blogging some TV shows? I really need to narrow down my options...there is no way I can sustain this when I'm back in America!
But until then....here are my thoughts.
I tried to give most of these shows at least 2 weeks before writing this blog. But you guys...what is UP with TV? I mean...
Glee-Is anyone else bored? Sure, the music is good...because the music is always good because it's MUSIC. But come on...nothing is grabbing me this season. I miss Santana. Kurt hanging out with Carrie (or whoever SJP is playing this time) is too much to believe. And bring back the Britney we used to love. The one who has the one-liners that were the best moments in the show! I have no idea what's going on with the "adults" in the show, was Sue even on it? See...I've tuned out. So bored...
Grey's Anatomy-I'm sorry, were you trying to make me want to kill myself? Because even though I did have an idea of what was coming in the season opener, I was sorely disappointed when it arrived. First of all, WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE CRASH! Back it up Grey's. Show us how Meredith became her mom, how Cristina ended up in Narnia, and how Bailey turned into a joke. And Arizona...it's just a leg. Shonda...you don't GET to jerk us around like this and expect us to stick it out. Please dear God let this be the last season...
Scandal-Did I even see Season 1 of this show? Cause I am pretty sure I watched it and liked it, but when it opened, I was so lost. LOST I say! LIke more lost than I was in LOST! Who are these people? Is the FLOTUS really pregnant? And who is that girl on trial? Oh I think I remember something about her boyfriend dying and her being at the scene...is that was this is about?
Revenge-Meh. So the most riveting scene was supposed to be Charlotte's dramatic whisper to "Emily" at the art show? I was so happy to see Nolan, but the rest of the characters felt like strangers. And the big Victoria reveal was a knock on the door? Really? Didn't want to milk that mystery just a little bit more? Gah.
Up All Night-I'm trying not to be mad at Will Arnett for his divorce with Amy Poehler, but I am mad. Something about his skinny newly buff self is making me angry. And I think the anchor of the show was the fact that Ava and Reagan worked together on the talk show. Why is Reagan's brother there, and now Just Jack! Last season was so great...but they better pick it up fast and get some plot going if they want to see season 3.
Parks and Recreation-I'm trying not to be mad at Amy Poehler for her divorce with Will Arnett, but I am mad. Did she have work done? Her hair was different. Ron Swanson is the only redeeming part of this show at the moment. And Donna...more Donna please.
The Office-Andy is a joke. Jim and Pam need to get happy fast. I want to see one of the new guys (why are there new guys, we all know this show has to end soon) killed by the Scranton Strangler creating a desperate search for the killer during the season. At the end, it's discovered that it's Creed. The end. Also, let's see more Angela.
Once Upon A Time-Look, I loved season 1 even with the fantasy meets reality crossover. But let's be honest. Even though we knew that Emma was gonna be Mary's (Snow's) daughter, but then when it got here in the first episode this season it was like...awkward....I don't remember the rest, except I do like Mulan.
Maybe I wasn't in the mood, or ready for the seasons to begin, but based on what I've seen so far, my TV repertoire might get some major adjustments.
I did think that a few shows came back strong...
Raising Hope-Martha Plimpton is just fabulous. And the premise of this show never gets old. Poor is funny.
The New Girl-Who doesn't love Schmidt! Good return!
Modern Family-With the Emmy sweep it's no surprise that the show came back strong.
All of these kept me laughing.
I will discuss Dexter and Homeland as soon as I can find a way to watch them in China.
And I cannot wait to discuss 30 Rock and American Horror Story!
But until then, what on EARTH would we do without.....
Parenthood-BEST SHOW ON TV. If you aren't watching, what ARE you doing?
But until then....here are my thoughts.
I tried to give most of these shows at least 2 weeks before writing this blog. But you guys...what is UP with TV? I mean...
Glee-Is anyone else bored? Sure, the music is good...because the music is always good because it's MUSIC. But come on...nothing is grabbing me this season. I miss Santana. Kurt hanging out with Carrie (or whoever SJP is playing this time) is too much to believe. And bring back the Britney we used to love. The one who has the one-liners that were the best moments in the show! I have no idea what's going on with the "adults" in the show, was Sue even on it? See...I've tuned out. So bored...
