Ever since Pixar's been making movies, I always thought that their stories are superior compared to Disney in that they appeal to adults as well as children. Well, Disney's clearly been improving year after year. Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, Frozen, they all have pretty mature, thought-provoking themes with teachable moments for people of all ages. This …
Weekend Viewing Roundup + RIP Anton Yelchin (1989 – 2016)
It ends up being quite a somber Sunday. My hubby and I went to brunch and when I came home and checked Twitter, I was shocked to see tweets that actor Anton Yelchin had died! I couldn't believe it. He was [was!! I'm not even prepared to refer to him in past tense] only 27 years old and …
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Happy Father’s Day – Top 10 favorite cinematic father figures
Now, I've done a couple of father's day list before (here and here), but this year I thought I'd pay homage to non-biological fathers who have made a big impact in the lives of their *adopted* kids. Since I grew up without a father myself, I often wish I had a father figure whom I …
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FlixChatter Review: Neil Jordan’s vampire drama Byzantium (2012)
Before the vampire craze began started by a certain YA novel, Neil Jordan made an epic vampire drama, Interview With The Vampire, in 1994. Nearly two decades later, the Irish filmmaker returned to the popular genre with another unconventional tale of the fanged one. Except that the vampires in this story don't have fangs, instead they have sharp thumbnail …
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Five Movies, Five Movie Quotes: Bond Edition
Hello folks! Films are a visual medium, but without a good story, it'd be more of a music video or visual poetry. So to me, one of the things I remember about the movies is the dialog. This list is sort of inspired by the Five Movies Five Words series I haven't done in a while, …
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Weekend Roundup: Thoughts on STARZ series ‘The White Queen’ (2013)
It's been quite a weekend, it's so sad to hear what happened on Saturday night in Orlando, FL. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected in this horrific act. The cast of Broadway darling Hamilton, led by Lin-Manuel Miranda paid tribute to the victims in a powerful gesture: Tonight's @HamiltonMusical#TonyAwards performance did not include muskets in …
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Music Break + Cinematography Appreciation: The Dark Valley (2014)
Boy it's been over a month since I made a Music Break post. I've just recently re-watched this schnitzel western, a grossly underrated gem of a movie, and since been obsessing over its soundtrack. I never would've seen this if it weren't for Sam Riley, but having a crush actually helps broadens my cinematic horizon 😉 …
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