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What is your favorite first date movie?
Asked at Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd. on April 6, 2009
“‘Knocked Up’ or anything with Seth Rogan.”
“‘American Pie.’ It’s pretty hilarious —good characters.”
“‘Sleepless in Seattle.’ It’s a classic — never gets old.”
“‘Legend’ with Will Smith because of the action, and he is my favorite actor.”
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shadowbox66044 (anonymous) says…
Religulous, she was a hard core christian, I never got the memo! oops!
hitme (anonymous) says…
Who would go to a movie on their first date and sit there in silence for 90 minutes....boring.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Any movie at a drive-in.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
“‘Knocked Up’ or anything with Seth Rogan.” — Aurora Barker
It would appear that Aurora and I would not have a second date.
trinity (anonymous) says…
heh, blue...not my "favorite" first date movie, but i can remember a first date with a fella when i was in high school; we went to the local drive-in. "the exorcist" was playing. oy.
walter_sobchak (anonymous) says…
Bob- you wouldn't have a first date, anonymous loser
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
Taxi Driver, or in a pinch Red Dawn.
autie (anonymous) says…
movie date? does what we did in seventh grade count? Then it would be one of those old westerns with James Garner or something like that. Too damn long ago to remember.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Walter -
I would assume that an anonymous person as yourself, who picks an commenting name from a Coen Bros. movie, would dislike the sludge that generally results from Seth Rogan movies. Nothing personal against the gal. Unless, you are calling me a loser for not liking Seth Rogan movies. If so, I wear that badge with honor.
prospector (anonymous) says…
Clockwork Orange
She talked me into marrying her some fifteen years later and left me for an alcoholic pharmacist a few years after that. I should have taken her to "Boxing Helena".
autie (anonymous) says…
My kid got us to rent that Knocked Up movie. I would rather let ants crawl on me as watch that again. That guy is a moron. and not funny.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"I should have taken her to “Boxing Helena”."
Boom.
autie (anonymous) says…
but on a brighter note, I see that North Korea launched a missile into the Pacific ocean. Kinda of like the three stooges in outer space?
puzzler (anonymous) says…
Aurora and Jay should get together. Any movie with graphic sex would be awkward to me on a first date. Times have changed, but that's just wrong. I agree with Bob and autie.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Autie -
I've been following that and it appears North Korea just embarrassed themselves. It was so bad, the rest of the world can't stop from giggling to issue an official condemnation. I'm sure the UN will come out with some baloney this afternoon to make itself look tough.
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
Devil Girl From Mars
or
Gladiator
autie (anonymous) says…
with my first round of spousal indemnity, the movie would have been "nightmare on elm street".
TOB, I shot a missile in the air, it quickly landed, I know not where. Dear Leader is pissed by this miss, we all must now slit our wrist. Reportedly the satellite is broadcasting patriotic music...it must sound kind of blurb..gurgle..blub..gurgle.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
autie,
Straying from the party line?
mommaeffortx2 (anonymous) says…
No chick flick or horror movie give me a shoot em up blow them up kinda movie. Resident evil, Starwars, underworld, jason stateman movie any of them, The Bourne movies those are date movies.
missmia (anonymous) says…
for the record- it's spelled Rogen, not Rogan
webmocker (anonymous) says…
It's a tie between Casablanca and Deliverance.
Easy_Does_It (anonymous) says…
Roadhouse. Well written, terrific acting. Trucks with big tires. Something for everyone.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Well, in March you can always watch Duke fail to play to their seeding, eh Walter?
If we're going to be home (and since most of these response movies' theatre runs ended much time ago, I guess we are) I'd have to say that a good B movie is great, for a personal MST3K experience. Anything by Troma does the trick, but you have to have that type of person with you to enjoy it.
OldEnuf2BYurDad (anonymous) says…
Legend and American Pie are "date" movies?
Enjoy your celibacy, dudes!
sgtwolverine (anonymous) says…
"I'm sure the UN will come out with some baloney this afternoon to make itself look tough."
You just described every single day of operations at the UN.
Anyway ... yeah, I'm not sure I'd choose a movie as a first date. And if I did -- which I probably wouldn't -- it most certainly wouldn't be a Seth Rogen movie.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
jonas,
Well, if we are talking about date movies viewed at home, then do you think that "On Golden Blonde" or "Pulp Friction" be too presumptuous?
8ball (anonymous) says…
deep throat
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
"Yank my doodle, it's a dandy"?
