I would rather be... blind;

So recently, I've had a pretty intense craving for a bit of weird and kooky film lovin'. This is not for any particular reason... I guess it's just for the sake of me proving to people that I am weird and kooky... Try hards rock, okay! Anyway, one film - which certainly fits this category - has caught my wandering eye. It goes by the name of Repo! The Genetic Opera:

Now... I have yet to see this film, and yes, you may spoil it if you have seen it, in reason that I have read the entire plotline... Yes, I know... I'm a curious snitch... and I wanted to know why, for fuck's sake, Paris Hilton was casted.

Anyhow, the story is set in the near future (roughly, 40 years from now) and it's about the endeavours of a company named Geneco, which happens to be a Saviour to the vast amount of people who have suffered from organ failure. However, if you miss a payment for your replaced organ(s), there is no repossession... only a blood-thirsty assassin (Repo Man) hired to exterminate you. So, this film is pretty much about the way in which Geneco has affected the life of one of their Repo Men, Nathan, and his teenage daughter, Shiloh.

Okay, so judging by what IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes have told me, it isn't an uh-mazing film... BUT, in disparity, a lot of people have told me that it's quite extravagant, although you have to watch it with the proper mindset... don't really know what the proper mindset is, but OKAY.

On the other hand, I'm not really one who takes to heart the words of a critic, due to my strange and unpredictable taste in film. Therefore, I'm going to watch this horrific rock opera musical in order to see what it's like visually, as I already know what the story is... and I like it. =)

OH, and I've listened to the soundtrack. It. Is. Epic. So, to give you a taste of the film, I am not going to post the trailer, BUT, instead, I am going to post some of the musical numbers, because I feel that they actually present a huge amount of the film's nature. So, here are a few of them (Note: the embedding is disabled for all of these videos, so unfortunately, you have to pick up you're lazy keister and click on the links):

Chase The Morning - Blind Mag and Shiloh

At The Opera Tonight - Entire Cast Ensemble

Chromaggia - Bling Mag

Sarah Brightman, who I love, is in all of these numbers and, just like that, they've been made even more epic.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed all of those videos!

Now, excuse me while I go do some school work. *Bangs head on desk, again*

Ta,

Nadine xx

No, I have no regrets;

I am overjoyed because I found this exact CD for $9.99:

Can anyone say bargain? Seriously man, it's Edith Piaf for ten bucks. Now I'm glad to say that I am one happy chappy. Edith Piaf + Earphones = Nadine like this: XD

Anyway, I'll talk about the CD further once I have transferred it to my itunes.
Over & out,
Nadine xx

P.S: The title of this post; No, I have no regrets is a lyric from her song Rien De Rien translated to english. =)

I gots teh magic stick - MV of the week #2;

Okay, I'm going to be exceedingly blunt and say that I absolutely love this MV... and I believe that if you are truly a real Harry Potter fansie pants, you should love it just as much as I do.

Anyway, this is a comedic vidlet made a user named Eivrob who I am, admittedly, not familiar with. I have, however, browsed through her channel and I've found out that she has made a fair share of Harry Potter MVs, which makes me jump for joy! The user also states in her description box that this video was purely made out of boredom... and such talented boredom she possesses! Anyway, despite my unfamiliarity with the user, I am happy to say that this video is the first Harry Potter MV I have ever reviewed. I know, strange right? I've been intending to review one for quite some time, but I just never got the chance to... in reason of other fandoms interfering. >.<" So, to be able to understand or grasp the concept of this MV really isn't rocket science. It's quite obvious that it's a (friendly) Harry Potter spoof created just for shits and giggles. What I liked about it most is the way the user has lip-synced some of the lyrics to make it appear as if the HP characters are the one's that're rapping instead of the original artists. An example is when the song says Magic and it's lip synced to a scene where Harry says Magic. The rest of the song lyrics are pretty much used to convey what's happening in the scene in quite a satirical manner.

I also loved the colour toning, which is rather bright and lighthearted. It changes in different scenes and it really assists in expressing the humourous nature of the vidlet. The different styles and effects used to swap from scene to scene is also quite impressive and, dare I say, trippy. The song used is absolutely horrible, but that's what makes the video immensely hilarious as well as ironic. Magic Stick by 50 Cent and Lil' Kim is bad gangsta rap at it's best (oxymoron, no?)... but, alas, it goes with the video and does make it funnier than any other Harry Potter spoof MV I've ever seen. If there are funnier ones, I'm probably forgetting them, but I highly doubt that their song picks are as genius as this one. Magic Stick? In the words of Ron Weasley, that is Bloody Brilliant.

In conclusion, I give this MV 5 out of 5, because it's funny and adds a whole new meaning to the Harry Potter series. I sincerely apologise about the length of this review, but the MV is very short and there really isn't much to say about it, besides the fact that's it's fucking genius. Anyway, here it is for your own judging: Yes, you lazy bitch, you have to click on this link, because the user has disabled the embedding. =/

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed that and I shall post some other time,
Nadine xx

I can't faint - MV of the week #1

Before I say anything I just want to wish everybody a

HAPPEH EASTER!

(Would you eat this? Because I certainly wouldn't.)
Okay, so I didn't post this review on Friday like I promised, but oh well. I'm sure you all don't care, right?

