Memoirs of a Movie Maven
Rants, raves, and reviews of every film I see, movie lists, and other original related film articles.
Friday, May 25, 2012
A personal Statement- PSA for Caregivers for Wounded Warriors Project
This was taken after I filmed the full PSA where I'm in a group, and then alone I recite
a line from the pledge that they wrote. I thought my personal statement just ended
up on the cutting room floor, but it turns out they released it all by itself.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
2012 X Factor Audition
I sent this video in as my audition for The X Factor USA this year. The requirements were webcam timed upload, 2 minutes max, a capella. Don't worry, I did slate. This is just the song portion of the audition. I thought I'd also post it up here for feedback, likes, etc.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Board Games That Should Be Made Into Movies



With Universal Pictures releasing Battleship & the second G.I. Joe film in contract with Hasbro, I decided to make a list of possible Habro games they could make into movies. Ah what the hell, I'll also make a list of ones they should'nt make. Let's see which ones make the cut. Let me know your opinion. Got any movie ideas for any of these? Heard about any in development? Which would u wanna see and which you wouldn't? Comment below.
Hasbro Games/Toys
The ones in bold are ones I think should be made. The ones underlined I don't.
As for the rest, I just don't know how they could make it into a movie.
Yahtzee-too similar to poker
Memory-Mystery
Monopoly- so many ways this could go though you might consider the Wall Street movies the same thing
Risk
Simon-scifi film involving government control
Bop It- The game is annoying enough
Scrabble
Connect 4
Sorry
Life
Trivial Pursuit
Twister
Cranium
Pictionary
Boggle
Guess Who?-Mystery
Operation- could be a horror movie
Jenga
Elefun-We already have Dumbo
Mouse Trap-something along the lines of Mouse Hunt or animated
Candyland-Tim Burton could do this
Trouble
Littlest Pet Shop
Nerf
Easy Bake Oven-Foodie movie about a chef or wannabe chef
Lite Bright
Play Doh-Claymation
Taboo
Catch Phrase
Scattergories
Hungry Hungry Hippos- B-movie horror fun
Glo Worms
Aggravation
Chutes & Ladders
Barrel of Monkeys-Ugh I could see a barrel of baby monkeys found by a family who takes them in. Hilarity ensues PG crap going on here.
Cootie
Hasbro Games that are already movies/TV shows
Clue
Battleship
Transformers trilogy
My Little Pony
GI Joe
Weebles
Toy Story trilogy-Mr & Mrs. Potato Head
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Southern Hollywood Events National Anthem audition
I'm singing this for Southern Hollywood Events National Anthem Competition to get a chance to sing in it in the movie 42. Please vote for me by liking the video on facebook at this link https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=395790190465083. The votes need to be on their facebook page to count. The person with the most votes wins. Hurry! Voting ends May8th.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
[DVD] Tuesdays with Mell Apr 24, 2012




Pariah 2011 Sundance cinematography award winning drama Written & Directed by: Indie Spirit winner Dee Rees. Plot: A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression. Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/catalog/movieDetails/512938 Review: I'm interested in the movie because of its Indie Spirit win. Will update after I watch. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
The Innkeepers 2011 horror film Starring: Emmy nom Sara Paxton ("Darcy's Wild Life"), Kelly McGillis (At First Sight) & Nicholle Tom ("Criminal Minds"). Written & Directed by: Ti West (The House of the Devil). Plot: During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay. Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/catalog/movie/trailer/514139 Review: I really liked The House of the Devil so I immediately knew I wanted to see The Innkeepers, which is in keeping with his old school 70s horror style. Looking forward to watching it. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
Cinema Verite (TV) 2011 Emmy winning HBO drama Starring: Oscar nom Diane Lane (Unfaithful), Oscar winner Tim Robbins (Mystic River), Thomas Dekker (A Nightmare on Elm Street), 3X Emmy winner James Gandolfini ("The Sopranos"), Patrick Fugit ("House M.D."), Oscar nom Kathleen Quinlan (Apollo 13) & Lolita Davidovich ("Criminal Minds"). Written by: David Seltzer (The Omen). Directed by: Oscar nom Shari Springer Berman (American Splendor) & Oscar nom Robert Pulcini. Plot: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the first American family to be the subjects of a reality TV show. Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/catalog/movieDetails/517898 Review: This seems like a really interesting movie. I didn't realize reality tv started that early. Be warned though that this movie is really depressing, or so I've heard. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
Titanic (mini-series) 2012 drama Starring: Toby Jones (The Hunger Games). Written by: Oscar winner Julian Fellowes (Gosford Park). Directed by: Jon Jones. Plot: The world's largest ship, the Titanic, meets with disaster when it strikes an iceberg on its maiden voyage. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcxYZqR7mJ4 Review: It's amazing how many versions of this story there are, yet I constantly have to remind myself that this is a true story. Unbelievably tragic. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
Return (2011) drama Starring: Linda Cardellini ("ER"), Oscar nom Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) & 4X Emmy nom John Slattery ("Mad Men"). Written & Directed by: Liza Johnson. Plot: A soldier (Cardellini) returns to her family, friends, and old job after a tour of duty, though she finds herself struggling to find her place in her everyday life. Trailer: http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/catalog/movie/trailer/523981 Review: I've never heard of this movie, but the trailer blew me away. It looks like Cardellini is finally getting a chance to shine in a film. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
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