Today I close a chapter of my life: one that started 10 Years ago, in 2001. I didn’t like to read when I was little. I didn’t do it very often, and I wasn’t very good at it. But I had cousins who loved reading. They often told me of books they thought I would enjoy but I never wanted to take the time to sit down and read one. One day, they told me about a book called Harry Potter. They made it sound wonderful. So I went to the bookstore to buy it. When I got there, I saw a massive 300+ paged book and thought “No way am I going to read that! I couldn’t finish that in a year!”
Not long after that, the movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone came out to theaters. I didn’t see it right away, but eventually I rented it from blockbuster and watched it at home with my family. I loved the movie but I was still nervous about reading such a long book…and Sorcerer’s Stone was the shortest book in the series. Eventually I talked myself into reading the first one as I walked through Sams with my dad one day and saw a hardback box set of the first four books right after Goblet of Fire was released.
Once I got started reading, I couldn’t stop. As I continued, the books got better and better. I quickly learned that when a book is fun to read, it doesn’t take very long to finish. I had finished the first four books before I even considered a Chamber of Secrets movie. But alas, the day came when the television started blazing with images of Harry’s second journey to Hogwarts. I was beside myself with joy when my dad took me to see the movie at Windsor Theater. I don’t necessarily remember walking into the theater, but I remember walking out and telling my dad everything that happened differently in the movie than it did in the book. I’m sure he was very interested…
After Chamber of secrets there was a bit of a lull in the Harry Potter community. I had read all the books, and seen all the movies and now kept my eye out for the third movie, Prisoner of Azkaban. It wasn’t long, though, before I heard talks of a fifth book. That year (2004) was a good year for fans of the series. In June I traveled to Minnesota to visit my uncle’s family who had just moved there. I flew with my mom and my other cousin. We planned it for the weekend that Prisoner of Azkaban hit theaters. We didn’t go to a midnight showing, but we did get tickets to a 10:00 pm showing opening day. I was so excited to be seeing the movies with my cousins that I could barely sleep! We sat in line for a couple of hours to get good seats. We were first in line for that showing and I was so proud of us! That was the movie I refer to as “the one we flew to Minnesota to see and my mom slept through it.”
Two short months later, the fifth book, Order of the Phoenix came out. I went to a midnight release party at Barnes and Noble. There were so many people there and I didn’t know I was supposed to preorder a book. Luckily I got there early enough to claim one of the wristbands for a book even though I didn’t preorder. There were all kinds of fun games to play and good food to eat at the party. I never knew people got all dressed up and sat at the bookstore for hours just for a book, but I liked it! That was probably my biggest selling point for the series. It was always fun and exciting, but after that first midnight release party, I didn’t want to miss anything else. I wanted to be at every midnight release party for every book and to go to every midnight showing of every one of the movies.
The next stop for my personal Hogwarts Express was the Goblet of Fire movie. I took a bunch of friends and didn’t order tickets in time and didn’t make it to the midnight showing, but another opening day showing none the less. It turned out for the best because I got to see what it is like to sit all day at the mall, surrounded by people in costume. Now, that might scare some of you away, but for me it was like heaven on earth. All of my friends and I met at the mall and spent all evening together. If you know me, (and if you don’t it is kind of weird that you are reading my blog) you know that I always try to have a good time, and this was definitely no exception.
Fast forward to July 2006. I am in between my junior and senior years of high school. I definitely didn’t forget to pre-order my book this time…as a matter of fact, not only did I double check, but I triple checked that I had everything correct and in order. Unfortunately, the book came out just a day or two before I was supposed to go to church camp so of course, I had to take the book with me to camp. I knew I wouldn’t have time to read it, but I knew if I didn’t take it, I would regret it. I tried to read it every chance I got. It didn’t take long for me to figure out that one of the girls in my dorm was a huge harry fan as well and we bonded over our shared interests. Half way through the week I had to go home for my mom’s retirement party and I accidentally left my book with the girl. I wasn’t planning on going back after the party, but I wasn’t going to let that girl have my midnight party book, so I bought another copy for her and took it to her to trade out. Looking back, I know I didn’t owe her a book, but it just felt like the right thing to do.
A year later, just after my high school graduation I attended my first midnight movie premier for Order of the Phoenix on July 10, 2007. It was nothing short of magical. I would expect nothing less from a Harry Potter movie. It was a completely different experience because with the opening day crowd, you have the crazies running out an about and tons of kids in full costume, but at a midnight showing, only the most dedicated of fans show up. With a phenomenon like Harry Potter, it is best to get to the show early. This is where I learned about line time and people who will sit in line for 12 hours just to see a midnight movie. Those people were my heroes. They were even bigger fans than I was! I couldn’t believe it. But it was true: as big of a fan as I was, I had much to learn.
I don’t even know where to start talking about the Deathly Hallows book. I didn’t preorder. I know what you are thinking….didn’t she learn? Yes. Yes I did. I learned to go to the midnight party with friends, but wait until the next morning to go to Sams and buy it there for a cheaper price and shorter line. I went to two different Barnes and Noble stores the night of July 6, 2009. I ended the night at the one on May and Memorial with a group of friends. I’m glad I went to that one because if I hadn’t, I would not have experienced the funniest Harry Potter fan moment to date. Imagine me and three friends, in our own little nook of the store, not in full costume, but we definitely don’t look like amateurs. We are quietly discussion all the books and what we think will happen in the final installment of JK Rowling’s infamous series when out of the blue, two adult men in robes run to the middle of the store apparently mid dual. When one man takes his wand, turns and shouts at the top of his lungs “AVADA KEDAVRA!” The other man stops in his place, rolls his eyes back into his head and faints to the floor and just lays there. What do you do to that? You applaud. Loudly. At least that was the general consensus around the room.
Every other story from here on has taken place at the same place: Harkins Theater in Bricktown. I attended the Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows part I, and Deathly Hallows part II all in the same theater: Cine Capri. From my experience (please note I have never been to the Warren in Moore) it is the best theater in the OKC area. It was at Half-Blood Prince that I was introduced to a couple of guys called Twinprov. They are hilarious. You can YouTube their performances. I highly recommend you do, actually. See, they do raps about movies. They have done Harry Potter, Twilight, and many more. Mix their songs with the heightened emotions and excitement of the night and there is an energy that can’t be beat nor duplicated. I know, I’ve searched for excitement like that…After their performance at Harry Potter I was thrilled to learn they would be performing at the Twilight Premier as well…and they did a great job for New Moon, However, I was disappointed when I tweeted them before Eclipse and they assured me they would be there. I made T-Shirts and everything and they didn’t even show up.
