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

30 Movies in 30 Days: Why Him?

Had I seen it before: Yes. What IMDb says about it: A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter’s Silicon Valley millionaire boyfriend is about to pop the question. Requirements fulfilled: – A movie I like but haven’t seen in over a year. Why I picked it: I was going through my DVD collection trying to find Whiplash and got distracted. What I … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Why Him?

30 Movies in 30 Days: Adventures in Babysitting

Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she’s looking after. Requirements fulfilled:  – No new requirements fulfilled Why I picked it: My wonderful boss recommended it. And she’s pretty cool and likes pretty cool movies. What I liked about it: I am in awe of how much stuff happens in … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Adventures in Babysitting

30 Movies in 30 Days: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

Had I seen it before: Yes! I first saw this movie in theaters and fell in love with it. It is one of my faves and one I knew I wanted to share with other friends, so it was only a matter of time before I bought the DVD. What IMDb says: When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

30 Movies in 30 Days: The Meaning Of Life

Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: The comedy team takes a look at life in all its stages in their own uniquely silly way. Requirements fulfilled: No new requirements fulfilled. Why I picked it: I thought it would be fun to watch a movie with my parents. And I have weird parents so this is the one we decided on as a family. What I liked … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: The Meaning Of Life