Review #24: The Show: Pitbulls and Parolees

I have been watching this show for awhile because I find it inspiring to me because they are passionate about what they do. Pit bulls and Parolees is a show about a dog rescue for mostly pit bulls and parolees. I am a dog lover and I really enjoy seeing the dogs get rescued and cared for and especially when they end up getting homes. I know this rescue tries to not put any of their dogs to sleep but I also know they sometimes do not have a choice which is unfortunate. This rescue will try everything and do everything to save a dog or two or more at a time. They have even saved a diseased dog that no one cared to save and they were unable to save it in time. I think this show ,shows compassion towards Pit bulls and parolees because they are both understood.  

The dog rescue is ran by a family ,that hires parolees to work with the dogs and help take care of them until they find a home to go to. They even help dogs on death row and dogs that have been fighting dogs ,or dogs with a bad reputation. They basically help the animals that no one else wants to deal with because they know the animal is not as bad as people make it out to be so they give it a second chance at life. They give the parolees a second chance as well ,which changes their life.

Anyone who enjoys animals and has a passion for them would enjoy watching this show ,and anyone who thinks that pit bulls are bad dogs can watch this and learn more about them from probably one episode and see that pit bulls are not as bad as people think they are. It just all depends on how they are raised and who takes care of them. I am thankful to have a rescue like this that cares so much about the animals. They make sure they go to good homes and they go out of their way to prepare for their home checks. They also try to keep all of their dogs as healthy as possible ,which is another reason why I really enjoy watching this show and I think anyone else would enjoy it too.

Review #23: The Show: I Was Prey

I recently started watching this show on animal planet ,and it is a new show ,and I was watching the first season. I did not know what to except while watching it ,and I was not sure if I could handle it because a year ago I was attacked by a bull dog and I thought I might feel uncomfortable watching it ,but it was sort of like getting therapy for what happened to me because I could sort of relate to the people that were prey. I knew what they were going through ,although their situation might have been worse than mine and that is another thing that helped me to feel better about my situation. It made me realize that my situation being attacked could have been a lot worse ,but it was bad enough to leave scars unfortunately.

I thought watching this show would be harder than it was ,but it was not as bad as I thought ,even though it was graphic and it did give me some chills ,but I felt comfort in knowing that it was not their fault and if it was their fault ,it was a mistake ,and people make mistakes sometimes ,and it all depends on how you deal with it. I know those people survived and are back to living their lives as good as they can ,and it makes me remember to live my life and not dwell on being attacked by a bull dog and having scars. I have been trying to make the scars less noticeable ,and it is a work in progress. I wish I did not have scars as a reminder but I am trying to be comfortable with myself ,and be thankful I did not loose any body parts like some of the people in the show.

I love animals and I still love dogs even after being attacked ,but I am more cautious around them ,and I try not to do anything that might result in an another attack. The dog that attacked me was known to have aggression issues and the owner did not want to put it to sleep until it attacked me like it did. I guess I was trying to give the dog a chance to prove me wrong ,that it was not aggressive and mean like people said it was ,and I feel a little responsible for what happened but I learned my lesson. I think people in the show that were prey learned their lesson as well ,and probably regret what happened but are trying to make the best of it like I am today.

Review #22: The Movie: Titanic

I know most people have seen this movie or heard about it by now unless they were born sometime after the movie. When I saw this movie for the first time ,all I could think was that it was long. I feel like I was too young too understand that it was based on a true story. When I was watching the movie again when I was old enough to understand it and appreciate it ,I enjoyed watching it even though it is sad at the end. I think this is one movie that cannot be re-made because I think it should be classified as a classic ,and classic movies should not be re-made because the re-makes are never as good. I think they did a good job with this movie ,considering it is based on a true story. I cannot imagine the characters being played by anyone else.

I think this movie shows that life it short and you have to live it to the fullest. Live each day as if it could be your last ,because you never know what might happen. Also, it shows that you should not take the people around you for granted because you never know when they will be gone and you will not be able to see them or speak to them anymore. I have been on a cruise before and when I watch this movie all I can think is that I am glad that the ship did not sink ,because I do not know what I would have done. You never know how you will handle or react to situations until it happens.

This movie shows family ,and how family does not always get along ,and that nothing is always perfect even if it appears to be. The movie shows friendships and how friends are always there for each other no matter what. The movie shows love and how love can conquer all and sometimes it might appear as if people love each other but in reality it is not love. Sometimes those people do not realize they do not love each other until someone else comes into the picture and opens their mind to things that they have been keeping inside because they feel like they have to hide it. I think this movie shows how some people can negatively and positively effect us ,and it all depends on how we handle it or react to it that matters.

Review #21: The Movie: The Last Song

This movie was a book written by Nicholas Sparks and was transformed into a movie like most of his books are. I had a feeling I would like it because I like all of his books ,so I was hoping I would like the movie as well. I thought the movie was relatable because I could relate to it and I think other people who have seen it could too ,and even the people that have not seen it ,can probably relate to it. The characters in this movie deal with love, loss, secrets, and learning to care for wildlife. I feel like it also was about re-connecting with the people that you love even when you are trying to figure yourself out. Sometimes you just have to stop thinking about yourself and think about other people for a little while and then in the meantime you might find yourself.

