Friday, April 29, 2011
More Matt Smith
I won't count it as a Hottie of the Week post since, yes, I've already covered Matt. But the new season of Doctor Who started and.... well, screw it. You're getting more Matt. Also? I got carried away. I think this officially qualifies as a picture dump.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Movie Review: Easy A
When I first saw the ads for this one, it didn't look all that thrilling to me. Cute, sure, but not that great. Friend after friend said otherwise, though, and I finally gave in when it showed up on Netflix for instant viewing.
I'm really glad that I did. This is a cute, fun, entertaining flick. Truly the best teen comedy/romance kinda movie that I've seen in years. As my friend Damon pointed out, it's definitely an homage to John Hughes in a lot of ways - which is always a nice place to start. The cast is fun, the story is cute, and it's totally worth watching. Check it out!
I'm really glad that I did. This is a cute, fun, entertaining flick. Truly the best teen comedy/romance kinda movie that I've seen in years. As my friend Damon pointed out, it's definitely an homage to John Hughes in a lot of ways - which is always a nice place to start. The cast is fun, the story is cute, and it's totally worth watching. Check it out!
Movie Review: Apartment 1303
This movie started out really, really well. Yes, standard horror - and even more standard Asian horror - in a lot of ways, but the acting was strong, and, let's face it, when all the chicks who move into a particular apartment start offing themselves, it's interesting. Y'know, in movies. Stay with me, people.
Truthfully this movie stays strong and interesting up until the climax. Then suddenly things fall apart a bit. I don't know if they suddenly changed directors or if their director went on a bender and lost the script or... what. It flat out got messy. There were suddenly beach bunnies in maid costumes and a chick who looked like a hair monster and a conclusion that was both unsatisfying and poorly written.
So while the first 3/4 of this film is fun to watch, I can't *quite* say I would put it on my list of films to run out and get. Unfortunately it's a bit messy in its ending for that. But if you just want some Asian horror and have already exhausted most of what else Netflix has to offer on instant view (precisely my issue) in that vein, give it a shot... but consider turning it off when you see the beach bunnies and just making up your own ending. I promise it'll be better than what they came up with.
Truthfully this movie stays strong and interesting up until the climax. Then suddenly things fall apart a bit. I don't know if they suddenly changed directors or if their director went on a bender and lost the script or... what. It flat out got messy. There were suddenly beach bunnies in maid costumes and a chick who looked like a hair monster and a conclusion that was both unsatisfying and poorly written.
So while the first 3/4 of this film is fun to watch, I can't *quite* say I would put it on my list of films to run out and get. Unfortunately it's a bit messy in its ending for that. But if you just want some Asian horror and have already exhausted most of what else Netflix has to offer on instant view (precisely my issue) in that vein, give it a shot... but consider turning it off when you see the beach bunnies and just making up your own ending. I promise it'll be better than what they came up with.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Hot Music: Fuel
I'm in a music mood this morning, so we have a sexy video instead of a hottie this week - Fuel fronted by Brett Scallions with "Innocent." He's *so* on my celebrity list.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Hottie of the Week: Henry Cavill
I'm tired this morning, so you're getting pictures. This dude here? He's from The Tudors, and he's also the newest Superman. And, really, he's pretty, so what does any of that matter? ;)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Book Review: The King's Dragon
This is the first book I've read of the Eleventh Doctor adventures (one of my best friends had gotten me one of the Nine books previously). But I was jonesing something awful for new Who while waiting for the new season, and when I found this on sale in a Borders that was closing down... well, how could I say no?
While I will say that the writing style can become redundant at times (there's repetition of phrasing that a stronger editor would have nipped in the bud), this is definitely a fun read. Like the series, it is just a step above a young adult vibe in terms of tone and complexity. The book offers a fast read and a fun story that likely wouldn't work on the small screen due to budget concerns - which means it's ideal for use as a novel.
The characters are well written and just as lively as they are onscreen, and the geek in me thrilled at finding Star Wars and Buffy references in the dialogue. What more could a girl ask for?
While I will say that the writing style can become redundant at times (there's repetition of phrasing that a stronger editor would have nipped in the bud), this is definitely a fun read. Like the series, it is just a step above a young adult vibe in terms of tone and complexity. The book offers a fast read and a fun story that likely wouldn't work on the small screen due to budget concerns - which means it's ideal for use as a novel.
The characters are well written and just as lively as they are onscreen, and the geek in me thrilled at finding Star Wars and Buffy references in the dialogue. What more could a girl ask for?
Friday, April 1, 2011
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