The Maze Runner

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As I was starting to write this post a clever title did not pop into my mind. So, I apologize for the bland header because I know it doesn't do the movie justice. Also, before I begin I'm sorry this post is a week late but at least I'm writing it now, right?

Finally I am writing a review on the movie I have been dying to see since I started the book in early May of this year... The Maze Runner. I actually did see the film the weekend it premiered, and multiple times since, so you could say I've been procrastinating... but that's just who I am, no judgment please. Anyway after watching the movie 5 or 6 times I have decided it deserves a rating of 1.5 out of 10 because of several reasons.

The movie was almost perfect except for the fact that they skipped one major event that occurred in the novel (warning read no further if you don't want a spoiler). In the book there are several attacks by the grievers once the gates stopped closing to the maze. For several weeks the grievers took one glader every evening. I felt like this was a very important moment in the novel that needed to be included in the film. But, I also understand why they did not incorporate this event in the movie because they may have wanted to use less time on that particular incident.

Another reason I really enjoyed this movie is pretty obvious, two words, DYLAN O'BRIEN.

Look at him, just look
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I personally thought that he made the movie great not only because he played the main character; he's also an amazing actor that deserves to have a very successful career. I first discovered Dylan on Teen Wolf where he plays a quirky teenage friend of a werewolf named Stiles. Anyway enough on Dylan O'Brien if you want to check him out you can at this link.

Anyway, I loved the character development in this movie. It was quite enjoyable how they revealed more in depth information about the characters as the film advanced. I also really enjoy the overall idea of the movie and book. It's quite fascinating how basic survival skills still entered the boy's minds even after their memories were wiped. It makes you wonder if that would really happen in real life, hmmm??

I hope you guys enjoyed this review, and I will post one more times before Christmas. Have a nice weekend! :)

I'm back (for the second time)...

All of you have heard this many times before, but I'm finally back and ready to post regularly on this blog. Right as I thought my life had become normal again; it took a complete 180 on me and messed everything up. I know hardly any people read this blog at all (I actually don't know if anyone does) but this blog makes me happy so I'm going to keep posting. You can expect a post every Friday on a majority of topics depending on the mood I'm in. This Friday, December 12, will be a normal, average review. But, after that I hope to indulge in some new material not yet covered.
Below will be a picture of the up coming movie that will be reviewed:

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Leave a comment below if you've heard of the movie; I hope most of you have! Talk to you soon!! :)

A New Beginning

This post is going to be short and sweet! I apologize for my lack of posting, but this summer has been crazy!! I just wanted to let you guys know that I will still be posting to this blog every week on Friday evenings. But, these new posts will not be limited to reviews on movies. I will be talking about all things entertainment! So, starting in a month or two expect a new blog post about my somewhat recent trip to New York City!! WOOHOO!!!!!

Talk to you guys soon :) ..... Now enjoy a fun quote about new beginnings! ;)

NEVER GIVE UP.
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ENDING.
JUST A NEW BEGINNING.
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May and April Favorites

For this post I thought it would be fun to talk about a few of my favorite pieces of entertainment for the month so far. I will talk about television shows and movies. I hope you enjoy!!

1. Once Upon A Time
This is a television show on ABC about fairy tale characters. The characters have a curse put on them that erased their memories; they live in a town called Storybook. This is a very interesting show because these classic characters are very different from the original characters. Especially their personalities and back stories. I love watching the show because each episode has scenes of Story brook and scenes of the fairytale world.

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2. Marvel
I also loved watching Marvel movies this month. Marvel is a company that made comic books in the early twentieth century. Towards the end of the twentieth century Marvel started to make the comic books into movies. My friends have been talking about these movies since the 5th grade. I never thought the movies were worth my time. But, after watching Iron Man with my family, I realized how amazing these movies are!! I loved how each plot line is interesting and unique. They are awesome movies!!

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3. The Blade Runner
The Blade Runner takes place in the future when humans are starting to live off the planet. People have engineered robots to explore different planets in the galaxy.  The robots developed human like emotions, and they started to rebel against the human race. Blade Runners, special policemen, hunt and destroy the robots. This movie is different from any other movie I've seen. There was an immense amount of symbolism in each scene. Every movement and object implied ideas about the concept of the movie. Some people consider it the best science fiction movie ever made.

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These are a few of my favorite pieces of entertainment for the months of April and May. I hope you enjoyed this post! Talk to you later! :)

The Amazing Spiderman 2

WARNING: Information about the movie is revealed. So, please read with caution!