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| Take note, Arizona... |
Scandal-Did I even see Season 1 of this show? Cause I am pretty sure I watched it and liked it, but when it opened, I was so lost. LOST I say! LIke more lost than I was in LOST! Who are these people? Is the FLOTUS really pregnant? And who is that girl on trial? Oh I think I remember something about her boyfriend dying and her being at the scene...is that was this is about?
Revenge-Meh. So the most riveting scene was supposed to be Charlotte's dramatic whisper to "Emily" at the art show? I was so happy to see Nolan, but the rest of the characters felt like strangers. And the big Victoria reveal was a knock on the door? Really? Didn't want to milk that mystery just a little bit more? Gah.
Up All Night-I'm trying not to be mad at Will Arnett for his divorce with Amy Poehler, but I am mad. Something about his skinny newly buff self is making me angry. And I think the anchor of the show was the fact that Ava and Reagan worked together on the talk show. Why is Reagan's brother there, and now Just Jack! Last season was so great...but they better pick it up fast and get some plot going if they want to see season 3.
Parks and Recreation-I'm trying not to be mad at Amy Poehler for her divorce with Will Arnett, but I am mad. Did she have work done? Her hair was different. Ron Swanson is the only redeeming part of this show at the moment. And Donna...more Donna please.
The Office-Andy is a joke. Jim and Pam need to get happy fast. I want to see one of the new guys (why are there new guys, we all know this show has to end soon) killed by the Scranton Strangler creating a desperate search for the killer during the season. At the end, it's discovered that it's Creed. The end. Also, let's see more Angela.
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| This is even weirder than those sister wives I used to have. |
Maybe I wasn't in the mood, or ready for the seasons to begin, but based on what I've seen so far, my TV repertoire might get some major adjustments.
I did think that a few shows came back strong...
Raising Hope-Martha Plimpton is just fabulous. And the premise of this show never gets old. Poor is funny.
The New Girl-Who doesn't love Schmidt! Good return!
Modern Family-With the Emmy sweep it's no surprise that the show came back strong.
All of these kept me laughing.
I will discuss Dexter and Homeland as soon as I can find a way to watch them in China.
And I cannot wait to discuss 30 Rock and American Horror Story!
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| Awwww...I still want to be a Braverman! |
Parenthood-BEST SHOW ON TV. If you aren't watching, what ARE you doing?
TV REVIEW TIME....
What did you think about the above?
What shows should I add to my lineup?
October 3, 2012
Horrifying Hump Day:The Scariest Movie(s) Ever.
Since it's October, the most wonderful and frightening month of the year, I thought it'd be fun to spend some time on scary things each week. So for the rest of the month, Weekend Fat will use Wednesdays to explore the creepy, the suspenseful, and the terrifying! Now let's begin.
It's hard to name exactly which movie is the scariest since we all have different things that trigger our frights. For example, some people can't handle children in scary movies. Others don't want their horror and religion or horror and sex mixed up. Some don't like monsters. Many people can't handle torture. Gosh, this category is gruesome!
At any rate, I am going to attempt to outline a few of what I consider to be the scariest movies I've ever seen. Warning, there will be spoilers.
The Strangers:
This might be the absolute scariest movie I've ever seen. A happy couple goes into the woods to have a nice little romantic get-away and end up being stalked/haunted by three strangers. It has all the right elements. The three stalkers wear terrifying masks. A creepy song played on a record. A murdered friend who is trying to come to the rescue. And the most terrifying reason any killer has ever given for killing, "Because you were home." The best thing about this movie is that it kind of happens in "real time." The scary stuff starts happening around 4am, and the sun comes up before the movie ends. Leaving the most tragic part happening in the daylight. Shudder.
When A Stranger Calls Back:
Maybe I have a thing for strangers. This is a sequel to an old movie called When a Stranger Calls. Both movies star Carol Kane. The first one is meh....but sets the stage for the second one. The story is basically of a babysitter who is terrorized one night. Before the night is up, the kids have been kidnapped, and the babysitter is traumatized. In the sequel, the pajamas of the kids show back up years later in the closet of the babysitter, making it obvious that the man has found her. The stalking continues until this one pivotal and terrifying moment at the end. Major spoiler here: The killer has painted himself so that he blends in with a brick wall in the woman's apartment. You don't even see him until his eyes open. My friend Jill and I have seen this movie probably 200 times and it's scary every time. The voice of the guy is deep and scary, the cinematography focuses on objects like door handles and phones, and there's a puppet. Ew.
