TV Meme Day 17
Day 17 - Favorite mini series
At first I thought I wouldn't be able to answer this, because the only mini-series I could think of that I've seen was "Torchwood: Children of Earth" and seeing as how I will never be watching that again (the 5th episode haunts me far too much) it doesn't qualify. But then I realized that my FAVOURITE MOVIE EVER technically qualifies as a mini-series. And so I bring you -
Anne of Green Gables. Most of you probably know the one I'm talking about. Made in the 1980's, by Sullivan Entertainment. It used to air on CBC in usually 2 installments, often followed by the equally wonderful sequel, Anne of Avonlea.
So why is it my favourite? Well for starters, Megan Follows makes an extraordinarily perfect Anne. Then there's the rest of the cast - Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla? AWESOME. The actors playing Matthew, Rachel, Gilbert, Diana? SPOT ON. I have really never seen a more accurate and enjoyable adaptation of a book to film. It's so true to the book it makes me want to squee. Plus there are all those wonderfully awkward scenes between Anne and Gilbert that eventually lead to one of my favourite fictional pairings ever. Seriously, in my first few years of university one of my close friends and I used to have lengthy discussions about how we had to find our own Gilberts and how apparently calling someone a pill is the secret to a long lasting relationship (Our further evidence: Tom Hanks calls Meg Ryan a Pill in You've Got Mail).
Anyway, I digress. This is a great movie with so many excellent scenes that I can never pick a favourite. Is it when Anne is going on about being "in the depths of despair" and Marilla's response is "To despair is to turn your back on God!"? Is it Anne freaking out at Rachel Lynnd and later apologizing entirely too dramatically? Is it when Anne breaks the slate over Gilberts head? Is it when Matthew goes to the general store to buy Anne a dress with puffed sleeves and ends up buying a rake and 20 pds of brown sugar before he has the nerve to ask about it? Is it Anne trying on said dress and hugging Matthew in the barn? Is it Anne nearly drowning while reenacting the Lilly maiden and being rescued by Gilbert? Is it Matthew's death (which makes me BAWL every time)? Or is it that brilliant moment when Gilbert tells Anne that he's giving up Avonlea school for her and they walk across the field together?
You see my dilemma? There are so many excellent scenes in this movie - even more than I've mentioned, and I love them all! The sequel is also very good, although I find most of the stuff about Anne away at that boarding school to be a bit boring - plus it's less accurate to the books. But it ends with one of my favourite quotes of all time "It's not what the world holds for you, It's what you bring to it." I quote that all the time.
Sadly, when they attempted to make a 3rd one a few years ago it was a dismal disappointment since it was a complete departure from the books. Although I do admit that it was nice to see Gilbert and Anne together again, despite glaring inaccuracies and blatant changes.
I had trouble finding the scenes that I wanted,so instead I found a trailer for the first movie and an adorable Anne/Gilbert Video with clips from all 3 films. *sigh* even after all these years there's something about these two that makes me melt. They really are my ultimate *ship*
Past
Day 01 - A show that should have never been canceled ~ New Amsterdam
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching ~ Life Unexpected
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this t.v season) ~ Parenthood
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and Gilmore Girls
Day 05 - A show you hate ~ The Family Guy
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite t.v show ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tabula Rasa, Doctor Who: Partners in Crime, and Gilmore Girls: Last Weeks Fights, This Weeks Tights
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Beer Bad, Doctor Who: The Long Game, and Gilmore Girls: Partings
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch ~ The West Wing
Day 09 - Best scene ever ~ Church Scene from "Two Cathederals", The West Wing (Also known as the scene MS should have won an Emmy for.)
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving ~ Doctor Who (Hon Mention to: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The West Wing.)
