This is the Night!

It's May and that means it's time for the cheesiest music competition of all time... EUROVISION! There is no competition like no other when Europe unites to showcase some of the best and worst musical talent in a contest where the voting is extremely unfair and politically driven. However, that never stops the show! We get to see an array of musical performances and cultures from an array of age groups and genres showcase their talent to pretty much the world in this 3 day running competition. This is the birthplace of ABBA, Gina G (ooo ahh just a little bit) and that Noreigian boy who fell in love with a fairytale- Alexander Rybak!

I thought that I would share with you one of my favourite Eurovision performances by Malta last year because it is so catchy in a musical and dancing manner. This is a dance routine made up for Malta's Eurovision entry in 2012, 'This is the Night'. Words do not need to explain why I find this so awesome! If only this song was popular in clubs in Australia, move over Macarena! 

SBS Eurovision Website

Malta 2012 Eurovision Entry

This video brings back so many memories and it reminded me of the craziness of Eurovision last year including our 'hilarious' tweets and commentary in an effort to be seen on the Australian broadcast of the competition. I even recall learning this dance with my friends and thinking that we mastered it much better than the guy on the right side! (He seems a little unenthused, dont you think?). 

The Mask (1994)

Smokin!

Went back and watched a movie I used to love as a kid, except this time I actually understood what it was about, I understood the concept beyond the.. 'he puts the mask on and his face turns green and goes crazy'.

The Mask stars Jim Carrey and introduces Cameron Diaz as the leading lady in a comic book comedy. This film is based on a series of Dark Horse Comics and the comics book, superhero theme has been utilised effectively in this video remake!

Stanley Ipkiss is a shy and bullied bank employee. He is the subject of bullying in the workplace and by his accommodation manager. Representing a loser persona, Stanley tries to impress but just dramatically fails. He confines towards his dog, Milo and cartoons to find sanctuary and acceptance in life. However, life spins around (even in the literal state), when he stumbles across a mask found in the ocean after being refused entry to a club. This mask has powers and turns Stanley's life around every time he wears it. The mask magically sucks to his face and a swanky suit appears as his personality, ego, confidence and abilities rise. The cartoon-like, superhero culture he finds comfort in drastically reflects in the character he turns into when he puts on the mask. Sly, keen and mean, wooing the girls, beating the bad guys in true heroic style. He is untouchable when the mask is on and causes chaos everywhere he goes.

 I love the adaptation of the cartoon characters that Stanley's ego takes on board! The special effects of this film are awesome for the time period and executed smoothly adding a comic book feel to a Hollywood film and some absurdism. I really enjoyed this re-viewing and I have developed a fonder appreciation of the special effects in this film.