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Day 02 - Your favorite movie -
Once again, another one which cannot be narrowed down to one. Hmmmm. Here we go, here's my list:
Neverending Story: This has been my favorite movie since I was 10. Like I said, I don't change things up very easily. I spent a good portion of my life obsessed with all movies based on books (Labyrinth, Princess Bride...) but this one is by far the best. Didn't hurt any that my 10-yr-old self fell HARD for Atreyu. Forget a cool car or a sexy motorcycle; just pick me up on your luck dragon and I'll swoon!
The Usual Suspects: I had been obsessed with Gabriel Byrne since long before this movie came out, thanks to such films as Gothic and Cool World. I'm pretty sure he was the reason I saw it in the first place. Anyone who knew me in college can attest that my walls were practically plastered with that man's picture... ummmmm, because he's a good actor and all. Yeah. Anyway, he might've been the reason I watched it, but he wasn't the reason I loved it. I insist that NEVER has a better ensemble cast been assembled. Also, there were no good guys! Well, except perhaps Chazz Palminteri (who is also awesome,) but (spoiler alert!) he doesn't exactly win at the end. The story was brilliant and the way it was told was unbelievable. Also, Gabriel Byrne continued to be hot AND I first saw Benicio del Toro.
The Wedding Singer: The first time I saw a preview for this movie, I knew it would be my new favorite. Adam Sandler + Drew Barrymore + '80s music = win. That's all I needed to know, really. Of course, it was also fantastic. I know it's hella cheesy, but it makes me tear up every freakin' time I see it. It's just so, I dunno, *genuine,* somehow. Unaffected. Isn't that silly? Still, it seems that way.
Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy: OK, even less "valid" than The Wedding Singer, perhaps, but I have never laughed so much at any other time in my life than I did when watching this movie. I adore Christina Applegate, so much so that I overcame my typical distaste for Will Ferrell in order to watch this. Steve Carell & Paul Rudd were so brilliant that they even made Will Ferrell look good.
The Trial: James has had me sit through quite a lot of Orson Welles' work, all of which is very good great... but this one is the one I love to watch over and over. Maybe it's the source (can't go wrong with Kafka) or maybe it's Anthony Perkins, who is fantastic to watch... I don't know. All I know is that I cannot get enough of this film. It's utterly creepy and satisfyingly unsettling. It's phenomenally fraught with tension. I adore it.
Once again, another one which cannot be narrowed down to one. Hmmmm. Here we go, here's my list:
Neverending Story: This has been my favorite movie since I was 10. Like I said, I don't change things up very easily. I spent a good portion of my life obsessed with all movies based on books (Labyrinth, Princess Bride...) but this one is by far the best. Didn't hurt any that my 10-yr-old self fell HARD for Atreyu. Forget a cool car or a sexy motorcycle; just pick me up on your luck dragon and I'll swoon!
The Usual Suspects: I had been obsessed with Gabriel Byrne since long before this movie came out, thanks to such films as Gothic and Cool World. I'm pretty sure he was the reason I saw it in the first place. Anyone who knew me in college can attest that my walls were practically plastered with that man's picture... ummmmm, because he's a good actor and all. Yeah. Anyway, he might've been the reason I watched it, but he wasn't the reason I loved it. I insist that NEVER has a better ensemble cast been assembled. Also, there were no good guys! Well, except perhaps Chazz Palminteri (who is also awesome,) but (spoiler alert!) he doesn't exactly win at the end. The story was brilliant and the way it was told was unbelievable. Also, Gabriel Byrne continued to be hot AND I first saw Benicio del Toro.
The Wedding Singer: The first time I saw a preview for this movie, I knew it would be my new favorite. Adam Sandler + Drew Barrymore + '80s music = win. That's all I needed to know, really. Of course, it was also fantastic. I know it's hella cheesy, but it makes me tear up every freakin' time I see it. It's just so, I dunno, *genuine,* somehow. Unaffected. Isn't that silly? Still, it seems that way.
Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy: OK, even less "valid" than The Wedding Singer, perhaps, but I have never laughed so much at any other time in my life than I did when watching this movie. I adore Christina Applegate, so much so that I overcame my typical distaste for Will Ferrell in order to watch this. Steve Carell & Paul Rudd were so brilliant that they even made Will Ferrell look good.
The Trial: James has had me sit through quite a lot of Orson Welles' work, all of which is very good great... but this one is the one I love to watch over and over. Maybe it's the source (can't go wrong with Kafka) or maybe it's Anthony Perkins, who is fantastic to watch... I don't know. All I know is that I cannot get enough of this film. It's utterly creepy and satisfyingly unsettling. It's phenomenally fraught with tension. I adore it.