Jakeline's addictive side

Moving

2010-02-04T09:23:00.002+01:00

I have moved this blog to a more appropriate blogadress. You will now find me here.

Dead Until Dark

2010-02-01T10:26:00.000+01:00

I have just finished reading (well, listening to actually) the first novel in the Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris, Dead Until Dark. As you may, or may not know, these are the novels that the popular Tv-series True Blood is based on. But I must say, the books are better. Even if we get to see everything through Sookie's eyes, and the fact that they have added characters and events in the series. Of course I have the images of the cast in my head. Yes, I find Stephan Moyer's Bill Compton very attractive. And yes, I find fellow Swede Alexander Skarsgård very, very attractive as Eric Northman. Anna Paquin is great as Sookie.They have explored other characters in the series, even if the focus is on Sookie, we get to see more of for example, Sam and Jason in the Tv-series, which is good too.

The book is from a first person perspecitve and Sookie is the one we are following. I usually prefer it to be third person, because I would so like to know what everyone is thinking. I'm kind of nosy... :P I mean wouldn't you like to know what is going on inside of Bill's head? Or Eric's for that matter?

These books are a lot more juicy than say, Twilight, which is quite sweet in comparison (in the first two-three books anyway). They are more like Laurell K. Hamilton's series about Anita Blake. Rawer and much sexier. I like it. It has all the elements I like in a book; romance, vampires, a little bit of violence, a whole lot of sex...

If you like the tv-series, read the books, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

The pics:
Dead Until Dark from Wikipedia
True Blood from True Blood News

I May be a Trekkie Yet

2010-01-29T11:45:00.000+01:00

I saw the new Star Trek movie the other day. Apparently you can rent movies via the Xbox these days. That's kind of cool. Quite cheap and in full HD. My first full HD experience. I have never been a big fan och Star Trek, only seen one movie before (First Contact and it was the first date with my ex). I have never really been a fan of out-of-this-world kind of movies. But I might just change my mind. Well, my hubbie has slowly, but surely changed my view of sci-fi and unworldly stuff. Like Star Wars and such.

Anyway, we watched the movie, and I actually liked it. I might just have to check out a few of the other movies and series that has been made. I have seen a couple of episodes here and there, but never in the right order. Even if I have some aversion toward the outfits... Luckily in the new movie they are a bit more up to date.

I must say that they have done an excellent job with the casting. Chris Pine could be William Shatner's son for sure, and Zachary Quinto is great as Spock. Of course, they are way hotter, at least in today's standards. Really great movie. See it, if you're into that kind of things...

Everyone Loves a Bad Boy, Right?

2010-01-09T23:41:00.001+01:00

They do get all the cool stuff, right? I mean, Darth Vader is so much cooler than Luke Skywalker, especially when you know who is hiding in there. :P Hell, I would even take Han Solo rather than Luke Skywalker. :P But then agina, he is a rogue. And they have so much hotter outfits, too.

Take BBC's Robin Hood for example. Sure, Jonas Armstrong makes a very dashing Robin Hood, I'll give you that. But, Richard Armitage's Guy of Gisborne is way hotter. He's dark and brooding, but at the same time you just know that there is a softer side in there somewhere, that the right woman will discover. And he is in black leather too.

Well, in this case it might be my love for Richard's Mr Thornton that makes me biast to him. But he is kind of alluring as Gisborne too. He's got that little teasing twinkle in his eye that I love.

And to tell the truth, I rooted for Brian de Bois- Guilbert's getting Rebecka in Ivanhoe. Sam Neill, when he was young, was totally dashing. I mean if she didn't get Ivanhoe, why shouldn't she go with Guilbert? Seriously... I still don't get why she said no.Okay, so he was in love with her against his will and all that. But still, he's more handsome than that Ivanhoe, whose just so meek. :P And, he's willing to risk everything just to be with her. Seriously, who can say no to that? I wish the got a second chance...

There seems to be this obsession with black clothes amongst the villains. Vampires often wear black, need I say more? Leather in all forms is very popular and, well, kind of hot. I wouldn't wear it, I don't get why anyone does, it's most uncomfortable and very warm.

And we must not forget George Wickham, the dashing bad boy of Pride and Prejudice. Because he is handsome, at least in the book, I don't care for either Adrian Lukis or Rupert Friend. Of course, we readers and audience, see through his dashing looks and winning smiles, Elizabeth does not until Mr Darcy's letter.

