According to Greta (2009) stars Hilary Duff who plays Greta. The film takes place in the beautiful beach town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, and also shows some of Asbury Park. *Warning: spoilers ahead.* Greta is more than just an angsty teenager; she's bold and unafraid to shock others, she speaks without filter and tells… Continue reading Film Review: According to Greta
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Film Review: I watched “JOKER,” and then I watched Harley Quinn’s “Birds of Prey”
Joker & Harley Quinn are Gotham City's most infamous lovebirds. This past autumn, "JOKER" was released, followed by the winter release of "Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn.)" Both films follow each character separately. "JOKER" is the prequel to Joker's career as Batman's nemesis, telling the story of how he… Continue reading Film Review: I watched “JOKER,” and then I watched Harley Quinn’s “Birds of Prey”
Film Review: (Léon) The Professional
"Léon: The Professional" is a twisted and gory thriller with an unexpected love story. First released in November 1994, it stars Jean Reno as Léon the hitman, and a young Natalie Portman as 12-year old Mathilda. Léon is a professional hitman and extremely skilled at fighting. Mathilda has a troubled and abusive family, as she… Continue reading Film Review: (Léon) The Professional
Film Review: Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
"Caesar and Cleopatra" ~ The two-hour long film from 1945 is an adaptation of the George Bernard Shaw play from 1898. The somewhat historically accurate plot line follows the true political alliance between Julius Caesar (solider and eventual dictator of Rome) and Cleopatra Selene VII (queen of Egypt,) and explores the connection between each other.… Continue reading Film Review: Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
Book Review: Red Sparrow
Red Sparrow is a thrilling novel full of horror and passion. The story follows two characters: Dominika, a Russian, and Nate, an American -- both tangled in the dangerous world of spying for opposing countries. Dominika is dedicated, passionate, thrill-seeking, and short-tempered. And Nate is a fiery man who is very clever and intelligent. He… Continue reading Book Review: Red Sparrow
Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” ~ A Cute & Creepy Film About the School of Life
Melanie Martinez just dropped a visual album, "K-12." The film, essentially a sci-fi musical, is over an hour-and-a-half long. It's a continuation of her first album, "Cry Baby," which is the introduction of the persona of Crybaby. Her style is very unique and specific -- cute and creepy, a theme of childlike innocence mixed with… Continue reading Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” ~ A Cute & Creepy Film About the School of Life
Day 14: favorite movies you never get tired of watching
The Love Witch Our Idiot Brother American Pie Pocahontas Trailer Park Boys This is the End Legally Blonde Dazed and Confused Napoleon Dynamite
30-Day Challenge (Know Thyself): Day 7
Day 7: favorite film & TV My favorite type of film or TV to watch is "dramedy," AKA drama/comedy mix. I like watching something that can make me laugh, but also keeps me interested and excited. I would say that my favorite show is Friends. I've seen every episode and I could watch them over and over… Continue reading 30-Day Challenge (Know Thyself): Day 7
Film Review: The Love Witch
"The Love Witch" is a horror-comedy that was released just last year. The most captivating aspect about the movie is that it seems like it was filmed and released back in the 60s. As I began watching, I started to wonder if the film was supposed to take place in current times or from a few… Continue reading Film Review: The Love Witch
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