Metal Mummy’s Movie Meme: Week 1
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This is a bit of a brave move for me. I love taking part in linkys but until last week, never dreamt of doing my own… probably through the fear that no bugger but me would enter…
However, last week’s Listography gave me a kick up the bum. You see, I adore films. I could say I’m a film buff but then that would mean I’d have to have watched most films in their entirity. And, well, I’d be lying. I haven’t watched every film imaginable, but those I have watched I normally have an opinion (or 12) on…
It also appears, by the sheer number who took part in Kate’s list last week, that I’m not alone in my love of movies. So many wonderful people across our mummy blogosphere like the odd movie or two.
So, in honour of all of us cinema-goers/DVD-watchers, I’m starting a new link up. Because I can. Hopefully, people will enter…but it’ll be fun for me regardless*
*When I say it’ll be fun for me regardless, I’d probably be a bit upset if NOBODY enters, so even if it’s a completely crap idea, please humour me by entering at least once…
Metal Mummys Movie Meme will be a weekly link up. Each week, I will write a post which will include that week’s prompt. It could be a genre of film, it could be a decade, it could be an actor or actress. All YOU have to do, is write about the film that encompasses that prompt – for you. You can write whatever you want. You can interpret the prompt however you want. It’s completely up to you. You can also help yourself to the little grabby badgy thing which can be found over in my sidebar. It’s by far better than any of my other efforts, and that’s because my other half made it.
I’m hoping that by doing this, lots of us bloggers will take part, and, similarly to other weekly memes, there will be a huge sense of community. I hope that you will all enjoy writing about what films mean a lot to you, and even what films don’t. I also hope that by doing this, we will find some hidden diamonds which we could run off to Blockbuster and hire out (or at least wait until it comes on telly…)
I do hope you all enjoy it! Every week, once the prompt is live, pop back over to my blog and add your link – also take a few minutes to visit others and comment if you like what you read.
After much deliberation, I continued to struggle. So, with the help of TheBoyandMe I have decided that this weeks theme is 21st Century Films. I wanted to have a broad topic, so that it was a nice and easy introductory week. I wanted to give you guys a lovely big spectrum of films from which to choose.
You can choose any genre of film, any actor, any actress and any reason for choosing it. It can be your favourite film of the whole decade, the scariest film, the most heart-wrenching, the most thought-provoking. The theme gives us a huge scope, so I’m looking forward to lots of fab entries! (I hope!)
I’m going to choose a fairly recent film. In fact, I’m cheating a bit, because back in July 2010 I wrote about it. But, I wasn’t really properly blogging back then, so it doesn’t really count. I went to see this film with my super good friend Leila at the cinema during our one of many cinema nights out.
The film is Inception and I came out of that screening thinking WOW. It really got my cogs whirring. A lot of people I have spoken to have said it left them completely confuzzled – I can see why really, but I do love a film that makes you think. It’s a good job I was awake that day, else I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much as I did really.
It’s by Christopher Nolan – the same guy who made Momento – another fabulous-but-if-you-miss-a-bit-it-will-confuse-the-hell-outta-you film. I seem to really enjoy the majority of films Leonardo d’Caprio stars in and Cillian Murphy is fabulous too. I thought the whole concept was completely brilliant and innovative. The cinematography and the special effects were second to none. Everyone who went anywhere near the making of this film should be proud.
My only recommendation is to PAY ATTENTION. The dream states get confusing if you don’t. If you like the Matrix and suchlike, you should like this film. I know I did.
So, get your thinking caps on. What film defines the 21st Century for you? I can’t wait to read your entries!! Just add your name and your post URL to the linky!
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Vickie Ford (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 08:02 am) (Reply to this)
I shall be joining later as Im about to start work. I have to say I love the film, however I was extremely disappointed by the ending. Hubster said I need to stop thinking and just expect the fact that he is now happy. However little things, little details like the phone call he has with his children in the beginning of the film,claims that his children are more teenage like than the small children that are at the end of them film. Oooooo minds now racing again about that film.
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
I have to say I was a bit confused by the ending.
Is it real? Or is he still in a dream?
Looking forward to your entry x
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SAHMlovingit (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 08:02 am) (Reply to this)
Tada! Done :) Been looking forward to this.
I *love* Inception. Infact I want to watch it again I loved it so much.
Thanks for starting this Hannah xx
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
It’s brilliant isn’t it? We had it as an option on Sky for a free box office film and I still loved it, even on the small screen.
Thanks for joining in hun :D xx
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James (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
Ah-hah! So you admit our TV is small, and that we need a bigger TV! Mwahahaha.
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Alysonsblog (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
I LOVE Inception, especially as it coincided with me studying Freud and the conscious and unconscious mind, so I was so irritating when I watched it pointing out all the Freud stuff and what it related too… husband was like ‘FFS shut up and watch the damn movie’ am at uni today so will join in tomorrow
Well done on the linky lark I imagine its a bit scary – well it would be for me
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
It’s brilliant, isn’t it? Really does make you think.
Looking forward to your entry!
Really hope everyone takes part – I’m gonna enjoy thinking up themes each week! :)
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TheBoyandMe (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
Damn me for suggesting this subject, I can’t think of one! Not just one, a whole load but not just one. Hmm.
