I have two film reviews up. The first is for the awesomely creepy Woman in Black. This is truly one of the best horror films I've seen. The second is for Mulberry Child, a powerful documentary about a woman recounting her tragic childhood during Mao's Cultural Revolution. Jian Ping's story is powerful, poignant and a testament to the strength of the human will.
Since it's Friday, that also means it's time for another edition of You Should Know. I just met this blogger recently and he's already made a huge impression on me. Jay Noel has a mindblowing site called Jay Noel: Writer on Fire. Writer on fire, I just love that name, it's so exciting and passionate. His bio says he loves science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, biographies and chocolate chip cookies. I could get on board with that. His first book, The Dragonfly Warrior, will be out this summer. Yay! It is the first in a series called The Mechanica Wars.
And now to help you get your groove on, I am spinning Come Dancing by The Kinks. This was my introduction to this legendary band and I still love this song. It puts me in a happy mood whenever I hear it. Enjoy and have a kick ass weekend.
Hey there Melissa - I just cranked up the volume and shimmied my way through a flat sheet (I'm ironing) and blogging! I'm laughing as I write this!!
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Very upbeat post - thanks for the movie reviews and the blog recommendation too!
I hope your weekend starts and remains up and happy!
Cheers, Jenny @ Pearson Report
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LOL Dancing, ironing and blogging...You are quite the multi-tasker. Glad you enjoyed my post and I know you're going to enjoy Jay's blog. He's very cool.
DeleteThank you! I wish the same for you. :)
Thank God it's Friday indeed. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved your Woman in Black review, and although I didn't think it was one of the best horror movies I've seen, I still enjoyed it a lot. It's on the same level as last year's Insidious, which I liked a lot, but wasn't necessarily crazy about. Now off to Jay's blog.
I'm happy you loved my review, sweetie. Insidious was all kinds of creepy, too. Especially that little red devil man. Saw that with my cousin and we checked the backseat of the car after we left the theater. LOL
DeleteI think you'll enjoy Jay's blog alot. He's got some great stuff.
I'm sure glad that most of the week is behind us. It sucked for me too.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a great weekend and much, much better week next week for us.
DeleteI'm back in the 80's now!
ReplyDeleteJay has a great site. Lots of good information.
Don't you just love a trip the Way Back Machine to that fluorescent decade? :)
DeleteI'm so glad I connected with Jay. I love his site.
hope you will have a relaxing weekend, dahling. We need some rest! My will come only on Sunday, since I have to work on translating ERAGON book 4.
ReplyDeleteWe so deserve some wonderful rest! Since you have to work on Saturday, I hope you have the best, most relaxing Sunday. :)
DeleteYAY! Now I am even more looking forward to the Woman in Black. I am picky, and not scared easily so this should be a great way to spend a Friday night...That is if I can talk my hubby into watching it, he is such a woos! I think I will wait until late at night after he has gone to bed :D
ReplyDeleteLate at night all alone in the dark is the best way to watch this, Siv. Woman in Black is scary, but mainly creepy as all get out. Especially those toys. Have fun. :)
DeleteGlad to hear you liked Woman in Black. I don't usually watch horror, but I thought I might like that one.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
L.G. I think you will love it. It had a really terrific and tragic story that drives it. I was captivated and will gladly buy a copy when the DVD eventually drops.
DeleteMelissa, I'm speechless. Thanks so much for the props! I love "meeting" fellow writers and bloggers. This is the kind of stuff that keeps me motivated. Being a struggling writer is tough, and having the support and encouragement from folks like you is what fuels me. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteAnytime! I am very excited to have *met* you and I have been very inspired by your attitude and your spirit. I lookk forward to getting to know you more as well as your work.
DeleteJay is ultra cool and so is his blog.
ReplyDeleteThe Mulberry Child sounds like an interesting movie, like something I'd like.
Jay is so awesome! I actually discovered him through you so thank you. :)
DeleteMulberry Child is extraordinary, I was absolutely blown away by the film and Jian Ping.
*Getting my groove on*
ReplyDeleteExcellent work on the review front, Melissa!
May the weekend be most kind to you :)
Than k you, Matt. Praise from you always gives me a lift as I respect your brilliant mind and film knowledge.
DeleteI hope the weeked is equally kind to you. We deserve some good times. :)
Dang, such a great song...how many times in high school did I take out a girl for "a cuddle and a peck on the cheek...?"
ReplyDeleteLoved your reviews this week! You rocked 'em and rolled 'em, M!
So I pop over to Jay's blog - and there are three 80's TV shows I'm very familiar with - right up my alley! Nice!
Happy weekend all!
LOL yes most of us girls only gave out a very little back then.
DeleteThank you so much for the awesome praise for my reviews. I'm veyr happy you enjoyed them as I consider you one of my go to guys for film.
Jay's blog is the awesomesauce, isn't it?
You have a rockin' good weekend. ;)
Ah, Come Dancing... wonderful tune! Haven't heard it in a long time.
ReplyDeleteAaaah, I'm SOOO excited about TWIB. Unfortunately I have to be patient: it'll come to Austrian theaters in April :-/
Oh I love the Woman in Black!! Wonderful film!! Yay!! Thanks for the song too - it's got me grooving away my Sunday! Take care
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