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Pop Culturist - January 2008

Which Movie Have You Watched The Most?

January 13th 2008 21:23

On Saturday night, my three daughters sat me down and insisted that I 'chill'.

The best way to do that they said was to surround ourselves with pillows, a bag of popcorn each and watch "Grease".

Now - while it wasn't the first thing to come to mind - I have to admit - I wasn't adverse to the suggestion.

Afterall, it's a family favourite and one I would have genuinely seen more than 100 times over the years.

Of course, when I sheepishly mentioned my downtime viewing to friends on Sunday - I was suprised at the response.

Seems everyone had a favourite movie they'd watched more than a few times - ranging from Sound of Music to Legally Blonde.

So, in the interests of my own sanity (and to prove that you can never get too much of a good thing) - which movie have you watched the most?

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Comment by JoH

January 13th 2008 21:33

Hi MNG

A very happy new year to you!

In my hey day, 'Notting Hill' and 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' were my bog-standard chick flicks and a MUST on a Sunday morning with a hangover........these days of course I must add 'Bear in the Big Blue House' and 'Jo-Jo's Circus' to that list!!

Comment by Miswanderlust

January 13th 2008 21:54

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Hello MNG
I have seen the original Star Wars and the Sound of Music movies the most. Great post. LYW
Mis

Comment by Bryn

January 13th 2008 23:08

Horrorphile

I'm with Mis ... Star Wars was the first movie I saw three times during its initial theatrical run ... At the time that was unprecedented.
As an adult I saw Pulp Fiction twice in one day, that was unprecendented (saw it a third time a few weeks later, but it wasn't as potent).
But the movie I've seen the most times, including all the times on VHS and DVD would have to be Blade Runner, which is my fave film. Not sure exactly how many times I've seen it. Not a ridiculous amount though, under twenty times I'd say. Star Wars comes a close second, with Withnail and I and Alien not far behind.
But it's all speculation, I don't keep count. All I know is that those four movies I've seen numerous times.

Comment by Rosemary

January 13th 2008 23:28

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

You can watch it over and over and still pick up funny bits you missed before. Great film.

Also the Back to the Future movies. Plain good fun.

(Got a Christopher Lloyd theme happening? Just coincidental.)

Comment by Cibbuano

January 14th 2008 01:17

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I suppose, as a kid, I've watched Ghostbusters over and over...

... though, every Christmas, I've watched Scrooged and the Grinch on tv!

Comment by KylieW

January 14th 2008 01:35

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Probably my most watched movie would be Speed (in excess of 70 times). Then probably the Star Wars movies (Empire may have possibly edged out Star Wars in number of viewings). Some other movies on high rotation would include Clerks, Empire Records, Human Traffic and Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure (it really was a most excellent adventure you know!).

Actually Grease would have to be up there too. Though it's not a favourite, the fact is I've probably seen it at least 20 times.

Comment by Wayne F

January 14th 2008 01:58

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Hmm movies I have watched the most. When I was a kid I watched Indiana Jones heaps, mostly the Temple of Doom. I watched that movie so much as a kid I think I can memorize every single quote. After that it would be Terminator 2 and Robocop 2. I used to watch those movies a ton as well.

Today I would say Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2, Dawn of the Dead and Hellraiser 2. I've watched them many times over the past few years now.

Comment by Spennies

January 14th 2008 04:45

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Comment by Damo

January 14th 2008 11:49

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Bladerunner too many times to count.
Something new each time.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:05

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Hey JoH

Four Weddings did nothing for me to be honest - but Notting Hill - I quite enjoyed. Guess it has something to do with the whole 'chick flick' thing really.

As for Bear in A Big Blue House - now you're talking

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:07

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G'day Mis

Loved Star Wars (the original) and the Family Von Nice Guy's can never get enough of The Hills Are Alive . . .

Thanks for dropping by and sharing.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:09

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Bryn

Possibly one of my favourite Harrison Ford movies to be brutally frank.

