DVD Collection Update (19)

It's time for another DVD collection update. I've got 13 new ones since the beginning of January. To warn you, I went on a Disney shopping spree!

I got the first season of "Downton Abbey". I wanted to know why people loved it (and off course I wanted to see Dan Stevens...). And I now know why, it's loads of fun.

And if you know me a little bit, I also immediatley had to buy the second season. It has become a guilty pleasure of mine.

"In Bruges" is one of the funniest movies in the dark comedy genre. I really like Colin Farrel in this film, but Ralph Fiennes steals the show as the villain. his insults are hilarious! 

An absolute classic, sometimes I feel like buying one of those. "Psycho" deserves that title, because it's one of the best classic movies ever. And pretty scary too!

"Das Leben der Anderen" is one of the best non-English spoken movies. It's not a very spectaculair movie, but it's so well made and acted.

I went to see "Neighbors" last year with my cousin Linda. It was so much fun, finally a new comedy that could make me laugh. So when it came out, I just had to add it to my collection.

"Begin Again" is movie that puts an instant smile on your face. I just love this movie, I loved Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley in this film. Really worth a watch if you haven't seen it yet.

It was criticized, but I don't know why. I think "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" was an amazing film. Off course it could never top the first, but it's still a great movie!

"The Little Mermaid" was the first movie I ever saw in theaters. I think I've only seen it once after that experience, so it was time for me to own it.

I actually never saw the Disney animated version of "Alice in Wonderland", so this will be another view for my movie challenge.

Just thinking of that terrible scene in "Bambi" makes me sad, but I also remember how great the entire animation was. And adorable with all those cute animals.

I also never saw the animated Disney version of "Robin Hood", so another movie on my to-watch list for my challenge.

I think I saw the live action version more often, but I really need to watch the animated "101 Dalmatians" again.

Monthly 4: September 2014

A new item! At the end of every month (or beginning) I will share with you 4 pictures of things I did that month, special activities of that month or just memorable moments. So lets get started.

 

1. I saw "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" in theaters, finally. It was a long wait. Me and my brother went to the late night viewing. This movie was awesome in 3D.

2. I got a haircut. I have been postponing this for such a long time. When I saw my favorite cousin with a new haircut, it inspired me to go for it too. My hair was very long, so they cut off a lot. But I'm very happy with it!

3. I rewatched season 4 of "The Walking Dead", to be well prepared for the fifth season that's starting mid october. Can't wait.

4. Together with the kids in my class, I played around with clay. We made prehistorical pottery and really got our hands dirty. It was so much fun and the results were great.

 

Top 5 Thursday: Movies I Watched for My Challenge (September 2014)

I’ve already reached my 100 movies, but still I’m enjoying watching all those films. It’s not a must, it’s a joy! Here are the five best movies I’ve seen in September, which wasn’t the best month by the way (no five star ratings).

5. North By Northwest

Hitchcock did it again, another movie of his made it to my monthly top 5. I prefer “Rear Window”, but “North By Northwest” was a very strong thriller.

 

4. Unforgiven

A very good western, with a strong cast. Clint Eastwood didn’t disappoint as an actor and director.

 

3. We Need to Talk About Kevin

What a creepy kid that Kevin. This movie gave me the chills, that kid really freaked me out. I had read the book before I saw the movie and it’s pretty close to the source.

 

2. Het Diner

I never thought a Dutch movie would make it in one of my top fives, but it did. “Het Diner” was surprisingly good and it kept my attention at all times. Great thriller!

 

1. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Off course I had high expectations, but I never thought it would top the original. Like the first movie “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” amazed me with its visuals. And in 3D it was even more amazing!

 

They Almost Made the Top 5: War Horse, Cuban Fury

Me & 3 Joseph Gordon-Levitt Movies

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is such a talented actor, who started out as a child star. He actually stars in some of my favourite movies, like “(500) Days of Summer” and “50/ 50”. I didn’t pick those films, so here are the three film with Joseph Gordon-Levitt I watched.

Don Jon

Genre: Drama/ Comedy

Year: 2013

Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza

Description: Jon (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.Opninion: It could have been a lot better, but what I loved the most is the father/ daughter relationship between Eastwood and Adam’s characters.

Opinion: I already knew that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was a great actor, but he has also proven to be an amazing writer and director. I hope he will do this more often.

