Watching, Saving Private Ryan

Watching, Saving Private Ryan right now. Only about half way through, but I like it. 


I've only just gotten to the part where the mother is informed that three of her sons are dead, and I was a little annoyed at the lack of plot so far - mostly just extreme gore, but then I decided that this is war we're talking about - and war didn't really have a plot, so I sat back and actually started to enjoy the movie. 


I think that the detail is really good so far, and Tom Hanks is a wonderful actor - so I'm sure that he'll impress.  


Plus, I'm starting to like  the character Private Jackson, so I want to see what happens to him. :)




Anyway - a full review when the movie is finished! :)

Ah. The New Year :)

With the New Year here, I'm finally going to watch, 2012. Cliche, I think not.
 

The Shattering - Book Review

I wasn't really expecting to like this book - but I did! :D

 4.5 out of 5 stars!

It's really unique, and thrilling without being cliche! It's set in New Zealand, so that was an interesting setting change, and they actually use cultural references! (They have a glossary at the end).

It's a well written story about a town where nothing bad seems to happen, no rain, no snow, no drugs. Anyway, the only thing bad that happens is that teenage boys, always the oldest and one every year, kill themselves during the winter - and it's been going on for ten plus years.

Then three teens meet each other and decide that it's not a coincidence, and set out to find the killer :)

Really good! I recommend it!! :D

Frank Sinatra

For some odd reason I'm on a Frank Sinatra kick right now. Watching his movies, listening to his music.

I'm watching 'The Man With The Golden Arm' right now, and I'll tell you how that goes :) It's pretty good so far - even though it's in black and white and the sounds a little fizzy.

This movie is supposed to be pretty dark and gritty, and I really want to see how it plays out :) Frank himself said that he thought he should have gotten an award for this movie, and a lot of people say that he deserved it. It's been hailed the best performance of his career! :D

I watched 'Guys and Dolls' quite some time a go - and I have to say that I enjoyed it. I found Frank's character adorable, SQUEE! :D

On top of that - he's got (or had) an amazing voice. Anyway - you should look him up - and check out one of his movies!! :D

That's an order!! ;)

The picture below is from 'Man With A Golden Arm'

Flowers - Quick Snaps

 Well. I like to take pictures. Especially nature. I love nature. It doesn't move and run away - or make noise. 

It's nice. :)

Anyway - two quick snaps of flowers at my old house :) I like the one with the tree in it better...

Hope you like them!

Cats and Pets

 Most people have some sort of animal that they like, frogs, dogs, sheep, whatever. I like cats and bats. No lie. And since I can't have bats as pets, I have to settle for cats. 

I love cats. I love how independent they are, and how they are loyal to mostly one person. Dogs like almost everyone. And cats don't bark. I hate barking. It's one of the noises that I just can not stand. It doesn't matter what kind of dog. It makes me so angry. Cat's purr though, and I love cats purring. 

Anyway, I leave you with several pictures of my family's cats as kittens. Everyone loves kittens, right? ;)

Goo Goo Dolls

Listening to the Goo Goo Dolls today and I love them. Not only are they fantastic singers, but their music is original, and the lyrics actually mean something. I would sincerely suggest that you take a minute out of your day, and listen to one of their songs - I would suggest, "Iris".

One of my favourite bands of all time.