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Walk the Line ~ Fangirl Friday

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So I am a big fan of Johnny Cash. And of course, June Carter. I grew up in a house where there was a lot of music playing, and have always listened to a lot of music. And I listen to almost every genre out there. But country music has a special place in my heart.

When “Walk the Line” came out in 2005, I needed to see it. Because it was about Johnny Cash and also about June Carter. And Joaquin Phoenix plays Johnny and Reese Witherspoon plays June which was a great plus for me.

I saw the movie and I loved it. The way Joaquin and Reese manage to capture the voices of Johnny and June. I think they did an excellent version of all the songs in the movie.

I am not going to try and write what the movie is all about, but you can watch the trailer here:

I love how the movie is more or less about the love between Johnny and June. It’s a beautiful story, even if people have been hurt in the process.

Here is a clip from the movie when Johnny plays at the prison:

 

But one of my favourite songs of Johnny Cash is: “I walk the Line”. Here is the version from the movie:

I know that the movie has won a lot of awards. One of which was an Oscar that Reese won for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. Here is a list of the awards and the nominations.

Have you watched the movie? What did you think?

October 22 ~ Motivational Monday

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For this week’s Motivational Monday I have chosen this quote:

“She needed a HERO, so that’s what she became.”

I don’t know who said it, but it struck a chord in me when I first read it on Pinterest. If you are like me you have grown up reading fairytales where the Prince always saves the girl and the day. But that is not real life. Women don’t need a man to survive. I think we all need to be our own hero from time to time. And with this, I don’t say that we shouldn’t take help from men or other women. All I am saying is that we can be our own hero. We are stronger than you think. And we can do more than you think.

You are the Hero of your own story! Remember that.

Here is a picture of Wonder Women, to inspire you all!

Wonder Woman from IMDB
Picture of Wonder Woman taken from IMDB, source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0451279/mediaviewer/rm3724555264

Love, Nea

Fangirl Friday ~ Breakfast at Tiffany’s

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So this is turning in to a real Audrey Hepburn week with my Motivational Monday and my WCW posts for this week, but that is just because she was a wonderful actress and had a great impact on my life.

The week’s movie is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s“. I love this movie because it always makes me feel better. For you who haven’t seen it here is a short description of the plot:

Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) is living in New York City and in the first scene she is eating breakfast outside of Tiffany’s window. She is a party girl and has a lot of men in her life. She meets her new neighbour Paul Varjak (George Peppard), a writer. Paul soon realises that their more to Holly than meets the eye and her past comes for a visit.

Audrey Hepburn Singing “Moon River” in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”.

Some of my favourite quotes from the movie:

  • “People don’t belong to people.”
  • “A girl can’t read that sort of thing without her lipstick.”
  • “Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.”
  • “It should take you exactly four seconds to cross from here to that door. I’ll give you two.”
  • “I’ll never get used to anything. Anybody that does, they might as well be dead.”

 

I hope you watch this movie. It really is a classic.

Audrey Hepburn – WCW

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For as long as I can remember I have always looked up to Audrey Hepburn. My father introduced me to her movies when I was a teenager and I love them. My favourites are: “Sabrina” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s“.

This is why she today is my Woman Crush Wednesday. What I mean about WCW is a strong woman, alive or dead, that I look up to. This Monday I used one of Audrey Hepburn’s quotes in my Motivational Monday post. She has had a big influence on many peoples lives and I know that she has had a big one in my life. She is my role model for so many reasons.

I know that after she had done a lot of successful movies she started working with UNICEF. She said this about UNICEF:

“I can testify to what UNICEF means to children because I was among those who received food and medical relief right after World War II.”

She was a great humanitarian and I love so many things she has said. Her compassion and kindness. I have read somewhere that she didn’t think she was beautiful. But I think she was beautiful both on the inside and the outside. I love how she wanted to help other people. This is another favorite quote from her:

“Remember; if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others” 

I am sad that she died when she was only 63 years old, in 1993. I was three years old at the time, and I didn’t even know who she was. But now I know and I will always love her movies.

