Since the 30 Days of Movies challenge was quite fun to do, I’ve decided to do the same with music. I’ve made some changes to some of the questions (and deleted some others) in order to reflect the medium better. I’m not sure if there’s an official list of music questions, and I’m too lazy to find out. No cutting it up this time either, all twenty items are right here in this update! Enjoy.
1. favourite song
It changes all the time, but I think it’s fair to say Anything Goes (from the same-named musical) is a good contender. I especially like the interpretation by John Barrowman.
Chances are I’d have picked a different song if I’d filled this in five minutes earlier or later, but right now, this feels like the proper choice. After all, in life, Anything Goes.
2. worst song
Friday by Rebecca Black would be such a conformist no-brainer answer… Besides, I don’t actually think it’s that bad.
My pick would be A Guy Like You from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Not that the song in itself is particularly bad, but it doesn’t fit with the rest of the film (album) at all. I always end up skipping this song.
Runner up: My Baby by Britney Spears. It has no place on Circus.
3. cheesiest song
Je Hebt Een Vriend by K3. Horribly sappy, yet somehow still fun.
4. album you can’t wait to hear
A couple of weeks ago, I’d have said the new album by Britney Spears, Lady Gaga or Flogging Molly. All three have been released, so I suppose I’ll now be waiting for the new Will Young, John Barrowman or Michael Bublé.
5. song you can listen to over again
The Song That Never Ends, mostly because it never ends.
6. your oldest album (not the one you had the longest, but the one that came out first)
I think I’ll have to say my Frank Sinatra boxed set. I don’t actually own many CD’s, and most I do own are recent releases (sort of).
7. your newest album
Speed of Darkness by Flogging Molly. Not bad, but their first free albums remain their best.
8. your most childish album
The first albums by K3. I’m not ashamed, they’re just uncomplicated fun.
9. album that failed to be as good as the first
The Angry Mob by the Kaiser Chiefs. I loved Employment and while TAM isn’t bad in any way, it failed to attract my interest in the same way.
10. favourite lyric
‘The rainbow still looks pretty when it bleeds’ from Almost Sorry by the Scissor Sisters. There’s an elegance and gloominess about this still positive sentence. I like how it works together.
11. song you like, but people you know hate
The Song That Never Ends again. I don’t know why, but people always end up asking me to stop singing it after about ten minutes…
12. album you thought you wouldn’t like, but then did
Friday’s Child by Will Young. I first listened to it years ago and didn’t like it. Then last year I gave it another go, convinced I’d still dislike it, but it was actually rather good. You never know when your opinion is going to change, it pays go give things/people another chance.
13. song you don’t want others knowing you like
Honestly? None. I checked my collection and there's not one song I'm ashamed of. Why would I? I like the song and that's what matters.
14. favourite singer
I think I’d have to go with Amy MacDonald. She’s simply brilliant.
15. singer that should get a different job
Gordon. So long as it’s a job outside of the spotlights, I’m sick of seeing him as well as hearing him.
16. favourite album title (not necessarily your fav album)
I’ve always liked how Aqua’s albums matched each other. Aquarium and Aquarius. I just hope their upcoming third album will continue this trend.
17. favourite genre
Musical isn't technically a genre, it's a medium. Thought I'd explain that before people started wondering why I hadn't picked that.
Easy-listening? Jaron and the Long Road to Love, Michael Bublé, Eliza Dolittle, Laura Janssen, Mark Salling, that kind of stuff.
18. hottest singer
Daniel Boys. Yes, I still have my crush. ADWD, baby! Make some noise for Daniel Boys!
19. most epic song
Oof, tough one. Right now, I think I’ll go with either I Know Him So Well (John Barrowman/Daniel Boys version) or Girls of the Night from the Jekyll & Hyde musical (demo version).
