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    • Rivals Recap: Shocking Moments and Character Growth

      When I say my jaw was on the floor at the ending to episode 2, I just had to watch the next one immediately and it did not disappoint. I know Tony is out for the Venturer guys but humiliating not only Rupert but his ex-wife and many others. In true Rivals style though when Marcus asks Helen what a foursome is she says it’s “Another word for a quartet”, always humor even in the more serious moments. Rupert is unravelling and spiralling so it’s no wonder when he turns up at Helen and Malise’s house that Malise sprays him with water, I really enjoyed seeing there relationship in this episode I think Malise is good for Rupert and protective of him.

      Although when Venturer are talking about kicking Rupert out they are having a laugh about the things Rupert has gotten up to, but you can see a lot of growth in Rupert he doesn’t want to be a player anymore. There is parts in the episode you think things could be looking up for him since he wins his seat in the election but he has to resign and he also loses his seat on the board with Venturer.

      I loved that ‘Making Your Mind Up’ was played on election day, very clever. There was also intense music around the scenes of the election and the board meeting but my favourite thing was the Chicken Song they dance and sing to when Rupert has won the election.

      Sarah runs back to Paul after only 24 hours away from him, Tony and Monica see to be on a good run and with Tony shutting Beattie down you think he has finally changed and won’t be taking up a new mistress any time soon. Declan and Maud are at odds again and I think when Tony sees Declan didn’t come to the play and Monica suggests they have dinner with her and she should be the star of Corinium’s new show which for them to talk to her about it and her consider is WILD!

      My favourite line of the whole episode is from James Vereker when he says “if it ain’t got that swing, it don’t mean a thing”, he is such a comedic character and underrated, I don’t think he’s a good husband for Lizzie but he has his own quirks. Talking of Lizzie her and Freddie has a sweet scene over potato waffles, fish fingers and her kids seem to really like him.

      Getting the first 3 episodes and then having to wait a week for 4 was hard bit it was worth the wait, I think it could have been my favourite episode so far this season! So many exciting things happening for characters that make the story so juicy.

      I thought I was watching The Lion King for a second when episode 4 first started, loved the montage of them getting ready for a big meeting which, of course, ends up being at Corinium where you find out Maud will be playing Titania in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. This could be an unpopular opinion but I lowkey love Tony and Monica together, something about it makes sense, I imagine it being quite fun when they first got together.

      To give a quick rundown of bits, Lizzie has a bidding war for her book, Declan is so enthusiastic about everything, Taggie and Caitlin have such a nice relationship “salty orange juice” had me in stitches, Freddie is reading Lizzie’s book how no one realises its about them with the names being Ferdy & Lettie and Tony loves to push people’s buttons. Now we are up to speed on those small moments I can get into the big stuff.

      Declan and Maud have an argument about Tony just wanting her in the play to annoy Declan, which it seems to be working, when Maud tells Tony this with what he says I feel like he could be being manipulative but when you see him watch her in the play his look changes like something has registered. The same thing happens to Declan he looks memorised by her in the play he actually cries, after however the conversation they have pushes Maud further away and with Declan being in Corinium you hear the theme song as it comes in on those tense moments.

      Rupert has a really cute moment with Tabitha as she runs away from her mum to him, since Helen stops the kids from seeing him and she tells Rupert she wants full custody, when they leave Tabitha gives Rupert an opal fruit she saved for him which I found adorable.

      Taggie and Bas are sat next to each other during the play and he took her home from the bar, James is acting like a loved up schoolboy with this extra in the play, Deirdre looks like she could really hurt someone due to this cause she’s obviously in love with James. When James ends up not making it for the second part of the play Charles goes on instead, he is a great character and him and Gerald I love, they get a more heart breaking scene in this episode that really hit the feels. I also picked up a vibe between Monica and Enid Spinks after the play.