The list may go on and on. Lots of handsome bad boys out there.

Who is you favourite bad guy, and why?

Jonas and Richard pics borrowed from Robin Hood TV show.
Sam from Knight Life.

New Moon - The Movie

2010-01-07T16:22:00.000+01:00

So, I finally went to see New Moon, the movie, on Tuesday. After seeing the trailer I must say that my expextations were pretty low. And perhaps because of that I didn't think it sucked. But I have to say I think the acting was pretty bad. The only time when Robert Pattinson actually looked "alive" was at the very end when he told Bella his condition for turning her himself. There's this teasing smile and twinkle in his eyes that makes me see why people thinks he is so attractive. Otherwise, he was kind of flat. Kristen Stewart too. I don't really like how she portraits Bella. She makes her more helpess than she actually is.But I do like Taylor Lautner's Jacob. He seems so genuine.

There is now way you can even begin to compare the novel with the movie. So much is lost. Sure, I think New Moon is better than Twilight, but that's mainly because it's more action in New Moon. And then there is the problem with not liking the actors. ;) Therein lies the problem with liking a book so much. The expectations are so high and you want the movie to be as you have pictured it in your head. But I have found that it's better to have no expectations and be pleasantly surprised instead of disappointed.

The soundtrack, however, is great! Check it out! :)

Picture borrowed from The Twilight Guide.

New Blog

2009-12-28T23:12:00.003+01:00

I've started a new blog. Just for my Fan Fictions. Check it out here. :)

Austenbook

2009-12-28T23:08:00.001+01:00

Pride & Prejudice as a newsfeed on Facebook? Yep, someone's made one. Check it out. It's fun!

Pride and Prejudice in Smileys?

2009-12-28T23:07:00.002+01:00

Yes it is true. Check it out! :P It's fun.

What the Hell?

2009-12-20T22:08:00.000+01:00

Brittany Murphy, 32, is dead. She was rushed to the hospital this morning, local time, with cardiac arrest. She was declared dead as they got to the hospital. She was only 32!!! What's with the world today? Why does everybody have to die so young? She was only three years older than I, for crying out loud.

I think the first movie I ever saw with her was Clueless. And I really liked her as an actress. Great spread of different roles. I think my favourites are Uptown Girls and Clueless still. But also liked her in 8 mile.She's done a tone of great stuff.

It's sad that she's gone.

Pic borrowed from About.com

"Oldie" but Goldie

2009-12-11T11:46:00.000+01:00

One of my favourite tv series of all times is Young Americans. It aired in Sweden 2001 and at the time I was kind of love sick. I devoured everything lovey-dovey. My boyfriend at the time was in Kosovo as a UN-soldier (or what you might call it), and I missed him like crazy. The thing is, the obsession did not start at once. I began watching the first episode, but didn't find it that interesting. If I had just seen it all, the kiss on the roof top and that, I know I would be hooked! But now I didn't. It was not until I happened to see episode 4, Cinderbella, when it hit. I was completely and utterly addicted. Mainly to Jake and Hamilton. Awesome story.

So then I got into writing Fan Fiction, reading fan fiction, joining JaHammer groups, you name it, I did it. Yes, I am 14 at heart. :P I even met up with other Swedes with the same obsession!

Basically, it is about five youngsters, of which 4 is attending Rawley Academy for boys. Jacqueline Pratt aka Jake (Katherine Moennig), is there, dressed as a boy, trying to show her actress mother that she has no clue. Hamilton (Ian Somerhalder), the dean's son, falls for Jake, Will (Rodney Scott), townie boy, is there on a scholarship, Scout (MarkFamiglietti) is a senator’s son who falls for townie chick Bella (Kate Bosworth) who just might be his half sister. Intrigues, intrigues. I love it.

My favourite couple is Jake and Ham. They are just so cute together. Lots of teenage anxiety and issues. I like it. I have written one fanfic about Jake and Ham. It is not finished yet, but will be soon. If you are interested click here.

Lucky You!

2009-12-07T12:26:00.000+01:00

It is now possible to read both Darcy and Lizzie's thoughts in English. :) If you are interested click on their names and you are taken to that blog. Chose your preferred language and enjoy!

What is Wrong with Me?

2009-12-05T14:47:00.001+01:00

Wait, don't answer that... ;) Well I'm pretty disturbed. I mean how else can I explain why I keep on looking at scary movies, reading about vampires and now the latest tv series I've been watching, Supernatural. I'm freakishly scared of the dark. I mean why do I put myself through that? I must be perverted or something...

