The local weather bureau announced a few days ago that we are already in the rainy season. That’s some good news to me who always disliked the summer heat, especially now when I can’t go anywhere to escape it. Before the pandemic, I can simply leave the house and go to the mall where I can cool off. Obviously, I can’t do that.
But hey, if you haven’t noticed, the Covid era has given us “new normal” on many things.
Anyway, what better way to spend the upcomingrainy monsoon season in self-isolation than watching movies from your living room couch or comfy bed? (BTW, I still don’t have a Netflix subscription or into Korean drama, so I’m referring to the old school, DVD binge-watching).
Here are some of my movie suggestions that you can watch when the weather gets all gloomy outside. And while movie marathon applies best to film franchises, I’m not adding any famous franchises (MCU, Star Wars, X-Men, Superman, Rocky, Back to the Future, etc.) to this list. Also, the movies I mention here do not necessarily mean blockbusters or critically-acclaimed so don’t sneer at me for not adding “Citizen Kane” or “The Shawshank Redemption”. I’m not attempting to grow a high brow here, it’s all about escapism.
Forever Young (1992)
Apart from Back to the Future, this is by far the best time-travel movie for me, given that the main character, Daniel, didn’t actually “travel” through time. I don’t care if critics think it’s a gooey combination of love story and science fiction, because heck, I like both genres. It’s a touching and sweet-sentimental movie that would leave you rather dreamy.
Enjoy a blue-eyed Mel Gibson before his DUIs, misdemeanor charges, and accusations of homophobia.
A Few Good Men (1992)
Also released the same year is my all-time favorite courtroom drama. That scene leading to its most famous quote: “You can’t handle the truth!” — always leave me mesmerized even if I’ve watched it many times. Some said the movie is slow, all talk and no action, but the compelling exchange of dialogue is actually the best part. Jack Nicholson as the bad guy is stellar and Kiefer Sutherland is a close second when it comes to villainy here. Watch out for the scenes between Cruise and Nicholson — it’s exhilarating.
Meet Joe Black (1998)
A piece of personal trivia: I watched this movie alone at a time when movie theaters allow you to watch movies as many times as you want. I mean, buy one ticket and you can stay inside the cinema the whole day if you want. For this one, which is almost three hours long, I watched it twice. That’s six hours, y’all!
I find this movie captivating because of its unusual plot. It’s about death, a personification of it, wanting to understand why life is beautiful.
Chances Are (1989)
The Frighteners (1996)
My favorite comedy-horror movie but sadly don’t own a DVD of it and it’s hardly shown on cable channels so it’s been a while since I watched this. Even if the movie was made in the late `90s, its special effects are still at par with movies of today. Stars my childhood crush Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, he battles a dead serial killer out to continue his killing spree appearing as the Grim Reaper.
Did I mention that I worked in an office inside a supposedly haunted hospital before? This movie added to my paranoia whenever I work alone late.
The Untouchables (1987)
I saw this as a young girl, long before parents take censorship seriously, so it exposed me to brutal, bloody, and violent scenes very early.
The scene where Robert De Niro, as the American gangster Al Capone, bludgeoned someone with a baseball bat traumatized me forever, but that baby carriage shootout at a Chicago train station is a favorite, with me ending up having a crush on Andy Garcia.
Get Out (2017)
The plot is original and unique because it made racism scarier. I only saw this on cable, sat through it, and found myself at the edge of my seat until its thought-provoking reveal. The scare factor is nowhere near your usual slasher movies with villains that never die (yes, I’m talking to you Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers!) but it’s way better!
The Wedding Singer (1998)
This was once my super favorite feel-good romantic movie. It’s also the only Adam Sandler movie I like because it doesn’t have much of his juvenile humor that I already outgrew. Set in my favorite era, it made me fantasized having my own Robbie Hart, who I will choose in a heartbeat over some ambitious, rich, and philandering guy. Definitely to watch out for is the very funny Steve Buscemi and Alexis Arquette (+) as George.
And I think it’s no surprise why I love this movie, the original soundtrack is all `80s! Don’t believe me? Billy Idol has a cameo!
Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
If I were to add a Filipino movie then this definitely is on my list. Literally translates to “Does Your Heart Beat Faster?” (but colloquially untranslatable as one critic wrote), don’t even think this is a horror/thriller because it’s actually a musical comedy by Mike De Leon (no relation).
I’m not counting the millenials will enjoy this because the movie talks about dated stuff such as cassette tapes, opium, etc. and there are scenes that are particularly silly for some people’s taste. However, if you don’t mind spending almost two hours watching a political satire about imperialism, then start with something that won’t leave you depressed.
There you have it. Some movies that I myself would like to watch one of these days and hopefully you’d get to like too.
