Movie Review: the Hunger Games

Hey again,

Movie nerd back in the building. Hope y'all had great weekends cos mine was almost fabulous.

So best thing about this weekend was the Hunger Games. As usual your girl went for the midnight screening and boy was it good.

I had read the hunger games trilogy over spring break and I was immediately enamored with the story and adventure. For the Harry Potter fans out there, I describe the first book as an extension of the tri-wizard tournament from the goblet of fire but a bit more deadlier, gory and no magic.

Oh lest I forget, the plot synopsis:
Suzanne Collins
In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. -- IMDb Plot: The Hunger Games (2012)

The movie stars Jennifer Lawrence who was also Mystique in Last year's X-men: first class wearing only body paint, Liam Hemsworth aka Thor's Brother aka Miley Cyrus' Boyfriend, Josh Hutcherson (who was suprisingly very good, I didn't expect him to capture the essence of Peeta that well), Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Amandla Stenberg (little girl from colombiana), Stanley Tucci, Toby Jones, Donald Sutherland, Dayo Okeniyi (yes he's Nigerian), Alexander Ludwig, Isabelle Furhman (creepy girl from the Orphan) oh and many more. Apparently every star wanted to be in the movie.

Anyway, stays as true to the book as he can and adds a little fit drama but all in all it was very well directed and the story was told so beautifully. The film has already broken records by becoming the third highest opening weekend ever only behind The Dark Knight and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2. The movie made an estimated $155 million this weekend alone. You don't want to be the last to see this movie. Leave your comments if you've already seen the movie and come back and leave a comment after you have seen this movie.

Extra tidbits: for the ladies, main reason to see the movie: Liam Hemsworth aka Thor's Brother and guys, Jennifer Lawrence is an absolute stunner- she has that natural beauty cos she has little or no makeup on plus she's an Oscar nominee from when she was just 18 (impressive huh!!)

Till my next visit to the theatre!!

Miss Me

Movie review ---> Chronicle

Hey people,

I'm back again! Haven't updated in a while cos of midterms and stuff! Anyway I saw this movie a couple of weeks ago and decided to write a review cos I loved it so much!
Plot Summary
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.

So, the plot of the movie says it all! The amazing thing about the movie is that it is shot through the camera lens of one of the characters so it's sort of a narrative of sorts. The actors are young and new and this is the directors debut movie!!
It's not your classic superhero and villain movie. Like a reviewer said, it's shows you the origins of heroes and villains. The story unfolds in a very fun way and then goes darker and more sinister. I encourage everyone to see this movie and leave your comments after you see it (or before).

Miss Me

Movie Review--> The Descendants

So, yeah, I'm now a movie blogger- Sue me. I have decided to write more about stuff I know and I know movies very well. Hope the review goes well and it will make you see the movie.

So the plot for The Descendants: With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront the young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune. 


The plot doesnt explain much but after watching this movie, I fell in love with George Clooney over again. This is not the same Clooney we saw in the Ocean's triology- Cool, Suave Clooney. This is the vulnerable and helpless Clooney. After watching a lot of movies with George, this one stood out. He looked like a normal human being, who cried, laughed with his daughters, cursed and did outrageously stupid stuff. Now we know why he deserved his Oscar Nomination. 


During the course of the movie, we are forced to laugh at the characters and cry with them also. The movie goes deep into finding the emotions of a man who has responsibility pushed on him when he least expected it.


I recommend this movie because it shows a great steller performance from all the supporting characters: Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Scott Krause, and Robert Foster.


I give the movie a 4.5/5 just because I dont believe anything is fully perfect.


Comment with your thoughts and make sure you see the movie and comment after you see it. :D


Miss Me

Movie Nerd!!

Hi again,

Happy New month. By now I realize that I am the most horrible blogger alive. I only post once every 3 months and whatever. I've been truly busy with work and school and being a big sister and random young adult so....

Anyway one day as I was gently reflecting on my life and then something went off in my head- I'm a movie Nerd!! For those who know me very well, and also not so very well, will probably know by now that in most conversations I have with people, I usually refer to a movie or tv show or actor or actress.

