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My favorite TV shows:
Gossip Girl
Greek
90210
Skins
Dollhouse
Ugly Betty
That '70s Show
The Office
My favorite movies:
The Notebook
The Other Boleyn Girl
(500) Days of Summer
Becoming Jane
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Harry Potter
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
The Devil Wears Prada
Elvis & Anabelle
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Cruel Intentions
Sabrina (1954)
Get Smart
Mean Girls
Marie Antoinette
My favorite plays:
Wicked
Macbeth
The Crucible
Young Frankenstein
Sweeney Todd
Reviews
Greek (2007)
A poignant, funny sitcom that shows human character better than any other
When I sat down to watch Greek for the first time, I wasn't expecting a show with complex characters, intriguing plot lines, and impeccable writing... but that's exactly what I got.
Greek follows several college students who are in the Greek system at Cyprus Rhodes University. Rusty Cartwright enters Cyprus Rhodes as a Polymer Science major who aspires to be in a fraternity. His older sister, Casey (the show's center and soon-to-be-president of Zeta Beta Zeta, the most prestigious sorority on campus), isn't exactly supportive of his plans. In fact, none of her friends even knew she had a brother until he set foot on the college grounds! On top of dealing with the fact that her dorky younger brother has been forced back into her life, Casey's boyfriend Evan Chambers (soon-to-be-president of THE fraternity on campus, Omega Chi) is cheating on her with a new ZBZ pledge (Rebecca Logan), diabolical ZBZ president Frannie is pressuring her to stay with him, and she still has feelings for her slacker ex-boyfriend Cappie (president of the party house on campus, Kappa Tau). These characters are joined by Calvin Owens (an athletic, intelligent friend of Rusty's who happens to be gay), Dale Kettlewell (Rusty's die-hard Christian and "possibly racist" roommate and best friend), and Ashleigh (Casey's quirky best friend and confidante).
Throughout Greek's two seasons (or four chapters) viewers are often reminded that college life is not black and white, but "in shades of gray from here on out." Every character makes their fair share of mistakes, but every one of them has redeemable qualities. Casey and Cappie have a complicated, but beautiful, relationship throughout the series. Rusty, Dale, and Calvin's friendship is not always perfect, but they manage to survive every obstacle that is thrown at them. Even Frannie, Rebecca, and Evan (the show's "villains") are shown as human every once in a while.
Greek shows college students at their best, worst, and in-between. It is a show that reveals college as what it truly is: a four-year adventure where one's morals, beliefs, and willpower are tested, compromised, and sometimes even changed.
Greek has at least one season left, if not more, before it ends. I cannot wait to see where the characters end up next. Greek is not your typical ABC family sitcom. If you want to tune in to a show that shows the truth behind human motivation, Greek is the show for you.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Nancy Drew (2002)
Couldn't Have Captured Nancy Drew Any Better
"Nancy Drew" was the most accurate portrayal of Nancy Drew I have ever seen. Though it was set in modern times instead of the 50s like the book series, the storyline was incredible and the mystery suspenseful. Maggie Lawson was the perfect Nancy Drew, capturing the beloved heroine's thirst for mystery and her confidence, glamour, and intelligence. Nancy Drew's father was protective and loving. Bess and George were played perfectly, and the invented characters were a nice edition to the story. Unlike the Nancy Drew movie that stars Emma Roberts as a brunette (Hair color is usually not important, but Nancy Drew is an icon), fidgety Nany Drew, this movie showed who Nancy Drew really was, blonde hair and all, and was incredible for a TV movie. Nancy Drew's first year of college is one that I will not soon forget.
Lost (2004)
A Captivating Show That Values Human Life Like No Other
It's no mystery why "Lost" is such a popular show. The story lines are original and addicting, the actors have impeccable talent, and the overall message is one of the most important morals of all time: People Can Always Change. -The Below Paragraph Contains Spoilers- "Lost" is a show about several people whose plane crashes on a flight from Australia that was returning to Los Angeles. Most of them survive when they land on a tropical island, but some do not. The island is not deserted; there are supernatural things going on, and it is inhabited by "The Others," a group of mysterious people who are experimenting with human emotions. Throughout the show, some die while others survive. Now in its fourth season, "Lost," whose episodes have included current happenings on the island and characters' flashbacks, is now showing characters' flash-forwards. It is revealed that six of them made it back to the mainland. Three of them have been revealed: Jack, Kate, and Hurley. The last three will most likely be revealed later in the season. The islanders that did not make it back either stayed on the island or died. -End Spoilers- Overall, "Lost" is one of the most amazing, well-written shows I have ever seen. The storyline is like no other, and I have a feeling that "Lost" will be treasured for many years to come.
The Notebook (2004)
The Most Beautiful, Touching Movie Ever Made
"The Notebook" is the most amazing movie I have ever seen. The script was well-written, the actors phenomenal, and the overall effect enthralling. "The Notebook" was based on Nicolas Sparks' novel and was even better than the book. It was a beautiful romance that wasn't too mushy and captured the kind of love everyone longs for. The actors were absolutely amazing, portraying emotions that most actors have trouble with almost effortlessly and flawlessly. Rachel McAdams, who has starred in movies of every genre and done wonderfully in all of them, blew me away. Ryan Gosling was amazing as well, and there are no words to describe their chemistry. James Garner and Gena Rowlands were such a great pair that they made elderly love seem beautiful. If you have not seen "The Notebook," I recommend that you rent it right away; you have not seen a romance until you've seen "The Notebook."