"Smallville: Absolute Justice" : Initial Thoughts

WHATS UP BITCHES!!!!

As most of you probably know if you're following me on twitter, tonight...in fact just a little under 30 mins as I'm writting this, Smallville will be airing its first ever two hour TV movie event!

What!? Who said 'Fuck Smallville!" Well don't tell me your problems! Sure Smallville isn't the best written show out there, but it's far from bad because what's awesome about it is sure cooler than well..probably you! Whooaaahh!

I look at Smallville like I look at everything and everyone else I love in this world. Sure its not perfect, but who the fuck out there is! I focus on the good aspects of it, and there's alot about Clark Kent's story and personal struggles I relate to, being adopted and all.

Now tonight features The Justice Society of America, which in the Smallville universe appears to be an underground group of heroes from the previous generation. The Society members being featured are Dr. Fate, Stargirl, and Hawkman...being played by Michael Shanks himself! Some of you may be familiar to those reading this...all three of you!

What makes this even cooler is Geoff Johns is writing it! Who's that?! He's been writting some well recieved Comics and wrote the Legion of Superheroes episode last year!

What I'm really digging is he's openly said what he loves about the show as well as pointing out the flaws! Nothing better than having someone on board who won't kiss the creators ass....Star Wars prequels anyone? Plus he's stated that he was given all the creative freedom (aside from budget limits) for this episode....Fucking A!

So yeah I'm excited about this episode! My initial thoughts: I'm excited as fuck for this episode! Two hours! It's not even just 'two episodes back to back'. They're being edited and written as one clear story! From what I've read it will be epic!

My worries? Hype. Last year the big epic Doomsday vs Clark fight we were promised was a big steamy pile of EPIC fail shit! I have faith in all involved, but you never know. Plus the story seems a little like "Watchmen"...but that's a minor complaint Watchmen didn't really impress me all that much to being with.

So yeah! I'll be back to briefly give my thoughts on the episode! Peace out and even if you're not a Smallville fan, lets all give three huge ass cheers to fanboys of anything out there!

Whooaaah! Whoooaaaah! WHOOOAAHH!!!

Top 20 Worst Movies of the Decade

20. Next: What starts out as a standard H-Wood, Nic Cage goes from ‘ok’ to a piece of shit when the ending tries but fails epicly to produce a ‘twist’ that quite literally makes the film a complete waste of time .

19. Norbit: Eddie Murphy playing a fat obnoxious woman and the nerdiest man imaginable is just cringe worthy movie making at its best.

18. Meet Dave: There are scenes of Eddie Murphy doing physical ‘comedy’ that quite literally left my wondering how anyone working on this film could’ve thought they were making even a half-decent movie.

17. Pinnochio: Director Roberto Benigni is behind one of my favorite films, Life is Beautiful…but watching a grown man playing a wooden puppet child is an experience I never want to repeat again.

16. The Master of Disguise: Dana Carvey makes me wanna kill a baby in this shit fest.

15. Æon Flux: So it has Charlize Theron in tight black suit…not even that could have saved an all style no substance movie…and the style isn’t even impressive in the slightest.

14. Epic Movie: Really, what do I need to say that even people who haven’t seen this already know.

13. 10, 000 B.C: Possibly one of the THE most boring movies I’ve ever seen.

12. Son of the Mask: A CGI infant dancing and singing like Michigan J. Frog…I quite LITERALLY wanted to kill a baby!

11. Herbie: Fully Loaded: Lindsay Lohan + Predictable and cliché story/scenes + A CGI love bug making faces = Piece of shit.

10. The Hottie and the Nottie: So bad I can’t remember why I hate it..but I don’t dare try to tread back on old memories…

9. The Animal: How is a grown man barking and swimming like a Dolphin funny?? Please, explain to me how the people behind this thought they were making something funny?! O_o

8. Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo – With humor clever enough to be written by kindergarteners who just learned a new dirty word for the first time, how can one not love this!? *sarcasm*

7. The Love Guru: Read above.

6. Beverly Hills Chihuahua: Jamie Lee Curtis and Piper Perabo barking like dogs to each other on other ends of the phone for like…15 minutes…fuck you Disney!

5. Sex and the City: The Movie – All four of the women have the maturity level as the 14 year old girls I went to High School with. If you like it, more power to you, but if you at any point think these women are right in the way they behave, then I’m going to get out the cement, because the foundations of our society are about to crumble.

