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Re: Re: Re: Kids are too easily pleased (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket,  in Movies
Chris,
My dad still remembers the day he picked me up from my first day at nursery school (kindergarten, as you crazy US folks call it), and my teacher asked him why his 'little blonde child' kept running up to the other kids and shouting "Smile, you son of a b.itch."
Oh, a little blonde blue eyed Crispy swearing at the other tots! I love it! Bet you were the cutest kid in class.
I loved it as a wee nipper, mind and I have to admit the ending caused me to shed many a juvenile tear.
I didn't see it for the first time until a few years ago, so am not hardened to its tear inducing powers. Or perhaps I'm a weepy girl who will remain weepy always in the face of the demise of the snowman.
Listen, there are few things in life that are as pure as the day and twice as beautiful. Soccer moms are one of 'em, and you're the best of the bunch. Say you'll be my angel forever
Damn, you are good. Smooth as silk but far more gorgeous. You know those people that say flattery will get you nowhere? They're all fools ;)
Sue
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Dec 21 '03
9:49 pm PST
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Re: Re: Kids are too easily pleased (Reply to this comment)
by Simply_Crispy
While Jaws is certainly a fine, fine choice, I did try to avoid those films that might make the children soil themselves. I'm just picky that way, you know?
Build 'em up, it did me a load of good. My dad still remembers the day he picked me up from my first day at nursery school (kindergarten, as you crazy US folks call it), and my teacher asked him why his 'little blonde child' kept running up to the other kids and shouting "Smile, you son of a bitch." Aaah, memories.
Yay! Someone who actually knows The Snowman! I still nearly cry at the end every time I see it.
The Snowman is to us Brits what A Wonderful Life is to you Americans. It's on every bleeding Christmas. I loved it as a wee nipper, mind and I have to admit the ending caused me to shed many a juvenile tear.
You, sweetheart, are a shameless flatterer. Do continue.........;)
Listen, there are few things in life that are as pure as the day and twice as beautiful. Soccer moms are one of 'em, and you're the best of the bunch. Say you'll be my angel forever
Chris x
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Dec 20 '03
6:24 am PST
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Re: Kids are too easily pleased (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Chris,
Where, for example is Jaws? I loved that film when I was a kid, even though it once made me quite literally crap in the bath.
While Jaws is certainly a fine, fine choice, I did try to avoid those films that might make the children soil themselves. I'm just picky that way, you know?
The Snowman is a given
Yay! Someone who actually knows The Snowman! I still nearly cry at the end every time I see it.
but I'm not too sure Shrek is really a kids film, per se, it seems to have a lot of adult themes in it too.
My kids love it. I think the more adult aspects fly completely over their heads. They like the icky ogre goop and the funny donkey. What can I say - they're little kids.
But seeing as you look incredibly sexy in your profile pic, I'll have to agree.
You, sweetheart, are a shameless flatterer. Do continue.........;)
Sue
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Dec 19 '03
7:26 am PST
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Kids are too easily pleased (Reply to this comment)
by Simply_Crispy
I do agree with a few of these, but not all. Where, for example is Jaws? I loved that film when I was a kid, even though it once made me quite literally crap in the bath.
The Snowman is a given, but I'm not too sure Shrek is really a kids film, per se, it seems to have a lot of adult themes in it too. But seeing as you look incredibly sexy in your profile pic, I'll have to agree.
Chris x x
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Dec 18 '03
10:27 am PST
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Re: Re: Re: What the...? (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Travelgall,
Oh, too funny - VanDyke's accent is horrible, isn't it? I've seen the movie so many times I don't even notice it anymore, but where did he pick that up? Then when he's talking to the ever lyrical and lovely voiced Andrews - yikes!
I'll have to go back and watch the Jungle Book and pay attention to the Dawn Patrol more closely. I'm guessing I can talk at least one kid into watching with me ;)
Sue
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Dec 11 '03
8:33 pm PST
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Re: Re: What the...? (Reply to this comment)
by travelgall
Can't believe you didn't mention Dick Van Dyk's terrible English accent (Mary poppins) or the superb Colonel Harty (My favourite) in the Dawn Patrol of the Jungle book. Great review though.
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Dec 11 '03
9:21 am PST
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Re: What the...? (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
S.dogg,
No SPINAL TAP?
A top contender, to be sure - it got edged out by the talking pig. Nobody ever said the world was fair......
Sue
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Dec 10 '03
3:06 pm PST
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What the...? (Reply to this comment)
by sundogg99
No SPINAL TAP?
