Hitch

UK Release: 11th March 2005

Watched on DVD: Wednesday 3rd July 2012

Rating: 12

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 58mins

Tagline: The cure for the common man.

July: Top 20 (Part 2)

Welcome back to July 2012's Top 20! In Part 2 I shall be running down from 10-1, so we get to find out what I consider to be the best few songs from this past month. Enjoy!
10. Jay-Z & Kanye West - Who Gon Stop Me

The aggression and energy in this track is just soooo good! I just can't get enough of it!
in your face

July: Top 20 (Part 1)

Hello and welcome to this month's round up of music, where I go through my top 20 songs of July 2012! This month I've been in quite a summer-y mood - even if the weather wasn't! And therefore there are quite a few ones to chill out to in the sun or to get up and have a dance. Take a look at numbers 20-11 and come back tomorrow to find out what made my number one spot...
20. The Vaccines - No Hope

The Vaccines. One of the few quality indie bands around these days and consistently powerful retro brilliant songs. This is no exception.
kid on a bike

Date Movie

UK Release: 24th February 2006

Watched on Recorded TV: Monday 2nd July 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 23mins

Tagline: An Unprotected Comedy

The Dark Knight Rises

UK Release: 20th July 2012

Watched in the Cinema: Wednesday 25th July 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Runtime: 2hrs 45mins

Tagline: The Legend Ends

The Dark Knight

UK Release: 24th July 2008

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Tuesday 24th/Wednesday 25th July 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Runtime: 2hrs 32mins

Tagline: Why So Serious?

Batman Begins

UK Release: 16th June 2005

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Monday 23rd July 2012

Rating: 12

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Runtime: 2hrs 20mins

P.S. I Love You

UK Release: 4th January 2008

Watched on DVD: Sunday 1st July 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Drama, Romantic

Runtime: 2hrs 6mins

Tagline: His life ended. Now, a new one will begin. 

Music Monday #40

Welcome to this week's Music Monday! The sun's finally shining and it's beginning to feel like summer and therefore I've been listening to a few anthems to get me in the mood. Read on to find out which song made the top spot...
5. Calvin Harris (feat. Example) - We'll Be Coming Back

Sideways

UK Release: 28th January 2005

Watched on DVD: Sunday 1st July 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Runtime: 2hrs 6mins

Tagline: In search of wine. In search of women. In search of themselves.

Mad Men: Season 1

On TV: 2007

Channel: AMC

Genre: Drama

Episode Type: Season 1 (13 Episodes)

In 1 Sentence: Suave, sexy and sharp: Mad Men is must-see television

IMDb Summary: A drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper. The agency is enjoying success, but the advertising game becomes more competitive as the industry develops. The agency must adapt to ensure its survival. Don Draper is at the top of his game, but the secrets from his past and his present threaten to topple his work and family life.

Lana Del Rey - Summertime Sadness

TUNE OF THE DAY #68

Lana Del Rey released her new video for Summertime Sadness toady and it is just gorgeous! I don't know how she does it buy every video of hers is stunning. And the songs not bad either ;) I've got a feeling this will be my new favourite!

Have a look for yourselves...

Super 8

UK Release: 5th August 2011

Watched on DVD: Saturday 30th June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Runtime: 1hr 52mins

Tagline: It arrives.

Going the Distance

UK Release: 27th August 2010

Watched on DVD: Thursday 28th June 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 42mins

Tagline: A comedy about meeting each other halfway.

Dollhouse: Season 1

On TV: 2009

Channel: Fox

Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

Episode Type: Season 1 (13 Episodes)

In 1 Sentence: Joss Whedon’s magic works wonders creating an addictive thrill ride that is like nothing else on television 

Music Monday #39

Welcome to this week's Music Monday! I can't believe we're half way through July already and I can't remember the last day it rained - this isn't summer!! Anyways I suppose it has given me lots of excuses to curl up and listen to some music. Now I must warn you that since getting my hands on my new Mad Men Boxset last week I have become somewhat obsessed with 60s music and so one or two gems may be appearing below, but otherwise it is business as usual! 
Read on to find out the top 5 tunes I've been loving this week...
5. Florence & The Machine - Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris Mix)

Spread

UK Release: 8th July 2009

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Wednesday 27th June 2012

Rating: 18

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 37mins

Tagline: The guy who sleeps his way through life will get the ultimate wake-up call.

Cruel Intentions 2

UK Release: 23rd April 2001

Watched on YouTube: Tuesday 26th June 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Runtime: 1hr 27mins

Tagline: Seduce and Destroy.

Major Lazer - Get Free (feat. Amber Coffman) (Andy C Remix)

TUNE OF THE DAY #67

I've been hearing this wafting around Radio 1 recently and it always catches me by surprise. Each time it comes on I forget how much I love it! It's definitely one of my favourite songs at the moment and deserves far more radio play than its getting...

The Bounty Hunter

UK Release: 17th March 2010

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Tuesday 26th June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 50mins

Tagline: It's a Job. It Isn't Personal. Well, Maybe a Little...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

UK Release: 29th July 2005

Watched on Live TV: Saturday 23rd June 2012

Rating: PG 

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family

Runtime: 1hr 55mins

Tagline: Willy Wonka Is semi-sweet and nuts

Music Monday #38

Welcome to this week's Music Monday - on a Tuesday again! It's been a busy week so forgive me for getting the days mixed up but here are my top 5 favourite songs...
(If you'd like to see the video then just clickety-clack the cover!)
5. Misha B - Home Run

The Ugly Truth

UK Release: 5th August 2009

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Thursday 21st June 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 36mins

The Last Song

UK Release: 30th April 2010

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Thursday 21st June 2012

Rating: PG

Genre: Drama, Romance

Runtime: 1hr 47mins

Tagline: A Story about Family, First Loves, Second Chances and the Moments of Life That Lead You Back Home.

Watch The Throne - Jay-Z & Kanye West

TUNE OF THE DAY #66

Today isn't just about one song but an album which I am completely obsessed with at the moment and is fast becoming my favourite of the year...

Kick-Ass

UK Release: 26th March 2010

Watched on LoveFilm Instant: Tuesday 19th June 2012

Rating: 15

Genre: Action, Comedy

Runtime: 1hr 57mins

Tagline: A new breed of superheroes will be revealed.

Wimbledon

UK Release: 24th September 2004

Watched on DVD: Sunday 17th June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Sport

Runtime: 1hr 38mins

Tagline: She's the golden girl. He's the longshot. It's a match made in...

The Truman Show

UK Release: 9th October 1998

Watched on DVD: Tuesday 12th June 2012

Rating: PG

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Runtime: 1hr 43mins

Tagline: The World is Watching

Britain in a Day

UK Release: Monday 11th June 2012

Watched on TV: Tuesday 12th June 2012

Rating: 12A

Genre: Documentary

Runtime: 1hr 30mins

True Love

On TV: 17th - 20th June 2012

Channel: BBC One 10.35pm

Episode Type: Drama Series, 5 episodes

In 1 Sentence: Executed with great confidence and potential and yet utterly disappointing...

True Love

BBC Summary: David Tennant, Ashley Walters, Billie Piper, Jane Horrocks and David Morrissey star in an improvised series, exploring five powerful and overlapping love stories set in the same town.