Now this is the second of Alex Cavanaugh’s Blogfests that I’ve signed up for. The other being the First Loves Blogfest.
So, this time around, it’s genre favourites. Movie, Music, Books and a Guilty Pleasure from any of those categories.
Ready? Here we go …
Movie
I’m on a bit of superhero film kick at the moment, but I’ll go for a kidult film anytime. I’m certain that sort of mindset is mandatory for parenthood anyhow. ^_^
Music
Uh, as it says in my profile, I’m up for any song that sounds good. I’m very eclectic and free with my choices. As such, I seldom indentify by type which means Eminem, Shania Twain, Linkin Park, Katy Perry, The Pet Shop Boys, Dixie Chicks, Pink and Madonna (I could go on) all get to share a cosy little space on my harddrive. Never mind the songs I love that I don’t own (Fun, Coldplay … I could go on here too).
So let’s say I’m drawn to stuff with a bit of a beat and some lyrics I can understand, though the latter is not so much a necessity.
Books
Why, fantasy, of course. Just look at the author list that graces my bookshelf: David Eddings, Anne McCaffrey, Andre Norton, Robert Jordan, Terry Pratchett, Jennifer Roberson, Gayle Greeno, Robin Hobb, Melanie Rawn, Trudi Canavan … it’d be better if you checked out my bookshelf for a full list.
But fantasy has always been a draw for me. The magic (or lack of), the worlds, the struggles against the villains. Oh … the villains!
The guilty pleasure
Kiddie movies!
What?
Let me be specific. I’m not talking kidlut here (think Shrek). We’ve two massive shelves of children’s DVDs. I enjoy them. Especially the PGs. But I have sat down with my daughter and watched the first two Tinkerbell movies (and couple of Barbie ones) before I realised what had happened. You know what? They were kind of good. In an ‘omg, I cannot believe I enjoyed the cheese’ way.
I dunno, but they should!
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Can't do horror. Used to read a few of the Goosebumps books as a kid, that was enough creepy for me.
Worse on movies. I just walk to the other end of the house when my other half starts watching them. Can't even stand hearing them anymore.
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They're good movies. ^_^
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lol. Nice to meet you too. ^_^
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Thank you. Although it does mean one wall of the bedroom is taken up by books.
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I used to be able to quote most of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King & Aladdin. It helped that I also had CDs of the songs. Double addiction!
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I treasure the memory of taking my girl to the cinemas for the first time. She was four, it was Toy Story 3 and she screamed out “oh no!” as they were sinking closer to getting smelted.
The quiet giggling that came from the other parents. ^_^
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Thanks for dropping by. ^_^
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I know. What not to love about them? ^_^
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With or without, as long as you can enjoy them. ^_^
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HI!!! It's nice to meet you through the blogfest!!! 🙂 I'm a super hero movie person, too! As long as there is a ton of kick-butt action! 🙂
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Super-hero kick – yes. Same here. I think we all are, after The Avengers. Now that was a superhero movie. 🙂
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I completely agree with all of your choices! Love the music selection : ) Thanks for sharing your genre favorites. I am participating in the blogfest as well (#127 Fairday's Blog!) ~ Jess
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I have a love of Disney movies. I also love Superhero flicks but I'm think The Avengers was so awesome, all other superhero movies will pale in comparison.
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Classic Disney and Warner Bros., perfect kiddie movies for me. And I also like fables. However, you'd be hard pressed to get me to part with my guilty chocolate pleasure:)
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I love fantasy, too. 🙂 And I enjoy some kid movies and shows. Phinneus and Ferb, for example, is kind of awesome. 🙂
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Cute guys in tight clothing is a welcome addition. ^_^
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Full agreement there. Must watch it again … without the other half intervening with his comments.
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Is eclectic a genre? Who cares? It is now!
Thanks for popping by. And I'm so popping over. ^_^
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That's the sad part of watching such an awesome film.
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My daughter's on a Warner Bros. kick. She keeps trying to tell me what's going on and I have to explain, every time, that mum had already seen them as a wee girl.
And you can have my chocolate when you pry it from my cold, dead fingers. ^_^
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I miss Phinneus and Ferb. They don't show it here anymore.
I should start watching it on youtube. But then I'd never get any writing done.
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Love your music selection. I am a new follower. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Hey there and thank you for visiting my blog. ^_^
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I also love kidult movies, and seems like more and more kids movies are aimed at their parents. 🙂
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I'm glad they did. ^_^
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Always cheers me up to watch childrens movies 🙂
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Me too. ^_^
I wish I'd the time to watch one now. Could do with some cheering up.
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Dropping in from the Genre Blog Hop. I think this is the first time I've heard the term “kidult” before. Obviously it's part of my vocabulary from now on. :d
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Except for the kid movies, we have most of the same tastes. I was so glad when my daughter was old enough that I didn't have to watch anymore kid movies.
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I think I picked that one up from the newspaper when it was talking about Shrek (can't remember which one). ^_^
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Funnily enough, I was glad when my daughter was old enough to be taken to all the so-called kiddie movies I wanted to see.
The Lorax, Brave, Toy Story 3 … wouldn't have dared step foot into that cinema without my darling girl at my side.
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Still making rounds for this fun blog fest! I got sidetracked with my glad fiction blog hop, too.
I love fantasy as of recent writings. And by the way, BARBIE movies have always been a favorite if mine. Don't tell anyone:)
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I do love how she's shown to be strong in the movies. Especially when there's a love interest involved. I like characters who can be both soft and level-headed when dealing with a man.
I think that's why I adored 'Island Princess' so much. Though you could so pick where it was headed. ^_^
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