Wednesday, February 29, 2012
About the Song:
Released:
2012
Writing
Credits: Britt Nicole, Ben Glover and David Garcia
Label:
Sparrow Records
Genre:
Christian Pop
Debut:
My Thoughts: it was by “accident” that I stumbled across
this artist’s works shortly after she appeared on the Christian music circuit,
and I’ve followed Britt’s music career after that – and what an impressive one it
is turning out to be in her young life. Her 2007 debut, Say It was a combination of bubbly cheeriness and the depth of a
young teenage Christian, and I truly enjoyed her songs. This single, the first
off of her upcoming third album Gold, is perhaps her best song yet.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
From what I am hearing, Google/Blogger will be taking away Google Friend Connect (March first) which means we will all have to find different ways to keep up with our favorite blogs. I am hearing that we'll still be able to follow blogs through GoogleReader, so I have added a button for that under the drop down menu "follow me..." as well as a link for BlogLovin' and LinkyFollowers.
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Hope you all are having an awesome weekend!
About the Song:
Released: 2012
Writing
Credits: Carrie Underwood, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley
Label: 19 Recordings
Genre:
Country, Pop
Debut: #1
My Thoughts: although “Good Girl” has a ring of
familiarity to it, it does not diminish how awesome
this track is – seriously. Each time I listen to it, I like it more. (I’ve
probably listened to it half-a-dozen times since its release Thursday!) As
early reviews have claimed, Carrie nails this song – yet again. In much the tradition
of her prior tracks, I don’t feel like we are being asked to listen to a song
that has been sung time and again only with different titles and words (example
being “Cowboy Casanova”) but rather another destined-to-become-number-one-single
from an artist who is multi-talented.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Midnight in
Paris... It has a nice ring, doesn’t it? Alone those mere three words invoke
thoughts of strolling down one of the famed city of light’s sidewalks or
enjoying a latte on a sidewalk café but put them together to title this movie
and we have a very different story. At first, this had the right idea but unfortunately, I don’t think this movie had the right set-up to be truly
great.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Since I’ve
posted a couple of breezy spy thrillers in the past week or two, I figured why
not keep up the trend with another?
Summer
blockbusters always have a draw that is unexplainable. Most of them, I don’t
ever get around to seeing in theaters and this was one of them. While not the
smartest to come out of Hollywood, it was fun and provides more than one laugh
along the way. Plus the man behind the camera is a capable director whose
movies brought two of Hollywood’s most famous their Oscars.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Below I have pulled together five of the “top” Oscar categories and awarded the title or actor that I thought was most worthy from the last year while adding in my own fun categories that would never be thought of for such a prestigious award. Read on below to uncover what movies and television shows I thought were funniest, best-acted or had the ability to tug at the viewer’s heartstrings.
I did try to make up a little video to go with this (just for fun) but unfortunately, the troublesome thing wouldn't load onto Blogger, so that idea went south, nevertheless... Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
So... in the blogging scene, I've been reading rumors that starting March first Google may take away Google Friend Connect for bloggers whose blogs are not powered by Google - and even those who are may lose that option which essentially means that we bloggers will lose our (awesome!) followers. A lot of my blog friends are suggesting and using Blog Lovin', and I did open an account there but have as yet to transfer my blog list over there... my question to you all is: do you know anything more about whether or not this will happen?
I don't want to miss out on keeping up with all of the blogs I follow - and, of course, I don't want to lose all of you as followers, so I just thought I'd see what everyone knew about this potential change.
My friend thinks Google is "evil."
I am beginning to agree with her.
Seeing this
was, obviously a “better late than never” situation. Many of us movie buffs might
remember Mr. and Mrs. Smith as “the”
film which cloaked its two major stars in quite a controversy – or at least it
did by Hollywood’s ideals. Since seeing two more recent films that mirror this
one, this title was re-introduced. So without further ado, I am finally getting
around to posting this review.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
If a show on
network television can take an already good idea and make the most of that
concept by improving it, then that suggests there is a lot of talent within
that crew. White Collar was already a
fabulous series, but in its sophomore year, it only gets better. Show creator
Jeff Eastin’s working theory was “redeeming” a criminal (even one who only
committed financial crimes) by giving him the FBI as an opponent to be reckoned
with and as an ally by forcing him to
work within the governmental branch
of law, as an alternative to prison. Step out of the perimeters they have set,
and trouble immediately will follow.
