May has gone by so slowly.I think that's because I've,for the majority of the month,been lazing around my house *cough*revising*cough-cough*.I find not being in school actually tends to get boring pretty quickly.Exams haven't gone as well as I'd have liked them to,though thats my own fault.For every single exam I've done I've put in absolute minimum effort so I think thats gonna show in my results.Only got one more to go - Media Studies - on Friday and then it's all over.I'm not typing this at the very end of the month because I'm not gonna have time to do it on Friday.So in general,May has been pretty boring.A few good days out with friends etc and my mum took me on rather an AMAZING shopping trip on Friday just passed by aside from that,my May was uneventful.

Films

I seen two in the cinema this month!Yes,at last, the 'film fan' has managed to get back to that place she calls home.I rented a couple which I enjoyed.And I also bought a few,one of which I was VERY excited about - more about that in a sec.

So,cinema:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall - Loved it.See my review for more on that. Perhaps it was just because me and my friends had been desperate to see it ever since we heard the line in the trailer 'You sound like you're from London' [don't even ask why we found that so hilarious].Or perhaps it was because it starred Russell Brand?Or maybe,just maybe,the reason I loved this film was because I buggered off to see it on a night I was meant to be revising?I found it hilarious from start to finish.Was very happy it didn't rely on all that 'lets see how rude and vulgar we can be' stuff that Superbad relied on to get laughs.Yep so fantastic film.

What Happens In Vegas - Got to go see this one for free,which I was happy about :).Thought it was ok,though was glad I didn't pay to go see it.I loved the best friends of the main couple - Hater and Tipper.Their scenes together were my favourite in the entire movie.I think it was a fairly good idea that could have been executed better.

Ok so dvds.I rented four this month.

This Is England - We went to rent Trainspotting [don't ask why I've not bought it already lol] and the dvd shop revealed that they only had one copy [wtf!?] and so we rented this little work of art instead.Very good and I think it did live up to its claim of being the best British film since Trainspotting.Controversial,hard hitting and honest.Quite accusatory,but I liked that about it.Highlighting the problems of racial and gang violence,I thought it addressed some real issues that,although this film was set in the 80's,are still relevant today,if not as predominant as they used to be.I thought young Thomas Turgoose was great as the troubled twelve year old boy in search of friendship and a father figure and the character of Combo,played by Stephen Graham,was hard enough to rival Robert Carlyle's Begbie in Trainspotting.So yep,loved this one.

Trainspotting - Me and my mum had a craving to watch this and since I,the main dvd collector of the household,have not yet acquired it [not for want of trying,they've discontinued it until next March when they're re-releasing another 'special' edition] we had to go rent it.As mentioned above,when we first went to get it the dvd shop didn't have it so we had to wait a night [during which we rented This Is England] and then get it.I've not watched this film in a while and it was the first time watching it with my mum.It still creeps me out watching the baby crawl along the ceiling when Renton's going cold turkey.Bleugh.

Hallam Foe - Set in Edinburgh,after our previous night's encounter with Trainspotting, my mum and I thought this would be a nice,if somewhat milder,continuation of a bit of a theme.I was looking forward to seeing this but I can't say it lived up to my expectations.It was worth seeing,but I just didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would.Jamie Bell was great though.

Death Proof - Quentin Tarantino's half of his and Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse homage.I've not seen Rodriguez's film and I'm not familiar with Grindhouse films but if Deathproof is anything to go buy I'll soon be getting pretty familiar with them.As expected of a Tarantino there's strong female characters [a lack of Uma Thurman was refreshing,not that I have anything against her,I think she's great,it was just nice not to see her in this film.] and the casting of Zoe Bell as herself was a great decision.Also,as typical of his films,Tarantino appeared in a cameo role.As did acclaimed horror director Eli Roth,which was cool.The two groups of girls were great,though I much preferred the second set because they just had much better chemistry and played off each other so well.Script was great,and hilarious at some points.Some critics have knocked this film for having too much talk,but I thought it's what made it,and,as far as I'm aware,lots of dialogue was conventional of Grindhouse cinema?Also,Quentin Tarantino often has speechy scripts so it didn't really feel out of place coming from the perspective I was [that of an avid Tarantino fan.]One of my favourite things about this film though was the soundtrack.'Down In Mexico' was stuck in my head for days after watching.'Hold Tight' is my new favourite song.And 'Chick Habit',well I already loved it,but it was great to see it this film.Oh and slight heads up to Kill Bill when one of the girls phone's rings and her ring tone is that song that Elle Driver whistles in Kill Bill :D I'm ranting now.5 Star Film.

I also bought three dvds this month.

The Matrix - Two disc edition for a pound!Not my favourite ever film but I felt it was one that had to be added to my collection.And for a pound,who wouldn't?

Beetlejuice - Again with the Tim Burton.I'm slowly but surely building up quite a collection of his work.I've always loved this film and after not seeing it for a few years,I was happy to buy it for three pounds and relive one of my favourite Burton films.

Sweeney Todd:The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - After much begging and pleading with my mother,she finally agreed to get me the two disc edition last Friday.I'd seen it before,but it was a bad quality copy and so when I got this it was great to watch it on the big telly in all it's grisly glory.Told ya I was building up my stash of Burton films lol.Although I am a HUGE fan of Johnny Depp,I can't help feeling Helena Bonham Carter out-shone him in this.No doubt he was excellent at capturing Sweeney's dark,revengeful character but Carter was just plain fantastic.Her singing didn't annoy me like I thought it would and her comic timing was great.As per usual great use has been made of costume and set and a dark,eerie Victorian London has been captured in true Tim Burton style.Special features disc was also great,giving a good insight into the origins of the demon barber.My favourite purchase this month by far.

