1-if you have not seen Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince-stop reading, if you have not read the book, you may also feel differently.
That being said, having read the books and seen the film all I can say is, where was the book? I walked out of the theatre 2 1/2 hrs after I had walked in and instantly asked myself, 'did anything really happen in this movie?' My answer was pretty close to no.
Yes, Im aware of the hook-ups, and the death. But compared to the book this film was seriously lacking. The death was even minute in the film-whereas it held massive importance and had a much different outcome in the film.
Where was the fight? the fire? the horcrux? Hello! I guess its good the final book will be 2 movies. They will have time to go into EVERYTHING they missed in this one. Otherwise a lot will be missing/confusing or impossible in the end.
And I kinda felt like Ron was rather absent...I know he was there-but his part was so much smaller than Im used to-I missed Ron. Especially since he is supposed to kick a little ass in the book-without Harry. (Quidditch anyone?! Yeah....very downplayed!).
Either way, Iwalked away disappointed-and wondering if the directors hated Dumbledore that much they just didn't care he died.
Heres hoping the 2films 1book idea gives us plenty of time to make up and not miss a thing next time. Maybe they can even give us what we all want....More what happened after info. Like why there is no kid named after certain people who died? Who runs Hogwarts/is still there etc... I just want more about all of them!!
I want it, and I want it now!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Emmys...oh my!
Alright....Alright so the Emmy noms are out and there are as always some suprises, some disappointments ans some 'please win'. So lets hit the what matters rundown.
Outstanding Lead actor in a Comedy:
Suprises: The Big Bang Theory in with the big dogs
But, with 30 Rock and The Office in the mix, Im thinking something with a little less bang might take home that statue. But I am pleasently suprised by the nom.
Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama:
Oh Mad Men...I do love a good-take over the world, new show on fire, multiple nominee, but I must say seeing Simon Bakers name on the list made me grateful to the Emmy gods.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy:
Im never amazed by the amount of cancelled shows nominated for Emmys. Isn't an Emmy nomination supposed to be a good thing? When did it become the kiss of death? As much as I love Christina Applegate, for those of you who have seen United State of Tara-Toni Colette is amazing!!
Want to win: Toni Colette-and she has a chance, but Tina Fey might do it again.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama:
Surpise: Mariska Hargitay...at least when you look at the rest of the list.
Predicted win: Elizabeth Moss-Mad Men, although Kyra Sedgwick is loved by the Emmys, Mad Men can seem to do no wrong.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy:
Neil Patrick Harris....enough said. At least on my end.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama:
While I am intruiged by the Lost nomination, I still think the Emmy love for Mad Men hasn't worn off yet.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy:
I am praying the Emmy gods shine down on Kristen Chenoweth and her Pushing Daisies performance. The woman is a petite powerhouse worthy of some big love. While Im hopeful, I have a bad feeling about the rest of the nominees being on shows that are still on.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama:
Have to love the double support for Greys Anatomy and In Treatment, but I am suprised the Greys nominees don't include Katherine Heigl. Ok, she took herself out last year-but last year her storyline wasn't Emmy strong, this year-it was. Snub-Katherine Heigl, but lets hope for Snadra Oh.
Outstanding Comedy Series:
United States of Tara is missing from this list!!! But Im loving the Emmys Family Guy nod. I mean animation domination for real.
Outstanding Drama Series:
Mad Men-suprise, suprise...no really, all the nominations are deserved. So I'd be suprised to not see the cast take the stage with a win.
Outstanding Children's Program:
Disney Takeover anyone!? So if Hannah Montana wins, do they announce Hannah or Miley? just wondering.
With 22 nominations for 30 Rock and 16 for Mad Men, this could be the type of Emmys where we get real bored of hearing just two shows all night long. Im hoping for at least a few suprises.
