Movies to watch: Red Riding Hood

 

Red Riding Hood

Catherine "Mother of Twilight" Hardwicke gives you a spin of the classic tale that you would have never imagined. Yes, to me the movie does scream TWILIGHT but it does have the credibility to stand on it's own. One good reason: better leading actors (Amanda Seyfried and a ten times better Edward Cullen; Shiloh Fernandez). Nonetheless, it's a well known story that's been around for centuries which definitely makes it appealing across the masses.

What I liked about the film:

Visually striking. Unlike Twilight, Hardwicke decided to go with beautiful wintry scene. Was anyone else scared that someone was going to their eye poked out by those pointy trees? Very dangerous.




The red hood.That was so beautiful when it was blowing in the wind. I have to say Ms. Seyfried really knows how to rock the hood. It was an entity of itself.

Shiloh Fernandez. I am so intrigued by him. What I am about to say may sound like a back handed compliment but it's awesome coming from me since I love both actors. But he's like a Zac Efron and James Dean rolled into one. Yes, he's a mysterious good looking man. I think he would have made a better Edward Cullen. Yes, I don't think you could do anything else to improve Twilight but Shiloh is not socially awkward. He can hold himself together when asked simple questions. Team Shiloh.


Billy Burke. Charlie Swan, you know Bella's dad. I'm sure this mad has had a wonderful career and would rather not be called Bella's dad, but he is. I must say that he looks better with the mustache. It makes him look hot. No difference between Bella's dad and Red's (Valerie's Dad). They both drink. However Val's dad is missing the "R" beer can. (Does that stand for Red? Trivia question: what does that R stand for on the beer can? I don't know but I know someone does. If you do, I will give you a high-five!)


Grandma, what big _______ you have? Thank you. I would have been highly disappointed if that line was not in the film. I would have asked for a refund and then e-mail Summit. It worked really well in the movie.


A cross-dressing wolf.  Another reason I would have been disappointed if that was missing as well. That's the whole point of the story!


Twist.  The movie does have a little twist. Which I will not say but it did make it interesting. You think you know from the trailers but you have no idea. It's great not having a clue.

What I didn't understand about the movie:

What century are we in. The movie is definitely a period piece. What period does it take place in, I haven't the slightest clue. At first they are talking about kingdoms and then they are bumping and grinding at a party. It felt a little like the Jersey Shore for a second:

First thing you see, Red is really into the woodcutter and they want to smush. Then her family is like "No, you gots to get with the wealthy kid" and then all of a sudden "cabs are here" and they're at Karma. And Red sees the woodcutter creeping on some grenade. Then red was like "OK you do you, I'll do me." And then the woodcutter goes and chops up her house because it's made of wood. And then Red has to leave and goes to her Grandma's house and then she comes back and it's an awkward reunion show. Red Riding Hood Jersey Shore Style. 

That's like the only thing I didn't like about the movie. In fairness, it was a good film. I brought a long a friend with me who definitely didn't want to see it and she ended up loving it. It's not Twilight. It has more violence and it's a lot sexier. So no need to be embarrassed, it's been out for sometime so your boyfriend doesn't have to worry about anyone seeing them in there. Or you can wait for the DVD. Anyways, it's a must see. 

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Pretty Little Liars: Season Finale

Sorry for the long awaited Pretty Little Liars season finale post. I'm still mourning over the fact I have nothing to watch on Monday nights. Is it me, but it seems like it's been forever with these hiatuses. It's been MONTHS since a new Vampire Diaries (just saying, but this is about Pretty Little Liars).

So the season finale didn't disappoint, they (the powers that be over at PLL) still left us all confused towards the end with 10 million more questions to be answered. It feels like it's a endless can of worms. Which in a way is good but might be super annoying to people who read the series and those who read about the series on Wikipedia (i.e.- ME).