Tv

Lost - Absoloutely mind blowing.I simply cannot wait for this week's finale!I sense death,reveals and big plot twists are a'coming!
Desperate Housewives - Continues to be a really strong season.The latest episode [tornado one] was exceptionally good.I felt so sorry for Lynette at the end :(
The Big Bang Theory - Deserves a mention just because it continues to cheer me up every Thursday evening.
Heroes - Nowhere near as good as season one,much slower paced.But still interesting.How much are Matt and Mohinder like a little married couple lol?

Kelly's Quotability

After many months of waiting,she's done it!My friend Kelly's made it into the quotability,with her very own section no less!Kelly earlier this month faced one of her biggest fears and stood up on stage for the first time and spoke.She was really scared about it and I was,and still am,so proud of her for doing it.Go You!So here's some of her best bits

Kelly:I try my hardest to do what God wants to do, and yeh I muck up a lot, but that’s the great thing about God, that he doesn’t think “she mucked up, I won’t use her anymore…” he keeps giving me opportunities to live for him and do what He wants me to do. - love this because it,for me,sums up God exactly.He doesn't just dump you if you make mistakes,He keeps using you and gently guides you.

Kelly:One of the great things about God is that he doesn’t lie - indeed :) And I'm pretty happy that He doesn't.He kindly lets you know when there's something that you need to change or when you're going the wrong way.

Kelly:It’s still hard and scary but I know he is right here with me. - Pretty much sums up what I continuously try to drum into my head lol

And finally [on the Kelly section anyways]:

Kelly:My life isn’t just mine it’s His. - And I think you more than proved that dear when you got up on that stage.Not that it needed proving,but you know.I admire you so much for doing it.I'm not sure if when God calls me to do something I'm as terrified of as you were/are with the stage I'd be able to do it as well as you did.You're pretty much inspiring dear :D

Other Quotablilty

There's quite a few things to quote this month so bear with me.

Jamie:Blocka-Chocka Fringe :))

Kirsty:Kirsty's orgasming over the jolly-ranchers. 8|

Gabrielle[Desperate Housewives]:Carlos,if you are taking me somewhere I don't need a boa,I don't want to go!

Crazy Adam-Obsessed Lady[Desperate Housewives]: Did you see her spit at me?
Bree:Yes,that was unfortunate. :b

Sawyer[Lost]: Hold up!You don't get to die alone. [God knows why this made it in,all I know it was saved in my phone for this very purpose so I must have for some reason at the time enjoyed it]

Ben[Lost]:How many times do I have to tell you John,I always have a plan [sinister much?]

Ben[Lost]:Destiny,John,is a fickle bitch!

Carmen Reyes(Hurley's Mum)[Lost]:Jesus Christ is not a weapon. [Quite right :b]

Sawyer[Lost]::Hugo's with Ben.
Jack:Son of a Bitch! [Role reversal much!?:))]

Wolowitz[The Big Bang Theory]: You can't just call dibs!
Koothrappali:I can, and I did. Look up dibs in Wikipedia. [This had me laughing for so long]

Sheldon[The Big Band Theory]:Oh I never joke when it comes to vertigo

Waiter[Sex and The City]: Good,Great,Excellent!

Samantha[Sex and The City]:Friar Fuck. [This had me in stitches for hours after I watched the episode with Kirsty.I don't know why,it was just the way she came out with it I suppose]

One of the girls from Sex and the City,can't remember who: Miss Motherfucker!Why have you not returned my last two hundred calls!?

Carrie[Sex and The City]:Dolce and Gabanna picked me?
Fashion Show Producer:Yes fuckette,and they are very picky Italians.

Sweeney Todd[Johnny Depp in Sweeney Todd]: What is this?...Smells Like piss...Looks like piss...This is piss. :)) [The looks on his face and Mrs Lovett's lines in between...lol]

Matthew[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]:What did you think of my demo,did you get it?
Aldous:I was gonna listen to that but then I just,um,carried on living my life.

Surfing Instructor[Forgetting Sarah Marshall:When life gives you lemons you just say 'Fuck the Lemons!' and bail. [LOL]

Surfing Instructor[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]:If you get bitten by a shark you're not just going to give up surfing are you?
Peter:....yeah,probably.

Surfing Instructor[Forgetting Sarah Marshall]:You sound like you're from London!

And finally (I did warn you there was a lot :P):

Lyrics for 'I Want An Alien For Christmas ' by Fountains of Wayne:

This year for Christmas
There's something I'd really like
So if you're up there somewhere Santa
Please don't bring me another bike
I don't need any ugly sweaters
And I don't play much basketball
But theres something kinda special
That I want most of all...

I want an alien for Christmas
Bring me an alien this year
I want a little green guy
About three feet high
With seventeen eyes
Who knows how to fly
I want an alien for Christmas this year

He can live in the bath tub
So don't worry about a thing
And Ill take him out for walks
When it gets nicer in the spring
Ill always keep him company
Hell never be alone
And we can hang around the house all day
And watch the twilight zone

I want an alien for Christmas
Bring me an alien this year
I want a little green guy
About three feet high
With seventeen eyes
Who knows how to fly
I want an alien for Christmas this year

I want an alien for Christmas
Bring me an alien this year
I want a little green guy
About three feet high
With seventeen eyes
Who knows how to fly
I want an alien for Christmas this year
I want an alien for Christmas this year

Overview

Apologies about the HUGENESS of this round up.Looking back,this month wasn't actually as boring as I first thought it was when starting this post.A lot of quotes for the quotability section.A lot of good films seen.And thank goodness - exams are almost over!Only a little over a week and I'll be in Florida!Be Jealous!

Until Next Time
:wave:
xx