20. special mentions
Avenue Q – Original Broadway Cast Recording
Book of Mormon – Original Broadway Cast Recording
Legally Blonde – Original Broadway Cast Recording
Rent – Original Broadway Cast Recording
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Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Sunday, 29 May 2011
30 days of film challenge - part six
26. hottest actor/tress
Jake Gyllenhaal (born 1980).
What can I say? Sex on a stick.
27. film that confused you the most
The Fountain (2006).
It took me a while to get into this film, but it paid off. The story is as touching as it is confusing and further viewings help you appreciate it all the more. Worth a shot.
28. best voice in film
Sir Christopher Lee (born 1992).
This is more or less a shared space with Jamer Earl Jones, but Sir Lee wins out. Saruman is just too perfectly portrayed by him, there's nothing I can do about that.
29. Most epic scene
Heaven's Light / Hellfire (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996).
The juxtaposition of good versus evil, the animation, the chorus, the emotion, I just love every single thing about this scene.
30. Tv series or book that you wanna see a film version of
Van Jonge Leu en Oale Groond (2005).
A film version of this over-the-top dramatic series in my home dialect (Twents) would be just the ticket if I ever feel like revisiting.
Jake Gyllenhaal (born 1980).What can I say? Sex on a stick.
27. film that confused you the most
The Fountain (2006).It took me a while to get into this film, but it paid off. The story is as touching as it is confusing and further viewings help you appreciate it all the more. Worth a shot.
28. best voice in film
Sir Christopher Lee (born 1992).This is more or less a shared space with Jamer Earl Jones, but Sir Lee wins out. Saruman is just too perfectly portrayed by him, there's nothing I can do about that.
29. Most epic scene
Heaven's Light / Hellfire (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1996).The juxtaposition of good versus evil, the animation, the chorus, the emotion, I just love every single thing about this scene.
30. Tv series or book that you wanna see a film version of
Van Jonge Leu en Oale Groond (2005).A film version of this over-the-top dramatic series in my home dialect (Twents) would be just the ticket if I ever feel like revisiting.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
30 days of film challenge - part five
21. favourite film title (not necessarily your fav film)
Lesbian Spank Inferno (2000).
Don't understand why? Watch Coupling.
22. favourite good guy
The Doctor (Doctor Who, 2005).
I'd say Rafiki again, but I want this list to be diverse. So I suppose I'll go with The Doctor. He's a Timelord, practically immortal, travels through space and time and is so lovable.
23. favourite villain
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty, 1959).
Tough one, I do love me some villains. Scar, Mother Gothel, Saruman, Madame Tremain, Ursula, the list goes on. Only one can be the favourite though, and that lucky woman is Maleficent.
Everything about her fits perfectly. The animation is phenomenal, the voicework superb. I know I've complained about Dolores Umbridge for not having a motive before, but I'm not being hypocritical. No, Maleficent doesn't have a background story (as far as we know, anyway). However, a fairy tale is a different beast from a 'proper novel'. The latter requires motives, deeper layers and more details. Fairy tales are happy just being your basic good versus evil stories. For Maleficent, that works.
24. favourite genre
Horror.
Animation isn't technically a genre, it's a medium. Same goes for musicals. Thought I'd explain that before people started wondering why I hadn't picked that.
When I find myself home alone at night, I often pop in a horror flick. It's nothing too high-profile, it's just brainless entertainment. In the end, that's all I'm after in a horror film.
25. favourite director
Vincenzo Natali (born 1969).
He directed Cube (1997), Cypher (2002) and Splice (2009); three films I absolutely love. Cube ranks as my third favourite movie. If you're looking for films that make you think, go for Natali.
That said, Richard Kelly deserves a mention too. I already named Donnie Darko, but The Box is definitely worth a watch too. Just so you know.
Lesbian Spank Inferno (2000).Don't understand why? Watch Coupling.
22. favourite good guy
The Doctor (Doctor Who, 2005).I'd say Rafiki again, but I want this list to be diverse. So I suppose I'll go with The Doctor. He's a Timelord, practically immortal, travels through space and time and is so lovable.
