The other day I was delighted to see that I was nominated for not one, but two Sunshine Blogger Awards. My sincerest thanks to the guys over at Stuff and That and DB Movies Blog. I am always grateful for these awards and am thrilled to receive them.
The rules for the award are as follows:
- Post the award on your blog.
- Thank the person who nominated you.
- Answer the 11 questions they set you.
- Pick another 11 bloggers.
- Give them 11 questions.
First, I’ll answer the questions from DB Movies Blog
- What is favourite movie genre? I like a lot of movies, but horror is my main go to.
- Do you have a favourite book-to-film adaptation? That is a tough one. The Harry Potter movies were pretty stellar.
- Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, Denzel Washington or Morgan Freeman? I like all of the guys named, but I will go with Morgan Freeman. He just has such a respectable and intelligent demeanor.
- Do you have a favourite song in a movie? Nobody Does it Better from The Spy Who Loved Me.
- Do you have a favourite film composer? Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry.
- What do you think of movie remakes? I am usually against them. I can’t really think of any remakes that really worked as well as the originals.
- If you were a well-known film director, with which actors or actresses would you have wanted to work? Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman, Tom Hardy, Morgan Freeman, Viola Davis, Julianne Moore, Geoffrey Rush. The list is long.
- The Indiana Jones franchise or the Matrix? Indiana Jones, it was a staple of my growing up.
- What do you think of the Academy Awards (Oscars)? I don’t mind the Oscars, though sometimes their choices baffle me.
- If you could speak any language fluently (apart from your native) what would it be? Spanish, I love the sound of it.
- Any film you are looking forward to watching this year? The Zookeeper’s Wife looks promising.
And now onto the questions from the duo behind Stuff and That.
1. Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft? Sony probably.
2. Favourite song? Bittersweet Symphony.
3. Favourite game? Red Dead Redemption, though I’m not much of a gamer.
4. Favourite insult? Fuck or son of a bitch.
5. Favourite animal? The lion, so majestic and powerful.
6. Last time you sent someone a pudding through mail? I can’t say I’ve ever done that before.
7. Favourite sweet? Chocolate raisins.
8. Dream? To be a really hunky guy who women adore( can you just hear the sarcasm there?)
9. Best thing that happened in 2016? I decided to get in shape.
10. Whaddaya say, are we a nice arse or not? I can’t really say!
11. Are you really gonna answer that? I’m using the right to remain silent.
Here are my nominees:
And finally my questions for them:
- How often would you say you spend on your blog?
- What has blogging taught you?
- Amy Adams or Natalie Portman?
- Walks along the beach or romantic meal inside?
- Have you ever written in the nude?
- What film had the biggest emotional impact on you?
- What is your fondest memory from childhood?
- Is there any scene you would love to recreate from a movie?
- Where do you see yourself in five years time?
- What film have you been meaning to watch for a long time, but just haven’t got the chance to?
- And in the style of Stuff and That, do you think I have a nice bum?
ruth said:
THANKS for nominating me Vinnie, how kind of you! I’ll try to do this sometime later this week, it’s pretty fun to do!
Hey, I LOVE Nobody Does it Better from The Spy Who Loved Me, too, one of my fave Bond songs! 🙂
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vinnieh said:
You’ve been one of my kindest and most loyal supporters Ruth. Nobody Does It Better is an absolute tune.
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ruth said:
I love the classic Bond songs! Can’t beat Shirley Bassey stuff too, esp. Moonraker 🙂
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vinnieh said:
Bond music is just a whole genre of its own I think.
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beetleypete said:
I am with you on the pointlessness of remakes. Some worked though. Cape Fear with de Niro was a nice treatment of the old story.
Well done on the awards as usual…yawn… 🙂
You will have to get a ‘virtual’ trophy cabinet, V.
Cheers, Pete.
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vinnieh said:
Cape Fear was a rare good remake, don’t see many of them. My view is that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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beetleypete said:
Me too!
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vinnieh said:
I hate how Hollywood churns out endless remakes. Can’t they come up with something original?
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beetleypete said:
You’re beginning to sound like me now…
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vinnieh said:
That’s not a bad thing, you’re a wise guy.
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SpeedySailor said:
Haha, nice answers! No joke, someone I know actually sent his girlfriend a custard slice through mail.
Reuben
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vinnieh said:
I tried my best to be witty with your answers, the lat two made me laugh! A custard slice? That’s unusual.
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SpeedySailor said:
Unusual indeed. They’re great in Wales! You did a fine job with your wit, don’t you worry.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks, I often wonder how funny I am.
