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    • Book to Movie Adaptations Coming Soon

      A book to movie adaptation can be difficult as you already have a fanbase of the book and trying to get the film right is tough, people will have different ideas of what they expect for these projects and you can’t make everyone happy but I am always excited to see the comparison of book to movie, in the past some movies I think could have been better and I prefer the book still then there’s times I think the adaptation has been spot on.

      Regretting You by Colleen Hoover- 24th October 2025: There is a lot of Colleen Hoover adaptions in this list and I am a big fan of her but I don’t think I have read this book yet, so it is on my list as I feel like if I can read the book before watching the movie I should otherwise if I leave it till after I probably won’t read it. I did like the ‘It Ends With Us’ adaptation but for me they missed a few key things, so let’s see what happens with this one.

      The Housemaid by Freida McFadden – 24th December 2025: My friend has recommended this book to me for the longest time and I need to get a move on a read it. I think because it’s not usually a genre I read that is what stalled me but because I seen the cast Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar & Michele Morrone and was really excited by this it has given me the push to get this read before going to see the movie.

      People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry – 9th January 2026: I haven’t read any of Emily Henry yet but from looking at the blurb of this book since there is no trailer yet I am looking forward to it. The blurb hints that they have a falling out of some sort and 2 years later agree to go on another holiday, in a way this makes me not want to read the book before seeing this movie as then I won’t know why they fell out and I have a feeling it’s juicy. I have seen Tom Blyth in the most recent Hunger Games movie and think he is a great actor but this will be my first encounter of Emily Bader

      Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover – 13th February 2026: I have read this book a few times, the first time in one day, where I was crying my eyes so I am extremely excited to see the adaptation especially when they have casted some people I haven’t seen act before like Maika Monroe & Tyrik Withers but I have seen projects Lauren Graham and Rudy Pankow have been in. I hope this stays very true to the book, will be rereading it before I go see this.

      You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle – 2026: I only knew this was a book after seeing the pictures of Penn Badgley & Meghann Fahey that were released and having read up on what this book was about I am excited to see them as the protagonists. Again, it’s another book I think I could be happy to not read before it comes out but also I’m intrigued to see how closely the sabotaging they do would relate to the books. Either way it’s a film I’ll be lining up to see as not seen Penn Badgley in something that isn’t ‘You’ or ‘Gossip Girl’ and my only run in with Fahey was ‘Sirens’ this year but she made an impression and them both together I think will be fabulous.

      Verity by Colleen Hoover – 2nd October 2026: When I seen the first images of them shooting this movie, I couldn’t have been more excited, was sending lots of TikToks back and forth between my friends about this, will definitely be a girls night out activity for us. I don’t remember who I pictured for the character’s when I was reading the book but the casting they got for this is sensational Dakota Johnson as Lowen, Anne Hathaway as Verity and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy.

    • The Parent Trap (1998)

      I don’t remember watching this as a child but I stumbled across it in my teenage years and since then it has been a firm favourite, I have watched it countless times. Also, could be wrong but I think it’s a massively underrated movie but what would I know as it came out before I was even born. No matter what age you are I think you can enjoy this film, it has humor, romance and a whole lot of fun.

      As I’ve said before when looking at older films you always get the opening credits and usually I’m not too fussed for them but I love this one, the song ‘L O V E’ by Nat ‘King’ Cole and the clips of fireworks, a romantic dinner, hand holding etc. It gives the backstory of how the parents fell in love and what you later know to be their wedding night which I think is really clever to do the opening credits. The music throughout is very good I recognise a few songs like ‘There She Goes’ by The La’s and at the end ‘This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)’ by Natalie Cole, had a little dance to this one.

      The movie starts with both girls Hallie and Annie both played by Lindsay Lohan going to Camp Walden. Janice from ‘Friends’ pops up, I know Maggie Wheeler is a respected actress but she will always be Janice to me. The camp setting gives you the feel for the movie very fun and vibrant. The handshake we see when Annie gets dropped of by her butler Martin I love shows instantly how he is more than just a butler to the James’. We get little moments where the camp supervisors one of the Marvas gets confused with the girls as she asks then both about strawberries they both say they have an allergy (SNAP cause so do I) which she then looks confused saying she was just told this. The strawberries is the first common thing we hear about apart from the looks. You can see both girls are very competitive and when they go up against each other in fencing (later we see this when they play poker as well) when one wins and they finally see each other for the first time you do see the shock and then we see Janice Marva is confused at who is who.

