It seems like a lot of movie and tv reviews have been the topic of my blog lately, but I was pretty sick last week and laying around was the only thing I could handle. So when I saw this movie on netflix that I had been wanting to see, it was a no brainer. My sister even watched with me and got into it, which was a nice surprise.
If you're unaware, it's a Tyler Perry movie about the confessions of a marriage counselor. Kim Kardashian is in it, but it's a predominantly black cast. And it was SO good! I really enjoyed it, even though it was different than what I expected. I totally recommend checking it out.
Now onto the SPOILERS, the story starts with a marriage counselor who is dealing with a fighting couple. The guy storms out of the room and the counselor can tell the woman has been having an affair so she tells her the story about her "sister" Judith, which is really her. She grew up with a strict mom and she fell in love with this guy as a teen, and her mom eventually gave it and didn't fight them being together. They got married and moved away.
She was working at a matchmaker's office in the city when this guy came in and they hit it off. Side note: this is where Kim Kardashian's character came in. She worked there, too and she was always ragging on Judith for not dressing pretty enough and that labels make the person. I'm not trying to be rude, but I think she was playing herself. I've seen "Keeping up with the Kardashians". She is very material driven. But she did do a pretty good job acting and looked very pretty so I give her props.Back to the story.At the same time, her husband was busy and not giving her attention. He forgot her birthday and the other guy was giving her more attention. They worked together sometimes as he was a prospective investor in the company and did things for her and promised her the world and was so sweet. Everything she was missing.They started having an affair.
All the while, her husband was working as a pharmacist and a co-worker of his was really nervous because she had been on the run for years from her abusive ex-boyfriend. He used to be sweet, but then totally turned crazy and had been making her life miserable ever since. A friendship brewed between the two, but nothing more. He saw his wife slipping away and her mom came to visit and also sensed something was up. He eventually found out she was messing around on him and wanted to get her back.
One night he found out the guy his co-worker had been running from gave her HIV and it turned out being the same guy his wife was cheating on him with. (I SO called it). So he went to rescue her and he had beaten her up.
It cuts back to the present day and the wife in counseling is crying and thanking her for sharing the story. We then see Judith go visit the pharmacy and she gets her HIV medicine from her husband- who we then learn is her ex-husband, as his new wife and child come in the pharmacy. So she lost her husband and health all because of a bad decision. The story was told really well and it definitely goes to show every decision has consequences- good and bad.
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Doctor WHO?
A show about owl. HAHAHA no, but really I'm sure most people are at least aware of the show. If not, it's about a guy who can travel through time and space and it's awesome. Also, british. It has been going on since the 60's I believe. It took a break and came back in like 2005 ish? I'm not fact checking. Ok I will:
"Family-oriented program about a traveling Time Lord. The latest incarnation of the cult hit that originally launched in 1963.tv.yahoo.com
- March 2006 to present"
- I was close. I only have watched the newer ones, but it's not necessary to watch the ones from pre-2006 to understand the storyline. I'm currently on the 5th season where the 11th doctor just appeared. The doctor is capable of regeneration if he gets badly injured/killed so he turns into a new person essentially.
So the newer seasons started with the 9th doctor. We meet Rose, who becomes his travel companion. They travel through different times and to different places in the universe in his TARDIS. They deal with a lot of different creatures and save the day along the way. We find out more about his home planet and learn he is the last of the time lords.
SPOILERS
Then the season ends with Rose absorbing all the Tardis energy so the only way to save her is for the doctor to absorb it, which in turn kills him. So he regenerates into the 10th doctor, which made me mad at first, but I soon learned to love the 10th doctor. And so did Rose. They kind of fell in love without really saying anything. But in one attempt to save the world from dreaded Daleks- who NEVER seem to die- Rose accidentally got trapped in a parallel universe. And the Tardis can't go through to different universes. So they were separated. He made it through briefly to tell her he loved her, but of course, he faded just before he could tell her. #heartbreaking
Then he finds a new companion, Martha.I didn't like her at first because I missed Rose, but she turned out to be a good person. Then she wanted to leave after awhile because she was needed back at home and he Donna to go with him. He invited Donna to be him companion before Martha when she appeared in the Tardis on the day of her wedding, but she declined. Well she decided to come with him and actually is needed to save the universe at one point. But he has to clear her mind of everything because it is too overwhelming and she will die. So he is left alone essentially again. Throughout a few episodes, though, so many past characters come back INCLUDING ROSE!!! And in a freak accident a human version of the 10th doctor is created and left to live out his life with Rose in the parallel universe.
