What Did You Get This Week From Your Public Library?

She's Out of My League (DVD)
Swiss Family Robinson - Disney Productions (DVD)
Grease (VHS)
Glee - Season 1: Road to Sectionals (DVD)
Tue Blood Season 2 (DVD)
Something Old, Something Bold (Non-Fiction Book)
Everything Batchlorette Party Book (Non-Fiction Book)

Movie Review - The Librarian: Quest for the Spear

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear - 2004
Canadian Home Video Rating: PG
Starring: Noah Wyle, Klye MacLachlan, Sonya Walger,
Kelly Hur, & Jane Curtin
Rating: 3.75/5 Stars

I really enjoyed the first TV movie of the trilogy series The Librarian. After that I was not as into it unfortunately. The fact that some of the movie took place in the Metropolitan Public Library made me like it even more. However, it was like giving candy to a fat kid and taking it away. The movie began and ended in the MPL but the rest of it was out and about and away from artifacts and books. I give The Librarian: Quest for the Spear 3.75 stars out of 5!
 

Movie Review - Fido

Fido - (2006) and the movie is Canadian!!!

Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A

Starring: Andrew Currie, Billy Connolly, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dylan Baker, K'Sun Ray, Henry Czerny & Time Blake Nelson
London Public Library Call #: F Fid
Rating: 4/5 Stars 

I was with my boyfriend at LPL and he saw this movie in the movie shelf. He said how about this? He loves zombies. I gave him that look like well you can watch it alone. And he then says, "well it's Canadian." So I said OK. We went home and started watching it and I really enjoyed it. I am not usually into the whole zombie apocalypse stuff but this movie was quite good. This movie was kind of about having zombies as a status symbol, one would have a zombie as a slave/maid. This family gets a zombie after the wife doesn't want her family image to be tarnished by not having one. Once they get one, the family dynamics slowly change. I definitely recommend this movie to anyone who over the age of 14 and enjoys zombie movies, or for someone who is wanting to start watching zombie movies. It's not overly graphic or gorry so I really enjoyed it. I give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars!

Book Review: Victoria Beckham - That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everthing in Between

Victoria Beckham - That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everthing in Between 

By Victoria Beckham with Hadley Freeman

London Public Library Call #: 646.34 Bec

Rating: 3/5 Stars

        

Unfortunately I didn't really like Victoria Beckham's That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everthing in Between book at all. Maybe it was a little to "posh" for me. I'm not quite sure. I came across this book in the same Masonville branch book display as the Eye Candy book by Linda Mason. The book display is on fashion, make up, and clothing. Girly pink stuff really... so of course it drew me in... not once, but twice! So I picked up Beckham's book as I read, "that extra half an inch" on the front cover of the book. I thought to myself, "oh my goodness, is it like a Sex & the City style book? - because I remember in one of the TV show episodes Carrie is telling her politician fling how sometimes a girl just needs an extra half inch. Then below I continue to read on, "hair, heels and evething in between." I skimmed through it for a second and thought well why not. I checked it out from the LPL and brought it home. It was all just to much labels for me. I like my labels, but I am also very very cheap. Amen to that right ladies!?! I buy stuff only if its on sale. Period. The purses that I have with a label on the front (Coco Chanel, D&G, & Prada) are fake and bought in New York City Chinatown. I just kind of felt that this book was geared towards individuals who make a minimum of $1 million dollars a year as all of the cosmetic products and fashion designs illustrated throughout the book are very expensive. The book gave the hidden message of always needing to look your best when one goes out in public or is around other human beings. If you do this, this will make you feel wonderful about yourself, aka = dress up with make up and heels and you will get attention, which will then make you feel good about yourself. I personally think, "shouldn't we be able to go out and about in public and just feel good about our selves, no matter how we look, even if that means in sweat pants?" Don't get me wrong... I love to dress up with heels, a dress, a hot hair due and make up, but I also don't mind going out in public in a sweater, sweat pants and runners. Despite this rant, I did however browsed through the numerous pages of pictures of purses, cloths, shoes, make up and accessories for all different occasions, themes, and seasons. All the clothes looked great but I also thought how much money and time it takes to look that great. Maybe if I had the time, money and someone who dresses me up, I would look like that to and tell others to do the same. But for now, I will just read about it. I give this book 3 out of 5 stars as I found the whole book just a bit to posh for me.       

Movie Review - Doll Face

Doll Face (1945)

Starring: Vivian Blaine, Dennis O'Keefe, Perry Como,

Carmen Miranda, & Martha Stewart

London Public Library Call #: F Dol

Rating: 4/5 Stars

I really enjoyed this film. The Doll Face movie I borrowed from the London Public Library was in black and white. Throughout the movie I definitely thought to myself, "I wonder what those dresses look like in colour." I love musicals and dancing so this movie was a bit hit for me. I really enjoyed it! I love the sultry voices of the female characters and the beautiful Frank Sinatra sound alike voices for the male characters. The plot line was great and interesting. A very cute love story. The movie is about a female who used to be a burlesque entertainer and is wanting to become a well known actress. Unfortunately people believe she isn't "cultured enough." Her boyfriend/manager then believes she should write an autobiography of herself and illustrate how she has culture. Pretty much this film examines Doll Face's ups and downs with her entertainment career. The dancing and singing where my favorite highlights of this movie. Vivian Blaine is quite beautiful and quite elegant in this movie. I really enjoyed the costumes/clothing, makeup and hair styles within this film and how they are different yet also familiar to today's fashion trends. Doll face is an absolutely fabulous movie. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars!

