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From Sheila and her magnificent brain.
Name a movie that you have seen more than 10 times.
It’s easier if I name my top five that I’ve seen more than 10 times. Otheriwse, this will be the entire post.
1. The Wizard of Oz
2. Gone With The Wind
3. Young Frankenstien
4. Paper Moon
5. Waiting For Guffman
That was difficult to do. My heart was racing and I’m still second guessing myself.
1. Name a movie that you've seen multiple times in the theater.
The last one I saw that I came back for was the original “Star Wars”.
2. Name an actor that would make you more inclined to see a movie.
Meryl Streep or Johnny Depp. I’d watch them poop on film.
3. Name an actor that would make you less likely to see a movie.
Renee ZZZZzzzzzzzellwigger.
4. Name a movie that you can and do quote from.
There are very few I don’t quote. One of my favorites is Streep’s line in “Postacrds From The Edge”:
“I don’t want life to imitate Art, I want life to BE Art.”
But I think the best is that in our house, Chrisanne and I beak into various scenes from “Mommie Dearest”. We’ve been known to entertain each other in the kitchen on a Sunday night with an entire montage. Gestures and deep breathing included.
5. Name a movie musical that you know all of the lyrics to all of the songs.
One of my favorites would be “Bandwagon.” I love to sing “Triplets”. And the fact that I know every, single verse of “That’s Entertainment” is a part of my OCD I’m very proud of.
6. Name a movie that you have been known to sing along with.
I don’t ever, ever do that. And I don’t hang with people who do that. I take my movies, (especially my musicals) very seriously. If I’m watching Garland sing “The Man That Got Away”, that’s who I want to hear. Not you. Be quiet. Watch the movie. Don’t’ sing. Hush.
7. Name a movie that you would recommend everyone see.
I demand that everyone see “The Wizard of Oz.” That should be recommended in High School in order to actually receive a diploma.
8. Name a movie that you own.
There’s not enough room in the computer to store that kind of information. But I will mention one that I’m very proud of. I was second hand movie shopping (one of my favorite hobbies) and in a garage sale in someone’s junk pile, I found an old VHS copy of “Maybe I’ll Come Home in the Spring”. One of my favorite movies when I was a teenager. Eating out of garbage cans, pan handling, cutting my hair in the mirror in defiance of my parents anti Hippy attitude, and popping Mom’s pills seemed so glamorous.
9. Name an actor that launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops.
Strangely enough, Diana Ross.
10. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in? If so, what?
I saw “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” in a drive in and spent most of it hiding under the steering wheel. The guy I was with at the time was just a terrified as I was. It still scares me to death and is one of the few horror movies I can’t watch if I’m alone in the house. Unless there’s a steering wheel close by.
11. Ever made out in a movie?
Movie going is a pretty serious business for me. It’s not only about the experience of watching it (and don’t bother talking to me as that’s happening, I’ve been known to change seats), but it’s also about afterwards. Opinions, favorite scenes, what worked and what didn’t, Oscar worthy-ness….. In order for all that to occur, you have to pay attention.
12. Name a movie that you keep meaning to see but just haven't yet gotten around to it.
Little Miss Sunshine.
13. Ever walked out of a movie?
Never. I know the actors can’t see me, but I’d feel like I was skipping out in the middle of someone’s monologue.
14. Name a movie that made you cry in the theater.
There’s many, but the ones that were the best cries were when I saw “The Wizard of Oz” when it came around on the big screen. When Glinda landed in Oz on the big screen, I almost had to be hospitalized.
And “Lorenzo’s Oil.” I cried for hours during and after that thing.
15. Popcorn?
Absolutely. Lathered in so much butter it leaves a stain on my jeans.
16. How often do you go to the movies (as opposed to renting them or watching them at home)?
Not nearly as much as I’d like to. Working, working, working. But luckily, since being in the Union, right around Awards time I get sent tons of movies from the different Academies, and eventually I end up watching most of the big deals for that year. I love my Union.
17. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?
Dreamgirls.