(Also Capt. Jack is someone we learn of first with Rose and who appears throughout the seasons. We find out in season 4 that he IS the face of bose we have learned about earlier, which is mindblowing)
Anyway the 5th season starts out with a NEW doctor, a NEW tardis, and a NEW companion. It's a lot to take it. I'm starting to get into it, but I do miss the old doctor. Regardless, it's an awesome show and I don't describe it in justice.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
The Marshall Mathers LP2
I really do have THEEEEEE most random posts. Like from day to day the topics range more than a usual blog. But you should know, I'm not the usual girl.
Today we have one of my favorite artists. Eminem. Yes, so cliche. White girl listening to white guy rap. I have a super varied taste in music and am generally not too picky about what I listen to. I usually will go for pop top 40 stuff or rock. And 90's. That never gets old. #that90slife haha But here's the thing, I have liked him since I was legit in middle school. I'm loyal af! Especially when they still are good. It was cool when he was 28 and all rebellious. He's freaking 40. And STILL killing the rap game. I recently discovered he had a new cd come out in like November and I had to download ASAP. And I have been way impressed.
First of all, on Eminem as a person. I have always admired him. Anyone who comes from a super shitty life and comes out on top is amazing to me. Like the strength that takes is unbelievable. You know there will always be a part of them ruined by that experience, but there's also a part that is stronger than any other person. He reminds me a lot of my dad. Not that my dad's childhood was THAT bad. But my dad could have grown up to be nothing special. But he pushed himself and made a successful life for himself and a great life for me. The strength that must have took is crazy to me. I admire it SO much. Also, you can tell from Eminem's music that he loves his daughter very much. And that is something I also admire. Being a good father isn't required. Loving your kid and LOVING your kid is different. Mockingbird always makes me cry. #truestory And how Eminem grew up without a dad must have been crazy hard, especially as a guy. I wouldn't have turned out like this if I didn't have a dad....and YES, what I turned out as is good. Having been a fan and listening to his music for seriously at least the last 12 years (I shouldn't be old enough to remember listening to anything for 12 years..yikes!), I have seen how he has evolved and changed as he grew up and it is pretty cool to have been able to hear that reflected in his music.
Now on to the new cd. I typically like a select number of songs (like 6 maybe) and don't listen to much else on the cd. But I don't think there was one track I didn't like. They all had good lyrics and told a good message. Yes, I'm aware I'm not the demographic and I can't relate to most of the songs personally, but I really like it. #dontjudgeme
My favorites:
Rhyme Or Reason every time it asks who his dad is and he has a witty answer, I feel so bad for him/proud of him for becoming what he did
So Much Better although a little violent, I really like it...I always get nervous if I'm listening to it loud, people will think I have anger issues LOL
Survival survival of the fittest is real. kill or be killed. harsh truth.
Legacy he makes you feel feelings. imaging him as a lost kid is so sad
Berzerk this one was really popular and I can see why. The most radio-playable song
Rap God the super fast rap is beyond impressive
Brainless "pain in the anus" makes me lol cause I'm mentally 12 hahahahahah but really it shows he escaped his bad situation which is really so hard to actually do
So Far... it has such a catchy tune...well tunes...and it's upbeat & just good. Almost country, but not. The little snippet from The Real Slim Shady is also really catchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZANDMHrrA
Love Game a little vulgar if you're young (I can't believe my parents bought me The Eminem Show when I was 12), but hilarious nonetheless.
