Melissa tagged me with a "7 random things" bit, but if you know me, I'm sort of an open book. If you don't know me then you are much safer that way! However, I am going to take the tag thrown to me by Classic Mama, which is a modified version of Melissa's tag.
7 of my top favorite movies (not in any particular order either):
#1. Hoodwinked. The story of Little Red Riding Hood...in a severely twisted form!! LOVE IT!! Plus, Patrick Warburton is one of the characters and anything that "Putty" says always makes me say "R-I-G-H-T"
#2. Meet the Robinsons. Disney movies can be somewhat predictable at times, but this one was hilarious. "Grandpa" and his arm-hung woodchuck...oh what a hoot!
#3. That Thing You Do. Some movies are pop, and some are too "cult-ish" but this was an obscure one that seemed to keep my attention. Plus, when I began dating Classic (for that week and a half) I quoted lines from the movie to her. She was surprised because, as she said, "I've never met anyone who has seen the movie, let alone memorized it!" I am Sparticus!!
#4. The Princess Bride. No explanation needed.
#5. A Beautiful Mind. This story about Nobel-Prize winner John Nash is absolutely riveting. To see a man struggle with the things he did and overcome them (while not eliminating them) is a great picture of the power we have over the enemy who will always try to distract or defeat us in our journey.
#6. Good Night and Good Luck. The George Clooney directed film is a phenomenally done story of Edward R. Murrow vs. Joe McCarthy in the age of blacklisting. To see a man stand up to the powers-that-be in government and broadcasting to say that they are wrong (and they were) and succeed is such an encouraging symbol of the battle that we should all be fighting...standing up for what is right.
#7. The Count of Monte Cristo. Again, one man fighting against injustice and enduring extreme pain and hardship all the way through to the end. Like Lance Wallnau says, "If you're going through hell, keep walking."
5 comments:
Hoodwinked, Meet the Robinsons and That thing you do are 3 of my favorite movies. ;-)
The little tidbit I liked on Robinsons - was when Wilbur told Louis that his dad looked like Tom Selleck -- and Tom Selleck voiced the Grown up Louis.
Very good list.
A Beautiful Mind...I just rewatched that movie the other week, and each time weep at the torment John Nash endured. It reminded me of one of the patients I cared for in nursing school...I'll never forgot, how through his mental illness there was a brief moment of lucidity where he said, "All I ever wanted was to be a husband and a father." Unless God has healed him, that never happened. Knowing him took me to a whole new level of compassion.
Thanks for posting...You ARE A CLASSIC, not so classic!!!
Loved Beautiful Mind. Also CRAZY about Count Of Monte Cristo. And all the movies like it: Three Musketeers (with Chris O'Donnell), Man In The Iron Mask, etc. I would have loved to live in that era - when men wear hats with plumes and gallup up on trusty steeds :)
Hey Not So.. I hope you are doing well.. so glad you were tagged.. I miss my "Hi (Not so)" as you walked by for more coffee.. but I'm glad to have this blog to read and keep up with you and Classic, Scarlett, and Bubba.. Little Guy is growing so fast.. hope to see you again soon!
Regarding tomatoes -- I always said Scarlett was one smart girl! :-) Well.. I've always said it as long as I've read classic's blog. *L*
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