Everest - Film 2015
Everest was released on 25th September 2015. The film follows the story of Rob Hall and his creation Adventure Consultants. His group take a group of tourists up to the summit of Everest and back again. The film is based in 1996 when a tragedy hit Adventure Consultants.
The film was based on a true story; I won't ruin the story for anyone who does not know what happens in the end. As you can imagine though with this sort of film it is very emotional throughout.
The actors were the best bit of the entire film. Jason Clarke (Rob Hall) was spectacular in his role. He showed himself to be an excellent leader, a great friend to familiar faces and strangers alike. His supporting actors such as Martin Henderson (Andy 'Harold' Harris) and Emily Watson (Helen Wilton) were also on par with him. Keira Knightley was a little wasted in the film as she did not play a huge role but it made a change for her. The problem however with Jason Clarke being so good was when the story came to a close, how it obviously had to because it was a true story it didn't feel right. This is what I dislike about true story films, the actors put their own take or spin on the character but it still has to end a certain way. This makes it difficult sometimes because if the actor is very good you start thinking well why did this happen?
I can't really say too much about the story as it wasn't written for the film. They stuck to the facts of the events and made a film about it end of.
Another good thing about this film was they got the raw emotion especially between Rob (Jason Clarke) and his wife Jan (Keira Knightley). The film actually made me tear up in a few places.
To be honest I don't normally like this type of film, I don't tend to watch them. I did try and go into the film with an open mind and not dislike it straight off. Which I didn't but I also didn't like it towards the end.
The film is very emotional and the actors harnessed this very well. They obviously did their research into who these people were or are and pulled it off very well. My issue is the ending and how the actors got there. As I said before sometimes it just doesn't work and I didn't feel it did this time. If you are an adventure junky yourself this would be a good film to watch. Or if you like true story films. I am neither of those unfortunately, but I will give the film credit in how it was made.
6/10
It is not a film I will be watching again.
Saturday, 26 September 2015
Friday, 25 September 2015
Making Yourself Known
So... up until a few months ago I was the girl you saw sat in the back classroom with her head down doing her work. I didn't really talk to many people and when I did I found myself wishing I wasn't. I didn't go out and socialise. I was happy to sit in the house, watch TV or read a book.
I was pulled out of myself by two amazing girls at my job and they taught me that being people wasn't so bad. It could actually be fun... sometimes. I started to go out with them I even ventured into a club! When I know someone then I am a completely different person to when I meet a stranger. I am opinionated. I am loud. I am annoying beyond belief. But when I meet someone new, I worry about everything. I worry about how I look. I worry about offending them or insulting something they like or are into. I get nervous.
There was a time when on Saturday night I would be sat in front of my TV and missing out on all the drunken fun that alcohol brings. But not so much anymore. Since moving to Ireland I haven't had the chance to make new friends or go out and I find that I am truly missing it. I want to go out and see people. I want to be in a crowded pub listening to live music. And most of all I have the confidence to talk to people, online, in person or whatever way they will have me!
I did a previous post about talking to people online and the awesomeness that Reddit is but now I want to focus on building the confidence and maybe possibly doing some networking....
Reddit was a good thing for me to use as it allowed me to talk to people online, this meant I didn't have to worry about how I looked, what I was wearing or any of that crap. I could sit back and let the conversation flow. There has been a few people that I speak to everyday and you know what they make my day just a little bit. I mean don't get me wrong I still love my friends from England and as soon as I am back there they are among the first people I will be seeing but.... the people I have met online allow me to talk to them without worrying. I can read what I want to say before I send it... avoiding the awkwardness of offending someone as I have no filter. I don't have to worry about them annoying me because well I wouldn't still be talking to them would I?
So the point of this post was not for me to ramble on about me, the point of this post was to show you that even if you are a bit of an introvert there are ways around this, which I have learnt very recently will make it easier if you an aspiring writer, editor, actor even this applies to all!
Networking
Networking is something no introvert enjoys doing. The mere thought of networking when I was in school would have made me have a panic attack. Who wants to stand in a room with a load of strangers and talk about yourself? When you don't even like doing either of those things as a separate task! But I hate to say this - introverts shut your ears - it is something any writer, editor or anyone looking to make a career has to do.