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Dec 09 '03
10:08 am PST
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Re: ------------- (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Jack,
Okay, I can understand not seeing things like James and the Giant Peach, but Mary Poppins and The Wizard of Oz? You were deprived. At least you got to have the mandatory oompa loompa nightmares, though. Interestingly enough, they don't scare the kids, even though some of the stuff in animated Disney films does.
I didn't see (or hear of) The Snowman until a couple of years ago - my kids got it as a gift. It's fabulous.
As for Babe - I love the whole thing. From the story to the special effects to the great sense of fantasy in the cinematography. And Shrek is just getting all sorts of grief, here! Come on, he's an ogre in love! He's big and slimy and disgusting! Well, I guess that might not appeal to everyone.
Are you doing this to show me up or something, damnit!?
Is it working?
So how about a top-10 of nudie flicks, now?
Oh, I think I'll leave that to you........
Sue
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Dec 02 '03
9:16 am PST
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Re: glamour, perseverance, and pigs who herd giant cloud rhinoceri (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Brian,
First off, I love your comment title. Imagine how trippy it would be if they somehow rolled all these movies into one.
Based on your wisdom in having chosen Babe, Willy Wonka, a Bug's Life, the Wizard of Oz, and Shrek, i will consider this my wake-up call to watch the other five
Oh, you should. I think you would love The Snowman - even if you hate Christmas it's a winner based on style alone. And James and the Giant Peach is almost better for adults than kids.
But no, i don't really believe that there are ten kids' movies better than Charlotte's Web. Were you placing affirmative action quotas that limited pigs? Very un-Midwestern of you.
It's true. One talking pig per list is the limit. It's a harsh world here in farm country, but I'm sticking by the code.
Sue
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Dec 02 '03
9:05 am PST
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Re: Re: Re: There's a few on here (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Marsha,
I killed all of my cats with ashtrays, remember?
I'm telling.
Trust me, I know my G-Men. Just don't ask me how. It's a "family" sort of secret.
Oooh, like mobsters? I'm a fan of mobsters, now.
And oh my God, I absolutely loved the Princess Mardi Gras headpiece!!!
I knew you would! It's so very, very chic.........
Sue
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Dec 02 '03
8:59 am PST
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glamour, perseverance, and pigs who herd giant cloud rhinoceri (Reply to this comment)
by voxpoptart
Based on your wisdom in having chosen Babe, Willy Wonka, a Bug's Life, the Wizard of Oz, and Shrek, i will consider this my wake-up call to watch the other five (although Willy Wonka i actually have the DVD of lying on the living-room table: it had been too long).
But no, i don't really believe that there are ten kids' movies better than Charlotte's Web. Were you placing affirmative action quotas that limited pigs? Very un-Midwestern of you.
cheers,
- Brian
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Dec 02 '03
4:12 am PST
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Re: Re: There's a few on here (Reply to this comment)
by katmar
SuePrincess,
I killed all of my cats with ashtrays, remember? Just like May asked me to do! So stop with all the cat comments, okay? It still hurts me just a little. They were children that I brought over willingly from the playground. All right? Now say no more.
And if you think those are catnappers, you're seriously mistaken. Trust me, I know my G-Men. Just don't ask me how. It's a "family" sort of secret. So cut the sh*t with the Hummer parties until I say it's okay. These aren't men to be fooled with.
And oh my God, I absolutely loved the Princess Mardi Gras headpiece!!! Can we stop and get it for bowling?! Please? (And maybe we can lose the G-Men for the night if we're in disguise. Sshhhh...)
Okay, see you at seven!
Your protective, loving, neighborhood princess,
Marsha
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Nov 30 '03
7:58 pm PST
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Re: Everybody seems to be adding their candidates... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Patrick,
I hadn't even heard of a couple of your choices! I'll have to check them out, especially "The Four Hundred Blows". "Stand by Me" remains one of the best Stephen King adaptations to date - with Carrie and Shawshank - and really the only one that captures his unique ability to understand kids. It's a very good choice for older kids.
I still have yet to see "The Goonies" - I should do that! And I would never leave off "Willy Wonka" - it ran once a year on TV when I was a kid, and we all looked forward to it, I still love it. Thanks Patrick!
Sue
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Nov 30 '03
10:05 am PST
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Re: There's a few on here (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Marsha,
First of all, you have to stop pretending your 50 cats are children, it makes the other neighbors nervous. And that isn't FBI outside, it's catnappers.
going with the ones I've seen, I'd have to say "Babe" is my favorite, hands down. God, I loved that movie. I also enjoyed "Shrek" way more than I thought I would.
