My Own Private Idaho – I picked this movie up during the Criterion Sale at Barnes & Noble a couple months ago. I’ve been trying to get into more obscure, independent films, and/or older films I’ve missed out on and this was high on my list. Unfortunately, I just was not in the mood for it and only made it about 30 minutes before turning it off in favor of reading. This is definitely a movie I’ll have to watch when I’m in the right mood and can really focus on it.
It (2017) – My husband and I finally made it to the movies to see It! I’d never seen the original, so I really didn’t know what to expect going in other than (apparently) the most terrifying horror movie ever. I ended up loving it! Instead of the standard jump scares it was constantly scary from start to finish. I also loved the characters! I didn’t expect a coming of age story.
Labyrinth – This week I watched Labyrinth for the fourth time. Somehow I missed this movie during my childhood and watched it for the first time during my 2009 deployment. At the time I was super confused at why it was so popular, but I just keep rewatching it! I love the Goblin King and his weird hair and music so much!
The Circle – What a weird movie! I knew it had gotten some pretty awful reviews, but I was determined to give it a chance because the synopsis was so intriguing. It was really good until about halfway through. Then it got really weird but in a bad way. Emma Watson’s character makes super strange choices that aren’t in line with her past words and actions and there are several unresolved plot lines. It ends with more questions than answers.
Everything, Everything – SO GOOD! I read this book in 2015 and loved it, so I was super excited (but hesitant) to see the movie. I’m excited to report that it’s just as good as the book and follows it almost exactly. I loved the actors and obviously the story was fantastic!
