Danja's Top 5: Movies
Today I will rattle off my top 5 movies.
Top 5 Movies: (as of the beginning and end of this blog)
1.Purple Rain
Yes, this movie is my all time favorite movie, for no other reason than it is Prince's first movie, he won a Grammy and an Oscar for it, and he performs "The Beautiful Ones".
Favorite Line/Scene: When Kid and Appolonia are at the lake and he tells her that she has to purify herself in the waters of lake Minnetanka(sp?) and she strips and then jumps into the water. He then tells her that this was the wrong lake, and then toys with her as she tries to get dressed in leather, while soaking wet.
2.Jesus Christ Superstar
Believe it or not, I'm a big Broadway/Musical/Show Tune kinda gal. I love musicals, especially since I was able to participate in a few in high school and college. Jesus Christ Superstar is my absolute favorite. It tells the Passion through the eyes of Judas, pretty much. It is a 70s hippie flick, with great lyrics, music, and voices.
Favorite Line/Scene: I have 2. First is the "Simon Zealots". Simon and his people sing to Jesus about how much they love Him and will follow Him, but that if He wanted more people to follow Him, He should spit more venom against Rome and the governments, etc. Second, is the finale, the "Jesus Christ Superstar" song. It is very rich when Judas sings "If you had come later, you could have reached whole nations, Israel at this time had no mass communication". Very poignant, indeed.
3.Imitation of Life (1954 version)
Probably one of the most significant movies ever (re)made. Hollywood took a step forward to address issues of race, but yet still managed to sugarcoat and downplay the tension. Juanita Moore should have been nominated for an Academy Award, nuff said. She really had us convinced that she was more than happy to live in the back room of a white lady's apartment, serve as her mammy for years, and lose her daughter in the process.
Favorite Line/Scene: The funeral procession when Sara Jane throws herself onto the carriage, after Mahalia Jackson sings "Troubles of the World", screaming "Mamaaaaa Im sorry Mama, I didnt mean it!!!" Yeah, too late... light bright heffa.
4.Half Baked
Dave Chappelle. Nuff Said. I love Dave Chappelle, and I have been a fan of his wayyyyy before he became Rick James or Tyrone Biggums. Half Baked is one of those movies that you can sit and watch over and over and over and over and never get tired of watching the same silly jokes.
Favorite Scene/Line:
"Yo, Im Cuban, B." "Yes!! Cuban B!!!"
"Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, fuck you, I'm out!!"
5.Romeo and Juliet
This movie is so beautiful! Literally, the imagery and colors are amazing. The ability to take an old Shakespeare play and modernize it, making it accessible to younger audiences, without changing the original words, was genius. Using Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, with skilled actors John Leguizamo and Harold Perrineau, was the best move. I loved the cinematography of this movie. A definite must have for the collection.
Favorit Scene/Line: "Kissing You" The scene where Desi'ree is singing this beautiful song and Romeo and Juliet are running around the mansion, Romeo chasing Juliet, as her nanny tries to escort her to her intended husband. They catch each other's eyes standing on opposite sides of a fishtank. The kiss they eventually share was perfect and bittersweet.
Top 5 Movies: (as of the beginning and end of this blog)
1.Purple Rain
Yes, this movie is my all time favorite movie, for no other reason than it is Prince's first movie, he won a Grammy and an Oscar for it, and he performs "The Beautiful Ones".
Favorite Line/Scene: When Kid and Appolonia are at the lake and he tells her that she has to purify herself in the waters of lake Minnetanka(sp?) and she strips and then jumps into the water. He then tells her that this was the wrong lake, and then toys with her as she tries to get dressed in leather, while soaking wet.
2.Jesus Christ Superstar
Believe it or not, I'm a big Broadway/Musical/Show Tune kinda gal. I love musicals, especially since I was able to participate in a few in high school and college. Jesus Christ Superstar is my absolute favorite. It tells the Passion through the eyes of Judas, pretty much. It is a 70s hippie flick, with great lyrics, music, and voices.
Favorite Line/Scene: I have 2. First is the "Simon Zealots". Simon and his people sing to Jesus about how much they love Him and will follow Him, but that if He wanted more people to follow Him, He should spit more venom against Rome and the governments, etc. Second, is the finale, the "Jesus Christ Superstar" song. It is very rich when Judas sings "If you had come later, you could have reached whole nations, Israel at this time had no mass communication". Very poignant, indeed.
3.Imitation of Life (1954 version)
Probably one of the most significant movies ever (re)made. Hollywood took a step forward to address issues of race, but yet still managed to sugarcoat and downplay the tension. Juanita Moore should have been nominated for an Academy Award, nuff said. She really had us convinced that she was more than happy to live in the back room of a white lady's apartment, serve as her mammy for years, and lose her daughter in the process.
Favorite Line/Scene: The funeral procession when Sara Jane throws herself onto the carriage, after Mahalia Jackson sings "Troubles of the World", screaming "Mamaaaaa Im sorry Mama, I didnt mean it!!!" Yeah, too late... light bright heffa.
4.Half Baked
Dave Chappelle. Nuff Said. I love Dave Chappelle, and I have been a fan of his wayyyyy before he became Rick James or Tyrone Biggums. Half Baked is one of those movies that you can sit and watch over and over and over and over and never get tired of watching the same silly jokes.
Favorite Scene/Line:
"Yo, Im Cuban, B." "Yes!! Cuban B!!!"
"Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, fuck you, I'm out!!"
5.Romeo and Juliet
This movie is so beautiful! Literally, the imagery and colors are amazing. The ability to take an old Shakespeare play and modernize it, making it accessible to younger audiences, without changing the original words, was genius. Using Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, with skilled actors John Leguizamo and Harold Perrineau, was the best move. I loved the cinematography of this movie. A definite must have for the collection.
Favorit Scene/Line: "Kissing You" The scene where Desi'ree is singing this beautiful song and Romeo and Juliet are running around the mansion, Romeo chasing Juliet, as her nanny tries to escort her to her intended husband. They catch each other's eyes standing on opposite sides of a fishtank. The kiss they eventually share was perfect and bittersweet.
posted by MBT4679 at 3/08/2005 01:32:00 PM
3 Comments:
Girl...how 'bout that is ONE of my most favorite scenes in Purple Rain as well?!? hahahaha That's my shit! Back in the day, I thought I was really seeing something. hahahaha Now I look at it and think, "Man..that ain't nothing but some ole tittays!" *waving hand...wtf-ever!*
Thanks for coming by my spot. I like your style missy.
tootles!!!
I don't know how long you've been reading my blog but my blackplanet name is Cuban_b. Me and my friend used to quote that movie back and forth to each other. I like your blog I may leave some other comments in previous sections. I'm linking you too. And now I'll flash myself the "wrap it up box"
**Brown: Yanno?! My mom used to shield my eyes from the scene where they made love, cuz Prince rubbing on her crotch was major. LOL. Thanks for the love.
**The G: Half Baked truly is classic. I love this movie like I love lil debbie snackie cakes man!! My homegirl and I go back and forth with quotes. She is a fan of Sampson Simpson lol
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