Top Movies of 2017

A little bit later than usual but not forgotten that's for sure as this is one of my favourite posts to write each year. Choosing this years movies was actually very difficult with so many amazing ones gracing our screen, hence why my usual ten has turned in to eleven for this year.

One thing I am going to say is that so many of these movies this year had such incredible soundtracks that I haven't stopped listening to since seeing the movie. In no particular order here we go ...

La La Land
Now I'm not a massive lover of musicals I will tell you that now and which might shock some people I cannot stand Mamma Mia or Hair Spray but there are some I absolutely love and La La Land was one of them. I have to admit I didn't know it was actually a musical I had just seen how many awards it was up for and all the good reviews and decided to go and luckily I loved it otherwise it could have been a long few hours.

From the moment the first song started I just knew it was a film I was going to love. The on screen chemistry from Emma and Ryan was perfect making the movie enjoyable along with the story, settings and soundtrack making me fall in love.

The Greatest Showman
The moment I saw the trailer for this movie I had to go and see it without a doubt the trailer its self looked incredible alone and another movie that from the moment it began I fell in love and instantly knew I needed to see it again.

The casting was spot on throughout and especially with Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron both two beautiful men. The soundtrack to this movie is another incredible one which I haven't stopped listening to since I saw it in the cinema. The movie was so upbeat and incredible done.

Girls Trip
I didn't actually see Girls Trip in the cinema as I had no one to go with and I wasn't sure if it was going to be a lot like bridesmaids but a friend of mine lent me the DVD over Christmas and I have to admit I haven't laughed that much in agessss and I mean proper tears running down my face laughter.

What a brilliant movie with hilarious stupid moments which I could totally see happening on many girls trip and I look forward to seeing it again.

Baby Driver
Another movie with another incredible soundtrack and anyone who has seen this movie will totally agree that the music just fits in so well with each scene. Such an amazing cast as well for the film with the main character called Baby being played by Ansel Elgort who is one of my favourites along with Lily James another actress I adore. The movie is about Baby who is a get away drive who relies on the sound of music to be the best around and that he is!

Beauty and The Beast - Live Action
Ever since the announcement of this movie I had been so excited for it to be released especially when then they went and announced the cast and shown a preview trailer. Even though some people weren't happy with Emma Watson playing Belle I couldn't have been more happier with being a Harry Potter lover as well as Dan Stevens playing the beast.

I actually went to see this movie 3 times in the cinema thats how much I loved the movie, everything about it was perfect the attention to detail and also another amazing soundtrack. My favourite song from the original movie was Be Our Guest and it was done so well I loved it.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle 
First thing I'm going to say is why did they have to kill his pug :( yes I know his girlfriend then goes and gets him the most adorable new little pug but come on whyyyyyy! Anyways now we are past that extremely sad moment the rest of the movie was amazing, I loved that there is another spy organisation in the United States which Channing Tatum was part of and especially how the movie ended meaning there must be a 3rd one coming at some point.

The Lego Batman Movie

With The Lego movie being such a huge success, when this was announced I just knew it was going to be an amazing movie. Yes its meant to be for kids but this movie has so many adult references and funny scenes that makes it great for all ages.

Hidden Figures
I knew from the trailer I had to see this movie with there being such a great cast chosen to re tell this incredible story of the 3 ladies that helped with the space launch.

Guardians of The Galaxy: Vol 2
As soon as the first movie finished at the cinema I just wanted there to be a second film so bad and when he flipped over that tap and it said Vol 2 on the other side we just knew it was coming. It was worth the wait for such an amazing movie and cast which has you laughing throughout even though there are some sad scenes its an incredible movie with another amazing soundtrack!

Spiderman: Homecoming

How many Spiderman movies do we need? Lots apparently but this one is by far the best one yet, I love that we got to meet our new Spiderman during the most recent Captain America movie and since that point on I was very excited for this movie as Tom Holland was such a good choice.

