Top 10 Movie Countdown Blogfest

Alex J. Cavanaugh is hosting the Top 10 Movie Countdown Blogfest today.



I am trying to get in gear and start posting regularly before the April blog challenge, so I'm participating in some fun little blog hops between now and then! This is one of them. Some of my favorites, not necessarily in this order:

1. The Lord of the Rings



 
2. Braveheart
 

3. The Sandlot
 

4. Les Miserables
 

5. Harry Potter
 

6. Sister Act (1 & 2)
 

7. The Apostle

 
 
8. The Devil Wears Prada

 
 
9. Anne of Green Gables/Anne of Avonlea

 
 
10. The Holiday
 

There are, of course, others - but these came to mind, and I'm pretty sure they are my favorites! I am eager to see Jack the Giant Slayer, and also Oz. And I still haven't seen Lincoln! So my list could change here soon....

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Sister Act as a dude, I would like to say I was always a fan of any Whoopie's films and those were the best.

    Jeremy [Retro-Z]
    Howlin' Wolf

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  2. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    I agree! Whoopie is funny AND intelligent. Best of both worlds!

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  3. Tasha Duncan-DrakeMarch 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I caught the end of Devil Wears Prada again the other day and I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed it; great pick. Sister Act 1 and 2 are also superb films; so much fun (although my fav ever Whoopie film has to be Jumping Jack Flash) and LotR is just, well epic :). I haven't heard of some of the films on your list so I shall have to add them to the pile to look up.

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    1. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:34 AM

      Yes! I am a Whoopie fan, but have not seen Jumping Jack Flash. Putting that on MY list! And the other movies up there are great; The Apostle isn't for everyone, but it gave me a lot to think about.

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    2. Tasha Duncan-DrakeMarch 18, 2013 at 11:15 AM

      Jumping Jack Flash is a riot, a bit dated now, but still a brilliant film.

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  4. David P. KingMarch 18, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    This is a great list. Still need to see Les Miserables. It's good to meet you, Melody. :)

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    1. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Great to meet you, too - thank you for stopping by! And do see Les Miserables; it completely exceeded my expectations.

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  5. Pat HattMarch 18, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    I enjoyed the two Sister Act ones too, most of Whoopi's were good, except maybe that one with the dinosaur. The sandlot and Braveheart are favs too for sure.

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    1. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:48 PM

      Some movies just don't get old, no matter how much they age! Thank you for stopping by, Pat!

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  6. D.G. HudsonMarch 18, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Loved Sister Act and Les Miz! So many films that I've not seen. I realize that I'll never run out of something to watch. . .

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    1. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:49 PM

      I know! Reading others' posts, I came across a lot of commentary. I will do that next time, too. It makes for better recommendations!

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  7. Rhonda AlbomMarch 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    The Holiday was on my list as well and I love Sister Act, the rest reads more like my daughter's list. Great list. I am doing AtoZ also and am now following you.
    Rhonda
    Laugh-Quotes.com

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    1. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you for the follow, Rhonda! I will return the honor :). And good luck with the challenge! I am very much looking forward to having so many interesting posts to read.

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  8. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    LOTR was my first pick! Awesome trilogy.
    Thanks for participating in my blogfest.

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    1. MelodyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:50 PM

      Thank you for spreading the word! I gained two or three new followers through it! Awesome. And yes, LOTR is my all-time favorite.

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  9. Brett MinorMarch 19, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    Les Mis is popping up an lists all over the place. I am going to have to see this movie.

    Dropping by from the A to Z Challenge. This will be my first year participating.

    Brett Minor
    Transformed Nonconformist

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  10. MelodyMarch 19, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    It will be my first time to participate, too. Good luck! I am looking forward to the challenge and to all the interesting posts I will get to read from fellow bloggers! And Les Mis is definitely worth your time.

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  11. DiscConnectedMarch 19, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    I am always surprised when a new film (Les Mis) makes it onto a favorites list so quickly...I normally need some repeated viewing.

    Braveheart and LOTR are both classics! And I'd forgotten The Sandlot...

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    1. MelodyMarch 19, 2013 at 1:22 AM

      There are actually very few movies I would view repeatedly. All of the above, I would. Les Mis is new, but it gave me SO MUCH to think about. And I think its message was tremendous. THAT is how it made my list so fast! Thank you for stopping by!

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  12. nutschellMarch 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    LOTR, HP and Sister Act made my list, too!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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    1. MelodyMarch 19, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Sister Act must really have been a great movie to still be making people's lists! Thank you for the comment!

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  13. LD MastersonMarch 19, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Sandlot. Yes! How could I have forgotten such a great movie?

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    1. MelodyMarch 20, 2013 at 12:57 AM

      I'm pretty sure I quote the Sandlot more days than not! It was always my "sit down with a bowl of icecream and rewatch" go-to in the summer when I was a teenager!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Just dropping in from the blog hop (late I know!) to say you've got an interesting list. I have much love for LotR as well, and I thoroughly enjoyed "Devil wears Prada". :3

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  15. MelodyMarch 29, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Thanks for dropping in! I can watch LotR anytime.

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