Supernatural is about two brothers who are looking for their father that has gone missing from a "hunting"-trip. Their mother died some 20 years ago in a supernatural phenomenon. Now the brothers are left to search for their missing father while sorting out supernatural happenings all over the country. They deal with a few urban legends and so on. That should be a sign that I should not see this show. I meen Blody Mary's, hook men and demons is really not my cup of tea. Especially not when it's dark out. But here I am, hooked to another scary tv-series, unable to stop myself from watching. I really need to see someone... ;)

Oh, goodie, I have 4 more seasons to go! ;)

Pic borrowed from CWTV.

Legend of the Seeker

2009-12-02T08:48:00.000+01:00

I'm not saying that I've had enough vampires, but it's kind of nice with a change. Now I've turned to the more traditional fantasy genre, with wizards, swords and battles between good and evil. I read the books that Legend of the Seeker is (very loosley) based on a couple of years ago. My hubbie promised me that I would love them, and he was right. It is a great tale of an emerging hero and love that can never be. I do love a great love story, don't you?

The Tv-series started airing last year and you can find it at sites as TV-duck for streaming. I do like the series, though they are mixing up the stories from the different books. Craig Horner is quite good as Richard Cypher, perhaps younger than I had imagined, but just as handsome. Bridget Regan is great as Khalan Amnell. And I so want them to be able to be together without having to worry about that her confessor power will do to him. But you will have to see for yourself. I'm not giving anything away.

I will re-read the books now that I'm finished with The Twilight Saga. If you haven't read the books or seen the show, do it! ;)

(picture borrowed from Parableman)

Ugh, the Torture

2009-11-25T11:22:00.001+01:00

I just finished reading the first draft of Midnight Sun. It ended too soon. Just when it was getting to the good stuff. The last chapter in the draft was number 12, just before the weekend when Bella sees Edward in the sun for the first time. Let me say just one thing: SWOON! I think it's better than Bella's Twilight. Edward's thoughts and feelings are so interesting, the qualms he goes through, his strong feelings for Bella... It's exhilarating. Don't get me wrong, I loved Twilight, but this is even better.

I sincerely hope that Stephenie Meyer finishes this project soon. I don't know how long I can withstand this torture of not knowing the end. Well, I know the end, but it is a totally different story when seeing it through Edward's eyes, but you also get to listen in to the thoughts of the people around him. If you thought Jessica was annoying before, wait till you hear what's going on inside her head...

If you haven't read it yet, the draft is found here. Just scroll down a bit and you will find it. :) Enjoy!

And so the Saga Came to an End

2009-11-22T21:48:00.002+01:00

*SPOILER ALERT*

if you haven't read all four books in The Twilight Saga, stop reading here!

I've just finished reading Breaking Dawn. Or rather listening to it. I have found that audio books are clearly understated. So relaxing and a great way to experience literature. Of course the reader must be good too. And this one was. I enjoyed all four books this way.

And I must say the books just gets better and better. I did find the last one the best. Lots of action and love and stuff. I really loved it, didn't want it to end at all. And Bella finally got her Edward for all eternity. I think this last book was more mature. As I guess the readers grow older, Stephenie Meyer has thought of that. I guess I'm a bit too old for crushing on a 17 (give or take a hundred years) year old vampire, but Edward is just so great. Old fashion and just so awesomely gorgeous. Who wouldn't want to hang with him for the rest of eternity?

Renesmee was a great idea. I loved that Bella bore a child, it made the bond between her and Edward even stronger. As a mother I can relate to the unquestioning love for a child you haven't even met yet, even if it hurts you and makes you feel ill.

Apparently there were a plan of writing Twilight from Edward's perspective but due to illegal publication the project was put on hold. Tough the first draft is found on Stephenie's website. Read more about Midnight Sun here. I'm so going to! Especially read the first draft!

Wanna Know What's Going on in Darcy's Head?

2009-11-13T15:47:00.000+01:00

Well, you can. I've begun blogging in Darcy's name too. Just as I have in Lizzie's. The only downside is that I do it in Swedish. But, if you send me some encouragement, I might be persuaded to make it into a regency fan fic...

You find the blog here:

Pattinson doesn't do it for me

2009-11-12T08:52:00.002+01:00

I rewatched Twilight yesterday. Had to see if I found Robert Pattinson more compelling or not. I didn't. I don't know what it is, but there is something I don't like about him. Sure, he's a good looking guy and all, but not my type at all. There's something about the mouth I think. And I'm not that impressed by Kristen Stewart either. No, the book is still way better than the movie.

