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Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italy. Show all posts
October Desktop Calendar
How I would spend a day in... Rome
Scenic movies: Woody Allen
I love watching movies! It's one of my favorite things to do, especially in the winter time! Lately, I've been watching a lot of Woody Allen films. They are so distinctively quirky and refreshingly different from your standard Hollywood blockbusters – which I love! But, the thing that I love most about Woody's films is the way he takes a location and somehow manages to transport you there through the screen! I liken it to watching a foreign film, just without the subtitles (for the most part– there are sometimes a few)!
If you have ever seen a Woody Allen film, you will know that they are not everyone's cup of tea– you either love them or you sit there confused, trying to figure out what all the hype is about! But, if you like films with a lot of stunning scenery, I would definitely encourage you to give one of his films a watch. These are some of his more recent ones...
'Midnight in Paris' (2011) is one of my favorites, probably because its set in the back streets and cafes of one of my favorite cities! The main character, Gil (played by Owen Wilson), is an American tourist on holiday in Paris, France with his fiance, Inez (played by Rachel McAdams). While wandering the streets alone at night, Gil is 'magically' transported back in time to the 1920s and adventure ensues!!
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'Vicky Christina Barcelona' (2008) is another goodie about two American friends, Vicky and Cristina (played by Rebecca Hall and Scarlet Johansson, receptively), who are holidaying in Barcelona, Spain. They both fall for the same man, Juan (played by Javier Bardem), which causes problems for their friendship. However, Juan seems to have his own problems in the form of his mentally ill ex-wife (played by Penelope Cruise).
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I am also looking forward to seeing 'To Rome With Love' (2012) when it comes out here in December. From what I've heard and read, its about a group of individuals whose stories intertwine while in Rome, Italy. If the all-star cast (Penelope Cruise, Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page and Alec Baldwin to name a few!) is anything to go by, this should be a great film!
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Enjoy!
Rachel xoxo
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Barcelona,
Europe,
France,
Italy,
Movies,
Paris,
Rome,
Spain,
Woody Allen
It's raining, it's pouring!
But I'm trying to be positive about it! After all, there aren't many places around the world that can hide from the drizzle! I've found that looking at pictures of wonderful places on rainy days has romanticised the wet weather, thus making a bit more bearable!
Take a look at some of my favorites, maybe they can inspire you to be positive on a seemingly miserable day as well...
Take a look at some of my favorites, maybe they can inspire you to be positive on a seemingly miserable day as well...
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| Venice (source: Pinterest) |
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| Barcelona (source: Gafferux1- flickr) |
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| Paris (source: Traveluxemag) |
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| London (source: Pinterest) |
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| New York (source: Pinterest) |
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| Chicago (source: you crazy dreamers) |
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| Mexico City (source: Pinterest) |
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| Hong Kong (source: Pinterest) |
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| Tokyo (source: Pinterest) |
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| Somewhere in Africa (source: Pinterest) |
See what I mean!? Now, don't you feel like going outside and dancing in the rain!?
Rachel xoxo.
Under The Tuscan Sun
Under The Tuscan Sun– I've been meaning to watch that movie for a while now, but have always been distracted by other things (have I mentioned the massive amount of assignments and essays that have been piling up over the semester?– it's ridiculous).
I really do love this movie though! Sure, the storyline is alright, I do like a good romance from time to time (from what I remember, this one's a goodie!)– but honestly, the reason I love this movie so much is the scenery and pretty buildings! If anyone is interested in Italy, this is an absolute must see! Look...
Now, I know I tend to overuse the word 'beautiful' on this blog (there are just so many pretty places to fall in love with!), but seriously, have you ever seen anything that can match this!?...
I mean, really!? Tuscany has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth!
Oh, and thats not all! If you thought the landscapes were good, just check out the amazing old buildings...
Oh, I want to be there! But I guess, in the meantime, I always have the movie to watch and dream about. It will have to do... for now!
Rachel xoxo
