Die hard Game of Thrones
The characters Rickon and Osha are somewhat ridiculed in the Song of Ice and Fire
The show version did keep Rickon around somewhat longer, doubled his age, and gave him some more dialogue than the books. And while he and Osha take off at the end of A Clash of Kings
At the Red Carpet Premiere of Dracula Untold
Natalia Tena has been known in recent years from her roles in the Harry Potter
“One good thing about music, is when it hits you feel no pain.” Although Bob Marley was entirely correct with this statement, there are many other great things to consider about music. Today we can get music anywhere and we usually take this for granted. Although it doesn't matter too much what format you are using to listen to music, there is a certain quality about vinyl. Maybe the fact that its tangible, the awesome cover art, or it could be the warmness you feel as the rich sound flows into your ears.
Record Store Day is a throwback to an older format, Vinyl. It is an annual event that celebrates the culture of independently owned record stores by releasing exclusive records. Marc Fayd’herbe, Universal Music’s sales manager, has described Record Store Day as the “single best thing that has ever happened to independent music shops.” Not sure where you local stores are or which ones will suit your tastes? Here is a link to a review of local Orange County record stores. Or you can check out “The World’s Largest Independent Record Store” Amoeba, which has stores located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Berkeley.
While searching through the local stores be sure to keep an eye out for soundtracks to your favorite movies. For example, Garden State has one of the best soundtracks out there and if you can find a copy of it at a record store you better scoop it up while you can. Requiem For A Dream, Inception, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Pulp Fiction are all great examples of some of the best soundtracks to keep an eye out for. The musical accompaniment to Red Roses and Petrol, originally by Flogging Molly, is full of great moments and is one of our favorites. Another benefit of visiting your local record store on this day are the exclusive vinyls that normally would not have been pressed if it weren't for Record Store Day. So go participate in this growing culture and explore your local record stores.
Two stories, one fictitious and one actual, link together through Australian actress Rachel Griffiths to speak of a single message on behalf of the most treasured inhabitants of our society: our children.
The memory of voiceless, innocent children take a part of Griffiths’s real-life history. The recent arson and destruction of St. James Church in Brighton brought about memories of times when Griffiths attended this church - memories darkened by the church’s history of sexual abuse. During the 1970’s and 80s, Father Ronald Pickering abused young boys as he served as priest at St. James. The psychological trauma inflicted on several of these boys ended in tragic suicides.
"We've all attended many funerals of boys that we now know were abused by [Father Ronald] Pickering ... and other perpetrators in the parish - at the actual church that it occurred in,” former parishioner Griffiths told 774 ABC Melbourne.
Griffiths further commented on the struggle it had been to rebuild a community around the church after revelations of the many sexual abuses that were made. Such revelations of the corruption of innocence within the walls of St. James were only heard after voices were given to the voiceless, and when the children’s trials were finally understood. The sad stories of St. James Church and the victims who fell through the cracks of our protection meld with the story of the film Amy, starring Rachel Griffiths, to tell us that a child’s silence is never really sound-proof. It takes only a moment’s worth of listening to hear a voice sing.
Amy (1997) is a film about the struggles of a silent 8-year-old girl and her mother Tanya (Griffiths). The little girl named Amy does not speak for mysterious reasons discovered as the film’s storyline progresses. Her silence, a trait so uncharacteristic of the nature we know children to have, is revealed to actually be a cry for help. Amy depicts an often helpless Tanya finding a voice for her child.
It is not easy for comedians to transition from stand-up to big leading roles. However, comedian and actor Kevin James, better known for his role as Doug Heffernan in the sitcom, The King of Queens, was successful in getting several film roles alongside major actors.
One of his first film roles was in the movie Hitch, starring Will Smith, in which James happens to steal the show. In his next gig, Kevin partnered up with Adam Sandler for the movie, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry and then his most successful film to date was Grown Ups. As of now, James continues to play comedic roles, such as in Paul Blart: Mall Cop and soon to be out Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.
But in another of his upcoming projects, James showcases his talent by being in a more serious, yet playful family film, in the upcoming Little Boy as Dr. Fox. The plot concerns an 8-year old boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father. The movie includes well-known actors that James will be sharing the screen with. This includes Michael Rapaport who plays a major part in the movie as the boy’s father, Ben Chaplin, Oscar nominee Emily Watson, Oscar nominee Tom Wilkinson, and David Henrie.
The movie looks promising from the trailer, and 88% of Rotten Tomatoes users say they want to see the film. Hopefully this bodes well for Kevin James’ future career and that he will continue playing roles such as this one.
Be sure to catch the movie Little Boy in theaters April 24th, 2015, in limited release.
Ben Chaplin also stars in Ways To Live Forever. The movie is available on VOD and DVD, distributed by World Wide Motion Pictures.
April is a time for spring cleaning, April Fool’s pranks, and eating chocolate bunnies, but it’s also a time to appreciate that special someone in your life. April is officially Couple Appreciation month - it’s like Valentine's Day
Making a relationship last years or decades takes time and work. One of the biggest complains of couples in long-term relationships is that it’s lost the spark, and one party or both feels under-appreciated. After spending thousands of dollars on your wedding and honeymoon, some (men) may feel that all that needed to be expressed has been, but some (women) want more. Consistent and spontaneous signs of affections are key to keep a lasting, loving relationship.
From the simple morning rose or cup of coffee to romantic getaways, the range of affection and cost varies greatly. It’s often the simple things that have the greatest meaning. In pop culture, music and movies have celebrated the little things, like laying on beds together while shopping at Ikea (in (500) Days Of Summer
There’s nothing like thinking about losing your loved one to make you hold on just a little tighter. In our modern society, technology has taken over our attention and taking the time to put them away and focus on your loved one is one of the easiest things to do and yet so hard to do. Television shows, movies, video games, social media and work are a few things that we put ahead of our loved ones’ needs. Take the time to love your special someone, and remember it’s the little things that count.
Spring break is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than to celebrate some great (and some not so great) spring-themed films of the past 40 years.
After all, staying in to celebrate is just as good. Who's with us???
Spring Break (1983)
What could speak “Spring” more than the most anticipated week of the entire season? Spring Break is about two college guys enjoying their vacation in Ft. Lauderdale. Much fun is had, with sun and bikinis galore.
Spring Breakers
Spring Breakers is a more modern take on what the vacation means to today’s college crowd. Four beautiful girls party, drink, and rob their way through Spring break to run into a lot of trouble.
The House Bunny
Keeping with the college theme, The House Bunny is about a struggling sorority house that takes in a Playboy bunny as their adoptive sorority “mother”. Bunny ears and tail included.
The Lovely Patient - DVD
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Sounds of Country Music - DVD
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America's Autoshowcase - DVD
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Vegas Daze - DVD
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The Lapidary Shop - DVD
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