One for the "PRO" column

I didn't deviate too far from the Twilight, now did I? Haha. Ok, I just watched this over at the Forum, so I had to post b/c it dovetails quite nicely with my post earlier on Kristen. They're people who worked on The Cake Eaters giving some really nice interviews on why Kristen is so amazing! I knew that! I have yet to see the movie, but it's sitting in my Netflix Queue.

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New Girl Crush: Kristen Stewart

So, must forewarn all that I am kinda hyped up right now. I just saw Adventureland with some friends and it was really so much better that I was expecting. I knew I heard good things, but I wasn't sure what to expect. I know I wanted to see it more because of Kristen Stewart. Of course, that could be because of my new found infatuation with Twilight. Quite possibly. However! I have heard great things about Ms. Stewart long before Twilight, so I had a feeling I'd see a great performance. She did not disappoint. The entire movie is one of those movies you walk away from going, "Wow. Now this is why I love movies. This is the feeling I love to have when I've just seen something great."

Seriously.

Everyone in the film was great. It made me nostalgic for that time of my youth: the 80's. It was laugh out loud funny at many parts. And the performances rocked. I have no doubt that Kristen will be able to pull off the emotional turmoil needed for Bella in New Moon. I kinda already knew that knowing what I knew about the the types of roles Kristen has taken and likes to take. She truly is an amazing talent that I'm excited to see for many years (The girl just turned 19 yesterday. Still a baby!) It makes me even more excited. I actually want to rewatch Adventureland right now. So, please, go see it! You will have a blast.

On that note, welcome, Kristen. You are now holding the #1 position on my girl crush list. (And isn't it funny that most, if not all, of my girl crushes are fair-skinned, light-eyed, and brownish-reddish-haired. Yeah. My friend (Kristen, hehe) and I realized this about our lists tonight. And this could be why I keep wanting to dye my hair to that color and my stylist keeps telling me she won't do it. And now I reeeealllly want to! Gah!).

Go see Adventureland.

{images courtesy KStewartFan.org}

Editor's Note 4/13:

See! Even VSL agrees with me! Clickity click here.

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New Moon set pics

Ok, it's sad how ridiculously giddy seeing these has made me. They're back at it! You can see more at LaineyGossip.

*sigh* You won't see much of this in the movie...

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I'm Back!

Hi Hi!

I know, I haven't posted in almost a month. Internet's been on the fritz at home and I just wasn't inspired to write anything recently. Too distracted. Promise I'll be better. I'll be posting some more eBay items for auction prolly this weekend. Sure to be some Anthropologie in there. Can you guess what my current distraction is? Weeeell, the DVD just got released. I watched this movie over the weekend and am now in full-on obsession mode. Can you guess? YUP! It's Twilight!! Haha. I now own the film and am soon to own the books. I got the hardcover set of all 4 books coming from Barnes & Noble. Yeah, that and the eBay auction prepping is what I'll be doing this weekend. Fun times! Here's a few lovely pics from the Vanity Fair shoot that never made it to print in the mag. Enjoy!

{images courtesy cybermelli on Flickr}

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Movie Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic & Others

So sad, dear readers. I skipped out late yesterday afternoon (day off from work, yay!) to see it with a friend as we were bored, and I was pretty disappointed in what I saw. I know I was excited and skeptical to see it, and I was right to have that skepticism. They just changed/adapted too much, and not in a good way. I know Disney bought the rights, but it still could have been "family friendly" and entertaining in a good way. This just wasn't. Ah well.

The army brat was home this weekend for a surprise visit, and I did manage to watch a movie with the fam the other night: Sunshine. Apparently, some people didn't like it. I leave you to make your own conclusion (i.e. don't read any reviews until you watch it!). I also watched Definitely, Maybe. I was really hesitant to see this as I wasn't sure how Ryan Reynolds would fair as a lead. Plus, the previews when the movie was out didn't make it that appealing. I was wrong! The army brat and I have similar tastes in music and movies and such, and he loved this movie. He actually had the DVD with him, so I set myself up in my room and watched. Luv! Granted, I am a romantic and like romantic movies, and this is one; but it was a good film. Miss Isla Fisher is in it and I was pleasantly surprised by her performance. I really like her in the movie. Could be I'm now on an Isla kick and that's why I spontaneously went to see Shopaholic. Definitely will be looking forward to seeing her in more roles; and I hope Shopaholic doesn't blacken her too much. I will say that the girl can get her zany on. She does some pretty wacky stuff in the movie. A bit over the top, but less crazy than Wedding Crashers.

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Confessions of a Shopaholic (the movie, not me)

I feel I had to clarify that because some people might think we're talking about me. Yes, I have a slight problem with shopping, as I said. But not to the degree of Becky Bloomwood in the book series, now made into a movie. She's got a problem to the, like, nth degree.

Now if you're looking for something serious and literary, you won't find that here. The books are lighthearted and fun. I enjoyed them and sometimes re-read parts to get a laugh. The movie is coming out in about a week, Valentine's Day weekend to be exact. I wasn't sure I was happy with the casting decisions, but I may change my mind. I do like the actors that are in it, and I know the rights being sold means the production company can do whatever they want with adapting the books; but I do hope they do a decent job.

Isla Fisher as Rebecca "Becky" Bloomwood

Hugh Dancy as Luke Brandon

This one will have to be seen with some girlfriends at Lux Level at the movie theater. See, at Lux Level you sit in a separate section of the theater and are able to order food and drink, alcoholic drinks to be specific. The seats are big and comfy and it's really quite fun. I just went for the first time recently to see Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood. Great film.

Here's another wacky outfit that Isla wears in the movie. Styling look familiar? It's Patricia Field, the same costumer for Sex and the City, Ugle Betty and The Devil Wears Prada.

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Where the Wild Things Are is a Movie!

So I just learned that Spike Jones has turned one of my favorite childhood books into a movie. And it's live action! So exciting! I wonder how dark it'll be. By the photos that have been floating around, I'm not so sure the movie will be as age appropriate for the kiddies as the book is. It's being released in October, so we'll see then.

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