4. Dragonball: Evolution – “At least we still have our dragonballs.” Really…!?

3. Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li – I was literally pissed off after seeing this movie. “Your father was the milk of my company…but even milk…has an expiration date.” …Fuck you!

2. Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House – Made for TV but it’s not even good enough for that. A kid dancing around like a fucking moron to “I Feel Good” = suck!

1. Disaster Movie: I want it to be known that my comments on wanting to kill myself and similar remarks were not said simply for comical and exaggerated effect…I’m dead serious. If The Dark Knight shows how much I can love a film, Disaster Movie is the equivalent of the opposite. I give you every right to hate this movie even without seeing it, please, spare you’re precious hours in life.

Top Ten Best "Smallville" Episodes (Part 2/2)

5. Justice (Season 6 – episode 11 )
Before The Justice Society of America makes its arrival in the Smallville universe this year….even before The Legion of Superheroes popped up…Smallville Season 6 had its recurring character, Oliver Queen a.k.a Green Arrow, round up the past DC comics guests stars (Bart Allen/Impulse [The Flash], Arthur Curry/Aquaman, and Victor Stone/Cyborg) to form the beginnings of The Justice League of America. The end result was a well executed episode about the young Justice League trying to rescue Bart from the clutches of Lex Luthor in his secret lab. Talk about a geeks dream come true! It was well written, well acted, fast paced and full of great moments. Perfect.

4. Reckoning (Season 5- episode 12)
They told us the events of Smallville’s 100th episode would change things forever. Looking bad almost four years later…it really did. Smallville went from the happy-go-lucky almost Dawson-Creek-Like show into a much darker and comic book centered Superman series. This episode marked the death of Clark’s adoptive father, Jonathan Kent. Those final scenes were heartbreaking and the performances from all the series regulars were so amazing and believable. There’s not much else to say other than episode 100 did not fail to deliver.



3. Shattered (Season 3 – episode 8)
In spite of Smallville having several amazing episodes, very few made me drop my jaw in surprise of where they took a story. This episode was one of those few. Having Lionel drug his own son into insanity just to cover up his sins was insanely dark for Smallville and was a major twist in the direction season 3 was going (one of my favorite seasons of the series). The suspense and overall great writing in this episode was immensely complimented by Michael Rosenbaum ‘s haunting performance. It’s episode like this that make me sure Smallville can be good quality television.

2. Memoria (Season 3 – episode 19)
It’s easy to say that Lex Luthor became the iconic criminal mastermind we all know him to be because of the cruel and unloving parenting of Lionel Luthor. Smallville went further and explored why the father/son relationship between both Luthors was so strained and dysfunctional. It was great seeing a young Lex and how his relationship with his father was a much more loving one before the death of Lex’s brother Julian. Also shown was Clark’s earliest memory of his biological mother Lara as he was being sent away from Krypton to earth. The end of the episode has two of the most heartbreaking scenes in Smallville history: One where Lex confronts his father and reveals all he wanted was to be loved, and another where Clark shares the memory he recovered with his adoptive mother, Martha Kent. Episodes like this that were beautifully acted, shot, written, and emotionally are perfect. Emmy material.

1. Rosetta (Season 2 – episode17)
This was one of the very first episodes of Smallville I had ever seen. And it was in fact, the one that got me hooked onto the series. This episode featured a special guest appearance by Christopher Reeve, who had previously played the Superman character in four feature films before Smallville’s time. This was such an amazing episode. First of all, it was well written and the story of Clark finally getting answers about his origins was one I could relate to. I loved how the main story gave everyone something interesting to play, and of course there was the legendary scene between Tom Welling and Christopher Reeve. That scene was so well acted on both players parts that you truly felt a ‘passing of the torch’ moment. A moment that means a lot now that Clark is truly stepping into the role of a hero and adopting a lot of the Superman persona. There’s isn’t much else to say. It was stunning.



Random Trivia
Season With The Most Fave Eps: Season 3 (3 episodes)
Season With No Favourite Eps: Season 1 and 4 (Although they do have some other great ones: “Pilot”, “Zero”; “Run”, “Commencement”)
Director of The Most of My Faves: James Marshal (Arrival, Reckoning)
Writers: TIE! Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Rosetta, Memoria), Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson (Reckoning, Savior).

