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Finish the Sentence Friday Blog Hop #22

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Welcome back to Finish The Sentence Friday Blog Hop (FTSF).  We give you a sentence and you finish it (however long or short you’d like).  Please feel free to link up and follow any or all of our hostesses, which are below.

And now for this week’s sentence to finish:  “My favorite movie of all time is…”
And next week’s sentence to finish:  “I hit a turning point in my life when I…”

My favorite movie of all time is…

 
I have so many and not sure how to list them all here, but will say my most favorite genre of movies is comedy.

Even though, I also am a sucker for chick flicks that can induce a good cry, but in order to want to watch and re-watch a movie, it needs to make laugh.
 

So I thought I would list the top 5 that seriously induce fits of laughter each and every time I have watched and the re-watched these movies.
 

1. Animal House–Seriously from the very first scene (of “A Whimp and a Blimp”) to the end credits (When at Universal Studios, Ask for Babs!) this one just has it all. John Belushi, Tim Mathison and the awesome ensemble cast really made this movie the classic it is and always be. And the best advice that could ever come from this movie is, “To Start drinking heavily!!” We’ll, he was pre-med or at least pre-law. Apparently not a big difference to these funny frat boys!
Animal House–My Favorite Funny Frats Boys!!
2. Weekend At Bernie’s–I think Andrew McCarthy summed it up perfectly with, “it is just Bernie!” And let’s not forget, “What kind of a host invites you for the weekend and then dies on you!!” There is not a moment in this one that doesn’t crack me up each and every time.  And still makes me long for summer and vacationing at the beach never seemed funnier to me!
Weekend At Bernie’s–It’s Just Bernie!!
3. Ruthless People–I am telling you if I ever got kidnapped I would want my kidnappers to be Huey and Dewey or Judge Reinholt and Helen Slater, because not only were they hilarious, but pretty easy going kidnappers (they even dropped the ransom price several times). Not to mention being introduced to “the stupidest man on the face of the earth” in the form of Bill Pullman.  Hands down best line here, “Give the Money to Bozo!”
Ruthless People–Give the Money to Bozo!!!
4. Fast Times at Ridgemont High–The absolute best part of this movie is Sean Penn’s doopy surfer boy character of Jeff Spicolli. And his antics seriously epitomize high seniors being on top of the world including ordering a pizza to snack in his history class. And as the grouchy Mr. hand so eloquently put it, “Get a good on!” And this movie is definitely one of the good ones for sure!
Fast Time’s At Ridgemont High–Get a Good One from Jeff Spicolli!!
5. Back to the Future–Who doesn’t love the wacky Doc Brown and his lovable sidekick Marty McFly? And who wouldn’t love having the use of a time machine to change the course of events in one’s life?  I actually saw this movie for the first time in the movie theatre and was 8 years old, but have seen it so many times I lost count. And it truly never gets old. I can repeat lines from the movie and truly just know it like the back of my own hand, which is not by anyways disappearing any day soon.  And trust me, I too figured what the hell with the space time continuum!!
Back to the Future with Doc Brown and Marty McFly!!

 

We all have our favorite movies.  I have shared a quick glimpse here with mine and now it is your turn to share your with us. Happy Movie Watching!!

 

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Believe it or not, I have never seen the movie. I read the book in high school, but I never saw the movie. May have to watch after your recommendation. Thanks Bill and definitely have a great weekend!! 🙂

  3. Pam says

    I love your choices, especially Back to the Future and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. I heard Fast Times was based on a book written by a journalist who posed as a high school student (like Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed). Kind of cool, right?

  4. Skew the Jen Mold says

    I love your list! I am totally a humor girl too. And as for chick flicks, I can only do the funny ones. No tears for me! Love everyone of those movies! Thanks for the fun topic 🙂

  7. Melanie Chisnall says

    Good grief! I've never seen Sean Penn with long hair like that, LOL! I watched Weekend at Bernie's a few years ago. Such a silly movie, but so funny. Also enjoyed it. Happy Friday!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Melanie, Sean Penn was the total dopey surfer boy in this one, but oh so funny. He has told the media that he totally immersed himself in this role, too. And Weekend at Bernies gets me every time!! 🙂

  8. Sara McCall says

    Great movies! My FTSF link about my most favorite movie ever – Love Actually – is a little sad. Therefore, I'll share my favorite comedies here!
    1. Wedding Crashers. We used a line from this on our wedding invitations. I heart Vince Vaughn.
    2. The Other Guys. Seriously underrated comedy! Will Ferrell + Mark Wahlberg is comic genius.
    3. Anchorman. Apparently I have a comedy fetish for Will Ferrell. "Well, that escalated quickly."
    4.Grandma's Boy. Ridiculous little film, but never fails to crack me up. Nick Swardson kills me.
    5. Girls Just Want To Have Fun. This movie makes me desperately wish I was a teenager in the 80s, so I could dance and dress like that without being committed.

