Dance with the Devil - Breaking Benjamin

Song of The Month!

Dance with the Devil

By Breaking Benjamin

First of all, I think I should start out by apologizing to everyone who were hoping for something non-fandom related. I've been watching the Vampire Diaries again, as of late and I've always loved this song. Me being the total fangirl I am, listened to plenty of playlists online about the Vampire Diaries, their characters and relationships in the show. I came across this video, which I think was done very well, about Damon and Elena, and Klaus and Caroline. If you're into the Vampire Diaries, you'll probably love the video, because it was done really well. If you don't like the Vampire Diaries, I'd still at least listen to the video, because this song on it's own is brilliant.

I've always loved Breaking Benjamin and their music, but I haven't been as drawn in by their music lately, until I heard some of their songs on playlists. I honestly love their music and it can usually be interpreted in a number of ways, but they're always good to listen to.

Anyway, check out the song! And if you like it, you should check out Breaking Benjamin's other music!

~The Elf

Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday

Fable: The Lost Chapters is an extended version of the original fable developed by Lionhead Studios and released on the 20th September 2005. Set in the nation of Albion, the player assumes the role of an orphaned boy that becomes a great hero. The player can make choices which changes how the people of Albion react to the hero and changes the appearance of the character depending on if the player chooses to do evil deeds or good deeds. The hero goes on a quest to find out what happened to the hero's family, the player can also go on optional quests, trade, steal and romance characters in the game.

This game is a very enjoyable action-rpg, easy to get use to and the fighting is fun. You can work on being close combat focused, being an archer, mage or a little of all of them making the game fun for however you want to play. You can also be evil or good which changes what happens in the game because people act differently towards you. The hero can also get titles like "Chicken Chaser" and Paladin which people will call you. This game is entertaining and you should definitely give it a go.

*The Elder*

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Kingsman: 

The Secret Service (2014)

Movie Information:

"Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn, Kingsman: The Secret Service tells the story of a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius." - Written by 20th Century Fox

My Review:

This movie was brilliant! I loved it. Most movies these days aren't as ballsy as this one was. Dirty humour, bad language and random, crazy violence are all in this movie, but done in a sort of elegant way. It's kind of just a way dirtier and funnier version of James Bond. It is definitely not for easily offended or squeamish people because Matthew Vaughn most certainly took some risks with this movie, but it worked out to be absolutely fantastic! The entire movie is just one crazy ride, that will keep you guessing the whole way through, without being serious at all. I mean, the whole movie is about a guy trying to kill everyone, but most of the movie is spent screwing around in the training parts, which just makes it hilarious. 

Not only that, but the cast is just brilliant. Seriously, Samuel L. Jackson with a lisp? Best villain in existence. And don't forget Colin Firth, who is usually seen as much more of a tense character, totally kicks ass in this movie! I also think the guy who plays the main character, Taron Egerton, is worth mentioning because he did so amazingly in Kingsman. He really proved himself and I think he did brilliantly. Another thing I think people aren't mentioning enough about this movie is the soundtrack, which was amazing and really well done. It definitely added well to the story and were played at the perfect moments.

Obviously not everyone is going to love it, which is fine, but I honestly thought it was brilliant. The movie isn't very serious and is honestly hilarious. I would definitely recommend it, though it's probably only suitable for people 16+.

~The Elf

Maleficent (2014)

Maleficent (2014)

Movie Information:

"A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal - an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces a battle with the invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom - and perhaps to Maleficent's true happiness as well." - Written by Walt Disney Pictures

My Review:

I was told multiple times by my friends that I had to see this movie, so I finally got around to it last week. I wasn't really looking forward to it because lately I've been getting really sick of fairy tale movies, but honestly it was still really good. It gives you a different view of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, which is always a good thing, plus it had a great cast! I mean, hello, Angelina Jolie! It isn't exactly a movie for a huge new take on the story line, but it's cute and it has some awesome actors and actresses in it. It's not a movie with huge impact or life changing double meanings, it's not very serious in my opinion, but it shows you the story in a new light and is definitely worth watching. It has a dragon in it! Totally worth it.

Also, I just really loved Sam Riley's character Diaval. He was just really cool and I would probably watch the movie again just for his character, but of course there's also Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, both of which were great in this movie. It's a really adorable film, so I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind sitting through yet another retake of a fairy tale.

It's rated PG because some of the fight sequences and such would probably scare younger kids, not to mention Maleficent is quite intimidating and there are a few scenes that could upset a younger viewer, but for the most part it's enjoyable for young people. It's probably not something adults would really care about, but if you're into Disney at all, I'd definitely recommend it. Otherwise kids and teens would probably enjoy it most, keeping in mind that youngsters should probably be supervised.

In any case, it's a movie I would happily suggest to anyone, so check it out!

~The Elf

Undead - Hollywood Undead

Song of the Month!