BABBOY (anonymous) says…
50 First Dates
Bassetlover (anonymous) says…
Jery Maguire or When Harry Met Sally....classic!
Years ago, went on my first blind date to a movie called "Nothing in Common" with Tom Hanks. It was to be a harbinger of that relationship, unfortunately.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
" then do you think that “On Golden Blonde” or “Pulp Friction” be too presumptuous?"
Eh, you'll find out pretty quickly how the date is going to turn out.
raerae (anonymous) says…
Hitman
Transporter 3 (same plot, slightly different story)
13th Warrior
Nothing like an adrenaline rush and imminent death scenes to get the old hormones rushing about. ;)
I'd worry about someone who wanted to see a romantic comedy on the first date... too squishy.
beatrice (anonymous) says…
”' then do you think that “On Golden Blonde” or “Pulp Friction” be too presumptuous?'”
"Eh, you'll find out pretty quickly how the date is going to turn out."
Which brings us back to Taxi Driver. A similar plan didn't work all to well for Travis, now did it?
Lawrence of Arabia on the big screen is the best date imaginable. Or maybe Night of the Living Dead. Guess it depends on the mood.
beatrice (anonymous) says…
best date movie imaginable, that is. The best dates don't include films.
Other good date films: Eraserhead would be good too, as would Enchanted April.
Bonus question -- favorite film of all time? Mine is All That Jazz with Roy Scheider. Great story, acting, music, dance, and it introduces Jessica Lange as Death. Great flick.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
favorite film of all time? - beatrice
"Highlander", best movie... Ever.
maxcrabb (anonymous) says…
favorite
Chinatown and Dr. Strangelove tied for first.
Date movie?
Requiem for a Dream, duh.
conservativepunker (anonymous) says…
"Forbidden Zone" If she can handle the twisted humor and bizarre characters, she's a winner!
mom_of_three (anonymous) says…
Probably want to go to a comedy for a first date movie.
Went to '9 to 5" on one first date. That was pretty good.
Dramas might be too intense for a date movie. Scary movies may not be bad, because then you have an excuse for grabbing your date's arm. Aww, gave away the secret.
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
"Tin Cup." No kidding.
For the guys: golf and Renee Russo.
For the gals: romance, Kevin Costner, Don Johnson, and an opportunity to salvage a damaged guy
For everybody: comedy by Cheech Marin, and "throwing it all away on one grand gesture" almost like Lawrence of Arabia. Well almost....
Jersey_Girl (anonymous) says…
Screw a movie. Go to a comedy show. Not only do you get to drink, they usually require you to!
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
bea, All that Jazz is one of my favorite movies. I've never understood why it gets so little respect.
Wages of Fear is another great date movie.
beatrice (anonymous) says…
maxc, I think of Requiem for a Dream as more of a Mother's Day movie.
snap, glad to see we have something in common. ;~)
Brazil, another great film.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
My favorite movie -
"Tombstone".
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Dead Snow. And I haven't even seen it yet.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
TOB - I hope it will go straight to DVD. Amazon does already have the Dead Snow poster for sale.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
Shaun of the Dead.
Actually, I've been married for a long time, so "first date" nights are irrelevant for me, but if I were in the dating pool, I think I'd use this (and a few other movies) as a compatibility measure. If he didn't love it, his chances for a second date would dim considerably.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Py -
Dead Snow looks sort of like Shaun of the Dead, except it has more snow and Nazis.
zikzak (anonymous) says…
My husband took me to the movie Tombstone. It was a wonderful choice as I can't stand "chick flicks". He's was a keeper from that point on :)
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
Py...:
I've been married for a long time too, but can I have a sort of virtual platonic date with you? I love Shaun of the Dead.
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
Raising Arizona.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Blue -
June 24th is the US release. I'm going to call Liberty Hall.
autie (anonymous) says…
come to think of it, I wouldn't take a girl to the movie for a first date in the first place. I would take her fishing..that weeds out all non-hackers in a hurry.
Jersey_Girl (anonymous) says…
autie - I bait my own hooks and gut my own fish.
fleeba (anonymous) says…
"50 first dates" with Drew Barrymore
Jersey_Girl (anonymous) says…
Hmmmm, I don't believe I've ever had the opportunity to try moose meat. I think I need to go to Cabela's.
rumor_man (anonymous) says…
Saving Private Ryan
Chicks dig the first 20 minutes.
Marty_McFly (anonymous) says…
Back To The Future
prospector (anonymous) says…
Psycho
Sybil
Fatal Attraction
Why don't my phone messages get answered? I leave 10 or 20 a day for my soon to be soul mate. If she would just call back or if I could just find out where see lives or works...
