I stumbled upon this article when I was researching a daily film challenge post for Facebook. The question that day was: “A film where a character has a job you want.”
My answer: Finding Forrester (2000)
Here’s the link to the article about the 50 best films:
50 Best Films About Writers, Ranked |Flavorwire
Now, granted, this particular article was published in 2014. But, I wanted to take a closer look at these movies and offer my thoughts.
50. Sylvia (2003) — I have not seen this.
49. Finding Forrester (2000) — I have seen this movie, and I like it. I want to watch it again.
48. Total Eclipse (1995) — I have not seen this.
47. Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle (1994) — I have not seen this.
46. Deathtrap (1982) — I have not seen this.
45. Henry Fool (1997) — I have not seen this.
44. Manhattan (1979) — I have not seen this.
43. Barfly (1987) — I have seen pieces of this movie.
42. The Pillow Book (1996) — I have not seen this.
41. My Left Foot (1989) — I have seen this movie, and I like it.
40. American Splendor (2003) — I have seen pieces of this movie.
39. Swimming Pool (2003) — I have not seen this.
38. The Front (1976) — I have not seen this.
37. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — I have seen this movie, and I like it. I want to watch it again.
36. Ruby Sparks (2012) — I have seen this, and it’s a good movie!
35. Impromtu (1991) — I have not seen this.
34. Kill Your Darlings (2013) — I have not seen this, but I want to.
33. Contempt (1963) — I have not seen this.
32. Prick Up Your Ears (1987) — I have not seen this.
31. Adult World (2013) — I have not seen this.
30. Julia (1977) — I have not seen this.
29. Poetic Justice (1993) — I have seen pieces of this movie.
28. Fellini’s Casanova (1976) — I have not seen this.
27. Shakespeare in Love (1998) — I have seen this, but it’s not my favorite.
26. The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) — I have seen this, and it’s an excellent movie.
25. Midnight in Paris (2011) — I have not seen this.
24. Iris (2001) — I have not seen this.
23. Before Sunset (2004) — I have seen pieces of this movie.
22. The Door in the Floor (2004) — I have not seen this.
21. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) — I have seen pieces of this, and I want to watch it in full.
20. Misery (1990) — I have seen this, and I want to watch it again.
19. Before Night Falls (2000) — I have not seen this.
18. Deconstructing Harry (1997) — I have not seen this.
17. The World According to Garp (1982) — I have seen pieces of this movie, and I want to watch it in full.
16. The Hours (2002) — I have seen this movie, and it’s good.
15. Naked Lunch (1991) — I have not seen this.
14. Starting Out in the Evening (2007) — I have not seen this.
13. Bright Star (2009) — I have not seen this.
12. Young Adult (2011) — I have seen pieces of this movie, and I want to watch it in full.
11. Certified Copy (2010) — I have not seen this movie, but I want to.
10. A Man For All Seasons (1966) — I have not seen this.
9. The Shining (1980) — I have seen this movie, and it’s good.
8. Providence (1977) — I have seen pieces of this movie, and I want to watch it in full.
7. Sunset Boulevard (1950) — I have seen this movie, and it’s good.
6. My Brilliant Career (1979) — I have not seen this movie, but I want to.
5. Adaptation (2002) — I have seen this movie, and it’s excellent. I want to watch it again.
4. An Angel at My Table (1990) — I have not seen this.
3. Wonder Boys (2000) — I have seen this movie, and it’s excellent. I want to watch it again.
2. Barton Fink (1991) — I have seen pieces of this movie, and I want to watch it in full.
(1) Reprise (2006) — I have not seen this movie, but I want to.
What do you think about these 50 movies? Let me know!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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My Mum and I watched The Hours a few years ago as it’s one of her favourite films/books- I’m glad it’s included here as it’s a fantastic comment on women and society 🙂 thanks for sharing Laura x
Finding Forrester and The Motorcycle Diaries are the only movies on this list that I’ve seen. Maybe The Shining, but if so it was a long time ago (I’ve definitely read the book, though). I don’t really remember any of these movies well enough to have an informed opinion, although I remember liking them all at the time.
I’ve also read The Shining. I want to read it again.
Oh, and… happy birthday!
Thank you so much! I learned today I have two more birthday twins – 1998 and 2000. They’re getting younger!
Haha!
Finding Forrester is such a great movie! I’ll love to watch it again!
Happy Birthday! I wish you always stay happy, amazing and incredible! Enjoy your day! Cheers! 🙂
Thank you so much! I’m excited to celebrate. Cheers!