Networking is not just going to events, networking is talking to people. Getting your name out there. Getting to know people in your chosen industry. (I took a super quick chocolate break to make myself feel better after all this talk of talking to people) Networking is possibly one of the best things I did for my blog, my writing, KAEditing and most of all my sanity.
Since setting up a Twitter account; a Facebook page and Reddit I have tripled the amount of readers (you guys are awesome by the way). I have clients for KAEditing. And the best bit I have made new friends. I'm closer to realising my dream and I want all of you to be as well. So please find below some tips for all us introverts on networking and getting your name known (even if you don't want it to be)
Socialise
I cannot express how important this has been in changing my life. Two friends decided that I wasn't allowed to sit in my bubble world anymore and I had to get my butt moving. I didn't want to go to the pub after work, or go to the club on a Saturday night but because I loved them I did and it was the best decision I have ever made. The first club I went to was Popworld in Southampton and although the music is a bit naff, it's cool in that cheesy music kinda way. It was a good first club to go to. When it is busy there is still room to move. And once I got there (after having a bottle or two) I was actually having fun. I threw my inhibitions out the window and started dancing and having fun. Right now you may be thinking I would throw up in one of those places. I was in your place this time last year. I was hiding and wishing I wasn't. You ever have that feeling where you REALLY don't want to go out, so you make up some excuse not to go... and then it's an hour into the party and you are really beginning to feel left out and wished you had gone? Yup thought so I call it self-denial, you make up an excuse because the concept is foreign to you which then just makes you miserable. The worst part? You know you'll know regret it but you do it anyway!
Socialising is not as bad as you think I promise! And it is a good way to start. Go get your best friends and let them loose with you, dress up, have a bottle and let yourself go. You never know you might find you liked it!
Social Media
As much as I don't want it to be true social media has been a Godsend to me and KAEditing. I was born in the 90's when we had dial up internet, tapes and the outside. Now what we have is Smartphones, charging stations in the middle of a field (I'll explain that later) and selfie sticks (this concept makes me feel physically sick). I hate social media and what it has done to the younger generation, no eleven year old should be on Facebook all day. They should be outside getting muddy and ruining their clothes!
BUT and I am struggling to type this: it has helped me. Using social media helps you to get your name out there from behind a computer screen. You don't have to go out and talk to people you can sit in the comfort of your own home and send a few Tweets, make a few posts or send a few emails and voila your name is at the fingertips of thousands of people.
Events
Once you've mastered the art of social media and socialising it's time for events!
Don't panic! Everything will be okay just breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth!
Events are a great way to meet a wide range of people and not really know what you're looking for. An event may be attended by the best and brightest people in your selected career industry. They are there to help you.
Research the best events in your area and go to as many as you can make. Get prepared to avoid awkward conversations at the event. Do your research. Have something ready to give out a CV, business card anything that will remind them of you. And most all DON'T PANIC! They are not as bad as your mind wants you to believe. If you are worried go to an event that isn't as professional maybe a lecture, something to ease you into it. That way you can get your feet wet before jumping in.
Be Confident
This may seem slightly silly to many people but you know what, I know what lack of confidence can do to someone and it is something that some people need help with. Being confident isn't always easy for someone. Some people struggle to get themselves to talk to strangers afraid of what they will say. Afraid of rejection even. But you can't be. I know it is such a cliche thing, but the worst they can do is say no, or not talk to you afterwards. Fear is literally your worst enemy.
The only thing that is holding you back is you. You are the one who decides not to go. You are the one who decides not to talk. Confidence is all in your head. You see the joker of the class and think how can he do that? How can he make a fool of himself? Well you know that wall you hit every time you try to talk to someone? Well that was put there by you; only you can take it down!
I really hope these few things will help, I know that it seems obvious but sometimes you need to see it to believe it.
If I can change.... so can you!
