A New Tomb Raider

I know that posting this more than a year in advance is a little bit odd. But I saw this trailer for a new video game coming out next fall and I couldn't be more excited for it. Many of you know the name of Lara Croft but every time I see the movie or anything to do with the old games I don't feel any sort of connection to the character. I guess I should state that recently I have become really involved in video games. I have always played Nintendo. Mario Kart, Zelda, Super Mario Bros. But at my old job the people I worked with played Playstation and XBox 360 and I became corrupted and I am now a gamer. Although I can say that I do not play the online games or the games that require monthly payments. Back to Lara Croft. The game series is getting rebooted and I love the direction they are taking the character. She actually looks like your average person. No tiny waste, giant chest, and no ginormous lips.

A New Life

I AM NO LONGER A CREATURE OF THE DARKNESS. After a year and a half of being a vampire I have found the cure. It wasn't an easy transition. I got some nasty sun burns since my skin was not used to seeing the light of day and I had difficulties staying up past six in the evening. But I have done it. I can now walk in the sunshine without experiencing any sort of pain. It is now possible for me to sleep along with the rest of the world. But best of all, I can hide the fact that I am a former vampire by going to school full-time. Life is good.

Some people may want nothing more than to become a vampire but I couldn't wait to earn my slot among the living.

Childhood Ends

I know this post is over a month late. In my defense this is probably the most difficult post I have written. Not because I'm telling some depressing story (ok maybe it is) but because I have to tell about the end of my childhood. When I was about ten years old I was introduced to a brand new world of witches and wizards, quidditch, and a school all about magic.

Never having been much of a reader I owe my love for books and my career choice to this series. J.K. Rowling showed me that a book doesn't have to be just words on a page. I can enter new worlds and make new friends just by reading. I found myself captivated and the rest is history. A girl who hated reading is now an English Literature major who desires to be a book editor, and like millions of others out there I waited in line for hours for both the books and the films.

When Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows first came out summer of 2007 I was able to avoid the sadness and the feeling that nothing would ever be the same that came along with the end of the series because I had more movies to look forward to. Harry Potter wasn't over yet. Two more movies still had to come out. Since at that time they hadn't announced that they were splitting Deathly Hallows into two films.

As the time drew nearer for Deathly Hallows part two to be released I found myself both excited and terrified. I would finally be able to see not just read the final battle. But then it would be over. No more waiting in line all day to see the next film. No more Harry Potter themed parties where I could be a total nerd and dress up.

At 12:30 in the afternoon my sister Josie and I got in line. Yes I was in line for twelve hours to see a movie. Why does everyone think that was such a bizarre thing to do. It was Harry Potter. As I started talking to the people in line with me I realized that everyone there was just as excited for the film as I was and wanted the day to move faster but at the same time we all found ourselves wishing that it wasn't ending. I discovered that I am not the only person that has gotten teased because of an obsession over a film/book series.

Most of the people I work with don't understand why I would take a night off of work just to see a movie. I would always explain that Harry Potter is my childhood. I grew up alongside Harry, Hermione, and Ron. They were my friends growing up and still are. Too which they would explain that they are just fictional characters in a book. And continue to tell me that I am a dork to which I would respond, "I'm not a dork, I'm a nerd there's a big difference."

Back to waiting in line. While waiting in line cars would honk at us as they drove by in their air conditioned cars and make fun of us calling us, and I quote, "Nerds, get a life". We actually turned into a fun game. The group next to me went and stood at the side of the road and "cursed" the cars that drove by with their wands. And we began laughing and saying that those people were just Twihards that are jealous because they don't have as awesome fans as Harry Potter.

We played board games, shared our favorite memories and moments about the films and books. And at about 10:30 we were escorted into our theater and got to wait another two hours sitting in the theater waiting.

As the film started I was actually surprised at how silent the theater was. At every other midnight showing I have been to the audience has started cheering and screaming their heads off. But not this time. You could feel the anticipation. The movie was awesome. Of course it was. A few minor things bothered movie but you can't please everyone completely. I was surrounded by the sounds of sniffling. It started when the Professors start to defend the school and got a bit ridiculous when Snape died. But that was one of the best parts. A bunch of teenagers and college students all getting teary eyed over a movie. It, was, awesome!!!

