Friday, November 12, 2010

Movies That Stick With You

So my friend tagged me in one of those Facebook notes where they write a list, then you write a list, etc. Well instead of making a note, I decided to put it up here. Here's the original fb post/instructions:

The rules: Don’t take too long to think about it. Fifteen films you’ve seen that will always stick with you. List the first fifteen you can recall in no more than fifteen minutes. Tag fifteen friends, including me, because I’m interested in seeing what films my friends choose.

So ignore the tagging part. Also I didn't read all the "instructions" so I def. cheated on the whole 15 minute time limit thing. Oh well. But I like making lists, so I am still posting it. Just so you know, these aren't in any particular order.

1. Some Kind of Wonderful
2. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
3. Say Anything
4. Sabrina
5. Yentl
6. Stardust
7. Goonies
8. Chocolat
9.The Chorus
10.Penelope
11.While You Were Sleeping
12.Where The Heart Is
13.About a Boy
14.The Little Mermaid
15.Swan Princess

Oh man, I wish this list was classier, or a little bit more Oscar worthy. But strong impressions are strong impressions right? Isn't it funny how strongest impression does not necessarily equal cinematic masterpiece? At least if you're me. My friend who did this first actually had a really impressive list of movies, but this was hard for me to put together. My list of best movies of all time would probably look different. Honestly if you asked me this two days ago or tomorrow the list would probably be different. Fun experiment though :)

I'd love to hear other people's movies that "stuck" with them. No need to be shy, I mean Clueless came *this* close to making my 15 (other runner ups: Mean Girls, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Labyrinth; I quote these soo much!).



Currently watching: Pushing Daisies (I know, I know, I'm like 3 weeks behind on Glee and I'm watching old shows on Netflix Instant...) and Community (2nd season's been a little disappointing to me, but I really liked this week's show)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

When You Hear The Beep...

Last night my roommates and I were reminded of the epic game show, Supermarket Sweep. If you aren't familiar with this game, let me explain it: There are three team of contestants, they answer some trivia related to average supermarket items to gain points. Then at the end they have to run around a supermarket and get the most expensive items they can find. The person with the most points (most expensive basket) wins! No one seems to air this show anymore, but we were lucky enough to find it on YouTube. And it was just as amazing as well all remembered!!

This Supermarket Sweep madness got us thinking about other game shows we've watched and loved. Here's the list I came up with (Keep in mind I did not have cable growing up , so I don't know many of those nickelodean/disney type games):

Shop Till You Drop
Jeopardy ( I love it when I get these one right. It makes you feel so smart!)
Wheel of Fortune
The Newlywed Game
The Price is Right (I will forever remember to spay and neuter my pets.)
Family Feud (So many hosts. I think my favorite was when Richard Karn hosted, just because it always made me think of Home Improvement)
Hollywood Squares
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (I remember when this was THE thing. We still have the board game version at home)
The Weakest Link
Pyramid
Street Smarts
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Are You Smarter than a 5th grader?
Deal or No Deal

Anyway that's it. I'd just thought I'd pass on that little blast from the past. Nowadays I feel like reality shows have kind of taken the place of gameshows on TV (Although it can be kind of a fine line sometimes. Some shows seem to be a little bit of both.). But old-school gameshows will come back in fashion one day. And when that day comes I'll be ready!


Currently: thinking about Pax shows (Where Supermarket Sweep used to air) Does anyone remember Diagnosis Murder and Pet Miracles?! oh Pax TV!