      The girls then have a bit of back and forth with pranks which leads them to be isolated from the rest of camp. In these scenes they both say ‘Take a whack at it’ at points and coming up with sassy remarks. Since Lohan plays both girls I would have been really interested to see when they were filming how much time it took to get through the scenes doing both views and having to have a stunt double to show the back of the other twin, or how they edited it to show both girls in the same shot.

      When you finally have them isolated together they get talking and it all unravels, same birthday, both love Oreos with Peanut Butter, one has a mom but no dad, the other a dad but no mom, only a crinkled split in half picture of the parent they don’t have. The moment they realise and Hallie says ‘sisters’ and Annie has to correct her in the proper British accent she has going on with ‘Sisters, Hallie we’re like Twins’, it is just so sweet. Then the plan to switch is brilliant, I am no parent but as the girls say later in the film, what a terrible arrangement they had going on.

      I love the interactions the girls have when they meet the parent they grew up without Dennis Quaid was a great choice for Nicholas ‘Nick’ Parker and Natasha Richards as Elizabeth James is iconic, I can’t ever imagine someone else playing her, she is a vibe, her panic moment when she knows she needs to see Nick Parker again is amazing, it’s been my X header for the longest time.

      When Annie goes to Napa to meet Nick and gets introduced to Meredith Blake (Elaine Hendrix) I can’t believe she is 26, that’s how old I am and comparing the movie ages to real life is really something but I guess that was nearly 30 years ago. Meredith plays the perfect villain who isn’t a villain. Especially when the twins are back together and they want to break Nick and Meredith up on the camping by sabotaging with the gecko (I think that’s what it is) and her bed out on the lake, she freaks and ultimately it’s bye bye to her.

      The realisations the parents get when they find out it’s the other twin really warms my heart. The parents having to meet again is also very entertaining. As above we see Elizabeth James freaking out at seeing Nick again so much so she gets drunk on the plane and sticks her leg out of the taxi for Martin to take when they get to the hotel and Nick follows the elevator door closed when he sees Elizabeth. I love the ending that Annie and Elizabeth leave Napa but Hallie and Nick follow them to London it is so sweet!!!

      The reconnecting of the twins and the parents really make this movie, it has a bit of everything humor, fun, drama and of course romance, it’s not a massive part of the movie but it is there especially with what the girls try to do with sending the parents for dinner on a boat again, they have moments so close to something happening and you are like screaming at your TV for them to kiss but they don’t, obviously as a kid you aren’t interested in that stuff but to me this is a borderline romcom after being a kids movie.

    • What I Watched This Week (01/09 – 07/09)

      Monday – Love Is Blind UK: Reunion, YouTube – P1 with Matt & Tommy, Hannah Marling, Snack Wars with Ladbible & Molly Mae, Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury Ep 4 & 5.

      Tuesday – The Better Sister Ep 1 – 5, Criminal Minds Season 13 Ep 18 – Season 14 Ep 1, While You Were Sleeping (Movie 1995), Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury Ep 6.

      Wednesday – The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Ep 9, Criminal Minds Season 14 Ep 2 -4, YouTube – P1 with Matt & Tommy, This Morning (clips), Loose Women & Men (clips), Dad V Girls, The Fellas Studios, At Home with the Buckleys, a bit more willne & BeardMeatsFood.

      Thursday – The Better Sister Ep 6 – 8, Criminal Minds Season 14 Ep 5 – 9, S.W.A.T Season 1 Ep 4 & 5.

      Friday – Criminal Minds Season 14 Ep 10 – 15.

      Saturday – Criminal Minds Season 15 Ep 1 – 6, Formula 1 Qualifying (Monza GP), Criminal Minds Season 15 Ep 7 & 8.

      Sunday – Formula 1 Monza Grand Prix, Criminal Minds Season 15 Ep 9 & 10 and Season 16 Ep 1 & 2, YouTube – Anastasia Kingsnorth, P1 with Matt & Tommy and Sidemen.