      We got another great scene between Freddie and Lizzie that was incredibly steamy, I do wonder why she keeps her eyes open for a few seconds when they first start kissing before she closes them. Lizzie comes back to the play with wet hair and Monica makes a comment about her hair smelling like chlorine after Freddie’s wife says their place stinks of chlorine, so she knows something is going on. James then states “I don’t deserve you” to Lizzie which will just make her feel more guilty.

      But the stand out moment at the end of the episode is when Maud goes into Tony’s office and they start talking and I was out my seat screaming they are going to have an AFFAIR, just as she unbuttons her top in front of him and throws an item of clothing at him. So, I’m counting down the days until episode 5 as I think it’s only going to get better.

    • Rivals Season 2 Episode 1 & 2 Recap: 80s Nostalgia and Drama

      Not only do I just binge watch shows, I become obsessed with them and Rivals is a show that since it’s first season premiere I have been hooked. So, I thought I would give you all the thoughts and feelings on the new drop of episodes!

      As it’s based in the 80s it starts of strong with such a great decade of music, making the soundtrack one of my favourites, cause the 80s is just iconic so many hits. The opening title credits could be my favourite of all time, it is sensational.

      It’s all just doe so cleverly the first episode of Season 2 starts with a recap of the finale and when Cameron says ‘Help me’ to Rupert the music building all the atmosphere cuts which I thought was so good. ‘Let’s Dance’ by David Bowie plays, lots of instrumental music that sound very similar to the theme song plays. It didn’t take long for it to bring in the humor and nudity but it’s Rivals, would we expect anything less, it’s what makes it the spectacle it is.

      There is so many things I picked up on in this episode that sets up what they could be planning for the rest of the season. You get to see moment’s of Taggie and Basil, which I am here for cause it will make Rupert jealous before they get Rupert and Taggie together. Declan and Maud seem to be on the rocks, she kicks him out of the hotel room after she realises he didn’t actually watch her play and Pat Butcher makes an appearance before Declan runs naked down the hallway. I also want to say I’m not condoning an affair but Freddie and Lizzie with a little look, slight touch of the finger that no one else sees I am obsessed can they just get together now! Sarah Stratton is pregnant and it’s Tony’s he is as vain as ever with wanting to see his name on the end credits of a programme on the TV and Monica giving him sass I feel like she’s a silent assassin who could take him down.

      So much going on and I think that along with the very careful way they write the script that has you holding onto every word, Lizzie with “Hurting my heart” or Taggie saying to Rupert “You aren’t capable of love”, it all hits you right in the feels. I was taken with the way they show the switch of the cameras to the vintage 80s vibe from the modern portrayal we watch, it’s done so seamlessly.

      Tony is really out for blood this season especially after Cameron embarrasses him at the polo match so he can’t use what she done to him against her, the little zoomed in kiss to end the episode I laughed at and though it fit the styling since it is a show based in the 80s and that was a done thing back then.

      We continue into episode two and no surprise more sex! We get to meet Helen, Rupert’s ex-wife, played by the incredible Hayley Atwell who is a new addition for this season, she is naturally witty and it was a great first impression.

      Everything in Rivals is so vibrant and colourful considering it’s set in England, but I guess that’s the power of TV, you can make it do whatever you want. I felt really bad for Sarah in this episode Tony is trying to say she’s making a power move with saying the pregnancy is his and then to make matters worse Paul is comparing her to his ex-wife. Although, her kitchen scene was a masterpiece, cut-takes, chaos and Paul and Tony together were so awkward so I think that’s a little bit of payback for them both.

      We got to see more of Rupert and Taggie in this episode he goes to help her when she is spiralling about her recipe for Sarah’s dinner party being ruined, he sounded so soft when he spoke to her which we’ve never seen from him with Cameron. Not only is Taggie great with his kids, they still have that all consuming tension. However, they were still teasing Bas and Taggie, he gives a look showing he isn’t surprised when we finds out Taggie isn’t in the kitchen like everyone thought and when Taggie is with Rupert at the resturant we see Bas looking over at her giving the idea he feels something for her cause Bas makes a comment to Rupert about them being out together with his kids.

