Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Boys who are better in books... and movies... and TV

There is a YouTube video called Boys in Books Are Better by Carrie Hope Flecther.


It got me to thinking I should do that. Not sing, but write about my favorite leading guys in books, movies and television.

Who are these guys you might ask. In no particular order (and of course in jumbled, short thoughts) we have Maurice Moss, Wade Owen Watts aka Parzival, Johnny Martin aka Max Champion, Peeta Mellark, Jordan Catalano, and Tim from About Time.

Moss. Need I say more? One word, Moss! What girl would not like a guy who is the Countdown winner? For those of who are familiar with The IT Crowd know how funny, awkward, and nice Moss is. I know that show is way over, but I still enjoy it. I know most people would say girls would not like a “dork” in real life. Well I like dorks, I did marry one after all. It’s okay he knows that is probably the main reason I married him.

Can we just talk about Parzival for a moment? He is the unintentional hero of the book. It’s just my humble opinion I say unintentional hero because he starts off in the OASIS playing for himself, then he begins to use his powers for good. I apologize where are my manners? For those of you who are unfamiliar with Wade Owen Watts he is Parzival in Ready Player One. Well, his avatar’s name is Parzival. Ten words can sum up my feelings for Parzival, falls in love with a girl he has never met.

Johnny Martin aka Max Champion aka James McAvoy. Okay yes I love me some James McAvoy. Again, it’s okay my husband knows that. Seriously *she says in her best Scottish accent, like McAvoy, which did not work* I like him in the movie Penelope. That is a favorite movie of mine because it is sweet and different. I have never seen a movie where you did not know where it takes place, but it still works. That broke my heart when Johnny has to say no to Penelope’s proposal because he is not Max. He loves her that much he wants her to be happy even if it means letting her go. Love that movie. Go see it … its okay I’ll wait.

Peeta Mellark in the books and the movies. All I am going to say is when I picture Peeta when I read The Hunger Games I could not think of a better actor than Josh Hutcherson. I am not sure if people have a differing opinion but that is just my humble opinion. Anywho. He is a strong, caring, and loving person. I know a lot of people would say he loves Katniss so much he just wants to protect her, which is true but he also respects her independence. I like a guy who know when to listen, and when you need support. That’s why I married a guy like that.

Okay, I know, I know I am here talking about my love for dorky guys and Jordan Catalano is on my list of favorite leading guys. In my defense My So Called Life, Daria, and …. I am going to date myself even more here ….The Wonder Years are shows that I watched when I was growing up. It’s really the nostalgic part of me that has him on the list. I think when we are all younger we have a Catalano or know one in our lives, and that’s okay that’s why they are called crushes.

Tim from About Time is accidentally charming. In case you are wondering that is his name, he has not last name in the credits. If you have read my blog before you know that I have written about this movie. It is the loveliest, beautifully written movie I have ever seen. If you have ever seen Vincent and the Doctor you know what I mean. Richard Curtis is a brilliant screen writer.

So in conclusion, nice guys don’t finish last. I know some people might think hey of course these guys are awesome because they are fictional. Well … okay so it’s a little true. But the way I see is in fiction they are awesome so you know when to recognize it in real life.

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