Top Ten Best "Smallville" Episodes (Part 1/2)

As many of you know, Smallville is my favorite television series and has been for the past eight seasons and still remains number one thus far into its ninth year. The show seems to be getting stronger with new producers at the wheel, causing me to reflect on some of Smallville’s best episodes thus far. Here’s list of my Top Ten Smallville Episodes.

10. Perry (Season 3 – episode 5)
Smallville’s introduction of DC Comics character Perry White, the man destined to employ Clark Kent , Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen as the editor of the Daily Planet, was a much welcomed one by fans. This story had a younger, more irresponsible White meeting Clark Kent and trying to expose his powers, which he witnessed in a drunken state. The story was really great but Michael KcKean, who played White, made it extra special as his performance was something for the Smallville history books.


9. Savior (Season 9 – episode 1)
The newest episode on the list makes the spot, and the reason is as simple as one word: Epic. In spite of a CW sized budget the special effects in this episode were extremely well done and the story that introduced more questions instead of wrapping everything from the previous season up in 42 mins was engaging. Top that off with the introduction of Callum Blue as Major Zod, who has breathed new life into the role, and a super heroic and pro-active Clark wearing the iconic S symbol (he even TRIED to fly at least!) and you have an amazing episode!

8. Arrival (Season 5 – episode 1)
Another season premiere to have made the list, the first episode of season 5 was also epic. It introduced us to the Fortress of Solitude (which while smaller than the one shown in the Superman films, looked infinitely more…’arctic’-y?) and had two disciples of Zod tearing up shit around town! It was very cool to see the first glimpses of when the show was transforming more into a Superman series. Looking back, this was really when the series starting heavily introducing elements of the DC universe. And that tease of an ending showing James Marsters as Brainiac? Fucking A!

7. Descent (Season 7 – episode 16)
Ever sine Smallville introduced us to the interesting dynamic between Lionel Luthor and Lex Luthor, fans had a sense that Lex’s definitive turn to the dark side would stem from him killing his own father. In season 7, that finally happened. The episode in noted for having no subplot and revolving entirely around this major event, from Lex trying to cover it up, to his dealing with what he had done. The final scene between Lionel and Lex was dramatic to say the least and the stare down between Clark and Lex was so well acted in spite of there being no dialogue that you truly felt Lex had fulfilled his destiny and former friends were now mortal enemies.

6. Legion (Season 8 – episode 11)
Smallville Season 8 introduced the Legion of Superheroes, a team of superhuman individuals from the 31st century known in comic lore for traveling back in time to see Clark Kent before his days as Superman. This was a really great episode because it introduced the team in a way that stuck to the main story of season 8, the Doomsday arc. The three actors chosen to play Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl were fantastic and the nods to the Superman mythos (such as a comment about Clark not wearing glasses) made for some great geek moments. The subplot of the ep was also great, featuring some damn fine acting on Allison Mack’s part as she channels her inner James Marsters. Long Live The Legion!

Stay Tuned For Part 2!

TV Premiere/Pilot Reviews (1)

I’ve decided to review the premieres for my returning favourites and the pilots for the new shows I plan to watch this season (Not New Series, just shows I haven’t watched yet…all the new shows this year look/sound terrible imo). Let’s start with the double H’s!

Heroes-Volume 5 Redemption
It’s hard to say that I continue to watch Heroes for anything more than the brilliance of Zachary Quinto’s performance as the sinister serial killer Sylar and the moments where the series seems to be returning to its former season 1 glory. Last year “Volume 4: Fugitives” actually really got me excited for the show again, but the ending left me with mixed feelings of disappointment and the excitement faded away. For whatever reason, perhaps my inability to give up things easily, curiosity got the best of me when it came to watching the premiere for the show’s fourth season…and let me say, it wasn’t bad. That’s not to say there was anything particularly great or must see about it, but the new storylines and characters were introduced without feeling forced and with the exception of Claire’s little experiment at the end, no one made any stupid choices that had foreseeable negative outcomes. It’s more that there was nothing bad about the premiere than there being anything one should go out of their way to see.

The performances for the most part…were the same. No one really did anything all that different aside from Adrian Pasdar as Sylar/Nathan, Milo Ventimiglia as Peter Petrelli, Zachary Quinto as Sylar, and Greg Grunberg as Matt Parkman. Pasdar was convincing as the confused and almost reborn Nathan while Ventimiglia was a joy to watch as a more confident and mature Peter than we’ve ever seen. Quinto continues to play evil well as Sylar in a very fight-club-esque new role for the character and his chemistry with Grunberg allowed the two actors to play an interesting dynamic for the series.

