Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Movies I Need (want) to Watch

5:01 PM
The continuation of the movies I should, and indeed plan on watching. Maybe, if I feel inclined to, I'll review them. If I ever get around to watching them... But I digress, here they are.

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The Age of Adaline 
Seems like the type of movie I like: discluding my more usual, fantasy and science fiction. A movie that has a twist. Looks promising. Hopefully, it ends that way. 

Lucy
I realize this movie has already been released... As I've already mentioned, I haven't had much time. Anyway, I am quite familiar (and very annoyed) and the common misconception that we only use 10% of our brains. Maybe this movie will help clear up this stupid idea that people have floating around in their minds. All things aside, this seems like an interesting movie, utilizing an interesting idea. 

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
I watched the previous two when they first came out. I thought the concept was a very interesting one, and the movie turned out to be a rather good time. I wasn't all too anticipatory of the third movie, but Robin Williams is in it. So I will be watching it. As soon as I find time... 

The Imitation Game
Word War II. Puzzles. A puzzle mastermind. What more could one ask for? 


More to come. Sorry, I really haven't been watching anything but LOTR and the Hobbit... What can I say, my loyalties lie first with the Professor. 

Monday, January 5, 2015

Movies I Need (want) to Watch

7:30 PM
Movies!!! Although, nothing compared to books, they offer a welcome relief. Sometimes, I can't bear to read another page after another day of nothing but reading. Sometimes, it is nice to just sit back, and allow my brain a little more of a rest. Anyway, as I've been largely preoccupied with watching TV series, I've neglected my movie watching (except for LOTR and the Hobbit). So, as a reminder (for myself), and as a consideration for y'all, I've compiled this list of movies that I would like to see. I've tried to add the trailer to all of them. I hope it works...
P.S: The Hobbit the Battle of the Five Armies, isn't on here, because I've seen that weeks ago :)

Jurassic World
It took me longer than most, to get on the Jurassic Park bandwagon. It was only after I became aware of Michael Crichton, as one of my favorite authors, that I began watching the movies. They are good, but compared to the book they are alright. However, based on movies alone they hold up pretty well, so be assured this one will be watched by me. 

The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything, directed by James Marsch, and starring a really familiar looking actor. After a little research I realized he was Marius from Le Mis: It drove me crazy until I figured it out. Anywho, I want to see this movie because Stephen Hawking, is arguably, the most brilliant man alive. Who wouldn't want to see a movie about his life? 

Interstellar
I'm not going to lie. The main reason why I want to see this movie, is because I think Christopher Nolan is a genius. So I make it my mission to watch any of his new films: thus far, he hasn't disappointed, so it's on my list. 


Jupiter Ascending
I like science fiction. Need I say more? 

In the Heart of the Sea
Moby Dick! The White Whale. Whales. I like whales. They be cute. I've also been planning on reading the book for quite some time. So I'll have to read that beforehand. If at all possible, I try to read the book prior to watching any movie. Unless of course, I realize only later that a book exists. No excuse here, I guess...


Woman in Gold
This movie, simply looks intriguing. Not in the same way as some of Nolan's films, but still intriguing. It's not really a movie that follows my usual genre, however, it isn't horror or pointless action flick, so I'm willing to try it. 


Tomorrow I'll probably post another one of these. Don't want to overwhelm you guys :)


Featured image: It seemed tedious to find one... So my blog will just automatically convert one of the video covers to a image... 

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Since when does everyone ride?

12:03 PM
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As a rider myself, I can immediately recognise anyone who is is wearing riding clothes. However, recently, I've seen more and more people tromping around in riding pants and shoes. Apparently, this is the new style craze. To me, and I imagine other riders, this wearing of riding equipment away from the stable just looks a little odd. Riding shoes, never look shiny, black, and clean for long. Mine look a little more like this (left picture):

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So when I see hundreds of people traipsing around in their shiny black riding boots, I can't help wondering, what the heck are you doing? Those, shoes have been developed to muck out stables, to stick in stirrups, and the shape is such, that if you fall you aren't dragged around the paddock still attached to the horse. But it doesn't stop there: oh no.

For a couple months now, I've been seeing people in riding pants. I can tell they aren't going to the stable, because on their arm is slung a Louis Vuitton bag, and their jackets are from Armani. So when I see riding pants paired with that, I can't help snickering a little. My riding pants, smell like the inside of a horse's stable, they have brown spots all over, there a bits of hay clinging to the fabric, and in the summer it is covered in fur. The padded knee and calf parts of the pants, are there so that you can protect your leg from the constant pressure that needs to be applied to the horse's belly. Why on earth would you need a padded knee and calf to go to the city? Although, I can see why people may like the look of it, as a rider I simply find it amusing.

Go on non-riders, continue wearing the equipment of our sport. We won't stop you, we'll just have a laugh now and again.