Shut Up and Drive!

Hello everyone, I’m TheCinemaChick and I try to make every introduction to my blogs special and unique…just like you.

Group hug.

Now that we have that out of our systems, let’s dive right into a movie that should be a lot more people’s “To See” list.  Yes, a lot of big budget films have just come out so most people are flocking to the theaters to see that.  Well, I’m here to tell you that you should buy tickets to see the Ryan Gosling silent blockbuster “Drive”.

For those of you who might be new to my blog, I call a “silent blockbuster” a film that does not get the attention it deserves but is brilliant.  In this case, I’d say Drive is headed for a long list of awards.  It’s refreshing, original and so well done that I can’t find many faults in it.

Drive stars Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan as the main characters, Driver and Irene.  While the movie does have a fairly decent romance worked in, it doesn’t detract from the overall plot.  It helps build momentum and explains why Driver does what he does at the end.

And in case you’re wondering, yes, Gosling’s character has no name.  He is called Driver in the credits, so that’s what I’m sticking to.

What I appreciate about Drive is that is a nice change from the high octane, adrenaline pumping explosion filled movies I’ve sat through all summer.  In fact, this movie takes its time getting into the plot.  Hell, the opening credits don’t even show up until about fifteen minutes in.  Immediately, you get the sense of who the Driver is and what he does.

I was drawn into his world and during the slow parts, I was still glued to the screen.  I wanted the romance with Irene to work even when her husband, Standard (again, I kid you not.  The character is named Standard) comes back form prison.  Driver does everything he can to help Standard pay off his debt and when the man is killed, Driver goes through hell to keep Irene and her son safe from the mafia.

The strange thing is, Drive almost appeared to be bordering on the amateur side of films for me.  There are a few scenes when the frame goes a tiny bit fuzzy or a scene that doesn’t seem to fit in at all, but in the grand scheme of things, it works out.  The plot is solid, the acting is damn near flawless but my favorite thing about this movie was that music.  It’s so incredible that I even consulted my dictionary to look up the word juxtaposition.  Sadly, that word doesn’t quite fit what I’m aiming for but it sounds smart so I’ll use it.

The sound editing for Drive blew me away.  There isn’t much music and most of the time you get background noise from the scene.  Like, if they’re near a street, you hear traffic.  The film did not disguise this fact.  When music did play, it was at appropriate times.  Not only that, but it fit the situation perfectly.  Butterfly actually went and bought the soundtrack after the movie.  So…I’m hoping he’ll make a CD of it for me since I’m cheap and broke.  Even in the credits the music seemed to fit.  Most of the time, some random song is tossed in there for the sake of…I’m not sure honestly, but if you’ve sat through credits before, you’ve probably wondered why a certain piece of music is being used.

Everything about Drive was beautiful, right down to the violence.  Normally, I can’t handle blood and things like that but in this film, I could tolerate most of it.  It was done so well that it comes out artistic.  The only scene I did not do well with comes near the end, when there are three people in an elevator.  As usual, I don’t believe in spoilers so I won’t tell you what happens.  I did have to cover my eyes for about three minutes.

Drive isn’t for little kids or those who love the Fast and Furious franchise.  While the latter films focus more on the cars and sexuality, Drive is purely about the plot.  Yes, there is car talk, a few car chases, but the film is not centered entirely on cars.  It’s about everyday people in relatable situations just trying to get by.

I rarely do this but I’d say pay full price to see Drive.  It’s just so powerful and visually stunning that I have trouble finding faults and things to hate about it.  My only caveat is the brutal and graphic violence at the end.  Lots of people get killed or badly hurt and it’s all displayed in front of you.

Well, I’m TheCinemaChick, ending a review on a positive note for once.  

Abduction?

Hey everyone, I’m TheCinemaChick and have I got a review for you.  Last night I watched two movies so I’ve got a lot to say.  One was excellent and the other was not so great.  Since I’m in a fairly decent mood, let’s get the not so great one out of the way first.

Abduction is the new Taylor Lautner action/spy movie that came out yesterday.  It’s marketed as something that’s exciting and adrenaline packed, but to be totally honest, it’s underwhelming.  The movie was bipolar and had moments of severe ADHD that just didn’t mesh together in a satisfactory manner.  It was confusing and I can outline the movie and still not give away the plot.  Trust me, the way I did this with Fry was much funnier, but it still holds true.

