The Girl on the Train – Movie Review

November 6, 2016November 6, 2016 / tanyagiaimo / Leave a comment

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I’m always hesitant when it comes to seeing movies based off of books. I’ve seen it way too many times where the movie is just awful compared to the book. As a book lover, I have some standards when it comes to how the movie should be done. If that’s my fault, then I proudly admit it.

The Girl on the Train is one of those movies. It is based off of the book written by Paula Hawkins, with the same title. The plot jumps back and forth with Rachel telling her story as well as trying to figure out what happened to the missing woman.

Rachel (played by Emily Blunt) is an alcoholic who can’t seem to let go of her worthless ex-husband Tom (played by Justin Theroux). They divorced soon after she caught him cheating on her with his now new wife Anna (played by Rebecca Ferguson). Her alcohol history isn’t anything new, Rachel had blackouts due to the abuse during her marriage to Tom and would only learn what happened after Tom told her. The abuse came into play after Rachel and Tom found out that she couldn’t have children.

Rachel now lives with her friend Cathy (played by Laura Prepron) and spends her now single life riding the train, often stalking Tom and trying to get him back and even approaching Anna and her newborn daughter Evie. During her train rides, Rachel would imagine what Tom’s neighbors, Scott (played by Luke Evans) and Megan (played by Haley Bennett) lives were life and always looked to see what was happening at the house every time she rode by. In her fantasies Rachel believes they have a perfect marriage which is the complete opposite from what she had with Tom when they were married.

“I tell myself I wont look but I look.” – Rachel

Rachel doesn’t know is that the marriage is far from perfect because lets me honest, there is no such thing as perfect. Scott is a controlling man and Megan is unfaithful to him, having affairs repeatedly and one of them is her psychiatrist Dr. Kamal Abdic (played by Edgar Ramirez). Rachel realizes her world has been shattered when on the train she sees Megan kiss Kamal on the train. Rachel has no idea who Kamal is and wonders why Megan would ever cheat on Scott. Rachel does to a bar and goes onto a drinking bringe, promising to make Megan pay for her affair and to make things right in her world. However, Rachel doesn’t remember what happened that night and wakes up back at home in her bed at her apartment with Cathy. Rachel learns soon after that Megan is missing and many believe she is dead and think she has something to do with it, per Detective Riley (played by Allison Janney).

This is the same Detective who has dealt with Rachel throughout several of her drinking binges and knows the pattern she develops. Anna, Tom’s new wife, has attempted to get a restraining order against Rachel after she broke into the house and took Evie outside. Slowly as Rachel tries to figure out what happened that night as well as her own life, she starts to remember things. Rachel has pieces of the night slowly coming back, only after other things remind her of what happened. Rachel is on the path to realizing what happened when Tom’s old boss, Martha (played by Lisa Kudrow) tells her what happened that night at the party and exactly why Tom got fired.

“Tom got fired because he couldn’t keep his dick in his pants.” – Martha

Even though Rachel has no evidence of what happened, she goes to investigate Scott and Kamal. She takes an interest in Scott and even takes sessions with Kamal to figure out what is going on. This leads nowhere except to more trouble, especially when Megan’s body is found in the woods. Rachel realizes that neither of those men are responsible and slowly realizes that Tom is the one who was having an affair with Megan after remembering see Megan getting into the car with Tom. Rachel knows that Tom will do anything to stop the truth from getting out, even if that means hurting his wife and possibly the Evie. Rachel fights to the end to stop Tom and succeeds in killing him, with help from Anna after she attacked her when Rachel confronted him. Together Rachel and Anna tell the police what happened. Rachel starts to get better. A year later she has stopped drinking and has a new job and is happy. To keep herself that way, she still rides the train but sits on the other side.

Overall, I can’t tell you if it’s like the book or not because I haven’t read it. However, to me if this is what happens in the book then it does hit it dead on. I figured out quickly that Tom was the awful person in Rachel’s marriage and was mostly likely having an affair with Megan too. Tom hasn’t exactly proved himself to be the one to not cheat on someone, right? He’s pure scum, no matter what delusions Rachel has developed about him. I give it 7 out of 10 stars.

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Supernatural returns for a 12th season

October 14, 2016October 15, 2016 / tanyagiaimo / 1 Comment

Its seems like one of my favorite shows isn’t going anywhere soon. Supernatural is in it’s 12th season as of yesterday and it’s picking up where it left off and getting back to its roots. Mary, Dean and Sam’s mom is back and while she doesn’t remember dying or ever meeting Dean before (more on that here) and is trying to catch up with the world. Meanwhile, Castiel is landing back on planet Earth and clearly pissed back being thrown around. We all remember where Sam is, hurt from a woman across the pond and we don’t know how long it will go on.