There is something about this movie that just feels different to the rest of them. Its fresh, funny and not like the usual movies that were released before this one. I can't wait for more.

Paddington 2

Who doesn't love Paddington? The first movie was so good and such a cute movie that when they announced the second I was so excited. These movies are just such good feel films and are perfect for any age young or old. I do have to admit I did shed a tear during this movie as it got a little sad in some places and plus he's just so cute. 

There are still so many movies that I loved in 2017 and that didn't make it in to my Top 10 list but this year these are some of my favourites, What movies have you seen this year that you really enjoyed?

I actually think 2018 is going to be my hardest post for movies with Disney having an incredible line up this year so we will have to see with Coco already making it on to the list and the year hasn't even  really began yet.

Top Movies of 2016

I love looking back at the last 12 months deciding out of the many movies that were released in 2016 which of them will make my Top 10 for the year. Its hard because often I will write my list and then remember a movie that I had totally forgotten about whoops!

So here we go in no particular order my top 10 movies for 2016;

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

When I found out that JK was going to be doing another movie and she decided to base it off one of the school text books I was over the moon and so began the countdown to the release of the film. 

I instantly feel in love with this movie it was like being back in the magical world again but this time surrounded by new faces and places it was amazing. I am obsessed with the movie and cannot wait for it to come out on DVD. Plus Eddie was the perfect choice to play Newt.

Me Before You

I have never read the book before watching this and all I had heard was great things about the book so it is currently on my bookshelf waiting to be read but the film is incredible the one screen chemistry is just perfection. Yes at the same time its such a sad movie but it was very well done.

Zootopia

Although its name was changed for the UK release it will always be Zootopia to me. Disney have done it again with this movie that is doe sure full of meaning and moral stories about being able to do anything you want even if you are a bunny ;) I just love the characters, settings and the hidden Easter eggs in this animation.

Moana

I can honestly say its been an amazing year for Disney with both they're animation and live actions movies and the latest Princess instalment didn't disappoint. Just the whole movie had that feel good feeling with a cracking soundtrack that has been on repeat ever since!

Finding Dory
The long awaited Finding Nemo spin off did not disappoint! Who doesn't love Dory, Nemo and Marlin? And after 13 long years we finally had what everyone was waiting for and it was perfect and had such a great range of new characters! I love Gerald haha!

In my opinion I think it was actually better than Finding Nemo!!!

Captain America:Civil War

I LOVE Captain America he is one of my favourite superheros from the Marvel series and I have loved pretty much every Marvel movie but this one just tops it for me and is my favourite. What I love about they're movies are they aren't over the top serious and have so much comedy in them as well. Especially the scene at the airport where they are fighting Spiderman and Ant man just crack me up. 

Divergent Series: Allegiant
Best one out of the series so far in my opinion and just a great collection of movies that I could re watch over and over again and never get bored. I love how the dynamics change in this movie and how the story takes a different turn unlike the other movies. I cannot wait for part one of the final movie to come out although I'm not 100% sure if its this year or next?

I just love Tris and Four together!!!

Secret Lift of Pets

I have been waiting for this movie since I saw the original trailer way back in 2015 and have always wondered why it had taken them so long to show it in the cinemas but once it was released I was very excited to go and see it. Who doesn't love a movie about pets? And what they get up to when they're parents aren't home! I wonder if they will do a second one!

The BFG
This is just such a good feel film for any age and there is just something about watching this movie that makes me feel really happy and cheery. I loved reading Roald Dahl books as a Kid so when I found out they were releasing this as a live action movie I was over the moon. I loved how the BFG actually looked like the actor Mark Rylance he just looked so good.

The Conjuring 2
I absolutely love The Conjuring and I love a good horror movie as well so when I found out they were doing a Conjuring 2 with the same cast playing Ed and Lorraine Warren I couldn't wait and to then find out it was based on one of my favourite stories "The Enfield Haunting" and was going to be filmed in the UK it made it even better! Another movie where I actually think it was better than the first one and made me jump so many times in the cinema.