I would complain that Claire’s roommate was rather annoying but that was somewhat the idea behind the character. Hiro and Ando continue to provide comic relief but it sadly isn’t as funny was it was in the show’s freshman year. That said its still fun seeing Masi Oka and James Kyson Lee work together and they still have that great duo chemistry. The writing and pacing was a little off with several characters vanishing for long periods of time, but overall Heroes starts off the season…not bad, but nothing spectacular. The story is interesting enough to keep me watching for now.

House M.D
House is without a doubt one the best series’ to hit television. Hugh Laurie’s performance is one for the books and the writing continues to be top notch, surprising given that the show is relatively formulaic. Then again, House was always about the interactions between the characters and how they respond to a certain case for me, not the actual case itself. Last season ended on a high and surprising twist that made the summer wait a long one for House’s return!

When the episode opened with a very film feel to it, with the credits style and lack of all but two of the series regulars being billed, I knew this was going to be a unique one. There’s no medical mystery to solve, the only other main character to appear (briefly) was Wilson (Sean Robert Leonard), and it was of course, two hours long.

This is one of the best episodes of anything I’ve ever seen to be fair. Aside from the film-like feel to it, the acting was top notch. Hugh Laurie delivers some of his best work as everyone’s favourite doctor but this time he has new emotions to explore, given that the episode focused on House’s doctor trying to get him to connect with people emotionally. House is known for being an anti-social grump so seeing him a new light was so fresh, yet he still managed to remain the House we know and love somehow. A true testament to Hugh Laurie. All the other guest roles were amazingly acted as well, with Lin-Manuel Miranda as House’s energetic roommate standing out to me. I just felt the two had a great dynamic with each other and loved seeing them on screen as a duo. It’s a character I was sad to say goodbye to (we know House has got to leave the psychiatric hospital, so no spoilers there) because I’d really like to see him again.

Again, the episode isn’t just about House talking about his feelings, there’s a lot of subplots involved that each came to their own great conclusion but ultimately served the greater idea of getting House better at the same time. I loved that there was never a dull moment with all these colourful characters and their roles in House’s recovery being so well written.

If I had to complain about anything, it’s that I actually did find myself missing the other regulars (Foreman, Cameron, Chase, Thirteen ect.), but this is a minor complaint because while I did feel their absence I know there would be little for them to really do and their absence is ultimately better than forcing them into the story.

In conclusion this was a fantastic return to House, it had comedy, heartfelt moments, and as mentioned felt different but was still the same great show at the same time. The last scene with “Seven Day Mile” by The Frames playing got me little teary eyed and eager to see where the season goes now. I already can’t wait to own Season 6 on dvd! WATCH HOUSE!

Coming Soon: Mob bosses, southern vampires, drugs, and Kneel Before Zod!

Plans For Television Fall 2009

The new television season is almost upon us and there are only three shows currently airing which I plan to watch as they come on television. This gave me the idea to actually schedule when I’ll watch other TV series, because for some reason I keep putting them off, even though I WANT to watch them all, and planning ahead will actually increase the odds that I’ll see them.

Monday: *On TV*
House MD – Last season was probably the best, and even more likely my favorite of House. The episode stories were really good and I liked that they delved deeper into the personal lives and beliefs of the characters. The season finale was House’s best yet in my opinion and I’m looking forward to seeing House make his way back to sanity and the effect it will have on his ability to practice medicine.

Heroes – The series that just can’t get with it. I loved the first season, and looking back, minus the S2 cliffhanger, it could’ve ended well with just one year. But Season two was just too boring and took too long to get interesting, while Season 3 started with a lot of potential, but literally wiped it all clean as if it never happened. The only reason I’m tuning into season 4 is curiosity, and Sylar. I didn’t like how they ended the super powered serial killer’s story, but I wanna see where they go with it. That said, I can’t say I’m excited at all for season 4 and might not even stick with it.

Tuesday:

Veronica Mars – I started the first season this summer but only got four episodes in before Six Feet Under got me addicted. I’m ready to start up again because unlike my first round with the show back during its initial airing, I actually liked it. Kristen Bell is all kinds of awesome and the main mystery intrigued me enough to get me hooked this time around.

