Wait Until Dark is an older movie that I am genuinely surprised isn't more famous. It has a lot going for it. Summary: A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment. Acting: 4/5: It's hard to go wrong with … Continue reading Movie Review: Wait Until Dark
If any of my followers are fathers, well then, happy Father's Day! Like with my Mother's Day post, I wanted to focus on some of the very best fathers, or father figures, in fiction. Books: Hans Hubermann, The Book Thief: Where do I even start with Hans? He wasn't just an amazing father figure to … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day! Celebrating Fathers in fiction
1. Shuzuku Tsukishima, Whisper of the Heart: Subcategory: emotional Shizuku is an ordinary student who doesn't have much of a goal in life. She mainly loves to read, and doesn't know what else she would like to do. But through encounters with a young, ambitious violin maker, a cat statue, an antique shop owner, a … Continue reading Analyzing Women’s Strength in Fiction: Mental Strength in Movies
The first one. Not the sequel. I will probably not see the sequel for a while, as I don't like watching superhero movies in theaters. Anyway, when I saw the trailers, I just thought GOTG looked...stupid, unfunny, and dumb. But I was wrong. Very, very wrong. First impressions aren't always correct. And starting now, most … Continue reading Movie review: Guardians of the Galaxy
1. Sophie Hatter, Howl's Moving Castle Subcategory: mental Sophie is from one of Ghibli's most famous movies, and rightly so. This film was gorgeous with its animation, writing, and characters. Anyway, Sophie dealt with low self-esteem from the start. She always compared herself to her younger sister, Lettie, who was obviously pretty and very popular. And … Continue reading Analyzing Women’s Strength in Fiction: Emotional Strength in Movies
How many of my followers have seen Ghibli movies? And which ones? I'm curious. This is a question I need answered ASAP; this may involve an original tag of mind. That's right. An original tag! So please, please answer my question; which Ghibli movies have you seen, if any? You can answer in the comments!
This is my first movie review! Of all the movies nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars this year, this was the only one I got to see. (I really wanted to see Hidden Figures too though...) And I have to say that I liked this movie. I liked it quite a bit. I will … Continue reading Movie Review: La La Land
Honorable mention: Astrid, How To Train Your Dragon series 1. Black Widow, Marvel studios Subcategory: mental Do I need to explain her? Black Widow is smart and strong, able to kick anyone's butt. She is a former Russian operative, but then worked for SHIELD and now, The Avengers. Black Widow is very popular for her … Continue reading Analyzing Women’s Strength in Fiction: Physical Strength in Movies
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