THE AVENGERS

 So today is special for a few reasons number one being its my beloved Tedi's birthday day which has inspired a day of geek filled joy for all.  

This meant a goody basket filled with geeky goodness including Batman and Captain America, a Marvel superheros mug, t-shirt and cupcakes.  Followed of course by a massive brunch with buddies at Tedi's fav cafe in Prahan then the highlight of the day ........SEEING THE AVENGERS MOVIE!!!!!!!!

What can I say about this movie......let me think???  ITS A MUST! Now I adore Joss Whedon and that's no secret as my house is filled with Firefly/Serenity DVD's, books and almost anything else of Whedons I can watch/read/enjoy.  However even if you aren't a fan of Joss, avengers or even comics this is a must see. 

I won't spoil it for you except to say its funny, witty, clever, beautifully cast, amazing effects and all around the best movie ticket your going to buy this year.  So get off that couch, grab some friends and head to your local cinema for some public dreaming.  Who knows it may even inspire you to have a go at COSPLAY????

 I've uploaded the trailer to get your desire going, so click and get to that cinema

St Trinians

One of the Maiden's of St Trinian's

 Greetings all......

This morning I am feeling the need to have a bit of a retro geek moment.  Growing up I was lucky enough to be introduced to St Trinian's, nope not the 2007 version with Russell Brand.  Instead the classic movies from the mid 1950's which will always hold a special place in my heart.  Not only did it inspire me to learn all the lyrics to the theme song, start drawing the St. Trinian's logo all over my school books but in my mind it was a great way to see that we can all be accepted exactly as we are.

With all this mind I have begun my hunt for some of the classic books these movies were based on. 

Hurrah for St Trinian's (1948)
The Female Approach (1950)
Back to the Slaughterhouse (1952)
The Terror of St Trinians (1953)
 

If that fails maybe a day of movies.  The playlist looks like this

The Belles of St Trinian's (1954, the first film)
Blue Murder at St Trinian's (1957, the second film)
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960, the third film)
The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery (1966, the final film of the quartet)
The Wildcats of St Trinian's (1980, with Maureen Lipman taking on the Joyce Grenfell role)
St Trinian's (2007)
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009)

So I thought I would share some images and the theme song with you all. 

Star Wars Blu-ray

In a galaxy far far away ...... yes finally the Star Wars Saga as been released on Blu Ray!!! Its no real surprise that the geek gal in me has come to the surface with this release, and hey any excuse to break out my custom made lightsabers. Yes you read that right I have custom made lightsabers.

Sure I wasn't alive in 1977 when Star Wars episode IV was released, but thanks to friends and family who love Sci-fi I have grown up with Luke, Leia, Obi-wan, Han , Chewy, Darth, Boba Fett, Yoda and my all time favorite robot R2-D2.

So yes I am ultra excited about the release and chances are this weekend I will be watching all 6 back to back. To be honest I adore the original trilogy (episodes IV, V, VI) there is just something about them that keep me watching over and over again.



So in honor is this great day and for sci-fi geeks everywhere.... HAPPY STAR WARS DAY

One Day with Anne Hathaway

I've been a fan of Anne Hathaway for awhile so when I saw this trailer for her latest movie I was hooked. Ok so I'm sure its no 'gone with the wind' but what the hey a girl needs a bit of dream time in the movie department.

So have a watch of the trailer and maybe I'll see you at the movies.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Sometimes you need a big of an escape, for me it was watching Breakfast at Tiffany's. I read the book a few years ago and loved it, so when feeling a bit down I do love to pop this movie on. Sometimes its for the story others its simply for the clothing. So late last night with a nice glass of red wine I snuggled up on the couch and let my troubles dissolve.

Thanks Mr Capote and Ms Hepburn
Lots of Luv Tikidoll

1940's fashion - A Vintage Guide to Glamour

The modern world holds many wonderful things, the internet for starters. Ok so that's a pretty broad statement, but dear readers sometimes you stumble on some rare gems of wisdom that make you glad for places like youtube. It was on one of my many 'surfing' sessions that I came across this following clip.

