You know how some film classes have certain
movies on their curriculum? There are days when I tell my husband if I had a
class about films, this movie or show would be watched. The following are my
favorite movies and television shows. In no particular order because they are
all equally awesome.
The Breakfast Club. There are some
youngsters today (hehe I said youngsters) who will not know the joy and
heartache of being a teenager. Before there was the WB and such we had Pretty
In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Sixteen Candles. John Hughes movies should
be required class materials.
The IT Crowd, the BBC version. Two
words, Moss and Roy. One question, “Hello IT have you tried turning it on and
off again?” It’s hard to explain The IT Crowd if you have not seen it. And I
don’t mean that in a “don’t worry citizen I can take it from here” kind of way.
If you are every on the YouTube you’ll have to look this up.
The Muppets Take Manhattan. I can’t
say that I do not care for cartoons or kids shows today because I have never
really seen them. But what I can say is that Jim Henson was a genius. In my
humble opinion, he led the path for studios like Pixar to have a comedic
balance that is funny for both kids and adults. Let’s not forget Labyrinth.
Magic Dance. And don’t forget my favorite phrase, "It’s not fair!"
My So-Called Life. If John Hughes is
the King of teenage angst, Winnie Holzman is the Queen of Teenage Angst. In my
humble opinion she has a way of writing her characters true to life. Even now
when I watch this show it takes me back, and I say to myself I remember feeling
this way, or that character reminds me of the friend I had. I think her and
John Hughes’s stories stand the test of time and can be relatable for young
people today.
(Side note, as I am writing this I
know I will keep thinking of more to add to the list. Then once I am done I
will say, I can’t believe I forgot this one.)
Dazed and Confused. One time my
husband played Slow Ride for a class presentation when getting his RTF degree.
Afterwards some of his class mates said hey that’s a great song, where is it
from? He replied Dazed and Confused. They had no idea what he was talking
about. Never hear of it. To which my reply was the same as his, mouth opened in
disbelief. It’s hard to believe some people will never know where All right,
all right, all right come from when referring to Matthew McConaughey.
The funny thing is that not much
separates these films and TV shows from others. The events and situations range
from simple to crazy. Muppets are on the list. It’s the characters that make
all the difference and the little details that make them unique and memorable.
There are reasons why they stand the test of time and become part of our lives.
“Sometimes someone says something
really small, and it just fits right into this empty place in your heart.” –
Angela Chase
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