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This year I went against my traditions – I did not stay up late and rather laid in bed sleeping while the Academy Award ceremony took place. From what I have heard afterwards, it was a good decision, since the Oscars seemed to have been not surprising and some what even boring. But the good news was that I was fit enough the next night to go out with my university girls to the movies. As exemplary English majors we chose “The King’s Speech” in English, since we all figured it would win at least one Oscar. And how we were right: “Best Picture”, “Best Performance of an Actor in a Leading Role”, “Best Director” and “Best Original Screenplay”. Now it was time for us to see, if we thought the same way about the movie and if the Oscars were legitimate.

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After a sightseeing tour of the Meatpacking District, a friend and I spontaneously decided to go to see a movie. We planned on seeing “The Social Network”, but it had already started by the time we arrived at the movie theatre. So we stood in front of the wall with all the movie posters and after a few minutes decided on seeing “It’s Kind of a Funny Story”. We chose that one, because neither of us felt like seeing an action or thriller movie, I had seen Wall Street 2 already and the movie had to begin at 8 p.m. With all-American popcorn (salt and butter) and soda, we went in. It kind of felt like a sneak preview, since we did not know anything about the plot, just the title. Continue reading “Movie Time: It’s Kind of a Funny Story”

Saturday evening in New York, also known as date night. And what is one of the many things that are done? Right, going to the movies. My ”date” was my auntie and we chose the movie ”Wall Street 2: Money never sleeps”.

I do not know how it is in other countries, but here in the States there is a lot of publicity for this movie. In each commercial break on television one of the trailers is shown. Surely, it is because of the plot from the movie, which is the following:

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One of the highlights this first week in the States was definitely the season premieres. Nearly every night, there was one series, which started into its new season. The problem: the previous season just started (or starts soon) in Germany. So I am actually skipping a complete season.

But luckily, there is the internet – the channels offer a free recap video, mostly around five minutes long, for each series, in which the most important plots are shown. So I was completely in the picture again and able to enjoy the season premieres. I thought it was a very good solution, because who actually remembers all the important plots from the last season?

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Last night, three friends and I drove to Hesse’s capital, Wiesbaden, to the Hessian State Theatre for a production of the casting show “Das Supertalent”, Germany’s version of “Got Talent”. One of us had won four tickets and so we jumped at our opportunity to be part in a television production. Stuff for free is great.

Since yesterday’s production will only be broadcasted in October, I am not allowed to say anything about it yet. But: my report on last night is already written and saved as a draft here on WordPress. It will be published directly after the broadcast. Cross my heart! But I can say this much: it was definitely an interesting experience and a fun evening. So stay tuned…

This movie critique will not have the same structure as my previous ones. Because this movie is simply different.

Last night at 7:30 pm I sat down in the movies, hoping that the movie was really as good as so many critics had said previously. The ice-cream seller did not show up, so I had to skip my Ben & Jerry’s this time. Last night at about 10:15 om I sat in the movies, watched the end credits, while the lights began to go on again. I sat and thought. Ruminated. And at the same time I was completely mind blown and amazed. Needed ice-cream to sooth my soul for relaxation.

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Surprise, surprise – I am also one of those million billion women on this world, who declare themselves as a SATC (for those, who are not: SATC = Sex and the City) – Fan. Personally, I only discovered the series in season three, but of course I caught up on the missing episodes more than once. The end of the series was tearful, but in a good way – a movie followed. Now, two years since the first movie came to the big screen, the second is here!

Luckily, my best friend and I, together with a few other friends, were able to get tickets for the Pre-Premiere last week. Which also included: Welcome champagne, yummy cupcakes, sweepstakes and 40 minute men’s fashion show! The atmosphere with approximately 500 women (and even a few men!) was amazing. Just the pre-show before the actual movie was worth the money…!

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Never in my life did I think I would list him (or anyone else from the show) in my weekly post for my song of the week. But after hearing him live in an unplugged session, my mind definitely changed. He has an incredible nice, mellow but also strong voice, which really grabs you. And he made my train trips to university this week far more pleasant. Please, don’t get yourself freaked out by his, let’s say, individual style ;)

This week (04/12 – 18) I listened to Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me” about five times (*click*).

This week I re-discovered Robbie Williams for myself. I have all his albums in my CD rack (except his recent one), but for some reason I don’t listen to him that often. He doesn’t have the best voice in the world, but he does have something unique in it. And his “I don’t give a “*%#!” – attitude makes him very likable. Simply also because he is that way, although being one of the best-selling artists ever!

This week (03.01 – 07) I listened to Robbie Williams’ “Let Me Entertain You” three times (*click*).

I also stayed up all night and watched the Academy Award Ceremony yesterday. After sleeping ahead a bit I didn’t fall asleep once during the ceremony, so this year I caught everything.

All together I really was surprised, as probably many others to, how well “The Hurt Locker” did. During the course of the ceremony I assumed that it’ll also make “Best Motion Picture” though. Too bad for “Inglorious Bastards”! I really would’ve enjoy seeing that movie win “Best Motion Picture”, but maybe it’s going to take a few more years, until a movie like that wins.
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