Now, Deathly Hallows rolls around. One book—two movies. All is right in the world because finally we can dedicate enough time to actually explain why so many things are the way they are. Sometimes with the movies, you really need to read the books to understand parts of the movie. Part one premiered November 19th so on the 18th I arrived at Harkins at 9am to find the theater still locked. I was puzzled because I was under the impression that they open their doors at 9 am daily. Since I was the only one there, I went ahead and left. I went to school, took a test (aced the test), and went back. Still made it in time to be first in line and the doors were still locked. DHp1 was another high point of Harry Potter. As first in line, I found out you get interviewed for the news, you get quoted in newspapers, and you get bragging rights over all the friends you make in line. I felt like I was the Harry Potter Queen for the Day. It was the best time I have ever had in my life. Imagine spending the day with your best friends at a high energy party honoring something you have spent 10 years of your life loving and you might get some glimpse as to the pure joy I felt that day. For one day I didn’t have to explain why I like Harry Potter to angry mobs of people who constantly feel the need to question anyone and everyone who has any interest in pop culture. It is nice to be completely surrounded by like minded people, eating movie-themed snacks, and watching youtube videos on our iPhones.
It comes down to the last day. Deathly Hallows part 2. July 14, 2011. I am happy. I am excited. I am pumped and ready for the movie. I am sad. I am heartbroken. I am not ready for these happy memories to come to an end. I want more. Is that so wrong? These people I see in line have come to be my friends. We have laughed together and cried together. I’ve spent hours next to you playing games, answering trivia questions, and talking to each of you about life. Harry Potter was what made me want to start reading. It is what got me interested in movies. I owe a lot to that messy-haired kid with the lightening shaped scar. You have helped me come up with some of the greatest pet names imaginable (I’m talking to you Ronald Bilius Weasley-Gordon my beloved bird who died….and to you future lizard pet I plan to name Harry just so I can say “You’re a lizard, Harry.” Just like Hagrid does in Sorcerer’s Stone.)
So now I will leave you with the greatest movie quote of all time. One that we should all hear and take to heart. “Dark and Difficult times are ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right, and what is easy.” –Albus Dumbledore
*ADD ON*
Obviously I wrote this in line yesterday. I just want to add a few things. Last night I actually got to sit down and talk with the Twinprov guys. It completely amped me up for the movie. (plus they signed my arm in sharpie) I had a total fa...ngirl moment. You all would have been embarassed of me. Also, the movie was the best movie I have ever seen. Not just the best of Harry Potter. They did a really good job of using the other movies to create flashbacks. The sad parts were sad enough to fully appreciate, but were not overwhelming and there was plenty of humor. Even though the series is over, Harry will live forever in our hearts. "He will never be gone. Not as long as those who remain are loyal to him." (Chamber of Secrets)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
V-Day Movie Blast
Instead of wallowing in the self-pity of Singles Awareness day, my friend Ashley and I have decided we are going to have a Valentine's Day Rom-Com Movie Marathon! So I have made a list of all acceptable movies for us to watch. Now, we just have to narrow the list down! There are 31 movies on the list (and shocker! harry potter didn't make the cut....or twilight) So please cast your vote for your favorite on the list!
1. Walk the Line- 2005- Story of Johnny Cash and June Carter. I hear it has a really great proposal scene. I have never seen this movie.
2. Serendipity-2001- Another one I have never seen. John Corbett has a great romantic proposal...doesn't get the girl....but a great proposal never the less.
3. Stepmom-1998- Super sad movie, but one of my all time favorites. Funny, timeless, and the way Ed Harris proposes to Julia Roberts is awesome! **SPOILER** Susan Sarandon dies of cancer in the end.
4. Sweet Home Alabama- 2002- "Why do you wanna marry me for anyway?" "So I can kiss you anytime I want." Queue the Awwwwwwww.
5. Love Actually- 2003- Even though I would consider it more of a Christmas movie, I love at the end when Colin Firth goes to the woman's home and proposes to her in her language. He doesn't exactly get the words correct, but the point gets across...then she answers in broken english because she learned "just in case."
6. In Her Shoes- 2005- Good story--great ending. I love the ee cummings poem at the end. I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart.
7. My Big Fat Greek Wedding- Her family reminds me so much of Ashley's family. It is a cute, feel-good flick and it's been awhile since I've seen it!
8. Josie and the Pussycats- 2001- I can almost see you all rolling your eyes. But I don't care. Alan M.'s crowd-surfing confession is too cute. Actually, now that I think about it...Everything Alan M. does in the whole movie is too cute.
9. Valentine's Day- 2010- Why not? It's Valentine's Day...when is a better time to watch this movie? It has everything for our celebration! A little romance, humor, upsidynamancakes (sorry, inside joke) and yes, Tay squared.
10. Titanic- 1997- One of the greatest love stories...sure, it has a sad ending...but a surefire hit.
11. The Notebook- 2004- It is no secret that in the past, this has not been my FAVORITE movie ever (It beats tristan and isold thought) but I am willing to give it a second chance, especially on Valentine's Day.
12. Romeo + Juliet- 1996- Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes have phenomenal chemistry in this remake of William Shakespeare's most famous love story of all time.
13. My Best Friend's Wedding- 1997- proof that even when the man you love marries someone else, you can get through it with a best friend and Dionne Warwick.
14. Runaway Bride- 1999- Are you seeing I love Julia Roberts yet? Well, this is one of my favorite movies of hers (which really says something). Also, it has a really great soundtrack! Plus. If we learned anything from Pretty Woman...it's that Julia Roberts and Richard Gere work fabulously together.