KAx
I was pulled out of myself by two amazing girls at my job and they taught me that being people wasn't so bad. It could actually be fun... sometimes. I started to go out with them I even ventured into a club! When I know someone then I am a completely different person to when I meet a stranger. I am opinionated. I am loud. I am annoying beyond belief. But when I meet someone new, I worry about everything. I worry about how I look. I worry about offending them or insulting something they like or are into. I get nervous.
There was a time when on Saturday night I would be sat in front of my TV and missing out on all the drunken fun that alcohol brings. But not so much anymore. Since moving to Ireland I haven't had the chance to make new friends or go out and I find that I am truly missing it. I want to go out and see people. I want to be in a crowded pub listening to live music. And most of all I have the confidence to talk to people, online, in person or whatever way they will have me!
I did a previous post about talking to people online and the awesomeness that Reddit is but now I want to focus on building the confidence and maybe possibly doing some networking....
Reddit was a good thing for me to use as it allowed me to talk to people online, this meant I didn't have to worry about how I looked, what I was wearing or any of that crap. I could sit back and let the conversation flow. There has been a few people that I speak to everyday and you know what they make my day just a little bit. I mean don't get me wrong I still love my friends from England and as soon as I am back there they are among the first people I will be seeing but.... the people I have met online allow me to talk to them without worrying. I can read what I want to say before I send it... avoiding the awkwardness of offending someone as I have no filter. I don't have to worry about them annoying me because well I wouldn't still be talking to them would I?
So the point of this post was not for me to ramble on about me, the point of this post was to show you that even if you are a bit of an introvert there are ways around this, which I have learnt very recently will make it easier if you an aspiring writer, editor, actor even this applies to all!
Networking
Networking is something no introvert enjoys doing. The mere thought of networking when I was in school would have made me have a panic attack. Who wants to stand in a room with a load of strangers and talk about yourself? When you don't even like doing either of those things as a separate task! But I hate to say this - introverts shut your ears - it is something any writer, editor or anyone looking to make a career has to do.
Networking is not just going to events, networking is talking to people. Getting your name out there. Getting to know people in your chosen industry. (I took a super quick chocolate break to make myself feel better after all this talk of talking to people) Networking is possibly one of the best things I did for my blog, my writing, KAEditing and most of all my sanity.
Since setting up a Twitter account; a Facebook page and Reddit I have tripled the amount of readers (you guys are awesome by the way). I have clients for KAEditing. And the best bit I have made new friends. I'm closer to realising my dream and I want all of you to be as well. So please find below some tips for all us introverts on networking and getting your name known (even if you don't want it to be)
Socialise
I cannot express how important this has been in changing my life. Two friends decided that I wasn't allowed to sit in my bubble world anymore and I had to get my butt moving. I didn't want to go to the pub after work, or go to the club on a Saturday night but because I loved them I did and it was the best decision I have ever made. The first club I went to was Popworld in Southampton and although the music is a bit naff, it's cool in that cheesy music kinda way. It was a good first club to go to. When it is busy there is still room to move. And once I got there (after having a bottle or two) I was actually having fun. I threw my inhibitions out the window and started dancing and having fun. Right now you may be thinking I would throw up in one of those places. I was in your place this time last year. I was hiding and wishing I wasn't. You ever have that feeling where you REALLY don't want to go out, so you make up some excuse not to go... and then it's an hour into the party and you are really beginning to feel left out and wished you had gone? Yup thought so I call it self-denial, you make up an excuse because the concept is foreign to you which then just makes you miserable. The worst part? You know you'll know regret it but you do it anyway!
Socialising is not as bad as you think I promise! And it is a good way to start. Go get your best friends and let them loose with you, dress up, have a bottle and let yourself go. You never know you might find you liked it!
Social Media
As much as I don't want it to be true social media has been a Godsend to me and KAEditing. I was born in the 90's when we had dial up internet, tapes and the outside. Now what we have is Smartphones, charging stations in the middle of a field (I'll explain that later) and selfie sticks (this concept makes me feel physically sick). I hate social media and what it has done to the younger generation, no eleven year old should be on Facebook all day. They should be outside getting muddy and ruining their clothes!
