Week 10 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: A Different Love (w/ Lauv) / DJ Snake

DJ Snake & Lauv are both artists that I love and when two artists I love come together to create a great track, you know I'm gonna really love it. 

TRACK 2: Your Mind (feat. Kristen Marie) / HEDIA

A great mixture of vocals and beat, sampling the classic house track "She's A Gypsy" by Crystal Waters, you can't help but love this track. 

TRACK 3: Would You Ever (feat. Poo Bear) / Skrillex

I'm not a big Skrillex fan but this is different to the usual music he creates and I love it, it's been on repeat since I discovered it and there is even a remix that's just as good as the original. I've also featured that below!

Would You Ever (4B Remix) / Skrillex (feat. Poo Bear)

Happy Listening!

#11: Gerald's Game // Grape Movie Marathon.

While trying to spice up their marriage in their remote lake house, Jessie must fight to survive when her husband dies unexpectedly, leaving her handcuffed to their bed frame. 

Yet another Netflix Original, this one is an adaption of a Stephen King novel by the same name. I knew of the novel and was recommended it by my dad but never actually got around to reading it, so I was glad to see that Netflix had decided to make a film out of it.

Maybe I'm slightly bias, without having read the novel to compare the two, but I think it's a great film although I can imagine the book can delve more into the main characters fight for survival and hold on her sanity better than this film can. There was one scene in particular that was hard for me to watch and it also stayed with me a little after the film was over but my weak stomach and inability to handle anything too bloody and gory might be to blame for that. Despite that, I still think it makes a great movie that even after it's ending, it's staying on my mind.

Overall, I'd recommend this movie as something that is definitely worth the watch, especially for horror/thriller fans looking for something slightly different to what's already out there. 

Netflix have also released another adaption of a Stephen King story, 1922, so keep an eye out for my review of that!

I rate it 4 out of 5 grapes.

Decades Special: The 70s // Weekly Playlist Update

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It's the 70's in this weeks Decade Special of the Weekly Playlist Update. Now, the 70s isn't a decade of music I really listen to so picking three tracks wasn't easy but I did it, so here they are..

TRACK 1: T.N.T / AC/DC (1975)
This isn't a track that I'd listen to out of choice but it is a track I did hear quite a bit in my childhood, thanks to Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4. Nothing beats a bit of nostalgia!

TRACK 2: I Want You to Want Me / Cheap Trick (1978)

Again, not a track I'd listen to out of choice but a track that reminds me of something I love a lot. In 10 Things I Hate About You, a band called Letters to Cleo cover this track so naturally, the original is awesome as well!

TRACK 3: Teenage Kicks / The Undertones (1978)

Unlike the others, this is a track that I actually really love and would happily listen to. Thanks to my dad, for bringing it into my life!

Happy Listening!

#10: The Babysitter // Grape Movie Marathon

The events of one evening take an unexpected turn for the worst for a young boy trying to spy on his babysitter.

A brand new Netflix Original film that was released on Friday the 13th for our viewing pleasure. I saw the trailer, thought it looked good and was looking forward to it being released and..

It was okay. It's your typical, teenage horror movie with some comedy thrown into it. You've got a group of teenagers, you've got them doing something they shouldn't be and then you've got a whole bunch of murders but it turns out that the killer is the young boy after he spots the teenagers sacrificing a human.

So, maybe it isn't completely your typical teenager horror movie as the roles are reversed, the deaths are some what creative and it's gore galore if that's your cup of tea, or in this case cup of blood as there is plenty to go around in this flick. The cast isn't all that bad either, although it's pretty clear they've picked an attractive bunch to play the popular high school kids, they each deliver their roles well. 

Overall, if you're after a basic teenage horror movie then this is it, it's worth a watch if you've got the time to spare but it's not something I'd highly recommend to anyone.

I rate it 3 out of 5 grapes.

Week 9 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

TRACK 1: What About Us / Shoffy.
An artist I recently discovered and while making my way through their self-titled album, I found this amazing track (the others I've heard so far are also amazing so make sure you check those out too).

TRACK 2: Electric Touch / A R I Z O N A

A R I Z O N A  have managed to combine a soft voice with the perfect beats to create this beautiful track. I'd consider this the perfect soundtrack for a chilled out day of daydreaming.

TRACK 3: Recognise (feat. Ashe) / Win and Woo.

Another great track for a night of dancing! 

Happy Listening!

#9: King Cobra // Grape Movie Marathon

Veteran gay pornography producer Stephen battles two rival producers over the rights to his underage porn star creation, Brent Corrigan, with deadly results.

Based on a true story, of which a book has also been written, it follows Sean aka Brent Corrigan who becomes a popular gay pornstar with Cobra Videos. Upon realising he is being unpaid for the movies he makes, he decides to pursue other options which takes a deadly turn.