    Thanks for another great FTSF!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I do love Love Actually, too Sara, but your comedy list is awesome and I too love Vince Vaughn especially int he Wedding Crashers. My husband and I always joke about the line, "I'll find you!" And totally forgot about Grandma's Boy and couldn't agree more about Nick Swardson (he is hilarious in that movie). Thanks so much for sharing Sara!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Robin, funny story about Ghostbusters. I was being induced in the morning with Emma. Kevin and I couldn't sleep. We turned on the TV and Ghostbusters had just started. So we stayed up and watched that movie again. So true it never gets old!! 🙂

  11. The Dose of Reality says

    I love 4 of the 5 you've chosen…but I have to say I've never actually seen Weekend at Bernie's. I'm not sure how that happened! I need to remedy that right now!!

    I love movies so much I'm not sure I can pick favorites. Princess Bride and Forest Gump would be on my short list as would Terms of Endearment! -Lisa

  12. Mary Hill says

    Hi, I loved your movie choices too. The Back to the Future series was great. Congrats on the recommendation for J9 Designs. Catch my blog to see my favorite movie and the final entry to the Blog Everyday in May Challenge. I have a great viivid memory I am sharing. 🙂

  14. surprise mama says

    Ok, I love all of these too. It was very hard to pick just one, but you did a great job laying out a short history of my youth! Have a great weekend – thanks again for hosting!!

  16. Kerri Ames says

    Weekend at Bernies, another classic 80's. It is cracking me up how many people picked Back to the Future for their list of all time faves. I feel like I messed up 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Totally didn't mess up at all and totally loved your choices. I truly could not do a movie list without including, because I still remember seeing this one in the movie theatre with my mom as a kid and have some great memories on that. But I could never argue with your list. Great job Kerri!! 🙂

  17. Emily (OhBoyMom) says

    Great picks! I forgot about "Ruthless People"! I didn't participate this week, but one of my all-time favorites is "Rocky." I hate boxing, but I love movies about underdogs, so Rocky is still at the top of my list.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Emily, I know Ruthless People is under the radar for some, but still love that movie. When we recently went through our DVDs to sell some that was one I just couldn't part with. And Rocky, definitely was a classic and could watch that one too over and over!! 🙂

  18. httpiamthemilkwordpr says

    OMG, I'm so embarrassed to admit I don't even know your #3 and #4! I think that comedies are my favourite genre too (forget everything I said in my post! 🙂 ) so I would definitely love to check those out! Thanks for the recommendations!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh no worries Kacia, I will say I have read a few posts today and also didn't know a few movies here and there. So don't feel bad, trust me you are in good company on that one!! Thanks as always 🙂

  19. Mod Mom Beyond Indie says

    Fast Times is a classic all time favorite! I do a mean Spiccoli impression: "I'm just sittin' here learnin' about History 'n havin' some pizza Mr. Hyand." Ditto Animal House. "Hey…see if you can guess what I am…right now!" And when he smashes the guitar. Great stuff!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Linda, the pizza in history class is so my favorite part of that movie (the interaction between the two characters was just classic) and Animal House, I tell you that movie seriously has too many parts to list and can quote it verbatim!! 🙂

  20. Judy Haughton-James says

    The movies you mentioned certainly sound very funny Janine. I have not watched a movie in a very long time but I would definitely go for one that makes me laugh. If I recall correctly the last one I watched that had a lot of funny moments was the movie 'Home Alone.' I hope I got the title right as it was such a long time ago.. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day.

  22. Lanaya @ Raising Rea says

    Bahaha … LOVE being a child of the 80's … those movies all rock which of course I KNEW you would put Animal House as #1. Especially after that turned out to be a shared favorite mutual quote.

    My favorite movie of all time … The Hunt for Red October.

