I've been catching up on the new falls shows this weekend. That was of course, after discovering that I could watch them on my laptop thanks to Xfinity. :P Dur, never thought of that.
Selfie: I liked it. Yes, its an obvious modern take on My Fair Lady, but that's also a classic story and one that's easily remakeable. I'm not sure its got more than a few seasons in it, as they've already hinted too much at the possible relationship between the leads. ~Shrugs~ I'm sure they'll work it all out.
How to Get Away With Murder: First off, I love a good murder mystery. Pretty sure I've mentioned that. Secondly, this may be the kind of show that has some cast changes every season, which I don't mind too much. The storytelling in it is pretty cool. I'm enjoying the way it all unfolds, both past and present. Often with a sly comment made in the past, that they then show in the present... But expand on as the story goes. As an example, seeing the people waiting in a car, then seeing the person who was shopping, while they waited, then seeing the other side of a phone call that was placed by the shopper. As of episode 2, we still don't know what exactly is going on, but we're picking up clues. Its sort of like starting in the middle of the ending, then jumping back to show how you got there, while advancing the ending. By the end of the season, I expect we'll have caught up to the present and see it all unfold.
I got half way through Gracepoint, but did a few writing sprints and then got super tired, so I'll try and finish it tomorrow and perhaps another one.
What new shows are you excited about or have you enjoyed?
Kristy C
Sunday, October 5
Saturday, October 4
Happily Ever After or Why I Like Action Flicks
Growing up, I've always loved me a good fairy tale. Something about them just rocks. Plus, they have the same ending. Happily ever after. And I like that in my stories.
Which comes to why I adore action movies. Good guys fighting bad guys and the good guys always win.
In horror, you tend to have bad guys survive, while the 'good' kids just manage to live to the end.
In drama, you often have lovers who never really talk, and near the end one of them ends of killing themselves. Or they do talk, but one of them dies anyway. Most of the time, its just that one of them dies... Only important part.
In comedy, its a crapshoot. Sometimes you get a good one but all too often, its just bathroom humor and low end comedy. Not something I enjoy.
In thrillers, you find another crapshoot. Sometimes they're well made and a good mystery, but other times they're only a little better than a horror film.
And in action films you tend to have good guys and bad guys. Sure, some of the good ones are doing bad things, but they're also the kind of people with honor. Not easy to have honor when you're all evil.
Action films can be more horror driven, thriller driven, even comedy driven. And strong storylines aren't that common. Most of the time its about the good guys stopping the bad guys from doing something. During the course of that stopping, fist fights, knife fights, gun fights, car fights and many other types will appear. Explosions happen, impossible feats of physics...
Then the good guys kick butt and walk/ride off into the sunset, alive to fight another day.
Sure, if the bad guys win you'll see them next time. Its like Arkham Asylum... A revolving door for the baddies.
A good movie to understand what I'm talking about is a rather bad one called Jake Speed. Not easy to find, no one very famous is in it. But no matter how weird the good guy is, he's always good. Or listen to some Philip Marlow radio shows. Again, you'll see that kind of person.
They always do what's right. Sometimes, it goes against the law but those times are for a specific purpose. Say, a young kid was apart of something and sticking him in jail would do more harm than good. Our good guy will keep him out of jail, while making sure those guilty are punished.
Please understand, there's nothing wrong with the genres mentioned above. I just don't enjoy them as often. Sure, there are exceptions to almost any rule, but for me those are just that... Exceptions.
Kristy C
Which comes to why I adore action movies. Good guys fighting bad guys and the good guys always win.
In horror, you tend to have bad guys survive, while the 'good' kids just manage to live to the end.
In drama, you often have lovers who never really talk, and near the end one of them ends of killing themselves. Or they do talk, but one of them dies anyway. Most of the time, its just that one of them dies... Only important part.
In comedy, its a crapshoot. Sometimes you get a good one but all too often, its just bathroom humor and low end comedy. Not something I enjoy.
In thrillers, you find another crapshoot. Sometimes they're well made and a good mystery, but other times they're only a little better than a horror film.
And in action films you tend to have good guys and bad guys. Sure, some of the good ones are doing bad things, but they're also the kind of people with honor. Not easy to have honor when you're all evil.
