Why I Love BBC

So, for those of you that have Netflix, you may or may not have discovered the wonderful thing that is BBC television. I don't think I've ever mentioned the fact that I don't watch much TV (yes, I miss out on Glee and Bones and House. Big deal). I prefer to do other things, like read and hang out with friends. But when I do watch TV, I watch BBC shows on Netflix. And here is why.

1) Merlin. Merlin is such a great show! It is definitely my kind of style (I mean, it's MERLIN!). I love the action, the magic, and the actors! Bradley James is sooooooooo hot! And Colin Morgan is pretty cute too. For those of you that are bummed out that HP is over, i suggest watching Merlin to ease your sadness. It helps.

2) Robin Hood. I can't really see the need to explain why I loved this TV show. I mean, the answer is in the name. But despite the fact that I loved it, I didn't love it for the actual character of Robin Hood. I actually disliked the guy who played him (A LOT. GRRRRRRRR). BUT... I did love it for other characters. Allan-a-Dale, Will, and Sir Guy were all amazingly attractive and, by far, the best actors in the show. I also loved the Sheriff. He's totally mean and evil and does terrible things, but he was very lovable at the same time... I think he just had a bad childhood and is misunderstood. Well anyways, this show is definitely worth watching.

3) Dr. Who. Dr. Who is amazing. It is by far my favorite TV show. It combines my love of sci-fi with my love of adventure and good guys always helping people. So it's kinda like a mix between Star Wars and Robin Hood! (Okay, not really, but it's still awesome) Plus the Doctor is a TIME TRAVELER!!! What could be more epic? So far, my favorite Doctor has been played by David Tennant. He is so, soooo, sooooooo hot. I could look at pictures of him all day... Sigh... I am yet to see any episodes that have the newest Doctor in them, but I doubt he could be better than David Tennant.

I also suggest checking out Foyle's War and Bleak House. They are also really good. I just don't rave about them as much as I do the other three :P And I am totes looking forward to exploring more BBC TV in the near future.

From "Haha!" to "WHO IS ABBY?!?!" (The Way My Mind Works, Ladies and Gentlemen)

Does anyone out there occasionally read the "Dear Abby" column in the newspaper? Because I have a confession to make... I do. And let me tell you why: some of the things people write to her about are absolutely hilarious! I mean, seriously guys, some of these people must live under rocks!

The first one I ever read (that lead to the continuation of my reading them) is probably the best of them all. A man writes to Abby and says:

"Dear Abby, I am in love with my niece. She and I are not related by blood, and I am only 10 years older than her. We have gone on one or two dates, but she has told me that she is uncomfortable being romantically involved with me because of our age difference and the fact that I was married to her aunt. I really like her. What do I do?"

Please excuse me while I go THROW UP. Isn't this guy absolutely crazy??? But my favorite part was Abby's response:

"Dear creeper, If you really like your niece, you will respect her reasonable excuse for not wanting to date you and leave her alone."

Okay, so she didn't really call him a creeper straight out, but that's what she meant. It was so funny.

So now that I have shared my personal favorite "Dear Abby" story, do you see why I read them from time to time? It's just too good to pass up :P

Hmm... Okay so this idea totally just popped into my head... Has anyone ever wondered why the advice columns in newspapers are always called "Dear Abby"? CUZ I JUST DID. I googled it and came up with a reasonable explanation . But that wasn't enough. Ya know, how are we supposed to know who's behind the oh-so-innocent pen name "Abby"... I mean, think about it guys! Abby might not even be a girl! She could be some fat, bearded man who is just as creepy as the guy aforementioned! Abby could be ANYONE! Heck, Abby could be my grandmother and I'd never know!

I think I'm over thinking this... Sorry guys. Expect another post for my complete investigation, haha.

It's Over

It's over. I can't believe it's actually over. Harry Potter has ended. I'm not sure about the rest of you guys, but I grew up on Harry Potter. I wasn't a fan from the beginning (mostly because I was home schooled til 3rd grade and I had parents who thought Harry Potter was about devil worship, haha...). But once my parents realized Harry Potter was about love and friendship and overcoming evil, I was hooked.