      I was really enthralled by the humor in this episode, so many quotes that had me chuckling, the first being when Rupert teased Cameron saying “Hitting with a show jumping trophy”, might have been a bit to soon to make that comment to her but as a viewer it was perfec banter. You do see a lovely side of Rupert with his kids, a lot of humor but the kids have standout moments in this episode with the unintentional teasing statements they make, Marcus starts us off with “Do you think she’ll come back” talking about Cameron when she heads to Ireland with Declan. Then after running in with Taggie who swiftly avoids coming to tea with Rupert, Tabitha says “I don’t think she likes you daddy” which is ironic cause we all know the situation.

      And I’ll talk more about the episode 2 ending in my next post, cause WOW was Rupert done dirty!

    • Finding Emily | The new era of rom-coms

      We really are entering a new era of rom-coms and it’s truly refreshing ‘Finding Emily’ starts with a posing question of ‘Love is a state of temporary psychosis’ – Sigmund Freud. The film really gives a flip on the the whole norms of a rom-com, usually it’s the girl who has all these positive outlooks of love but not in this case Owen (Spike Fearn) is a hopeless romantic. Whereas, Emily (Angourie Rice) is doing studies on how love is a modern hangover, that at one point in time it was fundamental but now doesn’t feel like it’s needed as much, not sure if this opinion stems from the guy who’s been leading her on the whole time she’s been at university.

      Owen (Fearn) meets a girl at the Student Union who he feels a connection with, she gives her number as she leaves but when he goes to text it’s told there’s a digit missing from her number. After looking for Emily, he’s introduced to another Emily (Rice) who then uses him as a case study for her thesis on love. They work together to even with Rice thinking he is delusional to track down the Emily and as rom-coms go they end up realising who they thought they wanted isn’t meant for them.

      Emily (Rice) is a relatively normal girl, smart, opinionated and has one panic when Owen decides he’s given up. Owen on the other hand is cheeky but an overthinker, he spirals talking fast and really showing his emotions which you don’t often see from men in films. He is grieving as well and I resonated with that as a viewer and even those without the same experience can see the vulnerability from him. This connection between them makes for so many humorous times, like when they argue and sweet moments when he eats the coleslaw and chips even when you can see on his face he hates it but he doesn’t want her to take the criticism from the other guy or when he helps her cause she got her lip busted in the crowd. I was captivated by their connection, so many small moments you could tell they were starting to fall for each other, it was done in such a striking way.

      Not only does it flip the norms of rom-coms but the humor is fantastic, with such good chemistry between the protagonists and the main supporting actors you are left with sharp wit and laugh-out-loud moments. There was no holding back with a girl peeing in a urinal just a couple of minutes in, Owen and his brother’s relationship with back and forth banter and Emily’s friend and her sarcasm. However, the part that had me giggling the most was when Emily (Rice) is apologising to her friend with a cake after they had a falling out and what she does to the cake, if you know, you know, I won’t spoil it.

      Something I really enjoyed was how they showed that the email has been sent to all the Emily’s collectively rather than a blind copied email, Owen (Fearn) walking through his house with all these Emily’s commenting on how they feel about the email. The other Emily’s make a good addition to the film with the president of them being a Scottish girl advocating for the intrusion on their privacy with the email addresses being leaked and this community that forms due to situation. Social media plays a big part of it all blowing up, everyone’s talking about it making assumptions so I respected Owen was adamant to go on the podcast and clear his name, which parallels to later in the film when Emily (Rice) uses it to reach out to him as he won’t answer her calls.

