Movies, TV and Books for 2017
Link to 2016 list
Here we go - 2017 :) Aim is to read more books!!
Movies
A=amazing, B=bloody good, C=cool D=dung E=evil
01. La La Land, 2016. C. I really wanted to see and love this movie after all the hype but I came out feeling numb. The singing was okay, the dancing was okay, the story was okay ... but it was not the Hollywood movie of dreams it was sold as and hence disappointed me! Realism and dreams for me, never mix!
02. Rogue One. 2016. C-. Not as good as the last Stars Wars movie and in fact I nodded off during the lengthy fight scene. Not bad but I won't be rushing to watch again (ever).
03. The Girl on the Train, 2016. C-. A pretty okay book but the movie was not really like the book at all and instead tried to be Gone Girl ... disappointed.
04. Hunt for the Wilderpeople, 2016. A+. Such a fantastic movie! The story was so beautiful, the characters so real and the scenery spectacular and all with a sadness that was always felt but a humour and fun sense that lightened every moment. I real joy of a movie!
05. Sing Street, 2016. B+ Loved this - feel food - great music - lovely casting!!
06. Bridget Jones Baby, 2016. B Good movie and great to see all the cast back together.
07. Megamind, 2010. C Pretty funny.
08. Red, 2010. B- Great movie.
09. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, 2016. B+ Lovely adaptation of the book and that's me all ready to read book 2.
10. Doctor Strange, 2016. B+ Really enjoyed this super hero, loved the story and special effects. Would have been great to see at the cinema.
11. The Interview, 2014. B VERY funny!
012. Gandhi, 1982. A. 013. The Young Offenders, 2016. B Very funny Irish movie.
014. Lion, 2016. A Incredible movie - so moving!!!
015. Into the Wild, 2007. A Re-watch of a favorite. Tragically beautiful! "Happiness is only real when shared."
016.Nocturnal Animals, 2016. C Creepy movie with an abruptly odd ending.
017. Race, 2016. C Good movie and interesting to hear the historical story.
018. Annie, 1982. A One of my favorite childhood movies!! <3
019. Ferris Buellers Day Off, 19986. B rewatch of an old favourite.
020. The Good Lie, 2014. C Okay but not great.
021. The Motercycle Diaries, 2004. A Rewatch of a great movie.
022. Trolls, 2016. A Totally feel good family movie.
022. Sing, 2016. B Fun movie but not as great as some kids movies.
023. Split, 2016. A AMAZING movie!!! James McAvoy was incredible and made what could have been just another boring hostage movie a delicious epic! Can't wait for the Unbreakable / Split sequel!!<3
024. Skyfall, 2012. C Having just visited Glen Etive decided to rewatch this and I have to say it is one of the better recent Bond movies.
025. Happy Potter and the Philosophers Stone, 2001. B+ Loved this first adaptation! Beautiful scenery of Scotland and wonderful cast.
026. Happy Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 2002.B+ A Christmas favourite for some reason. Poor Ginny getting into all sorts of trouble in her first year at Hogwarts.
027. Happy Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 2004. B My favourite book on first reading and I was initially disappointed with the movie but on rewatch I enjoyed much more.
028. Happy Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005. B Great movie with tri-wizard wonder!
029. Happy Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 2007. B- Always the most boring for some reason even though I loved the introduction of Luna and I adored the creation of Dumbledore's Army!
030. Happy Potter and the Half Blood Prince, 2009.A Probably my favourite of the later movies. So much intrigue and an ending to pierce your heart!!
31. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. B+ SO SAD at the start when Hermione makes her parents forget ... and Dobby!! *sob*
32. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. B+ Neville!! <3
33.Logan, 2017. B Great story and epic as always.
34. Sleepless in Seattle, 1993. C. Re-watch of an oldie - bit stalker-ish when you re-watch now haha!
35. Moana, 2016. A Fabulous Disney flick with lovely songs and strong lead female. Loved Maui!!
36. Legends of the Fall, 1994. A+. One of my all time favourite movies - it has everything - war, family, love, tragedy and Brad Pitt!
