Your Turn

Welcome back, blog viewers. Now normally I would write a review on a TV show or movie I thought was outstanding and tell you guys why, but this time I need a new topic. What are your inputs? I mean, anybody could throw out a few ideas of must-see TV shows and movies, but generating reviews everyday gets annoying! I am fresh out of ideas of how I could spark up this blog, so I need your help, your help, and your help. I need help from all of you. What do you guys want to know about all things TV. Maybe there is a question floating around in your head about something...put it in the comments and I’ll go get you an answer. Maybe you want to know the history of some “based on a true story” type of movie...tell me the title and I’ll go search it out for you and report back. The point is, the same daily routine gets boring and dull and sometimes we need a splash of different. Comment on anything that pops into your mind after reading this and I will see what I can do with it. (Everyone’s questions or advice will be used, so feel free)

Ta ta, TV inspirers

~ASkittlezC~

The Truth At Its Best

 

Truth-telling, heart-aching, mind blowing, heartbreaking, life-changing, and confusion leading to understanding. These are the kind of movies you need to take the time out to just watch, think, interpret, learn, and understand. In today’s post we will be talking about a life-changing movie that really makes you think, see, and almost live the truth. Have any of you ever read the book or seen the movie “The Boy In the Striped Pajamas?” If you have then you know exactly what I mean when I say you’ve seen the truth. If you haven’t then you have yet to have seen the truth and you should open up to the idea of it.

“The Boy In the Striped Pajamas” is from the time where the Jewish people were treated horrendously, like animals and considered inferior to the majority of all other races. The book later turned into a movie revolves around a little German boy named Bruno whose father is a German soldier and who moves to Poland with his family. Bored out of his mind at his new home he goes exploring and discovers a friend on the other side of the fence. He befriends a little Jewish boy named Shmole who he learns a lot from. After watching a Jew come into his house for labour work, Bruno develops an imagination. In this imagination the Jews are farmers in striped pajamas, they live in camps that are fun, they’re always playing games, and are surrounded by friends. Unfortunately that is not the truth. As Bruno is home schooled he watches how his family and the other soldiers treat the Jewish workers, he is taught about how Jews are the blame for their failure in the war, how the Jews are the bad guys, and taught the camps they live in are fun and good. They tried to brainwash him into thinking the Jews deserve to be treated like animals because they weren't human. Their attempt to brainwash him didn’t work though and the young eight year old Bruno gets to see that truth and if you're willing to, so do you.

This movie is educational for young minds to face the truth, to see what happened, what the Jews had to go through, and a part of history so important to be aware of. Some people will argue that this movie is depressing and awfully sad for anyone to watch, but then others will disagree and say it is the TRUTH. It is what happened and everyone should be aware of this world's history, no matter how heartbreaking it is. This movie is very educational and revealing to the true actions of the Holocaust . I do recommend that people over the ages of 13 watch it though. So go ahead you TV suckers, try watching (or reading) the real hard truth unfold on Netflix or wherever else.

See you next time TV learners..

 

 

~AskittlezC~

 

~AskittlezC~

Revenge

When friends you thought were your lifeline abandon you or stab you in the back you’re left confused, hurt, and angry at the world. When despicable people  try to justify or hide the cold, menacing, shocking truth, you are left feeling livid and with a taste  for vengeance.  When a powerful surge like anger, hurt, confusion, viciousness, and other wild emotions overtake the brain, where does your sanity lie? Death would be too kind, kindness  too weak, weakness too dangerous, and danger too exhilarating.

I don’t know about you guys, but that is my view on  the powerful feeling of revenge.  Do you guys know what I’m talking about? If so, great; if not, then you should consider yourself lucky. The ugly  and devious feeling of wanting someone to hurt as badly as you have is definitely a  strong and horrendous feeling. If the sick and twisted unfavorable feelings of revenge or suspenseful plotting interest you then I strongly recommend you watch the TV show “Revenge.”

Amanda Clarke has switched identity with  a former friend she met in “juvie” named, Emily Thorne. The two women switch identities so that Amanda may return to  her home in the Hamptons where she can raise hell, get revenge, uncover hidden secrets, find answers, and try and get closure. Closure from what? Well, Amanda's  father was falsely accused of a terrorism murder of many, sent to jail to suffer the crime, turned on by all the people he once called friends, abandoned by his love, and then sadly stabbed to death in jail before he could live to see the day he could reclaim his innocence.

