Thursday 11 July 2013

My Favourite Films

I love movies. To me the cinema is a wonderful, exciting place. I've worked at movie festivals.


Girl, Interruped

This film is a must-see for anyone living with any sort of mental health problem. The storyline? A young woman is sent to a mental health facility for a 'rest', expecting a week's stay, and is there for two years of her life.

This film is based on a true story and I also highly recommend the book. Angelina Jolie and Wynona Ryder deliver truly powerful and resonant performances in this drama.






The Lord of the Rings Trilogy: The Fellowship of The Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King

This one should be rather obvious by now. I'm a bit of a Tolkien nerd and these films are like comfort food to me. Peter Jackson took on a monumental task in translating Middle Earth for the silver screen and did it elegantly and faithfully.


The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

I really enjoyed the first part of this new Peter Jackson trilogy. I actually began to tear up in the cinema; firstly when Thorin and the dwarves brought out the map of Middle Earth and secondly when we reached my favourite chapter of the book, "Riddles In The Dark"
I'm optimistic for the two films that lie ahead and you can believe I'll be seeing them as soon as they're out.




The 'Underworld' Saga

I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of the vampire genre. Since my early adolescence I have been reading vampire literature, watching vampire flicks. I don't know why - I've always loved it. No, before you ask, I don't like the Twilight saga/franchise. Trust me, darling... I was a vampire nerd before it was cool 
These films are full of attractive people with guns and lots of action scenes. What more do you need?







The Breakfast Club

It should need little or no explanation.
This film is a classic, a must see for any teens or young adults.
In fact I'd be slightly dubious of anyone who openly claims that they have not seen this film. John Hughes was an excellent film maker and this movie is arguably his greatest.
If you've not seen it then I assure you that you've missed out.










Labyrinth

We all have that film that we love and consider it a guilty pleasure, right?
Well this is mine.
Love it, watch it at least once a year, I even own the soundtrack.
I'm a fan of Bowie and Jim Henson so anything that combines them obviously makes me a happy lady.






Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge is such a moving and beautiful film and will forever remain a favourite of mine. Every little aspect of the film is so visually stunning that it is a feast for the eyes.
In fact everything Baz Luhrmann does is beautiful. The Great Gatsby had the same effect on me. I felt like my eyes were feasting.
It's like scenery/costume porn.

Thank you, Baz,








What are some of YOUR favourite movies?
What do you like about them?
Let me know in the comments or tweet me your answers.

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