No twins?

Within the first 10 minutes I was clued into what dreck The Spiderwick Chronicles was going to be but I stuck with it. And was proven right. My biggest peeve with this film is having the same boy play twins. Why not just hire twins?! There must be some out there. Everytime this boy has to interact with himself the timing in the conversation sucks, there's absolutely no eye contact (like both twins have the worst eyesight in the world), and the acting is bad x two.

Its awfully awful and I'm sorry for Mary-Louise Parker for even being in this. Any why does Seth Rogen have to be in EVERY movie any more? He wasn't bad as the voice of Hogsqueal but I'm feeling a bit overexposed to him.

Only gets a one star in my book.

Why yes!

This would look lovely on my wall. Girls trying to slim down their budgets should probably not wander etsy.

Surprisingly charming

For the first half an hour of Happy-Go-Lucky, I was confused about the appeal of the film. Poppy is always making lame jokes and cracking herself up. Its a bit obnoxious. But then I kept going and was rather charmed by this movie. Its not much of a story - more of a character study. But Poppy ends up with more depth than you expect. I give it a 6 of 10.

Avian envy

Over the weekend, I whipped up a little art piece with a peacock like thing. Its not nearly as cute as this peacock pitcher though. (Although I will share once I'm done fussing.)

Disservice

Ghosty Men SHOULD be fascinating. The story of two recluses living in Harlem with a houseful of junk. Like a hundred tons of junk. However, the author uses the story of the Collyer Brothers as a platform to talk about his own uncles. I hate when authors do this sort of thing - put out a book seemingly about one subject but really only as a way to discuss their personal stuff. It seems like a disservice to both subjects. Only two of ten stars from me.

Some people have so many skills

Andrea Zuill is one crazy talented person. I adore her embroidery pattens and I'm simply in awe of the little tribal girl prints above. She has a blog and an etsy store and even more art here.

Needlework

Gad damn I love neaware's shop. This is so so pretty.

One month left

...until I'm thirty. Sounds like a new adventure and I am always ready for new adventures.

{Picture by spudballoo}.

How did I miss?

Pretty head things

I need to get busy making some pretty accessories.....or I could just win some from rae gun. Love the one above in particular.

In which Claire overuses the word "lame" but still gives a positive review

I will admit to finidng the Sookie Stackhouse books lacking, but I kinda like the True Blood series. I love the parallel of vampire rights to the current equal rights movement. And the world built around that dynamic is so complete.




However, the main romance is lackluster to say the least. It feels like a Lifetime movie love story. Sookie is lame. Bill is lamer. Bleh. The vampires are so uncool (except for Eddie - the rest are L-A-M-E).

Tara & Sam though feel like real people to me. Love Tara (and the fact that the actress playing her can actually act!) Sam's character is intriguing although my fingers itch to cut that bad bad hair.

And Lafayette is a delight.

Worth watching! I give the first season a 7.

Slumber

Underworld - the story sounded good. A bit of Juliet = vampire and Romeo = werewolf kinda feel. However the story was so complicated and I didn't get the steamy vibe between the two leads. Put me to sleep halfway in with no desire to give it another try. Beckinsale's hair = fabulous in this one though.

Only a 1.5 in my book.