23. favourite villain
Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty, 1959).Tough one, I do love me some villains. Scar, Mother Gothel, Saruman, Madame Tremain, Ursula, the list goes on. Only one can be the favourite though, and that lucky woman is Maleficent.
Everything about her fits perfectly. The animation is phenomenal, the voicework superb. I know I've complained about Dolores Umbridge for not having a motive before, but I'm not being hypocritical. No, Maleficent doesn't have a background story (as far as we know, anyway). However, a fairy tale is a different beast from a 'proper novel'. The latter requires motives, deeper layers and more details. Fairy tales are happy just being your basic good versus evil stories. For Maleficent, that works.
24. favourite genre
Horror.
Animation isn't technically a genre, it's a medium. Same goes for musicals. Thought I'd explain that before people started wondering why I hadn't picked that.
When I find myself home alone at night, I often pop in a horror flick. It's nothing too high-profile, it's just brainless entertainment. In the end, that's all I'm after in a horror film.
25. favourite director
Vincenzo Natali (born 1969).He directed Cube (1997), Cypher (2002) and Splice (2009); three films I absolutely love. Cube ranks as my third favourite movie. If you're looking for films that make you think, go for Natali.
That said, Richard Kelly deserves a mention too. I already named Donnie Darko, but The Box is definitely worth a watch too. Just so you know.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
30 days of film challenge - part four
16. film you like, but people you know hate
Sex and the City - the Movie (2008).
The SatC-films are a bit of an oddity, in how people complained the first film didn't feel like the series (having an entire year in one movie), but then didn't like the second one because it didn't feel like a film (more of an extended episode of the TV-series). I happen to like both films, for different reasons. I still prefer the ending of the series though.
17. film you thought you wouldn’t like, but then did
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008).
Watched this with my boyfriend the other day. I'd never seen a kung-fu film before and even though this was an Americanised film, knowing how much I enjoyed this one has made me think about watching more of this genre.
18. film you don’t want others knowing you like
Honestly? None. I checked my collection and there's not one film I'm ashamed of. Why would I? I like the film and that's what matters.
That said, I really wish I could put Twilight here... Problem is I really do hate that franchise.
19. favourite actor/tress
Ruth Jones, known for Gavin and Stacey (co-writer, Vanessa Jenkins), Fat Friends (Kelly) and Nighty Night (Linda).
Ruth is just amazing at everything she does. She's a fantastic actress, who can deliver both a hilarious and a heartbreaking performance. She's co-written the BBC-series Gavin and Stacey (with James Corden, who also plays Smithy) and that's one of the best shows I know. Plus she's Welsh.
20. actor/tress that should get a different job
Kristen Stewart, known for Twilight (Bella Swan).
Too many to count really, but since I mentioned Twilight earlier, I'll go with Kirsten. The girl just can't act, and that's counting non-Twilight films. She just puts on her 'character-face' and freezes for the rest of the story. No genuine emotion whatsoever.
Sex and the City - the Movie (2008).The SatC-films are a bit of an oddity, in how people complained the first film didn't feel like the series (having an entire year in one movie), but then didn't like the second one because it didn't feel like a film (more of an extended episode of the TV-series). I happen to like both films, for different reasons. I still prefer the ending of the series though.
17. film you thought you wouldn’t like, but then did
The Forbidden Kingdom (2008).Watched this with my boyfriend the other day. I'd never seen a kung-fu film before and even though this was an Americanised film, knowing how much I enjoyed this one has made me think about watching more of this genre.
18. film you don’t want others knowing you like
Honestly? None. I checked my collection and there's not one film I'm ashamed of. Why would I? I like the film and that's what matters.
That said, I really wish I could put Twilight here... Problem is I really do hate that franchise.
