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The resplendent cheese factor of The Huntsman & why you’ll love it

Geek Girl Diva — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:43:33 +0000

To date, most reviews I’ve seen on The Huntsman: Winter’s War have been written for more mainstream sites and they’ve been pretty “meh”. However, considering I flailed when I heard about the sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman, I wasn’t discouraged and went to a screening and Q & A with Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Chastain this weekend.

My take? If you’re a fantasy-loving moviegoer who’s a fan of ladies being badass both physically and mentally and liked Snow White and the Huntsman, you’re going to likeThe Huntsman: Winter’s War because The Huntsman takes all of the elements you loved about the first film and serves them up in super-sized portions.

Loved Charlize Theron being a maniacally beautiful, scenery chewing evil queen with amazing clothes? Now you get Emily Blunt as an equally maniacally beautiful, scenery chewing evil queen with some sibling rivalry and emotional depth thrown in.

Loved Snow White fighting her own battles but maybe weren’t as thrilled by Kristen Stewart’s performance? Jessica Chastain brings both the fighting and acting chops to the game. If you had any doubts, you’ll love her in the role, be genuinely impressed, and hope she gets another action role (which Chastain would also like as she mentioned in the Q & A).

Loved Chris Hemsworth as the titular hero who managed to both avoid Hero tropes and be likable? He’s back bringing the humor, beefcake, and badassery –– and gets action in more ways than one.

Nick Frost is back and palling around with Rob Brydon. Rounding out the Dwarven quotient are Sheridan Smith as the hilarious Mrs. Bromwyn and Alexandra Roach as Doreena. The four of them are seriously perfection and I want a road trip buddy film with their characters, like, yesterday.

The real star of this movie, however, is the costuming of Oscar winner Colleen Atwood. Atwood’s costumes are a character unto themselves and there wasn’t a time either Ravenna or Freya appeared that I wasn’t immediately transfixed by whatever they were wearing. Blunt’s costumes, in particular, are extraordinary in both the look and sound of them. Atwood may be more recently known for the costumes for DCTV’s Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, but she’s at her best when she can dive in and explore the grandeur of her creations. As Theron joked during the Q & A, Atwood will happily dismiss any actor’s complaints about wearing the damn things with the fact that she’s won “7000 Oscars” and no one argued.

All of that said, there are some issues with the film. The pacing needs work. The 1 hour, 54-minute running time could have lost about 20 minutes easily. The tendency to reference certain story elements two, three, even four times –– “PAY ATTENTION TO THIS IT’S IMPORTANT” –– wasn’t necessary.

Hemsworth’s accent slipped enough times that I missed an entire line due to mush mouth and both he and Chastain came dangerously close to that Scottish/Irish mix that isn’t a real thing but happens all the time in acting class. I cannae tell ye how frustratin’ tha’ can be, Luv.

Still, whatever flaws this film has, it knows what it is and embraces it wholeheartedly. Emily Blunt is a true standout in the film and I’m as jealous as Charlize was that she got to ride one of the coolest bears ever. Blunt is masterful at embodying all of the things ice can be – cold, unyielding, beautiful, even fragile and always subject to change depending on the forces brought to bear against it.

Bottom line, The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a fairy tale for little girls who’ve grown up to be self-rescuing princesses and the boys who know what being a true hero means.

Enter to win this fashionable prize pack for The Huntsman: Winter’s War

Geek Girl Diva — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 20:27:19 +0000

I know I’ve mentioned my love for Charlize Theron in Snow White & The Huntsman and my UTTER DELIGHT that she’s back along with goddess Emily Blunt for The Huntsman: Winter’s War. If I didn’t mention it here, I know I tweeted it and I seriously am SO EXCITED.

Which is why I am super stoked to be giving away a prize pack for the movie.
One winner will get a The Huntsman: Winter’s War branded t-shirt, notebook, mirror compact, and nail file, so they can look and feel as flawless as Charlize & Emily every day.

