Halloween and All Soul’s Day
I have to write a blogpost regarding these events and i am in a quandary as what to post.
Should i make a beautiful artwork of my past halloween photos, those flirty gay costumes that led to a one night stand somewhere in west hollywood?
or narrate my real life ghost stories, the “I SEE DEAD PEOPLE” kind of thing that almost resemble that Bruce Willis Sixth Sense movie?
Hmm, or just post something about My Favorite Ghost Movies. Let Me think.
All right, i’ll go with the subtle one first : My Favorite Ghost Movies (listed in no particular order just like those finalists in Miss Universe contest).
Somewhere in Time (Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour)
This is a classic movie. This is the very first movie that made me cry. Why? Honestly? Simply because i don’t understand the story.
I was in grade school playing with my neighbour when her sister and her sister’s gay friends started screaming because they’ll be watching the gorgeous mister superman christopher reeve.
While I was playing dolls with my gal pal, I’m also watching the film, although I never really understood the plot as my playmate keep talking to me.
What I knew was this film made the gay guys cry and I don’t know why I also cried with them . And when they started singing that “Somewhere in Time “ song, I can see in their faces that they really mean every word of it. (which I later understood when I had my first broken heart)
Years after, during my high school days I look for this film and this time watch it all alone and oh boy, it’s really a touchy movie. Looking back I can say it’s not your typical ghost story. It’s actually more of a fantasy love story , more of a time travel , back to the past sort of thing.
Ghost (Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg)
What can I say? Another movie that made me cry but this time I knew why.
A commercial success that proves that a ghost movie need not be that horrifying and grotesque to be a blockbuster hit.
I love Demi Moore , her beautiful face and trendy short hair is unforgettable and that lip lock with Whoopi is such an epic scene for me. Beautiful.
This movie shows what true love is all about even after death.
And who would ever forget Ghost theme song “Unchained Melody”, the ghost song that riveted all over the radios and pop charts even years after the movie was shown.
Just Like Heaven (Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo)
One of my favorite Reese Witherspoon’s movie. This is a heartwarming cute love story This is about an architect falling in love with the spirit of the woman who used to live in his apartment.
Well, I don’t really have to tell you the whole story. I’m not making a review here either. I just like this movie and I like Reese Witherspoon . ( and Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep who happened to be not in this movie 😉 )
The Sixth Sense ( Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment)
“I see dead people….. all the time. They don’t know they’re dead. They’re everywhere.”
Truly one of my favorite ghost movies.
Some people may not agree with me but there are things that up to now science can’t still explain and seeing dead people or ghosts is one of them. Some call it a gift, others call it a curse.
Whatever it is, this movie made me realized that whatever gift you have, one must always use it for the right reasons.
The brilliant performance of a young guy haley would really make you believe he is scared to death, and really seeing ghosts. Superb acting.
And yes, this movie is also all about love, being accepted for who you are and believing in yourself even if others call you a freak .
This movie made me cry again. (I am such a cry baby and who would ever think a ghost movie would make me shed tears?)
The Others (Nicole kidman)
“ Death of a loved one can lead people to do the strangest things.”
“Sometimes the world of the living gets mixed up with the world of the dead”
Such a brilliant way of storytelling. One thing good about this movie is the way the story is being narrated.
The suspense, the angst of putting you at the edge of your seat just by making you think.
The unexpected twist in the ending.
This is not a typical ghost story where you have to scream at every scene, where you need dark cinematography to scare your wits.
Its simple no frills, no high technology make up or production , can still make you think and wonder what the hell is going on and still end up not being shortchange.
Truly a masterpiece. I must say This is my All Time Favorite Ghost Movie.
The Ghostbusters (Dan Akroyd)
Enough of the heavy ones. This film is a mushy ghost movie that made me laugh. The only ghost movie where I keep laughing.
The plastic gadgets that we all bought on a mall just to appear cool during Halloweens. This movie is a crap, but the only crap that I really love.
And nothing can be funnier when you sing that song “If there’s something strange in the neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!”
Unforgettable song for growing kids, who would ever imagine we would sing and dance this on our Christmas Presentation and it’s not even Halloween.
Kindly Click This and Read The Ghost Tour and My Goodlooking Ghost. Thanks.