Action films can be more horror driven, thriller driven, even comedy driven. And strong storylines aren't that common. Most of the time its about the good guys stopping the bad guys from doing something. During the course of that stopping, fist fights, knife fights, gun fights, car fights and many other types will appear. Explosions happen, impossible feats of physics...
Then the good guys kick butt and walk/ride off into the sunset, alive to fight another day.
Sure, if the bad guys win you'll see them next time. Its like Arkham Asylum... A revolving door for the baddies.
A good movie to understand what I'm talking about is a rather bad one called Jake Speed. Not easy to find, no one very famous is in it. But no matter how weird the good guy is, he's always good. Or listen to some Philip Marlow radio shows. Again, you'll see that kind of person.
They always do what's right. Sometimes, it goes against the law but those times are for a specific purpose. Say, a young kid was apart of something and sticking him in jail would do more harm than good. Our good guy will keep him out of jail, while making sure those guilty are punished.
Please understand, there's nothing wrong with the genres mentioned above. I just don't enjoy them as often. Sure, there are exceptions to almost any rule, but for me those are just that... Exceptions.
Kristy C
Friday, October 3
Valentines Candy or Boxing Gloves...
So, there's this song from a really good movie called The Happiest Millionaire called Valentines Candy. The young star of the movie, Cordelia [or Codry as she goes by] has just lost a date with a handsome young man, because her brothers were 'teaching' him how to keep up his guard should she punch him, and instead knocked him out. So, he left. Now, our young woman is faced with a problem. Is she Valentines Candy or Boxing Gloves.
Now, I know all well and good that this story takes place in the early 1900's, and the time it shows means she should be in one world, but isn't. But I can't help and make comments of 'yes.' whenever she asks if she's meant to be one or the other, because I've felt faced with that same issue for a years.
Even in this modern time, it feels as if you're supposed to fit into one of a few molds. Girly girl or Tomboy. You're not supposed to dress up for a tea party, then go play a d20 game after. Making jewelry while watching Iron Man is a no-no.
A few years ago I was picking up some things at the dollar store and the lady behind me had two little girls with her. One had a pretty princess jewelry pack, the other a plastic war axe. I grinned and commented that I wanted both. I mean, who says you can't have pretty jewelry on while you slay the dragon? Sure a skirt might make movement a bit hard, but the right type could still be modest AND lovely.
But instead, we're still teaching our young people that you have to fit into some sort of mold. You can't be diverse and eclectic.
My dad's got an amazing eye for color and enjoys watching decorating shows, design shows and the such with me. He likes seeing what people can create. He can't stand the drama, but the inventiveness and the chance to see what's out there intrigues him. Its because of him that I'm a Klingon-Hobbit who loves listening to musicals, jazz, blues and understands what I do about music. I think he's where I get my creative eye from. Nothing against my mom mind you, but her gift was a love of research and dialogue with others, among the tea and other things.
So, when I hear this song it saddens me to think that young people are so stuffed into a box and a mold, when we're each so unique and different.
Below are the lyrics and a Spotify thingy for the song. And I still recommend the movie to people, because despite those things its a cute film.
Kristy C
Now, I know all well and good that this story takes place in the early 1900's, and the time it shows means she should be in one world, but isn't. But I can't help and make comments of 'yes.' whenever she asks if she's meant to be one or the other, because I've felt faced with that same issue for a years.
Even in this modern time, it feels as if you're supposed to fit into one of a few molds. Girly girl or Tomboy. You're not supposed to dress up for a tea party, then go play a d20 game after. Making jewelry while watching Iron Man is a no-no.
A few years ago I was picking up some things at the dollar store and the lady behind me had two little girls with her. One had a pretty princess jewelry pack, the other a plastic war axe. I grinned and commented that I wanted both. I mean, who says you can't have pretty jewelry on while you slay the dragon? Sure a skirt might make movement a bit hard, but the right type could still be modest AND lovely.
But instead, we're still teaching our young people that you have to fit into some sort of mold. You can't be diverse and eclectic.
My dad's got an amazing eye for color and enjoys watching decorating shows, design shows and the such with me. He likes seeing what people can create. He can't stand the drama, but the inventiveness and the chance to see what's out there intrigues him. Its because of him that I'm a Klingon-Hobbit who loves listening to musicals, jazz, blues and understands what I do about music. I think he's where I get my creative eye from. Nothing against my mom mind you, but her gift was a love of research and dialogue with others, among the tea and other things.
