Oh yes I’m back. I just thought I should share this movie I just had the chance to watch. And this post marks the start of a more relax take on this blog. I’m going to ramble and write whatever came up on my mind because I don’t have to worry about grades or whatsoever. Maybe that’s a good thing, maybe it’s not, but it doesn’t matter. I’m here to share.
10 YEARS. Starring: Channing Tatum, Rosario Dawson, Justin Long, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and more familiar faces. It’s got a simple storyline. A bunch of highschool friends reunite after 10 years and CHANGES is what happen.
This is not one of those Oscar worthy movies, this is one of those movies where you can sit back and enjoy without putting so much thoughts in it. This is one of those movies where you will end up reflecting on your life. You’ll feel nostalgic, you’ll be entertained with the small relatable jokes, touched by some heartwarming scenes. Romance, drama, comedy. Even a little mystery (not the detective kinda ones though). So if you enjoy those genres, this is a must watch. You won’t be left disappointed.
Aaron Sorkin + TV = Best Show Ever …. ??? Is that the case of the new and highly anticipated HBO show, The Newsroom? First things first, watch the trailer below
The Newsroom. Creator: Aaron Sorkin. Starring: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr, Allison Pill, Dev Patel, Olivia Munn, Thomas Sadoski, Sam Waterston
And watch this first 8 minutes of the 1 hour show that got me HOOKED!
Aaron Sorkin has done it again. If anyone wasn’t familiar with his name yet, he is the man who wrote the screenplay of Moneyball and The Social Network. And the monologue in the pilot episode of The Newsroom has proven that Aaron Sorkin is indeed brilliant! As I have stated in my own introduction in this blog, I do not like politics. And The Newsroom is, well, pretty much about the news and what makes the news? Politics! Both the politics in the news and in the newsroom.
So why do I watch the entire 10 episodes of the first season of The Newsroom?Well.. It is simply because, I am a sucker for ‘behind-the-scenes’. And this show is pretty much about the making of the news. And it questions a lot about the integrity of the news broadcast in this world today. Do they report the news in an unbiased way OR do they report the news according to the political standpoint of the producers? Do they report every single issues that should be raised OR do they report the news that will increase the ratings?
The show has gotten to me so much that by the end of every episodes, I went on Wikipedia and search about the republicans, the democrats, the Tea Party and all of the political issues the show discusses. And guess what? It turns out, I’m not the only one who does it! Dev Patel (starred in Slumdog Millionare), who plays the IT guy in the show, told LA Times, “I’m not intelligent enough for the show. That’s how I learn American Politics. Wikipedia. Every night.” And we can’t blame him. The show is filled with very long and detailed and fast paced dialogues that it’s sometimes hard to digest. But fortunately for us, the actors in the show are magnificent!
So, now that I’ve mentioned the genius writing from Aaron Sorkin and writers, the heavy politics and the impressive actors, anything else for you to know? Yes. two words: RELATIONSHIPS DRAMA.
And to be honest, I am not a fan about it. I’m not going to spoil anything, but I found the relationship in the show too over the top. The portrayal of women are overly dramatic it’s painful to watch! Sometimes it gets too soap opera-ish. And because of the stretched timeline in the show, it’s hard to develop these relationships and it gets to the point where it seem quite unrealistic and frustrating. And also, I feel that the show focus so much on Will and he is portrayed like the God of News.
So to sum it up,
PROS: Aaron Sorkin and his brilliance, the actors, politics and the opening score. CONS: Over the top dialogues, soapy relationships, the portrayal of women, too much focus on Will McAvoy. Watch or Pass : WATCH if you’re into politics and interested on how the news is made. PASS if you do not like long dialogues and looking forward to fairytale romance kinda show.
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