Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Da book or de movie?
My mantra is 'always read the book first!'
I normally love to read books first and then complain how the movie doesn't do anything for me.
My Sister's Keeper - I absolutely LOVED this book. I sobbed the whole way through it and thought it would be the same with the movie. Okay, I did cry but was then absolutely devastated when they changed the ending of the movie. I had been warned by a million articles complaining about it, but I saw it anyway. I guess when you love a book's ending so much it's hard to accept that someone out there decided that this ending would be better. Didn't they take a vote? Or sample a group of people?
Candy - This book was absolutely amazing and on a rare occurrence the movie shaped up to be just as pleasing. I can't say enough good things about the chemistry between Abbie Cornish and Heath Ledger in the film. The role suited him to a tee.
The Lovely Bones - One of my most recent reads, I had to bow my head on the train and pretend I had a snotty nose while quietly sobbing on the way to work. Probably one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. Can't say the movie was amazing. New Zealand actress Rose McIver does a fabulous job as Susie's younger sister and who doesn't love Susan Sarandon? But the movie seemed to be all about Peter Jackson and his fantastical imagery. That said, read the author's follow up, Lucky and suddenly every part of the story becomes crystal clear.
Into the Wild - Another stunning one, where the movie ended up being just as amazing, if not better than the book. I remember watching the Oprah episode about Sean Penn filming this movie. The book is based on a true story and Sean was so passionate about it, he spent a decade convincing the family to let him make it into a movie. In his first major directing role, Penn brings to life the wilderness of Alaska and the desperation of one young boy to prove that following the sensible path is not always the best way to go. All music exclusively by Eddie Vedder. Nothing more to be said.
What book have you loved over the movie or visa versa?
I normally love to read books first and then complain how the movie doesn't do anything for me.
My Sister's Keeper - I absolutely LOVED this book. I sobbed the whole way through it and thought it would be the same with the movie. Okay, I did cry but was then absolutely devastated when they changed the ending of the movie. I had been warned by a million articles complaining about it, but I saw it anyway. I guess when you love a book's ending so much it's hard to accept that someone out there decided that this ending would be better. Didn't they take a vote? Or sample a group of people?
Candy - This book was absolutely amazing and on a rare occurrence the movie shaped up to be just as pleasing. I can't say enough good things about the chemistry between Abbie Cornish and Heath Ledger in the film. The role suited him to a tee.
The Lovely Bones - One of my most recent reads, I had to bow my head on the train and pretend I had a snotty nose while quietly sobbing on the way to work. Probably one of the most emotional books I have read in a long time. Can't say the movie was amazing. New Zealand actress Rose McIver does a fabulous job as Susie's younger sister and who doesn't love Susan Sarandon? But the movie seemed to be all about Peter Jackson and his fantastical imagery. That said, read the author's follow up, Lucky and suddenly every part of the story becomes crystal clear.
Into the Wild - Another stunning one, where the movie ended up being just as amazing, if not better than the book. I remember watching the Oprah episode about Sean Penn filming this movie. The book is based on a true story and Sean was so passionate about it, he spent a decade convincing the family to let him make it into a movie. In his first major directing role, Penn brings to life the wilderness of Alaska and the desperation of one young boy to prove that following the sensible path is not always the best way to go. All music exclusively by Eddie Vedder. Nothing more to be said.
What book have you loved over the movie or visa versa?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Cashing up with Kim
Damn, I want $6M for letting a film crew follow me around and tweeting about Pepsi. That's right, ten grand every time she tweets about a brand. When I found that out, I instantly hit 'unfollow'.
That said, ya can't blame a girl for using what she has to roll in the cash.
KK earned $6M this past year, closely followed by LC from Laguna Beach/The Hills fame.
That said, ya can't blame a girl for using what she has to roll in the cash.
KK earned $6M this past year, closely followed by LC from Laguna Beach/The Hills fame.
Imagine a legend: John Lennon
I wasn't even alive when you died but somehow you still managed to touch my heart.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
LOLCats
Lately at work, among the coordinator emails requesting what is for lunch, there is a common theme occurring. Everyone seems to be obsessed with LOLCats.
Some of you might know one of the most famous ones..."I can has cheezburger?"
But they are all absolutely hysterical. Some that have circulated the coordinator emails between Belle, Chinny, Loh and Swifty include ones about being tired, hungry, bored, annoyed and the list goes on.
You must say it in the silly accent with lots of zzzzs.
They get me giggling at my desk and everyone in my office wants in on my silly jokes.
A certain boss of one of the girls even walked past and exclaimed, "what is with the cat?!"
Belle now tells me there is a LOLcats book and she almost peed herself when her dear sis, Ed and her went through it for the first time.
I'm excited. I'm buying this book tomorrow. Better take a change of underwear to work.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Dobby hits the big time
I saw the latest Harry Potter movie on Saturday.
While I knew a lot of what was going to happen because of the book and endless media speculation it still shocked me when Dobby died.
What shocked me even more is when I came across this group on Facebook.
Almost half a million people have joined the "Dobby's Funeral" event.
Wow. One loved elf.
While I knew a lot of what was going to happen because of the book and endless media speculation it still shocked me when Dobby died.
What shocked me even more is when I came across this group on Facebook.
Almost half a million people have joined the "Dobby's Funeral" event.
Wow. One loved elf.
Mad Mex meet Pat, Pat meet Mad Mex
Tonight two awesome loves combined. Mad Mex and Mr Patrick Ward.
Mad Mex is a fortnightly tradition for the coordinators at work. We walk across Hyde Park and make our way to Crown St for a Friday feast. It's amazing.
That said, normally I get the burrito. I'm adverse to change. I like what I like and I like it because I like it. Tonight I decided to try the naked burrito (burrito minus the burrito in a bowl) and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was.
Pat and I met earlier this year through a friend and one of the first times we hung out he took me skateboarding across the Harbour Bridge. A hilarious night especially because he was a pro and I had never been on a board before.
Tonight I combined these two and took Pat for dinner at Mad Mex. We people watched as we ate our mad Mexican meals and chatted all sorts of 'good talks'.
Pat is off to Canada tomorrow and while we don't get to see each other too often it is always so fun when we do.
I'll miss you Patsy, have an amazing time. Camel out.
Mad Mex is a fortnightly tradition for the coordinators at work. We walk across Hyde Park and make our way to Crown St for a Friday feast. It's amazing.
That said, normally I get the burrito. I'm adverse to change. I like what I like and I like it because I like it. Tonight I decided to try the naked burrito (burrito minus the burrito in a bowl) and I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was.
Pat and I met earlier this year through a friend and one of the first times we hung out he took me skateboarding across the Harbour Bridge. A hilarious night especially because he was a pro and I had never been on a board before.
Tonight I combined these two and took Pat for dinner at Mad Mex. We people watched as we ate our mad Mexican meals and chatted all sorts of 'good talks'.
Pat is off to Canada tomorrow and while we don't get to see each other too often it is always so fun when we do.
I'll miss you Patsy, have an amazing time. Camel out.
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