October is always one of my favourite months and I'm sad to say it's flown by. We've had some great times such as October 3rd (Mean Girls anyone?!), I've gained amazing work experience with Radio Cardiff, in which I'm referred to as a producer sometimes (Stop it! Stop it!) and of course, Hallowe'en.
I think at university it's claimed as a huge celebration and a really great time to express your creativity with some amazing costumes. More on that later.
Music
'Hotline Bling' by Drake
I'm not the hugest Drake fan but like most people in the world right now, I've hopped on the 'Hotline Bling' bandwagon. It's just too catchy! Call me sad, but through my media studies over so many years education, I love the use of the Muzak styled backing track similar to what you'd hear if you were on hold on the phone.
Couple that with the music video that's created hundreds of memes across the internet and you've got yourself a song that's sticking around. I have to say I am a fan but I do get annoyed at myself if it's in my head for too long.
Other than that though, I've still been listening to Don Broco's newest album as I really can't stop listening. As soon as I want to listen to something else one of their songs (currently, 'Wrong Place at the Wrong Time'), gets in my head. It's definitely worth a listen which will then multiply into a daily play.
Television
'Professor Green: Suicide and Me'
This month I started my documentary module at university, therefore for research my house and I have been watching many documentaries. We're not picky when it comes to the topic and one in particular that's stuck out is 'Professor Green's Suicide and Me', which aired at the end of this month.
It was thoroughly awakening and saddening how Stephen Manderson (a.k.a Professor Green) has lost his father and uncle to suicide. It opened my eyes up, especially the statistic that the highest reason of deaths of men under 45 is suicide, in Britain. That's shocking! It's a brilliant documentary which really shows the effect of suicide and the aftermath for families in this personal sixty minute piece. I can't comprehend what Manderson must have been going through and to make this documentary is both brave and important. I've got a new love for Stephen Manderson because of this!
'American Horror Story: Hotel'
On a completely different topic and genre, my favourite scary programme is back! American Horror Story has graced our screens in time for Hallowe'en and it's so far so good! Mu housemates and I were hesitant at first, thinking it would just end up being 'The Lady Gaga Show', but we're pleasantly surprised. I'm loving the creepy children and Gaga's character. Matt Bomer is also some amazing eye candy. But my favourite is Lily Rabe's appearance last week as Aileen Wuornos. Rabe was her! It was amazing to see her embody, sound and look so much like her. Lily Rabe has amazed me in all four roles she's played in AHS and this is a close second to my favourite role, Misty Day.
If you're worried you'd need to catch up on past series of AHS, don't be. It has an amazing concept of a house cast which stays roughly the same but the characters and storylines change completely. I thoroughly recommend and kudos to Ryan Murphy for another great series.
Events
Hallowe'en
I love Hallowe'en and this year at university we held another great house party. This year I dressed as Mrs Mia Wallace post-overdose, from Pulp Fiction. One of my new favourite films and favourite actress', I couldn't resist re-creating this bloody brilliant scene.
It was relatively easy to create, with that being everything was relatively cheap.
The wig was £7.00 from Smiffy's
The shirt was £4.00 from Primark
The BLUNT needle was £1.88 from Amazon
The gold pointed flats were £5.00 from New Look
The black top and trousers were mine anyway.
On top of that I made the fake blood from syrup, food colouring and cornflour. It smelt amazing and didn't stain my skin at all. Thoroughly recommend that method rather than buying as I know so many people who've had reactions and struggles with shop-bought fake blood.
I had a great time dressing up as her and the party was insane, I'm not gonna lie we do throw a good party here in Cardiff.
Catfish and the Bottlemen, Cardiff 29th October
I'm not going to say too much on the topic but last Thursday I managed to see one of my newest favourite bands, Catfish and the Bottlemen. The four lads from Llandudno, absolutely rocked the show and even with the weird light situation that the Cardiff University Students Union suffered with, they handled it politely and like showmen. Van Mccann had the decency to apologise (even though it wasn't him to blame) and came over personally to us at the barrier to apologise and chat in between.
