Netflix Friday - Volume 89

Some Netflix film tips for the weekend! And there is something for everyone, since I picked a movie for all the different genres.
 

Action: 47 Ronin (2013)
A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun.
 

Drama: Changeling (2008)
Grief-stricken mother Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) takes on the L.A.P.D. to her own detriment when it tries to pass off an obvious imposter as her child.
 

Comedy: Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
After a humiliating performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
 

Animation: The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
The quiet life of a terrier named Max (Louis C.K.) is upended when his owner takes in Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.  
 

Romance: The Prince & Me (2004)
At college Paige (Julia Stiles) meets Eddie (Luke Mably), a fellow student from Denmark, whom she first dislikes but later accepts, likes, and loves; he proves to be Crown Prince Edward. Paige follows him to Copenhagen, and he follows her back to school with a plan.
 

Horror: Mama (2013)
After a young couple (Jessica Chastain, Nicolaj Coster-Waldau) take in their two nieces, they suspect that a supernatural spirit named Mama has latched onto their family.
 

Science Fiction: 2012 (2009)
A frustrated writer (John Cusack) struggles to keep his family alive when a series of global catastrophes threatens to annihilate mankind.
 

Crime: The Accountant (2016)
As a math savant (Ben Affleck) uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise.
 

Thriller: First Reformed (2017)
A minister (Ethan Hawke) of a small congregation in upstate New York grapples with mounting despair brought on by tragedy, worldly concerns and a tormented past.
 

Documentary: Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017)
Tis documentary goes behind the scenes with pop provocateur Lady gaga as she releases a bold new album and prepares for her Super Bowl halftime show.
 

Family: Charlie and the Chocolate  Factory (2005)
A young boy (Freddie Highmore) wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world’s most unusual candy maker (Johnny Depp)

Netflix Friday - Volume 11

Some Netflix film tips for the weekend! And there is something for everyone, since I picked a movie for all the different genres.

Action: Daylight (1996)
Disaster in a New York tunnel as explosions collapse both ends of it. One hero (Sylvester Stallone) tries to help the people inside find their way to safety.

Drama: Scent of a Woman (1992)
Prep school student Charlie Simms (Chris O’Donnell) needing money agrees to ‘babysit’ the blind Frank Slade (Al Pacino), but the job is not at all what he anticipated.

Comedy: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
When aspiring musicians Lars (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit (Rachel McAdams) are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.

Animation: Curious George (2006)
The man in the Yellow Hat (Will Ferrell) is and oddball museum employee who looks after his pet monkey (Frank Welker), an inquisitive and wonderful creature whose enthusiasm often gets the best of him.

Romance: The Notebook (2004)
The poor yet passionate Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) falls in love with the rich Allie (Rachel McAdams), giving her a sense of freedom, but they are soon separated because of their social differences.

Horror: Troll Hunter (2010)
A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learn that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunder, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.

Science Fiction: Total Recall (1990)
When Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) goes for virtual vacation memories of the planet Mars, an unexpected and harrowing series of events forces him to go to the planet for real. Or is he?

Crime: The Hateful Eight (2015)
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter (Kurt Russell) and his prisoner (Jennifer Jason Leigh) find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

Thriller: Miss Sloane (2016)
In the high-staked world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. But when taking on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds winning may come at too high a price.

Documentary: Athlete A (2020)
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.

Family: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world’s most unusual candy maker: Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp)

Top 5 Thursday: Fictional Places I Want to Visit

We’ve seen some wonderful places in movies, that mesmerize us and are just simply beautiful. But you can’t really go there, because they’re made up. So I started thinking. Which fictional places in movies do I want to visit if I could? Here is my list.

5. Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”)

Do you want to feel like a kid in a candy story? Well, you can if you visit the chocolate factory. I would gain many pounds visiting that!

 

 

4. Narnia (“The Chronicles of Narnia” series)

The main reason why I want to visit Narnia is the talking animals. I think that’s fantastic! And it just looks so gorgeous.

 

 

3. Pandora (“Avatar”)

Pandora is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen in movies. Especially by night and what about those floating islands that you see when you’re flying. This folk threats its environment the way people should.

 

 

2. Hogwarts (“Harry Potter” series)

The most magical place we’ll ever see. Come on, this had to be on the list. I would probably get lost in there, but that makes it all the more interesting.

 

 

1. The Shire (“Lord of the Rings” series and “The Hobbit” series)

Every single time I watch one of the films with the Shire in it, I say I want to live there. I’m probably too tall, but there is just something about that place. It makes me feel calm and happy. The Shire is the place to be.

 

 

They Almost Made the Top 5: Belles Library (“Beauty and the Beast”), Wonderland (“Alice in Wonderland”)

Video of the Week (13)

Watchmojo.com does what I love to do. Create lists. They mostly make top tens about movies or TV, but also music and videogames. I watch their channel on youtube all the time, because I just LOVE lists. I decided to share an interesting one with you. Theories that movie fans have about their favorite films. Some really weird ones, but loads of fun to know about.

 

 

50 Books Challenge 2012 - # 35: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author: Roald Dahl
Story: Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. But what they find is even wilder than any of the wild rumors, they've heard!
Start: august 11th 2012
End: august 16th 2012
Comment: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" has been named the best children's book of all time by many readers. In can understand why people would say that. This story goes beyond every kids dream an imagination. I think any child would love to visit a magical chocolate factory like the one described in this book. All their wildest dreams come true. Charlie Bucket is the leading character and he is probably the sweetest and most selfless kid I ever read about. Charlie has a heart of gold and although he doesn't have much, he is a happy child. It's impossible not to like Charlie. The other children are so extreme, but so much fun to read about. Sweettooth Augustus Gloop, spoiled Veruca Salt, gum chewer Violet Beauregard and television addict Mike Teavee. Willy Wonka is such a strange man, but I do like him. Maybe because of his weirdness. Grandpa Joe is, together with Charlie, my favorite character. Loved him. The way Roald Dahl describes the factory is just amazing. So fanciful. This is what Dahl knows best, he can write so vividly. You can picture everything he writes about. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is such a joy to read, for all ages.
Rating: 5/ 5