Little Talks

A couple of months ago I went with my sister and cousin to watch The Best of Me . My sister loves Nicholas Sparks (books and movies) and so she never misses one. As is to be expected from Sparks, the movie was sappy, sad, and sexy. Not that I don't like his other movies, but I feel like this one had more depth at times. It was the cliche plot of high school sweethearts who lose contact and meet up years later die to the death of a friend only to realize that there is still something between them. Dawson grow up in a broken home, his family being a hillbilly gang...it's not certain what they deal, but probably moonshine and maybe drugs. They definitely handle, if not sell, weapons. Amanda is one of those classic rich, southern, white girls. She has a life that appears to be perfect (whether or not it really is). Dawson is the classic ugly duckling character that every girl wishes was real. He has a rough look and muscular build that make him ruggedly handsome, while the other me

That's right! Finally another book! Today's book is  Fahrenheit 451  by Ray Bradbury. This dystopian sci-fi classic didn't really seem like something I'd read when I first looked at it. I have really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale  in the past, but this seemed more like 1984.  Still, the concept of firemen burning houses instead of putting out the fires was intriguing. I'm going to try to summarize without soiling everything because I want people to know what the book is about without feeling like they've read it. There is so much more to the book than just the summarized plot. (And hopefully I can do this for all other books afterward as well). Montag is a fireman who meets the strange young girl next door, Clarisse, and begins to wonder why she is so different. In a world where people never just walk or have conversations, where televisions fill a whole room and books are banned, Clarisse essentially introduces him to how things used to be. Montag

So I hope you all had a merry Christmas or a happy holiday (whichever one you celebrate). It didn't feel like it was really Christmas until it was actually here, but I've enjoyed it nonetheless. To top it all of I got one of the best gifts a fan girl could ask for...all 8 Harry Potter movies! Coincidentally, Space  has been playing them all weekend so I've already seen the first five and parts of the sixth and seventh. I also got to go watch the last Hobbit movie with all my closest friends. I really enjoyed my weekend. And now I would like to change my usual style for Sunday Sayings by typing up a passage that I recently read from The Wheel of Time. This particular quote is from The Gathering Storm  which, while still being a Robert Jordan story, was written by Brandon Sanderson. (Warning: I have edited out parts of the plot happening around this story being told). "Reasoning with a woman is impossible. It's like... Well, reasoning with a woman is like sitting dow

Apparenlty I've had more time to watch movies during the break so far than to blog about them. I should have known better. This was to be expected. Anyways, lets see if I can do one a day all week. New Year's Eve is brought to you by the people who made Valentine's Day . That's right, another romantic movie about a holiday that follows the stories of a number of people who all or mostly connect in one way or another. And thus, the plot is somewhat complicated to describe...so I'm not going to try. But it's a romcom so I think for the most part you all know how it will turn out already. The star-studded cast includes Zac Efron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lea Michele, Josh Duhamel, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jake T. Austin, Matthew Broderick, Halle Berry, Robert DiNero, Ashton Kutcher, Sofia Vergara, Russell Peters, Katherine Heigel, Hillary Swank, Abigail Breslin, Jon Bon Jovi, Seth Meyers, Hector Elizondo, Ludacris, Alyssa Milano, Til Schweiger, Carla Gugino, Carry Elwes, S

So I came to the realization recently that  artistic and creative aren't quite the same thing. One is more about skill while the other is more about a state of mind. Let me explain. Artistic talent is just that: a talent. It is a skill which some people are born with. Artistic people are those who have the technical ability to communicate images on paper (generally in such a way that it is recognizable as something from the physical world. Creativity is the ability to come up with ideas, or to think of ways to communicate thought and emotion in an artistic manner. Creative people see the world in a different way from others. The way that they experience and view objects and events in their lives is unique in that they can see the artistic potential where others cannot. Often, these two come together. However, it is possible to have an artistic person who can only replicate images or ideas, but struggle to have their own creative views. One could also be creative, but lack the skill

I'm not too sure how busy I'm going to be during the holidays so I just want to wish everyone merry Christmas! (And remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!)

So it has been quite a while since I watched this and I think I missed some bra to begin with, but I saw enough to understand the movie. I would like to apologize in advance because this summary is going to be very lacking. Daniel Craig plays an investigative journalist. He is assisted by a young woman who has been long abused (physically, verbally, and sexually) by a man who was supposed to be a caretaker / benefactor of sorts. He basically turns her into a prostitute, making her endure unbearable shame and hurt in order to get the money she is supposed to have for everyday expenses. She has observation skills and memory beyond compare and is a huge help in his solving this cold case. Her assistance is not often within the law or normal methods of solving cases, but it is effective and she never gets caught. Eventually, she is able to get revenge on her abuser and does some undpeakable things (you can watch for yourself if you really want to know). The journalist also gets his man, on

J.K. Rowling's new Pottermore Christmas releases (yes, I'm a nerd...I know) have gotten me into a real wizarding mood. So for this weeks quotations, have some wise words from the characters of Harry Potter .

Hello world, I really am still alive. And I am ever so far behind on my blogs. But fear not, I will catch up if I have to write several posts a day for the next few weeks. So on to today's topic: We're the Millers. I want to introduce this as a hilarious family movie, but let's face it, it's not appropriate for the whole family. However, the atmosphere really is a happy, family one. So where do I begin? A dealer gets sucked into picking up a shipment of drugs from Mexico, and uses his neighbour the stripper, his other neighbour the teenaged boy, and a homeless girl to create a fake family and travels across the border in an RV under the illusion of being a family on vacation in order to throw off suspicion. In Mexico they get into some trouble as it turns out the man who sent them on their mission is trying to steal the drugs. They have a terrible time trying to act like a family, but suddenly the bond just forms on it's own. There is a long, frustrating and en

So it's that time of year again: the end of the year and the fall/winter season of all our favourite shows. And tonight brought us the end of one of the best new series of the year. The Flash mid-season finale came with tension, terror and tears. Feelings were shared, relationships developed, people came back from the dead, and others came out of hibernation. Iris and Eddy are moving in together, but Barry can't hide his feelings anymore. The Reverse Flash is here, and he has something to do with Dr. Wells. But what exactly? This series has been amazing for me so far. I have laughed and cried, and I feel such a strong connection to the characters. I hope it stays around for years to come. Have a theory about how exactly Dr. Wells plays into the murder of Barry's mom, and all of the action happening now? Who is the other Flash? Let me know in the comments. P.S. Barry, if Iris is too blind to see how amazing you are, I'm always here for you. ;)

So I'm going to do this quickly because I'm supposed to be studying. I was just watching an episode of Criminal Minds and this was the quote at the end: This is the perfect explanation for why we need to tell our children fairy tales. I always loved them as a kid, and have discovered over and over - especially while watching Once Upon A Time - that they still hold some sort of importance and connect with us on an emotional level. Anyways, I would love to say more, but I need to go.