There are still so many movies that I loved in 2016 and that didn't make it in to my Top 10 list but this year these are some of my favourites, What movies have you seen this year that you really enjoyed?

What I'm Currently Watching

I haven't done one of these posts in a while but I thought with so many good TV shows on at the moment or just finishing it would be the perfect time :D so far this year there has been so many incredible shows like Marcella and Night Manager that had me gripped from the word go!!

Currently Watching:

Peaky Blinders
So season 3 of Peaky Blinders is currently on the TV but I am actually just starting Season 2 which I am binging of Netflix. My family watched this when it was actually on BBC 2 the first time around but for some reason its taken me till now to get around to watching it.

I absolutely love the cast in this show especially Cillian Murphy there is just something so likeable him even though he is the fierce boss of a gang set back in Birmingham in 1919. I am looking forward to seeing more of Annabelle Wallis who plays his love interest in the first season and also Tom Hardy's character ;)

Awkward
Can I just sit here and cry a moment? You ask why well this show is now officially over with the last episode airing in the states on the 24th May. I had been meaning to watch this show ever since Amazon Instant added the first season to Prime and slowly over the years they added more and more before I finally decided to get watching.

What's a shame is that I binge watched 5 and half seasons in 2 weeks and now its officially over although I do really hope they may consider a season 6! I have never screamed at a TV show so much in my life!!!!!! But I love it and need more! Will Matty and Jenna get back together? I hope so!!!!

Game of Thrones
Don't worry I won't spoil anything for you as I am so not like that but Game of Thrones came back at the end of April with the ultimate question on everybody's lips "IS JON SNOW DEAD" and your have to watch to find out!!

So far we are 6 episodes in and its incredible as always never fails to disappoint there is some amazing story lines going on at the moment and one that makes me real sad! "Hold the door" :'(

Sailor Moon
So I have literally only just started this because so many people have been recommending it to me so I have finally decided to give it ago starting with the 90's series and then I'll move on to the new stuff after.

Orphan Black
I love love love this show! Tatiana Maslany is one of the most talented actresses of all time in my eyes playing all these clones it must be so weird when filming the different parts but the episodes are always so well put together. I am so glad that Netflix have the rights to share new episodes weekly here in the UK otherwise its really hard to watch.

I am loving this season at the moment especially getting to see Alison and Donnie some more they're definitely my favourites. Can't believe there is only two more episodes of the season left!

Jane the Virgin
Another show that I have been meaning to watch for ages but missed it being aired in the UK on E4 originally but luckily Netflix uploaded the first season and I had spotted season two had just started to air in the UK so was quick to record this and binge watch.

I do have to admit that when I started watching this I wasn't 100% sure If I was really going to enjoy it but as the season went on I fell more in love with the story and characters. Petra has really pissed me off with taking Rafael's sperm to have his baby but actually I think pregnancy suites her and has made her become really nice.

I really wanted Jane and Rafale to sort things out but I'm not sure now we will have to see! Season 2 has finished in the states but were only half way through in the UK.

Fear The Walking Dead
OK so I am going to just be completely honest here I loved season 1 and was so excited when they announced season 2 and it started off where it left off and I thought OK this is just a little slow like the first season was but were now at the mid season finale and its STILLLLL BORING! You can defiently see by looking at the viewer ratings that I wasn't the only as slowly through the episodes it has dropped.

Me being me if I have started a show and have watched more than 2 episodes then I will continue to the end. So lets hope after the break it comes back better.

Excited For:

Wayward Pines
As soon as season 1 finished I had been waiting for the announcement of season 2 which I appeared to miss and the next I heard of it was when my partner told me it was back on TV tonight!!!! So now I am massively excited although I cannot even remember where we left it I best go do some goggling!

The Three Musketeers
Yay my boys are back this weekend although once again another show I didn't even realise got renewed but hay ho here we are with a new season and new stories to be told. I'm not 100% sure what is up with BBC but they always seem to change the day its aired every season and the time. But apparently this is to the be the final season NOOOOO!!!!

