"Cabin in the Woods" Movie Review

Oh, Joss Whedon, you just make me so happy with your strange way of twisting the normal around and around and around until it all make sense once again. This really was a clever movie, done completely in the style of my most faved director!

Ever get tired of the same formulaic horror movie where five kids hop in the car to go to someone's cousin's cabin in the woods, only to be picked off one by one by a redneck zombie family? Ever wonder why there is a formula in the first place? Then, this is the movie for you!!!

An absolutely strange mixture of classic modern horror, scifi/fantasy goodness! The movie will build and build in intensity, and just when you think you are going to scream, someone makes a wise crack and you end up laughing instead.

Be prepared to yell "WHAT?!" and "COOL?!" at the exact same time!

This is going on my list to buy the day it comes out!

Many Days of Movies! I'm getting caught up!

Ok, major catch up!!!

5. What's you favorite drama movie?

Pride and Prejudice! I loved the book and I think the movie was beautiful!

6. What's your favorite comedy movie?

A few Years ago, I would have said How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days! Now, I would probably say Easy A!

7. What movie makes you happy?

The Rocker!!! My previous roommate and I sat down to watch it, loved it, and watched it again. From then on we always put it on when we had a hard day. It's a nice one to fall asleep to also because it has lots of music.

8. What movie makes you sad?

Lots of movies! I cry a lot at certain movies. Dear John probably being the latest. I waited a long time to see it because I knew I would bawl through the whole thing, which I did!
Also, movies that suck, when they could have been so much better, make me sad. For example...Cowboys and Aliens, Underworld 4, and Immortal.

9. What movie do you practically know the whole script of?

The Goonies! I've been watching since I was a little kid and I still love to watch it at night before I go to bed or un a Sunday afternoon when it's kind of crappy out.

10. Who is you favorite director?

Uh, does anyone have to ask me that really? JOSS WHEDON!!! After him, Ridley Scott. Then, perhaps Peter Jackson (really only for Lord of the Rings, though).

11. What's your favorite movie from childhood?

I would say The Goonies, but I just used it for the script questions. So, how about The Mighty Ducks! I loved the entire trilogy and used to make my cousins watch it with me all the time because they owned all the movies and I didn't have any of them until I bought them all when I was 21 years old.

12. What's your favorite animated movie?

I LOVE lots of Disney movies! Especially Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid, Mulan, and Hercules. Now I would have to say one of hayao Miyazaki's movies, like Howl's Moving Castle or Princess Mononoke.

13. What's a movie that you used to love, but now hate?

Hates a pretty strong word. I wouldn't say I "hate" any of them, just they're too young. Like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also, perhaps The Notebook. It was nice to see it the first time, but now it's so corny!!!

14. What's your favorite quote from a movie?

That's a hard one! I did quote Zombieland for a long time after it came out. Especially anything that had to do with Woddy Harrelson trying to find his Twinkies. But, I also love some lines Joss Whedon wrote for Serenity, like "Half of writing history is hiding the truth." or "Way I remember it, albatross was a ship's good luck, 'til some idiot killed it." I like his writing because there are always references to other things, like the albatross from Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."

15. What's the first movie you saw in theaters?

Beauty and the Beast! I went with my mom and some of my cousins!

16. What's the Last movie you saw in theaters?

I think it was The Grey? Maybe? The last week that I went to the theaters, I ended up seeing 3 movies in about 4 days. So, it could have been One for the Money or Underworld 4.

17. What's the best movie you saw during the last year?

The Three Musketeers! The critics killed it, but I think that was a load of crock! I LOVED it! So entertaining!

18. What is a movie that disappointed you?

There have been a few sadly. Mostly horror movies. For example...The Hills Have Eyes and Skyline!

More to come!

