Project X

I originally thought it'd be the typical teen movie, but it actually wasn't.

In order to get popular three teens decide to throw an epic bday party. They expected a couple hundred in the small town. Try 1,500. Combined with hormones, a nosey neighbor, and an awkward love story.

the one about moving back to Boston

So I've been thinking about moving back since Thanksgiving. Not moving back to run away from anything, but moving back to run towards something.

What I mean is this: the first time I moved the stars aligned with me finding a roommate and job so quickly it was fate. I was indeed running. Running from my horrible boss at the time, my family, and I had a big fight with Jamie. I was starting over with a new outlook.

This time is soooooo different. I have friends I've made I miss, my boss/job now isn't horrible I just want something different, family relationship is worse not gonna lie, and Jamie plus her family and I couldn't be more close. I just feel so unhappy now. My life in Boston even though I didn't appreciate it towards the end was so...right for me. This time around I'm gonna appreciate it more.

Because I want to be ahead of myself and not behind I contact friends in Boston to see if anyone knew of a room for rent. Immediately got a response from a friend Matt. We talk and his roommate wants a third roommate. Turns out his roommate is a friend of mine I've know for years. We talk and after my interview tonight I'm going to see the space.

I've also decided to lead a healthier lifestyle when I move back. I'm gonna seriously look into eating better, possibly running (Matt runs plus there's a social running club), and maybe vacationing although that'll be taking me way out of my comfort zone!!!!

I'll be visiting western mass more because my gas expense will go WAY down. Cannot wait to depend on/complain about the T again. Also I made new friends that live around Boston too. Mostly I can't wait to hang w my crew again.

There's still about 5 or 6 of us left. And I really missed them a lot. I know it's silly but being with them was just so freeing. I wasn't worried about bills or problems at home or anything but them. They are so good for me. It's funny I have that bond w ppl individually, but on a whole collectively not with a group. There's no fights or squabbles. It's just chill!

I will update you on progress. Tonight I have an interview in Boston :)

Yours Mine & Ours

If you want a feel good afternoon movie try this!

Dennis Quaid plays a recently widowed military man with 8 biological children moving back to New London CT. He bumps into the widowed handbag designer mom of 4 biological kids and adoptive mom of 8 children. Turns out they use to be high school sweethearts. After a spontaneous marriage they combine their family of 20 and of course things go awry. Throw in Linda Hunt as Dennis Quaid's faithful housekeeper.

The entire story is predictable, but the execution isn't. Everything about this movie makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside even the ending. I loved everything about this movie. It's just so good and sweet. I love movies with heart and simplicity. You will too.

Hotel Transylvania

Adam Sandler plays Count Dracula who's daughter Mavis played by Selena Gomez turns 118 at the brand new Hotel Transylvania (a place for monsters to vacation away from pesky humans). 

He throws her a birthday party at the Hotel with Frankenstein played by Kevin James, Werewolf played by Steve Buschemi, Mummy played by Cee-Lo Green, Bride of Frankenstein played by Fran Drescher and a host of others. He has agreed to let his daughter explore the world, but things go awry when a human played by Andy Sandberg discovers Hotel Transylvania then must pretend to be a cousin of Frankenstein in order to stay alive with Dracula's help.

One of the best kid's movies I've seen in awhile. Did successfully at the box office too. It's funny how this is basically the same cast as "Grown Ups" yet this was better received by the public.

Like "Rise of the Guardians" this one will please kids and adults alike.

Rise of the Guardians

I had no idea what this was about going into it, but LOVED LOVED LOVED this movie. 5 out of 5 stars...read below.

the one about Boston (and the explosions)

Back in 2003 my friend Charlie first took me to Club Cafe. It was like nothing I'd ever experienced. Friendly staff. Smiling patrons. I was addicted. I kept going back with Charlie then added my friend Larry. I told Larry I wanted to move there someday.

Then in 2006 the stars aligned. Found a friend Andre who wanted a roommate, got a job secured, and off I moved in 2007. LIBERATION isn't even the word. I felt free and happy. I moved back due one of my closest friends (he was like a brother) died. I moved back to be closer to his family in 2011.

Lately I've been getting the urge to move back. My relationship with my "brother's" family is stronger than ever. And I miss my independence and the life I built/didn't appreciate in Boston.

When the explosions happened yesterday I took it personally. I felt a little part of me was violated. I know it's silly to say that, but it felt like my HOME was hit. I have a couple of interviews back in Boston and have been planning this move for months. At first my knee jerk was "I'm not moving." But after deep thought (and an email regarding a second interview) I decided to not let anything/anyone deter me.

I talked to my friends in Boston, and they are all safe. One of my friends informed me of someone I use to be very close to whom was hurt. She is my former boss' girlfriend. Standing at the finish line she was there to support my former boss whom was in the marathon. Debris hit her in the head, and she has been in surgery since yesterday. NO MATTER what my personal relationship is with her I pray she's ok. It broke my heart to hear about her. Deep down she's an incredible person. I got the chance to know her; in the end we just weren't meant to be friends. I started to think of my other former friends that my "group" no longer talks to. I hoped they were safe. One of them liked a comment I put up on Facebook. I was happy.

In fact Facebook allowed me to get in touch with most of my friends and check on them to see they are ok. Had to text a few. But I called my friend Kelly. Her work building was in the middle of BOTH explosions.

Kelly broke my heart yet again. She had firsthand account of the events shook me. What she saw, heard, had to go through just to get home. Scary stuff. I felt so bad for her. She is basically traumatized and all I wanted to do was drive up and hug her. This Friday I'm spending the night at her place. But yeah just horrible.

One of my friends offered his home for people to sleep at if they need it. And I wasn't even surprised. That's how Bostonians are. VERY helpful. Even Kelly said her first reaction was to remain calm and help everyone else.

