11 October 2011

THE AVENGERS TRAILER HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!

Today was a great day. Freaking monumental if you like comic books, Marvel, comic book movies, or things blowing up - or all of the above. The EXTREMELY anticipated Avengers trailer was released this morning, much to the delight of million of fan boys and girls all around the world! (Literally, I FB chatted with a friend in Australia for two hours about how amazing it is.) It was our first real look since that 30 second teaser we got after the credits rolled for Captain America,

So, without further adieu....



BOOM. That just happened!

After all the production video and photos, it's so worth it! Only 205 more days to go....

23 August 2011

Trying My Hand at Something New

I've been meaning to get around to it for a while, but I just haven't found the time. I'm going to take a new turn with my good old blog and put into words what I enjoy the most - anything and everything that has to do with movies!

This has been my summer of movies. I've gone at least once a week to see a flick (by far Marvel's Thor has been my absolute favourite), so I figured why not do mini reviews for those who might be interested? So look for new and awesome things to come, especially all the news that has to do with The Avengers!

This is gonna be fun... :)

17 May 2011

The Canucks and Me

Who knew the 2011 playoffs were going to be this exciting?! There has been so many game 7's my head is still spinning!

But no, seriously.

I don't think I've ever watched a more exciting playoff run from so many different teams than I have witnessed this year. As per usual (and as I've written in previous blogs) the Leafs have once again missed the post-season. And believe me, I'm not here to dwell on that by any means.

Come spring time, I always find myself watching the playoffs with no real investment or interest in who checks who, who scores or even who move on to the next round. But this year, something changed.

I'd heard tidbits from my Dad about all the excitement out in Vancouver re: the end of the Canucks regular season, winning the Presidents Trophy and having to face their demons in the form of the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round. It peaked my interest, as I do love a good ole' hockey rivalry (The Leafs and Sens might just be my favourite). So as the series began, I made sure to tune in to see what all the excitement was about - and after the Canucks won the first three games, I though they were a lock for the second round. As we all know, that's not exactly how it turned out.

Game 7 was one of the most exciting games I've ever watched! When the game was tied at one at the end of the third and headed for overtime, I couldn't even sit down. There was just too much anxiety driven nervous energy built up in my stomach. Every move in the first few minutes was absolutely intense - and then with 14:38 left in OT1, Alex Burrows happened.



"It's a wonderful day for an exorcism" - Jim Hughson

That still gives me goosebumps. I'm in the Eastern time zone, so when this all went down it was close to 1am. When that goal went in, I woke everyone in my house up - they know who won the game that night.

And that game was the hook, line and sinker. Not only was I invested, I found myself with the overwhelming urge to have a Canucks jersey of my very own! Now I'm from a fairly small city and after 8 different shops the only place I found anything remotely close was at Sport Chek and even then it wasn't what I wanted. Apparently they order their stock on supply and demand, and there's no demand here. My last resort was putting an order in directly to Vancouver and by the end of that week, my brand new jersey was ready to be worn.

And wear it I have, since game two of the series against Nashville. That series seemed like it was going to play out much like the Chicago series, especially after game five when the Canucks were up 3 games to 1 with a chance to close the series and get some much needed time off. They came close, with Kesler really getting into it, but so such luck. It was back on the road to Nashville and the so-called "Yellow Out" (or Yellow Fail if you ask my Dad) where they managed to pull of the win and finish the Preds in six. The entire Canucks community was able to breathe a giant sigh of relief, and I was finally able to focus on work and other things - at least until the other Western series between the Red Wings and Sharks was decided.

I was surprised when I found out that series would be going to 7, especially after the Sharks had been up 3 games to none. The Sharks won the game and I received a text from my Dad that said "Well, it looks like we'll be dining on fish rather than wings." No truer words have ever been said.

While the team needed the break between series after going 13 games with no more than two days off in between, the wait as a fan was brutal. That's definitely the one downside of the playoffs...you get so used to seeing a game every second day that when you are deprived for three days or more, it's almost torturous. Call it a big case of the instant gratification-isms.