Amanda had been ripped away from her father at a young age of around 10 years old because of this crime he was accused of.  Amanda grew up believing the treacherous lies that her father was a murderer and grew up resenting life in a juvenile center since then. Although her father had died she was informed by the age of 18 that her father was innocent. Her father, David Clarke, also left a road map of the people who had turned against him, his kept journals, all secrets, and more. Her father wanted her to know the truth, to not hold a grudge, and find it in her heart to forgive those who were implicated in the treacherous mistake. Amanda could not keep this promise. She grew up with rage, pain, and confusion her entire childhood had been deprived of a good life with her  father, and this only made her angrier. The Graysons were  cold-hearted, devious people who had, for their own selfish twisted reasons, blamed the murders on Mr. David Clarke.

Hearts not worthy of forgiveness began Amanda's journey to make anyone who had  turned against her father suffer a painful mental death. Amanda's character and many others were developed very cleverly in this amazing TV show. This show has you at the edge of your seat, gripping your emotions of shared rage and begging for more. Do yourself a favor and watch the coldest, most devious show cable or Netflix has to offer.

Till our next encounter my lovelies...

~ASkittlezC~

   

Disney Vs. Disney

Part 2

 

Welcome back Dizzy Whizzies! In my recent post we talked about the trouble with the new Disney. This time we're going to talk about the decency of the new Disney. What shows just flashed into your mind? Could it be shows like, “Austin & Ally,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “Shake It Up,” and maybe a few others? If so, good, then we’re on the same page here.

I consider the show “Austin & Ally” decent because it’s not only  entertaining, but it teaches a good lesson on how important friendship is, and that is exactly what viewers should retain. The show is about Austin Moon, a talented musician and singer, with wacky, fun, great friends who go through obstacle after obstacle in hopes of making Austin a star. The lessons of following your dream, not getting caught up in the fame, and more are great things for the viewers to watch and the cast is great too; the plots are good, and the challenges are clever.

Next, the show “Good Luck Charlie,” is perfect for Disney; it still has qualities of being the best of Disney. The show is about a family of Duncans, Teddy specifically, who comes up with the idea of making video diaries for her new little sister to help her survive their special family. In the show Teddy goes through challenges and teaches little Charlie how to handle them and what to expect.  The show is adorable, funny, cute, entertaining, and expresses realism and more all wrapped up in one heartwarming TV show.  It’s hilarious, entertaining, and educational in feeding the mind of viewers the right thing to do. Adding on to that, it teaches family importance, second chances, what growing up is like (coming of age), and the importance of school.

Lastly, the show “Shake It Up,” which is about two girls,  Rocky Blue and Cece Jones, who are given the amazing chance of pursuing their passion for dance on their favorite TV dance show Shake It Up Chicago. The girls get into lots of sticky situations to become famous, have fun, and live the dancing dream. The show is also entertaining, funny, challenging, cute, and instructive, teaching morals of following your dreams, working hard, being determined, never giving up, and always being aware of the meaning of friendship.

That is all the time left for today’s post. If you agree or disagree feel more than welcome to express your opinion. Till next time civilians of television...

~ASkittlezC~

Disney Vs. Disney

Part 1

 

FOR THE 90s’ FANS

The Trouble With the New Disney

 

    “It’s not the same!” “It’s wack now” “They are seriously running out of ideas.” “Who the heck are these people?” “What are they teaching us!?” “Change this crap!” “My childhood is gone.” “The new Disney sucks!” I don’t know about you guys, but every time Disney Channel comes on that’s what I hear people say, that’s what I think in my head, and that’s how I feel. One day I was switched to my old favorite TV channel: Disney, and I watched a bunch of its new shows, like “Ant Farm,” “Jessie,” “Austin & Ally,” “Dog with a Blog,” “Gravity Falls,” “My Babysitter’s A Vampire,” etc., etc.  The minute I tuned in to these shows I was reminded of all the old Disney shows: “Hannah Montana,” “Wizards of Waverly Place,” “Suite Life on Deck,” “Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Sonny with a Chance,” etc., etc. Those of you who usually read my posts know that all I do is praise TV shows and recommend the new and best there is to offer. Well, this time we're going to shake it up with some criticism!