For me, this is how Abduction went:

typical high school movie

borderline child abuse

typical high school movie

murder!

half assed suspense

confusion

more confusion

random spy guy

talk about a list that never really gets explained

actiony stuff

stuff that should be actiony but isn’t

romance…bad timing

trains

almost sex

OMG A FIGHT SCENE!!  RAWR!!

romance

confusion

bad geography

plot holes

actiony stuff that’s still not satisfying

murder

end

I was excited to see the movie because I bought into the hype that it would be suspenseful but it just never reached that level.  Every time there was an action sequence, it was either boring or ended up being interrupted by something.  And to make things even more awkward, a romance was worked in that didn’t even fit.  It slowed down the film, detracting from the overall effect.

There was just too much missing from the movie to make it enjoyable.  The CIA and Russian spies are after this list, but never once was the importance of the list explained.  Maybe I just missed that tiny shred of information but still; if that much emphasis is going to placed on something, make it a bigger deal.

Also, props to Lily Collins for taking on such a huge role for her first shot at acting (I assume it’s her first film) but she’s terrible.  Her line delivery was subpar and then she’d put the emphasis on the wrong syllables so it would then sound cheesy.  Fry and I agreed that we want to wax her eyebrows because they overpower her face.

I didn’t like this movie.  It would have some action going then flip over to the romance which would just halt the movie overall.  I wanted to like it but the movie was borderline bipolar.  It would be happy one moment, then violent, happy, romantic, angry…give Abduction some lithium or something to even out the moods.

As if the bipolar attitude weren’t bad enough, the editing is also terrible.  There are some scenes that last about 3 seconds or less.  The problem is, when you have multiple scenes like that the eye doesn’t get a chance to enjoy the surroundings so the mind because either bored or annoyed causing a lack of interest in the overall film.  I’m also pretty certain that things like that can induce seizures.  Don’t quote me on that, let me contact my expert and get back to you.

There’s one scene that bothers me a lot.  Fry and I both agree that this was not only improbable but entirely pointless overall.  There’s a scene when Karen (played by Collins) gets kidnapped and the villain uses a zip tie to tie her wrists together around a train seat.  The bad guy leaves her alone, she manages to knock a glass off the counter, where it shatters and she uses her feet to push it up to her hands.

Here’s where I need some explanation.

Both of her hands are tied over her head where she can’t really even use them.  How did she manage to get the glass up to her hands and cut the zip tie without assistance or hurting herself?  We get a shot of her moving the glass, cut to a scene with Nathan (Lautner) fighting then, next thing you know, there she is, unharmed and free of her bonds.

Here’s another thing that bothered me.  Karen never seemed to get a single scrape.  Her manicure was always perfect and even when she was getting a bruise treated, it’s barely visible.

While I’m ranting about that, Karen was useless.  She didn’t really do anything and usually got them into more trouble.  Come on movie, at least let her get in one solid punch!  Give me a positive female role model that does something other than look pretty and get kidnapped by the evil guys.  Seriously, she does nothing for me.  I’m sorry Lily Collins but I don’t see a future in film for you.  Try as you might, I just don’t see it.

Prove me wrong.

Even Fry pointed out that there are some overhead shots that look like they came straight out of Twilight.  Come on, let Taylor Lautner make a name for himself outside of the crappy vampire series!  I did a five part rant on why it’s so bad!  But no…he’s forever going to be Jacob Black which sucks.

Abduction did give him some street cred.  I think he had a good chance to show off his martial art skills, along with just how physical he can be.  I honestly think Taylor Lautner has a good chance at becoming an action star.  He’s young, he can take a few hits and he has actual talent.  Granted, he’s been given some terrible roles in his life.  He’s Jacob Black, he played Sharkboy and now he’s Nathan…a boy with insomnia and rage problems.  Oh and don’t bother remembering that detail.  It has almost no impact on the movie at all.

Basically, don’t bother with this movie.  It’s lame, it’s cheesy and overall is not satisfying at all.  I still have no idea what’s so important about that damn list nor do I even care.  The geography is messed up so you have no idea where the movie is going, only to end up exactly where they started off.

Well, I’d like to move on to a movie I actually liked, so that’s all I have to say about Abduction.  It’s not worth it and I say skip it.  There are better things out there to see.

I’m TheCinemaChick saying, Taylor Lautner, I know you’re single.  Call me.

Almost everything's better in 3D!

Hey everyone out there in blog land, I’m TheCinemaChick!  I review movies and take no prisoners.  Well, I’ve taken a few prisoners but they’re safely locked away in a closet.

I’m kidding.