BUT and I am struggling to type this: it has helped me. Using social media helps you to get your name out there from behind a computer screen. You don't have to go out and talk to people you can sit in the comfort of your own home and send a few Tweets, make a few posts or send a few emails and voila your name is at the fingertips of thousands of people.
Events
Once you've mastered the art of social media and socialising it's time for events!
Don't panic! Everything will be okay just breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth!
Events are a great way to meet a wide range of people and not really know what you're looking for. An event may be attended by the best and brightest people in your selected career industry. They are there to help you.
Research the best events in your area and go to as many as you can make. Get prepared to avoid awkward conversations at the event. Do your research. Have something ready to give out a CV, business card anything that will remind them of you. And most all DON'T PANIC! They are not as bad as your mind wants you to believe. If you are worried go to an event that isn't as professional maybe a lecture, something to ease you into it. That way you can get your feet wet before jumping in.
Be Confident
This may seem slightly silly to many people but you know what, I know what lack of confidence can do to someone and it is something that some people need help with. Being confident isn't always easy for someone. Some people struggle to get themselves to talk to strangers afraid of what they will say. Afraid of rejection even. But you can't be. I know it is such a cliche thing, but the worst they can do is say no, or not talk to you afterwards. Fear is literally your worst enemy.
The only thing that is holding you back is you. You are the one who decides not to go. You are the one who decides not to talk. Confidence is all in your head. You see the joker of the class and think how can he do that? How can he make a fool of himself? Well you know that wall you hit every time you try to talk to someone? Well that was put there by you; only you can take it down!
I really hope these few things will help, I know that it seems obvious but sometimes you need to see it to believe it.
If I can change.... so can you!
KAx
Sunday, 20 September 2015
Pulls The Heart Strings
The Green Mile - Film - 1999
The Green Mile is based on death row in 1930's. The film follows the head prison guard Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) and his guards who, get affected when a new prison inmate John Coffey "like the drink but not spelt the same" (Michael Clarke Duncan) whom is scheduled for execution as he has been convicted of murdering two young girls.
The film starts off showing Paul in a nursing home going for walks to a cabin everyday. He is caught getting emotional over a film and Elaine Connelly (Eve Brent) finds him and he tells her his story. This film is based upon a short story by Stephen King.
As the story begins you really have no way of knowing where it is going. There are others inmates on death row and you see the trials the guards are put through with them before the final execution of John Coffey.
Tom Hanks gives an astounding performance, you can feel what he feels, think what he thinks. There was never any doubt in my mind throughout the film that I was watching a small part of Paul Edgecomb's life. The only person that maybe takes the gauntlet from Tom is Michael Clarke Duncan and how he manages to portray his giant of character as a small, terrified mouse. All of the support actors such as David Morse, Doug Hutchinson and Michael Jeter as just as good, they all portray their characters with real feeling. There are some extremely heartfelt moments and the actors pulled off these moments without a hitch.
The story of the film is, well there are just no words to describe it, something I would expect as it is based off a Stephen King story.
This movie managed to do something very few achieve, make me want to cry.
The film comes in at just over three hours so it is something you have to be invested however, not once during the film did I think this is dragging, or I looked at the time. I was hooked for the whole time which is another achievement after the likes of Avatar three hour films are not normally in repertoire.
There really is not much else to say about this film, it was moving in all the right ways and the cast was something that you don't find very often. For an old film it has aged well in terms of story and because there are no real special effects there is nothing to hinder the film in the modern age.
10/10 - I would be hard pushed to justify a lower score for this film... I will now go and read the story it was based upon
The Green Mile is based on death row in 1930's. The film follows the head prison guard Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) and his guards who, get affected when a new prison inmate John Coffey "like the drink but not spelt the same" (Michael Clarke Duncan) whom is scheduled for execution as he has been convicted of murdering two young girls.
The film starts off showing Paul in a nursing home going for walks to a cabin everyday. He is caught getting emotional over a film and Elaine Connelly (Eve Brent) finds him and he tells her his story. This film is based upon a short story by Stephen King.
As the story begins you really have no way of knowing where it is going. There are others inmates on death row and you see the trials the guards are put through with them before the final execution of John Coffey.
