Lola Loves... TV: Confessions of a TV Addict

Lola Loves... TV: Confessions of a TV Addict

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

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It's no secret that I love TV. In my heart of hearts I am a lazy girl, again not a secret, and I love nothing more than settling down with some snacks for a good, long Netflix binge (Sidenote: Netflix is basically the best thing ever!) With that in mind I thought I'd throw together a list of my fave shows so you'll never be at a loss for good TV again. Aren't I nice?

The Comedies

Let's start with my absolute favourite genre. Now obviously there are the classics: Friends, Scrubs & Frasier, that I whack on when I want a laugh but don't necessarily need to pay attention because I know them so well. I used to love How I Met Your Mother until they DESTROYED the series with the final episode, whatevs I'm over it (I'm not over it).

Then there's the newer ones that I've banged on about time and time again but are still chuckle inducing. Brooklyn 99, Modern Family, New Girl, The Mindy Project, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Big Bang Theory etc. all come under this category. All funny, all awesome and all current faves of mine.

And then we have the game changers I'm talking about the comedies that are so unbelievably funny that they've achieved cult status, including, deep breaths everyone, The Office US, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Arrested Development, Scrubs (also comes under this category because it's amazeballs!), Parks and Recreation & 30 Rock to name but a few. These are the ones I've always got queued up on my Netflix because they're my faves. All are stomach cramp inducingly hilarious, super quotable and feature some truly amazing actors. They are just so good.

The Dramas

I'll be quick Breaking Bad, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder and House are amazing. Gripping, well written and superbly acted. I've also got one hell of a to watch list including Orange is the New Black, Gray's Anatomy, Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time and Outlander.

The Realities

My biggest guilty pleasure is reality TV, I have no defence for it other than it's quite fun to watch. My favourites are Gogglebox, Made in Chelsea, Geordie Shore and I'm a Celebrity. Also recently I've gotten into Tattoo Fixers which is incredible and definitely worth a watch if only to see some of the awful things people have willingly had tattooed on themselves and also see the glorious handsomeness that is Jay the tattooist (pictured). Mother may I? 


So it's pretty clear from this that I definitely need to get myself some kind of life... I'm working on it. Anyway what are your TV favourites? Let me know on twitter, by commenting below or dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. Also check out my instagram, facebook, bloglovin', snapchat - search lolarocknroses and pinterest for regular updates.

Love love love xxx

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2014 Non Beauty Favourites, Part 2: Films & TV

2014 Non Beauty Favourites, Part 2: Films & TV

Thursday, 29 January 2015

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It is no secret that I'm a major nerd when it comes to Films & TV, these were my faves from 2014. 

Guardians of the Galaxy

My love of comic book movies is widely documented, but GotG might actually be my favourite. It has everything. It's action packed, so funny with some really heartwarming moments, a kickass soundtrack and Groot, need I say anymore?

The Fault in Our Stars

After reading the book repeatedly I was just as in love with the film when it came out. It made me laugh, it made me cry, stayed true to the book - which I think is incredibly important when it comes to movie adaptations - and was a seriously good film. I loved it. I've also recently discovered the youtube channel John Green has with his brother Hank and have watched all his vlogs about TFIOS and love it even more now, because John Green (and Hank) is way more awesome than I  originally thought. 

Not Another Happy Ending 

This is the rare occasion where I actually preferred the film to the book. Not Another Happy Ending is a Scottish romantic comedy starring Karen Gillan - insert heart eyed emoji - as author Jane Lockhart who is struggling to finish her second book and her devious -but extremely handsome- publisher Tom Duval, played by Stanley Weber, who realises that Jane can only write when she's unhappy so sets out to make her miserable. I reviewed it when I first saw it last year so I won't bang on about it too much. It's funny, sweet and thoroughly underrated with some excellent vintage fashion, a gorgeous french man and a pretty decent soundtrack. It's on Netflix and well worth a watch if you haven't seen it. 

Celeste & Jesse Forever

This film is amazing, seriously, seriously amazing. Celeste and Jesse Forever is a loved story, and by that I mean it's about a couple, the titular Celeste and Jesse, who after a happy marriage are going through a divorce. But here's the twist they still spend every day together, say 'I love you' and act like a couple. It's only when Jesse meets someone else and starts to move on that Celeste, who initiated the divorce, starts to fall apart. It's really funny but bittersweet because you spend the whole film wishing they would just sort it out and get back together. If you liked 500 Days of Summer you will love this. 

22 Jump Street 

22 Jump Street is hilarious! I think it might actually be better than the first one, and I don't say that lightly because I loved 21 Jump Street. My favourite bit is when Jenko & Schmidt are in the library and Jenko is talking to the bad guys about gay stereotypes and prejudice.  It's so funny. I just love it. 

Frozen

I feel like this one really doesn't need explaining. Everyone loves Frozen. 

Scandal

I came across Scandal after a long night of youtube surfing and was immediately hooked. It is amazing. Well written, well acted and so gripping it is actually impossible to watch just a single episode. Scandal is my absolute favourite tv show. 

How to Get Away with Murder

Written by the undisputed Queen of  TV (and the woman responsible for Scandal) Shonda Rimes. How to Get Away with Murder, in my humble opinion, is television at it's finest. This show has been keeping me up at nights, although I probably would have been up anyway. But seriously the show is amazing, it's very nuanced with really clever plot twists that constantly keep you guessing. It's gripping. Plus Viola Davis is Queen of Everything. If you haven't watched it already I strongly recommend it. 

House

I got into House in the summer and quickly became obsessed with the curmudgeonly but brilliant Dr Gregory House. He's so rude, it's hilarious. The show is really clever and well written, though it did start to become a tad formulaic towards the end, even so it's still great tv and stars Hugh Laurie who I absolutely adore. Love it. 

Broadchurch

Broadchurch might be my favourite tv discovery of last year. It is incredible. Broadchurch is so cleverly written that never at any point did I have any inkling of who the killer was. I had no idea. Not only is the story great but it is brilliantly acted, I'd expect nothing less from David Tennant but Olivia Coleman is the true star of the show. She's amazing. I'm obsessing over season 2 at the moment and so far it's just as good as season 1. Who'd have thought I'd look forward to Mondays?!

Parks & Recreation

Parks and Rec is one of my absolute favourite tv shows. It is hysterically funny and stars five of my favourite people: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, Nick Offerman and Aubrey Plaza. I super love it and I'm so sad that this season is the last one. 

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

For those who don't know It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a comedy about 5 really awful people.  I'm serious they are terrible people. But they are so funny. My old housemate introduced It's Always Sunny to me about a year ago and I liked it but didn't really get into it at the time but then I found it on Netflix and just loved it. It's so funny. 

The Mindy Project 

I have talked about my love of The Mindy Project more times than I can count, to the point where I was debating whether or not to include it but of course I had to. I am obsessed with The Mindy Project and just Mindy in general.  I love it ridiculous amounts. 

New Girl

Another old favourite that had to be included, I recently re-watched New Girl from the beginning and remembered just how funny it is. I love it.

The Office (US)

My best friend introduced me to The Office earlier in the year and it has become a firm favourite. The writing is hilarious -Thank you Mindy!-, the casting is marvellous -and brought the beautiful and funny John Krasinski to my attention-  and I actually prefer it to the original. 

What were your favorite films and tv shows from 2014? Let me know on twitter, by commenting below or dropping me an email at lolarocknroses@gmail.com. Also check out my instagram, facebook, Bloglovin and pinterest. 

I've had a lot of uni work in the past two weeks so I'll be playing catch up over the weekend, so be sure to check back soon. 

Until then...

Love love love xxx

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