    • While You Were Sleeping (1995)

      I heard about this film via TikTok there was a podcast clip where someone said this movie was the best romcom of all time. So, naturally I thought I would give it a watch as I love me a romcom. Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman are the protagonists in this film, I’m a big fan of Bullock, seen a lot of her movies but I think this is the first time I’ve seen Pullman in a movie from what I can remember. Let’s dive into what I thought about this.

      I knew the song at the start straight away This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole, having a little sing song to myself when the opening titles were running, so common to see this in an older film. I liked that there was narration from Lucy (Sandra Bullock) at the start giving a background on her younger family life/ her parents love. The rest of the music was Christmas related I didn’t realise when I started the film it was based around this time.

      The setting of Chicago at Christmas was beautiful though, all the lights and decorations really complimented the scenes, giving a cosy vibe which is what you that time of year is all about. I have to say I love the fashion of Bullock’s character Lucy in the film also think I might need to head to the hairdressers and ask for her hairstyle as I’m obsessed with it.

      I was surprised to see Peter Gallagher aka Peter (name in this film, not referring to him on a first name basis) aka Sandy Cohen when he pops up as the guy Lucy (Bullock) has a crush on and saves his life when he falls on the tracks. The way Lucy (Bullock) loves to chat and ramble along with what she is saying I feel like I can relate to her a lot and I love being able to do that with characters. She is also a tad dramatic which I can get on board with.

      I love the dynamic between Lucy (Sandra Bullock) & Jack (Bill Pullman), Jack (Pullman) is very suspicious I feel at the start and as time goes on he seems to believe the situation Lucy (Bullock) is in which makes him jealous of his brother Peter (Peter Gallagher). Jack and Lucy have a lot of sweet moments like talking about Florence, falling over on the ice and getting her the snow globe.

      There is a lot of light humor throughout this film and the storyline is easy to follow, adding the crazy family Peter (Peter Gallagher) & Jack (Bill Pullman) have you get some great moments: Jack’s (Pullman) heart to heart with his dad about his career, the back and forth they have and the families involvement with the end scene. I was tearing up when Lucy (Bullock) gave a speech to the family about falling in love them too, made my heart swell. The tie in of narration at the end like we had it the start I thought was a good touch, it is also when we understand the title of the movie itself, it also tied in Florence which was highlighted throughout the movie.

      Overall, this was a lighthearted, fun, easy watch. I think I would watch this closer to Christmas time in future just cause of the cosiness and time of year in the film. The characters and storyline were captured and presented really well that I couldn’t help but be fully invested in what was going on. If you are a fan of Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman or Peter Gallagher then I think you should give this a watch.

    • Upcoming Releases (I’m looking forward to)

      Greys Anatomy – Season 22, October 9th 2025: The ending of Season 21 has left such a cliffhanger that I am bursting for this new season to be released. I think there was 90 seconds left of the episode and I had to pause my TV and was like ‘NO NO NO This is not happening’ and it did, you think you’ve seen seen it all with Greys Anatomy then they do this, safe to say I’ll be sat to watch as soon as the first episode is out.

      Stranger Things – Season 5: Volume 1, November 26th 2025: I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS, I plan to rewatch all the seasons on the lead up to this release so I have all the information fresh in my mind. This fight with Vecna/the Upside down feels kind of personal since this series has spanned nearly a decade I’m interested to see how it ends and I know we will lose people along the way but if it’s anyone important I’ll be a mess. But I do feel like we will see familiar faces from previous seasons I’m hoping the rumor everyone who died is in the upside down still would be so good.

      Emily In Paris – Season 5, December 18th 2025: I love this series, it’s just such an easy watch, the episodes aren’t too long but packed full. I’m intrigued to see how this season works as the ending to S4 left Emily in Rome, does this mean we will be split between Rome and Paris, people travelling back and forth or will there be some sort of time jump and Emily is back in Paris? I seen that Bryan Greenburg (Jake Jagielski, One Tree Hill) is part of this season which excites me.