And I have to admit I have watched Sabrina and Breakfast at Tiffany’s so many times that I think I remember all the lines. And one thing that really surprised me was this quote:

“I’m an introvert… I love being by myself, love being outdoors, love taking a long walk with my dogs and looking at the trees, flowers, the sky.”

This because its so much like myself and she was a big movie star. I didn’t believe that they could be Introverts. But I have learned that this is so wrong. And I am amazed by all the things she has done. She really followed her dreams and did it her way. She will forever be a Role Model for me.

Here is a list of some of the best quotes Audrey Hepburn has said:

  • “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”

  • “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”

  • “Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn’t help if you’re ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.”

  • “Pick the day. Enjoy it – to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come… The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present – and I don’t want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future.”

If you want to know more about Audrey Hepburn google about her or read one of the many books about her life. And of course, watch some of her movies. They are fantastic.

 

15 Movies I want to see from this year

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There are a lot of movies I want to see. I love movies. Here is 10 of them that I want to see that came or is coming out this year;

  1. Christopher Robin (2018) by Disney. Trailer

I love Disney movies and I love Winnie the Pooh (Nalle Puh in Sweden). So this movie is of course on the list.

2. Deadpool 2 (2018) Trailer

Because I loved the first Deadpool movie. I went to see it with my husband (then fiance), my brother and his girlfriend. I am really looking forward to seeing this movie.

3. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) Trailer

I am a huge Harry Potter fangirl. And I love the universe they take place in. I loved all the Harry Potter movies and the books. I was a little afraid that I wouldn’t like; Fantastic Beasts and where to find them when a watched it but I loved it. Now I am really looking forward to seeing the next part. I want Newt and Tina together.

4. Robin Hood (2018) Trailer

I want to watch Robin Hood because I love the stories of Robin Hood. And I feel like the cast in this movie can make it funny and interesting. I think I have seen almost every version of Robin Hood and so far my favourite is the Robin Hood with Kevin Costner.

5. Jurassic World 2: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Trailer

When I was 3 years old the first Jurassic Park movie was released. I was too little to watch it, but when I saw it I was hooked. Therefore this movie is a must see for me.

6. Ocean’s 8 (2018) Trailer

I Love Sandra Bullock. And I love that Hollywood is casting all females in older movies that hade male leads. Like Ghost Busters. Do I have to explain more?

7. Mamma Mia 2: Here we go again (2018) Trailer

The first Mamma Mia movie is one of my favourite movies. I love the music. ABBA is from Sweden and I have grown up with the music. And now there is a second movie.

8. Dog Days (2018) Trailer

A movie with Dog in the title and Dogs in the movie. Do I really need to say more?

9. Alex and the list (2018) Trailer

This is a movie that a friend talked about. I watched the trailer and saw that Karen Gillian and Jennifer Morrison is in it. And now I want to see it. The trailer was funny too.

10. Blockers (2018) Trailer

The trailer seemed hilarious so now I want to see it.

11. Tag (2018) Trailer

A movie with Isla Fisher, Jeremy Renner and Jake Johnson is a must on this list. I looked at the trailer and it seems to be a hilarious movie.

12. The Grinch (2018) Trailer
I love How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) with Jim Carrey. It is one of my favourite Christmas movies. Therefore I can’t miss this movie.

13. The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018) Trailer

I think this movie will be fantastic. I love Mila Kunis. She is so funny. And Kate McKinnon I saw for the first time in Ghostbusters III and I loved her. These two together in an action movie sounds like it could be funny.

14. Peppermint (2018) Trailer

I love Jennifer Garner. She is badass in Alias and she is sweet and funny in 13 going on 30. And it thinks she will be amazing in this movie.

15. Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Trailer

I loved the original Mary Poppins movie with Julie Andrews. It’s a movie I still look at sometimes when I feel sad. It makes me happy. So, of course, I want to see when Mary Poppins Returns. And I think Emily Blunt is a good fit for the role.

What movies do you want to see this year?