Scream:
Maybe it's because I was a teenager when it came out, but I will always say that the first 10 minutes of Scream rate among the scariest scenes ever. To kill off Drew Barrymore after she was billed as the star of the movie was ballsy, but it's the way it happens that is crazy. You barely have time to acclimate to the fact that the rules are different in this movie. When Barrymore is being dragged across her lawn as her parents pull into the driveway, and finally her mom sees her hanging, guts out, in the tree and lets loose a blood-curling scream, you realize you're dealing with a whole new genre of scary movies. The mask is scary, and the lighthearted tone plays against the impending doom. I remember my first time babysitting after seeing this movie. The people had big sliding glass doors that led to a patio with a pool, and I thought I would just die.
Paranormal Activity:
Laugh all you want, but I saw this movie on opening night in a packed theater and it was terrifying. The above scene, when Katie stands and watches her boyfriend sleep for like 3 hours and the clock changes rapidly...um...the entire audience audibly gasped and freaked out. This movie took the Blair Witch filming stuff and brought it back while playing on our love for "reality" TV. The mystery of what's happening is one thing, but it really just relies on old school tactics. The loud noises, doors creaking, and sudden scares make this movie a classic.
Poltergeist:
It might the many spooky stories surrounding this movie (like the fact that the little girl who played Carol Ann died at a very early age, among other creepy tales) or it might be the fact that there was a house that looked just like the house in this movie on my cousin's street. Or maybe because I saw it at a really young age. Whatever the reason, this movie remains one of the most terrifying "ghost" movies ever made. I can't even pick a scariest moment. It has everything...a kid, a TV that makes that scary static sound, clowns, raw meat, flying toys, a little lady with a strange voice, a mud pit with skeletons, and Craig T. Nelson. I'm sure I left something out. If you notice this is my only "ghost" movie on the list. The rest of them are somewhat rooted in the idea this could really happen.
Sleeping With The Enemy:
There is something about that title, about the way this movie plays out that is cinematically brilliant. First of all there are several "guns" to look for in the film. The booming classical music, the perfectly lined up towels, and the Martha Stewart style cabinets give us the immediate feeling that this man is controlling and dark. Contrast that with Julia Robert's adorableness and it's the perfect stalker movie. The way it's filmed with open windows, neighbors popping up, and lots of natural noises, it's as if any second something could go wrong. It lets you participate in the feeling that the runaway wife must feel; never trusting that she is really safe.
Halloween:
It wouldn't be right not to include this one. First of all, Halloween was the game changer that ushered us from literal monsters or unlikely scenarios in scary movies to "oh wow this could happen in our neighborhood." And the fact that it takes place on and around Halloween night, kind of a kid's night, made it even scarier. The opening scene where the killer is found to be a 6 year old boy rocked the world of the genre and set the new precedence for shocking the hell out of people in the first 10 minutes of a movie. In fact this movie set the precedence for most of the "horror rules" that our films follow today. Anyway, I could go on and on about how the movie impacted future scary movies, and why it's important, but let's just get to the real issue. Halloween has THE scariest musical score of any movie ever made. And for that reason alone, this movie is one of the scariest ever.
I could go on and on about this topic, and for the next few Wednesdays I will. As you can see, I have a certain preference when it comes to scary movies. I like them somewhat rooted in reality...they seem scarier that way. Here are just a few honorable mentions that I could make a case for:
Melancholia
Jaws
Silence of the Lambs
Dawn of the Dead
IT
Wait Until Dark
Carrie
I need to stop. Self-control has never been my strength. Gonna drop this here and just move on...
It's hard to name exactly which movie is the scariest since we all have different things that trigger our frights. For example, some people can't handle children in scary movies. Others don't want their horror and religion or horror and sex mixed up. Some don't like monsters. Many people can't handle torture. Gosh, this category is gruesome!
At any rate, I am going to attempt to outline a few of what I consider to be the scariest movies I've ever seen. Warning, there will be spoilers.
