Bookish Movie Night Essentials

Hey, guys!      

      Who doesn't love a great movie night? One of my favorite things to do on a Friday night is to curl up some where comfy, grab a snack, a friend, and a great movie. 

      I, personally, absolutely love to watch book-to-movie adaptations and Disney films with anyone that I can snag. However, book-to-movie adaptations hold a place near and dear to my heart. The Hunger Games, for example, have a fantastic quartet of films that follow the trilogy of books very nicely. The film cannot always be perfect, but when it manages to make you reminisce over your favorite characters or scene.

The idea for this blog post was sparked by PureFlix. PureFlix is a wonderful movie and film site that has an amazing selection of family friendly films. There is a wonderful selection to chose from and films for everyone.

Movies:

•  Beauty and the Beast (original & new)

Beauty and the Beast will always be one of my all time favorite films. When the new adaption came out this past winter, I was so excited to see it and I wasn't disappointed. I managed to see it twice in one day and then I bought the DVD when it came out, so you can bet that I'll watch it frequently. 

The Essentials: tissues, jelly beans, a warm drink

• The Harry Potter movies

Need I explain the fantastic qualities of these movies? They are absolutely spectacular and will be one of my favorite book series and movie franchises until I fall over and die. I grew up waiting for these movies to come out and I grew up reading the books over and over again. These are the books that got me into reading and actually started my passion for discussing and writing about books. Harry Potter is where it started and it's not where it ends, but it will definitely be something I will love all my life. 

The Essentials: butterbeer, chocolate frogs, hot chocolate, Berty Botts Every Flavor Beans, tissues, and somewhere to cry

• The Little Mermaid (Disney)

I'm really not sticking to any kind of theme when it comes to these movies, but The Little Mermaid has been my favorite film since I was just a baby and it has never lost it's spot on my personal movie chart. It will be and always be the best Disney film. I dread the day that they remake The Little Mermaid because they will probably ruin it or have a terrible cast. I will cry.
The Essentials: salt water taffy, an iced beverage, tissues, something salty

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Thank you, again, to Pure Flix for the wonderful graphic and blog post prompt. They are currently offering a free, one-month trial – you can check that out here. They offer a wide variety of family-friendly movies and there’s something for everyone!

Happy reading!

Olivia 

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Friday Favorites [1/15/2016]

Hey guys!

      So much has happened this week, one event being the death of Alan Rickman. Alan Rickman, the actor who not only played Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies, the Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Sir Alexander Dane from Galaxy Quest, and so many other roles in fabulous films. When I heard the news of his death, I was so devastated to find out about his battle with cancer, and 69 seems to be so young and too soon to die. Alan Rickman was a fantastic actor, and his fantastic skill and hilarious personality won't be forgotten. 

      I've decided that I want to do a blog post at least once a month to share with you my "Friday Favorites", but it is not only just my Friday reads, but it will be basically my monthly favorites. So here are my January favorites!

My Favorite Movies This Month:

• Galaxy Quest
• Pride and Predjudice
• Anne of Green Gables

My first favorite has to be the movie Galaxy Quest. I actually just watched it for the first time, and I adored it. It reminds me so much of Doctor Who, and it was just the right amount of adventure, science fiction, and amazing actors to tickle my fancy. The cast is so talented, and the story line and plot is so addicting. I couldn't get enough of it. The show that the characters were in in the movie should be a real show. I would watch it constantly.

My second favorite movie this month has to be Pride and Predjudice. The cast is spectacular, the story is amazing, and I just adore it. I really need to read the book all of the way through, because I have attempted to read a third of it, but I struggled at the time, so I put it off. I can't wait to try to read it again.

Anne of Green Gables, the version with Megan Follows, is so fantastic. It is by far one of my favorite movies. The way the book is adapted into the movie is so beautifully done, and the cast is fantastic. Like when I'm reading the book, I wish to be with the characters and be apart of the story. The book and the movie are fantastic. 

My Favorite Songs:

• If I Could Fly by One Direction
• Love You Good Bye by One Direction
• Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus

I've found myself listening to these songs over and over again, loving them. Teenage Dirtbag is so catchy and I love the vocals. If I Could Fly has been one of my favorite songs since November of 2015 when the album was released. I absolutely love One Direction's newest album, and I'm so proud of what they have become. The lyrics to their song seem to describe my life, my feelings, and their vocals express their feelings throughout their songs, and I just love this album with my whole heart.

Random Things That I Have Been Obsessed With This Month:

• One Direction and James Corden's performance of "Drag Me Down" during James' Carpool Karaoke segment.
• White chocolate raspberry cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory

My Favorite January Read (so far):

• The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen 

My Favorite Quote of the Month:

My Current TBR List:

• The Maze Runner by James Dashner
• The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor

I hope you all are having a great month, and I hope you have a great 2016. Until next time, happy reading!

Olivia

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