The Help

For Father's Day on Sunday I went to the movies with my parents and my sister and saw'The Help.' I didn't expect that I would like the movie since I didn't know much about the storyline and it wasn't the girly romantic comedy style of movie that I usually watch. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The Help was an absolutely fantastic movie and definitely one of the best films that I have ever seen.

In case you are unaware of The Help, here is the synopsis from the official website:

Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award®–nominated Viola Davis (“Doubt”) as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s, who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed —even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times.Deeply moving, filled with poignancy, humor and hope, “The Help” is a timeless and universal story about the ability to create change.

The fashion was absolutely stunning with some of the most perfect dresses I have ever seen. The pretty floral patterns, the bold colours, red lips, pearls, perfectly curled hair, embellished cardigans and even a sweet playsuit- it was my style and I just wish society would dress like that now. I love the effort that people made to dress up back in the 1950s/60s. The fashion alone was so gorgeous to admire for the duration of the film.

Also, I was deeply impacted by the storyline of the movie. The virtues of bravery, courage, ambition, desire for change, kindness and many more that were displayed throughout the film were inspirational and made me feel strong emotions. The injustices of society were so incredibly sad and I cried so much during and after the movie. I think that any movie which makes me feel such strong emotions and connections is well made and is an excellent film. I definitely recommend The Help.

















What did you think about The Help?

The Social Network

Last night I went to the movies and saw 'The Social Network' with Rydog. Overall I enjoyed the movie and learned a lot of interesting facts and details about the creation of facebook. I am definitely a facebook addict since I can barely go for half an hour without checking the site so it was very relevant for my interests. I also liked it how the movie was partially set at a university since I am also in university although I must admit that it was very different to the one that I currently attend. 'The Social Network' was a movie that both Rydog and I liked and that does not happen very often.

So...has anyone seen 'The Social Network?'

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Sex and the City 2

I saw Sex and the City 2 on Saturday night and I loved it. I am a major fan of Sex and the City so I knew before I went that I would enjoy it and the movie certainly did not disapoint. It was a fun movie and I always love following the stories of the four girls who we have all come to know so well now and I like how its the sort of movie that I feel so involved in that I become distracted from the real world for awhile. Its definitely the best movie that I've seen in a long time. I can't wait until it comes out on DVD so I can watch it again. I went to see it with Rydog and his sisters. Poor Rydog, he was so bored! So have you see Sex and the City 2 and if so, what did you think of it?















I am still preparing for my university exams that start on Saturday morning which I am still finding difficult. I think that this will be one of the most difficult weeks of my whole life because I am extremely unprepared for company accounting which I have first and not very long to learn the content of a very difficult subject. I don't know how I will do it and sometimes I feel like giving up but I am trying to tell myself that it won't be for too long and that one week of discomfort will be better than failing and having to do the whole course again. I know that may seem obvious but it is something that I need to keep at the front of my mind. I also need to try and draw some motivation from what I have already completed. Last week I finished my final essay for constitutional law and finished some of the case notes for property law. There is still a long way to go but I am getting there. I know what I have to do and it all depends on whether I can actually do it or not. Again commenting will be less frequent than usual until I finish exams on June 16.

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Celine: Through the Eyes of the World

Tonight I saw the movie Celine: Through the Eyes of the World. I love Celine and when I heard that this movie was only out for a short time I knew that I must arrange to see it. Celine Dion is my absolute favourite singer of all time. I love so many of her songs and her voice is outstanding and truly amazing. I wish I had seen one of her concerts. I found the movie very interesting to see coverage of the Taking Chances Tour 2008 and to watch some behind the scenes. I'm really pleased that I took the opportunity to see this tonight.















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Valentine's Day Movie

I saw the Valentine's Day movie with Rydog on Saturday night. I'd wanted to see it ever since the preview was released and I anticipated an excellent movie given the number of stars that were in it. I thought it would be too cliche to see it on Valentine's Day and it also gives me a chance to undertake alternative activities today. I enjoyed the movie and I expect it will probably be one of the better films I see this year. It was funny and sad at times but I thought some of the story lines were too predictable. I thought it may have been a bit better than it was but I'm not entirely sure why and I'm just being fussy because I really did have a fun time.























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So...have you seen Valentine's Day and if so, what did you think?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY