My family spends Christmas in the mountains, in an awesome little city where skiing reigns supreme. The night before Christmas Eve, my father, my brother, my aunt and I walked up main street to the town's only cinema, to go see Tintin. Now I'd like to introduce to you, my dear audience, a little part of my family. My Father's half of the family is French Canadian. My Dad grew up in Montreal, Quebec, where he learned to speak both English and French. As a child, my father was super into comic books. His reading of choice?
Tintin.
My father could recite the original Hergécomics by heart, and he's kept them all his life. We have a bookshelf full of French Tintin comics (all in French) in the basement. And let me tell you, they're awesome!
So let's take a little trip in the Way-Back machine, to April 3 2011 when I did the Jamie Bell Sexy Saturday. In this post I expressed my absolute delight on the subject of Jamie Bell being Tintin. Sure, Jamie Bell is British and Tintin is from Belgium, but hey... it's pretty cool.
Wheeeee!
Now.... my inner Frenchie is screaming and clawing and begging to be let out... I shall allow it just this once:
POUTINE!
JUSTE POUR RIRE!
TABERNAC!
Tintin is not Pronounced the way they say it in the film. That's just so.... English.... This is how his name is properly pronounced:
I haven't felt this French since I did that thing in that room with that guy half a year ago...
bad joke alert.
And this is why I must keep my inner Frenchie under wraps.
I would really like to mention that the animation in Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn was absolutely gorgeous. A couple of times I forgot that I was watching an animated movie.
Well done, animation people. Well done.
The animation was stellar, and the the movie was an absolute joy to watch. It was a super fantastic adventure story, and I loved every bit of it. Though the movie did seem to drag out just a little bit at the end. But I could have been feeling this way because my Beloveds (AKA my favorite Hockey Team) was playing a game that night, and every time I tried to check the score on my cellular device, my aunt would elbow me and hiss "Stop it! That's annoying!"
Aside from the fact that the story in the movie was changed from the original in the comic a bit, the movie was so true to the characters! The likeness was superb and I was thoroughly impressed.
HEY, speaking of my Hockey Team, they'll be playing a game shortly and I must watch. With that, I put this post to a close. All I have to say is this:
Tintin is awesome, and if you love adventure stories, you must watch.
Oh right, PS: Simon Pegg and Nic Frost
Yes, these guys.
Were in the movie aswell. Along with Daniel Craig and Andy Serkis. So I guess you can say Billy Elliot, two Overly enthusiastic British cops, James Bond, and Gollum all joined up and brought you an amazing movie.
Now, I really must go. My Beloveds need me (at this point in their basement dwelling I may or may not be their last remaining fan).
I have a bookshelf in my bedroom. Amongst Michael Crichton Novels, Spanish & French Dictionaries, and a Muscle Machines Magazine featuring a Dodge Charger Daytona, I have a collection of movies. My favorite movies. My bookshelf contains, and is not limited to, Reservoir Dogs, King Kong, 4 Rooms, War Inc, The Pianist, etc. If someone asks to borrow one of these films, I get a bit defensive, and react a bit like this:
They're my movies and no one is allowed to touch them...
If the topic is persisted and/or someone actually goes in there and takes one of these films without my permission, I behave similarly to this:
HOW DARE YOU TAKE MY PWECIOUS!?!?
One of those films happens to be Shaun Of The Dead (2004). I love Shaun Of The Dead like a Fat Kid Loves Cake.
GASP! ZOMBIES!
Shaun of the Dead, directed by Edgar Wright, stars Simon Pegg and Nic Frost as two zombie fighting BFFLs. Before we continue with this entry, I have to come clean with you guys and blurt out a truth that I can't quite manage to keep a secret...
I think Simon Pegg is hot.
Say whaaat??
That's right. I think Simon Pegg is hot. So whether you're shaking your head in dismay or nodding in agreement, you can more than likely count on him being crowned as a future "Sexy Saturday". Alright then, moving on now...
So I love Movies. I Love Romance. And I love Zombies. When you mix the 3 together, something epic is born. This is what happened with Shaun Of The Dead. It's a romantic comedy- with Zombies. Or, a Zomedey. Or a Romzomedy. I don't even know what you'd call it. Whatever it is, it's amazing, and it's been crowned as one of my all time favesies.
Edgar Wright has created this great style that he can purely call his own. The edgy, clever directing is a joy to watch (he also directed Hot Fuzz, and both films are very similar in style). Shaun Of The Dead seamlessly blends a cute, believable romance, hilarious characters, gore, and comedy. It just never gets old, and is a refreshing alternative to the typical Zombie horror Flick. And I suppose I should also mention that Bill Nighy was a clever addition as Shaun's condescending and unamused step father.
Haters gonna hate!
I really don't have anything bad to say about this film. It's funny, well directed, well acted, and clever. If you're a zombie movie fan, then this may just be the film for you. Though of course if you're a zombie movie fan you've probably already seen this. Like 20 times.
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My Verdict? A must watch! Though this is classified as a Horror Film, I really didn't find it that scary. Though there was one particularly grueling scene where someone has his belly ripped open, and his entrails pulled out while crowd surfing on a Zombie Mob. Other than that, this move isn't very unsettling and the gore is kept at a minimum.
Shaun, when in doubt, ask yourself: What would professor toddles do?
Mmmindeed. Remove the head or destroy the brain. Indubitably.
And unlike possibly every other zombie movie, there's actually a happy ending to this one.
Today, I was driving out to see my horse, when I passed a field full of cows. To my surprise, I saw a cow laying down near the fence. And you wouldn't believe what I saw... two little calf legs sticking out her back end!
