What do you do when nothing cheers you up, because your pollen medicine makes you want to sleep 24/7? You eat ice cream for breakfast, take a super hot shower, snuggle with some form of animal and teach yourself a new quote from the movie you.. already know many quotes from:
You know - there's a big world out there. Filled with desperate orphans who would gladly swim across an ocean of thumbtacks just to be eclipsed by the long shadow that is cast by my accomplishments. But I don't care about them! I chose to open my heart to you two lovely children and your hideous primate. All I ask in return is that you do each and every thing that pops into my head while I enjoy the enourmous fortune your parents left behind.
And then you give in and sleep for 10 hours. You're welcome.
13.6.15
8.6.15
6.6.15
A review: Astérix: Le domaine des dieux
The year? 50 BC. The region? Gaul. Surrounded by four
Roman military camps lies a tiny nameless village untouched by the
expanding Roman empire. Their secret? An endless supply of the
magical potion that makes them seemingly invincible. Thanks to the
druid Miraculix they can go about their business as usual; hunting
wild boars and “discussing” the freshness of the fish (i.e. just
fighting in general). However, César has grown tired of their
constant defiance. In hiring a young architect to surround the
village with Roman buildings, he's abandoned force for
indoctrination. So sure that this will make the Gauls surrender to
him once and for all, he's forgotten to take Astérix and Obelix into
consideration.
I grew up with the adventures of Astérix and Obelix and I feel that this movie really succeeds in recreating the charm I remember. Being young when I read the comic books, I was more in love with the characters than anything else (honestly – most of the content went right over my head) and to my delight the animators have kept the varying body shapes that I remember loving so much. This means that all the nationalities presented come in various sizes. Most of the focus of the animation itself has gone into character details such as Obelix's velvet bows or Astérix's slimy cheek (because he's been struck by a fish) and since this movie is so heavily centered around the people, I don't miss any elaborate backgrounds. Some of the more action-packed scenes even feel like copies straight from the comic books and, being a big fan of that type of physical comedy, I giggle my way through most of it.
I grew up with the adventures of Astérix and Obelix and I feel that this movie really succeeds in recreating the charm I remember. Being young when I read the comic books, I was more in love with the characters than anything else (honestly – most of the content went right over my head) and to my delight the animators have kept the varying body shapes that I remember loving so much. This means that all the nationalities presented come in various sizes. Most of the focus of the animation itself has gone into character details such as Obelix's velvet bows or Astérix's slimy cheek (because he's been struck by a fish) and since this movie is so heavily centered around the people, I don't miss any elaborate backgrounds. Some of the more action-packed scenes even feel like copies straight from the comic books and, being a big fan of that type of physical comedy, I giggle my way through most of it.
I fully understand why today's animation is made for
both adults and children and I appreciate the step in that direction,
but I find myself repeatedly wishing for a movie made only for grown
ups. For the ones of us who like animation but dislike anime. Such a
movie would mean I could avoid the suffering I go through when Le domaine des dieux suddenly transforms Obelix into King Kong. I'm sure
the kids love it and it does turn the action up several notches, but
to me - who's always admired Obelix more than Astérix, it feels like
a blasphemy. The smart, thin Astérix is already portrayed as the
leader of the dumb, fat Obelix. To turn him into a food-obsessed
monster as well only further increases the detrimental message that fat people are meant to follow and lack all forms of self-control.
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3.6.15
2015 - a challenging list
Rules: 1. Complete this challenge before the end of 2015. 2. A movie/show can only be used once - no repeats.
A movie released in 2015
A movie directed by someone under 30
A movie with nonhuman characters
A funny movie
A movie that you sister Sara recommended
An Oscar-winning movie
A movie at the bottom of your "to be watched" list
A trilogy
A movie with magic
An animated movie
A movie set in high school
A season of a TV-show that's based on a book or a movie
A movie you've started but never finished
A movie that scares you
A movie set in the future
A movie that made you cry hard
A movie with a number in the title
A book-to-movie adaptation
A movie set in a foreign country
A movie with a one-word title
A movie longer than 3 hours
A mystery or a thriller
A popular director's first movie
Four movies in a day
A movie from you childhood
A movie that takes place in your region
A classic you've never watched
A movie by a female director
A short film
A documentary
Finishing a season of a TV-show that you've started but never finished
A movie based on a true story
A movie someone in your family loves
A movie that's more than 70 years old
A movie based entirely on its cover
A movie you watched in school
A movie based on a memoir
A movie with antonyms in the title
A movie set somewhere you've always wanted to visit
A movie that came out the year you were born (1984)
A movie with bad reviews
A movie with a love triangle
A movie with a color in the title
A movie that is directed by + stars that actor/actress
A movie you own but have never watched
A movie in a foreign language (other than English)
A movie set during Christmas
A movie with your initials (EL)
A movie based on a play
A banned movie
(An alteration of this Reading Challange from Popsugar..)
