The Movies We Love

August 2nd, 2010 | Posted by jasonmckinnon in Movies

Every film fan out there is unique because we all have different tastes in the movies we adore.

This is why I love films so much.

The movies that I connect with may not be the same as yours but they match my personality and are a part of me. In a way, the movies we love can offer others a chance to see what makes us laugh, cry or cower in fear.

I could say that my favorite movies include Dumb & Dumber, Armageddon and Naked Gun and you would be able to form an opinion on the type of movie fan I am. If my top 3 were The Incredibles, Mighty Ducks and E.T you might have a different impression.

For the record, my top 3 are Signs, The Dark Knight and A Few Good Men. Strange mix I know. That’s the beauty of it. We all have different favorites that all mean something.

At the same time, millions of people gather in theaters around the world every day so you’re bound to find some similarities eventually. This brings people closer together.

If your favorite movie is The Dark Knight we instantly have something to talk about. We all love to discuss the funny scenes, the crazy fights and the characters we would be friends with in real life.

I would argue that the characters we relate to on screen are more like our friends than some people realize.

We spend time getting to know these people. We share in their victories and defeats. We revisit them on lazy afternoons and curled up in bed at night.

You can turn to them when you need a distraction and in this way, movies can inspire you to move forward. They teach us lessons and put things into perspective. Watching your favorite movie can do all of these things and more.

How many times have you recommended a movie to a friend like it’s an ace up your sleeve?

“You’ll love this movie!”

You’re introducing others to your on-screen friends in the hopes that they will experience the same joy you did.

This is how movies bring us together. A good film will take you a world you never imagined but it’s in the discussions you have once the credits roll that makes them special. Most of these discussions begin with a statement we have all spoken at one time or another:

“You’ve never seen that movie!”

What causes these conversations are the cool scenes that left you in awe, the car chases that you’ll never forget and the love stories that make you appreciate the people in your own life.

Sharing these moments is why I love being a fan of film.

The very thought of having an opportunity to create moments like these is what led me to filmmaking in the first place. It gave me goals and aspirations. Movie making is an art form that allows you to relate to others by telling stories that you believe in. Tales that you pour your heart into. Characters you care about.

So I continue to work constantly searching for those moments in my imagination and in my life. We all do.

There is a lot that can be said about the movies we love. Films ignite my driving need to be creative and I’m addicted to that feeling.

However, I will always be a fan first and I will never stop looking for a new favorite or the return of an old friend.