Monday, December 31, 2018

Movie; Stephanie (2017) Caution; Spoiler Alert

Stephanie








Came out; 2017
Time; 1 Hour 26 minutes
Watched on; Netflix



Rating; R for some horror violence
IMDB Rating; 5.8/10



Rotten Tomatoes Score; Not Available
Average Rating; 3/5
Reviews Counted; N/A
Fresh; N/A
Rotten; N/A
Audience Score; 40% Liked it

Caution; Spoiler Alert

After a mysterious global crisis, a young girl is left alone to hide from a malevolent power that stalks her home. Her parents eventually return and the struggle begins to save their daughter.



Staring;
Shree Crooks as Stephanie
Frank Grillo as Dad
Anna Torv as Mom
Jonah Beres as Paul


Storyline;
Same as above



Thoughts;
The movie kept you guessing that's for sure. A good horror movie doesn't have to be all jump scares and monsters.



The movie starts out with Stephanie, all alone playing the piano. Soon it's very clear that she is alone. We watch her struggle with hiding from the monster and feeding herself to keeping herself busy.



We learn that there was some sort of Earth event that changed everything and then we find that her brother is dead (in his bed) and her parents are gone.



Suddenly her parents are back and things seem normal for a time. It's then explained that people all over the world are dealing with the same thing that Stephanie was dealing with. Her parents decide to try and get to the bottom of what happened while they were gone. It is then reveled that Stephanie is the monster she has been hiding from.



Things take a turn at this point in the movie and all the parents are trying to do is save their daughter. It's decided after they fail at trying the surgery that their only option is to kill her. Her dad takes her for a walk and tries to get her to drink poision laced hot chocolate, when that doesn't work, he shoots her. It seems at this point the parents are trying to leave when all of a sudden Stephanie shows back up. She tells her parents they shouldn't have come back and then kills them.



The movie ends with Stephanie leaving her house and going out into the world!



Monday, December 24, 2018

Movie; Venom (2018) Caution; Spoiler Alert

Venom








Came out; 2018
Time; 1 Hour 45 minutes
Watched on; On Demand



Rating; PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for language
IMDB Rating; 6.9/10



Rotten Tomatoes Score; 28%
Average Rating; 4.4/10
Reviews Counted; 393
Fresh; 83
Rotten; 210
Audience Score; 85% Liked it

Caution; Spoiler Alert

When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego "Venom" to save his life.



Staring;
Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock/Venom
Michelle Williams as Anne Weying
Riz Ahmed as Carltion Drake/Riot
Jenny Slate as Dr. Dora Skirth
Reid Scott as Dr. Dan Lewis


Storyline;
Same as above



Thoughts;
This movie was ok. I thought the story line was lacking and the acting was good. It kept my attention but it was just ok in my book

Movie; The House with a Clock in it's Walls (2018) Caution; Spoiler Alert

The House with a Clock in it's Walls







Came out; 2018
Time; 1 Hour 45 minutes
Watched on; Amazon



Rating; PG for thematic elements including sorcery, some action, scary images, rude humor and language



IMDB Rating; 6.1/10



Rotten Tomatoes Score; 67%
Average Rating; 6.5/10
Reviews Counted; 67
Fresh; 187
Rotten; 62
Audience Score; 47% Liked it

Caution; Spoiler Alert

A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world



Staring;
Jack Black as Jonathan Barnavelt
Cate Blanchette as Florence Zimmerman
Qwen Vaccaro as Lewis Barnavelt
Kyle MacLachlan as Issac Izard
Renee Elise Goldsberry as Selena Izard
Colleen Camp as Mrs. Hanchette
Lorenza Izzo as Mother


Storyline;
Lewis Barnavelt, after losing his parents, is sent to Michigan to live with his uncle Jonathan. He discovers his uncle is a warlock, and enters a world of magic and sorcery. But this power is not limited to good people: Lewis learns of Isaac Izard, an evil wizard who constructed a magical clock with black magic, as long as it exists it will keep ticking, counting down to doomsday. He died before he could finish the clock, but he hid the clock in his house, where Uncle Jonathan now lives. Now Lewis and Jonathan must find the clock before it finishes its countdown and ends the world.



Thoughts;
I very much loved this movie, it kept moving and was funny all at the same time! I have zero issues with the acting in this movie, I thought they all did very well and I love LOVE banter in movies, any movies.



Plot Summary; CAUTION; Major Spoiler Alert
After his parents are killed in a car crash, ten-year-old Lewis Barnavelt moves to live with his uncle Jonathan. All he has left of his parents is a Magic 8-Ball they had given him. He meets Jonathan's neighbor and best friend, Florence Zimmerman. During the night, Lewis is puzzled when he hears a ticking sound in the walls. Lewis begins exploring the house and stumbles upon Jonathan smashing a wall with an ax. Frightened, he runs away and stumbles upon multiple household objects coming to life. Jonathan confesses that he is a warlock and Florence is a witch. The house's previous owners were a sinister warlock named Isaac Izard and his equally wicked wife Selena, who had hidden a clock within the walls of the house before they died. Jonathan has been trying to find it and discover its purpose. Despite Jonathan's discouragement, Lewis begins teaching himself magic..

Wax; Friend Mail

I received this amazing box from my friend Jennifer. We routinely send each other wax but this was a massive box!


What I received;

Vendor; Wonderberry Wax
Owner; Courtney Banks

Scent; Wildberry Marshmallow Cream Pie
Scent Description; Coconut Cream, Wildberry Mousse, Marshmallow Fluff & Graham Cracker Crust

Vendor; The Bathing Garden
Owner; Unknown

Scent; Banshee Dreams
Scent Description; Frosted pumpkin cupcakes, rich dark espresso, crystallized coconut shavings, and white vanilla marshmallow

Scent; It’s always tea time
Scent Description; Sweet black tea, honey crystals, tart lemon, and a drop of cardamom.

Scent; Widow’s Walk
Scent Description; Violet, Clove, and cedarwood.

Scent; Candy Carousel
Scent Description; The sweet and sugary scents of the midway; with rainbow cotton candy, hints of apples, and cakes.

Scent; Mummy Mademoiselle
Scent Description; Candied rose jam, sweet sticky salt water taffy, and creamy white vanilla.

Scent; Wicked Sweet
Scent Description; Salted caramel, hints of spicy chipotle,and sweet candy corn

Scent; Mr. Cratchits’s Cider
Scent Description; Cinnamon apple cider, winter garland, and sweet sugar.

Scent; Monster Candy
Scent Description; Smells of watermelon candy, sugar dipped orange slices, and kiwi cherry mimosas.

Scent; Elf Sweat
Scent Description; A bubbly, magical blend of candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup, with effervescent spicy soda pop bubbles

Scent; Winter Mint Cake
Scent Description not found

Vendor; Sweet Sage Scents
Facebook; Unsure
Owner; Michelle Moon

Scent; Apricot Cornbread & Marshmallow
Scent; Fly to the Moon
Scent Description; Moon Dust Black Raspberry Vanilla & Vanilla Patchouli

Scent; Daenerys
Scent Description; Patchouli, Sandalwood, Citrus, Vetiver, Black Pepper, Raspberry, Strawberry, Plus, Bergamot & Vanilla

Scent; Pugs on Wheels
Scent Description; Couldn't find one

Scent; Ice Carrot Cake
Scent Description; Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Scent; Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
Scent Description; A warm waffle topped with pumpkin maple syrup, highlighted with sweet butter and crushed pecans

Scent; Purple Haze
Scent Description; Lord of Misrule, Black Raspberry Vanilla

Scent; Zucchini Bread Poppy's Strawberry Garden
Scent Description; Zucchini Bread, Buttercream Cupcake, Toasted Marshmallow, VBN & Fresh Strawberry

Vendor; Me and Koko
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/803455853134331/
Owner;

Scent; Day at the Spa
Scent Description; Calming and balanced fragrance oil that combines notes of lemongrass and black currant with hints of patchouli and sugar cane. It's a great year-round fragrance that fits well in an aromatherapy line.

Vendor; Closet Full of Wax
Owner;

Scent; Vanilla Blossoms
Scent Description; Vanilla blossom fragrance begins with top notes of dewy fresh air, coconut cream, and ripe pineapple; followed by middle notes of ylang ylang, star jasmine, and Moroccan roses; sitting on base notes of French vanilla, Egyptian musk, and exotic sandalwood.

Scent; Mystic Calls
Scent Description; Stainless Steel Ocean Mist Bite Me

Vendor; Waxmosphere
Owner; Mischelle Martell

Scent; Afina
Scent Description; blueberry muffins and lemon slices with angel food cake.

Scent; Hawaiian Island Cupcakes
Scent Description; pineapple, cream cheese, coconut and vanilla cake

Vendor; Mad Raven
Web; https://madravenbathandbody.bigcartel.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/606431596183992
Owner; Charith Krasko

Scent; Spiced Apple Pie
Scent Description;  This delicious aroma is of apple pie with warm spiced of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla bean

Vendor; Beezy-Tarts
Owner; John

Scent; Cherries in the Snow
Scent Description; Blend of cherries and almond with icy freshness


Vendor; Sassy Girl Aroma
Web; https://sassy-girl-aroma.myshopify.com/
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/sassygirlaroma/
Owner; Julie Gebczyk

Scent; Autumn Spice
Scent Description;

Scent; Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Clove

Scent; Honeydew Mango & Cotton Candy

Scent; Maui

Scent; Petal of Spring & Cottage Breeze

Scent; Energizer

Scent; Ocean Breeze Sisters in Pink

Scent; Stainless Steel

Vendor; Up North Creations
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/UpNorthCreations
Owner; Missy Hoehn

Scent; Basil & Nectarine
Scent Description; Ripe Nectarine blended perfectly with leaves of the freshest basil

Scent; Log Cabin
Scent Description; A warm rustic blend of earthy woods and spiced with a fresh burst of pine

Vendor; House of Usher Wax Museum
**This vendor is closed

Scent; Ichabod Crane

Vendor; Swanky Candle Company
Owner; Jeannie Jeffrey

Scent; Strawberry Sugar Cotton Candy

Scent; Buttery Toast & Jam Lemon Ice Box Cookies
Scent Description; Smells like buttery toast and sweet jam

Scent; Dryer Sheets

Vendor; Little Olive Tree
Owner; Jenn Schaetzle

Scent; Pink Sugar Bomb
Scent Description; Pink Chiffon, Salt Water Taffy & Pink Cotton Candy

Scent; My Cup of Tea
Scent Description; Lavender, Mac Apple & Earl Gray Tea

Vendor; Destination Wax
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Thai Sticky Rice
Scent Description; Pan Toasted basmatri rice baked in coconut milk and brown sugar

Vendor; Zeep Bath
Owner; Ashley Kimmineau

Scent; Fizzy Beans
Scent Description; Refreshing, citrus fizzy pop combined with the sweetness of fruity, candy jelly beans

Scent; Slice of Paradise
Scent Description; Pineapple, Strawberry, Coconut Cream Pie & Conga Line

Scent; Pumpkin Queen

Scent; Never Never Land
Scent Description; Cotton Candy & Pink Sugar

Vendor; L3 Waxy Wonders
Web; www.l3waxywonders.com/
Owner; Jennifer Westing

Scent; Laffy Taffy
Scent Description; Chewy sweet Taffy scent. Not banana note

Scent; Raspberry Lemonade Blue Raspberry Cotton Candy
Scent Description; A mix of the scents

Scent; Mistletoe Cotton Candy Frosting
Scent Description; A mix of the scents

Vendor; Ramble On Wax
Web; https://www.rambleonwax.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/RambleOnWax
Owner; Lauren Powell

Scent; Breakfast at Erikas
Scent Description; Pumpkin Walnut, Maple Syrup

Scent; Brunch Assault
Scent Description; Unsure

Vendor; Cottage Bay Scents
Web; https://www.cottagebayscents.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/cottagebayscents
Owner; Jeanne Pellin

Scent; Pumpkin Vanilla Chai

Scent; Blueberry Lemon Meringue Pie
Scent Description; Blueberry + Lemon Meringue Pie

Scent; Perfect Pear

Scent; White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle

Vendor; Scentsible Magic
Web; scentsiblemagic.bigcartel.com
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/815341061920316
Owner; Kimberly

