infinite viewing. So I like ‘Cinderella’, but I LOVE Cinderella, you know? The film has its weak spots and while beloved, incredible to look at, and truly pure, it’ll never be one of my favorites. But she is so charming, the best part by far, well, Cinderella and the background design my GOD. I’ve never been a fan of the mice but as I’ve gotten older I can appreciate that it’s not so much them as the space they take…

< 20th viewing. ‘The Wicker Man’ was one of those I first heard about by reading lists online spoiling the greatest twist endings of all time. I was eager to see it early on in my ‘I’m moved out and can watch whatever I want’ bliss, and you know I totally fell in love with its imperfect excellence and cool, creepy hippie vibe. The sincerity of Howie is equally annoying and endearing, this is who Dan Erber thinks he is. It’s…

first viewing. The way this film captures her experience is incredible. Watching this makes you feel swept off your feet in an exhilarating whirlwind, then scared, exhausted, and pissed as you keep moving, unable to stop and process the situation, and finally the heavy devastation as you realize your ticket out really was nothing but a game and you’ve been played. Amazing.

Love how the film keeps referencing Pretty Woman, Cinderella, and Annie; after a lifetime of consuming impossible fairytales,…

> 50th viewing. Damn, what a picture... I’ve already written about how this film rocked the Erber household by opening up the doors to PG-13 in my ‘Spider-Man 2’ review, but how lucky we were to have such an excellent film mark that historical change. I’ll try to keep it brief, there is a lot of history between Black Pearl and I but let’s just say it always comes back to it representing freedom :)

This movie is gorgeous in every…