New month resolution: watch more movies. Seriously, I have about 9 DVDs I borrowed from one of the ISHQ editors in July left to watch and another bunch I bought myself. ... August has been pretty movie-less since I'm working a lot. Like, a lot lot. But what I did see was good and I also managed to prop in some tv shows - they're much more practical when you're home very late.
Oh, and did I mention I'm going to London again in October?
Yeah. I'm pretty excited.
WATCHED FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
Before Sunrise (1995) One of the most surprising movies I've seen in ages. Somewhere in my mind, I had always known that a movie like this was possible, was made - but I had never seen anything like it.10.0
Before Sunset (2004) I was very skeptic towards it at the beginning, since it's a very different movie than Before Sunrise. But as it evolves, you seen realize that it's (to me: almost) just as wonderful.9.5
Before Midnight (2013) Much more different from the first two movies than the second was from the first. Objectively still as great, there's just a part of me that wishes it had never seen it.8.2
The Conjuring (2013) Soooo well made. Very classical and effective. Oh, and Patrick Wilson is the hot one-episode guy from Girls!8.5
X-Men: First Class (2011) Too many attractive people in one movie.8.5
8 Mile (2002) Weirdly enough, I've been wanting to see this for ages. Not a perfect movie by any means. A lot of it looks like it's been edited on Windows Movie Maker. But it's still very well acted (and rapped). 7.8
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013) I'm still irritated by the hatred against this movie but I'll let people think what they want. To me it was a perfectly enjoyable sequel to the first movie (as opposed to a perfect adaption).7.4
Stanley Ka Dabba (2011) The first of the bunch of DVDs I saw. Very sweet movie, especially for the Indian "kids'" genre.7.6
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)Again; weirdly enough, I've been wanting to see this for a long time. It also has some easter egg David Tennant cameos! As for the content, I found it much fresher and unusual than expected. 8.2
REWATCHED WITH THE PURPOSE OF INTENSE EXAMINATIONRemember Me (2010) I'm probably the only person in the world who liked this movie. It wasn't as good as when I watched it back in the day though.7.3
Betty Blue; 37'2 Le Matin (1986) Watched in class. Again, much more awkward and not as good as on first watch.7.3
The Graduate (1969) One of the old new DVDs I finally did watch. And what a movie it still is. This time I noticed two things: 1) Mrs Robinson is a very layered character, 2) I'm in lesbians with both her and Katharine Ross.10.0
AMOUNT OF FILMS WATCHED: 12 (JULY -20)AVERAGE RATING: 8.4 (AUGUST +0.3)
SHOWS
Secret Diary of a Call Girl, S.1 (2007)Billie Piper, London and a lot of comedy. What's not to like? I must admit the first few episodes were a bit random but then story became more and more interesting. It's a cute show that I'll make sure to finish (only four seasons with very few episodes). Oh and Matt Smith and Billie Piper make out in this.
Aleksandar: Oh, but what do you do for a living?Belle: In this dress, no one will care.
Sherlock - all of itCan. Not. Wait. Any. Longer.
BOOKS
Khaled Hosseini: And the Mountains Echoed (2013)Hosseini makes me cry every time. Such a poetic, accessible, wonderful writer. I'm very obsessed with Afghanistan after reading his three books!**** OUT OF 5
Julie Kagawa: Dawn of Eden (Blood of Eden #0.5) (2013)Dawn of Eden is a nice snack in between books, it was refreshing to read something this short and crispy. Its style is very similar to Immortal Rules but the story of course has a much smaller scope, and we don't really learn much new. For what it is, I liked this book. The love story is sweet and hot, as I now think is typical for Julie Kagawa, and since I love the Blood of Eden universe, this was a nice addition to it. Especially since there are many scenes with the rabids.So 3 stars for me, it would have gotten a higher score if it had actually given us some new information.***
Tom Kristensen: Hærværk [Havoc] (1930)As with most books we read in school, I had the feeling the author was looking down on the reader, thinking he was a fucking genius. I just can't handle shit like that. Yes, there are some interesting parts to this, especially the language, but come on. It was mainly boring. Technically interesting, practically boring.**
Stephen Chbosky: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1999)This book, man. I just knew I'd love it. The movie is amazing and will forever have a special place in my heart, and now I've got even more material to add to that. Honestly, I can't say whether the book or the movie is better, they're just a bit different - just different enough for both to be great. I'm sad that I finished this one in two days only though... have to re-read it very soon!*****
SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE ♪Ode to a Nightingale read by Benedict CumberbatchShivers.
Let Me Sing You a Waltz by Julie DelpyAlmost makes me cry every time.
Grenade Remix by Bruno Mars feat. Lil WayneNot a fan of BM but this one I liked. In contrary to the original.
Dance Wiv Me by Dizzee RascalBecause it's so catchy, old school and, well, British.
No Hope by The VaccinesI should ask Nik for more good music.
Come Here by Kath BloomObviously I'm on a bit of a Before trip.
Pearly Dewdrops' Drops by Cocteau TwinsStill need to download all of the music mentioned in Perks. Especially if the rest is as good as this.
Tell me about your own month - seen anything good, learned a lesson, found the meaning of life?