I am still a bit depressed that I no longer have anything Potter related to look forward to. I have tried to fill the void with video games and new books. But I have realized something. Nothing can take the place of Harry Potter. Nothing can be better than spending twelve hours in line for a movie. Or staying up all night so that I can finish reading the latest book.

Thank you J.K. Rowling for creating such a magical world. And thank you to all those involved in the films for doing such an amazing job of bringing the school I wish I had been able to go to to life.

X-Men: First Class

In the year 2000 the first X-Men film was released. It was amazing. It introduced some of the most well known mutants flawlessly. Unfortunately, since then the X-Men franchise has just moved further and further downhill. After the pretty good X-Men 2 the series absolutely fell apart with X-Men: Last Stand and X-Men Origins.

So when I heard that they were going to be making a film about Professor X and Magneto I was a bit worried. Both characters are so well known and after the last origins film (X-Men Origins). Magneto is probably one of my favorite villains of all time so I was worried that they would fail to deliver yet again. My worries began to slowly dissolve after I saw the trailer for the film. It looked like the film was actually going to be good but then again so had all the others.

All doubts were thrown out the window when I saw X-Men: First Class. The storyline couldn't have been better, the casting was spot on, and the action was awesome.

I found myself struggling to see Magneto as the bad guy he is later on in the series after learning everything he had been through at the hands of the Nazis. I loved being able to see such a different side of Professor X. A fun guy who likes to go to bars and pick up women by talking to them about genetic mutations.

It was great to be able to learn the backstory of how and why Magneto and Professor X went from being friends to enemies.

Plus, the introduction of some awesome mutants without making the audience feel like they were getting information overload was a huge plus.

Highly recommended. I give it two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Super 8

I don't have much to say about this movie except awesome.

You can't exactly go wrong combining J.J. Abrams (Star Trek) and Steven Spielberg (Indiana Jones). Both are masterminds when it comes to film making.

The film follows a group of friends as they witness a train wreck and come to realize that there was more than just mundane objects aboard the train. The screenplay couldn't have been better and the cinematography was breathtaking. I highly recommend this film to anyone. You won't be disappointed.

A Perfect Ending

I know that the idea of what this post is about is pretty depressing. But I really do believe that when someone passes away that although it is sad and hard to deal with, it isn't the end. And I have decided that I really think funerals should be a little bit like this. More of a celebration of life than a farewell.

Embrace the Weird!!!

It doesn't matter who you are we all have something about us we would like to be different. Whether it be a lack of a particular talent, the way we look, or anything else you can think of. So my question is. After you watch the video below what would you put on your "shirt"? Mine would definitely be "can't dance". It would be great if I could have some sort of control over my body but that just isn't the case. Oh well. I'm a weird dancer and I know it. We need to embrace what we don't like about ourselves or what makes us stand out in a crowd because that is what makes us different and special in our own unique ways.

Only two more months!!!!!

YES!!!!! I have been waiting for this trailer since November. November!!!!!

Yes it may be weird that I am blogging about movie trailer. Or the fact that I am this excited for a video that is less than two minutes long. The fact that I have watched it close to fifty times since Wednesday should not be surprising for anyone that knows me.

Although it has been a long wait, the wait was worth it. Thankfully it looks like the director has fulfilled his promise to make the final battle bigger and better than it was in the books. Which isn't that hard in my opinion.

So what are your opinions. Does the trailer make you wish it was July already? Are you excited or could you care less that the end of a ten year journey is drawing nearer to the end?

The King's Speech

The King's Speech. A film about the Duke of York as he struggles with the idea that he may have to step in as king since his brother is not all that responsible. As everyone knows the king is someone who has to deliver speeches (duh!) and at this time the wireless was in use which meant he would have to make the speeches to his entire nation and possibly the world. Which would be difficult considering the fact that he had a stammer.

The film follows the Duke and his wife as they struggle overcome his stammer by going to a man named Lionel Logue and using his unusual methods.

I don't think a movie has ever captured my attention and my emotions as well as this film. The acting couldn't have been better and the screenplay was spectacular. The film easily transitioned through the various emotions flawlessly.

The film relates to basically everyone. I know that none of us will probably ever have to give a speech to an entire nation knowing that we cannot speak probably. And we will never have to rule an entire nation. However, at some point everyone has had to overcome some sort of trial or difficulty. Everyone has felt like what is expected of them is more than they can handle.

This film will keep you captivated from start to finish I guarantee it.

A Movie All About Girl Power!!!

