It’s
Apple of Their Eye’s favorite member, Courtney, here to report on all things Entertainment ! Since
I was able to walk/talk (sneak an episode of The Real World: Miami in while my
parents weren’t looking,) I’ve been pretty certain that I should have my own
reality show.
But,
alas, no networks have sniffed me out quite yet. So for now I’ll have to settle
for these next few paragraphs being my outlet.
These
posts are merely meant to keep you posted on the ups and downs of my celebrity
fascination – whether it be music, television, or cinema. Oh and of course, if
I am staying true to myself, there will be some booze thrown in the mix. Each
blog will give you suggestions of new shows and movies to watch, cocktails to
try, and tunes to jam out to.
So
sit back, pour yourself some Pinot, and enjoy :-)
Netflix Binge Worthy
It’s
early in the blogging game so I am keeping it simple and obvious with my
choices. Here are my top 3 choices you MUST watch in a class binge-watch
session. These shows, in my oh-so humble opinion, are the kind that make all of
those tragic Instagram-Netflix references true.
1.
American
Horror Story
a.
As
someone who has a constant fear that any and all things living are about to
capture me and sell me into sex-slavery
at any given moment…I must admit my doors are locked and my 911 speed dial is
on while watching this show. However, the characters are well-developed, the
story lines compelling, and lead actor Evan Peters makes everything seem a
little less scary ;-) Each season is a different theme with completely new
characters, which makes enticing people
to start watching with you a little easier. Happy Hauntings.
i.
Favorite
Season: One
ii.
Least
Favorite Season: Three
2. LOST
2. LOST
a.
I
mean really. Life does not get much better than Jack, Kate, and Sawyer stranded
on a magical island. I must admit, every time I am on a plane, I look around
and think, “Who will be the John Locke of the survivors?” … “Who will help me
find the white polar bear that will inevitably come to our camp and taunt us
mangled survivors?” The show is an “oldie” but a goodie….And binge watching it
makes it even better. I will admit there are some odd story lines and a few
loopy episodes that sneak their way in to the series, but overall it is hands
down one of my favorites of all time.
i.
Favorite
Characters: Jack, Charlie, Ben
ii.
Least
Favorite Character: Sayid, Claire
3. Walking Dead
3. Walking Dead
a.
Is
it weird that this has become my “Background Show”? The show I put on to relax
me as I write emails, IEPs, and this very blog? Que everyone’s complaints…. “I don’t like anything to do with zombies” …
“End-Of-The-World dramas aren’t for me”…To which I quickly reply….There is so
much more to this show than zombies! It becomes about the relationships and survival
status/strategies of the characters. Plus, I am now ridiculously confident that
I will dominate in a Zombie apocalypse. So confident in fact, that mid typing
this blog, I sent a text to my roommates stating we should all be watching this
together…(And I quote)…”So that we’re ready”. So at this point my love for the
show is purely educational.
i.
Favorite
Characters: Glen, Shane, Daryl
ii.
Least
Favorite Characters: Carl, Andrea
Courtney’s Cocktail Concoction
Summertime
is here at last! Sunshine, Flip Flops, and Cocktails. Doesn’t get much better
than that trifecta. My first choice is something refreshing, easy, and perfect
for a day soaking in the Vitamin B. The beverage of the blog is called Backyard
Lemonade. The most important part of this mix is the ingredients. The
proportions are totally up to you and your taste buds…Or how happy you want
your guests feeling.
Ingredients for Backyard Lemonade:
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Raspberry Liquor
Vodka
Corner of Cinema (We’re working with a
5 * rating….because we are THAT
official)
Ted 2 (**) To be honest, I sat through the first Ted contemplating my
life. Wondering if it was worth the criminal charges to run up and slash the
screen or pull the fire alarm to end my misery. Needless to say, my
expectations going into the sequel were quite low. But, out of rainy day boredom
and the promise of multiple 20 oz. Bud Lights, I begrudgingly agreed to go.
Gotta say…worth a watch! Let’s not get hasty though. I am not encouraging you
to spend the 10 dollars to see it in theaters. I am simply standing behind your hesitant
pointer finger that’s not sure whether to rent it on OnDemand for 4.99
(Standard View of course. The extra dollar for High-Def may make it on the cusp
of not worth it). It got lengthy but was only 75% offensive, pretty funny, and
(most importantly) better than the first.
Jurassic World (****) Loved it! …Literally walked out
of the theater with jazz hands and a corny smile. It was entertaining,
exciting, and Chris Pratt can do NO wrong. However, I saw the movie with some
life-long, die-hard Jurassic fans who didn’t share the same feelings. There
were definite plot holes that “should’ve/could’ve” been solved somewhere between
the 1994 and 2015 gap, which is where some of their hostility was rooted. But
overall I thought it was a fun watch that paid a nice homage to the original.
It made me leave wishing there was a
park with real life dinosaurs…A park that left me stranded fighting for my life
with their amazingly hot and studly employee…So, a job well done Spielberg.
Jam of the Day
My
inkling is to share the song BEFORE sharing the artist, to avoid stereotypes,
but that’s just not in the cards for this post. So I’ll fess up and admit the
song is from Demi Lovato. I typically do not rock out to her songs but I am
telling you this one is a classic! Turn it up and enjoy. You. Are. Welcome.
Just tell me it's not the end of the line….
But it is my friends. But it is.
(Inside joke if you actually listened to my
musical pick)
Until next time….
XOXO
AppleOfTheirEye
Few of them are my favorite shows, you have good taste I must say. Thank you for sharing such a brilliant post with us
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