I know that you probably think I'm weird that is not swooning about Robert Pattinson, everybody seems to love him. I swoon about Edward, Edwards in the book.Perhaps Pattinson will grow on me, but I'm still on the fence. You know, even my hubbie thinks I'm weird that I don't fancy Pattinson, since everybode else does... ;)(Ok, yeah so, he's kinda hot on that pic on the left... I'll give you that.)

And also I was annoyed with things that they had missed. I get that it's hard to make a movie out of a book. And I get that you can't fit everything in there. And, sure, it's not half bad, but still... Things that are so important in the book, is not even mentioned in the movie. Things that she doesn't do in the book, she does in the movie...

I'll probably go to see New Moon together with my friend though. Even if I'm already shocked about the trailer. Already in the trailer I can see thins that are wrong. But I'll do it for her. She's pregnant and all... :P

Pics:
Edward from Telepisodes
Edward, Bella and Jacob from Graphicshunt

Flutters and Tingles

2009-11-11T14:51:00.001+01:00

I am sitting here, all tingly and fluttery. Not because of Mr Darcy this time, or a vampire or any other fictional character. But because I've listened to HIM, the Finnish "love metal band" with singer Ville Valo. I just love his voice. And his not that bad to look at either.

At Valentines day 2008 (before I was a responsible adult, married and mother... :P), I was at their concert at Nalen here in Sweden. A friend of mine is friends with the drum roadie. How cool is that? :P Anyways, she wanted to go, but not alone and we got in for free. Great to be on the guestlist. I didn't mind, I mean I liked their music. Let's just say I fell in love, and leave it at that shall we?

Now, every time I hear any of their songs I get flutters in my stomach, a goofy smile on my face. Today I watch one of my fanvideos I have made with their song In Joy and Sorrow for Atonement, and my body is now a complete mess. I think I have a thing for "dangerous" men. I have always been attracted to men that uses eyeliner... Funny, right? Especially since I love Mr Darcy too. The heart works in mysterious ways...

the pictures:
Ville from HIM.
The other one is taken by my friend at the concert.

Oh, Joy!

2009-11-09T16:13:00.000+01:00

Two of my favourite things combine... I'm intrigued. A different take on Pride and Prejudice... Mr Darcy, Vampyre. Seriously? Seems to be a new must-have for me. Perhaps I can put it on my christmas list? *hint hint* It sounds very interesting anyways. It's written by Amanda Grange, who has written the diaries of all Austen-heroes. I haven't read any of her books, in fact, the only continuation of Pride and Prejudice I've read is Pemberley, and loved it. It seems like I cannot get enough. There are of course many fan fiction stories out there too. Fan Fiction.net is a very good source.

Read more about this intriguing book here.

Anyone read it? How did you like it?

Men in Cravat is the Shit

2009-11-08T21:06:00.000+01:00

I really should make a new version of this video I made a while ago. I was trying out a editing program that, if you didn't pay for it, it puts in a ugly little text in the middle. Dang, it. Still very satisfied with the video. And all those lovely men in cravat... *swoons*

Twilight

2009-11-08T08:49:00.001+01:00

I have always had a fascination for vampires. They are always very, very good looking, immortal and despite their cool skin, very hot. I don't really know when I started to be fascinated, or what brought it on, but suddenly I crave them. Everything about them. Could they be real? Is there vampires walking among us? Probably not, but it is a bewildering thought, nonetheless.

I know that people talked about Interview with a vampire quite early, well, I was 14 when it came. But I didn't see it till later. I don't know if it was my fear of the dark and unknown that kept me away from it for a while. It is a great movie which I haven't seen for a while actually, I believe it is time to see it soon. But I did enjoy Dracula before that.

Now the vampires are very popular again. Twilight, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries have seen to that. I really wasn't that impressed with Twilight the movie. It was too slow for my taste, sure there were vampires, but I really didn't see why everyone fell in love with Robert Pattinson as Edward. I really don't find Robert that attractive. After reading the book, however, I can see the fascination for Edward. The novel is so much better. So, I'm hooked. Am going to see New Moon as soon as possible. I already have a date too. :P Perhaps I will change my mind about Pattinson as Edward.