Got other suggestions? Feel free to drop them on the comment box.
But hey, if you haven’t noticed, the Covid era has given us “new normal” on many things.
Anyway, what better way to spend the upcoming
Here are some of my movie suggestions that you can watch when the weather gets all gloomy outside. And while movie marathon applies best to film franchises, I’m not adding any famous franchises (MCU, Star Wars, X-Men, Superman, Rocky, Back to the Future, etc.) to this list. Also, the movies I mention here do not necessarily mean blockbusters or critically-acclaimed so don’t sneer at me for not adding “Citizen Kane” or “The Shawshank Redemption”. I’m not attempting to grow a high brow here, it’s all about escapism.
Forever Young (1992)
Apart from Back to the Future, this is by far the best time-travel movie for me, given that the main character, Daniel, didn’t actually “travel” through time. I don’t care if critics think it’s a gooey combination of love story and science fiction, because heck, I like both genres. It’s a touching and sweet-sentimental movie that would leave you rather dreamy.
Enjoy a blue-eyed Mel Gibson before his DUIs, misdemeanor charges, and accusations of homophobia.
A Few Good Men (1992)
Also released the same year is my all-time favorite courtroom drama. That scene leading to its most famous quote: “You can’t handle the truth!” — always leave me mesmerized even if I’ve watched it many times. Some said the movie is slow, all talk and no action, but the compelling exchange of dialogue is actually the best part. Jack Nicholson as the bad guy is stellar and Kiefer Sutherland is a close second when it comes to villainy here. Watch out for the scenes between Cruise and Nicholson — it’s exhilarating.
Meet Joe Black (1998)
A piece of personal trivia: I watched this movie alone at a time when movie theaters allow you to watch movies as many times as you want. I mean, buy one ticket and you can stay inside the cinema the whole day if you want. For this one, which is almost three hours long, I watched it twice. That’s six hours, y’all!
I find this movie captivating because of its unusual plot. It’s about death, a personification of it, wanting to understand why life is beautiful.
Chances Are (1989)
Watch RDJ before he gets all cool and famous as Tony Stark in this charming romantic comedy with one of my favorite duets for a love theme. Call me schmaltzy for including this on the list but is it so bad that I am a die-hard romantic?
The Frighteners (1996)
My favorite comedy-horror movie but sadly don’t own a DVD of it and it’s hardly shown on cable channels so it’s been a while since I watched this. Even if the movie was made in the late `90s, its special effects are still at par with movies of today. Stars my childhood crush Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, he battles a dead serial killer out to continue his killing spree appearing as the Grim Reaper.
Did I mention that I worked in an office inside a supposedly haunted hospital before? This movie added to my paranoia whenever I work alone late.
The Untouchables (1987)
I saw this as a young girl, long before parents take censorship seriously, so it exposed me to brutal, bloody, and violent scenes very early.
The scene where Robert De Niro, as the American gangster Al Capone, bludgeoned someone with a baseball bat traumatized me forever, but that baby carriage shootout at a Chicago train station is a favorite, with me ending up having a crush on Andy Garcia.
Get Out (2017)
The plot is original and unique because it made racism scarier. I only saw this on cable, sat through it, and found myself at the edge of my seat until its thought-provoking reveal. The scare factor is nowhere near your usual slasher movies with villains that never die (yes, I’m talking to you Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers!) but it’s way better!
The Wedding Singer (1998)
This was once my super favorite feel-good romantic movie. It’s also the only Adam Sandler movie I like because it doesn’t have much of his juvenile humor that I already outgrew. Set in my favorite era, it made me fantasized having my own Robbie Hart, who I will choose in a heartbeat over some ambitious, rich, and philandering guy. Definitely to watch out for is the very funny Steve Buscemi and Alexis Arquette (+) as George.
And I think it’s no surprise why I love this movie, the original soundtrack is all `80s! Don’t believe me? Billy Idol has a cameo!
Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
If I were to add a Filipino movie then this definitely is on my list. Literally translates to “Does Your Heart Beat Faster?” (but colloquially untranslatable as one critic wrote), don’t even think this is a horror/thriller because it’s actually a musical comedy by Mike De Leon (no relation).
I’m not counting the millenials will enjoy this because the movie talks about dated stuff such as cassette tapes, opium, etc. and there are scenes that are particularly silly for some people’s taste. However, if you don’t mind spending almost two hours watching a political satire about imperialism, then start with something that won’t leave you depressed.
There you have it. Some movies that I myself would like to watch one of these days and hopefully you’d get to like too.
Got other suggestions? Feel free to drop them on the comment box.
Forever Young...love that film!
ReplyDeleteI love films like that. Light lang.
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