My Problem with Disney's Cinderella

Source: https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/roadsfromemmaus/2015/03/23/happily-ever-after-yes-really-movie-review-cinderella-2015/

I am going to preface this post by saying that I actually really liked Disney's new live-action remake of Cinderella. Although the story remained very much unchanged the costumes, music and acting made this film the wonder it is. Lily James played her role as the down-trodden yet kind Cinderella magnificently and Helena Bonham Carter yet again shone through her role as the Fairy God Mother and Narrator. My favourite actress of all in this was Cate Blanchett. While I may be biased as an Australian, her portrayal of the evil step-mother was done with such grace and subtlety. She was a vile woman, but you loved her for it. The music was one thing that really pulled this movie together. When Cinderella's mother died (not a spoiler, it happens in the first ten minutes) you really do feel for Cinderella even though you've only had a connection to her for less than ten minutes. This had to be owed to Patrick Doyle's moving score which, again, was a hero of this film. However, despite all this my gripe with this film has to do with the Prince (well portrayed by Richard Madden).

Source: http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/388635-ella-finds-her-prince-on-a-new-cinderella-poster#/slide/1

I will again preface this post by saying that this gripe with Cinderella's Prince extends to all versions of this text. My problem is the message the prince sends. To be perfectly honest, the prince is a bloody idiot. His whole plan on finding Cinderella relies on the fact that no one in the entire kingdom has the same shoe size as Cinderella. His plan is literally reliant on a glass slipper. Now the film does make somewhat of an effort to explain this by saying that the shoe is magical and will only fit Cinderella. That is all well and good for the audience to know but the prince doesn't! The Prince has no idea that the shoe is magical, in fact there is no evidence to even suggest that he even knows that magic exists. Even Cinderella had lost her belief in it until the eccentric Fairy God Mother appeared. Therefore the Prince is an idiot. There is no getting past the fact that the Prince's plan relied solely on Cinderella's shoe size being unique to her in the entire kingdom. The Prince had no idea that the shoe was magical and therefore only fitted Cinderella. The worse part comes when Cinderella, after seeing him try the shoe with everyone in the entire kingdom, decides to marry that man. What kind of message does that send? Not only is she marrying a complete fool, but she does so having only met him twice. Once was in the woods where she had only a few minutes with him and the second was at the actual ball. I'm starting to get an Anna and Hans (Frozen) vibe from this and we all know how that turned out. All I'm saying is that the Prince is an idiot and that Cinderella is an even bigger idiot for agreeing to marry him prematurely. That is my problem with Disney's 2015 live-action Cinderella.

This post is dedicated to my friend Malavika, you asked for one and here it is. See you all soon.

Highly Anticipated Films of 2014 (At the Movies with Daily Lukey)

Welcome back to another post where we look at some more highly anticipated films that 2014 has to offer. To view any of the other posts in this segment just search through the archive to the right, the first post in this series was from January 23, 2014.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

The second installment in this highly-anticipated franchise sees Peter Parker at a busy point in his life. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation could not come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen's father to protect her by staying away, but that's a promise he just can not keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Adapted From: http://www.movieinsider.com/m8829/the-amazing-spider-man-2/

The Maze Runner

Source: http://www.hypable.com/2013/07/01/the-maze-runner-movie-launches-official-twitter-tumblr-and-facebook/

The Maze Runner is based on the first novel of The Maze Runner trilogy written by James Dashner. When Thomas wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organisation known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape.

Adapted From: http://www.movieinsider.com/m6784/the-maze-runner/

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1

Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheHungerGamesMovie

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice, but even though she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. President Snow makes it clear that no one is safe either -- not Katniss' family, not her friends and not the people of District 12. The first of the two-part finale in this trilogy is set to yet again be the talk of the town during its release.

Adapted From: http://www.movieinsider.com/m9160/mockingjay/

The Giver

Source: http://www.movieinsider.com/m1036/the-giver/

In a perfect world where there is no conflict, racism or sickness, every member of society has a specific role, and 16-year-old Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memories. As Jonas uncovers the truth behind his world's past, he discovers that many years earlier his forefathers gave up humanity in order to have a stable society. The Giver is based on the acclaimed book by Lois Lowry and features a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.

Adapted From: http://www.movieinsider.com/m1036/the-giver/

How to Train Your Dragon 2

The sequel to the surprisingly successful How to Train Your Dragon sees the heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon Toothless having to protect the peace and save the future of men and dragons from the power-hungry Drago. The second installment in this trilogy is hoped to be as successful as its predecessor.

Adapted From: http://www.movieinsider.com/m7367/how-to-train-your-dragon-2/

See you next week for your guide on the highly anticipated films of 2014. See you tomorrow.

