Kim the FanGirl

Trailer Talk: Dark Shadows

Funny Vampire This trailer is brought to you by the eccentric, insanely genius duo of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton. Need I say more? Well, I suppose if you need more . . . here it is. Based on the 1966 supernatural vampire soap opera, Dark Shadows tells the story of Barnabas Collins: a man…

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “1912”

Lessons in Love and Murder Welcome back, my lovelies! It’s nice to see you again. Are you ready to recap last nights fantastic episode? Of course, you are. If you need a refresher, though, take a look back at All My Children. Wow, right? This week, The Vampire Diaries returned, but instead of being thrown into…

Press Play Friday: Songs from the Movies

There’s No Business, Like Show Business One of the most important elements of a film is the soundtrack: the sweet symphonic sounds that make the film complete, the songs that bring a scene to life. Over the years, the classic film soundtrack has transformed from a simple score, to blockbuster musical numbers, to today’s popular…

Press Play Friday: Fresh Music (2/24/12)

Press Play Friday is back! Attention all music lovers: I’m back from a rather long music sabbatical – that mostly consisted of listening only to Florence + The Machine for days on end – with some new music, in another edition of Press Play Friday! All right. Please save your applause until the end. For…

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “All My Children”

Loophole Last night on the all new episode of “Damon: The Vampire Gigolo” . . . oh, wait. Never-mind. This week the residents of Mystic Falls took some time to sit back and relax. Well, not really. While we could consider it to be a ‘sleeper’ episode, the night still held a few surprises. Elijah…

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “Dangerous Liaisons”

Collateral Damage It was a night of betrayal; a night of dancing, decisions, discussions, and deceit. It was a night of romance. Sadly, the romance was crushed, stomped on, and set aflame by the end of the evening. The tension was so thick, even Stefan’s teeth couldn’t break the seal. However, there is still hope….

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “Bringing Out the Dead”

Prime Suspect | Family Values Alright, I’ll give you another thirty seconds of recovery time, and then we’re breaking down this supremely fantastic episode. Ready? 30 . . . 20 . . . 10 . . . 0 Our favorite vampires were back again this week, dishing out the drama in heaping platefuls. Confessions. Take-overs….

David Tennant: A Nerdist Interview

Why so awesome? This past week – without any new episodes of TVD or Supernatural to obsess over – I took some time to play catch-up with my favorite podcasts. You should have seen my FanGirl self giggle and cheer with excitement when I found this little gem eagerly waiting for me, because, let’s face…

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “The Ties That Bind”

Threats to the Heart “What time is it? Time for a recap! Time for a recap!” Stops singing. Sorry. If you were watching this weeks all-new episode of The Vampire Diaries – and if you didn’t, why not? – you would know that there is nothing greater than the element of surprise. Am I right?…

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “Our Town”

That Girl I know. I know, I’m late posting this. Feel free to send me to my corner for ten to fifteen minutes, or as long as you feel is needed. I’ll go without a fuss. See you soon. “Oh. Hi, Stefan.” What? Didn’t you see him waiting in the corner too? No? Oh, sorry….

Jason Mraz “I Won’t Give Up”

“Cause even the stars they burn, some even fall to the earth.” It’s always such a great day when we get new music from our favorite artists. That first glimpse of an upcoming album brings with it a splendid level of excitement, a feeling of anticipation we welcome eagerly. It is even stronger when we…

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “The New Deal”

Klaus-apocalypse Oh, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes? Have you missed me? I’ve missed you, my fellow TVD fanatics. Let us all rejoice, the winter hiatus is finally over, and now we can get back to what really matters: fictional vampires, hybrids, and Originals. Plus, their myriad of issues – romantic and just plain…