100 things – 11 through 20 – the entertainment episode
As I mentioned in the title, this is the entertainment episode, so to speak. Yes, I mentioned what movies I don’t like in my 1 through 10 post, but I didn’t talk about which ones I DO like.
11. For movies, I love romantic comedies. I’m also really big into period/historical movies. If a movie has something historical and is a romantic comedy at the same time, it tends to be one of my favorite movies. One example would be Kate and Leopold with Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. I also like some fantasy movies like The Chronicles of Narnia.
12. For TV, I like shows that last one hour. I’m not a big fan of half-hour shows – which usually rules out most sitcoms. I like dramas – Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman was one of my favorites (of course, it was historical) 
I also liked the West Wing (at the beginning), JAG, and NCIS.
13. I am a huge fan of reality talent shows. I loved So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, American Idol and Grease You Are The One That I Want.
14. I’m also a fan of Survivor and Survivorman. I like Survivor for the plotting and personal dynamics that go on. When Survivor started, I swore I wouldn’t watch it because it sounded stupid. Then HB was out of town one night, I turned it on and got completely hooked. I like Survivorman for the pure survival skills he has to display in arctic, jungle, swamp, or other inhospitable places.
15. I read romance and historical fiction. – mostly historical romance. I’ve recently found an author who writes historical mysteries that I really like (Fiona Buckley in the Ursula Blanchard series). I like some contemporary romance – like Nora Roberts.
16. I don’t read intellectual books or books that are on booklists. I have found them to be too depressing. This is why I’m not in a bookclub. Maybe someday I’ll find one that reads the kinds of books that I like.
17. Reading is probably my favorite thing to do. That and eat really good food. Most weekends find me on the couch reading a book. That is one of the things I missed doing when I was in college. There was just no time to read ‘fun’ books. I usually devoured books during Christmas, Spring break, and summer vacation.
18. I get choked up/really moved by Praise Music/Contemporary Christian music. I tend to only listen to it on Sundays on my way too and from church, because it makes me too emotional.
19. When I was growing up, I hated country music with a passion. Now that I’m older, I like certain artist. Especially cross-over artists like Martina McBride, the Dixie Chicks, Sugarland. (or is Sugarland pure country?)
20. My favorite musical group is the Corrs. They aren’t very well known. But I love them. They are best known for their song Breathless. They are a family group (3 sisters, 1 brother) out of Ireland.
jenski says:
Oooo…themes for groups of 10 facts, I may have to copy that.
11. This may be a stupid question, but have you seen the Pride and Prejudice A&E mini-series? A great way to spend a rainy afternoon…
15. Thank you for introducing me to some GREAT historical romance authors!
Danielle says:
In case I’m not the only slow one in the group, here’s a Shout-Out to Jenski who has her own blog now! It’s been around for a month, but well, at least I eventually managed to show up for the party.
And is the A&E version of Pride and P. the one with Hugh Grant as Mr. Darcy? If so, I got it from SeaQueen at one point to watch.
You are quite welcome about the introduction to some authors. I always love when people enjoy the books that I love. I just keep pushing Sara Donati off on people. Of course, hers is more historical fiction than historical romance. But it does have a romantic component in the first book of the series…
Amber says:
Cool!
I also don’t like muchbook clubs because they are always books that I don’t end up enjoying. Luckily, the one I am in, I have a big say in what we choose.
The Donati books are pretty good. I still need to start the third one and keep reading on. I just have so many ahead of me that want to be read.
I also think one hour shows are better. I think the hour gives more time for a more proper plot.