Black swan

In the competitive world of ballet, Nina Sayers (portayed by Natalie Portman) a sweet and dedicated girl is thrown into the spotlight when chosen to play both the White & Black Swan in Swan Lake. As the movie goes on Sayers is pressurized to get into character by not only the ballet director Thomas Leroy, her controlling mother but the other ballerinas envying her spotlight. Sayars psychotic behaviour worsens when Lily ('sweet lips' Mila Kunis) a recent transfer auditions for the Black Swan, as Lily try's to build a friendship Sayars her paranoia spirals out of control believing Lily is trying to steal her leading role even on the opening night. Black swan is a deep, dark, twisted thriller; though lacking in script it portrays the grueling world or ballet perfectly with Natalie Portman giving an outstanding performance which may just well be her best work.

Sour Rose Ranking: 8/10

500 days of summer

http://weheartit.com/entry/6957539

Based in a Los Angeles greeting cards design company, Tom Hansen ( Joseph Gordon-Levitt) a true believer of love and finding the one, meets Summer Finn ( Zooey Deschanel) a cold and distant girl who thinks love is a lie whilst even being the assistant to his boss. The film leads us on a twist and turning tale of the two as they expand the relationship in an unpredictable way. 


What makes this film: What gets me going about this film is how unique it is, very much a coming of age film about love and the realism about getting your heart broken. It shows the infatuation of love over a long period of time (the director Marc Webb displays this exceedingly well through a variety of techniques which I love) rather than most films where the couple fall in love the next day (thank Twilight for that strange illusion).Tom Hansen does have some very amusing ditsy moments though, where you will no doubt cringe away to yourself behind your pillow. After 5 minutes though I was already feeling a part of the movie with symptoms of bipolar disorder starting to show from cheering one moment then shouting at the screen the next in that bittersweet way.This may be because as it progresses it jumps from different days in their relationship; this cinematography brought an unique eclectic feel making this film pretty amazing.


Style watch: The styling is very 50's-esque very much fitting with the style of the film, the clothes are very quaint and quirky which I loved to stare at and enjoy. Summer's styling is a mix of feminine blouses and ruffle-paneled dresses possibly from which most are vintage or chosen from basic stores like gap; this style suits her completely and she looks effortless throughout the film. 

Soundtrack check: I think the soundtrack very much helped make the film; with a vibrant soul influence and some classic indie hits from The Smiths it is indeed very catchy. I haven't actually stop listening to it since I found it on Spotify and it has opened me up to some great artists.

My favourite songs are:

You Make Dreams - Daryl Hall & John Oates

Mushaboom - Feist

There Goes The Fear - Doves

Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

Would I recommend to a friend? Yes

Sour Rose Rating: 8/10

Somewhat Stalker Turned Blogger

Hey there, I'm Alice!

Though new to blogging and writing down my thoughts I have always been one to follow blogs and love keeping up with peoples new buys and general thoughts. I am a little nervous but very much excited to where this leads and as long as people are happy with my rambles it should be interesting.

The reason I am doing this blog is because I have always LOVED films and frequently enjoy going to the cinema with my friends and family to watch recent hits. Though I am very much partial to sitting in front the t.v with a cup of tea and a biscuit (or more depending on the film!). What I hope to achieve from this blog is a place where people can read fun loving film reviews that are something different than the huge columnist papers. I hope to fill my reviews with bubbly comments on any eye candy or sweet addictive soundtracks you should look out for. It would be great if I was able to steer some readers into movie loving fanatics like me but if not any comments are appreciated!

Let the bloggin' begin!
xoxo