Author Archives: WeatherGrrrl

The Orphanage

Scary. This is exactly the kind of movie that scares the hell out of me. Lots of building tension, mystery, subtle use of music, created by people who know how to engage the old grey cells. I had the opportunity … Continue reading

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Quantum of Solace

Disappointing. When you have an actor, like Daniel Craig, who can do the serious dramatic stuff you’d think you’d write a script that utilised his full skill set. Sadly this 007 movie veers from one set piece to another without … Continue reading

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Mongol

Fascinating. I have a faint memory of reading a positive review of this movie many moons ago so we went to see it when it was in town. I’m really glad ye olde memory hasn’t completely burned out for twas … Continue reading

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Prop 8: The Musical

This brought a smile to my lips. Jack Black just nails the part! *lol* See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die Current temperature: here 23F/-5C, there 5C/41F

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I am saved, hallelujah!

Phew. My Twitter friend Wellmettled saved the day and has restored WeatherGirlness to WeatherGirl but with a little feminist twist. So if you’re looking for me on Twitter I’m now going by the moniker weathergrrrl. Goodbye contorted weather_movies, hello Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! … Continue reading

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Is it over yet?

I know, it’s bad of me, but I’m doing my best to avoid all the rigmarole attendant with the US election season. It is soooooooo depressing hearing from US citizen after US citizen all polishing their Old Glory badges with … Continue reading

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Tweet with me

Yesterday I finally set up a Twitter account under the name weather_movies. I know, it’s a completely naff name but all the usual suspects were taken and I wasn’t in the most inspired name choosing mood. *shrug* I’m hoping using … Continue reading

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How I while away my time these days.

So I was a little insane at the start of the university year and signed up for three classes. Usually I only take one class a semester or perhaps two if the art discipline are offering a topics class I’m … Continue reading

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Eagle Eye

Okay. Not bad I suppose. At least a not too offensive way to while away 2 hours while consuming your favourite beverage and movie snack. Car chases, guns, technology, the war on terror, and big brother, all make their not … Continue reading

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Traitor

Entertaining. Boy is the tension tight for most of this movie. As with this kind of a story once certain information is revealed it loses some on its operating dynamic but I still found it interesting to see how the … Continue reading

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