Yesterday I went to the movies with some friends from work. We went and saw a film called Sucker Punch. Going into the movie I knew that it was either going to be totally awesome or completely lame. I can happily say that it was awesome. A film that is completely about the empowerment of women is definitely my type of movie. The greatest thing about it was that they showed how a girl can take control of their life in the most bizarre way. The film follows a girl who goes by the name of Babydoll. After her mothers death she and her younger sister inherit her mothers fortune. However, as most stories go the step father wasn't too pleased about this. I'm not going to mention what happens next due to the fact that it will spoil the beginning of the film and take away from what the film is trying to show but I can say that Babydolls actions make it so that her step father can put her in an insane asylum. The story then shows how Babydoll plans on escaping by going into a fantasy world where Babydoll enlists the help of a few of the girls that are in the asylum with her. It alternates between this fantasy world and another different fantasy world.
The story is awesome, and the actors do a good job of portraying their characters. Many times during the movie I found myself thinking that the fight sequences reminded me of a video game boss fight. Another plus to the movie. It had an ending that I didn't see coming at all. And although it isn't the ending you find yourself hoping for while following Babydolls journey it is still an ending to be happy about. I highly recommend this movie to anyone that likes to see chics kick some serious butt.

Two inthusiastic thumbs up!!!!

I always love finding a new book to transport me to a different world. But that doesn't solely apply to reading fantasy novels. Isn't it amazing? By simply reading something as simple as a book you can become anything. A pirate, a witch/wizard, a hacker, anything you want. Any book can transport the reader to another world. Whether it be a book that actually takes place in a different world than ours, a historical fiction, or simply a novel that makes you see the world a little bit differently. I love reading books that teach me something new. And it is amazing how regardless of where or when the book takes place it can always teach the reader something.
Unfortunately until recently the amount of reading I have done outside of something for school is dismal. But that all changed about one month ago.


Over the past month I have found myself captivated by a series called Millenium Trilogy. Written by Swedish writer Stieg Larsson the series takes place in Sweden and follows a woman who has a secret past and a journalist intent on uncovering the truth. The first book in the series is called the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Followed by the Girl Who Played With Fire and finally the Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
For those of you have a hard time getting through difficult material maybe this series isn't for you. The series deals with some VERY adult material and can get graphic in certain places. But for those who think you can push through the rough spots I highly recommend going for it. The main character Lisbeth Salander is one tough chick. She takes what people do to her and instead of cowering in the corner saying poor me she goes into the world and does everything she can to regain control of her life.
If you do decide to read the series don't give up on the first book. It takes a while to get going but once it does it doesn't stop. I have never been more entranced by a novel(s) and I don't think I have ever become so involved in a book. My heart raced faster and faster with each page I turned. One of the best series' I have ever gotten my hands on.

A New Feat?

For as long as I can remember the cds I have wanted to buy haven't been the latest bands newest cd, but the soundtrack to the last movie I saw. It may be because I have grown up hearing instrumental music due to the fact that I grew up playing the violin or it could be some random fluke.
I recently got online and looked up a list of all the scores that have been nominated/won the academy award for best original soundtrack. The list couldn't be more daunting. With scores from movies I have never even heard of and others that I didn't even realize had oscar worthy scores. But I have decided that on top of slowly building up my movie collection, I will also slowly get my hands on all of the scores that won and possibly the ones that were nominated but didn't win.
What do you think? Is it a good idea or am I biting off more than I can chew?

And for those of you who are wondering. I am deciding how best to express my opinion on this years Oscars before I write about it.

A Movie About Facebook?

I know what you are probably thinking. How the heck can a movie about facebook be any good. I thought the same thing. When I first saw the trailer I declared right there and then that I would not be seeing this movie in theaters or outside of theaters. Well, I lied. Although i didn't see it in theaters i just had to watch it, despite my feelings about it, when it won so many awards at both the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Well, I will admit here and now that I was completely wrong about the movie. The way it was done was awesome. Instead of showing how it was founded and then showing the lawsuit it showed the preceedings of the lawsuit throughout the movie. Making it so a point in the case was shown through a flashback of the characters. The acting was phenomenal. Jesse Eisenberg did amazing, along with Andrew Garfield. The script couldn't have been better and the opening scene captures the audiences attention. This movie makes it into my top five favorite movies of 2010.



Let me just say. If I had seen this movie prior to the Academy Awards I would have actually picked it to win some awards.