    CAN'T GET ENOUGH! I watch it anytime it's on TV and I own the damn movie! LOL

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  23. ttoombs08 says

    Oh wow…most of those came out when I was in high school. LOL Those are some great choices, and definitely funny! What? No Molly Ringwold movies??? 🙂

  26. Melissa S. says

    I have to confess, I never did like Weekend at Bernie's. I'm not sure why. It just never struck the right chord, I guess. But Ruthless People – I love that one. Bette Midler did some great stuff right in a row for those years. Thanks for a great prompt!

  27. Maggie Amada says

    I never liked Weekend at Bernie's, but I absolutely adored Back to The Future. When I lived in Florida, I would make up reasons to go to Universal Studios just so I could get on the ride again and remember. Oh, and I've watched the movies more times than is probably healthy for a thirty-something year old. :O)

    • Janine Huldie says

      My dad actually went on a business trip with GM when I was a kid and they ended up spending a day at Universal Studios in California. He got to see and take pictures of the clock tower. I will never forget that or how I remembered thinking how cool that was. Thanks Maggie for sharing that and reminding me of that memory!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh I am so sorry Stephanie. I have had about 3 other people recently tell me they have had problems with Disqus, too. I am wanting to look into possibly switching to Intense Debate with Comment Luv, but just need to make sure I will not lose all my comments from my posts.

  32. Jean says

    Back to the Future. Absolutely. I cannot wait to show my children those movies. They'll probably love them as much as I loved watching my parent's favorites… 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Jean, I recently was watching Elvis's Viva Las Vegas and my girls just loved that. And that was a movie my mom got me into when I was a kid. So, I loved bringing that movie watching experience full circle!! 🙂

  33. Chris HyeThymeCafe says

    All classics. I totally forgot about Weekend at Bernie's. I think I cried from laughing at that one the first time around. 🙂

  36. Kenya G. Johnson says

    You picked some good ones! I love looking at Fast Time @ RH just for Sean Penn's character. When is the last time you saw Back to the Future? I'm not sure if it's two or three that had the year 2015 or something like that. But when i watch it again a couple years ago, I found it hilarious that Marty used a pay phone in the future.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh I know I have seen the Back to the Future 2, where Marty travels to the year 2015 and still uses a pay phone. So interesting to see how they thought the future (our real time now) would look like. And thank you as always and hope you have a great weekend!! 🙂

  37. gigigirl says

    I have quite a few favorites too….but I love the "Happily ever after" endings. So I go for "Moonstruck," You've Got Mail, My Big Fat Greek Wedding….for starters. You get the picture. A good comedy is also OK in my book. Have a fun weekend…..xxoo Aunt Gloria

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh have great weekend, too Aunt Gloria and I too loved Moonstruck and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Totally classic romantic comedies that I have watched multiple times and definitely enjoyed!! 🙂

  38. Rachel says

    You chose movies that also make me laugh every time I watch them, and I've watched each of them over and over again! (Janine, I'm trying to sign in with Disqus and having trouble, so I just signed in as a guest. It's Rachel from Tao Of Poop!)

    • Janine Huldie says

      Oh Rachel, thank you so much and seriously not sure what is going on with Disqus. I really need to look into this now, because too many people have been having trouble signing in lately. Just thank your for bearing with it and leaving me a comment and heads up. Hope you are having a great weekend!! 🙂

  39. Michelle Nahom says

    Those movies are all absolutely hysterical! I haven't seen them in years. Some of them I think my kids would enjoy (they are all older, as you know!) I think they've seen Back to the Future and Weekend at Bernie's but Fast Times…that movie was too funny back in the day. I wonder if my high schoolers would think it was as funny as I did!

    • Janine Huldie says

      I am wondering the same thing about when my kids get to the high school age if they will agree with me and think that these movies are as funny as I think. Thanks a ton Michelle and hope you are having a great weekend now!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Sylvia, you and my mom could so shake hands, because she literally has said the same thing over and over about Tim Mattheson. And this is so how I got into watching both Animal House and Yours, Mine and Ours!! 🙂 🙂

  42. Jessica says

    NICE!! All movies from the 80's! they bring me back to that awesome time when I thought I was cool! LOL!!! I will have to link up again with FTSF soon! hopefully the summertime slows down for me at work to get back into blogging action :). Thanks for sharing with us @ My Favorite Posts SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party!

    Jessica
    The Wondering Brain

    • Janine Huldie says

      Jessica, I know all of these brought back such great memories from when I was also growing up in the 80s. So nice to know, it wasn't just me. And totally hope you do linkup with us when you can and would love to have you join in. If you want to co-host in the future even, please let me know and keep it in mind!! 🙂

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