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| Because you were home. |
This might be the absolute scariest movie I've ever seen. A happy couple goes into the woods to have a nice little romantic get-away and end up being stalked/haunted by three strangers. It has all the right elements. The three stalkers wear terrifying masks. A creepy song played on a record. A murdered friend who is trying to come to the rescue. And the most terrifying reason any killer has ever given for killing, "Because you were home." The best thing about this movie is that it kind of happens in "real time." The scary stuff starts happening around 4am, and the sun comes up before the movie ends. Leaving the most tragic part happening in the daylight. Shudder.
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| The voice is coming from inside the house. |
Maybe I have a thing for strangers. This is a sequel to an old movie called When a Stranger Calls. Both movies star Carol Kane. The first one is meh....but sets the stage for the second one. The story is basically of a babysitter who is terrorized one night. Before the night is up, the kids have been kidnapped, and the babysitter is traumatized. In the sequel, the pajamas of the kids show back up years later in the closet of the babysitter, making it obvious that the man has found her. The stalking continues until this one pivotal and terrifying moment at the end. Major spoiler here: The killer has painted himself so that he blends in with a brick wall in the woman's apartment. You don't even see him until his eyes open. My friend Jill and I have seen this movie probably 200 times and it's scary every time. The voice of the guy is deep and scary, the cinematography focuses on objects like door handles and phones, and there's a puppet. Ew.
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| What's your favorite scary movie? |
Maybe it's because I was a teenager when it came out, but I will always say that the first 10 minutes of Scream rate among the scariest scenes ever. To kill off Drew Barrymore after she was billed as the star of the movie was ballsy, but it's the way it happens that is crazy. You barely have time to acclimate to the fact that the rules are different in this movie. When Barrymore is being dragged across her lawn as her parents pull into the driveway, and finally her mom sees her hanging, guts out, in the tree and lets loose a blood-curling scream, you realize you're dealing with a whole new genre of scary movies. The mask is scary, and the lighthearted tone plays against the impending doom. I remember my first time babysitting after seeing this movie. The people had big sliding glass doors that led to a patio with a pool, and I thought I would just die.
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| I think we'll be okay now. |
Laugh all you want, but I saw this movie on opening night in a packed theater and it was terrifying. The above scene, when Katie stands and watches her boyfriend sleep for like 3 hours and the clock changes rapidly...um...the entire audience audibly gasped and freaked out. This movie took the Blair Witch filming stuff and brought it back while playing on our love for "reality" TV. The mystery of what's happening is one thing, but it really just relies on old school tactics. The loud noises, doors creaking, and sudden scares make this movie a classic.
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| They're Here. |
It might the many spooky stories surrounding this movie (like the fact that the little girl who played Carol Ann died at a very early age, among other creepy tales) or it might be the fact that there was a house that looked just like the house in this movie on my cousin's street. Or maybe because I saw it at a really young age. Whatever the reason, this movie remains one of the most terrifying "ghost" movies ever made. I can't even pick a scariest moment. It has everything...a kid, a TV that makes that scary static sound, clowns, raw meat, flying toys, a little lady with a strange voice, a mud pit with skeletons, and Craig T. Nelson. I'm sure I left something out. If you notice this is my only "ghost" movie on the list. The rest of them are somewhat rooted in the idea this could really happen.
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| I've just killed an intruder. |
There is something about that title, about the way this movie plays out that is cinematically brilliant. First of all there are several "guns" to look for in the film. The booming classical music, the perfectly lined up towels, and the Martha Stewart style cabinets give us the immediate feeling that this man is controlling and dark. Contrast that with Julia Robert's adorableness and it's the perfect stalker movie. The way it's filmed with open windows, neighbors popping up, and lots of natural noises, it's as if any second something could go wrong. It lets you participate in the feeling that the runaway wife must feel; never trusting that she is really safe.
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| Evil. |
It wouldn't be right not to include this one. First of all, Halloween was the game changer that ushered us from literal monsters or unlikely scenarios in scary movies to "oh wow this could happen in our neighborhood." And the fact that it takes place on and around Halloween night, kind of a kid's night, made it even scarier. The opening scene where the killer is found to be a 6 year old boy rocked the world of the genre and set the new precedence for shocking the hell out of people in the first 10 minutes of a movie. In fact this movie set the precedence for most of the "horror rules" that our films follow today. Anyway, I could go on and on about how the movie impacted future scary movies, and why it's important, but let's just get to the real issue. Halloween has THE scariest musical score of any movie ever made. And for that reason alone, this movie is one of the scariest ever.
