Holiday Cinema

I feel like I've hinted at it enough.  I love Love Actually.  I don't want to hear how I'm "such a girl."  I find something truly endearing about this one.  And I have heard that guys like it just in case you're wondering. I find the film nearly flawless (one scene is a bit too naughty).  If I could use one word to describe the film, I'd say "delightful."  It's my go to word for films like this; I dare you to tell me it's not, and then you can make any complaint you so ever choose.  Are we agreed?  By the way, this is probably one of the very, very few examples of where an all-star cast actually works!  And as a little holiday treat, I leave you with my absolute, favorite scene from this oh so delightful film.

Andrew Lincoln, to me you are perfect.

Cutie Patootie of the Week

Oh Colin Firth, you British lad you!  You make us American ladies swoon!  I mean you are Mr. Darcy!  And you can act for days! 

Let's be honest, I wouldn't care how good looking you were if you couldn't act, and you my friend can act.  Colin Firth has been in several movies, but squirrel favorites include Shakespeare in Love, The Importance of Being Earnest, Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary and A Single Man. 

An interesting fact, Firth decided at 14 that he wanted to become an actor, and didn't go to college because of it.  We squirrels love our educated men, so you know he must be dashing for us to let that slide.  But once again, he's Colin Firth. 

Love Actually is on my holiday movie list as usual, but you can also catch him this weekend in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

TV Pumpkins

The Walking Dead

In case you aren't clear, I mean the entire series, based on the graphic novel of the same name.

Oh The Walking Dead, you have so much of what ordinary dramas without zombies lack.  Heart!  This show is filled with heart.  It involves people struggling to survive;when have you ever seen anything zombie related, focus on the fact that these are still people who are struggling to move forward and to accept the world that they live in.  So many people have died, so many people have been killed, and sometimes it was done in the hope to save someone they loved.  Minus the heart, I must say that the show has one of the best special effects and makeup team in the business.  The zombies featured are flawless.  You can join in on the fun when a brand new season starts this Sunday.

You know what I just had to include the trailer!  Aside from showing how amazing season 2 will be, it is one of the best trailers I have ever seen in my life!  Also, if any of you are Love Actually fans, the show stars Andrew Lincoln.