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I’ve seen your suggestions, and I enjoyed them all! The remake of Ghostbusters looks promising as well. Have you ever seen The Ghost and Mrs. Muir? It’s old, but it’s a wonderful movie:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039420/
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Thanks V-Pub for that wonderful suggestion. The title alone sounds interesting. I appreciate you giving me the link. I’ll watch it then. Thanks again.
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Great list! I love the Others!! 🙂
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Thanks Carisa. Yes, It’s a beautiful movie.
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Thank you Joel! I’ll watch again Somewhere in Time, I had forgotten that movie!! And I also loved Just like Heaven. I love Mark Ruffalo 🙂
Your picks are much nicer than all those horror movies you get to see these days 🙂
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You’re welcome DotedOn for the kind words. Thank you for taking time in reading my post. Happy Halloween. 🙂
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Sixth sense was my all time favorite,
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I’ve watched that a long time ago and i still remember the lines. Really a one of kind movie. Really one of my favorites. Thanks Kerry for dropping by.
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It really affected me too – it was so poignant.
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I always remember that movie. Yes, it’s on my top list..big time. I love the scene in the car with haley and his mom and the shocking twist in the ending with Bruce willis and the wedding ring. Beautiful.
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I don’t often watch movies but I’ll definitely keep these in mind!😊
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Thanks Marquessa. You’ll enjoy it. Thanks again for stopping by.
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Just watched “Just Like Heaven.” Really enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation. 🙂
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You’re always welcome painkills2. I’m glad you enjoyed the movie.
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“Ghostbusters” is my favorite on your list. I think, because of the comedy. I’m much happier being scared out of my wits if I’m giggling.
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Laughter is the best medicine, ghostbuster is really funny. Of course it depends on what age/time you watched it. Looking back i can say it’s a cool movie but if you watch it today, one might find it trashy. I guess different strokes for different folks. Thanks Jacqui, i’m glad you like that movie.
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Some excellent choices – and some recommendations, as I’ve never watched them before! How was your Halloween? Did you get to watch any of these movies?
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Surely you’ll enjoy them. Halloween’s so sweet with all the leftover candies, i got to eat them especially the chocolates while watching Just Like Heaven. Really feels like heaven :-). Thanks Adele for dropping by.
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Yes! Sounds like a plan to me!! 🙂
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Damn somewhere in time is my favorite… made me cry big time 🙂
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Yes, Love Quirky, it’a beautiful.
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Great selection Joel. I love ghost movies and Sixth Sense was a great movie and so were Ghostbusters. You forgot about Beetlejuice. My all-time favourite. 😀
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Yes Sonel, Beetlejuice is also a fun movie. I remember watching it and i love Winona Ryder. Thanks for stopping by.
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You’re very welcome and yes, she is a very good actress. 🙂
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My favorite of these movies is Ghostbusters. (I’m sorry to be so low brow. I just find this vintage of Bill Murray really funny.) 🙂
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No Bun Karyudo, you’re not a lowbrow. You know what makes you happy and you’re real. Just because someone enjoys the music of mozart or beethoven doesn’t mean they are superior to someone who enjoys lady gaga’s music. I love ghostbusters too and i don’t think i’m a lowbrow. 🙂
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That’s very true. (Beethoven’s the about the dog, right? I don’t know Mozart, though. Who’s in it?) By the way, I just heard they’re making a new Ghostbusters movie, but with a female cast. It’ll be interesting to see how that turns out.
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You made me smile Bun Karyudo.Well, a dog for beethoven, a cat for mozart, and Ghostbusters’ for all animals like us. 🙂 A female cast in Ghostbusters? That will be cool then. I just wonder what’s her role then? Will She be playing ghost, like a White Lady? The title must be The White Lady and The Ghostbusters. That’ll be more interesting.
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That would make an interesting title. I just had a quick look to find out more about it. Apparently ALL the main stars will be replaced by women, but Bill Murray will have a cameo role. It sounds like it will be very different, but it might still be very funny. I hope so. 🙂
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Remember them all, saw them all, loved them all 🙂
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Beautiful all in all. Thanks Julie for dropping by.
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Some great movie choices Joel 🙂
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Thanks simple joys Have a great weekend.
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