They played the whole album including new song '7', and the whole crowd were electric! I'm so glad I attended and so worth my money. I urge people to see/ listen/ watch this band. Although they've had commercial success with the help of Grimmy on BBCR1, not everyone still know who they are and I think once you listen to them, you'll realise every single one of the songs is so catchy, and they're fantastic live.
for fans of: Arctic Monkeys, Foals, The Cribs.
It's a short one this month but I had a whale of a time and it's so nice to be back in the swing of things with university and student life with my final year :(
What were you loving this spooky month?
Sophie
xoxo
'Professor Green: Suicide and Me'
This month I started my documentary module at university, therefore for research my house and I have been watching many documentaries. We're not picky when it comes to the topic and one in particular that's stuck out is 'Professor Green's Suicide and Me', which aired at the end of this month.
It was thoroughly awakening and saddening how Stephen Manderson (a.k.a Professor Green) has lost his father and uncle to suicide. It opened my eyes up, especially the statistic that the highest reason of deaths of men under 45 is suicide, in Britain. That's shocking! It's a brilliant documentary which really shows the effect of suicide and the aftermath for families in this personal sixty minute piece. I can't comprehend what Manderson must have been going through and to make this documentary is both brave and important. I've got a new love for Stephen Manderson because of this!
'American Horror Story: Hotel'
On a completely different topic and genre, my favourite scary programme is back! American Horror Story has graced our screens in time for Hallowe'en and it's so far so good! Mu housemates and I were hesitant at first, thinking it would just end up being 'The Lady Gaga Show', but we're pleasantly surprised. I'm loving the creepy children and Gaga's character. Matt Bomer is also some amazing eye candy. But my favourite is Lily Rabe's appearance last week as Aileen Wuornos. Rabe was her! It was amazing to see her embody, sound and look so much like her. Lily Rabe has amazed me in all four roles she's played in AHS and this is a close second to my favourite role, Misty Day.
If you're worried you'd need to catch up on past series of AHS, don't be. It has an amazing concept of a house cast which stays roughly the same but the characters and storylines change completely. I thoroughly recommend and kudos to Ryan Murphy for another great series.
Events
Hallowe'en
I love Hallowe'en and this year at university we held another great house party. This year I dressed as Mrs Mia Wallace post-overdose, from Pulp Fiction. One of my new favourite films and favourite actress', I couldn't resist re-creating this bloody brilliant scene.
It was relatively easy to create, with that being everything was relatively cheap.
The wig was £7.00 from Smiffy's
The shirt was £4.00 from Primark
The BLUNT needle was £1.88 from Amazon
The gold pointed flats were £5.00 from New Look
The black top and trousers were mine anyway.
On top of that I made the fake blood from syrup, food colouring and cornflour. It smelt amazing and didn't stain my skin at all. Thoroughly recommend that method rather than buying as I know so many people who've had reactions and struggles with shop-bought fake blood.
I had a great time dressing up as her and the party was insane, I'm not gonna lie we do throw a good party here in Cardiff.
Catfish and the Bottlemen, Cardiff 29th October
I'm not going to say too much on the topic but last Thursday I managed to see one of my newest favourite bands, Catfish and the Bottlemen. The four lads from Llandudno, absolutely rocked the show and even with the weird light situation that the Cardiff University Students Union suffered with, they handled it politely and like showmen. Van Mccann had the decency to apologise (even though it wasn't him to blame) and came over personally to us at the barrier to apologise and chat in between.
They played the whole album including new song '7', and the whole crowd were electric! I'm so glad I attended and so worth my money. I urge people to see/ listen/ watch this band. Although they've had commercial success with the help of Grimmy on BBCR1, not everyone still know who they are and I think once you listen to them, you'll realise every single one of the songs is so catchy, and they're fantastic live.
for fans of: Arctic Monkeys, Foals, The Cribs.
It's a short one this month but I had a whale of a time and it's so nice to be back in the swing of things with university and student life with my final year :(
What were you loving this spooky month?
Sophie
xoxo
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