Favorite character: Esther (Julianne Moore)

Most memorable quote: “There's only a few things I really care about in life. My body. My pad. My ride. My family. My church. My boys. My girls. My porn.“ –Jon-

Best scene: The discussion between Jon and Barbra about Swiffer pads. It really cracked me up.

Premium Rush

Genre: Thriller/ Action

Year: 2012

Director: David Koepp

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez, Michael Shannon, Wolé Parks, Jamie Chung, Aasif Mandvi

Description: In Manhattan, bike messenger Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) picks up an envelope that attracts the interest of a dirty cop (Michael Shannon), who pursues the cyclist throughout the city.

Opinion: Very original, pumping adrenaline, a good thrill ride. Enjoyed it very much.

Favorite character: Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

Most memorable quote: “I like to ride. Fixed gear. No brakes. Can't stop. Don't want to, either.” –Wilee-

Best scene: Where Wilee is trying to shake off a biker cop, who is chasing him.

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Genre: Crime/ Thriller

Year: 2014

Director: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller

Cast: Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Josh Brolin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rosario Dawson, Bruce Willis, Eva Green, Powers Boothe, Dennis Haysbert, Ray Liotta, Christopher Meloni, Jeremy Piven, Christopher Lloyd, Jamie King, Juno Temple, Stacy Keach, Marton Csokas, Jamie Chung

Description: Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of its more reviled inhabitants.

Opinion: Not as good as “Sin City”, but I didn’t expect that. It’s amazing, looks familiar and amazed me again. Wonderful film

Favorite character: Nancy Callahan (Jessica Alba)

Most memorable quote: “Death is just like life in Sin City. It always wins.” –John Hartigan-

Best scene: The opening scene with Marv, we’re back in Sin City.

Favorite of the 3: “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”

Top 5 Thursday: Summer Movies I'm Excited About

There are a lot of upcoming movies I’m looking forward to this summer. Here is a list f the five I’m most excited about.

5. The Expendables 3

There is just something about all those muscles in one movie. And this time again, there are new men added to the cast, like Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson.

 

4. Lucy

I just love a kick-ass Scarlett Johansson. The trailer looks stunning. Luc Besson is a fantastic director and I can’t wait to see this film.

 

3. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

I don’t have to wait that long, because next week it will premiere here in the Netherlands. I can’t wait to see how Cesar and his ape army are going head to head with the humans.

 

2. Guardians of the Galaxy

This looks so awesome, I really want to see it right now!!! It’s highly anticipated and there is a great special about this movie in the new issue of Empire Magazine. That makes it even more interesting.

 

1. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

I is very delayed, we wanted to see this much earlier. I hope it’s worth the wait, because the first “Sin City” was an absolute masterpiece. I’m looking forward to this movie the most.

 

They Almost Made the Top 5: Foxcatcher, Jupiter Ascending

Movie Trailer Sunday (129)

Here are this weeks trailers.

Paddington

Description: We follow the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British, who travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realise that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who read the label around his neck ('Please look after this bear. Thank you.') and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist...

Director: Paul King

Starring: Colin Firth, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters

Trailer: Trailer ""Paddington"

Comment: Only a teaser trailer, but I used to love the stories of Paddington bear.

Stage Fright

Description: A snobby musical theater camp is terrorized by a blood-thirsty killer who hates musical theater.

Director: Jerome Sable

Starring: Allie McDonald, Douglas Smith, Brandon Uranowitz, Minnie Driver, Meat Loaf

Trailer: Trailer "Stage Fright"

Comment: This is going to be a fun horror slasher... I like the classic look of the poster.

Annie

Description: Businessman and aspiring politician Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) comes to the aid of a young girl living in an orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz).

Director: Will Gluck

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale

Trailer: Trailer "Annie"

Comment: Does Hollywood need another version of this?

 

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Description: The town's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants.

Director: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Jessica Alba, Jamie King, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Josh Brolin, Eva Green, Dennis Haysbert, Christopher Meloni, Jeremy Piven, Jamie Chung, Ray Liotta, Juno Temple, Julia Garner and Stacy Keach

Trailer: Trailer "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For"

Comment:

 

Frank

Description: Jon (Domhnall Gleeson), a young wanna-be musician, discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank (Michael Fassbender).

Director: lenny Abrahamson

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Domhnall Gleeson

Trailer: Trailer "Frank"

Comment: Looks silly, but could be brilliant as well.