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The Huntsman: Winter’s War is in Theaters April 22, 2016. I’ll be there. Will you?

The new The Huntsman: Winter’s War character posters are gorgeous!

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 21:12:56 +0000

While there were parts of Snow White and the Huntsman that I could have done without, there’s no doubt that I loved every minute Charlize Theron was on screen. Theron’s Ravenna was, for me, so amazing to watch because Theron was 100% committed. A lesser actress could have slid into camp, but Charlize held on and made Ravenna a villainess I not only felt for but wanted to see more of.

Well, I’m in luck because they’ve announced the sequel. The Huntsman: Winter’s War looks more like a badass ladies story than I imagined, considering Chris Hemsworth is only 25% of the main cast. Casting powerhouse actresses like Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain along side Charlize Theron feels like a gift.

Amusingly, I’ve seen a few people looking askance at the poster of Jessica Chastain’s poster as The Warrior. Personally, I dig it. She looks like she’s ready to fight. Leather-clad (save for those gauntlets, which I am IN LOVE with), Chastain wields antler daggers, which make sense as the weapon of someone raised to fight in the forested world we saw in the last film.

Don’t even get me started on Emily Blunt as Freya. That’s a level of flawless I can’t even handle.

Basically, this is me being 100% yes about every part of this plan. Check out the character posters and official synopsis after the break.

The fantastical world of Snow White and the Huntsman expands to reveal how the fates of The Huntsman Eric and Queen Ravenna are deeply and dangerously intertwined. Chris Hemsworth and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron return to their roles in The Huntsman Winter’s War, an epic action-adventure in which they are joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Producer Joe Roth (Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland) once again leads the team in a breathtaking new tale nested in the legendary saga.

Long before the evil Queen Ravenna (Theron) was thought vanquished by Snow White’s blade, she watched silently as her sister, Freya (Blunt), suffered a heartbreaking betrayal and fled their kingdom. With Freya’s ability to freeze any enemy, the young ice queen has spent decades in a remote wintry palace raising a legion of deadly huntsmen—including Eric (Hemsworth) and warrior Sara (Chastain)—only to find that her prized two defied her one demand: Forever harden your hearts to love.

When Freya learns of her sister’s demise, she summons her remaining soldiers to bring the Magic Mirror home to the only sorceress left who can harness its power. But once she discovers Ravenna can be resurrected from its golden depths, the wicked sisters threaten this enchanted land with twice the darkest force it’s ever seen. Now, their amassing army shall prove undefeatable…unless the banished huntsmen who broke their queen’s cardinal rule can fight their way back to one another.

If you want to keep up with the announcements, you can check them out on Facebook & Twitter. Also, there are some fun pics on their Instagram.

Flashback to the set of #TheHuntsman. Regram from @chastainiac #TBT

A photo posted by The Huntsman (@thehuntsman) on Oct 29, 2015 at 11:07am PDT

#TBT Repost from @chastainiac: Peace out Cdog #TheHuntsman @CNTroyan

A photo posted by The Huntsman (@thehuntsman) on Nov 12, 2015 at 10:48am PST

The Huntsman: Winter’s War is in theaters April 22, 2016.

The new Insurgent trailer has me all sorts of excited.

Geek Girl Diva — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:20:26 +0000

Level of excitement increasing. ::grin:: I know, I know, it’s probably silly, but I am so looking forward to this movie. Having torn through the books, recently, I’ve found myself watching Divergent repeatedly just in the background.

I’ve developed a whole new theory about movie romances and movie kisses which I hope to delve into when I have time. For now, I’m just gonna enjoy this trailer that includes all sorts of women being badass.

via Comic Book Movie.

Well, now I have to see #blackhat. Cause, reasons.

Geek Girl Diva — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:20:00 +0000

These words were what sold me on seeing Blackhat: “Directed and produced by Michael Mann, the film stars Chris Hemsworth”. Plus, it’s from Legendary and I’m loving everything Legendary is doing these days.