And now it's over.

I sadly couldn't go to the midnight show last Thursday because I had band practice til pretty late, but I did get to see it today. And I loved it, of course.

I still hate whoever decided to make it a two-parter, but I do love them for making it great. Talk about a love-hate relationship, haha. But anyways, Harry Potter couldn't have ended better (Well, by "ended better", I mean the movie as a whole. The actual ending was hilarious. I couldn't get over how ridiculous Rupert Grint looked... I wish they had just left out the whole "19 years later" thing).

But all that aside, I just want to say thank you. Thank you Harry, Ron, Hermoine, Neville, Luna, Jenny, Professor McGonagall, Dumbledore, Hagrid, Snape, Fred, George, Lupin, and everyone else for being a part of my growing up and for proving that no matter how little hope there is, you can always overcome evil.

(And if anyone cares, Snape is my favorite character :P)

Best Disney Movies EVER (Part 2)

Alrighty folks. Here's Part 2.

#11: The Emperor's New Groove. Llamas. That's all I gotta say.

#12: The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I love Dave. I think he is one of the best guy movie characters ever created. His voice, his hair... Everything. And Nicholas Cage is actually decent in this movie. Almost attractive, even. He looks good with crazy hair. Weird, huh. I'm not usually too big on fantasy movies like this (unless it's LOTR, of course), but me loves this one. I even sorta like Dave's love interest. She's not the typical hot n' sexy girl most movies tend to have. I like her because she seems normal: not abnormally hot and not ridiculously ditzy.

#13: Treasure Planet. Okay, so really the only reason I love this movie is because it's another re-telling of "Treasure Island". But Jim is really cool, too. Oh, and I love Morph! This is also one of the movies I watched with my best friend, and as a result it has become a favorite. There's just so much to make fun of! :P

#14: The Incredibles. I love super heroes. So what could be better than a movie about them? I mean, it's "a whole family of supers" as Syndrome would say (anyone? anyone?). I also wish I was Violet. I hope they make a sequel to this movie soon, 'cuz I mean really, who ends a movie like that??? NO ONE! Okay, well obviously Disney does. BUT THEY SHOULDN'T.

#15: National Treasure 1 and 2. This movie is so cool. It intertwines spy stuff and U.S. History, and is very suspenseful. The effects are pretty neat, and everyone loves a good "treasure hunt" that involves danger and intrigue. Plus I love Riley. He's such an adorable little nerd. Nicholas Cage... Eh, he's not so great. But he's okay in these movies. I'm super psyched for the 3rd one to come out next year.

#16: Enchanted. Disney basically makes fun of themselves in this movie. I absolutely love Giselle, with her innocent ways and impulsive dress making. I also adore Edward's ridiculously chivalrous ways. AND it's a musical. "Enchanted" is kinda a combination of every Disney Princess movie ever made, and has Patrick Dempsey in it... 'Nuf said.

#17: The Chronicles of Narnia Movies. I'm sure you are all sick of hearing about Narnia. Well, suck it up and get used to it. HA. So, I won't write much for fear of repeating myself, but I have just two words for you: Ben Barnes. Oh and Skander Keynes. Okay, I'm done now, honest.

#18: Up. This movie is so sad ;( I cry, like, every time I watch it. The first 10 minutes are absolutely heartbreaking. My English teacher even showed it to us when we were discussing emotional responses to literature. Okay, sad moment over. Besides being incredibly touching, this film is also incredibly hilarious. I love Doug, with a hot burning passion. I wish my dog could talk! And I am naming the next random thing I name Kevin. My favorite quote from this movie is definitely, "Kevin's a girl???" because my friend's name is Kevin and I always think of him when I hear it... Hehehe :P

#19: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. This movie is so good. The plot is kinda complicated, and I really only understood it at the very end... So I watched it twice (I'm not retarded, I swear), but it's SO GOOD. At the end you're all like WHOA THAT IS SO FRAGGLIN' AWESOME!!! And Dastan is super hot. I love all the action!

