Oh. My. Gosh. What a wonderful movie. It's time to meet the Muppets.
After accidentally walking into the wrong movie theater I narrowly escaped watching Breaking Dawn again and found my way safely to The Muppets.
I wasn't super hyped about going to see The Muppets, but my mom really wanted to go see so Cameron and I went along. I remember the muppets, I watched them a great deal growing up--including the muppet babies. In fact, my favorite Christmas movie is The Muppet Christmas Carol--but I still would have chosen another movie to go see. However, within 5 minutes I realized what a treasure of a movie this is. It was cute, funny, and fresh. And I'm not the only one who loved it.
The movie opened with a 98% critic review on Rotten Tomatoes---the highest this year (Breaking Dawn Part 2? 28%. But that's a heck of a lot better than the new Adam Sandler movie-Jack and Jill-which got a 4%). What I wasn't aware of was that Nicholas Stoller wrote the scrpit with Jason Segel---I already love Jason Segel, and now I love him even more. His cuddly bear in a big body is always amazing and it continued to be in this movie. And of course Amy Adams is as charming as ever and jaw droopingly better than most actresses out there these days. If you loved Enchanted then you really shouldn't miss this movie.
The movie is bluntly honest and pokes fun of itself which really eases the audience in to fully enjoy it. The plot is easy and--dare I say it--somewhat realistic? The Muppets have been gone for awhile and when there is threat to tear down the Muppet's studio in order to drill for oil they attempt to reunite and reintroduce the world to the Muppets in order to save the studio. It's realistic in the fact that is the Muppets were real--this is totally what would happen. They have been gone awhile and Selena Gomez has no idea who they are (there are a TON of cameos in this movie-so brace yourself). There are also tons of fun little lines like "Let's travel by map!" and "The was an expensive looking explosion. I can't believe we had that in the budget." and "It must have broke during the dance number I was just in." And if you know me at all you'll know how much I love when characters reference the fact they are in a movie :)
I laughed the entire time and thought it was incredibly heartwarming. I recommend it to EVERYONE. Even if you have no ties to the muppets or no idea who they are, go see it anyways because you'll still love it. And remember that life's a happy song when there is someone by my side to sing along.
No not that one. (And again if you have no idea what this picture is in reference too. I'm sad for you. Send me a message and we'll fix this.)
But in case you're wondering what Harry Freakin Potter from AVPM is up to-- he's being pretty busy being totally awesome. Check it out here:
But I'm talking about Daniel Radcliffe. Currently he's on Broadway in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (which ironically enough-Darren Criss--our Harry from above--will be taking over the role early next year for three weeks). I hear it is quite good and I regret I won't be able to see it.
But he'll be starring in the UK horror movie set to release this coming February--his first film since Harry Potter. It's called Woman in Black (NOT The Woman in White my fellow literature people)...check out the preview:
And there is this trailer which is decidedly creepy. I watched it sitting alone in my apartment in the daylight while waiting on cupcakes to bake and it still sent shivers down my spine:
Since December 2009 I had been traveling through an intense personal storm and I have finally emerged. I can easily sit on the grass and enjoy the sunshine now. I even caught myself humming happily while shopping this afternoon. So what I have for you now is a playlist that took over a year to create, but here it is an offer to anyone going though trouble (KE!)
Basically this is just a list of songs for depressing situations that either allow you to wallow, connect, or move on. I'm doing this because everyone needs a song that fits them when their down :) And one of the things I've learned through a year of a broken heart, a death, and a broken friendship...is that music touches your soul. Break Ups: Forget You by Cee Lo Green
Breathe by Taylor Swift Cryin by Aerosmith Thinkin' About Something (a great moving on song) by Hanson
So What by Pink White Horse by Taylor Swift Hit 'Em Up Style by Blu Cantrell Undo It by Carrie Underwood Ridin' Solo by Jason Derulo -enjoy it!
Negative Influences: Not Afraid by Eminem -I really can't express how personally touching this song is. It reminds you of how strong you really and regardless of what you're fighting, you've gotta bite back the fear and face it. And it's when you're going through this that your friends show their true selves.
No Love By Eminem feat. Lil' Wayne Just Like A Pill by Pink Backstabber by Ke$ha
Lost Friendships: I read somewhere once that losing your best friend can be equivalent to a divorce on a person emotionally. Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri
Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson
You're Not Sorryby Taylor Swift For Good from Wicked -because no matter how upset you may be at each other, in the end you still love what you had and you still care about your best friend
Death:
Glitter in the Air by Pink -this song has nothing to do with death, but for some reason the picture of life in this song is comforting after losing someone
I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misrables
My Immortal by Evanescene
The Best Day by Taylor Swift
Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamikawiwo'ole
Misc.:
Sober by Pink -this a great song to have on hand when dealing with yourself being the culprit
Nobody Knows by Pink-if you write, sing, dance, draw...whatever and you loose your inner voice, this is a great song Thank Goodness from Wicked -when you're lying to yourself Defying Gravity from Wicked -for when you are ready to move on from anything and trust yourself F'kin Perfect by Pink -my friend told me after listening to this song that she feels that this is what God is always saying to us.
Ok, so I know that this isn't a real blog...but I love music on days when I can't seem to express myself, or when I song takes the words right out of my mouth. And now that I'm sitting in the sun and sitting pretty I thought I'd share my old playlist for my friends that are going their own difficult time :)