I could go on and on about this topic, and for the next few Wednesdays I will. As you can see, I have a certain preference when it comes to scary movies. I like them somewhat rooted in reality...they seem scarier that way. Here are just a few honorable mentions that I could make a case for:
Melancholia
Jaws
Silence of the Lambs
Dawn of the Dead
IT
Wait Until Dark
Carrie
I need to stop. Self-control has never been my strength. Gonna drop this here and just move on...
What's your FAVORITE Scary Movie?
And What is the Scariest Movie You've Ever Seen?
And What is the Scariest Movie You've Ever Seen?
October 2, 2012
More Movies More Reviews
I'm gonna try to do this quickly. Because I have been watching SO MANY MOVIES lately, I want to give you my opinion of them. You never know when you will be standing at a Red Box wishing you knew what something was about or if it is worth watching. If you read this blog you know of know my tastes and you can go from there. Or if you are my friend Jill, you can do the exact opposite of what I suggest unless it comes to scary movies, which we can always agree on. Though she's still mad at me for making her watch Paranormal Activity.
Larry Crowne
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, how can it go wrong! There's nothing profound about this movie and that's ok. But it's also got some depth to it and is pretty reflective of the times we live in when it comes to education. It's a feel good movie with not a lot of flash, other than Julia Roberts' perfect smile. WORTH IT.
Warrior
Tom Hardy is gorgeous. Not only is he a total hunk, but he has proven that he can be terrifying, hard, and even suave like in Inception. He's like a Russell Crowe type, and in this movie about two estranged brothers who are also fighters, Tom Hardy is brilliant. Of course Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte are also wonderful in the movie. I will admit, I sobbed like a baby at this movie. Watching two men fight so hard for something they believe in, yet maintain their sensitivity, was refreshing and touching. DEFINITELY WORTH IT.
Event Horizon
Movie does not live by cast alone. If it did, this one would probably be a sure thing. Lawrence Fishburn, Sam Neill, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, and lots of other people you've seen before are in this Sci-Fi/Horror film about a lost ship that gets found and is discovered to have some strange life form on it. Okay, so it's a tired plot. The movie has genuine scares, though it's pretty predictable at times, and kind of leaves nothing to the imagination if you take the cues it gives you. But if this genre is your thing, you will probably enjoy it. Meh...worth it.
The Descent
I've been researching for October's blogs about scary movies, and this one makes so many lists as one of the scariest. It actually depends on which version of the movie you watch. The British made movie was release to America without the final scene because we are just that dumb. Kidding...but for real. The movie is about a group of friends who go hiking and into a cave, a year after one of them has experienced a tragic accident. As you can imagine they end up trapped in the cave and they are not alone. It's a bloody, but very well done movie with some great emotional symbolism, and one that will have you curious as to what really happened. DEFINITELY WORTH IT.
What To Expect When Expecting
If Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve got pregnant, they would give birth this movie. But for real, I love Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, and Rebel Wilson so those people alone make it worth a watch. The movie has lots of other super famous people and jumps from storyline to storyline (all loosely connected) to examine the different stages and situations that arise when expecting a baby. It's exactly what you imagine it to be. Solid enough, funny enough, entertaining enough. Worth it.
Bachelorette
This movie is so trying to ride the wave of Girls, Bridesmaids, and Hangover. It's about three friends who are asked to be bridesmaids by a girl that they used to make fun of as kids. Rebel Wilson is the bride, and Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, and Kirsten Dunst play the friends. They are HORRIBLE to her. The movie is full of stupid obscene language for the sake of stupid obscene language. I'm sure it is trying to make some statement about gender equality and how there's such a double standards about the behavior expected from women vs. that of men. And yeah, I get it. But there's a reason that Rebel Wilson's character was the one getting married and not the F-bomb dropping whoring around bitches. I think I just crossed from review to tangent. Dialing back...my verdict is out honestly. I was so annoyed by so much of it, and the three friends are so unlikeable that it was hard for me to see past it. I guess I'd say, watch it, so we can discuss it.
