The Host

I have never read the book The Host, by Stephanie Meyer, although I ave heard not so great things about it. When I first saw that it was becoming a movies I was estatic. Especially when I learned that Saoirse Ronon, the girl that played in The Lovely Bones was to be in it, I couln’t wait for the release.  Unfortunately due to life happening, I was not able to see it on the big screen, but waited till it was released on cable On demand.

At first I didn’t know what to think. It was like the move started at the end an then went forward and backwards at the same time. I felt that it was rushed at time and too vague at others. I like the fact that the alien being that was inside humans was truly beautiful and only wanted peace. And they are right we are killing the world and abusing it. So they go that message right on. I didn’t quit like that they were called Souls though, a more imaginative name could have been created. This was probably due to the fact that the book was pushed through production due to the populatrity of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight Series. It was instant stardom.

The rest of the cast in the move were quite believable, but again they felt rushed in spots. Overall I would say that if you would like to watch a movie just for the heck of it, then put this one on. It might captivate you or it might not. Here’s a clip what do you think?

Time flies when your having fun....

Or so the saying goes. Happy 4th of July everyone. This year it happened to fall on a Thursday which means for most of the world it's back to work on Friday. Fun fun1

What did you do? I had a bar-b-que at my mother in law with some very interesting people. It was fun and I learned alot. One woman in attendance was alive in World War 2!! I hope I live that long.

In other news I sent my manuscript to my editor, a lovely woman out in Arizona! She's awesome and I hope her historical fiction novel is scooped up by a publisher soon.

Sorry for being super busy. It's just that things have hit warp speed. When I was a kid I would sit and complain about how slow time crawls by and now there never seems to be enough of it.

I created a facebook page if your instested in following my journey into self publishing, it's under MV Miles Author..

Now for the fun stuff!!! My movie review today was on a lovely flick entitled "Ruby Sparks" here's a clip...

If you could write a character into life, would you do so for love, knowledge, power? What would they be like? Would you go on adventures or simply stay at home?

It was a great movie and I highly recommend it!!

So it's been awhile.....

Okay so I tanked the last challenge I had came up with myself. So instead here is my list of suggested films/animation for kids starting with A and goes through Z.

A: Aladdin
B: Brave
C: Cars
D: Dumbo
E: Epic!!! Ella Enchanted
F: Fern Gully/Fival goes West
G: Gnomeo and Juliet
H: Harriet the Spy
I: Ice Age
J: Jumangi
K: Kung Fu Panda
L: Lemony Snicketts Series of Unfornate Events/ Lion King
M: Matilda
N: Nim's Island
O: Oliver
P: The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
Q: Quest for Camelot
R: Rats of Nihm/ Rango
S: Snow White
T: Tangled
U: UP
V:  Vampire Dog
W: Willo
X: X men
Y: Yugio
Z: Zathura


Man it was hard to find ones that started with Y, X, V, even Q.
This semester is going to be a real killer, so i will try to post at least once a week.
Have a great week!!

Wow,that was a long week!!

Good Evening or Morning

I guess it depends on when you read this blog. It has been one of the longest weeks here at work. I have also worked over three hours since Wednesday. We have implemented a new system here at work, fun fun. Tons of work to go around.

So I am playing catch up over the weekend and to start things off I am going to show you one of my favorite childrens shows ever!! Cinderella. its a classic and it has been done in many different ways. Here take a look,

B is for...

Today's blog focuses on the letter "b". I can think of several kid movies that are awesome and ignite the imagination. I think that's the problem with America these days there is not enough imagination time. Kids are too caught up with the drama of the real world. They need to step back and breath, it's going to be okay.

So I am starting with one of my favorites Disney's Beauty and the Beast!! This show has the great Angela Landsbury as a singing Tea pot, what is better than that. I love the music and still sing along when I wander across it.

Then there's the new pixar, Brave, which I haven't seen yet, but really want to!!

And I promised a friend I would give a shout out to Bolt. You know the one about the crime fighting dog.

In other news I am in the process of getting my novel together to be published via Kindle Fire. That being said I plan on making one more attempt of selling the story to a potential agent!!

Keep your fingers crossed!!

Movie Madness!!

Movie Madness begins today. I am going to blog about kids movies from A to Z. Sounds fun doesn't it!! Yes!! I love movies becuase they display popular culture and our beliefs. This is the first time I am doing this so enjoy I know I know.
First movies up are...drum roll please....Alladian and Angels in the Outfield.

Both movies are equally great and you walk away with a good feeling!!

Law and Order

Imust say that I love Law and Order Special Victims Unit. It's a great show even though Detective Stabler gets on my ners sometimes. The show is great becuase it's the first of its kind to not always end with a happy ending. You sit down to watch it and before you know it your sucked in wih whatever story they are playing out. Some haneous and some downright ridiculous. I love it!! There is drama, drama, drama, which is what life is about and unfortunatley the lives of those really in the SVU. I don't know how they do it, lord knows they aren't paid enough.

Also the show still exist because crime and deviant behavior affects us all, even thoughs who don't want to admit it. We all have dirty little serets, it's just most of us are not doing things that will get us thrown in the slammer.

So here's a clip enjoy and have a happy Tuesday!!