People have too high expectations when it comes to film and TV and I truly question, why?
For instance, even though I may hate something the first time I see it, I give it three chances and I usually like it after the third.
Or else I'm completely blown away the first time and it is after repeated viewings that my enthusiasm for it decreases.
One film which I never really liked the first time was Stand By Me... but after a few viewings I could completely understand it and love it.
I don't know what people expect when they see something, I always go in with a completely open mind, just wanting what ever they give me and most the time they deliver... even if it wasn't in the way I expected.
So what I say to people is don't expect anything, and you'll be happy with anything you're given.
Hope that helps ;)
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
A Taste of An Apple Part II
Part II of A Taste of An Apple is the only story that I have written myself which gets into my favourite stories list. The only one.
There is just something about this small story, that really makes it shine.
I don't know what it is, but if I'm guessing it is this.
Applejack.
She is the one that makes this story. She is the one that I read the story for.
Her stubbornness, her blindness, and how she actually grows as a character in that part II. How she changes for the better.
In the show there's always the issue of her stubborn pride, and this part explores her biggest flaw and makes her finally realize that it is not doing her any good, but how she becomes more rounded, developed and does the right thing, even though it scares her.
Applejack's only enemy was herself. And she didn't even realize it. But it is through realizing it we get to see her become so much more of a character, someone we would want to be. Someone I would want to be.
The story deals with characters realizing that even though things will forever be different, that doesn't mean that things have to be forever bad, it means that you can accept them and work with what you have.
You can't change the past, you have to deal with where it has led you. And it is in your way of dealing with it and accepting it that can make you happy or sad. It's your choice.
There is just something about this small story, that really makes it shine.
I don't know what it is, but if I'm guessing it is this.
Applejack.
She is the one that makes this story. She is the one that I read the story for.
Her stubbornness, her blindness, and how she actually grows as a character in that part II. How she changes for the better.
In the show there's always the issue of her stubborn pride, and this part explores her biggest flaw and makes her finally realize that it is not doing her any good, but how she becomes more rounded, developed and does the right thing, even though it scares her.
Applejack's only enemy was herself. And she didn't even realize it. But it is through realizing it we get to see her become so much more of a character, someone we would want to be. Someone I would want to be.
The story deals with characters realizing that even though things will forever be different, that doesn't mean that things have to be forever bad, it means that you can accept them and work with what you have.
You can't change the past, you have to deal with where it has led you. And it is in your way of dealing with it and accepting it that can make you happy or sad. It's your choice.
Character Analyses- Kiki
I really like this character, I like who she is, I like how she is real and I like how she develops.
This whole movie was just about her developing.
How she was so eager to leave home but didn't realize how hard it would really be.
How she had been niave.
And how a thirteen year old has to live with being an adult well before her time.
Nothing happens in this film. NOTHING.
But that is what makes it so unique.
It's not following a story line, it is just showing things happening and how it affects Kiki.
How in the end, she has lost her enthusiasm for her adventure but learns what it is to be brave.
The film was all about her, her just trying to be an adult, trying to be competent, trying to take care of herself but what Kiki gets in return is a deep depression.
She knows no one in this world and it is only by the goodwill of people themselves that she pulls through but her own inner demon is what she has to win against.
She's insecure, shy, but it is through her courage to be accepted that she makes it.
There is no bad guy trying to make Kiki's life hard, she is doing that herself.
Every personal problem that was caused in this film was caused by herself.
And it is only by accepting herself in the end, that she grows.
She expected some great adventure but got in return reality of just how hard it would be.
And even though she knows that the rest of her time won't be roses and daisies, she still knows that she can do it. And that's all that matters.
Kiki is a very unique character.
And one we don't always understand, but try.
My favourite duos
My favourite duos are relationships between friends that I just go AWE! over.
I don't know if I could pick my favourite but I'm gonna point out my favourite duos and why in this post.
Let's get started.
Jim/Silver- Treasure Planet.
The reasons for all of my duo choices is this, these duos have amazing chemistry and strong friendships and this one is no different.
This one actually got me into the movie, the sole reason I watch it for the Jim and Silver scenes.
I love this duo, for the reason with a lot of duos is because these two bring out the best in each other.
Jim brings out Silver's goodness, and Silver brings out Jim's bravery.
Silver is the father Jim never had, but also the friend Jim never had.
The two grow a ever lasting friendship even though they spend only a short time together and it feels after only a few minutes like they've known each other forever.
It's a deep bond, and one you don't normally see in kids films, or any films for that matter.
That is why I love it.
Doc Brown/Marty McFly Back to the Future 3
To be honest, the only reason why I watch the third so much more than the other two films is because in this film they take a step back, examine the characters and actually develop them and I think it is really in Back to the Future 3 that Doc's and Marty's relationship blossoms and you finally get a sense of what these character's are about.
In most of the films I used to ask, why are these two friends? But the simple answer to it is, they are both good people, Marty doesn't judge people, Doc doesn't judge people, it's that one thing they have in common that makes them friends and it's a beautiful thing.
The only thing that Friendship needs is acceptance of what the other person is about and these two accept each other, even though they are from different worlds and that is why I love this duo.
It is a great friendship, the two understand each other, or at least try to and that's all that matters.
Chris Chambers/Gordie Lechance
Okay, this is probably my all time favourite bromance because it is done just so well.
These two were made to be friends, and the chemistry between them is just 'wow'
Again, they bring out the best in each other like what a good friendship should but they are always there for each other.
I think the thing that really makes this relationship shine is just Chris Chambers himself. He is the most genuine well meaning person in the world, I think the kind of person you would die to have as a friend.
He is strong, he is kind, and he knows what is best. And he is only 11 in this??
