The Twilight Zone Marathon on Syfy.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy 2012 New Year
This is the year the world ends (December 22), the year The Avengers movie comes out, and the year I start to write my first fanfic in many years. I was glad of last year that I blogged and met my boyfriend (Brian/revrezner). Last night I spent my first New Years Eve with him. We spent the night with some of his friends and rank. That being said, I am recovering from last night.
Lots of people make New Years' Resolutions but I don't. I just have things I plan to do every year. This year I plan to continue reviewing all the Terminator movies, continuing my written series (S&N, The Green, and Sushi, Sake, and Tanuki), plus continuing my relationship with Brian.
I hope that everyone had a great night and recovers quickly from last night. And, if you do have New Years' Resolutions: What are they?
This day last year I moved over to this blog from my livejournal (acrazyraven).
Lots of people make New Years' Resolutions but I don't. I just have things I plan to do every year. This year I plan to continue reviewing all the Terminator movies, continuing my written series (S&N, The Green, and Sushi, Sake, and Tanuki), plus continuing my relationship with Brian.
I hope that everyone had a great night and recovers quickly from last night. And, if you do have New Years' Resolutions: What are they?
This day last year I moved over to this blog from my livejournal (acrazyraven).
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Title: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Director: David Fincher
Series: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Based on the Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Written By: Stieg Larsson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, and Christopher Plummer
Rated: R
Released: 2011
Personal Rating: 5/5
Mystery Genre Rating: 5/5
Oscars: N/A
Basic Plot: Mikael Blomkvist searches for a missing woman and ends up involved in a much bigger mystery.
Opening Credits
This appears out of nowhere and appears like an acid trip. You might be asking: "But, jashykins, it's the opening credits. It doesn't come out of nowhere." You are wrong about that. The opening scene is very quiet and suddenly you're blasted with extremely loud music and weird images. From what I gathered by watching the movie I will attempt to decipher the trippy opening sequence: The images show that Lisbeth (the title character) is a hacker, that she is raped, and that she ends up having a sexual relationship with Daniel Craig's character.
The Rape Scene
If you don't like rape scenes (for any of the numerous reasons) then you will feel like you're dying while watching this scene. I had heard that this scene was disturbing (from people online) but I thought that they were exaggerating. It has happened in the past. Unfortunately that is NOT the case with this. Even the guy who played the rapist was disturbed (he ended up going into his hotel room and crying for a long time afterwards).
Too Many Endings
For all those that saw The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Imagine the "ending" to that movie times ten. You have now gotten an idea for the "ending" of this movie. Some of the endings were needed and one could've been shortened. revrezner said the final ending could've been cut but I think it should stay in case the other two sequels are released.
Final Thoughts
This was a movie I had been waiting for. I admit I haven't seen the original movies nor read the book trilogy. With that in mind: This is one great movie. It has good character development, lovely visuals, and intense action sequences. Plus, for you mystery buffs, it has a great mystery that inhabits every inch of the film. Though I wouldn't recommend this movie for the squeamish.
Director: David Fincher
Series: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Based on the Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Written By: Stieg Larsson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, and Christopher Plummer
Rated: R
Released: 2011
Personal Rating: 5/5
Mystery Genre Rating: 5/5
Oscars: N/A
Basic Plot: Mikael Blomkvist searches for a missing woman and ends up involved in a much bigger mystery.
Opening Credits
This appears out of nowhere and appears like an acid trip. You might be asking: "But, jashykins, it's the opening credits. It doesn't come out of nowhere." You are wrong about that. The opening scene is very quiet and suddenly you're blasted with extremely loud music and weird images. From what I gathered by watching the movie I will attempt to decipher the trippy opening sequence: The images show that Lisbeth (the title character) is a hacker, that she is raped, and that she ends up having a sexual relationship with Daniel Craig's character.
The Rape Scene
If you don't like rape scenes (for any of the numerous reasons) then you will feel like you're dying while watching this scene. I had heard that this scene was disturbing (from people online) but I thought that they were exaggerating. It has happened in the past. Unfortunately that is NOT the case with this. Even the guy who played the rapist was disturbed (he ended up going into his hotel room and crying for a long time afterwards).
Too Many Endings
For all those that saw The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. Imagine the "ending" to that movie times ten. You have now gotten an idea for the "ending" of this movie. Some of the endings were needed and one could've been shortened. revrezner said the final ending could've been cut but I think it should stay in case the other two sequels are released.
Final Thoughts
This was a movie I had been waiting for. I admit I haven't seen the original movies nor read the book trilogy. With that in mind: This is one great movie. It has good character development, lovely visuals, and intense action sequences. Plus, for you mystery buffs, it has a great mystery that inhabits every inch of the film. Though I wouldn't recommend this movie for the squeamish.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas 2011
Here is the video I made as a Christmas present to my boyfriend.
Where is the YouTube Version of this Video? I have decided not to put them on this blog since sometimes YouTube makes it harder to upload a video.