Real Fave
"Blazing Saddles"
"Me love Mongo"
"The sheriff is a {bong}!"
"Let me pull this out." (gasping and fainting)
and
The joys of sitting around a camp fire.
prospector (anonymous) says…
she lives, not "see lives"
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
T_O_B~ But is it as funny? AND as sad? I'll have to see it, for sure.
Newell Post~ Yes, I think that is okay as long as we don't play virtual footsies under our virtual bistro table while enjoying our virtual drinks after the virtual movie.
Autie~ I think you'd be pleasantly surprised to know that there are a lot of us fisherwomen out here. I've been baiting and gutting since I was just (pun intended) small fry.
And I've never tried moose meat but I've tasted (and enjoyed) barbecued raccoon.
prospector (anonymous) says…
M-D, trust me, if she called there for me, I would know. Most call them the hostesses, I call them receptionist/secretary.
prospector (anonymous) says…
Many a chuckle here today:
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/apr...
tonymontana (anonymous) says…
Scarface
prospector (anonymous) says…
M-D, no, but my hand was in a LJW picture holding a beer not long ago.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Prospector -
I think that thread is about to go off the tracks real soon. Awesome. Thanks for bringing that too my attention.
prospector (anonymous) says…
Bob, It will give many a reason to make Wichita the butt of the jokes. Lucky Topeka.
autie (anonymous) says…
I think Multi framed that whole thread. It couldn't be scripted any better. Low speed chase, long lost relatives, Wal Mart, K mart, jail..look out Hollywood.
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
Any live-action movie with a penguin is aces in my book. Double that if the penguin talks. Double again if Helena Bonham Carter is also in the movie.
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
How about "The Day After"? Yeah, I know the whole world gets nuked, but at least it's set in Lawrence. If not that, how about "Carnival of Souls"? Not specifically set in Lawrence, but filmed here. You can still recognize some of the buildings like the Masonic Lodge. And that Candace Hilligoss, now she was hot!
Danimal (anonymous) says…
I went to movie with a woman on a first date one time and it had a fairly graphic rape scene in it that I didn't know about; it was really awkward. Apparently she knew about it in advance. Never went on another date but we became friends.
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
First date not last, ocean.
xbusguy (chris Ogle) says…
What is your favorite first date movie?
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The time I really did have a date..... what was it.... HOME Alone.
viewfromahill (anonymous) says…
Favorite first date movie... the one in which we're reflected in the darkened TV screen.
... second date... third date... carbon date....
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
OK, enough debate. The only real answer is:
Casablanca
It has it all: duty, loyalty, hypocrisy, unrequited love, great song, great costumes, Nazis, and 90% of the best lines in the entire history of movies.
misplacedcheesehead (anonymous) says…
Problem Child. Went to see it in, was it, '85? with someone I wish I hadn't let get away.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
Well, I'm never going to be in the position to have another first date.
If I ever am single, the only dates I will have will be rentals, so I will see any damn movie that floats my boat.
I've done the math, renting is actually cheaper.
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
Newell Post~ Agreed! They simply do not write dialogue like that any more. North by Northwest delivers a similar punch with witty, sly dialogue and sexual/psychological tension, though, naturally, the tone and the times are very different.
Another keeper, in a different vein: Breakfast at Tiffany's. Many swoonable moments, interspersed with screwy humor, with wild early 60s style, all riding the tide of a superb Mancini soundtrack. What's not to love? My husband (purist that he is) loves the book better than the movie, but for me, it's a toss-up. They are very different, but each a classic.
And a newer one (1988), which quickly captured a place in my Top 5 the first time I saw it: Cinema Paradiso. It's another one that has it all--love, pain, joy, heartache, irrepressible humor, and a deep, soulful humanity to it.
CP makes for a good litmus test, too: is he or she patient and engaged enough to sit through the subtitles? Or (even better), worldly enough to understand the Italian?
viewfromahill (anonymous) says…
American Psycho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuTmyI...
(play the music...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAUrkS...
Slowponder (anonymous) says…
Un chien andalou. It's 16 minutes long and after seeing those images, you'll know whether she's a keeper . . . .
Newell_Post (anonymous) says…
OK, how about "Metropolis"?
It's a silent movie, so you can talk while it runs. If you have never seen it, you should. It is really quite amazing.
hitme (anonymous) says…
Passion of The Christ is a great make-out movie