Monday, September 17, 2012

Genre Favorites Blogfest

Happy Monday! :)

 First off, a huge thank-you to everyone who helped with Strength's cover/trailer reveal last week. You guys created quite a buzz! I couldn't be more grateful. ♥

Second, who's ready for Alex J. Cavanaugh's Genre Favorites Blogfest?


(I'm going to list each category, give my answer, and then provide an example.) 

MOVIES:
Anything that makes me forget I’m watching a movie. Is that a copout? Maybe. But I have too many scattered interests to choose a favorite in this category. 

(Don’t worry. I’m not going to force-feed you Dr. Horrible again.) For my example, I’m going to grab a DVD off of my stack at random. And it is…

Moulin Rouge! 

 

MUSIC:

Rock! +10 imaginary points to anyone who knows my favorite band.

...Any guesses? :)

It's Skillet! (Yep, I'm a Panhead.)

 

BOOKS: 

Non-sappy romance. Shocking, I know. ;)

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A GUILTY PLEASURE GENRE from any of the three categories:

Sci-fi movies! Seriously. You guys know my favorite nostalgia-inducing film is Short Circuit, and I watch Serenity every time I finish Firefly. (Which, let’s be honest, is a lot.) What else could I say here? *Grins*


So, did anything surprise you? Are you taking part in Alex's blogfest? Don't forget to check out the other participants' posts! :) Have a great week, guys!
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  1. Moulin Rouge! Wicked movie - haven't seen it in ages!

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    1. I haven't, either! I should pop it in while I hop around the blog circuit this afternoon. :)

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  2. Oh I need to watch Firefly again, been too long. Great picks :)

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    1. You should! Firefly is my favorite (albeit short-lived) show of all time. :) Thanks, Anna!

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  3. Serenity is not a guilty pleasure! I refuse to believe that.
    Glad last week was so successful with your cover reveal. It was everywhere.
    Thanks for participating in my blogfest!

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    1. Okay, I don't feel guilty about Serenity. It is a pleasure, though! ;)

      Thank you so much, Alex!

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  4. You have such eclectic taste! Who knew?

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  5. We just finished up Firefly (and Serenity) a couple of weeks ago. Meanwhile, I heard somewhere (maybe here?) that Whedon is supposedly considering a sequel for Dr. Horrible. What fun!

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    1. Nice! Did you enjoy them?

      Yes, there will be a Dr. Horrible sequel! I loved the first one, so I can't wait. :D

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  6. Moulin Rouge is a great movie. But look at the casting - it was perfect!

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    1. Perfect, indeed! Very convincing. :) Thanks for stopping by, Marta!

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  7. I honestly can't pick a favourite book, movie and song! There are too many! (Well, maybe Harry Potter. Can I choose a whole series as my fave?!)

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    1. I couldn't pick a favorite book, either. That's why I had to make one of my favorites today's genre representative. Haha!

      Go for it! I would. :)

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  8. i was going to guess at the favorite group and you shared the answer... so i am going to make a guess anyways... do you like?...

    Jeremy [Retro-Zombie]
    Howlin' Wolf Records: On-Line Magazine

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    1. Yeah, I guess I was a little quick to post the answer to that one. I love a wide array of music, though. :)

      Thanks for stopping by, Jeremy!

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  9. Firefly and Serenity...I <3 you.

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    1. Another Browncoat? I <3 you, too, Ilima! :D

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  10. Love, love, love Moulin Rouge! Even my husband, who doesn't like romance movies, likes that one, but I think that's because of the songs (he likes to sing) hehe
    And, to finish this ... FIREFLY FOREVER! <3

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    1. You lucked out, Juliana! A guy who likes Moulin Rouge is a rare find. *Grins*

      YES!! <3

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  11. Love Moulin Rouge! I definitely prefer movies that make me feel like I'm not actually watching a movie. :)

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    1. And the same goes for books, too! :) Thanks for stopping by, Meredith!

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  12. Yeah that last one surprised me. I LOVE Moulin Rouge. I have it in DVD, too, as well as the soundtrack. I've watched it countless times & always cry at the end. And I even have some Skillet on my iPod, too.

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    1. Really? I'm pretty geeky, Nancy. ;)

      Yay! I have the soundtrack, too. Musicals make for excellent cleaning the house music. Haha!

      Yes! Skillet is the best. :D

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  13. My oldest granddaughter is crazy over the music from Moulin Rouge. I have select songs in my writing playlist for when I'm working on the books she's cast as the mc.

    And LOVE Serenity!

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    1. That's so cool, Donna! I love how your granddaughter influences some of your books. :D

      Yes! Serenity is a great movie!

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  14. I haven't seen Moulin Rouge in SO LONG.

    Must watch it now. Thanks.

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  15. You have such a great taste in everything. All so different. Love it!

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  16. Seriously, the worst decision FOX ever made was cancelling Firefly. But at least we got the movie out of it!!

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    1. Yes! Can you believe they're filming a remake already?

