Drive

Have you guys seen the movie Drive yet?

Holy amazing.

Tom and I watched it last night, and I was completely blown away. Everything about it is incredibly well done: the acting, the scenery, the story, the music. Seriously.

I purchased the soundtrack to this movie months ago when I had heard from numerous people that it was good. There are so many great songs that make me feel like I am in the 80's. Actually, SO much of this movie is reminiscent of the 80's. Which I love, even though I only experienced like 3 years of that era. Oh well!

Ryan Gosling is such a babe. He's babelicious. Walking around in tight t-shirts and jean jackets..I love it when guys wear jean jackets, always have. It's my weakness. ;)

Looks aside, I actually think that this movie shows some of his best acting. Blue Valentine will always be, in my opinion, his best acting but this comes in close second. There is so much that he says, or doesn't say since he really has barely any long lines. He plays a very quiet, soft spoken, mysterious man, which he pulls off so effortlessly. So much of his acting in this movie is done with his eyes and facial expressions. Same goes for Carey Mulligan, who is fantastic in this. The two of them have such amazing chemistry and most of it is shown through the way they look at each other. And trust me when I say that he has some beautiful eyes. Haha.

And can I just say, the scene with Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan in the elevator..OMG SWOON!

You should go out and buy it or rent it. You won't be disappointed. Just beware- it gets extremely gory extremely fast. And you will be humming the songs for weeks. So you should probably buy the soundtrack too. My, I'm being awful demanding.

xo!
katie

Thursday Top Ten- Christmas Edition!

Today's Top Ten will be featuring my favorite movies to watch around the holidays.


10. Edward Scissorhands

Sure, this isn't exactly a "Christmas" movie, but it does feature an old Winona Ryder explaining to her grandchildren why it snows on Christmas. So I think it counts. I love this movie, even though it makes me feel so bad for poor Edward. I always end up feeling super sad! I mean, he makes it snow every Christmas, in California, just for her. Bring on the tears.

9. The Grinch

This is such a classic. It reminds me of being young and singing along to all the songs. That little Cindy Lou Who is the cutest! I hope my children look just like that little cutie!

8. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Another awesome classic. I think it is a tradition for families all across the world to watch this movie around Christmas. So many hilarious moments, that are even funny after seeing the movie over 50 times.

7. The Snowman

This really is one of the sweetest little movies. We used to watch this in school when I was younger, and it captivated me from the get go. It is very short, and wordless, but it is so stinking sad! If you haven't yet, watch it! You will love it.

6.  A Christmas Story

Classic! This is probably the most watched Christmas movie in my family. For as long as I can remember, every Christmas we have watched this at my Dad's holiday get together. It has always been on in the background of our eating and gift opening. I remember always being so amazed/horrified by the kid who gets his tongue stuck to the pole. Yikes!

5. All I Want for Christmas

AHH! I love this movie so much. It is so cheesy and old, but my sister and I went through a stage when we would watch this almost every day. It features a young Thora Birch, and a young (smokin) Ethan Embry, so you really can't go wrong. It's so good!

4. Elf

I had to put this on here. It rules. The burp scene kills me to this day.

3 & 2.  Home Alone 1 and 2

More classics! I used to have the biggest crush on Macaulay Culkin, and my first boyfriend Eric could have been his twin. But then he moved away and my heart was broken. He did, however, get me a set of turtle doves just like in the second movie (I know, so sappy). My mom still has my turtle dove and she puts it up on the tree every year. Ahh, young love!

1. Just Friends

This is probably on my list for one of the best movies ever, Christmas or not. My sister and I quote this movie ALL THE TIME. It is so hilarious. I'm talking, laugh out loud, pee your pants funny. Every character is perfect, and it all revolves around Christmas time! How perfect!
I'm actually about to go watch this right now.

What are your favorite holiday movies? Any of mine make the cut?

night!
xo!
katie

I love the Scream movies

I saw the first Scream movie at a very young age. Looking back I was probably a little too young, but my uncle was watching us ( my sister and I) and so we all watched it.

I don't remember being scared of it though. I have always had a love for all things scary and even as a child, I never got spooked. I loved it.

The original Scream was a huge hit. It was the first movie in a long string of cheesy horror movies and sequels that actually freaked people out. It was clever and referenced a ton of older movies like Psycho and Halloween. And it included rules of surviving a horror movie..brilliant.

And I love all the characters and actors in it. Especially Matthew Lillard. I love him. Except for when he drools. Which I guess is in all of his movies. Oh well!

I also loved the second and third movies. I love the cheesiness, I love the plots, I love the crazy twists at the end when you find out who the killers are.

And then Scream 4. This was just released on DVD and got a ton of hype because it has been forever since a Scream movie came out. And it was released in theaters 15 years after the original.

My friend watched this and thought it was lame and cheesy and stupid. I, however, disagree.

The movie introduces us to a whole new cast of teens being tormented by the elusive Ghostface. And it still has Sidney, Gail, and Dewy in it. Yay. Plus, it shows all the technology of the present- Iphones, web cams, Ghostface aps on Itunes, live streaming video. I know right? Brilliant.
And the twists at the end. Super awesome.

Now, I may be a bit biased because I grew up with these movies, and to me, they can do no wrong. But if you watch these and you hate them I promise I won't dislike you. Maybe. :)

This is the perfect time of year to watch these! Now go get spooked!

Candy

One of my most favorite movies EVER is Candy.

"A poet falls in love with an art student who gravitates to his bohemian lifestyle -- and his love of heroin. Hooked as much on one another as they are on the drug, their relationship alternates between states of oblivion, self-destruction, and despair."

It is such a beautiful story of love and what happens to love when addiction comes into play. It is seriously amazing, my friends. I went through this phase right after Heath Ledger died (wahhhhhhhh!) where I would watch this movie every single day..it drove Tom crazy.

 
Abby Cornish is stunning in this movie.When I had white blonde hair, I always tried to recreate her frizzy curls/waves..tis hard, folks. Tis hard.

I always find myself gravitating towards movies dealing with drug usage. I'm not quite sure why..but regardless, this movie takes the cake. I highly recommend seeing it! It is very hauntingly realistic, but also beautiful and wonderful. Terrific yet disturbing at times.

 Fun fact- I love this movie so much that I got a bird tattoo behind my ear like the above picture. Dan and Candy sport matching birdy tattoos right behind their ears. Nerdy? I think not!

Oh and bring tissues.