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Soundtrack of Life
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rosie1234 was talking about the movie 27 Dresses on her journal today, and it reminded me that even though I feel kind of lukewarm about that movie--chickflicks are not my movie of choice, and I didn't think it was an especially good one at any rate--it did have one of my favorite movie moments of the last year.
You know, the part where they're singing Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" in the bar and they're singing the words completely wrong and they're drunk and it's awesome?
No? Well, watch.
And then that got me to thinking of my favorite moments in (non-musical) movies that have my favorite musical moments. The ones that I watch over and over again because they make me happy to be alive. And then I thought I'd create my own meme and share them with you.
So, yeah. There they are. What am I missing?
rosie1234 was talking about the movie 27 Dresses on her journal today, and it reminded me that even though I feel kind of lukewarm about that movie--chickflicks are not my movie of choice, and I didn't think it was an especially good one at any rate--it did have one of my favorite movie moments of the last year.You know, the part where they're singing Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" in the bar and they're singing the words completely wrong and they're drunk and it's awesome?
No? Well, watch.
And then that got me to thinking of my favorite moments in (non-musical) movies that have my favorite musical moments. The ones that I watch over and over again because they make me happy to be alive. And then I thought I'd create my own meme and share them with you.
"Tiny Dancer," Almost Famous
This is obviously the first one that I think of. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this scene and I never get tired of it. It's one of my favorite movie moments ever.
"In Your Eyes," Say Anything
Don't even pretend like you don't melt in that scene--it's become totally iconic. Oh, John Cusack. Stand outside my window and play that song.
"Waltz for a Night," Before Sunset
The setup for quite possibly my favorite ending to any movie ever.
The telephone conversation, The Virgin Suicides
I don't think anyone has ever taken the "music says it better" thing more seriously or used it so powerfully.
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You," Ten Things I Hate About You
Okay, so it's cheesy and not as iconic as the other ones. But it's Heath Ledger. Singing. Making a fool of himself. Love.
This is obviously the first one that I think of. I can't tell you how many times I've watched this scene and I never get tired of it. It's one of my favorite movie moments ever.
"In Your Eyes," Say Anything
Don't even pretend like you don't melt in that scene--it's become totally iconic. Oh, John Cusack. Stand outside my window and play that song.
"Waltz for a Night," Before Sunset
The setup for quite possibly my favorite ending to any movie ever.
The telephone conversation, The Virgin Suicides
I don't think anyone has ever taken the "music says it better" thing more seriously or used it so powerfully.
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You," Ten Things I Hate About You
Okay, so it's cheesy and not as iconic as the other ones. But it's Heath Ledger. Singing. Making a fool of himself. Love.
So, yeah. There they are. What am I missing?
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but, hahaha! this meme is win. i shall steal it and make my own. one day. ;)
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Glad you liked it! I'll definitely enjoy if you steal!
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come on, bb. CLASSIC.
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Seriously, as soon as I get home, I'm going to watch it. Eliza FTW!
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watch you discover that those aren't even the words. ;)
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Oh, Heath Ledger + that scene = ftw. The little sister tries so hard to ruin that movie, and Heath Ledger's musical number is just all, "Dude. Not happening."
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I know! It's one of those movies I feel like I'm not supposed to love, but Heath Ledger! And baby Joseph Gordon-Levitt! How can you not love it?
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You have to see Moulin Rouge. It's amazing. A-mazing. (And the finale is the best thing ever)
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And I will be adding Moulin Rouge to my list if both you and Erin speak so highly of it.
Also? Icon love!
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It's a lovely film just to watch for the set alone. It's light hearted and yet not and absolutely gorgeous. I love Baz Lurhmann kind of a lot, he never disappoints.
I know right? That scene never fails to break my heart.
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Yeah, I totally cried at that part.
*makes a mental note to watch Say Anything as soon as I get home*