I am a person who does not know how to rest. Heck the word isn't in my vocabulary. Proof of this is my being up at 2:42 in the morning writing this blog, which no one would probably read, but I do it anyway. Oh and did I mention this is me taking a "break".
Anyway let's get to the meat of this blog post. I view this christmas break as a time to sit back relax and procrastinate on everything I have to do. So that means I may let my hair down and watch a couple of movies, read a book or two, and possibly go out of town for a quick vacation. My first two hopes have been fulfilled and next weekend the last will be checked off my list.
I've been reading Dirty Little Secrets by Liliana Hart. I really love me a quick and thrilling read. I don't like all the complications of a love story that's why I mostly stick to mystery thrillers or sci-fi. It's been a good read so far. I'm almost done with it and the murderer is about to be revealed so I'm trying to prolong/delay, how ever you see it, the suspense.
As for the movies I've already seen about 8 movies released in 2013 and most of them have been romantic comedies or plain dumb-fun movies. There are 2 movies though that I really really like and I wish to share with you guys.
HOW I LIVE NOW
This has more of an independent film vibe to it and the only reason I picked this movie is because of the lead actress Saoirse Ronan. She is a brilliant star and I love all the movies that I've seen her in (Emeral City, Lovely Bones, Hannah), so I thought the most sensible explanation for that is because she picks roles she'd like to play meticulously. True enough she did a superb job in this movie and it is a great one indeed.
I love this movie because of how great the shots are, the acting and the lines. The manner in which the characters draw you in is just excellent. It's quite a heavy movie and I really didn't expect it to be because I really knew nothing about this film prior to watching it, but I think that added to the experience. I truly recommend that you watch this movie.
If you feel like spoiling your viewing experience a little here's the IMDB Link or you can watch the Trailer provided. :)
STUCK IN LOVE
I didn't know anything about this movie either but judging from the movie poster I thought I'd give it a chance and surprisingly I liked it as well!
Both these movies are generally about love and life. I don't usually go for movies like these because I'm a true sucker for touchy scenes..my tears are extremely shallow to say the least. But I love the way these movies talk about love and how each of the characters are so real and relatable.
I guess the caveat here is that this 'perspective' comes from someone who has found love that's similar to a script for the silver screen, thus I don't find all of them too ridiculously beyond our realm of possibilities. Give em a try. I think you'd find yourself elated ever so slightly after seeing these films.
Til' the next nonsense,
-smart aleck
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