Meryl Streep

HI, Guys!,

Today, I'd like to write about one of my favourite actress, MERYL STREEP, I love all her films, in my view, she is lovely, fantastic, chamaleonic, ... And according to many critics, she is a great actress of our time. 

Meryl Streep was born on 22nd June in New Jersey (1940). She graduated in Vassar College and Yale Drama School, not only she is able to perform drama or musicals on stage, but also on films. So, in 1960s, she appeared in several musical productions. In 1970s, she began appearing in films. From the very beginning, she earned many  Academy Awards, Golden Globe nominations and recognitions of her brilliant career as an actress.At this point, I would like to highlight some of the films starred by Meryl Streep.

 

1. She starred opposite Clint Eastwood The Bridges of Madison County in 1995. Thanks to her work, she received an Academy Award nomination.

2. Due to her role as the magazine editor Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), she got and Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress.

3. In 2008, she performed Donna in the film adaptation of the ABBA's musical Mamma Mia! We could enjoy her performance, her dance, her voice. (I love it, this film is so fun!)

4. It's Complicated, a recommendable comedy. She earned a Golden Globe.

5. In 2001, The Iron Lady where Meryl Streep performed the British prime minister, Margaret Thacher. Thanks to this role, she has recently won an Academy Award.

Now, I encourage you to watch one of her films, I'm sure you'll enjoy!!! :)

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

Hi, Guys!, 

I'm sure you're very familiar with this beatiful song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". There are many versions, indeed, but do you know when was the first time it was sung? 

In 1939, a long time ago, one of the best film was released "The Wizard of Oz" and Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale sang this theme song. Even more, the actress was awarded with a special Oscar in 1940 due to her remarkable performance.

Now, would you like to watch the orignal singer and then, a newer version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?

Downton Abbey

Hi, there!,

Downton Abbey is a British TV drama, truly famous in UK and USA, and now in Spain too. It is mainly written by Julian Fellowes. The TV serie is set in a realistic Edwardian country house, two years before the beginning of the Great War. The drama begins with the shipwreck of the Titanic.

From the very beginning, you as spectator can feel involved and engaged, since there are several exciting topics such as the inheritance problem, rebellious servants vs. loyal servants; society should be free to mix and chat everyone, no matter your class; convinient loveless marriage?; a female servant who wants to be a secretary, she wants to change her status; and so on. I strongly recommend you to watch DOWNTON ABBEY, an undoubtful masterpiece.

http://www.itv.com/dramapremieres/downtonabbey/

And the Oscar goes to ... 2011

Hi, there!,

Could you see the glamorous ceremony of OSCARS? Would you like to watch some of the most interesting moments? I think it would be great to practise your listening!!! I hope you'll understand and enjoy these. At last, I strongly recommend you to watch The King's Speech.

Golden Globe Awards 2011

Hi, there!,

Would you like to be on the red carpet like a celebrity? How would you feel if you were an actor / actrees in L.A.? Imagine ... and later, "The Oscar goes to..." It must be so exciting!

But in the meantime, let's talk about The Golden Globe Awards, which took place on January 16th. I'd like to share with you some videos from the winning movies. I think these are worthwhile. And if you are more interested, click on the following link: http://www.goldenglobes.org/

Best Actor for Colin Firth in The King's Speech


Natalie Portman won The Golden Globe in Black Swan


Best Motion Picture Drama for Social Network


PLACE ANY BET? FOR THE ACADEMY AWARDS?

HarrY PotteR

Hi, Guys!,

Are you fan of Harry Potter and friends' adventures?

I think Harry Potter has become a wellknown literary phenomenon, since many children and teenagers are hooked to their stories, they enjoy reading all his books, there is a great mixture of magical universe with certain rules, unexpected elements, magicians, apprentices, battles, castles, witches, monsters, ...

J. K. Rowling is its writer. Her first book was published in 1997 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and ten years later, she wrote Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

I hope you'll enjoy reading the last book as well as watching some scenes of the film.

Audrey Hepburn

Hi, there!,

Since I love this extraordinary actress so much, I've just decided to write about her, about AUDREY HEPBURN.

Undoubtedly, Audrey Hepburn is a significant icon of HOLLYWOOD, FASHION and HUMANITARISM.

In 1935, when her parents got divorce, she was living in Netherlands with her mother. When the German invasion and occupation of World War II, she changed her name because an "English-sounding" name was considered dangerous. From that moments onwards, she suffered from malnutrition and developed constant health problems.

After the war, Audrey and her mother moved to London, where she studied ballet. She worked as a model, and in 1951, began acting in films, mostly in minor or supporting roles as Audrey Hepburn. She got into acting mainly to make money.

After that, Audrey was offered a starring role opposite Gregory Peck in the Hollywood motion picture, Roman Holiday. For her performance, she won the 1953 Academy Award for Best Actress. She also starred: Breakfast at Tiffany's, My fair Lady, How to Steal a Million and Robin and Marian. Audrey's last film role, a cameo appearance, was of an angel in Steven Spielberg's Always, filmed in 1988.