      I have to give a standing ovation, hands of applause to the people who decided what music was getting used in this film as it was perfection from the get go. ‘Blue Monday’ New Order started us off strong, ‘Let’s Have a Kiki’ was in there, ‘There’s a Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)’, Carly Rae Jepsen popped up, I just felt like the music was all so intentional and well placed. Then you had the moments if was brought in involving the characters like when Owen wrote a song for the Emily he was trying to find – which you actually find out eventually her name was Amelie and that’s why he couldn’t find her – he’s an amazing singer, also him and his brother having a sing along in the car. Then you had Emily and her friend dancing it out to Nia Archive’s ‘Off Wiv Ya Headz‘, safe to say these songs will all be on repeat for me for the foreseeable.

      This film for me has really started the new wave of rom-coms I feel like we are getting, a flip of the normal gender roles in a movie but still the same classic ending of them getting together and it felt only fitting that even when admitting that they like each other they made a joke out of it. From beginning to end it had me hooked and it’s not to skip over if you enjoy a a lot of the classic rom-coms.

    • 3 Mini Movie Reviews

      I have watched a few movies over the last week so I thought I would give a mini review on them to tell my thoughts, feelings and if I recommend:

      Michael – I went to see this with my family in IMAX what an experience the sound and film quality was amazing, really worked for this biopic. I didn’t know a lot about Michael Jackson’s earlier life so finding out his dad worked them really hard, that he cared for more exotic animals and that people were constantly fainting at him performing. I grew up on Michael Jackson’s music so was dancing and lip syncing along in my seat, the music bits like ABC live on tv, the dance choreography scene, recreating the Thriller music video, that must have been surreal for Jaafar Jackson Michael’s nephew who plays him in the movie and the ending with Bad makes you feel like you are there watching it live. Overall, I think this was a great biopic intrigued to see the sequel that seems to be coming, hoping for just as much music and hopefully a more in depth look into Michael’s life, fingers crossed for a Man in the Mirror performance as it’s one of my favourite MJ songs.

      Reminders of Him – I went to see this when it came out in the cinema as it is on of my favourite books and the movie adaptation did not disappoint. I have read the book twice I sobbed the first time I read it and read it in a day, the movie hit all the right bits I wanted it too. This was the first time I’d seen work by Tyriq Withers or Maika Monroe and they were amazing as Ledger and Kenna, the CHEMISTRY! Lady Diana who lives in in the apartments that Kenna stays in is exactly what I expected her to be love that she backed Kenna when Ledger was helping prevent Kenna seeing Diem, her daughter. Loved the use and moments about music in this film, The Night We Met’ played on the flashback of Kenna meeting Scotty for the first time and this melted my heart. ‘Yellow’ by Coldplay played 3 times all towards the end of the film and there was a funny scene about all music being sad then Ledger makes Kenna a happy playlist. I don’t think I fully understood the freaking pigeon joke until I seen it in the film comes up a lot that I didn’t notice until the second time around but love that it keeps everyone connected to Scotty. Love love love this film and the book so please give it a watch if you want a movie with a mix of emotions that gives you all the feels.

      The Devil Wears Prada 2 – The original movie is one I go back to a lot it’s on of those early 2000s movie that just hi different. For there being a 20 year gap between them the humour is still the same with just little tweaks to make it more modern, the fashion has changed with time and was on point in this film. So many moments that you can take from the new movie and refer back to the original, especially in the conversation between Andy (Anne Hathaway) & Nigel (Stanley Tucci). The montage at the start gave all the nostalgia to the parallel from the original, Andy and Lily still being friends is really nice to see loved there dynamic. The storyline of the sequel was interesting, Andy coming back to work for Runway which she thought was a fluke, but actually Nigel got her back in, this was so sweet to learn. Miranda in a lot of ways seemed more tame but still quintessential Miranda. I wasn’t sure what the Barnes’ had to do with the storyline until we go to the end and Sasha Barnes buys over Elias Clarke in full to stop Ben Barnes her ex husband, who goes out with Emily ex-Runway employee, from buying Runway. I love Emily played by Emily Blunt but was shocked when she wanted Runway for herself but she was redeemed when her and Andy met up to talk about being friends. You don’t usually get good sequels but this is one of them, a must see in my opinion.

