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In the era we live in our lives are enriched in the 'celebrity', they fill our social networks, our newspapers, and we find ourselves more than often talking about them. These people whom we may have never met before we kind of obsess over such humans, or least have an opinion of them. If it be writing an article about shaming the Kardashians or tweeting a rant about how you hate an artists' new album. It seems we are the generation who feels the needs to put our two pence worth in and share our opinion, even if it does no good. I am not here to rant about mass media and our polution of words from behind a screen but how some celebrities have (some or a lot depending on who) impact on our lives.
One celebrity whom I have come to adore over the years is Mister Buble. Yes, the profoundly known for hibernating through the year until Winter comes along and he springs to life with Christmas music. If you're a fan like I, you listen to his non-Christmas music as well the Christmas music. Michael Buble, for me is the symbol of Christmas. The moment I hear his raspy voice singing Santa Baby I am instantly in the Christmas spirit, if it be March (yes I am that kind of person) or December, Buble simply ignites my spirit.
I was listening to his Christmas album when on the radio it was announced Buble's son had been diagnosed with Cancer, and it broke my heart. For any parent to have that happen to their child, at Christmas (or any time of the year really) it made me feel awful. I turned the album off, and I pondered on how his family must be feeling and the pressure on all of them. The Buble family are lovely people, and for something horrible to happen it is just uncalled for. The thought of the Buble's being heartbroken, made me feel sad and kind of fall out of the Christmas spirit. It made me thinking about all families across the world going through the same thing, and how trecherous Cancer is and how it can strike any time on any person.
The thought of the man who brings so much joy to others (at least for me) having to go through this, he and his family don't deserve this (no one does).  Michael being my symbol of Christmas, if he isn't having a cheery wonderful holiday then simply how can I be (Mellow dramatic I know). I found myself hoping for a miracle for this little boy, someone I hadn't ever met, hoping for all those families across the world who have lost or could lose people to Cancer (or any disease) it is heart wrenching.
I have never felt such a relief when he announced his son has 90% survival rate. This little boy has a good chance of survival, I hope he kicks Cancer's ass.
Some people across the world aren't as lucky, and this has made me realise how blessed I am. Blessed for the life I live, and the people around me that I love. In the past, I have lost a loved one to Cancer, and I remember the impact that had on the family, I was young but it wasn't nice seeing my family the way they were. So this year, as an adult I feel like I can really appreciate life. Every day I am choosing to make a difference, do something to help someone. If it be a donation to charity or buy food for a homeless person in the street, it's the small things. It doesn't hurt to be kind. We never know how long we have this earth, and I think it's important you make every day count. I hope you all have a blessed day, be kind and don't take the little things for granted.

Celebrity Culture - The Buble

Saturday 12 November 2016

I watched Sugar for the first time the other week, it was released in 2013. I have been meaning to watch it for a long time, but due to living outside of the US I haven't been able to until recently. Before I get into what I think about it, and the effect of the film I will tell you a little about it first.
Sugar (2013) Poster
Movie Picture - I don't own this image

From the IMDB SITE;

A 20-year-old homeless girl is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome on the streets of Hollywood and Venice beach.

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Okay so to some it in my own words, it is a film about homeless young adults, and the struggles they go through on the street and the build up and reasoning why they are there. I saw the promotions of the movie at the time of release on one of the main actor's twitter pages; Marshall Allman. Being a fan of his I was automatically intrigued. Obviously there wasn't just the movie release, and the point of it wasn't to make money. It was to show awareness, show us what it is really like. There are so many things we are oblivious too because it may not "concern" us, Sugar and the campaigning behind it really opens your eyes to things. It is obviously so good of these people to produce something that can have an impact, and also showing support for the homeless youth.

Being a teenager myself, I admit I do take things for granted. I am ignorant to certain things, and I shouldn't be.  When I watched Sugar, my eyes were opened. Even a week later, and several movies later, I am still in this aftermath of thoughts. Sugar's story was unique, and the whole film was beautiful, emotional and real. The best thing was that it was real, it didn't come across as exggerarated or Sugar coated, it was real and in your face. It hits your heart because, as a teen myself with a loving family and a roof over my head, it made me reflect on a lot of things, and even feel guilty that perhaps I should be a lot more open minded and less selfish.

I adored watching it, it was emotional and personal. I liked how it was from Sugar's point of view, we got to be in her thoughts. Also I admit I had a good cry, it may just be my favourite film yet.

I don't want to give it all away if you haven't seen it before, but I highly recommend you to watch it! It is life changing, and not only are you becoming aware of homeless youth you are getting entertained.

SPOILER ALERT!! - I CRIED WHEN MARSHALL DIED, IT WAS SAD AND WELL KIND OF TYPICAL SOME FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN SO FAR OF HIS WORK HIS CHARACTERS EITHER AREN'T IN IT ENOUGH, THEY DIE OR THEY HAVE F*****D UP DEARLY. HOWEVER, HE IS A REALLY GOOD ACTOR ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITES, HE PLAYED ANOTHER AMAZING PART!!


I'm watching A LOT of movies these days due to time off so I will be posting more Movie reviews!

Sugar (Movie Review)

Friday 10 July 2015