I really enjoyed this story by Nicholas Sparks because it is realistic and it involves protecting sea turtles which I love. I love sea turtles and I think everyone should try to keep them safe and save them from extinction. I think sea turtles are relaxing creatures and there is something peaceful about them. It is also about caring for family when they need it most ,and being there for them even though it is hard on yourself. It is about showing the people you care about that you do care about them and love them. I think the characters in this story were all at the right place at the right time ,because everything seemed to have worked out for everyone of these characters.

I would recommend reading this book or watching the movie ,because it is not only a love story ,it is about many other things in life and that is what I like also about Nicholas Sparks ,his books always have love in them but there is always something more than just love and romance. I think anyone willing to watch it with an open mind should give it a try if they have not already. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by this movie ,because I think it is underestimated because of the actors and actresses that play in it.  



Review #20: The Show: Gilmore Girls

Although, this show was on the air for many years ,I did not watch it until later on ,and not I cannot get enough of it. I am addicted to this show. It has become a comfort to watch because it is serious ,but light hearted at the same time. I know not everyone will like the show ,but that is ok ,because I know I like it ,and I enjoy watching it. I think enough people must like it because they brought it back on Netflix for four seasons which went pretty good. I feel like it was good but it was not as good as the original episodes. Some parts were better than others ,I just hope they continue to make more on Netflix ,because I want to know what happens ,and I think many other people want to know as well ,so I am hoping it happens. 

This show is enjoyable because it is about everything in life, from family, friends, relationships, business ,school ,money ,but it is all done with humor. I feel like anyone can like this show if they give it a chance and watch it with an open mind ,and not just judge it left and right. I feel like this movie shows a lot of family troubles and I feel like anyone can relate because no ones family is perfect ,and everyone has family troubles ,although the situations are probably all different. I also like that it is based in a small town because big cities are always busy and doing something ,and I feel like in bigger cities you cannot relax ,but in a small town everyone knows you ,and I do not know if that is a good thing or a bad thing ,but that is for individuals to decide.

To me, watching this show is a form of therapy ,because it does cover so many problems that people might face or have faced or are facing ,and people can relate to it ,even me. I feel like watching this show solves all of my problems because although they do show problems on the show ,the problems always get resolved and it inspires me to somehow resolve all of my problems. This show is positive most of the time ,because although there are conflict ,it is always light hearted and it always gets resolved. I feel like it is more positive than most shows ,because it seems like everything is so negative nowadays that people need something positive to watch instead of a bunch of negativity. I would recommend this show any day of the of the week.

Review #19: The Movie: The Notebook

The Notebook is based on a book ,by Nicholas Sparks. I know some people might not like his books or movies ,but that is ok because a lot of people do like them. I actually like this movie ,I did not think I would but the more that I watch it ,the more I understand it. I feel like it shows that love can stand the test of time no matter how bad things get between two people. I also feel like it show the kind of love that everyone wishes to have. If you love someone you will do anything to have them in your life even if it is years later. If you love somebody you will stand by them no matter what their health condition is ,and hope that they get better no matter hopeless it might seem.

I thought the movie was made well and is a good representation of the book. I think anyone who believes in love will want to watch this movie ,or maybe even the ones that want to believe in love. I think it does a good job at showing the timeline of events that happened in the movie. Anyone who has not seen this movie should give it a try because they might end up liking it. I think it inspires anyone to find love and not give up no matter what.

I think the actors and actresses did a good job at making this movie one of the best movies by Nicholas Sparks. I liked how the main characters ended up getting together in real life because it shows how strong their bond or connection was in the movie and in real life. I think this movie also shows that there is someone for everyone and it does not matter how busy you ,or how dysfunctional your family might be or if you two come from two different places. If two people love each other than nothing can stop them from being together even if they loose their way for awhile. I would compare this movie to the Titanic because I think they are similar in some ways. I feel like Noah saved Ally like Jack saved Rose in Titanic. I think any story lover will enjoy this movie if they give it a chance.  

Review #18: The Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

This movie is one of many classics about family ,adventure, and fun. I really enjoyed watching this movie many times. I know they have re-made ,but I still think classics will always be classics. I feel like classic movies cannot be re-made successfully because they are a classic. This movie involves many different characters with many different family values and backgrounds. There are some rich families and poor families and in between. The families all have one thing in common and that is to win a golden ticket to the chocolate factory. I am a lover of chocolate so I can understand wanting to go to a chocolate factory but some of these families took it way too far to get a golden ticket and ended up paying the price. The one family that did not count on finding a golden ticket ,actually got lucky and found one after buying a chocolate bar. The kid who found it picked his grandpa to go with him and together they took an adventure they will never forget through the chocolate factory.

Although, it was a struggle for all of the families to behave by the rules of the chocolate factory ,I think they all learned their lesson in the end. One of the boys who one the golden ticket ended up being more lucky than he could have ever imagined because he came from a poor family that had very little. The boy could not have been more grateful for what he got at the end of the adventure in the chocolate factory. Not every kid and their parents came out of the factory as lucky as he did. There were certain rules and restrictions for a reason in the chocolate factory ,because if you messed with the wrong thing ,it could end up life threatening or just a shocking adventure.

I think the whole movie was good but there were some favorite or most memorable parts that I remember the most. I am not going to spill the beans but I am sure everyone would love the whole movie. I will say that when all of the families get to the chocolate factory ,that is when the fun begins. I thought the actors and actresses were well played and the special effects were well presented. Being that this movie is a classic ,I think the overall movie was put together well for an older movie. There was not as much technology then as there is now ,so taking that into consideration ,I think this movie will remain one of many classics for a long time.