21 Jump Street
It's the year of the dragon here in China, but in America, it's the year of Channing Tatum. I don't care much for Jonah Hill and now that he's lost weight he's all shaped weird. But this movie was fun. It's nice to see guys as the center of a "teen" movie. These two make a great pair, and if you're looking for something just fun and light, this is it. Worth it.
Lost in Translation
I watched this one for the second time ever this week. And I must admit that being in a foreign country made me appreciate it a little more this time around. There are some great subtleties that pay tribute to this part of the world, as well as what it's like to be here. It's slow and character driven more than plot driven, but if you're looking for something easy and maybe slightly enlightening, check it out. Worth It.
Larry Crowne
Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, how can it go wrong! There's nothing profound about this movie and that's ok. But it's also got some depth to it and is pretty reflective of the times we live in when it comes to education. It's a feel good movie with not a lot of flash, other than Julia Roberts' perfect smile. WORTH IT.
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| far away. |
Tom Hardy is gorgeous. Not only is he a total hunk, but he has proven that he can be terrifying, hard, and even suave like in Inception. He's like a Russell Crowe type, and in this movie about two estranged brothers who are also fighters, Tom Hardy is brilliant. Of course Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte are also wonderful in the movie. I will admit, I sobbed like a baby at this movie. Watching two men fight so hard for something they believe in, yet maintain their sensitivity, was refreshing and touching. DEFINITELY WORTH IT.
Event Horizon
Movie does not live by cast alone. If it did, this one would probably be a sure thing. Lawrence Fishburn, Sam Neill, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, and lots of other people you've seen before are in this Sci-Fi/Horror film about a lost ship that gets found and is discovered to have some strange life form on it. Okay, so it's a tired plot. The movie has genuine scares, though it's pretty predictable at times, and kind of leaves nothing to the imagination if you take the cues it gives you. But if this genre is your thing, you will probably enjoy it. Meh...worth it.
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| down below. |
I've been researching for October's blogs about scary movies, and this one makes so many lists as one of the scariest. It actually depends on which version of the movie you watch. The British made movie was release to America without the final scene because we are just that dumb. Kidding...but for real. The movie is about a group of friends who go hiking and into a cave, a year after one of them has experienced a tragic accident. As you can imagine they end up trapped in the cave and they are not alone. It's a bloody, but very well done movie with some great emotional symbolism, and one that will have you curious as to what really happened. DEFINITELY WORTH IT.
What To Expect When Expecting
If Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve got pregnant, they would give birth this movie. But for real, I love Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, and Rebel Wilson so those people alone make it worth a watch. The movie has lots of other super famous people and jumps from storyline to storyline (all loosely connected) to examine the different stages and situations that arise when expecting a baby. It's exactly what you imagine it to be. Solid enough, funny enough, entertaining enough. Worth it.
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| betches. |
This movie is so trying to ride the wave of Girls, Bridesmaids, and Hangover. It's about three friends who are asked to be bridesmaids by a girl that they used to make fun of as kids. Rebel Wilson is the bride, and Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, and Kirsten Dunst play the friends. They are HORRIBLE to her. The movie is full of stupid obscene language for the sake of stupid obscene language. I'm sure it is trying to make some statement about gender equality and how there's such a double standards about the behavior expected from women vs. that of men. And yeah, I get it. But there's a reason that Rebel Wilson's character was the one getting married and not the F-bomb dropping whoring around bitches. I think I just crossed from review to tangent. Dialing back...my verdict is out honestly. I was so annoyed by so much of it, and the three friends are so unlikeable that it was hard for me to see past it. I guess I'd say, watch it, so we can discuss it.
21 Jump Street
It's the year of the dragon here in China, but in America, it's the year of Channing Tatum. I don't care much for Jonah Hill and now that he's lost weight he's all shaped weird. But this movie was fun. It's nice to see guys as the center of a "teen" movie. These two make a great pair, and if you're looking for something just fun and light, this is it. Worth it.
Lost in Translation
I watched this one for the second time ever this week. And I must admit that being in a foreign country made me appreciate it a little more this time around. There are some great subtleties that pay tribute to this part of the world, as well as what it's like to be here. It's slow and character driven more than plot driven, but if you're looking for something easy and maybe slightly enlightening, check it out. Worth It.
