The Land Before Time:
This is the movie that began it all for me. After watching the adventures of Little Foot and his dino friends I became a dinosaur fanatic. My bedroom was dinosaur themed; including a dinosaur mural, wall paper, comforter, and sheets. This film was intended for children, but the scene where Little Foot's mother dies could bring adults to tears. This movie was so good that the producers decided to make 12 more sequels.
Dinosaurs (the television series):
Aside from Full House and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this was the only television show that I faithfully watched. With such memorable lines as, "Gotta love the baby!" how could you not fall in love with the Sinclair family. I recently watched a few episodes of this show on DVD and realized that some of the themes were semi-serious including drug usage and sexual maturity. Yikes! I'm glad I never picked up on that as a kid.
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story:
This is the poor man's Land Before Time. Kids who never got to see Land Before Time when they were younger maintain that this is the best dinosaur-themed animated film. I admit this film is entertaining, but lacks the heart that Land Before Time emanates.
Valley of the Gwangi:
Okay, I haven't actually scene this one, but I couldn't pass it over. This movie is about cowboys (some where in the dessert) that fight dinosaurs. Yes, you read correctly...cowboys vs. dinosaurs. Could you ask for a better, more American combination? Just watch the trailer for it on Youtube...you'll be laughing for hours.
Jurassic Park:
One of the best films of all time...according to me. When I saw this as a youngster I was amazed at the unbelievable realistic nature of the film's dinosaurs. Great acting, great special effects, and a great story. Thank you Steven Spielberg for bringing Michael Crichton's book to life. This movie will live forever in film history.
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My elementary school "boyfriend" was a dino-nut. Mikeosaurus. He had that same bedroom you did. Complete.
ReplyDeleteHe could also name all the dinosaurs, and give biographical information on all of them. I suspect you can do the same.
Funny. I have taught middle school science for 10 years, and I still only know dinosaurs by the names in Land Before Time (of course, I liked that movie when I was in college...but that ages me, doesn't it?).
Long neck. Sharptooth. (Littlefoot, Cera, Petrie, Ducky...) And I can't ever remember whether they're herbivores, carnivores or omnivores...
Apparently I'm not Bethosaurus.
First of all, I like your sign off Carson-osaurus. :) Secondly, I love all of the above (and can't wait to watch Valley of the Gwangi. I sing the song from the parade in We're Back! all the time for some reason...and all the rest are my fave dinoasaur shows/movies as well. Dino-marathon!!!!
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