About Time

This is one of my favorite movies. It will make you cry, laugh, and feel romantic all within two hours (plus Rachel McAdams is in it and who doesn't love her?).

The Birds

I have to say this was one of the most horrific movies I've ever seen. My friend once told me that The Birds is the reason she flips out when a flock flies above her. I was intrigued to find out what she meant. When I first started the movie it seemed silly and outdated. The graphics were terrible and the characters seemed  like two-dimensional typical horror-film characters: the perfect blonde, the handsome lawyer, and the jealous school teacher. Only till the end did I realize that each character had come to life. And only till the last couple scenes did I realize how scared I was. Hitchcock captured the sense of utter frustration and fear put together. When Melanie was getting attacked in the room, you could feel her desperation trying to open the door. You could also feel the bond that the mother and Melanie created as they locked eyes in the final scene. Why did I not think of this as cheesy? I don't know. Hitchcock just has that capability of making you feel that way. At the ending, the girl said, "can we bring the birds? they never hurt anyone." There is definitely some big meaning behind that but I can not figure it out yet. Another brilliant yet frustrating part is the ending! Why did we never figure out why the birds came at the same time Melanie came to the town? Why are they killing humans? I will get back to you on my theories. As for now enjoy this picture of  a Melanie costume.

Highlights From The Shining