    • Coming in May 2026

      There are so many amazing releases coming in May, see below some of the notable series and a blockbuster sequel that is coming this month and I am so excited to watch every one of them.

      The Devil Wears Prada 2: 1st May – When I tell you I am so excited for this, I MEAN IT! When this was announced I legit screamed, such an iconic film and with the return of an incredible cast and some very well known faces making an appearance this could be my movie of the year. From the trailers and teasers on social media it is giving the same energy and I think will be just as witty as the first movie. It comes out tomorrow and I’m having to wait until Monday to see it, so it’s going to be hard not to get spoilers.

      Off Campus: 13th May – This is an adaptation of the novel series Off Campus by Elle Kennedy, starting with the first book ‘The Deal’ following Garrett & Hannah. I haven’t read the book but I might try before it comes out as all over social media is people saying what they hope stays true from the book to the series. Since watching the trailer Belmont Cameli (Garrett) is all over my Tik Tok, dare I say he may be the next big thing ahead of Conrad Fisher, big statement to make I know but Prime just manage to make really good book to series adaptations which gives you all the feels.

      Rivals S2: 15th May – I love love love this series, I have recommended it to everyone I know and still only a handful of people have watched it. It is so fun and packed full I can’t wait to see where this season goes, I hope Rupert and Taggie get together and possibly something between Danny Dyer’s character Freddie and Lizzie played by Katherine Parkinson. I’m sure I’ll have binged all of Off Campus before this comes out other wise I’ll be getting no sleep trying to get them both watched!

      Criminal Minds Evolution: 28th May – This is Season 19 of the hit show, a show I binged watched last year so this is the first new season I have had to wait for, I’m really excited to see where they take it after last season as that kind of comes to a conclusion so surely they are going to pivot. I’m really sad characters like Spencer Reid and Derek Morgan aren’t in the show anymore but glad we still have a lot of the original cast in the show. Also not looking forward to getting an episode a week when I binged the whole thing since they are known for cliff hangers.

      Criminal Minds: Evolution – Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, A.J. Cook as Jennifer \’JJ” Jareau, Adam Rodriguez as Luke Alvez, Aisha Tyler as Dr. Tara Lewis, Zach Gilford as Elias Voit, Joe Mantegna as David Rossi and Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia in “Criminal Minds: Evolution” streaming on Paramount +. Credit: PARAMOUNT+ © 2022 ABC Studios Inc. and CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved

    • I’m Back!

      First off I just want to apologise for being away I did not want to be gone for so long but time has went so quickly and now here we are start of Summer 2026. However, we have so many good releases coming this year that I feel I just have to dive into it all again. I have been watching loads and one of the things that made me want to blog again was binge watching 9-1-1.

      I think it took me around 4 weeks to watch 9 seasons of 9-1-1 and this to me is an example of a show that grips you from the beginning, that you can’t stop watching and it leaves an impact. I wish I had put my thoughts down about each episode or season of 9-1-1 as for me it is now a comfort show and since finishing I have rewatched some episodes already. I hate that I have to wait each week now for new episodes but at least this season is still releasing as we speak, once it ends I will be bored for the summer (dramatic much).

      So it’s not a big update but I’m back and looking forward to sharing lots of thoughts. and feelings I have a lot of ideas written down and trying to do lots more on Tik Tok as well, so stay tuned as some exciting things are coming very soon!

    • Swiped (Disney+)

      I didn’t know what to expect from this movie apart from the small description on DIsney+, I hadn’t watched the trailer just knew it had Lily James in it, but it sounded intriguing since it follows the creator of Bumble.

      It started of well with some good music ‘Oh La La’ by Goldfrapp and this continued throughout with artists like La Roux, Charli XCX ft Icona Pop, The Ting Tings and DJ Snake & Lil Jon. The music went very well with the content of the movie even just the ambient stuff put in under the scenes.

