The latest version of Alice in Wonderland directed by the wonderful Tim Burton, was actually disappointing. Though it had the visual standards of a Burton film and the whimsyness of a modern Disney movie, it just wasn't up to par as I would have hoped.
The story is basically Lewis Carrol's Through the Looking Glass, the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. They brought in the White Queen and the Jabberwocky and everyone's favorites, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, etc.
The only reason to see this movie is for Johnny Depp's performance and if you like the Tea Party Gang (March Hare, Door Mouse, Cheshire Cat). Other than that I don't HIGHLY reccomend it. But if you want to look at pretty colors with a week story line in 3D then go see it!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Lydia's Intro and awesome story #1
Hi everyone! This is Lydia! Sorry this post is sooo late. I will soon be like clockwork on here so don't you fret!
Now, I have no awesome review for you at this time, but I do have an awesome story to tell!
So after class on Friday I discovered that one of my beloved heroes/idols (I mean I'm almost to the point of worship) was doing a show that night. Than man is Kevin Smith (Silent Bob for those who do not know) (BTW: Shame on you for not knowing! =P JK).
So I find out where he was going to be and went on a mad dash to find money to see if I could actually go. I beg my mom first because she knows of my love for Kevin Smith, but alas when I pulled the birthday excuse on her (my birthday is on the 17th of this month) she said she already got my gift and had no money. So I went to the next logical step and called my dad and pulled the same story, and he said yes!! My dad (who is not so fond of Kevin Smith) said yes!!!!! This made me estatic!
So I get the ticket, get all ready, and I went to see the show in all it's awesomeness. It was honestly one of the best nights of my life! Not going into too much detail about the show, but it was Kevin Smith being Kevin Smith and amazingly awesome (even though I was in the standing room only section and could barely see him b/c there were 20 people in front of me who were 6 ft. (I'm 5'3").
Sooo that's my little ancedote.
I'm glad that you guys are taking the time to read our blog. Andi and I have put so much of ourselves into this project you have no idea! So thanks again!
Until next time,
~lydia =)
Now, I have no awesome review for you at this time, but I do have an awesome story to tell!
So after class on Friday I discovered that one of my beloved heroes/idols (I mean I'm almost to the point of worship) was doing a show that night. Than man is Kevin Smith (Silent Bob for those who do not know) (BTW: Shame on you for not knowing! =P JK).
So I find out where he was going to be and went on a mad dash to find money to see if I could actually go. I beg my mom first because she knows of my love for Kevin Smith, but alas when I pulled the birthday excuse on her (my birthday is on the 17th of this month) she said she already got my gift and had no money. So I went to the next logical step and called my dad and pulled the same story, and he said yes!! My dad (who is not so fond of Kevin Smith) said yes!!!!! This made me estatic!
So I get the ticket, get all ready, and I went to see the show in all it's awesomeness. It was honestly one of the best nights of my life! Not going into too much detail about the show, but it was Kevin Smith being Kevin Smith and amazingly awesome (even though I was in the standing room only section and could barely see him b/c there were 20 people in front of me who were 6 ft. (I'm 5'3").
Sooo that's my little ancedote.
I'm glad that you guys are taking the time to read our blog. Andi and I have put so much of ourselves into this project you have no idea! So thanks again!
Until next time,
~lydia =)
Monday, March 1, 2010
Book Review #1: The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix
Hey! So this is exciting. First post and all. So before I jump into the first book review, I'm going to tell you a little about what's going on here. Follow me! -->
About a year ago, I (Andrea) got this crazy idea to make a blog about literature so that our friends could see what we were reading and if we liked it or not, etc. I proposed the idea to a few friends and got immediate responses. We started a blog called "Bookwormers," and due to unforeseen events, had to put that site to a halt. However, Lydia and I have continued on our journey to relay information about literature in our lives to people and have sparked this new creation! [Many thanks are needed here to Lydia and all of her hard work at putting this idea in motion. She's the creator behind the web page, etc. Truly, she is a webmaster!] So here we are, Lydia and I, writing about things we love. We will eventually have more people coming in with guest posts and so forth. They're going to be amazing!
Now that I've introduced who we are, let us begin!
The Abhorsen Trilogy: Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen by Garth Nix
Enter into a world of The Charter, Free Magic, Necromancers (Free Magic sorcerers who capture the Dead and make them into slaves) and Abhorsens (Charter Mages who harness the Dead to put them back to rest). The three book set is amazing, full of twists, romance (not in the trashy way, I assure you!), magic, battles, sacrificing and who could forget the creature known as Moggot.
From the first moment you step into these books, you're captivated by the magical world and the nonmagical world that abuts its boundaries by the Great Wall and the mysterious black-haired female with icicles dangling off her body, rigid as stone. Following this story that intertwines throughout all three novels is a rich story built around the Abhorsen family tree as well as the Daughters of the Clayr.
Unlike the magical novels everyone knows today (and yes, I'm speaking of the wonderful Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling), these three novels encompasses your very senses and brings you into the swirling golden light of the Charter magic and the stinging metallic smell of Free magic.
Sabriel: The story follows a young woman through her adolescents. Going about a quest to find her father, Sabriel meets interesting and mysterious creatures from all backgrounds of the Old Kingdom. Her battles with herself and the outside world keeps you hooked from page one to the end.