Undead
By Hollywood Undead

Alright, this isn't like the other music we've posted, but we like almost all genres, so whatever. This is not a new song, but it is one of the first Hollywood Undead songs I ever heard, so I'd like to share it with you.
Fair warning though, before you click play you should keep in mind that they have very explicit lyrics for pretty much all of their songs, so if that isn't your thing - STEER CLEAR.
If you don't like rap metal or alternative rock,  then they are not for you, otherwise press play.

The Dwarf and I discovered Hollywood Undead at 3 in the morning, at a sleepover a few years ago. We were searching up bands, clicking on the first album that showed up, not paying much attention to what they were, until we heard Hollywood Undead. At first we sat in silence, not really sure how to react, but after that we were playing their albums on repeat, singing along at the top of our lungs.
Their music isn't for everyone, but for those of us who join the Undead Army, it's brilliant. It means something, it sounds amazing, it gets your blood pumping and it's completely straight up - no bull.
If you know you like this type of music, I definitely recommend it. If you aren't sure if you like this kind of music, be brave and at least give it a chance. Undead isn't their best song ever, in my opinion, so if you don't like this one, don't immediately assume all of their music is the same - it's not. If you know you don't like this kind of music, I won't hold it against you if you don't like them, but I hope you at least have the guts to listen to a few of their songs before you say they aren't any good.
Plus, if The Elder or Merlin hear you, they'll probably throttle you.
Anyway, give it a go! You might find a whole new genre you enjoy.
~The Elf

Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Assassin's Creed Black Flag

Assassin's Creed Black Flag is a game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game is set during the golden age of piracy, you play as Edward Kenway a young man trying to make his fortune, he leaves his wife and family to join privateer's working for the British navy. While on duty the ship he is on comes under attack from the rogue assassin Duncan Walpole. Both ships are destroyed in the conflict and Edward and Duncan survive and are stranded on the island together, he kills Duncan and disguises himself as the rouge assassin. He sneaks into the Templar meeting but is eventually found and must escape. This conflict continues through out the game. Edward eventually becomes an Assassin and hunts down the Templar order.

My Review

This is a beautiful game with many unique and interesting places to travel to on your ship "The Jackdaw". The game has great character development, excellent game play and an amazing story line with many twists that keep you guessing. You can customize your character's look as well as weaponry and your ships look. the game play varies depending on how you want to play it, you could run in and chop everyone down to dog meat or you can sneak through like the sneaky little assassin you are.

*The Elder* and <Merlin>

Guest blogger!!

Last little thing before I log off for the night. Every now and then there will be a guest on the blog by the name "The Elder".
He's our buddy and he's in to a lot more gaming than we are and he will be sharing his views on some games that he has played but, he won't be blogging as much as The Dwarf and I.
Hope you like him! :)
~The Elf

Tumblr

The Dwarf has got the tumblr account up. It's called DinnerWithTheDwarf. She also got her own Wattpad account by the same name. We'd appreciate it if you had a look and shared your opinion.

Twitter: @TrafTheElf
Wattpad: TrafTheElf ~TheElf (Saviour)
               DinnerWithTheDwarf ~The Dwarf (Hasn't published yet)
Tumblr: DinnerWithTheDwarf


HOPE YOU LIKE IT!!!!!! Share your thoughts. That be great!
~The Elf

The Losers Review

The Losers (2010)

Description:

The Losers is an action as well as comedy film based off the comic by Andy Diggle and Jock. It follows an elite Black-ops team that includes five men, each with their own specific talent. They are:

Lt. Col. Franklin Clay- Operational control.

Cpt. William Roque- Demo & Tactics

Cpt. Jake Jensen- Comms & Tech

Sgt. Linwood 'Pooch' Porteous- Transport & Heavy Weapons

And finally Sgt. Carlos 'Cougar' Alvarez- Long range eliminations.

The movie starts with the team in Bolivia, where they must destroy a compound run by a drug lord,until Cougar spots children on the premises. After Clay attempts to stop the plane that is about to drop the bomb he finds out that an unknown man by the name of Max is controlling it, and does not care for the children, so instead the team runs in and saves them, whilst killing the Drug lord. Once they get back to the helicopter they are unable to fit both them and the kids, so it's them, but as it begins to fly off it gets hit by a missile fired by Max. The losers are left in the ruins of ash and corpses that Clay stated "should have been them" knowing that they fake their deaths, forcing them to be stranded in Bolivia. After four months of being all most broke and homeless, Clay finds Aisha, a woman who has some information on Max, and she assists them on a new mission- to find Max and get revenge. This leads to twists and turns, lots of shooting, and a hilarious adventure.

The Dwarf's Review:

I enjoyed The Losers, it's rare to see an action film that includes so many genuinely funny quotes. It was also nice to see a few familiar faces, like Chris Evans (Captain America/Steve Rogers) & Jeffery Dean Morgan (John Winchester). The film didn't cover the entire comic but I believe that's a good thing, (WARNING: Comic Spoilers) In the comic most of the team die, in truly awful and depressing ways, so If they included that in the movie it would be Bridge to Terabithia all over again, and nobody would want that. Over all the movie was great, I certainly recommend everybody to watch it, but that's just my opinion. What did you think?

That's all folks! Ciao!

-The Dwarf

Helloooo! :)

Hi!
Just wanted to say, I have a Wattpad account and I've been writing a fan fic. I'd love it if you'd check it out. It's about One Direction! We also have a new twitter account that will just have updates about the stories and the blog. The Dwarf might be making a tumblr account for us soon and she also has her own Wattpad account where she is writing her own story. Hopefully we'll be posting more often but, we've both been quite busy. Anyway, hope you like it all!!
Wattpad:http://www.wattpad.com/user/TrafTheElf (The Elf)
http://www.wattpad.com/user/DinnerWithTheDwarf (The Dwarf)
Twitter: @TrafTheElf ~The Elf

Given Up - Linkin Park

Song of The Month!

Given Up

By Linkin Park

This is a lyric video for one of my favourite Linkin Park songs; Given Up. A lot like some of the earlier Linkin Park songs like "In The End" the main theme is of a person who feels alienated and desperate. My favourite part in the song is when Chester Bennington screams for around 17 seconds. Many states in America have a Lincoln Park. Because of that a lot of people believed they were a local band when they toured in those states. They are actually named after the Lincoln Park in their home town of Santa Monica, California. I love Linkin Park because all their songs are different, interesting and tell a story. They have a unique style of Rap, Rock and Electronic in one with Mike, Chester and Joseph. Also, they always send a message in their songs. They don't really sing about being in love, romance or happiness, they sing more about what happens after when that gets taken from you. Not many bands do that sort of music and become successful, but they did and I admire them for that. Linkin Park is amazing.

Are there any other Linkin Park fans out there? What do you guys think about Given Up? Comment what you think!

~The Elf

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

Movie Information

The MacManus brothers are living a quiet life, on a farm in Ireland - with their father, but after learning that their beloved priest has been murdered by mob members - and "The Saints" are framed - they go back to Boston to bring justice to those responsible and avenge the priest. With their new pal Romeo, they shred up mobsters and return to their old habits of being chased by the FBI, but this time by a new detective.

My Review

I loved the first movie and the second was exactly what I'd been waiting for. If watching two guys swing from ropes through a window with guns blazing and then continue on to slide across the floor on their knees killing everything in sight isn't your kind of movie, then that's fine. But that's exactly what I love about it, it doesn't have a majorly deep story line or anything like that, it's just two guys shooting all the bad guys and being stupid about it. I'd love to see a third in the series.

If there's anything you'd like to say, please comment! Anyone else hoping for a third?

~ The Elf

Silent Hill (2006)

Silent Hill (2006)

Description:

Silent Hill is a horror film, based off the Silent Hill game series created by Konami. The film follows a woman named Rose, the mother of adopted child named Sharon, whom she attempts to drive out to the mysterious place called Silent Hill, a town Sharon talks about in her sleep. Unfortunately, on Roses way there she ends up in an accident, leaving her unconscious only to awaken to Sharon missing from the front seat; while Rose is looking for her daughter, she uncovers secrets about her child's past forcing her to explore further into the town, whilst things lurk in the shadows, waiting for the darkness to come.

The Dwarf's Review:

In my personal opinion, Silent Hill is one of the best horrors I've actually seen story wise. The way the film has been put together makes you stay on the edge of your seat the majority of the time because of that fear you get when your certain that another creature is going to grab Rose from behind and hurt, and probably even kill her in the most gruesome ways. Although this movie has very good high points, the whole thing was not wrapped up in the most pleasant of ways, no one really understands what happens, you sit down afterwards wondering 'was that it?' 

But I guess that's what made people want to go see the second one so bad, but that's another review.
What did you guys think about the end?

Until next time folks, Ciao!

-The Dwarf

The Boondock Saints (1999)

(From left to right)
Murphy's right hand with the tattoo "AEGUITAS" which means "justice"
and Conner's left hand with the tattoo "VERITAS" which means "truth"

The Boondock Saints (1999) 

Movie InformationTwo Catholic men from Boston kill two Russian mob members, in self-defence. After the incident the two men, brothers Conner and Murphy MacManus, feel as though they are doing God's will and start massacring many members of the Russian mob, who they see as evil. After killing a bunch of them, they are dubbed "The Saints" by the Boston Herald.

Through out the movie, they are being chased by FBI agent Paul Smecker and run in to many obstacles involving the agent and their long time friend Rocco, an Italian Mafia package boy.

My Review

The Boondock Saints was a brilliant movie, though it wasn't one of the best movies I've ever seen, it left me wanting to see what happens next (and BTW, The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day, is a great continuation). Though the story over all is quite violent, it's also quite funny. I'm not going to lie, it's not the best but it's still a very enjoyable movie and I honestly loved it! Many others haven't, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but the movie is filled with action, comedy, and just plain idiocy. I loved it and I would love to see a third in the series because the second movie was also amazing.

If there's anything you'd like to say about it, please comment! Have you seen the movie? What did you think?

 ~The Elf