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  18. moulan rouge! loved it! and serenity! awesome taste in movies! i like your description, anything that doesnt feel like a movie =)

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  19. I love Doctor Horrible! I am excited they are making a second one. And who doesn't watch Serenity after finishing a Firefly rewatch? That is the way to do it. It's such a great movie.

    Allison (Geek Banter)

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    1. Me too! :D It's always great to see another Whedon geek around here!

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  20. Ohhh MONSTER!! I love that video/song. It's so rocking hard. And boy, great lyrics. :)

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  21. I've had my head stuck in a laptop for 2 years. I'm going to have to check these out. :)

    And I love Monster. (I used to listen to some hard rock in my younger years. ;)

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    1. You better, Melissa! These are great films. ;)

      Yes! Another Monster lover!

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  22. Skillet? Never heard of them. The video was good though. If you like non-sappy romance, you should check out Jennifer Crusie, she's awesome and hilarious.
    I've never seen Serenity either, but I'll check it out.

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    1. Really? You'll have to give them a listen sometime. Plenty of great music there. :)

      Oh, I will! I love reading recommendations. Thank you!

      If you like Joss Whedon (Firefly, Buffy, Angel, etc.), you'll love Serenity. :)

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  23. Oh my gosh! I can't believe I forgot about Skillet--I went back and added them, lol. I've never seen Serenity but I love Nathan Fillion so I'll have to check it out:-)

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    1. Never forget about Skillet, Jamie! Haha! :)

      Oh, you'll love Serenity! Have you seen Firefly? If not, try to go back and watch it first.

      Naked Nathan Fillion, anyone? ;)

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  24. Ohhhh I loved Short Circuit! I really have to dig up my Firefly cd's again. I really really really don't understand why that series never made it into 10 seasons, it is THAT good!

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    1. That was such a great movie! It takes me back every time. :)

      Oh my gosh! Me too. I'm still mad at FOX about that one!

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  25. Moulin Rouge!!!!!! I'm obsessed. I seriously did an 8th paper on the awesomeness that was that movie. So fun :D

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    1. 8th grade? Holy guac! I didn't realize you were younger than me. xD

      But yes, great movie! :D

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  26. Nothing to feel guilty about with Serenity! Awesome show!

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    1. I'm really feeling the geeky love/support this week. I'm going to watch Serenity again to celebrate! :D

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  27. Dr. Horrible is amazing. And Moulin Rouge is one of my all time favorite, watch-at-least-once-a-year, movie. LOVE it!!

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  28. aw, but I like Dr. Horrible ;)
    And Skillet is fabulous! Love 'em!

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    1. I do, too! I've already mentioned both two or three times on the blog this year. Haha! ;)

      Thanks for stopping by, Lynda!

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  29. Never seen Serenity or Firefly. Enough people talk about them, tho, they must be good! (or you are all insane...)

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    1. 1. We are insane.
      2. You should watch them, anyway! ;)

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  30. Never heard of Skillet. I'll have to go watch the video now.

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    1. They're one of those I-can't-believe-I-didn't-skip-any-songs-on-this-CD bands. I love them! :)

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  31. Hi, Carrie. It's very good to meet you. Love the Moulin Rouge shout-out. I didn't at the time, mind you. My wife and I went to see something else and it was sold out. She then tells me we should Moulin Rouge. I hadn't even heard of it, and it wasn't because I only watch action films or anything. If you visit my site you'll see. Anyway, I had no idea, but it really grew on me. Why is it that no one mentions Ewan's singing? I thought he did fabulous as well, but everyone only mentions Nicole? Oh, well. Thanks for sharing.

    -Jimmy
    http://jamesgarciajr.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi, Jimmy! It's nice to meet you, too.

      Kudos for being open-minded enough to see Moulin Rouge when the other film was sold out! You're right. Ewan did a fantastic job. I was very impressed. :)

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  32. HI, Carrie,

    First let me say how super gorgeous, sexy, and alluring you look in your new pic... I hope I'm not embarrassing you... I am a writer, and a very descriptive one, after all. LOL.

    Yes, your choices did surprise me a bit. I didn't peg you for a a sci/fi movie lover.

    Never heard of your favorite band... I'll have to check them out.

    I'm with you on the movie thing ... I love all kinds and have varied interests.

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    1. Hey, Michael!

      That's okay. I'm easily embarrassed when it comes to compliments. Honestly, you should see my face. Insta-blush! LOL Thank you very much for the kind words. :)

      The old photo--business suit and long hair--felt too stiff. I went with my normal clothes and local setting this time. It was a lot easier to smile!

      On Skillet's most recent album, I think you'll like Hero and Awake & Alive. Very positive tracks!

      Good! I think having varied interests makes for more well-rounded writing. :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  33. I love anything romance -- even the non-sappy ones. Great picks! :)

    Thank you for following my blog!

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    1. Gotta love those love stories, right? :D Thank you!

      No problem!

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  34. Yay for Short Circuit! I recently watched that again; it had been ages. I've been known to quote Johnny #5.

    My Genre Favorites & Guilty Pleasures

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    1. Yes! +10 cool points, Shannon. :D Thank you for stopping by!

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