To begin with, I'm sorry for having no movie night ready for this week. I've been quite busy deciding on how I will proceed with the next year (time-wise and financially). I've officially begun college you see, which has left less time for films, writing, exercise and so on. It's just dawned on me as I'm writing this that it is only Tuesday, and that I have a few half-ready movie nights prepared so I may finish one of them later. If you miss reading what I have to say, I wrote a "oh I'm trying to be funny" article for Krank.ie anseo.
College is interesting. I've met some people who I believe that I will grow to be fascinated by. It's my hope to become a fascinating individual myself by the end of my four years at DIT, but I'll allow you to be the judge of whether I accomplish that. I'm also hoping to learn more about the world, become opinionated (rather than hearing other peoples opinions and often going 'hm, I agree. Yes that's now my opinion too') and to do what is arguably the most important thing in college - get a degree!
Next week I will be joining some clubs and societies. I'm excited to say the least. I'm unsure as to which I want to join as I don't want all of my free time taken up, but it's quite difficult to choose. Meanwhile I'm searching for a job, so feel free to hire me if you wish. I'd really like to work in a pub I think. I don't know why, but I just do.
I feel like I'm whizzing around the place sometimes. All I need to do is buzz like a bumble bee and I could easily* be mistaken for one. I'm figuring out right after I've completed this post when I'm going to start making YouTube videos again. They were fun! I'll keep you posted** on that!
*by a blind person with very limited hearing
** posted, haha! Get it? Posted? Blog post? Not funny? Oh right well ehm... Bye!
Tuesday 17 September 2013
Sunday 15 September 2013
Debs + College
On Thursday, the 5th of September I had my debs. This is the Irish version of a prom. I went with my lovely friend Ross, and sat with some of my best friends and their lovely dates for the night. We were dancing too, of course. ;) It was well awesome although the food wasn't the nicest! The debs was held in Vanity Nightclub in Monaghan. It was cool going out of the county for a while!
This is myself and Ross being dinosaur monstery things!
Last Monday I went to another debs. It was one of my best friend Shannon's (not as her date though, as someone elses) and it was great too. I met some truly lovely and charming people. To be honest, it was funny going to what was essentially a school reunion and not really knowing anybody!
I have no pictures of that night at the moment, but when I do I'll stick them up here! :)
Last Monday I went to another debs. It was one of my best friend Shannon's (not as her date though, as someone elses) and it was great too. I met some truly lovely and charming people. To be honest, it was funny going to what was essentially a school reunion and not really knowing anybody!
I have no pictures of that night at the moment, but when I do I'll stick them up here! :)
At my debs I won the award for "most likely to be famous." Although I was involved in the voting for the other categories (and may have nominated myself - which is perfectly acceptable), I can assure you that I did not choose myself to win. I got a medal. I'm so proud!
Would that achievement be acceptable for a tv/radio presenters resume? I doubt it, but maybe it would be.
Last Wednesday I 'began' college. It was just an induction day. I'm attending one of the DIT campuses to study Film & Broadcasting with Irish, which sounds exciting. Plus the following afternoon I received my student ID card, in which I look an absolute state. Oh well. Nothing I can do now! It suddenly is just like "oh wow, I'm actually in college" because I received that card. I don't feel like I'm in college, but I'm pretty sure that on Monday morning I will. I'm excited! :)
Monday 9 September 2013
Movie Night: Monte Carlo
During the summer I picked up "Monte Carlo," which
sounds far better than I found it to be. The story follows Grace (Selena
Gomez), her best friend Emma (Katie Cassidy) and step-sister Meg (Leighton
Meester), as they head off to Paris
for what should be the trip of a lifetime. When it all starts to go downhill,
Grace gets mistaken for British heiress Cordelia and that's where all it takes
a sudden turn.
Now, in theory it sounds like a great film. If you like the girly, chick flick kinda films it's probably your thing. But I felt like they tried too hard and just put in some of the story to say they went there (for example, basically the whole Emma love-life storyline). "Monte Carlo" concentrates almost equally on Grace, Emma and Meg, resulting in little to no attachment being formed with any of the girls. If "Monte Carlo" had followed Grace almost soley, it could have almost completely fulfilled the potential that the storyline had.
It threw in a few love stories too which weren't the best either. There was Grace and the son of a philanthropist, who believes she is Cordelia. This could have been exciting and breath-taking, but they settled for average. Also Meg meets a man in Paris and runs into him throughout the film, while Emma is pining over her ex-boyfriend who she broke up with when he proposed.
