Movie lists

Over at the Top of the Morning blog they are doing a top ten movie post, eventually. But that post and the ensuing discussion has had me thinking about movies and the lines that the kids and I quote most often. I have also been thinking about the movies that have touched me the most. And then there are the movies that I like, just because and for no other reason.

So just because I need a break from homework, I thought I would post a list of movies and why I like them or what remains with me from them. They are in no particular order, I am just going to add them as I think of them.

Six Pack- The movie was forgettable. Really. When I watched the trailer again I had forgotten most of it. Two things I remember about this movie. 1. I saw it my second year at Ricks with Everett, his first year there. 2. When the Kenny Rogers character, Brewster, tells one of the kids no the kid responds by calling Brewster "a yellow bellied, gutless ..." Brewster responds by saying, " I hope that isn't the same mouth you eat out of." I love that line. In fact, I use that line on students.

Sea Biscuit- I will admit right now that I had never seen this movie until Dave posted about it. I remember wanting to see it, the kids watched it, but for some reason I just never did. Last week I watched it. Wow, am I glad that I did. I LOVED this movie. I am just sorry I took so long to watch it. And I agree with Dave about it having one of the best movie lines of all time, "You don't throw a whole life away, just 'cause its banged up little."



Pirates of the Carribean- The Curse of the Black Pearl- Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow If I were to start listing all of my favorite scenes from this movie, they would all include Captain Jack. Is he drunk or just crazy sane? And tell me, Why is all the rum gone?

Frequeancy- I blogged about here

Raiders of the Lost Ark- Ethan says I like this movie because of Harrison Ford, but that is only part of it. The photography, the special effects, the story, the adventure. Marion's shoes in The Well of Souls. Why did it have to be snakes? I hate snakes. I'm making it up as I go.

The Hunt for Red October- based on a Tom Clancy novel which was based on two historical events. Men that stand up for what they believe is right, even though it is not popular and could cost them their lives.

The Wedding Planner- A couple of reasons I like this movie. I just like listening to Matthew McConaughey's voice. He could read the phone book and I would listen. But my favorite scene from this movie is after Mary sees her ex-fiance at the flower market and Steve takes her home. I love that he is roasting marshmellows over a candle. But even more, I love what a gentleman he is and that he leaves instead of staying where he is not supposed to be. And then one of the most romantic lines comes next:

"I barely know you, I don't know your dad's first name. I don't know if you ever wore braces or contacts or glasses. And I have no idea how you came to be a wedding planner, Mary. But I know the curves of your face. And I know every fleck of gold in your eyes and I know that that night in the park was the best time I've ever had."

Oh how about a bit later when Mary's dad says to Steve, "You mean to tell me that she loves you and you love her and neither one of you got married today? Then why are you standing around here?"

The Core- The suspense, the story. Thing we always say: "Feel free to throw up, I know I did" Will you take a check? Why not use a credit card? You'll get miles" "How many languages do you speak? Well, I speak one" "You want me to hack the planet?" "Is there anything you can't do? Not that I'm aware of." "You want to save a million people, I just hope I'm brave enough to save three." "I can't wait to get in an untested ship, go to the center of earth and restart it's core with a thousand megatons of nuclear weapons. Then we outrun the biggest shockwave in history."

Star Wars- The first one. And I mean the very first one made. So that would make it #4, right? It gets so confusing. Numbers are not my strong suite. But I like this movie for a couple of reasons. 1. it opened the way for so many special effects in movies. 2. My grandma took me to see this movie when I was in jr. high. Not many good movies came to our little theater in our little map dot of a town and this one was a biggie and my grandma sat through it because I wanted to see it. So I will always love this movie because of that.

Top Hat- with Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers. I always wanted to dance like Ginger (just like Fred only in high heels and backward) I was on my way, but I decided to be a mom instead. Great choice, but I do miss dancing. (and I saw you and Michelle laughing at me last night, Jess but I can't help it, it's in my blood) Cheek to Cheek and Piccolino are two of my favorite numbers in this movie

Vertical Limit- I haven't watched this one in a while because Donovan took it with him when he left. I love how the movie comes full circle. How we make judgements about someone else's decisions, but it isn't until we are in a similar situation or have to make a similar choice do we even begin to understand. And suddenly everything is clear and forgiveness and healing can come. It doesn't hurt that this is an overall great movie.

And as a Psych major, I have to include movies about people with psychosis or neurosis on my list.

What About Bob? Bob is so clueless and so neurotic. I just love him. Poor Dr. Marvin."There are two types of people in this world. those who like Neil Diamond and those that don't" "Baby steps" Our favorite quote? "I'll be quiet. I'll be peace."

Groundhog Day- A great story about seeing our own flaws and changing them. I love it when Phil quits acting and becomes worthy of the love he wants. When he quits thinking about himself and starts to put others first.

The Man Who Knew too Little-Bill Murray cracks me up. The chase scene is one of our favorites. Whenever we have to go through a round-about here in town someone always, always says- "Tomorrow let's go the other way" Don't take yourself too seriously.

A Beautiful Mind- The story of John Nash. "I need to believe that something extraodinary is possible" "Perhaps it is good to have a beautiful mind, but an even greater gift is to discover a beautiful heart."

Runaway Bride-The best proposal ever. "Look, I guarantee there'll be tough times. I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us is gonna want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you're the only one for me."

I keep thinking of other movies that I would add on my list, but I have got to get back to the homework, but these are some of the movies that I turn to time and time again when I just want a break. I'll add a favorite movie list to the side bar during Christmas break. Maybe.

Indeed.