Naruto 556, Kuro & random movies
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mildmaythecatNot much to say about this one...erm...well, the endless string of fights coninues, but Gaara's involved this time which automatically ratchets up the awesomeness level. I can't help but think, though, that if a Kage can no longer use his techniques without throwing his back out (...), he should be voted out of office. Call me crazy. Finally..."Jokey Boy"? What???
I've forgotten which Kuroshitsuji chapter we're on now. I read it awhile ago, so all I really remember is that awesome scene with Sebastian and Ciel reaching dramatically for one another...right before Sebby gets skewered with the Undertaker's (EPIC) Death Scythe. Oh dear. How's he going to get out of this one, I wonder? Will we get to see more of his past in the Cinematc Record?! *bites nails with glee*
So, watched two vastly different but pretty cool movies in the last couple days. One being Edward Scissorhands, which I've wanted to watch for years. Tim Burton is awesome (Corpse Bride = among my favorite animated movies evah) and Johnny Depp is awesome, thus anything they collaborate on is doubly awesome. And Edward is SO FLIPPING CUTE in this movie. With those snippety hands and that sweet little smile and the way he just randomly starts snipping that dog's fur...gah. I fell in love. Suburbia is vaguely disturbing, and the whole thing has a bizarre fairytale-ish feel to it. I enjoyed it.
And then there is Newsies. Okay. Bit o' backstory here. In the early 90's, apparently someone thought it would be a good idea to make a live-action Disney musical out of...wait for it...an 1899 newsboy strike. That's right. So between the subject matter and the decidedly...not-Disney feel of the movie (one main character smokes and cusses and the other almost gets decked by a guy wearing brass knuckles), it bombed. And as with most movies the general public disliked, I kinda loved it. The music and choreography are fantastic. I loved listening to all the over-the-top New Yawk accents. And the two leads (one of whom went on to become Batman) are just too slashable for their own good. It was a fun movie. xD
...I'm gonna have to make a habit out of these movie rec posts. There are too many good ones that never get any love. Like the Black Cauldron. Ooh, I definitely need to pimp that...xD
I've forgotten which Kuroshitsuji chapter we're on now. I read it awhile ago, so all I really remember is that awesome scene with Sebastian and Ciel reaching dramatically for one another...right before Sebby gets skewered with the Undertaker's (EPIC) Death Scythe. Oh dear. How's he going to get out of this one, I wonder? Will we get to see more of his past in the Cinematc Record?! *bites nails with glee*
So, watched two vastly different but pretty cool movies in the last couple days. One being Edward Scissorhands, which I've wanted to watch for years. Tim Burton is awesome (Corpse Bride = among my favorite animated movies evah) and Johnny Depp is awesome, thus anything they collaborate on is doubly awesome. And Edward is SO FLIPPING CUTE in this movie. With those snippety hands and that sweet little smile and the way he just randomly starts snipping that dog's fur...gah. I fell in love. Suburbia is vaguely disturbing, and the whole thing has a bizarre fairytale-ish feel to it. I enjoyed it.
And then there is Newsies. Okay. Bit o' backstory here. In the early 90's, apparently someone thought it would be a good idea to make a live-action Disney musical out of...wait for it...an 1899 newsboy strike. That's right. So between the subject matter and the decidedly...not-Disney feel of the movie (one main character smokes and cusses and the other almost gets decked by a guy wearing brass knuckles), it bombed. And as with most movies the general public disliked, I kinda loved it. The music and choreography are fantastic. I loved listening to all the over-the-top New Yawk accents. And the two leads (one of whom went on to become Batman) are just too slashable for their own good. It was a fun movie. xD
...I'm gonna have to make a habit out of these movie rec posts. There are too many good ones that never get any love. Like the Black Cauldron. Ooh, I definitely need to pimp that...xD
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Date: 2011-09-21 08:46 pm (UTC)I agree with you - if you're breaking your back due to your age, it's time to retire from the battlefield...
The most current Kuro chapter is #61. I swear, it broke my heart all over again when Sebastian got skewered because this is not like the last time something like this happened... this is caused by a Shinigami! Sebby's record should provide wonderful opportunities for fan service, in which case I'd squeal at the top of my lungs ♥ Seriously, this is THE opportunity... (And please let Sebastian be alright! I mean, he almost HAS to be, it can't be over yet, but I hate seeing my favorite characters getting maimed like this T____T)
I must confess that I have sometimes toyed with the thought of borrowing Edward Scissorhands from the library, but since those DVDs are often not in a very good condition, I haven't gotten around to see that movie yet. But since you recommend it so warmly, I'll try not to forget about it this time even though school has already swamped me with work -.-;
Haven't heard anything about the other movie... and I know you've mentioned the Black Cauldron to me before, but I'd have to have the same plan for that like with Edward Scissorhands. ....I gotta make notes about EVERYTHING these days... ^^;
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Date: 2011-10-02 05:09 am (UTC)As for Newsies... I checked it out because it had baby Batman, but stayed around for the fun dancing, decent songs, and the adorably serious romance between Jack and
the sister ofhis best friend. If you're interested, The Nostalgia Chick did a nice analytical review of Newsies as the conclusion to her Dark Nella saga (so there are spoilers for that) here.no subject
Date: 2011-10-03 11:10 pm (UTC)LOL, see, I didn't even know Bale was in it until I actually watched the Seize the Day number on YT. It was a pretty fun movie--and basking in the Jack/David chemistry was fun as well. ;D Thanks for the link; she always does fun reviews...