Review #17: The Movie: Friends With Benefits

This movie is about friends who decide to have casual sex while remaining unattached. I feel like this movie represents what people some do instead of being in a relationship ,because relationships are hard if you do not get to know the person first or go to fast by jumping into a relationship with someone. It is no secret that everyone wants love but I think some people are looking in the wrong places and approaching it in a way that it ends up not working out for them. I think some people are so desperate for love that they think they like someone ,but they are not compatible with that person enough to have something long term. I think the people that are so eager to find love and get married need to take some time and get to know themselves and then when they are not looking ,they will find the one for them without even trying. People will be pleasantly surprised by this technique to find love and happiness with someone. 

In this movie, the characters try to find love other than each other ,but then find that they have fallen for each other from spending so much time together ,a connection has formed. At first neither one of them want to admit that they have feelings for each other ,but as time goes on ,they confess their love for each other by the end of the movie. After they confess their love they decide to go on real dates ,but end up just wanting to be physical with each other. I think this movie can help many people gain perspective on their relationships and the way that they approach trying to find someone. I feel like if someone wants to find someone they need to put less effort into it ,and the right person will come along. I feel like when people put too much effort into they end up finding the wrong person for them or they chase away potential life partners.

I know being Friend With Benefits is not the best way to start a relationship ,but I think being friends with someone first and really getting to know someone without any type of commitment or pressure to get married is the best way to go when trying to find a life partner. This will allow both people really get to know each other ,and either there will be a connection or there will not. If there is a connection between two friends then it will possibly get stronger and form into a relationship that each person is happy with and each person is willing to go further. If there is not a connection between two friends then either they will just stay friends or grow apart and loose touch with each other ,and end up with other people. I know there are different kinds of love stories and not everyone will have the same type of love story ,and that is ok ,because if everyone had the same type of love story ,then life would be boring and predictable. Overall, I enjoyed watching this movie ,because it is a light hearted comedy and modern love story. 

Review #16: The Movie: Confessions of a Shopaholic

I took a chance and watched this movie not knowing what it was about. The title of the movie is what made me curious about it ,because there have been times where I have spent too much money while shopping on things that I later realized I did not really want or need ,but something at that time made me buy them. I feel like everyone has these moments at least once in their life ,and whether they realize it or not ,might have a shopping problem. I am usually good at not spending ,I am usually good at saving my money and spending it on something I really want and on something that I will not regret later on. I do not usually impulse buy ,so I quickly stopped myself when I realized I had a spending problem every time I went into thrift stores or any store for that matter. I thought this movie might be interesting to watch because I could relate to it ,and it turned out that it was interesting.

Not only was this movie interesting to watch ,but it also had humor in it ,it was not completely serious. I thought this movie was light-hearted and enjoyable to watch ,and I will watch it again because it is enjoyable and it takes my mind off of things that I want to spend on. I feel like this movie gives hope to people with money problems because in this movie the character is drowning in debt ,and manages to figure something out even though she faces some challenges throughout the movie before there is a happy ending. The main character seeks help in every way possible ,and even tries to avoid the problem which eventually catches up to her and forces her to deal with it. While dealing with the problem ,it made her a stronger person inside and out. I feel like the character learned her lesson in this movie ,and she is a representation of other people who are struggling with money problems and do not know what to do.

Although this movie is mostly based on one subject involving money ,it is also about friends, family ,and love. These are the things that helped the character make it through her hard time with money once she was honest about it ,and quit trying to run from the problem. If you have not seen this movie yet ,I would recommend watching it at least once. If you have already seen this movie ,I would recommend watching it again and looking beyond it being entertainment and try to get a life lesson from it ,because it might help you or someone else with money troubles even though it is light-hearted and humorous ,it could give someone a different perspective on their troubles if they have any that needs to be worked out. I know life is not like a movie ,but I feel like movies are based on real life a lot of the times ,even fantasy movies could be based on real life.

Review #15: The Movie: Easy A

I was hesitant to watch this movie because it is a comedy and comedies are not always that funny ,because sometimes they try to hard to be funny. I decided to give it a try and I ended up liking it because it shows how hard it is to get by in high school. It shows that some people in high school have it good and other do not have it as good. It shows that getting involved in high school ,whether it would be a club or just getting involved in class assignments and communicating with teachers makes high school a lot easier to deal with. Not everyone likes homework or talking to teachers and counselors especially in high school. I liked this movie because it shows that people are not perfect and they are willing to do anything just to fit in while they are at a place they are forced to be. 

I thought the actors and actresses did well at playing their roles. I was relieved to find out that the movie was not trying to hard to be funny like some comedies do. I thought this movie had a lot of variety of characters ,which made the movie interesting. I thought it showed how people can sometimes get lost in high school because there are so many people there and it is around the time that people are trying to figure out where they belong ,so they try to fit in anywhere. It also showed how white lies can spread and turn into something bigger.

Overall, I thought the movie was really good and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to watch a light hearted movie about high school drama and teenagers just trying to find their way in the world. Also, it shows that everyone has something going on that you might not know about ,so it is always important to try to be as nice as you can to people because everyone is fighting some kind of battle in life ,and making fun of them or putting them down just makes things worse. It also shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that things can get better even if they seem to be getting worse. It just takes time and effort for things to get better.  

