Review of the film

Starring

·        Hilary Duff

·        Oliver James

·        Jason Ritter

·        Dana Davis

·        Kat Dennings

·        Rita Wilson

·        David Keith

·        Rebecca De Mornay

Machine Head Raise Your Voice is a 2004 American teen musical drama film directed by Sean McNamara. Canadian rock band Three Days Grace appeared in this movie as special guests, performing the songs "Are You Ready" and "Home".

Terri Fletcher (Hilary Duff) is a small town teenager who loves to sing. Against tremendous odds, she has set her sights set on a summer program at one of LA’s most prestigious and eclectic music conservatories. Before she finds out if she’s been accepted, her ambitious spirit is crushed when a car accident kills her supportive older brother (Jason Ritter). When Terri is accepted into the summer program (thanks to a DVD of Terri’s home performances that her brother secretly sent to the school just before he died), her mother (Rita Wilson) and aunt (Rebecca DeMornay) convince Terri that she should go, and help her deceive her father (David Keith) who is completely against her going to LA.

I love this movie and find it inspirational. Some people may not, so why even bother watching it? You don't have to like it, but anyway, if you do, then great. This movie is unlike all those other pointless movies (Ex. Confessions of a teenage drama queen, Freaky Friday). Instead, it proves a point. If you're suffering currently, you're not alone. Just know that someone's got it worse than you and sometimes you just have to push your limits and as the movie is mainly about, raise your voice. Don't hold back because eventually, you've got to let it all out. I think Duff portrays her character's role rather well. It may contain some profanity, but I'd still advise people of all ages to watch it.

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The article is called “Eurovision Song Contest won byDenmark”. It was published on BBC on 19 May 2013. The author reports us who has won the first place among other singers. Emmelie de Forest, 20, had been the overwhelming favourite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops. Azerbaijan finished second.  The UK's Bonnie Tyler came 19th, an improvement on last year when Engelbert Humperdinck came second from last.  There was disappointment for Ireland's Ryan Dolan as he finished in last place with just five points. De Forest won with 281 points and Azerbaijan's Farid Mammadov finished 47 points behind, followed by Ukraine in third and Norway in fourth. Denmark, which will now have the job of hosting the 59th contest next year, had previously won in 1963 and 2000.

Also the article contains the interview with the winner, in which she has shared with us her emotions after the concerts.

I can’t say that I often watch such concerts, but I’m glad when win those singers, who really worth it. 

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The article is called Eurovision: “Azerbaijan probesRussian 'nul points'” It was published on BBC on 20 May 2013. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has ordered an inquiry into why his country gave Russia "nul points" at Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest. The author of the article tries to answer the questions about the situation at Eurovision Song Concert. Voters and the official Azerbaijan jury in fact gave strong backing to the Russian entry, according to officials.

Azerbaijan's state broadcaster suggested there may have been voting violations.Russia gave the maximum 12 points to Azerbaijan's entry - a ballad by Farid Mammadov.He came second behind winner Emmelie de Forest from Denmark.Russia's Dina Garipova came fifth at the event in the Swedish city of Malmo.

The author gives us no his personal opinion. As for me, I don’t think that it is strange or something like that, that our country, has received 0 points from Azerbaijan. May be Azerbaijanis just don’t like the song of our singer.

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The article is called “Beatles 'mentor' Tony Sheridandies”. It was publishedв on BBC on 19 February 2013.  The author of the article report us such tragic news in the field of music. The author gives us a brief biography of The Beatles or so called background of this group. Described as a catalyst in the Beatles' rise to fame, they played on Sheridan's recording of My Bonnie.  After being spotted by producer Bert Kaempfert, it was their first studio session for Polydor as The Beat Brothers in June 1961. Later that year, teenage fan Raymond Jones requested the song in Brian Epstein's record store. Epstein promised to order it and later became the Beatles' manager, whom many still regard as the "fifth Beatle".

In the end of the article the author tells us about last years of the singer. During his later years, Sheridan lived with his third wife, Anna Sievers, in a farm house in the north of Germany. She died of cancer in 2011.

I think that everybody knows nowadays this famous group – The Beatles. I can’t say that I am fond of this group,, but of course I’ve listened to some of their songs and some of them even know by heart. The deaths of one of the members of this group is a real tragedy. 

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The article is called “Taylor Swift wins at BillboardMusic Awards 2013”. It was published on BBC on 20 May 2013.

The author tells us about achievements of the famous singer. Taylor Swift has won eight awards at this year's US Billboard Music Awards. The country pop singer won categories that included, Top Female Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist and Top Country Artist. Other winners included Justin Bieber for Top Male Artist and Top Social Artist and One Direction won Top Duo/Group and Top New Artist.

Also the author gives us information about Electronic Dance Music, which is extremely popular nowadays. The Billboard Music awards ceremony was hosted by comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan in Las Vegas, US. There were performances by Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Chris Brown and Ed Sheeran.

The article is concluded by the list of other Billboard Winners of 2013.

As for me, I am very glad to see that this singer is nominated for such famous award. By the way Taylor Swift is my favorite singer; I think she is really talented.

Pleasure Reading Ch. 90-108

Liz couldn’t  deal with herself. Ian made her constantly think about her previous affairs with David and Felipe.   

Gilbert has dinner with Felipe, the handsome Brazilian, nearly every night of the week and spends the majority of the chapter commenting on things she likes about him: the way he listens, the fact that he was faithfully married for some twenty years, etc. 

Liz raised money for her new friend Wayan, who couldn’t afford to keep her shop any more.  But this sum of money is not enough to deal with all difficulties.

Finally, one day, after dinner Liz and Felipe slept together.Gilbert celebrated her 35th birthday Balinese style.

Felipe confesses his love for Gilbert, but asks for nothing in return.  He says he feels it is his job to love her; she can respond any way she chooses.  His biggest concern is what kind of life he can offer her in Bali. Wayan has finally found a property she likes, but the deal fell through. 

Finally travelling to all these countries, to all these plays helped Elizabeth Gilbert to find herself and to understand that love is the most important thing in the world.  

Film review (Ellie Parker)

Ellie Parker (2005)

Cast:

• Naomi Watts
•  Rebecca Rigg
• Scott Coffey
• Mark Pellegrino

Ellie Parker is a 2005 American comedy film, written and directed by Scott Coffey. The title character, played by Naomi Watts, is a young woman struggling as an actress in Los Angeles.

Ellie Parker began as a short that was screened at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. Using a handheld digital camera, writer-director Scott Coffey expanded it into a feature-length film over the next four years. It was released in 2005.

Review:

Ellie was a young actress who wanted to be famous all around the world. She tried to find work in Hollywood, but failed every time when she tried this or that role. She lives with her vacuous musician boyfriend (Mark Pellegrino), who leaves her just about as dissatisfied as any other part of her life, and has a loose definition of the word "fidelity". But her boyfriend had an affair with another woman and Ellie broke with him their relationship. By chance she made friends with Kris with whom she fell in love.  First of all Kris introduced himself as a filmmaker. IN the end of film she read her role in a new film, and just went away.

As for me I liked this movie. This film attracted me by its suddenness and liveliness. It is really interesting to watch and it worth this.