The Theory Of Everything.

I saw this film last week and you know what? Its bloomin marvellous.

Its part biopic and part love story about the life of Steven Hawking. Starring Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne with a wonderful supporting cast featuring names such as David Thewlis and Maxine Peake amongst others.

I think it may be one of the best films I’ve seen in years, that’s why I urge you all to go and see it. (or just go make the most out of Orange Wednesdays before they finish).  You become totally enraptured by the film when watching it, unlike many films where you may find yourself thinking- crap, I wonder if I closed the bathroom window, or- ah man, I need a wee- and I’m in the middle of the row, shit, people are going to hate me.  YOUR BLADDER WILL WAIT FOR THIS FILM.

The film is well produced and brilliantly scripted. However I really think that it is the cast that carries the film.  Eddie Redmayne is amazing! One of the best performances I’ve seen. He really transforms into Steven Hawking and truly deserves the Golden Globe for best actor that he got last night.  After watching a few of the promos on Film 4, I learnt that he (Eddie) created a chart for each scene- marking the decline of muscular control in order to ensure for continuity and reality. I’ll tell ya what, it sodding worked. It was really brilliantly played. YOU GO EDDIE!

I enjoyed the fact that it was not portrayed as a sob-story, the lead character was exactly that- the lead; not some shrivelling form of a character. Considering the content, this was really nice to see.

However, just to warn you, it may not be a “I feel sorry for you” sort of emotional, but it is a “dear god, what is the meaning of life” sort of emotional. I cried, and I never cry – the most you’ll get is a watery eye. So if it can move somebody with the emotional capacity of a clock, well good luck to those of you who cry normally!

The cinematography and score are on a whole other level, and they complement it really well- the thing that is great with this film is that it doesn’t lack in any form, which, recently, I have found a fair few films doing.

I can’t really explain any more without ruining the film, but it really is a wonderful film, so go and see it, let me know what you think.

50 Shades.

Most of you are probably thinking… you’re two years too late for this love. You know what? You’re probably right.

I thought I would give it a read anyway so see what all the hype is about, and to be honest I didn’t find it that amazing. If all you want is an easy read- go for it, it’s not mentally tedious, and is fairly simple.

I’m guessing most of you know vaguely what it’s about, and if not basically, it’s meant to be an erotic love story. Let me tell you more…

You can seem to get all three (it’s a trilogy) in special offers at various places which makes it pretty cost effective. Or, you can do what I did- and pop into your local charity shop… I managed to get all three for £2.25!  I mean you might have to deal with the awkward conversation between you and the person behind the till –which is normally along the lines of

Them: “ooo that looks nice, good bargain that! I could do with this myself”. Me:Haha yeah it’s nice isn’t it.” then *awkward stare at the floor. However with these particular books you may have to deal with- as I did -

Them:“ooo I love those books, the second book is so much better. It’s soo good some of my pages have got stuck together” *wink.   Me: ”ah, erm, right, ha” then *throw up in mouth, and rush home to Dettol surfaces of book. 

So if you don’t mind these awkward comments, have a gander round the charity shops to see what you can find.

As for the book itself – I’ve only read the first one so far, and it’s wayyy more tame than I expected. I think I expected so much more because there was so much hype around the book and its apparent raunchiness, but to be honest I was a little disappointed, there wasn’t that much- and I’ve read worse. Another element that it was lacking in was the whole story line- it seemed to be quite jumpy and didn’t have much to it. To be fair, it is stemmed from a Twilight Fanfic- so what can you expect (oooo burrrrnn). One thing that I didn’t really get that a lot of my friends who have read it seem to go on about is the ‘love story’ element of the book- I wouldn’t count it as a ‘love story’- more like a ‘psychotic controlling stalker- story’. I’m just saying- if you were in a relationship like that (go and read the book to know what I’m on about) - and think it’s normal. Well. Then. You have issues. You should really… RUN FOR THE BLOODY HILLS AND NEVER LOOK BACK.

