I watch way too much TV, but here's what I liked the best:
1) Breaking Bad - I usually gauge how much I like something, but how quickly it seems to go by. I was always crushed that Breaking Bad was already over, because it felt like it just began. I'm glad I could convert so many people to this show, because it was just that phenomenal.
2) Happy Endings - I can't believe it got cancelled. Why do people not watch the shows that are the funniest? I'll never understand. I recently watched a marathon on VH1, and after 5 minutes it reminded me of why it was funnier than any other show on TV. R.I.P.
3) Orphan Black - My newest addiction. With the opening scene of a woman watching someone that looked exactly like her jump in front of a train, I was hooked. I went into each episode wondering if it really was that good and by the end I knew it was. Tatiana Maslany is unbelievable.
4) Broadchurch - I've seen alot of mysteries about the investigation of one dead body, but never something so emotional. The last episode was crushing.
5) Game of Thrones - I like watching a show where any character can die at any moment. Plus it has dragons.
6) Parks and Rec - Not as great of a year as in the past, but still better than most TV shows on these days.
7) Enlightened - Criminally under-appreciated. I didn't like Laura Dern's character, but Laura Dern made me understand her and sympathize with her. No small feat.
8) Bob's Burgers - It just delights me every week.
9) The Killing - While I did not like the conclusion to the season (it just came out of nowhere), the buildup was fantastic and well worth watching.
10) The Mindy Project - It's growing on me more and more every week.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Favorite Movies 2013
It's been 2 years since I've blogged on here? I've gotta get back on the ball.
Here are my favorites movies of last year (keep in mind, I haven't seen everything)
1) The Hunt - I went into this movie knowing nothing about it. I left completely devastated. I love it when that happens.
2) Iron Man 3 - Yes my #1 movie is a foreign film and this is a blockbuster, but it was really the most fun I had at the movies all year.
3) Gravity - If I didn't know better, I would have thought this movie was filmed in space, it looked that amazing. And its the only movie I told people has to be seen in 3D
4) Short Term 12 - I used to work in social services and group homes, so this movie about one particular group home and its staff really hit home for me. A really nice indie flick more people should see.
5) The Way Way Back - If I hadn't seen Liam James on The Killing, I would have believed he was really that awkward, but since I knew he wasn't, I was really impressed. And Sam Rockwell was phenomenal. And I love everything Steve Carrell does.
6) Anchorman 2 - I waited a long time for this, and a lot of people were disappointed, but I laughed a lot, and hard. I guess singing an Irish ballad to a shark is much funnier than I ever would have thought.
7) World War Z - Non-stop action and very intense. Really surprised me how much I liked it.
8) Pacific Rim - What can I say, I'm a sucker for great special effects.
9) A Hijacking - While Captain Phillips got all the notoriety, this little Danish film impressed me more. I offered the perspective of the crew and the hijackers, but also of the corporation in Denmark who were negotiating with the pirates.
10) The Conjuring - Why would anyone ever play that clapping hide-and-seek game? They're just looking for trouble.
Here are my favorites movies of last year (keep in mind, I haven't seen everything)
1) The Hunt - I went into this movie knowing nothing about it. I left completely devastated. I love it when that happens.
2) Iron Man 3 - Yes my #1 movie is a foreign film and this is a blockbuster, but it was really the most fun I had at the movies all year.
3) Gravity - If I didn't know better, I would have thought this movie was filmed in space, it looked that amazing. And its the only movie I told people has to be seen in 3D
4) Short Term 12 - I used to work in social services and group homes, so this movie about one particular group home and its staff really hit home for me. A really nice indie flick more people should see.
5) The Way Way Back - If I hadn't seen Liam James on The Killing, I would have believed he was really that awkward, but since I knew he wasn't, I was really impressed. And Sam Rockwell was phenomenal. And I love everything Steve Carrell does.
6) Anchorman 2 - I waited a long time for this, and a lot of people were disappointed, but I laughed a lot, and hard. I guess singing an Irish ballad to a shark is much funnier than I ever would have thought.
7) World War Z - Non-stop action and very intense. Really surprised me how much I liked it.
8) Pacific Rim - What can I say, I'm a sucker for great special effects.
9) A Hijacking - While Captain Phillips got all the notoriety, this little Danish film impressed me more. I offered the perspective of the crew and the hijackers, but also of the corporation in Denmark who were negotiating with the pirates.
