Movies

So, I just watched the Oscars and it prompted me to want to share some of my favorite movies with you:

Steel Magnolias

In Steel Magnolia's there is a scene in a cemetery where Sally Fields is, essentially, freaking out. She is sobbing and hysterical and then talking quickly about things she needs to do and then sobbing and then talking and then laughing and this is something that I 1) can relate to and 2) cannot see without weeping. I think this is such a great testament to life. It can change in the drop of a hat. That makes it unbearable at times, but brilliant at others.

Crossroads

You will all LAUGH when you read this. But I really like the Britney Spears movie, Crossroads. I know I know. It is awful, maybe this says something about me... but I just love it. It is about friendship and love and roadtrips. It's about how friendships can fill the holes that we have in our lives and I think that is a beautiful expression.

Knocked Up

I'm not gonna lie, this movie is just dang funny. I mean, really. Successful woman get's knocked up by worthless man. What a horrible situation. Yet, the moral of the story is that the result of such horribleness is something so beautiful. I think this is a great message. That things happen for a reason and that even in the worst of times there is an ending worth waiting for. It reminds me of the fact that the end of a caterpillars world is the beginning of a butterfly's.

The Dark Knight

Sounds cliche (especially with Heath just winning the Oscar, yes!) but this is one of the best movies ever. Seriously. IT is like 3 hours long and I didn't even care. I still saw it like 4 times in theaters. What a great flick. So many metaphors in that piece of work. About life. About death. About living for good or evil. And the credit you get for each. Plus it is jam packed with awesome action and amazing acting. *sigh* It doesn't get much better than that.

When Harry Met Sally

I love this story. Best friends falling in love after a long time of being just friends. What a great story about God's plan working out EVENTUALLY... even 12 years later. It just reminds me of Hebrews 11:1 (Faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see).

Pride and Prejudice

Just artfully and beautifully done. The details in this movie are amazing. It makes you fall in love with the characters completely. As someone who considers themselves in the "Creative Field," I find myself appreciating this fact so much. The subtle way the movie shows Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth's love. It is the type of movie that makes you want the fairy tale. While I don't know that the "fairy tale" is smart to desire, I also think that high expectations will ultimately bring what you want the most. Even if it takes longer and is harder.

Pineapple Express

Not gonna lie. I had to throw this one in there... it has some good messages about friendship... but in reality I just think it is super funny.