Vacation Part 1

I've been on vacation for a few days and I've seen a handful (or two) of movies. I'm gonna split up the posts because I'm lazy and genuinely don't want to write all of these reviews as once. It's tedious, trying to remember exactly what my experience was at that time and how I felt before, during, and after. I'm gonna try though so here goes.

#1- Fifty Shades Darker

 I saw this opening weekend with my best movie going buddy, Kelly. It was the day after my actual birthday so I considered this a treat. We had saw the first film together with a group of friends and it was hilarious. So we were looking for a repeat experience with just the two of us. I got there first and held the seats for us. It wasn't as crowded as I imagined it being but  I'm still glad I was one of the first people in so I could grab the center seats. The movie itself was funny without meaning to be and way better than the first one. The end credits had a teaser trailer for the last film, Fifty Shades Freed. Kelly and I made plans to finish the trilogy next year on a high note. And by high note, I mean alcohol will be involved. I had a coupon for a free small popcorn that I used after the movie was over and also bought a Lego Batman t-shirt from the kiosk near the concessions stand. I was off to a good start with my movie marathon.







#2- Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animated


Charles theater to the rescue. I've always wanted to screen the short films nominated for the Oscars but never could find a theater close enough to me to go see them. So I was beyond ecstatic to find that Charles was playing both live action and animated. I went solo, braving the cold bitter wind to catch the bus. I was a little late so by the time I walked in the auditorium, it was pitch black. I literally stumbled to find a seat. I ended up taking refuge in a corner seat, a few aisles up from the door. The first film was Borrowed Time, a dark and depressing look at regret. I felt it was too heavy handed with the feels so I didn't like it too much. Next was Pearl (I think), a cute but emotional story about a father and daughter. I really liked this one and found myself humming along to the music. Blind Vaysha came after that. This was my favorite and my pick to win the Oscar. It's about a girl named Vaysha who can see the past with one and see the future with the other. The people in her village call her blind since she cannot see what is actually right in front of her. It was very interesting and my recommendation from the whole lot. Piper takes the screen and my little heart with it. Pixar has some of the best animations out there and this is up high on the list. Piper is a little bird who's trying to figure out how to get food on his own. It's the cutest damn thing you'll ever see and it was kind of funny. Finally, we have Pear Cider and Cigarettes. It's the longest film to be nominated and the one with the warning for children to leave the theater. I kid you not, the screen said parents should remove small children because of the film's mature content. It's about a man retelling the chaotic life of his alcoholic best friend. It had a unique animation style that I really liked but I wasn't that invested in the story. After the showing was over, I took my ass straight back home and chilled for the rest of the day.



And this is where I'll end the blog. I have about 4 more film adventures to recap. Stay tuned for more to come.