Good choice Hannah, I understood the film but didn’t like the ambiguity of the ending.
Am off to ignore The Boy and write mine.
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 am) (Reply to this)
I’ll look forward to reading it hun :)
I kind of like the ambiguity – it gives a chance for you to interpret the film how you want to. I like those sort of films.
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JoJo (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 10:02 am) (Reply to this)
can I suggest one week that you do a “second film” favourite? Does that make sense? My brain is not working this morning. Such as a film from a group of films that you prefer rather than the first like SAW 2 or Godfather 2.
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 10:02 am) (Reply to this)
Yep, that’s a good idea for one week :) One where another film in the franchise is better than the first. Yep. Like it x
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Kate Takes 5 (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 12:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Hooray well done! I’ll be lining in later. xx
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Lady Estrogen (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 02:02 pm) (Reply to this)
This is fantastic!
I’ll for sure join in hopefully in soon!
I can sum my life’s loves up in 4 words:
Art, Sex, Music, Movies.
lol.
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Christina (mummybeadzoid) (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 03:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Ohh I’m a gonna have to think about this (whilst doing the roast). Inception would have been my pick too, though would have been lazy as I included it in my Listography for Kate Takes5.
Right… thinking cap on!
Brilliant idea – I also will join in as much as I can :) x
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CoffeeCurls (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 06:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Hi nice to meet you – hope you don’t mind me joining your meme! Lisa x
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 06:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Of course not!! Fabulous to have you!!
:D x
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Livi (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 08:02 pm) (Reply to this)
This is going to be a pretty challenging meme for me! But I’m up for giving it a whirl!
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 08:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Yay! Do it!
I think the problem this week is the prompt is such a broad one. I wanted it to attract as many people as possible without segregating anybody.
Next week, I think I’ll be a bit more specific :) x
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Kizzy Bass (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 pm) (Reply to this)
I’d love to join your meme, it will be my first so bear with me.
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Hannah (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 09:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Ooo, I’m honoured! Yay!
OK, all you have to do is write the post about the film that defines the 21st century for you. It can be absolutely anything! When you have posted it, you (or I) can add it to the linky :) It’s open for a week.
Then next week, it’ll be a new topic for us all to ponder!
Thanks for joining hun :) x
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QWERTY Mum (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 10:02 pm) (Reply to this)
I must re-watch Inception without falling asleep. The loss of consciousness at a crucial moment killed it for me xx
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Hannah (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 11:02 am) (Reply to this)
Definitely worth watching when you’re wide awake :)
I fall asleep mid-film sometimes too and completely ruin it for myself! x
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Rosie (Tuesday 22nd February 2011 @ 10:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Yay!! Have joined in! Thanks for rescuing what would have otherwise been a very short and boring blog post for today!! :D
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Hannah (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 11:02 am) (Reply to this)
Hehe – you should join in every week :D
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Katrina Neighbour (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 07:02 am) (Reply to this)
I loved Inception too. Was a brilliant film. Was the first Blu-ray we watch on our own HD tv too. Very very good
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Hannah (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 11:02 am) (Reply to this)
I haven’t got it on Blu Ray :( Can’t justify DVDs at the minute! :( x
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Jules (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 05:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Well I’ve done it….I hope it’s ok…really enjoyed writing it actually :) x
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This Mid 30s Life (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 09:02 pm) (Reply to this)
I am so sorry but I am completely cheating here and linking up an old post. I really want to be a part of this but time is not on my side at the moment!! Hope this is OK??
I promise to do better next time!
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Hannah (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 09:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Go on then… I’ll let you off…
This time.
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lexie martin (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 09:02 pm) (Reply to this)
will definitely add Inception to my ‘must watch when finally got through stockpile of Mad Men boxsets’ list…
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Tempest Devyne (Wednesday 23rd February 2011 @ 10:02 pm) (Reply to this)
Right I’m in! I’m trying to watch (and blog about) as many of the 56 movies with nominations for Oscars before Sunday anyway (so far done, True Grit, The Fighter, The Social Network, The King’s Speech, 127 Hours, Winter’s Bone, The Town, The Kids Are All Right, Toy Story 3, Inception, How To Train Your Dragon, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter 7a, I Am Love, Tangled, Day & Night, The Gruffalo & Tron:Legacy). I’ve already stepped out of my movie comfort zone on a few of these and it’s been fun. Stepping even further out today watching a nom for Live Action Short (Wish 143) and a nom for Documentary Feature (Restrepo) so I’ll blog about one of these and about MMMM and do the linky. Having an excuse to carry on watching and blogging about movies I might not otherwise make time to watch is going to be fun :)
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mummy@bodfortea (Friday 25th February 2011 @ 06:02 am) (Reply to this)
Yay! More movie magic! I chose Matrix. LOVE it, love it. Really liked Inception too, although a little confusing with the dream sequences as you say. See you same time next week! :D
I love it! I’ll defo join in. Although Inception is the film I would have chosen (only because I actually came out of the film thinking I’d dreamt it up…) but I have another that has a story behind it that I’ve been wanting to tell for ages but wasn’t sure what angle I could take and now to you I do! congrats on a lush meme. I will take part as much as I can. x