Random Recommendations

If it's not bad enough that I don't watch as many movies as I should, now I don't write the reviews fast enough. So, I decided to do something different today while I do my post on Once[2007] and see another movie.

Here are some random recommendations for you!


Song1: Somebody that I used to know- Gotye; lately it has received a lot of attention from TV shows (Glee, The Voice USA), but don't be fooled by it! The song is simple, yet very cool; I love the rhythm of it- it's been on my playlist for a long time!

Song2: If You Wanna- The Vaccines; currently popular British band with a cool sound and catchy tunes. Check this out and if you like it, try Post Break-up Sex, as well!

Band: The Maccabees- I discovered them by mistake while browsing Tumblr, but I am now slightly in love with them! I could describe their sound to be pop-rock, or indie, similar to Arcade Fire or Artic Monkeys when it comes to their first two albums, but the third one is a true evolution, and it has a more electronic feel to it- still, very good! Seeing them in London in June- twice, I can't wait!
Listen to: Love you better (2nd album), First Love (1st album), No kind words (2nd album), Pelican (3rd album, current single), We grew up at midnight (3rd album-ignore the video, listen to the song)

TV Show: Supernatural; I've been watching this for more than 5 years and I still like the characters and the storyline, something which rarely happens in my case. It tells the story of two brothers that hunt demons and other supernatural creatures, but also save the world from different imminent dangers (take Lucifer, for example). The chemistry between Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles (the two lead actors) is the main driver of the show and its fans, which are incredibly dedicated- it has a very small, but extremely devoted following! I don't know if it's your cup of tea, but if it looks interesting, give it a try! Trailer for season 4 below! P.S I usually hate horror movies, but I really like this show!

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I hope you enjoy them! What have you been reading, listening or watching lately? Let me know in the comments!

Film or TV?

Lately, I have been torn between two worlds: film and TV! Although I love films and I hope to work in the industry soon, I almost always get dragged back to a TV show- maybe because it's shorter, maybe because it's something I am familiar with and I know the characters, maybe just because it makes me happy without even having to think too much about it! It's not as complex as a movie, but the story usually is real or attractive to a normal person, without being a masterpiece! I like the fact that you don't need to think too much about the editing or cinematography or the direction, you just go with the flow and follow the characters into that specific world! I consider them to be my guilty pleasures and I don't proclaim my love at loud, but I like shows like Game of Thrones, Sons of Anarchy, Supernatural, Criminal Minds,  The Good Wife, Castle, sometimes Grey's Anatomy, True Blood or Hawaii Five-o. You probably don't know, but I can say that I much bigger fan of TV than films, but I am trying to change that! I keep saying to myself- you have so many films you need to see, to understand, you have a film blog (wake up), but I constantly find the excuse that an episode doesn't last that long and that I will find time for some personal issues, as well (university work and so on). My fascination for films and film making is growing stronger day by day, but I can't find the time or the mood, to say so, to watch any! So, were you ever in my situation? What did you do or what do you normally choose? If you do watch TV, what are you favourite shows?