#20: Tangled. This. Is. The. Best. Movie. EVER. It is BY FAR the BEST Disney movie EVER MADE. HENCE MY USING ALL CAPS. I mean, really! It has FLYNN RIDER!!! (Who I am gonna marry, remember? He's MINE) And FRYING PANS! And a chameleon!!! And an awesome horse! I could go on and on (and on) about why this movie is great, but I will save your eyes and keep it short. I love this movie because it's romantic, hilarious, exciting, classic, and Disney. You can't not like a movie with all that in it.

Ah, so now we have come to the end of "Lizz's List of the Best Disney Movies EVER". Tis sad. Now go watch all these movies!!!

Best Disney Movies EVER (Part 1)

So I watched "Mulan" today, and it made me realize just how many amazing Disney movies there are... And then i decided that this would make a perfect blog post. So here we go!

Lizz's List of the Best Disney Movies EVER (In no particular order):

#1: Peter Pan. Alright guys, now lets be honest: who doesn't love Peter Pan??? I have decided that I am gonna marry him. That way I can go live in Neverland. Move over, Wendy! There's a better girl in town! I could be one of the Lost Boys (a girl Lost Boy, of course. Shut up, it's possible)! And if I ever get bored of Peter, I could join up with the good ol' Captain Hook. Hook is one of the best villains ever because he's so... Not villainous. I mean, he tries, but he's just isn't up to par with guys like Jafar or Darth Vader, which makes him awfully likable for a baddie.

#2: The Sword in the Stone. Not many people have seen this movie, which is sad because it's such a classic! Everyone loves a good King Arthur tale! And Merlin is da best! :)

#3: Robin Hood. Those of you who have read my past blogs know about my obsession for Robin Hood (mainly Errol Flynn), so it is no surprise as to why I am enamored with this movie. Robin Hood movies of any kind are like magnets to me; I can't help but watch and love them, haha. And Robin Hood as a fox is just such an AWESOME idea!

#4: The Black Cauldron. Okay, now this is a movie that I am almost 100% positive that none of you have ever seen and/or heard of. It's based off a series of books called "The Chronicles of Prydain", and I LOVE THEM. So that's why I love this movie. The movie itself is actually quite dark for Disney, and I am surprised they made it. But me loves it anyways.

#5: Beauty and the Beast. This is definitely on my "Top Ten Favorite Movies List"... It's just so good! I love the songs (I know them all, haha...), I love the story, and I love Belle. I still wish that I was as pretty as her. The Beast is so funny, and Gaston is amazing too, despite his villainous ways. I prefer to say that he is merely just misunderstood :P

#6: Aladdin. Okay. I'll admit it. I used to be in love with Aladdin when I was 4. But hey, can ya blame me? He's so cool! I also love Jafar. He's such a good bad guy (Oxymoron?), and he has a TALKING PARROT!!! And oh yeah, Jasmine is alright too, i guess. But let's face it: Aladdin and Jafar are the best part. Oh, and the Genie. I love him too.

#7: Pocahontas. "Pocahontas" is also a movie on my "Top Ten Favorite Movies List". It's just SO. GOOD. John Smith is the bestest part, obviously, but hey, the rest of the movie kicks butt, too! I love the raccoon :) I suggest watching this movie with your best friend. It will immediately become your favorite movie.

#8: Toy Story 1, 2, and 3. I don't even need to say anything, these movies are just THAT good.

#9: Muppet Treasure Island. Now, before I explain, you gotta know that I love the Muppets. They are so freaking funny. Okay, that being said... I love this movie for two reasons: 1) Jim Hawkins is soooo attractive, and 2) me and my best friend became obsessed with it and have the whole thing memorized. Those are lame reasons, yes, but add the fact that it's a Muppet movie to those two reasons and it makes a little more sense. Not to mention it's a re-telling of "Treasure Island", which is one of my favorite books.

#10: Mulan. Two words: GIRL POWER! Mulan is like, the goddess of girl power. I mean, what's more awesome than disguising yourself as a man and joining the army to save your father, and inevitably saving all of China AND hooking up with an attractive man who may or may not be a ninja??? Nothing, that's what!

I'll post the other movies on my "List of the Best Disney Movies EVER" next time.