Others wouldn't find these movie soothing, but I love them all. This I what I watch after coming home to disaster.
Category: Movies
Star Wars: The Spoilers Awaken
10 Things to Expect from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
A spoiler-free list for Star Wars fans who have yet to see the new movie.
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “Tangled” and Rapunzel’s dad
There's a scene in this movie that always makes me cry...even though my friends think it's silly
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Married Life
Today's montage is infamous for its ability to make everyone cry, save for one heartless friend of mine who said, "What's the big deal? It's not like she died young or something." "Up" is my favorite Pixar movie and the first time I saw it, it ruined my life. The only other movie to make me… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Married Life
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Vocal dissonance
A lot of times I cry not out of sadness, but confusion. I have trouble watching today's music video. It hurts my brain to hear that voice coming from that body. It makes no sense. This a phenomenon called vocal dissonance, where the voice one would expect a person--say, a beautiful film star-- to have… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: Vocal dissonance
MOVIE REVIEW: Inside Out
The premise: 11-year-old Riley experiences emotional turmoil after her family relocates to San Francisco, as told by the emotions that live in her head. When Riley loses her core memories, emotions Joy and Sadness go to recover them while Disgust, Anger, and Fear try to keep Riley happy. My reaction: Huh. That's as much as I could muster from… Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: Inside Out
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” from Rent
So far, I've never attended a funeral. Christian funerals have a different focus than others. Even the word "funeral" is avoided; many Christians prefer "celebration of life." Because we believe the deceased person is better off in heaven and we will see them again, there's an emphasis on joy rather than sadness. I don't disagree… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “I’ll Cover You (Reprise)” from Rent
MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “You’re So Beautiful” from Empire
New series! Welcome to Make-You-Cry Monday, where I explore how different entertainment can turn me into an emotional wreck! Half the reason I love stories is finding ones that wreck me emotionally. People can tell which stories are my favorites when I have trouble talking about them without yelling or crying. My goal every Monday is to ruin your… Continue reading MAKE-YOU-CRY MONDAY: “You’re So Beautiful” from Empire
MOVIE REVIEW: Pitch Perfect 2
SPOILERS AHEAD: Because Lauren don't care A trend I've noticed in sequels lately is follow-up films taking all the elements that worked in the first movie and adding more of the same. However, there are problems that come with creating a sequel focused on "more." Just because Usher sang about it doesn't mean you should do… Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: Pitch Perfect 2
Narrative Paradise 