He makes Gordie stronger and what does Gordie give in return? His friendship, and even though Gordie doesn't completely understand how to be a good friend like Chris, it is with his time with him in the film that we see him become wiser, see him learn from Chris and see him grow.
To be honest, the way we are shown the relationship is that Chris is Gordie's dead brother's replacement. Gordie needs a new hero, and Chris (who doesn't realize that the story is about him) is that hero. A hero he was since he was born and the hero that will never realize he is.
This friendship is just beautiful.
Honorable mentions,
Applejack/Twilight- My Little Pony (show seriously needs to develop this one)
Mable/Dipper- Gravity Falls (Brother/sister friendship. A close family bond)
J/K -Men in Black 3 (The relationship is nice, but feels slightly forced on K's side)
I don't know if I could pick my favourite but I'm gonna point out my favourite duos and why in this post.
Let's get started.
Jim/Silver- Treasure Planet.
This one actually got me into the movie, the sole reason I watch it for the Jim and Silver scenes.
I love this duo, for the reason with a lot of duos is because these two bring out the best in each other.
Jim brings out Silver's goodness, and Silver brings out Jim's bravery.
Silver is the father Jim never had, but also the friend Jim never had.
The two grow a ever lasting friendship even though they spend only a short time together and it feels after only a few minutes like they've known each other forever.
It's a deep bond, and one you don't normally see in kids films, or any films for that matter.
That is why I love it.
Doc Brown/Marty McFly Back to the Future 3
In most of the films I used to ask, why are these two friends? But the simple answer to it is, they are both good people, Marty doesn't judge people, Doc doesn't judge people, it's that one thing they have in common that makes them friends and it's a beautiful thing.
The only thing that Friendship needs is acceptance of what the other person is about and these two accept each other, even though they are from different worlds and that is why I love this duo.
It is a great friendship, the two understand each other, or at least try to and that's all that matters.
Chris Chambers/Gordie Lechance
These two were made to be friends, and the chemistry between them is just 'wow'
Again, they bring out the best in each other like what a good friendship should but they are always there for each other.
I think the thing that really makes this relationship shine is just Chris Chambers himself. He is the most genuine well meaning person in the world, I think the kind of person you would die to have as a friend.
He is strong, he is kind, and he knows what is best. And he is only 11 in this??
He makes Gordie stronger and what does Gordie give in return? His friendship, and even though Gordie doesn't completely understand how to be a good friend like Chris, it is with his time with him in the film that we see him become wiser, see him learn from Chris and see him grow.
To be honest, the way we are shown the relationship is that Chris is Gordie's dead brother's replacement. Gordie needs a new hero, and Chris (who doesn't realize that the story is about him) is that hero. A hero he was since he was born and the hero that will never realize he is.
This friendship is just beautiful.
Honorable mentions,
Applejack/Twilight- My Little Pony (show seriously needs to develop this one)
Mable/Dipper- Gravity Falls (Brother/sister friendship. A close family bond)
J/K -Men in Black 3 (The relationship is nice, but feels slightly forced on K's side)
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Gravity Falls
This show has so many elements that I love, the quirky characters, the interesting humour, the plots, the continuity of each episode... but... I just can never really remember an episode after seeing it.
I love the show... yet it is so hard to pick out the defining moments in an episode that really sticks in my mind.
I think this show has a lot going for it and I will keep an eye on it.
It's clever and I think that's the thing that impresses me most.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Paranorman
What can I say about this film?
Simply Wow.
I have known about this film for over a year but when finally seeing it, it blew all my preconceived notions and was just, just, miraculous.
The themes this movie dealt with were so much more than the average movie.
How fear caused scared people to kill an innocent child.
I mean... once I saw that bit in the movie... once you realize that it is about so much more than just bullying, it's about a little girl being killed because she was different.
And that's the main goal of this movie.
To shock you, and to make you realize this fact to its greatest extent.
The moments after where Norman whispers in near tears,
"How could you...? She was just like me."
I mean... never have I seen that in a kids movie, becoming reality for a split second.
The kids' movies this year have just been magnificent. This year was truly the year for movies yet this movie for me personally breaks the mode.
You really get Norman. He is not some over exaggerated character. He is just a boy, a lonely boy and this movie has a slight melancholy to it, but the hope is what it really shows.
That in the end, we are all just people. People who do stupid things when we are scared, but there is always good people, and deep down... we are all one of them.
There is no villains in this this movie... there is only people.
And how we all have bad... but we also all have good.
Original songs I love from movies.
Paranorman
Norma's Walk
Okay, now you know when you see a movie and you think it's the moment that's beautiful but really it is the soundtrack that brings it to life?There's one movie with such a beautiful song like that in it and that is Paranorman.
I'm gonna do a seperate review on that movie but there's just one song that is so beautiful, so sad, yet full of life and that is the scene in the movie where Norman is walking by himself, and seeing ghosts.
This beautiful piece of music is so aptly name "Norman's Walk"
I'll get more in depth about the movie later, but for me... this song makes it beautiful.
Madagascar 3 Afro Circus
Now this song is fecking catchy!
I haven't seen the movie yet but I know I'm gonna love it.
This song however, it's the beat of life, the jam of fun and ecstasy and there's not really much more to say about it... just listen.
Lorax
How bad can I be?
Now, I will admit, I liked the Lorax a lot.
I liked its pace, loved its song and thought it had a good message.
But the song I loved most of all was the villian song song by Onceler. The one thing that pushed this movie from good to great was that song.
It made a kid's film scary for a split second and I thank it for it.
These are really the three songs that have caught my interest in films, and I love them for it... this year three quarters done, let's hope for more awesomeness to come.
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