Scent; Sweet Cereal Treats

Scent; Sangria Punch

Scent; Seaside Escape

Scent; Sweet Bakery Treats

Scent; Summer Vacation

Vendor; Hayden Rowe
Facebook; Unknown
Owner; Christina Whelton

Scent; Pink Cotton Candy

Vendor; Silkey Soaps
Web;
Owner; Michelle Silkey

Scent; Sage & Sandalwood

Scent; Lemonade & Lollipops

Scent; Hawaiian Mist, Suntan Lotion, Copperton & Raspberry

Scent; Blackberry Lemon Curd

Scent; Lemon Curd Strawberry AJC

Vendor; Abby Lane Scents



Owner; Peggy Baker
Scent; Pistachio & Lemon Curd

Scent; Buttercream Strawberry Soda

Scent; Strawberry Serendipity

Scent; Love Spell, Barber Shop & Stainless Steel

Vendor; Flower Finery
**This vendor is no longer open

Scent; The Great Pumpkin
Scent Description; Leafy Greens, Pumpkin Puree, Green Apples, Pomegranate, Lemongrass & Dried Fig

Scent; Kween Heidi
Scent Description; Calacas, Fruit Punch, Lime, Neroli, Frankincense, Papaya, Pineapple, Orange, Guava, Apple & Passion Fruit

Scent; When Black Cats Prowl
Scent Description; Sleek black linen, ozone, cashmere, amber & hint of patchouli

Vendor; The Holo Pineapple
Web; https://theholopineapple.bigcartel.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/1655103288135155
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Mystery

Scent; Lemon Lavender
Scent Description; A garden fresh blend which opens with bright lemon and sweet orange. The citrus tones are lifted with eucalyptus as they lead to a classic lavender bouquet at the heart

Scent; Lemon Pink Sugar

Vendor; 10 Digit Creations


Scent; Thank You For Being a Friend

Scent; Honey Clementine

Vendor; Bohemienne Life
Web; https://bohemiennelife.bigcartel.com/

Wax Crack; Scent; Miriam
Scent Description; Pomegranate, Anise, Chamomile, RM, Pettigram, Amber & Musk

Wax Crack; Scent; LaVien Rose
Scent Description; Rose, Peony, Manderine & Musk

Scent; Raspberry Boom Boom
Scent Description; White Cake, Cream Cheese, Rose, Apples, Raspberry & Amber

Vendor; Vintage Chic Scents
Web; https://www.vintagechicscents.com/
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagechicscents/
Owner; Kirby Welsh

Scent; Bride of Frankenstein
Scent Description; Apple Blueberry Wedding Cake

Vendor; Supertarts
Owner; Brandy Tarts


Scent; Laters Babe
Scent Description; Black Linen, Amber, Kumquat, Jasmine & Lily

Scent; Monster House
Scent Description; Apple Cinnamon Cobbler, Sweet Potato Souffle, Butter Pecan with a hint of Fresh Peach

Scent; Hotel Cortez
Scent Description; Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Tres Leche Cake & Cinnamon Donuts

Vendor; Sniff My Tarts
Web; http://www.sniffmytarts.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/sniffmytarts
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Sweet Lavender Pink Sugar Violets

Scent; Bakeshop, Blackberry & Orange Splash
Scent Description; Top notes of buttery vanilla combine with the irresistible scents of fresh dough and gooey batter, with hints of sugared almonds to complete this heavenly fragrance + A wonderful scent that is pure fruit without any perfume or candy tones. Pure blackberry heaven! + Orange

Southern Sisters Wax

Scent; Jelly Donut

The Shonk's Candle Shop
Now; Little Rainbow Tarts

Scent; Beach Drinks

Big Whiff Candles

Scent; Black Mambo
Scent Description; Tangy Citrus, Red Berry, Musk & Cedar

Vendor; Blank Label
Web; https://blanklabelproducts.bigcartel.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/1055902964424068
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Mr. Grinch
Scent Description; Baked Apple Italian Cream Cake

Scent; Mystery Sample

Designer Wax

Scent; Salty Sea Air, Jasmine & Delicious Pineapple

Vendor; Luna Wax
Web; www.etsy.com/shop/Lunawaxshop
Facebook; www.facebook.com/lunawaxshop
Owner; Amy Dawson

Scent; Mystical Fruit Medley
Scent Description; None Found

Barrett Wax Crafts

Scent; Bewitched Berry

Scent; Avo Spa

Scent; White Lilac

Scent; Watermelon Festival

Pink Mermaid Wax Melts
pinkmermaidwaxmelts.bigcartel.com

Scent; Blonde Baby Curls
Scent Description; Clean notes of bergamot, lemon and orange flower blend effortlessly with honey and vanilla baby powder