What did you think of these movies?
What have you seen lately that you would warn against, or suggest?
October 1, 2012
The Magical Marcus Mumford
If you are not familiar with Mumford & Sons then today is your day to get acquainted. Open up another window on your computer and go to YouTube. Watch the videos for "Little Lion Man, Roll Away Your Stone, and White Blank Page" to get a good start. I suggest the videos from the Bookshop Sessions, so you can actually see them play. Because with Mumford & Sons, a lot of the appeal is watching them. They are hands down the most passionate musicians I've ever seen cross into mainstream. And I'm thrilled they made it!
In the Fall of 2010 I came across the band for the first time. I immediately knew I had to have their album, Sigh No More. It was probably the only thing I listened to from November 2010-February 2011. I couldn't get enough. And my favorite song changed each time I listened, and still does today! It started out "Roll Away Your Stone". Today it's "White Blank Page". Last week, Mumford & Sons dropped the album, Babel. I bought last Thursday before I left town for a holiday....I couldn't imagine getting on the train for a few hours without having it to enjoy. I put it on a loop from the time I left Hangzhou to the time I arrived in Nanjing. You guys, it's just as good as the first one! "Babel, I Will Wait, Lover of the Light, and Hopeless Wanderer" are my favorites so far, though there's also a great version of The Boxer on the album.
I can't explain what the music does to me, how it makes me feel. I should warn you, I'm about to geek out. I love the sound of a guitar. More than any other instrument. Add a banjo and a mandolin and it might seem like it's gonna get too country up in the joint, but it's so far from that! Acoustic rock, is where I think this ultimately lands. But I don't care what you call it, what it's labeled. All I know is that there is this intensity, this passion that pours through the instruments. They are never whiny, and they are so in sync with their harmonies and rhythms. It pretty much encompasses everything I love about music all at once.
Of course for me, music has to have good words too. Remember when Lifehouse had that "you and me and all of the people" song...it's like I loved the sound of it, but the lyrics were so damn stupid that I couldn't bring myself to sing it or even listen. But Mumford & Sons doesn't waste time with shallow words. Their lyrics are as passionate as their music. On both albums they tackle topics of grace, sin, redemption, loss, love, false prophets, religion, free will, shame and regret. It's soul deep. They are authentic where most people would come across as pretentious or cynical tackling these topics. The intensity of their words match the intensity of the music and it's so completely perfect.
And don't even get me started on Marcus Mumford's voice. I know I've flip flopped on Carey Mulligan a few times, but I recently found out she's married to Marcus Mumford and I gotta tell you, I hate her for it. Maybe I'll like her again when Gatsby comes out. Until then, she's back on my bad side. Cause that's how I roll...
But back to the music...this is seriously my favorite band right now. If you haven't heard of them or heard them, life is too short to wait. Look them up today, buy Sigh No More and Babel, and just let the music reach you like nothing else has in a while.
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| This band. |
I can't explain what the music does to me, how it makes me feel. I should warn you, I'm about to geek out. I love the sound of a guitar. More than any other instrument. Add a banjo and a mandolin and it might seem like it's gonna get too country up in the joint, but it's so far from that! Acoustic rock, is where I think this ultimately lands. But I don't care what you call it, what it's labeled. All I know is that there is this intensity, this passion that pours through the instruments. They are never whiny, and they are so in sync with their harmonies and rhythms. It pretty much encompasses everything I love about music all at once.
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| This man. |
And don't even get me started on Marcus Mumford's voice. I know I've flip flopped on Carey Mulligan a few times, but I recently found out she's married to Marcus Mumford and I gotta tell you, I hate her for it. Maybe I'll like her again when Gatsby comes out. Until then, she's back on my bad side. Cause that's how I roll...
But back to the music...this is seriously my favorite band right now. If you haven't heard of them or heard them, life is too short to wait. Look them up today, buy Sigh No More and Babel, and just let the music reach you like nothing else has in a while.
What do you think of Mumford & Sons?
September 28, 2012
Taking the “Guilt” out of Guilty Pleasures--A Guest Post
Inspired by the “It’s ALL McDonald’s” and “Why It’s NOT ALL McDonald’s.”
