good entertainment / educational entertainment from yours truly

8 August 2019

Summer is here, and if you're anything like me you have absolutley fuck all money to be spending, and fuck all friends to be hanging out with anyway (side note - I do have friends just all of them are on holiday, thus my summer is largely being spent in a state of bitter isolation). Never fear though, you don't have to spend your days mindlessly watching TV because in my lifetime I have compiled a list of enjoyable entertainment that will leave you pondering over your life, your wellbeing, what love truly is, the way romantic love evolves within your life, what you need for happiness, how grown up you really were when you were 15 etc etc. However, the list does not stop there! I have enducational entertainment for you too, because the world is unjust in who it gives a voice. Basically, if you want to be filled with a bittersweet sensation/ want to have some pensive walks/ want to learn but not feel like you're learning, then this is the list for you!



Mid 90's - jonah hills directorial debut ! it's a stunning film, shot with nostalgia as the filming appears as though done on film camera, sometimes switching to the viewpoint of one of the boys camera. every shot is beautifu, the soundtrack is insane and the story line is gripping. It's about a thirteen year old boy trying to find a place where he fits in, him beginning to understand there is a world outside the way he sees it. I have a lot to say about this film, but am struggling to put it in to words. It is an amazing film, filled with nostalgia and will make you think of your own childhood. The film just feels honest.

watch if you :
- want to laugh and cry
- be left with a strange melancholic feeling
- see some beautiful shots
- see some sick skateboarding
- feel proud of Jonah Hill
- think about your own childhood, defining moments that made you grow up, think about the naivety of youth and the way we protect innocence

Everything I Know About Love - Pretty sure everyone knows about this book. I was late to the party, but apparently a lot of my friends were even later and now it is circling around my friendship group. 

Read if you:
- are feeling romantically lonely
- struggling with friendships/ jealousy within friendships
- you want to laugh
- you are struggling with your mental health a lil (encourages reaching out for help and also just is a lovely book about loving yourself and accepting yourself) 

What's it like living in China? with Scarlett Wang - Getting Curious - It gives an honest insight into life in China, speaking about the attitude towards drugs in China, what it's like being a teenager there and why certain sites are blocked, it talks about their elections and just so many things!  To be honest, I would list every Getting Curious episode here, each are so insightful and Jonathan is just a wonderful guy but this one just gave such an honest portrayal of a culture I knew little about. 

Listen if you
- Love Jonathan Van Ness
- Want to understand more about life in China
- Are tidying your room (I love listening to podcasts whilst tidying my room) 

Louis Theroux - Mothers on Edge - Maybe I'm bias because I am in love with Louis (who isn't though) but this was such an insightful documentary. It's about Mothers who struggle with their mental health after giving birth, but I found when watching it that although I know of post-partum depression, I didn't understand the full extent of it nor the many other things women can go through after giving birth. It's done in classic Louis style, not overly intrusive and very open and trusting giving you the best glimpse into these mothers lives and telling a story that is not often heard. It is a sad watch, but a watch everybody should give. Although it makes the concept of birth even more terrifying it will also give you a new appreciation of mothers.

Watch if you:
- are prepared to cry
- want to learn about the less glamourise side of parenthood / a side that is rarely spoken about
- have an interest in mental health
- want to feel proud of women
- are prepared to have a little crush on Louis (why is it seeing men with babies always makes me feel some kind of way)

17 comments

  1. yeeey I'm gonna dive into all this! all the things you shared sound exactly like my cup of tea; a bit scared to watch the motherhood one since I already am a bit reticent about being a mom but it's always better to know than to wonder. thank you for sharing!

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    1. Ah maybe hold off on the motherhood one tbh then because it definitely put me off the idea of motherhood for a while - but I relief came to me in the knowledge that even though we can develop mental illnesses after motherhood, by the time I'm there I will hopefully have a wonderful support system so even if things do go tits up these mothers are getting better and so would I ! x

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  2. thank u for all of the recommendations! louis has done some of my favorite documentaries and post-partum depression needs to be talked about more.

    xo
    isabella

    lahondureina.blogspot.com

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    1. very true! and also post-partum psychosis , a thing I never even heard of before! x
      constantlylibby.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. I love the idea of this, Libby-especially how you've written the 'listen if...' thing. Also funny that we posted similar posts on the same day lol. That episode by jvn sounds amazing, I love his podcast, its always so informative. Also, I don't think u need to even see Louis Theroux holding a baby to fancy him...xox

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  4. oh I really needed this rn!! Have been bored out of my mind since getting home, and literally have no idea how to entertain myself lol. Love "getting curious,' with jvn will defo check it out!! xox

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    1. It is an especially good episode in my opinion! I think because China is so intelligent and forward thinking in terms of science/ technology so I assume they have a similar culture to us which just isn't the case! x

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  5. I needed this post because I have a day of not doing much and I needed some entertained, especially the idea of watching Mid 90s! Everything I Know About Love is literally such a good book and a good cure for lonely feelings. xxx

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    1. bro Mid 90s was such an amazing film, I really want to rewatch it but I love it so much that I don't want to watch it illegally you feel - want Jonah to have all my money!

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  6. Ahhh, mid90s is one of my top films that I'm planning on watching this week - I hope I like it! Also, yes yes yes to Louis Theroux, that documentary was so interesting.

    Danielle | walshdanielle.wordpress.com

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    1. ohhh girl I think you'll defintley like mid90s! x

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  7. i really loved this post girl! i really want to see 'Mid 90s' as it sounds real interesting and i'd love to see Jonah's directing techniques! loved reading this post and can't wait to see more from you Libby!

    tabitha ♥ http://www.latenightsandlattes.co.uk/

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    1. thanks tabitha ! It is really great filming n a very unique approach to get that nostalgic feel ! x

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  8. My friend got me t-shirt with a graphic of Louis saying "i'm gonna get theroux this" and i think you need it in your life!! I haven't watched that documentary but I watched the third of his world's most hated family and i loved it. Definitely going to watch this one next!
    Sarah x
    http://www.saraheliza.co.uk

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    1. I think I do need that tshirt! Or maybe a mug of it ! x

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