Finding Songs in Movies
Finding Songs in Movies
Twilight: Eclipse
The soundtrack to the third Twilight movie was quite impressive and far from dreary and bland. The music introduced some great up and coming bands, much like the previous two films. There were many good uses of songs to be found here, specifically the use of “With You in My Head” by UNKLE featuring The Black Angels. The song was played during the montage while the vampires and werewolves were training for the newborns. The music was very ominous and menacing while staying quite upbeat, matching the scene perfectly. Muse can be heard in the movie again with their new song ‘Neutron Star Collision (Love is Forever)’, which plays during the party scene. A part from this many great bands are found both on the soundtrack and in the movie. New artists like Band of Horses and Florence and the Machine are heard throughout the movie as well as some more established artists like Beck and The Black Keys.
Grown Ups
The soundtrack from Grown Ups consisted of 18 songs while the play list of the movie itself was nearly double with 35 songs. The songs came quick and fast and generally consisted of classic 70 tracks. The J. Geils band was used heavily in the film with three of their songs making the cut, including ‘Come Back’ and ‘Just Can’t Wait’. Bob Seger was also in there, with Bad Company, Cheap Trick, some Journey, Bob Welch and even Fleetwood Mac. The best use of music was probably when ‘Every1’s a Winner’ by Hot Chocolate started playing during the final basketball game.
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Twilight: Learning to Overcome Personal Weakness
Twilight: Learning to Overcome Personal Weakness
I admit it! I used to be one of those crazed Edward Cullen fans who, when reading the book Twilight for the first time, actually dreamed of the fictional character on more than one occasion – and I’m a happily married woman! For those of you gagging, good news. I’m well over it. However, in addition to being a ridiculously addictive romance novel, the Twilight story can actually teaches a critical lesson about working through and overcoming personal weakness.
There seems to have been a turn of events in the last century that has caused an unusual paradigm shift in our expectations for ourselves and others. I think it’s fair to say that there was once a time when society encouraged individuals to be the best they could be. Having integrity, working hard, and displaying selflessness were admirable qualities and striving for such was generally expected and celebrated. However, it seems now that rather than striving for our best, we are simply contenting ourselves in “natural” and flawed character, regardless of the fact that what we naturally are may be to our personal detriment – or even harmful to society. In short, we’ve strayed from the “be all that you can be” mentality and replaced it with “just be yourself.” I’m not suggesting that being yourself is always bad. What I am suggesting is that rather than striving to become better and working through personal weaknesses, we are embracing our shortcomings – a choice that only leads to personal and professional mediocrity at best and hinders us from experiencing true joy and success in our lives.
So what does this have to do with Twilight? Those of you who have read the book know that Edward, along with his other vampire family members, choose to become “vegi vampires” having learned to control their appetite for human blood and subsisting only on the blood of animals. When Bella comes along with her potent, drug-like blood, though Edward struggles inside of himself with the overwhelming desire to kill and feast on her, he learns to control his strong urges and soon finds the love of his life in Bella. By sheer will, he was able to make something that was once a weakness, a strength.
While this story may be fictional, the principle is universally true. We all have weaknesses and urges that we may be genetically pre-disposed to or have adopted over time. The truth is, we aren’t doing ourselves or those we love any favors when we simply choose to give into those weaknesses. Unlike animals, we have the willpower and ability to make a choice; the choice to change and to become our best selves. Regardless of what you may have been told, weaknesses don’t have to be a permanent part of your character. You CAN change if you so wish.
I challenge you to make your weak things strong. A simple desire to change will suffice. Then make a plan, take daily action on that plan, and realize your ability to become all that you were meant to be.
Tara has been in the business of teaching, training, and coaching for over 5 years and is a Mission Ignition Certified Coach. She recently started her own Success Coaching business called Joy Quest Coaching.
She has an extensive background in instructing children, teenagers, and adults in a variety of subjects and settings. Before graduating from Utah State University with a Bachelors degree in Family, Consumer, Human Development – Tara spent time abroad teaching English in Xi’an, China and in England as a religious volunteer. Post graduation, she was employed with the Utah Youth Village where she taught at-risk families life skills as a Families First Specialist.