While an enjoyable watch, I don't feel like this movie gripped my attention as much as I'd have liked. I didn't feel the need to devote my complete attention to it which I always find disappointing but fortunately, this movie doesn't require your full attention anyway. It's an easy watch so you don't have to worry about losing track of what's going on.

With it being 92 minutes long, I just don't feel that was enough time to properly tell this story. It focused more on telling Brent's story then it did giving us details about the tragic event that happened or those involved and while Brent may be the reason for why it happened, I'd have liked more information about the others involved but instead it's crammed into the last half an hour.

Overall, I'd recommend it if you're looking for something easy to watch and the story behind it appeals to you
but I wouldn't expect too much from it.

I rate it 3 out of 5 grapes.

Decades Special: The 60s // Weekly Playlist Update

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Get ready for a decades special of the Weekly Playlist Update. Every other week will focus on a new decade and three great tracks from that time. Starting with the 60s!

TRACK 1: Runaround Sue / Dion (1961)

This is a track that is easily in my top favourite tracks, and I have Sleeping With The Enemy to thank for reminding me of it's existence. Similar to the other tracks I've recommended, it's one you can get up and dance to!

TRACK 2: Stay / Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs. (1964).

If you've seen Dirty Dancing, then you'll definitely know this track! There isn't much I can say about it other than you should listen to it and then add it to your own playlist because it's an amazing track.

TRACK 3: Will You Love Me Tomorrow / The Shirelles. (1961).

Again, I feel this is a track that quite a few people might already know but it's definitely a great one. One thing I do love about these tracks is that old sound that they have, as if they're being played on a vinyl from when it was released.

Happy Listening!

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#8: The Good Place // Grape Movie Marathon

The Good Place is a town where those who have been good throughout their lives go once they have passed away. Eleanor arrives at the Good Place and realises she doesn't deserve to be there. With the help of Chidi, Eleanor tries to right her wrongs seeking to finally earn her spot in the Good Place. 

The Good Place is the newest Netflix Original to be added and after Buzzfeed recommending it as a show to watch, I thought I'd give it ago and you should to! 

It centres round Eleanor, a terrible person, who arrives at The Good Place and soon realises that they've got her mixed up with another Eleanor. She is assigned with a soulmate who she trusts with her secret, in hopes that they'll teach her how to be good so she can continue to remain in The Good Bad and avoid going to The Bad Place, where she belongs.

While I feel the show started off good, towards the end I felt my interest starting to slip as I felt that despite the characters contain efforts, nothing was going to change. I didn't want to be watching a tv show that centred about the main character constantly failing every episode in someway. That is until, the show took an unexpected turn that completely pulled me back in. Without giving too much away, it's a clever show that surprises you in a way that you might not expect. 

As well as showing Eleanor's attempts to be a Good person, you also see flashbacks of the person she was back on earth which all centre around the times she was a bad and most likely the reason she doesn't deserve to be in the bad place. 

With Kristen Bell playing the role of Eleanor, she does a great job and so do the rest of the cast, each playing their role in the show perfectly and in some ways, portraying them the way Eleanor sees them making it easier to see why she might feel that way about said character.

Overall, it's a great show to watch if you're searching for something new and funny to watch, that also might not require your full attention - something I sometimes admire in tv shows. It's currently in it's 2nd season with Netflix updating it weekly so you can stay up to date with the latest episode.

I rate it 4 out of 5 grapes.

Week 8 // Weekly Playlist Update

P L A Y L I S T / L I N K

This week focuses on tracks that are slightly heavier than those featured previously!

TRACK 1: Follow You / Bring Me The Horizon

I feel in comparison to other Bring Me The Horizon songs, this is a slower, more calmer song which I actually enjoy, I'm also a big fan of the lyrics and the two together make this one of my favourite songs on their album, "That's The Spirit".

TRACK 2: Hated / Beartooth

Again, the lyrics to this song are part of the reason I love it as much as I do, especially when it comes to the chorus as it's something that I feel I, as well as many others, can relate to. As a bonus track, I've also included the acoustic version which is just as good and perfect for those who might not like something this heavy.

TRACK 3: Wisteria / Hands Like Houses

I'm pretty sure that this is the track that first got me into Hands Like Houses and it still remains one of my favourites by this band and I've even been lucky enough to see them perform this track live, which was just as good as I thought it would be.

BONUS TRACK: Oceandust / Hands Like Houses

I've decided to throw in another Hands Like Houses track as a bonus. Having not listened to them in a few months, it was nice to listen to them, as well as the other bands posted above. This is a track that I'd forgotten about that I absolutely loved.

Happy listening!