Lirael: A Daughter of the Clayr is supposed to have blonde hair and tanned skin, so when young Lirael sees herself in the mirror with her pale white skin and black hair, she sees someone who so obviously doesn't belong. Panged with the realization that she might never gain the Sight, Lirael begins divulging in the world of the Charter. With a terrifying mishap, Lirael gains an enemy and her best friend, the Disreputable Dog. Lirael begins her journey throughout the Great Library, finding herself in sticky situations that test her every ability and strength. As she grows, Lirael distances herself from the Clayr and is sent on a quest of her very own for the Clayr. After traveling some distances, Lirael runs into Sam, the King and Abhorsens' son. By a twist of fate, their lives are brought together and they must face the impending fate of the world together.
Abhorsen: Having brought together Sam and Lirael (and the Disreputable Dog and Moggot), they travel together in the Old Kingdom to figure out what has happened to Sam's friend, Nick, who is thought to be under the control of an evil Necromancer somewhere near a place called Red Lake. Without much knowledge of the place, and two pets who seem not to be able to speak of their pasts, the two set out in search of Nick and a way to defeat the evil thing lurking at the lake. Lirael and Sam are put to their ultimate test of bravery in this novel, facing the possibility of death numerous times.
I recommend these books completely, and must say that they are some of my favorite novels. I have reread them many times, to the point where their covers are falling off!
With this, I hope you enjoy the reviews (this and the ones that follow) and find what Lydia and I are doing to be helpful and entertaining! We love literature and hope you share in that passion. Enjoy! <3
A few links for your pleasure:
The Abhorsen Trilogy Online! [By Garth Nix] Interviews with the author, synopsis, explanations of Necromancy and their tools, etc. It's a fantastic readers guide!
Amazon.com 's listing for the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix
Wikipedia.com 's listing for the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix. Though, I suggest reading this information on the actual website. However, for you wiki-heads, this is a good over view of the three novels!
About a year ago, I (Andrea) got this crazy idea to make a blog about literature so that our friends could see what we were reading and if we liked it or not, etc. I proposed the idea to a few friends and got immediate responses. We started a blog called "Bookwormers," and due to unforeseen events, had to put that site to a halt. However, Lydia and I have continued on our journey to relay information about literature in our lives to people and have sparked this new creation! [Many thanks are needed here to Lydia and all of her hard work at putting this idea in motion. She's the creator behind the web page, etc. Truly, she is a webmaster!] So here we are, Lydia and I, writing about things we love. We will eventually have more people coming in with guest posts and so forth. They're going to be amazing!
Now that I've introduced who we are, let us begin!
The Abhorsen Trilogy: Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen by Garth Nix
Enter into a world of The Charter, Free Magic, Necromancers (Free Magic sorcerers who capture the Dead and make them into slaves) and Abhorsens (Charter Mages who harness the Dead to put them back to rest). The three book set is amazing, full of twists, romance (not in the trashy way, I assure you!), magic, battles, sacrificing and who could forget the creature known as Moggot.
From the first moment you step into these books, you're captivated by the magical world and the nonmagical world that abuts its boundaries by the Great Wall and the mysterious black-haired female with icicles dangling off her body, rigid as stone. Following this story that intertwines throughout all three novels is a rich story built around the Abhorsen family tree as well as the Daughters of the Clayr.
Unlike the magical novels everyone knows today (and yes, I'm speaking of the wonderful Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling), these three novels encompasses your very senses and brings you into the swirling golden light of the Charter magic and the stinging metallic smell of Free magic.
Sabriel: The story follows a young woman through her adolescents. Going about a quest to find her father, Sabriel meets interesting and mysterious creatures from all backgrounds of the Old Kingdom. Her battles with herself and the outside world keeps you hooked from page one to the end.
Lirael: A Daughter of the Clayr is supposed to have blonde hair and tanned skin, so when young Lirael sees herself in the mirror with her pale white skin and black hair, she sees someone who so obviously doesn't belong. Panged with the realization that she might never gain the Sight, Lirael begins divulging in the world of the Charter. With a terrifying mishap, Lirael gains an enemy and her best friend, the Disreputable Dog. Lirael begins her journey throughout the Great Library, finding herself in sticky situations that test her every ability and strength. As she grows, Lirael distances herself from the Clayr and is sent on a quest of her very own for the Clayr. After traveling some distances, Lirael runs into Sam, the King and Abhorsens' son. By a twist of fate, their lives are brought together and they must face the impending fate of the world together.
Abhorsen: Having brought together Sam and Lirael (and the Disreputable Dog and Moggot), they travel together in the Old Kingdom to figure out what has happened to Sam's friend, Nick, who is thought to be under the control of an evil Necromancer somewhere near a place called Red Lake. Without much knowledge of the place, and two pets who seem not to be able to speak of their pasts, the two set out in search of Nick and a way to defeat the evil thing lurking at the lake. Lirael and Sam are put to their ultimate test of bravery in this novel, facing the possibility of death numerous times.
I recommend these books completely, and must say that they are some of my favorite novels. I have reread them many times, to the point where their covers are falling off!
With this, I hope you enjoy the reviews (this and the ones that follow) and find what Lydia and I are doing to be helpful and entertaining! We love literature and hope you share in that passion. Enjoy! <3
A few links for your pleasure:
The Abhorsen Trilogy Online! [By Garth Nix] Interviews with the author, synopsis, explanations of Necromancy and their tools, etc. It's a fantastic readers guide!
Amazon.com 's listing for the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix
Wikipedia.com 's listing for the Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix. Though, I suggest reading this information on the actual website. However, for you wiki-heads, this is a good over view of the three novels!
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