37. The Goonies, 1985. A. Childhood fave!!
38. Pitch Perfect 2, 2015. C Re-watch for a sing song.
39. A Walk in the Woods, 2015. C It was okay!
40. Wild,2014. C Re-watch as I'm in a walking mood.
41. Snatch, 2000. B Re-watch with Ian.
42. Slumdog Millionaire, 2008. A A rewatch with my boyfriend.
43. Deepwater Horizon, 2016. B Really harrowing and apparently a good life offshore mirror.
44. Tomorrowland, 2015.B+ Loved this movie!! Very fun!
45. Zombieland, 2009. A Rewatch - love this movie!
46. Wonder Woman, 2017. C+. Pretty good movie - lots of action and romance!
47. The Accountant, 2016. C+ Good movie! Not sure if the brother story was meant to be a twist but thought it was obvious .. still good though.
48. Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them, 2016. B+ Very fun movie!
49. Beauty and the Beast, 2017. B+ Wonderful! I adore EW.
50. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008. B VERY funny!!
51. Minions, 2015. B Very funny and I didn't even watch Despicable Me.
52. Everything, Everything, 2017. C+ Good adaptation of a great book.
53.Pride and Prejudice, 2005. A Lovely adaptation of a wonderful story. First watch for my man.
54. This Beautiful Fantastic, 2016. A+ Adored this movie so much - really wonderfully told with floral beauty and quirkiness which appealed greatly. <3 Probably my favourite so far this year! (or certainly tied with Wilderpeople)
55. The Circle, 2017. B- Scary scary concept!!
56. Nine Lives, 2016. C_ Random movie - fairly funny but really they all sold out!
57. As Good as it Gets, 1997. A Wonderful movie.
58. Hidden Figures, 2016. B+ Great movie, funny and great cast! Amazing story.
59. A Dogs Purpose, 2017. B Cried a lot on the plane! Loved this slushy story.
60. The Dark Tower, 2017. B+ Okay it isn't the books but its a good stand alone movie which if anything was a bit short.
TV
Narcos, S1 Finished. Great but Pablo is a dick! :)
The Vampire Diaries, Season 7 Don't really miss Elena at all and loved the wee English lassie ... Caroline is fab and Damon is a god. <3
The Big Bang Theory, Season 10 In progress .... so much fun! The birth episode with Amy's birthday was so funny and the one after too. Great season!!
Sherlock, Season 4 Middle episode was a bit odd but one and three were amazing. Three was totally creepy!!
Gilmore Girls, Season 1 - 7 My lunchtime treat ... a new girly show from times long ago. Epic and delicious. <3
Gilmore Girls, A Year in the Life, Netflix Terrible reprise!! Did not like the arty take, the Logan story or the ending. :(
Party of Five, 1994-2000 Rewatching an old university favourite - season 1 -4 done .... love Claudia! Griffin is SUCH a loser and Bailey is annoying as feck (used to fancy the pants off him!) SO MUCH DRAMA!! lol
The Night Manager, 2016 Terrific mini-series with lots of plot twists! Really enjoyed.
Black Mirror, 2001 - now Just watched the first episode of s1 - VERY odd!
Books
1. One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel Garcia Marquez from 2016 and ongoing ...
2. Cairngorm John, by John Allen Fabulous read about live in Mountain Rescue in Cairngorms. Makes me want ot get into the hills.
3. Seven Steps to Everest, Mark Horrell Totally different style to Cairngorm John and it took me a while to switch to the humour, but once I got into it the story was gripping. The account on Everest especially was deeply moving in many ways.
4. If I Stay, Gayle Forman Quick read - interesting take on "life/death" - loved Mia the character. Would like to read the sequel.
5. Everything, Everything Loved this book! Lovely and fun the chapter style. Epic twist!
6. The Memory Keepers Daughter, by Kim Edwards Beautiful yet tragic story of the secrets and lies we tell and of family.
7. The Happiness Project,
8. Hollow City,
9. The Keeper of Lost Things, Started on holidays and loving it so far.
Here we go - 2017 :) Aim is to read more books!!
