There is nothing I love more than a book/movie combo.  Something about the characters coming to life in the written word then seeing it all being acted out in front of you just sucks me in! As always with a movie made from a book you always have the possibility of being utterly dissapointed by the lack of detail that the movie gives after ready the written counterpart.  Another downfall of a book made into a movie is the characters not lining up, in your head you create your own character based on the descriptions that the author gives, your own instincts, people you know that remind of the character etc, seeing the casting directors interpretation may be a disappointment if it doesn’t line up with yours.

About 6 months ago I saw a beautiful trailer for a movie called “Water for Elephants” it absolutely sucked me in with its beautiful imagery, storyline, music and not to mention the beautiful actors.  I picked up the book immediately to begin reading it in preparation for the movie coming out, I have to read books before movies, if not I never finish the book.

I absolutely devoured this book about a man Jacob Jankowski, 90 or 93 who is living in a nursing home.  Jacob is remembering his life at a young age.  The story begins with him at 23 finishing up his last exams at Cornell to become a veterinarian.  His education is interupted when his parents are killed in a car accident leaving him with nothing, no home, no money and no hope.  He jumps a train in search of a place for work but finds out that the train that he landing on is the traveling circus of “Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth” He quickly learns that traveling with the circus is not the easiest job with a clear caste system in place Jacob is not treated with the respect that he is used to. He spends his first few days shoveling manure until someone realizes that he is tune with the animals and may be able to help with the shows star horse.

Jacob is then appointed the shows vet befriending the shows star couple, August and Marlena Rosenblum.  Jacob is instantly infatuated by Marlena and his infatuation grows as they spend more and more time together.  You follow Jacob through standard coming of age issues with virginity, lust and friendship.  During his friendship with the Rosenblums he becomes very aware of August and his treatment of Marlena.  As time goes on the circus acquires an elephant, Rosie, and Jacob and Marlena become very attached to her while August is cruel and hateful to her.

After a heated argument between August and Marlena Jacob and August fight over Marlena’s honor.  Marlena then flees to a hotel to get away from August where Jacob comes to comfort her, they sleep together declare their love….blah blah blah Marlena goes back to the circus avoiding August in an attempt to leave him with Jacob in the coming days.  In the climax of the story several workers who have been redlighted from the train come back to release the animals in an attempt to get back at the owners.  Jacob is startled when the animals are released and there is a stampede on the circus grounds.  He spots Marlena in an altercation with August and witnesses Rosie, the elephant kill August with her foot stake. Jacob and Marlena live happily ever after.

The movie starring Robert Pattinson and Resse Witherspoon was a great adaptation of the book. Ovsioulsy some things were left out as they always are due to time constraints but overall it was a great visual representation of the story.  The look of the film, costumes, hair and make up were stunning and Reese Witherspoon & Robert Pattinson’s chemistry actually worked.  They made thier love seem forbidden and that was the whole point.

Did you see the movie or read the book? What did you think? Leave it in the comments below or tweet your thoughts to me @mlj2374

-Drama mama out

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A: Age – 25 years old, almost 26 on April 16th
B: Bed size – My husband, Forrest and I share a queen-sized bed.
C: Chore you hate – Almost all of them, mostly dish related chores like loading/unloading the dishwasher.
D: Dogs – Nope not really a dog person, I got bit by a dog in high school and have been afraid ever since.
E: Essential start to your day – Breakfast. Normally a Kellogg’s Fiber Plus bar and a banana and a Diet Coke.
F: Favorite color – It’s always been purple.  When I was two my mom asked me what color I wanted to paint my bed and I told her purple…needless to say I had a purple bed for a while.
G: Gold or silver – Gold…It works better with my skin tone and I have a Michael Kors Rose Gold watch and it has to be the best thing I have ever bought myself.

H: Height – 5’2″ even though my liscense says 5’5″ HEHE
I: Instruments you play – None really, my mom forced me to take piano lessons as a freshman in high school…so embarrassing back then.
J: Job title – Account Manager for a Website Development Firm, Mom, Blogger
K: Kids – Bailor who is 5 and Luna Jane who is 14 months…they are so much fun!

L: Live – Lafayette, LA
M: Mom’s name – Monica Jo but she has gone by JoJo for as long as she can remember

N: Nicknames – Mal short for Mallory
O: Overnight hospital stays – Only for the birth of my two babies…I am generally a very un sick person.
P: Pet peeve – when Forrest, my husband leaves trash like cans, on the counter next to the trash can…seriously throw it away.
Q: Quote from a movie – Wizard of Oz: Castle Guard “Please and Take it with you” as he hands Dorthy the witches broom, as if she was going to do anything else…that is what she came for dumb guard!

