List of Movies...

Alrighty. I get asked all the time, "What is your favorite movie? What is your least favorite?" All that jazz. So I have compiled a list (based off the "30 Day Movie Challenge" on Facebook. from now on, anyone asks these questions, I will politely point them towards my blog.

Without further ado, a list of 30 movies!

Favorite Movie of all time: Star Wars: Episode IV
That is right, I am a super Star Wars nerd. It will forever remain my favorite movie of all time. Sc-Fi or naught. This movie, and it's universe has inspired me to become a writer, actor, and all-around universe-saving badass. I think that in itself speaks volumes.

Least Favorite Movie of all time: Monster A Go-Go
This movie was just awful. I mean, come on. There is a monster, wait, no there isn't. MAKE UP YOUR MINDS ALREADY.

Favorite Comedy Movie:Monty Python and The Holy Grail
This was by far the most difficult category to place. Comedy is by far my favorite genre, so choosing a favorite movie was so incredibly difficult. Instead of a lengthy explanation, I am going to briefly tell you why I chose Holy Grail and then list some of the others that did not make the cut.
I chose Monty Python and the Holy Grail because this movie consistently makes me laugh every single time I re-watch it. And I have seen it a good 100+ times (no exaggeration). That to me equals the best comedy movie ever.
Ad for those that didn't quite make the cut, here you go:
Blazing Saddles
Spaceballs
O Brother, Where Art Though
Fanboys
Animal House
National Lampoon's Vacation
The Producers
The Naked Gun
A Shot in the Dark
Airplane
Young Frankenstein
Ghostbusters
Murder by Death
Fletch
Caddyshack
The Blues Brothers
This is Spinal Tap
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Monty Python The Life of Brian
Monty Python and The Meaning of Life
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Stopped Worrying and Love the Bomb

See? Told you I had a rough time...

Favorite Drama Movie: The Soloist
I was pleasantly surprised at the acting in this movie. That was the main thing that drew me in. Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Nathan Ayers, the Schizophrenic cello prodigy is nothing short of breathtaking. And Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Steve Lopez brought him back down to earth in comparison to his role of Tony Stark in Iron Man. It was a refreshing change from all the Iron Man hype.

Favorite Action Movie: Aliens
One of the greatest action movies of all time. Headed up by Sigourney Weaver as the kick ass Ellen Ripley. The switch from Horror to Action was well received by many, including myself. James Cameron has my respect for this movie alone (even though I despise the man for Avatar).

Favorite Horror Movie: Alien
As nice as the switch was to Action in the sequel, there is no doubt that Alien is one of the best horror movies ever. It set the tone for a series of awesome movies (some better than others), and it reminds us that, yes, Sigourney Weaver is one of the hottest women in Sci-Fi.

Favorite Animated Movie: Summer Wars
Not Spirited Away? Or Toy Story? Or Who Framed roger Rabbit (That was a close second)? Nope. I have seen many animated films in my short 19 years on this earth, and none of them come close to Summer Wars. Momoru Hosoda reminds us why he has been called "The next Miyazaki". He followed up the critically acclaimed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time with something even more spectacular. I expected nothing less from the man who directed Digimon: The MovieI.

Favorite Thriller Movie: Silence of the Lambs
Oh Anthony Hopkins, the paragraphs I could write about you and your ridiculously superb acting makes me giggle. But I won't, because I am way too lazy. But Silence of the Lambs is an incredible thriller. It kept my heart pounded the whole time. Except the Buffalo Bill Goodbye Horses scene. I think my heart stopped for the entirety of that bit.

Favorite Musical Movie: A Hard Days Night
Time and time again, I will choose A Hard Days Night over Grease or Singing in the Rain. Why? Because of The Beatles. Who knew they were revolutionary musicians, and talented actors? This movie made me laugh the whole way through, and then get very sad when it was over. Knowing that there will never be another awesome comedic Beatles movie is the only awful thing about it.

Favorite Foreign Movie: Seven Samurai
One of the best movies of all time, and definitely the best foreign language movies of all time, Akira Kurosawa's legendary tale is an adventure you won't soon forget. I know I never will.

Favorite Kids Movie: Toy Story
This movie is so good, it was not even fair competition for the other movies in this category. I will never forget the day I saw Toy Story in theaters. I fell in love with the characters and still am to this day. Pixar never disappoints.

Favorite Love Story: 500 Days of Summer
Two of my favorite people every, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zoey Deschanel, star in a beautiful story about a man trying to win a woman's love. I hate love stories, but this one got to me. Got me real deep.

Favorite Chick Flick: When Harry Met Sally
I shouldn't even have to justify this. Seriously. Get out.

