By Kaylen Thomas

Are you planning on watching a movie with that special someone of Valentine’s Day but aren’t sure of what to watch? Have no fear; here is a list of the best romantic movies to watch on the fourteenth that any valentine will love.  

10. You’ve Got Mail- A simple romantic comedy about the troubles of trying to meet someone on the internet. It stars Tom Hanks so how could you possibly go wrong with this pick?

9. Ever After- This real life Cinderella story has humor, love, and adventure. Watch this for a true romance movie.

8. P.S. I Love You- If you thought The Notebook was the only movie that will make your girl cry, P.S. I Love You will make her cry her eyes out. There’s not much more I can say unless I ruin the movie, but you will get lots of cuddle time in this flick.

7. Hitch- Are you interested in a watching a movie with your girlfriend, but don’t want it to be some sappy romance movie? This is the movie for you. It’s hilarious and won’t make you feel all “chick-flicked” out.

6. 50 First Dates- This Adam Sandler movie is hilarious and very unique. Watch this movie if you want to laugh uncontrollably with your date.

5. Sweet Home Alabama- This is my personal favorite. I would love any guy who would watch this with me. The problem is that it is very predictable and cheesy, just like any good chick flick should be. If you can handle that, watch this with your favorite girl.

4. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days- A couple both wanting different goals for the relationship. The girl wants to break up and the guy wants to stay together. See all the crazy things Kate Hudsen does in this hilarious movie.

3. Pearl Harbor- Guys- this movie has everything you want; war, action, romance (for your date), and a twist to the plot. What more could you ask for?

2. 500 Days of Summer- Right up front this movie says it is not a love story. While it’s not, this cute movie will leave any girl with a smile on her face, and there is a good chance that you will enjoy it too.

1. The Notebook- If you want your girl to see your sensitive side, watch this movie. It is a cute story about love, but it’s a given, any girl who watches this will cry. This movie would be perfect for you if you want to be the one to comfort her while she is sad.

By Kaylen Thomas

My friends have been calling me “the Grinch” this holiday season because I refuse to listen to Christmas music. Don’t get me wrong, there are some classic holiday songs that I love, but there are also a lot of annoying songs that I am glad are only popular for one month out of the year. Here’s a list of annoying Christmas songs that would be better if they were, like singer Michael McLean would call, “forgotten carols.”

Christmas Shoes- This is a popular song that I am sure you have heard of. It’s about a young boy whose mother is dying, and instead of spending quality time with her, he goes out to buy her a pair of shoes she will never walk in. That is so stupid and unrealistic. Plus, he is a little young boy without an adult. In our world today that would never happen- this would only be realistic if it were an episode of the PBS cartoon Arthur, where 3rd graders go around and get ice cream without their parents on a regular basis.

When Christmas Comes to Town- This song is all about greedy little brats. The world really shouldn’t encourage kids to expect gifts.

Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer- Did she really- because the only thing the grandson singing the song cares about is that Santa might be real. The song states “Now we’re all so proud of grandpa, he’s been taking this so well, see him in there watching football, drinking beer and playing cards with cousin Belle.”  Grandpa doesn’t even care that his wife got ran over- making this irritating song even more stupid.

Homeless- The stupid song gets stuck in my head and all I can hear is the word “homeless.” The lyrics say the words home, homeless, or mansion (which I consider to be a type of house) at least 25 times (I got sick of counting).We get the point we’re not homeless.  Come up with better lyrics next time and maybe you will stumble upon a catchy Christmas song.

I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas- No you don’t. You are just trying to be as obnoxious as possible. Also, at least 300 people die yearly from hippo attacks. So don’t expect to get one and stop singing with that annoying whining voice.

Santa Baby- Why does this young girl want to date an old fat bearded man who is married? There should be a new verse added about how Mrs. Clause can’t compete with Madonna- then I might consider not changing the song when it comes on the radio.   

 

By Kaylen Thomas

As a fan of country singer Taylor Swift, I was excited to go to her concert on Wednesday September 28, but I wasn’t expecting such a spectacular show. Her stage was filled with little tricks and many different props that made the night. The first song she played (Sparks Fly) started out with a bang by setting off some fireworks in Energy Solutions Arena. The stage had many trap doors that she would come out of all through the evening.

The show stayed exciting by the enthusiasm in the audience and of her band. For her song Haunted, there were three large bells as props that were hanging from the ceiling. I didn’t necessarily get the point of them until three dancers fell out of the middle of the bells and began to do acrobatics. She ended with her song, Love Story, a fan favorite, as she stood in a balcony-looking prop that would levitate her above the audience and move her around the whole stadium so all of her fans could feel like they were on the front row.

The show was a success, and for all the guys who are still questioning how exaggerated girls’ facebook posts are about the concert, I can at least tell you her concert had no need to be exaggerated because it was simply fantastic and totally worth the cost.

I will definitely be one of the first people to buy tickets for her next Salt Lake City concert.