good costumes, bad costumes....

Star Wars......so GOOD




Flash Gordon......good movie, BAD costumes



Equilibrium......GOOD costumes



Eragon.....good book, bad movie.....BAD costumes


I really get into movie costumes. Does anyone else? Sometimes....so terrific....others.......well, not so terrific. Here's my list~

Now Star Wars seemed a little extreme and out there when the series first came out. But really, you can't compare it to anything that's been done before because this exists outside of our galaxy. You know what I'm saying? I really love Han Solo's costume especially. It really captures his renegade personality. The star fighters jumpsuits are really cool too.

Flash Gordon was a pretty fun and silly movie. I don't think it was meant to be serious either. Having said that, their costumes really were over the top. They looked like they were put together real quick. And not well. Like every single piece was stitched together from the cheap and leftover cloth bins.

Equilibrium was totally underrated as a movie. However, that's neither here nor there. Let's talk about the wardrobe. Clean and simple lines...well done. Believable, I'd say. You can really feel the mood they're trying to convey.

When you read a book you like and it gets made into a movie, you'll almost always be disappointed! Eragon is no exception. And you know what? I can't even tell you what was so bad about it. It just was. The costumes started to annoy early on. A farm boy wearing perfectly pristine clothing? Yeah, that's what I thought too.

the wonderful....

We've had no tv for going on 3 weeks now. At first I was devastated (naturally). I mean, how was I supposed to get my Mentalist fix? Or my Community.....my 30 Rock?!? *sob. Thank goodness for a great library! We've been able to check out some really awesome movies, new and old, that are appropriate for the whole family and..........this is the best part........it's FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Well, not really free if you return them late which I of course (*cough), have never done.
Short story long, we watched The Wizard of Oz today and we both loved it! So far it's been a really positive experience...and if you have any suggestions for great old movies, leave your picks here!

lisa's life truths.....

It is an unwritten rule that I must cry during each and every episode of Little House on the Prairie. Even the happy ones.

It is impossible to watch an action movie and not picture myself in that role. Even in my imagination, I'm much more clumsy. But of course, I have fabulous hair.

There is no time, day or night, that I do not want a slim-jim and a Dr Pepper. There is no time, day or night, that I will not procure these items for myself.

Every time I enter a library, I sigh because I just love the smell of books! The same is true of Barnes and Noble.

I get a twinge of jealousy every time I see someone rocking a great hat. My hat collection is never worn outside of the house because I'm afraid people will laugh at me if I do.

Do you have any life truths?

having fun outside...

laundry helper....



my only flower...the next morning all of the petals were blown away :(...


Summer is almost here and it is soooo pleasant just to be outside! I also look forward to this time of year to hang my laundry out to dry, hehe. It doesn't sound like fun, but it is.....I promise!!

*warning* tons of pictures ahead....

Wow, what a day! Our little family took the short drive out to Boxerwood where we enjoyed the scenery and each other's company immensely. And there's something about being in nature that makes me KNOW that God exists and loves me. Don't be jealous...He loves you too :).