Review #14: The Movie: Step Up

Step Up is a series of movies about people who love to dance. The movies have good actors and actresses as well as creative choreography. Some people might see these movies as just movies or entertainment. These movies are more than just entertainment ,they have some meaning behind them. These movies are about having a passion ,and the drive to go after it. The characters in these movies want nothing else but to dance ,and while sometimes they feel like they should just give up ,they find a way to pursue their dreams. The characters stay true to themselves while also being open to the opinions of the people around them. Some of the characters do not have a passion or drive for anything in life ,but then they find it through dancing.

This movie shows that you do not have to have a plan to get somewhere ,you just have to have the passion for it and want it like your life depends on it. If you have these things then it will all work out somehow ,because you will not give up. I think this movie and the other two Step Up movies can be inspirational to anyone with a passion and even anyone without a passion ,because it shows that if you have a passion in life then do not give up on it ,and work day and night on it ,and even surround yourself with people with the same passion. If you do not have a passion ,I think it will inspire people to have one and to work hard at it ,to do something with it. I think these movies are not just about dancing ,your passion does not have to be dancing to be inspired by the movie.

 

Review #13: The Movie: Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Darker is a sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey. I thought it was a good sequel ,because it showed a different side of the characters than before. In the first movie they were getting to know each other mostly on a sexual level ,and in this movie ,they are getting to know each other more on a emotional level. She tries to figure out why he is the way he is and whether she can accept it or not. He is constantly trying to win her over and keep her throughout the movie. Also, some things happen during the movie that make them realize their love for each other ,and it helps them to grow closer than before. I felt like this movie was a milestone for the characters because they went through so much together during the movie ,and it could have torn them apart but instead it made them closer. I think their relationship is inspiring to other people because it shows that true love can withstand any challenges that life throws at them.

Although, there is still sexual scenes in this movie ,it is not like the first movie ,because you can see their love for each other ,and I think in the first one ,you could not see how much they love each other. In this movie it shows how their love is strong enough to stand the test of time ,and the facts of life. I feel like people would be able to relate to this movie in some way ,because it has more than just love in it ,it has subjects about abuse, manipulation, jealousy, accidents and more. I felt like the music in this movie was just as good as the first one ,and the acting was good as well. I think the overall movie was just as good as the first one and I am looking forward to seeing another one if another one is made in the future. I think these movies are popular enough that there will be more. Also, I do not feel like the story is over yet for these characters.



Review #12: The Movie: Selena

 

 

Selena is based on a true story about a family that is trying to make a better life for themselves. The dad can see a vision for the kids once he realizes one of them can sing well for her age. The mom is reluctant to let her kids go into the music business ,but she decided to trust what her husband has in mind for the whole family. While the family was struggling to make it in music they were always there for each other even when things got hard. The family never gave up hope in trying to make and they soon got their big break that they had been waiting for. The band became a success ,and they did it together as a family.

 

This movie is not only about success ,it is about love. While the success lead to love ,Selena found herself falling for the new drummer that was hired to play with them. Selena soon found out that the feeling was mutual ,but when they could no longer hide their love from her father everything exploded. Selena's father did not approve of their relationship and threatened to break up the band. Selena and her man were not going to quit seeing each other no matter if they had to hide it or sneak around to see each other. They ended up sneaking around for awhile until Selena soon got tired of sneaking around to see him ,and realized that the only way she could be with him without sneaking around is for them to get married.

 

After, they got married life was good for awhile ,everyone approved of them ,and her career was going good ,she had everything she could ask for. Selena had friends ,family ,a loving husband ,a career that she enjoyed doing ,what could go wrong? Selena had a friend that was secretly an enemy that she did not know about. One of her friends that was working on her fan things was ripping her off ,and she did not know it ,so she ended up confronting her and getting shot and killed. That was a tragic day for her family and her husband ,and all of her fans. I think this movie shows how when life is hard anything is possible ,I think it also show that life could end at any time ,we never know when we will go ,so live life to the fullest ,live life like you are going to die tomorrow ,and enjoy every minute of it like Selena did up until the end. 

Review #11: The Movie: The Bucket List

I watched this movie knowing that I might end up crying sometime during the movie ,and I was right ,it made me cry just like I thought it would. I thought maybe I would get through it without crying ,but that was not possible with this movie. If you watch this movie for the first time or again after awhile of not watching it ,prepare for a good cry. Other than the movie making me cry ,I enjoyed watching it for the first time. Every time I watch movies or television ,I try to take away something useful from it ,and use it in my life to make my life better.

I thought this movie was inspiring because it basically says that it is never too late to start living. These men in the movie lived most of their life for business or family or both ,and they never really lived for themselves. When they both got some bad news about their health ,they decided to start living for themselves and make themselves happy instead of everyone else. For the rest of their lives ,they lived life too the fullest ,not wasting anymore time on things that did not make them happy. Part of what I got out of this movie was that, it is never too late to be happy. It is also never too late to change your life as long as you are breathing ,you can change things and make them better. Just because you get some bad news ,you do not have to let it control you or your life.

These two men went around the world and experienced a lot of things ,things that they probably would not have done if they had plenty of time to live. They also did some things that they always wanted to do or experience before they go. While experiencing all of these things ,they became close friends ,maybe like brothers ,and when it was over and they went back to their lives ,it did not feel the same as it was before. They were both grateful that they did it ,and they were able to mark off things on their list all the way up until the end. If you have not seen this movie yet ,I encourage anyone reading this to watch this movie because it is a good movie to give you some perspective on life ,that you might not have had before.