I have seen a lot of movies, I actually follow awards season buzz and I can now differentiate between good movies and bad movies and give you solid reasons on why i think said movie is good or bad or why I think an actor is good or bad in movie roles. I even know what cinematography is, most people have no clue on what that is.

But you know the funny thing about me, I could never write a story or be a director. I am a very keen observer. I believe that I would do great as a producer because at this point I can tell when a script is good or bad. Or maybe I can be a movie reviewer. I don't know, I'm just saying.

So in the spirit of my movie blog let me highlight my favorite movie- like things
Favorite Movies (there can never be one): Tropic Thunder (#1), Iron Man, Wizard of Oz, Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean (Only the trilogy, 4 was bleh)
Favorite Actors: Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr, George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Cristoph Waltz, Edward Norton, Casey Affleck, Matt Damon, Michael Fassbender
Favorite Actresses: Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Ellen Page, Charlize Theron, Sandra Bullock
Favorite Directors: Christopher Nolan, George Clooney (yes he's a director), The Coen Brothers, Judd Apatow, Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher

So, that is that!!

Miss Me

Happy New Year!!!

Hey!!!

Happy new years from yours truly! Hope everyone's year started off great! Mine has been ok, considering the fact that I had the worst winter break ever!

Anyway that's that! The year hasn't really started great for everyone especially Nigerians with the removal of the fuel subsidy and the subsequent price hike that came with it! Believe me this affects me in a major way. Let's not go into details!

So I decided to have a new years resolution list this year since I believe this is gonna be my best year yet! First I turn 21- Finally!! (whew), I graduate- finally too! And I start my first real job. Even if I'm not getting paid for it since its an unpaid internship!

Anyway back to resolutions!
1. I'm going to lose some weight! For reals this time, I always say it but I never do it! I would like to look good in my graduation dress, and not look fat in my pictures! :D
2. I'm going to put more effort in how I look on a daily basis! For those that know me, I feel awesome when I'm in sweats or pajamas! I put on sweats or jeans and a Tshirt to class, the library, store, mall! Sigh! If anyone sees me on campus with sweats, please scold me in a very nice way!
3. Limit my social networking- I think I started doing that already! I'm hardly ever on Facebook these days and I don't even read my tweets for like days! Hopefully this will stick!

Those are all for now, oh I also finally need to save up some money to take better pictures of myself! My phone can only do so much!

I guess that's it! I'll probably go back to this post at the end of the year to make sure I have actually accomplished all I have set out to achieve! Happy new years y'all!

Bubu is Back

Hey guys, I'm back! So this weekend I was at Houston and caught up with a couple of friends while having fun! It was pretty awesome!!
Anyway yours truly looked really amazing and I needed to share with y'all.

It was a fun weekend hanging out with Cece and Agatha! You also need to check out their blogs!
Cece is a vintage punk rock queen, mad as hell but I love that chick! Plus she's the only one I know that can roj that red better than Rihanna! Her blog is www.mythriftedbrilliance.tumblr.com
Agatha is my fashion designer! She literally designs what she wears! Babe has a super creative mind! her blog is www.ironyofashi.blogspot.com

Do check their blogs out!

Christine (My Sis), Ada and Myself- The Blazer Ladies

I and Miss Cece

Its all about the Blue

Agatha in Top Left Corner!!

I and Miss Mamie

Agatha did This!!

Family is Everything

Hello again!

Was going through facebook today and for some weird reason both my parents have a Facebook account, and Ben more surprising is that they are my friends in Facebook!
Like the title of this blog, my family is everything. I don't think I would be here without them!
My mum as always is my backbone my moral compass, my morale boost! That woman has done more for me than anyone in my entire life! With just a few words she can make anything alright! She is my best friend! And before I forget, she's the most beautiful person in earth! I get one half of my looks from her ;D!!
My father in the other hand is the coolest dude ever! We talk about everything! From lil' Wayne to politics to religion! He's a very good communicator! He completes my circle of trust!! Oh and the other half of my good looks comes from him! Even at his age, he looks really good! And he loves to dress the part too!
My sister and my brothers complete the circle! These are my best friends! They always know when something is right or wrong! We discuss our highs and our lows! Our best and out worst! I truly love my family! Family is everything!

Miss Me!!