So, when I hear this song it saddens me to think that young people are so stuffed into a box and a mold, when we're each so unique and different.
Below are the lyrics and a Spotify thingy for the song. And I still recommend the movie to people, because despite those things its a cute film.
Kristy C
Oh, Miss Cordelia Drexel Biddle, I thought I knew you well!
But now, Miss Cordelia Drexel Biddle, I just can't tell.
Are you Valentine candy, or boxing gloves?
Lately you seem very strange... What in the world's coming over you?
Everything's starting to change.
Are you sonnets by Shelley, or rover boys? Once, any answer would do...
Why are you suddenly wondering, which kind of someone are you? I
s a boy meant to spar with, or gaze at a star with?
Should you kiss him, or blacken his eye?
Now if he buys you roses, a right to the nose is really not quite the proper reply...
You're so lost in the middle of in-between.
Is your destiny canvas, or crêpe de Chine?
Will you someday be someone that somebody loves?
Are you Valentine candy... or boxing gloves?
Thursday, October 2
What Dreams May Come....
We all have dreams in our lives. A few weeks ago I talked about my childhood dream of owning a bookstore, and how it changed into owning my own business and being an author. So today, I'm going to talk about a few of my current dreams. The big, and the small.
I'd love to have my jewelry business stable enough to support me.
I'd like to move out of my fathers house [I'm 32, but he's supporting me and I don't think he's upset. I made mistakes in the past and am working on a tough road out.]
I'd love to have a simple place to live and work.
I'd love to lose some weight.
I'd really love to be in less pain.
I'd love to have one of my stories turned into a comic book or a graphic novel.
I'd also love to have one turned into a mini-series or a movie, but those are farther down the road.
I'd dream of having my jewelry walk the red carpet at a movie premier or an awards show.
I want my jewelry to be in a movie. I want there to be a line at the end of the credits saying 'Jewelry provided by Vintage Fusion Jewels'.
And, I want to grow old with my friends and watch their kids grow up. I want to be their aunt who buys them books and teaches them how to play black jack. I want to be the person they run away from home too.
I don't think any one of these is more or less important than another, except that last one. That's the one I don't think I could live without.
What are your dreams? Leave them in the comments, I truly want to know.
Kristy C
I'd love to have my jewelry business stable enough to support me.
I'd like to move out of my fathers house [I'm 32, but he's supporting me and I don't think he's upset. I made mistakes in the past and am working on a tough road out.]
I'd love to have a simple place to live and work.
I'd love to lose some weight.
I'd really love to be in less pain.
I'd love to have one of my stories turned into a comic book or a graphic novel.
I'd also love to have one turned into a mini-series or a movie, but those are farther down the road.
I'd dream of having my jewelry walk the red carpet at a movie premier or an awards show.
I want my jewelry to be in a movie. I want there to be a line at the end of the credits saying 'Jewelry provided by Vintage Fusion Jewels'.
And, I want to grow old with my friends and watch their kids grow up. I want to be their aunt who buys them books and teaches them how to play black jack. I want to be the person they run away from home too.
I don't think any one of these is more or less important than another, except that last one. That's the one I don't think I could live without.
What are your dreams? Leave them in the comments, I truly want to know.
Kristy C
Wednesday, October 1
Review... Guardians of the Galaxy
I FINALLY got to see this movie. Normally, I aim to go to the midnight showings of the Marvel films, but this time money was tight and seeing anything at a normal theater wasn't gonna happen. [We have one locally owned, independent theater in town. Used to be known the 'The Dollar theater. They show movies for $5, and on Wednesday its only $2.50. Either way, sometimes its worth the wait for the price.]
Anywho, adding to my annoyance was that most of the times I see the movie and all my friends haven't. This time, everyone else saw it last month and I was still waiting around. So they're making jokes, laughing and talking about how awesome it is, and I'm left pouting. Talked about that a bit ago.
On to the review!!
LOVED IT!! Now, I've loved all the Marvel movies. Ok, not the first Hulk one, but after that I have actually liked all of these films. The stories, the characters, the actors... All of it came together for me in a great way. They opened my eyes to this world, and as such I've been more active in my weird research vibe of Marvel, along with watching cute cartoons of them.
Guardians is a group I didn't know a lot about. Saw them once or twice in an Avengers cartoon, and perhaps once in Ultimate Spiderman, but otherwise.... Nothing.