Robin Hood

I know that this is not a new movie. Well not new for me, it was released about one year ago. So I am just as surprised as anyone else that it took me this long to see the movie. I blame it on not wanting to go to the movies by myself and having no one to go and see it with me.
A film about the beginning of the legend Robin Hood. I thought that it was a very well done film. Of course you have to know that due to the fact that there are countless stories about how and why Robin Hood became who he was there are quite a few differences with this movie and others done before it. The action sequences were amazing. I think the acting was great but my mom may disagree with mesince she is a Russell Crowe hater. The scenery is breathtaking. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes a good story, a little bit or romance, and plenty of action. And the fact that the main character isn't basically running around in tights and a long green shirt is a bonus. And just know that this is about how Robin Hood came about not about the stealing from the rich to feed the poor.

Drinking = NOT good

Do I even need to say anything?

A New Blogging Tradition?

As you all know, watching movies whether they be old or new is one of my favorite ways to pass the time. So I believe a new tradition for blogging is in order. Whenever I see a new movie that I believe is worth seeing I will blog about it.

I Am Number Four. A film about a boy who is from another planet that had its population wiped out. He, along with a few other survivors, came to earth. Now I won't give away too many details so I don't spoil the plot.

I thought that the movie was extremely well done. Is it the best movie I have ever seen? Not even close. No movie can come close to Star Wars Episode V. Would I go and see it in theaters again? Absolutely. My brother has recently told me that that is the way to know what I truly feel about the movie. If I won't go see it again in theaters it probably isn't that great but if I would like to see it again in theaters then it is definitely worth your time. The film had an interesting story and I found myself wanting to know and see more. Although the acting wasn't the best I have ever seen, the actors did a good job.

After seeing the film I went to Borders and picked up a copy of the book it's based off of and I can't wait till I take my Bio test so that I can start reading it. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes action. But if you go and see it be warned that it is a little corny in some places but overall a fantastic film. And also know that this only the first in a series of six. With the second book coming out in April. Hopefully the film does well in the box office so that the rest of the series can be made.

What do you think? Should this be a new blogging tradition for me?

My Inner Child

Anyone that knows me knows that I am a huge film and television person. I will watch just about any movie so long as it looks like it has some sort of promise. Last month I roped two of my cousins into going and seeing the Disney film Tangled with me. I'll admit that I was mainly going and seeing it because one of my favorite actors, Zachari Levi, voices the character of Flynn Rider.

Over the past few years I have been slightly disappointed in the films that Disney has made, in exception to the ones paired with Pixar. So as I was walking into the film I had no expectations. I had heard that it was the best Disney had done since Beauty and the Beast but I didn't want to get my hopes up. After all, Beauty and the Beast is my all time favorite animated film plus it is the only animated film to win the academy award for best picture.

I can say is that I was blown away by the film. And it isn't just because Alan Menken composed the music for the film. If you don't know who he is, he is the guy that composed Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid, etc. Duh. It truly had the feel of the good, old Disney classics.

If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. It is a hilarious movie with well thought out characters. The story is fantastic, the music unforgettable, and it is just plain awesomeness. Unfortunately it didn't make the cut for the academy awards but it's a winner in my eyes. If only Toy Story 3 hadn't come out last year.

A Day in the Life

9:30 p.m. Tuesday night: wake up wake up wake up

10:30 p.m. Tuesday night: walk out the door and drive to work

5:45 a.m. Wednesday morning Lacy from HR shows up and SURPRISE!!!!! we get to get drug tested. Problem, I went to the bathroom 30 seconds before she showed up.

7:45 a.m. Wednesday morning finally finish up with drug tests for the entire group of people I work with and I leave to drive to school.

8:15 - 9:45 study for school while waiting for fist class to start

10:00 English 2010 starts and we talk yet again about how to go about researching for our paper

11:00 Biology 1010 begins and I am thrown into a world I don't want to be in. I'm an english major science is not my thing

Normally I would be heading home right now but to my inability to fully understand biology I get to hang out at the school till three so I can meet with my professor in order to see if my biology dumbness can be cured.

Oh and to help pass the time I am going to try and see if I can donate my blood at the blood drive. I am a good vampire. Instead of stealing blood from other humans/animals I give it away.

4:15 arrive home

4:45 climb into bed

10:00 wake up

10:30 it is back to work.

I LOVE MY LIFE. maybe not right now though