This mama is taking a few days off…I’m somewhere pretty cool…doing some pretty cool things…but I didn’t want to leave you entirely while I was gone!
Over the next two weeks, I’ll still have my Fifty Two Shades of Shay posts plus, I’ll have some other posts about my favorite things (my favorite movies, Pinterest pins, blog posts…things like that). I’ll miss you while I’m away…and I’ll try to post pics on Instagram, but I’ll be back before you know it. In the meantime, get to know me more (if that’s possible!). Let’s start with my favorite movies…
Bridget Jones’s Diary and the sequel…
Bridget Jones The Edge of Reason are my two favorite movies. You’re not surprised are you? Not only do I love all things British (I do…I don’t know why exactly but I do) but I love a romantic comedy about a normal girl. And no one is more normal than Bridget Jones. (Plus, I have this crush on Hugh Grant which is probably absurd since he’s probably not a super fab person in real life…but nevertheless, I do.)
My second favorite movie is…
…the Holiday.
Three glorious things collide with this movie. First, it’s a Christmas movie and my obsession with Christmas runs deep (and begins on November 1 each year). Second, half of the movie takes place in Britain (and per the last movie, you know how I love a British backdrop) but third, the only person who even gets close to my Michael Buble love is Jude Law. (I obviously have a thing for non-American guys…which is odd since I married the most All-American boy you can imagine!) If this movie isn’t a part of your holiday season, you’re doing something wrong. Forget It’s a Wonderful Life (that’s kind of depressing) and watch The Holiday this year instead!
I’m also a huge fan of Something’s Gotta Give. I watch this movie over and over again. It’s funny, it’s witty, it’s written well…and it has great French music in the background (I even have the soundtrack). No British backdrop, no hot guy with an accent…just a great movie.
Fever Pitch…a romantic comedy based on a love affair with the Boston Red Sox. Enough said, right?!
And finally, a movie that I love to watch…You’ve Got Mail. Yes, I am your typical girly girl. I love me some easy to watch, positive romantic comedies. And this one is the ultimate romantic comedy.
Now…that being said…I do have a slight obsession with these two movie franchises and for some weird reason, watch these movies a lot too:
I love, love, love the Ocean franchise. The acting and the well-written script in each of these movies make me laugh and laugh every single time I watch. Plus…Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon all in one movie? Um yes. I’ll take that any day!
And I know this is probably a guy franchise…but I could watch Matt Damon play Jason Bourne for years and years to come. I love how smart and fast these Bourne movies are. I often find myself watching one while I’m on the treadmill at the gym. If Jason Bourne is running fast, I’ll run fast too!
So, that’s just a peak inside my favorite movies. What are some of your favorite movies? I would love to know!
Have a great day everyone! Don’t forget to check out Vegetarian Week over on my foodie blog! There is something there to please even the meat-lover in all of us.
And my Gooseberry Patch promo code is good through tomorrow! Make sure you click here to see my post from yesterday that features their fabulous cookbooks and the 15% off code!!
Kacey says
I love this post! No lie, these are my favorite movies too! Except for the Bridget Jones two. I have yet to see those, but have heard they're funny. The Holiday is probably my favorite movie. It's fantastic!! And I could probably quote the whole thing 🙂
One more of my favorites has to be Sweet Home Alabama. I could watch that movie over and over!
Well, I hope you're having a fabulous vacation!!
-Kacey
Blue-Eyed Bride says
Yep! Totally separated at birth 🙂 You named ALL of my favorites (I have more to add to the list) and especially Fever Pitch! It is one of my all time favorites and so many of my friends have never seen it. I hope y'all are having a fabulous time!!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
OH. MY. WORD. I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Holiday! Don't know if we've ever talked about this before?!? Such a GREAT movie!!!!
Kelly Jo says
Too funny that you run fast if Jason Bourne runs fast. I should try that! Have fun on vacation!
Kathy says
You've Got Mail has got to be one of my all time favorite movies!! I love that moment when he {and the dog} come around the corner in the park and she finally KNOWS for certain that it's him …. ahhhh, just love that movie SO much!!! =) Enjoy your time away!
Alice says
Pitch Perfect, Sweet Home Alabama, The Notebook, Warrior, Miss Congeniality, The Proposal, Water for Elephants, and The Vow…plus many others I can't think of right now. I love movies!! I like watching a lot of old movies that I used to like with my kids.
dresselfamily.blogspot.com says
oh The Holiday is my all time non kid Christmas movie!!!
