Kimia Mohebi

It's time for a movie/play/book review! And the reason these are all currently blended together is because (as you can tell from the title), I'll be talking about *drumroll* LES MISÉRABLES!! The one and only classic work of art based on one of the many uprisings leading up to the French Revolution! This classic novel, adapted into plays and films is something I respect so much more now that I've watched it (and am currently reading it). Confession time: I hadn't watched or known the details of the actual story until right before my spring holiday, when I had time to sit and watch it. I had the pleasure of playing a compilation of songs from the orchestral soundtrack in my band class. AND I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. My friend also had a hand in making me watch it (which I now thank her for). The story is absolutely amazing. The plot, and how everyone is connected in one way is incredible. Everything just felt and looked SO REAL. Praise to the directing, producing, and (...

After a hectic day of running around, events, exploring, and even a headache, I finally made it home. Oh home! Sweet home! Ready to take the longest nap I possibly could, I made a beeline for my bedroom to change into my reliable footy pajamas (all the while hitting my shoulder against a wall, a counter, and my closet). Flopping on my bed after making my second cup of mint tea, my mom approached me with a book and a note in her hands. Before saying anything, my mind immediately screamed "RED ALARM!! BOOKS. APPROACH CALMLY AND SURELY". A new book is to me like calcium is to bones or flour is to bread. Necessary and longed for. Lack of can cause seizure, memory loss, and in many cases, a tantrum best suited for an 8 year old.  Now before I continue with the rest of this story, I would like to give some background information on my mom's tendency. She often talks about me in her workspace. To coworkers, patients, custodians, etc. I guess it's a maternal thing, for th...

Famous, Anonymous street artist Banksy. Who is he? "When you go to an art gallery you are simply a tourist looking at the trophy cabinet of a few millionaires."  – Banksy Banksy is a British artist, graffiti master, painter, and activist. His messages usually symbolize that of anti-war, anti-capitalism, and anti-consumerism. He is considered the most popular street artist, however manages to keep his identity a secret from the public and mass media. In 2010, his name was in the list of the world's 100 most influential people. At the birth of his career, whilst he was painting a train with his fellow street artists, police arrived at the scene. He was not able to make it to the car and had no choice but to hide under a dump truck with a leaking oil tank. Laying there, thinking of a way to prevent such altercations with the authorities (getting caught), he came to the conclusion that he has to cut his painting time in half or even less if possible. As he crammed ...

Whether it be Oscar nominations, late night talk shows, or the magnificent praise going all around, The Theory of Everything is a movie almost everyone has heard of by now. This biography film about the life of Stephen and Jane Hawking tells the tale of love, and what obstacles the dynamic duo faced throughout their marriage.  Stephen Hawking is someone I consider a hero. When someone asks me, "Who is your favorite celebrity?", my mind immediately goes to him, for all the amazing work he has done. This film is beautifully portrayed, an outstanding performance from both Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones that captivates the audience throughout every single scene.  The fact that a film like this has been made only signifies people's interests in more cultured things besides reality television (not that there's anything wrong with it. It's just different, which is always good). It is a step towards the right direction. It's also a brilliant way to inform t...

S tephen Chbosky, a man of sheer genius is also known as the author of my favorite stand alone fiction novel (as mentioned before). This book in particular is called " The Perks of Being a Wallflower ".  When I first heard of the book, it was from a friend in my maths class. I didn't really register how fantastic this story would be until I ran to a nearby book store and dived into the story.  In short, this book is about a freshman in highschool, known as Charlie. A distraught and socially challenged boy, throughout the novel, grows to understand himself and the world more. With the help of his friends, Sam and Patrick, he is able to discover who he is and how to "participate".  This novel, a written masterpiece taking place in 1991 shows the true meaning of friendship and what it is like to be an outcast looking in your whole life. Written in the form of letters, it gives an insight on Charlie's mind and perception on the rest of the world.  The mo...

So, "band chat". Let me tell you about a group called twenty-one pilots. This dynamic duo are a band that originated from Columbus, Ohio. My method of discovery for this particular music group was whilst watching the MTV Movie Awards of 2014. Sitting idly there, waiting for familiar faces, there was the performance of the song "Car Radio". Immediately awed by their talent and the meaning of the song, I decided to look them up. Turns out, they possess and entire world of talent. Not only are their songs meaningful and inspiring, but so are their live performances. Whether it be using Ski masks or ukuleles, they always managed to bring a personal touch into a now famous genre of music. Their most recent album, known as Vessel contains a great range of songs, from slow and emotional to fast paced and upbeat. Furthermore, the lead singer, Tyler Joseph and drummer, Joshua Dunn are very close with their fan base. This fandom, known as "the clique" is a dedi...

Have you ever heard of imagine dragons? Maybe! I will be taking the liberty today, of telling you how I discovered them and my "firebreather story". When I found out my favorite stand-alone novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" was being made into a movie, I was ecstatic. So as I sat, ready to watch the trailer, an upbeat song played in the background. Me being my curious self decided to look up the song. It was called "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons. And that's what started it all. Soon, Night Visions (one of their albums) was in my possession and all I was listening to. Still very young into the world of Firebreathers, I decided to go on social media accounts to find more fellow fans. This is the point of my story, where everything felt like it changed. To know that there were other people who loved them AND their music as much as I did, was a phenomenon. I was blessed to discovered amazing, beautiful, and kind people that I would never h...