6 Year Blog Anniversary

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6 Year Blog Anniversary

Today my blog turns six years old. Time has gone so quickly and I’m still letting it sink in that my blog has been going this long. I have to thank each and every follower and supporter of my blog. You are truly the very best and I couldn’t do it without you all. So join me in the celebration of this anniversary, you all deserve praise. I’m forever in your debt because you’ve been so magnificent.

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The Growing Self Blogger Award

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Growing Self Blogger Award

The quite amazing, bad ass and hell of a lot of fun Michel nominated me for The Growing Self Blogger Award. I’m slacking as he nominated me in November, and have only just started doing the post. I want to thank Michel for this award and once again tell him about his much of a friend he is. Now I will accept this great honour.

WHAT IS THE GROWING SELF BLOGGER AWARD?

“The Growing Self Blogger Award has been created to acknowledge and celebrate amazing individuals, in the blogging community, who are persevering through life’s challenges not only to GROW as individuals, but to reach out and help others GROW as well.” ~Roda

THE RULES:

Put the award logo/image on your blog
List the rules
Thank the individual that nominated you and provide a link to their blog
Describe the award and mention the creator: Roda @ @Growingself.blog
Nominate up to 5 blogs. Remember, the purpose of this award is to specifically celebrate those individuals that make a difference in the lives of others.
Give 1 reason why you nominated each individual.
Notify your nominees

So here are my nominees for this statuette:

Maddy: For discussion and analysis on classic movies, Maddy definitely is a member of blogging that wears the crown. Her sincere love and devotion to old movies is commendable and astounding. Plus, she’s always got something quite wonderful or lovely to say.

Sati : I have chosen Sati over at Cinematic Corner because of her keen eye for detail and her fearlessness. She’s not afraid to voice her opinion on media and I find it very admirable as a quality. Plus, her blog itself is gorgeously structured and visually appealing. Sati truly makes a difference in the blogging community for her passion and commitment.

Abbi: A movie guru and all round lovely lady, Abbi brings out such rays of sunshine in her work. No matter what the topic, whether it be movies or her recent recounting of her experiences with motherhood, there is something so incredibly warm about her.

Keith: I have picked Keith for his extraordinary way with words and his general friendliness. He always replies to comments and is the perfect person to discuss movie related topics with. He gets right to the core of a movie with his analysis and depth.

Pete: I have selected Pete for this award because of his storytelling and . He is the definition of a raconteur who has so many takes to tell. I reckon Pete would make a cracking author simply for his ability to draw the reader in and how he always has something to say.

You’ve Been Tagged

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You've Been Tagged

The wonderfully fabulous that is Gill has tagged me to answer some questions. I’m very happy and delighted she thought of me. Now I will admit that I’m late to answering this, as some will probably guess from some of the Christmas themed questions, but it’s still fun to take part. Now I will follow the rules and let me answers be known.

All I Want For Christmas is You | Which DVD/Blu-Ray would you like to receive this year?

I’d love to get the Indiana Jones collection on Blu-Ray.

 

Jingle Bell Rock | Favorite soundtrack or song from a Christmas film?

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas from Meet Me in St. Louis

 

Let it Snow | 3 of your favorite Christmas films…

Love Actually

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Home Alone

 

Donald Trump | A film that divides opinion…

Anything by Lars Von Trier runs the gamut from being hated to be exalted. Check Breaking the Waves and Melancholia 

 

Brexit | Favorite British Film…

That honour goes to Black Narcissus

 

Fidel Castro | A film that divides opinion… A film considered culturally significant

I’d have to say The Godfather. It is a benchmark in cinema after all and so many since it have taken influence from it.

 

Starbucks | Favorite Film Franchise…

Would have to be the James Bond series, so iconic

 

McDonald’s Happy Meal | Favorite Childhood Film…

Definitely The Lion King by a mile.

