My Top 5 Favorite Final Girls

With Halloween creeping up on us, I present a post concerning Final Girls because they're a part of the horror genre.

Final Girl: "The final girl is a trope in thriller and horror films (particularly slasher films) that specifically refers to the last woman or girl alive to confront the killer, ostensibly the one left to tell the story." (via Wikipedia)

 

I've done a post about Final Girls before, but that was just a list of them, this post will feature my top 5 favorite final girls. I'm not going to lie, it's been difficult to pick just 5, but here goes nothing...

 

 

 

#5: Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) - Scream

 

 

 

 



 

#4: Nancy Thompson (Heather Langenkamp) - A Nightmare on Elm Street

 





 



#3: Stretch (Caroline Williams) - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

 

 

 

 

 





#2: Ginny Field (Amy Steel) - Friday the 13th Part 2

 

 

 

 



 

#1: Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) - Halloween

 

To me, Laurie Strode is the ultimate final girl and that's why she is #1 on my list!



My Top 5 Favorite James Franco Films

Today is James Franco's 34th birthday and in honor of his birthday, I'm going to list my top 5 favorite films featuring the actor/writer/director/etc.

1. 127 Hours (2010)

In this true story, Franco plays Aron Ralston who becomes trapped in a canyon in Utah after a boulder falls and pins his arm.

My favorite film featuring Franco and his acting in it was outstanding.

2. Pineapple Express (2008)

In Pineapple Express, Franco plays Saul Silver, a pot dealer. He teams up with Dale Denton (Seth Rogan) after witnesses a murder and they're now being targeted.

My favorite comedy starring Franco. It's downright hilarious.

3. Milk (2008)

In this drama, Franco play Scott Smith, the boyfriend of Harvey Milk.

This film is the story of Harvey Milk and his fight for gay rights and his fight to be California's first openly gay elected official. Franco's supporting role in Milk was excellent.

4. Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

Franco plays Will Rodman, a scientist who takes Caesar (a chimp) home to raise after his mother is killed after going on a rampage. The thing is, she was given an experimental drug which gave her human like levels of intelligence and it ended up being passed down to Caesar which he uses to start a revolution between apes and humans.

While Caesar (Andy Serkis) is the star of the movie, Franco plays his role very well and it was just a great movie from beginning to end.

5. Spider-Man Trilogy (2002, 2004 and 2007)

Franco plays Harry Osborn, friend of Peter Parker (Tobey MaGuire). He vows revenge when he believes that Spider-Man, Parker, killed his father Norman Osborn (Green Goblin).

I enjoyed all three films, but the third was definitely the weakest and could've been so much better.

My Top 5 Favorite Movies Featuring Ryan Reynolds

With today being the birthday of Ryan Reynolds, I'm going to list my top 5 favorite films featuring the actor.

In no particular order...

 

Waiting... (2005)

This movie takes place during a day at a restaurant called Shenaniganz. Reynolds plays Monty who shows the new guy, Mitch, the ropes.

Smokin' Aces (2006)

Reynolds plays FBI agent Richard Messner who has been assigned to protect Buddy Israel, a mafia informant.

Buried (2010)

Reynolds is Paul Conroy, a U.S. truck driver in Iraq who, after an attack, wakes up to find himself buried alive in a coffin.

The Proposal (2009)

Reynolds plays an assistant, Andrew Paxton, to a book editor who gets him to agree to marry her so she won't be deported in exchange for a promotion.

Just Friends (2005)

Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) returns to his hometown only to run into his best friend from high school and crush, who wanted to be "just friends".

My Top 5 Favorite Paul Rudd Movies

I love Paul Rudd and enjoy his movies, so I think it would be good to list my top 5 favorite movies that feature the actor. Before I continue, I have to say that narrowing this list to 5 was tough, but I'm happy with my list and hopefully you are, too. Of course, feel free to name your favorite Paul Rudd film or films in the comments below.

"Wet Hot American Summer" (2001)
This cult comedy takes place on the last day at a summer camp in August of 1981. Paul Rudd plays Andy, a camp counselor. He's dating Katie, but Coop has a crush on her and attempts to get her all for himself. What Katie doesn't know is that Andy is having a bit of a fling with another camp counselor, Lindsay.

If you want to find out how it ends, watch it, if you haven't already. I can admit that this type of comedy isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I love it and still laugh whenever I pop in the DVD.

"200 Cigarettes" (1999)

This comedy/drama takes place on New Year's Eve in 1981 in New York City. Rudd plays Kevin, who spends the night around town with his best friend, Lucy. There is obvious attraction between the two, but they resist until they decide to go into a bathroom stall. Of course, they are caught by Ellie, his newly ex-girlfriend.

Not only is this movie funny, but it features a great cast including Ben Affleck, Kate Hudson, Christina Ricci, Dave Chappelle and Casey Affleck. I really hope this gets another DVD release because it has since been discontinued. A Blu-Ray release would be even better.

"The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (2005)

This comedy is about (you guessed it!) a 40-year-old virgin named Andy. In this movie, Rudd plays David, who, after finding out about his co-workers virginity, attempts to help Andy lose his virginity.

Not only is this movie hilarious, but touching as well. Highly recommended.

"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004)
Another hilarious comedy that is about Ron Burgundy, the top rated newsman in San Diego during the 1970's. However, that changes when a female, Veronica Corningstone, enters the picture and threatens to disrupt the male dominated news. Rudd plays Brian Fantana, the lead field reporter.

A farce done well with plenty of laugh out loud moments.

"Role Models" (2008)

This comedy is about two co-workers (Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott), who get into trouble with the law and end up having to serve community service at a Big Brother type of program called Sturdy Wings. Rudd plays Danny, who is assigned as a Big Brother to Augie, a fanatic for medieval role-playing games.

I have to add that the other cast members are great, especially Seann William Scott, Jane Lynch and Elizabeth Banks.

Hilarious? Yes. Touching? Yes. It does have a message, which is be who you are and do what makes you happy.