YouTube Subscriptions Part 4

Wow, it is already Part 4 of this and my YouTube is becoming so much easier to view now as all the videos I can see are the ones I want to be able to. It is so much easier to navigate now and I really think this a good idea to clear up your YouTube and stop wasting time sifting through videos you are never going to watch. I began at the start of Part 1 with 153 Subscriptions and have already cut it back to 112 as of the end of Part 3. I can already tell the difference and can not wait to keep going so let's start! Just remember that every 2 days I post a new part so watch out for them.

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http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/youtube-planning-paid-subscription-channels-report-20130507-2j4bc.html

JckSparrow (no error) is a channel also known as The Hillywood Show which makes music video parodies of movies and television shows among other things. It is a great channel and I love watching their music videos and am not unsubscribing any time soon. Jim Chapman is a British YouTuber who talks about different things in his videos but I prefer to watch his Vlogs and am unsubscribing from this one. Jimmy 2 is an American YouTuber who makes Vlogs but I do not watch this and have no idea why I subscribed, goodbye to you too. Jimmy Smith is just another friend that I am unsubscribing from to save some space, he has no videos. Joey Graceffa Games is the gaming channel of a YouTuber I subscribe to who Vlogs. He is my favourite YouTuber but I never watch his gaming channel so I am saying goodbye to that one too. Joey Graceffa is the Vlogger in question who I subscribe to and watch all his videos. Definitely not unsubscribing from him. Jono Mackay is another friend without uploads I am unsubscribing from to save space (wow, that sounds really mean but I do not mean it). Katy Perry VEVO is just a music channel I am unsubscribing from also.

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King Kong is the YouTube channel of the new Musical opening in Melbourne that I am very excited to see. The channel has some great videos and I am definitely not unsubscribing. Lady Gaga VEVO is another one of the music channels I am unsubscribing from. Lamarr Wilson is a Technology YouTuber who makes videos about different technologies in a comedic way and I really enjoy it. I am not unsubscribing. LanguagePerfectLtd is the official YouTube Channel of Language Perfect so of course I am subscribed to that, I am not changing that any time soon. Legally Blonde Oz is the channel for the musical currently performing in Australia. I am going to unsubscribe because I have on idea how I actually managed to subscribe to that channel. LEGO Club TV is the official channel of the LEGO Club which I am going to unsubscribe from as they do not upload very often. Les Miserables Film is the channel for Les Miserables movie which was released at the end of last year and has not uploaded a video since the start of the year so I am unsubscribing. Lhugueny is a channel that makes animated music videos about different films and games. It is very entertaining but I do not watch them anymore so I am going to unsubscribe.

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http://julieverse.com/2012/12/19/is-les-miserables-appropriate-for-children-and-my-thoughts-on-the-new-movie/

Life Burry is a channel that uploads Vlogs which I enjoy watching as she is a character. I am not unsubscribing from her. Luke is yet another Vlog channel but he does not upload very often and so I am unsubscribing. Luke's Arcade is the gaming channel of this Vlogger but I never watch these videos and am also unsubscribing. Maccasmithden is someone I used to like but not anymore since they haven't uploaded in ages and I have not met her for a long time, goodbye to you too! Machinima is a large channel that caters to a wide variety of needs, mostly entertainment news though, but I am unsubscribing as I do not exactly enjoy watching their videos and there are so many that it clogs up my feed. Mainstaypro is a channel that makes short films on a variety of topics and it really is entertaining but their videos do not appear in my feed very often and I do not watch it a lot and so am going to unsubscribe. Marcus Butler TV is a British YouTuber who makes very entertaining videos on a variety of topics and I am not unsubscribing from him. Maxmoefoe is another Australian YouTuber who makes prank calls and mail videos among other things which I do not enjoy as much and so I am unsubscribing. Maxmoefoe two is his second channel which I am also unsubscribing from. I am now back to 95 subscriptions which is great because I am under the 100 subscriptions mark! Hooray! Remember to check back in 2 days for Part 5!

Image Source: http://www.gamefront.com/machinima-layoffs-2012/

May the odds be ever in  your favour, see you tomorrow!

YouTube Subscriptions Part 3

This is the third Installment of me going through my YouTube subscriptions and unsubscribing from the ones I no longer watch. I am doing this because I have way too many YouTube subscriptions and can never find the videos I actually want to watch. Click here for Part 1 and then every second day after that is the following part. I started off with 153 subscriptions at the start of Part 1 and have already cut back to 127 subscriptions by the end of Part 2. If you did not realise I release these posts every second day so you do not get bored of the same thing repeated. Enjoy!

