Meanwhile, in Rivendell . . .

OKAY. So, the title is pretty self-explanatory. And, as you might expect if you know me well at all, I agonized over the exact rankings of each movie to a perfectly ridiculous extent, and even now, if I study them much more, I might come to different conclusions. But I've tried. :-P Also, yes, three of these are Barbie movies. JUDGE ME IF YOU DARE. [Really hope I didn't forget any. :-P (Titles linked to a related post where applicable.)] #10. Rango (2011) "You're cuddlin' me." As I have a review of this one, I won't say that much about it, but I really love it. IT'S SO FUNNY. ;) Seriously one of the wackiest, cleverest movies I've seen. #9. Barbie as the Island Princess (2007) OKAY SO I KNOW IT'S A STUPID MOVIE BUT I. DON'T. CARE., FAM. :-P I know the song lyrics are cheesy, but I love them. They make me really happy. :) Especially "I Need to Know" and that lullaby. And the villaines...

A "recent favorites" post, if you will. ;D  (My post introductions have been so concise lately; I should be so proud of myself.) Posts you should read Abby's "Why We Read" post Catherine's "Classic Movies starter pack" post Most anything on Kate Conner's blog   (I mean, I might not agree with absolutely everything she says, but she writes in a very raw, accessible, GOOD way, and there's something inspiring about reading her posts.) Books you should read The Chronicles of Narnia series (Am I right, Abby? ;)) The Lord of the Rings trilogy Guys, I'm sort of-ish/off and on re-reading both of these, and the C. of N. is SO MUCH MORE AMAZING THAN I REMEMBERED, and as for LotR . . . Well, all's I can say is that I'm mulling over the thought that LotR may actually be the most beautiful book(s) I've ever read.  Ever.  Seriously, I don't know if I've ever come across -- or heard of -- another book t...

[Found this Scripture recently. :)] This is what the L 0RD says -- he who made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you: Do not be afraid, O Jacob, my servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.  For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring , and my blessings on your descendants. They will spring up like grass in a meadow, like poplar trees by flowing streams.  One will say, 'I belong to the L ORD '; another will call himself by the name of Jacob; still another will write on his hand, 'The L ORD 's,' and will take the name Israel.   ~ Isaiah 44:2-5

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This movie is just about everything that a good period drama should be. :) DVD cover synopsis (edited by moi): When England's throne is suddenly thrust upon him, amidst royal family scandal and impending world war, King George VI must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation.  After his iron-willed, compassionate wife Elizabeth secretly enlists an eccentric speech therapist [a.k.a. Lionel Logue], the two men forge an unlikely friendship that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world. Based on an inspiring true story, The King's Speech has been universally hailed as "a masterpiece. The majestic cast is overwhelming" ( The New York Observer ). First of all, for anybody out there who may not have watched this movie but knows that it is rated R and is thereby scandalized that I am reviewing it, let me explain the rating before we go farther: Basically, the reason this movie...