. . . what no chick flicks?

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:11

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Hi Rosemary

Animation leaves me a little cold as far these things go - but Roger Rabbit wasn't too bad.

I agree wholeheartedly with you on the Back To the Future trilogy though.

The concept itself is illuminating huh?

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:14

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Hey Cib

Ghostbusters is a classic in its own right - more for its timing than anything else I'd suggest - but hey - timing is everything.

Who you gonna call . . . ?

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:20

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KylieW

Don't you just love Sandra Bullock?

We've watched Speed a few times now - and yeah, the suspense is great - but I never get tired of watching her on the big screen.

As for Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure - well dude . . .

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:23

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Hey Wayne

Like Bryn - no chick flicks - huh?

I can see a theme developing in your viewing habits here.

In essence though a couple of qualified choices.

Well done.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:25

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Spennies

Quite a cast too - from memory.

Don't have something for Ricci now do you?

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 19:26

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Damo

ditto my earlier response. Gotta be right up there as far as Harrison Ford is concerned.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Joanne Fedler

January 14th 2008 20:08

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Hi MNG

I generally cannot be watch a movie more than once, but there are a handful I adore and almost know off by heart: Grease is one of them. But my ALL TIME BEST MOVIE EVER is The Big Lebowski by the Coen Brothers, with Jeff Bridges and my secret crush John Goodman.

Great question,
Jo

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 14th 2008 22:09

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Hey there Jo

John Goodman is great isn't he!

As for Bunny . . . purrrrrr

Thanks - it's been a while - I'm off to the video store tonight.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Louie

January 15th 2008 01:58

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I must be some kind of Stereotype because mine is Greece too.....

Comment by Lynn Smythe

January 15th 2008 03:07

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Okay, I'm old. The movie I've watched the most is Young Frankenstein.

We put it on during our Halloween Party AKA my husband's 51st birthday party. It was a riot, everyone young and old loved it.

All us old timers were quoting lines from it all night long. What a bunch of NERDS!!!!

Comment by Lara M

January 15th 2008 04:36

Love Speaks

Hmmm...probably Indiana Jones, Grease (!!) and Sound of Music...

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 15th 2008 06:35

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Louie

Was that Greece Too, Grease II or Grease too?

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 15th 2008 06:36

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Lynn

Nothing nerdy about Young Frankenstein.

Now if it was the original . . .

By the way - speaking of Nerds - you may be interested in a post coming up Thursday perhaps?

Stay tuned.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 15th 2008 06:38

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Lara M

Best you come around to our place - they're all in the video cabinet and all loved.

You bring the popcorn

MNG

Comment by Lilla

January 15th 2008 07:52

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Gosh MNG, these questions of yours get harder and harder... esp. for a movie buff like me!

Let me see, I think I am going to have to go with the Star Wars/Indiana Jones 'group' at about 20 viewings a piece...

then perhaps add Batman to the mix;
but not before adding in some chick flicks like

French Kiss (about 15 times),
Under a Tuscan Sun (6 times),
Addicted to Love (about eight times),
Suddenly 30 (about 5 times) and
Chocolat (about 7 times),
Bridget Jones about 6 times.
The Wedding Planner about four times

PIrates of the Carribean has spun around a few times too, as has Back to the Future and Timeline (five times).

I've watched Casino Royale five times, but perhaps the most watched film of this decade for me has been National Treasure (about 22 times).

I just love that film, I think Nick Cage makes off-beat intelligent films.

Lilla ...

Comment by JohnDoe

January 15th 2008 08:06

Film & TV on DVD

The most would have to be Star Wars...I made my parents take me to see it 32 times in 1977.

Raiders of the Lost Ark was a close second maybe 20 times.

I worked at the London Odeon multiplex for a while when I was travelling. Had to have seen Heat, Dead Presidents, Desperado and From Dusk Till Dawn over 20 times each.