The brand new Disney is no longer our sweet, fun, innocent childhood Disney and has been replaced by the most bizarre new TV shows. First off we have “Ant Farm.” What do you think of when you think of “Ant Farm” ?  I think of a  younger, unrealistic, corny version of “Hannah Montana.” Two girls and a boy as best friends...sounds like the friendship Miley had with her pals Lilly and Oliver. Chyna, Olive, and Fletcher are in the not-so-popular crew. They deal with older bullies, go through obstacles to  be accepted, and teach the viewers what? To let the bullies step on you, backstab your best friend then say sorry, and to laugh when unpopular kids get bullied. Miley was always aware of how important her best friends were and was quick to stick up for herself in front of bullies. The audience was respectful; they didn’t laugh at the bullies’ jokes. Miley was conscious of the right thing to do and always fixed her situations when she knew she messed up, unlike the main characters of  “Ant Farm.”

Next up–  “Jessie.” I’m not going to lie: “Jessie” has offered young viewers good examples of the right ways to behave and treat others. It teaches respect for your siblings and the standards you should set for yourself; it teaches the importance of education, friendship, but mostly it emphasizes the value of family.  

Although, it does have a serious fault. Besides being corny and having lame jokes, the show centers on a bad role model. The main character, Jessie, is a nanny who works for a rich family; she dreams for fame, but doesn’t worry about goals to take care of herself, and become successful.  Our generation is taught that young adults like Jessie should be in college, planning their future, following their dreams, and focusing on becoming successful. Instead, Jessie, is a nanny who takes care of four kids and the household, what is this show relating to... “The Nanny?”

Lastly, Disney has a show called “Dog with a Blog.” All I can say is, are you kidding me? This show is about a dog with a stinkin’ blog. The show is from the perspective of an actual talking dog learning about family, being a human, and the problems us humans go through. What is the point of creating a show for young viewers where a dog can secretly talk, and express its desire to be human in a blog. What in the world does that teach younger children? If it teaches anything, why have a dog teach this lesson to them and not actual kids their age?

This Part 1 of my  Disney Vs. Disney critique only reflects my opinion. If you agree with me, feel free to comment, and if you disagree, feel free to comment, too. That’s all the time we have for today, my fellow Dizzy Wizzies (aka 90s’ fans). Stay tuned for next week when we talk about the decent new Disney TV shows.  

~ASkittlezC~

Pretty Little Liars

Recap 2013

 

WARNING: There are many spoilers!!

“Oh My Goodness!” “That scared me” “What the hell just happened?” “They look amazing!” “Woooow” “That looks like too much fun” “They are too cute!” “Nooo!” “Whoa!” “mind twist!” Admit it, you said something like that while you were watching the beginning of the “Pretty Little Liars” Halloween special of 2012. As loyal “Pretty Little Liars” fans we should know by now that Toby is on the A-team! Is that hot, bad, good, or twisted? Maybe it’s all of the above. Toby and Mona are now allies in this twisted, secretive, deep, dark insanity. Aria, Spencer, Hannah, and Emily are now in the deep pit of darkness with people seeming to be against them, but the light is shining into that pit and they are getting dangerously closer to piecing the puzzle together and solving the mystery. They need to find out the following questions: who doesn’t like that, who will do just about anything to keep them from finding out, why, and how? Those are some of the questions running through your mind too, right? Those are the questions that need answers.

The setting of the high school Halloween party mainly takes place in a shuttle train in the final episode of 2012. The characters are ravishing, they dress beautifully. They come seeking answers, a good time, and A. We learn in this episode from the lovely, now–dead Garrett: He didn’t kill Alison, thought he had everything under control, wanted to protect Spencer (I sense a crush). We learn that Alison and Jenna got into a quarrel and that Garrett made Jenna think he killed Alison, but he didn’t. Instead he came back and saw that Alison had been talking to Aria’s dad, and because he was generous to share this information he is DEAD.

