8/10
Babies was an extremely cute movie. It was cute watching all the babies as they stated talking, walking, and gaining personalities. It was also interesting to see how babies are raised differently in different places in the world, but the editors did a great job tying in that they are all babies doing the same things. It can be boring at times, and you would not like it if you do not like children. Overall, see it if you like babies and want to see them at their cutest.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
9/10
I am really enjoying the Sookie Stackhouse novels, and Club Dead added to that enjoyment. It was very easy to read, and I had a hard time putting it down. The development of the characters is interesting, especially Sookie's personal conflicts and revelations. The reader really starts to see Bill in such a negative light; he is no longer the hero of Sookie's (or the reader's) dreams. I really enjoy Eric's snarkiness and like how Pam is portrayed. I also love the inclusion of Bubba, which adds so much humor to different scenes. This novel is a wonderful addition to the series, and I strongly suggest reading it.
P.S. I liked how the novel differed from Tru Blood in the Eric/Russell plot. I preferred the lightness of the novel's plot then the sad,obsessive plot in the third season. The absence of Bill purposely seeking Sookie in the novel was good also, because just betraying Sookie was enough in the novel to make Bill "evil" in the reader's eyes.
I am really enjoying the Sookie Stackhouse novels, and Club Dead added to that enjoyment. It was very easy to read, and I had a hard time putting it down. The development of the characters is interesting, especially Sookie's personal conflicts and revelations. The reader really starts to see Bill in such a negative light; he is no longer the hero of Sookie's (or the reader's) dreams. I really enjoy Eric's snarkiness and like how Pam is portrayed. I also love the inclusion of Bubba, which adds so much humor to different scenes. This novel is a wonderful addition to the series, and I strongly suggest reading it.
P.S. I liked how the novel differed from Tru Blood in the Eric/Russell plot. I preferred the lightness of the novel's plot then the sad,obsessive plot in the third season. The absence of Bill purposely seeking Sookie in the novel was good also, because just betraying Sookie was enough in the novel to make Bill "evil" in the reader's eyes.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas by John Boyne
8/10
Watching the movie before reading the book can be tricky. It can make you either hate the movie because you love what was written in the book; hate the book because the movie added more depth, or the movie and the book could go hand-in-hand adding the experience of the book. There could also be a mixture of two or all three. That is what happened to me with reading the Boy in the Striped Pajamas after watching the movie. I appreciated how the movie added to the character of Bruno; it truly made the 2 dimensions of the book become fully developed into 3D. Also, the movie went hand-in-hand with the story-telling of the book. The events of the book are very well-written and remembering how they were portrayed in the movie added more of an emotional response for me. Overall, the book is a great and sad tale in itself, but I suggest watching the movie also.
Watching the movie before reading the book can be tricky. It can make you either hate the movie because you love what was written in the book; hate the book because the movie added more depth, or the movie and the book could go hand-in-hand adding the experience of the book. There could also be a mixture of two or all three. That is what happened to me with reading the Boy in the Striped Pajamas after watching the movie. I appreciated how the movie added to the character of Bruno; it truly made the 2 dimensions of the book become fully developed into 3D. Also, the movie went hand-in-hand with the story-telling of the book. The events of the book are very well-written and remembering how they were portrayed in the movie added more of an emotional response for me. Overall, the book is a great and sad tale in itself, but I suggest watching the movie also.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
3:10 to Yuma
7/10
The movie was extremely well-casted, but unfortunately it dragged at multiple parts. The acting was supreme, but there was not much to work with. I also did not like the ending. The idea that Russell Crowe's character is deep down a good guy is painted throughout the movie, but it just seems strange that a career criminal would get on the train with practically no one to stop him. I know he was just going to escape anyhow, but it was weird. Basically 3:10 to Yuma is a good movie to watch with friends, so you have someone to talk to when the movie drags.
The movie was extremely well-casted, but unfortunately it dragged at multiple parts. The acting was supreme, but there was not much to work with. I also did not like the ending. The idea that Russell Crowe's character is deep down a good guy is painted throughout the movie, but it just seems strange that a career criminal would get on the train with practically no one to stop him. I know he was just going to escape anyhow, but it was weird. Basically 3:10 to Yuma is a good movie to watch with friends, so you have someone to talk to when the movie drags.
Monday, November 29, 2010
One Hour Photo
6/10
This dark Robin Williams film has all the makings of a good Robin Williams character but falls short. There does not seem to be any depth to the character; he seems to be floating through the movie. This could be an analogy to his life and how he is just living, but it does not make for a good film. You do not even have an idea of the motive until the end of the movie. I just expected more.
This dark Robin Williams film has all the makings of a good Robin Williams character but falls short. There does not seem to be any depth to the character; he seems to be floating through the movie. This could be an analogy to his life and how he is just living, but it does not make for a good film. You do not even have an idea of the motive until the end of the movie. I just expected more.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
9/10
This novel was very similar to the second season of TruBlood. The book could have been a bit of an easier read like the first novel in the Sookie Stackhouse series, but it was very enjoyable. The maenad storyline seemed a bit like a sidenote and could have been developed more. Also, it did seem very weird that Sam was having "relations" with the maenad and seemed unaffected by her murdering all those people. In all, I am really enjoying the novels in the Sookie Stackhouse series and they are a fun, quick read.
This novel was very similar to the second season of TruBlood. The book could have been a bit of an easier read like the first novel in the Sookie Stackhouse series, but it was very enjoyable. The maenad storyline seemed a bit like a sidenote and could have been developed more. Also, it did seem very weird that Sam was having "relations" with the maenad and seemed unaffected by her murdering all those people. In all, I am really enjoying the novels in the Sookie Stackhouse series and they are a fun, quick read.
Friday, November 26, 2010
SNL: The Best of Christopher Walken
8/10
I love Christopher Walken, and this dvd highlights alot of his most memorable SNL skits. I was laughing the whole time. He is such an interesting actor, and all his quirks are played up in these skits. Who does not love the Continental?
P.S. The Walken family reunion was too recent for this collection and is not included, which is disappointing.
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