Finding Dory

It's finally here!

The trailer for 'Finding Dory' has been here for a few days and I know I'm a little late to the party but I just saw it and I'm so excited!!! 

I saw 'Finding Nemo' when it came out in theatres in 2003. My gran took me, like she took me everywhere back then, and I fell in love with the story of the fish who needed to find his way home to his dad. 

His journey home is filled with unexpected obstacles and moments of self-discovery. It was as adorable as it was endearing. 

My heart melted as his dad struggled to find his only child. I'm pretty sure the reason I cared so deeply was because of the tragic opening that hit you with loss and heartache before you could dig into your popcorn. 

'Finding Dory' sets to be another tempestuous tale of self discovery. This time, it's Dory who's in the limelight. A secondary character to Nemo's dad Marlin in the first movie. 

Now, almost a decade and a half later, it's Dory's turn to shine. 

In her search for her family, Dory will encounter old friends and unfamiliar faces. 

And, of course, I couldn't end this thing (whatever it is) without mentioning the woman behind the fish - Ellen DeGeneres. 

Since the success of 'Finding Nemo', DeGeneres has made her name with a talk show on NBC. 'The Ellen Show' began airing on Monday September 8th 2003 - a mere month before 'Finding Nemo' hit theatres in October of that same year. 

Ellen, a comedian/actress, is one of the world's favourite people and her celebrity status will no doubt help with the movie's success - not that it needs any help. 

I can't wait to see the comedic genius that will be 'Finding Dory'. 

Just like the rest of the world.

Jessica

xoxo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JNLwlcPBPI

Are We Out Of The Woods Yet?

As you can probably tell from the title of this post, this is all about Taylor Swift's incredible new song!!! 

To give you a little idea about how proud of her I am for this album, here's a comment I posted on an article asking people if they were looking forward to Swift's upcoming album '1989' and whether or not we thought her genre-change was a good thing: 

'I love it. I've loved Taylor's progression from Country into a whole new kind of pop-ish genre she's created. The way she changes as she grows is inspiring and I can't wait to hear the whole album.' 

Taylor Swift is one of my favorite artists in the world. Not only is she entirely self-made (she travelled to meet with record labels, joined one of her own choosing, writes her own songs and plays for them too), an incredible singer/performer and hilarious dancer but she's also a good person. She donates to charities but rarely takes credit, helps her fans when she finds them struggling, frequently sings at hospitals for the patients and stands up for what she believes in. 

Besides that, her music is powerful in itself.

Taylor has helped me alone more than she'll ever know. 

Whenever things have been tough in the last few years, the last three years specifically, her music has been there to turn to. 

Whether it was guy problems, girl problems, family issues... Taylor was there. She always had a song I could sing to that'd make me feel better. 

For the thousands of times she's saved me and for the thousands of times she's made me believe I'm strong enough , I'll always love her. She's one of those people I've loved for so long that there's never really any going back for me. 

Anyway... Her song 'Out Of The Woods' came out today! 

To say it's brilliant would be an understatement. 

Here's a comment I posted on a TeenVogue article about her new song: 

'msjessjohnstonIncredible! It's quirky, fun, tells a story... It has the classic Swift touch to it without being anything like any other song she's ever done before.'

It's an incredible, fun, quirky song with a real story about one of those relationships where you're kind of always on edge, waiting for it to blow up and end. The message in the song came across really well with the cool, 80's Pop type beat to it. 

If you can, definitely give it a listen. I love it!

Gone Girl

Tonight, I went to see Gone Girl. 

If I'm totally honest, I went into it knowing very little. All I was aware of was that it had really good reviews and kept you guessing throughout. 

It definitely did that. 

My feelings towards the gorgeous leading man switched so many times and I was increasingly confused about his wife's situation/characterization. There was so much to be confused about! I loved it but I was also terrified, gawking in horror... Basically every kind of emotion you can have during one movie. 

It made me smile, coo, gasp, turn my head away, kinda wanna throw up...

I loved it. 

The actors were incredible. I truly believed every word they said.

All in all, I'd recommend the movie with anyone who does not have a weak disposition. 

Jessica, 

xoxo