On Your Screen: Jersey Shore Edition

Woohoo I'm so excited! I also get happy when its time for me to write another On Your Screen post! Want a tip on how to make me super excited? Let me talk about TV and movies with you hours on end.

This weeks theme for On Your Screen is...

TV Show/s You Love to Hate!

I had to think about this one for a while, I have a lot of shows I hate, and a lot of shows I love. But which ones do I actually enjoy hating? Then it came to me.

Jersey Shore

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This show is awful. It really is. I understand if you enjoy it, it does seem somewhat entertaining, but I just cannot handle watching it for more then 15 minutes. But I do love to hate this one. I know each of their names (sort of) and I know what GTL means, I even know how to say "cabs are here" in Italian thanks to this show, but I am not a fan.

I do however enjoy watching its British counterpart Geordie Shore. Which reminds me I haven't watched the newest episode yet. Be right back...

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Ok turns out there were two new episodes... So. Much. Drama. Where was I?

Right Jersey Shore, and how high-larious it is to mock it. I think that's the part about loving to hate it. They are just so freakin easy to make fun of. Seriously? How thick can you get? And now Snooki's gone and had a baby. No one is safe.

A few other shows that almost made my list...

Real Housewives of anywhere...

all shows involving Pageant Toddlers

and New Zealand's own Shortland Street.

I thought about writing about these shows too, then I decided I didn't love to hate them, I just hated them. So there you have it.

What shows do you love to hate? I'm sure there must be quite a few...

Link-up below! I'm excited to visit all your blogs and read them!

xx

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A Big Ball of Stress...

I have not been having an easy time lately. There's a lot of stress up in here.
Even though I am currently on holiday (technically teaching recess) I have a heap of work to do.

I got home the other night to the worst news I could possibly imagine. One of the guys in my group had been robbed and ALL of our footage for our film (due in 3 weeks) had been stolen. We had been working on this for quite a long time and it was just starting to come together so I was absolutely gutted. And freaking out.

On top of trying to figure out what to do for that project, I have to make a different short film for another paper (even though I don't have access to a camera. or an idea. eep!), write an essay for my theatre paper, start looking at another essay, start filling out all my Disney paperwork, try to catch up with my friends, and attempt to still have a life. Phew. No wonder I'm so exhausted lately.

But, hopefully things are starting to look up. We got an extension for the stolen footage film and I may now have access to a camera. Small things, but it definitely helps.

You know what else helps?
Reading all your sweet comments! You guys are the best! Every time I open up my email and see comments from you all, I get so happy! Thank you x

On Your Screen is back this week and I have the new topic for you today! And its a goodie!

TV Shows You Love to Hate

Its a bit of a tough one, I had to think about it for a while but I think I know what I'm going to write about...

I'm looking forward to reading your posts! So please come back tomorrow and join us. And spread the word if you can, tell your friends! I know you all have at least one show you hate!

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Fingers crossed things go well, and I have a little more time on my hands, and a little less stress!

xx

On Your Screen...

Hey there guys! It's time for On Your Screen again!

This weeks theme is a fantastic one so get your posts ready and tell us your...

Favorite TV Shows from the 90's!

I have many favorites as I was after all a child of the 90's so I will share just a few...

Full House

Did anyone not like Full House?

It is a classic! So cheesy but so full of goodness! And who can forget about Uncle Jesse. I'm sure I had a crush on him at the age of about 8. Craziness.

Charmed

I'm going to include this show as it began in the 90's and I watched it then when I was around 9 or 10 and it was my introduction into more adult shows. I'm pretty sure my mum did not approve of me watching, and now when I re-watch it I can understand why. There is a lot of sex stuff in it haha. But it is fantastic and I still love it even now.It is definitely one of my favourites.

The Beetleborgs

Not as many people have heard of this show as I thought but I loved it. I guess I was a bit of a tomboy back in the day, occasionally. But my friend and I used to play The Beetleborgs at playtime and I was always the only girl, the red one, and he switched between the two boys. Looking back now, this show is about as cheesy as you can get, but at the time it was legendary!

So those are some of my favourite shows from the... interesting... decade that was the 90's.

Join us, link upand tell me yours!

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Wacky Theatre Antics #2

So I have posted about my crazy Theatre class before and I have a new instalment for you all! Today was definitely one of the stranger things I have done in theatre...

At the start of class we had to stand up and present a short story about a childhood memory or something similar. Once we were all done, our lecturer stood up, got out a bottle of talcum powder, and began pouring it on the floor.

We then proceeded to repeat the storytelling exercise while walking in the talcum powder! I was the first one to go so my footprints were first! It was oddly satisfying. 