Over the years Blade Runner has been viewed a good 15 times on the bigscreen. They used to have a midnight screening every Saturday at the Orpheum. It became a bit of a regular thing like The Blues Brothers (maybe 20 times on the big screen) on a Friday night at Hoyts.

Reservoir Dogs I saw 3 times in one day and overall watched it 12 times at the movies.

That's enough exposing my all consuming obsession even more....I refuse to talk about DVD and video screenings....then the Star Wars number skyrockets into possible triple digits along with many other childhood favourites.

Thanks for that MNG

Comment by Michaelie

January 15th 2008 08:45

Flick Wit

It's Grease and The Sound of Music for me too. Also, Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory (I swear it's on several times a year and I end up watching it every time), Bridget Jones, The Shawshank Redemption, Moulin Rouge!, Face/Off. All the ones that you can watch in any mood!

Mich

Comment by Lara M

January 15th 2008 09:04

Love Speaks

I'm there! ...with popcorn and ('cos its Summer) choc-tops too

Comment by Lilla

January 16th 2008 01:21

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Ps I forgot to mention 'Contact.' I've seen that about 15 times too, I think! And I completely forgot the Blues Brothers till JohnD mentioned it... *laughs* ooh hundreds of times... too many to count..

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 16th 2008 01:33

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Lilla

. . . and you get time to post your blogs when?

Happy viewing and great selection.

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 16th 2008 01:36

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JD

32 times - gosh - that's got to be a bit of a record in itself - how did you convince your folks to take you - there a post in that I'm sure.

I dips me lid to your love of all things celluloid.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 16th 2008 01:37

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Mich

What - no Romy and Michelle?

MNG

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 16th 2008 01:38

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LIlla

Looks like you, me Lara and JD are up for a movie or two in the not too distant future.

MNG

Comment by Bryn

January 16th 2008 03:48

Horrorphile

JD, you're a freak.

Comment by Luke

January 16th 2008 10:37

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Probably The Comittments or Taxi Driver.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

January 16th 2008 19:09

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Luke

You lookin' at me . . . a deNero fan huh?

MNG

Comment by DuskDevi

January 17th 2008 03:03

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Hi MNG...

Like most...Star Wars originial trilogy and Indiana Jones. Too many times to keep count.

All these are pretty high up there;

'Usual Suspects'
'Contact'
'Fifth Element'
'League of Their Own'
'Long Kiss Goodnight'
'LA Confidential'
'The Last Starfighter'
'12 Monkeys'
'A Fish Called Wanda'
'Flying High'
'Die Hard'
'Unbreakable'
'Dark City'...

Sometimes, just certain scenes of some films... like in LOTR whenever Legolas does his 'thing'...eg. in the 'Two Towers', at the start when he does a wicked trick of shooting an arrow then jumping on the horse to sit behind Gimli...and when Aragon slams open the doors at Rohan...ouch...

'Batman Begins'...whenever Bale does his Bat thing.

'Rocky 3'...Rocky telling Clubber Lang he's not so bad...

'Kill Bill Vol1'...when the Bride goes after O-ren Ishii.

'Matrix'...when Neo learns kungfu; when Neo and Trinity rescue Morpheus; when Neo finally sees that he the One.

..and I could watch 'Suddenly 30' over and over again too Lilla! I love Jennifer Garner! Likewise 'Big' and 'Splash'.

Okay...I'm done...hope you're well MNG...

Dusk

Comment by Lilla

February 3rd 2008 05:10

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MNG,

Sounds good to me.

I remembered another I often drag out and re-watch too : Backdraft I'll bring it along...

Dusk,

Hey ...wow, I forgot the Fitfth Element and the Matrix... yeah about ten times each... did you know (my daughter tells me) that the Fifth Element was written by a 15 year-old teenager?

Neo : 'I know Kung Fu"

((laughs)) and that scene in the restaurant when he fights the Oracle's guard... like some tribal masculine ballet ... just beautiful.

I must get Dark City, everyone is raving about it?

Lilla ...

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