Orange is the New Black
Same place, same day, same time be there for be square ;) This is just clock work now and cannot wait for season 4 to begin! I think I'll do the same as last time and not binge watch this as it makes it last longer.

Just Finished Watching:

Marcella and Night Manager
OK so I have clubbed these two together even through one is ITV and one is BBC its just because we're nearly half way through the year and so far these two shows are my favourite by far they're just both incredible but it different ways! These two will definitely be battling it out for awards next year and me as a voter I have no clue who I would choose.

I don't really want to spoil anything but if you love drama and I mean gripping drama then these shows are for you. I was constantly screaming at the TV and on the edge of my seat whilst watching them I swear I was panicking for them! They're both police/detective related and are incredible each in they're own way.

I think the cast for The Night Manger is my favourite with the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman and Elizabeth Debicki.

2 Broke Girls
Renewed for a 6th season? Yes please! I love this show and I actually love it more than New Girl I have to say when choosing what I watch first 2 broke Girls always will win! Once again in this season you see the girls up to they're usual tricks and the girls actually come in to some money this season and have decided to open a dessert bar whether this will actually take off unlike the cupcake business who knows guess we'll have to wait till season 6 ;)

New Girl
I love this show, its great cast and funny humour never fails to make me laugh. After finding season 3 a little boring I was glad to see things had changed in season 4 and season 5 which has just finished. I was slightly worried that Zooey wasn't going to be in the show for the first half but Megan Fox stepping in and actually only for a few episodes was great and I wouldn't mind seeing her back for some more. FINALLY CECE AND SCHMIDT GOT MARRIE!!! About time!!!

What TV shows are you currently watching or looking forward to? 

Top Movies of 2015

So this has become a regular thing for me to do every year now, so I thought why not let this be my first post of the year.

There have been some incredible films out in 2015 which I have managed to watch at the cinema but last year I didn't manage to go to see as many films as I usually did due to being busy and money costs.

But luckily some of these films are slowly making they're way on to Netflix, Amazon and Now TV. I have a list of about 30 I still want to see at some point so when they're out I shall make my way through the list.

1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens:

OK so I am a newbie to Star Wars I am one of these people that have never watched it and only watched it a few months ago because my boyfriend wanted me to. I am going to be honest they're good but I wouldn't rush to watch them again.

But as for The Force Awakens ... oh my! It was incredible and moving forwards I could be a massive fan of the films!

2. The Peanuts Movie

3. The Good Dinosaur
Talk about emotional? I could have easily cried in this movie at least 3 times and seemed really emotional and complex for a children's movie but at the same time the story was incredible and very powerful.

4. Ant Man

5. Ex Machina

6. Inside Out
This has to be one of my favourite movies from 2015! Bing Bong Bing Bong!!!!

7. Jurassic World

8. Avengers Age of Ultron

9. Cinderella

The Disney live actions movies have always been very good but there is that bit of you that worries with how many they are releasing at the moment whether they will be that good.

Cinderella was exceptional and Lily James makes the best Cinderella and I think that is what makes the whole movie.

10. Insurgent

I am gutted that I haven't managed to see the new Hunger Games yet with Christmas and going on Holiday I have been a bit short of money. If its still in the cinema maybe ill go in the new few weeks if its still on.

Whats you favourite movie from 2015?

I have square eyes ;)

Only kidding, well I should do anyways with how much TV I watch, I thought I would do a TV post with what I'm currently watching, coming soon and whats on my to watch list.

American TV season is definitely in full swing at the moment!

Currently Watching on TV

1.The Walking Dead:

So the Walking Dead is finally back and after 2 episodes so far you can tell that his season is going to be a good one. Like Carol has turned all bad ass in the last episode. I wondered where Rick has gotten to, I didn't realise they were planning on taking the Zombies that far!