 

‘Cheeky Nandos’ | Favorite Comedy

I would have to say Hot Fuzz, laughed so much when I saw it

 

One film you want all of your followers to watch…

A film called He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not. It proves that there really are two sides to every story and is ridiculously underrated.

Now I will nominate people to take part in this( but if you don’t want to, there is no pressure)

Kim

Pete

Madame Vintage

Kitt

Alex

If if you want to take part, just copy and paste the questions and answer them. It is that simple, then tag other bloggers for the fun to continue. Here’s the template if you wish to copy it.

All I Want For Christmas is You | Which DVD/Blu-Ray would you like to receive this year?

Jingle Bell Rock | Favorite soundtrack or song from a Christmas film?

Let it Snow | 3 of your favorite Christmas films…

Donald Trump | A film that divides opinion…

Brexit | Favorite British Film…

Fidel Castro | A film that divides opinion… A film considered culturally significant

Starbucks | Favorite Film Franchise…

McDonald’s Happy Meal | Favorite Childhood Film…

‘Cheeky Nandos’ | Favorite Comedy

One film you want all of your followers to watch…

5 Year Blog Anniversary

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Blog Anniversary

Today, my blog turns five years old. I am still in a bit of shock about that fact, never would I have ever dreamed that my blog could last this long. It’s been five amazing years spent in the company of all of you wonderful and good-hearted bloggers who really keep me going. I can’t imagine my life without interacting with you guys whose generosity and love has been essential to me. Thanks to all of you delightful people for bringing out a more confident side of me, with your collective kindness and endless array of support. I’m so happy to have reached this milestone in my blogging career and hope to continue for as long as I can.

One Lovely Blogger Award

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One Lovely Blogger Award

The exceptional and thoroughly talented Eva nominated me for One Lovely Blogger Award. I must say I was immensely flattered by this and want to extend my thanks to her for thinking of me. I urge you all to give her blog a look as it won’t disappoint with its content.

So here is what I must do to accept this prestigious honour:

• Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog
• Add the One Lovely Blog Award to your post
• Share 7 things about yourself
• Pass this on to as many people as you like
• Include this set of rules

Now I must confess I don’t know how interesting my seven facts will be about myself, I hope I don’t repeat myself from other award speeches. I decided to make my seven bits of information that are as intriguing as they can be. Here goes:

Number one – I am a big lover of Italy

My love of Italy began when I first visited Rome. It was such a cultural place with a lot of history that blew me away. I really wish I could visit Italy again sometime and explore. The people I’ve met are very amiable and the food is just divine. And I would love to learn some Italian as the language sounds pretty amazing. Italy is sublime.

Number two – I wish the film industry would quit with endless remakes

I do get that usually remakes make a lot of money, but there are countless other and much better films out there that don’t get the necessary attention because of this. And why remake something that is great to begin with? I am baffled by that, as if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.  I will admit occasionally a good remake comes along and I’m not completely against the idea, but a bit more originality would be appreciated and not just something to make a lot of money.

Number three – I’m probably one of the most impatient people ever

I do believe I am getting better, but if there is anyone that despises waiting, it is me. I can’t exactly explain why I am impatient, it just seems to be a part of me. I know that good things come to those who wait, but there are some cases when it seems doubtful.

Number four – I only ever had one detention throughout my whole time in school

And that detention was actually for something I didn’t do. People always used to say that I was a good student who never got in trouble, though that isn’t exactly true. I was and still am no saint, I just never saw the point in doing anything stupid that would get myself into bother.

Number Five – I will never spoil a film for someone

I have had in the past cases where friends have spoiled crucial points in films and it has completely ruined the experience. I never see the point in revealing critical information as it is really something pointless to do. Just like with my blog, if there will be spoilers I will put a warning to inform everyone.

Number Six – I’m a sucker for crying when watching certain movies

And I’m not ashamed to admit that! If something is supposed to resonate and touch you, it is only natural to cry. I never understand when some people think it is strange to cry when watching a film. Obviously some of them have no heart.

