Multiple Hits

What’s better than one great storyline? Multiple storylines! The demand for multi-story films has increased; this presents great movies with A-listers combining in order to fulfil the demand.  Read along to discover some blockbuster multiple storyline hits.

He’s Just Not That Into You

Based on the self-help book features the reality of someone not liking you back. Produced by Drew Barrymore, the stories feature the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper and Ben Affleck. The movie does seem to drag a little but the love relationship between Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Alex (Justin Long) keeps the entertainment in tack.

Love Actually

Based around the franticness of Christmas time with different aspects of love through ten separate stories that all eventually connect. Most of the cast involve British actors delivering their humbleness and cheekiness through each individual storyline. The highlighted performances are from Emma Thompson’s painful discovery in her relationship and Hugh Grant’s usual charming impression. This movie truly shows Christmas is all Around.

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Based on a pregnancy guide written in 1984, brings the stories of the demands of pregnancy. Probably one of the most comedic movie on this list with the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Dennis Quaid. Highly entertaining giving you mixed emotions including the laughter from Chris Rock and Rebel Wilson and Rosie and Marco’s relationship will leave you in tears.

 

 

New Years Eve

Following several lives over the course of New Year’s Eve, the popular romantic comedy is a must-watch movie. The incredible all-star cast including Josh Duhamel, Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker and many more will bring you to tears from laughter and sadness.  All of the stories are intriguing each with their surprise endings, one of my favourite beings the story between Zac Efron and Michelle Pfeiffer.

 Which one is your favourite? Please leave comments below

Another 10 Iconic Movie Quotes

Bringing you another 10 famous quotes and the perfect situations to use them in.

1. “Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night."

Movie: All About Eve

Said By: Margo Channing (played by Bette Davis)

When to use it:  Want to prepare someone, give the atmosphere some anticipation  

2. “You talkin' to me?”

Movie: Taxi Driver

Said By: Travis Bickle (played by Robert De Niro)

When to use it: You want to question if someone is directly speaking to you

3. “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."

Movie: Casablanca         

Said By: Rick Blaine (played by Humphrey Bogart)

When to use it: When you have just clicked with someone

4. "Show me the money!"

Movie: Jerry Maguire     

Said By: Rod Tidwell (played by Cuba Gooding, Jr.)

When to use it: In a bank robbery (gets straight to the point)

5. “Hasta la vista, baby."

Movie: Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Said By: The Terminator (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger)

When to use it: To draw attention to your leaving

 6. "I'm walking here! I'm walking here!"

Movie: Midnight Cowboy

Said By: "Ratso" Rizzo (played by Dustin Hoffman)

When to use it: When people are walking extremely slow and you want to overtake them  

7. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."

Movie: Gone with the Wind

Said By: Rhett Butler (played by Clark Gable)

When to use it: You really don’t care

8. “I’m kind of a big deal.”

Movie: Anchorman

Said By: Rhett Butler (played by Clark Gable)

When to use it: To let people know your status

9. “I'll be back."

Movie: The Terminator

Said By: The Terminator (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger)

When to use it:  You are leaving and you want to state that you will return

10.  “May the odds be ever in your favour.”

Movie: Hunger Games

Said By: Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence)

When to use it:  Good gambling motto

Hugh Grant’s Love Affair

Hugh John Mungo Grant born in 1960 on the 9^th of September, a British actor and a film producer, who has earned recognition has acting as a womanizer or a hopeless romantic. Through his hard

work he has gained a BAFTA and a Golden Globe. This post explores his best work in romantic comedy, a genre which he is no stranger.

Music and Lyrics

Based around the bouncy Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) who lives off his 80’s pop group's success by performing at school reunions and theme parks. An opportunity to write and record with the teen idol, ‘Cora Corman’ arisen, leaving Alex in need of a lyricist. Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore) his plant girl is noticed for her wittiness and her skill for poetry and together bond on a journey to create a hit song. The melodies created by this film will be stuck in your head along with Grant’s charismatic impression.

Quote of the Character:

Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant): “The best time I've had in the last fifteen years was sitting at that piano with you.”

Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore): “That's wonderfully sensitive... especially from a man who wears such tight pants.”

Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant): “It forces all the blood to my heart.”

Bridget Jones Diary:

A film adaption of the book brings a British woman in order to improve herself keeps track of her life by a diary. Starring alongside two Oscar winners Colin Firth, Renée Zellweger this movie brings complete laughter. Grant stars as a dishonest by charming boss who takes the interest of Bridget (Zellweger)

Quote of the Character:

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger): “Daniel, what you just did is actually illegal in several countries.”

Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant): “That is one of the reasons that I'm so thrilled to be living in Britain today.”

Love Actually

Following the lives of numerous couples and their tales of Christmas. Hugh Grant stars as ‘The Prime Minister’ who falls in love with the newly staffed secretary Natalie. Grant’s screen time is what keeps me watching the long epic love movie.

Quote of the Character:

Not really a quote but his dance scene, displayed below

 

Two Weeks Notice

The plot involves Lucy Kelson (Sandra Bullock) a environmentalist neurotic attorney who is working her two week notice to George Wade (Hugh Grant) a charming, irresponsible and extremely wealthy. Similar to his character in Bridget Jones, this underrated movie is fanciful entertainment which is worth the watch.

Quote of the Character:

George Wade (Hugh Grant): “I own the hotel, and I live there. My life is very much like Monopoly.”

How Great is Gatsby?