You can do this too! I choose to do mine in 15 days, but here is the list to try in 30 days:

Day 1- Your Favorite Movie

Day 2 - The last movie you watched

Day 3 - Your favorite action/adventure movie
Day 4 - Your favorite horror movie
Day 5 - Your favorite drama movie
Day 6 - Your favorite comedy movie
Day 7 - A movie that makes you happy
Day 8 - A movie that makes you sad
Day 9 - A movie that you know practically the whole script of
Day 10 - Your favorite director
Day 11 - Your favorite movie from your childhood
Day 12 - Your favorite animated movie
Day 13 - A movie that you used to love but now hate
Day 14 - Your favorite quote from any movie
Day 15 - The first movie you saw in theaters
Day 16 - The last movie you saw in theaters
Day 17 - The best movie you saw during the last year
Day 18 - A movie that disappointed you the most
Day 19 - Your favorite actor
Day 20 - Your favorite actress
Day 21 - The most overrated movie
Day 22 - The most underrated movie
Day 23 - Your favorite character from any movie
Day 24 - Favorite documentary
Day 25 - A movie that no one would expect you to love
Day 26 - A movie that is a guilty pleasure
Day 27 - Favorite classic movie
Day 28 - Movie with the best soundtrack
Day 29 - A movie that changed your opinion about something
Day 30 - Your least favorite movie

15 Days of Movies!!! Day 1!

1. What is your favorite movie?

This used to be a hard one, but lately I think I have had it down. I have a long list of favorite movies, like The Goonies, Pride and Prejudice, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, etc., but my very favorite is Serenity!

Here's a synopsis...

In the future, a spaceship called Serenity is harboring a passenger with a deadly secret. Six rebels on the run. An assassin in pursuit. When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an awesome action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything - or anyone - to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncharted areas of space. But, the greatest danger of all may be on their ship.

This movie comes from the mind of its fabulous creator and director, Joss Whedon, who is the only man that can successfully create a cult classic movie from a cancelled tv show!!!

2. What's the last movie you watched?

I watched The Rite with Anothony Hopkins who I love as an actor.

Here's a synopsis...

Seminary student Michael Kovak is sent to study exorcism at the Vatican in spite of his own doubts about the controversial practice and even his own faith. Wearing his deep skepticism like armor, Michael challenges his superiors to look to psychiatry, rather than demons, in treating the possessed. Only when he's sent to apprentice with the unorthodox Father Lucas -- a legendary priest who has performed thousands of exorcisms -- does Michael's armor begin to fall. As he is drawn into a troubling case that seems to transcend even Father Lucas's skill, he begins to glimpse a phenomenon science can't explain or control... and an evil so violent and terrifying that it forces him to question everything he believes.

The trailors looked super scary so I waited until it came out on DVD and just bought it, at a reasonable price. My parents and I wtched it together. It was not nearly as scary as I thought it would be, but I enjoyed the story, and the thought that the Vatican actually trained exorcists, maybe even still do, is fascinating!!!
In the comments, I would love it if you guys gave me your own answers to these questions, or you can try doing this yourself as well!!! See below for the whole list!

You can do this too! I choose to do mine in 15 days, but here is the list to try in 30 days:

Day 1- Your Favorite Movie

Day 2 - The last movie you watched

Day 3 - Your favorite action/adventure movie
Day 4 - Your favorite horror movie
Day 5 - Your favorite drama movie
Day 6 - Your favorite comedy movie
Day 7 - A movie that makes you happy
Day 8 - A movie that makes you sad
Day 9 - A movie that you know practically the whole script of
Day 10 - Your favorite director
Day 11 - Your favorite movie from your childhood
Day 12 - Your favorite animated movie
Day 13 - A movie that you used to love but now hate
Day 14 - Your favorite quote from any movie
Day 15 - The first movie you saw in theaters
Day 16 - The last movie you saw in theaters
Day 17 - The best movie you saw during the last year
Day 18 - A movie that disappointed you the most
Day 19 - Your favorite actor
Day 20 - Your favorite actress
Day 21 - The most overrated movie
Day 22 - The most underrated movie
Day 23 - Your favorite character from any movie
Day 24 - Favorite documentary
Day 25 - A movie that no one would expect you to love
Day 26 - A movie that is a guilty pleasure
Day 27 - Favorite classic movie
Day 28 - Movie with the best soundtrack
Day 29 - A movie that changed your opinion about something
Day 30 - Your least favorite movie

"Thor" Movie Review

This review is long overdue so I better write it now! I wasn't exactly sure what to expect from the movie. I've seen quite a few Norse lore movies and they have all been pretty dark and dirty (nothing really wrong with that), with big, hulking men, weilding big, hulking swords, on big, hulking horse (again, nothing really wrong with that.) Nevertheless, this Thor is based off a comic, which usually means light hearted and a bit corny!

