The most complex question you could ask me isn't about religion or politics or even what the best episode of Firefly is, but rather: 'What's your favorite movie?' At the very least, I will need you to supply a genre and a decade if this is to be real discussion with honest answers.
Movies, movies, movies, movies, movies, movies. I love movies. LOVE. I worked at a major and now mostly defunct movie rental chain for five years and if it paid more than minimum wage (and didn't require that I wear khakis), I would most likely still be there. My interview consisted of a singular question: Name all of Quentin Tarantino's movies. HIRED! In my first year of working there, it was routine for me to get off at midnight and still make time to watch 3 movies a night before bed.
Tip: I do not recommend watching Korean horror before bedtime and when the rest of the house is asleep. You learn that lesson real quick.
Engaged in constant movie discussion with co-workers and customers, unlimited access to hundreds of titles, and the ability to influence the 'every man' in to trying something amazing that they'd never give a second look --truly the Lord's work. People shouldn't be able to get paid for that. Most importantly, you also aren't afraid of trying craptastic things that look like they did not pass go, did not gross $200 and went straight to DVD. Every once in a while, taking that leap can lead to uncovering happy-making little gems that you kick yourself for almost not watching. (See: The Salton Sea, I'm Not Scared, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Love Song for Bobby Long, Running Scared and tons more that escape me).
It kind of amazes even me to see some of the titles on this list.
- Citizen Kane
- The Bicycle Thief
- The Grapes of Wrath
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
- Letter From an Unknown Woman
- Double Indemnity
- Dr. Strangelove
- The Sound of Music
- The French Connection
- Annie Hall
- Taxi Driver
- The Godfather (all 3)
I went 100% old school here. Some I chose because they are on AFI's 100 Years 100 Movies List or some such and others are ones I stumbled across to uncover 'the best movies you've never seen.' The Sound of Music is for LA because I love her --the mere thought of "The hiiiiiills are aliiiive..." makes me want to jump in a deep, deep lava-filled hole. She swears that's as cheesy as it gets and that the movie holds up and is soooo much better than that one scene and Christopher Plummer is soooo hot. We'll see, LA.
Surely, consuming this list will do more to enlighten me in the ways of the world and give me priceless advice that I have not yet had the life experiences to learn firsthand... or, you know, strengthen my pop culture gaming skills. Besides, Future Husband will need to share my opinions for obvious vital reasons.
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