Some Random Wallpapers

I have made five new wallpapers, all with different people of movies in them. I'm on a role here, I have a lot of inspiration. I hope you like them.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

The Notebook

Johnny Depp

The Motorcycle Diaries

Marlon Brando

Let me know what you think. And feel free to use them on your own computer.

Best of... Alan Rickman

I own a lot of DVD's. Of all the actors Tom Hanks is the one I have the most of. For some reason Alan Rickman shares that number one spot. It appears that Mr. Rickman made a lot of good movies and here's a list to proof it.

"Die Hard"
Off course! Alan plays one of the most convincing villains ever. "Die Hard" is such an awesome film and I just love everything about it. Just great action, an iconic hero and a viceous bad guy.

"Quigley Down Under"
I'm not a western fan and this is certainly not one of the best, but it is sort of overlooked. It's a pretty solid, creative effort and very enjoyable.

"Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
I was obsessed with this movie when I was in high school. And if I may say, this is also my favorite movie about this hero (hardly anybody would agree with me on this). Alan plays the evil Sherrif of Nottingham, also a great villain.

"Sense and Sensibility"
As a Jane Austen fan this movie just has to be on the list. This is my third favorite story of Austen and I secretly enjoy these costume dramas everytime. A hopeless romantic...

"Galaxy Quest"
This movie has a very inventive story, is extremely clever and hysterically funny. I like this movie a lot and it makes me laugh every single time.

"Harry Potter Series"
All the Harry Potter movies will eventually end up on this list, so I might as well put them up all together. I love the books and I love the films. Sneep is one of the strongest and most memorable characters and when I read the books, Sneep looked exactly the way Alan looks in the movies. With the last movie in theatres now, it's the end of an era.

"Love Actually"
Most people say it's a bit cheesy and not very well acted. Overall this movie gets a lot of critical comments. I love this film. The multiple storylines, the cast, the Christmas feeling, the romance, the drama and the laughs. Just fantastic!

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
He does the voice of the depressed robot Marvin, probably my favorite character from the film together with Arthur. I think the story is just so brilliantly witty and original. The book is better (it's actually part of a six part series and I only read the first, but that's where this film is based on).

"Perfume: The Story of a Murderer"
I found the killer super creepy. Not because he looked scary, because he acted so weird around women. I thought the ending was a bit overdone, weird and awkward. But still, not looking at the end of the film this is a pretty good movie.

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber on Fleet Street"
Musicals are my guilty pleasure. This is not just a standard musical, it's a lot darker and morbid. Great roles from Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter and Alan Rickman.

"Alice in Wonderland"
Such a beautifully made movie, such great visuals. I was never a fan of the story, for some reason it just never appealed to me. But I liked this movie very much. Tim Burton knows how to do it well.

I never saw "Bob Roberts" and I'm a bit ashamed, because it get's a good rating on IMDB.com.

In the Picture: The Characters from "Kill Bill: Vol. 1+2"

Out of the two movies, the second one is actually in my top 10 of all-time favorites. The first one didn't make it, but is still very good. There are a lot of interesting characters in those movies, so I decided to take a look at them a little bit better,

Beatrix Kiddo aka Black Mamba aka The Bride
Played by: Uma Thurman
The Bride abandons her life as a hired assassin after finding out she's pregnant. She knows Bill is the father, but she doesn't want him to be a part of her baby's life. After the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad tried to kill her and murdered all the people at her wedding, she's determined to get revenge. She doesn't rest untill her final goal is reached, to kill all the squad members, especially Bill.

Bill aka Snake Charmer
Played by: David Carradine
He's the founder an leader of the squad. Bill is a man most people bow for and listen to, he has a natural sort of power over them. He is a cold killer, but he doesn't want to just murder people. Bill has class and he wants his opponents to die with class.

