Movie Night

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For any self confessed boy band fan, you will know HOW excited I was to see this movie!

Since I was 5 years old I have wanted to marry Brian & admittedly, I still have their album in my car.

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This was a documentary movie about the career of the Backstreet Boys; from the very beginning in 1992 to celebrating their 20th Anniversary. It was shown in 480 cinemas at 7pm on Thursday & was followed up with a LIVE performance!

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This band were my childhood. Family holidays to Florida were made when I could pick up their albums, books & posters & making up dances with my mom in the living room are just two reasons why the band make me happy!

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As I work 2 minutes from a cinema, my mom came & met me after work for wine & pizza & then we made our way over to the cinema like a pair of 12 year old One Direction fans!

Did you love the film as much as me?!

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Book Club

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So I don’t normally read books like this. In fact, I have NEVER read a book like this.

It was released on 29 January 2015 & is a true story written by (with the help of a ghostwriter), Megan Stephens.

At 14 years old, going on holiday is meant to be an amazing, fun & innocent experience. Unfortunately, what happened to Megan over the course of 6 years, completely ripped her life apart.

I read this book in a few hours. It was shocking, and yet, I couldn’t stop reading.

The sadness, anger & confusion that I felt was something that I cannot describe.

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Weirdly, it’s one of the best books that I have read in years. I wanted to reach out and give Megan a hug.

The evil portrayed in this book is beyond belief and something we cannot fathom.

No child should go through what poor Megan went through, but, at 25 years old, Megan is now trying to start a new life.

It’s a wonderfully honest, and upsetting true account of pure innocence versus pure evil.

I got my copy from my local ASDA store, but you can grab your copy from Amazon here 

Movie Review: American Sniper

So, Date Night took us to the cinema to see the much anticipated American Sniper.

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WOW. What an amazing film.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, & staring Bradley Cooper, I always had high hopes for this film. Naively, not knowing the story of Chris Kyle, I went into this movie with an open mind.

Chris Kyle (Cooper), is considered the best U.S Navy SEAL sniper in military history.

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He meets his wife (Sienna Miller), in a bar & they marry. After the dreadful 9/11 attacks, Chris is sent to Iraq.

The story really then develops & unravels the dreadful scenes, emotions and painful death that war brings. During the ten years in service, Chris & his wife have two children, who he see’s hardly anything of, but still remains a loving, positive father figure that his children are proud of. Everybody loves Chris Kyle.

The strain on relationships, real life and the emotions that war bring are really shown through Cooper & Miller.

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After a horrendous attack, Chris decides it’s finally time to come home to his family. He struggles to adjust to civilian life and is haunted by both his experience, and his decision to come home.

A fantastic war film with an unrecognisable Bradley Cooper, I truly got sucked in & was on the edge of my seat throughout. The understanding and empathy I have/didn’t have with the consequences of war were really toyed with.

For those who also do not know the story of Chris Kyle, I will not spoil or reveal the ending to the movie.

All I will say is that it hugely played with my emotions, and I exited the cinema both very upset and angry with the world.

Book Club

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This week, I am reading The Boy that Never Was by Karen Perry.

I have just started it, and I am hooked!

These are my favourite types of books to read; a tense thriller that I can really get my teeth into!

If you’re in the market for a new read to take you into the end of January, then I recommend this!

Currently on Amazon for £3.85, what are you waiting for? Get your copy here

Movie Review: The Theory Of Everything.

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Friday night date night saw us embark on the journey of the most talked about Movie of the year so far.

The Theory of Everything is something else. It was heartbreaking. Beautifully heartbreaking.

We have all heard of Steven Hawking. The famous Physicist, right? But what do we actually know about the man himself?

In 1963, Hawking was given two years to live. In 2015, at 73 years old, he remains one of the most fascinating men alive.

The film explores the relationship between Hawking and his wife of 30 years, Jane.

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English actors Eddie Redmayne (Stephen) & Felicity Jones (Jane) were absolutely flawless. The chemistry between them and the story in which they told in 123 minutes was a privilege to watch. They have cast a spell over me which has become almost impossible to remove. They took my breath away.

I found the love between Jane & Stephen overwhelming. From meeting at University, to the roller coaster ride they embarked on, the compassion and unselfishness of Jane in the early days of Stephen’s illness was unbelievable.

Bringing up a family & looking after Stephen just goes to show that after all of the equations, science and facts, love is the strongest emotion you will ever experience.

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The breakdown of their relationship, and ultimately their marriage, makes me quite teary just thinking about it. The real life struggle between the two is something I cannot fathom.

The film really hit home a few messages. As long as you’re breathing, you’re living. Make the most of your loved ones and the life in which you lead. Take every breath with appreciation. Run with your ideas, dance in the moonlight, kiss under the stars. Do not regret anything. And most importantly, stand by who/what you believe in.

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Overall, this film is remarkable. I demand everyone who has ever felt love for someone go watch this film, immediately. It will take your boundaries and multiply them by ten. It will make you think. It will make you cry. It will make you smile. It will make you appreciate.

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