I know what you're thinking... What?! This guy who claims to be obsessed with movies has never seen a beloved classic like E.T?! Calm down. Of course I've seen E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial. But until this past weekend, I'd never seen it on the big screen. Or had I? See... here's the thing... I have … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing E.T.
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Some Thoughts After Seeing West Side Story
It happens every Christmas. I'm not sure when the tradition started, but at some point in our lives, my family decided to see a movie every year on Christmas day. Growing up, it was probably the one day a year when all four of us would go see something at the same time. Sure, there … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing West Side Story
The Best Movies from My Second Decade
Last week I began a series of posts that take a look at my favorite movies from every year I've been alive. I took inspiration from a post I read last year over at Fairly Professional. Since I'm 41, I've decided to just keep it to my first 40 years. And since that's a lot, … Continue reading The Best Movies from My Second Decade
My Favorite Movies #26 – Hook
Hook 1991 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... Peter Pan grows up to become a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. But when his kids are kidnapped by a vengeful Capt. Hook, Peter is forced to return to Neverland, where he gets a chance at redemption. Let's just go ahead … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #26 – Hook
My Favorite Movies #32 – Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park 1993 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick synopsis... A multimillionaire (Richard Attenborough) unveils a new theme park where visitors can observe dinosaurs cloned using advanced DNA technology. But when an employee tampers with the security system, the dinosaurs escape, forcing the visitors to fight for their survival. Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #32 – Jurassic Park
My Favorite Movies #54 – Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan 1998 Directed by Steven Spielberg Quick Synopsis... As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger Capt. John Miller and seven of his men are ordered to penetrate German-held territory and bring the man home. I'm pretty sure Saving Private … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #54 – Saving Private Ryan
My Favorite Movies #90 – Super 8
Super 8 2011 Directed by J. J. Abrams Netflix says... With a nod toward producer Steven Spielberg's landmark sci-fi films of the 1970s and '80s, writer-director J. J. Abrams crafts a supernatural tale about six kids who witness something incredible while shooting a movie with their Super 8 camera. Yeah, sorry it's been a while … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #90 – Super 8
After Seeing Ready Player One
Ready Player One 2018 Directed by Steven Spielberg Kids, this is a movie I've been excited about since I saw the first trailer nearly a year ago. You know what did it? It was that Back to the Future chime at the very end of it. Didn't hurt that the DeLorean plays a pretty big … Continue reading After Seeing Ready Player One
AFI #8 – Schindler’s List
Schindler's List 1993 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... Liam Neeson stars as Oskar Schindler, a greedy German factory owner made rich by exploiting cheap Jewish labor. But as World War II unfolds, he becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz. To say this is a great film … Continue reading AFI #8 – Schindler’s List
AFI #24 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 Directed by Steven Spielberg Netflix says... A lonely suburban boy befriends a gentle alien and tries to help it return home while protecting it from government forces that are in pursuit. Kids, I can't believe I did this. I watched a couple of these things out of order. I know... I'll … Continue reading AFI #24 – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