Where is the YouTube Version of this Video? I have decided not to put them on this blog since sometimes YouTube makes it harder to upload a video.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Ice 2011
The vlog of my trip with Brian and some friends to Gaylord Palms' Ice (a yearly event).
This year: Shrek themed!
This year: Shrek themed!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins)
Title: The Hunger Games
Series: The Hunger Games Trilogy
Author: Suzanne Collins
Released: 2008
Rating: 5/5
Basic Plot: Katniss Everdeen takes her sister's (Prim) place in the Hunger Games and now has to fight for her life.
Big, Bad Government Theme
I admit I have a very low opinion of government. This hasn't been helped by how the US Government is acting now (especially SOPA and Protect IP which effect me). And the big, bad government is a big part of the book. The Capitol (the Government) created The Hunger Games as a big fuck you to the 12 Districts of Panem (the old USA). What's especially great about The Capitol is that you feel its evil even without it being in the scene.
The Bloody Scenario
This book is for Young Adults and yet it has something that belongs in an adult novel. That something is children (12-18 year olds) killing other children because the Capitol finds it amusing. I loved when I was a teen when Young Adult authors would treat me like an adult. If you are a teen, and feel the same way I did when I was young, you'll love this aspect of the book. If you're an adult, this still might disturb you just because children are killing children.
The Bleak Future
This book has one of my favorite scenarios: the bleak future. I don't like happy futures but I like to see how the future can go wrong. This book's depiction of the future is so down and it gets worse as things go on.
Final Thoughts
This book made me want to read the other two books in the trilogy. I can't tell you how painful it is to wait to finish the trilogy. One mystery I want to find out is who the mutated wolves are. For a young teen this might be gritty. For an adult, it won't be as bad for you.
Series: The Hunger Games Trilogy
Author: Suzanne Collins
Released: 2008
Rating: 5/5
Basic Plot: Katniss Everdeen takes her sister's (Prim) place in the Hunger Games and now has to fight for her life.
Big, Bad Government Theme
I admit I have a very low opinion of government. This hasn't been helped by how the US Government is acting now (especially SOPA and Protect IP which effect me). And the big, bad government is a big part of the book. The Capitol (the Government) created The Hunger Games as a big fuck you to the 12 Districts of Panem (the old USA). What's especially great about The Capitol is that you feel its evil even without it being in the scene.
The Bloody Scenario
This book is for Young Adults and yet it has something that belongs in an adult novel. That something is children (12-18 year olds) killing other children because the Capitol finds it amusing. I loved when I was a teen when Young Adult authors would treat me like an adult. If you are a teen, and feel the same way I did when I was young, you'll love this aspect of the book. If you're an adult, this still might disturb you just because children are killing children.
The Bleak Future
This book has one of my favorite scenarios: the bleak future. I don't like happy futures but I like to see how the future can go wrong. This book's depiction of the future is so down and it gets worse as things go on.
Final Thoughts
This book made me want to read the other two books in the trilogy. I can't tell you how painful it is to wait to finish the trilogy. One mystery I want to find out is who the mutated wolves are. For a young teen this might be gritty. For an adult, it won't be as bad for you.
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Monday, December 19, 2011
Two Days (SOPA)
Correction: They're only voting on whether to pass the bill to the house floor and then later the senate. The house committee is only a small number in comparison to the rest of those in the house and senate. And from what I understand, a lot of them aren't fully aware of the SOPA do to being involved with other crap. - @m1919_tscc (Twitter Account)
I truly wish this time wasn't upon us. But SOPA will be voted on December 21, 2011. This, as I have stated before, will affect the enter internet community (yes, even you, non-American Citizen)! This is very sad when such a freedom of expression will be taken away (even though you hardcore porn fans are creepy).
Know what the saddest thing about this is? It's the fact that the people voting on this don't know what the fuck they're voting about. It's just that companies pay them money and they don't ask questions. This made the SOPA hearing very annoying to listen to. It could be a comedy if it wasn't real. The line 'The Internet is for Porn' was stated more than once.
Luckily there were voices of reason. Unfortunately they were very few and far between. So, those in the US of A, write (or call) your senator/representatives to tell them that you are against this bill!
Also, don't forget that Protect IP is a lesser form of SOPA, but could prove to be just as deadly.
I truly wish this time wasn't upon us. But SOPA will be voted on December 21, 2011. This, as I have stated before, will affect the enter internet community (yes, even you, non-American Citizen)! This is very sad when such a freedom of expression will be taken away (even though you hardcore porn fans are creepy).
Know what the saddest thing about this is? It's the fact that the people voting on this don't know what the fuck they're voting about. It's just that companies pay them money and they don't ask questions. This made the SOPA hearing very annoying to listen to. It could be a comedy if it wasn't real. The line 'The Internet is for Porn' was stated more than once.
Luckily there were voices of reason. Unfortunately they were very few and far between. So, those in the US of A, write (or call) your senator/representatives to tell them that you are against this bill!
Also, don't forget that Protect IP is a lesser form of SOPA, but could prove to be just as deadly.
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