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The Movie Collection: Earth Day Movies

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1. Erin Brockovich (2000) | 2. March of the Penguins (2005) | 3. Earth (2007)
4. The Day After Tomorrow (2004) | 5. Oceans (2009)

Happy Earth Day! There are a lot of reasons to love our earth, including the incredible landscapes, variety of fascinating animals, and all the natural resources Mother Nature provides. However, it is because of these very reasons that we need to protect our earth. These are just a few of the movies that cover earth topics – some documentary, one based on a true story, and one completely fictional. Celebrate today by watching one of these films, or a similar earth-related flick. And of course, turn off the lights when you are not in the room, unplug your electronics, turn the water off when you’re brushing your teeth, and recycle! What are your favorite Earth Day movies?

{Earth, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

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by Lauren on April 22, 2013  •  Permalink
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Posted by Lauren on April 22, 2013

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‘Best Picture’ Bucket List

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Every year I make The Oscars a priority. For the past two years, I have gone to a Mexican restaurant with huge HD TVs with my friends to watch the final award show of the season. This is always a great option because we do not have televisions in our rooms, and we can eat and get work done during the commercial breaks (well, we can try). Yesterday’s show was really entertaining, and Seth MacFarlane reminded the world how talented he is.

One of my long-term movie goals is to watch all of the Academy Award Best Picture winners. Once I get through those, I will then attempt to watch all of the Best Picture nominees, but that won’t be anytime soon. After yesterday’s big winner, I have a total of 85 films to watch. So far, I have seen 25. I know that’s really weak, and I intend on tackling this goal as soon as I have some free time.

Below I have listed all of the past Oscar winners; I have crossed out the ones I have already seen…which Best Picture winners have you seen?

Academy Award Best Picture Winners

1928: Wings / Sunrise
1929: The Broadway Melody
1930: All Quiet on the Western Front
1931: Cimarron
1932: Grand Hotel
1933: Cavalcade
1934: It Happened One Night
1935: Mutiny on the Bounty
1936: The Great Ziegfeld
1937: The Life of Emile Zola
1938: You Can’t Take It With You
1939: Gone with the Wind
1940: Rebecca
1941: How Green Was My Valley
1942: Mrs. Miniver
1943: Casablanca
1944: Going My Way
1945: The Lose Weekend
1946: The Best Years of Our Lives
1947: Gentleman’s Agreement
1948: Hamlet
1949: All the King’s Men
1950: All About Eve
1951: An American in Paris
1952: The Greatest Show on Earth
1953: From Here to Eternity
1954: On the Waterfront
1955: Marty
1956: Around the World in 80 Days
1957: The Bridge on the River Kwai
1958: Gigi
1959: Ben-Hur
1960: The Apartment
1961: West Side Story
1962: Lawrence of Arabia
1963: Tom Jones
1964: My Fair Lady
1965: The Sound of Music
1966: A Man for All Seasons
1967: In the Heat of the Night
1968: Oliver!
1969: Midnight Cowboy
1970: Patton
1971: The French Connection
1972: The Godfather
1973: The Sting
1974: The Godfather Part II
1975: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
1976: Rocky
1977: Annie Hall
1978: The Deer Hunter
1979: Kramer vs. Kramer
1980: Ordinary People
1981: Chariots of Fire
1982: Gandhi
1983: Terms of Endearment
1984: Amadeus
1985: Out of Africa
1986: Platoon
1987: The Last Emperor
1988: Rain Man
1989: Driving Miss Daisy
1990: Dances with Wolves
1991: The Silence of the Lambs
1992: Unforgiven
1993: Schindler’s List
1994: Forrest Gump
1995: Braveheart
1996: The English Patient
1997: Titanic
1998: Shakespeare in Love
1999: American Beauty
2000: Gladiator
2001: A Beautiful Mind
2002: Chicago
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2004: Million Dollar Baby
2005: Crash
2006: The Departed
2007: No Country for Old Men
2008: Slumdog Millionaire
2009: The Hurt Locker
2010: The King’s Speech
2011: The Artist
2012: Argo

Time to start watching some movies, best enjoyed with any of these recipes.