Finally after a 6 days wait, game one against the Sharks was played this past Sunday and boy-howdy was it a good one! The first 30 minutes had me worried, I'm not going to lie. When that fluke goal went in after a failed clearing attempt by Lu, I found myself beating up the pillow beside me, an act that I had become infamous for while watching the Leafs play in post-season games pre-lockout. That's when the light bulb went off in my head - I wasn't just watching the Canucks because they are the last remaining Canadian team or because I'm a post-season bandwagon jumper. They've actually stolen a bit of my hockey heart, which I never thought was possible. The range of emotions I get while watching then play rival any of those I've had watching the Leafs. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

After a huge Canucks win in game one, I'm absolutely thrilled to see what the Canucks can do in the remainder of the series against the Sharks - and even more excited for the very real possibility of a shot at the Stanley Cup. I just wish I could be out there experiencing it all first hand, because the Canucks have some of the best fans I've ever seen, ESPECIALLY the Green Men (they are the best part of a Canucks power play)!

So if any fans out there hear a distant scream at a ridiculous call or play and a cheer when something is played to perfection, it will be me sitting in front of my TV during game two tomorrow night; the newest, junior Canucks fan.

05 April 2011

The Toronto Maple Leafs miss the playoffs....again.

I love the Leafs. *LOVE.* Always have and always will. But yet again, the playoffs are a bust. Since the lockout in the 2004-05 season, they been, well, crap. Chalk it up to bad playing, coaching, management - whatever you'd like. They've just plain sucked.

This year showed, dare I say it, promise? I whole heartedly believe that Brian Burke was the best thing that's happened to the Leafs in years. Granted, they played terribly more often than not, but this last month (failed) push for the playoffs really gives me hope.

I miss the playoffs so, so badly! There was nothing quite as amazing as game day - you could go absolutely anywhere and you would see jerseys, car flags stickers, make up - a shower of blue and white everywhere! Spring just hasn't been the same....

I'm holding high hopes for the 2011-12 season. (I know Leafs fans say this every year, but I really really mean it!) They're heading in the right direction, it's only a matter of time :)

22 February 2011

Five TV Shows You MUST Check Out (If Only Once...)

Yeah, Hollywood is lacking originality these days and every one knows it. In the past few years there have been remakes, reboots and any other "re" you can probably think of, but once in a while a few good shows come along that make it worth sitting your butt down in front of the TV for an hour (or two...). I have complied a list of five that definitely are worth a look.


1 - "The Walking Dead" (AMC) : The Walking Dead follows a group of infection survivors fighting zombies - and each other - for survival in Georgia. The series is based upon the graphic novels by the same title, written by Robert Kirkman. Season one premiered on October 31st/10 and, to many of its fans dismay, only ran for 6 episodes. A second season was green lit immediately and should be ready for this fall.



2 - "The Chicago Code" (FOX) : A new superintendent, the first female in Chicago's history teams with a small number of officers to take down police and government corruption in the city. I like this one because it doesn't hold back - the actors they cast are perfect...and they hired real Chicago Officers as extras. The pilot aired the first week of February to positive reviews.



3 - "Blue Bloods" (CBS) : Blue Bloods focuses on the close knit Reagans, a family of NYPD cops. Tom Selleck brings back his legendary mustache and some decent ass-kicking. It first aired in September /10 and continues to air Friday nights at 10.



4 - "Shit My Dad Says" (CBS) : Well, this one started off to a rough start but has slowly become watch worthy. The show is based on the Twitter feed of the same name and William Shatner does the character of Ed so much justice! The season finale aired in mid-February.



5 - "Shameless" (Showtime) : Brilliant. It's the one word I can think of to describe Shameless. It follows the Gallaghers, a extremely dysfunctional family that somehow manages to make everything work. Comedy, drama, shock value - you name it, Shameless has it.

Ever Get Frustrated?

So I've been finished school for 8 months now and I'm still looking for the perfect job - easier said than done! I feel like I've been banging me head against the wall trying to find something, but that hasn't stopped me from being a persistent little bugger!

As I have come to learn, media is one of the hardest industries to crack - and I would have to fall in love with it. Ever since I sat down in my high school guidance office in grade 9 and read about broadcast journalism I was hooked...nearly 9 years and a university degree later there I was!

It was such an amazing program, I loved everything about it! It taught me everything I could ever need to know. Now all I have to do is find the perfect radio gig to show off my amazing skills! Sigh.

I know the day will come...I just hope it's sooner rather than later! Lady Gaga had it right - we're all born to be who we're meant to be...