Showing posts with label movie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movie. 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
 
 
 
 


Wednesday, 14 October 2015

And I STILL haven't seen these Disney and Pixar films...



























Hey guys!
 
 
You're never too old for Disney, right? Well, this week I will be sharing 10 Disney and Pixar films I never got round to watching. You may be thinking, "What?! How has she not seen these?!" I'm surprised myself, but don't worry, I will sit down and watch them...sometime...soon...

 
1. Anastasia
 
Source: Impawards
 
I just can't...it's ridiculous I never saw this as a kid.
 
 
2. The Hunchback of Notre Dame
 
Source: Whatculture
 
Unacceptable, pretty sure everyone has seen this.
 
 
3. Robin Hood
 
Source: IMDB
 
How is that even possible?!
 
 
4. The Rescuers
 
Source: Disney
 
I'm sure I saw a bit of this once...but can't really remember :/
 
 
5. The Fox and the Hound
 
Source: Entertainment Weekly
 
 
6. Oliver & Company


Source: Wikipedia
 
Yeah, again, unacceptable. THE MAIN CHARACTER IS A CAT! And it's based on Olive Twist.
 
 
7. Up

Source: The Guardian
 
It's on Netflix now so really no excuse.
 
 
8. Brave
  
Source: ANU Women's Department
 
 
9. The Princess and the Frog
 

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10. Monsters University
 
So that's my list! In terms of non-animated Disney films, I still have yet to watch the original versions of The Parent Trap and Freaky Friday (the remakes are two of my favourite films), as well as Hocus Pocus (one for Halloween methinks) and Tuck Everlasting.

 
Are there any Disney or Pixar films you haven't watched? If so, what are they?
 
 
Hasta luego!
 
 
Serena
 
 

Saturday, 5 September 2015

What I've Been Watching In August



Hey guys!

Today I'm going to share with you the films I've been watching in August.


1. From Prada to Nada














When I first heard about From Prada to Nada, it sounded like the kind of film I'd enjoy. However, after watching the trailer and reading the reviews, I thought it would be some silly teen flick and decided not to watch it for a while. Eventually, I decided to give From Prada to Nada a chance, and I'm glad I did. From Prada to Nada is a decent film, and both Camilla Belle and Alexa Vega are brilliant. I loved the Latin twist on Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.


2. Love, Rosie












Although this film is full of clichés, and somewhat ridiculous in parts, I really enjoyed it. Lily Collins is great, as is Sam Claflin.


3. The Art of Getting By













Such a lovely, sweet film. Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore are two of my favourite actors, and the chemistry between them in this film is good.


4. Ever After: A Cinderella Story













Yep, it's another retelling of Cinderella. If you read my What I've Been Reading in August post, you will see that there's a bit of a theme to some of the things I've been watching and reading this month. Anyway, Ever After: A Cinderella Story is a beautiful retelling of Cinderella. I loved that one of the Ugly Stepsisters was actually quite pleasant. Anjelica Huston is great as the evil stepmother. The ending of the film was satisfying too. I'm uncertain as to whether I preferred this retelling of Cinderella, or the new one starring Lily James, but they're both amazing films.

















One of the best parts!


5. Melancholia

This film is so overrated. After reading several reviews, I thought Melancholia would be amazing, but it turned out to be rather boring. Justine, played by Kirsten Dunst, is infuriating and annoying. Nothing really happens for a lot of the film. I wanted to enjoy Melancholia, as it seemed like it had a lot of potential to be a great film, but it turned out to be very strange and tedious.

My reaction to the film went something like this:

















6. Never Been Kissed

Before watching Never Been Kissed, I did NOT expect to see so many familiar faces in the film! Drew Barrymore (of course), Jessica Alba, James Franco, Octavia Spencer and Sean Whalen (Unfabulous) all make appearances. I have absolutely no idea why I didn't watch Never Been Kissed years ago - it's better than you'd expect, and Drew Barrymore is great!












So I've ticked off another three films from my 15 Chick Flicks I Want to See posts. Yay! 15 down, 15 more to go! Have you watched any of these films? Let me know in the comments!


Hasta luego!


Serena