Not only did that happen, but Aria was also a victim in the A plan. The A-team poisoned Aria’s drink, dragged her into a box with dead Garrett, tied her hands together, taped her mouth shut, and tried to kill her by throwing her off the Halloween shuttle train! Spencer is assaulted by a mystery figure, Hannah is harassed, and who is to blame for all of this? They did not have the common sense to rip the mask off of the figures face, so the mystery remains. Besties to the rescue! Aria is saved by Spencer, Emily, and Hannah just in time, before the dangerous accident. Also, who is the mysterious little girl that Hannah’s mother meets? Was that Alison? Was it a memory? What was the meaning? Did it really happen? In addition, does Charon Sons Funeral Directory mean anything to you? Who’s rising out of the burial dirt?

Wow! I bet goosebumps and excitement are rising in you just reading about it, huh? If you have an idea, a comment, or an opinion feel free to leave a comment below. Also the new episode of 2013’s “Pretty Little Liars” airs on January 8th at 8/7 Central, so feel free to discuss the reactions, opinions, or feedback on the new show as well!! If you haven’t seen the episode yet and want to, go to abcfamily.go.com or hulu.com

Till next week, sugar lollipops!

 

~ASkittlezC~

Christmas Holiday Specials

    Merry mornings, afternoons, and nights candy canes. Wow! Can you believe it? It’s Christmas time already.  The trees are all lit up beautifully, homes are decorated, the trees are filled with love and beauty, and there are Christmas lights everywhere! That means we need some fun, upbeat, happy  Christmas movies to look forward to in the spirit of Christmas right? Well, great news I have the best Christmas movies ever for those warm cherishing moments with the family.  So  feel free to accompany me in this bright colorful trip to your interest....

    First up we have our classic best “Home Alone.” Most of us know this movie to be the cutest, funniest, most playful movie of Christmas ever! The story line starts off with an 8-year old boy (Kevin), who doesn’t get enough attention from his parents since they are a large bunch. Like any other 8 year old boy with siblings, Kevin doesn’t always get the attention he wants, he is forgotten a lot but still loved, and constantly picked on by his siblings and cousins. Being the baby of the family his older siblings pick on him a lot and do what any other siblings do to their younger siblings: get them in trouble. The day they were supposed to leave for Christmas vacation Kevin is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France. What does an 8 year old boy left home alone do? He gets excited and goes crazy with excitement. Crashing action, the little boy with fortitude is left to fend off the crazy idiotic burglars on his own to protect his luxurious home. Find out what happens...& guess what? There are sequels too! Best for any age...
    Next up is another classic best “How the Grinch stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey that was developed from Dr. Seuss's cartoon version. The movie portrays a green creature filled with jealousy, greed, and anger towards Christmas. The creature’s intentions were to steal Christmas! That’s not in the good spirit of Christmas, now is it? The movie is a funny, feel-good, lesson-learned kind of movie and I recommend it to any age. It’s a fun, cute, exciting, funny, creative, story on how the Grinch stole Christmas...
    Another fun family movie is “Elf.” This movie is funny, cute, and heartwarming. Buddy the elf was a newborn baby that had traveled into Santa's bag when Santa had dropped down for a visit. The baby was raised as an elf at the North Pole and named Buddy. The different  ungainly size of Buddy caused him to travel to the U.S in search of his identity and who he was supposed to be.
    Another one is “Fred Claus,” a personal favorite! This movie is “hi-larious”, brain-racking, adorable, fun, silly, and amazing! The movie tells of Fred Claus and his brother...SANTA CLAUS! Growing up Fred was always pushed to side and all attention was given to Santa Claus. The brothers are complete opposites of each other. Fred was completely jealous and envious of his brother and grew up embarking on a very distant relationship. During Christmas time Fred Claus was forced to move to the North Pole. Now remember these brothers are like any other brothers. They have their fights, arguments, disagreements, and so on. Being Santa Claus is hard work! The man already has a lot  of  Christmas presents to prepare for and now his brother is there to stir up the excitement...
    There are many more feel-good Christmas movies I personally love and think are heartwarming, cute, funny, entertaining, and  MUST SEES. If you like what you have just read and want more feel free to try out these Christmas movies too...
. “The Polar Express”
. “This Christmas”
 “A Christmas Story”
. “A Christmas Carol”
 “Rise of the Guardians"

    There are a lot more you can try out too, but those are the main best ones. Now that’s all the time left. Have a wonderful vacation full of love, care, and happiness. Till next time “merry seekers,” Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!...