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Flash Mob the World is a channel devoted to videos of Flash Mobs all over the World. Some of them are actually pretty cool but I do not watch their videos anymore so it is time for them to go. FleurDeForce is a Beauty Guru YouTuber who makes beauty and Fashion Videos. I only subscribe to her because I subscribe to her Vlog channel though now I am going to unsubscribe from this channel because I only watch her Vlogs now and never the videos on her main channel. Most of what I watch on YouTube actually is Vlogs so there a few more of those types of channels coming up. FleurdeVlog is the Vlog channel of the previous YouTuber I was discussing which I am going to remain subscribed to (this channel, not the previous one). Florence and the Machine VEVO is another music channel I am going to unsubscribe from. Frankie Prenot is a YouTuber who makes videos on Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 which I used to enjoy watching. I do not anymore though and so will unsubscribe. Free Magic Live Videos is a channel all about Magic Tricks and how to do them. I stumbled across it one day and have yet to stumble back upon it, unsubscribing for sure.

Image Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/FreeMagicLiveVideos

Glee on Fox is the official Glee channel with music videos from the show along with behind the scenes and episode recaps. I enjoy it and will remain subscribed. Gleewarrrd on the other hand is a fan-made channel which I am unsubscribing from since I found the official Glee channel after I subscribed. GWRomg is one of the official Guinness World Records Channels but I have stopped watching their videos and am unsubscribing. Hao Hai L. is the channel of a friend which I am unsubscribing from simply because their activity blocks up my feed and makes it hard to find a specific channel. HelloxDism is a channel I am also unsubscribing from for the same reason. HeyImNatalia is the Channel of a YouTuber who talks about different things and I enjoy watching her videos and am remaining a subscriber. HeyImUncut is the channel of the same YouTuber and a collaboration with another, I am unsubscribing due to the lack of videos, however entertaining they were. HigaTV is the behind the scenes channel of Popular Comedic YouTuber NigaHiga and is very funny but I am unsubscribing because I only watch the videos on his main channel, and not on this channel. High Resolves is the YouTube channel of a Leadership group I was involved in last year but I am unsubscribing because I have since stopped my involvement in the program.

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HISHEdotcom is the How It Should Have Ended YouTube Channel. The channel includes comedic animations of how movies should have ended and I am remaining subscribed as I enjoy their videos. IanH is the YouTube Channel of Ian who is the other guy from Smosh which is currently the most subscribed channel on YouTube. I am unsubscribing as I do not watch these videos, only the ones on Smosh. iJustine is a YouTuber who also talks about different things on YouTube. I watch her Vlogs on her second channel more than anything (see later parts) and so will be unsubscribing from this one even though she does have very entertaining videos. JacksFilms is a channel that makes short films and other comedic videos which I no longer watch but are very entertaining. I am unsubscribing. JacksGap is a British comedic YouTube Channel made by two twins (brothers) and is funny and entertaining. I am maintaining my subscription. That is all for this part and I started off with 127 subscriptions and am now back to 112 which is a big achievement for me. Be sure to check back in 2 days for Part 4!

Image Source: http://youtube.wikia.com/wiki/Smosh

May the odds be ever in your favour, see you tomorrow!

YouTube

YouTube, the video sharing site, has become a normal part of my day-to-day life. It's become as normal to go on YouTube a few times a day as it is to writing this Blog (Hooray for the 73rd post by the way). YouTube has over 4 million channels, with other 72 hours of video being uploaded every minute! It's no wonder it has become a part of my everyday life. Sometimes I think I go on YouTube a little too much but then I think I'm crazy because you can never have too much of something, right? Right?!

YouTube has become a place of many vibrant communities. You have the Beauty Gurus who somehow come up with some amazing video ideas each week. Then there are the Comedians (I mean, who can't laugh at at least one of Barely Political's videos) who make us laugh every week through song, movie or just pure spontaneity. The Vloggers are also a growing community to be reckoned with. There are so many Vloggers (Video Bloggers) on YouTube today and I must say that it is fascinating to watch someone go about their everyday lives. I wish life was like this (and in 3D [just kidding]). Also the Gamers always manage to find an ordinary game and turn it into the funniest ten minutes of your day. I have seen a YouTuber turn Sims and Minecraft into something absolutely hilarious, it really is amazing. Then there are also the smaller, but not to be underestimated, communities of Short Film, News, Gossip and much more which just add yet another few layers onto an already vibrant community. It is no wonder YouTube has become such a big part of my life because it has so many new videos and topics everyday, it is very hard to get bored.

May the odds be ever in your favour, see you tomorrow!