O-Ren Ishii aka Cottonmouth
Played by: Lucy Liu
O-Ren saw her parents brutally murdered when she was a little girl. That experience made her to the woman she is now. She's an excellent sniper and sword fighting is her expertise. O-Ren is very proud of her heritage and doesn't like it when people mess with it.

Vernita Green aka Copperhead
Played by: Vivica A. Fox
Vernita is specialized in hand-to-hand fighting and excellent with a knife. After taking part at the 'Two Pines Wedding Chapel Massacre' she is living a normal live under the alias of Jeanie Bell and has a daughter. Although she hates the Bride, and vice versa, the two have mutual respect for each others qualities.

Elle Driver aka California Mountain Snake
Played by: Daryl Hannah
Elle is also an excellent swordswoman. She's Bill's mistress and the only person she listens to. Elle and The Bride have always despized each other, even before the events at the Two Pines Wedding Chapel. Elle isn't always fair in her fights. The only thing that matters to her is winning it and making Bill a happy man.

Bud aka Sidewinder
Played by: Michael Madsen
He's Bill's degenerated brother and the only man other man in the squad. He lives in a mobile home, is an alcoholic and works as a bouncer in a strip club nobody visits. He is the only one to have single handedly defeated the bride and eventually he burried her alive. She got out of her grave and wasn't dead, but Bud didn't end up alive. It was Elle who killed Bud.

Favorite Character: The Bride

50 Books Challenge 2011 - # 36: Yes Man by Danny Wallace

Title: Yes Man
Author: Danny Wallace
Story: Recently single, Danny Wallace was falling into loneliness and isolation. When a stranger on a bus advises, "Say yes more," Wallace vows to say yes to every offer, invitation, challenge, and chance.
Start: july 4th 2011
End: july 10th 2011
Comment: Because I read such a dramatic book, I was really up for something more humorous and a bit inspirational. When I saw Danny Wallace's book "Yes Man" I just had to pick it up. And I'm glad I did, because it's been a while since I laughed so hard while reading a book. Danny Wallace realized that he said 'no' too much. His decision to say yes more often, makes his life a lot more interesting and he developes a more positive perspective on life. Wallace has a fun writing style, very easy to read and he writes down exactly how he would probably say it. I enjoyed reading about his experiences as a yes man and about the weird, awkward and pleasant situations he got himself in to. Danny Wallace is a very likeable man and I would love to read more of his books. I was looking for humour and inspiration and that's what I got. So if that's what you need right now, this book is perfect for the moment. I say yes to five stars!
Rating: 5/ 5

Pic Spam: Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell is such a beautiful girl and so fun to watch. I loved her as Veronica Mars and how she played bitch Elle in "Heroes". So I thought it would be time to dedicade a pic spam to her. Here are Kristen Bell's best pictures.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas

After seeing Brandon Flowers live this week, I'm even more of a fan then before. So I made a wallpaper, with the titel of one of his best songs. When he sang it at the concert, it gave me the chills it was so well done. Here is the wallpaper.

Use it on your own computer if you like.

Brandon Flowers Concert

Yesterday me and my brother Frank went to see Brandon Flowers. The only concert he gave in our country, completely sold out. Before Brandon came on, Fran Healy gave away a one-man show. He's the frontman for the band Travis and it was just him and his guitar. Pretty good performance and easy on the ears. Brandon Flowers came next and he played most of the hits on his album "Flamingo". I was super happy to hear "Magdalena" and "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" and off course "Only the Young" and "Crossfire" were part of his setlist. He played my favorites of the album. He also did his version of Kim Carnes' song "Bette Davis' Eyes", which was awesome. He did three Killers song: "Losing Touch", "Read My Mind" and "Mr. Brightside". The only downside was that his performance lasted for only a bit more then an hour. Overall it was a great show, Brandon sang very well, you could see he enjoyed performing, and he's even more handsome then on TV! We love you Mr. Flowers and thanks for a wonderful show.

Here are some pictures. Not very good quality, but we had a great night and that's more important.