The Boy Behind the Blog - January Edition

This month it semed like the theme was movies, which is one of Dave's favorite topics. I knew he'd have some interesting answers. And yes, insert eye rolls where he says. He knows me well.

I guess I need to start taking pictures of Dave without Neil. Every picture he's in, it's with Neil.

1. What was your favorite movie of 2013?

Considering that we watched, what, 3 movies from 2013 (Fast & Furious 6, Monsters U, and Oz The Great and Powerful), I'm not sure which one my favorite would be. I love the F&F "saga" (LOL), especially with how the story unfolded when all the original cast returned with 4. Parts 4 and 5 were better than 6,but 6 made part 3 fit into continuity. I really really really wanted to see what happens with 7, but with the passing of Paul Walker, I wonder if it'll happen. I originally didn't care much for part 3. I rewatched it after seeing 6, and you look at parts of it a little differently, almost like some of it was written with 6 in mind. Monsters U was a really good prequel to Monsters Inc, and really funny and cute. I really wanted to love Oz The Great and Powerful, since The Wizard of Oz is in my top 10 all time. It was just ok, it got better as the movie went along. I like the musical Wicked better for a prequel though (and puts a whole new spin on the story), but Oz the Great and Powerful was a pretty cool perspective. So to pick one, I guess it would have to be Fast 6. RIP Paul Walker

(This is a partial list of what I want to see that was released in 2013: Iron Man 3, Man of Steel, Gravity, Star Trek, This Is the End, Evil Dead, Red 2, Kick Ass 2, The World's End... )

2. What is your all time favorite movie quote?

The greatest line in a movie EVER: 

My favorite line... not sure I can narrow down to just one.  There are so many good ones, so I'll give you just a few.

I quote this all the time:
 

From that same movie (can't find a clip of it online), I point over at a pile of wood and say "That's firewood" with a very bad accent.  I'm laughing right now just thinking about that, and I'm sure Jen is rolling her eyes.  haha

And every time I see a Circle K, I HAVE to say this (what Ted says at the end of the clip): 

My favorite line from The Wizard of Oz is from the Scarecrow, when he repeats what Dorthy says as a question (starting around the 32 second mark): 

And from another 1939 movie, there is the last line of Gone With the Wind. Everyone knows what it is, and it is considered by many as one of the best lines of all time. I didn't know what the big deal was as I never saw it. Then I watched the entire movie with my mom and sister, oh so many years ago. When Rhett Butler uttered those words to Scarlett O'Hara, I nearly jumped up and shouted "YES!!!"  

(oddly, I'm leaving out any Star Wars quotes. I could have said "Luke, at that speed do you think you'll be able to pull out in time?", "Mine, or I will help you not!", "It's a trap!", "There's always a bigger fish", "I can sense everything that's going on in that room", "Only a Sith deals in absolutes", etc... but there are just way too many to chose from... )

3. What is your favorite type of movie? (Action, scary, comedy, etc)

I really love horror movies (all kinds: good, bad, over the top; tongue in cheek; gory, creepy; etc...). Jen does not, although she's ok with some scary and creepy stuff (like The Ring, Paranormal Activity, etc), just no gore or violence for her. I really love the original Nightmare On Elm Street & Friday the 13th franchises.  

Short side story, Jen bought our house before we were married (or even engaged), and the mirror in the bathroom looked like the mirror in the movie The Ring. I replaced it for her. haha. It was pretty creepy.

I also really love sci fi, action, and comedy.  

4. What is your New Year's Resolution?

My New Year's Resolution from last year was to not post "Happy Birthday" on anyone's facebook wall (I don't think I ever told Jen that, but I think I succeeded).  This year, my resolution is to stop doing that and try to post on all my friends' walls (I think i have all the 's and s' in the right places', correct me in the comments of not).  

5. Finish the sentence: This year I will....

This year I will be great and awesome! Seriously, I will. The best father and husband that I can be.  

And just for fun. Seriously, this is the only way we're going to get Neil walking I think.
Bribe him with something he can't have.