Well, today I got to have a lovely nostalgic trip down memory lane.  Fry and I watched The Lion King in 3D.  Normally, I don’t care for movies in 3D but I have to admit, this was pretty freaking cool.  I mean, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides did nothing for me.  Usually, the animated movies have more to offer than the live action, so it wasn’t a shock that this one was good.

Now, I’m assuming that everyone’s familiar with the Hamlet-esque plot in The Lion King.  If not, let’s have a little rundown.

Mufasa and Sarabi welcome a son into the pride, Simba.  While this happy moment is going on, we’re introduced to Scar, who has now been pushed to second in line.  Scar does what he can to lure Simba away or get him killed.  This leads to Mufasa’s death in a wildebeest stampede.  Scar convinces Simba that the death is all his fault, which causes the young lion prince to flee.  He is found by Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and warthog, who pretty much raise him into adulthood.  Nala, Simba’s childhood friend appears while hunting.  Through a series of bizarre events, Simba chooses to return home, force Scar to confess, watch his uncle die and assume the proverbial throne.  The end, thank you for coming, hope you enjoyed the show.

The animation seemed much clearer and much sharper this time around.  Everything seemed clean.  I am disappointed that there wasn’t more scenes that used the 3D effect but when it was used, it was amazing.  The grass seemed more realistic, if things floated across the screen they popped out.  It’s a timeless tale that unfortunately was a victim of Disney’s “everything deserves a sequel” scheme.  Yes…there’s a sequel involving Simba and Nala’s child and Scar’s son.

Ok…let me rant for a moment.  WHAT THE HELL?  This was never mentioned in the original movie so why make it all up for a second one?  Scar never had his own pride, he only had the hyenas in the first one.  Where did this outcast group of lions come from?  Had all of this been mentioned in the first movie, things would have been a hell of a lot more dramatic AND given it sequel fodder.  Yeah, I used fodder, look it up!  I’ve never seen the sequel, nor do I care to honestly.

And if that’s not bad enough, there’s a third Lion King.  Yes, Disney went so far as to create a prequel to it, centering around Timon and Pumbaa.  This one I did watch because it was on TV on Sunday while I was living in my college dorms.  Since I didn’t feel like doing my study hours, I watched this instead.  Yeah…that wasted a whole two hours.

Anyway, back to my point.  I love the movie and it’s something that I think will be enjoyed by future generations, assuming there aren’t any more sequels.  Honestly, not everything needs a sequel.  Look at Cinderella.  She had her happily ever after so why are we subjected to a movie about time travel?

If I had to work at Disney, I’d try to be more original or at least put a fresher spin on an old classic.  Tangled was a fantastic retelling so why not try something like that again?  Hell, I’d take something with unicorns or faeries (not the Tinkerbell series) or leprechauns.  Yeah, let’s have more leprechaun movies.

Since I keep getting off topic, I’m going to go ahead and call this movie a success.  Go out and rediscover your love of The Lion King.

As for me, Fry and I will be checking out Abduction, the new Taylor Lautner action flick on Friday.  I’m mixed.  I think it will do well from the big names attached to the film but the overall product won’t live up to the hype.

My kingdom for a decent piece of cinema.

I’m TheCinemaChick and I’m still singing “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”.

On behalf of my movie watching crew, I bid you a pleasant theater experience.

That's NOT how we do it in the South

Hello everyone, I’m TheCinemaChick and I managed to see a movie with two drinks and popcorn for three bucks tonight!  But that isn’t important at all.  What is important is that I saw a movie that won’t even crack the top three this weekend.

That’s right; I’m talking about the newly released Straw Dogs.  I was excited to see this movie.  I saw the cast and the previews had me hooked so I talked Fry and Butterfly into seeing it with me tonight.  Well, if you’ve seen the previews, you’ve seen the only good parts.  Yeah…it’s one of those movies.  It looks good then it disappoints you.  I’ve been equating this film to bad sex.  You try so hard for a good climax only to be disappointed in the end.

I apologize if that offends you, but let’s move on.

As you know, I don’t believe in spoiling a movie, but honestly, even I didn’t get understand the plot.  There were two separate stories that intertwined at the end but the way they were presented didn’t make sense.  Plot A would be going along then Plot B would be stuck in at random times so it didn’t feel cohesive.  The plots weren’t even combined until the last fifteen minutes or so.

