Remember how last year, I said that movies are a necessary boost for my mental acuity? That might explain why 2016 feels like a sludge of a year for me. At least any creative zing I felt can be attributed to these films. Heaven knows I wasn't getting that inspiration from the written word this year.
Without further ado, the stats!
Total Movies Watched: 79. Hahahahahahahaha *sob* My, what a precipitous drop-off.
Without further ado, the stats!
Total Movies Watched: 79. Hahahahahahahaha *sob* My, what a precipitous drop-off.
Movies I Watched to Mourn David Bowie:
-Basquiat
-Labyrinth
I was going to watch The Prestige and The Hunger, but I didn't get to them. They'll have to wait for another tribute.
Movies I Watched By Myself in Theaters:
-Brooklyn. By a strange twist of chance, Taylor and I ended up on opposite sides of the country on our last childless anniversary. Taylor celebrated by eating corned beef at a Boston St. Patrick's Day party. I celebrated by dragging my 4-month pregnant self to a showing of this beautiful, swoonworthy romantic movie. There was popcorn, perhaps a few tears shed, and definite awe at this lovely film.
-Zootopia. How much solo theater crying is too much? Asking for a friend.
-The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. My last treat to myself, right before giving birth. A wise decision on my part.
-Don't Think Twice. Honestly, it was uncomfortable viewing. Improv folks seem exhausting, and that overshadowed the story and any empathy for me.
Visually Stunning Films:
-Macbeth (2015)
-The Revenant
-Brooklyn
-John Wick
-Swiss Army Man
-The World's End
-Jane Eyre (2015)*
*It's decided—I will watch anything Cary Fukunaga directs.
Movies I Watched for Halloween:
None. BOO.
Classic Movies I'd Never Seen:
-Dazed and Confused
-Dr. No
-Amadeus
-Casablanca. I know. You don't need to tell me. I know!
-The Apartment. Can you believe this was released in 1960? I can't. It's so subversive, and dark, and heartbreaking. What an amazing movie.
-Full Metal Jacket. And now I understand Vincent D'Onofrio.
-Space Jam. Again, I know. I did so much gymnastics to the soundtrack as a kid, it feels like I saw the movie. But I didn't.
-Blazing Saddles. I'll love Gene Wilder forever.
-Sunset Boulevard. Worth every accolade you can throw at it.
-The American President. Maybe not a classic, but here because it should be. This might be my favorite Sorkin property. Definitely in the top three.
-The Warriors
Favorite Movies Released in 2016:
-Deadpool
-Brooklyn
-Popstar. I'm ride or die for The Lonely Island. They are, and always will be, Ka-Blamo.
-The Hunt for the Wilderpeople
-Swiss Army Man
-La La Land
Clint Eastwood Movies:
-For a Few Dollars More
-Letters From Iwo Jima (counting it)
-Brooklyn. By a strange twist of chance, Taylor and I ended up on opposite sides of the country on our last childless anniversary. Taylor celebrated by eating corned beef at a Boston St. Patrick's Day party. I celebrated by dragging my 4-month pregnant self to a showing of this beautiful, swoonworthy romantic movie. There was popcorn, perhaps a few tears shed, and definite awe at this lovely film.
-Zootopia. How much solo theater crying is too much? Asking for a friend.
-The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. My last treat to myself, right before giving birth. A wise decision on my part.
-Don't Think Twice. Honestly, it was uncomfortable viewing. Improv folks seem exhausting, and that overshadowed the story and any empathy for me.
Visually Stunning Films:
-Macbeth (2015)
-The Revenant
-Brooklyn
-John Wick
-Swiss Army Man
-The World's End
-Jane Eyre (2015)*
*It's decided—I will watch anything Cary Fukunaga directs.
Movies I Watched for Halloween:
None. BOO.
Classic Movies I'd Never Seen:
-Dazed and Confused
-Dr. No
-Amadeus
-Casablanca. I know. You don't need to tell me. I know!
-The Apartment. Can you believe this was released in 1960? I can't. It's so subversive, and dark, and heartbreaking. What an amazing movie.
-Full Metal Jacket. And now I understand Vincent D'Onofrio.
-Space Jam. Again, I know. I did so much gymnastics to the soundtrack as a kid, it feels like I saw the movie. But I didn't.
-Blazing Saddles. I'll love Gene Wilder forever.
-Sunset Boulevard. Worth every accolade you can throw at it.
-The American President. Maybe not a classic, but here because it should be. This might be my favorite Sorkin property. Definitely in the top three.
-The Warriors
Favorite Movies Released in 2016:
-Deadpool
-Brooklyn
-Popstar. I'm ride or die for The Lonely Island. They are, and always will be, Ka-Blamo.
-The Hunt for the Wilderpeople
-Swiss Army Man
-La La Land
Clint Eastwood Movies:
-For a Few Dollars More
-Letters From Iwo Jima (counting it)
THE COMPLETE LIST:
- Rumble in the Bronx
- The Hateful Eight
- Basquiat
- Galaxy Quest
- Labyrinth
- The Martian
- Deadpool
- O Brother Where Art Thou?
- The Revenant
- No Country For Old Men
- Dark Star: HR Giger's World
- Aliens
- About a Boy
- School of Rock
- Dazed and Confused
- Brooklyn
- Sliding Doors
- Macbeth (2015)
- Dr. No
- Hudsucker Proxy
- Bowfinger
- Don Verdean
- Amadeus
- Casablanca
- Letters From Iwo Jima
- The Apartment
- Ali Wong: Baby Cobra
- Central Intelligence
- Ip Man 3
- Full Metal Jacket
- Zootopia
- Popstar
- The Fugitive
- Superbad
- Deadpool
- Cruel Intentions
- Lethal Weapon
- The World's End
- Mad Max: Fury Road
- Swiss Army Man
- Ghostbusters (2016)
- Space Jam
- Star Trek Beyond
- Tig
- Love and Mercy
- The City of Lost Children
- The Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- The Burbs
- Joe vs. the Volcano
- Clear and Present Danger
- John Wick
- The Producers
- Don't Think Twice
- Strictly Ballroom
- For A Few Dollars More
- Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
- Sunset Boulevard
- Robin Hood (1973)
- 42
- Godfather part II
- American Outlaws
- Frank
- Blazing Saddles
- The American President
- The Warriors
- Hot Rod
- Big Eyes
- Hacksaw Ridge
- The Crucible
- Love, Actually
- Creed
- MST3K Santa Claus
- Sausage Party
- The Finest Hours
- Rogue One
- La La Land
- While You Were Sleeping
- In-lawfully Yours
- Jane Eyre (2011)
