Best of September 2018

Happy October!! Here are our Best of's for SEPTEMBER!

First, favorite movies:

First, Blodeuedd's favorite.....Peter Rabbit (2018)

"Best movie. Oh this was another bad month so I guess Peter Rabbit. But I am old! That kid was a sociopath!"

Now, my pick......Moana (2016)

"I enjoyed the music and story. So sweet and a good one for the family." 

Next, Book favorites:

First, my pick.............The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan

"This was utterly cute and good. I enjoyed the characters. They were fun and it was nice to see this couple fall in love." 

Now, Blodeuedd's pick......Priest of Bones by Peter McLean

"The Godfather meets Peaky Blinders in fantasy. One of the best books I have read this year!!"

Lastly, best covers:

Mine is on the left and Blodeuedd's is on the right

About the Authors

Carole and Blodeuedd have been blogging a long while now. The last couple of years the epic duo have been discussing books, watching movies, and even wetting the pen and sharing their stories with the worldwide web. They both love cats, chocolate, and a good story.

Movie Review: Moana (2016)

Film Title: Moana

Length: 1 hr and 47 mins 
Released: 2016
Genre:  Animation, Adventure, Comedy 
Rating: PG
Where I Got It: Netflix


SUMMARY:
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right.

TRAILER:

REVIEW:
Been holding off on watching this for a while. Why? Not sure. I get worried I won't like the newest Disney film. This was on Netflix so why not give it a try?

It was cute. The story was very good. Super original and it had a charm to it that I can't really describe. 

The story follows Moana who is the daughter of the chief. Since she was a wee thing she has been drawn to the ocean and for a reason. She was chosen to help return the heart stone to the where it belongs and to make the demigod who caused it all to help. Moana finally gives in to the call and goes. 

The songs were okay. I enjoyed Moana's song. Stuck in my head now. The other songs were just okay compared to that one. 

There were lots of humor and serious moments. I did tear up a couple of times especially. A couple heart-to-heart moments that struck a cord! Ugh! Feels. 

The best part of the film was the effects. So beautiful and amazing. They really made the water magical and beautiful. It actually made me want to go sailing even though the ocean and I have beef right now. I'm more of the Dad at the moment when it comes to the ocean ;). OCEAN DANGEROUS!! But yes, the ocean was done so beautiful and magical. It looked so real!

The ending was so amazing. I didn't expect it. Such a good twist!!!

In the end, I enjoyed this film a lot. It was so charming and heart-warming with some good laughs. A good main song while the others were just okay. I'll stamp this with 4 stars.