30 Movies in 30 Days: The Incredibles 2

Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for the kids while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Requirements fulfilled: No new requirements fulfilled Why I picked it: I mean, I was gonna go see it either way. Why not make it part of the blogging festivities? What I liked about it: I really enjoyed that The Incredibles 2 gave us a … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Incredibles 2

30 Movies in 30 Days: The Incredibles

Had I seen it before: Yes! Another one of these one-of-my-favorites-as-a-kid-but-haven’t-really-watched-it-since movies. What IMDb says: A family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Requirements fulfilled:  – No new requirements fulfilled Why I picked it: I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but there’s a sequel to this movie in theaters right now. I’m hopefully seeing it … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Incredibles

30 Movies in 30 Days: Daddy Day Care

Had I seen it before: Yes. It’s one of my faves!! What IMDb says: Two men get laid off and have to become stay-at-home dads when they can’t find jobs. This inspires them to open their own day-care center. Requirements fulfilled:  – No new requirements fulfillled Why I picked it: I thought it’d be cute to do a Father’s Day themed movie. This is the first one I … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Daddy Day Care

30 Movies in 30 Days: 15 Things I Learned in the First 15 Days

Early 2000s Dreamworks deserves a much stronger legacy than it has. Stop shying away from movies just because they’re over 2 hours long. The dudes who wrote Shrek also wrote Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl as well as The Road to El Dorado.  St. Elmo’s Fire is NOT a John Hughes movie. Sing Street is NOT on Netflix. Sing Street is also not available for purchase at my two … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: 15 Things I Learned in the First 15 Days

30 Movies in 30 Days: Moulin Rouge

Had I seen it before: Yes, but it was long enough ago that I pretty much forgot the entire thing. What IMDb says: A poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets. Requirements fulfilled:  – At least one musical Why I picked it: I still hadn’t fulfilled the musical requirement and I remember liking this one A LOT when I first saw it. That was … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Moulin Rouge

30 Movies in 30 Days: Apollo 13

Had I seen it before: Yes, but it’s been a few years. What IMDb says: NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy. Requirements fulfilled: No new requirements fulfilled Why I picked it: I realized this was on Hulu a few days ago whilst looking for something … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Apollo 13

30 Movies in 30 Days: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Had I seen it before: Yes! This was one of my favorites during that weird horse girl phase I went through when I was like 8. What IMDb says: A wild stallion is captured by humans and slowly loses the will to resist training. Yet throughout his struggles for freedom, the stallion refuses to let go of the hope of one day returning home to his herd. … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

30 Movies in 30 Days: The Last Word

Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Harriet is a retired businesswoman who tries to control everything around her. When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth resulting in a life-altering friendship. Requirements fulfilled: – At least one movie that makes me cry Why I picked it: I remember seeing this trailer A LOT … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Last Word

30 Movies in 30 Days: How to Survive a Plague

Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: The story of two coalitions — ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) — whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Requirements fulfilled: – At least one new movie solely because a friend or reader suggested it even if it’s not “your type” of movie (again). – At least one movie I … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: How to Survive a Plague