Besides her keen interest in helping people, Tara enjoys traveling, singing, public speaking, reading, and most recently writing. She hopes to publish a work of fiction in the coming year.
Tara has been married to her best friend, Luke, for almost 4 years and together they have an adorable baby boy.
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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) (Paperback)
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) (Paperback)
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Special Twilight TShirts for Fans
Special Twilight TShirts for Fans
Express yourself. That is a phrase ascribed to by many in the times of today. One option many use to do this is in their tshirts. From specific types of dress to specific pieces, they use clothing to say who they are and what they feel. One popular way of achieving this is through special tshirt designs.
From creative to insightful, designs range across the board. Pictures, patterns, quotes and phrases are top options for expressing oneself through their shirt. Whether you pick a classic tshirt or a stylish polo, you will definitely find one that says what you want it to say. If not you can have it printed for you.A few of the most trendy designs are things such as:Cartoon characters with funny phrases.Political sayings.Pictures of animals.popular catch phrases.
Product advertisement.Although some of these designs are cute, funny and sometimes thought provoking, some are not always right for everyone. Before getting such a shirt consider whether or not you really want the words or item tied to you. Also make sure the item is age appropriate. Do you really want your child wearing a tshirt that advertises liquor or cigarettes? Is the language on the shirt clean and decent? You might never want to wear something that would be offensive or hurtful to others.A special clothing is a great method to express yourself. Picking a design that is totally you will be a fun experience. Using excellent judgment when selecting your tshirt will make for a piece of clothing you will enjoy wearing again and again.
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Twilight Party Ideas For Halloween, Birthday and Movie Parties
Twilight Party Ideas For Halloween, Birthday and Movie Parties
Edward Cullen and the rest of the vampires in the Cullen Family along with Bella Swan have created quite a “Twilight Storm” across the country…in fact in many countries around the world. Twilight has even created a new party theme of the same name. Twilight party ideas are hot! Whether it’s for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, or Halloween…a Twilight party is the way to go.
The Stephanie Meyer’s books have created quite a stir around Forks, Washington and the rest of the world. With over 40 million books sold in 40 countries Twilight is the Tween/Teen hit of the year. The second book in the Twilight Saga…New Moon…is going to be filmed this year and is due for a Nov. 2009 release date. This should keep the momentum moving right along at a brisk pace.
The cast of the New Moon Movie is still not decided and all us Twihards wait with breathless anticipation to see who else will join Dakota Fanning, who was cast as the Volturi Vampire, Jane. Noor Seear has been cast as Heidi and Caius will be played by Jamie Campbell-Bower. Several of the Werewolves have been cast too. The Quileute Wolf Pack will be played in part by Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman.
With the release of the Twilight DVD a couple months ago, our Twi-obssession was sated for awhile…but once again,we need our Twilight fix, and right now, there’s not much to keep us in good supply other than the casting leaks from New Moon.
Look for a rush of Twilight movie parties in the near future, along with Trivia games and then come October look again for the Twilight Halloween Party Ideas to rear their little heads again. This is a great Halloween party theme since it has both Werewolves and Vampires, both good and bad…two of our favorite Halloween monster types!
The Twilight Saga has everything we mere humans get passionate about…The Undead, The bad Undead vs. The good Undead. The sensitive undead…the forbidden unstoppable romance between the undead and the living…there’s even a love triangle! Take all the battles from within the star struck teen lovers to the outside influences that shape their daily lives…and you’ve got a hit on your hands. It’s a phenomena that isn’t often seen, and when it is, you’ve got to stop and appreciate it.
The amount of web sites that have sprung up to shower kudos on Twilight is uncountable. There are forums, reviews and even cake decorating ideas for this topic.
Even if you don’t understand what the big deal is, you have to admit that author Stephanie Meyer has started something. We all just have to wait now and see where it ends. If it ends. And I, like every other Obsessed Twilight Fan, hopes it never does!
Jillian Gallo is a freelance writer who loves parties and thinks finding good party ideas, fun party games and cheap party supplies is fun! Be sure to visit http://www.partyideasparade.com/”>Party Ideas Parade to get all the latest party ideas, supplies and party recipes you need. Find Twilight party ideas at http://www.partyideasparade.com/twilght-party-ideas.html