15. He's Just Not That Into You- 2009- Because lets just face it, he isn't. Nothing like blunt reality for V-Day.
16. A Little Romance- 1979- I can already tell you this is too old for Ashley. She doesn't like old movies. But my mother would kill me if I didn't put her favorite on the list. If you don't know what it's about 2 teenagers run away together when the girl finds out she is moving to kiss in a gondola under the bridge of sighs so they will be in love forever. "Geeez Lauren!"-favorite line
17. Mamma Mia- 2008- Amanda Seyfried+ Meryl Streep+ Greece=Fabulocity. Not to mention the ABBA songs that make my heart pitter-patter.
18. Princess Bride- 1987- Still too old for Ashley, but another one I just had to put on the list. It's been so long since I've seen it, but I just got the DVD for Christmas!
19. 27 Dresses- 2008- The look on James Marsden's face when Katherine Heigl walks down the aisle *swoon* And you can't forget B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets.
20. A Cinderella Story- 2004-Chad Michael Muray and Hilary Duff make this a B-list teenie bopper movie...but sometimes I like those.
21. Ever After- 1998- Drew Barrymore plays Danielle in this Cinderella-esque tale. Truly a must see (that I would be willing to bet Ashley has NOT seen.)
22. Father of the Bride-1991- Because occasionally we enjoy movies about weddings.
23. The Proposal- 2009- If Ryan Reynolds isn't reason enough, then Sandy and Betty should do the trick.
24. Princess Diaries- 2001- She just wishes her foot would pop.
25. Never Been Kissed-1999-Best. Kiss. Ever award. No--seriously. best kiss ever.
26. The Little Mermaid-1989- What would an Ashley/Mattie movie party be without at least a mention of a Disney Princess?
27. Juno-2007- Candice Accola's character is so much funnier now that VD has brought her a bigger role. That plus the soundtrack and the awkwardness of Michael Cera (just like every other movie he is in) is a WIN!
28. Sydney White-2007- THe hilariousness of Amanda Bynes tied in with a Snow white spoofed storyline makes a good movie...at least to me.
29. A Walk to Remember-2002- Shane West really is a good guy--sappy romantic movie with a sad ending. **SPOILER WARNING***Mandy Moore dies from cancer in the end.
30. Letters to Juliet-2010- Modern Day fairy tales do come true!
31. Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging- 2008- I can't resist the Angus. That and Robbie is dreamy.
1. Walk the Line- 2005- Story of Johnny Cash and June Carter. I hear it has a really great proposal scene. I have never seen this movie.
2. Serendipity-2001- Another one I have never seen. John Corbett has a great romantic proposal...doesn't get the girl....but a great proposal never the less.
3. Stepmom-1998- Super sad movie, but one of my all time favorites. Funny, timeless, and the way Ed Harris proposes to Julia Roberts is awesome! **SPOILER** Susan Sarandon dies of cancer in the end.
4. Sweet Home Alabama- 2002- "Why do you wanna marry me for anyway?" "So I can kiss you anytime I want." Queue the Awwwwwwww.
5. Love Actually- 2003- Even though I would consider it more of a Christmas movie, I love at the end when Colin Firth goes to the woman's home and proposes to her in her language. He doesn't exactly get the words correct, but the point gets across...then she answers in broken english because she learned "just in case."
6. In Her Shoes- 2005- Good story--great ending. I love the ee cummings poem at the end. I carry your heart with me, I carry it in my heart.
7. My Big Fat Greek Wedding- Her family reminds me so much of Ashley's family. It is a cute, feel-good flick and it's been awhile since I've seen it!
8. Josie and the Pussycats- 2001- I can almost see you all rolling your eyes. But I don't care. Alan M.'s crowd-surfing confession is too cute. Actually, now that I think about it...Everything Alan M. does in the whole movie is too cute.
9. Valentine's Day- 2010- Why not? It's Valentine's Day...when is a better time to watch this movie? It has everything for our celebration! A little romance, humor, upsidynamancakes (sorry, inside joke) and yes, Tay squared.
10. Titanic- 1997- One of the greatest love stories...sure, it has a sad ending...but a surefire hit.
11. The Notebook- 2004- It is no secret that in the past, this has not been my FAVORITE movie ever (It beats tristan and isold thought) but I am willing to give it a second chance, especially on Valentine's Day.
12. Romeo + Juliet- 1996- Leo DiCaprio and Claire Danes have phenomenal chemistry in this remake of William Shakespeare's most famous love story of all time.
13. My Best Friend's Wedding- 1997- proof that even when the man you love marries someone else, you can get through it with a best friend and Dionne Warwick.
14. Runaway Bride- 1999- Are you seeing I love Julia Roberts yet? Well, this is one of my favorite movies of hers (which really says something). Also, it has a really great soundtrack! Plus. If we learned anything from Pretty Woman...it's that Julia Roberts and Richard Gere work fabulously together.
15. He's Just Not That Into You- 2009- Because lets just face it, he isn't. Nothing like blunt reality for V-Day.
16. A Little Romance- 1979- I can already tell you this is too old for Ashley. She doesn't like old movies. But my mother would kill me if I didn't put her favorite on the list. If you don't know what it's about 2 teenagers run away together when the girl finds out she is moving to kiss in a gondola under the bridge of sighs so they will be in love forever. "Geeez Lauren!"-favorite line
17. Mamma Mia- 2008- Amanda Seyfried+ Meryl Streep+ Greece=Fabulocity. Not to mention the ABBA songs that make my heart pitter-patter.
18. Princess Bride- 1987- Still too old for Ashley, but another one I just had to put on the list. It's been so long since I've seen it, but I just got the DVD for Christmas!
19. 27 Dresses- 2008- The look on James Marsden's face when Katherine Heigl walks down the aisle *swoon* And you can't forget B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets.
20. A Cinderella Story- 2004-Chad Michael Muray and Hilary Duff make this a B-list teenie bopper movie...but sometimes I like those.
21. Ever After- 1998- Drew Barrymore plays Danielle in this Cinderella-esque tale. Truly a must see (that I would be willing to bet Ashley has NOT seen.)