Enjoy ladies

The Help Coming Soon to the movies

I must admit that I am looking forward to September this year as the novel called 'The Help' has been turned into a movie with the same name. I'm yet to see this movie, so far I've only seen the trailers and read the book, but only hope they do it justice. Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer with stunning costumes I suggest you grab some of your fabulous friends and go see it. Personally I will be going to this movie as part of my Liptember fundraising. (more on Liptember to come)

The Story
Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives - and a Mississippi town - upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families.

Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up - to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories - and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly - and unwillingly - caught up in the changing times.

Movie Time - pass the popcorn

As part of my staycation I am trying to watch at least one of my favourite movies everyday. Today's choice is Kinky Boots (2005). I adore this music for the actors, music and most of all Chiwetel Ejiofor. Based loosely on a true story its a great sunday afternoon movie to watch.
The Story - Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Yet, the untimely death of his father places him in that position, only to learn that Price & Sons Shoes is failing. While in despair at his failed attempts to save the business, Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer, Lola. Her complaints about the inadequate footwear for her work combined with one of Charles' ex-employees, Lauren, leads to a suggestion to change the product to create a desperate chance to save the business: make men's fetish footwear. Lola is convinced to be their footwear designer and the transition begins. Now this disparate lot must struggle at this unorthodox idea while dealing both the prejudice of the staff, Lola's discomfort in the small town and the selfish manipulation of Charles' greedy fiancée who cannot see the greater good in Charles' dream.

My One and Only

On another afternoon filled with tea and cake I managed to watch My One and Only starring Renee Zellweger. Its a great little story and so easy to get lost in the fashion. Oh the fashion! Every outfit is stunning and yes I did have a bit of wardrobe envy.

So whats the story....
The beautiful but mercurial Ann Devereaux (Renée Zellweger) has just left her philandering husband Dan Devereaux (Kevin Bacon), a society bandleader, and taken to the road with her teenage sons, George (Logan Lerman) and Robbie (Mark Rendall), in search of a wealthy replacement mate. Although it's 1953, Ann is certain that her girlish charms will serve her as well as they did two decades earlier. But time has marched on since Ann's courting days, and it seems that the losers and playboys outnumber the eligible and willing bachelors. Ann never gives up hope, but a series of new schools for the boys, ever more humble lodgings and romantic misadventures start to take the gloss off their trip. Yet Ann is indefatigable, her pride matched by the flighty enthusiasm of her older son Robbie, a flamboyant boy who believes he is meant for a life on the stage, and the cynical wit of George, an observant aspiring writer. As the miles roll by, their journey veers from eccentric, to hair rising, to poignant, to comic. From her impulsive choices to the downright bizarre characters they meet on the road, Ann steers her sons on a narrow highway between excitement and panic. But ultimately, George discovers the determination, dignity and love underneath his mothers narcissistic exterior. And Ann makes a different future for herself and her sons than any of them had imagined.

Tickets Please - Quadrophenia

Time to catch up on another one of my fav movies that it a) a great story & b) set in another era. Now this one is not for everyone one, but if your like me and have a little bit of Mod in you then this is a must. I thank ModMan for introducing this to me many years ago, and since have fallen for the movie, music and fashion. Plus it doesn't hurt that I love seeing so many famous faces as they were.

Sure, according to ModMan it's not exact but hey what can you expect when the Who wrote the movie. If you don't know who I'm talking about I'm refering to The Who, English rockband formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass) and Keith Moon (drums).

The Story - London, 1965 and set against the soundtrack of The Who's 1973 mighty concept album "Quadrophenia". Jimmy, working-class drug-induced Mod hates the philistine life, especially his parents and his job in a company's mailing division. By night, he comes alive, with the all-nighters, his pills and his scooter-riding friends. Then there's the August Bank Holiday in Brighton. All looks like it will be great, with a chance to see his Vespa-riding hero Ace, do battle with the Rockers, and maybe get lucky with Steph. Sadly, after the weekend, reality and disppointments crowd in all the more.Brighton scooter run, where both Mods and Rockers converge, ending in the battle of the cults on Brighton Beach. What goes up must come down, and with Jimmy's come-down, his life is turned around, and so begins his downward spiral into paranoia and isolation, and the four-faceted mindset: Quadrophenia.

As the fashion was of high importance at the time it is great to see the Mod Style in all aspects. Guys, girls and the transition from youth to legend.