Rather than full reviews, here are five sneak peeks into media I've been taking in lately!
FILM - HOME
Almost two weeks ago, I took my little sister to see Home, starring the voice talents of Dr Sheldon Cooper Jim Parsons and Rhianna. If you aren't already familiar with it, Home is the story of an alien named Oh whose race - rather than face their enemies - invade other planets. Naturally, Earth is next where Oh meets a young girl named Tip who teaches him about family, friendship and bravery. LS (who is twelve) was concerned she would be too old for the film and I'll admit, the intended audience is probably more in the 3-8 range. There isn't a whole lot for adults or big kids here but it's still cute and amusing.
MUSIC - FROOT
I was first introduced to Marina and the Diamonds by my mother, who sent me the spectacular video for Mowgli's Road. At the time, I wasn't really into pop music but there's something about Marina's lyrics that really hit home for me, especially on tracks like Are You Satisfied? and Obsessions. It took me much longer to warm up to her second effort, Electra Heart, which is much more electropop-inspired. So when Froot was announced and Marina said this was a more positive but more band-oriented album, I was torn (not that I'm anti-happy music). It's growing on me but I'm finding the chorus' to be a little cliché and lacking variety. You'll see what I mean...
TELEVISION - THE UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
As a huge fan of the US version of The Office, I was super excited to see Ellie Kemper starring in her own show... until I realised it was a Netflix Original Series. Then Netflix Australia happened (though it hasn't been without issue) and it was the first thing on my list. Naturally we marathoned the show over two days. The concept of someone from the past trying to survive 21st Century technology and lingo isn't exactly new but it's done fabulously here and the cast is fantastic, with Kemper, Jane Krakowski and creator Tina Fey proving once again that women are more than capable of comedy. If you haven't already, definitely check it out!
BOOKS - FREE TO GOOD HOME
I'm currently about halfway through Catherine Deveny's 2009 effort, Free To Good Home, which is a collection of her writings for The Age. For those of you unfamiliar with Deveny, she is an Australian writer and stand-up comic who definitely isn't one to shy away from controversy, with her own website toting her as a "Maverick, Vigilante and Non-Fuck Giver". I bought this because of the Marieke Hardy quote on the cover and my penchant for books by funny ladies musing about life and regretted my decision about four pages in. Even after the parts that made me decide this woman doesn't care about my happiness, only about the subverting patriarchy, it was all Melbourne this and child-rearing that, which bores me. I'll be surprised if I finish it.
YOUTUBE - BUFFY STUNT FOOTAGE
If you're a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, behind-the-scenes footage and/or stunt coordination, keep reading. I discovered a few days ago that not everybody is aware of Jeff Pruitt - the stunt coordinator for Buffy seasons 2-4 - and his marvelous contribution to YouTube, which includes a whole host of videos from his time on Buffy and a few from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The videos feature Pruitt's wife, Sophia Crawford, who played Buffy's double from seasons 1-4. I know for some people seeing behind-the-scenes footage can wreck their viewing experience but if you're like me, you love knowing how everything works! Check out this footage from The Wish below...
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