Number Seven – Simply put, I love all of my followers and supporters

And the nominees are:

1. Tom
2. Mike
3. Rebecca
4. Laura Beth
5. Richard
6. Khalid
7. Paul
8. Fraggle
9. Tony

 

Two Sunshine Blogger Awards

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Sunshine Blogger Award

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

1. What is favourite movie genre? I like a lot of movies, but horror is my main go to.
2. Do you have a favourite book-to-film adaptation? That is a tough one. The Harry Potter movies were pretty stellar.
3. 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.
4. Do you have a  favourite song in a movie? Nobody Does it Better from The Spy Who Loved Me.
5. Do you have a favourite film composer? Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The Indiana Jones franchise or the Matrix? Indiana Jones, it was a staple of my growing up.
9. What do you think of the Academy Awards (Oscars)? I don’t mind the Oscars, though sometimes their choices baffle me.
10. If you could speak any language fluently (apart from your native) what would it be? Spanish, I love the sound of it.
11. 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:

Ivan 

Kim

Jereon

Ruth

Meg

Son of a Beach

JJ 

Keeps Me Alive

And finally my questions for them:

1. How often would you say you spend on your blog?
2. What has blogging taught you?
3. Amy Adams or Natalie Portman?
4. Walks along the beach or romantic meal inside?
5. Have you ever written in the nude?
6. What film had the biggest emotional impact on you?
7. What is your fondest memory from childhood?
8. Is there any scene you would love to recreate from a movie?
9. Where do you see yourself in five years time?
10. What film have you been meaning to watch for a long time, but just haven’t got the chance to?
11. And in the style of Stuff and That, do you think I have a nice bum?

I’ve Got 2000 Followers!

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2000 Followers

I just saw on my blog that I have over 2000 followers and that has made me really happy. I love hearing feedback and support from everyone who follows me, you are so special and a constant source of inspiration for me. I never expected to gain this many followers, but now that I have that, I can’t help but feel ecstatic. I guess what I’m trying to say is thank you to all of you fantastic people who make my day every time you view my blog. You have feeling like the gif below. Thank you for that feeling.

My Fourteenth Liebster Award

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Liebster Award

The guys over at Stuff and That have kindly nominated me for a liebster award, this time marking my fourteenth nomination. Thank you guys for this award, you really are flattering me. I highly recommend their site which is in many ways a bad ass blog. But onto the questions that have set me.

1. Pitch Your Dream Movie. Actors, directors, plot, whatever. (special thanks to filmsCine for coming up with that one). I think this post of mine, My Dream Movie Cast, will answer that.

2. Most/Least Favourite Movie? The Godfather is my favourite movie and always will be. The movie I despise is Not Another Teen Movie.

3. Most/Least Favourite Game? I am partial to a bit of tennis. My least favourite game or sport is golf, I find it really yawn inducing.

4. Most/Least Favourite Band? My favourite is Red Hot Chili Peppers. My least favourite is One Direction.

5. How, or why, did you get into blogging? And what are your favourite aspects of it? I started blogging for a college project and it grew from there. I enjoy discussing things with like-minded people and getting their opinions.

6. Last crime you committed? (Mine was distribution of snowman pornography, Reuben’s was public intoxication in a nursery) I can’t say I’ve committed any crimes, in less you count crimes of fashion.

7. Dream super group? Tough question, Guns N Roses and AC/DC may be cool though.

8. Favourite book? The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

9. Favourite hobbies beside blogging and doing what you blog about? I love listening to music, trying to dance and walking around the house naked.

10.  Favourite thing about Stuff And That? (give us praise) Your sense of fun is pretty delightful. Your content is always interesting to read and look over.

11. Least favourite thing about Stuff And That? (tell us we’re crap) I can’t really think of anything bad about your blog, it’s pretty cool.