22. Father of the Bride-1991- Because occasionally we enjoy movies about weddings.
23. The Proposal- 2009- If Ryan Reynolds isn't reason enough, then Sandy and Betty should do the trick.
24. Princess Diaries- 2001- She just wishes her foot would pop.
25. Never Been Kissed-1999-Best. Kiss. Ever award. No--seriously. best kiss ever.
26. The Little Mermaid-1989- What would an Ashley/Mattie movie party be without at least a mention of a Disney Princess?
27. Juno-2007- Candice Accola's character is so much funnier now that VD has brought her a bigger role. That plus the soundtrack and the awkwardness of Michael Cera (just like every other movie he is in) is a WIN!
28. Sydney White-2007- THe hilariousness of Amanda Bynes tied in with a Snow white spoofed storyline makes a good movie...at least to me.
29. A Walk to Remember-2002- Shane West really is a good guy--sappy romantic movie with a sad ending. **SPOILER WARNING***Mandy Moore dies from cancer in the end.
30. Letters to Juliet-2010- Modern Day fairy tales do come true!
31. Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging- 2008- I can't resist the Angus. That and Robbie is dreamy.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Baggage
Baggage: Everyone has it.
For some people, baggage is an extension of self. You can dress it up however you want, but it is still there. These are people with shiny pink outfits and shiny pink shoes. They carry shiny pink purses and shiny pink laptop bags and shiny pink carry-on bags. They also have two or three shiny pink suitcases. They make everything look okay because it matches. They trick you into believing it belongs. But if you look at these people long enough, you see that these people fill their bags (and their lives) with crap. They can't even move without bumping into something or someone. They are constantly taking everything in and piling on more matching, shiny pink bags until they get so weighted down by baggage that they can't even move. They have to have someone come pick up the mess they have made and help them along. Their baggage becomes their handicap.
Other people don't have so much baggage. It is there, but only just. Maybe they have a simple black carry-on. This bag isn't something that will become a permanant fixture, but just a few things they have thrown together over time to make things more bearable: things from past friendships and relationships that were really screwed up that they are still learning from. These people still let their baggage get in their way occasionally, but it doesn't completely hold them down.
Unfortunately I hold onto things. I emotionally over-pack my baggage because it is easier to put certain people in certain categories than to actually sit down and sort through the good and the bad. It's too much for me to think about how I could have been better, it is too simple to blame everyone else for my problems. The thing is, now that I see the problem and acknowledge it, I am trying to fix it. I'm trying to downsize so I don't get weighed down. I'm trying to practice forgiveness because in the past I have been so full of hate. I am trying to hold fewer grudges because what does that help, really?
For some people, baggage is an extension of self. You can dress it up however you want, but it is still there. These are people with shiny pink outfits and shiny pink shoes. They carry shiny pink purses and shiny pink laptop bags and shiny pink carry-on bags. They also have two or three shiny pink suitcases. They make everything look okay because it matches. They trick you into believing it belongs. But if you look at these people long enough, you see that these people fill their bags (and their lives) with crap. They can't even move without bumping into something or someone. They are constantly taking everything in and piling on more matching, shiny pink bags until they get so weighted down by baggage that they can't even move. They have to have someone come pick up the mess they have made and help them along. Their baggage becomes their handicap.
Other people don't have so much baggage. It is there, but only just. Maybe they have a simple black carry-on. This bag isn't something that will become a permanant fixture, but just a few things they have thrown together over time to make things more bearable: things from past friendships and relationships that were really screwed up that they are still learning from. These people still let their baggage get in their way occasionally, but it doesn't completely hold them down.
Unfortunately I hold onto things. I emotionally over-pack my baggage because it is easier to put certain people in certain categories than to actually sit down and sort through the good and the bad. It's too much for me to think about how I could have been better, it is too simple to blame everyone else for my problems. The thing is, now that I see the problem and acknowledge it, I am trying to fix it. I'm trying to downsize so I don't get weighed down. I'm trying to practice forgiveness because in the past I have been so full of hate. I am trying to hold fewer grudges because what does that help, really?
Friday, October 15, 2010
All Aboard the Hogwarts Express!
I bought my Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 tickets yesterday!
(enter screaming fangirl)
I'm talking about this now because if I get it all out of my system early, maybe I can avoid being freaky Harry Potter girl everywhere I go. I'm hoping to be able to carry on a normal conversation for the next 34 days without everything being about Harry. So please just put up with it.
My plans are pretty simple. Thursday, November 18th is line day. We are arriving at Harkins at 9am (when the doors open) with HP treats in hand. Then I have to leave to go to school from 10-1. :( I might try to get out of one class but I know I have to go to Geography... :(
I'm thinking of taking
Treacle Fudge---(aka regular fudge)
Pumpkin Pasties (if I can get the recipe figured out)
and maybe some other treats. I don't know.
Just so no one gets confused. These are the people going with our group.
1. Me
2. Ciara
3. Ashley
4. Mary
5. Michelle
6. John Paul
7. Jonathan
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Monday, September 20, 2010
An interesting view on Vampirism.
Sometimes the strangest things pop into my head. Today I was sitting at my house wondering if my birthday present from my dad (Vampire Diaries Season 1) had arrived yet. As I sad there I began thinking about how my mom rolls her eyes every time I find a nw show, book, movie, etc... that has a supernatural theme. I wished there was some redeeming quality to some of these shows and things I watch. The more I began to think, the more I found that Vampires are a lot like Christians. Here, in this post, I will discuss my odd ramblings and strange thoughts. I will be discussing why I decided to continue writing this essay instead of dismissing it as just another random thought, salvation, view of sin, reputatoins, the afterlife (and the after-afterlife), and ending with differences.
First, I must state that I know vampires are not real. Sill statement--I know--but I felt like it might be necessary. However, I do believe there are some seriously messed up, strange and misguided people in the world who do partake in the drinking of human blood but no matter what they believe, it does not give them any kind of supernatural talents. Also, I do not claim to know much about vampiresm their history, or their nature. Another thing I am not is a biblical scholar so bear with me a little. I know that sounds like a lot of excuses but all of this is to say: I am no expert nor do I preend to be one. These are simply my opinions.
In the bible while having the Last Supper Jesus instructs his disciples to eat of his flesh and drink of his blood. I know he says bread and wine and to do so as a symbol, but the question I sask is this: What is the beginning of "vampirism" is derived from someone who did not understand figurative speech. What if it was someone who misunderstood the scripture and took it a little bit too literally. What if this person actually believed Jesus was promoting the eating and drinking of flesh and blood as means to some kind of spiritual enlightenment. When I think about it--it almost makes sense. By watching and reading the Twilight Saga and Vampire Diaries Series I have had a change of heart on vampirism. I see them in a different light.
