Musings on Movies
Have you ever met someone you immediately liked because you found out you shared the same interests? And then after a while that feeling of like suddenly turns into anger and frustration when, at the middle of a perfectly good conversation she or he asks, “So you like movies huh, what are your top five?” And even when you want to prove to this newly met person that you know a thing or two about movies, and that she or he was wrong about challenging your pop sensibility, more often than not you find yourself stumped, confused and disappointed at yourself for not knowing the answer to this simple question?
Well…I have.Plenty of times. And sure, that person and I eventually move on from the topic (especially after he sees me, staring blankly, mouth-open, furrowed eyebrows and all) but still, after the initial conversation, you can’t help but wonder… what are my top three movies?
And so to stop this repetition of torture, I think we owe it to ourselves and to those people who ask us to really think about this and write those movies down. Hey, your list may change in the years to come but a tentative record of your favorite movies beats a dumb, “ummmmm…” any day. Although, I guess for any movie-loving-goer like you it’s so so so scary to make a list because, at the back of your head you’re always thinking, well what if next year Quentin comes up with an even awesomer film? Well, my friends, all I can say is… that’s next year! But the question is now. So think of the present people and LIST UP! I mean, list down. (Darn you Barney!)
I’m taking the first step and here’s my list!
1. FIGHT CLUB (Directed by David Fincher)
A lot of guy friends ask me, “You’re such a dude, why do you like that film?”to which I answer “Well duh! (and no it’s not because of Brad Pitt) it’s Edward Norton!” Seriously though, I love love love Fight Club because the direction is just flawless. The script and the way Edward Norton plays t his character are AMAZING. Plus for such a testosterone-driven film, the movie is romantic (stay with me here) on it’s own way because it captures every person’s longing for escape from the numbing truth of reality. Now doesn’t that just blow you away? (And yeah, it doesn’t hurt that Brad Pitt stared in it also.)
2. V FOR VENDETTA (Directed by James McTeigue)
I know, I know— “Whuuut?! Another guy film!” But before you say anything, first of all, Yes I am a girl and this is not a guy film! (Well, it is in the slash-revenge-blood-spilling-everywhere kind of way) I included V for Vendetta for several reasons. One because I’m an English Lit Major and I love alliteration! Two, because of this line “While the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power” and three, because when you watch this movie, hoping and working for a better future for our country seem less futile.
3…Umm ok I haven’t really thought of the next three…Fine! I admit. I’m still saving those three spots for awesomer movies.But hey at least I tried.
Now it’s your turn! Drop me a line and tell me what you think!
Michi! 