I watch it every year, alone whilst wrapping gifts!!! I am from England ( now live in Canada), and I lived in London for a year, so I watch it, get homesick, but yet revel in it!! love it! and who cant love Bridget Jones 😉
Jason Ellis says
Hey there Shay! With the exception of "Something's Gotta Give" and "Fever Pitch" this might make for a bit of a torturous night for me 🙂 My wife however, share most of these flicks in common with you. "You've Got Mail" is one of her favs. Love your blog btw, I'm new to it here 🙂
katie @ team skelley says
These are all so good! I also like happy movies as evidenced by my favorite movie, 13 Going on 30. I am a huge Alias fan and total Jennifer Garner fan girl.
I also love Office Space and watch it every time it is on TV – and I own it! It reminds me of my first post-college job.
Enjoy your vaca!
Melissa G says
I too share your love of British movies (Liverpool born & bred!) If you haven't already seen Love Actually, you should. Great cast (incl. Hugh Grant) as well as a great soundtrack & its a Christmas themed movie which makes for a great combo!! Hubby & I also enjoy the Fast & the Furious series!!
Aubs says
I am a total romantic comedy girl too! One of my all time faves is My Best Friends Wedding ~ I could watch it over and over!!! Hope you're enjoying your vacation! =)
Carrinton says
My favorite movie is Safe Haven! You should totally watch it, because I think you would LOVE it!
A Modern Commonplace Book says
AMEN about The Holiday. I watch it all the time – and find myself calling all lipstick "berry kiss" in the most childlike British accent. Seriously. Best.
AmyRay says
Shay, I beginning to turn on you. I'm not a huge fan of the first movies you listed, the girly ones. But I thought, I read on, give the girl a chance. And then you hooked me forever. Danny Ocean and his crew are my absolute favorite movies EVER. If I'm channel surfing, and I happen across one, I will stop everything and watch them. And hit record on the DVR, because for some reason, I only have 11 on DVD.
I will love you forever.
Amy 🙂
Jen {Whimsy at Heart} says
I cannot believe that 2 of your favorite movies are The Holiday and You've Got Mail!!! Those are 2 of my top 3 favorite movies of all time! Jeni even bought me The Holiday in Blu Ray for my birthday since my DVD of it was scratched from so much watching! If the topic of favorite movies come up and I mention that one, most people haven't heard of it! Crazy!!! When it first gets a bit chilly, I watch You've Got Mail. I also can quote many part of it and Brandon knows them too! Then, when it's time to decorate for Christmas (in Nov.), I watch the Holiday (but I'll watch in the summer too).
I also love both the Oceans movies and Bourne. We saw the new Bourne Legacy without Matt Damon and it was good, but no the same.
Kimberly says
The Oceans movies are so my favorite. I can text my friend Lindsay from another state just one line from Oceans 12 and we both crack up. "Are you hosting a telethon we don't know about?"
Stacy says
Wow, all my favs too! Love them!
Autumn says
Some of these movies are now on my to watch list! I Love the Bourne movies too!
Slightly Askew Designs says
I'm sorry – but how is My Best Friends Wedding and Father Of The Bride (one and two – hahaha) NOT on your list?!?! 🙂
Linda says
My favorite movie of all time–hands down–Father of the Bride! I liked Part II, but I LOVED Part I. I was so glad to see your list of favs. Always on the lookout for something good to watch. Know our taste is similar, cause I heart the Ocean's ones, The Holiday and You've Got Mail. But, you know me…must include "Must Love Dogs!!!"
Wendy says
Braveheart! Forget about the fact that it is so terribly inaccurate historically, but what's not to love (other than the ending)….true love, Scottish accents, kilts, Mel Gibson (say what you want about his off screen antics a few years ago, the man is a genuis as an actor), beautiful scenery, heart wrenching music, passion and believing in a cause that is greater than one man. Perfection!
Kimberly/OKC says
Sleepless in Seattle…As Good As It Gets…Stepmom…ahh! Wish I had no cares and could watch these movies all day long!!
Melody says
Just now reading this one… And those are all of my favorite movies too! I love love love The Holiday, and me and my mom watch You've Got Mail together every year. It's our annual tradition. We quote them all the time. And now my productivity for the day went out the window because I just want to curl up in a blanket and watch chick flicks now! ?