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Aziza's Picks
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Daily picks and recommendations in movies, music, books, magazines, tv shows and others! Occasional ramblings on certain celebrities or topics, but otherwise, a rather simple, straight-up, friendly blog by a 22 year-old girl living the fabulous London life!
LATEST ARTICLES ( 178 )
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Bill Cunningham New York [2010] Documentary
The first few shots of the Bill Cunningham documentary tend to push you away, to make you think "why is this creepy old guy stalking girls on the streets of... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy [2011]
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (from now on called TTSS) is a classic British spy thriller set in the 1970s. It has all the right elements: bleak atmosphere,... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
L'Amour Fou[2011] Documentary
L'Amour Fou is a 2010 documentary about the life and work of famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. Depicted with the help of Pierre Berge, his love... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Girl with the Dragon Tatto[2011]
Usually, I am a big fan of David Fincher's work- I haven't seen everything, but most of it (or what I managed to watch) is really good: it's obscure, the shots... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Animal Kingdom[2010]
The first movie I saw in 2012 was Animal Kingdom. It wasn't an obvious choice, but I am glad I saw it, because it is a good film, a well-thought, shocking in... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Great Expectations[2011] BBC
BBC1 has unveiled another great miniseries, this time adapting Charles Dicken's classic novel, Great Expectations. The 3 episodes aired on the 27th, 28th and... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
2012 Resolutions
2012 is here- the year of The Hobbit for some, the TDKR for others, even the "Apocalypse" one for a few.For me, I hope it is the year of growth, of new... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
A Look Back at 2011
Although I always try, I can never do a top 5, or top 10; I mean, I can not put them in order, decide which one is better or worse. Read more
Posted on 31 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Bridesmaids [2011]
Christmas is not a good time to watch a war movie, or horror or anything too dramatic. You should see something light, funny, interesting. My choice for the 26t... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Moneyball [2011]
Moneyball is a drama set in 2001 about a baseball general manager who decides to change the game by relying on something completely different from what it is... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Mission: Impossible 4- Ghost Protocol[2011]
I went into this movie screening expecting a big, action-based movie with great scenes, guns, cars, and the infamous MI song; I wasn't dissapointed. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Christmas Eve
Hey,Oh, Christmas, I just love this time of year! For my family, the 24th of December is the most important day! We get ready, set up a nice table, put on some... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
New Year's Eve[2011] and a Bad Cinema Experience
So, a couple of days ago I left cold London to go to an even colder home town somewhere in Eastern Europe. I missed my friends so we decided to go watch a movie. Read more
Posted on 23 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Reader[2008]
When I see a movie, one of the things I alwayswatch intensly or try to figure out are the characters: who are they? How dothey feel? What is their story? What... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Senna[2011]
Senna is a 2011 documentary about the life of race car driver Ayrton Senna, one of the best and the most famous people in Formula 1 history. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
We Need to Talk About Kevin[2011]
We need to talk about Kevin is a film based on a novel written by Lionel Shriver and directed by Lynne Ramsay. It tells the story of the mother of a teenage... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Search for Reviews/opinions
Hey guys,Quick post today!Lately I have been thinking of some of my favorite movies or just those who still remain memorable for me, for one reason or another. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
No Clear Frontrunners for the Awards Madness in 2011/12?
Is it just me or this year is shaping up to be a very interesting one, full of surprises? Usually by this time you already have some clear favourites, especiall... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES