Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday!

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Movie Information:

"Meet the Stratford sisters: pretty and popular Bianca, who has never had a date; and Kat, her older sibling, an ill-tempered harridan whose acerbic wit is matched only by her steadfast determination to alienate any guy who might be remotely interested in her. Unfortunately, strict rules in the Stratford household forbid Bianca from having a boyfriend until her odious sister has one of her own-a situation that seems highly improbable considering Kat is a social disaster. Bianca's desperation for romance turns into a convoluted scheme to match Kat with her male equivalent--a guy whose reputation is so infamous, Kat might rise to the challenge and find him worthy of her concealed charms. Mating mayhem ensues when Patrick Verona -- a sullen young man with a mysterious past -- is bribed by Bianca's wannabe boyfriend to woo and win Kat, in order to clear the way for Bianca to begin dating." - Written by Movie Buff

My Review:

As a huge Shakespeare fan, this revamped version of his play 'Taming of the Shrew,' is something I love to watch. Not only does Heath Ledger play badboy Patrick Verona, but the movie is hilarious and honestly an adorable love story. I can tell you right now; this is the only chick flick I've ever voluntarily watched more than once. If you want a funny, kind of predictable chick flick with some hot guys, dorky attempts at wooing girls and some romantic scenes that will melt your heart - this is the movie for you.

Not all of the reviews on this movie are great, but in my humble opinion, it is definitely a movie worth watching. With stars such as Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik and many more, this movie is something that many people will enjoy. Although most people see it as a chick flick, and I'm more than willing to agree with that, I know a lot of guys who have watched this movie too and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not a serious movie and it doesn't have the most intense or exciting plot, but it's funny, light and definitely a movie I would recommend to anyone.

I recently managed to convince two of my best friends, my mother and her best friend to watch it and they loved it just as much as I do. The music is great, the story is amusing and the characters are interesting and strange in their own ways.

If you want something random and funny to watch on Movie Night, I would absolutely suggest this movie. Although it's probably best suited for teenagers, people of many ages are sure to enjoy it, though there are some references and jokes that are probably not suitable for a younger audience.

In any case, I hope you all watch the movie! It's worth it! I leave you now with this great quote; "The shit hath hitith the fan...ith."

Anyone else miss Heath Ledger greatly?

~ The Elf

Sound of Your Heart - Shawn Hook

Song of The Month!

Sound of Your Heart

By Shawn Hook

I heard this song for the first time the other day, which is the first I've ever heard of Shawn Hook. I've listened to a few of his songs since, which I'm proud to say are also awesome. I figured I should share this song though, since it was the first I heard of his, it's the most recently released and it is honestly an amazing song. I don't know much about Shawn Hook or his music yet, but I think if you want some catchy love songs, you should definitely check him out.

I don't have much more to say about it at this stage, except that I love his voice and I hope you do, too. I'll definitely be researching more into him and listening to his music more often, so maybe I'll post a review about him one day. 

In the mean time, I think everyone should check out his music and see what you think! His music is catchy and much more pop than what I usually listen to, but it's still some amazing songs.

~ The Elf

Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce

Song Of The Month!

Time In A Bottle

By Jim Croce

It's not new, it's not pop and it's not on any FM radio. In fact, the only way I actually found this song is by hearing it on the new X-Men movie, Days of Future Past. Even if the song is old, and nowhere near the usual music I listen to, when both the beautiful chords and lyrics hit my ears I couldn't resist hearing the song over and over.

 Give the song a go, you won't regret it.

-The Dwarfling

Silver Story (2008)

Left to right; Liam, Gaz, Mike and Alex

Silver Story

Having been formed in St. Helens in the UK, Silver Story are yet another English band I love. Having been influenced by many different genres, they have a very unique sound, but a very good one at that.

The band's current members are; Alex McCabe, Liam Heys, Mike Brunskill and Gaz Haigh. Alex is the lead vocalist and plays guitar, Liam is the lead guitarist, Mike plays bass and Gaz is the drummer.

EPs;

Soulmate: Eliminate (2009)

1. "Frantic" - 2:44

2. "My Empire" - 4:53

3. "Papa Bear" - 4:37

Wake Up (2011)

1. "The Otherside" - 3:58

2. "Dancefloor" - 4:38

3. "The End" - 5:41

Art & Vandals (2012)

1. "Jaded" - 4:00

2. "My Empire" - 4:53 

3. "Of Dreams & Nightmares" - 2:52
4. "The Fear" - 3:42

Cold Street Lights (2013)
1. "Bleed" - 4:02

2. "Save Me" - 3:21

3. "I'm Not a Hero" - 3:46

4. "Run" - 3:21

Album;

Cold Street Lights (2014)

1. "Bleed" - 4:02

2. "I'm Not a Hero" - 3:46

3. "Run" - 3:21

4. "Jaded" - 4:00

5. "My Empire" - 4:53

6. "Save Me" - 3:21

7. "The Fear" - 3:42

8. "Of Dreams & Nightmares" - 2:52

Silver Story currently have three official music videos on their YouTube channel, which you can check out here. 

Check them out! They're brilliant musicians and have worked really hard to get where they are now. They definitely deserve to get big.
If you like them, spread the word~!

~The Elf