Headlights the most feeliest of songs. (And Nate Ruess adds a beautiful voice to the track.) He is so much better of a person than me. After EVERY THING his mom has done to him, he loves her and wants to have a relationship and I don't understand how somebody can be that forgiving. I sure wouldn't be. I can't relate fully, but I can relate somewhat, without going into detail, and I would rather cut all ties than deal with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2LXwPYW0G0
So overall, I would say this is one of his best CD's. Seriously, I have been listening to it on repeat. In my car. On my iPod when I get ready. On the computer when I'm browsing. It's good. I recommend most definitely.
Today we have one of my favorite artists. Eminem. Yes, so cliche. White girl listening to white guy rap. I have a super varied taste in music and am generally not too picky about what I listen to. I usually will go for pop top 40 stuff or rock. And 90's. That never gets old. #that90slife haha But here's the thing, I have liked him since I was legit in middle school. I'm loyal af! Especially when they still are good. It was cool when he was 28 and all rebellious. He's freaking 40. And STILL killing the rap game. I recently discovered he had a new cd come out in like November and I had to download ASAP. And I have been way impressed.
First of all, on Eminem as a person. I have always admired him. Anyone who comes from a super shitty life and comes out on top is amazing to me. Like the strength that takes is unbelievable. You know there will always be a part of them ruined by that experience, but there's also a part that is stronger than any other person. He reminds me a lot of my dad. Not that my dad's childhood was THAT bad. But my dad could have grown up to be nothing special. But he pushed himself and made a successful life for himself and a great life for me. The strength that must have took is crazy to me. I admire it SO much. Also, you can tell from Eminem's music that he loves his daughter very much. And that is something I also admire. Being a good father isn't required. Loving your kid and LOVING your kid is different. Mockingbird always makes me cry. #truestory And how Eminem grew up without a dad must have been crazy hard, especially as a guy. I wouldn't have turned out like this if I didn't have a dad....and YES, what I turned out as is good. Having been a fan and listening to his music for seriously at least the last 12 years (I shouldn't be old enough to remember listening to anything for 12 years..yikes!), I have seen how he has evolved and changed as he grew up and it is pretty cool to have been able to hear that reflected in his music.
Now on to the new cd. I typically like a select number of songs (like 6 maybe) and don't listen to much else on the cd. But I don't think there was one track I didn't like. They all had good lyrics and told a good message. Yes, I'm aware I'm not the demographic and I can't relate to most of the songs personally, but I really like it. #dontjudgeme
My favorites:
Rhyme Or Reason every time it asks who his dad is and he has a witty answer, I feel so bad for him/proud of him for becoming what he did
So Much Better although a little violent, I really like it...I always get nervous if I'm listening to it loud, people will think I have anger issues LOL
Survival survival of the fittest is real. kill or be killed. harsh truth.
Legacy he makes you feel feelings. imaging him as a lost kid is so sad
Berzerk this one was really popular and I can see why. The most radio-playable song
Rap God the super fast rap is beyond impressive
Brainless "pain in the anus" makes me lol cause I'm mentally 12 hahahahahah but really it shows he escaped his bad situation which is really so hard to actually do
So Far... it has such a catchy tune...well tunes...and it's upbeat & just good. Almost country, but not. The little snippet from The Real Slim Shady is also really catchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZANDMHrrA
Love Game a little vulgar if you're young (I can't believe my parents bought me The Eminem Show when I was 12), but hilarious nonetheless.
Headlights the most feeliest of songs. (And Nate Ruess adds a beautiful voice to the track.) He is so much better of a person than me. After EVERY THING his mom has done to him, he loves her and wants to have a relationship and I don't understand how somebody can be that forgiving. I sure wouldn't be. I can't relate fully, but I can relate somewhat, without going into detail, and I would rather cut all ties than deal with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2LXwPYW0G0
So overall, I would say this is one of his best CD's. Seriously, I have been listening to it on repeat. In my car. On my iPod when I get ready. On the computer when I'm browsing. It's good. I recommend most definitely.
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