Day 3: Romantic Movies

I struggled on today's post. There are so, so, so many romantic movies out there! I could name about 10 of them that I enjoy but I decided to not bore you (as much). One romantic movie that I absolutely love is Brigadoon. My mom showed it to me when I was younger ( I had a slight obsession with old classics) and I immediately fell in love. Mainly because I want to find myself in some magical world, like the characters in this movie. 

Of course, I couldn't go without mentioning the three movies that come to most peoples' minds when talking about romantic movies. That is: The Notebook (Um, marry me Ryan Gosling), Titanic, and Dirty Dancing (because NO body puts Baby in the corner). 

What are your favorite romantic movies? Do you like feel-good comedies or ones that make you cry?

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I went to go see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Monday with a group of friends. I was pretty nervous to see this movie because I have read the entire Millennium series and am ALWAYS a book-over-movies type-a gal. My expectations were completely surpassed! Mara Rooney is such a fantastic Lisbeth. I even think it's safe to say that she did a better job than the actress in the Swedish version.

I won't give away any spoilers incase you haven't read the book or seen the Swedish movie BUT I will warn you that it is very graphic. Not, Saw movies graphic, but ..... graphic. If you haven't read the book, I don't think you'll be too confused during the movie. They did a pretty good job giving you all the details you need to know. But, because they do this, it is a long movie. Worth it! So, so worth it. Seriously... at least go see it to see Daniel Craig looking fine as hell.

I won't say any more, in case I give something away. These lips are sealed.

Minimal Movie Posters pt 2

The other day I showed you guys some movie posters that I found on this Tumblr. I've been busy and unable to write some of my previously planned posts so I thought I would post some more of those designs in the mean time.

Not really the best design but this is one of my favorite episodes. DAY MAN AHAAAA

Minimal Movie Posters pt 1

I must have a minimalism obsession lately. It's just so simple but says so much. One day, while Tumblin' I came across THIS page. This guy and other designers design the most amazing movie posters. I love the simplicity and creativity. Minimalism strips art down to just the essentials and with some of the designs, you had to have seen the movie to understand the poster, which I love. They focus on the little things. Here are a few movies that I enjoy:

wow

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top 5 favorite movie

how great is this?

favorite!

nerd alert (yeah, i love lotr)

Listography: Favorite Childhood Films

When I was kid, my mom introduced me to classic movies that stole my heart. She showed me films like West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Naturally, I was enthralled in the old beauty. If I were to make a current favorite movies list (which I'm sure I will do in the future) most of these movies would still be on that list. BUT this list is strictly movies that I obsessed over as a child. Now, I grew up in the 90's watching (and loving) every Disney movie known to man. If I added all of the Disney movies I loved this list would go on forever so I told myself to narrow it down to specifics. (I'm slightly confused how Beauty and the Beast didn't make the cut but that's life). Oh, you should also know that I still own and watch most of these on VHS.

In no particular order, except #1:

1. The Wizard of Oz - I should tell you. This movie is undoubtly my favorite movie of ALL TIME. It is number one in my heart always and forever. I would dress as Dorothy (braids, dress, shoes, even a stuffed toto in a basket) and prance around my living room reciting every word. Still could to this day. I've was Dorothy for Halloween easily over 7 years, the wicked witch a few times, and even the Flying Monkey once. 

2. Hocus Pocus - Year long favorite. Me and 2 girlfriends were the Sanderson Sisters for Halloween one year.

3. The Sound of Music - You bet your bottom dollar I own the soundtrack, as well.

4. The Lion King - had to choose this because I recently saw it in 3D and fell in love all over again.

5. Brigadoon - FANTASTIC old film.

6. Grease - Favorite Scene? The slumber party.

7. Little Women - both old and new versions

8. Nightmare Before Christmas 

9.  The King and I

10. Troll in Central Park

11. Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through The Looking Glass

12. Heavyweights - Oh look, a deli meat.

13. Thumbelina

14. The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - nerd alert

15. The Little Princess - I cry every time. 

I dug up the old Halloween photos. The top picture is Alvi and I. That's my sad attempt at the flying monkey. I made it pretty much that night but hey, people knew what I was and that was enough. The second picture is us as the Sanderson sisters. It was the only photo I could find that was the three of us. You can't tell but my hair is purple, like Mary's, of course. I wanted so badly to carry around a toy vacuum but the bars would have not let me in. A broom had to do. Ah, I miss Halloween (my favorite holiday).