Very recently I wrote about the first Amazing Spiderman. I saw the first film only a few months before the second one. I saw the second one, The Amazing Spiderman 2, on Saturday, the day after it premiered; it was 10 times better than the first. So, I am giving it a rating of 1.5 out of ten.

This movie was more intelligently thought out than the first film. It had the right amont of screen time for each villain, and the plot line was very creative and intriguing. I've been reading comments on Youtube, and some people say that the movie was to complex and confusing. It was a little confusing in parts, but I disagree; overall it was well thought out. There was a great balance of humor, action, and romance. I loved the relationship between Gwen and Peter because it was realistic. Some relationships in movies move too quickly. But, in The Amazing Spiderman 2, Gwen and Peter take most of the film to figure their relationship out.

I also enjoyed how the movie followed the plot of the comic books. The writers followed the comic books very accurately. The ending of the movie, Gwen's death, is one of the biggest moments in comic book history. Before Gwen's death no major character had ever died in a comic book. So, I'm very happy that they included this event in the film. It was horrible and very emotional, but it was very necessary to include in the movie. Peter develops a knew love with a character named Mary Jane after Gwen's death. This is who most people refer to as Spiderman's girlfriend. But, Gwen will be missed dearly!! ;(

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Overall this movie was amazing!!! I hope you have a chance to see it in theaters soon. Talk to you next week! :)

The Maze Runner

Ever since I was in 1st grade I have struggled with reading. Most books to me are very boring, and I can never seem to find the right one although I've only read 20 books so far, so my experience is limited. I don't know what it is about books; I just never want to read. Very recently I had a sleepover with one of my friends who is completely infatuated with books. She is constantly questioning why I don't read, and I have the same answer each time, "I don't know".

But, recently, during my Spring break, I downloaded a book on my Kindle and started reading. The book was The Maze Runner. At first I questioned why I was "wasting" my time reading; I soon realized it was because of boredom. I started reading this book just in the mornings, but I soon couldn't set the book down. I realized how amazing reading was. The Maze Runner is about a young boy, Thomas, who is put into a group of boys without his memory. He and the other boys have no memory other than their names. This book is different from any other book I've read. It's fascinating when you are reading because the main character does not remember anything including smells, feelings, people, places, etc. So, throughout the novel you're on a fascinating journey with Thomas as he experiences new things.

You are probably wondering why I'm talking about a book since this blog is about entertainment. I thought it would be fun this week to write about a form of entertainment that involves some "real" thinking. I also wrote about it because there is a movie coming out in September that is based on the novel. I've watched the trailer, and the movie looks accurate to the book and very entertaining. The movie also has one of my favorite actors, Dylan O'Brien!!!!!!!!  It comes out September 19th, and I'm counting down the days.

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I hope you enjoyed this even though it was a bit different. Talk to you next week! :)

Meeting With A Professional Actress

This is not the normal post you see on this blog. I usually do reviews on movies (actually that's all I really do). But, today I am writing about my experience meeting with a professional actress. I hope you enjoy this post.

I can not begin to describe how amazing this experience was, but I'm going to try. I met with a professional actress this weekend, and she helped me with my monologue for drama class. At first I was terrified to meet with her because I thought I would waste her time. My nerves slowly started to go away; I realized she was there to help me, not to criticize me.

The first thing we did was discuss my character's personality and what she was trying to accomplish in the monologue. I thought this was a useful method to get into the mind set of the character. I will be using this method whenever I prepare a scene for drama. Next, we read the monologue aloud standing up. But, we realized that my monologue took place on a roller coaster, so I then read the monologue sitting down.

I have always struggled with stage fright when I perform. So, I asked her if she is ever nervous on stage. She also has stage fright when she performs, but she has methods to reduce her anxiety.  She reduces her "nerves" by saying to herself, " I am not Anne Decker. I don't know who that is. I am "whatever character" I am trying to portray." She thinks about how that character would not be nervous on stage. This helped me immensely with reducing my stage fright. It soon became easier to perform, and it felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders when I would perform.

We then worked on one paragraph at a time adding different emotions. She gave me great tips that helped me see what the monologue was really about. By the end of our hour and a half together, my monologue was finished. This meeting was amazing, and I hope to work with her again soon.

Anne Decker, the actress I met, is going to be in a play coming up soon. It's called A loss of Appetite. Please go check it out; she's an amazing actress. Hopefully you enjoyed this post talk to you next week! :)

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