Entourage – Cerdo told me I’d like this show and the Hollywood setting sounds like it could make for some cool stories and guest appearances. Plus, friends have told me with the male camaraderie themes, it’s a guys version of the dreadful and horrendous Sex and the City. I’m intrigued.

Wednesday:

The Sopranos – Once again Cerdo is the one who got me interested in this series. His video debating between whether Six Feet Under or The Sopranos was the better show and his comments on how if I liked Martin Scorsese’s GoodFellas (which I love) combined with its praise amongst critics and average TV/Film lovers like us and I’m on board!

True Blood – HBO and Alan Ball (the creator of Six Feet Under, on the odd chance you didn’t know). Nuff said. I saw a few episodes of Season one and liked what I saw but never got around to watching the show on a regular basis. It’s time for C-Rav to jump on the bandwagon and see what everyone is raving about…and I’m kinda excited to be honest =).

Thursday:
Weeds – All I know about this show is that it’s about a widowed mother housewife who becomes her neighborhoods weed dealer to make ends meet. Now calm down, I know underneath that synopsis there are probably more subtle themes worthy of exploration and viewing…which is exactly why I’m watching it. The concept alone is intriguing and Cody recommended it…so I really can’t say no!

Psych – I have to thank Kayla and John (Youtube user ActionFan89) for bringing this show to my attention. I’m not sure what I’ll make of it to be perfectly honest, but the footage I’ve seen and what I’ve heard from both reliable people is enough to make me give it a shot.

Friday: *On TV*
Smallville – Kneel Before Zod. What better way to end the week than with The Ville!? Smallville begins its ninth season after a disappointing end to an otherwise stellar eighth season. The Wonder Twins and Zombies have me worried, but Callum Blue as General Zod, Brian Austin Green as Metallo, Green Arrows sidekick Speedy, the Justice Society of America, and most importantly…Clark embracing his Kryptonian side and finally doing the training first mentioned in season 5…that all has me ready and excited for season nine!

Sunday: *On TV*
Dexter – Dexta. Dexter becomes a daddy in season four so seeing the classic storyline of a man trying to balance work and family but with a Dexter (aka serial killer) twist should be awesome stuff, especially with the brilliant writing Dexter has. Top that off with Deb possibly getting close to Dexter’s origins, Lundy’s return, and John Lithgow as the newest serial killer in town….how can you not be excited!?

Other:
Six Feet Under – As most of you know, I finished the first three seasons of this utterly amazing series in the first few days of August. Since then my sources have stopped working, so I’ve been forced to take a hiatus on the series much to my chagrin. That said, I’ve recently ordered the complete series and when it arrives, I’ll be spending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights finishing off the series. Cannot wait!

Conclusion: So there ya go, my plan for the fall 2009 series. Once I’ve finished/caught op on those shows there are plenty more I’d love to see. Any recommendations? Thanks for reading

and I hope you enjoyed!

C-Rav

Top Ten Lines In Film

Note: For those curious, here are my criteria.
1) The iconic status of the quote.
2) The delivery of the line itself.
3) The impact the quote has during the scene and in the film
4) It’s usage in my life. For example, do I myself use it in everyday life?

Without further adieu, here’s my list

10. "Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
Film: Forrest Gump
Spoken By: Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks)

One of the first lines spoken in this brilliant film, Tom Hank’s delivery certainly makes it a memorable line in film history, but its truth in life also helps elevate its iconic status. It’s such a wonderful metaphor and perfectly captures the innocence in Forrest’s ways of learning about life. Not mention it’s my youngest brothers favourite film, so this quote has become one both of repeat time to time.

9. "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"
Film: Dirty Harry
Spoken By: Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood)

There’s really not much to say other than if there was a ‘top ten badass moments’ list out there, the scene in which Clint Eastwood delivers this line would certainly make it in there somewhere. I’ve personally used this line on other people several times in my life when the situation called for it (jokingly of course) and again, Clint’s badass delivery certainly allows this line to make a spot.

8. "Hasta la vista, baby."
Film: Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Spoken By: The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger)

There are two reasons makes the list. The first is, like the last line, it’s simply badass on every level in term of Arnold’s delivery. The second reason is it’s actually meaningful in the whole context of the relationship between John Conner and The Terminator. Earlier in the film John is teaching the very unemotional machine how to speak like a human, using this line as an example. So when The Terminator speaks this line, not only is it super cool…it shows how he’s retained the knowledge and teachings of his friend. Awesome.