18. What's your favorite/preferred genre of movie?
I don’t have one. I love anything that has a great story, good, solid characters, or in some cases, just catchy songs. Or a knife wielding, brain splattering psychotic maniac with a penchant for virgins. Either way, I’m good.
19. What's the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?
I saw “Young Frankenstein” with my Dad. The great thing about watching a comedy with my Dad was that he never hid his laughter. I remember seeing him physically slap his knee and fall forward in his chair as he watched this movie. At the time, a lot of it went over my head, but as I got older, I not only can appreciate the actual brilliance of the movie, but I can also appreciate my Father and why he found it so funny.
20. What movie do you wish you had never seen?
I don’t. I cherish all of them. Even the really bad ones. Actually….especially the really bad ones.
21. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?
“Killer Clowns From Outer Space.” Arguably, one of the strangest and coolest acid trips I ever took, without the actual acid.
22. What is the scariest movie you've seen?
Although “Texas Chainsaw” is pretty frightening, “Night of the Living Dead” got me, and honestly, when it fist came out, nothing terrified me more than “Holloween”. That music still gets my heart racing.
24. What is the funniest movie you've seen?
Nope. Can’t do it. I tired, but I’m going to have to list my top five again.
1. Waiting For Guffman
2. Young Frankenstien
3. What’s Up Doc?
4. My Man Godfrey
5. A Fish Called Wanda
That was very difficult. I can’t ever do that again.
Name a movie that you have seen more than 10 times.
It’s easier if I name my top five that I’ve seen more than 10 times. Otheriwse, this will be the entire post.
1. The Wizard of Oz
2. Gone With The Wind
3. Young Frankenstien
4. Paper Moon
5. Waiting For Guffman
That was difficult to do. My heart was racing and I’m still second guessing myself.
1. Name a movie that you've seen multiple times in the theater.
The last one I saw that I came back for was the original “Star Wars”.
2. Name an actor that would make you more inclined to see a movie.
Meryl Streep or Johnny Depp. I’d watch them poop on film.
3. Name an actor that would make you less likely to see a movie.
Renee ZZZZzzzzzzzellwigger.
4. Name a movie that you can and do quote from.
There are very few I don’t quote. One of my favorites is Streep’s line in “Postacrds From The Edge”:
“I don’t want life to imitate Art, I want life to BE Art.”
But I think the best is that in our house, Chrisanne and I beak into various scenes from “Mommie Dearest”. We’ve been known to entertain each other in the kitchen on a Sunday night with an entire montage. Gestures and deep breathing included.
5. Name a movie musical that you know all of the lyrics to all of the songs.
One of my favorites would be “Bandwagon.” I love to sing “Triplets”. And the fact that I know every, single verse of “That’s Entertainment” is a part of my OCD I’m very proud of.
6. Name a movie that you have been known to sing along with.
I don’t ever, ever do that. And I don’t hang with people who do that. I take my movies, (especially my musicals) very seriously. If I’m watching Garland sing “The Man That Got Away”, that’s who I want to hear. Not you. Be quiet. Watch the movie. Don’t’ sing. Hush.
7. Name a movie that you would recommend everyone see.
I demand that everyone see “The Wizard of Oz.” That should be recommended in High School in order to actually receive a diploma.
8. Name a movie that you own.
There’s not enough room in the computer to store that kind of information. But I will mention one that I’m very proud of. I was second hand movie shopping (one of my favorite hobbies) and in a garage sale in someone’s junk pile, I found an old VHS copy of “Maybe I’ll Come Home in the Spring”. One of my favorite movies when I was a teenager. Eating out of garbage cans, pan handling, cutting my hair in the mirror in defiance of my parents anti Hippy attitude, and popping Mom’s pills seemed so glamorous.
9. Name an actor that launched his/her entertainment career in another medium but who has surprised you with his/her acting chops.
Strangely enough, Diana Ross.
10. Have you ever seen a movie in a drive-in? If so, what?
I saw “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” in a drive in and spent most of it hiding under the steering wheel. The guy I was with at the time was just a terrified as I was. It still scares me to death and is one of the few horror movies I can’t watch if I’m alone in the house. Unless there’s a steering wheel close by.
