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Aziza's Picks
http://azizaspicks.blogspot.com/
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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Holy Motors [2012]
I've been struggling with this review for over a month, for several reasons: first of all, the film was a little complicated and, at times, unbelievable;... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
September Recap
This September started off very strong, but dosed off after the first week. Let me explain why: I handed it my dissertation on the 30th of August, then, from th... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2012 MOVIES -
Small Roles... Big Performances Blogathon
The lovely Ruth from FlixChatter had this great idea of highlighting smaller, but still impressive performances in movies, and asked me to be part of it. Read more
Posted on 27 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Apartment [1960]
The Apartment is a 1960 romantic comedy written and directed by Billy Wilder. It tells the story of Baxter, a New York bachelor who often "rents" his apartment... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Can You Recommend Me...?
Hey there lovely blog readers,How's your day going?Mine is fine, a little bit melancholic because of the grey, rainy weather, but otherwise, pretty good. Read more
Posted on 21 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Untouchable [2011]
During my intense film viewing at the beginning of this month, I had the pleasure of seeing a wonderful French movie called Untouchable. Read more
Posted on 18 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Random Recommendations
I always like to talk to people about things I've seen or read or listened to, so this monthly post of Recommendations is a pleasure to do. Here's what I've bee... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Hope Springs [2012]
Hope Springs is an easy romantic comedy, directed by David Frankel and written by Vanessa Taylor. It follws the story of Kay and Arnold, played by Meryl Streep... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Lawless [2012]
Lawless is a 2012 drama movie about the lives of three brothers (Jack, Howard and Forrest) who fight to survive and keep their business afloat in the prohibitio... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Anna Karenina Movie Review
"There can only be misery or great happiness for us"Recently I had the pleasure of seeing Anna Karenina and oh, what a treat that was, I loved it. As you might... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Aziza's Picks- One Year Anniversary!
On the 5th of September last year I was posting my first article on my new blog, Aziza's picks, hoping to embark in an interesting journey of discovering new... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Full Monty [1997] + a Short Screening Madness Update
I recently re-watched Full Monty and I must say, I still liked it as much as I did the first time I saw it. The Full Monty is one of the most famous, most... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Moulin Rouge [2001]
Directed by Baz Luhrmann and written by him and Craig Pearce, Moulin Rouge is a love story set in Paris 1899, between a young writer and a courtesan. Read more
Posted on 02 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
August Recap
Hello lovely blog friends,August is gone- honestly, how did it fly by so fast?- and so, fall is here.As you know, I was MIA for some time because of my... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Hiatus...I Don't Like the Word, Let's Just Call It a Little Break
As you may have seen, I haven't been posting regularly or being that active on Twitter in these last few days.I have an explanation, there is a cause and fear... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Submarine [2010]
Written and directed by Richard Ayoade, Submarine is a film based on a novel by Joe Dunthorne, about the trials and tribulations of a young man who has to deal... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
On the Road [2012]
On the 16th of August, I had the pleasure to attend the UK Premiere of On the road at the Somerset House, which is a great location. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Garden State [2004]
Written and directed by Zach Braff, Garden State is a weird, rather pretentious movie that failed to really impress me. Everything seemed too perfectly awkward... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Searching for Sugar Man [2012]
Yesterday, in an attempt to escape my overly quiet campus and the pending dissertation that is breathing down my neck, I went out in town for a coffee, some... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Vera Drake [2004]
Written and directed by Mike Leigh, Vera Drake is a 2004 British film which tells the story of an older woman who performs abortions in the 50s. Read more
Posted on 10 August 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES