The concept of the meme has exploded on the Internet, and there are memes for everything! Personally, I subscribe to memes about college, library science, English majors, writing, knitting, Oscar Wilde, and even Hannibal Lecter. There really is something for everyone. If you're interested in film studies, I've found a Tumblr account for you to check out.
Fuck Yeah Film Production Otter is a collection of memes showcasing inside jokes and common experiences that might be shared among film students. Seeing as my only real film classes were film critique and screenwriting, I can't really relate to most of what I read. But, there are a few I find amusing, and it's my hope that someone stumbling into my blog might find this meme relatable and fun :)
As a film buff, I try to be somewhat open-minded about the films I watch. However, as a film critic, I'm also very particular about them. There are times when these two aspects of my personality collide in a very ambivalent relationship.....Teen Movies.
Teen movies can be cute. Teen movies can be funny. And teen movies are nothing if not uplifting, encouraging, and happy-endings-all-around. As a moviegoer, I love this. There's nothing better than a happy ending, right? But, as a critic, these sorts of films drive me crazy. Life does not work out that way; things are not always happy and perfect (and definitely not this corny!). And while movies are SUPPOSED to act as a diversion from the tougher things in life, things do not always wrap up neatly in a little box with a big bow on top. Usually, once the guy leaves, the guy does not come back to say the he's changed his mind and wants to stay with the girl forever (or if he does, it's not with a very cheesy, mushy, lovey-dovey line). I hate it, but I love it, too.
I found this clip online, and it made me laugh. First, because it describes teen movies as they would happen in real life. Second, there is a huge inside joke for me (and the Film Critic might catch this, too-- pay attention, Joe), in the first names of the main couple. I guess my biggest struggle with teen movies (and perhaps with romance movies in general) is the fact that life just does not work that way.
Despite my obvious complaints against teen movies, I can honestly say that they are really not all THAT bad. After all, they are funny, entertaining, and make you feel a little bit better about yourself afterwards. I guess I'm just a crazy cynic, haha. Maybe that's why I'm still single? Nah...just haven't found someone as nutty as me yet :)
Hello, everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday. I'm really excited to bring some new changes to Cinema Sweetheart this year! To start, Cinema Sweetheart's Film Reviews will no longer be strictly film reviews (with a few other random bits tossed in here and there). Rather, I'm hoping to expand the website quite a bit more. Instead, Cinema Sweetheart will include all matter of posts (still every Thursday), including commentary, parodies, some reviews, video clips, some fun behind the scenes bits, and much, much more. Starting this Thursday, we'll have our first post of 2012. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has stuck around with me for the past few months. I'm really hoping that this little blog continues to live up to your expectations. Also, if there is anything you want to see, please do not hesitate to tell me, either in the comments on this post or via email at cinema.sweetheart@gmail.com. I check my emails at least once a week on this account, and will get back to you as soon as I can. I'd love to hear your opinions on things; this blog is for you just as much (if not more) than it is for me :)
Hello, Film Fanatics! I hope all of you have a VERY Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! I'm hoping to be back after all the holiday festivities are over, with a brand new line up of reviews, movie clips, and more. Thanks for bearing with me for 2011, and I hope to see all of you in 2012!
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman
Rated: PG
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 115 minutes
Sequels: Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989), Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Indiana Jones (Ford), college professor and archaeologist will go to great lengths to obtain rare archaeological finds for museums. Word of his dedication and bravery has come to the notice of the United States government, who have an important mission for him: to find the legendary Ark of the Covenant, the sacred box claimed to contain the Ten Commandments that God gave to Moses. But this is no ordinary mission. It's a race against time as Indy struggles to get to the Ark before his rival Dr. Belloq (Freeman) and the Nazis can get their hands on it. The legends say that if an army carries the Ark into battle, they will be unstoppable. And Hitler is greatly desirous to obtain such a powerful weapon.
The Indiana Jones movies have been on my "to watch" list for the longest time (just like Star Wars). I've always been meaning to watch them, but I never got around to doing so. Now, I'm sure that half of you out there are thinking that I must have spent my childhood living in a cave or something (and the other half really don't care either way). But, I finally got around to watching Raiders of the Lost Ark, and I'll be honest; I'm really glad I did! The movie was not only fun, exciting, and engaging, but it had a colorful cast of characters who balanced off each other perfectly. Personally, my favorite had to be the villain, Dr. Belloq, but of course, our hero Indy came in a very close second.
Harrison Ford was perfect for Indiana Jones. And I thought that his character was not only amazing, but amusing as well. I love that Indy is this great, fearless explorer, but when he's back on campus, teaching a class of college students, he becomes meek, awkward, and easily rattled. It's a very striking contrast. I especially loved his reaction to one rather amorous young lady who writes "LOVE YOU" on her eyelids.
Dr. Belloq was a very interesting villian. When we are first introduced to him, he seems to be quite a threat; commanding, calm and collected, and very calculating. As the film progresses, you start to hate him (after all, he's working for HITLER!) and later, he actually becomes rather amusing. One of my favorite scenes had to be when he gets totally drunk in his tent in Egypt. Personally, I thought it was really amusing. :)
The action scenes were gripping and exciting. I loved all the creative ideas for booby traps set up in all the rooms of the temples Indiana explores. Of course, the classic giant rock cannot be overlooked, although I did think it was a bit cheesy and rather wtf (what the fudge). Personally, I really liked the whole booby trap setup in the first temple-- when Indy tries to get the golden relic. I also loved the fight scenes. They were exciting, fast-paced, and just the right length. I was on the edge of my seat for the epic showdown in Marion's (Allen) pub.
One last thing I would like to add....I know this film is only rated PG, but I would like to remind everyone that there is some things that might be a bit frightening for children, namely the unveiling of the ark toward the end. If you don't know what happens, I don't want to spoil it for you, but it would most likely be a bit too intense for younger viewers.
