The Prince & Me

UK Release: 16th July 2004

Watched on DVD: Thursday 28th April 2011

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1hr 40mins

Tagline: This fairy tale is about to get real.

50 DSC: #12 A Song That You Want To Play At Your Wedding

In light of today's events todays #12 is...

A Song That You Want To Play At Your Wedding

This one was pretty hard to choose seeing as I'm so young and not planning to get married anytime soon! So I thought about the most romantic song I know and... came up with this song.

I’m Kissing You - Des’Ree

This song features in one of my favourite films - William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. What. A. Beautiful. Film.

East is East

UK Release: 5th November 1999

Watched on TV: Wednesday 27th April 2011

Rating: 15

Runtime: 1hr 36mins

Tagline: A comedy with attitude about finding your way in a home with no latitude.

United

On TV: Sunday 24th April 2011

Channel: BBC Two 9-10.30pm

Episode Type: One-off drama

In 1 Sentence: Harrowing, beautiful drama showcasing the best of British acting talent.

United

BBC Summary: Drama based on the true story of Manchester United's legendary Busby Babes, the youngest side ever to win the Football League, and the 1958 Munich air crash that claimed eight of their number. The film draws on first-hand interviews with the survivors and their families to tell the inspirational story of a team and community overcoming terrible tragedy.

50 DSC: #11 A Song That Makes You Laugh

EVERYDAY I'M SHUFFLING!

How can you not love this song?!
This song makes me smile and the quirky little dance moves my brother and I always come out with always make me laugh my head off so it's the perfect contender for #11!

Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO

What's the song you can't help but giggle at?

Doctor Who 6.1 The Impossible Astronaut

On TV: Saturday 23rd April 2011

Channel: BBC One 6pm

Episode Type: First of the opening two parter of series 6!

In 1 Sentence: Stunning cinematography, coupled with shocking plot twists and genuinely scary ‘monsters’ equates to event television of the year

Doctor Who

BBC Summary: The Doctor is back in the biggest, most mind-blowing series opener ever. Amy, Rory and River also return for an adventure that combines humour, shocks for our heroes and one of the creepiest creatures they've ever encountered...

The Doctor is engaged on quest that takes him from the visually stunning Utah desert to the White House where he's enlisted by President Nixon himself to assist enigmatic former-FBI agent Canton. His mission - save a terrified little girl from a mysterious spaceman.

Prepare for the return of the galaxy's greatest hero. Prepare for excitement. And prepare - if you can - for the Silence...

50 DSC: #10 A Song You Can Fall Asleep To

#10 is very apt for today as I have been sleepy all day from the amount of chocolate that has been consumed!
I have always had an emotional connection with this song, so I always shut my eyes and soak in Sia's beautiful voice. A perfect one for slowly nodding off as I have done a few times in the past...

Breathe Me - Sia

50 DSC: #9 A Song You Can Dance To

#9 A Song You Can Dance To

Around The World - Daft Punk

And the video is a pretty fine example of those said dance moves.
...not. 
But wouldn't that just be the epitome of awesome?!

50 DSC: #8 A Song That You Know All The Words To

#8 A Song That You Know All The Words To

This song is kind of cheating as the lyrics are repeated so often BUT he is speaking really fast so it was no mean feat learning them all about... gosh 2 years ago now.
And it's still a brilliant song! 

Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal

"There's nothing crazy about me!"

Source Code

UK Release: 1st April 2011

Watched in the Cinema: Wednesday 20th April 2011

Rating: 12A

Runtime: 1hr 33mins

Tagline: Make every second count

50 DSC: #7 A Song From Your Favourite Film

Being one of the people than can never truly settle on a 'favourite' thing, let alone a favourite film being the film lover that I am, I tend to hop between favourites. Currently (and basically since last October when I saw the film) Inception is my favourite film. It just blew my mind and still does every time I watch it. Absolute movie of the year and deserved way more Oscar recognition than it did.
The song that made that film for me is today's #7: A Song From Your Favourite Film.
When this song came on in the film it gave me goosebumps, sending emotions rushing through me that I never thought possible to get while watching a film. And the best thing is the effect still hasn't worn off. The Inception soundtrack is truly magical and Hans Zimmer is a genius.
The most beautiful song in the world (and rivalling for 'A song you want played at your funeral) is...

Time - Hans Zimmer (Inception Soundtrack)

Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

UK Release: 16th March 2007

Watched on DVD: Monday 18th April 2011

Rating: 15

Runtime: 2hrs

TUNE OF THE DAY #28

Beautiful People - Chris Brown & Benny Benassi

This has been in my head all day so well and truly deserves Tune of the Day status...

50 DSC: #6 A Song That Reminds You Of Somewhere

#6 A song that reminds you of somewhere

End Credits - Chase & Status ft. Plan B

This song is very special to me as it sums up my life about 18 months ago. I was going through a difficult time and this song somehow spoke to me through all the madness. 

The reason I've chosen it to represent 'a song that reminds you of somewhere' is that it is one of the few memories I have of me on the school bus (I didn't take it often). It was raining and the bus was half empty when this started playing on my ipod. At that one moment everything in my life made sense. 