19. favourite actor/tress
Ruth Jones, known for Gavin and Stacey (co-writer, Vanessa Jenkins), Fat Friends (Kelly) and Nighty Night (Linda).Ruth is just amazing at everything she does. She's a fantastic actress, who can deliver both a hilarious and a heartbreaking performance. She's co-written the BBC-series Gavin and Stacey (with James Corden, who also plays Smithy) and that's one of the best shows I know. Plus she's Welsh.
20. actor/tress that should get a different job
Kristen Stewart, known for Twilight (Bella Swan).Too many to count really, but since I mentioned Twilight earlier, I'll go with Kirsten. The girl just can't act, and that's counting non-Twilight films. She just puts on her 'character-face' and freezes for the rest of the story. No genuine emotion whatsoever.
Sunday, 22 May 2011
30 days of film challenge - part three
11. film you wish there was a sequel to
You know, I really can't think of a single one. A good film has a self-contained story and will never need a sequel. That's not to say there aren't any good sequels, just none that were needed to tell the full story.
12. sequel that failed to be as good as the first
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
Just wanted to put this one on here for kicks. Seriously though, every single cheapquel made by the DisneyToon Studios.
13. favourite character
Rafiki, The Lion King (1994).
He's crazy, wise, wild and colourful. Perfect.
14. worst character
Dolores Umbridge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
She's evil without a cause (bad writing, J.K.!), could have been done so much better and has absolutely no reason for appearing in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Just not interesting.
15. favourite movie quote
'Sméagol don't want fish!'
- Sméagol, The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers (Special Extended DVD Edition) (2003).
This was a tough one, as there are so many great quotes out there. However, this was the first one to enter my mind and has therefore won the prize.
You know, I really can't think of a single one. A good film has a self-contained story and will never need a sequel. That's not to say there aren't any good sequels, just none that were needed to tell the full story.
12. sequel that failed to be as good as the first
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980).Just wanted to put this one on here for kicks. Seriously though, every single cheapquel made by the DisneyToon Studios.
13. favourite character
Rafiki, The Lion King (1994).He's crazy, wise, wild and colourful. Perfect.
14. worst character
Dolores Umbridge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).She's evil without a cause (bad writing, J.K.!), could have been done so much better and has absolutely no reason for appearing in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Just not interesting.
15. favourite movie quote
'Sméagol don't want fish!'- Sméagol, The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers (Special Extended DVD Edition) (2003).
This was a tough one, as there are so many great quotes out there. However, this was the first one to enter my mind and has therefore won the prize.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
30 days of film challenge - part two
6. scariest film
Jesus Camp (2006).
Enough Said.
7. funniest film
Shaun of the Dead (2004).
British humour at its best. Check out Hot Fuzz too, made by the same team.
True classic.
8. your oldest film (not the one you had the longest, but the one that came out first)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
That's probably accurate, though I can't say I'm sure... I do have older animated shorts on DVD, but I think Snow White would have to be the oldest film I have.
9. your newest film
Rapunzel (2010).
Yes, I know the official title is Tangled now. During the 6+ years it was in production, it was consistently called Rapunzel (Unbraided). Then Disney decides to change it's title a couple of months before its release? Nope, not buying it.
The film itself is absolutely wonderful though. It has everything a Disney film should and is a fine choice to be the 50th Disney Classic.
10. your most childish film
The Brave Little Toaster (1987).
This was directed by John Lasseter, who would later pioneer Pixar and become head of the Walt Disney Animation Department. In fact, this was the film that directly caused Pixar to exist. John Lasseter wanted to create this film in CG (this is eight years before the release of Toy Story (1995)), but Disney refused to invest in such a new and untested method of filmmaking. Lasseter left the studio and started his own.
That said, the film itself is charming, but far too sweet to be enjoyed as an adult (for me at least). Throw in some childhood nostalgia, though, and it's still fun rainy-day entertainment.
Jesus Camp (2006).Enough Said.
7. funniest film
Shaun of the Dead (2004).British humour at its best. Check out Hot Fuzz too, made by the same team.
True classic.