      When we first meet Whitney (Lily James) it looks like she has scammed her way into a party to network as she is new to LA, on the way out at the valet she meets Sean (Ben Schnetzer) and they get chatting where he tells her to come by anytime. Whitney (James) ends up turning up at his office the next day and this leads to him offering her a job. Whitney (James) is very ambitious with wanting to make a difference and I think from the off this was what made her likeable to me.

      The company Whitney (James) works for has a mix of ideas but the one that sticks is a dating app they call ‘Tinder’, knowing this film is based on a true story I had no idea the creator of Bumble used to work for Tinder. The office environment seems really laid-back and fun at first, James’ character makes a friend who she goes on a Crime Tour with which we see their friendship throughout. Whitney (James) uses other dating apps and goes on dates for market research, they also have a funny, clever moment using an example of shower wiping to explain the Tinder swipe.

      When we get introduced to Justin (Jackson White) I thought he was being really nice, I wrote this down then the next second he was being a word I can’t say, but let’s just say he was really annoying me. Jackson White does play the manipulative guy very well him as Stephen in ‘Tell Me Lies’ if you haven’t watched, please do. As soon as he turned Whitney (James) although happy as she’s asked to be a co-founder of Tinder things start going downhill especially after her break-up with Justin (White).

      Whitney (James) does a lot to get Tinder off the ground with how she promotes it to the Frat and Sorority houses at American College’s. The movie shows the quick cannon balled success that Tinder got and just when they reach 1 Million users (the sprinkles being triggered and it raining on everyone is so good) things start to change Justin (White) is being a gas lighter, she goes to her boss and he does nothing to help which leads to her leaving Tinder. The next part was heartbreaking to watch with her doom scrolling and panic attacks, you feel really sorry for her as it isn’t her fault.

      The silver lining is the Badoo CEO Andrey (Dan Stevens) who has a sense of humor creating some small giggle moments, he tries to poach her and she declines but luckily they chat again and he is happy for her to front her own thing, it takes a small bit of convincing but finally she agrees. This time Whitney (James) wants to fix injustices and make a positive difference for online dating for woman and then came Bumble which she creates with her friends but passed colleagues of Tinder and this was a big success too of course.

      I don’t know the real story but happy she found love that seems happy and stable with Michael (Pierson Fode), if you seen my last review about ‘The Wrong Paris’ he is also a Texan cowboy in this film and he just fits the part so well. Also, not sure if she did speak out on any controversy with the Badoo CEO or what actually happened at her time at Tinder but it does make me second think if I ever download a dating app again which one I would use.

      I really enjoyed this film, always interested to watch something that is based on a true story, you get a lot of small funny moments, small romances but overall following the story of Whitney is enough to keep the attention and see how these dating apps came to be/ see a possible version of what happened.

    • The Wrong Paris (Netflix)

      I had seen this advertised but didn’t keep track of when it was coming out so when I seen it appear on the Netflix Top 10 List I knew I had to watch it. I love the cheesy modern romcoms that keep popping up and keep reading if you want to see all my unfiltered opinions as this may be the best one yet.

      From the off you can see that Dawn (Miranda Cosgrove) is some sort of artist, she creates her pieces in a barn on her family’s land and the setting of what we find out to be countryside Texas is just breathtaking. The family dynamic they have is really sweet Birdie (Frances Fisher), their grandmother who has raised Dawn and her two sisters Emily (Emilija Baranac) and Max (Ava Bianchi).

      Dawn (Miranda Cosgrove) is looking to go to school in Paris but had to use some of her funds on an accident her grandmother had last year to cover insurance so is at a bit of a loss on how she can afford it. He sister Emily (Emilija Baranac) comes up with her applying for a reality TV show called ‘The Honey Pot’ and the next season is set to be in Paris (but the twist is its not the one the contestants think). ‘The Honey Pot’ is giving ‘The Bachelor’ which as a UK girly I haven’t seen but I know the concept and I’m a big fan of love reality TV shows, so having this in a movie YES PLEASE.

