Vicarious Living

Last night, finally, i watched my new dvd - Drive. Firstly let me tell you all, if i had watched this last year when it actually came out i would of definitely put this in my favourite films of 2012. I know i've said there is nobody cooler than Ryan Gosling in Gangster Squad but after watching this i can officially say, there literally is nobody cooler than him in Drive. I absolutely loved it, the fact there was hardly any talking and a lot of glaring at each other i loved even more, it added to the whole suspense of the film. I've never been a big Ryan Gosling fan considering his long string of rom com movies but this year has completely changed my mind, films like Drive and Gangster Squad really show off how good of an actor he is (also a total babe). So in conclusion i absolutely loved it, great film, great soundtrack, great actors and really cool 80s style to it. A big 5/5 from me, if you havent seen it, go now.

Now i am in a full Ryan Gosling love in, i want to share with you, if you havent heard already his new film is out in early April -

The Place Beyond The Pines

 

Dare i say it i think he might be even cooler in this film.

Also this week i caught up on one of the dvds i got for christmas, Albatross. Starring Jessica Brown Findlay from Downton Abbey and my personal favourite Felicity Jones. I was really surprised with this film, a really great coming-of-age comedy about friendship, love and life. Set in the Isle of Man which looks so nice, while watching i was daydreaming slightly of a mini break there. A really nice, laid back, fun, quirky, british comedy. Just what i needed. Mum and dad gave it a 3.5/5 but i gave it a 4!

This morning i woke up to the lovely beautymilk nominating me for the Liebster Award, for new bloggers. I am in process of completing the post but due to the fact i am new to this i am looking for blogs with under 200 followers to select, if this applies to you please share your blogs with me.

Eating Snow

I thought i would introduce you all to a little madam in my life - Macey! A few snaps from our walk to the park the other day, she was more excited than usual as she loves the snow, she thinks the floor is covered in food (snow). She will be a big 13 this year, but she is still a young whipper snapper. I hope you have all enjoyed the snow like macey and been making the most of it.

This week so far i have been getting prepared for a new brief at uni, buying myself a sketchbook and getting motivated. I have also bought myself yet another dvd to add to my collection 'In Bruges' which i have never seen but have only ever heard great things about, i will watch and report back with my review soon. As a side note i checked out the hmv sale today, i was shocked to see my film of 2012 at £5 already, incase you hadnt seen my top five films of 2012 on my twitter @laurenamiparker then here it is again for you

5, Moonrise Kingdom
4, Skyfall
3, The Dark Knight Rises
2, The Sweeney
1, Rock of Ages

I thoroughly enjoyed each of these films and i know some of you will be sceptical of my number one, but i give each of these films a full 100%. So if your stuck for things to watch..  What were your favourite films of 2012?

p.s as a side note, i strongly recommend 'Great Night Out' on itv tonight 9pm, perfect tv watching for a great night in!

Forgotten Days

A selection of photographs from a recent project at uni. My collection of greetings cards complete with envelopes and wrapping paper aimed at forgotten days, the times when if like me you are a stationery addict and want an excuse to send a card but its nobodys birthday. They are each complete with lovely little sayings about meeting and catching up (some even with extra treats inside). My personal favourite is the 'lets catch up over coffee' maybe because i am partial to a good brew. I will be sending them off for competition very soon, wish me luck, but if nothing comes of it i think i will start selling and sending them to my lovely friends.

Deck the Paws Santa Claws

A little late with this but i wanted to share with you the christmas cards i worked on before christmas, and gave to friends and family everywhere. The image on the card is my version of my dogs face, surprising how many people that received a card noticed her on it, she is now famous all over the country. Making greetings cards is a little hobby of mine!

Gangster Squad

 

 

So for my three year anniversary with my boyfriend what better way to celebrate than to see some gory shooting and obviously Ryan Goslings beautiful face. Again yet another brilliant film gets bad reviews, i've come to the conclusion that the good films are often the ones with bad reviews. But for the record, i have nothing but good things to say about this film. Amazing from start to finish, brilliant casting and fantastic cinematography. Based on a true story, set in the glamorous city of Los Angeles in the late 40s, a group of officers and detectives form a squad to take down mob king Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn). Josh Brolin (the good guy) as Sgt. John O'Mara brings together the coolest squad imaginable, i have never wanted to join a squad more. Ryan Gosling, Giovanni Ribisi, Anthony Mackie, Robert Patrick and Michael Pena.
Giovanni Ribisi plays someone who isnt crazy, and does it very well. Ryan Gosling is the coolest man ever, he not only looks unbelievable dressed head to toe in his 40s get up but he's shooting people and bedding the absolute fox that is Emma Stone (again). 

And if all of that wasnt enough, the entertainment at 'Slapsy Maxies' is wearing bananas on her head, singing a very catchy song which is still in my head one week later, while the squad start shooting the place down. 

So good i'm considering seeing it twice, from me a fabulous 5/5, 100%, dont miss it, see you there.

*****

Bonjour mon ami

Hello world, I have finally decided to create my own blog to talk about certain things I am interested in. As a graphic design student there are many blogs out there which have inspired me to share my own thoughts and opinions. I am obsessed with tv and film (a little too much) and all things 60s, I will enjoy sharing my own reviews with you and much more.

Here goes!