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MOVIE TRAILERS - to kill your time

Hey all this is a very quick update on the world of film or more or less an update on my life.

Well recently I have been quite busy with many commitments and as a result I have been neglecting my poor blog and I do apologise.

So here are some movies that you should check out if you want kill some time.

Ohk the first I wanted to recommend maybe considered a little offensive and I have been wanting to write a review on it because I believe it's hilarious but I totally understand that many people will not have my sick and twisted sense of humor. It's dark, very dark humour so you have been warned here is the trailer.

Four Lions

The next one is not so confronting but definitely a good watch, I won't call brillant but definitely likable and although it's not really well known I think it's better than many of the other crap that's out there.

City Island

The next is actually something you should avoid at all cost because it's a truly terrible movie. It's so bad I wonder why I wasted my precious time even watching this thing. But I think I watch it on the plane so I guess there really wasn't much I could have done. And don't fooled by the trailer it looks so promising and yet so disappointing.

Post-Grad

The next movie I'm truly conflicted about. I really like it but at the very same time I thought it was very slow. But it had such interesting characters so that was it's best aspect but the development was a far too that it became such tedious task.

So that's it for now have fun and enjoy the trailers.

Peace and love,
Samira

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May 2nd 2012 @ 01:22

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German Film Festival in Australia!

Hi all

I don't have much time so this is a really short break. Been busy with college and therefore I hadn't much time to actually do some blogging in a while and I miss you guys as usually and blogging has not been that great lately and I hope you guys totally went to see the movie I recommended last entry (Boy) because it was amazing movie.

But today I just wanted to tell you about the German Festival that is happening around the country NOW. Yeah it is happening now and again if you have the time you totally check it out. Don't know whether I will get around to it but if you want to check here are the dates

Sydney: 18-30 April
Melbourne: 19-30 April
Brisbane: 19-25 April
Adelaide: 26 April- 1 May
Canberra: 3-6 May
Perth: 3-6 May

So check out the movies via the website German Film Fest Link

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April 21st 2012 @ 01:43

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Boy, 2010

Hello everyone I am back from my holiday. And it was a wonderful break but that doesn't matter because I am back.

And I'm going back to reviews in this entry. Because I have been writing different and more creative pieces but today I'm going to do a review. I haven't written one in awhile so I'm a little rusty so forgive me.

Today I will be reviewing Boy which is a little known film from New Zealand. And to be honest I had no knowledge about this film until my friend had lent it to me. At first I was not sure about actually watching it but given that the fact she had given it such a good review I had to watch it.

Boy is set in a small country town in New Zealand, where Boy lives with his Nan, his little brother Rocky and his cousins. Boy has two heros; Michael Jackson and his father. Despite the fact Boy has never meet his father he is convinced that he is the coolest person right after Michael Jackson of course. So when Boy's father returns from a stint in jail he may not be exactly what Boy had hoped.Boy is a story of growing up and facing the disappointments of life.

Boy is such a warm and life affirming movie with such solid story telling it's a shame that this film does not have more coverage. It such a lovable film that it's hard not to want move to New Zealand and protect the young characters in the film from the realities of life.

Father and sons

The essence of the film is that it seems like a such a simple story that has been told many times before but unlike many that have attempted the topic this film never gets over dramatic. Sure it looks at some really deep and painful truths about being a child and coming to realities of being in a broken family but Taika Waititi (director & Boy's father Alamein) finds a way to bring humour and lighten this whole movie. However Waititi does not trivialise the issues but presents them in a way that is both tragic and heart warming.

Without a doubt the movie is carried by fantastic performances by the child actors, especially the performance of James Rollesten playing the title role of Boy. Rollesten captures so well the innocence and determination that young children have in holding on to an ideal.

I loved how the film showed Alamein in the perspective of Boy which most of the time so far from the truth.

Final Verdict: Boy is a such a touching and unexpectedly beautiful tale about a boy who believed in heroes. Definitely a must see for any one who like fine cinema. You can pretty find in most good DVD stores. 9/10

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March 29th 2012 @ 11:08

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Hi, I have returned so never fear

Hey everyone I'm sorry that I have not written in a very long time. I went overseas for about 3 weeks and came back to Sydney a couple weeks ago and I been telling myself that I would come back and write an entry and even tho I have started it's been delayed.

For one thing I have started studying again after having a year off to look for a job and working now I have gone back to do a counselling course. And of course I went back to continue my course on Islamic Studies so I have been busy with that. But I love you guys so I would never leave.

But Orble has been telling me that I don't come back they are going to inactive the account and I was like NOOO! I can never leave, they can never let me go muhahahaha.

But don't worry if i decided that my days in Orble are finished I will of course tell you and I would never just abandon you like that.

