My Movie Madness Scrapbook Pages

 

I love watching movies and scrapbooking, so 3 years ago I decided to do 2 scrapbook pages dedicated to them. I came up with 10 categories and wanted to watch enough movies to have 5 movies in each. I recently finished my second page and watched wayyy more than 50 for this "project," so I have a good idea on what movie fits where in my opinion. I do have some repeats, but generally tried to vary my choices.

I started to include bookish topics on my blog since the beginning of the year, and more recently decided to include movie posts as well. Some of these may include reviews, lists, and now this! I hope you like this different post and learn about some of my favorite movies :)

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My Book to Movie Loves + To-Watch (General)

I saw a friend's post on something similar and thought of adding my own twist. Below are movies that I enjoyed that were based off of books. I didn't read all of these books myself, but still liked the movie version! (That's why I am not easily disappointed in adaptations ;) If you have different opinions on movies I mentioned, feel free to share them in the comments below as well as any recommendations!

Enjoyed Book-Movies
1. The Spiderwick Chronicles- I think this movie wrapped all 5 books in 1 from the main book series. Nice job though!
2. A Series of Unfortunate Events- I read all the books and I think the movie put the first 3 books in 1, but it was worth watching! So sad :(
3. Guardians of Ga'Hoole-  I only read the first book and quit, so I don't know how many books this movie was based off of. But, I loved everything about the movie; the animation/ graphics, idea, (and a song..)
4. Eragon- I hated the book except for a chapter (weird...), but the movie had a lot of action and adventure, so of course I loved watching it rather than reading Eragon.
5. Chronicles of Narnia, #1, 2 and 3- Again, I didn't read all the books in this series, but loved these movies. They had a lot of action/ adventure and some beautiful locations. Can't wait for another one!
6. Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1- Didn't read the book (I know, I have a lot of books to read...), but the movie was interesting!  
7. Harry Potter #1-7- What HP fan doesn't love these movies?
ETA 8.20.13 8. Matilda- How could I forget to mention this classic by Roald Dahl?! Watched this so many times, I practically memorized it!

Below are some random/ general movies I want to watch along with trailers if you haven't seen them either ;)

Want to Watch!!!

1. Oz the Great and Powerful- Looks interesting.


2. Monsters University- Looks cute :)


3. Despicable Me 2- Loved the first one and hope the second is just as funny!


4. Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters- The trailer is full of action and I enjoyed the first movie, so I am expecting the same here.


5. Catching Fire- I liked the 2nd (and 3rd books). Can't wait to see this in movie form!

My Reading Goals, Wishlist, and Next on My Lists

Okay, so I thought I would do an update post, more for myself, but also for anyone who is curious or needs ideas ;) I have some reading goals, books on my wish list (to buy), and what I want to read and watch in the next few weeks/ months. I have another month of uni. left before summer vacation =:) (I am literally counting the days till my almost 4 month summer vacation), so this post will remind me of what I planned. Here goes!

My Reading Goals
1. According to goodreads, read 50 book in 2013.     
2. Read 75% of my books before buying any new ones (I want to finish series before starting new ones).
3. Buy a bookshelf and do a "tour and decor" once I get it!
4. Become a Barnes and Noble member by November 2013 (gift to myself :P).
5. Give away some of my books (to friends and/or book sales).

Updates to my 50 books goal and all my virtual bookshelves are on http://www.goodreads.com/sabrinafatima

My Book Wish list (to-buy)
1. The Zion Deception by Laurence B. Brown (I'm a massive fan of his fiction, haven't read others)
2. Echoes by Jamilah Kolocotronis
3. Footsteps by Umm Zakiyah
4. Muslim Teens in Pitfalls and Pranks by Maryam Mahmoodian
5. Sophia's Journal: Time Warp 1857 by Najiyah Diana Helwani

I usually buy books that I want to read, but can't find on the library catalog (Islamic fiction) and/or ones I liked and want to add to my collection. More books I plan to buy are on my shelf @ http://www.goodreads.com/sabrinafatima

Next to Read
1. Speaking Skills Every Muslim Must Know by Zohra Sarwari (I have a presentation coming up...)
2. The Marriage Procedure in Islam by Umm Muhammad Aminah Assami
3.  Life is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally by Patti Digh (book club @ http://www.delusionalmom.com/im-starting-a-book-club/)
4. Nightmare Academy books 2
5. and 3 by Dean Lorey
6. Monsters book 4 by Dian Curtis Regan
7. Dolphin Diaries books 7
8. and the rest by Ben M. Baglio

I'm trying to finish up some series, even children's books I once liked and wanted to re-read (don't laugh). More books in my finish-series bookshelf are on http://www.goodreads.com/sabrinafatima

Next to Watch!!!
1. Happy Feet 2
2. Scooby-Doo Mask of the Blue Falcon and other direct to film videos
3. Wreck-it-Ralph
4. The Hobbit
5. Oz: The Great and Powerful

Believe it or not, this took me a while to type up, so I hope it helped someone else too in some way ;)