Outstanding Lead actor in a Comedy:
Suprises: The Big Bang Theory in with the big dogs
But, with 30 Rock and The Office in the mix, Im thinking something with a little less bang might take home that statue. But I am pleasently suprised by the nom.
Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama:
Oh Mad Men...I do love a good-take over the world, new show on fire, multiple nominee, but I must say seeing Simon Bakers name on the list made me grateful to the Emmy gods.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy:
Im never amazed by the amount of cancelled shows nominated for Emmys. Isn't an Emmy nomination supposed to be a good thing? When did it become the kiss of death? As much as I love Christina Applegate, for those of you who have seen United State of Tara-Toni Colette is amazing!!
Want to win: Toni Colette-and she has a chance, but Tina Fey might do it again.
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama:
Surpise: Mariska Hargitay...at least when you look at the rest of the list.
Predicted win: Elizabeth Moss-Mad Men, although Kyra Sedgwick is loved by the Emmys, Mad Men can seem to do no wrong.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy:
Neil Patrick Harris....enough said. At least on my end.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama:
While I am intruiged by the Lost nomination, I still think the Emmy love for Mad Men hasn't worn off yet.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy:
I am praying the Emmy gods shine down on Kristen Chenoweth and her Pushing Daisies performance. The woman is a petite powerhouse worthy of some big love. While Im hopeful, I have a bad feeling about the rest of the nominees being on shows that are still on.
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama:
Have to love the double support for Greys Anatomy and In Treatment, but I am suprised the Greys nominees don't include Katherine Heigl. Ok, she took herself out last year-but last year her storyline wasn't Emmy strong, this year-it was. Snub-Katherine Heigl, but lets hope for Snadra Oh.
Outstanding Comedy Series:
United States of Tara is missing from this list!!! But Im loving the Emmys Family Guy nod. I mean animation domination for real.
Outstanding Drama Series:
Mad Men-suprise, suprise...no really, all the nominations are deserved. So I'd be suprised to not see the cast take the stage with a win.
Outstanding Children's Program:
Disney Takeover anyone!? So if Hannah Montana wins, do they announce Hannah or Miley? just wondering.
With 22 nominations for 30 Rock and 16 for Mad Men, this could be the type of Emmys where we get real bored of hearing just two shows all night long. Im hoping for at least a few suprises.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Bruno...Harry and Heigl
I've always had a soft spot in my movie loving heart for the month of July. Its like Mega movie month. And this month is just heating up.
Bruno batted first, and according to who you talk to he either hit it out of the park, or didnt even get to bat. Personally, people need to get on the Sacha Baron bandwagon. Love him or hate him the man is brilliant, and very dedicated to his charecters, er, personalities? either way Bruno is fierce.
Bruno was smart taking a week head start on the summer mamoth known only as HARRY POTTER.
Those kids from across the pond might have a bit of a book war going with the hunks of twilight, but for those not keeping notice, the kids across the pond are not such kids anymore. And this flick hits their teen angst wand weilding emotionally distraught stride. All I can say is...I'll see you in the cape-wearing screaming people filled theatres, because as much as I love the Twilight obsession sweeping the nation, Im still standing behind my wand weilding scar bearing fictional heros this week.
Batting the same week-but on a totaly different field is the always pretty Katherine Heigl and her equally handsome counterpart Gerard Butler. The Ugly Truth looks to be that fun, because it hits the truth in the perfectly overly pretty, funny, way that only people as pretty and well timed as these two can do, in the mid summer grab your girls and go flick. Or force your boyfriend to go, and pretend you didn't notice he liked it, and or tried several of the lines/moves used in the film on you within minutes of the credits rolling.
Either way you go, July is hittting its home run loving stride. The heat might be rising outside, but the heat from the screen wont get you burned.
Bruno batted first, and according to who you talk to he either hit it out of the park, or didnt even get to bat. Personally, people need to get on the Sacha Baron bandwagon. Love him or hate him the man is brilliant, and very dedicated to his charecters, er, personalities? either way Bruno is fierce.