The first similarity between Christians and Vampires is the quest for everlasting life. Vampires and Christians alike have tasks they must accomplish ot obtain or achieve their goal. Much like Christians who seek everlasting life through baptism, vampires go through a similar transformation. They perform an act (the drinking of human blood) that will make them "reborn" as a vampire the way Christians believe that through baptism their sins will be washed away and they will be reborn as a saved soul.
Another similarity between Christians and Vampires is their views of their own sins. Both sets are intensely aware of the fact that they have sinned and will continue sinning until they die. They do what they can to right their wrongs and use personal experience to spread the word and evoke awareness in other people. Vampires like Stefan Salvatore from the Vampire Diaries and the Cullen Famiily in Twilight try to change th other Vampires from drinking Human Blood and to survive on the blood of animals. Christians use testimony to persuade other people to see the error in their ways by pointing out their own flaws and showing them that there is an alternative way of living. They use testimony to convince others to see the the light, turn, and repent.
This brings up another similarity. Both have been given a bad reputation. In these stories that I've read, there are "good vampires" and "bad vampires." The Cullens and Stefan Salvatore are forced to suppress who they really are because the "bad vampires" have the world living in fear, afraid of being eaten or sucked dry. Likewise, Christians get a bad reputation as well sometimes. There are those who lie, cheat, steal, curse, gossip and set a generally bad example (we all do some of those at some point--its part of being human) of what Christianity is really about. There are people in the world whose only exposure they have to Christians are the kind who take joy in shoving their beliefs down non believer's throats (which, by the way, is no way to reach out to people).
The afterlife is an interesting topic to think about. For Christians, we believe everyone will ultimately end up in either Heaven or Hell when all is said and done, but what do Vampires believe? I mean, technically speaking, this is their afterlife. They get neigher Heaven nor Hell, but what will happen to them in their after-afterlife? what will happen when they go out in the sun, when that wooden stake goes through their no longer beating heart? What will really happen when they are ripped apart and burned? I don't know what the typical answer is, but I know what Edward Cullen thinks. He believes he is doomed for Hell. However Carlisle, whose father was a minister, does not necessarily agree with Edward's spiritual views.
Now is the time I have set aside to discuss their differences. This isn't where I go into detail about the differences though. Afterall, the main point of this essay is to discuss eerie similarities. Obviously there are many differences. For starters, Vampires are fictional and Christians are actual. We live, they are undead. Their everlasting life is here on earth and ours is in Heaven with God.
Now I hope you have enjoyed this interesting point of view. I know this may go beyond the valley of the wierd for some of my readers, but for me this took some serious thought. I hope maybe I have helped some of you see that there are redeeming qualities in Vampire stories. Though they are just for fun, they can really make you think.
First, I must state that I know vampires are not real. Sill statement--I know--but I felt like it might be necessary. However, I do believe there are some seriously messed up, strange and misguided people in the world who do partake in the drinking of human blood but no matter what they believe, it does not give them any kind of supernatural talents. Also, I do not claim to know much about vampiresm their history, or their nature. Another thing I am not is a biblical scholar so bear with me a little. I know that sounds like a lot of excuses but all of this is to say: I am no expert nor do I preend to be one. These are simply my opinions.
In the bible while having the Last Supper Jesus instructs his disciples to eat of his flesh and drink of his blood. I know he says bread and wine and to do so as a symbol, but the question I sask is this: What is the beginning of "vampirism" is derived from someone who did not understand figurative speech. What if it was someone who misunderstood the scripture and took it a little bit too literally. What if this person actually believed Jesus was promoting the eating and drinking of flesh and blood as means to some kind of spiritual enlightenment. When I think about it--it almost makes sense. By watching and reading the Twilight Saga and Vampire Diaries Series I have had a change of heart on vampirism. I see them in a different light.
The first similarity between Christians and Vampires is the quest for everlasting life. Vampires and Christians alike have tasks they must accomplish ot obtain or achieve their goal. Much like Christians who seek everlasting life through baptism, vampires go through a similar transformation. They perform an act (the drinking of human blood) that will make them "reborn" as a vampire the way Christians believe that through baptism their sins will be washed away and they will be reborn as a saved soul.
Another similarity between Christians and Vampires is their views of their own sins. Both sets are intensely aware of the fact that they have sinned and will continue sinning until they die. They do what they can to right their wrongs and use personal experience to spread the word and evoke awareness in other people. Vampires like Stefan Salvatore from the Vampire Diaries and the Cullen Famiily in Twilight try to change th other Vampires from drinking Human Blood and to survive on the blood of animals. Christians use testimony to persuade other people to see the error in their ways by pointing out their own flaws and showing them that there is an alternative way of living. They use testimony to convince others to see the the light, turn, and repent.
This brings up another similarity. Both have been given a bad reputation. In these stories that I've read, there are "good vampires" and "bad vampires." The Cullens and Stefan Salvatore are forced to suppress who they really are because the "bad vampires" have the world living in fear, afraid of being eaten or sucked dry. Likewise, Christians get a bad reputation as well sometimes. There are those who lie, cheat, steal, curse, gossip and set a generally bad example (we all do some of those at some point--its part of being human) of what Christianity is really about. There are people in the world whose only exposure they have to Christians are the kind who take joy in shoving their beliefs down non believer's throats (which, by the way, is no way to reach out to people).
The afterlife is an interesting topic to think about. For Christians, we believe everyone will ultimately end up in either Heaven or Hell when all is said and done, but what do Vampires believe? I mean, technically speaking, this is their afterlife. They get neigher Heaven nor Hell, but what will happen to them in their after-afterlife? what will happen when they go out in the sun, when that wooden stake goes through their no longer beating heart? What will really happen when they are ripped apart and burned? I don't know what the typical answer is, but I know what Edward Cullen thinks. He believes he is doomed for Hell. However Carlisle, whose father was a minister, does not necessarily agree with Edward's spiritual views.
