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Film: 1 Year, 100 Movies - September

I really can't believe it's already been 9 months since I started this blogging experiment. Only 3 more months left to go and I'm pretty sure hitting my goal of 100 movies in a year is going to happen. Here's what I saw in September, 2 weeks late as usual. Hey...there is something to be said about consistency right? 



9/1/10: Secretariat
This movie just came out a couple of weeks ago so there is still plenty of time to catch it in theaters, and that my friends, is precisely what you should do. They're calling this one the new Blind Side and I'm going to agree with that one on a personal level. I was dreading screening this movie. It looked boring and cliche just like Blind Side did. For those who don't know me I HATE horses (blah blah blah I know) and am not usually a fan of movies based on true stories but this movie is awesome.  

Bottom line: Inspiration and suspense, what more do you need? 

9/6/10: The American
This movie is the biggest waste of time I've experienced in a long time. The marketing campaign wasn't a sales pitch it was an out right lie. I'm pretty sure there is more truth in the Shamwow and Magic Bullet commercials than the preview for this POS. 

Bottom line: I don't like being tricked and neither will you.

9/12/10: The Virginity Hit

After I got over the initial weirdness of realizing I saw this entire cast at Comic-Con and they acted exactly like they do in this movie I realized how annoying that actually was. It's just awkward and not in a good way. I really have no idea who this was made for. 

Bottom line: Calling the number they gave out on those massive "Are you a Virgin?" billboards was pretty much more entertaining than the whole movie. 

9/15/10: The Town
Buzz about this movie notes the "crazy" marketing campaign they used with men dressed in nun masks and wonders how it could recover from such a risky move so beautifully. Here's the answer, straight from the brilliant mind of me: showing pictures of men dressed in nun's masks isn't that crazy and this movie is legitimately good. Screw Ben Afleck haters because you don't know actual talent. You can't fake directing skills like that.
 
Bottom line: The Town is the movie films like Takers can't even dream of being.

9/16/10: Easy A

This is one good ol' fashioned teen comedy. The situations are relatable and actually funny and Emma Stone is awesome. She's got the goods to go far and I think she will. This story is really about that fine line of not caring what people think and not standing up for yourself. It's a story not often told and I'm glad someone finally did.

Bottom line: A+! 

9/16/10: Devil
Uh...................... 

Bottom line: Shyamalan has done it again. Take that as whatever you want it to mean. 

9/10/10: Legends of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole 
You can read my official review here. 

Bottom line: Oddly violent, also I want a talon blade.


9/23/10: The Social Network

Man this movie is good. I don't like anyone who hates this movie, and I definitely won't be your friend on Facebook. Which, by the way, I'm using no less than before or think no lower of Zuckerberg so no need to worry about this film ruining your image. I'm not a fan of you because you are unattractive, not cause you're an asshole. All around this film was nicely acted, plotted and executed. Good job Sorkin and guy who wrote this "untrue" book that is for the most part backed up by the Facebook Wikipedia (yes, I checked) so I actually believe you. Don't be scared off by the running time, I didn't want this to end.   

Bottom line: Rolling Stone calls it "The best movie of the year, that also defines a generation," so do I.

9/26/10: You Again
This movie is actually really laugh out loud funny. Can't really go wrong with Jamie Lee Curtis or Kristen Bell. For anyone who's ever had a frienemy (ie. the entire female population) or hates those bitches who see you months to years after they screw you over and run up with a squealing "Hiiiieeeee, How are you?" (ie. the entire female population) you'll be able to appreciate this one.

Bottom line: Betty White is in it, instaWIN.

9/26/10: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

I don't know. This was boring and not that great.
 
Bottom line: ^^^

Total count for 2010: 83

Food: Petite Nutella Pochettes

These fancy looking little crescents are surprisingly easy to make. They taste like a Mexican wedding cake filled with Nutella and are quite delicious. I reduced the flour and replaced it with confectioner's sugar to add more sweetness to the dough, it was definitely a good choice.



Petite Nutella Pochettes
Original recipe courtesy of Melissa D'Arabian

Ingredients
*1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
*8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
*1 cups flour
*1 and 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
*1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Nutella
*Water, as needed
*3 in fluted biscuit cutter or clean jar (approximately 3 inches wide)

Directions
In a medium bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and creamy. Gradually add the flour and 1 cup confectioner's sugar slowly until the dough forms. Do not over-mix! Shape the dough into a ball and cover. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

On a lightly-floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch fluted biscuit cutter, cut out as many circles as you can. Form the scraps into a ball and reroll to make more circles.



Fill each dough circle with a small spoonful of the chocolate-hazelnut spread. Dip your finger in water and spread on the edge of half the circle to help create a seal. Fold the dough over to create a crescent.





Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool, then sprinkle the remaining confectioners' sugar on top and serve.



Enjoy!