Here’s my thing: It IS ALL McDonald’s, but what’s so wrong with McDonald’s? Just like everything bad for you, MickeyD’s is something that you have to do in moderation. In his stand-up segment, Jim Gaffigan points out that McDonald’s is something that we eat with shame, but can’t give up because it’s just too good and so bad. People act all uppity about it, but the numbers don’t lie. But what’s so wrong with enjoying some delicious, fresh MickeyD’s fries?
Amber has confessed her guilty pleasures to us before. Why do we feel the need to hide our guilty pleasures away and only admit them to people when we’ve had a little too much libation or are confessing a deep, dark secret? Why not embrace other people’s guilty pleasures and remember that we all have some of our own. A lot of us feel the need to pretend we don’t like something when we secretly indulge in it when we are alone. Don’t feel ashamed of something you love, embrace it and enjoy it. Just know that sometimes you may have to defend it—or not, you could just tell people that you could care less what they think of your slight obsession and carry on. Personally, I find that when I’m upfront about things that I like, people will either keep being my friend or not. If you decide that our differing opinion on something trivial is worth not being friends with an awesome person like me, well, you probably weren’t going to be a good friend anyway. It’s as simple as that.
So in honor of Amber’s amazing blog of Pop Culture that brings me a laugh almost daily and her bravery and honesty in said blog, I am confessing some Not So Guilty Pleasures of my own:
Weekend Fat – I mean come on, it’s a little Pop Culture, a little personal opinion (that I often agree with), a little hey, what do you think? And I love it. I don’t think it’s bad to debate Miley’s hair cut or declare Team Angelina or Team Jennifer. What’s wrong with a little peek into the lives of people who’ve chosen the path of fame? They knew the consequences of putting themselves out there and hey, sometimes they do some crazy stuff.
Twilight – OK, this is a little different than you think. There’s backstory here: I worked for Books-A-Million and found myself constantly being asked “Is Twilight appropriate for my (insert number) age daughter/niece/etc.?” I could only tell these mothers/aunts/etc. what I heard about the books. I was being asked so often, I decided that I wanted to form my own opinion. So I read them. All of them. Meh. I also saw the first movie with my very tolerant husband and I was horrifically fascinated. He declared that he would never watch another one and I was mildly curious. I saw the second one in theaters with some fellow BAM employees and declared I would never pay money to see another one in a theatre. But I wanted to see how they dealt with the rest of the books, so I have seen up to the latest installment (Thank you, RedBox). Don’t love it, in fact I pretty much detest them, but I can’t help but slate my curiosity.
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| But then, there's this. Yes, I own one. |
Drew Barrymore – She has been brought up before on his blog. Lots of people don’t like her, but I’m declaring my love for Drew! Everything she does—good, bad—love her. I like the way she talks out of the side of her mouth and the way she’s pulled herself out of a life of drugs to become a star. She’s adorable, funny, quirky, and dang it, I like her. Did you know she’s married and pregnant?
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| Aren't they adorable? |
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| Seriously. Done. |
America’s Next Top Model – OK, this one may not seem like a big deal, but here’s the thing; I don’t watch much reality TV. No American Idol, no Amazing Race, no Big Brother, I didn’t even watch Real World or whatever (is that still on?). I watch Project Runway, Face Off, that kind of stuff. The most mainstream I get is The Voice because a) it doesn’t feel like it’s gotten out of hand like other shows b) I LOVE Blake Shelton c) they seem more genuine and they aren’t straight up mean to people. So with my “clean” lineup of reality, why do I watch the “smutty” ANTM? Because of the pictures. I can take or leave the drama between the girls or whatever rant Tyra decides to go on. I just want to look at the photo shoot and the pictures that come out of them. Some of the stuff they do is so creative, so I guess the artist in me is intrigued. By that time, I have to know who they’re kicking off. Also, I’ve got eyes and Eyes down. ANTM fans, you know what I’m talking about.
So what are your Not So Guilty Pleasures?
Declare them loud and proud! It’s ALL McDonald’s, but who doesn’t enjoy a quick stop under the golden arches?
(Vicky is a big fan of Weekend Fat and decided that she had something to say. Maybe McDonald’s just gets her fired up. She can relate to “l’esprit de l’escalier”).
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