Flick Pick: Tanner Hall

Often times, it seems as though films with a predominant female cast (especially of the younger variety) receive harsher than necessary criticism. Until now, I had never even heard of 2009's Tanner Hall. After catching a bit of the film on late night television, I did a bit of research (of the Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb persuasion). The reviews were abysmal. But the plot and cast (Rooney Mara, Georgia King, Brie Larson, Amy Ferguson, Tom Everett Scott, Amy Sedaris, Chris Kattan) intrigued me. I gave Tanner Hall a viewing on Netflix. I'm so glad that I did.

Now I can understand that this isn't a movie for everyone. It doesn't have an extremely broad appeal but for those who can get behind its message, it is superb. If you're a female who enjoys a well-presented coming-of-age tale, this is a nice one to see. I thoroughly enjoyed the performances and found the pace of the film to move quite nicely. It's one of most underrated movies I've had the pleasure to watch. Fans of Now and Then, Mona Lisa Smile, and An Education will likely appreciate this hidden treasure of a film.













Now Playing: "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" by Stars
*Beautifully placed

Unmade Beds

I love Netflix because it suggests movies I otherwise would not have the pleasure of knowing. Unmade Beds is a perfect example. It's an absolutely beautiful picture and I highly suggest checking it out!










Now Playing: "Cherry Blossoms" by Tindersticks
*Used fantastically in the film!

Style Spotlight: Hilary Rhoda

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You might recognize Hilary Rhoda's beautiful face from various magazine or TV ad campaigns for Estee Lauder, or perhaps you've seen her flawless physique in the SI Swimsuit edition. The 24-year-old super model calls Chevy Chase, Maryland home, but these days, she can be found on catwalks all over the world.

I personally adore Hilary's look- from her dark locks (those brows!) and icy blue eyes to her captivating bone structure. She is stunning. Another thing to admire in Ms. Rhoda is her incredible figure. She is svelte yet still retains womanly curves. In a world full of skeletal models, Hilary is healthy and fit. She is easily one of the most recognized and successful models of our day. Being constantly surrounded by high fashion, it's no surprise that Hilary's personal style is impeccable!