Begin Again

Today I did something I've never done before.

I went to the movies alone. 

Of course I ignored the strange look from the other person in the theater when I snapped this picture. 

I had been wanting to see Begin Again for weeks, and after reading Carly's review, I really wanted to see it. None of my friends were free, but I just couldn't wait. It was a little strange going to the counter by myself and ordering one ticket. There was an older lady behind me, and she was seeing it too. I was feeling slightly awkward and blurted out that it was my first time seeing a movie solo (why am I so strange?), and she replied that she does it all the time. 

I have to say, it was nice to just "peace-out" for a few hours, and have a little me-time. I walked out of the movie theater with my shades on, feeling like I could take on the world. This movie was probably the perfect "first solo-movie". Without giving too much away, I'll just say that I didn't walk out of the theater feeling pathetic and lonely. And all the songs were stuck in my head, too, which was definitely not a bad thing. I listened to the soundtrack on Spotify the whole way home! 

I also LOVED that the whole film takes place in New York. As if I didn't love the city enough already? 

I do believe I'll be adding this movie to my ever-growing list of favorites, and might actually find my way back to the theater to see it again (on a Thursday morning when they give student discounts, though).

Have you ever been to a movie by yourself?

Over And Over Again Movies

Obviously I'm deep in procrastination mode. I'd much rather be watching movies than studying for my two midterms tomorrow. Over the weekend I watched The Princess Diaries (twice), which sparked the idea for this post.

There are certain movies that I can watch over and over again without ever getting bored or tired of them. I only have a few DVDs in my collection (numbers 7, 8, and 9 if you're curious). I watch the rest via Amazon Instant, Netflix, or live TV (isn't it the most exciting when you're flipping through the channels and your favorite movie is on?).

1. Audrey Hepburn Movies

Breakfast at Tiffany's, Funny Face, Roman Holiday, Paris When it Sizzles, and My Fair Lady are my favorites. 

2. Clueless

This movie totally makes me want to trade in my silver Jeep for a retro white one. My roommate's currently trying to develop an app that works like Cher's virtual closet.

3. The Princess Diaries

I am pre-princess Mia Thermopolis. Plain and simple. 

4. Sixteen Candles / The Breakfast Club

These movies sometimes make me miss high school, which is super strange. I remember being so depressed when I found out Anthony Michael Hall actually grew up and wasn't like Peter Pan. See my reaction in this oldie from my Instagram archives. 

5. You've Got Mail

Set in New York. About a girl who loves books. Romance and a happy ending. What's not to love?

6. Never Been Kissed

Basically my life in a movie title. And Drew Barrymore's character plays an amazing investigative journalist? Again, what's not to love?

7. The Lizzie McGuire Movie

I've watched this movie so many times, I can sing every song! (Maybe it's because I had the soundtrack too?) Hillary Duff was my girl in the early 2000s. I remember going see this in theaters with my mom and she called Paolo's bull as soon as he opened his mouth. My first glimpse at my mom's amazing ability of reading people. 

8. The Parent Trap

After watching this movie, I never lost hope of finding my long-lost twin. Not after I realized that my parents were happily married. Not even after I accidentally watched my birth on a home-movie VHS tape (why do parents video that??). Not even after I realized I'm too old to go away to summer camp. 

Just kidding. But wouldn't having a twin be awesome? Plus, pre-problematic Lindsay Lohan! 

9. 27 Dresses

Four words: BBB-BB-B-Benny and the Jetts! 

10. The Harry Potter Series

No lie, I've watched each of these at least five or six times. The first one will forever be my favorite. I have the hardcover books in a special edition trunk, too! I can't wait until they do the spin-off series movie! 

Elle Belle

So I've watched a good bit of Netflix over this winter break, but just last week, I watched two of Elle Fanning's movies: Phoebe in Wonderland and Super 8. 

I've decided that she's one of my  f a v o r i t e  actresses ever! 

She's only 15, but I feel like I've watched her grow up.

Here she is in Because of Winn-Dixie with AnnaSophia Robb (another one of my favorites!)

And as I was googling these pictures, I found out that she's got another movie coming out soon! She'll be playing Sleeping Beauty opposite Angelina Jolie in Disney's Maleficent! 

So if you're not doing anything for a few hours, I suggest watching either of these since they're available on Netflix instant! 

They're two very different movies, but she does a great job in both! 

P.S. When I'm having insomnia moments, I sometimes find myself on Youtube watching interviews of her sister Dakota Fanning when she was a little girl. They instantly put a smile on my face.