Welcome to the debut of the “The Movie Diaries” gallery, where you can get to know me and my tastes better. The gallery features my top 10 favorite movies of all time, I thought that it would be fun to showcase you what I enjoy outside my typical listicles and reviews.
There are so many movies I enjoy that didn’t make it but I still love so much, I tried to choose the films that represent me the most. I am a romance movie fan so most of the films in the list include it, my favorite of all time is “La La Land” (2016), I watch it at least once every single year and I cry my eyes out every time, the music is also fantastic and it frequents my playlists.
I also enjoy comedies a lot, I can quote “Clueless” (1995) and “Mean Girls” (2004) completely. Something that I appreciate in films that I tend to pay attention too when watching is the costumes, that is why “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) is one of my favorites, besides the amazing acting and story of course.
I had to include some period pieces too, I love an old timey feel with gowns and epic love confessions, which “Little Women” (2019) and “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) both have, I can quote both of the confessions in the films by memory.
Something else I had to add is a coming of age, and that’s where “Lady Bird” (2016) comes in, I think the film and the genre itself are full of hope and feel comforting, which brings me back to another movies I had to add, “The Aristocats” (1970) and “Paddington 2” (2017), which are as cozy as you can get when it comes to a film.
Lastly, I added the “The Hunger Games” because it’s such an important part of my childhood and life, I still talk about it after reading the books years ago and I keep up with all their new releases!
Hello everyone, and welcome back to “The Movie Diaries.” The month of love is approaching us, and there is no better way of celebrating than with a cozy movie night with some good ice cream or popcorn. It doesn’t matter if you are alone, with a partner, with family, or with your friends; a good movie is the solution to have the best time during Valentine’s. I collected a few of my favorite romantic films for every occasion, for when you are craving something new, or for something to cry laughing. Keep reading and happy watching!
Tag: “On vacation, you’re free to follow your heart.”
“People We Meet on Vacation” tells the story of two best friends, Poppy, a free spirit, and Alex, a homey introvert, who meet every summer for a vacation. The polar opposite pair of stars wonder about their relationship after years of holidays. The film is an adaptation of a book of the same name, written by best-selling author Emily Henry. I’ve never read the book before, but as an outsider to the characters, I still enjoyed this movie. It was just released on Netflix and is an easy, comforting watch if you feel like you’ve seen all the classics. The movie has the same vibe as older 2000s rom-coms, which is hard to say about other modern romantic films. It’s silly and sweet, and I found the characters lovable. Something that stood out for me is the movie’s coloring (weird, I know). All films lately are so dark and bleak in color, and this one is very vibrant. The last thing I want to add about this film is a scene I loved that could become iconic in the future. If you don’t mind a small spoiler and want to see a bit of the film before jumping in, click here! The song playing in the background is forever stuck in my brain!
Tag: What if every moment in life came with a second chance?
“About Time” tells the story of Tim, who, after another unsatisfactory New Year’s party, discovers that all the men in his family have the ability to travel through time; they can’t change history, but they can alter the events in their own lives. This takes Tim on a journey through time, where he must learn to appreciate life. This movie is absolutely beautiful, melancholic, and sweet all around. Not only is the romance aspect moving and pure, but it also explores family relationships, specifically father and son, in a touching way. This is the type of movie where you laugh, cry, or both, and it makes you feel like you really know the characters. I was rooting for them all throughout the movie. The chemistry between McAdams and Gleeson is off the charts, and they are one of the best pairings in romantic movies ever, in my opinion. I also enjoy the sci-fi aspect of time travel; it’s a welcome addition to the movie, but it doesn’t take over the plot. This is my favorite scene from the movie; it represents what this movie feels like to me, simple and cozy! I can’t believe how underrated the movie is. Please watch, and you won’t regret it!
Stars: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone
Where to watch: Rent on YouTube or Amazon Prime for $5.99
Tag: This is crazy. This is stupid. This is love.
“Crazy, Stupid, Love” is about a man named Cal Weaver who finds out his wife was unfaithful and is filing for divorce. He then meets Jacob Palmer, a self-appointed ladies’ man who takes him under his wing and teaches him how to flirt again. The movie also covers other characters and their lives, much like Love Actually (2003), one of my favorite films ever. The film is hilarious, with stellar performances by comedy greats like Steve Carell, Emma Stone, and Ryan Gosling (underrated comedy actor). The jokes land every time, and the cast chemistry is never-ending. I love it when you can tell the cast had a blast filming. This movie is a nice watch if you don’t want something too lovey-dovey and want something more dynamic, with the perfect amount of romance. There is a scene in the film that is the hardest I laughed with a movie ever, tears and everything, I don’t recommend watching this at all before the movie, but please come back after watching and click here, so you can see the masterpiece it is again!
Single or dealing with a breakup: 500 Days of Summer (2008)
Tag: This is not a love story. This is a story about love.
In “500 Days of Summer”, Tom is a greeting card writer and hopeless romantic who is left surprised when his girlfriend Summer leaves him. He starts reflecting on their 500 days together and rediscovering himself. This is the movie you watch if you don’t feel like watching a classic romance at all or are in the process to move on. The film is bittersweet and hilarious at the same time, and Tom’s journey is a delight to see. Also, the character of Summer is so well done that you will feel a roller coaster of emotions when it comes to her, but in the end, she is such a great character. The film is edited with a very playful style; it’s not afraid of being animated and silly. There are too many scenes I could talk about, so I’m actually going to link two of them because they are so good. Click here and here if you don’t mind spoilers.
