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#movies #book adaptation #books to movies #the book was better

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Cobra Kai

I heard Ralph Macchio talking about the show he was making that was a continuation of Karate Kid.  I was curious and it was on Netflix so I started watching it. Sooooo glad I did!  These times are tough and dark so I don’t feel like watching more dark, creepy shows right now. I want something fun and Cobra Kai is super fun.  It starts out a little cheesy with tons of throwbacks to the Karate Kid movies, but in like an 80′s cheesy way.  It feels intentional rather than a byproduct of bad writing or acting.  Macchio and Zabka do an awesome job in their roles as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, stuck in the past, right where the movie left off.  Johnny Lawrence in particular is funny because he’s so stuck in the past, it’s almost like he was stuck in a time capsule all these years. 

He drives the same car, wears the same clothes, listens to the same music, and makes comments that aren’t exactly PC these days.  It’s refreshing and funny and we truly enjoy watching it at my house.  I’m in the middle of season 2 right now and I can’t wait to keep watching this one for a while.

#cobra kai #karate kid #ralph macchio #william zabka #karate #80s #80s movies #reboots #finally a good reboot #strike first #no mercy

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#john williams #soundtrack #movie score #infographic #movies

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#movies #big bang theory #book nerd

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#funny #animals #movie #iconic movie scenes

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Superstore

I guess I’m watching more TV shows than movies these days.  Just rewatched Superstore and there are just so many gems. Superstore also brings up some super relevant social issues (gun control, maternity leave, illegal immigration) while staying light and funny. I’ve also heard from friends who’ve worked in retail that some of the crazy stuff the customers do in the show totally happens in real life.  Funny and relatable and 5 seasons so far, it’s a great one to start watching if you’re looking for something to binge!

#superstore #binge watching #comedy #retail #relatable

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Not a movie, but I’m watching The IT Crowd and I just wanted to share how angry I am that it’s been sitting in my queue for years before I finally decided to watch it.  I can’t believe such hilarity was just sitting there!

#the it crowd #chris o'dowd #comedy #british shows can compete

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Behind the scenes look at the making of one the most breathtaking cinematic ballgowns!  20 people and 4,000 hours to make this possible!!

#yes lily james shall ball swooning cinderella fans say s breathtaking cinema gown fairy godmother designer reveals wove magic #cinderella #lily james #that dress #princess #movie magic #costume #sandy powell #dress envy

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QGGbT5HGxY)

THAT DRESS!!!

#cinderella #prince charming #lily james #richard madden #fairy tale #magic moments #disney #princess #fashion magic #costume #that dress #dress envy

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Moments That Changed the Movies: Monty Python and the Holy Grail

#monty python #monty python and the holy grail #terry gilliam #terry jones #hilarious #legends #influential #game changer

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Cinematics from Pier Paolo on Vimeo.

#vimeo #cinematics #pier paolo #film #cinephile #animation

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#High Fidelity #John Cusack #2000 #romcom #drama #notyouraverageromcom #movies about music

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#high fidelity #John Cusack #2000 #romcom #drama

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High Fidelity

Here I am, a total audiophile, probably even more than I am a cinephile, and yet I have never seen this move.  A movie about someone who uses music (for better for worse) as a way to relate to world, as a means of communication, as a means of expression....and yet I’ve NEVER seen it.

I’m not going to say it’s officially my favorite movie or anything, but I think that anyone who’s into music will relate to a lot of the movie.

I can’t seem to find an easy way to explain the story without making it sound..bad.  Rob Gordon- played by the forever cool John Cusack- owns a record shop in Chicago and is going through a tough break up.  Like the lists of songs he’s always making, he makes a list of his top 5 break ups and decides that going over them will help him understand why he has such trouble with relationships.  

Be warned,if you’re looking for a rom-com that will make you smile and fill your heart with warm feelings, this is not that movie.  Rob is shallow, self-possessed, arrogant, and immature.  But that’s what the movie is about.  He has to figure out what his role has been in all these failures.  But that’s what’s awesome.  Aren’t we often so self-absorbed in our own misery and desires that we fail to see what we were doing wrong?  

It’s so easy to wallow in our own self-pity that we often fail to see the situation clearly.  Rob Gordon did nothing but frustrate me.  I got annoyed with his attitude.  But that’s what makes it such a great, honest film.  Maybe I’ve been a little bit primed to expect a big, sappy, emotional ending, because the end left me a little bit underwhelmed.  There was no sigh of relief or happiness, just a shrug.  Like, “Ok, let’s make this work.”  Meh.

My favorite part is definitely all the music references.  Music is an incredible tool for dealing with life.  Is it worth watching again?  Meh.  Sure.  I’m a sucker for the Cusacks and the Chicago music scene.  I’m actually really interested to read the book, now that I’ll be picturing John Cusack as Rob and Chicago instead of London.

#high fidelity #John Cusack #Jack Black #Chicago #music #records #audiophile #chicago music #wicker park #double door #2000 #drama #comedy #romance #notyouraverageromcom

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GO SPURS GO!!!

What a team!!!  Take notes kids!  These guys are the epitome of humility, how to play like a TEAM, and showing respect for their coach.  Put your ego aside and just play!!  These guys are unreal!! 

YAY SPURS!!!!

#San Antonio Spurs #Spurs #San Antonio #Basketball #NBA Finals #NBA Champions #2014 #humility #teamwork #legendary coach

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Whether they’re brilliant or bombs, old or new, movies inspire a lot of talk, and there are countless movie-themed podcasts out there to plug into. We dove into the stream (more of a raging river, really) to narrow down the eight essential podcasts a real film fan should subscribe to.  Check it out!

https://www.yahoo.com/movies/8-movie-podcasts-to-subscribe-to-right-now-87105926232.html?soc_src=mags

#movies #movie discussions #podcasts

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

#Monty Python and the Holy Grail #1975 #70s #70s movies #John Cleese #Hilarious #funny movies #quotable movies