The thing with this book is that people make assumptions as soon as they see the cover because it has so much hype around it. People WILL judge you for reading it- I can’t even begin to describe the judgmental glares on the tube, you know that they are all thinking “ oooo, know what she’s reading about…”. However it wasn’t that that got me, it was my friends and family who haven’t read the book that seemed to be the most ‘opinionated’ about me reading it (or maybe they were just the ones who told me what they really thought, so be prepared). And what did they think I hear you ask. Well. Apparently, if you read this book, and are a single 20-something. YOU ARE A SEX-FIEND.

I beg to differ.

Another reason that I wanted to read this book was because it is being turned into a film. (Being released on Valentine’s day- urrgh.) I wanted to know how they would do this without it basically being up-market porn, and to be honest, I still don’t know.

Really, who is going to see it? I just think it’s going to be a massive flop. You’re not gonna go with your mates to see it, or your significant other, or on a date, and if you go on your own that’s just a little strange. The only way that I think it could save itself it though DVD sales and merch, but that’s still pushing it.

So dear readers, if you want to read something senselessly easy with mild bits of story line and sexual imagery, go for it. This is the book for you. However if you want something with more ummph to it, avoid it like the plague.

Let me know what your views about the book and its transformation to film are, write a comment or drop me an email. I’m interested in hearing your views. I’ll let you know what I think of the other two books in duration.

 

 

 

Happy New Year

In all honesty, recently – I’ve found myself in a bit of a rut. Graduating from Uni, moving back in with my mum and dad, as well as having no luck whatsoever finding a job.

Having all of these elements makes it quite difficult to think of all the things I’ve achieved this year, and with the new year upon us and everybody being all “OMG I’ve had the most A M A Z I N G G G G year blah blah blah” I find myself zoning out or imagining them with a Mohawk whilst trying to fain interest.  

BUT REALLY if I look back on the year, I have achieved a HELL OF A LOT.

Like, seriously, I graduated from uni!?! How the hell did that happen- yes there were moments of doubt that it would ever happen, along with mild hysterical outbursts of crying in the library as all the days merged into one. The security guard knew me well by the end of it, and did not question my choice to bring my sleeping bag, shower gel and toothpaste into uni (I think he knew better not to ask really, as I started to look / behave like a madwoman, I like to think it’s because I created a pal- but probs not).

Another thing is I worked Glastonbury festival for heaven’s sake, it was mental! (So was the smell- but lets not go there…). Like seriously, not many people get to do that- guiding people who are tripping out to the nearest cesspit- or as they put it ‘toilet’- just a little note dear readers, these toilets are harder to judge than you may think, and resulted in weeing on myself on the first day. So take your time, and aim. In addition I got to access backstage areas, saw some of my favourite artists- and even managed to take a shower the temperature of the artic- yes my pals, staff have showers MWAHAHAHA. While, yes, my tent did rip on the second day, as did my roll-mat and there was a thunderstorm resulting in everything being damp for the whole 10 days, it did allow me to make friends with the hot lads across from us who did help to make light of my er, situation – silver lining I suppose? I mean, hell, I’ve even had work on a feature film this year! I can’t say much about it until it comes out, but when it does, you lot will be the first to hear about it!

 And these are just the ones that come to mind!

So back to my point, while yes, things may be a bit shit at the moment- I have had a pretty decent year. I mean it’s not ideal that I’m back in with M&D, and I may revert back to the adolescent “your ruining my life” line once in a while – but really, they’re pretty awesome.

But this is the thing.

We all focus on the negative stuff in our lives (don’t worry I’m not going to get all preachy on you), and it’s difficult to remember the good stuff.

However I saw something on Buzzfeed the other day (friggin love Buzzfeed), which I am going to try, and I urge you lot to do too.                  

It’s basically a jar, with a slot at the top, and when something good happens you write it down and pop it into the jar- at the end of the year you open the jar, and it gives you a chance to remember the good bits. So if like me, at the end of the year you generally look back and think… ahhh bollocks, maybe this will help.

