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Silver Lining’s Playbook. I was surprised at how much they changed the ending, but it worked so much better—it had a much greater emotional impact. They also made the characters a lot more likable, which made you root for them more.

Maybe she was being critical of a hippo. We’ll never know. ?

How you perceive yourself as young and old at the same time. I’m 24 and feel way too young to be married, but I feel ancient compared to teenagers. It’s a strange juxtaposition.

Another instance when East Asians are seen as a novelty rather than actual people.

“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” hands down. This is peak Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russel, and the fashion in this movie is truly next level. Extravagant costumes, chic everyday clothing—and so many of their outfits are iconic to this day.

If sharing workout tips is considered fat-shaming, everyone who works in the fitness industry is screwed. I swear, people will get mad about anything.

Dr. Ian Malcolm’s book that has a brief cameo in “Jurassic World.” I would pay good money for a copy of that.

Moonlight! The show was just ahead of its time. It was JUST before the vampire craze had fully hit, plus it was a crime drama. It really teased out how difficult it would be to actually be a vampire. Plus, Alex O’Loughlin was the lead. I’m still angry because it ended on a cliffhanger!… Read More

Okay but Catcher in the Rye is a post-modern novel...so it’s kind of the whole point that there isn’t some dramatic conclusion. It’s a novel that takes place over the course of a weekend, and it’s written to reflect that.

When I was younger, journaling was such an ~event~. I had to chronicle every little thing to make it seem worthwhile to write, have a beautiful notebook to write in, and even use a special pen. Now, being in my 20s with little time to write, I decided to just jot down a couple thoughts… Read More