      Big Bold Beautiful Journey, September 19th 2025: This has been on my radar since the first trailer came out and I’ve been so excited for it ever since. The storyline and the way the film is formatted looks different to anything I’ve seen before, the music used in the trailer ‘I miss you, I’m sorry’ by Gracie Abrams gives it this fairy-tale feel that has me hooked. I am a big fan of both Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell and there dynamic seems good so I can’t wait to go and see this when it comes out.

      Wicked: For Good, November 21st 2025: I love a musical and the first Wicked (2024) exceeded all my expectations, so I’m hoping that the second part will too and I have no doubt as the trailer is GIVING. Sometimes adaptations can fall short but they went all out for this the two sections of the musical split into two movies means they have been able to pay attention to detail to everything you usually see in the musical. Think I love this movie equally as much, if not better.

      Avatar: Fire & Ash, December 19th 2025: I didn’t even realise there was a new Avatar coming out until I was looking at what was due to be released. These films are iconic and thinking about it, the last film did end in a way where you could expect and another movie. Because there was such a gap between the first two movies I expected if another one was coming it wouldn’t be so soon but the magical world Avatar has created draws people in and it’s always an experience especially in the cinema and I’m assuming in IMAX so I’m sure it will be a sell out.

    • What I Watched This Week (25/8-30/8/25

      Monday – Criminal Minds Season 12 Ep: 4 – 10, YouTube – The Fellas Podcast Episode 246, BeardMeetsFood, MattDoesFitness & MoreSidemen. I also watched on YouTube the Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy Documentary by ITV.

      Tuesday – Criminal Minds Season 12 Ep: 11 – 17, YouTube – P1 with Matt and Tommy (2 podcasts – Predictions for Dutch Grand Prix & Cadillac Driver Line-up) and a Jim Chapman video. The O.C Season 3 Ep: 2 & 3.

      Wednesday – The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Ep 8, Criminal Minds Season 12 Ep: 18 – 22 & Season 3 Ep 1, Love is Blink UK Ep: 9 & 10, Twisters (Movie 2024), Katrina: Come Hell or High Water Ep 1.

      Thursday – Katrina: Come Hell or High Water Ep 2 &3, Criminal Minds Season 13 Ep: 2 – 4, Twister (Movie 1996), YouTube – Quadrant, Anastasia Kingsnorth, The Fellas Studio & Dad V Girls.

      Friday – Youtube – F1: Grill the Grid The Finale!, Hostage (All 5 Episodes), Criminal Minds Season 13 Ep: 5 – 8, Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury Ep 1 – 3.

      Saturday – Criminal Minds Season 13 Ep: 9 – 16, Thunderbolts* (Movie)

    • Twisters Vs Twister

      I love Twisters (2024) I thought it was a great film with an even better soundtrack I am obsessed. I had seen the original when I was younger but haven’t watched it in a long time, I was about to write a post solely on Twisters (2024) when I searched and seen that the storyline’s weren’t as different as I thought so I gave it a watch to compare and see the similarities and I was pleasantly surprised.

      Some of the basic things I found the same was the posters which makes sense since both films are about tornados but the surnames in a bolder text and a truck is seen in both. The flying cow on the 1996 movie poster I think is hilarious makes me giggle, not as much as it did seeing the scene of it in the movie though. I’ve not checked by could almost say they were filmed in the same locations as the setting was very similar countryside for miles but it is stunning when the weather is clear, the house Jo (Helen Hunt) & Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) grew up in also look nearly identical.

      The original movie had a bigger opening title which I didn’t see with the modern one. I have mentioned many times how big a fan I am of the Twisters (2024) soundtrack got it on repeat, wouldn’t be surprised if it comes up on my Spotify wrapped. So many great names from Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone and many more. I can’t say the music in Twister (1996) was anything standout to me, but that could just be due to the different generations, music in movies seems more consumed to me these days due to the easiness of streaming platforms.

      In both films there is a big Wizard of Oz presence you see this in Twister (1996) with ‘Dorothy’ the device they have to collect data from the tornado she has a picture of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz on her. This is a parallel to Twisters (2024) as they have a ‘Dorothy’ device too who we meet at the start. The guys are doing the same thing with the censors in ‘Dorothy’ to send them up into the tornado to get data. Later you see another reference to the Wizard of Oz with StormPAR team names as they use is ‘Lion’, ‘Tinman’ & ‘Scarecrow’.

