Live As Heros

"There is no such thing as destiny. Legacies must be earned by the choices we make.  I now know that we write our own endings and we can either choose to hide as villains or live as heros." - D.S.

I needed some time to process the events of Revenge's mid-season finale in December. Specifically, Daniel Grayson's death. I'm upset, but I do think that it was good for his story line and the show. Personally, I believe that this is Revenge's last season. Although I don't want the series to end, I don't want it to turn into a show that people say, "well it was great, but then it was just drawn out and too unbelievable." Think about it, all of the main characters from the start are starting to die off or leave the show. Aiden, Charlotte, Daniel, Ashley, and Conrad. But of all the shows that I've watched over the years and on Netflix, Revenge is in my top three favorite television series of all time and I don't want its legacy to be tarnished.

Anyway, the mid-season finale. I always knew that deep down, Daniel had a heart. He was a Grayson by pedigree, but not choice. When you are told how things should be and what you need to do your entire life by your family, that's all you know and your judgment is clouded. He was a pawn in Emily's game, but I do think that she cared for him. He was a victim of his parents' dealings in a round about way. He saw the evil in both his mom and dad, but with the heart he had, he couldn't turn his back on blood. That was until he was overwhelmed and realized who the real enemies were in the battle of right and wrong. 

From what I gather, Margaux and Emily will have some issues to sort out since Daniel did die saving Emily. I would be pretty upset if the father of my unborn child died protecting his ex-wife. Yikes! Victoria will be devastated and will go crazy, if you didn't think she already was. So, I can't wait to see how last Sunday's mid-season premiere sets the tone for the rest of the show. What are your predictions?

"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves," - Emily Thorne

R.I.P. Daniel Grayson

13 Nights of Halloween 2014

Last year I put together my own 13 Nights of Halloween. Since Halloween is my favorite holiday and I love scary movies, I'm compiling another list of tv shows and films to lead you through 2014's 13 Nights of Halloween. Get ready because it all begins Sunday!

Night One: Sunday, October 19th

Se7en
I'm kicking things off with the seven deadly sins. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman investigate the murders of a serial killer and what they find along the way is enough to make your stomach turn.

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The Silence of the Lambs
This was one of those movies that I didn't want to watch because I was so scared of it as a kid. It showed me the meaning of what a true twisted soul is.

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Night Two: Monday, October 20th

Casper
The friendly ghost is going to start out your week with his three crazy ghost uncles at the spooky Whipstaff Manor.

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Monster's Inc.
Monsters? Whats Halloween without monsters?
BOO!

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Night Three: Tuesday, October 21st

Child's Play
Chuckie terrified me when I was younger and then they decided to give him a bride?!? YIKES! Creepiest "doll" I've ever seen.

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Night Four: Wednesday, October 22nd

The Skelton Key
I saw this movie for the first time this year and was thoroughly creeped out. Be prepared for some deep southern voodoo.

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The Blair Witch Project
When this film first came out, everyone was in an uproar and I have to say that watching it alone with the lights off is sure to make you frightened of your own shadow.

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Night Five: Thursday, October 23rd

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Although this is not necessarily a scary movie, it is deep and dark. It sure as heck made me want to crawl out of my own skin at times. The book trilogy was amazing too, if you like to read!

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Night Six: Friday, October 24th

Halloween
Michael Myers has to be one of the most horrifying individuals to ever be introduced to the world. As a crime show junky, I've learned that some kids are just created to be psychopaths and serial killers. Mr. Myers is one of them and definitely one of the most terrifying characters out there.

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Pumpkinhead
As I said last year, I'm not sure what my Dad was thinking letting me watch all these horrifying movies. Pumpkinhead was no different.

Night Seven: Saturday, October 25th

They're creaky and their kooky, mysterious and spooky... The Addams Family.
This night is a double feature with The Addams Family and Addams Family Values.

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Night Eight: Sunday, October 26th

The Walking Dead (amc)

What is more frightening than watching a bunch of zombie-walkers try to eat innocent humans? Perfect show to celebrate Halloween. 

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Revenge (ABC)

I'm not sure there is anything more evil than Victoria Grayson. Although she is not posted up in her ivory tower anymore, the wicked witch has plans brewing for Emily Thorne Amanda Clarke.

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Night Nine: Monday, October 27th

I Know What You Did Last Summer & I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
These movies scared me when I was in junior high. They reminded me of Scream because they were like a teenager scary movie with all the then up-and-coming young celebrities. Well, I guess accidentally killing someone with your friends and being haunted by someone that knew would be more than I could take!

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Night Ten: Tuesday, October 28th
The Sixth Sense
"I See Dead People..." That quote has to be one of the most well known of all time when it comes to scary movies. Seeing dead people would make for a hard time falling asleep at night.

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Night Eleven: Wednesday, October 29th

Don't Look Under the Bed
If you weren't watching Disney Channel Original movies as a child, you missed out because they killed it with this flick about the boogeyman. Such a wonderful spooky movie for kids. I think I actually had nightmares with this one. lol.

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Beetlejuice

But DON'T say it three times!

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Night Twelve: Thursday, October 30th

The eve before All Hallow's Eve calls for a night of Tim Burton. All four of these movies are great. Just the right amount of spooky without begin completely terrifying to the point of actual nightmares.
The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Coraline

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Frankenweenie

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If you're really going to get crazy and have the time, pop in Corpse Bride too!

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Night Thirteen: Friday, October 31st
Halloween Town
Disney came in again with one of my favorite Halloween movies of all time.

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Hocus Pocus
It wouldn't be right without watching Hocus Pocus. Nothing says Halloween quite like the Sanderson Sisters. Don't light the black flame candle!

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I'm really excited to put together my costume this weekend. No hints, though.

Happy 13 Nights of Halloween!