10 Movie Facts About Me
1. I see few films; I am so far behind it is embarrassing (but really, who the fuck cares? This post is just for fun). I enjoy movies on the big screen, but would rather play outside. Plus, I don't have discretionary funds to support my desire to attend. ugh. I saw ALICE IN WONDERLAND, this year. Before that, was JULIE/JULIA and before that, BORAT. ...enough said, except to say, I liked them and was rather entertained.
2. The most influential film on my life is MONTY PYTHON and the HOLY GRAIL. I honed my disdain for organized religion and grew a strong belief in the separation of church and state. I have seen this film a couple dozen times, maybe more. Because of the British accent, the first dozen viewings was to listen and hear what the fuck was being said. Beyond that, I enjoy this film because it is so hilarious to me, that I laugh through every scene, every time. This is my favorite film. I often annoy or amuse my friends when I recite lines from this movie, when I deem pertinent to the conversation.
3. I miss Gilda Radner. GILDA LIVE is an awesome film of a live performance of Gilda's strong characters. This film amuses me each time I see it and makes me cry, because I miss her talent and because of the song at the end when she sings, "Honey" (Kiss Me With Your Clothes On). Also, "Let's Talk Dirty To The Animals" is fucking hilarious, to me. "Fuck you Mr. Bunny. Eat shit, Mr. Fox. Tell a chicken, suck my dick and give him chicken pox." Oh come on, you know that is funny. I love this film!!
4. HAROLD and MAUDE. Oh fuck, I love this film for the irony, the social messages, the humor, the angst and the sound track. Ruth Gordon, oh my! I miss Ruth Gordon. When she sings Cat Stevens, “If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out,” I sing and dance along, and copy her hand gestures. I want to go out like Maude does in this film.
5. THE SOUND of MUSIC. I love the music, comedy (despite the serious story of those awful Nazi people), and the cinematography. I have seen this film many times over my life time. I will watch it again. "But it doesn't mean anything." This is my favorite line in the film.
6. THE WIZARD OF OZ. You know, everyone likes this film. The witch still freaks me out, but I feel angst and admiration for Margaret Hamilton, having to play such a role and wear that awful witch make up. Once I tweeted with others throughout this film when it was on TV. That was so amusing to me. We comforted each other during the scary scenes.
7. HIGH FIDELITY is another favorite film. John Cusack, I love his work and I have a thing for him, which has lasted since the mid 80's. The story is worthy, the characters are entertaining. Jack Black's character is a pain in the ass, but it moves the story along. The soundtrack fits well and is one I listen to, still. And, it is a love story. And Oh, LOVE STORY is another love story movie I love.
8. UP IN SMOKE. Oh, hahahahahhahhhhaaa Yes. I love this film too. It had a timely influence on my youth. I also still enjoy the sound track.
9. SHORT CUTS. Robert Altman was a genius working with other brilliant people to create this film. The story, ensemble cast and sound track entertain me. The twist at the end, the perversion, the violence, the angst throughout this comedy, sticks inside my head of how not to behave. Not like I behave like any of these characters in any way, but it is a reminder none the less. The story is over the top, but then again, some people are so fucked up. Also, Raymond Carver is a favored author and Short Cuts is based on his writings.
10. I do not own a DVD player. I'm not proud, just poor. So, as I dug through my VHS bin, CORINA CORINA, WATERWORLD, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and WILLOW jump out as four films I enjoy, that entertain, make me laugh and feel something. And, those are reasons enough to watch these films, these movies, again and again.
I've never seen Gilda Radner's movies, but I read her book "It's Always Something," and loved it!
ReplyDeleteMost of your list are my favorites, too. Just the sight of Jack Black cracks me up, but only because he's so silly. There are few movies worth paying money for, anyway. You aren't missing out on much.
ReplyDeleteChrissa!! I loved that book, too. :)
ReplyDeleteJen, I hate Waterworld. I also hated The Postman. And Dances with Wolves. And that stupid baseball movie. Hmm... they all seem to have something in common... Heh.
Nice post!
I watched Sound of Music over and over again when I was a kid. Memorized the songs and the scenes. I even remember performing it in school program. yikes!! The memory creeps me out..lol!
ReplyDeleteThen, my children had this phase too when they watched it over and over again. Until now I still like watching it...
It's the only movie I watched in your list..lol But I read Wizard of Oz :):)
Hi Jen - I like most of the same movies you do except I've never seen High Fidelity (liked the book) or Short Cuts - will do, though. Sound of Music and Wizard of Oz are still epic and never get old for me. Same with Young Frankenstein (it's pronounced "Frank-en-shteen"!)
ReplyDeleteWe were just talking about Gilda last night - missing her Baba Wawa imitiation: "Wet's wisten in..." was her usual lead in to a story. Hahah!