The Da Vinci Code

Okay so I know that this movie came out over a year ago but I only recently got the chance to see it. In my opinion this is definitely worth seeing, even if you haven't read the book. This was one of the best suspense movies I've seen in a long, and it had a very interesting plot. However if you are a very religious Christian, I should warn you that some of the things discussed in this movie may offend you, but I would still recommend that you see it.

The story is centered around Dr. Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks, who's specialty is in the interpretation of symbols. When the curator of the Louvre museum in Paris is killed all the evidence points to Dr. Langdon. However the evidence turns out to be secret code left by the dead man for Dr. Langdon. These clues lead to several Da Vinci paitings which hold a long kept secret that if exposed could shake the foundation of Christianity.

This movie is filled with action, mystery and an ending you probably won't be able to predict. Although the movie refers to a lot information from the basis of Christianity, I guarantee that that you do not have to be Christian or religious in order to follow and enjoy this movie.

1408

You like scary movies? Well, I've got a doozy for you! To begin with, I'm not a big fan of scary movies, but I saw the trailer for this one and something about it compelled me. What is up with room 1408? It was very intriguing. 1408 is full of all the necessities of a scary movies: scenes that will make you pop out of your seat, scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and scenes with creepy children. I liked this one a lot.

John Cusack plays an author who visits the scariest places in the world, spends the night there, and the writes a book about it. Well, he has met his match when he is encountered with room
1408. Samuel L. Jackson is great in his role as the hotel manager. If you like scary movies, I'd definitely suggest you rent this one immediately. Check out the "Director's Cut", that was my favorite version of the film.

Released on DVD: October 2, 2007

The Hills

It is now the third season that MTV and faithful viewers have been following the life of Lauren Conrad – LC from Laguna Beach stardom (the girl appealing to all other girls dealing with unrequited crushes on boys who have unrequited crushes on some other girl that’s not you). This includes taking a look at her closest friends, her internship at Teen Vogue’s LA headquarters, and her unending supply of dresses and headbands.

This season, the focus is once again on Heidi and Lauren’s deteriorating relationship – a divide triggered by Heidi’s fiancé, Spencer Pratt, and further intensified by rumors of unknown origin, having to do with alleged sex tapes starring Lauren and ex boyfriend Jason. Back stories include Audrina and Justin Bobby’s indefinable pseudo-relationship, Heidi’s controversial promotion, Lauren’s flirt sessions with Brody Jenner, and Whitney’s demanding new position at Teen Vogue.

There are a lot of pressing questions that need answers immediately. Who started the rumors about the sex tapes? Why does Spencer have whiskers and is it his intention to look like Garfield? These are more than enough reasons to keep watching The Hills – but not the only. There are also Justin Bobby’s bored facial expressions and genius witticisms (“Truth and time… tell all”) .. and his completely palpable desire to be Johnny Depp, Heidi’s flawless sense of style and frustrating lack of perspective, and Lauren’s great, albeit cynical, relationship wisdom.

Though it’s easy to say “Who cares?,” boil it down to “a show about rich kids who whine about relationships,” shrug your shoulders, and change the channel to LOST or some other intellectually stimulating show, The Hills is strangely engaging and perhaps if it gives you your fill of drama - as this show has a lot of it - you’ll be less likely to crave it in real life (this is just the optimist in me). Whenever the 30 minutes is up I’m always left with the curious desire to get a manicure and buy a cute dress – until I realize I live in the icy arctic that is Binghamton, and also that I’m not being filmed.

Airs: Mondays @ 10:00PM on MTV

Ugly Betty

Ugly Betty is a very colorful prime time drama. And it is in fact very dramatic, at times overly so. This show is very reminiscent of a spanish soap opera (if you have never had the pleasure of watching one of those you should definitely check it out, even if you can't understand a word it's still hysterical). Ugly Betty is about a nerdy looking, non-fashionable girl who gets a job at a top fashion magazine (think Vogue) as the assistant to the editor-in-chief. Because she doesn't fit the perfect cookie cutter image of everyone else at the magazine she has a very hard time in the beginning, but because of her determination and thinking outside of the box she manages to find her place. She also becomes indispensable to her boss. But the show is not only about her; there's an ongoing plot for a hostile take over of the magazine by the very evil Wilhemena Slater (played by Vanessa Williams), a murder mystery, a rich alcoholic woman going to jail, and a transsexual. This show is pretty funny, you should definitely check it out.

Airs: Thursdays @ 8:00PM on ABC