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by Lauren on February 25, 2013  •  Permalink
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Posted by Lauren on February 25, 2013

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I Heart…

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1. Heart Pancake Rings | 2. Heart Waffle Maker | 3. Tea To My Heart Tea Infuser
4. Coral Herringbone Throw | 5. Heart Dinner Plate

Just in time for Valentine’s Day…everything I am currently ‘hearting.’ Wake up and make cute heart-shaped pancakes and waffles for a breakfast full of love or add a shot of love to your tea. Bundle up with a comfy throw while eating chocolates off of a heart-shaped plate. Go ahead and celebrate love tomorrow, and remind yourself of all the reasons why you love you. If you want to spread the love, send one of these sweet hearts to your mother, sister, or best girlfriend! xoxo

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by Lauren on February 13, 2013  •  Permalink
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Posted by Lauren on February 13, 2013

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Top 10 Movies of 2012

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{A behind-the-scenes look at the making of ‘The Intouchables’}

This is the final post of 2012 – I can’t believe how quickly the year flew (as usual). Naturally, to celebrate the coming of 2013, I have rounded up the top 10 movies of 2012 – in no particular order – with 2 words that describe the way I feel about them. I wanted to do Top 12 movies, but when it came time to make this list, I realized I have not seen many of the movies that came out this year. Instead, I watched a lot of movies from the late 1960s to the present. Also, these are only movies that I have actually seen, since it would not make sense to rate a movie I have not watched (yet). I am still playing catch-up on a ton of movies this winter break - crossing off movies on the list every day! What movies did you love in 2012?

1.  The Intouchables (Released in the USA in 2012)
Hilarious and moving.

2. Lincoln
Inspiring and historical.

3. Moonrise Kingdom
Magical and youthful.

4. Argo
Intense and thrilling.

5. Headhunters (Released in USA in 2012 – the book, written by Jo Nesbo, is even better!)
Suspenseful and smart.

6. The Avengers
Exciting and fun.

7. Rust and Bone
Emotional and heavy.

8. Seeking Asian Female
Insightful and a little bit creepy (more than 2 words, but 2 adjectives nonetheless).

9. Looper
Trippy and unexpected.

10. This Means War  (I had to have a romantic comedy on here somewhere!)
Reese Witherspoon. I realize this is a noun, but what can I say, she just makes the movie. Okay…so does Chris Pine.

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by Lauren on December 31, 2012  •  Permalink
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Posted by Lauren on December 31, 2012

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6 Things to Do Over Winter Break

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To be honest, I get a little bit restless during my holiday break. It’s weird not having a schedule or routine, or having assigned busy work. To fill the hours of the long cold days, here are some fun ideas for a long weekend or month-long break (enjoy it, undergrads!)…

1. Start that neglected television marathon. While you may have been keeping up with shows during the fall semester, there was never a good time to start a full-on marathon with shows such as Homeland, Downton Abbey, or Dexter. However, now that you have a couple of free weeks, this would be a good time to start those shows!

2. Take a trip to the movie theater. There are some incredible movies coming out this winter. I personally can’t wait for Les Miserables, This is 40, Django Unchained, Promised Land, and $ellebrity.

3. Read an unassigned book. This winter I am looking forward to reading Anna Karenina (and then I’ll watch the movie), Goodbye Cinema, Hello Cinephilia, The Kitchen House, and The Night Circus.

4. Try a new recipe. Hone those baking skills this winter, or try a challenging recipe that has intimidated you for months.

5. Plan a movie night. Whip up your favorite cookies and drinks, pop in a movie, and enjoy a comfortable night with friends or family.

6. Make your own movie. With apps such as 8mm Vintage Camera, iMovie for iPhone, and Paper Camera, you can document your winter activities without breaking the bank!

Have a very Merry Christmas tomorrow!  

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by Lauren on December 24, 2012  •  Permalink
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Holiday Movie Soundtrack Favorites

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As promised, here is my ‘Holiday Movie Soundtrack Favorites’ playlist! These are all songs from some of my favorite holiday movies, and every time I hear them I am brought back to a particular scene or moment. These are also the movies I will be watching this winter – one every night in an eager countdown to Christmas. There are a lot of amazing holiday songs available, but these are the ones that are getting the most repeats as of late.

