Wednesday, July 31, 2013

July Anniversary

Let's take a moment to celebrate the birth of Harry James Potter. Oh, and these movies:



10 Years Old This Month
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - A decent if bittersweet third installment of the Terminator franchise.

20 Years Old This Month
Son In Law - Probably Pauly Shore's best film (which isn't saying much, so I'll continue). This was one of the films I saw the first time I went to the drive in, and oddly enough the one that was far more memorable in a good way.
Hocus Pocus - Much as I hate holiday-themed films coming out nowhere near the holiday they're about, this was a pleasant surprise of a film. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimi are a scream in both senses of the word.
Robin Hood: Men in Tights - My first Mel Brooks movie, and a great one at that. I still think if Marty Feldmen were alive, he'd have been cast as Blinkin.
So I Married an Axe Murderer - EXTREMELY underrated Mike Myers comedy, and probably the subtlest I've seen him.

See you in August!

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  1. T. HartwellAugust 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oooh, this reminds me that next month is the 40th anniversary of my all-time favorite movie. I'm curious to see if that'll get a mention here next month.

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    1. The NilbogAugust 2, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      What is it? I may not have seen it.

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    2. T. HartwellAugust 2, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      Jesus Christ Superstar. 1973 movie musical directed by Norman Jewison. Absolutely gorgeous film and a huuuuge influence on me as a kid.

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    3. The NilbogAugust 2, 2013 at 5:13 PM

      Never seen it. Sadly, growing up Jewish has made it...uncomfortable to watch Christ-y things for a long time. That being said, it's certainly on my "to-do" list due to it's fame.

      You heard it here, folks. Jesus Christ Superstar is 40 this...err, did you mean August or September?

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    4. T. HartwellAugust 2, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      August.

      And though I don't know your reservations personally, I can tell you that Superstar is surprisingly non-religious...that is, it's ambiguous about its more Christian aspects such that it can be enjoyed by Christians and non-Christians alike. But even if that element doesn't appeal there's always the gorgeous cinematography and the awesome rock score.

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    5. The NilbogAugust 2, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      It's just been something I've had to work on getting over.

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