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X2

It's been a while, I know, but I promise not to leave anyone hanging forever waiting for the next post. So, without further ado, let me begin. I finally got to catch up with my recordings! (Makes fake crowd sounds). So X2...wow. I have to say right off the bat that there was a bit more plot than the first movie. The flaw: maybe too much plot. What do I mean by "too much plot"? There is so much reference to the past and other events that are not fully explained. Everything revolving around Wolverine and his past is very vague. I watched it twice and still felt like I was missing something. Of course, the writers did do that at least somewhat on purpose, as shown by Wolverines statement to Stryker that he'd rather go with the X-men than learn about his past. Also, they did create the X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie to explain everything to the viewers (I am planning on watching this too, do not worry). The other thing that I found to be lacking in substance was the sto

Sunday Sayings

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So I'm going to try to start a new weekly post called "Sunday Sayings" where I will post awesome and inspiring quotes...probably mostly quotes about reading and books. This weeks applies to me now that the school year is finally over.

The Strange Case of Finley Jayne

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WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS Sorry that I have been more sporadic in posts as of late (not that anyone has yet to read this blog and notice). Anyways, my most recent read was The Strange Case of Finely Jayne by Kady Cross. This is more of a novella than a novel, and I finished it within only a couple of sittings. I have become fascinated with the steampunk style for the last few years, and have had this book on the backburner, so I am glad that I finally got to read it. This book is about a young girl who has another, more dark, side to her personality. She is different, and finds it difficult to make friends or keep a job. One day, Lady Morton requests Finley to fill the position of companion to her daughter, Phoebe. Finley quickly realizes that this job is one she cannot lose because Lady Morton hired her with the full knowledge of the girl's capabilities. Finley's job is to protect Phoebe, particularly when it comes to her new fiancé, but there is more to him than ev