2. Once Upon A Time:
It took me ages to get in to this show, I think I must have watched the pilot 3 times before I actually managed to continue past episode 2 which I am really glad that I did. I ended up binge watching all of the seasons in a month meaning I had to wait until season 5 came on Netflix, So far after being 4 episodes in you can tell this is going to be a good season, Emma and Hock are my favs!

3. Switched At Birth

4. Karl Pilkington: The Moaning Of Life 2:
Who doesn't love Karl? I am so glad they have brought back another series of this as it makes me laugh so much the stuff he does and the comments he makes are hilarious. I loved him in the Idiot Abroad as well!

5. Scream Queens:
This show is just hilarious, its so stupid but funny at the same time. I spoke about this in one of my previous posts and can't get enough of it Emma Roberts and Lea Michele are perfect for the show!

6. The Apprentice

7. American Horror Story:
With only watching the pilot so far this series looks like it could be a good one, I hope it is as I was highly disappointed with Freak Show and it was hyped up so much that when it came to watching it I was bored. So at this moment in time until I've watched a few more I don't really have a comment.

8. Vampire Diaries

9. Zoo:
Anyone else been watching Zoo? This is a new series on Sky 1 which was recommend to me by my brother and its about animals all over the world doing unnatural things due to this compound that is certain products being given to the animals. Its not a documentary its a drama/thriller show. Give it a watch I am not very good at describing things hehe!

10. Downton Abbey:
So Downton Abbey is finally coming to an end, which personally I think is the right decision for the show. Last season wasn't exactly great I found my self getting bored but so far this season has been exciting and full of drama.

11. Casualty:
I feel like I am probably one of the small minority that actually watch this show, I've watched this since I was like 13 so a good 10 years, I think I started watching it because it was originally filmed in Bristol and I just liked the characters. I can't stand Holby City though :/

Currently Watching: (On Netflix, Now TV, Amazon Instant, DVD or Recorded):

1.Under The Dome:

So I started watching this on Amazon Instant after missing out on the 1st season on TV, I had heard nothing but good things about this show until season 3 aired on TV a few months ago. I've literally just started it and I'm not really sure what is going on at the moment. Bit Skeptical at the moment as to whether I am going to like it or not.

2.Orange Is The New Black:

It took me so long to get on the OITNB band wagon but finally last year me and my mum started watching it together hence why I have not finished season 3 yet but hay I've got till next year till season 4 is out. Love a good Netflix Original show.

3. Dracula:

Only 3 episodes in and really enjoying it so far, gutted to hear they aren't making another season of this. Its got such a great cast which was one of the main reasons I started watching it, you can guess from the name its about a Vampire hehe!

Excited About:

1. 2 Broke Girls
2. New Girl
3. Marvel Agents of Shield
4. Ripper Street
5. Pretty Little Liars
6. Orphan Black
7. Orange Is The New Black
8. Mr Selfridge
9. Call The Midwife
10. The Musketeers

To Watch List:

1. Penny Dreadful
2. Awkward
3. Girls
4. Scandal
5. Nashville
6. The Originals
7. Reign
8. Sons Of Anarchy
9. The Returned
10. The Killing

What's everyone else watching and looking forward too?

Friday Five

So I've seen a few blogs recently doing these types of posts on a Friday where they answer questions and then write 5 responses so I thought I might do a couple and see how I get one :) (Most recently I've seen this on blog by Jemma called "Dorkface" got check her out her blog is amazing)

Five things that scare me;
1. Spiders, you probably all knew that was coming
2. Dying
3.Loosing someone I love
4. Change
5. Blood

Five Films I love;
1. Howl's Moving Castle
2. Pocahontas
3. Harry Potter
4. Lord Of The Rings
5. Its A Cinderella Story (Hilary Duff Version)

Five TV shows I'm currently watching;
1. Pretty Little Liars
2. Fear The Walking Dead
3. Orange Is The New Black
4. Once Upon A Time
5. Marvel Agents of Shield

Five people I would love to meet;
1. KATY PERRY
2. Lea Michele
3. Darren Chris
4. Joseph Gordon Levitt
5. Demi Lovato

Hope you all have a lovely weekend! xoxo

Bucket List

Hey Guys!