Maybe just the fact that he is portraying a vampire does the trick. ;) It is possible. But I do think the books is much better than the movie anyway. So much get lost in the adaptation. Very few adaptations can do the original justice, in my opinion.

Pic borrowed from E Online.

A Great Honour!

2009-11-04T13:09:00.000+01:00

I have been asked to write a blog of sorts for Elizabeth Bennet for a great forum! It's a great honour to be approached with such a request. Especially since the forum itself has nothing to do with litterature or Jane Austen what so ever, but blogs and blogdesign and other miscellaneous stuff. And for once I'm writing in Swedish. I haven't done that since high school! I prefer English, even if I'm from Sweden. It's easier to elaborate for some reason. If you're interested, check it out here:

One of my outlets for my obesessive and addicted behaviour has been to write fan fiction. For some reason, carachters from books or movies tend to just move into my head and ask to be written about. It's weird, mind you, but fun. It's not like I have to do anything, the stories kind of writes themselves, it's almost effortless. Unless I have a writers block. It has happened a lot lately. Hence the unupdated fics on fanfiction.net.

Anyways, if you are interested in my fan fics, you will find links to all three of them in the sidebar, under "my fan fics". Perhaps I can present you with some sneak peaks later on... :P

The Grand Infatuation

2009-11-03T11:28:00.003+01:00

Ever since I saw BBC's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the infatuation was a fact. I was but 15. Mr Darcy was, and still is, my grandest crush, ever. Who could resist his smoldering eyes, brooding looks and dark tall frame? Elizabeth Bennet sure couldn't, and neither could I. Or was it Colin Firth that did me in?

I read the book. To tell the truth, I hadn't before I saw the tv series. And, no, it was not just Colin Firth's dark handsome face that sent my blood racing. It was Mr Darcy. Though, Mr Firth's face was attached to my vision of Mr Darcy of course. He will always be my Mr Darcy no 1.

A few have tried to take the roll as Mr Darcy, but none, according to me that is, has succeeded to outshine Colin Firth. First we had Matthew Mcfadyen in the filmversion from 2005. Very handsome, sure, but not Colin Firth. Perhaps it was my aversion towards Keira Knightley as Elizabeth that tainted my experience of the movie. I mean, you cannot go wrong with such a great novel. Although the proposal in the rain was way, way, hotter than the one in BBC's version. Seriously, almost kissing in the rain is always hot. And the urgent look on Macfadyen's face, and even in Knightley's, when they almost kiss, is kind of priceless. It gives me chills just thinking about it.

Then we have Bollywood's attempt to adapt the great novel into the big screen. Not a regency version this time, but modern day India. I kind of liked it. Martin Henderson was not too bad as Mr Darcy from America. But still, it is the era that does it, I think. The whole empiric dress and all that. Cravat and hats... *sighs*

I think the latest in the Pride and Prejudice adaptations and versions (which I have seen, aparently there is one from 2003, modern version that I have missed. Must correct asap!) is Lost in Austen, where the main carachter Amanda switches places with Elizabeth Bennet by accident and soon finds herself in the novel itself. Elliot Cowan is a very good Mr Darcy. And the wet-shirt-scene from BBC's adaptation is mimicked, at Amanda's suggestion of course. I liked it. I mean, who wouldn't want to be trapped inside one of one's favourite books of all time? And who wouldn't want to be courted by Mr Darcy? I sure wouldn't object. My hubbie might. :P And I probably wouldn't be able to be away from my son for long, either.

Of course, I could mention Becoming Jane in this discussion, but I won't. that is a different infatuation all together. I will pester you with that later. :P

Needless to say, I am a hopeless romantic, and I suspect that Miss Jane Austen has something to do with that. Or perhaps it was my mother's Barbara Cartland's and Harlequin's that lay in that big box in the closet that I use to borrow and devower in an instant. Perhaps not the best litterature choice for a young girl, but I was already lost... Maria Gripe had already seen to that (not sure if you have heard of her outside of Scandinavia but she's great). Apparently I favour perodic drama.

The pics:
Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen is borrowed from Austen for Beginners.
Martin Henderson is borrowed from Channel 4
Elliot Cowan is borrowed from Fan Pop.

Welcome!

2009-11-01T11:31:00.000+01:00

This will serve as an outlet for my more addictive side. I have many addictions. My family for starters, Jane Austen, vampires, men in cravat and many, many more. I will devote this blog to my addictions.

You'd think I'm like 14, right? I'm not. But I will tell you more about myself later. :P

Have a nice day!