Once Upon Stilettos - Shanna Swendson

Category: Book

Genre: Chick Literature

Author: Shanna Swendson


The life of Katie Chandler is now purely magic - literally. After quitting a drab job with a monster boss, Katie found herself becoming an executive assistant at MSI (Magic, Spells and Illusiions, Inc.) and she has seen more than enough of magical induced moments. But, Katie is no wizard, but has a unique gift called "magical immune". However, with this series, she begins losing her immunity because someone's got a different plan for MSI and the whole magical community, and the only way to fulfill those evil plans was to mess up with Katie Chandler whose done nothing but thwart all those evil deeds.


This is a good second part... and would make you go "kilig" with the Katie-Owen team-up and the partners of Gemma and Marcia who used to be frogs *hint hint*.I love the metaphors... and how it's a light but very funny read. I love the adventures. :)

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The Avengers - 2012

Category:  Movie

Genre:  Action / Heroes

Director: Joss Whedon

Writer: Joss Whedon, Zak Penn

Producer: Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Cobie Smulders, Samuel L. Jackson and more

Tagline:

Nick Fury the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. gathers a team of super humans to form The Avengers(Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow) to help save the Earth from Loki and his cohorts.


Well, uhmmm looks like transformers ... with all those aliens and stuff. And well, while I enjoyed watching it, specially on some of it's comedic scenes. I know it could've used a little more depth. But its fun to see all those heroes we love all in one movie. Trying to work together despite their differences.

Note: That I'm no comic book fan... so, I guess you know where I am coming from. If you are a fan of them Marvel Heroes... well, I'm sure you would've been blown by now, seeing all of them on screen. :)

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Underworld: Evolution - 2006

Category: Movie

Genre: Action / Thriller

Director: Len Wiseman

Writer: Danny McBride / Len Wiseman

Tagline:

Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Tony Curran, Derek Jacobi, Bill Nighy, Steven Mackintosh, Shane Brolly, Brian Steele, Zita Gorog, Scott McElroy, John Mann and more.

Overview and Review of the Underworld: Evolution directed by Len Wiseman.

This movie is a continuation of the war between the vampires and the Lycans. It began where the first movie Underworld, ended. But, this film also goes back to the beginnings of the ancient feud between the two tribes as Selene, the vampire heroine and a former member of Death Dealers, and Michael, the lycan hybrid, tries to unlock the secrets of their bloodlines. A modern tale of action, intrigue and forbidden love with a dash of darkness and legend.

I also enjoyed this film. I watched right after I watched the first film. Great actors with great performances and a good storyline to boot. Although there were predictable scenes... it was quite riveting on most parts.

Underworld - 2003

Category: Movie

Genre: Action / Fantasy

Director: Len Wiseman

Writer: Kevin Grevioux, Len Wiseman, Danny Mcbride

Tagline: An immortal battle for supremacy.

Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill Nighy, Erwin Leder, Sophia Myles, Robbie Gee, Wentworth Miller, Kevin Grevioux, Zita Gorog, Dennis J. Kozeluh, Scott McElroy and more.

Overview and Review of the Movie Underworld directed by Len Wiseman

There's a war raging between the Vampires and the Lycan for centuries. Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is a death dealer, assigned to hunt down and eradicate the last of the Lycan. But, then she comes across Michael Corvin(Scott Speedman) a hybrid, she must decide where her allegiances will lie.

I thought before it would be one movie I can skip. But, then my cousins placed the 2 series on my Itouch and I watched it. I was surprised, I got engaged by the movie and it's story. It's a good film. I always enjoyed any story that involves myth and legend.. even if it's as dark as vampires and lycans.

Of course, it's not a masterpiece and it has a few flaws all in its own.... just enjoy the movie.. and chill. :)

Clash of the Titans - 2010

Category: Movie

Genre: Epic / Mythology

Director: Louis Leterrier

Writer: Travis Beacham / Phil Hay

Tagline: The Clash Begins 2.4.2010

Cast: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng, Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, Tine Staplefeldt, Mads Mikkelsen, Luke Evans

Overview and Review of the movie Clash of the Titans directed by Louis Leterrier.

This is about a war exploding between the gods and man. This was set in the city of Argos in Greece with King Cepheus(Vincent Regan) and Queen Cassiopeia(Polly Walker). Perseus (Sam Worthington) who was raised as a fisherman was brought to Argos since he was the only survivor of the recent attack done by Hades which killed his human family. The family who fostered him. Perseus later finds out he is actually a demi-god. Perseus wants to avenge the death of his family. However it is already Perseus' destiny to rescue the city of Argos from the avenging Hades and the monster Kraken. Perseus then leads a band of soldiers on a quest to defeat Hades.

I enjoyed the movie. Although, i have to say it did focus on the action scenes and the graphics that it lacked the connection between Perseus and the audience. The depth of Perseus` character wasn't depicted well. It's not a dragging movie but it's too much of a "rush". I was thinking they'd do battle against the gods. it was more of like Hades vs. Perseus. Not, gods and men. Oh well.

I'm not well versed in mythology but i knew there were a few alterations to the original mythology. And i heard, Kraken is not even Greek mythology at all. Although, the narration was good. At least, you get oriented to where the movie was headed.

Oh and it's a clean movie. No kissing scene or any sexual content. At least, the one I saw. Lol.

All in all? It's an average film. Entertaining, yes. Story wise, not really.

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief - 2010

Category: Movies

Genre: Fantasy / Mythical / Adventure

Director: Chris Columbus

Writer: Craig Titley (Screenplay), Rick Riordan (Novel)

Cast: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan, Rosario Dawson, Melina Kanakaredes, Catherine Keener, Uma Thurman and more

Overview and Review of the movie Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief directed by Chris Columbus based on the novel by Rick Riordan


I'm into Greek mythology.. and so that's one reason I wanted to watch this.

It went great (aside from the company, I watched the movie with). We laughed at the originality of name of the camp "HalfBlood". But, the cinematography was great. I did not get to read the novel, so I don't know about any renditions or deviations of the said book.

Entertaining lotus flowers.. you never want to leave.. be awake.. dull your senses.. that's one of the best metaphor i can get from the movie: "about being awake" and "being present".

The movie itself was entertaining and engaging (Although, it has it's own fair share of loopholes) and suddenly I want to be a demigod. :p Haha.