10) The Conjuring - Why would anyone ever play that clapping hide-and-seek game? They're just looking for trouble.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Favorite Movies: 2011
I know its already a month into 2012, and there's still some movies from last year that I need to see, but here's a list of my favorite movies from last year. Its really hard to put movies I like in an order. I really debated over the top 2 for the last few weeks as to which was my favorite. And the rest can probably be rearranged quite a bit. Plus I really liked more than 10, so I extended the list.
1) Moneyball - for me this was the most thrilling and unexpectedly emotional movie that I saw all year.
2) Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol - this is now probably my favorite movie franchise. It's been a long time since I've squirmed in my seat that much. The scene on the skyscraper in Dubai is spectacular.
3) Insidious - it probably won't hold up on multiple viewings, but when I saw this movie in the theater, there was only one other person there and they were in the row behind me where I couldn't see them. I don't think I've ever been as scared at the movies in my entire life. I seriously pondered getting up and leaving.
4) Drive - I've always thought Ryan Gosling was a little bit off, but that fit perfectly into this role. Shocking and violent, its not for everyone.
5) Paranormal Activity 3 - These movies make me so uneasy and this one is no exception. Great new tricks, like a camera mounted on an old oscillating fan and great performances from the 2 young girls.
6) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - easily the best of all the Harry Potter movies. Very exciting, I was only disappointed by the Harry-Voldemort battle at the end.
7) I Saw The Devil - this is a brutally violent South Korean thriller about a secret agent whose wife is killed and mutilated, who attempts to exact revenge (i.e. torture) on the man who killed her.
8) Incendies - this French Canadian drama about two children who are left to travel to the Middle East to unravel the mystery of their heritage after their mother's death is one of the most original and powerful movies in a long time.
9) The Descendants - very touching and emotionally powerful. George Clooney really is as good as advertised.
10) Fright Night - I was pleasantly surprised by this remake. The original is one of my favorite vampire movies ever and this definitely did it justice.
11) Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Not at all like it was advertised. Its not just a bunch of crazy, killer apes, but a plausible science fiction film about rapid evolution of a species.
12) Super - Another brutal, shockingly violent movie about a man who feels the need to be someone by putting on a superhero costume and doling out vigilante justice. Suprisingly moving.
13) Crazy, Stupid Love - I love everything Steve Carrell does. Plus I love Emma Stone.
14) 13 Assassins - a very exciting Samurai movie from Japan.
15) Trollhunter - exactly like it sounds. Another found footage movie about a group of documentary filmmakers who accompany a Norwegian man who hunts trolls. Lots of fun.
Worst Movie of 2011:
Battle: Los Angeles - I haven't gotten so angry at a movie since Volcano, my least favorite movie of all time. I hate when movies try to manipulate my emotions especially when I don't care about any of the characters.
1) Moneyball - for me this was the most thrilling and unexpectedly emotional movie that I saw all year.
2) Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol - this is now probably my favorite movie franchise. It's been a long time since I've squirmed in my seat that much. The scene on the skyscraper in Dubai is spectacular.
3) Insidious - it probably won't hold up on multiple viewings, but when I saw this movie in the theater, there was only one other person there and they were in the row behind me where I couldn't see them. I don't think I've ever been as scared at the movies in my entire life. I seriously pondered getting up and leaving.
4) Drive - I've always thought Ryan Gosling was a little bit off, but that fit perfectly into this role. Shocking and violent, its not for everyone.
5) Paranormal Activity 3 - These movies make me so uneasy and this one is no exception. Great new tricks, like a camera mounted on an old oscillating fan and great performances from the 2 young girls.
6) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - easily the best of all the Harry Potter movies. Very exciting, I was only disappointed by the Harry-Voldemort battle at the end.
7) I Saw The Devil - this is a brutally violent South Korean thriller about a secret agent whose wife is killed and mutilated, who attempts to exact revenge (i.e. torture) on the man who killed her.
8) Incendies - this French Canadian drama about two children who are left to travel to the Middle East to unravel the mystery of their heritage after their mother's death is one of the most original and powerful movies in a long time.
9) The Descendants - very touching and emotionally powerful. George Clooney really is as good as advertised.
10) Fright Night - I was pleasantly surprised by this remake. The original is one of my favorite vampire movies ever and this definitely did it justice.
11) Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Not at all like it was advertised. Its not just a bunch of crazy, killer apes, but a plausible science fiction film about rapid evolution of a species.
12) Super - Another brutal, shockingly violent movie about a man who feels the need to be someone by putting on a superhero costume and doling out vigilante justice. Suprisingly moving.
