Recently, Erin Spencer gave me permission to design a new logo for her Fashionista {in training} blog.
Here’s the proof (she asked if she could borrow my computer, and I asked why):
So this is her previous logo:
And here’s the new logo that I came up with:
Do you think she’ll like it?
Hello, friends.
I haven’t been great at reviewing the movies that I have seen lately, which is ironic because, in the past three weeks, I have seen 3 VERY good movies. I will quickly cover them here, but really, if you love movies, don’t read any further – JUST GO SEE THEM. The summer season of movies sometimes makes me lose faith in the film industry, but the past three weeks of fall movies have reminded just why I love movies so much. These next few movies are the reason I sit through Transformers: Dark of the Moon or Mr. Popper’s Penguins or even Final Destination 5 and hope for better things. Let me present to you, 3 of the greatest movies of the year so far.
Movie #1 – Drive
If you liked Fast 5, there is pretty big possibility that you won’t like Drive. That is your loss. A man sitting in front of me actually got up and walked out, stating “This movie is like watching paint dry!” – He could not be more wrong. Where Fast 5 looked for thrills in bigger explosions and cliche’ lines, Drive slowly, and beautifully builds a story through cinematography and undertone of dark suspense. Ryan Gosling plays the Driver, who is actually never given a name in the movie. You never know much about him, except that he drives people for crimes and he could have had a very dark past. There is no empty dialogue, no wasted scenes and some of the most shocking violence you will see in a movie this year. Not because it is excessive, but because it so sharply contrasts the beauty of the film.
Makin Movie Grade: A
Movie #2 – Moneyball
Moneyball takes a lot of risks. First, it is another sports film. Sports films, in general, are very formulaic (the team no one has faith in comes together to defy all odds and be successful). While some of this is true for Moneyball, the main message of the film is bucking the system, which is so so fresh for a sports movie. Secondly, the casting of Jonah Hill is interesting, but pays off so well as he flexes his dramatic muscles and gives a great performance. Brad Pitt is perfect as Billy Beane, the GM for the Oakland A’s. Aaron Sorkin’s sharp dialogue works well in this film and you constantly be amused by just how witty he is (he also wrote The Social Network). This more recent sports story is by no means cookie cutter and it’s bittersweet ending will leave you extremely satisfied.
Makin Movie Grade: A-
Movie #3 – 50/50
If you want a movie that is real, look nowhere else. Often times, the film industry make situations more dramatic than they really would be if it was happening to rational people. And even more often, movies take things a lot lighter than they probably deserve. 50/50 finds the perfect mix between the two. I may only be speaking for myself, but I have never related to a movie more than I relate to 50/50 (in particular, the character Seth Rogen plays). Joseph Gordon-Levitt has just been diagnosed with cancer and Seth, his care-free friend, is his right hand man in making the best of this situation. All the characters are so real, that I even felt for the girlfriend, (who is mostly portrayed as a villain) as she struggles with this new situation (she’s played by the great Bryce Dallas Howard). The movie is funny, heartwarming, sad, and inspirational, but never in a way that seems forced or hokey. Probably my favorite movie this year (very close with Drive).
Makin Movie Grade: A