Movies
A=amazing, B=bloody good, C=cool D=dung E=evil
01. La La Land, 2016. C. I really wanted to see and love this movie after all the hype but I came out feeling numb. The singing was okay, the dancing was okay, the story was okay ... but it was not the Hollywood movie of dreams it was sold as and hence disappointed me! Realism and dreams for me, never mix!
02. Rogue One. 2016. C-. Not as good as the last Stars Wars movie and in fact I nodded off during the lengthy fight scene. Not bad but I won't be rushing to watch again (ever).
03. The Girl on the Train, 2016. C-. A pretty okay book but the movie was not really like the book at all and instead tried to be Gone Girl ... disappointed.
04. Hunt for the Wilderpeople, 2016. A+. Such a fantastic movie! The story was so beautiful, the characters so real and the scenery spectacular and all with a sadness that was always felt but a humour and fun sense that lightened every moment. I real joy of a movie!
05. Sing Street, 2016. B+ Loved this - feel food - great music - lovely casting!!
06. Bridget Jones Baby, 2016. B Good movie and great to see all the cast back together.
07. Megamind, 2010. C Pretty funny.
08. Red, 2010. B- Great movie.
09. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, 2016. B+ Lovely adaptation of the book and that's me all ready to read book 2.
10. Doctor Strange, 2016. B+ Really enjoyed this super hero, loved the story and special effects. Would have been great to see at the cinema.
11. The Interview, 2014. B VERY funny!
012. Gandhi, 1982. A. 013. The Young Offenders, 2016. B Very funny Irish movie.
014. Lion, 2016. A Incredible movie - so moving!!!
015. Into the Wild, 2007. A Re-watch of a favorite. Tragically beautiful! "Happiness is only real when shared."
016.Nocturnal Animals, 2016. C Creepy movie with an abruptly odd ending.
017. Race, 2016. C Good movie and interesting to hear the historical story.
018. Annie, 1982. A One of my favorite childhood movies!! <3
019. Ferris Buellers Day Off, 19986. B rewatch of an old favourite.
020. The Good Lie, 2014. C Okay but not great.
021. The Motercycle Diaries, 2004. A Rewatch of a great movie.
022. Trolls, 2016. A Totally feel good family movie.
022. Sing, 2016. B Fun movie but not as great as some kids movies.
023. Split, 2016. A AMAZING movie!!! James McAvoy was incredible and made what could have been just another boring hostage movie a delicious epic! Can't wait for the Unbreakable / Split sequel!!<3
024. Skyfall, 2012. C Having just visited Glen Etive decided to rewatch this and I have to say it is one of the better recent Bond movies.
025. Happy Potter and the Philosophers Stone, 2001. B+ Loved this first adaptation! Beautiful scenery of Scotland and wonderful cast.
026. Happy Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 2002.B+ A Christmas favourite for some reason. Poor Ginny getting into all sorts of trouble in her first year at Hogwarts.
027. Happy Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 2004. B My favourite book on first reading and I was initially disappointed with the movie but on rewatch I enjoyed much more.
028. Happy Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 2005. B Great movie with tri-wizard wonder!
029. Happy Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 2007. B- Always the most boring for some reason even though I loved the introduction of Luna and I adored the creation of Dumbledore's Army!
030. Happy Potter and the Half Blood Prince, 2009.A Probably my favourite of the later movies. So much intrigue and an ending to pierce your heart!!
31. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. B+ SO SAD at the start when Hermione makes her parents forget ... and Dobby!! *sob*
32. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2. B+ Neville!! <3
33.Logan, 2017. B Great story and epic as always.
34. Sleepless in Seattle, 1993. C. Re-watch of an oldie - bit stalker-ish when you re-watch now haha!
35. Moana, 2016. A Fabulous Disney flick with lovely songs and strong lead female. Loved Maui!!
36. Legends of the Fall, 1994. A+. One of my all time favourite movies - it has everything - war, family, love, tragedy and Brad Pitt!