      The teams of chasers in the movies are also paralleled Jo (Helen Hunt), Bill (Bill Paxton) and their team have the same vibe as the ‘Tornado Wranglers’ who include Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), Lily (Sasha Lane) & Boone (Brandon Perea) and Kate (Edgar-Jones) eventually joins them leaving Javi (Anthony Ramos) who she used to chase with as seen in the first scene in the movie and who she came back to help StormPAR until you see his investor and what he’s gaining from the destruction. Again, this is a dynamic we seen in the 1996 film with Jonas (Cary Elwes) and his team of chasers who run because they have investments. The vehicles the teams drive are also similar in both movies with big 4×4 trucks, a caravan and another van vehicle of some sort. Another parallel is when Bill (Paxton) uses dirt to check the wind direction whereas Kate (Edgar-Jones) uses dandelions, I thought this was a sweet touch to show the connection to the original even though they had a lot of little moments and things you can compare between the two.

      Both films have some light humor, obviously there is a lot of action and thrilling stuff going on but it is nice to have some back and forth between the characters, rewatching the original as an adult it also seems less scary now than it did when I was little and probably shouldn’t have been watching it. My only memory of it until the rewatch was the big dark scary tornados, but in the newer release the tornados don’t seem to be as dark in terms of the conditions, you can see this difference in the posters also.

      For being made nearly 30 years ago Twister (1996) the effects and visuals weren’t as terrible as I thought they would be everything but the fire explosions was very realistic. However, I think visual and technique wise you notice more in Twisters (2024) like showing the time jump by changing Kate’s hair colour, the change in light when she wakes up from dreaming about Jeb and the video clips that is used frequently throughout Twisters (2024) to show them taking videos of what they are doing or in the ‘Tornado Wranglers’ case filming live. The tornado effects in both films are incredible I would love to look into more about how this was actually shot.

      Some small things I noticed from Twisters (2024) was the handshake Kate (Edgard-Jones) & Javi (Ramos) have and how crazy the ‘Tornado Wranglers’ are with wanting to set flares into the tornado, but in both films they head right into the tornados no matter what, the guts you must need to have to be a chaser. The 1996 movie spans over a day and a half whereas the 2024 one is based over about a week. I like that ‘Dorothy’ was the whole purpose of the first film to get her working then the second film mention and demonstrates ‘Dorothy’ but them moves onto the 3D scan of a tornado shows you how technology has advanced between these being filmed.

      I though the main character dynamics between Jo (Hunt) & Bill (Paxton), then Tyler (Powell) & Kate (Edgar-Jones) were really good casting. Jo and Bill are supposed to be getting divorced but over the course of the film they find there way back to each other giving us a nice ending. Although the dynamic between Tyler and Kate is never hinted as romantic you can see the underlying chemistry between them, if they ever filmed another I would guarantee something happens between them.

      Overall, I think both movies are amazing in there own right. For the time Twister (1996) I’m sure was a big hit and now having watched again as an adult I really enjoyed it however, I think due to the progression of film making and the soundtrack Twisters (2024) is the one I would probably gravitate back to more but I think that’s a generational thing. Some people will go for the original because it’s the original and those in the younger generation will probably only know of the new film.

    • To Be Watched List

      Yellowstone: This has been on my watch list for a while so many people have hyped this up and because it is so popular I want to check it out, along with all it’s spin offs. Of course, it’s based in Yellowstone National Park, Montana – a Cowboys vs Indians/Family Feud storyline as far as I’m aware. I just need to commit to watching it once I’ve finished watching my current bingeable series

      Sons of Anarchy: Again, this has been on my list awhile and still not sure why I haven’t watched it already. It’s based on a close-knit outlaw motorcycle club in Charming (fictional town) it has a lot of crime and action in it, which is right up my street love a crime series. This finished a while ago but I see it coming up on my recommended for you on Disney+ all the time.