I plan on moving back to Boston and getting back to my "normal" life. Hopefully (crosses fingers) I get a job and I get my friend Alice a job. The two of us can be roomies.

Please keep the survivors and victims of this tragedy in your prayers. And I will keep you posted on my move.

the one about my book

So my book has been a labor of love. The only saving grace is it hasn't sold yet LOL I know that sounds weird, but I got a very brutally honest review. The reviewer told me things I was thinking and others expressed. I put aside my pride and made the changes. Now I am so glad I did.

I'm trying to make this book move. I'd love to write the screenplay and just get my actual career started in Hollywood. I'm praying this is my way in.

The book is about an African-American transwoman whom even though she is working her way up from Sales Associate to Manager at her retail clothing job can't seem to get her love and familial lives in order. Set in 2005 Western Massachusetts it shows her fall and pick herself back up. It's raw, revealing, and real. Some of the topics are adult adoption, rape, self-love, the list can go on. 

I came up with the idea after watching a movie called "Different for Girls" about a white British transwoman whom bumps into her childhood friend. It was badly written in my opinion and I thought I would try my own hand at it. As I began writing this book I realized how much it reminded me of Cinderella: Cinderella meets a Prince, hides whom she is from her Prince, when he finds out he rejects her, he realizes he can't live without her, and they end up together. Only my story has two Princes, and the story becomes whom will she end up with. Not just physically, but her heart.

I loved creating this world, but thank God it's over...well not really. Working on two sequels. Cannot wait till those stories are out :) Until them please enjoy this first book. Also if you buy or have bought the book as an ebook you can get the paperback copy for free (and vice versa). Info on the book are on Facebook, Shelfari,and Twitter; to buy the book you can go on iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads,  and Amazon. I'm trying to get enough buzz and word of mouth for sales so I can get a Wikipedia page up. After you read the book please please please put a review on Amazon :) I appreciate it!

Warrior

Joel Edgerton, a hot Aussie shirtless boxing. Tom Hardy, a hot Brit shirtless boxing. Sounds like gay man/str8 woman's dream right?

This movie should've been called "Boriror" as it did not appeal to me in the least. I kept getting confused if Nick Nolte was their dad or not. The whole background for Tom Hardy's character. I was just kind of lost. Joel's character was the predictable hero you root for with an even more predictable ending.

For Joel, Nick, and Tom's acting alone watch it. For story content or any depth of character PASS!

Olympus Has Fallen

 

I really wish I would stop judging a movie by the trailer. Because lemme tell you I was NOT looking forward to watching this movie. First I didn't get the title, but then it's a Gerard Butler action movie (rolls eyes).

Surprise number one the script is sharp. Intelligent even. Especially when I find out "Olympus Has Fallen" means the White House has been taken over. This is the code White House staff give to each other via radio communication. GOT IT! Now I can enjoy the rest of the movie.

Enjoy I did. Not only is it NOT the average Gerard Butler action movie, but Oscar Winner Melissa Leo may get nominated for another Best Supporting Actress Oscar AND WIN! Her role was so raw and real I legit welled up. Even Ashley Judd's character will break your heart! I cannot say one bad thing about this movie....well then again.

Ok so the premise is a small group of people take control of the White House and hold it hostage till their demands are met. That group of people is the issue. Part of me wishes that group was domestic to have a more terrorizing feeling, but the group is foreign. For such an original script I just wish they hadn't played stereotypes :( That's my ONLY beef. Other than that I loved the movie. My one thing I also love that it did was this is a pretty intense movie for an action movie. It shows some pretty insane stuff for being fake. The humor coming from it eased alot of tension. Gerard's character is basically Jack Bauer but WAY hotter.

Check this one out. Guys will love the action and badassness (that's a word now); while women will love the pathos. Gay men will love the mixture ;) 

Silent House

At first this plays like the typical horror movie where the girl goes upstairs instead of out the front door. You are screaming at the TV "B*tch go! RUN!" I felt like "Brenda" from "Scary Movie" or Jada Pinkett Smith's character from "Scream 2," but then towards the end it makes sense. Clues to what's going on start to unravel. The ending left my mouth wide open. I was beyond shocked! I cannot say how much I loved it!

If you want a movie that is smart, original, and will rock your socks off watch this movie. Just bear with it. Nothing is at ALL what it seems, and you will LOVE Elizabeth Olsen, the Olsen twin's younger more talented sister, as well as this movie on a whole. 

The Call

Usually I poohoo Halle Berry for her career choices. I like her persona but her movies tend to be awful

Truth be told this is basically "Cellular" (which is one of my fave movies)! And just as good.

Like "Cellular" it's original, brilliantly acted, and very well written. I pray this movie makes over $100 million. It deserves every dollar.

A Good Day to Die Hard

More like good day to be bored.

The plot was confusing. The action was unnecessary. And the acting was subpar.

Bruce is showing his age.

Vikings

 
Not sure if anyone's heard of the new TV on the History Channel called VIKINGS! It's AMAZEBALLZ USA! Think a PG rated version of "Game of Thrones."

Sometimes with shows like this you get confused by the language and politics. NOT THE CASE! This show lays things out very well and the acting is incredible. Unlike what "Spartacus" is in it's last season.

The best part of the show is Travis Fimmel. Travis in the 90s was the typical blonde Calvin Klein turned actor. Gorgeous and Australian. Need I say more? As Ragnar in VIKINGS he's shaved the sides of his hair with hair only down the middle and braided. He's beefed up and taken acting classes. I'd compare him to Andy Whitfield's Spartacus. Raw and emotional yet tender with his wife and son.

The supporting actors are great too. I LOVE LOVE LOVE when you see a show with character actors you've seen in other projects showcased in a new show you are watching. Warms my lil heart.