Shrek Forever After.

I thought this movie was awesome! I laughed so hard and I think it's my favorite of all the Shrek movies and perhaps my favorite of all the Dreamworks movies too!

The story is that Shrek feels like he's going soft or "less ogre-ie" and so he signs this deed that takes one day out of his life so that he can have a sort of vacation. The only problem is that the day that Shrek signs away is the day he was born and the only way to change it is to kiss his true love. So, through the entire movie Shrek is trying to kiss Fiona, who has no idea who he is. So, from Fiano's point of view, you can just imagine a complete stranger trying to kiss you ever chance he got! It's really funny! And sweet.

The movie is rated PG and it's directed by Mike Mitchell. He didn't direct the first ones, but he did direct "Sky High" and "Monsters vs. Aliens." Which I happen to like. Anyway, it was very funny and I thought it was well worth the seven dollars. I'd have to give it an A.

Emma 2009

Yesterday I finished watching the newest version of Jane Austen's "Emma". And I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I admit I didn't much care of Romola Garai (the girl who plays Emma) at first, but it didn't take long for her to grow on me (though I still think I'm still a bigger fan of Paltrow). Johny Lee Miller, who played Mr. Knightley also played Edmund Bertram in the 1999 version of "Mansfield Park". And Christina Cole, who plays Mrs. Elton also played Caroline Bingley in "Lost in Austen". And, of course, those Harry Potter actors must always make their appearance in one of the Austen films and so we had Michael Gambon, aka Dumbeldore, to play Mr. Woodhouse.

"Emma" is unrated (in the good way) and is presented in four episodes. For me, I watched it in a set of four days and I think I enjoyed it more than if I had simply watched them all in one day. It stays with me longer I suppose. Anyway, I loved that this longer version had a whole lot more detail and I think many of Emma's actions (which bothered me to know end crammed in a two hour movie) seemed a little more ...reasonable.

All in all, if you haven't already seen it I think you should! I, personally (and don't hold it against me) watched it all on youtube, and it's actually very good quality. Anyway, I guess I'd better be off. Toodles!

Comedy Improv.

COMING SOON!

The Young Victoria.

I just watched one of the greatest movies ever! "The Young Victoria" is the story about the life of Queen Victoria and I recommend it to everyone. My roommates call it a Girl Movie, but I think that every guy should see it too. "It will teach them how they should act," as my roommate said.

It is rated PG for some mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language and smoking. It is chuck full of famous actors and actresses and my roommates and I had fun figuring out who played in what. We also had a fun time with the romance of the film. "The Young Victoria" is very precious and we were ooo-ing and aww-ing through the whole thing. If you ever have the chance -watch it. You will not regret it!

Dear Big, Mean, Ugly Monster.

Earlier this semester I discovered a book called "Dear Big, Mean, Ugly Monster" by Ruth M. Berglin and illustrated by Carl DiRocco. I LOVE this book! The pictures are amazing and the story is brilliant. It's about how the elements of writing can cause people to feel a certain way. ...I guess putting it that way it sounds a little dull, but really, it's much better than that. Here, let me try again.

This story is about a boy named Joe. Joe is much like any other boy who loves to run and play and read lots of books. Joe isn't afraid of very many things -except for monsters. One day after his mother reads him the book "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" and Joe decides that it would be best to write the monster under his bed a letter. So he does.

Dear Big, Mean, Ugly Monster
with Nasty Fangs and Long
Fingernails,

I know you are waiting under my bed to get me. I am tired of walking across my desk and dresser to get to my bed! I'm tired of being cold because you pulled the blankets away. GO AWAY!! And don't ever come back!!!

Sincerely,
Joe

The next morning Joe is surprised to find a that there is a new letter on his desk. -The Monster responded! This story goes on with the two of them, Joe and the Monster, writing letters back and forth to each other to try and resolve this problem. I guess maybe the reason I love this book so much is because I love writing letters. Anyway, I guess all I'm trying to say is, you should check it out from the library.

Updateish.

Well, I feel like blogging and, as usual, I don't have anything to say. I've been going to school, working, doing homework, and reading. I read a TON now! Not because I want to (thought the books always prove to be good) but because I have to. For school. Here's my reading list as of right now:

"First Comes Love" by Brinley
"American Literature" by Baym (and it's a hunk of a book!)
"Finding Joy in Family Life" by Goddard
"Between Parent and Child" by Ginott
"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by Gottman
"Leadership and Self-Deception" by Arbinger
"Coraline" by Gaiman
"Holes" by Sachar
"The New Kid on the Block" by Prelutsky
"Pillage" by Skye

And I'm also reading a bajillion picture books but I don't feel like listing them all. And this list doesn't even include all the OTHER books I have to read. I have to read over 30 other novels for my Children's Lit class.

Anyway, so I'm reading a ton. I have tons of homework and I'm working... did I already say that? Well. It's true. My schedule is SUPER busy. But of course, because I'm not the type of person who can sit for all hours of the day studying and working, I make time for blogging. And other stuff. That I can't think of right now. Well, I guess that's about all I have to say for now.

Toodles.