Sam is of course Sam and isn’t afraid of the two women who are holding him. He can’t really think they’ll do anything worse then that of Lucifer who tortured him in Hell. And Sam has clearly had worse then these two women can do. Also, if they just wanted to ask some questions, I think the kidnapping him, typing him up and threatening torture is a bit excessive don’t ya think?

Castiel is back to his season 4 self who is more of a tough guy then this quiet puppy in the corner. I say that with all of the love in the world but lets to be honest, last night Castiel was in “don’t mess with me” mode. Mary really seemed to like him too, even after she learned who and what he was. That says a lot too.

“No I don’t have a harp.” – Castiel

Dean however is still trying to come to terms with having Mary back. He doesn’t know what it means or how to go from this. He also has to rescue Sam and for a minute get Castiel back who is happy to hear he’s still alive. Dean hasn’t really shared his story as to what happened with The Darkness and God but he’s got bigger problems because if there’s one thing we know about Dean, nobody messes with his little brother.

Crowley is hunting Lucifer which is just a bad idea all the way around. He knows that he can’t take Hell back until Lucifer is dead but does he really believe he can kill Lucifer? Lucifer of course is burning through vessels like there pieces of candy. Luckily for Crowley he’s got two dumb demons who don’t realize their being followed until it’s too late. I can’t wait to see who Lucifer finds for his vessel.

“Sam and me, saving people and hunting things, this is what we do.” – Dean

Most of this episode was a lead up to something bigger next week but it was also full of “can I slap her” moments between the two British women and a couple of times Mary Winchester. Honestly I get that coming back is tough and it would be hard to understand the 30 year difference but at some point, you’re hunting and your two children are here and alive. Accept it and take it on one day at a time. I enjoyed the moments where they get back to the roots of this show and I hope this develops well with the Men of Letters across the pond. I give it 9 out of 10 stars!

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And the winner is….The Walking Dead Season 6 Cliffhanger

August 11, 2016 / tanyagiaimo / 1 Comment

Danai Gurira as Michonne; Michael Cudlitz as Sgt Abraham Ford; Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene; Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes; Sonequa Martin-Green as Sasha; Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes; Josh McDermitt as Dr Eugene Porter – The Walking Dead _ Season 6, Episode 16 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

From the moment of the season 6 cliffhanger, I’ve been asked numerous times who I think got killed by Negan. I haven’t said a thing about it, unless you’re my family of course. I’ve kept quiet because I believe and still do that the show runners wanted to know whose death would impact the fans the most. I had an idea and still hold to that now from the moment the season and episode ended.

Today however, since we’ve filmed a bit into season 7 and I’m sure we’re all counting down days until the season 7 premiere, I’m going to tell you who I believe Negan killed and why. I’m also going to go through why the other 10 people did not get killed. The order listed below goes from least likely to likely victim.