Do I need anything else? Nope!

You can watch the trailer after the break.

#blackhat synopsis

Set within the world of global cybercrime, Legendary’s Blackhat follows a furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners as they hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.

Here’s the website: www.blackhatthemovie.com

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Enter to win a LUCY t-shirt and hat to see the #LucyMovie in style

Geek Girl Diva — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:14:00 +0000

I know I’ve written about my excitement for the Luc Besson’s new movie LUCY starring Scarlett Johanssen, but I really am super excited to see it. July 25th can’t come soon enough!

I’m also excited to be giving away 2 hats and t-shirts for the movie. So, I hope you’re excited to win them ;-) It’s limited to US residents only (sorry) and they’re very cool.

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From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in LUCY, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

LUCY in theaters July 25

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This is why I’m stoked for Luc Besson’s “Lucy” starring Scarlett Johanssen

Geek Girl Diva — Wed, 28 May 2014 03:25:00 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Luc Besson since The Professional. I love The Fifth Element and I’m even a huge fan of Lockout.

So when I saw the trailer for Lucy and realized I was gonna get Luc Besson and Scarlett Johanssen in a kickass movie, I pretty much clapped for joy.

Which is why I’m sharing the trailer and some pics from the movie after the break.

See? Kick ass ;-)

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The trailer for Luc Besson’s ‘Lucy’ is already making me happy.

Geek Girl Diva — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:04:00 +0000

I’m not sure how I missed the existence of this movie before now, but now that I know, I’m shouting it from the rooftops.

I love Luc Besson. I really dig Scarlett Johansson, I adore Morgan Freeman, I love sci fi and I frickin’ adore badass women who kick ass — so this has me written alllllll over it.

Head after the break for the trailer and more info ;-)

Genre: Action-Thriller

Release Date: August 8, 2014

Cast: Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman

Written and Directed by: Luc Besson

Produced by: Virginie Besson-Silla

From La Femme Nikita and The Professional to The Fifth Element, writer/director Luc Besson has created some of the toughest, most memorable female action heroes in cinematic history. Now, Besson directs Scarlett Johansson in Lucy, an action-thriller that tracks a woman accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Lucy also stars Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman and is produced by Virginie Besson-Silla for EuropaCorp. Universal Pictures will distribute the movie worldwide, except for France, Benelux and China.

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The newest Maleficent trailer gives her black wings and debuts the dragon. Love this so much.

Geek Girl Diva — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 19:05:00 +0000

You can’t see it, but I’m jumping up and down right now. I love this. I want those wings and yay for dragons. I like fire ;-)

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Disney’s New Maleficent Trailer Brings Much More Evil And I Love It

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:48:00 +0000

It seems someone at Disney realized people want more evil in their villainess and cut a new Maleficent trailer.

I like the results.

(via Hollywood Life)

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If you were worried about Chris Pine being in “Into The Woods”, I have some good news.

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 19:09:00 +0000

Okay, I admit it. When I heard that Chris Pine was going to be in the film adaptation of Into The Woods, I rolled my eyes. I figured it was one of those “let’s put a bankable actor in this who can sing passably”.

I was so wrong. The man has pipes. Check it out.

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The new Maleficent trailer gives me the happy ;)

Geek Girl Diva — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:18:00 +0000

I have been looking forward to this since I first heard about it. I’m feeling very optimistic.

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Tilda Swinton & Tom Hiddleston are playing sexy vampires in a movie together. I’m pretty sure I’m dead and dreaming.

Geek Girl Diva — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 00:34:00 +0000

Dear Universe,

Thank you for being you and being something in which this movie starring Tilda Swinton & Tom Hiddleston exists. Thank you for creating a world in which Jim Jarmusch is the director of said film and thank you, more than anything, for letting me discover it today.

