Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Mission: Must See Movies


Watching movies is a favorite pass time among people of all ages and ethnicities in this country, well all over the world, for that matter. There are countless movies in existence in every language imaginable, on every subject and in many genres. There are movies for everyone! Although I love watching movies, sadly I have not seen as many as I would like.

There seems to be this hypothetical list of movies that everyone absolutely must see in their lifetime. It almost seems taboo to have not seen one of these movies. I have been met on numerous occasions with expressions of shock and disbelief when people hear that I haven’t seen a certain movie. For instance, my friends all shook their heads when they first found out that I haven’t seen any of the Star Wars movies, which they are proud to say is no longer the case.

Over the years I have compiled a mental list of ‘must see’ movies, a list that seems to grow daily. Which brings me to the purpose of this blog. About a year ago I set off on mission to cross off as many movies on the list as I can. So far I have been successful; I have taken care of the first three Star Wars movies (yes, I started with Episode IV), Braveheart, Mary Poppins, The Matrix, and a few others that I’m drawing a blank on. It is my plan to chronicle the next portion of this self-imposed mission here. 
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    There are some movies I feel like I missed out on in my childhood as well. But I do get upset when someone is upset with me for not seeing Ghostbusters 2 or something like that.
    But this is a great quest, and now with Netflix and Redbox it's so much easier than dealing with a video store like Blockbuster.

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    1. Bri WengerJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      I completely agree with you. Actually, Netflix and Redbox are the reasons this quest is possible for me. Well, that and access to my friends' personal collections; I cannot discount that. Anyways, Netflix and Redbox are so much cheaper, I can actually afford to watch movies. And with the self-service aspect of both of them, I don't have to worry about being judged based on my movie selections (like, for instance, when I'm in a girly mood and decide on a sappy romantic comedy).

      Also, if there are any movies you feel deserve the ‘must see’ designation, I am always open to suggestions. Chances are I have yet to see them, and if I have, a good refresher wouldn’t hurt.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Movie bucklists have always interested me. I'm sure there are a ton of good movies that I've missed out on, but a lot of times I end going back to my favorites rather than watching a new one. I recently started trying to watch all the James Bond films, but haven't gotten very far into them. I hope you have better luck than me with completing your bucket list. Good luck on your attempt to complete your bucket list.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    I've done this before and I though it was a lot of fun. Though the one bit of advice I can offer to you is to not forget about the classics. For example Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" is a great film and I would definitely recommend watching it. In the movie he delivers one of the greatest speeches in the history of the entertainment industry.

    The only downside is it may be hard to find a copy. Point is classics are where its at.

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    1. Bri WengerFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:34 PM

      I greatly appreciate the suggestion and will definitely be checking it out. But don't worry, there are plenty of classics on my list! I too enjoy a good classic.

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