A movie released in 2015
A movie directed by someone under 30
A movie with nonhuman characters
A funny movie
A movie that you sister Sara recommended
An Oscar-winning movie
A movie at the bottom of your "to be watched" list
A trilogy
A movie with magic
An animated movie
A movie set in high school
A season of a TV-show that's based on a book or a movie
A movie you've started but never finished
A movie that scares you
A movie set in the future
A movie that made you cry hard
A movie with a number in the title
A book-to-movie adaptation
A movie set in a foreign country
A movie with a one-word title
A movie longer than 3 hours
A mystery or a thriller
A popular director's first movie
Four movies in a day
A movie from you childhood
A movie that takes place in your region
A classic you've never watched
A movie by a female director
A short film
A documentary
Finishing a season of a TV-show that you've started but never finished
A movie based on a true story
A movie someone in your family loves
A movie that's more than 70 years old
A movie based entirely on its cover
A movie you watched in school
A movie based on a memoir
A movie with antonyms in the title
A movie set somewhere you've always wanted to visit
A movie that came out the year you were born (1984)
A movie with bad reviews
A movie with a love triangle
A movie with a color in the title
A movie that is directed by + stars that actor/actress
A movie you own but have never watched
A movie in a foreign language (other than English)
A movie set during Christmas
A movie with your initials (EL)
A movie based on a play
A banned movie
(An alteration of this Reading Challange from Popsugar..)
31.5.15
In the spotlight: May
I only managed to watch 1,5 of my planned movies this month (Transformers 4 + a little bit of L.A Confidential (decided to not finish it)). I watched a lot of other stuff though - these are my favorites:
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
I will always love these movies. I can't wait for the third in the series! Had a sort of "watch-it-on-repeat"-phase early in the month and just watched it everyday for a week.
Cinderella
The rest of the month I've had this on repeat, whilst embroidering. I'm seriously in love with this movie! (my review)
Unforgettable
This is really not a very good series at times; it's inconsistent about what story to tell and we loose important side characters without so much as a goodbye. I'm in love with Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh however and that's why I'm on season two right now.
The Best of Me
It's bad and cheesy but sort of sweet at the same time. The only reason it's on this list though is because I watched it with my mom and my sister Sara - which seldom happens (Sara being home at the same time as my mom's able to stay awake for an entire movie, that is).
And my non-movie favorite:
* My niece Sigrid! She was born on the 12th of May and is just the cutest baby I've ever seen.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
I will always love these movies. I can't wait for the third in the series! Had a sort of "watch-it-on-repeat"-phase early in the month and just watched it everyday for a week.
Cinderella
The rest of the month I've had this on repeat, whilst embroidering. I'm seriously in love with this movie! (my review)
Unforgettable
This is really not a very good series at times; it's inconsistent about what story to tell and we loose important side characters without so much as a goodbye. I'm in love with Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh however and that's why I'm on season two right now.
The Best of Me
It's bad and cheesy but sort of sweet at the same time. The only reason it's on this list though is because I watched it with my mom and my sister Sara - which seldom happens (Sara being home at the same time as my mom's able to stay awake for an entire movie, that is).
And my non-movie favorite:
* My niece Sigrid! She was born on the 12th of May and is just the cutest baby I've ever seen.
These reindeer were also a lovely addition to my month. They hung out on a field close to where I worked for a week.
28.5.15
Ambition for: June
1. Things I've meant to watch in previous months:
* Australia
* Apocalypto
* Daybreakers
* Monsters University
* The Great Gatsby
* Max Payne
2. Things I might want to re-watch:
* Sherlock Holmes
* Life as We Know It
* The Grand Budapest Hotel
* Crossroads
3. Things I've never watched before:
* Pitch Perfect 2 in the cinema
* Season 2 of Unforgettable
* The Gambler
* Taken
* Australia
* Apocalypto
* Daybreakers
* Monsters University
* The Great Gatsby
* Max Payne
2. Things I might want to re-watch:
* Sherlock Holmes
* Life as We Know It
* The Grand Budapest Hotel
* Crossroads
3. Things I've never watched before:
27.5.15
Celebrating mothers
In preparation for Mother's Day (31th of May in Sweden), I've compiled this list of my favorite female characters that play the part of a mother to a child, in all the ways that really matter:
Hobson
Nanny
Hobson (Helen Mirren) genuinely loves Arthur (Russell Brand) for who he is - weaknesses and all. And since she's well aware of these weaknesses she tries to guide (not force) him to better things. She's always waiting for him to find the right way and if he falls, she'll try to pick him back up again.