Scent; Mint Spice

Candy Panda
thecandypanda.bigcartel.com

Scent; American Dream
Scent Description; sweet strawberry cream (inspired by Lush--American Cream)

Vendor; Starry Skies
Web; https://starryskieswax.bigcartel.com/

*No other information as this vendor is closed at the moment
Scent; So White
Scent Description; None Found

Vendor; Vintage Road Candles
Web; https://vintageroadcandles.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/377885702625902
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Spa Day
Scent Description; White Tea & Ginger, White Sage, Avobath & Sea Breeze

Vendor; Back Forty Wax Company
Owner; Maren Gilsrud

Scent; Cherry Vanilla Swirl
Scent Description; A wonderful blend of sweet, rich vanilla and fresh cherry swirled together to create a rich and sweet blend.

Scent; Cinnamon Candy Vanilla Rose

Scent; Vanilla Hazelnut Mocha

Scent; Cherished Vanilla

Scent; Rum Cherry Maple Bourbon Brioche
Scent Description; None Found

Scent; Neroli N' Roses
Scent Description; A wonderful blend of Roses and Neroli essential oils to fill your house with a beautiful floral scent


Scent;

Vendor; Arata's Country Bath & Body
Web; https://aratascountrybb.com/
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/1117143731747991
Owner; Unsure

Scent; Salor Moon
Scent Description; Blue Sugar House Blend

Scent; Pillow Talk
Scent Description; Satsuma, Cotton Candy Strawberry

Bento Wax

Scent; Good Morning
Scent Description; Black Raspberry Vanilla & Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Gio & Turner

Owner; Unsure

Scent; Pumpkin King
Scent Description; Sweet, spicy and creamy pumpkin zucchini bread

Scent; Tickle Me Pink
Scent Description; pink sugar + jasmine petals,warm vanilla orchid, crisp sandalwood and soothing musk notes (Pink Chiffon type)

Scent; Fallidays
Scent Description; Spiced Cider, Citrus Peel, Pomegranate & Plums

Scent; Watermelon Salad
Scent Description; juicy watermelon, cucumbers, and mint

Scent; Charm City
Scent Description; crisp apple, candied orange, and butter mints (B&BW Winter Candy Apple type + butter mints)

Empire Alchemy
Web; www.empirealchemywax.com
Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/empirealchemywax
Owner; Anna Knaus

Scent; My Violet
Scent Description; Sweet Musk, MM Earl Gray Tea

Scent; Strange & Unusual
Scent Description; Toasted Marshmallow, Dying Roses & Citrus

Gypsy's Gifts

Scent; Nag Champa

The Posh Olive
Owner; Unsure
Scent: Cranberries

Frankie's Scents

Scent; Fresh Linen

Scent; April Fresh Downey

Scent; Vanilla Coconut Coffee

Scent; Peppermint Pinkberry & Tonka Bean

Waxy Taffy

Scent; Fresh Cut Grass, Cucumber & Salty Sea Air

Blended With Love

Scent; Shaving Cream, Pink Sugar & Cream Soda

Vendor; Southbound Candle Company
Scent; Tropical
Scent Description; Love Spell & Volcano

Scent; Fantasy

The Candle Crate

Scent; Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Vendor; Sweetheart Wax
Web; sweetheartwax.bigcartel.com/

Scent; Sugar Plum Fairy

ScentSationals

Scent; Lemon & Grapefruit

SEMO Wax

Scent; Cruise Ship

Rosegirls

Scent; Peach Vanilla Coconut, Raspberry Crunch Donuts

Scent; Blackberry Jam Mocha Cookies

Kushner Kreations

Scent; Caramlized Fig & Vanilla

That Smell Good Shop

Scent; So-Egg-Citing
Scent Description; Fresh Oranges & Sweet Grapefruit

Jamianne's Wax Creations

Scent; Sandman
Scent Description; Coconut, Lavender, Shaving Cream

Sweet Wagon Scents

Scent; Autumn Soda Fload
Scent Description; Pomegranate Soda with a heaping scoop of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Creative Enchantment

Scent; Pomegranate Cider

Satin Suzie

Scent; Snow's Apple
Scent Description; Apples, Buttermints, Cotton Candy Frosting

Bonjour Wax Company
Scent; Strawberry Baquettes
Scent Description; Strawberry Jam & French Baquettes

Scent; Raspberry Baquettes
Scent Description; Sweet Raspberries & French Baquettes