Daisy
Film - The Grand Budapest Hotel
'The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous hotel from the fictional Republic of Zubrowka between the first and second World Wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.'
I'd wanted to see this film from the moment I saw the trailer, however I only managed to get round to it last week and it most definitely did not disappoint! The whole ensemble cast is so brilliant and hilarious but it's Ralph Fiennes who really takes the cake, he is absolutely genius and so convincing as Gustav H - I want him to be my best friend. It is a highly stylized, set in the 20th century, comedy crime caper, in other words everything I love in a film! The Grand Budapest Hotel is so up my alley its frightening, and after only one watch I think it may have gone straight to the top of the list as one of my favourite films ever - it's that good. Watch it, watch it - it bears repeating - WATCH IT!!
Book - Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich
'My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and as the Filth to everybody else). Then one night, in pursuance of a murder inquiry, I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly voluable, and that brought me to the attention of Inspector Nightingale, the last wizard in England. Now I'm a Detective Constable and a trainee wizard, the first apprentice in fifty years, and my world has become somewhat more complicated: nests of vampires in Purley, negotiating a truce between the warring god and goddess of the Thames, and digging up graves in Covent Garden ...and there's something festering at the heart of the city I love, a malicious vengeful spirit that takes ordinary Londoners and twists them into grotesque mannequins to act out its drama of violence and despair. The spirit of riot and rebellion has awakened in the city, and it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos - or die trying.'
I'm only a couple of chapters in but I can see already that this is an insanely good book! Centered around Police Constable Peter Grant whose life is turned upside down when he becomes a trainee wizard this is an imaginative and incredibly detailed story - to quote Locus Magazine '...sweet relief for readers allergic to cliche.' Don't worry if you really cant be arsed with a slow and 'you're a wizard Harry' style introduction to the underground world of wizardry, because this book gets straight into the action, with more than a few shocks coming in the first few chapters. As the first in a series I can't wait to really get stuck into this book and get deeper into what promises to be a fascinating story.
TV Programme - Ru Paul's Drag Race
'RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series in which RuPaul plays the roles of host, mentor, and source of inspiration in his search for "America's next drag superstar."'
My friend Ruth introduced me to the world of Ru Paul about a month ago and I've been OBSESSED ever since!! It is every bit as ridiculous as it seems and it is absolutely fucking hilarious, every episode seems crazier than the last and has me in stitches every five seconds. The shade that is thrown by these queens is insane and after a couple of episodes you will find yourself with a whole new drag queen vocabulary and set of phrases (or in the words of Bianca Del Rio a 'Rolodex of hate'). I'll end my little description the same way Mama Ru ends every episode - 'If you can't love yourself how in the heellll you gon' love somebody else? Can I get an amen!?'.
Song - 'Atomic' by Blondie
Another of my latest obsessions is Blondie and the QUEEN Debbie Harry. I have had their greatest hits on repeat and 'Atomic' is an absolute classic and passes the dancing-around-in-my-bedroom test with flying colours. I listen to this a lot when I'm walking to uni or getting dressed, as it makes me feel like a total bad bitch who is ready to take the day by the balls, plus giving me the urge to start wearing blue eyeliner (I'm fairly sure I shouldn't but I can't promise I wont be tempted!). Stick this on, feel the spirit of Debbie within you and go out and be fabulous!
Lily
Film - Maleficent
'As a beautiful young woman of pure heart, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie)
has an idyllic life in a forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the
land, Maleficent rises up to become its fiercest protector. However, a terrible
betrayal hardens her heart and twists her into a creature bent on revenge. She
engages in an epic battle with the invading king's successor, then curses his
newborn daughter, Aurora - realizing only later that the child holds the key
to peace in the kingdom.'
I finally got to watch maleficent this week and I really
enjoyed it! I really like the concept of looking at the story of sleeping
beauty from a different point of view, instead of focusing on the princess’s
story. Angelina Jolie plays maleficent
so convincingly and looks so creepily beautiful in this film, which I
absolutely love - I will definitely be
attempting a maleficent makeup look at some point. The film is full of fantasy,
action scenes and impressive visual effects - I would definitely recommend it
to those who enjoy this kind of film.
Book - Sherlock Chronicles
I
got this book for Christmas this year because I am a sort of Sherlock super-fan
– minus the I am sherlocked t-shirt. I also got a 221b baker street necklace,
the Sherlock case book and framed picture of Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock
for my birthday last year. I was already a fan of the Sherlock Holmes books and
the film adaptations, so when the modern version starring Benedict Cumberbatch
and Martin Freeman came out I instantly fell in love with it. This book takes
you through everything from each episode, behind the scenes, the writing, the
actors and everything else you could think of about the making of the program.
So, if you know anyone who is also a little obsessed with the series, this would
be a great present idea.
TV Program - Pretty Little Liars
It has been one year since Alison, then the queen bee of the bunch, went missing. Spencer, Aria, Hanna and Emily have gone on with their lives, though they've grown apart. Now in high school, each girl finds herself facing a new set of challenges when anonymous text messages from `A' threaten to expose all of their secrets - both old secrets the girls were sure only Alison knew, and newer secrets developed after Alison's disappearance. Who is `A' and how does he or she know the things he or she knows?
I have been watching pretty little liars for ages after
being hooked by the first few episodes. It is now on its 5th series
and has been renewed for 2 more. Although loads of mysteries have been revealed
by now, there is much more to unravel which keeps you enthralled in the
program. Each episode usually ends on some sort of cliff-hanger which makes you
want to binge watch the next episodes, which for those of you that haven’t
started watching yet would be very easily done! The show involves a lot of
teenage girl based content but also murder, secrets and mysteries are thrown in
the mix to making this program both fun and scary.
Song - 'Big Bad Wolf' by In This Moment
A song I have been listening to a lot this week unveiling my
inner screamo is 'Big Bad Wolf' by In This Moment, this song is strange and not
my usual kind of music but that’s why I like it. Maria Brink is a badass front
woman, and their music and video concepts are always really crazy and cool.
This is probably the kind of song that makes my friends think I listen to scary
music but I like it.
Well that's it for us, bye everybody!!
Daisy & Lily
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