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  • In the spirit of Christmas šŸŽ„

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    Starring: Craig Anton, Lilana Mumy,Danny Woodburn,Christopher Lloyd, Josh Flitter, George Wendt

    Directed by: Robert Vince

    Genre: Comedy

    “Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.”

    Winston Churchill

    It is that time of the year when the snow falls and everywhere the preparations are in full swing. After all, Santa Claus is coming around riding down the sleigh. Yes, it is the week of Christmas with only 6 days to go . So, what better way to celebrate the festival then to have a movie party based on the same? Right after all holidays are meant to be fun and a time to relax yourself. Else all work and no play just makes Jack and all of us(pun intended) aā€‚dull boy and girl(another pun intended). This week’s pick could have revolved around a classic but then I stumbled upon another one which was a delight to watch as well. What was ‘that thing’ which I found out ? Read on to find out more. Do you have any favorites for Christmas? If you do, do tell me in the comments section . It might get featured as the next Christmas pick who knows and maybe will be a great experience for me as well.

    Story line: Santa Buddies or Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws is a movie which is the fourth installment of the Air Buddies series spinoff. It tells us how and why the spirit of Christmas is important. At the North Pole, Santa Claus and his dog, Santa Paws are worried about the rapid melting Christmas Icicle. This is because no one believes in the magic of Christmas anymore. People have grown skeptical about the same. They feel that if it continues to melt at the rate at which it is melting, then Christmas will disappear forever.ā€‚This is what is exactly desired by the next in heir and the son of Santa Paws as he is exiled for causing mayhem which disrupts the functioning of Santa’s workshop. The reason being he just wants to be an ordinary puppy.

    ā€ƒWhile going through Santa’s naughty list, he encounters a dog named Budderball and decides to find him . The journey he undertakes in order to be an ordinary puppy is supposed to be a one which is eye-opening as well as help him know his own worth as well as the importance of the festival. How does he end up realizing and transforming himself forms the rest of the story.

    Scrutiny: This is a movie which you will end up falling in love with because it is simply adorable and hilarious. But at the same time, it ends up giving an important message of hope and reflection without too much preaching. It also teaches us that one needs to accept someone who might not appear normal and let go off the past mistakes one has committed. George Vendt and Santa Paws are characters who justify their roles. Tiny is cute and awesome in nature. While the buddies are fun, adorable and just the characters who will make you fall in love with them because they have both the sass and the jazz.šŸ„

    The Sentiment: This is a movie which will give you immense laughs and add joy to your festive party. This one is highly recommended after all it is a movie which will make you laugh and fall in love with the buddies as well as make you realize the importance of the festival in the right spirit. Also, this is a movie which you can watch without any inhibitions as there are no expletives which are a major part of the movies or web series these days and are a major turn off. So, do watch the movie for such a serene experience as well and delve yourselves into the festive spirit. This movie will make you feel good. See you next week with another pick . Till then wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season .

    Rating: ****ā€‚stars

    Quote-Unquote :”Your material desires are those of the wanted mind. Enough is never enough.”

    Que: What is the breed of Santa Paws?

    a. German Shepherd

    b. Patou

    c. Chihuahua

    d. Bulldog

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  • An ironic serf?

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    Genre: Satire/Irony

    No.of episodes: 13

    Presented by: Azie Dungee and Jordan Black

    ” Slavery is the next thing to hell.”

    Harriet Tubman

    One of the worst evils mankind has ever endured is the act of slavery. This act was practiced since the invention of agriculture and was a staple in every ancient civilization. This barbarian act however gained much prominence when the Europeans began forming colonies thus establishing their areas of power.Since they wanted to manage the areas which they captured, they used the local people to help them manage their territories. There are several stories of how the slaves were treated in the real world. Have you read or watched any piece of work which is related to the same. If you have, do let me know in the comments section.

    But what if we had a slave narrating her story through a talk show like format. How would that sound ?Wouldn’t it be interesting to know about their lives ? This week’s latest pick revolves around the life of one such slave. Read on to find out more.

    Synopsis: Ask A Slave is a show which is created and conceptualized by Azie Dungee. She portrays the life of a fictional slave named Lizzie Mae who is supposed to work for the president George Washington. She takes on several questions as to how her life is and the life in her times from the different people of her country. She answers them all while recounting her experiences of how the Washingtons treat her and her fellow slave mates. The show is based at the popular historic site, Mount Vernon. What you will encounter is a fictional character of a slave adding some humor and some sass as she takes upon what is thrown at her .