Bruno was smart taking a week head start on the summer mamoth known only as HARRY POTTER.
Those kids from across the pond might have a bit of a book war going with the hunks of twilight, but for those not keeping notice, the kids across the pond are not such kids anymore. And this flick hits their teen angst wand weilding emotionally distraught stride. All I can say is...I'll see you in the cape-wearing screaming people filled theatres, because as much as I love the Twilight obsession sweeping the nation, Im still standing behind my wand weilding scar bearing fictional heros this week.
Batting the same week-but on a totaly different field is the always pretty Katherine Heigl and her equally handsome counterpart Gerard Butler. The Ugly Truth looks to be that fun, because it hits the truth in the perfectly overly pretty, funny, way that only people as pretty and well timed as these two can do, in the mid summer grab your girls and go flick. Or force your boyfriend to go, and pretend you didn't notice he liked it, and or tried several of the lines/moves used in the film on you within minutes of the credits rolling.
Either way you go, July is hittting its home run loving stride. The heat might be rising outside, but the heat from the screen wont get you burned.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Saying it to be said
Hi all-Im 'Little Miss says it all' and I will-say-it-ALL.
Given this weeks events lets talk the Hollywood death train. The past few weeks have seen alot of Hollywood heavy hitters heading for those pearly gates (assuming they head in that upwards direction).
I've heard of the whole death comes in threes thing, and I see it. But someone somewhere isn't counting because we passed three back before Billy Mays.
We had Ed, Farrah and Micheal. I mean two of those came in one day (causing Farrahs thunder to be much quieter than she deserved). Thats three-it should have stopped there, but this train seems to be on a massive path of destruction.
Granted-none of those following have been as big as the first-its still more than the three generally required.
So are we still counting in threes? have each of these deaths been grouped into their own set, or is there another number this train is going for? So far we have another five added to the mega list of three.
Side note for the day-Anyone else realize Ed Mcmahon died the same month Conan O'Brien (with sidekick Andy Richter) took over for Jay Leno-who had taken over for Johhny Carson (w. Ed as sidekick)?
Its been a sad few weeks in hollywood-hoping it turns around soon so I have something good to talk about.
Other than Megan Fox and her apparent ill-will towards her Transformers acting debut. Honey, you might be hotter than should legally be allowed-but don't blame the robots for your acting. Biting the mega-million dollar hand that feeds is never a bright idea...But then she doesn't have to throw around big SAT words to sound smart...yeah, because thats the only difference between you and Scarlett Johansson.
Given this weeks events lets talk the Hollywood death train. The past few weeks have seen alot of Hollywood heavy hitters heading for those pearly gates (assuming they head in that upwards direction).
I've heard of the whole death comes in threes thing, and I see it. But someone somewhere isn't counting because we passed three back before Billy Mays.
We had Ed, Farrah and Micheal. I mean two of those came in one day (causing Farrahs thunder to be much quieter than she deserved). Thats three-it should have stopped there, but this train seems to be on a massive path of destruction.
Granted-none of those following have been as big as the first-its still more than the three generally required.
So are we still counting in threes? have each of these deaths been grouped into their own set, or is there another number this train is going for? So far we have another five added to the mega list of three.
Side note for the day-Anyone else realize Ed Mcmahon died the same month Conan O'Brien (with sidekick Andy Richter) took over for Jay Leno-who had taken over for Johhny Carson (w. Ed as sidekick)?
Its been a sad few weeks in hollywood-hoping it turns around soon so I have something good to talk about.
Other than Megan Fox and her apparent ill-will towards her Transformers acting debut. Honey, you might be hotter than should legally be allowed-but don't blame the robots for your acting. Biting the mega-million dollar hand that feeds is never a bright idea...But then she doesn't have to throw around big SAT words to sound smart...yeah, because thats the only difference between you and Scarlett Johansson.
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