11. Ever made out in a movie?
Movie going is a pretty serious business for me. It’s not only about the experience of watching it (and don’t bother talking to me as that’s happening, I’ve been known to change seats), but it’s also about afterwards. Opinions, favorite scenes, what worked and what didn’t, Oscar worthy-ness….. In order for all that to occur, you have to pay attention.
12. Name a movie that you keep meaning to see but just haven't yet gotten around to it.
Little Miss Sunshine.
13. Ever walked out of a movie?
Never. I know the actors can’t see me, but I’d feel like I was skipping out in the middle of someone’s monologue.
14. Name a movie that made you cry in the theater.
There’s many, but the ones that were the best cries were when I saw “The Wizard of Oz” when it came around on the big screen. When Glinda landed in Oz on the big screen, I almost had to be hospitalized.
And “Lorenzo’s Oil.” I cried for hours during and after that thing.
15. Popcorn?
Absolutely. Lathered in so much butter it leaves a stain on my jeans.
16. How often do you go to the movies (as opposed to renting them or watching them at home)?
Not nearly as much as I’d like to. Working, working, working. But luckily, since being in the Union, right around Awards time I get sent tons of movies from the different Academies, and eventually I end up watching most of the big deals for that year. I love my Union.
17. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?
Dreamgirls.
18. What's your favorite/preferred genre of movie?
I don’t have one. I love anything that has a great story, good, solid characters, or in some cases, just catchy songs. Or a knife wielding, brain splattering psychotic maniac with a penchant for virgins. Either way, I’m good.
19. What's the first movie you remember seeing in the theater?
I saw “Young Frankenstein” with my Dad. The great thing about watching a comedy with my Dad was that he never hid his laughter. I remember seeing him physically slap his knee and fall forward in his chair as he watched this movie. At the time, a lot of it went over my head, but as I got older, I not only can appreciate the actual brilliance of the movie, but I can also appreciate my Father and why he found it so funny.
20. What movie do you wish you had never seen?
I don’t. I cherish all of them. Even the really bad ones. Actually….especially the really bad ones.
21. What is the weirdest movie you enjoyed?
“Killer Clowns From Outer Space.” Arguably, one of the strangest and coolest acid trips I ever took, without the actual acid.
22. What is the scariest movie you've seen?
Although “Texas Chainsaw” is pretty frightening, “Night of the Living Dead” got me, and honestly, when it fist came out, nothing terrified me more than “Holloween”. That music still gets my heart racing.
24. What is the funniest movie you've seen?
Nope. Can’t do it. I tired, but I’m going to have to list my top five again.
1. Waiting For Guffman
2. Young Frankenstien
3. What’s Up Doc?
4. My Man Godfrey
5. A Fish Called Wanda
That was very difficult. I can’t ever do that again.
Comments
Now, Gone With The Wind? I see it. My favorite all time movie, ever ever ever.
But Oz?
Hmm.
RTG
And I was also a mess after Lorenzo's Oil - we have never discussed that movie and I think we need to do so, pronto.
I still get chills in the scene where the beautiful Sarandon realizes that her son is BORED with the baby books - and so she goes to get Once and Future King and starts reading it to him. Okay, I now have tears streaming down my face.
In my office. I'm such a loser.
-- sheila
The part where the little noy starts to walk across the floor and he can barely hold himself up. I can't even think about it. I can't go there.
I also happen to think this is some of Sarandon's best work. She's going through it all here. Everything is happening to her and sometimes all in one look. It's uncanny. I can't express how much in love with her work I am. But in this particular movie.....it's frightening.
What's a "little Noy"?
Yeah - you know what I love about Sarandon in most of her roles and in this one in particular? She doesn't give a shit if she's liked. She's not trying to create a "sympathetic" character - all she does is DO what the character does. That woman in Lorenzo's Oil is tough to love, tough to be around ... Sarandon doesn't soften that.
I thought it was fantastic.
How 'bout when she fires the nurse?? goose bumps.
-- sheila
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