Now is the time I have set aside to discuss their differences. This isn't where I go into detail about the differences though. Afterall, the main point of this essay is to discuss eerie similarities. Obviously there are many differences. For starters, Vampires are fictional and Christians are actual. We live, they are undead. Their everlasting life is here on earth and ours is in Heaven with God.
Now I hope you have enjoyed this interesting point of view. I know this may go beyond the valley of the wierd for some of my readers, but for me this took some serious thought. I hope maybe I have helped some of you see that there are redeeming qualities in Vampire stories. Though they are just for fun, they can really make you think.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The 22nd Birthweek!
Starting tomorrow I will be kicking off birthweek celebrations! This certainly is turning into a busy week rather quickly! First, I'm hoping tickets to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will go on sale this week sometime. (side note: anyone wanting to go with me needs to let me know ASAP if I am getting a ticket for you!) Also this week is one of the things on my fall five: the return of good television...NO MORE RERUNS!!!! I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am! Also this week is my birthday, obviously....that's on Thursday. Thursday is probably the busiest day of the week. I have a quiz, a test, and I'm going to an advanced screening of Easy A. I've been wanting and waiting to see that movie for about a month and *hopefully* my screening passes will work. Tomrrow and Wednesday I'll be working up at my church. Friday I am having a dinner with some friends to celebrate my 22nd at Olive Garden. Then Saturday my whole family (including the beautiful baby Harper)
is coming over to our house for fun, food, and of course...some Cowboy Football. I'm so excited! This is going to be an amazing week! I've got a great family and some seriously wonderful friends and I'm so blessed to be able to celebrate another year with them!
Last week we had some family come in town from Hemet, California. My great uncle, Wayne and his wife, Audrey made their annual voyage east from Californ-i-a. We had a big family dinner and spent a lot of time catching up. They asked when I will be by to visit them again soon so maybe, just maybe I will be able to plan a California Dreamin' Roadtrip for sometime soon. Wouldn't that be exciting? I feel like I've been using the word "excite" a lot in this post...maybe it is time I learned some new adjectives. Maybe I should buy a thesaurus...
Anyway, it's been about a month since my last post and I just thought I would post a little update about what is going on in my life. I know i'm a little boring and I appreciate everyone's responces. I love hearing from you guys! I hope you all have a good week! I'll try to update again soon!
-Mattie
ps. if you are still looking for a gift for me I have gift lists at www.target.com and www.bathandbeyond.com just search for me! Mattie Gordon.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Mattie's Movies
Howdy folks! I'm heading to the lake this week with my Sunday School class and I have directed all of them to my blog to see my list of movies that I own so they can tell me which ones they want me to bring! Please don't make fun of them...some of them really are rather embarassing. I got them when I was younger...some of them I don't care if they are dorky. I'm posting both MY list and my Parent's list. Also, if you are reading this and have borrowed one of the movies I've marked as MISSING, please let me know as soon as possible.
10 Things I Hate about You
13 Going on 30(MISSING)
17 Again
21
27 Dresses
101 Dalmations
Angels and Demons
Accepted(MISSING)
Baby Mama
Batman Begins
Batman Forever
Batman and Robin
Beauty and the Beast
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Big Fat Liar
Billy Madison
Bring It On
Bruce Almighty
Bye, Bye Birdie
Cars
Catch Me If You Can
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Cheaper By the Dozen
Cheaper By the Dozen 2
Chicago
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe(MISSING)
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian(MISSING)
Cinderella
A Cinderella Story
Collateral(MISSING)
College Road Trip
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
The Covenant
The Dark Knight
DaVinci Code
Disturbia
Dodgeball
Double Jeopardy
Drumline
Dukes of Hazzard
Elf
Elizabethtown
Ella Enchanted(MISSING)
Enchanted(MISSING)
Evan Almighty
Ever After
Faculty Follies 2005
Fantastic Four
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride Part II
Fever Pitch
Finding Nemo
Finding Neverland
The First Wives Club
Flashdance
Flight 29 Down: Vol. 1
Footloose
Friends: The Complete Series
Freaky Friday(MISSING)
Gossip Girl Season 1
Gossip Girl Season 2
Hairspray
Happy Gilmore
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Haunted Mansion
High School Musical
Hocus Pocus
Holes(MISSING)
The Holiday
Home Alone
Hook
The House Bunny
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
iMemories
The Incredibles
The Invisible
It's A Wonderful Life
Jingle All the Way
John Tucker Must Die
Josie and the Pussycats
Juno
Just Friends
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde
Little Black Book
The Little Mermaid
Little Women
The Longest Yard
Mean Girls(MISSING)
Meet the Fockers
Meet Joe Black
MIIB
Minority Report
M:I-2
Miss Congeniality
Mr. Deeds
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mulan
Mulan 2
Murder by Numbers
My Best Friend's Wedding
Nancy Drew(MISSING)
Nanny McPhee
Napoleon Dynamite
National Treasure
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Never Been Kissed
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nim's Island
NSYNC: Live from Madison Square Gardens
Ocean's 11
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief
Peter Pan (animated)
Peter Pan (unanimated)
Pete's Dragon
Phonebooth
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pocahontas
Princess Diaries
Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement
The Proposal
Radio
Red Eye
Remember Me
The Replacements
Return to Neverland
The Ringer
Risky Business
The Rocker
The Runaway Bride
The Santa Clause
Save the Last Dance
A Series of Unfortunate Events
She's The Man
Shrek
Shrek 2
Shrek the Third
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Sky High
Sleeping Beauty
SNL: Best of Will Ferrell
SNL: Best of Will Ferrell Vol. 2
Spiderman
Spiderman 2
Starsky and Hutch
Step Up
Step Up 2: The Streets
The Stepford Wives
Stick It
Superman Returns
Superstar
Sydney White
Taken
Talladega Nights
That Thing You Do
Transformers
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
Troy
The Truman Show
Twilight
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Twister
Valentine's Day
Varsity Blues
A Walk to Remember
The Wedding Planner
That's my list. Now I'm going to post my Mom and Dad's List
12 Angry Men
40 Year Old Virgin
500 Days of Summer
The Abyss
Alfie
Alien
All About Eve
All Quiet on the Western Front
Amazing Grace
American Graffiti
The Andy Griffith Show
Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels in the Outfield
Anger Management
Annie
August Rush
Bad Santa
Baitshop
Balls of Fury
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Best in Show
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Big
Black Beauty
Blast from the Past
The Blind Side
Boogeymen
The Book of Eli
The Brave One
Bruce Almighty
Bye, Bye Birdie
Captain's Courageous
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Christmas in Connecticut
A Christmas Story
Christmas Vacation
Cinderella Man
Citizen Kane
The Clearing
The Client
Coach Carter
Coma
Consenting Adults
Corpse Bride
The Count of Monte Cristo
Couples Retreat
Crazy Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crossing Delancey
Crimes of the Heart
Dan in Real Live
Dave
Death to Smoochy
Deer Hunter
The Departed
Dial M for Murder
District 9
Disturbia
The Emperor's New Clothes
The End of the Spear
Enemy of the State
E.T.
