Food vs Food

Food.

I.

Love.

You.

If we didn't have taste buds, and were only eating to survive, would it still count as living?

My love for food has been my best friend and my worst enemy. Food has that affect. If something tastes amazing, go ahead and enjoy. But if you enjoy it too much, the scale will probably not be on your side. 

(let's be real)

2 weeks ago I went to Barcelona to visit my friends. And with all the luck I have, it was raining. On the other hand, it was the perfect weather to go to the movies. After an intense Trailer watching on Youtube, we found the one.

"The Hundred-Foot Journey"

The story is about an Indian Family -The Kadams- moving in a small town in Southern France to open a restaurant. Because that wasn't hard enough for them, they have to suffer from their Michelin Starred Neighbor. The story continues with Kadam family's chef, Hassan's incredible cooking journey and the never ending dialog between the rivalry neighbors. 

Oscar-winner Helen Mirren with her exquisite acting along side Om Puri. Most of the actors/ actresses to me are not known. Maybe because its most of theirs first American Movie. Considering they're French and Indian.

Originally a book written by Richard C. Morais, it was executed beautifully.

Directed by the great Swedish Lasse Hallström. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey !!!!

Excuse me but if this isn't good enough to watch it, I don't know what is.

Go see it with your family, go see it with your friend, go see it with your partner. It addresses to everyone.

ENJOY

xx

Picture Perfect

I was Youtube-ing the other day, and some how ended up on the documentary part of it. So happy I did and so happy to be able to write about it.

"Born Into Brothels"

Getting the chance to live abroad for a quiet a long time, I got to meet incredible people around the world. The different cultures and beliefs were the two things that mesmerized me the most. Especially the Hindu religion. 

They believe; if you were to born as a cleaners son, you WILL be a cleaner. End of story. Your destiny was written long before you were born.

The name of the movie scared me a little, but after seeing the poster for it, I decided to give it a shot. 

The documentary is narrated by the Director / Writer of the story, Zana Briski. Zana is a photographer and is especially interested in the lifes on women in the Red Light District of Sonagchi, Calcutta, INDIA.

Imagine a building complex just for prostitues, illegal alcohol, drugs and gambling. 

While Zana was living in Sonagchi (yes, she moved into the complex), she starts providing cameras for the children of the prostitutes and gives them photography classes. It's amazing how you can help them connect with the world and with each other through art. 

Very funny and amazing kids indeed.

These Kids!!

This humorous and heartfelt story portrays the power of art and the courage of those willing to chage their own lives.

Oh, and, did I mention it won the Oscars for The Best Documentary in 2005? Because it did.

I was super excited to write about this movies, so please please watch it. You can also find out more about what Zana and her others calleagues are doing if you click here.

ENJOY

xoxo

S.H.O.T.G.U.N.

I don't think it's nice to go through other peoples belongings, unless you find something very good.

"C.R.A.Z.Y."

I was in my brothers room the other day, going through his PS3 games to give it to my cousin. While I was at it, I also went through his DVD's (sorryyyy). I found this DVD with a bright color which caught my attention.

It was sitting in my room for a while, until me and my friend decided to have a movie night.

It's a Canadian film from the French side, Quebec. It's a story of a family, with 5 sons.Yes, 5 kids PLUS all of them are boys and all have very different characteristics.
The story is narrated by one of the boys, Zac. The 4th child, and a huge admiration to his father. Only when the father sees Zac (when he was 4-5 years old) wearing his mothers cloths and playing with his younger brother that their relationship goes downfall. A hero figure must have a normal kid.

C.R.A.Z.Y. takes place in the 60's and 70's, when the music was AH-mazing, and homophobia was at it's peak.

Not only it is hard living in a house with high testesteron levels, it is incredible difficult accepting your true self, and your true desires. 

The execution of love in the movie is best described as; beautiful and mad. 

2 hours of an emotional rollercoaster. Perfectly directed (and co-written) by Jean-Marc Vallée.

ENJOY

xoxo

Ain't No Crime

Wow!

I've been away for so long, the senior year in University is pushing me pretty hard and it has been keeping me very busy. Though I am returning for good because at the end, this blog helps me to have fun :) 

Forgive me? 

"Sound of Noise"

I've seen this movie while my brother was visiting me here in Barcelona. He's also very interested in movies and recommended this one. Thank god he did. It was a while since I watched a movie that I laughed and loved a lot. 

The movie is Swedish. Another reason why it's so funny. I love their bold sense of humor, though not everyone appreciates them. Sound of Noise is about a "anarchic" performer band and their crazy plans and shows around the city. It shows that you can make music from anything, anywhere and anytime (I'm NOT suggesting you to do what they're doing, because I don't want anyone to get in trouble!). Written and directed by Ola Simonsson and Johannes Stjarne Nilsson. Enjoyment is guaranteed!

my favorite scene!

The actors are pretty known in Sweden, but first time I see a movie that they're in. Most of the people in the crew are comedians and some even musicians. 

