2015 First Quarter Movies

I've been Vlogging a lot lately. So I decided to share here the movies I've watched from January to March. Let's get started.

JANE EYRE 1996

Okay, I'm a Jane Eyre fan. I've watched the other versions (1943/44 and 2011) of the movie and read the book twice. I can't get enough of Jane and Mr. Rochester. I can't get enough!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to meet my own Mr. Rochester. :) Anyway, The actors in this movie didn't have the chemistry I've seen in 2011 version starring Mia Wasikowska... the story line is quite different from the book. Nevertheless, the essence was still there so it's quite okay for me. The 2011 version is still the best.

SHAME 2011

I watched this movie without knowing the synopsis. I just want to see it when I saw Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan's name. While watching... I was honestly a bit surprised but I got carried away by the actors acting and the story line. I was not into the physical action but I found myself watching them behind their actions (Mentally and emotionally). My mind was full of questions about "Why does he do it?" "Can't he control himself?" "Oh this man needs help...". This movie made me aware about things men have in their minds... their darkest thoughts about sexual relationship.

REBECCA 1940

I'm a fan of Laurence Olivier ever since I found out that he was Vivien Leigh's husband, who played Scarlett O'hara in 1938 "Gone with the Wind" movie. Oh yes! He also played Hamlet in 1948 Hamlet. However, I find him more effective as an actor in Rebecca when he played as Mr. De Winter. The chemistry between him and Joan Fontaine was fantastic. I've felt every single emotion they tried to express. And by the way, Joan Fontaine is one of my favorite classic actress who played Jane Eyere in 1943 Jane Eyre. :) If you are into classic film... I suggest this one. Alfred Hitchcock was the director; my all time favorite director.

CITY OF BONES

Young Adult. I'm not into YA anymore but once in a while I read them and watch them... uhuh... Jamie Campbell Bower was the reason why I watched this movie. When I saw him playing guitar and singing in Youtube, I made a research about him. He has good voice and he plays well. I'm a fan! :) Alright, the movie. I don't really know what to say. I enjoyed watching it but I felt like it lacked something that I still can't point out until now. The store line is okay, I was not like "Whoa" and didn't go "Kyah! Kyah!". Nevertheless, this movie made me appreciate the beauty of Lily Collins. I haven't read the series yet but I plan to. :) I wonder if they will continue the movie adaption. I am looking forward. I hope.

TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES 1998

Thomas Hardy fan, anyone?! Oh yes, ME. The movie is quite good, no scratch that. The movie was excellent! Let me be honest. At first, I had thought that it would be boring because of the narrator. I'm not used in hearing narrator in the movies who is different from the actors. I was quite surprised when I found myself crying during a certain scene. This movie literally broke my heart. In the book, I despised Alec D'urberville A LOT! but in the movie, I fell in love with the character and I came to hate Tess a little bit. This movie made me cry thrice. It was way way too good.

JUDE 1996

I didn't know that Jude the Obscure has a movie adaption! I like this movie so much. The grotesque scene, is I can consider as the most grotesque I have seen involving children. I wasn't able to sleep for two nights because the scene was haunting me. I kept seeing the faces of the children and the reaction of Jude and Sue (Kate Winslet). However, they didn't follow the story line... as always. I love this movie.

THE RAG NYMPH 1997

I don't know why I watched it. Aside from I didn't like the story at all because it lacked many things that I always look for in a movie... the actors were not quite good... for me. However, I appreciate them. It's true. This movie made me aware about the different English accent in UK. :) I personally like the Geordie accent even if it's quite hard to understand. :) Additionally, the movie was convincing because the little Millie and the teenage Millie looked the same. According to my research, the actress who played the characters are actually sisters in real life. Little Millie is Perdita Watts who played Mary Boleyn in The Tudors series.