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you ~ Gavin and Stacey
Day 12 - An episode you’ve watched more than 5 times ~ "Raincoats and Recipes" from Gilmore Girls
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show ~ Full House
Day 14 - Favorite male character ~ Josh Lyman The West Wing
Day 15 - Favorite female character ~ Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show ~ Skating With Celebrities
Future
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best t.v show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First t.v show obsession
Day 29 - Current t.v show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
At first I thought I wouldn't be able to answer this, because the only mini-series I could think of that I've seen was "Torchwood: Children of Earth" and seeing as how I will never be watching that again (the 5th episode haunts me far too much) it doesn't qualify. But then I realized that my FAVOURITE MOVIE EVER technically qualifies as a mini-series. And so I bring you -
Anne of Green Gables. Most of you probably know the one I'm talking about. Made in the 1980's, by Sullivan Entertainment. It used to air on CBC in usually 2 installments, often followed by the equally wonderful sequel, Anne of Avonlea.
So why is it my favourite? Well for starters, Megan Follows makes an extraordinarily perfect Anne. Then there's the rest of the cast - Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla? AWESOME. The actors playing Matthew, Rachel, Gilbert, Diana? SPOT ON. I have really never seen a more accurate and enjoyable adaptation of a book to film. It's so true to the book it makes me want to squee. Plus there are all those wonderfully awkward scenes between Anne and Gilbert that eventually lead to one of my favourite fictional pairings ever. Seriously, in my first few years of university one of my close friends and I used to have lengthy discussions about how we had to find our own Gilberts and how apparently calling someone a pill is the secret to a long lasting relationship (Our further evidence: Tom Hanks calls Meg Ryan a Pill in You've Got Mail).
Anyway, I digress. This is a great movie with so many excellent scenes that I can never pick a favourite. Is it when Anne is going on about being "in the depths of despair" and Marilla's response is "To despair is to turn your back on God!"? Is it Anne freaking out at Rachel Lynnd and later apologizing entirely too dramatically? Is it when Anne breaks the slate over Gilberts head? Is it when Matthew goes to the general store to buy Anne a dress with puffed sleeves and ends up buying a rake and 20 pds of brown sugar before he has the nerve to ask about it? Is it Anne trying on said dress and hugging Matthew in the barn? Is it Anne nearly drowning while reenacting the Lilly maiden and being rescued by Gilbert? Is it Matthew's death (which makes me BAWL every time)? Or is it that brilliant moment when Gilbert tells Anne that he's giving up Avonlea school for her and they walk across the field together?
You see my dilemma? There are so many excellent scenes in this movie - even more than I've mentioned, and I love them all! The sequel is also very good, although I find most of the stuff about Anne away at that boarding school to be a bit boring - plus it's less accurate to the books. But it ends with one of my favourite quotes of all time "It's not what the world holds for you, It's what you bring to it." I quote that all the time.
Sadly, when they attempted to make a 3rd one a few years ago it was a dismal disappointment since it was a complete departure from the books. Although I do admit that it was nice to see Gilbert and Anne together again, despite glaring inaccuracies and blatant changes.
I had trouble finding the scenes that I wanted,so instead I found a trailer for the first movie and an adorable Anne/Gilbert Video with clips from all 3 films. *sigh* even after all these years there's something about these two that makes me melt. They really are my ultimate *ship*
Click to viewPast
Day 01 - A show that should have never been canceled ~ New Amsterdam
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching ~ Life Unexpected
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this t.v season) ~ Parenthood
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Who, and Gilmore Girls
Day 05 - A show you hate ~ The Family Guy
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite t.v show ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Tabula Rasa, Doctor Who: Partners in Crime, and Gilmore Girls: Last Weeks Fights, This Weeks Tights
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite t.v show ~ Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Beer Bad, Doctor Who: The Long Game, and Gilmore Girls: Partings
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch ~ The West Wing
Day 09 - Best scene ever ~ Church Scene from "Two Cathederals", The West Wing (Also known as the scene MS should have won an Emmy for.)
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn’t like but ended up loving ~ Doctor Who (Hon Mention to: Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The West Wing.)
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you ~ Gavin and Stacey
Day 12 - An episode you’ve watched more than 5 times ~ "Raincoats and Recipes" from Gilmore Girls
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show ~ Full House
Day 14 - Favorite male character ~ Josh Lyman The West Wing
Day 15 - Favorite female character ~ Lorelai Gilmore Gilmore Girls
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show ~ Skating With Celebrities
Future
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best t.v show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First t.v show obsession
Day 29 - Current t.v show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death