After my last post I thought I might share my bucket list with you all J 

   

Bucket List:

01. Get married 

02. Have at least 2 children 

03. Own my own home

04. Own a mini 

05. Travel America

06. Travel Japan

07. Visit all the Disney Theme parks all over the world

08. Have my very own pug well pugs' (I want one that is brown and one that is black)

09. Visit New York at Christmas

10. Visit Disneyland at Christmas (Actually doing this one this year!)

11. See the Northern Lights

12. See Pompeii 

13. See a Super Bowl (NY Giants)

14. Do a colour run 

15. Visit the Hobbit huts in New Zealand

16. Visit the original Cake Boss shop

17. Ride a Gondola in Venice

18. Meet Katy Perry

19. See Selena Gomez in concert

20. Live in a different country for a year (New York, maybe Berlin)

21. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

22. Visit the city of Love with my one and only

23. Learn Japanese

24. Go on a Disney Cruise

25. Hot Air Balloon trip

26. Take a photo every day for a whole year

27. Walk the Great Wall of China

28. Walk through Japans tunnel of lights

29. Ride a camel

30. Add a lock to love lock bridge

31. Eat Macaroons from Laduree

So far I have 31 things on my list, some of which will be done by the end of this year hopefully :D and so far I've managed to complete 19 of my original list of 50!

Completed Bucket List Items:

01. Visit New York

02. Visit Central Park Zoo

03. Ice Skate in Central Park

04. Visit Disneyland Paris

05. Visit Berlin

06. Eat Currywurst 

07. Learn to Drive

08. Move out

09. Find the love of my life

10. Spend New Years in London

11. Pass my driving test

12. Visit Times Square

13. Ride the London Eye

14. Travel to the top of the Empire State Building

15. Visit Ellen's Stardust Diner

16. Visit the Harry Potter Studio Tour

17. See Katy Perry in concert (3 times)

18. See Miley in concert

19. Meet Jenson Button 

Here are a few photos of my completed tasks :)

 

Whats on your Bucket List? xoxox

Disneyland Bucket List

Anyone who knows me knows that I love anything and everything Disney and one thing on my bucket list is my Disneyland Bucket List confusing it may sound but its not really hehe.

One thing I would love to do is visit the 6 parks and go on a Disney Cruise, this is something that will happen over time as it will cost a lot of money unless I win the lottery (we can all dream haha) then I could do them all in one go.

So there are the 6 Parks and in the order I would visit;
1. Disneyland Resort
2. Walt Disney World Resort
3. Tokyo Disney Resort
4. Hong Kong Disney Resort
5. Shanghai Disney Resort
6. Disneyland Paris
7. Disney at Christmas
8. Disney at Halloween
9. A special Disney celebration or anniversary
10. Disney Cruise

You Might ask why Disneyland Paris is number 6 on my list seeing as I would like to visit the others in order of creation (doubt it will happen that way) is because I've already visited DLP in February 2014 and I am taking another trip there in December for the Christmas season!

At the moment out of the 5 I haven't been to I am most excited to visit Tokyo Disney Resort because Japan is somewhere I am dying to visit and this is on my list along with Studio Ghibli Land and a Hello Kitty cafe :)

Top 10 Movies Of 2014...

So here we are in another New Year once again so thought I would do another list of my top 10 movies of 2014 ... So here we go (In no particular order)

The Hobbit Battle Of Five Armies

The Huger Games Mocking Jay Part 1

 

Guardians Of The Galaxy

Captain America Winter Solider

How To Train Your Dragon 2

Annie

Maleficent

Dawn Of The Planets Of Apes

If I Stay

The Fault In Our Stars

So here we are my top 10 movies of 2014 there were so many great movies to chose from but these were my personal favs and there is so many amazing movies to come this 2015. Wishing you all the best over and out!