TRAP FOR CINDERELLA 2013

Okay, please... can anyone find me the book? I didn't know that this movie was based on a novel. Right, going back to the movie. I enjoyed it. It made me curious and used my analytical skill. Although I was able to predict the ending, the strangeness of the story line made me happy. :) I love strange things. The stranger, the better. Besides Aneurin Barnard is so handsome. Just so you know, he played King Richard III in White Queen Series and he looks like Elijah Wood... the handsome version. :)

CINDERELLA 2015

Although Snow White is my favorite Disney Princess, I like Cinderella too. :) "Have Courage and Be Kind." I watched this movie with my Japanese Bestfriend Rino. I was about to suggest this movie when she told me that she wanted to see it. I was so happy! The movie is good and Helena Bonham-Carter played as the fairy godmother! I love it! The Prince is handsome but not handsome enough for me. My taste is different. I prefer the Huntsman. Hahaha! Anyway, the movie was enjoyable, the effects were good, I like the dress and shoes and of course the moral lesson of the story. Cate Blanchett was convincing as a villain. I wanted to slap her face for being so cruel! Have you already watched this?

CINDERELLA (Aschenputtel) 1989

All right, another version. This movie is pretty hilarious. The Stepmother was so funny and the stepsister was more beautiful than Cinderella. The father was so insensitive and the Prince was... never mind. However, a lot of reviews said that this movie followed the exact story from Brother Grimm's book. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything about Petra Vigna who played Cinderella. Is she still alive? Where is she now? She has beautiful fingers though. :)

SNOW WHITE (Schneewittchen und das Geheimnis der Zwerge) 1992

The most beautiful Snow White I've ever seen! But I was surprised about the story. 
It's different from what I have known. It's good. The Jester is really good looking. I guess most
Italians are. :)

So there you go. These are movies I've watched for the first quarter of 2015. I'll be back again
next time.

Have a good day!

Sincerely,
Erica/Erix

Things that I am grateful for:

1. That my room is finally clean.
2. That my bookshelf is finally clean.
3. Writing this entry.
4. Talking about books.
5. Reading, writing... playing guitar.
6. That my parents are in good health.
7. That my friends are in good health.
8. That I am still alive and have the chance to improve myself more.

Toxic People

 

Erix here and it has been a long time! This entry is all about the people who are becoming toxic in my life.

 

Toxic people. Who are they? They are the one who appear to be your friends but actually they aren't. They act sincere and sympathetic but you know that are secretly celebrating your downfall. They love seeing you frustrated, irritated and down. They are like a specimen who feeds from your misery. Your every pain is the supplement that keeps them alive. Your bruise is the apple of their eyes.

 

Sadly, the people whom I thought are true to me... they are starting to evolve into Toxic people. A pest. They are pulling me down. Every time I try to stand up from a bad thing that happened to me, they will create a trap so that when I walk forward I would be caught and be imprisoned in the box called FRUSTRATION.

 

They are powerful. Evil thoughts that lingers on their mind are creative. I am very confused whether to ignore or to fight. Why? Because I am getting tired of playing their devilish game but at the same time I want to avoid argument. And this is why people accuse me of being too polite and too nice. They addressed that these attitudes are the cause why these toxic people are taking advantage of me.

 

To be honest, I have been enduring their treatment towards me. They are older that's why it's very hard for me to answer back. My parents taught me to always respect the elders. But seriously, I need to stand up for myself.

 

Yes, it's true. They are not my boss. They don't have any right to ask me to do things which are not my responsibility. I am not their member and I don't have any responsibility to follow their orders.

 

I am so tired of hearing from them what I should  and should not do. I have my own mind and I don't need to listen to their every words. I have my own hands, my own feet, my own brain. So why should I listen to them? I should make use of what I have.

 

That's the thought that keeps on running on my head since yesterday. When I tried to answer back, said "No" and expressed my opinions. They gave me a sour look. They were shocked. And you know what? It felt good. I suddenly realized how liberating it was to speak your mind without having any second thoughts.

 

Of course, I will admit. Somehow, I felt bad for them. But you know sometimes, I have to be severe with others to avoid being treated like an underling.

 

I finally decided to avoid them and treat them casually. Because if I want my life to be better... I must avoid things and people that will only give me negativity.

 

Good night.

 

Sincerely,

 

Erica/Erix

 

Things that I am thankful for:

1. Talking to a friend.
2. Playing my guitar and ukulele.
3. Playing with my little cousin.
4. Doing Yoga and cardio exercise.
5. Accomplishing all my tasks.
6. Reading books.
7. That my parents are in good health.
8. That my friends are in good health.
9. That I am still alive.