I’d say this movie falls into a three act film.  The first act is exposition, the second is rising action while the third is the abrupt end.  I actually took out my phone and looked at the time.  One hour into the film and I was bored.  Yes, scary movies have to build up tension but this didn’t.  It just kept going and going and going.  People cheered when a guy got his hand nailed to a wall.  Yes, people were excited to see violence because everything leading up to that was just that boring.

In fact, it was so boring, I took notes.

There are two main things I want to touch on about Straw Dogs.  The first one is something I couldn’t tolerate and the other one is something I absolutely loved.

Ok, there is a sexually explicit scene in the movie.  That’s not what bothered me.  At this point, I’ve seen everything that can be shown in a movie theater but this crossed a line.  The fact that it was a graphic rape shocked me.  The lead female,  Amy (played by Kate Bosworth) is raped by her ex Charlie (Alexander Skarsgard) and Vic.  I watched it in absolute horror and believe me when I say you pretty much see all of Kate Bosworth in this film.  To make matters worse, I knew there were a few people in there younger than me, one of which I’m pretty sure was a minor.  As if that weren’t bad enough, there are flashbacks of the rape throughout the rest of the movie.  Once was enough, don’t bring it back up.

The other scene I want to mention is much shorter and is actually very tame.  Right before all the action in the film, there’s a short scene that’s just a close up of David (played by James Marsden) sitting in the kitchen.  Half his face is shadowed, the film quality goes a bit grainy and the intent is clear.  The whole point is showing a man’s sanity break.  You see him go from fear to survival mode.  I was so impressed with Marsden’s acting in that moment that I wish the rest of the movie didn’t suck because his performance is almost award worthy.  The thing is, he doesn’t show it outright.  It’s so subtle but it’s just beautiful.  It was purely psychological, which should have been used more than it was.

Overall, I didn’t like this movie.  I wanted to like Straw Dogs and I won’t lie, part of me only saw it because it has Alexander Sarsgard.  But I was also hoping it would be a truly scary film.  It never even reached a point where I could call it a psychological thriller or horror.  At best, it’s a drama, even with the brutal murders and explicit rape.

I’ll give Straw Dogs some credit.  It did get creative with the ways it killed some of the people.  Who knew someone would actually use hot oil as a weapon?  And the way they used the bear trap…that was gross and interesting.

Also, be on the lookout for some continuity issues.  There’s a scene where Amy sits on the kitchen counter and slices into an apple.  It’s clearly an apple, but in the close up, it’s a peach but once the shot goes wide again, it’s an apple.  While I’m aware that there are peaches with white flesh, it’s still obvious that it changes.  Peaches don’t from white to yellow back to white.  In this same scene, Charlie is hammering some wood on the roof, leaving clear indentations of the hammer head in the wood.  There is a cutaway to Amy flashing them but when we’re back on Charlie, the board is completely smooth.

Ah yes, while I’m on the topic of Amy’s breasts, you’re going to see them a lot.  Apparently the character does not own any bras.  Yeah…be ready for a lot of that.  The movie did make fun of it because David even points out that she never wears one, so that’s why the guys working on the roof keep staring at her.  I don’t care if you do have a small chest Kate Bosworth, please get the proper attire.  I don’t want to see that on you or anyone.

So there you have it.  Straw Dogs wasn’t worth it.  The dialogue is lame, the movie never quite hits its peak, it doesn't make Southerners look good and it makes you never want to play chess again.  It’s long, boring and overrated.  The perk for me was seeing Alexander Skarsgard get shirtless a few times.  Kate Bosworth isn’t going to even be nominated for a single award with her poor performance.  James Marsden was great and Alexander Skarsgard was just nice to look at.

Long story short, skip this one.

Butterfly told me we should have gone and seen Drive and he was right.

That’s all I’ve got to stay.  Stick around because for October, Fry and I are going to make an interesting blog we’re calling “How to survive a horror film”.  We’re going to help you survive in any situation should you find yourself being chased by a serial killer.

Well guys, that’s it for this blog.  I’m TheCinemaChick and I have a crush on Alexander Skarsgard.

Until next time, on behalf of myself and my movie watching crew, I bid you a pleasant theater experience.

TheCinemaChick promises It Gets Better

Hello everyone, I’m TheCinemaChick.  Normally, I have a review about either a movie I love or have just watched but tonight, I want to do something a little different.  Tonight, I want to speak (or type) about something that comes from the heart.  There have been videos all over youtube about this.  I even have the book about this.  And if you’re still reading, you’re probably wondering what I’m talking about.

It gets better.

