Apparently, I only blog twice a year. What a waste of $90 a year. I’ve been avoiding this most likely because I’ve gotten tired of writing about how shitty my life is. Law school has not been kind to me and it’ll only get worse for the next two years. So now I’ve decided to turn this into a ‘things I like’ blog. Time to be positive.

In anticipation of the Oscars this weekend, I’m posting my 5 favorite movies of last year. Please, please, please don’t let Avatar win for best picture! It deserves to win every technical award there is but how can anyone think it deserves best picture? Take away all the special effects and what do you have? Cheesy dialogue and a weak story about the ‘noble savage’ starring blue people instead of Native Americans. Maybe it’s the anthropologist in me, but perpetuation of these outdated stereotypes bug the hell out of me.
Up is by far my favorite movie last year. It almost feels too sophisticated to be a children’s movie. My favorite scene is when Carl flips through the scrapbook. You don’t need any special effects or any dialogue even to convey so much emotion. I would pick Up for best picture but seeing how it’s animated, it doesn’t stand a chance.

I put off watching Star Trek for a long time cuz I’ve never seen any of the original series and frankly don’t care much for sci-fi. But holy heck, Zachary Quinto as Spock alone makes this my second favorite movie of the year! It’s essentially a popcorn flick but then again so is Avatar. I think it also deserves a nom for best picture.

I like how (500) Days of Summer doesn’t retread the same old cliches. Like the movie itself says: it’s not a love story, it’s a story about love. That makes for a refreshing film. Some people find the ending cheesy, but I think it’s cute.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince deserves a spot here simply for being the darkest Harry Potter to date. Dumbledore! After seeing the movie, I had to read the next book, the only book I’ve ever read out of the entire series.

Okay, okay, I’ve been bashing Avatar but I have to admit it was entertaining. The visuals, if nothing else in the film, are breathtaking! And even if I don’t think Sam Worthington is an especially good actor, he does make good eyecandy.

I’ve recently been obsessed with J.Crew clothes. These are few things I bought last week. Most of their stuff, like this jacket that I really really want, is too expensive for my non-existent income but I love the styles. The colors are subtle but the details are distinctly feminine. I like how the clothes look casual without being sloppy.

In the midst of the all the 2PM Jaebeom drama (what is it that he did anyway?), I’ve found new k-pop to listen to after being obsessed with Wedding Dress. It’s none other than… 2AM! Seriously, these guys are good singers and their latest mini-album has some very catchy songs. Obviously Can’t Let You Go Even If I Die is really popular right now but my favorite track is Sorry I Can’t Smile For You.