We then carried on with class as normal spreading the powder everywhere. And I mean everywhere. It got into every nook and cranny and I am glad I didn't have to clean it all up!

So fun and interesting times in my neck of the woods!

AND

Don't forget to come back tomorrow and link-up with Abby and I for

On Your Screen

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This weeks theme is...

Favourite TV Shows from the 90's

Oh the joy!! Bad fashion and cheesy lines. In all its glory! 

So come back tomorrow and join us for the fun!

xx

On Your Screen!

Well we are back and better than ever!

As you hopefully saw in my post yesterday, we have decided to reinvent our link-up to make it more interesting for you guys, and easier for you to write your own post and link-up! So no excuses!

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The topic for this weeks link-up was

All Time Favourite Movie

which we know is a tough one, but we wanted to get the ball rolling! You can tell a lot about a person by their favourite movies...

I have to say, as a Screen and Media major I watch a lot of movies. Like A LOT. So picking my all time favourite one was extremely difficult. But the movie I chose is hilarious. I have seen it about 100 times. My sister and I can quote the entire thing, including the songs. And It has Jack Black in it...

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Seriously. Funniest film of my life. I could quote this in my sleep. For reals. I made my flat mates (and Abby) watch this a while ago and had to include a warning at the start that I would be speaking along with it. There is just so much right with this movie. It is well written, well acted (for the most part- keep in mind the kids are like 13 and are musicians not actors) and the music is fantastic.

And actually the kids not being actors is one of the things I really like about it. They actually play that well. Like holy crap! Zach is like 12 and plays guitar waaaay better than I ever will! Jealous much?
And when I first watched it I thought this kid was super hot. I definitely had a crush on him at the time...

Anyways, if you haven't seen this movie then shame on you! Just kidding, but really... go watch it, I'll wait.

And now the movies that almost made the list and will probably feature at a later date...
Moulin Rouge
Harry Potter (Obviously, if you don't know about my obsession click here)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Easy A
10 Things I Hate About You
The Breakfast Club
Finding Nemo

and many many many more...

I am so looking forward to reading about you favourite films and hopefully getting some new recommendations. Although I do love seeing people love the same films I love! So please link-up below!
xx

On Your Screen is Back!!

Hey guys, Its been a while since Abby and I posted an On Your Screen link-up, things have got crazy at Uni and we simply did not have time to remember to do it every week. 

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BUT we have a new plan for it! A link-up every second week to showcase all you TV and Movie experiences and obsessions! 

We will post a Question or topic on the Monday before the link-up on Tuesday. Then the week after we will take a break :D and so on and so on...

So the theme for this week is...

*drum roll*

All-Time Favourite Movie!

Its a tough one I know so you can talk about a couple if you so wish!

I'm scouring my favourite movies and picking the best ones, so you should too!!

Then grab a button and come back and link-up tomorrow!

On Your Screen

Helloooo and welcome back to another week of On Your Screen with me and Abby!

Grab a button and link up!!

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This week is somewhat of a warning...

I am a huge fan of watching budget or indie horror films, sometimes they suck, other times they are epic and can scare the crap out of me!!

This one was not epic.

Black Forest

"Black Forest tells the chilling story of tourists lost in a magical forest, who battle evil fairy tale creatures plotting to kidnap one of their babies and slaughter the rest of them. Cast members include Tinsel Korey, Ben Cross (Chariots of Fire), Dhafer L’Abadine, Oliver James, Andy Clemence and Howerd Charles."

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The main reason I wanted to watch this movie? Oliver James. He is pretty darn hot! And British (or so I hoped) and he was fantastic in Raise Your Voice and What a Girl Wants. So I was mildly hopeful...

Sadly I was disappointed though, He was still gorgeous (although unfortunately playing a nerd *sad face*) but the movie was beyond terrible. Firstly, he put on an American accent, which he did fine, but he just suits being British!! Its why people love him. And then there was the film itself. Badly written, with the worlds cheesiest lines... Case and Point: "I'll huff and I'll puff, and I'll eat all your meaty bits" Seriously?

Anyway guys, I want ramble too much this week, I just thought as an avid movie watcher I should warn you, It's not worth it :( They didn't quite pull this one off unfortunately.

Link on up and share with us your movie or TV experiences... Good or bad!

On Your Screen!

Hey guys! Its time for mine and Abby's weekly link-up On Your Screen!

Link up any film or tv related posts (past or present). They can be reviews, ranked lists, anything!

So grab a button and link-up!