I love Babe, too. He's so cute singing - and James Cromwell is great as Farmer Hoggett. I thought I would hate Shrek, too. But the kids got it as a gift, and we've watched it so many times - it's been a long time since Eddie Murphy made me laugh, but he sure does here!
And as much as kids and adults love "The Wizard Of Oz," I thought it was the weirdest piece of sh*t in the world.
Oh, that's just too funny! But, actually, I do remember being a little freaked out by the Flying Monkeys as a kid. I always loved the scene of the Land of Oz makeover, though.
I can't believe "May" isn't on this list
It was close, but she just missed the cut. She got edged out by "Psycho" which was then narrowly booted by "Mary Poppins" - that nanny has guts! ;)
Your hair looks cute pink!
Oh, I knew you would like it! Makes me kind of an edgy soccer mom, don't you think?
And since the last links failed me, here is your new outfit:
http://www.cigallery.com/images/soto/Mardi%20Gras%20Princess%20Grap.jpg
Soooooo you!
Sue
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Nov 30 '03
9:56 am PST
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There's a few on here (Reply to this comment)
by katmar
I haven't seen, but going with the ones I've seen, I'd have to say "Babe" is my favorite, hands down. God, I loved that movie. I also enjoyed "Shrek" way more than I thought I would.
I think what took away some of my appreciation for the other films was the fact that I had kidnapped seven neighborhood children, and it made me a little nervous, if you know what I mean.
I have no kids of my own, and Amanda wasn't here yet, so I did what I had to do. Now, keep in mind they're all safe and sound now, but it's hard to really enjoy a film while listening for sirens. Okay, 'nuff said.
And as much as kids and adults love "The Wizard Of Oz," I thought it was the weirdest piece of sh*t in the world. It made me curious as to the exact mixture of drugs the filmmakers and writers were on. It actually freaked me out. But that's probably just me.
I can't believe "May" isn't on this list, by the way. I "brought over" a few children several months ago, and they were literally screaming with delight! So, you may need to amend this.
And how about an inclusion of "Solaris," just for the hell of it? :) :) (Huge grin on my evil face, can you see it? Hold on, I'll come to the window. How about now? Oh cool!! Hi honey! How are you? Your hair looks cute pink! Okay, see ya later!)
Is bowling still on for tomorrow? I wasn't sure, due to the holidays. Oh, and those links you gave me the last time (to the tattoo parlor and the sports place)? None of them worked the way you had them printed. I tried just going in through the main site, but one was in a foreign language.
I'm probably on some list now, aren't I? Might explain the FBI-looking car that's been hanging around. I cannot believe you got me again.
Well, paybacks are a b*tch, neighbor, so keep an eye on Santa Claus and his lovely, bejeweled reindeer.
Your lovely, sane, and incredibly thoughtful neighbor,
Marsha
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Nov 29 '03
7:55 pm PST
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Everybody seems to be adding their candidates... (Reply to this comment)
by st_patrick
so I'll add a few of my own:
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Walt Disney's landmark animated classic.
"The Four Hundred Blows" A French New Wave classic and Francois Truffaut's first feature film.
"The Thief of Baghdad" Arabian Nights galore.
"The Goonies"
"Stand by Me"
"ET: the Extra-Terrestrial"
I was delighted to see the underrated "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" on your list. This film's a great incentive to get naughty kids to behave. And who doesn't have fond memories of seeing "The Wizard of Oz" growing up?
Patrick
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Nov 29 '03
5:27 pm PST
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Re: Nice list! (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Dave,
The only one I disagree with is "Babe" - switched it off after approx. 2 minutes, just to annoying!
What, you have a problem with little talking piglets? Sheesh ;)
I didn't see this for a long time after it came out, and could not fathom how it got those Academy Award nominations, but when I finally caught it on cable, I just really liked that pig, darn it. He's cuuuuuute!
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
4:54 pm PST
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Re: Re: ... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Sadgit,
"Mary Poppins" is my favourite of your choices. It was so surreal and full of colour, it still speaks to my childhood experience and imagination.
Mary Poppins is the first movie I ever bought for my kids - I loved it so much growing up. I still watch it every time they ask to put it on. I love it when she takes all the stuff out of her carpet bag - that scene was so magical when I was a kid. Thanks for stopping to comment!!
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
4:50 pm PST
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Re: ... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Shannon,
No Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke? No Finding Nemo? No Monsters, Inc.? No The Year Without A Santa Claus (if only for the song, "I'm Mister Green Christmas, I'm Mister Sun, I'm Mister Heat Blister, I'm Mister Hundred and One... They call me Heat Miser."