In short, Thor thinks he is ready to be king and defies his father by going off to the ice world to prevent them from ever attacking the kingdom again. Thor's father finds this foolish and banishes Thor to Earth until he can learn to be a good and honorable man. Thor meets a scientist, fascinated with the bridge between worlds. Thor believes he will not make it back home and his brother, Loki, is determined to be king instead. But with the help from Thor's warriors and the scientist, Thor recovers his hammer and saves Earth and his own world.

Suffice to say, it was on the corny side, much more than I expected it to be, but some of the effects were great, especially the big fight on the ice peoples' planet (sorry, but I do not know the official name.) I like the robustness of the characters. You can especially see it when Thor or his friends are on Earth. They have such BIG personalities compared to the humans.

Natalie Portman has not been a favorite of mine in just about anything I have seen her in. I think she tends to play the same character, a bit mopey. (Granted, I have not seen Black Swan, but I imagine her to be a bit mopey in that too.) She didn't strike any extra points for me in this movie. I tended to be more entertained by Kat Dennings (now starring in the show 2 Broke Girls. Love it!) who plays Portman's assistant and is wildly known for her fantastically dry humor!

I like Chris Hemsworth. He is a very bold and handsome Thor (very tall, which is always a plus!) and I look forward to seeing him in Snow White and the Huntsman. If only someone would stick a real woman next to him and not a non-communicative little stick like Natalie Portman or Kristen Stewart! Oh well.

Looking forward to The Avengers where all these comic heroes will collide. And did I even mention that JOSS WHEDON is directing!!! Let me say it again, JOSS WHEDON IS DIRECTING THE AVENGERS! Thank goodness someone had some common sense to hire him. He is BY FAR! the most ingenious man when it comes to movies and television!

EMERGENCY REPORT!!! Buffy the Vampire Slayer Movie WITHOUT Joss Whedon! I DON'T THINK SO!

"Find me one person who liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer but not Joss, and I'll show you a liar." ~John Kubicek (Senior Writer, BuddyTV)

It appears that 2012 could possibly be full of more disasters than the end of the world! I just found out that Warner Brothers intends to produce a Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie without any help or input from Joss Whedon (Buffy's original creator, writer, directer, everything-you-could-possibly-imagine-er!) Even the idea makes we want to throw some kind of tantrum that I grew out of years ago.

The point is that something can be done, the petitions have started, and WB is hearing the complaints. If you are a fan of the show or you just happen to have a few minutes, please sign this petition!!!

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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/no-whedon-no-buffy---boycotting-wbs-buffy-movie/?z00m=19914875

Please help this man!

Joss Whedon

Responding to E!Online's Kristin Dos Santos, Whedon offered his reaction to the news:

Kristin, I'm glad you asked for my thoughts on the announcement of Buffy the cinema film. This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths — just because they can't think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my Avengers idea that I made up myself.

Obviously I have strong, mixed emotions about something like this. My first reaction upon hearing who was writing it was, "Whit Stillman AND Wes Anderson? This is gonna be the most sardonically adorable movie EVER." Apparently I was misinformed. Then I thought, "I'll make a mint! This is worth more than all my Toy Story residuals combined!" Apparently I am seldom informed of anything. And possibly a little slow. But seriously, are vampires even popular any more?