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This week I decided I would share with you the "Top 5 Movies That Terrify/Disturb Me"

1. The Ring

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This movie freaked the hell out of me the first time I saw it!! I was probably 13 or 14 and staying at a friends house when we stupidly decided to watch it. Worst decision ever. One of the only movies to ever give me nightmares! And the silly thing is, its not even a great movie, there's just something about it that creeps me out even now! I still cant watch it, and even this photo is freaking me out!

2. Grave Encounters

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Now this is a good movie! Terrifying, but good! I watched this during the day and it still managed to scare the bejesus out of me! It has suspense, frights, twists, scary ghosts, and crazy happenings. If you enjoy horror movies I highly recommend this one!

3. Boy's Don't Cry

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So this movie is not a horror movie by any means, its a fantastic drama, BUT I found it really quite disturbing! It was so realistic and some of the things that happen and very sad. I had to watch it for one of my papers and I ended up bawling my eyes out instead of taking notes!

4. The Descent

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This movie was pretty freaky for multiple reasons! First it has scary creatures, people killing each other and heaps of crazy frights! But it also has another aspect that terrified me! The girls in this film go caving. As in little tiny holes in giant underground caves. The claustrophobic in me could not handle it! It made me cringe just as much as they actual scary stuff!

5. Hide and Seek

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So this movie isn't actually all that scary but somehow when my sister and I watched it, it managed to majorly creep us out! Like nightmares and panic attacks creep me out. I have no idea how, because its actually not that scary but yea, it happened. Its actually quite a clever movie, with great twists and Dakota Fanning does really well.

Well there ya go... Now you know how to officially creep me out, use the information well!

Enjoy your Tuesdays!! And link-up below!

xx

On Your Screen...

YAY! 

It's time for On Your Screen again!!

(I'm seriously that excited!)

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This week I thought I would review one of my favourite TV shows...
The title of the show sometimes puts people of this little comedy gem BUT don't let it fool you!!The writers regret the name, but I wouldn't want them to change it! It works somehow.It really has nothing to do with being a cougar, and everything to do with family, friends, life and wine. So. Much. Wine.
The characters are what make this show so fantastic! They are each unique and have their quirks that make them so likeable, and they are all sarcastic and snarky in the best possible way. Plus they all insult each other in hilarious ways that keeps it real, and light-hearted.

The show also has a heap of "inside jokes" which make you love it so much more! Things like "PennyCan", and sayings you will find your self integrating into real life... It happens. 
It will also make you want to non-stop drink red wine. Seriously. Look what Jules drinks out of...

First Big Joe, then Big Carl, and now Big Lou. And yes, funerals were held for both the deceased wine glasses. Fantastic!

The writing is also so witty!! Its fast-paced and sarcastic (quite Gilmore Girls meets Friends) and its perfect! Check out Laurie ordering coffee after she changed all the names, she thought they were too confusing before...

I just rewatched this 5, yup count it 5, times while writing this post!

Ok thats all because I have rambled a little. Watch it. Like Now.

Have a great Tuesday and link up below with you TV/Film posts!!

xx

On Your Screen Link-Up!

Hey guys!! It is time for the second On Your Screen link-up!

This week I thought I would let you in on some of my most recent TV obsessions!! Some of them are current, are some are repeat offenders (I love re-watching my favs!)

So here is how I spend most of my free time...

Criminal Minds

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This is both a current obsession and a repeat-offender. It's one of my all-time favourite shows, I watch the 4 seasons I have on DVD over and over and also watch the current season on TV every Monday night!! 

Criminal Minds is both hilarious and a little scary, that's why I love it. The characters are so well developed that you grow attached to them, but they don't take over the episodes with their personal drama. You can easily watch a stand-alone episode and follow it, but knowing the characters adds to the depth.

Pretty Little Liars

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This show has just started playing its 3rd season and it is getting GOOD. Its a bit cheesy but such a fun show to watch, full of scandal, secrets, and twists! 

Plus the fashion on the show is amazing and there are plenty of cute boys to stare at! It's definitely one to check out!!

True Blood

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If you have never watched True Blood you should go start right now!! (after linking up of course). It is fantastic! The perfect mix of sexy, scary, and comedy. And you get to stare at this for a whole 60 minutes...

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Nice huh?!

Season 5 has just started and I'm so excited to see whats to come!! So many twists and turns you actually never know what's going to happen...

Smallville

An oldie but a goodie! I can watch this series over and over again and still love it! Admittedly it does take a while as there are 10 season but its worth it! I have always been a bit of a geek so I love a good superhero story, and this one is great!

Plus its crazy how many actors made appearances in Smallville when they were starting out... There are hundreds!! Its so funny seeing them pop up every now and again.