Favorite Documentary: Restrepo
I come from a military family, and I will be the first to say, there are not a lot of really well done modern military documentaries out there. Restrepo is the exception. With an endearing story of a group of soldiers in the most dangerous place on earth, and the Observation Post they named after one of their fallen brethren, this documentary based off Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's assignment for vanity fair gives you a look at what it is really like to be a soldier deployed into combat.

Favorite Play Adaptation: Glengary Glenn Ross
A: Always
B: Be
C: Closing
Seriously, who does not like this movie? With an all-star cast of Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris, and Kevin Spacy, rounded off with smooth directing by James Foley, Glengarry Glenn Ross is a treat for the whole family... Well, maybe not the kids. Scratch that, it's so good, who gives a fuck.

Favorite Book Adaptation: Trainspotting
Such a fucked up book, but so good. They did an incredible job of transposing Trainspotting to the big screen. Ewan McGregor portrays Mark Renton perfectly and Danny Boyle's directing is spot on. A must see for any film buff.

Least Favorite Book Adaptation: Eragon
I am a huge fan of Christopher Paolini's books. And the fact that he wrote Eragon at 16! Incredible stuff. But this movie was awful. Just straight up bad. Words can't describe my hate.

Guilty Pleasure: 10 Things I Hate About You
I love this movie. I really do. Maybe it is because I have a soft spot for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, or a hard spot for Julia Stiles. Either way, this is definitely my guilty pleasure movie.

Movie that made me Cry the Hardest: Toy Story 3
I never, I repeat, never cry in movies. Ever. This movie made me shed a tear. I saw this on my 18th Birthday, the night of my graduation. We grew up with Andy. He left for college at the same time we did. And when Woody and the others almost died, I am not gonna lie, I cried. And then laughed when they were saved. "THE CLAAAWWWWWW!"

Movie with my Favorite Actress: Zoey Deschanel as Trillian in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
This was the first movie I saw her in. And I have loved her ever since. I think she does the quirky role extremely well. And it shows in Hitchhiker's Guide.


Movie with my Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark in Iron Man 
I <3 Robert Downey Jr. That's right. "<3". He was born to play this role. Seriously. There was no one better for it. Flawless casting choice and performance.

Movie I Wish I could Live In: Harry Potter
No one can argue that the Harry Potter world is awesome. Granted, I would want to be a Wizard in the Harry Potter universe. Not a muggle. That would suck.

Movie that Inspires Me: 127 Hours
This was an incredible story of human perseverance. In my opinion, the most incredible. Could you have done it?

Movie with my Favorite Soundtrack: Star Wars
John Williams is indeed "The Man". But the good kind of Man, not the "Stick it to the" kind. His music helped make Star Wars epic. After all, what is a Space Opera without music?

Movie with the Most beautiful Scenery: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Lord of the Rings was gorgeous. Still is. Fuck James Cameron and his Avatar. I maintain that this movie is more beautiful than Avatar could ever be.

Movie I am Most Embarrassed to say I like: The Last Airbender
Yes, yes. I get it. You hate me. That is fine. But at least let me explain.
No, it was not a super awesome OMGWTFBBQ movie. And that is the problem. Everyone (but me it seems) was expecting the movie to do justice to the show and be great. I knew in my heart that there is no way that would ever happen. Avatar: The Last Airbender was a flawless show. Seriously. It was perfect. I went into The Last Airbender with extremely low expectations, and I enjoyed it.
Deal with it.

Favorite Villain in a Movie: Tim Curry as Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers
Tim Curry is fantastic in just about everything. Rocky Horror, Home Alone 2, and The Three Musketeers. This wins in my book. If you haven't seen this, do so. Right now. Charlie Sheen is even in it! Before he was all "Tiger's blood. Winning. Rawr. I do drugs."

Favorite Hero in a Movie: Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Serenity Played by Nathan Fillion
This was difficult. Real tossup between Han Solo and Mal. Had to give it to Mal, because it wasn't fair. Both are badass, but I have mentioned Star Wars enough times I think.

First Ever Movie I Saw: Star Wars: Episode IV
Maybe not enough. Had to get it in there one more time before the list ended. Yes indeed, this was the first movie I REMEMBER seeing. I was three years old, and mesmerized. Still am to this day.

Last movie I Saw: The Big Lebowski
I take this question as "What was the last movie you watched?" not "Which was the last new movie you saw?" Just watched this again on Netflix. Another amazing movie.

So there you have it. A huge list of movies, as well as unnecessary comments as to why I put them in those spots. Why did you read this again? Go outside, Jesus.