Bessie
Aunt
Bessie (Diane Keaton) is sort of the polar opposite to Hank's (Leonardo DiCaprio) real mother (Meryl Streep). She encourages him to let his guard down by demanding honesty, patiently waiting for him to come to her and tell the truth. With this new, kind approach, she lures him out of his shell and teaches him that he is good enough - without embellishment.
Maleficent
Godmother
Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) is the embodiment of what I feel it's like to love someone unconditionally: You might want to give them away/mash them up and serve them for dinner/never speak to them again.. but you never do! You'd defend that person (in this case the baby Aurora (Elle Fanning)) to the death.
Katniss Everdeen
Big sister
Even though Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her sister live with their biological mother, Katniss is the one that comforts and supports her sister when she needs it. This could all be attributed to her role as a big sister, if it wasn't for the fact that Katniss is willing to sacrifice her own life to save her sister. That's the essential thing a mother's prepared to do and that's why she's on this list.
Bren MacGuff
Stepmother
"You're not going to be a pop-pop. Somebody else is going to find a precious blessing from Jesus in this garbage dump of a situation." Do I need to give another reason for Bren's awesomeness than this quote (from when Bren and her husband finds out that Juno (Ellen Page) is pregnant)?
Hobson
Nanny
Hobson (Helen Mirren) genuinely loves Arthur (Russell Brand) for who he is - weaknesses and all. And since she's well aware of these weaknesses she tries to guide (not force) him to better things. She's always waiting for him to find the right way and if he falls, she'll try to pick him back up again.
Bessie
Aunt
Bessie (Diane Keaton) is sort of the polar opposite to Hank's (Leonardo DiCaprio) real mother (Meryl Streep). She encourages him to let his guard down by demanding honesty, patiently waiting for him to come to her and tell the truth. With this new, kind approach, she lures him out of his shell and teaches him that he is good enough - without embellishment.
Maleficent
Godmother
Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) is the embodiment of what I feel it's like to love someone unconditionally: You might want to give them away/mash them up and serve them for dinner/never speak to them again.. but you never do! You'd defend that person (in this case the baby Aurora (Elle Fanning)) to the death.
Katniss Everdeen
Big sister
Even though Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her sister live with their biological mother, Katniss is the one that comforts and supports her sister when she needs it. This could all be attributed to her role as a big sister, if it wasn't for the fact that Katniss is willing to sacrifice her own life to save her sister. That's the essential thing a mother's prepared to do and that's why she's on this list.
Bren MacGuff
Stepmother
"You're not going to be a pop-pop. Somebody else is going to find a precious blessing from Jesus in this garbage dump of a situation." Do I need to give another reason for Bren's awesomeness than this quote (from when Bren and her husband finds out that Juno (Ellen Page) is pregnant)?
25.5.15
Movie night: My mothersister's birthday
On Friday I had to quit my summer job because of stress-related issues and - even though it's sad, I'm proud of myself for realizing my limits in time (I was still sort of trying it out and I actually made no money from it). To make myself feel better I snapped this picture of the view going home and then went to my sister Hanna to snuggle with her turtle Gunnar:
Friday night was then spent watching The Other Woman while finishing up some presents for my sister Julia's 20th birthday.
We celebrated her birthday (and my mother's; they're born on the same
day) on Saturday by playing lots of boardgames and eating chocolate
cake. I then rounded out my weekend with semi-watching Transformers 4.
14.5.15
Unhappy feet (Currently watching).
* I'm just ridiculously excited for The Gift (Joel Edgerton's the writer and director).
* I've finally started my summer job as a breakfast/lunch hostess at a hotel and I'm completely exhausted when I get home. The hours spent with feet elevated and food in hand while I struggle to stay awake past 9 PM: 10. The total amount of movies watched since then: 0.
* I've finally started my summer job as a breakfast/lunch hostess at a hotel and I'm completely exhausted when I get home. The hours spent with feet elevated and food in hand while I struggle to stay awake past 9 PM: 10. The total amount of movies watched since then: 0.
* I have managed to watch almost the entire first season of Unforgettable though. I am in love with Poppy Montgomery!
Randomly adding this picture of my sister Hanna watching ostriches. She's given birth. I'm an aunt now!! <3
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