7. “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
Film: Gone With The Wind
Spoken By: Rhett Butler (Clark Gable)

Even in film it’s not often that men get a chance to put women in their place (no offence to any ladies reading this =D). At the end of Gone With The Wind, instead of a classic and feel good ending, we get a more realistic situation in which the character of Rhett Butler decides he can’t take anymore of Scarlett O'Hara crap and delivers this line when she asks what will she do without him. Not only does the line show he’s given up on her and no longer cares about her, it’s almost a cheer worthy moment to see him be able to tell her off. He struck a blow for men everywhere!

6. "I See Dead People."
Film: The Sixth Sense
Spoken By: Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment)

Even if you haven’t seen this film you know the memorable line when you hear it. Osments delivery is both chilling and almost heatbreaking. Take into account that it’s becomes one of the most spoofed lines and has become a part of pop culture, not to mention I myself refer to it many times, and you’ve got a winner.

5. “Why So Serious?”-The Dark Knight
Film: The Dark Knight
Spoken By: The Joker (Heath ‘King’ Ledger)

Anyone who thinks Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker can be replaced by anyone(at least in the current franchise) is insane as the clown prince of crime himself. The scene in which The Joker explain just one of his origin stories was scary. I remember the feeling of dread exactly as it was when I was sitting in theatres as the menacing Joker initiated the gangsters in the film. This line was so cool and chilling it easily became one of the most memorable from the film. It’s probably the newest line in film to become such a popular and repeated one in today’s culture. Also, this is now how I often ask people 'what's up' or 'why the long face' and other simiar greetings. For these many reasons, the line earns a spot in the top five.

4. “*I*, Am Your Father.”
Film: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Spoken by: Darth Vader (David Prowse-Suit/James Earl Jones-Voice)

Even as a kid whose wasn’t 100% into Star Wars, I was blown away and stunned by the revelation that Darth Vader, the most evil and feared villain in the galaxy, was the father of heroic and noble Luke Skywalker. James Earl Jones delivers this line with such ominous conviction and power you can’t help but be in a state of shock every time you hear it. There’s no need to tell you all its entered out culture in so many ways! There are a million ways this line could’ve been spoken that could have ruined the feeling of the twist, but Jones did it perfectly and it made for the greatest twist in film history (IMO.)

3. “Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
Film: The Wizard of Oz
Spoken By: Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland)

Anytime I find myself in a strange place or a new area where I have no idea where I am…I use this line! This line has been used several times in other films and television series’ as a wink and nudge to the film when the situation merits it. Smallville even referenced the line in an episode! In a film that is so memorable in itself, this line for me surely stands out amongst the rest.

2. "May the Force be with you.”
Film: Star Wars a.k.a Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Spoken By: Han Solo (Harrison Ford)

In the Star Wars universe, the force is an energy that surrounds and binds the galaxy and gives the Jedi Knights their power. The line itself, brilliantly spoken by Ford in the first instalment of the Star Wars saga, is meant as words of good luck and well wishes. Do I really need to tell you how much this line not only has become a symbol of Star Wars, but also a large part of pop culture just as the films themselves? I remember when my math class was just about to write an exam, I turned to my friend and said “Hey Andrew, May the Force be with you”, instead of ‘good luck’ or something similar. For that, the iconic status of the line, and the usage it has in everyday life…this line earns the number two spot!

1. "Welcome, to Jurassic Park.”
Film: Jurassic Park
Spoken By: John Hammond (Richard Attenborough)

As many of you know by now, Jurassic Park was the first film I’d ever seen in theatres. The people I saw it with and the overall experience of the film itself and how it’s influenced my life has made it one of the, if not THE most memorable part of my life. The Brachiosaurus scene, where we first see a full life sized Dinosaur, was pure film magic at its best. The line spoken by Hammond was equally as memorable and magical. He’s welcoming the characters to the dinosaur zoo, but the way Attenborough delivers the line is so child like and full of enthusiasm that it feels like an old grandparent, soothingly welcoming you to a world of magic, wonder, and excitement. To me, that is what film is all about.

So there you have it, the top ten film quotes in film according to me. I hope you enjoyed reading, see you all on the next one. Thanks!=)