Movies that feed my muse
Yesterday's topic was music to write by. I write to movie soundtracks (since when I write, I see the scenes in my head like a movie.) The Harry Potter soundtracks are my current favorites -- they create the right mood. But what movies feed my muse? What movies feed yours?
The Classics
Captain Blood -- This was Errol Flynn's first movie, and in my opinion, his best.
Casablanca -- Simply superb.
North by Northwest -- Great, classy thriller.
Charade -- Great thriller, and it doesn't get more classy than Audrey Hepburn.
Then there are the movies that if I'm clicking through the channels, and it's on, I just gotta sit down and watch.
The Mummy -- The first one with Brendan Fraiser, not the sequels.
Young Frankenstein -- Just too many great lines to quote just one.
Ghostbusters -- Again, the first one, not the sequels.
Big Trouble in Little China -- Mysticism, martial arts, mayhem -- how can it get any better?
The Hunt for Red October -- International intrigue and Sean Connery. Need I say more?
Highlander -- The original movie, not the sequels or TV series.
Moonstruck -- I simply adore this movie.
Star Wars (the first three) -- This choice goes without saying.
The Pirates of the Caribbean (all three) -- Johnny Depp. Enough said.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind -- This movie just rocks.
Alien -- The original. Saw it in the theater. Scary as hell. Sigorney Weaver kicks butt!
Poltergeist -- The original. Likewise saw it in the theater. Likewise scary as hell.
LOTR -- How could I forget? All three movies. All three breathtaking.
Galaxy Quest -- If you're an old-time Star Trek TV fan, you gotta see this. Hilarious!
I'm sure there are more, but I'm only on my first cup of coffee. What are some of your favorites?
BTW -- Next week for your reading enjoyment, I'll post another chapter from MLTF that didn't make it into the final version.
The Classics
Captain Blood -- This was Errol Flynn's first movie, and in my opinion, his best.
Casablanca -- Simply superb.
North by Northwest -- Great, classy thriller.
Charade -- Great thriller, and it doesn't get more classy than Audrey Hepburn.
Then there are the movies that if I'm clicking through the channels, and it's on, I just gotta sit down and watch.
The Mummy -- The first one with Brendan Fraiser, not the sequels.
Young Frankenstein -- Just too many great lines to quote just one.
Ghostbusters -- Again, the first one, not the sequels.
Big Trouble in Little China -- Mysticism, martial arts, mayhem -- how can it get any better?
The Hunt for Red October -- International intrigue and Sean Connery. Need I say more?
Highlander -- The original movie, not the sequels or TV series.
Moonstruck -- I simply adore this movie.
Star Wars (the first three) -- This choice goes without saying.
The Pirates of the Caribbean (all three) -- Johnny Depp. Enough said.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind -- This movie just rocks.
Alien -- The original. Saw it in the theater. Scary as hell. Sigorney Weaver kicks butt!
Poltergeist -- The original. Likewise saw it in the theater. Likewise scary as hell.
LOTR -- How could I forget? All three movies. All three breathtaking.
Galaxy Quest -- If you're an old-time Star Trek TV fan, you gotta see this. Hilarious!
I'm sure there are more, but I'm only on my first cup of coffee. What are some of your favorites?
BTW -- Next week for your reading enjoyment, I'll post another chapter from MLTF that didn't make it into the final version.
posted by Lisa Shearin at
8:52 AM
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The Imperial March from Star Wars. Otherwise, its all classics.
Orff's Carmina Burana, which you've probably heard before, especially if you've seen Excalibur.
Mozart's Eine Kline Nachtmusik, which seems to be the theme for every romantic comedy out there.
Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, first and third movements. I think of the first movement as a romantic moonlit boat ride on a calm lake. I think of the third movement as being chased by a werewolf.
Beethoven's 5th, 6th, 7th and 9th symphonies.
Shubert's Piano Quintet, "The Trout". Very playful music.
All of these evoke strong pictures in my mind. Too many more to name.
Oooo, Excalibur. Loved it. Great music. Nicol Williamson was great in that. I think there's a bit of his portrayal of Merlin in MLTF's Garadin.
Oh geez, don't get me started. LOL OK, since I don't write to music, this is what soundtracks inspire me when I'm mind-plotting.
Out of Africa
Dances With Wolves
Lonesome Dove
The Man From Snowy River
The American President
Conan (Don't laugh. Great dramatic score there.)
Contact
The Perfect Storm
Top Gun (Highway to the Danger Zone is great for inspiring space dogfights.)
Titanic
Apollo 13
The Natural
Phantom of the Opera
Although not movie scores (and should be!) there are several songs by The Moody Blues that have been a huge inspiration for me, including The Voice, I Know You're Out There Somewhere, In Your Wildest Dreams and Story In Your Eyes.
I had the privilege of being in an orchestra once when we played the overture to Dances With Wolves. As a second violinist, I mostly played the same note over and over. But it was great fun!
Tia, I bet that was quite an experience. Such a fabulous score...even if your contribution is only one note in the chord. :)
The Moody Blues played live in Albuquerque once with the Santa Fe Symphony Orchaestra backing them up. OMG. The sound was so incredible it brought tears to my eyes. The crescendo in Nights in White Satin was a heart-stopper. What an experience.
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