The talked-up film “The Great Gatsby” finally was released in Australia on the 30^th of May.  Originally based on the book written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, brings the classic into the light of a new generation. 

Irony is part of the foundation of the film; the American Dream is based on the fact that money equals happiness, however even with the impressive house and lavish parties, Gatsby is still not satisfied. This leads him to pursue his forever longing dream, Daisy.

The relationship between Gatsby and Daisy leaves the audience yearning for the happy ending to Gatsby’s hard life. Fitzgerald has romance as the main basis of the film to make it more contemplate and heartfelt ultimately engaging the audience. Leonardo did a great job of capturing the essence of the title character, with his introduction to the screen making every girl swoon. 

Take a moment during the movie to appreciate the colours of the movie. The vivid picturesque sets, filled with colours Baz Luhrmann creates, makes you stare at the screen with wonderment. Luhrmann’s director skills were evident and as everything appears to be ‘zooming in’. 

The soundtrack creates another aspect to the movie, featuring a wide range of renowned artists such as Jay Z, Beyonce, Sia, Gotye and more.  Some may argue and say the genre of rap music doesn’t belong in a movie set in the 1920’s, but the iconic rapper makes some key references to the movie such as “yellow cars”.

I would recommend reading the book, as you will have more understanding of the story line and will find ‘insignificant’ parts in the movie, more intense.   Set to be one of the best movies of 2013, I couldn’t agree more.

Great Gatsby's Release

Tomorrow the highly anticipated film ‘The Great Gatsby’ is to come out in cinemas in Australia. The literacy legend written by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a classic tale that explores the aspects of the American Dream layered with illusion. Baz Luhrmann directs his own interpretation of the story with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio starring as the title character. This movie is sure to bring charm and relive the well-known tale.  

Are you looking forwarded to the new take on the story of 'The Great Gatsby'? Leave your comments below

Movies' Valuable Lessons

“Everything I learned I learned from the movies”- Audrey Hepburn.  Movies are the best teachers, who needs school? Read along to find out the valuable lessons taught by movies.

If you’re a detective get suspended from duty as that’s the only time you can solve the case.

Who taught us: Pink Panther, Johnny English

If you decide to become a bad guy explain your evil plans so it gives the good guy more of a chance to succeed.

Who taught us: Taken 2

Women wake up with their hair and makeup perfectly

Who taught us: Any Disney movie

Parking is never a hassle; you can generally find a parking space exactly where he wants.

Who taught us: For every hero

Plunging into a glass window or smashing a car window is fun.

Who taught us: Indiana Jones, Zombie Land

When a tornado occurs, just find a thin piece of leather and tie yourself to a pipe to survive.

Who taught us: Twister

You can outrun an explosion and police, nothing is impossible.

Who taught us: James Bond, Mission Impossible, Fast and Furious.

The good guy will generally get the girl

Who taught us: Superman, How Do You Know

People can fall from roofs and magically not get hurt.

Who taught us: Iron Man, Spiderman, Thor 

If you want to break out singing and dancing in the street, everyone you meet will join in with the knowledge of the dance moves.

Who taught us: Enchanted

*Recognition to the website: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/535557/posts

5 Classic Movie Couples

Who isn't a sucker for a love story. The next five couples will forever remain in cinematic history as some of the most romantic couples. 

 

1. William Thacker & Anna Scott from ‘Notting Hill’

Actors: Hugh Grant & Julia Roberts

Starting dating each other after Anna, a Hollywood actress walks into William’s book store. The humorous and romantic connection we see form throughout the movie between the two, makes us fall in love for them.  Despite influence from the media and public humiliation they still end up together.

Love Quote: (Anna Scott) “After all, I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”

2. Jack Dawson & Rose DeWitt Bukater from ‘Titanic’

Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet

Rose comes from a rich foundation and in order to keep the money in the family she needs to marry Billy Zane, a. Jack wants a lifetime adventure and wins enough money to score a ticket on the majestic Titanic. The pair are brought together all the way to an icy end, which pulls are heart strings.

Love Quote: (Rose DeWitt Bukater) “He saved me... in every way that a person can be saved.”

3. Scarlett O'Hara & Rhett Butler from ‘Gone With The Wind’

Actors: Vivien Leigh & Clark Gable

The original on-screen love affair, in the American classic a double-dealing man and a scheming woman find love during the Civil War. This historical love couple is recognised throughout the world and set an example on how to create lust on-screen.

Love Quote: (Rhett Butler)” No, I don't think I will kiss you, although you need kissing, badly. That's what's wrong with you. You should be kissed and often, and by someone who knows how.”

4. Allie Hamilton & Noah Calhoun from ‘The Notebook’

Actors: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams

The best Nicholas Sparks couple by far. The classic story of a rich girl falling for a poor boy who teaches her the values of freedom, but are up against the challenge of social difference. The lead-up to the passionate kiss in the rain makes this a timeless couple we all inspire to be.

Love Quote: (Rachel McAdams) “I love you. I am who I am because of you. You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I've ever had, and no matter what happens to us in the future, everyday we are together is the greatest day of my life. I will always be yours. ”

5. Frances 'Baby' Houseman & Johnny Castle from ‘Dirty Dancing’

Actors: Jennifer Gray & Patrick Swayze

An everlasting movie created in the 1960’s, Baby holidaying with her rich family is taken by Johnny the resort’s dance instructor. The affair is complimented by the dancing giving this movie a lusty angle.

Love Quote: (Johnny Castle) “Somebody who's taught me about the kind of person I wanna be. Miss Frances Houseman”