"You mistake me, my dear. I have the utmost respect for your nerves. They've been my constant companion these twenty years. "

     Pride and Prejudice, what a fantastic movie. I truly adore Jane Austen. While I have never read any of her books, I am a fan of Pride and Prejudice but also Sense and Sensibility. Pride, was released in 2005 and Kiera Knightley stars as the one and only Elizabeth Bennett. Bennett, is such a cool woman, one that I think all women should aspire to be due to her courage and her sense of self. I truly love a strong female in movies, they are inspiring and fun to watch. There are some breathtaking backdrops and scenery that are just beautiful. The old, English mansions, the wild cliffs, gardens and countryside escapes. The scenery is probably one of the reasons why I enjoyed the movie so much. 

"Marriages are very healthy, sir. You see, married men live much longer than bachelors."

    I truly adore the TCM television channel. The movies never disappoint me. Last week, I discovered a new movie called The Royal Wedding. Released in 1951, the movie stars Fred Astaire and Jane Powell. The movie is a musical and is one of several musicals that MGM released. It is a rather short film, only 93 minutes, but it is full of talent both in acting, dancing and singing.

     Fred Astaire is truly a gifted individual. Not only can he act, but he can dance and sing wonderfully. I adore tap dancing, and watching him dance is such a pleasure. His footwork is flawless and lithe. Watching him dance makes me want to begin tap dancing again. I enjoy viewing these types of films, because it is a true show: the dancing, singing, acting, costumes and set design. Also, the sound of old films is one of my favorite sounds, the opening credits and the crackling of the film. The colors in older films seem vibrant and fantasy-like. 

"She's fair game, Joe. It's always open season on princesses. "

     I love the TCM channel. Turner Classic Movies always has awesome movies playing. Last night, Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Filmed in 1953, it is a romantic comedy, that Hepburn won a 'Best Actress' Academy Award. It was such an enchanting film. The movie is a black and white picture with beautiful scenery. Hepburn is one of the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Her skin is flawless, and her smile is welcoming. Her voice graceful and poised. Peck is very handsome. 

The film is a cute love story lacking the usual love story ending, which is one of the reasons why I like the film so much, aside from Hepburn and Peck's acting talent. Hepburn in the movie plays a princess who escapes her structured life for a change and meets a set of reporters who in turn protect her , not exploit her like they intended too.  The movie is a story of love, friendship and secrets. It is a classic film.

"The battle of the Smithsonian. The greatest battle the world will never know."

Wednesday night I went to the movies to see Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. It had been a long time since I had sat in those comfy, cushioned, reclining chairs with the comfy arm-rests. I love the whole experience of sitting in the theater- the chatting with friends, or people-watching, the opening previews and the ease of getting comfortable in the chair. The theater nearly empty- only a handful of people were seated. I was very upset because I missed the opening previews, due dinner running over time. 

My friend saw the movie a week ago, and told me that it wasn't worth seeing in the theaters, however, I went anyways- to each is his own, right? And, I wasn't disappointed. It was the original cast as from the last movie, however, there are so good additions to the cast. Like the men from Superbad, yes, Seth Rogan is in the movie, he plays a security guard. Amy Adams plays Amelia Earhart, one my favorite people of all time! 

The reason why I liked the movie so much was the overall theme- which is 'do what you love to do'. Ben Stiller, plays Larry a retired night- guard for the museum, and the whole movie challenges him to reevaluate his life choices after leaving the museum. Earhart, is pivotal in unleashing Larry from the confines of his life by being adventurous and excited about her passion for flying. Trust me, Im not trying to make this children's movie a deep, inspirational piece, it is just the underlying theme to the storyline.

Furthermore, I like the movie because it brings history alive. There are characters such as Teddy Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln, Ivan the Terrible, Al Capone, Attila the Hun and Napoleon who come to life within the film. Also, this film showcased the Air & Space Museum which actually appeard alot cooler in the film then in real life. The artwork featured in the film also comes to life! For example, the famous photo of the navy man kissing the nurse after WWII ended comes to life! That is one of my favorite pictures. Last but certainly not least, the giant octopus in the film was so cool! Octopuses intrigue me, so it was a special treat for me to see him in the film. 

Overall, this was a great film!