A Dash of Cinema’s Holiday Movie Soundtrack Favorites:

1. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee {The Holiday}
2. This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole {While You Were Sleeping}
3. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt {Mixed Nuts}
4. Baby, It’s Cold Outside - Zooey Deschanel {Elf}
5. Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald {Elf}
6. White Christmas - Otis Redding {Love Actually}
7. Silver Bells - Kate Smith {The Polar Express}
8. Christmas All Over Again - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers {Four Christmases}
9. Right Back Where We Started From - Maxine Nightingale {The Family Stone}
10. A Kiss to Build a Dream On - Louis Armstrong {Sleepless in Seattle}
11. A Wink and A Smile - Harry Connick, Jr. {Sleepless in Seattle}

What songs are you listening to this holiday season?

For another playlist, check out the ‘Fall Movie Soundtrack Favorites!’

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Holiday Film & Food Gift Guide

Happy December! Depending on whether you’re an early gifter, the shopping season might have already arrived. If you are already thinking about what to get loved ones, here are the top 9 film and food gifts I am loving. Nothing beats an experience gift - treat your best friend or sister to a late night flick! Or encourage your cousin to document his or her favorite films in this handy Moleskine journal.  All of these items make cute little gifts for friends and family without seriously breaking the bank.

1. AMC Theater Gift Card/Experience Gift - {$Prices may vary}
2. Apilco Cow Creamer - {$29.00}
3. Breaking Bad: The Complete First Season – {$12.49}
4. Chinese Takeout Box Frosted Glass Candle Holder - {$7.80}
5. Clear Coca-Cola Can Glass - {$4.49}
6. Moleskine Passions Film Journal - {$13.57}
7. Pitch Black Dot for iPhone 5 – {$49.00}
8. Star Wars Cookbook with Cookie Cutters - {$23.95}
9. The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook - {$19.75}

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by Lauren on December 3, 2012  •  Permalink
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Fall Movie Soundtrack Favorites

This autumn, I have been busy watching a lot of movies – some that are old favorites, some that were completely new to me. I have made a playlist of the catchy tunes from these films that stood out to me.

It’s pretty great when movies use music to emphasize emotions or plot points.  Soft and calm songs that melt into the background can be appropriate in certain situations and scenes, as well. This playlist contains movies that are autumn-oriented, and they are perfect for the last couple of days of the season before the transition into winter.

You can expect a holiday movie soundtrack playlist in December, as I will be undoubtedly be watching lots of movies next month, too. Enjoy!

A Dash of Cinema’s Fall Movie Soundtrack Favorites:

1. Signed Sealed Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder {You’ve Got Mail}
2. Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - Harry Connick Jr. {When Harry Met Sally}
3. Dream - Roy Orbison {You’ve Got Mail}
4. It Had to be You - Isham Jones {Annie Hall}
5. Somebody’s Baby - Andru Donalds {Good Will Hunting}
6. Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers {Notting Hill}
7. When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating {Notting Hill}
8. Only Time - Enya {Sweet November}
9. Continental Trailways Blues - Steve Earl {Planes, Trains, and Automobiles}
10. The Puppy Song - Harry Nilsson {You’ve Got Mail}

What movie soundtracks are you listening to this fall?

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by Lauren on November 26, 2012  •  Permalink
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Treats for Fall

These are some fun treats that I am loving this fall.  I don’t think you can have too many candles, blankets, or pumpkin spice lattes!

Vanilla and Cinnamon Candle - Anthropologie, $16 | Squirrel Nutcracker - Fishs Eddy, $25 | Frankenweenie – A Theater Near You on 10/05/2012 | Kearny Spice Throw - Crate & Barrel, $70 |  Magic Unicorn Mask - Fred Flare, $40 |  Pumpkin Spice Latte - Starbucks, Prices vary

What are you treating yourself to this season?

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by Lauren on October 3, 2012  •  Permalink
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Mad World

I have always been fascinated with what goes on behind the scenes of movies and T.V. shows, from the development process to the set creation. I love these off-screen photos of the cast of Mad Men. I just recently got into the show after initially finding it slow. There has been so much hype about the 5th season debut and the controversial ads plastered all over New York City, so naturally my interest was sparked and I gave the show another chance.  I am only on Season 2, so this summer I will be catching up with the rest of the seasons (thank you, Netflix). I also love how prevalent food is in each episode. Whether a family is eating dinner or hosting a party, food (and drinks) are common to see.

It’s so funny seeing the actors with their Macbooks…

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