Karate Kid- Surely there are many from my generation who understand the profound meaning of the words "Wax on, wax off." I so wanted to be the next karate kid (thanks for stealing my thunder, Hillary Swank). When I was six, I even created a sign to advertise my own karate school, which said "Mr. Miagi's Karate" and hung it on the front door of my house. It was ripped down by some of the big kids in the neighborhood.
Never Ending Story- I used to fear that "The Nothing" would come and wipe out the world while I was sleeping. I recently rented this film for old time's sake, and immediately regretted doing so afterwards. It was almost more disturbing than it was 20 years ago. Some things are better left in the past.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory- How I wanted that lickable wallpaper. But even that wasn't enough to make me get over the grossness of all Charlie's grandparents living in the same bed.
Swiss Family Robinson- A little before my time, but still one of my faves. I wanted to live in that sweet treehouse- with Fritz and Ernst, of course. Not as their sister, though; I wanted them to be able to fight over me.
True Grit- I truly took John Wayne's words to heart when I was young girl. I remember accidentally taking my Grandma and Grandpa Brown by surprise when I ran through their yard, pretending to pack two double-barrels and shouting, "Fill your hands, you son of a @!#*%!" (Dad had to have a little talk with me later.)
The Brave Little Toaster- My brothers and I loved this movie about a bunch of old appliances who go on an adventure to find their previous master- a little boy whose parents got NEW appliances. The part where Electric Blankie turns himself into a tent in order to shelter the others got to me every time.
I am interested to know what Eric's selections were. I'm probably somewhere in the middle as I was influenced by Eric but am your age minus two months. I can relate to you on the first four. Ralph Machio. Whatever happened to him? I too, dreamed of a Swiss Robinson style tree house. Never happened. (Do you remember the shelves my dad build--er Holocaust bunks? Enough said.)I think the most disturbing part of Neverending Story is that flying dog. It would definitely give me nightmares. Bet Katelyn would like it though.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know his selections as well. I loved Swiss Family Robinson; that is my time. It was just magical. And True Grit is the all time favorite of someone I live with. That scene is the greatest though. Sometimes the movie gets fast-forwarded to that very scene. Don't you love the way he says it. I wish I could have seen your version.
ReplyDeleteThis is bringing back memories. Neverending Story... oh boy. That was a disturbing piece of work.
ReplyDeleteNever ending story is a classic. I still dream of the day when Falkor (giant pink dog/dragon) comes to take me to Fantastica. Atreyu and I will spend our days galavanting around the countryside, visiting giant tortoises and rock eaters. Oh how I heart that movie. Speaking of disturbing, have you watched Charlie and the chocolate factory recently? Sent chills up my spine.
ReplyDelete*Also, True Grit was one of my father's favorite movies..often referred to as true S*@!..
Marybeth, is McKay aware of your dreams about Atreyu? I didn't think guys with long hair were your thing. However, Atreyu did have that silky shine.
ReplyDeleteI have seen none of these movies. And here I thought I was quite the hipster.
ReplyDeleteNeverending Story is the creepiest show ever made. Total nut job! I was always scared of the guy that ate rocks. What was that?
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