I don’t think I have terrible taste in things. Well, except we’ve already discussed that I love ugly baby names and the
guys I’m
attracted aren’t usually
handsome in the traditional sense, but it’s not like I’m just a freak who likes weird shit. Well, maybe I am. Anyway, here is a list of movies and TV shows
that I really really like, but I think I’m the only one who does.
Pan Am: This show kind of fizzled out,
halfway through the first season, (Some people would argue that it fizzled out
before the first episode even aired), but I kind of liked it! It was cute, it was mindless, it was a period
piece which means I already love it.
Christina Ricci was charming and the one guy who played the pilot was
hot. (Because apparently they let 25
year olds fly commercial airliners in the 1960s.) They tried to introduce some lame espionage
plot that just ended up being so bizarre because the show barely made it
through a handful of episodes, but I still enjoyed watching this fluffy little
show. If they could have gotten rid of
the political parables and just written more about Colette (cutest flight
attendant ever!) this show might have made it!
Well, probably not. But it was a
fun blend of soap opera drama and frivolous fun.
Stage
Beauty: I never would
have even known this movie existed if we hadn’t watched it in my Restoration Drama class in college, but
I frickin loved it and now I watch it on a pretty regular basis. It takes place in the 1660s, before women
were allowed to act on the English stage and supposedly tells the story of
Edward Kynaston, who was a real life actor and one of the best players of women
that ever lived in the time period where women were just beginning to appear in plays. Bonus
points for Rupert Everett playing Charles II, probably my favorite role of his,
to date. Again, this is a period piece,
but it’s also
hilarious and it’s got all
the trappings of a romantic comedy.
People compare it to Shakespeare in Love, but for some reason, not very
many people have seen this movie. I
would highly recommend giving it a try, if you’re into that kind of thing.
For example, I think my cousin Teresa would love it.
Torchwood:
My geeky, sci-fi vice. For those of you who don’t know what Doctor Who is, it’s a science fiction show. For those of you who don’t know what Torchwood is, it’s a super sexed-up version of Doctor
Who. Seriously, it’s true. One episode deals with an alien that feeds
off “orgasm energy” and has sex with and kills as many
people as possible. Then Ianto has sex
with a Cyberwoman, Owen has sex with a lady from the past, Tosh has sex with a
chick who’s actually
an alien and Jack makes out with his old friend. His name is John. There’s some fun, actiony stuff that happens too, but all you
need to know is that everyone is
bisexual and they’re all
sleeping with each other. That said, it’s a totally enjoyable and campy show.
Orphan: Omg, I freakin love this movie. I
seriously watch it every time they play it on cable. A dysfunctional family
adopts a sweet little Russian girl to heal their heart following a miscarriage,
and it turns out that little girl isn't actually a little girl. She is a full
grown woman with some disorder that makes her look like a kid. Oh and she is
also a psycho killer. Everybody got that?
As if the premise alone wasn't enough to make you love this movie, maybe
the awesomely bad dialogue will: "I'M NOT YOUR FUCKING
MOMMY!!!!" This whole movie is a
giant train wreck from start to finish and I love it! Seriously, watch this movie. Watch it.
Here Comes
Honey Boo Boo: Everytime
I mention this train wreck of a show to someone, I'm disappointed to find that
everyone else claims that they have never seen it. I don't know if they're
lying or if I'm truly the only one who watched this show religiously. Everyone
will claim that this show is everything that's wrong with America. I say pish
posh. First, there's June: the bastion of graceful motherhood. She has a brood
of classy daughters who participate in such activities as farting at the dinner
table, smelling each other's breath, and getting pregnant at 17. Even though
Glitzy the pig is probably the smartest member of the family, i would still
rather spend a day with this family than with those awful Kardashians.
The Village: I’m a big fan of M. Night
Shyamalan fan even though everyone says that his movies after Sixth Sense are
crap, I think The Village is far superior.
I won’t spoil the big “twist” for you, but I think one of the reasons
people were so disappointed with the film was because they were waiting for the twist and then when it
came, their minds weren’t blown. The
movie itself is so good and because
the twist comes in the last 8 minutes or so, it barely even registers on my
radar. The acting is great, the music is
sublime and visually, it’s just beautiful.
Give this movie a try. It’s one
of my favorites.
Well, dear readers, perhaps I will
revisit this topic some other time. I'd like to think of more examples but
Sarah is home right now and we're going to go watch some Kevin Hart comedy. Let
me know if there are any tv shows or movies that you adore but everyone else
seems to hate. I'll talk to you soon!
Thanks for reading
Becky
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