Watch it: Alice in Wonderland

Directed by the man who brought you Edward Scissorhands, film director-genius Tim Burton, comes a flourishing adventure set in the imaginative land of Wonderland. Thirteen years after Alice's first visit to Wonderland, she returns to this magical world and needs to fight the Red Queen's Jaberwocky who is threatening the rule of the peace abiding White Queen. There are fantastic sets and wondrous costumes to keep your eyes busy and the charisma of all of the characters just flows effortlessly into a wonderfully produced piece. With an iconic cast including Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, this film is a great fantasy adventure which will have you on the edge of your seats rapt up in adventure and intrigue.

Item Returns for the Holidays.

With holidays literally just around the corner, I am just reminding you all that if I have lent you any books, films etc. to borrow, read and/or watch, if I could please get these items returned to me before the Summer holidays officially take place. It'll just help avoiding further confusion and misplacement of items in the New Year. I appreciate your efforts. Hope the texts I lent you helped you felt inspired.

DVD sale at Target.

I'm just writing to let you all know that the DVD sales at Target are so incredible. The movies are extremely cheap and very good. I managed to pick up more than a few films to watch. Right now, I just love the idea of watching DVDs, making popcorn and snuggling on the couch on balmy mid-week nights. It's definitely my guilty pleasure. For instance, I managed to pick up a fantastic reinterpretation of the Charlotte Bronte classic, Jane Eyre film starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, for just $9. Check out your local Taar-jay store for more fabulous offers.

Some film titles I noticed which are worth getting:
- Paris when it sizzles

- The Da Vinci Code

- Funny Face

- She's the Man

- The Jane Austen book club

- Sabrina

- Jane Eyre

- Pride and Prejudice

And that's just to name a few! Happy watching.

PS: Malina, I picked up Breakfast at Tiffanys at my local Target for just $12.99!

Watch it: The Young Victoria

Directed by Jean-Marc Vallee, The Young Victoria is a historical film based on the turbulent first years of Queen Victoria's rule and her enduring romance with Prince Albert. Featuring a spectacular cast, this dramatization is a glorious reminder of the origins of the English monarchy and the rules and powerplay evident in the royal system and political government. Queen Victoria is portrayed wonderfully by talented actress Emily Blunt, who gives it a subtle and fresh portrayal of this historical protagonist. This film is perfect for anyone with a love of history and a happy ending.

Here is a link for anyone who loves period drama (whether subject related or not) which is a great outline of the different films which are available to watch: www.lightscamerahistory.com

Attention Year Nine Students: Novel and Film Study.

All year nine class students will need to be equipped with the following items for our next lesson:

- A copy of Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons

- One thin A4 plastic sleeve folder

- Writing/note paper

This is the list of people who I will be getting the novel/s for:

- Jimmy

- Caitlyn

- Tri

- Sonnya

If you would like a novel and your name is not on the list, please call or message me ASAP. Please be aware that the novels will cost approx $13.00 each and this, along with regular lesson payment, is also due next lesson. If you have any questions, please leave a comment in the comments section or alternatively email, message or call me before our next lesson.

Films to watch.

Here is a site I found which lists all the great novels turned into films. I don't recommend you watch all of them without reading the novel beforehand as it may pique your interest to read the real thing first. However that is not to suggest that I don't give you permission to watch a few of these films in exchange for a study hour or two.

http://www.intelligentsianetwork.com/novels.htm

You might notice that many of them are featured as a part of the '1001 novels to read before you die' so I'd be hoping you got the drift of the storylines and themes while you are watching the films. Also, these films should be available at your local video store otherwise, let me know if you need help finding any.

Places to find related texts

- Novels
- Major and Minor publications
- Newspaper and Magazine Articles
- Youtube videos
- Speeches
- Plays and Drama
- Radio transcripts
- Photographs
- Artwork

- Poetry
- Autobiographies and Biographies
- Music videos
- Song Lyrics

- Films

- Picture Books
- Documentaries
- News and Current Affairs