I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death. But, you know, AFTER. I don't love the idea of my creation in other hands, but I'm also well aware that many more hands than mine went into making that show what it was. And there is no legal grounds for doing anything other than sighing audibly. I can't wish people who are passionate about my little myth ill. I can, however, take this time to announce that I'm making a Batman movie. Because there's a franchise that truly needs updating. So look for The Dark Knight Rises Way Earlier Than That Other One And Also More Cheaply And In Toronto, rebooting into a theater near you.

Leave me to my pain! Sincerely, Joss Whedon.

Joss Whedon's reations can be found at this link: http://www.reelzchannel.com/movie-news/8342/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-remake-moves-forward-joss-whedon-reacts

How can you deny such an honest and hilarious man!?!?

The 7 Best-Worst Movies

Every now and then, a movie comes along that makes you want to mock it and tell all your friends about it at the same time. You watch it in the confines of your own home (in a closet if you must) anything to enjoy it without ridicule from others. You love this movie, yet you know you probably shouldn’t broadcast that to the world.

Well, I’m no scaredy-cat. In fact, I’m willing to admit 7 of these egregious films with no shame, only tremendous enthusiasm.

In alphabetical order:

1) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Starring: Kristie Swanson, Donald Sutherland, and Luke Perry. The movie that started it all! Most of you (all of you if you stick around a while) will come to learn of my love for Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind some of the greatest characters and storylines of all time. It is only he who can make a wildly successful show and spin-off show 5 years after the concept was aired in a failed movie. And it is only he who can make a wildly successful movie 3 years after the concept was introduced in a cancelled television show. (It’s a BIG deal!!!) Anyway, back to the movie. Although it didn’t really jumpstart the careers of any of its actors (Kristie Swanson almost literally dropped off the face of this planet after this movie, only to appear much later on Skating with Celebrities) but it did jumpstart the careers of Whedon’s fabulous and unforgettable characters.

2) Cut Throat Island (1995) Starring: Geena Davis and Matthew Modine. I just think that Geena Davis is one of the most kick-butt women in Hollywood because of this movie. She’s gorgeous and stands tall. And Mathew Modine is just a charmer. I also love pirates so this movie dings the bell. It is action packed, has an interesting twist on treasure maps, and the sets are beautiful.

3) Ninja Assassin (2009) Starring: Rain and Naomie Harris. This was one of those movies where the mere trailer playing on the living room television makes everyone stop and watch. Then, once the trailer has ended, everyone sits in silence, waiting for someone to say whether they want to see it or not. At my apartment, I was the first to speak. I said, “I can’t wait to see that,” but everyone else thought I was joking. The next week, the trailer aired again and I repeated my desire to see the movie. By that time, with the movie debuting in theaters in less than 3 days, my roommates realized I was serious. I went to the theater with the only roommate I could convince to come and her boyfriend. We sat and watched as computer generated blood splashed in waves across the silver screen and non-stop ninja kung-fu littered the plot. It was fantastic. I loved it, my roommate loved it, and her boyfriend didn’t know what to say. (Don’t ask me to interpret “boy.” I’m no mind reader.)

4) Point Break (1991) Starring: Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. Point Break is enough to make you forget that the rest of Keanu Reeves’ movie career ever existed, allowing this one robust performance to stand on its own pedestal. (Of course, I am being dramatic.) It’s really Patrick Swayze that I love in this movie; that I love in all of his movies. I hope that he found as much joy in performing as his viewers found in following his career. Also, if anyone has seen the Mythbusters where they basically bust everything about the scene where Reeves and Swayze jump out of a plane with only one parachute, you may understand my amazement at how movies can be creative enough to stretch the truth in order to make a scene work for them.

5) Starship Troopers (1997) Starring: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Neil Patrick Harris. I honestly don’t remember when or why I decided to watch this movie. With a summary like “Humans of a fascistic, militaristic future do battle with giant alien bugs in a fight for survival,” I really don’t see what compelled me. (Summary supplied by IMDB. (It’s my favorite go-to movie site.)) Any description with “bugs” in it just creeps me out. Anyway, I loved it (and not just because I gained a massive crush on Casper Van Dien). Like Cut Throat Island, there was a lot of action, a bit more gore, but also a complete plot to follow (a bit of romance, a coming of age story, bonds of friendship that are tested, all in a plausible society.) It peeked my interest at every turn.

