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
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
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
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
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
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny) is a well-rounded high school senior with a wonderful girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein) and a bright future ahead of him – and with plans to achieve his last teenage milestone by losing his virginity. But things get complicated when he meets Elliot (Antonio Marziale), a handsome and charming gay kid from the other side … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Alex Strangelove
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?
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
Had I seen it before: I’d seen the beginning as I attempted to watch this one earlier in the month, but fell asleep. What IMDb says: A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, his renowned Tokyo restaurant, and his relationship with his son and eventual heir, Yoshikazu. Requirements fulfilled: – At least one documentary Why I picked it: This one has been on my “list” since Charlisissocoollike … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Had I seen it before: No. What IMDb says: During an adventure into the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Requirements fulfilled: – At least one action/adventure movie – At least one movie in theaters – At least one movie directed by someone who’s won the Best Director Academy Award Why I picked it: I actually … Continue reading 30 Movies in 30 Days: Solo: A Star Wars Story
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