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My 5 Star Movie Picks
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items These are the movies I have rewatched the most in my life, therefore making them my 5 star movie picks!
A husband and wife turn their fights into songs. I love everything about this movie: the cast, the music, the writing, the cinematography. EVERYTHING! It's my number one favorite movie for a reason. If a movie can make me laugh and cry, it holds a sp...
Band Aid (2017)
I named my son after this movie, which is a strange thing to do considering the character of Leland Fitzgerald. However, this movie is full of amazing acting and raw emotion.
The United States of Leland (2003)
I wanted to be Kat Stratford as a teenager. She was the coolest girl on the planet to me and still is. I can quote this movie word for word.
10 Things I Hate About You
I never related to a movie so much as someone who fell in love with my asexual best friend.
Straight Up
When I got divorced, this movie was my everything. I could see myself in Rashida Jones' Celeste character so much.
Celeste and Jesse Forever
Yes, another Andy Samberg movie and honestly, it probably won't be the last. The Lonely Island made one of the funniest and most quotable movies here. My son and I have seen it so many times.
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
I need to watch it at least once a year. Matthew Lillard peak performance here.
Scream
This movie was one of my favorites as a teenager and I watched it over and over. As an adult, I haven't seen it much. I really need to check and see if it holds up but I'm pretty sure it does because there are still clips I watch, songs I listen to f...
The Chumscrubber
I love Paul Dano, and this is probably my favorite movie he's been in (besides Little Miss Sunshine). His partner, Zoe Kazan, wrote and starred in it with him, so the chemistry is off the charts.
Ruby Sparks
The premise of this movie alone had me in a chokehold. But the acting, music, cast, and writing really reeled me in.
TiMER
I can't pick my favorite Kevin Smith movie but he's an important filmmaker to me. This is for sure the one I've seen the most and I sing the song at the beginning pretty regularly.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
This is one of three movies on this list I watched a ton while pregnant and could relate to which made it important to me.
Knocked Up [Blu-ray]
This is one of three movies on this list I watched a ton while pregnant and could relate to which made it important to me. Clearly, I was a teen mom…although not high school teen.
Juno
This is one of three movies on this list I watched a ton while pregnant and could relate to which made it important to me. Clearly, I was a teen mom…although not high school teen.
Riding in Cars with Boys
It should be a requirement to watch this movie. It's that important and inspirational. And of course, it made me laugh and cry.
Barbie
I love everything about this movie and I can't believe I didn't list it sooner! It's definitely in my top five. The cinematography, cast, and writing are top tier.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
I didn't see myself loving this going into it but I did. Great soundtrack! Amazing cast. It's pretty trippy at times but worth the watch.
Natural Born Killers
I love Audrey Hepburn and I have watched this movie so many times since I was a little kid.
My Fair Lady
This is what Groundhog Day should have been, if that makes sense. Another time loop movie but the characters are so broken but likable.
Palm Springs
I think this movie really sealed my fear of death and it probably wasn't the intent.
Wristcutters: A Love Story
This is another movie I should have listed sooner and should be a required watch for everyone. Casting the most loveable guys to play the bad guys in this film was genius. The bright cheery colors juxtaposed with the sad and real subject matter. It's...
Promising Young Woman
It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me excited for Halloween and spooky season.
The Final Girls
I was so obsessed with this movie that I even watched the commentary version and learned all of the behind the scenes stuff. Peak Christian Slater.
HEATHERS
If you couldn't already tell I'm an emo millennial, you know now.
Donnie Darko
This movie had little teen me in a chokehold.
Jawbreaker
A rare instance where the book and movie are both amazing! Such a sad coming of age story. “We accept the love we think we deserve.” Chills.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower