Two Midwestern nerds. On a couch. In a basement. Who woulda thought.
Wayne’s World is the my favourite movie. Ever. And I think I’m about the only person I know who has seen it in the cinema. As I recall, I was hanging out with my friend Melissa during the school holidays. Mum decided that we should go to the movies or something and as I recall, called the local theatre and asked them what was a good film for kids. So that’s how I ended up being one of the 6 year olds in the world who caught Wayne’s World.
In the years (good lord, such time wasted) that followed I watched at least once a week on a shitty VHS copy that someone recorded off the TV. I still don’t have it on DVD, but I don’t really need to invest in it, seeing as I have all the dialogue memorised. I don’t even own a gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack.
I could tell you many intriguing facts (filmed in 2 weeks!), figures (grossed over $100 million) and important cultural references, but I’m sure you’ve all heard it all before. If not, get thyself to a video store and smack yourself in the face with one of the most essential films of the early nineties. You’re wearing the goddamn denim, so watch the film.
So, tell me – what’s your favoruite film?
P.S. In case you’re wondering what happened to your favourite long- tendriled babes, check out their appearance at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. They may be in their 40′s (and Garth has pubes) but it’s still party time. Excellent.
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I used to have it on video too! So much golden dialogue – “I’ve had plenty of joe jobs, but nothing I’d call a career. Let me put it this way – I have an extensive collection of nametags and hairnets”.
Yay, I’m so glad you wrote about this.
My favorite movie is predictably Lost in Translation, but my personal golden classic is Hackers. Check it out it’s got a twenty eight point eight BPS modem!!
Aw man, I love Wayne’s World! It’s definitely in my top ten, I think. Probably top five. I can’t really pick one, but three favourites are Pierrot Le Fou, Royal Tenenbaums and Tonari No Totoro! I also really like Strictly Ballroom for some reason.
My favorite movie is Wings of Desire, purely for visual reasons. Holy Mountain, anything by Pedro Almodovar and P.S I Love You. Haha, I could watch that over and over. It’s pretty lameo.
I have a floating Top 10, but Top 20 would be more fair! Lost in Translation & Royal Tenebaums (oh dear -I went through a massive phase as a teenager, calling myselft Margot and wearing faux fur) are definitely there. The Piano is also swoonworthy <3 Also, Hackers is hilarious!!