      After auditioning she goes to a bar and bumps into a cowboy they hit it off really well but she disappears after saving her sister, where she shows she had attitude. Dawn (Miranda Cosgrove) and the cowboy (Pierson Fodé) have such good chemistry and I could already call he was going to be ‘the honey’.

      When it comes to the reality show I love this as a story line, since I love reality TV and the way they film it with having them do there interviews and displaying parts of the movie like clips from the show. The music is very fitting to the cosy, fun vibe of the movie/show or where they are located and as I said before the setting in where it was filmed was stunning, I need to go there as soon as possible.

      Can we just take a moment to appreciate Trey McAllen the Third (Pierson Fodé) I cannot review this movie without commenting on his scene with the horse and hose, yes, it is used as part of what would be the TV Show but it fits so well with the story and if you didn’t fancy him before this scene I don’t see how you can’t after it. He hits being a cowboy and the game show honey so well it was perfect casting.

      As mentioned before the chemistry between the Cosgrove & Fodé is palpable, from beginning to end I couldn’t get over there tension, not only that they do seem to really like each other and have deep conversations. Cosgrove is a producer on the movie and she did state they knew Pierson Fodé was a great fit when they done the reading together and they could already feel the chemistry. Just shows that great casting can really change the impact of a movie.

      The other contestants were so funny and exactly what was needed, I think from the off you know it will be between Dawn (Cosgrove) & Lexi (Madison Pettis) who is a great mean girl by the way usually always one on these type of shows, so again great choice for the role. It has so many funny scenes as well with the girls fighting in the mud, producer stepping in manure and Dawn lassoing Trey.

      When we get to the end and they are actually in Paris but Dawn has been kicked off the show and she’s started art school but producer Rachel (Yvonne Orji) comes to visit and tried to get her to come back to Trey. The way this all unfolds breaks my heart and then puts it back together again whilst also giving me a laugh, so wholesome and I just love that they got a happy ending.

      Overall, this gave me everything I need from a romcom, it’s chemistry, storyline, good music and giving me a main man to be obsessed with for the duration, tick tick tick and TICK. I couldn’t have asked for anything better unless they have made a episode of ‘The Honey Pot’ based on this as I would love to see how much Dawn is in it due to her outlandish comments half the time. Give this a watch I don’t think you will be disappointed, something I’ll be coming back too.

    • My Letterboxd Top 4 (TV Series)

      I know letterbox is for Films, but I had to give a break down of what my top 4 series are of all time because I probably consume more shows than films:

      Greys Anatomy: When I started watching it I wasn’t sure it would be for me as I hadn’t watched a medical show before, boy was I wrong. I had to get myself through the first season and after that I was hooked. PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME! It is just an iconic series. I became even more obsessed with it when they introduced Mark Sloane & Lexi Grey, probably an unpopular opinion but love them more than MerDer. So although I haven’t watched all 21 seasons (as currently stands) many times over Seasons 5 – 8 have been rewatched ALOT. Some of the storylines are just crazy that you can’t not be invested in this show, just when you think things are going fine, BANG! something happens. I know some people have fallen off from watching it cause it’s so long but I’ve spent so much time watching it I feel like I need to know what keeps happening and the end of Season 21 had me on the edge of my seat so I need the next on ASAP.

      Gavin & Stacey: I probably watched this way to young but it has always been a favourite. I got the personality of the characters and some of the humor when I was younger so like with most things, the more I rewatch the more I pick up and end up laughing more at how I didn’t pick this up before. I could say confidently that I know nearly word by word a lot of the iconic scenes and my trivia knowledge is pretty good too. My friend got me ‘The Gavin & Stacey Quiz Book’ for Christmas and when going through one of the Christmas episodes didn’t even need the option answers sometimes I just knew the answer from the top of my head. I love all the characters but Pam & Bryn are firm favourites for me very quotable with a ‘OH MY CHRIST’ or ‘And I’ll tell you for why…’. People watch Gilmore Girls in the Autumn months I rewatch Gavin & Stacey like its an advent calendar to Christmas.