37. The Goonies, 1985. A. Childhood fave!!
38. Pitch Perfect 2, 2015. C Re-watch for a sing song.
39. A Walk in the Woods, 2015. C It was okay!
40. Wild,2014. C Re-watch as I'm in a walking mood.
41. Snatch, 2000. B Re-watch with Ian.
42. Slumdog Millionaire, 2008. A A rewatch with my boyfriend.
43. Deepwater Horizon, 2016. B Really harrowing and apparently a good life offshore mirror.
44. Tomorrowland, 2015.B+ Loved this movie!! Very fun!
45. Zombieland, 2009. A Rewatch - love this movie!
46. Wonder Woman, 2017. C+. Pretty good movie - lots of action and romance!
47. The Accountant, 2016. C+ Good movie! Not sure if the brother story was meant to be a twist but thought it was obvious .. still good though.
48. Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them, 2016. B+ Very fun movie!
49. Beauty and the Beast, 2017. B+ Wonderful! I adore EW.
50. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, 2008. B VERY funny!!
51. Minions, 2015. B Very funny and I didn't even watch Despicable Me.
52. Everything, Everything, 2017. C+ Good adaptation of a great book.
53.Pride and Prejudice, 2005. A Lovely adaptation of a wonderful story. First watch for my man.
54. This Beautiful Fantastic, 2016. A+ Adored this movie so much - really wonderfully told with floral beauty and quirkiness which appealed greatly. <3 Probably my favourite so far this year! (or certainly tied with Wilderpeople)
55. The Circle, 2017. B- Scary scary concept!!
56. Nine Lives, 2016. C_ Random movie - fairly funny but really they all sold out!
57. As Good as it Gets, 1997. A Wonderful movie.
58. Hidden Figures, 2016. B+ Great movie, funny and great cast! Amazing story.
59. A Dogs Purpose, 2017. B Cried a lot on the plane! Loved this slushy story.
60. The Dark Tower, 2017. B+ Okay it isn't the books but its a good stand alone movie which if anything was a bit short.
TV
Narcos, S1 Finished. Great but Pablo is a dick! :)
The Vampire Diaries, Season 7 Don't really miss Elena at all and loved the wee English lassie ... Caroline is fab and Damon is a god. <3
The Big Bang Theory, Season 10 In progress .... so much fun! The birth episode with Amy's birthday was so funny and the one after too. Great season!!
Sherlock, Season 4 Middle episode was a bit odd but one and three were amazing. Three was totally creepy!!
Gilmore Girls, Season 1 - 7 My lunchtime treat ... a new girly show from times long ago. Epic and delicious. <3
Gilmore Girls, A Year in the Life, Netflix Terrible reprise!! Did not like the arty take, the Logan story or the ending. :(
Party of Five, 1994-2000 Rewatching an old university favourite - season 1 -4 done .... love Claudia! Griffin is SUCH a loser and Bailey is annoying as feck (used to fancy the pants off him!) SO MUCH DRAMA!! lol
The Night Manager, 2016 Terrific mini-series with lots of plot twists! Really enjoyed.
Black Mirror, 2001 - now Just watched the first episode of s1 - VERY odd!
Books
1. One Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel Garcia Marquez from 2016 and ongoing ...
2. Cairngorm John, by John Allen Fabulous read about live in Mountain Rescue in Cairngorms. Makes me want ot get into the hills.
3. Seven Steps to Everest, Mark Horrell Totally different style to Cairngorm John and it took me a while to switch to the humour, but once I got into it the story was gripping. The account on Everest especially was deeply moving in many ways.
4. If I Stay, Gayle Forman Quick read - interesting take on "life/death" - loved Mia the character. Would like to read the sequel.
5. Everything, Everything Loved this book! Lovely and fun the chapter style. Epic twist!
6. The Memory Keepers Daughter, by Kim Edwards Beautiful yet tragic story of the secrets and lies we tell and of family.
7. The Happiness Project,
8. Hollow City,
9. The Keeper of Lost Things, Started on holidays and loving it so far.