      Karen Pirie: My nana actually recommended this one to me. She knows I like a good crime series as we’ve watched things like Silent Witness, Without a Trace things like that before. My brother watched it after she recommended and he’s also raved about it. I think it is mostly Scottish based which since I am from Scotland think I’m obligated to watch, jokes aside seems like there are more Scottish shows appearing and even if they are all crime I’m here for it.

      Better Sister: There is only 1 season of this as it’s very new and I think it may be my next quick watch as the plot of this has me intrigued, this is a thriller series and now knowing they have both been married to the same guy **jaw dropping** makes me want to watch it right away. I’m a big Elizabeth Banks fan so as soon as I seen she was in this I knew I would watch it.

      Good American Family: Another thriller series that is fairly new, this reminded me of ‘Orphan’ (2009) but apparently they are not based on the same thing which is what i first thought. However, this story follows Natalie Grace and the Barnett’s and this all happened after ‘Orphan’ had been released. Apart from from 1 episode I believe in ‘Friends’ and her time as Meredith Grey in ‘Greys Anatomy’ I haven’t seen Ellen Pompeo in anything else so really interested to see her in something else.

      Scrubs: I love medical shows and comedy so I think Scrubs would be something I will like, love that it is just 20 minute episodes like ‘Friends’, so an easy watch that I can get through at a steady pace. Out of the cast I only really know of Zach Braff so always interesting to see new faces. This was recommended to me by some friends who know me very well and think this is something I would like.

    • Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

      This movie is a childhood favourite of mine, I have watched it too many times to count, in the house when I fancy a easy watch or even on a long haul flight (not ashamed I was 25 watching this in public). I feel like every time I watch this I pick up something new that only an adult would understand, goes straight over the kids heads, which is similar to Shrek it has innuendos within it too. Some of the lines are iconic and have been seen as memes all over the internet.

      The first thing I notice about this movie rewatching and why I think it appeals to children so much is the colour palette lots of Green, Pink, Yellow, Purple and Orange. These colours are fun and vibrant applying these to the set design makes for a very inviting environment, a world I would have been happy to live in as a child, even with the ending of the Mother of all Messes. The contrast when The Cat and Thing 1 & 2 are introduced with completely opposing colours of Red, White, Black and Blue, I think highlights how they are from some where completely different.

      The narration throughout the movie I love, trying to rhyme what they say sometimes and in the end you find out it’s been The Cat the whole time. Also, a big fan of Thing 1 & Thing 2 (went as them for Halloween one year, perks of being a short queen), they give me Sims vibes with how they speak. I’m still not a fan of the Lawrence/Larry Quinn (Alec Baldwin) character I’m glad to know that as an adult he is still the villain.

      The camera angles in this film I really appreciate, lots of long or movie shots, the angle where it goes through the keyhole in there front door is amazing don’t think I’ve ever seen that done before. The Cat addressing the camera I always thought was very clever, usually with a funny comment. For a children’s film I really liked the music especially ‘Getting Better’ by Smash Mouth and ‘Easy’ by Lionel Ritchie when The Cat is in a dream state after getting hit by a bat. The performance of Fun Fun Fun is hands down my favourite part of the film (apart from them using Mrs Kwan as a rollercoaster) the fruit costume and the lactose intolerant part just always makes me laugh.

      I don’t think I’ve managed to write down all the funny moments from this film but a few I love is ‘FIREEEEEEEEEED’ has been used as a meme but his cleanliness with the hand sanitiser after is just hilarious. The cupcake scene along with The Cat cutting his tail, them driving altogether and the distraction to get Nevin’s back. So many fun things they pack into such a short movie, these scenes helped to hold my attention to this as a kid.

      The cast is also star studded Mike Myers as The Cat, Dakota Fanning as Sally, Spencer Breslin as Conrad Kelly Preston as Joan Waldon and Alec Baldwin as Lawrence (Larry) Quinn. As a kid I wouldn’t have any idea what these actors had been in or could have predicated how successfully they are/would become. Mike Myers, known for being Shrek, Austin Powers and Wayne’s World, involved in such amazing comedy projects. Spencer Breslin is also in another one of my favourite kids Christmas movies with The Santa Clause 2 & 3. Dakota Fanning has went on to have an exceptional career its weird to see her in a film as an adult when I’m so used to seeing her as a child actor. Paris Hilton pops up in a random scene as well didn’t realise it was her until I rewatched it a while ago.

