Archive for October 2009
There's no denying I'm a child! When Toy Story first came out I think I saw it nearly three times! I don't know if it was the great animation, the witty banter or the Randy Newman soundtrack that Pixar used to bring well known toys to life but I couldn't get enough of of it!
When I found out that both Toy Story 1 and 2 were being released in 3D for a limited screening there was no way I was going to miss it. So to widdle away a cold post-thanksgiving afternoon I settled in for a double feature of one of Disney's highest grossing films.
Though I knew all the punch lines, and how each film was going to end, seeing the characters come to life in digital 3D was well worth the $15 bucks. Standout scenes that benefited from the 3D treatment include the rocket scene at the end of Toy Story 1 and the opening sequence of Toy Story 2 where the film opens to mimic Star Wars. It also gave fans the chance to see the trailer for Toy Story 3 which is set for release in June 2010 also in 3D.
It's the detail and small additions that Disney Pixar use before and between each film that makes the 3D films worth seeing on the big screen. Bloopers and quizzes played between films to keep not on the children but adults entertained was a nice touch.
If you're a fan and a child at heart, it's worth donning on the groovy 3D glasses and wasting an afternoon with Woody and Buzz, even if you know every line!
Toy Story 1 & 2 in 3D = Time Well Wasted!
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2 3D; movie review; cinema; 3D; Toy Story 3,
Toy Story 1
There's no denying I'm a child! When Toy Story first came out I think I saw it nearly three times! I don't know if it was the great animation, the witty banter or the Randy Newman soundtrack that Pixar used to bring well known toys to life but I couldn't get enough of of it!
When I found out that both Toy Story 1 and 2 were being released in 3D for a limited screening there was no way I was going to miss it. So to widdle away a cold post-thanksgiving afternoon I settled in for a double feature of one of Disney's highest grossing films.
Though I knew all the punch lines, and how each film was going to end, seeing the characters come to life in digital 3D was well worth the $15 bucks. Standout scenes that benefited from the 3D treatment include the rocket scene at the end of Toy Story 1 and the opening sequence of Toy Story 2 where the film opens to mimic Star Wars. It also gave fans the chance to see the trailer for Toy Story 3 which is set for release in June 2010 also in 3D.
It's the detail and small additions that Disney Pixar use before and between each film that makes the 3D films worth seeing on the big screen. Bloopers and quizzes played between films to keep not on the children but adults entertained was a nice touch.
If you're a fan and a child at heart, it's worth donning on the groovy 3D glasses and wasting an afternoon with Woody and Buzz, even if you know every line!
Dear Canada,
It disturbs me greatly that such a cold country doesn't embrace the love of custard.
The other day I was to take Apple Crumble to my friends house for dinner. There is no denying that the perfect accompaniment for such a dessert is custard. The fact that I was dining with British people was an even greater reason to ensure that custard was on the table.
After searching supermarkets, fruit stores, deli's, dessert stores, ice-cream shops and 7-11's all I could come up with was vanilla pudding?!?!
I would have taken custard anyway I could - pre-made, in a carton, powder, chilled, hot - but nothing, nada, zilch.
Oh! Canada, you should love custard, it's warm and delicious and can make you happy on a cold, wet day. Why oh why haven't you decided to indulge in this fantastic treat.
If you decide to start making it part of your country cuisine I would happily swap the Tim Tams I can buy from London Drugs for the ability to get custard from the corner store to enjoy in the imminent winter months.
Please help this cold Australian (and her British friends) by importing custard (in any form is fine).
Kind Regards
Jessica A.K.A Custard fanatic
Dear Canada - import Custard!
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custard; food; Canada; dessert; winter treats
Dear Canada,It disturbs me greatly that such a cold country doesn't embrace the love of custard.
The other day I was to take Apple Crumble to my friends house for dinner. There is no denying that the perfect accompaniment for such a dessert is custard. The fact that I was dining with British people was an even greater reason to ensure that custard was on the table.
After searching supermarkets, fruit stores, deli's, dessert stores, ice-cream shops and 7-11's all I could come up with was vanilla pudding?!?!
I would have taken custard anyway I could - pre-made, in a carton, powder, chilled, hot - but nothing, nada, zilch.
Oh! Canada, you should love custard, it's warm and delicious and can make you happy on a cold, wet day. Why oh why haven't you decided to indulge in this fantastic treat.
If you decide to start making it part of your country cuisine I would happily swap the Tim Tams I can buy from London Drugs for the ability to get custard from the corner store to enjoy in the imminent winter months.
Please help this cold Australian (and her British friends) by importing custard (in any form is fine).
Kind Regards
Jessica A.K.A Custard fanatic