Not Killed – Rick
1. Let’s face something here, Negan is going to need Rick to make the others listen and do what they have to do now that Negan is in control. Rick is the leader of Alexandria and the only one that people seem to follow, while that may be threatening, he was also one of the first ones to admit defeat to Negan.
2. Thus he’s already submitted to Negan and whatever seems to come next. Rick has lost his fight and just wants to keep on living.
Not Killed – Carl
1. Negan likes Carl. You see this from the moment they met. He may have threatened to take his other eye but in the end Negan seemed to move past this pretty quick. He also seemed to link Carl and Rick together so since we know he’s not going to kill Rick, he wouldn’t kill Carl.
2. I could also mention some comic stuff but this show has moved away from that a bit so I’m thinking they’re going to disregard what happens in the comics here too.
Not Killed – Eugene
1. Eugene was the one who took off in the RV. He said and made peace with Abraham. If Negan was going to kill him, he would’ve done it out right the moment they captured Eugene.
2. Eugene is also a survivor and will use his knowledge to save his life and I’m guessing, since he was with Negan and his group for a bit before Rick and the others showed up, may have said a few things that would make him valuable to Negan. He’s also and easy out and I can’t see the show runners doing that.
Not Killed – Aaron
1. Aaron is also another easy out kill. This again, I can’t see the show runners doing. Plus, Aaron has knowledge of the area and also knows a lot of other survivors from his travels. I imagine this isn’t the first time Aaron has heard of and possibly seen someone from Negan’s group.
2. I have my suspicions that Aaron may know more then he’s letting on. On another note, he’s in the season 7 Trailer with a gun pointed at him by Dwight so he’s not the one who Negan kills but he may end up dead before the season ends.
Not Killed – Rosita
1. Negan likes pretty things. He likes value. That much is clear by his camps, how he runs his operation and how his people are.
2. He needs to keep the guys on board and what a better way than to throw someone like Rosita at them to ‘play’ with. I’m not saying it’s right but the possibility must have occurred to you at some point.
Not Killed – Maggie
1. Maggie is sick. Maggie is not looking well. Maggie looks like the weakest link to Negan. Why would he kill her? More to the point, in the state she’s in do you thinks he could take not one, but two hits of his bat?
2. Come on, this one is obvious. Also, Maggie is seen behind Negan in the season 7 trailer.
Not Killed – Sasha
1. She just got her shit together. Pardon my French but there really is no other way of saying it. She is just coming into her own. She’s a strong character and she’s willing to fight.
2. She’s good with a gun and she knows when to shut up. Negan isn’t going to take her out. This is an easy out kill for the show runners, not going to happen.
Not Killed – Michonne
1. She was held by Negan and his group. She was with them for a while. If they intended to kill her, they would’ve done it out right. Negan does like a show but why keep three people hostage just to kill them later, seems a bit like wasted time if you ask me. And from Negan’s speech, he’s not one to waste time or present himself if he doesn’t have too.
2. Michonne also just started her love-story interest with Rick, let’s not kill that so quick. They’ll build that up and then something will happen, but that’s a huge maybe
Not Killed – Daryl
1. If Daryl dies, we riot it. I have seen this repeated so many times, I even own a shirt that says it. Daryl is such a valued character not only to show and the group but also the fans as well. Daryl is made for a world like The Walking Dead.
2. Daryl was also part of Dwight getting away and I can definitely see Dwight letting Negan know about that. Negan will see Daryl as a very valued member of Alexandria and now his group.
3. Daryl is safe. I shouldn’t have to say this either but I will, if Daryl is the one to go, a lot and I do mean a lot of fans would stop watching the show.
Not Killed – Glenn
1. Glenn was killed in the comics. We know this. We’ve been told, we’ve seen it in other articles/theories. This is an obvious choice for the show runners but they don’t use the comics as a how to for things. Yes, they use part of it for the story and the show wouldn’t exist without it but they have developed and created a different story away from that.
2. Glenn’s death has already been teased before one the show. We were left hanging for a mid-season finale on whether or not Glenn was alive. I can’t see them going to all the time and effort to do that just to have him killed at the start of season 7.
3. Negan will also use Maggie as leverage when it comes to the group. Glenn will be the first to do whatever Negan says just to keep Maggie safe and possibly save her life since she is definitely not doing well.
4. Negan let Glenn live after he had his outburst. He made Glenn get back on his knees and in line. He let that go. If he was going to do that, why would he suddenly turn on Glenn then? He would’ve just killed Glenn at his outburst.

“All right, listen. Don’t any of you do that again. I will shut that shit down, no exceptions. First one’s free. It’s an emotional moment, I get it.” – Negan to Glenn

And the winner is……

Killed – Abraham
1. Abraham made peace with everyone at the end of the season. He made up with Eugene and him and Rosita seemed to have moved past the awkward zone after their relationship ended.
2. He’s not afraid. Yes, Abraham is on his knees just like everyone else. However, he looks at Negan like he’s just waiting for the right moment to take over. He’s a soldier and soldiers don’t give up, even when they really should.
3. Negan will know who’s a threat. He is watching all of them to see who is going to be a problem. He will see how Abraham is looking at him.
4. Who else could take a hit from Negan’s bat and get up? Abraham that’s who. Abraham is the only character who could take a beating and get back up. He’s also one of Alexandria’s muscle and less people that are going to fight Negan the better.
5. Abraham isn’t a loved character like Daryl or Glenn but he is definitely a valued member of the group and most likely in people’s top 5 of favorite characters on the show. He’s not and easy out but he’s also not a hard out either.

There is also the possibility that more than one character will get killed in the premiere episode. I also don’t see this being a possibility. I think we’ve waited so long to see who is going to die that killing off two people would just be overkill. Also, you would have to come up with a storyline that eliminates two people instead of one. I can’t see the show runners changing the storyline that much, especially since Negan just came into the picture. Negan is going to cause a lot of trouble for Rick and his group this season. This season is going to be full of tense moments and more character deaths, although not at the start of the season.

I am as anxious as you are to see who gets killed. I am wondering if my theory will hold true. One of the things I love about theories and predicting things is seeing if they actually happen or not on the show. We’ll find out in October.

Selling on eBay

October 26, 2015 / tanyagiaimo / Leave a comment

You know sometimes you look at all of the things around you and wonder, do I really need all of this? Well for me, I decided that if I haven’t watched the movie is a year, I don’t need it. Some of them I only watched one and they went to my shelf. I order to make room for my beloved TV Shows (which are growing) I’ve started telling some of the movies that I don’t watch, and TV Shows, on eBay.

It’s made very easy. There is no fee (that I’ve seen so far) in order to sell. I recommend that if you have things to sell you use eBay. Plus if you are looking to raise money for a charity with what you are selling, you can easily do it there.

Currently sold about ten items. I have more to go and more listed but I’m in no rush. If it doesn’t sell and they want to start charging me for the listing, I have plans on where to sell it near me. I just know I have a better chance of getting more money if I try it on eBay.