Charmed Review

One of my many addictive shows at the moment is 'Charmed', a popular American series that's aired on E4. E4 is one of the channels I watch the most, as when I was younger I used to watch it for 'Friends', 'Scrubs' and 'Veronica Mars', so I pop it on when I'm on the laptop, eating or doing work. So I stumbled across this one day as nothing else was on, and kept doing so. That's where I started to get glued to the three sisters lives, especially Alyssa Milano's character; Phoebe (in the middle) who gets all the drama storylines. I am yet to nag my friends and families into getting me the series as I've started viewing half way through. Another interesting aspect is Alyssa Milano, and Rose McGowan's (Paige Matthews-the half sister) ever changing hair styles and on the odd occasion; outfits. This can range from nymphs, goddess' and genies. Yes, at times the characters and storylines can be cheesey (sometimes the acting too) but sometimes a bit of cheese is good. However, there is a lot of action scenes, well most of the time someone leers at another, the camera cuts and someone's on the floor.

Aside from that and some outdated special effects (which isn't totally their fault) everything else makes up for it.

It's quite refreshing to watch from the comfort of your own home, and as it's an 'older' American series it has some umph to it still, especially the magic element. As there are a lot of supernatural series now, it's good to watch some older versions.

If you give it a chance I'm sure it'll grow on you too! With humorous punches and for me, Holly Marie Combs (Piper Halliwell) and Brian Krauses (Leo-the angel) relationship that draws me in. I also want the 'charmed' necklace; Triquetras (right).

Rating: 9.5/10

Touchwiz Apex Review

In the current generations mobile phones are at our fingertips everyday, and it's always the 'done thing' to have the latest, flashest phone.

So what about the newest updates and software? If you don't like the layout on your phone, all you have to do is search on the app store install and bob's your uncle.

I got recommended this theme, as a lot of Samsung Galaxy users have it, and I'm a fan of Samsung, even though I currently have a Sony Xperia S (which I had never thought would be as good as it is) and I thought I'd try it as the layout looks pretty smooth to operate.


Screen shot of the home page on my Xperia (left) and the touchwiz (right)

 Obviously you can customise it with the apps you use the most, I haven't done much to mine yet. The thing that most drew me to this theme is the dead dandelion, as I saw in a demonstation that if you have it on the lock screen, and to unlock it you press it and the seeds fly off. I am yet to find this function, when I do I'll post it and will be completely satisfied with the app.

The lock screen.

The new menu of apps (on the right), which definitely reminds me of my old Samsung Galaxy Ace menu. The only thing is that the menu is now quite busy with as many apps as you can squeeze on the pages, whereas on my Xperia (on the left) is quite spacious and has certain apps on certain pages.

The only thing on my phone where I install new apps to replace one's on the Xperia is that I have to make this choice, as to whether to always use the Touchwiz or if I want to use the Xperia version. Apart from this, the app looks really nice to use, and the movement is swift between pages with is aesthetically pleasing.

Future Blogging

Hello bloggers,

Seeming as it's now summer I have some more time to blog, and I plan to do reviews, on this current blog it will range from tv programmes, beauty products, clothes and games. Also, I am going to open up a separate blog for film reviews as my dream job would be to write for film magazines.

So hopefully people might read my reviews and like them,

Enjoy!

Grumpy Pixels Podcast #3

As i have mentioned  before, it's three guys studying media at college and have started up these weekly podcasts about new games and the gaming news. They're hoping that if they get a good response then their college will let them have a radio show, therefor spam Fareham College to let these guys have some fun. Consisting of three 'grumpy' lads; Connor, Tom and Alex (known as Revell) mainly improvise their show which gives it a friendly feel, as well they are all friends in real life.

The podcast is split into three categories; The gaming news, One minute review, and game of the week. Each grumpy takes it in turn to do a segment and swap around every week, so it's a fair review system, and they rate each other with scores at the end of it.

I personally like listening to these guys as well i do know them in real life, and they crack me up with their jokes and comments on the world. But i like the laidback-ness of their podcasts and that i know their reviews and comments are genuine, and i like how it's edited together with trailers and game play of the games they are discussing.

This is their recent podcast, so watch it, rate it, comment and subscribe so these guys can get going!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz0Hz5pw03I

Me as Alice in Wonderland, thanks to my wonderful friend Lacey

Into gaming? Well check this out!

My boyfriend and two of his friends have decided to start podcasts so that they might be able to get their own radio gig at their college. This particular episode is about PS4, Far Cry 3 and Hotline Miami. They are three funny genuine guys and this is completely improvised and hopefully they'll get the recognition they deserve!

This is the Grumpy Pixels at work, click and enjoy!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1v_m9tqhQQ&feature=youtu.be

I deeply apologise for my absense

Hey there,
I have been a way for a fair while now, and various things have occurred in my life since I last wrote a post, I became single for a while and pushed myself to get a job, I had three interviews and the third time I got the job. I now work in a dry cleaners and I can't imagine not earning money again! I have modeled for a friend (which I will upload my awesome photo's of me as Alice in Wonderland) and I got back on track with college work and my friends and family.

Then at the very start of this year, I got back with my boyfriend, and he's been my inspiration and has brought back my motivation to write and work again, so in due course I will try and blog regularly, as I HAVE A NEW PHONE. How could I forget that part...? So i will try blogging from there, with many rants about how life and people annoy me.

Enjoy!