Review #10: The Movie: Catch Me If You Can

I watched this movie because of the actors in it ,and because they are usually good actors ,so I thought I would give the movie a try. As I was watching the movie ,I was first focused on the actors and then I soon got pulled into the story and how good the story is. By the end of the movie, I was not thinking about the actors ,I was just thinking about the story because it is a good story. I also found out at the end of the movie that it was based on a true story. This movie is about a kid who leaves home and becomes lost and confused on the way. Although, he seemed like he was succeeding in life ,he was actually cheating it and getting things by cheating his way to them.

Everything he had in life was not because he earned it fairly ,it was because he cheated to get it. Because of this, his life unfolded and became bigger than he was able to handle. In this journey, from leaving home ,he ended up being charged for check fraud ,but also got a job working for the FBI and slowly got his life together without cheating. While working for the FBI, he helped with the check fraud department because he was a master at it because of all the things he was able to do with check fraud ,so he was able to tell if something was not right ,and instead of just being a prisoner ,he became beneficial to the FBI ,and gained a real life that was not cheated ,and his conscience was cleared.

I thought this movie was good overall, at first I was not sure about it because I had never heard about it ,but I gave it a chance and even though it was longer than I thought it would ,I enjoyed watching it because it is about loosing your way and finding your way back. It is about love, loss, truth and lies. This movie has meaning if you are looking for it ,and can maybe inspire anyone that it is not too late to turn things around no matter how bad they get. We can often find light through the storms even if it takes along time to happen ,or longer than expected. I think it is also about going a direction just to prove something to people but it does not make you happy or fulfilled. I think it is about being true to yourself and not doing things just because you think that is what you are suppose to do ,because that is when people loose their way and become lost and possibly in trouble.







Review #9: The Movie: Homeward Bound

This movie is an older movie made by Disney ,and I use to watch it all the time ,and it made me feel all kinds of motions ,but I enjoyed every moment of the movie. I fell in love with these furry friends as they went on their adventure trying to get back to their family. They helped each other no matter what because they came from the same home ,and although there were times when they did not like each other they still cared for each other. While, they were going through their adventure ,their humans were looking for them and did not give up hope in finding them ,they knew they would be back if they did not find them. The movie is about love between more than one species ,and it shows how much love there is between them because of their actions of wanting to be together.

This movie has a sequel that was just as good as the first one ,and if you love animals ,you will enjoy these two movies for something different to watch. Although, this movie has people in it ,it is mostly about the animals ,and there are not many movies out there that are focused more on the animals than the people ,and that is something I enjoy about the movie because I am an animal lover.

This movie is not only about love and animals ,it is also about adventure. These animals see so much and experience so much for an animal ,but they manage to survive and thrive. Everything that happens to them ,they overcome it ,and make it back home ,no matter how lost they get. I think these animals are cute, furry, and inspiring to me and I hope they are just as inspiring to other people. If you have not seen these movies ,you should try to see them ,and enjoy them as much as I did. 







Review #8: The Movie: Beauty and the Beast

This movie is based on the original ,which was a cartoon ,and it has been awhile since I have seen the cartoon ,but when I saw this movie ,it all came back to me about what it was like. I saw the old version enough to remember most of it. After, watching this movie I realized there were some parts that I forgot about ,but most of it I remembered watching. Because watching this brought back so many memories of watching the original over and over ,I knew they did a good job making it into what it should be. This is the first non-cartoon Beauty and the Beast that was made and I am happy to say that it turned out to be an enjoyable movie to watch.

I have to admit that before I got the chance to see this movie ,I would see the previews of it ,and I was not sure how good it was going to be. The reason that I saw it was because someone I know wanted to see it. Along time ago, when I was a kid watching the cartoon of this movie ,I did not realize it had so many meanings to it. Watching this movie again as an adult ,I realized that it has a lot of meaning to it. I think it has inspiring messages that it gives to people watching it ,and I know some people might not see it or realize it. One of the meanings that I am talking about is change, it shows that change is possible. Another one of the meanings is that if you do not give up, you can find light through the darkness no matter how bad the situation gets. The last one is that family needs to stick together no matter what happens.

Although, there were some scenes that were better than others ,I thought the movie was well made. I thought the actors were picked well for their roles ,and played them just as well as the cartoon. Although, I was not sure about how good it was going to be ,it did not disappoint me in any way. Everything about the movie was on point to the original ,which is a relieve for me and maybe many more people who are worried about how good it is ,because sometimes you never know if the people making it might ruin a classic unintentionally. There is no need to worry about this movie because it turned out better than I expected it would.

Review #7: The Movie: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

This movie is somewhat old ,it has been out for awhile ,and I am assuming a lot of people have seen it ,but I am also assuming that a lot of people have not seen it. I personally enjoy watching the movie every now and then when I find it on television ,because TV does not have much on nowadays. It is partly serious and partly humorous and I enjoy the fact that it is just a fun variety filled movie to watch every now and then. Although, it is a chick flick ,I think everyone should see it at least once because it has a good story line to it.

I think Kate's Hudson's character is inspiring for people who want to be writers and are passionate about what they write because that is how her character is. The name of her character is Andy ,and she plays it well. Andy is working for a company doing How To articles but she wants to do more with her writing. In the middle of all that she ends up helping her friend out and doing a article based on her problems with men ,and she ends up falling for the guy she dates to gain knowledge about what she is writing. I feel like any writer can relate to her character in some way.