Love and peace,
Samira =D

P.S. I promise an blog entry will be up soon

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March 28th 2012 @ 03:27

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It's just a song and dance

Hey all, today I'm going to do something different. I was originally going to post a review but I felt like I wanted to write about something else today. Just the other day while wasting time on YouTube I came across of a dance from one of my favourite teen movies and realised how much I loved watching random dance scenes in movies. Actually I love watching singing and dancing generally speaking. So do instead of writing a review I decided to compile a list of the most wonderful dance scenes in movies. Some are classics, some are even iconic while others are just fun to watch. So enjoy.

10) Tom's gets laid and is subsequently in love, 500 Days of Summer (2009)

9) Serenade on the football field, 10 Things I Hate about You (1999)

8) No body puts baby in the corner, Dirty Dancing (1987)
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7) Dance like no body is watching, Pulp Fiction (1994)

6) Twist and Shout, Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

5) The ultimate dance competition, Grease (1978)

4) Sometimes all you can do is dance, The Breakfast Club (1985)

3) A piece of cinematic history, Singin' in the Rain (1952)

2) Say a little prayer, My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

1) The Prom, She's All That (1999)

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February 1st 2012 @ 04:53

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Blue Valentine,2010

For those who have read my blog for awhile will know that I like romances and although I may not admit it people in real life, blog-a-sphere I admit it to you. Because you're awesome and I can't hide my love for romance movies on a film blog. And those who read my last post will also notice my fondness for a certain blue eyed handsome fella that goes by the name of Ryan. Hence its not a surprise that when I saw a drama with Mr. Gosling I had to watch it. Although not a fan of Michelle Williams but I ignored that fact and watched it for the benefit of possibly watching a good movie.

I have to also admit that I always check Rotten Tomatoes before I invest my precious time into a movie because once you start a movie you have to commit, its like a unspoken contract you enter into. You have to finish it although technically it is not crime or punishment in not finishing a movie but the fact you have not completed is is like a burning reminder of the feeling of something unfinished looming. Till this day I still can't shake the unfinished feeling after not being able to bring myself to watch the conclusion of Lost in Translation. Hence after checking that this movie was worth my time I decided to commit. But to my disappointment Blue Valentine did not quite live up to my expectations

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January 18th 2012 @ 11:23

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2011: A Film Odyssey

Normally I would not be this excited for a new year but of late I have been quite positive about life and therefore I can't help but get somewhat excited for another year.

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January 4th 2012 @ 11:04

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Sorry for the long absence

Hey all. So I owe an apology to everyone out that read or even have a look at my blog, the subscribers and anyone that pass it around. I have been distracted by other things in my life and now it is no longer a problem, I am back! Blog-a-sphere how I have missed you and your passive ways. But enough of this rambling and on with the reviewing.

Since I have not blogged in a very long time I have much to catch up on. Although I have not blogged I have been watching quite a few movies while I have been gone. I'm not sure where to begin. Since it is the day after Christmas I will go something a little cheery and makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside

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December 26th 2011 @ 06:02

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The Invention of Lying, 2009

Hell-o all! I have to be honest I am not a huge a fan of Ricky Gervais unless he is pissing people off with his crude British humour which I enjoy, nothing funnier than causing offensive especially to those Hollywood types. So when choosing this film I knew I was not going to see Ricky Gervais at his finest but everyone has to pay the bills although that being said for God's sake its Ricky f****ing Gervais like he needs this sappy rom-com which then leads to the question why would he even bother with this?? The Invention of Lying is clearly the sappy romantic comedy that is most likely to be mediocre.

The Invention of Lying begins in a world were no human being could tell a lie but it goes beyond not being able to lie but people are insistent of telling the truth even if not asked. Which I think film actually infers. The movie starts with sad and pathetic Mark (Gervais) who is an unsuccessful screenwriter in love with Anna (Jennifer Garner). Anna is out of his league and she makes sure he knows this by constantly reminding him. Although I understand in this world there is no lying but what's the deal with over sharing? Unsurprisingly Mark somehow invents lying. For someone who is quite the fibber it intrigues me how these people don't realise how easy it is for them to tell a lie

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November 23rd 2011 @ 11:58

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15th Annual Japanese film festival!!

Hey all the annual Japanese Film Festival is here!! I went to this last year and watched a screening and absolutely loved it. So if anyone is interested the details are below. There are many exciting offers with the inclusion of anime and documentaries. I will most likely to be heading into a screening on the 27th of November in Sydney probably to catch a screening of Buddha: the Great Departure or something else on that day. The festival in Sydney will be held in Event Cinema on George Street Sydney City and is extremely popular so don't miss out. The Film Festival is screening over all the country in the major cities so check out the website for details.

Visit link to Japanese Film Fest site for more information

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November 13th 2011 @ 10:45

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