Taryn’s List of Top 50 Favorite Male Movie Characters

Taryn’s List of Top 50 Favorite Male Movie Characters

Disclaimer: Entirely my own opinions, but they might as well be facts because I’m right (Sorry Tony Stark took over my computer for a minuet there). These aren’t necessarily the best acted, I just really like them.

Prologue

• Yes I’m giving my list a prologue
• I put in all the dates and actors because I just wanted to see if I had an even spread of everything. I tried to get a good cover of time because I didn’t want to favor one time period. I ranged from 1933-2009 so I think I got that covered! By doing this I also realize how sad I am because I didn’t need to look up a single year of release on any movie on this list.
• I also did that to prevent from putting the same actor a million times. I won’t mention who said individuals were.
• I wish I could insert YouTube clips for all of these. The quotes just aren’t the same.
• I’m way to into making list

1. Elwood Blues– Blues Brothers(1980)(Dan Aykroyd)

Bet you weren’t expecting that one? 🙂 Seriously to me he is the best character ever. I think you know how much I love this movie, especially the extremely underrated first 5 minutes (not including the extended edition’s super long intro credits because I really didn’t need to see Jake walk through the entire prison), so I won’t even explain myself further.

Best Throw Away Line: “Are there any messages for me on the phone?” (I bet when Dan wrote the movie he probably had zero intention of having that line be funny)

2. Indiana Jones– Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981)(Harrison Ford)

Clearly I like movie characters who wear fedoras. Indy really doesn’t need an explanation. Also, he takes up the most space on my walls therefore it is logical to conclude that he is awesome.

Best Moment: When he shoots the sword guy in Raiders!

3. Captain Jack Sparrow- Pirates of the Caribbean(2003)(Johnny Depp)

When this movie came out on DVD it was the first movie that wasn’t a little kid movie that I was obsessed with. I seriously watched this movie at least once a week every week for months. Twelve year old me completely adored Johnny Depp when I saw this movie.

Best Moment: When he is on the dock in the first movie messing with those two guards.

4. Han Solo– Star Wars(1977)(Harrison Ford)

I love him and he knows it.

Best Line: “Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction but uh…..everything’s perfectly all right now. We’re fine. We’re all fine here now, thank you. How are you?”

5. Marty McFly– Back to the Future(1985)(Michael J Fox)

I have seen this movie more times than probably any other movie, even the Blues Brothers. There was a period of time where it was on TV every day and I watched it every day. I love how confused and awkward Marty is at times. Also his orange jacket thing.

Best Line: “You’re not going to pick a fight dad!…. Dad?… Dad…..Daddio.”

Movie of the Week: Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters (1984)

Director: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson

Written by: Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis

Music: Elmer Bernstein

Producer: Ivan Reitman

 

A few days ago I was in a class of about 60 people who ranged from the ages of about 17-55. The instructor of the class was going over some very important safety information. He reached a point in his PowerPoint where he had several numbers listed of places to call in case of specific emergencies. After going over the numbers several times to really drive home the point of memorizing the numbers he then, very seriously, asked the class, “so who are you going to call?” Without fail the entire class responded in unison “Ghostbusters!” He then sighed, ignored us and kept going on with the important information. He wasn’t impressed. I on the other hand thought it was extremely entertaining. I was happy to see that Ghostbusters really is a film that transcends generations and it’s such a huge pop culture reference that everyone knows.

Ghostbusters is a comedy about a couple of out of work scientists who, due to the recent outbreak of paranormal activity in New York City (it’s always New York City), start an agency to capture the roaming vapors. As it generally does, chaos ensues. Disasters of biblical proportions (dogs and cats, living together! Mass hysteria!), crossing streams, giant stay puff marshmallow men,  you know, real wrath-of-God type stuff.

Ghostbusters is one of my favorite comedies of all time. I could write an entire post on the “throwaway lines” alone (don’t doubt I won’t one day). Most of which are said by the always zany and lovable Bill Murray.

On a side note I was once asked that if I could invite anyone in the world to dinner who would it be. My response was Bill Murray. My friends thought that was ridiculous and still make fun of me about that to this day, but I stand by my answer! Bill Murray is awesome.

I have heard Ghostbusters discreetly referenced dozens of times. Sometimes they are so subtle that, unless you have memorized the movie like I and many other Ghostbusters fanatics have, you wouldn’t even pick it up.

So if you haven’t seen Ghostbuster I urge you to go out and see it. It is a film that is loved and adored by all ages or people from all over the world. You wont be disappointed, unless busing ghost doesn’t make you feel good, then I cant really help you there.

Cue Bill Murray: “We came, we saw, we kicked its ass!”

 

Top 10 Shows I Watch Over and Over Again on Netflix

Top 10 Shows I Watch Over and Over Again on Netflix

There are dozens of shows to watch on Netflix. When it comes to series like Mad Men, Sons of Anarchy or Supernatural I generally watch an episode once and then move on to the next episode. These kinds of shows I hardly ever go back and watch episodes I’ve already seen because I like to move on with the story. Of course there are some memorable episodes that are exceptions (ex: S6E15 “The French Mistake” of Supernatural), but generally once I watch the series in its entirety I move onto the next show.

Then there are shows on Netflix that don’t need to be seen in order. These are the shows that I go back to watch over and over again. It’s Sunday night and I could watch anything yet I choose to go back and watch the same episode of Arrested Development again because Gob attempting to throw a letter into the ocean is still funny (even if it is the 9^th time I have seen that episode).

The list that follows are the shows that I habitually watch over and over again because let’s face it watching the Gang solve the gas crisis is ALWAYS hilarious.

1. Psych (2005-Present)

• Shawn Spencer is a fake psychic detective who, with his best friend Gus, attempts to solve cases for the Santa Barbara police department.

2. Arrested Development (2003-2005)

• The Bluths, a wealthy Newport Beach based family, find their company in trouble  due to shady business dealings. It’s now up to Michael Bluth to save his wacky family from self destruction.

3. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005-Present)

• Five selfish, self destructive friends own a bar in Philadelphia. They come up with elaborate schemes and generally escalate situations much further than they ever need to go. Chaos generally ensues.

4. Spaced (1999-2001)

• “Friends” Tim and Daisy move into a flat where they befriend odd ball neighbors and even throw their own zany friends into the mix.

5. Hey Arnold (1996-2001)

• A football headed kid deals with growing up in his urban neighborhood in this animated children’s show.

6. Cheers (1982-992)

•  Ex baseball player Sam Malone owns a bar in Boston that attracts several quirky regulars.

7. Family Ties (1982-1988)

• A family of all seemingly different members unite  to overcome everyday challenges in the 80’s.

8. The Twilight Zone (1959-1963)

• Dark and mysterious things happen in a dimension beyond the door you can only unlock with the key of imagination

9. Saturday Night Live: The 1970s (1975-1979)

• Original cast members gather in a series of legendary sketches that helped to launch SNL

10. The IT Crowd (2006-2010)

• A tech challenged girl finds herself in charge of an IT department where she must cope with her two nerdy coworkers.