Here are some of my questions/ concerns from the finale:


1. Garrett and Jenna


- Um. Did anyone see that coming? So in my extensive research from wikipedia, Garrett was not mentioned in the books. Or maybe he was but he wasn't a major character. The point is, I don't understand that relationship or the point of it. I guess it would have to be answered when the series returns.

2. Ian



- Yeah, Ian "killed" Alison. I use "" because I "like" to and I'm not "sure" along with everyone else if "Ian" is really "dead". However, for you PLL book readers if "A" is who "A" is in the book, could "A" really throw Ian like that. I mean"" could she?

3. Spencer's sister's baby bump.

- I don't think Spencer's sister is really pregnant. I'm just totally against the whole thing. Especially if she lied about going to Georgia in front of the pastor's wife. That baby bump happened so fast like Mr. Schue's wife's hysterical pregnancy. (Glee season 1).

4. Ezra and Aria.



- I think this is the end. Which I am happy for because the world's most boring couple definitely goes to those two. I mean it wasn't that scandalous if you look back at the history of teacher/student relationships on teen angst dramas. The number one teacher/student relationships goes to Pacey Witter and his English teacher Tamara Jacobs (that's Dawson's Creek circa 1998)



So I can honestly say I enjoyed PLL. I hope it returns quickly because I REFUSE to watch The Secret Life of the American Teenager (they talk to much on that show, way too much talking).

Thought, theories of Pretty Little Liars? Share away!

Movies you should skip

Take Me Home Tonight

I was suckered into these movies, with nonetheless great songs that made me wanna jump out of my chair and rock out with my 80s swing and be left with the hollow feeling of emptiness after subjecting myself to an 1hour and 45 minute suck fest.. This movie, I thought could have been better, it had a good cast comedic wise, but the story just ran to short. A guy (Topher Grace) decides he wants to tell his High school crush played by none else than Number6 (Teresa Palmer) (Great movie btw, watch I AM NUMBER4). They meet at this party and the story follows his sister who is played by Anna Faris and best friend Dan Fogler through the party as obstacles arise and how they realize maybe, "One I need a better life", "My life Sucks", and "I have a backbone now". That's pretty much the story in a nut shell. I was highly disappointed, I think this movie was Eh, OK if your watching TV on a Friday night and have nothing else to do, maybe you can sneak a clip on the Comedy Central Network in a year when they decide to play it on TV.

Critic choice... " WAIT.... and keep Waiting!"..

Hall Pass

Old School rival? Wedding Crashers? Nope, not even close. This movie fell short of comedy and storyline. I felt bad that I didn't laugh as much so I pretended to smile at the short blows and comedic use of an old guy thinking he can score a date or sex with a young pretty girl... This was definitely written by a man because well it doesn't happen but in fantasies played out by married men in a loveless marriage... Skip it, rent it.. and you decide if you can handle the same plot discussed over and over again. Like the one above, could have been great, but the lack of build up, comedic punch, and over-all chemistry of the two bestfriends hurt the movie. Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson this is how it always should be... Could have been great.

Critic Choice... "Wait.. rent it.



PS: IF you have children, don't watch this with them, you get a huge snag of an Irish and African American Genitalia and it's not pretty, it's pretty much 2minutes of penis observation; up close and unfortunately personal..

Movies to watch: The Adjustment Bureau

Riveting, Smart, simple, clean, and interesting!!

I loved this movie, Yes, it has two great actors but the plot was simple and to the point. The thing I loved most about this movie was the story behind the story, it's about free will. Our free will allows us to choose what obstacles and people we encounter on our day to day lives. In the story they talk about this alot how our free will is given to us but many of times certain obstacles happen such as dropping coffee on your pants on your way to work (Matt Damon's character of course experienced this mishap) and others like missing a bus, train, getting stuck in traffic.. etc.. Well when these "mishaps" happen it turns out it's "fate" steering you back on to the course you were supposed to be in.

It all ravels down to the whole, our lives are already written out for us. And with some explaining throughout the movie, these people who are not angels, or guardians, but life setters in a way follow the two main characters and make sure they stay on course.

