Spotlight on...Catherine Hardwicke

I would just like to do a little spotlight on Catherine Hardwicke, for those who don't know, she is a director of some major movies like Thirteen, Twilight and Red Riding Hood. After watching some of her films, I have come to learn that she has a certain directing style, that brung her into the spotlight.

Her distinctive style is a love or hate. She often shows scenery, it is an important aspect of her films. She often gives- kind of like a 360 on everything that happens. I happen to enjoy this style. You can tell if she did a movie without even knowing. 

She also uses lots of Canadian scenery (We Canadian's are pretty special), she shot in Canada for both Twilight and Red Riding Hood.

She is also a woman director, that is pretty cool because a fair majority of directors tend to be men, so its good that she is in the spotlight.

Authur Christmas Review

Everyone wants to get into the Christmas Spirit , by blasting some music, by decorating the christmas tree or by dancing to jingle bell rock. But watching Authors christmas, really can get you into that holiday spirit.

Authurs Christmas offers the big actor "James Macavoy" to play the lead as the too skinny, too jolly Authur. Santa's son. After the big Christmas night, Authur discovers that Santa missed a child so he embarks on a journey with his grandfather to set things right.

Authur's Christmas offers up a fresh taste on the typical Christmas movie. It puts our modern day tech into the place of Christmas and changes around Santa's whole role in the events.

Another thing that makes this movie good is the humour. I have to say, my dad and I were laughing our heads off at some of the parts, especially the grand Santa one liners. This movie is just so funny and keeps you smiling and filled with the holiday cheer. 

I don't really have much to say about this movie, nothing really bad. Except for the fact that the movie makes Santa look really Lazy ;). But he's not lazy! This movie is perfect, and I mean perfect for adults and children alike. Heck, even adults by themselves would like this movie! A

Breaking Dawn Part One Review

There are a lot of things I don't understand in life, and Twilight is one of them. Its gotten teens all over America in fights- Team Jacob and Team Edward. But really? What is is about?

The saga continues in the 2-parter Breaking Dawn part 1. Bella gets prepared to Marry the 106 year old Edward- her love for life. Jacob Black, as expected is not happy. But they get married anyway. On their honeymoon, lets just say that "Things" happen that shouldn't happen. Well, Bella is pregnant. Wonderful, a vampire baby is on the way.

The first thing I didn't understand was Jacobs outburst at the beginning of the movie. I mean you love Bella, but why are you running like crazy? I read the book, and Jacob's character seems to be a lot different then they made him in the movies. 

This movie was a bit slow, but it was paced well. Jacob seemed to be angry most of the time.

Bellas makeup was done really well. When she was pregnant, she looked like an old woman without the wrinkles and it was really scary and cool.

The ending- I KNEW IT WAS GOING TO END THAT WAY!!! Woah that was intense, seriously. Now, I want to see the next movie!

Overall Breaking Dawn is a movie for teens and woman. I wouldn't recommend someone who doesn't like paranormal movies to even get within 5 metres of the theatre. Why would you see a movie that doesn't interest you? C

Jack & Jill Review

Just in time for the holiday season, the new "Happy Madison" picture "Jack and Jill" comes waltzing into theatres. A week later, it is receiving awful reviews about how cheesy it is. After seeing it, I can tell you the good and bad things about it.

The first thing, its kinda cheesy. The jokes are mostly pee pee jokes and they might not appeal to an older audience. Except for the few that are too lets say "Adult" for the younger kids, and trust me. They will know what they mean.

The second thing, it wasn't awful. This movie is just like the other sander movies, so why are people saying awful things about it? There is a clear moral and it makes kids want to appreciate their family more and be careful about what they say. It also makes them wish they had twins (haha).

Thirdly, it was kinda confusing. A lot of men came in and out of Jills life that kids had trouble catching on. Also, how would someone get off of a cruise ship and come back home in an hour??

Jack and Jill is a family movie, but is not a family movie. It is good for all age groups. It has a clear moral and lots of laughs along the way. Sandler's acting will make kids laugh like crazy, as adults you will just have to wait and see about that. C+

The Hunger Games Official Trailer: Thoughts.

When I found out the trailer came out on Monday, I had nothing to do but rush over to the computer to watch the highly anticipated video. The teaser was great- but I really wanted to see more of the characters and more of the personalities portrayed in the film.


The beginning shows Katniss and Gale. I remember that scene from the book. It was so amazing, the friendship that Katniss and Gale had. They portrayed it perfectly.  Then they showed Effie, her makeup and everything was just as I imagined it to be.

When Prims name was pulled out, Katnisses reaction was gold. Jennifer put her shoes into Katnisses boots and did the exact reaction that I imagined it to be. The hope that she wouldn't be hurt and the anger she felt at the capital. Lawrence showed it all, and showed it perfectly.

I didn't imagine that Cinna would look like that.But he seemed to be playing it pretty well. I also saw the glimpse of the capitol and the show that Katniss was on. The tributes looked pretty dead on to me. I was upset that I didn't see Clove (Isabelle Furhman) or Foxface ( Jackie Emerson) because I really wanted to see what they would look like.

Now Peeta, there were lots of complaints about the actor who played him, but I have seen Josh Hutcherson act- and he can pull it off. From what I saw in this trailer, it is confirmed. 




I think that the actors and the writers will carry the true nature of the book to The Hunger Games movie. What do you think?

Florence + The Machine "Ceremonials" Review

I am obsessing over this album! It is stunning! I have been listening to it for a week! I love the melodies to "All this and heaven to", and "Never let me go". Florence dominates this album with her powerhouse voice and writing skills! Every song on this album is enjoyable! Its even better than the first one (which is pretty hard to beat!)






If you love alternative and enjoy songs that mean something, I would recommend to get this album!!

Greyson, you amaze me.

You are one year older than me and you communicate about issues, like bullying and other problems. I love this song. You are able to tell people that you can stand up when people bully you.