Everybody Loves Raymond: The Complete Series
Facing the Giants
Family Man
Fargo
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fawlty Towers
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Fiddler on the Roof
Fight Club
The Firm
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Flicka
The Forgotten
Foul Play
The French Connection
Fried Green Tomatoes
Friday Night Lights
Friendly Persuasion
The Fugitive
Garden State
Gettysburg
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters 2
The Gift
Gladiator
The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration
Gods & Generals
Gone with the Wind
The Goonies
Gran Torino
Greece
Gross Pointe Blank
Guarding Tess
Hancock
The Hangover
He's Just Not That Into You
The Hiding Place
High Crimes
The Hitchock Collection
Home Alone
Hoosiers
Hope Floats
How the West Was Won
Hush...Hush Sweet Charolette
In Her Shoes
Independance Day
Indian in the Cupboard
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Arc
Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Informant
Inglourious Basterds
Inside Moves
Invincible
Iron Man
It Happened One Night
It's Complicated
The Story of Jacob and Joseph
Jaws
Jeff Foxworthy
Jeremiah Johnson
Jewel of the Nile
Jingle All the Way
Joyeux Noel
Julie & Julia
Kindergarted Cop
Kingdom of Heaven
Kiss the Girls
Kite Runner
A Knight's Tale
LA Confidential
Law Abiding Citizen
Leatherheads
Legends of the Fall
Les Miiserables
Life is Beautiful
Little Big Man
A Little Romance
Lonesome Dove
Lord of the Rings: Two Towers
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Love Actually
The Love Letter
The Lovely Bones
Mamma Mia
Man from Snowy River
Man on Fire
Marley and Me
Mary Poppins
The Matrix
The Matrix: Reloaded
The Matrix: Revolutions
Million Dollar Baby
Misery
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Music and Lyrics
The Music Man
Mr. Mom
Murphy's Romance
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Fair Lady
My Utmost for His Highest
Narrow Margins
The Nativity Story
No Time for Sergeants
The Nutcracker
Oklahoma!
The Office Season 2
The Office Season 3
Old Yeller
Oliver!
On Golden Pond
Open Range
Parenthood
The Patriot
Pay It Forward
Pearl Harbor
The Pelican Briefs
Plain Truth
A Prairie Home Companion
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
The Princess Bride
Public Enemies
Pulp Fiction
The Rainmaker
Resevoir Dogs
Rocky I
Pretty Woman
The Quiet Man
Ratatouille
Rear Window
Rebecca
Remember the Titans
Return to Snowy River
Romancing the Stone
Roman Holiday
Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends
The Rookie
Rudy
Rumor Has It...
RV
SNL Best of Chris Farley
School of Rock
Seinfeld Seasons 1&2
Seinfeld: Season 8
Star Trek
Shadrach
The Shawshank Redemption
Silverado
Simon Birch
The Sandlot
Seabiscuit
Sherlock Holmes
The Simpson's Movie
Sleeping With The Enemy
Slumdog Millionaire
Something's Gotta Give
The Sound of Music
South Pacific
Stand By Me
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
State of Play
Steel Magnolias
Sunshine Cleaning
To Kill A Mockingbird
Tombstone
Tommy Boy
Tombstone
Tootsie
Toy Story
Toy Story 2
UHF
The Untouchables
UP(MISSING)
Valkyrie
The Vicar of Dibley
Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Welcome to Mooseport
What About Bob
Where the Heart Is
White Christmas
The Wizard of Oz
Working Girl
Zombieland
OKAY Sunday Schoolers- leave me comments that say 1. your name, 2. your movie requests. and remember I'm leaving earlyish on Wednesday so no later than Tuesday night! See you friday night!