Now for my nominees:

1. Kim
2. Emma
3. Liam
4. Andrew
5. Mike

And here are my questions, which I have tried to make as fun and quirky as possible:

1. Which book, that hasn’t been made into a film, would you love to see be made into one?
2. Do you have any nicknames?
3. When someone says happiness, what do you think of?
4. Have you ever sun bathed naked?
5. What is your biggest pet hate?
6. Which country would you most love to visit?
7. What type of ice-cream is your favourite?
8. In your opinion, what makes someone sexy?
9. What is the most rock n roll thing you have ever done?
10. Which accent could you listen to all day?
11. And finally, what do you enjoy the most about my blog?

So all I have left to say is thanks to the guys who nominated me for this award, it really makes me feel good knowing that people like what they read on my blog.

 

 

 

 

My Thirteenth Liebster Award!

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Liebster Award

13 may be an unlucky number to many, but at the minute it isn’t for me as the excellent Tom has nominated me for my thirteenth Liebster Award. I’m starting to feel like Meryl Streep, racking up the nominations, but it won’t go to my head. I want to thank Tom for this award and say that his blog is one of sterling quality and continued excellence. With all that said, I better accept the award.

Firstly, my answers to Tom’ questions posed to me:

1. Favourite Disney Villain? Maleficent, she has the best evil laugh.
2. If you could put one film in a space capsule to be sent off to an alien planet, which would it be and why? The Godfather to spread the good word.
3. Name a film that too few people have seen, but deserves to be watched. If you like supernatural horror, you can’t go wrong with The Skeleton Key.
4. Will there ever be a truly great video game-to-film adaptation? Has there been one already? I don’t think any film can quite match the excellence of a video game that well. Many have tried, but they never really seem to come off well.
5. Which film deserves to be wiped off the face of the earth? Not Another Teen Movie.
6. Who was your first, or biggest, film/TV crush? Sarah Michelle Gellar, I fell in love the first time I watched Buffy.
7. Which film character’s job would you most want? James Bond’s job and all the perks.
8. Would you rather watch paint dry or watch grass grow? Depends what takes a shorter time.
9. If it was Groundhog Day and you were able to choose a day to endlessly relive, which would it be and what song would be playing at 6:00 every morning? My birthday and the song would be Ray of Light
10. Hanks, Hardy or Hiddleston? (A big shout out to all the Toms out there!) Now that’s a tough one as I like all three Toms, but if I had to it would be Tom Hanks because he seems like a really amiable guy.
11. And finally, a favourite: which 5 actors/actresses would you have at a dinner party? Al Pacino, Natalie Portman, Judi Dench, Meryl Streep and Henry Cavill.

Now I must nominate people for the award and I’ve decided to scale it to five people, because I can’t choose between so many of the great blogs out there.

1. Husband and Husband
2. Son of a Beach
3. Human Interest
4. Carisa
5. Rivers of Grue

And for these nominees(if they so wish to take part) are my eleven questions, which I’ve tried to make as interesting as possible.

1. Are you a fan of the TV show Mad Men?
2. What do you do to get inspiration to right your posts, is there a certain ritual you do?
3. What film gave you nightmares?
4. What’s your philosophy in life?
5. Would you describe yourself as an artistic kind of person?
6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
7. What is the most romantic movie you’ve ever seen?
8. Do you take a lot of selfies?
9. What first made you want to start a blog?
10. Are you a relaxed person or always someone whose ready to do something?
11. What is the first thing you remember doing today?

Once more, thank you Tom for your kindness.

4 Year Blog Anniversary

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4 Years, Blog Anniversary

It was exactly four years ago that I uploaded my first post to WordPress. In that time, I think my confidence has soared and my reviews have got so much better. And it is all down to every wonderful follower of my blog, you are the real reason my blog is still here. You all rock in your own individual ways. Thank you so much for supporting me this far on my blogging adventure. It only feels like yesterday that I nervously posted my first review. I can remember waiting for the response to the post and being thrilled when I got feedback. 4 years feels like such a big number to reach and I couldn’t be more happy than I am right now.