I didn’t know about Only Lovers Left Alive until today and I feel as if someone peeked into my dreams and has given me the best holiday gift ever.

p.s. This discovery came via Kristy over at Cinema Blend who was very much of the same mind as I was about the whole Adam Levine being named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” and you should check it out, for sure.

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Want a prize pack for The World’s End? Well, enter to win!

Geek Girl Diva — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 03:18:00 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s newest film The World’s End ;-)

So I gotta say, I was pretty excited when I heard I was able to do a give away for it.

Details are easy.

One (1) winner will receive:

· $25 Visa Gift Card to see The World’s End

· T-Shirt & Pint Glass

· The World’s End Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Prize pack valued at $58

Prizing provided by Focus Features

You can enter the contest and check out the trailer after the break. ;-)

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Here’s some relevant info on the film and the soundtrack.

THE WORLD’S END

Focus Features

In Theatres August 23

Soundtrack Details

A signature brew of camaraderie, knockabout humor, excessive quaffing, questionable life choices, hand-to-hand combat and explosive surprises, The World’s End’s eclectic soundtrack channels the songs the five main characters heard over 20 years ago when they first attempted an epic pub crawl. Primal Scream’s “Loaded” is something of a theme for the action in The World’s End, and is featured along with high-profile tracks from Blur, The Soup Dragons, Pulp, Suede, Teenage Fanclub, Stone Roses, Sisters of Mercy (whose t-shirt Simon Pegg’s character Gary King wears throughout the film) – and even The Doors’ iconic take on Brecht and Weill’s “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar).”

Tracklist:

1. Loaded – Primal Scream

2. There’s No Other Way – Blur

3. I Put This On A Tape For You – Simon Pegg, Paddy Considine

4. I’m Free – The Soup Dragons

5. So Young – Suede

6. Do You Remember The First Time? – Pulp

7. Welcome – Simon Pegg

8. What You Do To Me – Teenage Fanclub

9. Fools Gold – The Stone Roses

10. We Have Changed – Nick Frost

11. Get A Life – Soul II Soul

12. Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar) – The Doors

13. Wear Your Love Like Heaven – Definition of Sound

14. I Hate This Town – Nick Frost

15. 20 Seconds To Comply (World’s End Bomb Squad Mix Re-Edit) – Silver Bullet

16. This Corrosion – Sisters of Mercy

17. Happy Hour – The Housemartins

18. Let’s Boo Boo – Simon Pegg, Paddy Considine

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Ponderation: Indie film There She Is, pageantry and plus size ladies in general.

Geek Girl Diva — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:18:00 +0000

I was contacted recently by the filmmakers of There She Is, and asked if I’d take a look at the project and share my thoughts if I had thoughts and, guess what, I have thoughts. (I know, I know, shocker)

To give you a little background, There She Is follows two plus size pageant queens, Allison Kopach and Jenny Flores, as they prepare for an upcoming pageant.

I’m not sure what exactly Veena Rao and Emily Sheskin were going for when they made this movie. When they described the film to me, they explained it this way:

The two women discuss their lives as plus size women, including how they feel when others’ perceptions of their appearance clash with their own. The film challenges the viewer to examine her/his own definition of beauty and the ways in which it affects our everyday lives.

For me, as a plus sized woman, it was both endearing and uncomfortable to watch. I was very proud of these ladies and I’m glad pageants like this exist. Maybe it’s the little girl in me, but I’ve always liked beauty pageants. Well, let me clarify, I like what they represent. As a little girl, I sat with my mom and we looked for confidence, poise, talent and that unexplainable something that made us root for a contestant.

But I also saw that undercurrent of what plus sized women, hell, all women go through. That discomfort about what it means to just take up space on the planet.

They wanted people to think. They got that response out of me. I’d say take the 20 minutes out of your life to watch it and see what you think. Share as desired.

You can view the movie and other info at the following link.

Oh and, for the record, I’m not saying men don’t go through this stuff. However, I’m not a man, so I can’t speak to your experience. ;-)

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