Fan Fiction: What is it Good For?

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A few weeks ago I got into a discussion with a colleague about writing. When I explained that I dabbled in fan fiction, he had no clue what fan fiction even was. In my online life, there is no need to explain what fan fiction is, so it took me by surprise that he had never actually heard of it before. To me, it is so mainstream that I forget that not everybody is as enamoured with the fan fiction world as I am. Continue reading →

How Do I Love Thee, Paige? Let Me Count The (Many) Ways

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This is my ode to the character of Paige,
When you first appeared on Pretty Little Liars you were full of rage.
With bangs so awful they caused quite a fright,
You unfortunately tried to drown poor Emily Fields with such might. Continue reading →

White Christmas – They Just Don’t Make ‘Em Like This Anymore

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Points before the movie started

  • I love Danny Kaye
  • I have no idea what the plot of this movie might be
  • Ever since I decided to watch White Christmas today, I’ve had the song of the same name stuck in my head Continue reading →

Christmas with the Griswolds – A Jolly Good Time

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Points before the movie started

  • I’m a huge fan of Beverly D’Angelo
  • Prediction: I will probably close my eyes multiple times during the film when Clark does, or is about to do, something stupid because of the second hand embarrassment I’ll feel
  • I really hope this doesn’t disappoint me Continue reading →

Miracle on 34th Street – An Absolute Christmas Classic

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Points before the movie started

  • I believe this is the movie with the line “Yes, Virgina there is a Santa Claus” or something like that (Updated: Oh, how wrong I was – I ended up having to look up online where that came from)
  • Other than that, I have some passing knowledge of the general plot line of the film
  • Apparently I’m watching the bastardized colour version – it was my only choice! Continue reading →

It’s a (Sort of) Wonderful Life

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Points before the movie started

  • Out of all the films on my list, this is probably the one I have the most pop culture knowledge about.
  • I have a feeling I’m either going to love it or be completely disappointed in the film.
  • When I started my project I absolutely this had to be on any must see Christmas movie list Continue reading →