The Rare and Far Between...

A reality television show that doesn't suck.

I only really watch the odd reality show for mere amusement but 'So You Think You Can Dance' was such a good show this season I stayed tuned a little longer. Unlike most reality television the entertainment value was not on the conflict between the judges or the contestants but solely on the stories and passion shown on the floor. It was all about the dance, the choreography, the stage. The show had a unique bond between all the participants, including the judges and choreographers and they really felt like a big family.

Not to mention, for once, the top guy dancers were straight and very easy on the eyes.... that may have been a reason too...

Here are my favourites from what I've seen:

Josh & Courtney dancing the Rumba....( this dance got me hooked to the series.)



and the best....

Twitch & Katee

It's the Oddest Things....

I must admit, I get rather defensive when it comes to film. This usually happens when people make comments like:

"It was different then the book. It limited my imagination." - Totally different medias. Totally. Different.

"That couldn't happen in reality." -No shit. It's a movie- what's your point? Go outside the damn theater if you're so interested in reality. (However this comment is certainly applicable for the last Indy flick. Talk about suspending disbelief!)

"I don't like films with Mr/Mrs Whoever in it cause they do drugs/ believe in aliens/ jump on couches etc." Not watching a film because of an actors/actresses personal life means you'll miss out on some good films. Separate the actor from their character and judge them on their talent.

However I do have a few pet hates of my own:

-Bad Dialogue
-Heros that destroy half the bloody city that they're trying to save. Seriously, Wanted, I'm looking at you here. You can bend bloody bullets but can't even keep a damn train on it's tracks?
-Crappy remakes (being the majority of)
-Crappy sequels (also being the majority of)
-the fact that Hollywood would rather make crappy remakes and sequels then original work.

However with that in mind and since I've read about five millions lists since my last post. Here's some examples of where the remake/sequel equals or even surpasses the original....

I'm sure there are more.....

Can you really pick a favourite?

I hate getting non-personal e-mails (which means I just may have to actually reply to some email-pals... any how...) but I love getting the weekly newsletter in my inbox on Friday nights from the lovely down-to-earth people at Empire Magazine. This week they challenged us to think of our favourite top ten films. Here are mine listed below for the next... well... until I remember a fabulous film I forgot. My greatest movies of all time are...
1	The Shawshank Redemption Hope is right up there on my value system.
2	The Silence of the Lambs Will always give me the shivers. Fantastic everything.
3	The Sixth Sense I just adore the attention to detail to the best plot twist I've ever seen.
4	Kiss Kiss Bang Bang The snappiest script I've ever watched in motion with a stellar cast.
5	Sunset Blvd. The best obsession based film setting the perfect tone in every scene.
6	The Matrix I still like chunky boots and black leather coats nearly a decade on.
7	Ocean's Eleven Probably the film I've watched the most. Best use of characters and dialogue with the perfectly paced plot.
8	Galaxy Quest Every time I watch a sci-fi film or series, I think of this film.
9	Forrest Gump One of my first sentimental favourites.
10	A League of Their Own Best example of a fantastic lead female character with a perfect mix of drama and light comedy.

Great Cinematography: Powerful Scenes

Here are some powerful moments which are a visual treat.

(21 Grams
Listening to the last message from her deceased husband)

(The Curse of the Golden Flower
Gold and Silver dragon armour clashes representing the family feud.)

(Happy Feet
One giant leap to save the colony.)

(Little Miss Sunshine
A hug for a crushed dream)

(Moulin Rouge
Satines entrance.)

(Minority Report
The spyders get him)

(Perfume
Smelling the next victim)

(Se7en
A brush with John Doe)

(War of the Worlds
One life to save another)

The Shawshank Rap

Shawshank in a Minute
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Tight edits.

Trailers: Mashed or Sweded?

Drum roll please.....

Now presenting the best sweded and mish mashed trailers brought to you from the ever entertaining YouTube.com.

Watch and enjoy...

• Star Wars (Sweded)
  
  
• Garden State (Horror/Thriller)
• Edward Scissorhands (Sweded)
• The "new" James Bond

and my favorites

• The Princess Bride (Sweded)
• Toy Story Requiem
  

A Little Bit Desperate

I like Desperate Housewives. It's certainly been in danger of jumping the shark on several occasions, especially with that horrible storyline between Orson, his scary first wife Alma and his even scarier mother. Fortunately the writers literally put to death that one but here are some of the stories from each housewife that I liked....

Susan Mayer- I was originally a big fan since I loved watching Teri Hatcher in Lois and Clark when that was on television. No doubt I'd probably hate the cheesy plots and cardboard character now... just like I'm no longer a fan of stupid Susan in season 3. I did like the original storyline between Mike and herself, but more from that family I loved the very brief, slightly scary romance that blossomed between Julie and Zack. I guess when one starts waving loaded guns at your mother, it's time to call it quits.

Lynette Scavo- Probably the best would obviously be either the hurricane or the store shoot out. Felecity Huffman has certainly shone in those highly emotional scenes though my favourite would be the one where she accuses her new neighbour, Art, the same guy who saved her life, of petaphilia. I like the way that one was written, It really makes you think...

Gabrielle Solis- I think I would have a hard time relating to her if she was a person in real life but she certainly has had some interesting stories. My favourite moments would be after the divorce where Carlos tells her what type of flowers he would get her depending on the occasion. It's very sweet and I think their special moments mean a little more then the other housewives since they're both pretty swallow on the outside!

Bree Hodge- I think out of all the housewives, she has dealt with the most drama and is my favourite housewife. In saying that, I can't think of a storyline of hers that stands out. The writers need to lay off the angst in her life! I do think Orson and herself make the perfect couple though.