      Hart of Dixie: This is a new favourite of mine as I only started watching it at the start of this year but it made an impact. I do like Gilmore Girls but I think just because of the easy watching and cosy vibe the town of Bluebell gives off I might rewatch Hart of Dixie, AGAIN. You might think I have only watched this once since I started it not long ago and the answer is. Yes, if you mean all the way through, if you don’t then NO. I have rewatched certain episodes multiple times just because I loved what unfolded or was secretly hoping for Wade & Zoe to get together. Like I said it is a very easy show to watch and like most shows there are characters who are put in just to add stuff to the show and Bluebell, Alabama certainly have a lot of them but what it also has is one of the best love triangles ever! Zoe for the first season has a crush on George Tucker, nice guy but I’ve always backed Wade Kinsella as from the off they just have some great back and forth. I won’t spoil what happens but I have raved about this to everyone to give a watch.

      Friends: This TV show is looped on my Netflix, if I can’t find anything to watch or not in the mood for something that takes up brain power, Friends is usually what I put on. The length of the episodes gives you flexibility of how much you want to watch and you could jump in anywhere no matter what season and be able to know what’s going on. The lovableness of the characters and their different personalities makes this show the phenomenon that it is, so many memes, quotable lines and an iconic theme song/intro. I couldn’t pick out a favourite character but I know I quote a lot of Ross especially just random things like ‘it’s my sandwich’, ‘holiday armadillo’, ‘I’m fine’ or my favourite ‘I’m an 8’ when he get’s the spray tan. This will probably be on a lot of people’s list but how could it not be it’s one of the biggest tv shows around and I’m sure generations to come will enjoy it the same way.

      Honorable Mentions: Our Girl, The Vampire Diaries, Criminal Minds & Stranger Things

    • My Letterboxd Top 4

      As someone who loves movies, I found it really hard to condense this list to something I was happy with as I have so many movies that I watch time and time again or hold a special place in my heart. However, I think I have managed to make a list I am happy with, as if any of them made any more movies following the characters I would not be disappointed.

      Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again: I am very aware this is a sequel but I think both the Mamma Mia! movies are great in there own right. The reason ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is my favourite is because before it’s release the original was my favourite but this movie came out just before my mum passed and the storyline this one follows really spoke to me. It’s sad but also so energetic and lively with all the music, I also love that it goes between young Donna and current Sophie. A movie I can never get bored of.

      Top Gun: Maverick: As I said in my review of this movie, it has a little bit of everything and I find that so endearing. I am routing for Maverick and Rooster to make up, wanting Maverick and Penny to end up together, loving the action of the mission and seeing the banter between the team. Again, I know this is a sequel and the first film is good but being in a new generation the sequel with the music and the cast appeals to me more but that’s just personal preference.

      Just Go With It: This is just such a comfort film and an easy watch. With all Adam Sandler films you can expect a weird, wonderful and humorous time and this is exactly what you get with this film. The mix of Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston together never fails to entertain me, the back and forth they have is too funny. Love the fake family going on holiday together to impress the girlfriend storyline, then Anniston’s character needs to use Sandler in a fake scenario against an old college nemesis. So many fun moments and something I’ll never get bored of watching.

      Bridget Jones’s Diary: I think every day I get older I start to feel a little bit like Bridget Jones, she is just so relatable and funny. She manages to get herself in some crazy positions but it just makes her even more normal and loveable. I love all the films in this series but you wouldn’t have the rest without the original and that’s why its my favourite and is just a truly perfect romcom.

      Just missing out – Twisters, The Great Gatsby, Captain America: Civil War, The Parent Trap & Moulin Rouge