      As I mentioned earlier there is a lot you pick up in this film as an adult which you wouldn’t have when you are younger. A few examples of this is on the phunometer it says ‘serial arsonist’ didn’t understand this as a child but clocked it watching it this time around. During the contract scene The Cat flips a page and there is a neutered certificate, this would have went over my head before but I get it now. In the garden when they are chasing down Nevin’s the Cat steps on a garden hoe calls it something drops it down then picks it back up and apologies to it, hopefully you can read between the lines and get what I understand on this one as an adult. The last one I picked up on was the previous abbreviation for the car as it spells out a bad word associated with going to the toilet.

      Overall, I love this film it will always be a staple to my childhood and because its such an easy watch I find myself coming back to it when I fancy some nostalgia. I don’t have a bad thing to say about this film and will be something I’ll be happy to watch time and time again when I have kids but not ashamed to watch it as an adult with no kids.

    • Favourite TV Show Couples

      I think it is only natural that when you watch a TV show your invested in that you get on board with certain couples and therefore eventually have a preferences of which couples you prefer. I think mine you will agree with but some are maybe not the standout couple from a show, but that is just preference I guess.

      Mark Sloan & Lexie Grey (Grey’s Anatomy): These two hold a special place in my heart. I have constantly rewatched Seasons 4-8, just for them and the on and off, will they won’t they drama. Mark Sloan although seen as a womanizer in a relationship he is actually a really good guy not as much the bad boy as you originally think. Mark and Lexie on paper really shouldn’t work but for whatever reason they do and they have had me hooked since the ‘teach me’ moment. Again, there is a lot of back and forth with them but I think that adds to the appeal, if you haven’t watched Grey’s Anatomy I recommend just for these two, your heart will break but it is worth the watch.

      Elvis Hart & Georgie Lane (Our Girl): This is another couple who have a lot of back and forth, but without that I don’t think the love story would have hit the same. The storyline placed for Elvis and Georgie in their first season really built up the tension which continues and I don’t think I have ever routed for a couple to get back together so bad. Because of the almost hatred Georgie has for Elvis in the first season the fallout for this relationship in the later season makes your heart shatter into a million little pieces but this could be why them as a couple make such an impact you. Will never be able to listen to ‘She Moves In Her Own Way‘ the same way again.

      Colin Bridgerton & Penelope Featherington (Bridgerton): The friends to lovers arc in this has had me obsessed from day one. I can’t remember if I spoiled it by checking the internet or if I guessed who Colin would end up with but it makes me so happy. The friendship between Colin and Penelope is adorable from the offset and when they got there season in Season 3 I was delighted, he had always been kind to Penelope, yes, he had made a comment the season prior which means they get off on a bad foot at the start of their season but the way they find their way back to each other warms my heart, utterly obsessed.

      Nathan Scott & Haley James (One Tree Hill): Epitome of fictional couple they are amazing from start to finish, yes, in the first season Nathan is not the nicest but I think you quickly get over that with the way he is with Haley. You also have a two main moments of doubt, the first in during Season 2 with Haley & Chris Keller (if she chose him I’d have been very upset) and during one of the later seasons that Nathan hinted at being unfaithful but I knew in my heart they wouldn’t split them up so I’m so glad it was all a misunderstanding. Out of all my favourite couples they seem pretty steady throughout but they do have a few testing moments, just love them together and how they are as parents.

      Wade Kinsella & Zoe Hart (Hart of Dixie): These two are my most recent couple find and obsession, could be something to do with the spell Wade Kinsella puts you under but I love them. Similar to Mark Sloan, Wade is seen as a bad boy, ladies’ man figure, but he really does have a soft heart. Wade and Zoe have a lot of tension throughout the seasons within a lot of humor and denial. I think they could have done so much more with this relationship had the show continued so really hoping they came back for a reboot at some stage.

      Honorable Mentions: Chuck Bass & Blair Waldorf, Logan Huntzburger & Rory Gilmore, Damon Salvatore & Elena Gilbert, Jackson Avery & April Kepner, Seth Cohen & Summer Roberts and Captain James & Molly Dawes.