I’m not a celebrity or an athlete or a musician.  I’m just an average girl who leads a boring life.  For some people, that will turn them off but for some, I hope they are intrigued enough to keep reading.  Maybe hearing it from someone who’s been through it will help those out there more than hearing it from someone with a seemingly perfect life.

For those of you have are considering suicide or have attempted it before, trust me when I say it does get better.  Yes, things might appear hopeless and ending your own life seems like the only option, but it’s not.  There are people who want to help you.  Pick up the phone, send an email, talk to a friend, just please do not take your life.

I know life can seem like hell.  I’ve been through some tough times and I was miserable in high school but life gets better.  The teenage years are hard and there are times when it seems like the world is just too much to bear.  I promise you, it will only make you stronger as you go out into the real world.  I can’t say everything will turn out perfectly because it won’t.  There will always be something that saddens or upsets you but it will seem so trivial later. 

And you may be wondering, why should you listen to me?  What could I possibly know about these things?

And the honest truth is: I have lived it.  I endured years of bullying and I have actually thought about taking my own life.  Now, as an adult, I’m glad I’m still here.  I’ve had the pleasure to meet so many wonderful people.  My friends support me no matter what I do.  I’m now 26.  I do something I enjoy, I love meeting new people and life has vastly improved.  All the years of torment have made into the person I am today.  I’m confident, I’m happy and I want to help others who have been in my situation.

The world can be a scary place when you feel like you’re all alone but you aren’t.  I’m here for you.  There are dozens of resources out there for you if you want help.  Organizations like the Trevor Project and the It Gets Better project work to help the LGBT community to help end the hate out there.  I am a member of Safe Space, which means I am someone who will never judge but is always willing to help.  I can lend an ear to listen or be a shoulder to cry on.

So, from a normal, average person, I want to tell you that it gets better.

You are beautiful, you are strong and you can have a wonderful life.  Just remember one little thing.

It gets better.  

I promise it does.

Here are some links :

http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

http://www.loveislouder.com/

Don't be Afraid of the Dark, just bad movies

Hello to you, the blog reading public!  I’m TheCinemaChick and I really need to get a life, outside of the movie theater.  Well, today I’m here to discuss yet another movie that I had high hopes for.

Don’t be Afraid of the Dark

It comes to us from the brilliant mind of Guillermo Del Toro.  I have to admit, I’m a fan of his work.  He manages to use cinematography in creative ways.  In all the movies of his I’ve seen (which isn’t a lot because I wasn’t aware he’s done so much) I’ve always gotten this wonderful sense of whimsy from it.  He creates a fantasy world that’s separate from reality and sucks you into believing it.  There were several scenes that were shot so beautifully that I was in awe.  It’s almost as if there is a secret Wonderland placed inside the film to sort of distract you from the tension of the horror plot.

Well, distract isn’t the best word.  The scene I have in mind is one where Sally, the main character, is simply standing by a small fountain, looking at some koi fish.  It’s not complex or overdone.  The colors are muted, except for her pink coat.  We get to see the scene from three different angles, a zoom in, a close up, then underwater looking up at her.  While this is going on, there is a voiceover for Kim (her potential stepmother), expressing her concern for Sally.  So we’re watching something calm and peaceful but focusing on the fear and panic of the voice.

So, artistically and technically, I’d call this film a success.

However, I do have to take the story and plot into consideration, which is where Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark failed miserably for me.

I know the plot is supposed to be the “fairies” as they’re referred to in the house and Sally getting involved with them.  Well, for a horror movie, this didn’t cut it.  You see, horror is meant to shock and frighten while this only gave me a few “jump scares”, which are pops of fear.  Overall, I did not get a sense of being frightened or even mildly scared.  I didn’t even have a sense of tension throughout.  Del Toro seemed to focus more on creating the fantasy and the visual aspect that he forgot to add in a decent plot.

I wanted to like this movie, I really did.  I was genuinely excited to see it and thought “Guillermo Del Toro movie!  YAY!” but I left thinking, “Well…it was pretty.”  The visuals of the film can’t disguise the fact that the plot is paper thin.  It never reached the point where I wanted to jump out of my chair or even care.  There were several times towards the end where I began yawning and thinking of things I still needed to do that day.  Sure, I could have walked out but I paid to see it, I’m getting my money’s worth out of this.  I won’t be seeing it again though.

Overall, if you’re a fan of Guillermo Del Toro, you’ll enjoy this.  I liked the story about the “fairies” and how they prey on certain people.  The opening scene was amazing and it was the only time when I was genuinely freaked out.