6) Van Helsing (2004) Starring: Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. First off, you must know that I would marry Hugh Jackman if I ever were to meet him and he were at least 10 years younger. (And, if he weren't already married.) So, before the movie came out, I knew I liked the actors and I’ve always been fascinated by the evolution of the character Van Helsing who was originally introduced in Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, “Dracula.” (P.S. Yes, Bram Stoker invented Van Helsing. He did not, however, invent vampires! Please don’t make me enter this argument for the 3^rd time!) The special effects may be “rough” because of the low budget, but it’s fun. Enjoy it for what it is.

7) Wrong Turn (2003) Starring: Eliza Dushku and Desmond Harrington. Usually I do not enjoy horror flicks. I think they’re lacking horribly in a plot, choosing to base time on the number of people who have been killed instead of the rise and fall of the storyline. Don’t get me wrong, Wrong Turn still kills off its characters at appropriate intervals, but there are moments of rising tension, climax, and breaks. Also, heading back to the wonderful universe created by Joss Whedon, I enjoyed seeing Eliza Dushku play a protagonist in this movie as opposed to playing the other slayer, Faith, in the television version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Please note that although I consider Wrong Turn to be on my list of the best-worst movies, I do not consider its sequels to even be relevant to this list. They never should have been made and are the epitome of why I don’t usually enjoy horror flicks.)

Well, I have confessed to my secret list of the best-worst movies EVER! But now it is your turn.

What do you think of my list and what are your favorite best-worst movies?

Welcome to WYE?

Welcome all Followers, new members, editors, and book and movie enthusiasts to Who's Your Editor?! Blogging is new to me, but I find it to be the perfect outlet for writing about special interests and provoking discussion about said interests.

To get started, I really wanted to outline some of the things this blog will be focusing on. I hope to have several reoccurring topics, such as the following:

"Who's Your Editor?"- This is the main feature of WYE?. Each of these posts will focus on a book in which I have noted particular grammatical and stylistic choices the author or editor has made. Using examples from the book as an educational platform, we will become the editors and discuss why such choices may have been made, what "guidelines" of the English language support or contradict such choices, and general self-editing tips.

Style- Posts on style will discuss a style choice of a particular author or just in general. (Be looking for my first style feature "Dashner and his Dashes.")

??? vs ???- Have you ever wondered what's the difference between gray and grey, worse and worst, toward and towards, who and whom, blonde and blond, though and although? That's exactly what these posts will tackle. This is also a great opportunity for everyone to leave comments and suggest other "??? vs ???" that you are having trouble with. (Be looking for the post "Gray vs. Grey")

Book Reviews- Simple. Every time I finish a book I will write a review on it. (Be looking for my review on "'The Last Song' by Nicholas Sparks.")

Must Reads- There are books I have already read that I will never forget and want to pass onto others. (Be looking for "'Poison Study' by Maria V. Snyder.")

My Own Writing- I've been writing for most of my life, even if I didn't always consider it to be a practice. Currently, I am working on two novels, two novellas, and attempting a series of short stories. I also write poetry in all forms. Every now and then I'll share something and post links to my WEbook projects so you can read further if you would like. (Be looking for summaries, excerpts, and poetry soon.)

Miscellaneous- Obviously, I have other interests. So, every now and then I will interject with posts about a movie I watched, something I learned about vintage shoes, other articles I have read, something that is happening at school, etc. They may look out of place at first, but hopefully, as everyone gets to know me, they'll make perfect sense. (Be looking for "The Best Worst Movies," "I Love Joss Whedon," "The History of Sabotage," "How to Graduate from College," and links to interesting articles.)

That's about it. I really hope everyone will enjoy reading this as much as I will enjoy writing it. Also, PLEASE leave comments. I will reply. Feel free to agree, disagree, ask questions, post topic suggestions you'd like to know more about, books you'd like me to read, or work of your own you would like me to check out.

I'm looking forward to kicking this blog off!