Audrey Hepburn, maybe due to her difficult poor childhood, she became a great ambassador of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
At last, but no least, let's watch and listen these videos taken from two famous films:
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S and ROMAN HOLIDAY.







PS. To my brother who is always talking about her films, he looks up Audrey Hepburn so much.

If you're more interested, click on here:
http://www.audreyhepburn.com/menu/index.php

Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz in Seville - "KNIGHT and DAY"

Hi, Guys!,

Do you know that Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz came to Seville yesterday? It was a kind of pre-premiere, since some scenes of the movie "Knight and Day" were filmed here, in Seville. Last December, these film stars spent some days in our town, and we could see them next to our gothic cathedral. As a matter of fact, yesterday, Tom and Cameron relieved some of these moments in the town centre, so Tom leaded the chase cars on a Ducati. After that, Tom hugged his fans, they could take some photos, it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! Now, you can see this funny interview as well as some great scenes!

http://www.knightanddaymovie.com/#/home

I hope you'll enjoy it and know my town!

"Alice Underground" sung by Avril Lavigne

Hi, there!,

I hope you'll like this beautiful song, this is the main single of the Alice in Wonderland soundtrack. You can read and sing its lyrics ... have a nice weekend!

Besides, I'd like to tell you there is a fantastic sculpture of Alice in Wonderland in Central Park, New York city. All children are invited to cimb and explore it. Alice is sitting on a big mushroom and sorrounded by the Mad Hatter , the March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, Alice’s Cat Dinah and, of course, the bashful Dormouse.

Lewis Carrol, who was the writer of Alice in Wonderland, dedicated this sculpture to his beloved wife. You can read it in this picture: "Alice in Wonderland, in memory of my wife Margarita Delacorte who loved all children".

THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS

Hi, Guys!,

Last month, one of my friends sent me these amazing videos, The Butterfly Circus. I really encourage you to wacth them, you are going to LEARN A LOT! You can learn great lessons, there is a huge message of HOPE, all of us are winners, never losers, the only thing we have to is TO BELIEVE IN OURSELVES, no matter how you are. Let's see these videos, you may get more significant messages!

IT'S HIGHLY WORTHWHILE!!!

ARRESTING YOUR EX .... could be your dream?

Hi, Guys!,

Another comedy starred by Jennifers Aniston and Gerard Butler is coming to Spain soon ... would you like to see the trailer? I hope you'll enjoy it!

GREASE!!!! You're The One That I Want [ HQ + subtitle]

Hi, Guys!,

Have you ever seen this famous movie? or have you ever danced this well-known song You're The one That I Want? Well, as I told you, I've been looking for these songs and dances of this film to help with the party at the end of this academic year. I hope you'll like this film!!!, but I was wondering ... are you ready to sing and dance??? Let's see...

Films : Bridget Jones' Diary

Hi, Guys!,

Many times in class, I encourage you to watch your favourite films in English as a fantastic way to improve your listening skill. That's why I want to release some scenes of this comedy, I read this book at university many years ago and I had a very good time reading it, and then... this film! I hope you'll enjoy and understand these scenes!!!

LOVE IS ALL AROUND ...

Hi, there!,

In these days, somehow we are celebrating Saint Valentine's Day, although as my mother said "everyday is a perfect day to show how deeply in love you are". I think she is certain since if you love your boyfriend / girlfriend, parents, friends, why don't we always demonstrate them we really love them? Well, we are never late!!!

And now, I'd like to share with you all some passages taken from some of my favourite films. I hope you'll like them, these scenes are higly romantic as well as lovely!

I HOPE YOU'LL FIND YOUR TRUE LOVE

Sherlock Holmes (film)

HI, Guys!, 

I'm sure you know about Sherlock Holmes, he is actually regarded as one of the greatest character of literature, he becomes one of the most vivid enduring characters in English fiction. Because of that, I encourage you to see and enjoy this exciting film.

UP!

I think everyone should watch , or better said "must watch", this fantastic film. You are going to love the plot of the story, the characters, their amazing adventures, their realtionships, their nice behaviour, ... and from my point of view, the main message of the film:

YOU CAN'T STOP DREAMING!!!, YOU CAN ALWAYS
GET WHAT YOU REALLY WISH, NOT MATTER HOW OLD YOU ARE.

Because of that, I would like to share with you all some wonderful moments of the film. And, if you want to tell me what is the main message of the movie for you, I would be grateful for that.

Now, let's see UP!, one the best film that I've ever seen!!!

http://adisney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/up/

TWILIGHT and NEW MOON

Hi, Guys!,

Have you read Twilight? I remember that some of you told you've already the first book, you enjoyed it a lot, ... and also, the second "New Moon" in English!!!

Once again, I encourage you to listen to three interviews of the three main characters who have come to Spain recently, and in these days, these protadonists are promoting the film Twilight.