On the other side, there is Matthew and his character in this movie is named Ben. Ben is doing the opposite of what Andy is trying to do ,and that is trying to get a women to fall in love with him in 10 days ,and between him trying to get her to fall in love with him ,and her trying to get him to break up with her ,it becomes a disaster that ends with a happy ending for both characters. I think this movie is inspiring in many ways ,and should be considered for a light hearted movie. I enjoy that it is not too serious of a movie because the world is too serious and I think it is refreshing to have something a little funny to enjoy watching once in awhile.

Review #6: The Show: The Vampire Diaries

I am writing a review for this show because it is a good series that has sadly come to an end after many years of being on the air. I think everything has to come to an end eventually. I do not want to compare it to anything ,but this show is nothing like the Twilight series except for the love triangle. If you have not seen this show or knew it existed ,I suggest you give it a chance because it is interesting and there is always something new happening and there are many twists and turns. There is love ,adventure ,and conflict all at the same time. This show is addicting to watch ,but it is also gory. If you can handle some blood ,guts and gore ,than this would be a good series to watch ,it can be found on Netflix and maybe on the CW website or you can buy the series.

When I first started watching this series ,I did not know what to expect ,but it turned out to be a good series for many years. I enjoyed the variety of characters that they had ,and they always had new characters and new things happening. When you think you knew what was going on ,something different happened. This show was hardly predictable ,but highly entertaining. I liked the way the characters would always stick together and solve problems that would come up. When there were no problems ,there would be celebrations that also made the show enjoyable because it gave it something extra. I liked how well the actors and actresses worked together on the show ,I felt like they did well together ,and made the show last as long as it did.

I was sad to see this show go off the air after so long ,and although I have accepted it ,I will not forget this show. If you have seen this show ,you might know what I am talking about when I say so many good things about it ,but if you have not seen it ,you might want to give it a try. I know some people might not like it or even if it a try ,because I am sure there are some people that probably are not fans of vampire shows. This show has more than just vampires ,it has werewolves and witches and good story lines and suspense ,it has everything all wrapped up into one show. If you think you might like it then give it a try.

Review #5: The Show: The Voice

                                                    

                                                                 

The voice is a well-known tv show, that has been on the air for many seasons. The show started in December 2010 and is now on its ninth season. There are many contestants, judges and people involved in helping the show be successful. The many reasons why the show has been successful for so many seasons include: the coaches, the audience ,the contestants ,and all the people behind the scenes. Celebrities and musicians Adam Levine, Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams ,and Blake Shelton all take place as coaches on the voice. Carson Daly is the host of the voice which plays an important role as well as the coaches. The voice gives any person from around the world the opportunity to compete to become the next winner of The Voice.

    Each one of the coaches have a different style to their music. Adam Levine is the lead singer in the band Maroon 5. Gwen Stefani, was also in a band ,it was a rock and pop genre. Pharrell Williams is a single artist ,that sings soul music. Blake shelton is from the country ,so he sings country music. The coaches also have their own personalities that they have proven to show throughout the nine seasons of success. Whether it is these four coaches on the voice or different ones ,all of the coaches on the voice get along in their own way. Despite the personalities, the coaches always make the show fun for everyone involved including the contestants, the host ,the audience and the many people watching at home..

The voice has four parts to the show including the blind auditions ,the battle rounds ,the knockouts and the final performances. Unlike, other singing competitions, the voice is only based on the talent of the contestants. When the contestants audition to be on the voice, their physical appearance is not taken into consideration whether they will make it on the show or not. To be able to make it on the show depends on the talent to sing well and how the contestants use that talent.

Every person that auditions for the voice has a different story to tell. Some of them go audition to be on the show in hopes of supporting themselves and their families. While, other people audition to be on the voice because it is their lifelong dream to be a successful singer. No matter what their story is about they all come for the same reason and that is to succeed on the voice and to be able to pursue their dreams and talents.

    When auditioning for the voice, if a person is lucky enough to have a chair turn around ,it can mean only two things. That person has successfully made it on the voice and it can also mean that they will have a coach to help them through the whole process. If the person auditioning was able to get more than one chair to turn around, then they get the opportunity to choose which coach they want to work with while being on the show. The coaches have the opportunity to change someone’s life with a touch of a button.

    Sometimes throughout the show, the coaches are peculiar about who they want on their team. This makes it harder to get more than one chair to turn around. If only one chair turns around, then the person auditioning does still get the chance to be on the voice ,but does not get the opportunity to choose their coach. Having one chair turn around is not a complete loss because the person is still able to be on the show. Unfortunately, there are times when people do not make it on at all. The people that are not able to get at least one chair to turn around are always encouraged by the coaches to come back and try again. The people that do make it on are happy to have the chance.

      Whether, a person makes it on the voice or not, every person is unique in their own way. Every contestant has their preferred genre of music that they love ,this helps them decide on a coach. This is something that all the judges can see in people that audition. All of the coaches have already been successful in music. While, the voice has been around for many seasons, some of the coaches have came and gone. It does not matter if the coaches are new or old to the voice, because every one of them has a unique coaching style to help the members on their team succeed on the show.

    The show starts off with the blind auditions giving the people auditioning a chance to show off their talents. The blind auditions last for a few weeks because there are always many people auditioning to be on the voice. Throughout, the blind auditions the coaches get the chance to listen to many voices in hopes that there will be some that they want on their team. Although there are some voices that could be better, there are also some voices that highly impress the coaches. When the coaches have their teams all filled up with talented singers, then the next part of the show begins. The next part of the show is called the battle rounds. The battle rounds is where the contestants battle against each other to stay on the show.