R: Right or left handed – Right handed
S: Siblings – One older Sister: Jade, she will be 30 this year and has the most to die for natural red hair that I fake every 6 to 8 weeks for a premium.

T: Time you wake up – 7 ish
U: Underwear – have always worn “full butt” underwear which all of my friends made fun of me for in 8th grade.
V: Vegetables you dislike – Cauliflower…hate it, the taste, the smell, the texture
W: What makes you run late – Not waking up on time, taking too long to get ready and my kids
X: X-rays you’ve had – Dental X Rays, I’ve never had any real accidents.
Y: Yummy food you make – I make mean enchiladas and lasagna.
Z: Zoo-favorite animal - Giraffe, I love thier purple tongues and the color of their skin.

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Here are a few things food, fashion and more that I am in love with right now.

1.  Javier Bardem – This man is so unbelievably sexy that it hurts.  He is exotic, rugged and incredibly handsome.  I don’t normally use the word handsome but I think that his looks call for the word. He is married to Penelope Cruz and I don’t know if you could create a better looking couple out of clay.

2. Rhianna’s “Loud” – With 3 singles already off of this album I think its a keeper.  The songs on the album have such a cool and different vibe that it makes it one of those albums that you can put on repeat and not get sick of it.  Also the girl is so hot its hard not to want to buy her album just for the sake of looking at the cover art.

3.  Elliot Lucca Backpack – This convertible metallic backpack was worn on Pretty Little Liars by Aria Montgomery played by Lucy Hale. I think this bag has such a cool tough vibe while still being ultra girly.  It can be worn cross body or as a backpack which makes it super versatile.

4.  The moonicure – Basically an inverted manicure where the portion of your nail closest to the cuticle is painted a differnt color.  My favorite take on this is a super sublte combo of two neutrals tones that are almost identical or something totally drastic like tan and black.

5.  Subway – This has to be the best fast food lunch option, its healthy (well depending on what you get) and it makes you feel good about yourself after eating it and lets be honest, not many fast food options can make us feel good.  I always order a 6″ turkey and ham on wheat with pepper jack cheese, spicy mustard, lettuce, spinach, cucumber, bellpepper, banana peppers and salt and pepper…YUM!

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What are some of your favorites?

-Drama mama out

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New Obsessions by mlj2374 featuring ballerina skirts

Navy Eyeshadow – I normally use Tarte’s Golden Navy but I absolutely love teh look fo navy eyeshadow on my eyes.  It is such a great, chic, unexpected alternative to a black smokey eye.  Try it out you will be pleasantly surprised.  Navy is also amazingly flattering to almost any skin tone so if you are afraid to wear black navy is the way to go.

Oranges – Not only are they in season and super cheap right now, they are delicious and nutritous.  I easily eat 3 a day..no wonder I am not sick…so much vitamin C.  I usually eat mine as a snack in the afternoon and after dinner when I bad snacky habits normally come into play.  Another great perk…0 Weight Watchers Points Plus Values! Can I get an amen?

Mila Kunis – There is something about this girl…she is stunningly beautiful, sexy, carefree and I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want to be her right now.  She is on the cover of this month’s cosmo and she looks amazing.  She is also starring in the Oscar nominated film :”Black Swan” she is on fire and we are taking notice.

Ballet Inspired Fashion – What little girl has not taken ballet lessons at one point in her life? This spring take back that fantasy of being a ballerina with fashion inspired by the most beautiful form of dance.  From comfy flats, wrap tops, muted neutrals, leggings and more this feminine trend is one to follow.

Carefree Waves – There is nothing sexier than carefree beachy waves. Get this look by wrapping your hair away form your face around a large barrel curling iron.  spray lightly and run your fingers through the curls for a look that is sure to turn heads.

What do you think of these obsessions? What are you obsessed with right now? Let us know in the comments.

-Drama mama out

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here is the first released image from the Twilight Saga’s Breaking Dawn.  This is a still from the highly anticipated honeymoon scene.

What do you think? Excited for the film?

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Award Season has begun.  The winners of the Perezzies have been announced! Perez Hilton’s fan nominated and voted for awards have been released.  Tkae some time to take a look today.  I think its a good group of winners…what do you think?  http://perezzies.com/

If the Perezzies are not your cup of tea, no worries becuase you can catch the 2011 Golden Globe awards on Jan 16th.  Check out the nominees here.

-Drama mama out

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