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Love, Simon (2018)
Amazing Adaptation
Here are my thoughts about Love, Simon:
First, it was definitely the best movie adaptation of a book I've ever seen. Hands down. It was also an extremely authentic story to begin with, and it translated so well as a movie.
Second, I wish this movie had been around when I was younger. The message of love and acceptance was so powerful, and the way Simon and his friends were portrayed was amazing. Kudos to the actors. The whole theater was cheering, laughing, and crying with them.
Representation matters. Our kids need to see themselves on screen in movies like this.
One Step Closer to Home (2011)
Awesome Web Series!!!
OK, so the first thing to note is that, while this series may seem like a pointless menagerie of 2- 3 minuted clips, they are actually very smart and funny...if you know what to look for. It isn't quite a satire, but the series definitely pokes fun of the nesting phase. The nesting phase isn't all fun and games and "naughty time"...it is actually a bit mundane.
I think Ryan Johnson and Alyssa McClelland do a great job of depicting a couple going through this phase. Their writing is great and I must say that the theme song is very catchy. Paul and Nat aren't too mushy nor are they completely alike in personality, which makes the story come alive a bit more. No one really wants to watch a series where the couple is sooo happy and they mesh sooo well. They are really adorable together and provide a teeny tiny bit of "conflict" (if you will) that moves the series along.
Overall, a fantastic series that shows a cool perspective on the nesting phase of life. I would definitely recommend it! Go look up their channel (OneStepCloserToHome) on Youtube for all of the episodes!
Across the Universe (2007)
Amazing Movie that is Worth Eight Dollars
I thought that this movie was amazing!! My friends and I are only 14 years old, but we could relate to this movie. As my friend commented about the summery: they did drugs and fell in love, stopped drugs and broke up, did drugs again and got back together. I thought this was a funny but true summery. I absolutely loved the cinematography and all of the different camera angles. It truly helped the movie be creative.
I loved all of the songs in the movie. In fact, they're all on my iPod. Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, and Joe Anderson have amazing voices! My favorite song is "Blackbird". It surprised me how much of the Beatles were in the movie, even though the people themselves weren't.
I will admit, the ending kind of dragged along, but I still think the movie is definitely worth the eight dollars my friends and I spent. In fact, we're going to go see the movie again next weekend!! Go see the movie and enjoy!!