10 Things I Hate about You
13 Going on 30(MISSING)
17 Again
21
27 Dresses
101 Dalmations
Angels and Demons
Accepted(MISSING)
Baby Mama
Batman Begins
Batman Forever
Batman and Robin
Beauty and the Beast
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Big Fat Liar
Billy Madison
Bring It On
Bruce Almighty
Bye, Bye Birdie
Cars
Catch Me If You Can
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Cheaper By the Dozen
Cheaper By the Dozen 2
Chicago
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe(MISSING)
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian(MISSING)
Cinderella
A Cinderella Story
Collateral(MISSING)
College Road Trip
Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
The Covenant
The Dark Knight
DaVinci Code
Disturbia
Dodgeball
Double Jeopardy
Drumline
Dukes of Hazzard
Elf
Elizabethtown
Ella Enchanted(MISSING)
Enchanted(MISSING)
Evan Almighty
Ever After
Faculty Follies 2005
Fantastic Four
Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride Part II
Fever Pitch
Finding Nemo
Finding Neverland
The First Wives Club
Flashdance
Flight 29 Down: Vol. 1
Footloose
Friends: The Complete Series
Freaky Friday(MISSING)
Gossip Girl Season 1
Gossip Girl Season 2
Hairspray
Happy Gilmore
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Haunted Mansion
High School Musical
Hocus Pocus
Holes(MISSING)
The Holiday
Home Alone
Hook
The House Bunny
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
iMemories
The Incredibles
The Invisible
It's A Wonderful Life
Jingle All the Way
John Tucker Must Die
Josie and the Pussycats
Juno
Just Friends
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde
Little Black Book
The Little Mermaid
Little Women
The Longest Yard
Mean Girls(MISSING)
Meet the Fockers
Meet Joe Black
MIIB
Minority Report
M:I-2
Miss Congeniality
Mr. Deeds
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mulan
Mulan 2
Murder by Numbers
My Best Friend's Wedding
Nancy Drew(MISSING)
Nanny McPhee
Napoleon Dynamite
National Treasure
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Never Been Kissed
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
Nim's Island
NSYNC: Live from Madison Square Gardens
Ocean's 11
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief
Peter Pan (animated)
Peter Pan (unanimated)
Pete's Dragon
Phonebooth
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pocahontas
Princess Diaries
Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement
The Proposal
Radio
Red Eye
Remember Me
The Replacements
Return to Neverland
The Ringer
Risky Business
The Rocker
The Runaway Bride
The Santa Clause
Save the Last Dance
A Series of Unfortunate Events
She's The Man
Shrek
Shrek 2
Shrek the Third
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Sky High
Sleeping Beauty
SNL: Best of Will Ferrell
SNL: Best of Will Ferrell Vol. 2
Spiderman
Spiderman 2
Starsky and Hutch
Step Up
Step Up 2: The Streets
The Stepford Wives
Stick It
Superman Returns
Superstar
Sydney White
Taken
Talladega Nights
That Thing You Do
Transformers
Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen
Troy
The Truman Show
Twilight
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Twister
Valentine's Day
Varsity Blues
A Walk to Remember
The Wedding Planner
That's my list. Now I'm going to post my Mom and Dad's List
12 Angry Men
40 Year Old Virgin
500 Days of Summer
The Abyss
Alfie
Alien
All About Eve
All Quiet on the Western Front
Amazing Grace
American Graffiti
The Andy Griffith Show
Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels in the Outfield
Anger Management
Annie
August Rush
Bad Santa
Baitshop
Balls of Fury
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Best in Show
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Big
Black Beauty
Blast from the Past
The Blind Side
Boogeymen
The Book of Eli
The Brave One
Bruce Almighty
Bye, Bye Birdie
Captain's Courageous
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Christmas in Connecticut
A Christmas Story
Christmas Vacation
Cinderella Man
Citizen Kane
The Clearing
The Client
Coach Carter
Coma
Consenting Adults
Corpse Bride
The Count of Monte Cristo
Couples Retreat
Crazy Heart
Crimes of the Heart
Crossing Delancey
Crimes of the Heart
Dan in Real Live
Dave
Death to Smoochy
Deer Hunter
The Departed
Dial M for Murder
District 9
Disturbia
The Emperor's New Clothes
The End of the Spear
Enemy of the State
E.T.
Everybody Loves Raymond: The Complete Series
Facing the Giants
Family Man
Fargo
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fawlty Towers
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Fiddler on the Roof
Fight Club
The Firm
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Flicka
The Forgotten
Foul Play
The French Connection
Fried Green Tomatoes
Friday Night Lights
Friendly Persuasion
The Fugitive
Garden State
Gettysburg
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters 2
The Gift
Gladiator
The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration
Gods & Generals
Gone with the Wind
The Goonies
Gran Torino
Greece
Gross Pointe Blank
Guarding Tess
Hancock
The Hangover
He's Just Not That Into You
The Hiding Place
High Crimes
The Hitchock Collection
Home Alone
Hoosiers
Hope Floats
How the West Was Won
Hush...Hush Sweet Charolette
In Her Shoes
Independance Day
Indian in the Cupboard
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Arc
Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Informant
Inglourious Basterds
Inside Moves
Invincible
Iron Man
It Happened One Night
It's Complicated
The Story of Jacob and Joseph
Jaws
Jeff Foxworthy
Jeremiah Johnson
Jewel of the Nile
Jingle All the Way
Joyeux Noel
Julie & Julia
Kindergarted Cop
Kingdom of Heaven
Kiss the Girls
Kite Runner
A Knight's Tale
LA Confidential
Law Abiding Citizen
Leatherheads
Legends of the Fall
Les Miiserables
Life is Beautiful
Little Big Man
A Little Romance
Lonesome Dove
Lord of the Rings: Two Towers
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
Love Actually
The Love Letter
The Lovely Bones
Mamma Mia
Man from Snowy River
Man on Fire
Marley and Me
Mary Poppins
The Matrix
The Matrix: Reloaded
The Matrix: Revolutions
Million Dollar Baby
Misery
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Music and Lyrics
The Music Man
Mr. Mom
Murphy's Romance
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Fair Lady
My Utmost for His Highest
Narrow Margins
The Nativity Story
No Time for Sergeants
The Nutcracker
Oklahoma!
The Office Season 2
The Office Season 3
Old Yeller
Oliver!
On Golden Pond
Open Range
Parenthood
The Patriot
Pay It Forward
Pearl Harbor
The Pelican Briefs
Plain Truth
A Prairie Home Companion
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
The Princess Bride
Public Enemies
Pulp Fiction
The Rainmaker
Resevoir Dogs
Rocky I
Pretty Woman
The Quiet Man
Ratatouille
Rear Window
Rebecca
Remember the Titans
Return to Snowy River
Romancing the Stone
Roman Holiday
Rocky & Bullwinkle and Friends
The Rookie
Rudy
Rumor Has It...
RV
SNL Best of Chris Farley
School of Rock
Seinfeld Seasons 1&2
Seinfeld: Season 8
Star Trek
Shadrach
The Shawshank Redemption
Silverado
Simon Birch
The Sandlot
Seabiscuit
Sherlock Holmes
The Simpson's Movie
Sleeping With The Enemy
Slumdog Millionaire
Something's Gotta Give
The Sound of Music
South Pacific
Stand By Me
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
State of Play
Steel Magnolias
Sunshine Cleaning
To Kill A Mockingbird
Tombstone
Tommy Boy
Tombstone
Tootsie
Toy Story
Toy Story 2
UHF
The Untouchables
UP(MISSING)
Valkyrie
The Vicar of Dibley
Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Welcome to Mooseport
What About Bob
Where the Heart Is
White Christmas
The Wizard of Oz
Working Girl
Zombieland
OKAY Sunday Schoolers- leave me comments that say 1. your name, 2. your movie requests. and remember I'm leaving earlyish on Wednesday so no later than Tuesday night! See you friday night!
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