13) Crazy, Stupid Love - I love everything Steve Carrell does. Plus I love Emma Stone.
14) 13 Assassins - a very exciting Samurai movie from Japan.
15) Trollhunter - exactly like it sounds. Another found footage movie about a group of documentary filmmakers who accompany a Norwegian man who hunts trolls. Lots of fun.
Worst Movie of 2011:
Battle: Los Angeles - I haven't gotten so angry at a movie since Volcano, my least favorite movie of all time. I hate when movies try to manipulate my emotions especially when I don't care about any of the characters.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Favorite Singles: 2011
The Drums: How It Ended
The Drums became my favorite band over the past year. I got a chance to see them live in Orlando in October (it was amazing). This is a song from their new album.
Rihanna: We Found Love
I really like the song a lot, but the video makes it even better.
Adele: Someone Like You
Everyone likes this song.
Flo Rida: Who Dat Girl
My favorite Hip-Hop song of the year.
Mumford & Sons: The Cave
Britney Spears: Till the World Ends
I think the world must be ending cause Britney has made my list 2 years in a row.
The Drums became my favorite band over the past year. I got a chance to see them live in Orlando in October (it was amazing). This is a song from their new album.
Rihanna: We Found Love
I really like the song a lot, but the video makes it even better.
Adele: Someone Like You
Everyone likes this song.
Flo Rida: Who Dat Girl
My favorite Hip-Hop song of the year.
Mumford & Sons: The Cave
Britney Spears: Till the World Ends
I think the world must be ending cause Britney has made my list 2 years in a row.
Favorite TV Shows: 2011: Addendum
I totally forgot about '30 Rock' and 'Cougar Town' both of which were hilarious this year.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Favorite TV Shows: 2011
1) Breaking Bad
- There is no show on TV that can shock me as much as this show. This season started off slow and the tension built and built until I could barely handle it. I never know whats gonna happen and that is pretty rare these days.
2) Parks and Recreation
- By the end of last season, i was loving this show more and more with each episode. Easily my favorite sitcom on TV.
3) Happy Endings
- Its kinda sad, cause this show took Cougar Town's slot and I love that show, but I think I like this one better.
4) Glee
- I can't explain why I like this show other than that it makes me happy. Especially Naya Rivera who plays Santana, she's been my favorite parts about it this year.
5) Fringe
- There's not a lot of hour long dramas that I have patience for these days, but this is definitely one of my favorites. Exciting and different than anything else on TV. Great performances too.
Click here for clip
6) Modern Family
- Still going strong. Gloria is now officially my favorite.
7) Community
- It kinda lagged a bit in season 2 but I think this season has been great. Too bad no one watches it and it'll probably get cancelled.
8) Beavis and Butthead
- That's right! They're back and still hilarious. I still think this is one of the most brilliant shows ever. (and this is probably the best clip of all)
9) The League
- The most filthy dirty TV show I have ever seen - and its on basic cable. But it is super funny.
10) Greek
- This show made my list because it ended earlier this year and it is one of the most underappreciated shows I've ever watched. Really funny and I almost cried at the end (not since Gilmore Girls)
- There is no show on TV that can shock me as much as this show. This season started off slow and the tension built and built until I could barely handle it. I never know whats gonna happen and that is pretty rare these days.
2) Parks and Recreation
- By the end of last season, i was loving this show more and more with each episode. Easily my favorite sitcom on TV.
3) Happy Endings
- Its kinda sad, cause this show took Cougar Town's slot and I love that show, but I think I like this one better.
4) Glee
- I can't explain why I like this show other than that it makes me happy. Especially Naya Rivera who plays Santana, she's been my favorite parts about it this year.
5) Fringe
- There's not a lot of hour long dramas that I have patience for these days, but this is definitely one of my favorites. Exciting and different than anything else on TV. Great performances too.
Click here for clip
6) Modern Family
- Still going strong. Gloria is now officially my favorite.
7) Community
- It kinda lagged a bit in season 2 but I think this season has been great. Too bad no one watches it and it'll probably get cancelled.
8) Beavis and Butthead
- That's right! They're back and still hilarious. I still think this is one of the most brilliant shows ever. (and this is probably the best clip of all)
9) The League
- The most filthy dirty TV show I have ever seen - and its on basic cable. But it is super funny.
10) Greek
- This show made my list because it ended earlier this year and it is one of the most underappreciated shows I've ever watched. Really funny and I almost cried at the end (not since Gilmore Girls)
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