I looked a bit like this:
I am witnessing the miracle of birth... in cow form...
I drove past the same field while returning from my horse, and there, laying in the field, was a brand new little cow!!! It was so cute, all wet with a pink little nose.
The one I saw was wetter with a pink nose.
Little Calf was just trying to stand for the first time, and I just couldn't believe my luck! It was SO cute!!! I would have stuck around longer and taken pictures, but Mama Cow scraped the ground like a bull and looked like she wanted to charge my car.
So there I was, unaware of what movie to review, when I figured: hey... what I saw today was pretty cute. I am in the mood for even morecuteness. So why not create a list of the top 10 cutest movie characters ever!? Great idea, I know. So here we go...
The Top 10 Cutest Movie Characters Ever:
PS: I couldn't quite settle on what kind of "cute" I was talking about. Man cute? Animal Cute? Both? Neither? I wasn't too sure. So I'm mixing it up a little. Enjoy.
10. Fizzgig
If it was less creepy looking it would be higher up on the cute scale.
From: The Dark Crystal (1982)
Why: As a little girl, have you ever tried brushing the fur of a stuffed animal? The result is always a lump of synthetic horse-tail fluff that collects on the floor and rolls into a corner, remaining for the next five months and slowly accumulating cat-hair and dryer lint. It will eventually roll under a bed and reign as the supreme dust bunny of your house.This is Fizzgig. Only with teeth. I like the fact that Fizzgig throws little temper tantrums and flails his little paws around. He definitely reminds me of an ugly little cross-bred slipper dog that Old Aunt Hattie might allow to sit on her floral chesterfield.
9. Agnes
Does this count as annoying???
From: Despicable Me (2010)
Why: Agnes is clueless and adorable. She has this super gung-ho attitude and she is in love with Unicorns. With that Water-fountain hairstyle, I don't think she could possibly get any cuter. I think she would make a fantastic sister-pet.
8. Bibo The Armadillo
From: Road To El Dorado (2000)
Why: I don't even think I can put into words why this little guy is cute. Shyly peeking through his shell-thing, timidly peering around corners... he's just so... cute.
7. Shaun
Say: "Zombie!"
From: Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
Why: Poor Shaun is a bit depressed. His girlfriend dumped him, he's bored at his job, he hates his step-dad, and the zombie apocalypse is happening right outside his house. Shaun is so cute because, well, he's played by Simon Pegg. And also because he has this uncontrollable desire to go save his mum and his girlfriend, despite the fact that the chances of him getting turned into zombie-chow in the process are mega high. And as we know, protective men = cute. (PS: Also loved him as Scotty in Star Trek!)
Why: Haley Joel Osment has mastered being a cute little kid. Seriously. And he doesn't fail to be adorable in Pay It Forward. Trevor McKinney is this enthusiastic, determined, rambunctious little boy that seems to be mature for his age, yet still holding onto his childhood innocence. He loves his mom to death, and wants nothing more than to change the world around him, for the better. How could such a generous and determined little boy not make it onto the cute list???
5. Jawas
I don't think I want to see them without their hoods.
From: Star Wars
Why: JUST LOOK AT THEM! All adorable in their little cloaks, and mysterious and greedy! Awww...! I especially love the little sounds they make! Such as "Ooteedee!" Though some beg to differ that the correct spelling of the Jawas' preferred phrase is actually "Utinni". If you don't know what a Jawa is, and are unaware of the sounds they make, I recommend that you first slap yourself for your ignorance, then promptly rent a copy of Star Wars: A New Hope and educate yourself.
4. Irwin Wade
He's the cute one on the right.
From: Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Why: Giovanni Ribisi as this troubled young Field Medic was a brilliant idea. Kudos, Casting Crew. Kudos. Not only is T-4 Irwin Wade compassionate and sweet, he also packs a lot of heart into the film. He stands up for what's right, and never fails to do the right thing. During his big heart-breaker scene, one couldn't help but think: Damn, that's one cute dude. So then we all cry for Wade and spend the rest of the movie in festering hatred. Or maybe that was just me.
3. Dan Walker
From: Frozen (2010)
Why: I am a math student. So I know that: [Hot guy (blue eyes)] + protective instincts + girlfriend x Dangerous situation / death scene + 26(nice body + athletic skills) - dumb decision x heart of gold + 2(good intentions) = CUTE. It really is just simple math. If you combine an absolutely adorable back story about him being a chubby kid that cried when his mom left him at school on the first Day of Grade 1, then you have yourself one hell of an adorable character.
2. Tiny The Dinosaur
...I'm not sure how well this plan was thought out...
From: Meet The Robinsons (2007)
Why: Possibly the cutest dinosaur EVAR!? With that little bowler hat on, and that adorable voice? I think so. Every time my dad and I see this scene, we both laugh and repeat his line for days afterward. Epic YES.
1. Forrest Gump
Jennay??
From: Forrest Gump (1994)
Why: Now, now, take it easy. I'm not saying I think Tom Hanks is cute in the same way Kevin Zegers is cute, not by a long shot. What I am saying is that Forrest Gump is simply adorable. How can you not like Forrest? It's nearly impossible! I mean, this guy just doesn't do anything wrong. He is always honest, and pure of heart. He is innocent and sweet, and he loves Jenny with all his heart. He protects her, and I just don't think it gets any more adorable than that. He just does his thing, being generous and honest to everyone he meets. He's really enthusiastic ("LIEUTENANT DAN!!!") and gives everything he does his full effort.
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Well I hope you agreed with my list of cute characters. Anyone you would have added? Someone you disagreed with? Let me know!