    Some of the contestants will impress the coaches enough to stay on the show because they have what it takes while others will be good but might be missing something that the coaches are looking for ,if this is the case ,then they will be sent home. During the battle rounds, if a contestant is going to be sent home from one of the coaches team’s ,then one of the other coaches will be able to steal that contestant for themselves if they want to. Each of the coaches have two steals available to use during the battle rounds. While the coaches are there to help their team succeed ,they also offer helpful advice in helping them be better at what they do best.

    After, the battle rounds are over ,then the next phase of the show starts ,and that is the knockouts. During the knockout performances ,each of the contestants still remaining on the show are able to perform individually for the coaches in hopes that they will make it to the final performance show. Unfortunately, if someone is sent home ,the judges can no longer steal that person in hopes of keeping them on the show. The knockout performances is where the contestants must give it their all before the live performance show.

    During the life performance show and the final performances, the coaches no longer get to decide who stays and who goes home because it is now up to the audience and the people watching the voice to vote for their favorite artist. This time during the show the coaches get stressed out because they do not want to lose anyone on their team. When it is time for the results to be announced ,the judges are in their seats holding their breaths as they wait to find out who stays and who goes home. Although, the coaches know that someone has to go home ,and it is a possibility that it could be someone from their team ,it still makes them nervous having to wait and find out. If the coaches lose someone from their team ,because they did not have enough votes to stay on the show any longer, than the judges will have to say goodbye to that person being on their team and the show.

The next phase of the show is the eliminations. During the eliminations ,the results are read off and the bottom three contestants have to sing to stay on the show. If a contestant is in the bottom three then it means they are one of the three people to have the lowest votes for that night. The contestants will sing one at a time ,one song only ,and then the people watching at home will have to vote to save which contestant that they want to stay on the show.

Throughout the past seasons of the voice ,there have been many different contestants that have competed and one on the voice. Some of those contestants include: Javier Colon, Jermaine Paul, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery, Tessanne Chin, Josh Kaufman, Craig Wayne Boyd, Sawyer Fredericks. All of these contestants have successfully won the voice. Most of them were on Blake’s team ,while the others were on either Adam’s team ,Usher’s Team ,and Pharrell’s Team. Javier Colon was the winner of season one. Jermaine Paul was the winner of season two. Cassadee Pope was the winner of season three. Danielle Bradbery was the winner of season four. Tessanne Chin was the winner of season five. Josh Kaufman was the winner of season six. Craig Wayne Boyd was the winner of season seven. Finally, Sawyer Fredericks was the winner of season eight. Season nine is currently in progress ,and all the fans are waiting to find out who wins this season on The Voice.

Every contestant that has had the chance to compete on the voice has gone on to be successful in some way. Some of them have received record deals ,and some of them are just doing their music careers independently. Some of the artists that were on the show now have connections with people that will help them to continue to pursue their music career. Whether the former contestants are still singing or not ,or have a record deal or not ,all of them leave the show being thankful for what they got out of it ,even if all they got from being on the show was advice from the coaches.

   

The show being successful for nine seasons does not only have to do with the people involved like the coaches and the contestants. The show is also successful because it know how to draw people in ,and to get them to watch it. One way the show gets viewers is by having celebrities on the show either as coaches, the coaches assistants ,or they are performing on the show during one of the episodes. When advertising the show to try to get more viewers ,they announce that these celebrities will be on the show temporary in hopes that they can draw more people in to watch the show. Having celebrities on the show helps draw people in because they are already famous and the fans that they have will want to watch them even though they might not be singing. One more reason why it helps to have celebrities on the show to help promote it is because if any of the celebrities get in the headlines ,then it draws attention to the voice because they were on it ,will be on it ,or already are on it.

    Another way to promote the would be to advertise it through commercials ,magazines ,and the internet. The Voice has commercials promoting it saying that a new season is coming back ,considering how often commercials run ,it probably runs a lot in between other popular shows on the channel that it is being promoted on. The show can also be promoted through magazines ,by having an article out about the show stating how successful they have been throughout the years and also talking about the successful coaches that they have on the show. The internet is another major way to promote the show ,because the show can post news ,pictures and videos to try to keep people interested while the show is off the air or even while it is still on the air. Also, having people come on the show and audition draws people in because everyone they know will want to watch them on the show. The voice will also tell about every contestant and how they came to be on the show. The stories of the contestants will help the people watching relate to them and it will keep their interest in watching the show ,because they will have something that they can relate to. Using these promoting techniques while promoting the show, helps the show to reach more of a variety of viewers ,and more than likely will get more people interested than just using one promoting technique.

Review #4: The Movie: Beastly

Beastly is a modern day movie that is similar to Beauty and the Beast. I have watched this movie before and liked it and its message it had to offer the audiences. After, watching this movie again I gained a better appreciation for the movie. For some reason, I really enjoyed watching it ,and found it to have a great meaning to it. Although, it is similar to Beauty and the Beast ,I enjoyed the way that they made it more of a modern day story. I thought that the characters were well picked for the roles that they played and acted them out well ,and it was not cheesy or bad acting. This is an older movie so I am assuming that a lot people have seen it ,but I am sure there might be some people that have not seen it ,because not everyone sees every movie. I am familiar with two of the actresses that play in this movie ,and I think that is part of why I enjoyed it ,but also because of the other actors and actresses that play in the movie go well with the main characters.

