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Well...more like 'tv mini-series recommendation of the month', but you get the picture. (LOL)
I had been waiting several months for this to premiere on American television, so you couldn't imagine my excitement when I finally was able to watch it - and let me tell you, I was not disappointed! I unfortunately have not yet read the book, but having seen the 1935 movie with Claude Rains, I was expecting the same plot, only in color and with younger actors...boy, was I wrong - it featured several twists which I was not expecting, which made it more enjoyable. The Dickens novel itself is famous for not having a published ending, due to the author dying before he could write it - leaving many questions and loose ends. But the screenwriter wove an ending in with the Dickens story really well and I was glad to see her take a chance with something different and not copy another adaptation's ending.
The production was very well-cast as well: Matthew Rhys does a superb job as John Jasper, the brooding, obsessive, choirmaster in love with his nephew's fiancee. His acting was probably the best part of the whole thing, causing the viewer to feel both disgust and pity for the character. It's only a shame we didn't get to hear him sing more, because he has a really nice voice.
Freddie Fox and Tazmin Merchant both also do a great job as Edwin Drood and Rosa Bud. They have great chemistry, not just in the scenes with each other, but with Rhys and the other actors as well.
This mini-series is only a two-parter, making it about the length of a feature film. So if you enjoy period dramas about love, obsession, and mystery, I highly recommend you check this one out.
- Mood:
relaxed
- Music:"The Name Of Love/Moonfall (Reprise)" by Patti Cohenour & Howard McGillian
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- Mood:
cheerful
- Music:"Part of Your World" (Instrumental)
I have been excited for this movie ever since I saw the trailer back in November of 2011. I love the fact that it's a more lighthearted, whimsical take on the tale as opposed to just being another 'dark retelling' in the string of dark fairy tale films that have been coming out as of late. (Not to mention that another 'darker' Snow White movie is coming out this summer, with a certain actress whom I do not care for at all playing the title character...)
The casting looks good with Lily Collins as the beautiful Snow White, Julia Roberts as the Evil Queen and Armie Hammer as the handsome Prince Andrew. The cast also includes Nathan Lane and Sean Bean, which is awesome and I really like the dwarves too.
I also love the look of the film; it's directed by Tarsem Singh and consists of a lot of bright colors and eleborate costumes. There also appears to be a lot of comedy in the script as well, which I find kind of refreshing.
This movie comes out March 30th and I will continue to look forward to the day when I can kick back and relax in the movie theater and just enjoy a good, lighthearted, family flick.
- Mood:
good
- Music:"Look Alike" by Riu Konaka
I was rooting for Ian mostly, (actually, I would've been happy with whoever won) but I'm happy for Rayce, he's a great artist and his amazing concept totally deserved the victory. The makeup fell a little short when it came to surviving the vigorous dance, but it certainly looked great. His theme was Sci-fi and his concept was one alien torn between two other aliens - one light and one dark; and it was awesome!
Ian and RJ's ideas were pretty cool too. Ian had the Horror genre (which wasn't his strong point, so I give him points for working outside his comfort zone) and he created this Luciferian creature and two chained Hellhounds, which looked really cool and their part during the dance was kind of neat. The chains were a great addition too, it contributed to the overall look and the dance as well.
RJ chose Fantasy as his theme, and after having to scrap an idea after a choreographer said it wouldn't work, he eventually created a phoenix, who's torn between an evil alchemist and the good Mother Earth. It was a little weird during the dance, because the alchemist was in the middle when it should've been the phoenix. Oh well, it still looked good.
I also thought it was great that they had the contestants that were previously kicked off come back to help the three finalists with the giant makeup jobs. It was great to see everyone again.
All in all, even though I'm still a tad iffy about Rayce winning, due to his makeup not entirely surviving during the dance, (which was part of the challenge) it still was a great finale. Once again, congratulations to Rayce and I can't wait for the next season premiering this summer!
- Mood:
- Music:"Suddenly I See" by KT Tunstall
(Who will you be rooting for?)
- Mood:
excited
sleepy- Mood:
drained
- Music:"Skat Strut" by MC Skat Kat
- Mood:
cold
- Music:"Polkarama" by Weird Al
- Mood:
blah
- Music:"Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul (ft. M.C. Skat Kat)
