Showing posts with label Cinderella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cinderella. Show all posts

Thursday, 1 September 2016

8 Films I'll Always Rewatch


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Hey guys!
 
 
How are you all? Today I am going to share with you some of my favourite films that I'll will always be able to rewatch.
 
 
I love watching films. There is something so comforting about snuggling under my duvet with my laptop and a tub of Ben and Jerry's (cookie dough, of course). While I do love finding new films - especially ones that not many people have heard of - it is sometimes nice to watch a film I'm familiar with. I'll often find that there are way too many films to choose from on Netflix so I'll end up watching something I've already seen before. Although this does mean that I know what happens, there are some films that I can watch over and over again and not get bored of them. These tend to be musicals, childhood classics, teen movies and Christmas films. There are eight films that really stand out.
 
 
1. Matilda  
This is one of the first films I ever saw, and I'm pretty sure I've watched it at least 10 times since. I know, crazy! It's such a heart-warming film, and Matilda and Miss Honey are my favourite my favourite characters. I always wanted a teacher like Miss Honey. I love the fact that Matilda can move objects just by looking at them - and she's so brave. I'd definitely say that Matilda is one of the best films of my childhood.
 
 
2. The Sound of Music 
The Sound of Music is another film I have watched numerous times. I love the songs (especially My Favourite Things and Sixteen Going On Seventeen), and the setting is beautiful. The interior of the house is stunning too. Julie Andrews is perfect for the role of Maria. She is so energetic and has an amazing voice. The Sound of Music is a timeless classic and I'm sure people (including me) will still be watching it in years to come.
 
3. School of Rock  
School of Rock is one of my most favourite films of my lifetime. Jack Black is hilarious, and the kids are great. I love Miranda Cosgrove's character. I also like the soundtrack, even though I'm not really a fan of rock music.
 
 
4. Home Alone 
Home Alone is the ultimate Christmas film. It features a cute kid (played by Macaulay Culkin), hilarious villains and memorable lines (e.g. 'Keep the change, ya filthy animal'). I also love the setting of the second film - New York looks so magical at Christmas. I pretty much watch either Home Alone or Home Alone 2: Lost in New York every Christmas. It has me in fits of laughter every time.
 
 
5. Clueless 
Clueless is undeniably one of the best teen films. The fashion is great (I've always lusted after Cher's wardrobe) and there are so many quotable lines. While Cher is shallow, she is still a likeable character. For those of you who may not be familiar with Clueless, it's based on Jane Austen's Emma. Alicia Silverstone portrays Cher, an attractive and wealthy teen who lives with her father in Beverly Hills. When Tai Fraser moves to her school, Cher teams up with her best friend Dionne and they decide to give Tai a makeover in order to make her more popular. After failing to set up Tai with Elton, Cher begins to focus on her own love life, soon realising that the guy she likes was right in front of her the whole time.
 
 
6. 10 Things I Hate About You 
I only discovered this film five or six years ago, but it quickly became one of my favourite films. I've watched it at least three times since. 10 Things I Hate About You is such a quotable films - and it stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. What more could you want?!
 
 
7. A Cinderella Story 
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A Cinderella Story was released in 2004, twelve years ago! Hilary Duff plays Sam, the 'Cinderella' character, while Chad Michael Murray is her love interest. In this updated version of Cinderella, the protagonist lives with her 'evil' stepmother, who is obsessed with Botox, and her 'ugly' stepsisters Brianna and Gabriella. Sam uses a school chatroom to escape her unfortunate life and meets Nomad609, who turns out to be Austin, the most popular guy at her school. Once Brianna and Gabriella find out, they are determined to humiliate Sam in order to ruin her chances of being with Austin. Fortunately, their plan backfires and Sam ends up with the happy ending she deserves.
 
 
8. Mean Girls 
How could I not include this?! Okay, it is full of clichés, but it is an absolute must-see for any teenage girl. Even though Mean Girls was released over ten years ago, it is still so relatable - two of the major themes in the film are relationships and bullying. The cast is brilliant too - it includes Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried (as the ditzy Karen), Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
So those are the eight films I'll always rewatch. I feel like having a movie marathon now! What would be on your list?
 
 
 
 Hasta luego!


Serena
 
 
 
 


Sunday, 22 November 2015

Disney Wishlist


 
 
Hey guys!


Hope you're all having a great week! Today I'm back with my first Disney wishlist! I absolutely love checking out what Disney-themed products A Yellow Brick Blog's Kirstie is lusting over every month and it was only a matter of time before I fell victim to this trend. I've loved Disney ever since I was a kid, and both Amazon and the Disney Store have some fantastic themed items on offer.


1. Minnie Mouse Cosmetic Bag - £7.38 - How adorable is this?!


2. Cinderella mug - £5.47 - Though I'm not a fan of (regular) tea and coffee, I do love hot chocolate, and this mug is perfect! It's no secret that I'm a fan of Cinderella! This mug is a good price too!


3. Snowflake Earrings - £22 - Perfect for winter!


4. Frozen Tote Bag - £2.39 - Oh, I definitely need this! I love how simple it is, and it would come in handy now, what with the 5p bag charge! And it's a total bargain too!


5. Alice in Wonderland Notebook - £9.99 - I saw this notebook over at A Yellow Brick Blog and immediately added it to my list! The cover is so pretty (I apologise for the blurry version above).


6. Elsa Figurine - £50 - A little expensive, but so pretty!



I doubt it will be long before I give in and purchase one (or all) of these products! They're just so cute!


Hasta luego!


Serena


P.S. If you want some more Disney inspiration, don't forget to check out Kirstie's November Disney Wishlist!

Tuesday, 14 April 2015

Cinderella



Hey guys!


Last Friday I went to see the new Cinderella film with my mum and thought that I would share my thoughts with you today.


I'm sure you are all familiar with the Cinderella story; it's been around for centuries and there have been so many different retellings of it. Cinderella is one of my favourite fairy tales. I have seen and read a lot of Cinderella stories and I will have to say that the new film starring Lily James and Cate Blanchett is one of my favourites, along with A Cinderella Story and  Chinese Cinderella. For anyone who is not familiar with Cinderella, it's about a widow who remarries and leaves his daughter (Cinderella) with his new wife, who has two bratty daughters and forces Cinderella to be her servant. One day, the family receives an invitation to go to a ball at the palace, and they are all really excited to go, but unfortunately Cinderella is forbidden to attend. Luckily, her fairy godmother shows up and Cinderella goes to the ball.


Turning classic fairy tales into live-action films seems to be the trend at the moment. I'm sure you will remember Maleficent (2014) and Tim Burtons Alice in Wonderland (2010). Kenneth Branagh's version of Cinderella follows in the same footsteps as these two films. It stars Lily James (from Downton Abbey) as Cinderella. She is a great actress and really captures her character's innocence and charm. Richard Madden was the right choice for Prince Charming, and Helena Bonham Carter brought an element of humour to the film in her portrayal of the Fairy Godmother. However, I did think the actresses playing the stepsisters were a bit too pretty for their roles, though this didn't spoil the film.


Overall, I really enjoyed Cinderella and I'm so glad I managed to see it before going back to uni! The acting was fantastic and I loved the costumes - Cinderella's ball gown was stunning and the glass slippers were gorgeous. Cinderella is a truly magical story and I recommend you see it. You will laugh, cry and smile.


 

 
 

 
 

 
 



 
  

 
 
 
Have you seen Cinderella? Did you enjoy it as much as I did?
 
 
 
Hasta luego!
  
 
Serena