Favorite movie?

I could list favorite movies from now until doomsday, but I think my all-time number 1 favorite is The Shawshank Redemption. TNT had it on twice on Saturday, and I'll be darned if I couldn't tear myself away, despite endless commercials and editing.

I've yet to see 8mm...maybe I'll rent it one of these nights- I love twisted, freaky movies

Debby- I got very attached to that Volleyball :laughing: I sob everytime I watch that part. Another part that makes me cry in Castaway is in the end when hes talking to a friend about Kelly and how he lost her all over again, but that hes thankful she was with him on that island.. I'm getting teary eyed just typing that

Another movie I like, even though its a Disney film is Air Bud. The kids and I are watching it right now- it makes me teary eyed too. I'm such a sap :LOL:

I'm trying to ignore everything about Castaway, because I'm one of the few who haven't seen it. I was going to get it on pay per view, but I was too late. The Shawshank Redemption-yes! What an inspiring movie. Succeeding against all the odds.
When you mentioned crying during Castaway, I was thinking of the best tearjerkers I've seen. For an oldie-Lassie Come Home and, a bit more recent-Ghost.

Speaking of Tom Hank's movies has anyone seen The Green Mile? That was such a good movie. It didn't hurt that Barry Pepper is easy to look at either.

The Green Mile was an awesome movie- two thumbs up

I read the book, The Green Mile. It was excellent. It's always interesting to compare the book to the movie. I'm sure you all know that Steven King wrote both The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, a change of pace for him.

Funny, I am not at all a Stephen King fan, but 3 of his short stories or novellas are among my favorite movies: Shawshank, Green Mile, and Stand By Me (based on his story The Body).

The Green Mile was a great movie.

Don't worry Jeanie you are not alone. I haven't seen Castaway, either.

Even though this wasn't really a "movie" I have to put in Band of Brothers as another fav. Hubby was watching the first couple parts of it, and I just wanted to see all 12 hours again. It was amazing, and even better that it was historically accurate. I learned more about WWII watching that than I did all through school. (Don't know whether that says more about the series or school.... )

Valanhb, On what channel did you see Band of Brothers? I'd like to see it.
About Steven King. Believe it or not, I am an English teacher. (and music) I think King could have been, and still might be a writer of lasting literature. His style is excellent, and sucks the reader in almost immediately. The Stand is a good example of some of his best writing so far, in my opinion. Initially, he wrote about the classic theme-good against evil. His themes were universal, a characteristic of good literature. Then, at times, in my opinion, he fell into the trap of pleasing the masses. His lurid themes and use of vulgarity for its own sake caused me to lose some respect for him. He still has the same talent. Now let's see how he intends to use it. Many writers have taken the chance of fulfilling their creativity and have lost the mass audience. It takes courage.

I love Dances With Wolves. I also like Selena and Mi Familia/My Family.

Jeanie: Band of Brothers was an HBO mini-series of 12 one hour episodes following one company of paratroopers from training through the capture of Eagle's Nest, and then a special interviewing the actual surviving men of Easy Company. We Tivo'ed it when it was originally shown, but have lost 3 episodes. They are re-showing it starting in April and it is supposed to come out on video and DVD later this year. It is long and pretty graphic, but it is incredible. It is something that I think everyone should see at least once in their lives just to understand what really happens in war, as well as the history of World War II.

After reading this, I realize I too forgot a few of my favorites!!!

Deb25, I'm with you on Shawshank Redemption, I've seen it a hundred times and I still love it!!!!!! i love the look on that wardens face when he realizes how he's been tricked!!!!!!!!!

And I also forgot to mention The Green Mile ( I also read the book first) and Dances with Wolves (Nena you are right, that's a great one!)

Although I have seen many of the movies mentioned here, and have liked many of them, I would have to say my all time fav is The Big Chill. I love the character study and there is a "certain symmetry" to it. (as said in the movie)
One of my favorite lines I always used with my students or son, whenever they protested an adult decision was said by Glenn Close to her daughter: "When you grow up, you can be mean." I used to watch it every autumn. It was like visiting with old friends.

The other movie I like is A Christmas Story. I used to show this movie every year to my class as part of their Christmas treat. I guess because I live in the area where the story is set, that is another reason I find it neat. The class always got a kick out of it, too. That used to be something incoming classes looked forward to when they were in my room.

A Christmas Story is one of our traditions! It just isn't Christmas without Ralphie!

You'll shoot your eye out! You'll shoot your eye out!

Valanhb, yup, that's how it used to be. I have watched the other movies narrated by Jean Shepherd, (sp?) but none are as engaging as A Christmas Story. And I can still hear the sharp intake of breath by my 4th graders in the parochial school when the line, "Ooooohhh FUUUUDGE," was said! That was always a riot!