Watercooler Wednesday-Your Favorite Movie ...
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What is your favorite movie of all-time and why?
Indiana Jones transported me to another world. A world of romance, rollicking adventure, caves, jungles, foreign lands and yes, even the Ark. And a lady that could hang right in there with Indy.
Fresh out of college, impressionable, and seeing a movie for the first time in surround sound and splashed across a giant screen.
Magic.
And did I say I hate snakes? Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?
I love the movie "Footloose". It was the first movie that I saw more than once at a theater. I loved the music and the way that even the underdog could learn to dance. I especially loved that Kevin Bacon quoted Ecclesiastes, I've never forgotten that there is a season for everything.
Posted by: Audra Krell | March 19, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I loved Indian Jones!
I must admit I am fickle with the "favorite" label...so the favorite right now is Evan Almighty. It makes me laugh and it takes God seriously. Or rather: "Al Mighty".
Posted by: alexsandra | March 19, 2008 at 01:42 AM
Yes alexsandra - fickle is a good way to describe my favorites also. Right now it is a toss up between "Once" and "Little Miss Sunshine".
Posted by: Chris Cox | March 19, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Sorry I'm not participating in the movie deal. "Once" was definitely a GREAT movie... but I'm into reading these days I guess!
Posted by: Jeremy | March 19, 2008 at 07:25 AM
I have to say that my all time favorite flick(s) is the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I have watched them many times but still notice new things every time.
Posted by: Paul Fowler | March 19, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Shawshank Redemption and The Usual Suspects.
Posted by: Chris | March 19, 2008 at 08:49 AM
I would have to say that my favorite movie is Back to the Future. Along the same lines as you, Randy, when I saw that, it was magical. I wanted to be Marty McFly.
Posted by: Nathan Gaddis | March 19, 2008 at 09:04 AM
I love Raiders....in fact our pastor was preaching on the Ark a couple of weeks ago, when they started to bring it in from the back of the worship center, I plucked out the theme song--everyone laughed.
My new fave is NATIONAL TREASURE...I think it's an enduring series. I love history and this is right up my alley.
Posted by: Jim Drake | March 19, 2008 at 09:11 AM
I'm going to have to go with the Bourne Trilogy. JB rocks!
P.S. Randy, I screwed up on Mr. Linky - is there a way to delete my re-posting of August Rush?
Posted by: marina | March 19, 2008 at 09:13 AM
My all time favorite movie is Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid!!! But i did see raiders 14 times in the theater when i was a kid...
Posted by: spence | March 19, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Star Wars. Is there any other?
Posted by: Paul J. | March 19, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I'm having second thoughts about my favorite movie - I think I will have to go along with Marina's pick - I do have a Borne obsession - just ask my family, but LOTR's definitly comes in 2nd.
Posted by: Paul Fowler | March 19, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Definitely Back to the Future. It was a killer combination of great music, good storyline, colorful characters and an otherworldness.
Great Scott!
Posted by: Camel Rider | March 19, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Gosh, I think I'm dating myself... here are my tops (because depending on my mood the number 1 spot changes). See if you can pick up the theme.
1. It's a Wonderful Life
2. Citizen Kane
3. On Golden Pond
4. Casablanca
5. Terms of Endearment
Posted by: Dan Perkins | March 19, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Even though it's dark and sad, I chose Schindler's List.
Posted by: Kari | March 19, 2008 at 05:54 PM
I have SUCH a hard time narrowing down to one favorite movie. So, in the category of 'kid movies that don't annoy adults': How to Eat Fried Worms. Great story. Great film.
Posted by: kim | March 19, 2008 at 07:08 PM
While I didn't blog about it, I must admit my favorite movie is Disney's Beauty and the Beast. I don't watch it nearly enough.
Posted by: Carstairs38 | March 19, 2008 at 07:12 PM
This is my first time posting here! The movies I have seen the most:
1. Roxanne- LOVE IT!
2. When Harry Met Sally- love the writing
3. Cosi- a WONDERFUL Australian-made film. All you artsy types will love it.
Posted by: Kim O | March 19, 2008 at 07:53 PM
My favorite movie(s) are still probably the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It just doesn't get much better for me....
Posted by: Ted Williams | March 19, 2008 at 09:12 PM
So I have favorite movie ADHD if anyone reads my post. But Randy already id'd one of the best series ever - Indy! Gotta love him & the movies. Especially when Sean Connery plays dear ole dad!
Posted by: Amy | March 20, 2008 at 03:34 AM
Randy,
Once again, I finally make my way to the virtual watercooler by Friday. I'm posting a little update to my Easter traditions from last week. Just as predicted: I'm running around the house with no makeup and hair pulled back, trying to be my grandma, my Mom, and me all at once.
Wish I was on the beach, but wouldn't trade making these memories for anything.
--b
Posted by: Brandi Chambless | March 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Absolutely, hands-down, don't-even-have-to-think-about-it... Steel Magnolias.
Posted by: Rocks In My Dryer | March 22, 2008 at 12:24 PM