Tom Hanks gives an astounding performance, you can feel what he feels, think what he thinks. There was never any doubt in my mind throughout the film that I was watching a small part of Paul Edgecomb's life. The only person that maybe takes the gauntlet from Tom is Michael Clarke Duncan and how he manages to portray his giant of character as a small, terrified mouse. All of the support actors such as David Morse, Doug Hutchinson and Michael Jeter as just as good, they all portray their characters with real feeling. There are some extremely heartfelt moments and the actors pulled off these moments without a hitch.
The story of the film is, well there are just no words to describe it, something I would expect as it is based off a Stephen King story.
This movie managed to do something very few achieve, make me want to cry.
The film comes in at just over three hours so it is something you have to be invested however, not once during the film did I think this is dragging, or I looked at the time. I was hooked for the whole time which is another achievement after the likes of Avatar three hour films are not normally in repertoire.
There really is not much else to say about this film, it was moving in all the right ways and the cast was something that you don't find very often. For an old film it has aged well in terms of story and because there are no real special effects there is nothing to hinder the film in the modern age.
10/10 - I would be hard pushed to justify a lower score for this film... I will now go and read the story it was based upon
Friday, 18 September 2015
Master and Student Walk Side-by-Side Sharing Their Fate Until They Go Separate Ways
The Forbidden Kingdom - 2008
So after deliberation I decided to watch The Forbidden Kingdom last night. I thought it would be different not very often I watch something quite like this.
The film has both Jackie Chan and Jet Li so you can imagine the Martial Arts fight scenes that are included. The film is about an American teen (Michael Angarano) who is obsessed with kung fu and martial arts. He gets transported back to ancient China to reunite a staff with it's owner The Monkey King.
The scenery and visuals of the film are pretty amazing China looks very green! Considering it was made in 2008 and the amount of greenery I wouldn't expect it to be CGI either which makes it even more spectacular.
As ever Jackie Chan has his humour along with his awesome martial art moves. He is immortal with wine as his elixir but still manages to fight strangely.
I wasn't a huge fan of Michael Angarano I felt he was a little stiff in his role and needed to loosen up a little bit but overall the actors/fight scenes were pretty incredible.
To be honest there isn't much to be said about this film. It is, what it is. A martial arts film!
It was enjoyable to watch, I wouldn't watch it again though.
6/10
So after deliberation I decided to watch The Forbidden Kingdom last night. I thought it would be different not very often I watch something quite like this.
The film has both Jackie Chan and Jet Li so you can imagine the Martial Arts fight scenes that are included. The film is about an American teen (Michael Angarano) who is obsessed with kung fu and martial arts. He gets transported back to ancient China to reunite a staff with it's owner The Monkey King.
The scenery and visuals of the film are pretty amazing China looks very green! Considering it was made in 2008 and the amount of greenery I wouldn't expect it to be CGI either which makes it even more spectacular.
As ever Jackie Chan has his humour along with his awesome martial art moves. He is immortal with wine as his elixir but still manages to fight strangely.
I wasn't a huge fan of Michael Angarano I felt he was a little stiff in his role and needed to loosen up a little bit but overall the actors/fight scenes were pretty incredible.
To be honest there isn't much to be said about this film. It is, what it is. A martial arts film!
It was enjoyable to watch, I wouldn't watch it again though.
6/10
Not Just Another Zombie Movie
World War Z - Film - 2013
Now I normally despise zombie films. They don't make any sense, they are all the same and they are dull. I don't find zombies scary or creepy so I didn't go into World War Z expecting much. I was wrong!
I watched this film as suggested by my partner, we were looking for a film and he said this one was good. I was sceptical as it is a zombie film but thought what the Hell give it a go; I am so glad I did.
Brad Pitt is the kind of actor that is a little wishy washy, sometimes he is amazing others not so great. This time he was excellent. He was a strong lead in the film and carried the story well. The zombie breakout happened within the first half hour of the film which I thought was awesome, I mean when does that happen normally you get ages of just the introduction. I think this was done because the film itself was only 116 minutes so they couldn't afford to spend time waffling on about humans. The film sees Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) an ex employee of the UN travel the world to find a cure for the zombie outbreak. You see how quickly the 'virus' spreads and what happens to people after they get infected. There were a few jumpy moments but it is not a scary film. The zombies are a little creepy and reminded me A LOT of The Last of Us and the clickers. The noises and movements they made were extremely similar to Clickers.