 

I’ll let you know at the end of 2015.

But for now, thank you for reading, and have an amazing 2015.

Christmas Post

Not a lot to say this week, so I'll just wish you all a wonderful Christmas. It's tomorrow. Eek!

Christmas Films, the Marmite of the season.

Christmas is well and truly here, with that comes an abundance of Christmas related entertainment. You'll either embrace it, or decide to cocoon yourself in a duvet until it's over.

I cocoon.

Truthfully- I’m a bit of a scrooge when it comes to Christmas films. I especially hate it when Christmas films are on telly in the middle of July – seriously, what’s that about? You’re always going to get the shockingly awful and predicable scripts, let alone story lines: Childhood sweethearts reunited, dad home for Christmas, reconciliation and basically, a ‘happy Christmas’. WOAH didn’t see that one coming. (Although I do have a lot of time for Meet me in St. Louis- not gonna lie.)

Yet recently I worked on a Christmas film with the wonderful Building Block Films and Zion Creative- and actually enjoyed it. Crazy stuff right?!

This film is different, and certainly worth a watch. (Yes, I am slightly bias, but deal with it.) It's a short, so won't take much of your time - none of that 90mins business.

I’ve put it below so you can.

Santa Vs. Santa

 

They’re both awesome companies and I ask that you have a look at their websites- spread the word. All the lads are a pleasure to work with- absolute gems, and make for a really fun environment.  Got questions? Hit them up!

 

Building Block Films

@bblockfilms

 

Zion Creative

@zion_creative


I get that some people like all this fuzzy Christmas film lark- and that's great if you do, I don't mean to put a downer on it. So tell me if you like or don't like Christmas films and most importantly- why. I want to know.


Much festive cheer.

Life can be just so damn punny!

 Bloody love this card.

Puns eh?! I genuinely think they’re SO underrated. Everybody is all about the whole sexual innuendo, and don’t get me wrong I love them as much as the next person. Yet, if you’re working around littlens’ you can’t whack out your best willy joke can you?! I mean you can… but I wouldn’t recommend it.

So puns are bloody marvellous, adding humour to your day- appropriate for a range of audiences. Yet I think that people are forgetting the glory that is.

The best bit is that cards are becoming more readily available with a variety of puns for all occasions! (I’ll post one I gave my housemate for her birthday)

So I challenge you dear readers, let’s get more puns in our lives! Use them more often, make your friends laugh. Most importantly, get inventive.

Clutch Clutchedy Clutch.

 

 Its so Pretty.

 

So with the festive season upon us, it’s time for our mandatory work-dos, nights out with friends, and Christmassy gatherings.

It’s a time for everybody to get dressed up to the nines and look hawwwt. Yet there is always the issue of “where can I put my stuff”. If you’re a guy, it’s no problem- as tailors and shops generally provide pockets. Don’t take them for granted lads, as a girl it’s a right faff to find places to put your keys, phone, makeup and whatever other bits you may carry around with you.

This is where the glorious clutch comes in.

It’s not too big to take the attention away from a bitchin outfit, but it can also add to said bitchin outfit by complementing various details.  AND it deals with all the pesky little things we carry around for no apparent reason. (an example of this would be my deck of cards, Top Trumps and eyelash glue- I don’t know why I do it).

The best thing as well is that shops have started to sell clutch bags which have wrist straps. Some of you may think this is rather pointless, but believe me, when its wrapped around your wrist you don’t have to worry about putting it down somewhere and forgetting about it. (which I have done on many occasions)

They can also be pretty cheap too, so it’s good on the purse ;). Generally if you’re shopping in high-street shops you can get one for under £20, but if you’re super scrimpy like me, Primark sell clutches for around £6, I even got mine in the sale there for £3!!! £3 ladies! Three whole pounds. If that’s not a bargain, I don’t know what is.

So what I’s suggesting to you lovelies that if you’re worried about not having anywhere to put your bits and bobs without it drawing attention away from your outfit- invest in a clutch!

Have a wonderful festive season & party hard.