Fave films of 2010

Don't tell Cool Rider I have been so slack with posting since she has been away!!! At least i've covered the majors..pregancies, engagements, marriages and a bit of Ryan!!!

As a little goodbye to 2010, here is a list of some of my fave films of the year. this is in no particular order, as i always find it hard to pick just one!!

ANIMAL KINGDOM - this is a great Aussie film. it's the type we do so well. it's a tough watch, and fairly violent, but mesmerising at the same time. The performances are fantastic and i found Ben Mendelsohn's portrayal of 'Pope' absolutely menacing and convincing.


THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT - I love this type of film. Brilliant cast, great acting, well written. A great night out at the flicks and Vampire Weekend on the soundtrack!


EASY A - this flick was so well written, with smart dialogue and many 80's references, and it introduced me to my newest girl crush, Emma Stone. Can't wait to see more of her in the future. It also let me get to know another new fave chick Aly Michalka form Hellcats a little better and my dislike for ∂an Humphrey, eased slightly, he was kinda cute as the beaver (was that what he was, can't remember now!) And the film is totally worth watching just for the performances of patircia Clarkson and Stanley tucci!



THE LAST SONG - was absolutely adorable. Bawled my eyes out and fell in love all at the same time!!!

Ahhhhh....lovley Liam!



HARRY POTTER 7 - of course, except the weird fantasy scene in the forest with hermione and harry, that kinda freaked me out!!!

DEAR JOHN - why not!!!! switch off the brain, shed a tear, enjoy the joys of a hot bogan!!!

CHARLIE ST CLOUD - This is really a whole other category. Best film moment of the year. Who knows if the film was actually any good, we watched in the presence of the man himself, Zac Efron! My loins are limbering just thinking about it!!!!



HURT LOCKER - yes, it was 2010. Great film!

THE TOWN - Ben Affleck, the comeback king. Written, directed and acted in this ripper crime thriller. If you haven't seen it, catch it when it's out on DVD. Definitely worth a look.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK - What an excellent film. Topical, fascinating, brilliant acting, directing and such clever dialogue. This film introduced me to the delights of Andrew Garfield, of whom I am now looking very forward in seeing in some future projects!


and of course BLUE VALENTINE. I know there are some of you that are Gosling lovers that are not necessarily loving this film, but I think the more distance you have from it and can appreciate the amazing performances of Ryan and Michelle, then I think you will love it! Or am I really just too biased to even watch a film with Ryan in it and not love it!

So there you have it. i know i will have forgotten some and I know there are others that I loved, but maybe not quite as much as these ones!!!

EASY A - the review

It's been on our 'movies we're waiting for ' list for over a year now. See original post here. And finally we have seen it, a sneaky little peek.

The film is the cutest film I've seen for a while. Smart and funny! The first thing I did when I left the cinema was to check out who wrote this film. By the way it's Bert V Royal. the reason for my enquiry was because it felt like someone my age who grew up in the eighties must have written it. Bert is actually about 33 but is very connected with his eighties film vibe. So many references that sadly may be lost on the teen audience that this film is essentially targeted at. Think 'Say Anything', 'Can't Buy Me Love' and anything written by john Hughes. Bert you are a genius, the script is clever, funny and smart.

It's essentially about a pretty straight girl, who tells a little white lie about her virginity, which starts a rumour that gets crazily out of control. The story is all told to the backdrop of the novel 'The Scarlett Letter'.

Emma Stone is amazing as the sarcastic Olive, and my new girl crush! Love her! The supporting cast do a great job. Special mention to Patricia Clarkson and Stanley tucci who play olive's parents. They steal every scene they are in. Amanda Bynes in what was to be her last role before retiring, plays the goody two shoes to perfection. Cam Gigandet, as her boyfriend, doesn't get much screen time and does disappoint! One of the concerns I had prior to seeing the film, was the casting of Penn Badgley as the love interest, let me just say that Dan Humphrey does nothing for me, however, Woodchuck Todd does!!!

"I wish my life was like an eighties movie"

The one liners come thick and fast, as do the 80's movies references. This is a fun flick and i for one, will definitely be seeing it again.

EASY A

We've ben waiting for this one for awhile, here is the trailer.....

Hits cinemas in September.....

Some classic lines in this. I do have some concerns in regards to Penn Badgley playing the 'boy'. I don't want to have to like him!!!

one last thing,anyone under the age of 20 reading this, can you please let me know if girls are still reading Judy Blume???

EASY A

I've found a new film for us. The Scarlett Letter hits high school.

'Easy A' is an adaptation of the famous novel and it's set to be a ripper if the cast is anything to go by!

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The comedy will follow a high school girl (Emma Stone) who, "after being ostracized by a false rumour she's loose, uses the rumour mill to her advantage, pitting puritanical students and teachers against their liberal counterparts."

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Apparently the script looks great and here's the cast to give you an idea of the calibre - Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Amanda Bynes (She's The Man), Lisa Kudrow (Romy and Michelle), Emma Stone (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past), Alyson Michalka (Bandslam), Thomas Haden Church(Spiderman), Patricia Clarkson (Vicki Christina Barcelona), Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl), and Malcolm McDowell (Heroes),

The fact that this is a teen comedy makes the cast all the more impressive.
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There are of course two major reasons that this film has me excited - Cam and Amanda - two of my favourite actors. Cam plays the caring boyfriend of sweet Christian girl Marianne (Amanda), he plays guitar, sings Christian hymns, respects her chastity…yet, not is all as it seems. This casting is heaven for me so I can't wait for it's release.

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Here is Cam, Amanda, and Penn on set.

and here is a gratuitous shot of Cam just because I can!