Anyway, this week's MV really isn't anything new. It's actually quite similar to the first video I ever reviewed, which was a (non)Disney crossover... This one also just happens to be a crossover in that very same category, but it's even cooler than the first... so yes. I think you should all like it.

This awesome, uh-mazing and wonderful vidlet is made by a YouTube user named SapphireOrb whom I have just subscribed to, in reason of her videos being very well made and eye-catching. This particular one is based around the characters of Esmeralda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Witch Doctor, Facilier from The Princess & The Frog. The video's plot and concept is definitely a breath of fresh air, as it revolves around Esmeralda becoming Facilier's new apprentice. Her main job is to lure innocent girls into our charming witch doctor's lair by using her sirenesque (new word) dancing skills. After the girls have fallen into the trap, Facilier presents to them illusions conveying their hopes, dreams and desires. AAAND once he's finished pretending to spoil them rotten... let's just say things don't get too pretty.

Okay, so Esmeralda may be assisting dear Fac in his evil scheme (and possibly falling in love with him along the way), but she soon realises that he really isn't that much of a great guy. And what, do you ask, was the catalyst t0 her change of heart? The revelation that he is not only harming grown up women, but also children. So, the airhead pretty much accepted the fact that he was abusing women (domestic violence, people!), but then she got her panties in a knot when she discovers that he's harming children too. All the bloody same if you ask me! but my opinion is besides the point (for now). Anyway, after Esmeralda discovers the (kind of) shocking truth about Facilier, she attempts to help Alice (yes, Alice from wonderland; it's a crossover, remember) escape from his den, but alas, it is too late and the sadistic witch doctor catches her doing the deed. She, of course, argues with him and informs him that she did not agree to harming children. He, of course, expected her betrayal all along and has a little surprise prepared for her...

Well, I don't want to spoil the end, because I'm quite sure that it's pretty straight forward. On the other hand, the video's plot is absolute genius... I seriously smell some good fanfiction brewing. But anyway, other factors which also make this video so enjoyable are definitely the characters chosen and the amazing video editing techniques the user has manipulated. I love how she has used Doctor Facilier, despite the fact that I haven't seen The Princess & The Frog. Regardless of me not yet pleasuring myself through watching the film, I find that the character was quite appropriately used. I don't technically know how evil or villainous or malevolent he is, but there's something about his facial expressions that tell me he's a comedic/entertaining antagonist with a very dark side... kind of like Hades from Hercules, who's pretty much a mix between the Devil and a used car salesman. They don't seem to be harmful, but deep down, they're basically douche bags... exceedingly dangerous douche bags. So yes, Facilier is a very fitting character for this kind of plot.

The colouring of the video also made me quite happy. I love the tone of brown/dark sepia the user has manipulated in order to capture the mood of the story, as well as her occasional use of red to compliment the brown colour. The red is mostly used as a colour for Esme's dress and eyes while she is dancing. I think this is generally because red is a very alluring and exceedingly eye-catching colour which is known to draw people in. The editor's use of red is quite understandable in reason of Esme using her dancing to draw in female victims for her beloved witch doctor.

The user also did well with her masking and cutting. She's picked all the right scenes and characters and has manipulated them to the point where the scenes appear as if they're from the same film. The song is also one of my favourite aspects of the video, as it compliments the violently joyous and masochistic mood conveyed through the characters. Crush, Crush, Faint is a mashup of the songs Crush, Crush, Crush by Paramore and Faint by Linkin Park. What I liked about it's use in this vidlet is that it presents two different aspects. The Paramore side of the song conveys the emotional aspect of Esmeralda, which is practically a dream-like and naive point of view, whilst the Linkin Park side of the song conveys Facilier's perspective, which is that of violence and deceit. So, yes. The song is also epic win.

Anyway, I give this video 5 out of 5, just because it's got a solid plotline, great editing techniques involved and a good song used. I can actually watch it more than once and not get bored of it... I know, I say that about basically every video I review, but that's why they're my hand picked MVs!
Meh... anyway, here it is for you to judge:


Isn't Esmeralda hot? Anyway, the next MV post is coming right up... Like I promised.
Thanks for reading,
Nadine xx

The Art of Suicide - Emilie Autumn;

Why live a life?
That's painted with pity and sadness and strife.



Why dream a dream?
That's tainted with trouble and less than it seems.



Why bother bothering?
Just for a poem or another sad song to sing.



Why live a lie?
Why live a lie?
Well, now that I've shared with you the most honest and sincere song lyrics I've ever heard, I'd just like to say a big fat WOW at last night's episode of LOST. The last two episodes have really been placed into extremes. What I'm trying to say is that this week's episode was extremely epic and magical and heartwarming, whilst last week's episode was extremely shit and boring and mundane.

But seriously, never have I felt so touched (pun intended) by an episode of LOST. It really is episodes like this that make me feel proud to be a fan of this oh-so wonderful show. I don't want to say much about it though, just in case some of you have seen the light and have begun to watch the television paramount which is LOST. Spoilers aren't cool, man. Not cool at all... But anyway, 10/10 for the episode Ab Aeterno and may LOST forever live long and prosper in our hearts.

Oh and I am doing a double post tomorrow, in reason that I have missed posting one of my MV of the Week entries. SO, tomorrow you shall watch this week's MV as well as last week's.

Anyway, thanks for reading and peace to all,
Nadine xx