But......but.....but......okay, I haven't seen Spirited, Princess or Nemo, so I claim ignorance on those. Monster's Inc. scared the tots (though James' aunts didn't - I can't figure these small people out). The Year Without a Santa Claus, though - I love that one! The Heat Meister and Mr. Freeze - they were some of my favorites as a kid - I haven't seen that one in years! Now I'm gonna have that song in my head for hours......:)
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
4:47 pm PST
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Re: boo! (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
N8,
You listed Shrek but not Monsters Inc.?
Yep. I didn't really like Monster's Inc. that much, and again, it scared the kids. Neither one liked all the screaming. And remember, I live with a ten year old boy - potty humor is my life. Poor Shrek, he's just getting no love at all.
But I agree with the rest of your list.
:)
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
4:37 pm PST
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Nice list! (Reply to this comment)
by captaind
The only one I disagree with is "Babe" - switched it off after approx. 2 minutes, just to annoying!
But apart from that these are great choices!
Dave
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Nov 29 '03
3:25 pm PST
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Re: ... (Reply to this comment)
by sadgit
"Mary Poppins" is my favourite of your choices. It was so surreal and full of colour, it still speaks to my childhood experience and imagination.
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Nov 29 '03
1:37 pm PST
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... (Reply to this comment)
by Psychovant
*shaking head sadly*
No Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke? No Finding Nemo? No Monsters, Inc.? No The Year Without A Santa Claus (if only for the song, "I'm Mister Green Christmas, I'm Mister Sun, I'm Mister Heat Blister, I'm Mister Hundred and One... They call me Heat Miser."
The inclusion of my all-time favorite film ever, Wizard of Oz, has managed to quell my angst however. ;) Nice list.
Shannon ...
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Nov 29 '03
11:45 am PST
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Re: More ideas for the Grandchildren Hope Chest (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Terrie,
This is what my husband says when I bring another Disney animated movie home from rummage sale day. They are for my Grandchildren Hope Chest...but until that day that I can share them with the grand kiddies...I just have to watch them with my husband.
No matter how many times I've seen these movies, whenever the kids want to watch them (or I casually suggest "why don't we watch "Babe"?) I still find myself watching and enjoying. I like the idea of the Grandchildren's Hope Chest - that's a great reason to keep all these movies - and watch them!!
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
9:07 am PST
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Re: Giant peaches (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Becky,
This book was always checked out of the library when I was a kid - everyone wanted to read it! The movie is great fun, I hope you like it!
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
9:01 am PST
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Re: Sue Babe (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Kristina,
I have never seen James and the Giant Peach.
Oh, it's loads of fun. Though the aunts at the beginning are a little scary if the kids are still small. I, of course, love them ;)
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
8:58 am PST
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Re: ... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Chadling,
loved both Babe and Toy Story as a no - longer - young - enough - to - be - in - my - youth - but - i - still - enjoyed - them - and - now - remember - them - as - if - they - were - from - my- childhood sort of way
I'm still loving things like that - I like to think of it as my inner child, though I suspect that it's just my regular, outer child. Don't you just love Babe singing Christmas Carols?
Toy Story 2 was an even better film.
Oh, it's so sad when you're wrong ;)
I promise you Finding Nemo will boot one of these ten films off your list once you've seen it
Both kids have seen it, I have not - I've heard so many good things about it, I suspect it will make its way into the house fairly soon.
But I do admit to being quite upset that you didn't include the children's classic Jack Frost starring Michael Keaton as a father who dies but comes back to life in the form of a freaky snowman to try and make his kids feel better. That this list doesn't include such a gem is only testament to its inferiority.
Well, I did have that in here, but booted it in favor of North, another children's classic about replacing one's parents, but in the end I couldn't decide between the two and went with dark horse The Wizard of Oz. I hope you can forgive me.
Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving...
And I you, my Chadlet.
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
8:57 am PST
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Re: nice choices (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Jan,
I thought Toy Story 2 was even better. Shrek? Couldn't watch it
I still have a real soft spot for the original Toy Story. And Shrek just cracks me up - the donkey is too funny and the kids love all the ooey gooey ogre yuck!
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
8:43 am PST
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Re: Great, great top 10.... (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket, in Movies
Cripper,
I love the music to The Snowman! Now I'll have to start making up lyrics to it......you've created a monster! ;)
Sue
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Nov 29 '03
8:41 am PST
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