What movies do you get excited for?

This weekend marks the release of the first of a trilogy of movies, that I am excited above all else to see.  San Andreas has made its way to my local multiplex.  The other two films are Jurassic World and Inside Out.  Of course there are other movies that I want to see this summer but none more then these three.  (As a side note it should go without saying that the November release of Spectre is the one film above all else that I am eagerly awaiting).  

What makes San Andreas stand out?  After all Jurassic World has the nostalgic factor going for it and Inside Out is the latest Pixar movie.  Pixar has never made a bad movie and they always entertain me beyond words.  Sure I enjoy mindlessness in my film from time to time.  I REALLY enjoy that adrenaline rush, that’s a natural high for me.  In my cinema I enjoy watching things go to hell and back.  To balance that I love a good hero moment.  I love a stupid one liners and corny bits of heroic dialogue.  That what makes San Andreas stand out for me.

But the bigger question I have is what movies do you truly get you excited?

I’m not going to lie there have been some nights I have not slept in anticipation of going to see a certain movie the following day/evening.

James Bond films do this for me.  Far above all else in the history of cinema the 007 franchise is my favorite.  In part its because my fantasy life is that of a military intelligence operative, like Bond.  I’m a social creature who enjoys non holiday traditions and Bond more then fulfills that need.  I love the history of the franchise and how wrapped up in itself it is.  The films are filled with many moments of triumph where the good overcomes the obstacles of evil.  Goldeneye being a particular favorite in the triumph over evil department.  There are also moments of true heart break.  The endings to both On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and Skyfall still put a lump in my throat.  Many memories, good & bad, surround film in general but growing up learning about 007 flicks stand above the crowd.  James Bond films are the north star of my cinematic world.

So I ask you again what movies do you get truly excited for?  Please feel free to respond either publicly or privately.  I always love hearing from readers.

A Personal Note on Avengers: Age of Ultron

It’s just past four in the morning on Friday May First.  Don’t worry dear bloggers I am not  having sleeping troubles at the moment and will soon be whisked away to be reacquainted with the inside of my eye lids.  I just have a bit on my mind I want to get down before calling it a night.

It’s opening night!!  Stereotypically that is a sports thing.  I’m using it in terms of its opening weekend at the summer box office.  This is an enjoyable time of year, during the next few months the mega film blockbusters arrive at multiplexes in your neighborhood.  I always look forward to this time of year and like to mark the occasion. 

This year I marked it with one of my favorite activities, a midnight movie party. (A side tangent: I can’t stand the pre midnight openings such as 7:00 pm.  The purist in me says it has to be midnight.  When I have to be I try to be flexible but its not the same.  The wonderment gets lost). Friends and family gathered for an ambitious menu of carolina style pulled pork BBQ.  I even made first ever home made mac n’ cheese.  We ate in merriment before going to see Avengers: Age of Ultron.  A highly awesome movie in my opinion and those who joined me for the film seemed to be of the same mind set.

However this is not a review of the film.  On the way home this wet evening a George Strait song came on the radio.  Its one I’ve heard dozens of times before but this time was taken back by a bit of the chorus.  The bit of the chorus being “It’s not the breath you take, the breathing in and out that gets you through the day, it’s the moments that take your breath away.”

Tonight, and reflecting back night’s like tonight, have truly done that very sentiment.  I would have seen the movie regardless and would of enjoyed it.  Not as much but still would of highly enjoyed watching it.  This night was never about seeing the movie.  It was about the people who came and the time spent together.  Yes I am going to remember the movie but more importantly I’m going to remember crowding around my small kitchen table talking about books, movies, and life with friends and family.  I’m going to remember piling in and out of my jeep to get to and from the theater.  I’ll treasure the 142 moments shared watching the movie with everyone.  I smiled the whole drive back to my apartment with friends.  I’ll treasure moments driving a good friend home as well.  I don’t want this evening to end but I know it must.  That’s just the way it is.  What I’m left with is a feeling of true happiness.  Moments like this have gotten me through some pretty bad times and those pretty bad times only reinforce how much I treasure nights like tonight.

To all who came thank you.