loving films

For Christmas we received a membership to the Dallas Film Society. Being a member means you celebrate films and love the impact they have on society. When you see a movie whether in your home or in a theatre has it not made you feel a way that you get so touched by it that you can not get it out of your head? It's a way of  allowing your mind to believe that a film can have a way of changing what you think. I love films, some more than others. This was a perfect gift for me. The DIFF, Dallas International Film Festival (formerly AFI, American Film Institute) has a yearly celebration of films the early weeks of April. If you had not had the opportunity to attend keep in mind it is an experience like no other. In some cases you get to meet the actual movie stars but the whole point is that there are so many people that come from near and far to celebrate the art of filmaking. I still remember our first AFI Festival (DIFF) thanks to Becky Shoulders for getting us involved. Now thanks to Becky and Bart Shoulders for such a very special present, a membership to the Dallas Film Society. We get to watch prereleased movies all year long for free. Being a movie lover this really was an awesome gift. So for the year 2013 I will be a movie critique. I will try my best not to give the movie away. It will not be a paying job but heck I will enjoy it anyway

Warm Bodies:  You probably already know its a zombie movie but not your typical zombie movie, this one has a twist. This one has love in it. Is it scary? No. Is it a comedy? Well not really but you have your laugh moments. Does it have a happy ending? Yes. I would consider this a date movie. Its sweet and bad at the same time. How many of you feel like zombies sometimes? Picture yourself in a zombie mood and you see someone you are attracted too then your mood changes. You become alive your heart starts to beat just a little bit faster. We need love to feel alive. I would recommend this movie to the lovers out there or to the ones that are still waiting for love. Don't expect a lot of blood. It might make you realize that love is what keeps us going with out it you are just a dead state of mind. The soundtrack to this film will blow your mind. I give it four stars (so good wanting to watch it again).

 "You should always be taking pictures, if not with a camera then with your mind. Memories you capture on purpose are always more vivid than the ones you pick up by accident.”
― Isaac Marion, Warm Bodies

Safe Haven: This movie came with special guests. The movie was extra special because it dealt with death and the fact that this can be a real story made it more emotional. Special guests author Nicholas Sparks, daytime Emmy award winner, Josh Duhamel, and dancing with the stars' Julianna Hough, would be there for a q&a after the movie. Even though this movie portrayed the life of a man and his family it was a movie aimed for the ladies. It is a love story but before it becomes a love story there will be death. I already knew the ending before it ended but it will have you thinking about a certain character or two. It helps you deal with the loss of a loved one from a different point of view. In the words of Nicholas Sparks "there is no symbolism in this movie". The movie is based on the fact that you can get a second chance at life, so if the opportunity comes your way, take it. This is more of a romance with and edge, self healing. You will cry. I give it three stars (even though it was a good movie I will wait a while to watch it again)



before winning an Emmy Josh went to dental school
Julianna had a small part in Harry Potter and loves cheeseburgers

Look for these pretty soon at a theatre near you.

Who doesn't enjoy a movie?

If you fall asleep in a movie then you have not allowed your mind to think freely.

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