Friday, February 17, 2012
More than
anything else, this movie drew in crowds in great part to its top-billed stars
– both of which can bring around any number of people faster than you could say
this movie’s two-word title. Critics weren’t all that into this script, and to
be perfectly honest with you, neither was I. Turns out it’s kind of a necessity
(and a saving bonus for the studio) that those two names were plastered across
a poster, because the plot, while immensely entertaining certainly isn’t that inventive.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
I think all
of the people I diligently follow, and those in my blogging “scene” who wanted
to have seen this movie. Sill, I felt it was important to post a review on it for any readers here who might not have heard of this wonderful little film. To support the wonderful group of people behind
Sherwood Pictures, my family bought a copy of Courageous its first week to DVD. After sitting around for two
weeks, finally we got around to
watching it. Since most of you probably know how the film unfolds, I will give
as brief as possible synopsis, and get right to my thoughts and conclusions of the
movie itself so as not to bore you.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy "hearts" day, readers. Today I am sharing my review with you all of one of my most favorite romantic comedies. Enjoy.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
There is a
popular mainstream “self-help” book with the end goal of helping singles
navigate the oh-so-confounding world of dating. Eventually that book inspired a
major motion picture. I am willing to admit that I like the movie as romantic comedies go, but it has little to no
honesty in its messages. So… in the relationship between boyfriends and girlfriends
isn’t the question girls everywhere want answered: what is he thinking? Has that thought ever crossed your mind? In
relationships – whether a romantic one or a platonic one, I am sure we wouldn’t
be honest with ourselves and others if we were to respond,
“Nope. Never!”
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The follow-up
season of Fox’s hit series (based on a book written by an anthropologist) had a
few new dynamics working for it. One of which were romantic sparks between its
leading couple where season one built a friendship and nothing more.
Fortunately for fans that prefer their television to bring cleaner scripts to
the table, the first half of this season is tolerably clean – and then the
second half rolls around.
This show
had me curious for a loooong time. It didn’t appeal to my mother because of its
name but something about it kept me reading up on it. It wasn’t until I read
one reviewers (you know who you are!) thoughts that I really became intrigued
by it. Recently I was in the video store and randomly I decided I was going to rent
just the first disc – after all, what
was the harm in that? Here are my thoughts on this FOX series.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
I cannot
properly explain my attachment to this film. It is certainly not for an advancement in moral lessons
or because it’s a charming little journey story through
English countryside. What The Holiday does
lack, it makes up for by its warm, heartfelt and “real” story-telling
abilities. A very “adult” movie with a premise that didn’t have to be, the
movie tells one story that barely earned its “parental guidance” rating, and
one that definitely needed it.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
It’s no
secret. I think Katherine Heigl is one of the brightest stars on-screen today.
Each of her movies are supremely entertaining (or those I have seen are) and
she has a persona on-screen not unlike Amy Adams – whatever the role, she just
exudes charm. Excoriated for her recurring roles in romantic-comedies by
critics, Heigl has nevertheless continued to star in effervescent movies, and
as long as the movie brings in moviegoers and rakes in the cash, who cares what
those critics say? Initially this movie was one I planned on just renting but
when it came right down to it and my mom also expressing an interest in seeing
this one, it seemed inevitable that we’d head out to the big screen to see One for the Money.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Seeing this movie was something of a leap for me. It caught
my eye because of its leading lady who is one of my favorite movie stars but
after that, I did think it sounded like it had potential. When I read a
Christian review on it in World Magazine, I was officially intrigued by its
premise. It explores the paralyzing hold fear can have over us – or more
accurately how very brief our life here on earth really is. What it lacks in
moral quality, it makes up for in creativity.
Monday, February 6, 2012
We all likely
saw the television spots for this during this past summer, and I know back when
it was in theaters, I even read a review or two. Now on DVD, never in a million
years did I imagine myself watching this unusual movie but that is exactly what
I found myself doing on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Most of you all probably know the name Sara Evan's as a award-winning country singer. What some of you might not know is, she also wrote a series of Christian novels with co-author Rachel Hauck. Here, in another "book cover" post are not one but two alternate designs that Sara posted to her home page asking fans to vote on which they liked better:
Saturday, February 4, 2012
I just wanted to drop by with a quick post to apologize for how "messy" my blog looks for those of you that use Internet Explorer as your browser. I had swapped out this layout for a new one and it messed things up even worse, so I believe that is when it happened. I don't know if it will be fixed today, but I will be working on it ASAP. (It looks just fine if you use Google Chrome.)
Again, I do apologize.
Again, I do apologize.
Friday, February 3, 2012
I know it has been kind of "crazy" around here lately. First I had a messy blog while I was attempting to code a new template and then, I've realized that I've not shared many reviews with you all this past week. Unfortunately, as for the first distraction, I am still working with it and getting used to this layout so it may still look kind of messy at times but I can promise you that I'll have a couple of all-new reviews next week! Until then, here is one of my rambling "opinion" blog posts.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
In honor of Charles Dickens 200th anniversary, we have filled this issue with some of his most-popular looks as well as a look at the man behind the novels and the legacy he left behind. If you liked the "Literary Men" issue from this past summer, then you'll love this winter 2012 issue! So, be sure to check it out. Scroll down until you find the link on the left side bar or click the link below to download and print out your own copy. We'd love your feedback, so let us know how we did. Also, if you have a Tumblr account, head over to Tumblr and reblog your favorites.
Don't forget to watch for our next issue coming this spring which will feature the Edwardian Era - and what a lovely era is was! In that issue we'll visit the stately Downton Abbey, find out more about the "flower girl" Eliza Doolittle and re-visit the tragedy that is Titanic. It will be a wonderful issue that will also commemorate the sinking of Titanic.
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