The movie is very easy to follow, the story line is very simple. Yes, it's a romantic drama, it's not over powered by naked bodies, or gross sexual scenes that more on the lines exploit the actors than bring something to the story. Matt Damon is attractive and brings nothing less to his character as a believable politician that is trying to find the piece that he is missing to feel complete. Emily Blunt is beautiful, charming, and witty in this film. The romance between the two is very apparent and they showed great chemistry. She plays a ballerina who is torn between the life that she leads and the great achievements and success that await her for the man that she loves and feels most complete with.

At the end, it's nothing but happy endings for both characters, but the ride they take to get there, leaves you wondering what will happened in the last 3minutes of the film.

After leaving the theater you can't help but think if this could ever exist, or if it doesn't already. It seems as though sometimes we hold ourselves back and the story of the movie was to continue with your dreams, and fight for you want, no matter what obstacles may arise.


My critic choice is "Must See", don't wait for the DVD go out and be inspired.

Joe Jonas: You're breaking my heart!

Stop it Joe Jonas, you're breaking my heart and I kinda like it but I'm still on the verge of tears. Recently, Joe Jonas has announced that he is going solo (exciting!). Along with the news of going solo comes the press; I give you Joe's first solo cover and solo story from Details magazine.

Let me just say: It's not him, it's me. Great article! Love where he's heading but I'm going through some type of denial stage. My man is grown and that's something that I have to deal with. I'm not sure if I want to change for him though. Yes, it's great he's an adult, I'm adult. I talk like an adult but I can't handle him talking like an adult and him doing an adult things. I do that! But now that I type this "aloud", it sounds that I want him to say young forever and I like little boys or something. I don't. But be honest, you have a Peter Pan fantasy thing too (Wendy Darling sure did).

I mean I just thought he would stay a little fun immature boy forever. Free of profanity, drinking, and that awful Alice Cullen. I liked those qualities about him. Good wholesome fun. I know it may not be realistic but I thought it was very honorable of him. These other things I at least expected from Zac Efron, who totally sounds like he could play Channing Tatum's cousin in Step Up 4. Just sayin' but I like it.



You can read the article here

Interesting points:

- The article does a comparison of Joe and Justin Timberlake. Travel back in time with me you loyal *N SYNC fans even JoBro fans who only heard of *N SYNC, but didn't you always think that JC Chasez would have blown up more than Justin did? I did. JC definitely had more musicality that Justin did, I think. I was surprised that his solo project didn't jump off. I hope that Nick doesn't follow in that footsteps.

- Joe is an awesome cook. He's so quick on his feet. He was making something and forgot a key ingredient for it and improvised. I totally would have gone back to the store. I do that all the time by the way. I make 50 trips to the grocery store... everyday.

- He bar hops and goes clubbing like a regular 20 something. I find that the most off putting because I don't do that anymore. I think I'm a fifty year old in a 20 something year old body. That doesn't even hold truth anymore because I'm sure there's a lot of cougars getting their Friday nights on.... probably hanging out with Joe :(.

-He really likes that Alice Cullen (barf). I'm sure she's a nice girl but I just don't like that whole cast. Their socially awkward.

- And he's totally a lady killer. He totally gets it in. Whatever that in is because there is this whole blurry line now with the purity rings. Which I think was quite honorable and no one's business. But he talks about all his relationships and stuff and I'm still on Team Joe. Taylor Swift is bitter and she goes through dudes a lot. She is Joe's equivalent: a maneater. There's nothing wrong with that just move on with your life. Own up to it.

Anyways my biggest fear in this is that Joe would turn into a Jersey Shore guy. I mean first he's at a Calvin Klien fashion show with these dudes and next they are you know at Karma creeping or something. Who knows. It's like creeping Hollywood style.

We'll Joe, I still love you no matter what. We're just going through growing pains (we'll I am). There's always Nick ( still too young but legal, but young, still).