Caroline Attack--Kiwified

With our Entertainment Journalism class coming to a close last night, I think its appropriate for a post on the future of this blog. While I hope to keep up with the entertainment buzz, and still post on a regular basis in the coming weeks, the blog will be taking a special turn in 2009.

In February, I will depart for a semester abroad in Wellington, New Zealand. At that time, I plan to take Caroline Attack into a more travel-focused direction. I intend to continue posting movie reviews, restaurant reviews etc., just often with a kiwi twist.

I'd love for my blog to become an unconventional and valuable resource for other students planning to study in New Zealand. I know I've done extensive research on what to expect, but nothing compares to hearing from someone who's actually been there and done that, and I hope to be that resource for others in the future.

Equally important, this outlet will provide my friends, family and followers with a way to stay in touch during my time abroad.

Its important to note that posting on this blog daily has been an extremely rewarding learning tool, really forcing me to keep an eye and an ear on the Austin arts scene, and I hope to continue experiencing its benefits.

My top 15 films of 2008

With award season around the corner, many lists of the year's top films have been popping up online and in print. So, I thought I would supply my own favorites List for 2008.

Note: This list only includes films I have seen, while I'm sure in weeks to come I'll be wanting to add Doubt, Frost/Nixon, the Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the Wrestler etc. to the list, for now, this is it.

In no particular order,

The Dark Knight
Slumdog Millionaire
Encounters at the End of the World
Milk
Wendy and Lucy
In Bruges
Son of Rambow
In Search of a Midnight Kiss
Iron Man
Synecdoche, New York
Let the Right One In
Humboldt County
Burn After Reading
Transsiberian
Visioneers

Austin Girl's Gift Guide

I'd be lying if I said this wasn't my personal Christmas list, but hopefully it can give someone a little insight on the perfect gift for the Austin girly in their life.



A Sigg graphic water bottle from REI

























Feather tights from Free People.

















The Kimchi Blue Buffalo Pintuck tunic from Urban Outfitters

























Of Montreal Gemini Tactics vinyl wall decal from Blik. A digital download of their new album, Skeletal Lamping, is included in the price of the decals.
























Toms wrap bootie in red. Each purchase of Toms shoes provides a pair for you and a pair for a child in Africa.










The Mae West Gloves from ModCloth





















A backpack tote in an owl motif from ModCloth.