The story line is basically like Beauty and the Beast ,but because it is a modern day and not a cartoon ,it did have a different story line ,it was not exactly like Beauty and the Beast ,which is good because it is called Beastly. This movie is about inner beauty ,and I think everyone can learn something from watching it ,even if they do not want to watch it again or do not enjoy it. It is about someone that thinks he can treat people unkind and treats the wrong person unkind ,and ends up in a situation that forces him to change his behavior towards other people. The situation he gets into forces him to change ,and he even ends up being a better person because of it. In the middle of being forced to change ,and trying to get his life back ,he ends up saving someone else's life in a way that a hospital would not be able to.  It is a struggle at the beginning ,but it soon picks up and gets better for all of the characters. I do not think anyone would be bored watching this because if anyone enjoys Beauty and the Beast and somewhat dark movies ,then they will enjoy watching this movie. I personally enjoy movies that have some kind of meaning to them ,because I feel like it makes them worth watching.

I feel like I cannot say enough good things about this movie ,because it is realistic while being a fantasy and it has a meaning behind it that anyone can relate to or learn from. I think if you have not seen this movie ,then you should watch it sometime ,because it is worth seeing at least once if not more. If you have seen it already ,you should consider watching it again especially if you have not watched it in awhile because it would be like watching it for the first time. I cannot think of anything bad to say about the movie ,and I think that says something positive. Everything about it was well thought out and enjoyable. This movie would not be a waste of time.

Review #3: The Movie: Free Willy

This movie was on Freeform and I recently watched this movie again after not watching it for awhile. I forgot how much I like it ,and how meaningful the message in the movie is. I feel like it has more than one message for its audiences. It is about love, respect, growth, understanding, helping ,and coming together to save a life. This movie is an older movie ,so I assuming that most people have seen it already. There are at least three of them out on DVD now ,and you can even get them in a triple feature set. This movie never gets old to watch ,especially for those who love animals.

While, watching this movie, I realized that it shows the good, the bad and the ugly side of humans. If you have seen the movie ,you know what I am talking about. The movie also shows how animals and humans can have such a great connections with each other ,and in some ways can communicate with each other through actions and vibes. When it comes to communicating with animals ,it is not about the words ,it is mostly about the tone of your voice and the actions you use to go along with it.

The movie also shows that it does not matter how old you are ,or where you are in life or what species you are ,it is never to late to change your life ,and it is never to late to be happy. Although, this is true ,sometimes you need help from others to reach that change or to be happy. I think the end of the movie is the best part because of what happens and because of the music that goes along with it. Although, it was a struggle at the end ,the good people showed the bad people that good is stronger than evil ,and also if you have a connection with something ,anything is possible.

Review #2: Les Brown's Motivation Videos



Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you had problems getting motivated to do more with your life? Do you want to change things but you do not? Do you have people in your life that do not encourage you to do better in life? I know this might sound silly ,but the answer is on Youtube where the motivational videos are. I have been listening to these videos to help me get more motivated to keep going in life ,because sometimes I just need it ,and I think other people would also find it useful to listen to as much or as little as they want to.


These videos include motivational speeches and talks ,along with music ,unless it is a live talk. There are many different kinds of motivational and inspirational videos on Youtube that anyone needing motivation in life to do more can benefit from it if they listen to it religiously and not just brush it off like it does not mean anything. Life is to short to be miserable in life ,so people need to do what they need to do to keep going.


There are many people that speak about motivation on Youtube ,but one of them sticks out to me the most and his name is Les Brown. He seems to be the most motivational speaker on Youtube and other places. His speeches speak to me and others who listen to him. Les Brown's speeches are motivational and realistic. What he says comes from his personal experiences. His speeches also include some humor to make you laugh while you learn different perspectives on life ,and achievements. There is something about his speeches that never get not worth listening to. On Youtube he has speeches and talks about different subjects about life that have anything you need to hear when you are struggling in life.

Review #1: The Movie: Fifty Shades Of Grey

I am going to start by say that I have not read the book yet ,so this is not a comparison between the book and the movie. After, I have heard endless things about this movie, I have finally been able to sit down and watch it. Although, I did know that it was a sexual movie ,I did not know what to expect. I watched it with an open mind. I will be honest and say that I thought the movie started off slow ,but then it picked up a little bit ,and surprised me. I thought the movie had a good story line ,but it was not what I was expecting. I think the movie was made in two different perspectives which came together well. Some parts of the movie were better than others. Some parts made me have bad feelings and some parts made me have some good feelings.

Before, I started watching the movie, I read the description of it ,and I noticed a word that said "control" and that word almost stopped me from watching the movie because I was in a mentally abusive relationship where he wanted to "control" me and everything. As I took a chance and watched it ,I was hoping that the movie was not all about control ,because I was afraid it would bring back memories. While I watched it ,I found that it was partly about "control". I watched it anyway because I wanted to give it a chance ,and I am glad I did ,because now I do not have to wonder why so many people liked the movie. I thought the music that was played in the movie was good ,and went well with the movie.

I am not going to go into too many details about the movie ,because I do not want to spoil it for anyone that has not seen it yet ,and might want to see it someday. I thought the characters were well played ,and the story line was well thought out. I am not sure how relatable it is to people ,I think it just depends on the person. I think some people will like it if they have not seen it yet. I also think that there are some people that might not like it if they have not seen it yet. That also goes for people who have already seen the movie. I think it will bring strong emotions and reactions to people ,and they will either like it or not like it. Either way, I think everyone should give it a chance like I did. I suspect that the sequel to this movie (Fifty Shades Darker) will be just as good.