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sonofabeach96 said:
Thanks a bunch for the shout out, Vin! I’ve been award-free for some time now, but I usually enjoy your line of questioning, so I’ll take part. Thanks again! 😃
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vinnieh said:
Great news. I always attempt to have my line of questioning be as entertaining as it can be. You give good answers and opinions I must say.
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sonofabeach96 said:
I’ll certainly try to get to it in the next day or so. 😃
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vinnieh said:
There’s no rush.
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sonofabeach96 said:
😃👍🏻
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Congratulations Vinnie and thanks for thinking of me!🤗
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vinnieh said:
How could I not think of you? You’re a radiant light in the blogging world!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Aww! You’re the BEST!😊😘
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vinnieh said:
I’m not sure about the best, but I welcome that lovely sentiment with open arms.
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Jay said:
You’re just too legit to quit!
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vinnieh said:
That’s what people keep telling me.
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The Showers of Blessing said:
Congrats on two awards. I like all the answers. I like Morgan Freeman also, but I also like Denzel Washington. Once he said, put your slippers way inside under your bed, so you have to kneel down to find them. When he payed good guy, he didn’t get any award, only when he payed bad guy, he got the sward, but he payed it real well. Congrats again!
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vinnieh said:
Thank you very much, I too like Denzel a lot. He is a stalwart performer if ever there was one.
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The Showers of Blessing said:
I think I watched most of his earlier movies!
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CrazyChineseFamily said:
Congratulations for the award 🙂
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vinnieh said:
Thank you very much.
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Jeroen Admiraal said:
Thank you for the nomination Vinnieh! I’ll answer the questions soon!
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vinnieh said:
I was glad to nominate you.
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dbmoviesblog said:
I like your answers to both sets of questions. Spanish is my favourite language, and I just love John Barry. He is an epic film composer. I also think it is so cool to have Bittersweet Symphony as your favourite song. It’s like a slap on everyone’s face when you mention it, really.
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vinnieh said:
John Barry is a legend. His music for the Bond movies is totally sublime and unmatchable. And I dare someone not to sing along with Bittersweet Symphony when it comes on the radio?
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Meg Sorick said:
Thank you, Vinnie! I am award free, too, but since I love you I will lay along! It was great to read your answers and get to know you a little better, too. I’ll try and do it before the week is out. xo
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vinnieh said:
Thrilled that you’re making an exception for me Meg.
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Meg Sorick said:
I’ll work it on it soon!
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vinnieh said:
You’re a star Meg.
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Meg Sorick said:
Awwww! 😃
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Amanda Lyle said:
Double congrats to you! 🎉
I love a bit of Bittersweet symphony! It’s just one of those songs that I can help but sing along to.
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vinnieh said:
Hi Amanda. I love the way that the song continues to build as it goes on.
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Amanda Lyle said:
Yes, me too! And the video was great too! One that sicks with you!
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vinnieh said:
It’s a killer video.
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JJAzar said:
Congrats on two noms, and GREAT answers, man! Good on you for deciding to get in shape. I too admire the lion. Thank you for the nomination! It’s been a lucky time for me I suppose. I intend to tackle these questions by the end of February. Thanks again, mate!
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vinnieh said:
I very much look forward to reading your answers. I thought it was about time I got my body trim.
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Lloyd Marken said:
Congratulations Vinnie, just for you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht8gzvrsDfE
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vinnieh said:
That was mighty kind of you Lloyd. Nothing like a Bond montage to start the day.
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Richard said:
I think I would pick Morgan Freeman because of his voice haha!
Indiana Jones and The Matrix are just incredible films. Lost Ark and Last Crusade are my favourite Indy films, although the less said about Crystal Skull the better!
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vinnieh said:
I could listen to Freeman’s voice all day. Indiana Jones, extremely special movies to me.
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renudepride said:
Congratulations! Very well deserved, my friend! Naked hugs!
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vinnieh said:
You are much too kind.
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Eva Blaskovic said:
Cool! Congratulations, Vinnieh.
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Eva Blaskovic said:
I love the song Bittersweet Symphony, too!
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vinnieh said:
It burrows into the mind and is very difficult to get rid of.
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vinnieh said:
Thanks Eva, will begin working on my acceptance post this week.
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Heartafire said:
It’s good to learn more about you. congratulations!
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vinnieh said:
I attempt to make my answers as unique as possible.
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Heartafire said:
Well done!
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vinnieh said:
Thanks.
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ruth said:
Thanks again for nominating me Vin, here’s my post https://flixchatter.net/2017/02/04/the-sun-is-indeed-shining-sunshine-blogger-award/ 🙂
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vinnieh said:
Thank you for doing this Ruth.
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