8. your oldest film (not the one you had the longest, but the one that came out first)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).That's probably accurate, though I can't say I'm sure... I do have older animated shorts on DVD, but I think Snow White would have to be the oldest film I have.
9. your newest film
Rapunzel (2010).Yes, I know the official title is Tangled now. During the 6+ years it was in production, it was consistently called Rapunzel (Unbraided). Then Disney decides to change it's title a couple of months before its release? Nope, not buying it.
The film itself is absolutely wonderful though. It has everything a Disney film should and is a fine choice to be the 50th Disney Classic.
10. your most childish film
The Brave Little Toaster (1987).This was directed by John Lasseter, who would later pioneer Pixar and become head of the Walt Disney Animation Department. In fact, this was the film that directly caused Pixar to exist. John Lasseter wanted to create this film in CG (this is eight years before the release of Toy Story (1995)), but Disney refused to invest in such a new and untested method of filmmaking. Lasseter left the studio and started his own.
That said, the film itself is charming, but far too sweet to be enjoyed as an adult (for me at least). Throw in some childhood nostalgia, though, and it's still fun rainy-day entertainment.
Sunday, 15 May 2011
30 days of film challenge - part one
Hey everyone,
So I've decided to join the 30 days of film challenge. Thing is, I'm not online every day. Also, I'm far too impatient for these things. So I'll do it in six parts, to be updated whenever the hell I feel like it. Enjoy.
1. favourite film
The Lion King (1994).
Has been since the day I first saw it, will probably be until the day I die. I can watch this film every single day and still enjoy it. Animation has never been this powerful.
2. worst film
Garfield (2004).
I couldn't even finish watching this. Firstly, Garfield is a character that works fot three-panel comic strips; not a ninety-minute movie. Second, every single character is miscast/butchered. Thirdly, Bill Murray? No.
3. cheesiest film
Filmpje! (1995).
Paul de Leeuw. Crossdressing. Sarcasm. Superfluous violence/sex. 'Hoe kan het nou sneeuwen in de cafetaria?' Songs. Murder.
What's not to like?
4. film you cant wait to see
The Hobbit - Part One (2012).
I really, really hope they don't fuck this one up. They especially have to be careful with the Trolls, I wíll be checking whether they freeze in the same positions they had in the Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring.
Still, more Gollum, Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Lee Pace... I'm in.
5. film you can watch over again
Donnie Darko (2001).
Seriously, put this on repeat and force me to watch until I die, and I'll happily live for another week or so. Think about it, that's a long time to spend watching one movie over and over again. Donnie Darko is absolutely brilliant.
So I've decided to join the 30 days of film challenge. Thing is, I'm not online every day. Also, I'm far too impatient for these things. So I'll do it in six parts, to be updated whenever the hell I feel like it. Enjoy.
1. favourite film
The Lion King (1994).Has been since the day I first saw it, will probably be until the day I die. I can watch this film every single day and still enjoy it. Animation has never been this powerful.
2. worst film
Garfield (2004).I couldn't even finish watching this. Firstly, Garfield is a character that works fot three-panel comic strips; not a ninety-minute movie. Second, every single character is miscast/butchered. Thirdly, Bill Murray? No.
3. cheesiest film
Filmpje! (1995).Paul de Leeuw. Crossdressing. Sarcasm. Superfluous violence/sex. 'Hoe kan het nou sneeuwen in de cafetaria?' Songs. Murder.
What's not to like?
4. film you cant wait to see
The Hobbit - Part One (2012).I really, really hope they don't fuck this one up. They especially have to be careful with the Trolls, I wíll be checking whether they freeze in the same positions they had in the Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring.
Still, more Gollum, Sir Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Lee Pace... I'm in.
5. film you can watch over again
Donnie Darko (2001).Seriously, put this on repeat and force me to watch until I die, and I'll happily live for another week or so. Think about it, that's a long time to spend watching one movie over and over again. Donnie Darko is absolutely brilliant.
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