Mostly, I knew who Groot was and thought he kicked ass. 'I am Groot!'
To some, I'm sure the story starts a little slow, but as a writer I get why. Just as with Thor, we're not picking up an origin story on earth where we know what's going on. The movie has to give background information to those of us who know nothing about the Marvel world, outside earth!
So the movie shows us a bit of information about each one of the characters, broadening our world. Most of the story, and the group, is centered around Star-Lord [Peter Quinn]. He's the heart of the group and its leader.
He's flawed, not the smartest, strongest or the 'best', but he's got what all leaders need to have. The ability to take command, do what's needed and realize when someone else might be better at doing something.
Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Sheridan, Reynolds, Rogers, O'Neill, Janway... And others come to mind as being the same type of character. They have something inside them that makes you want to follow and trust, even when it looks like you're most likely gonna die.
Best example of this is in Star Trek 6. Kirk asks Sulu to help him. As they fly to the aide of his former captain, one of the crewmembers says that they'll fly the ship apart if they keep it up. Sulu's response? 'Then fly her apart!'
His faith and trust in Kirk was so strong, that he was willing to defy anything to get to the mans side in a moment of need.
If you watch any of these shows, you'll see just how often a good leader knows how to bring out the best in everything they do.
Sorry for the detract, but I think its important to see that they had an important role for Chris Pratt, and he did what was needed. A little more like Malcolm Reynolds, but then the others tended to be working for a government with strict guidelines to follow, while Mal and Quinn are working outside the government with a motley band of misfits at their side.
Honestly, there's so much I could say about the movie, but I don't want to give things away. Sure, its been out for almost 2 months now and I'm more than sure you've seen all the posts, memes and reviews out there, but I don't want to be the one to spoils it for anyone.
5 out of 5 stars for me.
Kristy C
Anywho, adding to my annoyance was that most of the times I see the movie and all my friends haven't. This time, everyone else saw it last month and I was still waiting around. So they're making jokes, laughing and talking about how awesome it is, and I'm left pouting. Talked about that a bit ago.
On to the review!!
LOVED IT!! Now, I've loved all the Marvel movies. Ok, not the first Hulk one, but after that I have actually liked all of these films. The stories, the characters, the actors... All of it came together for me in a great way. They opened my eyes to this world, and as such I've been more active in my weird research vibe of Marvel, along with watching cute cartoons of them.
Guardians is a group I didn't know a lot about. Saw them once or twice in an Avengers cartoon, and perhaps once in Ultimate Spiderman, but otherwise.... Nothing.
Mostly, I knew who Groot was and thought he kicked ass. 'I am Groot!'
To some, I'm sure the story starts a little slow, but as a writer I get why. Just as with Thor, we're not picking up an origin story on earth where we know what's going on. The movie has to give background information to those of us who know nothing about the Marvel world, outside earth!
So the movie shows us a bit of information about each one of the characters, broadening our world. Most of the story, and the group, is centered around Star-Lord [Peter Quinn]. He's the heart of the group and its leader.
He's flawed, not the smartest, strongest or the 'best', but he's got what all leaders need to have. The ability to take command, do what's needed and realize when someone else might be better at doing something.
Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Sheridan, Reynolds, Rogers, O'Neill, Janway... And others come to mind as being the same type of character. They have something inside them that makes you want to follow and trust, even when it looks like you're most likely gonna die.
Best example of this is in Star Trek 6. Kirk asks Sulu to help him. As they fly to the aide of his former captain, one of the crewmembers says that they'll fly the ship apart if they keep it up. Sulu's response? 'Then fly her apart!'
His faith and trust in Kirk was so strong, that he was willing to defy anything to get to the mans side in a moment of need.
If you watch any of these shows, you'll see just how often a good leader knows how to bring out the best in everything they do.
Sorry for the detract, but I think its important to see that they had an important role for Chris Pratt, and he did what was needed. A little more like Malcolm Reynolds, but then the others tended to be working for a government with strict guidelines to follow, while Mal and Quinn are working outside the government with a motley band of misfits at their side.
Honestly, there's so much I could say about the movie, but I don't want to give things away. Sure, its been out for almost 2 months now and I'm more than sure you've seen all the posts, memes and reviews out there, but I don't want to be the one to spoils it for anyone.
5 out of 5 stars for me.
Kristy C
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