There's nothing here that would sweep you off your feet (*sigh*), but not much that is completely unbelievable either. It's all quite predictable. You could see the twists coming before they even were set up.
The good news? There's a cute guy for everyone (unless you prefer gingers - sorry), but you wouldn't quickly fall in love with them because as with the ladies, there's little depth to be found in them. The film tries to cover so many stories that it takes away from the actual plot line - an ordinary girl is mistaken for a heiress. You would be forgiven if you forget that because so many other stories are told throughout. The acting is okay - Selena Gomez and the late Cory Monteith were the stand outs - but nothing other than a rewritten script could have saved "Monte Carlo."
Let’s just say it could work as a background noise film, for those nights when you would rather gossip over the film or if you feel like having a laugh at something a bit rubbish.
If you'd still like to buy Monte Carlo though, it's available here.
Now, in theory it sounds like a great film. If you like the girly, chick flick kinda films it's probably your thing. But I felt like they tried too hard and just put in some of the story to say they went there (for example, basically the whole Emma love-life storyline). "Monte Carlo" concentrates almost equally on Grace, Emma and Meg, resulting in little to no attachment being formed with any of the girls. If "Monte Carlo" had followed Grace almost soley, it could have almost completely fulfilled the potential that the storyline had.
It threw in a few love stories too which weren't the best either. There was Grace and the son of a philanthropist, who believes she is Cordelia. This could have been exciting and breath-taking, but they settled for average. Also Meg meets a man in Paris and runs into him throughout the film, while Emma is pining over her ex-boyfriend who she broke up with when he proposed.
There's nothing here that would sweep you off your feet (*sigh*), but not much that is completely unbelievable either. It's all quite predictable. You could see the twists coming before they even were set up.
The good news? There's a cute guy for everyone (unless you prefer gingers - sorry), but you wouldn't quickly fall in love with them because as with the ladies, there's little depth to be found in them. The film tries to cover so many stories that it takes away from the actual plot line - an ordinary girl is mistaken for a heiress. You would be forgiven if you forget that because so many other stories are told throughout. The acting is okay - Selena Gomez and the late Cory Monteith were the stand outs - but nothing other than a rewritten script could have saved "Monte Carlo."
Let’s just say it could work as a background noise film, for those nights when you would rather gossip over the film or if you feel like having a laugh at something a bit rubbish.
If you'd still like to buy Monte Carlo though, it's available here.
Monday 2 September 2013
Summer Movies List 2013
Over the summer I made a list of films I watched to ensure that I missed none for when I start my "movie night" segment. Seeing as it's September now, all the kids are going back to school and summer is officially over. I figured I should start an "Autumn movies list," which will be shorter seeing as August is actually Autumn but I counted it as the summer (and I'll be in college too so less movie time)... but sure be graaaand.
MY SUMMER MOVIES LIST 2013
- Inception
- High School Musical
- High School Musical 2
- High School Musical 3
- Did You Hear About the Morgans?
- The Great Gatsby (2013) x3
- Titanic
- Limitless
- Romeo & Juliet (1996)
- Grown Ups
- Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging
- Radio Rebel
- Hairspray
- Monte Carlo
- Catch Me If You Can
- Hannah Montana: The Movie
- Let It Shine
- Failure to Launch
- Princess Protection Program
- Geek Charming
- Prom
- Abduction
- Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
- Bring it On: All Or Nothing
- Uptown Girls
- Cars 2
- What to Expect When You're Expecting
- LOL
- Grown Ups
- Bring It On: I'm in it to Win it!
- The Hunger Games
- Love Happens
- The Beach
- The Princess Diaries
- Clueless
- Salmon Fishing in Yemen (only halfway - it's not a great a great movie!)
- Boy Wonder
- Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars
- Drake & Josh the Movie
- Run Fat Boy Run
Movies I Wanted To See
Abduction- Taken
- The Bourne Identity (I tried but wasn't in the right mindset)
- The Bourne Legacy*
- The Expendables
- Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist*
Scott Pilgrim Versus the World'- Unknown
- Grease*
- Supporting Characters
- The Internship
* seen it already!
So that was a productive summer, right? I failed a little with the "movies I wanted to see" list but there's always next time! If you want to see my Autumn movies list, I'll be updating it regularly here! I've already watched one film this month so it's off to a good start I guess! If you have any recommendations (I've the Irish Netflix) tweet me @jessiblah too. ;)
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