Don't mind the title of the Youtube video, it says 2012 but actually the movie is from 2010. It was the only one with english subtitle, so I had to put this one!

ENJOY

x

The Glorious 60's

Sometimes I ask myself; how would it be if I lived in the 60's?

Probably nothing crazy would happen. BUT, if i was in UK... I would not be responsable for my acts.

"Pirate Radio"

a.k.a.

"The Boat That Rocked"

If I had to describe this movie in one sentence, that would be; Great acting meets great music. In my opinion, 60's changed the revolution of music. Added a whole new dimension to it! 

Rock n roll, for me, evolved in the UK. I know it was found in The States, but still! The Beatles, Teddy Boy, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Freddie and the Dreamers, The Who and many many more amazing bands are from United Kingdom.

So why am I talking about music in a movie blog? Because this movie is all about it! It's about a pirate radio station in the middle of the sea, on a boat, forecasting rock n roll music. In those days, it was considered as bad influence on people, so they banned it. Can you believe it? Niether can I. We see only one American here, Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Everyone else is British, since its a movie from Britain. I'm positive you'll know the actors once you see them, but if I tell you their names now, you probably won't recognize.

Reminds you of a famous album cover? I hope so! 

Your laughter is guaranteed. And also singing along. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. Let me know what you thought about it and which song was your favorite!

ENJOY

How to Live Your Life

I'm super excited about this post.

Last night, a cute cute friend invited me and another friend over for a dinner + movie night. After having a healthy meal, we sat on her cozy couch to watch a french movie. I love international movies, but last night, I just did not feel like reading all these subtitles! But let me tell you, it was worth 100 times. 

" Intouchables"

It is already in my top 10 favorites. I felt so many emotions while watching it, its ridiculous. Of course I loved it because it was also based on a true story, and as I mentioned before, I have a thing for those kind of films.

It is about a black man from the ghettos of Paris applying for a job just to get welfare payments. The job he applies is for care-taking of a neck-to-toe paralyzed man. The movie starts when he gets hired and how he changes both their life by not pitying Phillipe ( paralyzed man) and helping him to live his life.

It's a comedy- drama, just how I like it. I laughed so much watching it, I cried. And of course I also cried because how touching it was ( hahaha like always!).

I don't care what you have to do, but find a way to watch it! It is still in the theaters in some countries. If not, download it, buy it, rent it or do something else, but WATCH IT. It is beautiful.

And here is a picture of the real people that the movie is based on! 

Abdel Sellou & Philippe Pozzo di Borgo 

Enjoy and let me know how you like it!

xoxo

Gotta Love Him

Summer is (almost) here.

I love the warm weather, I mean, I missed it. So sick of wearing layers and layers of clothing and I think it  is time to take out the summer dresses!

I am sure everyone is in a great mood, so it's my duty ( it's not but I like to do it) to recommend a fun, entertaining movie.

"I love You Phillip Morris"

It would be enough to say Jim Carrey is in it. It's based on a true story which is INCREDIBLE and you'll know what I mean once you see it! Jim Carrey, who plays a homosexual man, falls in love with another man who is also gay in prison. I will skip the part how he gets in there because it's more fun when you watch it. I'd say this a comedy but it's also romantic and sometimes dramatic. Im sorry to say this but this guy is brilliant and he trolls EVERYONE!

Enjoy!

Laugh or Cry?

Buenos Dias!

I've been watching so many depressing movies lately, I needed a cheer up! I thought it was the time to give you suggestions on not-so-depressing movies.

"50/50"

I LOVED the movie. You see a performance you would not expect from the actors. Seth Cohen ( From Superbad as you all know), and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ( 500 Days of Summer) are showing an amazing act. 

It's based on a true story which makes you feel more for them. It's about a young man getting diagnosed with cancer and how he & his friends handle it. When I say cancer, I know you get question marks on your head. How can this be a happy movie? It can be, because the movie shows how positive thinking and how people around you influences!

I did cry a lot in this movie but again, I cry a lot in the movies lately ( haha I'm very chessy).

Check out the Trailer!!

Please, please, please, PLEASE watch this movie. I enjoyed it a lot and I assure you will too.

Be Cool.

xoxo

The Magical Paris

How Beautiful is Paris?

The brasseries, fashionable people on the streets, the lux life...

I love it! And apparently Woody Allen loves it as well. I really do NOT like Woody's movies or his acting or his style, but I think he did well in this one!

" Midnight in Paris "

On a tuesday night, my chipmunkcita called to invite me to have a movie night at her house! Who can say no to that. We chopped some carrots, some diet chips and drank suger-free icetea; perfect girly night. I actually really wanted to see the movie because from what I've heard, you either love it or hate it. So I just had to watch it to put an end to that discussion.

The movie is about a couple going to Paris and what Gil ( Owen Wilson) discovers at the midnight. It was a light movie that you can watch it without any worries, laugh and enjoy. I don't think I would like to watch it again, but I think it's worth giving a shot!

Carla Bruni!!!

I'd say  go see it because it's very interesting and it might put a smile on your face!!

Update me with your feedbacks!

xoxo