Amy Adams                 Ian Somerhalder
Colbie Smulders                 Tori Spelling

So this is what I am currently obsessing over... But I'm a TV addict so no doubt there will be more soon!

What are you currently watching?! Link-up you film/TV related posts!

xx

On Your Screen!!

Here we are!! I'm so excited to be writing the first ever post for our new link-up On Your Screen!!!

The Idea is to write a review of a TV show or Film and link up with me or Abby so you can share your views with the rest of us!

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So without further ado...

The Awakening

I'm a bit iffy with horror/thriller movies... I love watching them, it always seems like a good idea... until I try to go to sleep. That being said, I do watch a lot of them, and most horror films that come out recently are crap.

But surprise surprise...The Awakening was gooood!! It was the perfect mix of creepyness and interesting. You really wanted to keep watching to find out what happened and I seriously didn't guess the twist until it was revealed, which is always a good thing in my book.

In England, 1921, Florence Cathcart is a famous ghost debunker, she visits different places that are apparently haunted, and she exposes the frauds. When she visits an all boys boarding school, said to be haunted by a little boy, she believes it will be just another hoax. However it doesn't go as planned and as mysterious things begin to happen Florence must rethink her views on the undead.

I highly recommend this film! It has brilliant acting, a creepy but beautiful setting (who doesn't enjoy Victorian mansions?!) it has a creepy little boy ghost, and it will keep you guessing the whole way through!


Giveaway!!
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So link on up and share your film and TV recommendations!! We would love to have you xx

On Your Screen Link-Up!!

I am so so excited to bring this to you tomorrow!! This will be my first ever time hosting a Link-Up and its so much more exciting because it's one I am co-hosting with my friend Abby! We created it and I even designed the button!

The idea is we want you to review a film or TV show you love/hate/were confused about... anything really!! Then link up every Tuesday (Monday for you Northern Hemisphere kids!) and join us as we discover new movies and TV shows to obsess over!

Grab a button and link up!

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As an added incentive... We have a fabulous giveaway running for On Your Screen participants!! So link up with one of us and enter! Up for grabs is a $25 Amazon voucher!
I really hope you will join us! See you tomorrow!xx

The Week That Was...

Monday: Was a public holiday! Thanks to Queenie and her celebrated birthday. It was fantastic! I slept in, went shopping with my mum and sister (I got a sweet top for $5), watched the MTV Movie Awards at my friends house, then had fish & chips for dinner with my sister while watching Criminal Minds and Revenge! Perfect day of relaxing.

Tuesday: Saw an early start as my friends and I drove back to Hamilton at 8am. We got back just in time for me to run off to class and hand in my groups short film assignment that I had spent aaages editing. It went well and I'm pretty happy with the results. I then got coffee with friends and came up with very last minute details for another assignment due that afternoon. We finished just in time! Phew!

Here I am working after hours in the editing suite!

Wednesday & Thursday: I combined these days as I did the same thing both days. Slept in (through my Wednesday class), sat in the lounge doing bloggy stuff and watching Heroes, cooked some tasty sandwhiches and generally just lazed around. I contemplated doing assignments but I really couldn't be bothered. (Although I did watch a movie that was required for my last essay. Not too difficult though, it was a fantastic film!)

Friday: I had my weekly meeting for my year long paper. Abby and I turned up early to chat and talk about blog stuff (which we do a lot), including our upcoming Link Party!! Tune in on Tuesday for the first ever instalment!!

Abby was fantastic and brought Carmel Slice to our little meeting and it was delicious!! We ended up with stuff sprawled out on the table eating slice.

Friday night was then spent at my flatmate Abbie's end of semester dance performance which was so great!! We weren't allowed to take pictures unfortunately, but Abbie's dance was fantastic!

Saturday: Shopping!! I went shopping in the morning for the first time in ages! I have been trying to save money, being a poor student and all, but it just isn't working. So I gave up and bought 2 cute hats, a scarf, and 2 pairs of sunglasses (in preparation for next summer). I then scoffed some delicious sushi for lunch! Saturday night then brought on another 21st! Its definitely the season for them. The theme of this party was Childhood and I will post all about it tomorrow! With pictures of course. It was so much fun!

Sunday: Today has been spent sleeping till noon, attempting to write my essay that's due tomorrow, watching Heroes in the background, and getting excited for a horror movie night tonight with some friends!! I love me some scary movies! But at the same time, I don't, I'm a wimp!

Hope you enjoyed your weeks ladies!! Here's to a next one! (It's study week for us, so no more classes!)
Did you do anything exciting this week?
xx