    Assessment: This is a show that attempts to explore what life might be in America before it became a country which became slavery free. It tries to explore the same through the lens of a fictional character named Lizzi Mae who is supposed to work everyday for 18 hours every day and that too without a break. It tries to address two important issues namely slavery and racism in a very hilarious manner. Also, the questions which are posed by the people residing in States currently are taken upon and addressed by the main character in a funny manner. Lizzie Mae is not supposed to be your normal lady slave. She is a lady who is supposed to look simple but believe me she is a very big gossip as she just keeps tab of everything . And deep down in her heart she just wants to be free. But she can’t be after all she is supposed to serve the first lady without any complaints.

    The view: An innovative concept which tries to addresses two issues which were a prominent part of the history that is racism and slavery. These issues had a deep impact on the history which has made us what we are today. Had these issues not been addressed by the people before us, maybe we would have not been enjoying our human rights as of now. A show which tries to be funny but is somewhat funny is what I will term the show. Watch it for the authentic portrayal and maybe to gain some insights in what America was in the era of slavery. So, you can watch it once if you are looking for some sass and some comedy.

    Rating: ** and a half stars.

    The lead in her costume.

    Que: How many children does Lizzie Mae has?

    a. 3

    b. 5

    c. 4

    d.2

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  • A wonder medicine?

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    Author: Harlan Coben

    Genre:Mystery/Thriller

    “What I am trying to cultivate is not blind optimism but radical hope.”

    Junot Diaz

    And finally the last month of the year is here . December for me generally meant the time for holidays and the end of what was supposed to be an eventful and an activity filled year. But as I grew up, I learnt that December is not only to be associated with Christmas and the New Year but also a lot of events take place . And this December I aim to cover each of the events one by one through my blog posts and try to raise awareness. After all, it is always good to share knowledge.

    December 1 is supposed to be World AIDS day. So, I decided to dedicate the very first blog post to what is supposed to be a deadly disease which unfortunately till date has not found a cure. Hopefully, in the future, there will be a cure so that the ill effects of the same are reduced to a nil. After all, human race survives on a powerful weapon called hope and it is this hope which has made human race progress so much. After all who doesn’t want a life which is supposed to be more healthier and more comfortable ? Right? In philosophy ,there is supposed to be something called hedonism. If you do find out more time do read about it. The reason why I spoke about hedonism was that since we touched upon the idea of comfort , so I thought maybe I should give you some food for thought by helping you rack your brains a bitšŸ˜ Okay now lets focus on what is supposed to be the pick of this week. Dig in to find out more.

    About the book: Miracle Cure is a book written by Harlan Coben. It involves a clinic that treats people who are suffering from AIDS. Just as the scientists are on the brink of a breakthrough, it so happens that one of the researcher dies . The death is supposed to be a suicide. But an investigation reveals that what is supposed to be a suicide turns out to be a murder. Also, after, the so called suicide of the researcher, another patient dies. A killer is also supposed to be on the prowl who is supposedly targeting the patients of the clinic. Why is the clinic being targeted? Who is supposed to be behind the murders of the patients of the clinic? What is supposed to be the motive of the killer? As the investigation deepens, shocking revelations begin to unravel themselves.

    Analysis: This book attempts to delve into an important issue of a disease which has affected humans since eternity. The passion with which scientists work upon to solve the problems which affect humankind is also explored. Also,the dirty politics involved in the granting of grants is explored with the story traveling back and forth in the United States and Thailand. An interesting story which is fast paced and does not have a dull moment along with enough twists in the plot is how I would love to describe this one. Though one thing’s for sure there is a lot of offensive language thrown in between. This might be a turn off for those who are not used to reading a lot of offensive language. But this is supposed to be a minor negative considering the exciting plot of the story.

    Verdict: An interesting tale with a lots of plot twists but not a single moment dull is what the book is. Do read it if you are a big fan of thrillers and want something interesting to be included in your reading list. This one is definitely a thumbs up from me as it truly deserves to be called a book which has been written by a New York Times best selling author. Thank God after a string of disappointments I did find a book which kept me hooked.

    Cite Bite:“In the ultimate pursuit of knowledge , you can easily become ignorant.”

    Que: What is the profession of Michael Silverman?

    a. Basketball player

    b. Dermatologist

    c. Oncologist

    d. Cancer researcher

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I’m Roshani

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