And that is why this song is so special and will forever remain so. 

50 DSC: #5 A Song That Makes You Happy

:D Today's song on the 50 Day Song Challenge makes me grin every time it plays. 
For me it signals the beginning of summer and although generally Autumn/Winter are my favourite seasons, Summer = freedom for me - especially now in the midst of AS revision - and I cannot wait to be free from exams and coursework!

So anyway #5 A Song That Makes You Happy is...

Stereo Love by Edward Maya

I think it's those accordions, but I can imagine myself lying back on a Mediterranean beach listening to this (not that I've ever been to a Mediterranean beach but you get the picture!)

So click play, close your eyes and think of Summer...

For the official video and all it's beach-y gloriousness click here!

Harold and Maude

US Release: 20th December 1971

Watched on DVD: Thursday 14th April 2011

Rating: 15

Runtime: 1hr 29mins

Tagline: They were meant to be. But exactly what they were meant to be is not quite clear.

50 DSC: #4 A Song That Makes You Sad

#4 A Song That Makes You Sad

The Only Exception - Paramore
This song always puts me in a reflective mood. It's one of the sweetest songs ever written by one of my favourite bands. It will always choke me up no matter where I am or what I am doing. Enjoy...

50 DSC: #3 A Song You Hate To Love

And today's 50 Day Song Challenge song is...

#3 A Song You Hate To Love

This was incredibly hard to choose as I'm mostly shameless about my music choice. This one is the only song that I feel a bit bad about liking as it's just SO 80's, but here it is...

Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham!

Look out for #4 tomorrow!

The Time Traveler's Wife

UK Release: 14th August 2009

Watched on DVD: Tuesday 12th April 2011

Rating: 12A

Runtime: 1hr 47mins

50 DSC: #2 Your Least Favourite Song

It's the second day of the 50 Day Song Challenge today so to match yesterday's most favourite song, today is...

#2 Your Least Favourite Song

I literally cannot stand this song, but thankfully I don't have to hear it that often now the radio finally stopped playing it! 

My least favourite song would have to be Bad Boys by Alexandra Burke. 

Don't bother watching. It's terrible ;)

Look out for #3 tomorrow for A song you hate to love!

What's the song that you can't stand? 

Introducing... The 50 Day Song Challenge

Today marks the first day of the 50 Day Song Challenge! 
For 50 days a certain song will be chosen with a theme, like 'A song that makes you sad', 'Your favourite rock song' or 'A song that is a guilty pleasure'.


Kicking off proceedings is...

 #1 Your Favourite Song!

Hard to choose but it has to be this beautiful song from Snow Patrol - Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking.

What is your favourite song? :)

Inspired by '30 Day Song Challenge'.

Torchwood S4 - "New series not toned down!"

I found a great interview today with John Barrowman, aka Captain Jack Harkness, star of Torchwood. 
He says: "Nothing will be toned down for Starz. If anything, we're pushing the boat [out] a little bit more."

So it sounds like Torchwood will be better than ever!

I'm really looking forward to series 4 now! Hopefully it will air soon - I'll keep you posted with the dates!

The Crimson Petal and the White

On TV: Wednesday 6th April 2011

Channel: BBC2 9-10pm

Episode Type: Four-part adaptation

In 1 Sentence: Dark, slow and sensual drama, which is not always a good thing

The Crimson Petal and the White

BBC Summary: Follow Sugar into the underbelly of Victorian London seething with vitality, sexuality, ambition and emotion.

TUNE OF THE DAY #27

I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc

Candy Cabs

On TV: Tuesday 5th April 2011

Channel: BBC One 9pm

Episode Type: Three-part drama

In 1 Sentence: Warm, charming girly fun.

Candy Cabs

BBC Summary: A group of friends set up their own, all-female taxi firm in the face of their chaotic personal lives, and opposition from existing companies. Comedy ensues as they struggle to make the business work.

Clueless

UK Release: 20th October 1995

Watched on DVD: Saturday 19th March 2011

Rating: 12A

Runtime: 1hr 37 mins

Tagline: Sex. Clothes. Popularity. Whatever.

Doctor Who: Series 6 - Shocks! Previews! Images!

There have been lots of Doctor Who releases today including exclusive interviews and images...

How To Walk

Here is one of many excellent 'How To' videos created by evmoneyTV, including 'How To Survive a Nuclear Blast', 'How To Watch A Movie' and 'How To Stand In Line'.
All are hilarious, but sweetly subtle and presented in the style of brilliant stick men!
Have a look...

Pulp Fiction

UK Release: 21st October 1994

Watched on TV: Thursday 31st March 2011

Rating: 18

Runtime: 2hr 34mins

Tagline: Girls like me don't make invitations like this to just anyone!

TUNE OF THE DAY #26

Time - Chase & Status

A really powerful video...

March's Top 20 Part 2

These are my Top 20 songs from March 2011.

In reverse order from 10-1...

10. Snoop Dogg vs Guetta - Sweat

9. Arcade Fire - No Cars Go