What did you get this week from your public library?

The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (TV Series - DVD)

The Librarian: Return to Kind Solomon's Mines (TV Series - DVD)

The Tudors: The Complete First Season (TV Series - DVD Vol. 1)

The Tudors: The Complete First Season (TV Series - DVD Vol. 2)

Kardashian Konfidential By Kourtney, Kim, & Khloe Kardashian

Eye Candy: 55 Easy Makeup Looks for Glam Lids & Luscious Lashes By Linda Mason

Shelf Life: Reviews of the Latest Top Sellers - May 2011

Shelf Life: Reviews of the Latest Top Sellers - June 2011

First off, love the Tudors! Hello yummy, sexy, historical fun! I have already watched the first season since bringining it home. Never herd or saw The Librarian TV series so I knew I had to get that for sure since I have just become one. I have also already looked through Eye Candy. Looking and reading through that book was super fun. I got some really cute ideas as well. Once I get a grown up job with grown up pay, I want to treat myself to that book, some eye makeup, and some eye makeup brushes. I couldn't put the Kardashian Konfidential book down! Gives you some personal information, pictures, letters, and stories from the Kardashian sisters themselves. Shelf Life is something I have never seen before at the London Public Library. These pamphlets were at the entrance/exit of the Masonville Branch in the pamplet shelf. There was a May and June edition and both examine and review books that have recently been published. They have great ideas for future readings.  

Book Review - Virgin Territory: Stories from the Road to Womanhood

Virgin Territory: Stories from the Road to Womanhood

By: Cathy Alter

London Public Library Call #: 305.2352 Alt

Rating: 4.5/5 stars

  

I came across this book when looking for reading material for the my Sociology & Women's Studies thesis proposal and topic. I am hoping to write on the subject of female virginity in the North American culture and how due to our patriarchal society, female virginity is often controlled by men and is a measure of women's worth and status. I would recommend this book to females over the age of 18 years old. Some chapters or stories may be suitable for younger audiences, but there is some caution for these younger audiences; as some teens mature differently then others and may find the content to mature.

However, I loved it! While reading it, I would laugh out loud and my boyfriend would just look at me in a weird way. I had to read him some parts as I couldn't stop snickering and going "yup, I here ya girlfriend!" I also learned a lot of information (ex. female hygiene or sexual practices of the past) for myself and my future thesis. This book is a great read for any individual who wants a book for light reading, humour, enjoyment, or educational purposes. This is why I am giving this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars. Enjoy ladies! I did!  

Adult Graphic Novel Review - True Blood: All Together Now Volume 1

True Blood: All Together Now Volume 1

(Graphic Novel)
By: Alan Bail, David Tischman, Mariah Huehner, 
and David Messina
London Public Library Call #: F Bal V.1
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars

About 2 months ago I picked up this graphic novel from the public library in hopes of being able to use it for a Young Adult Booklist on YA graphic novel literature on vampires. After looking at some super "hot/sexual" photos in the book I knew I was not able to include this title in the YA pathfinder. However, I did try and skim through it as I am still trying to make an effort into enjoying graphic novels. So far, I am sold and I do enjoy them! Can you believe it? I can't lol! When I first read this book I didn't really understand it at all. The plot line was confusing but the images where amazing so I just looked at the photos and returned the book to the public library unread. A couple of weeks later, I got the first volume of True Blood, the HBO TV series on DVD from the London public Library. I was hooked!!! It was super hot and I loved the plot line. Unfortunately this graphic novel did not give the storyline any justice. The graphic novel took place approximately mid way through the TV series, which made you need to know the characters, their backgrounds, and who knows who, who has slept with who and who will eventually be sleeping with whom. As I read this graphic novel for the second time after watching the entire first season of True Blood, the book was still confusing and very scattered. However, the illustrations where still very amazing and the clearly reflect the characters physical features and mannerisms. I could totally picture Lafayette and Tara in the TV show episodes dropping the F Bombs with their waving hand motions! Love it! Unfortunately, I still wasn't overly fond of this graphic novel. I like how it had coloured images throughout the whole book and the characters in the book looked very similar to the characters in the TV episodes. Therefore, I give this adult graphic novel a 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Movie Review: The King's Speech

The King's Speech

Canadian Home Video rating: 14A

Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, & Helena Bonham Carter

London Public Library Call #: F Kin

Rating: 5/5 Stars

This biographic film was absolutely amazing! Not only was it truly inspiring, but it was also very enjoyable. The movie pulls you in with its humour and empathy it draws from you for Colin Firth's character Bertie. At times I was laughing very hard (mostly the times where Firth's character was going through his speech therapy sessions) and at other times I held my breath as I felt bad for Bertie's speech impediment struggles. This movie would be a hit for both teenagers and adults as it is a movie where all individuals can relate to the main character, Bertie. Individuals can relate to the movie's plot line with a time they themselves had to overcome a struggle, disability, situation, etc. I would definitely recommend this movie for any teen or adult to watch as well as recommend this item to any public library teen and/or adult film collection. This movie was so great it definitely deserves 5 out of 5 stars. Love It!