I wasn't a huge fan of the supporting actors such as Karin Lane (Mireille Enos) his wife, I just didn't feel like they added much to the story. They were there because they were his motivation that was the extent of their role however.
There isn't a lot you can change in terms of the story for a zombie film, the virus breaks out, several million people get infected, a cure is found. That is the general structure and this one did not deviate except the 'cure' was an interesting twist in the normal zombie genre. I will not ruin it for those who have not seen the film but it is not your everyday zombie cure and it is actually very clever which was refreshing.
It was probably the best zombie film I have ever seen (which I do admit is not saying much) but it was enjoyable. It is not one I would consider buying DVD but maybe one I would watch again if I with someone who hadn't seen it.
Definitely worth watching...even if you don't enjoy zombie films.
7/10
The Great Khan of Khans
Marco Polo - Netflix Original TV show
I have just finished watching the Netflix original show of Marco Polo. The show consists of 10 episodes and is based during the rule of Kublai Khan (the grandson of Genghis Khan)
The story is about when Marco Polo is left as tribute to the Khan by his father (a travelling merchant) Marco is taken in and throughout the show he is taught the culture, the lifestyle and how to fight like a Mongol. There are ups and downs for him in the care of the Khan and traditions that he must abide by he finds himself in jail a few times. But the Khan seems to have a soft spot for Marco as he describes scenes to the Khan in colourful language.
One thing I did notice throughout the show was Marco's accent was very weak sometimes and at others very strong. He is meant to be from Venice (and he is Italian) he should have a very strong Italian accent but this did not translate very well. Other than that I felt Lorenzo Richelmy's performance was very strong. He held his character well, he acted as a recluse when needed and strong when needed. Benedict Wong (Kublai Khan) was also an excellent character, he was a bit of a softy really but he also had a mean streak and this translated very well in the show. The supporting actors were just as good as the main characters such as Hundred Eyes (Tom Wu), Empress Chabi (Joan Chen) and Prince Jingim (Remy Hii) to name a few, there were no characters in the show that I thought were pointless to the story each had their own merit and reason.
The show similarly to Game of Thrones did not hold back on things like fighting or sex, it used these as part of the culture. For example, Kublai Khan had many lovers from the whore house and it showed this as Game of Thrones how the whores would act and wear. I like shows like this when they don't hold back and are true to their material.
Speaking of being true to the material, the costumes, design and landscape was excellent and reflected ancient China, admittedly I am not a scholar on this time period at all however, it looks as though they did their research about the Yuan Dynasty and Kublai's reign.
It is an interesting concept for Netflix to focus on, it seems they are definitely reaching out and becoming extremely versatile. The second season of Marco Polo looks to be set for December 2015. Will definitely be watching that when it comes out.
Even if you are not interested in the time period this show still appeals to you. The story is fully explained they are not expecting you to know anything about the time period. The characters and story are both strong and well versed. You are interested throughout the episodes there are no lulls in the story. Each episode lasts for approximately 58-60 minutes but they don't feel this long which I like.
9/10
It was definitely one of the best short TV shows I have seen in a long time and I will definitely be watching the second season.
I have just finished watching the Netflix original show of Marco Polo. The show consists of 10 episodes and is based during the rule of Kublai Khan (the grandson of Genghis Khan)
The story is about when Marco Polo is left as tribute to the Khan by his father (a travelling merchant) Marco is taken in and throughout the show he is taught the culture, the lifestyle and how to fight like a Mongol. There are ups and downs for him in the care of the Khan and traditions that he must abide by he finds himself in jail a few times. But the Khan seems to have a soft spot for Marco as he describes scenes to the Khan in colourful language.
