TAGGED to do a favorite movie post....eeeks.
Hello All,
My friend Pat, who writes a brilliant movie blog over at DOODAD KIND OF TOWN has tagged me to list my favorite movies alphabetically. I am not an avid movie watcher, in fact I rarely sit down long enough to watch a whole movie, not to mention I am no good at making lists, as I sometimes cannot remember my favorite things (whether it be movies, beauty products, etc) becasue the word "list" fills my chest cavity with so much unnecessary pressure.
I am going to do this post in 2 parts, because my brain might combust if I tried to do it all at once.
I did not read anyone else's list (including Pat's) prior do doing mine, as I did not want to be influenced or tempted to copy anyone else's answer....so this is all organic and all mine..try not to judge and/or laugh.
A-M
A- All The President's Men - Although I was a child when I first saw this movie, I liked it. I cannot say that I understood all of it, but all the adults in my family were interested in Watergate, so I sort of understood. Now that I am an adult I can totally appreciate this movie.
B- Beaches- Seriously, Bette is brilliant in this movie. I love a story about humor, music, and everlasting friendship. (honorable mention goes to Belle du Jour, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Barefoot in the Park )
C- Cinema Paradiso- Beautiful story of a boy and his mentor set in Italy. Thanks Prufrock for introducing me to this lovely movie.
D- Dr. Zhivago or La Dolce Vita- These are both movies I grew up watching. I have always thought Julie Christie was so elegant, and her with Omar in the Russian snow is simply amazing! La Dolce Vita--Fellini is a genius, Anita is gorgeous, and the cinematography of Rome back then is so moving. (honorable mention goes to Dirty Dancing (shut up), Dead Poet's Society, Don't Look Now, or Delicatessen)
E- Les Enfatns du Paradis- Beautiful French movie that I first saw when I was very young, but I still love to this day. It is the story of a beautiful French lady who is courted by an actor, and mime and a criminal --all set in France. I mean come on people--that is my fantasy life.
F- Father of The Bride--I know, but it is sweet and it is funny and it stars Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. There may have been better and more profound movies I have seen that start with the letter "F" , but none are coming to me this morning.
G- Grease- I know, I know....this movie posseses so much nostalgia for me. I really do love it. It is fun and simple...two of my favorite things.
H- Harvey--the original with Jimmy Stewart. I saw this movie when I was a little girl, and even as a small child, I was very moved by the story of kindness and of guardian angels (for lack of better term). I also saw a stage version when I was little and I loved it. Such a sweet story, and please....what is not to love about anything Jimmy Stewart stars in. Love him!
I- Um....yeeks, I got nothing for this one. I have racked my brain, and I just do not think I am particulary impressed with anything that starts with "I".
J- Jour de Fete- I love the sweet and Chaplinesque feel of this lovley French film.
K- Kissing Jessica Stein--I love this movie. I love the main character's awkward, quirky, sincere humor. I think the writing is smart, the soundtrack is fabulous, and I love that they make New York City such an important part of the whole package.
L- Little Manhattan, Little Shop of Horrors, or Love Actually--Ok, I cannot decide on which is my favorite out of these three. None of them are particulary earthshattering, but I love them all. Little Manhattan is so very sweet, and again I adore the soundtrack and the featured backdrop of New York City. Little Shop -again with my love for Steve Martin, and Ellen Green is amazing. I love the movie version of this musical much more than any stage production I have seen. Love Actually, what can I say? Such a cast, such fun, and so very very sweet.
M- The Magdalene Sisters- I suffer from a bit of insomnia, and although that sucks-it is also a great way to see offbeat movies that are not usually shown during regular hours. I saw The Magdalene Sisters a few years ago in the middle of the night, and I LOVED it. So quirky and scary and sad, yet totally believable. It takes place in Ireland at a convent in the 1950's or 1960's and it is so true to the era and the place. I loved it.
My friend Pat, who writes a brilliant movie blog over at DOODAD KIND OF TOWN has tagged me to list my favorite movies alphabetically. I am not an avid movie watcher, in fact I rarely sit down long enough to watch a whole movie, not to mention I am no good at making lists, as I sometimes cannot remember my favorite things (whether it be movies, beauty products, etc) becasue the word "list" fills my chest cavity with so much unnecessary pressure.
I am going to do this post in 2 parts, because my brain might combust if I tried to do it all at once.
I did not read anyone else's list (including Pat's) prior do doing mine, as I did not want to be influenced or tempted to copy anyone else's answer....so this is all organic and all mine..try not to judge and/or laugh.
A-M
A- All The President's Men - Although I was a child when I first saw this movie, I liked it. I cannot say that I understood all of it, but all the adults in my family were interested in Watergate, so I sort of understood. Now that I am an adult I can totally appreciate this movie.
B- Beaches- Seriously, Bette is brilliant in this movie. I love a story about humor, music, and everlasting friendship. (honorable mention goes to Belle du Jour, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Barefoot in the Park )
C- Cinema Paradiso- Beautiful story of a boy and his mentor set in Italy. Thanks Prufrock for introducing me to this lovely movie.
D- Dr. Zhivago or La Dolce Vita- These are both movies I grew up watching. I have always thought Julie Christie was so elegant, and her with Omar in the Russian snow is simply amazing! La Dolce Vita--Fellini is a genius, Anita is gorgeous, and the cinematography of Rome back then is so moving. (honorable mention goes to Dirty Dancing (shut up), Dead Poet's Society, Don't Look Now, or Delicatessen)
E- Les Enfatns du Paradis- Beautiful French movie that I first saw when I was very young, but I still love to this day. It is the story of a beautiful French lady who is courted by an actor, and mime and a criminal --all set in France. I mean come on people--that is my fantasy life.
F- Father of The Bride--I know, but it is sweet and it is funny and it stars Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. There may have been better and more profound movies I have seen that start with the letter "F" , but none are coming to me this morning.
G- Grease- I know, I know....this movie posseses so much nostalgia for me. I really do love it. It is fun and simple...two of my favorite things.
H- Harvey--the original with Jimmy Stewart. I saw this movie when I was a little girl, and even as a small child, I was very moved by the story of kindness and of guardian angels (for lack of better term). I also saw a stage version when I was little and I loved it. Such a sweet story, and please....what is not to love about anything Jimmy Stewart stars in. Love him!
I- Um....yeeks, I got nothing for this one. I have racked my brain, and I just do not think I am particulary impressed with anything that starts with "I".
J- Jour de Fete- I love the sweet and Chaplinesque feel of this lovley French film.
K- Kissing Jessica Stein--I love this movie. I love the main character's awkward, quirky, sincere humor. I think the writing is smart, the soundtrack is fabulous, and I love that they make New York City such an important part of the whole package.
L- Little Manhattan, Little Shop of Horrors, or Love Actually--Ok, I cannot decide on which is my favorite out of these three. None of them are particulary earthshattering, but I love them all. Little Manhattan is so very sweet, and again I adore the soundtrack and the featured backdrop of New York City. Little Shop -again with my love for Steve Martin, and Ellen Green is amazing. I love the movie version of this musical much more than any stage production I have seen. Love Actually, what can I say? Such a cast, such fun, and so very very sweet.
M- The Magdalene Sisters- I suffer from a bit of insomnia, and although that sucks-it is also a great way to see offbeat movies that are not usually shown during regular hours. I saw The Magdalene Sisters a few years ago in the middle of the night, and I LOVED it. So quirky and scary and sad, yet totally believable. It takes place in Ireland at a convent in the 1950's or 1960's and it is so true to the era and the place. I loved it.
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