8 Films I'll Always Rewatch



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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  



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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 

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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.

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3. School of Rock  

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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 



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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 

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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 



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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 



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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.



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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

 

 

 

 



Bend It Like Beckham The Musical

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Hope everyone is enjoying the sun! I know I am!

 

 

A couple of weeks ago, I went to see Bend It Like Beckham The Musical. Having enjoyed the film, I was looking forward to seeing it on stage in the West End. To be honest, I did think Bend It Like Beckham was an odd choice of a film to be turned into a musical - how can you play football on stage? And what would the songs be like? However, I was proven wrong.
 

Bend It Like Beckham is a hilarious feel-good musical set in Southall, London. It is a spectacular explosion of colour and culture. Both Gurinder Chadha and Howard Goodall have done a wonderful job in turning the 2002 film (which stars Keira Knightley) into a hugely successful musical. The songs are fantastic (I particularly liked 'Glorious') and the actors were brilliant too. Preeya Kalidas is great as Jess's older sister Pinky, while Lauren Samuels is a good choice for Jules - she actually looks vaguely similar to Keira Knightley. Jamie Campbell Bower stars as Joe, the football coach. I didn't realise that Jamie could sing, but he has a surprisingly good voice. Preeya Kalidas and Natalie Dew (Jess) have amazing voices too. If you're in London, it would be worth checking out this musical :)

 

 

 

 

 

Have you seen Bend It Like Beckham (either the film or musical)?

 

 

Hasta luego!

 

 

Serena

 

 

 

What I've Been Watching In June

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For my second post today I will be sharing my thoughts on some of the films I have been watching this month.

1. God Help the Girl
 

I had heard good reviews about God Help the Girl so I searched it on Netflix. I'm so glad I found it as it turned out to be a really great film. God Help the Girl is very different to the films I am used to watching. Emily Browning was fantastic and I liked the songs.

2. Daydream Nation

Kat Dennings is a good actress but this film was quite disappointing. It could have been so much better, but there was too much going on in such a small space of time.

 

3. Finding Neverland

This is undoubtedly one of the best films I have watched so far this year. Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet are brilliant, while Freddie Highmore is adorable! Finding Neverland is a moving film about the family that inspired Peter Pan. I can't believe I've only just watched it!

 

4. Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer is based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a champion surfer who was attacked ny a shark, changing her life forever. Bethany, who is portrayed by AnnaSophia Robb, is so brave after the accident - she's determined to get back on the surfboard no matter how difficult it is for her. Soul Surfer is a truly inspirational film and I would recommend it.

5. The Craft

I kept putting this off, since I thought it would be very scary, and I'm rarely in the mood for horrors. However, The Craft seemed to only have a handful of moments that made me jump.. I'd say that the film was more weird than scary.

6. Breathe In
 

Both Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones were brilliant in Breathe In. However, I found the film a bit slow at times, and I wasn't so keen on the ending. Nevertheless, the story itself was good.

7. Blue Lagoon

As I enjoyed the 2012 remake of Blue Lagoon, I decided to watch the original. Luckily, it was on Netflix. I'm glad I watched the original - it's such a lovely film. Some bits were fairly unrealistic but overall Blue Lagoon is a heartwarming film.
 

8. Charlie Bartlett
 

Another film starring Kat Dennings. I also watched this on Netflix. Charlie Bartlett is a funny, but silly, film. Robert Downey Jr plays the headmaster, which seems quite odd.

What films have you been watching recently?

 

Hasta luego!

Serena