One thing I did notice throughout the show was Marco's accent was very weak sometimes and at others very strong. He is meant to be from Venice (and he is Italian) he should have a very strong Italian accent but this did not translate very well. Other than that I felt Lorenzo Richelmy's performance was very strong. He held his character well, he acted as a recluse when needed and strong when needed. Benedict Wong (Kublai Khan) was also an excellent character, he was a bit of a softy really but he also had a mean streak and this translated very well in the show. The supporting actors were just as good as the main characters such as Hundred Eyes (Tom Wu), Empress Chabi (Joan Chen) and Prince Jingim (Remy Hii) to name a few, there were no characters in the show that I thought were pointless to the story each had their own merit and reason.
The show similarly to Game of Thrones did not hold back on things like fighting or sex, it used these as part of the culture. For example, Kublai Khan had many lovers from the whore house and it showed this as Game of Thrones how the whores would act and wear. I like shows like this when they don't hold back and are true to their material.
Speaking of being true to the material, the costumes, design and landscape was excellent and reflected ancient China, admittedly I am not a scholar on this time period at all however, it looks as though they did their research about the Yuan Dynasty and Kublai's reign.
It is an interesting concept for Netflix to focus on, it seems they are definitely reaching out and becoming extremely versatile. The second season of Marco Polo looks to be set for December 2015. Will definitely be watching that when it comes out.
Even if you are not interested in the time period this show still appeals to you. The story is fully explained they are not expecting you to know anything about the time period. The characters and story are both strong and well versed. You are interested throughout the episodes there are no lulls in the story. Each episode lasts for approximately 58-60 minutes but they don't feel this long which I like.
9/10
It was definitely one of the best short TV shows I have seen in a long time and I will definitely be watching the second season.
Tuesday, 15 September 2015
New Friends
So, I have been unemployed and living in Ireland for just over a month now and as much as I love Sean I need more people to talk to!
After having a scour of the internet I found Reddit. Now obviously I had heard of Reddit before, I knew what it was but I had never looked properly at it... was I missing out!
Reddit is literally the home of the internet it's like the hub in a game everything you can possibly think of it on there. I now have a few chat buddies I'm talking to online and there is some really useful threads on there such as /r/writingprompts. This thread gives a topic and you write about sounds simple right? Well yes it is simple but it is really helpful when you are having a writers block. It is something you can do to clear your mind, forget about the novel you are writing and focus your energy on something small and new for a few minutes. For an accomplished writer it probably wouldn't take more than few minutes, but because you are thinking of something else even if it is only for a small amount of time it allows your brain to relax, your creative thoughts flow and your fingers to fly over the keyboard.
I will admit I am having a small amount of writer's block at the moment which is extremely unusual for me and what is helping is writing this blog post. I can relax and let my fingers take over.
There are many other things that people do to try and alleviate writer's block:
The creativity and ideas are in that wonderful writer's brain of yours you just have to let the juices flow! Share your thoughts on writer's block in the comments I know it is something every writer has had to deal with at least once.
After having a scour of the internet I found Reddit. Now obviously I had heard of Reddit before, I knew what it was but I had never looked properly at it... was I missing out!
Reddit is literally the home of the internet it's like the hub in a game everything you can possibly think of it on there. I now have a few chat buddies I'm talking to online and there is some really useful threads on there such as /r/writingprompts. This thread gives a topic and you write about sounds simple right? Well yes it is simple but it is really helpful when you are having a writers block. It is something you can do to clear your mind, forget about the novel you are writing and focus your energy on something small and new for a few minutes. For an accomplished writer it probably wouldn't take more than few minutes, but because you are thinking of something else even if it is only for a small amount of time it allows your brain to relax, your creative thoughts flow and your fingers to fly over the keyboard.
I will admit I am having a small amount of writer's block at the moment which is extremely unusual for me and what is helping is writing this blog post. I can relax and let my fingers take over.
There are many other things that people do to try and alleviate writer's block:
- Go for a walk
- Read another book
- Watch a TV program
- Walk around the house
- Brainstorming
The creativity and ideas are in that wonderful writer's brain of yours you just have to let the juices flow! Share your thoughts on writer's block in the comments I know it is something every writer has had to deal with at least once.
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