I wanted more but the film just never gave it to me. 

Well, I’m looking ahead to see what movies I’ll see next and so far, I’m not thrilled about my options.  There isn’t much out there now nor have I become interested in previews for anything.  I mean, yes I’m drooling over The Avengers and I’m dying to see the next installment of Batman but those will be for the next summer movie season.

Welcome to the fall movie season.

I’m TheCinemaChick and I waste money on films so you know if its worth seeing.

The Help...fantastic

Greetings to everyone sitting in front of a computer, I’m TheCinemaChick.  I’m a woman of many names, but for now, lets stick with that one.  Once again, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a movie I actually liked.

Tonight, TheCinemaChick takes on the quiet blockbuster, “The Help”.

Why do I call it a quiet blockbuster?  Well, it’s not super action, adrenaline packed and full of explosions.  I don’t recall seeing it get advertised to death like so many other films out there.  It debuted at two or three on the charts (I don’t remember which) but has jumped to the number one spot and held it for two weeks now.

I’d been dying to see it for about a week, but because I’m such a nerd, I don’t like going to movies alone.  I managed to convince Fry to go with me.  Well, I told her “it’s either The Help or Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”.  She chose the former.  I still plan to see the latter whether she likes it or not.  Maybe my long time platonic guy friend Butterfly will go with me.

Anyway, because it is such a popular movie and I sincerely think it must be experienced, I don’t want to give too much away.  I will not delve deeply into the plot.  Now, if you’ve heard someone talking about it or seen the trailer, you have an idea of what to expect.

“The Help” is about the South, taking place in the 1960s.  It focuses mainly on two characters, Skeeter and Aibileen.  Skeeter is a young college graduate who wants to be a writer and Aibileen is the African American maid.  As the story progresses, they began to write a book, slowly adding in Minny and other maids.

Unlike so many movies set in the past, this one managed to capture the essence of the time.  There wasn’t a single part where I thought it looked too modern or too antique.  The costumes were appropriate and everything was great.  After the movie, I talked to my momma, who told me about growing up in that era.  She did have a maid as a child so she knew what it was like to be raised by the help.  True, it was only for about seven years but it made an impact on her.  She told me about separate drinking fountains and separate bathrooms.  For me, it was hard to think thing like this were common not too long ago.  I do appreciate the time we live in now, even though we still often face discrimination.

Anyway, I don’t really have many negatives about “The Help”.  It is a longer movie, which I did noticed but it didn’t bother me.  The tension and drama kept me hooked until the end.  My main problem was that a small romance was worked in but it’s so minor that it doesn’t even impact the movie.  If the budding relationship with the boyfriend had been left out entirely, I doubt it would have impacted the film at all.  It would still be great and still be worth at least half a dozen Oscar nods.

That’s right.  I’m calling it now.

Nominations for Emma Stone, Viola Davis, adapted screenplay, costume design.

Prove me wrong.

I know this is short, but like “Black Swan” and “The King’s Speech”, I honestly think “The Help” should be experienced.  

And I know, some of you are back to work or can’t see a matinee, but this is another rare time when I would suggest paying full price for a movie.  I would even say to located the book and read it as well.

And you know me, you’ve read my blogs.  It’s not often a movie is so good that I can’t think of negative things to say about it.  I hardly ever praise a film as much as this.

So, go out and spend a little cash and watch “The Help”.  You’ll laugh, you might cry and you’ll know why I can never eat chocolate pie again.  

Still want proof that this is a good movie?  The entire audience stood up and cheered when the credits began rolling.  How many people do that?

Well, I’m always on the hunt for a good movie, so if you have something that’s out in the theaters and you want me to waste my cash on it, let me know!  I don’t just see movies I want, I do take other factors into consideration.

I do plan on writing that Obligatory Future Blog I keep talking about because there are some huge changes coming up.  Parking Lot Reviews will be starting soon because I do have a camera now, I’m just still trying to figure out how to use it.  I’m also creating my look.  You know, some vloggers are known for certain things and I’d like a trademark something for mine.  I’m thinking about breaking out my gray hoodie and using that since that thing’s been through hell with me.  And no, I’m not copying Todd in the Shadows.  I made hoodies cool before he gained internet fame.

Yeah.

Well, that’s all I’ve got to say about “The Help”.  I’m TheCinemaChick and I’m still cleaning butter of my shoes from Fry dropping an entire bucket of popcorn on them.  On behalf of my movie watching crew, I bid you a pleasant theater experience.