Private desert island
Originally uploaded by Warren Parsons
A member of our group suggested we discuss the following question - "If you could recommend only one film to someone, what would it be?" That question made me think of the party game "Desert Island" wherein you are asked to compile a very select list of movies and books you would like to have with you if you were going to be stranded for an undetermined amount of time. According to the Flick Filosopher article I've linked below, these films should be movies you never get tired of watching, that on each additional viewing you find something new, and that you are always entertained even by the familiar elements.
These are slightly different tasks I suppose. Choosing what you would enjoy for your own entertainment while sitting under a palm tree for who knows how long requires a different perspective than making a recommendation to another person who may not have the same tastes. In this case your choice should probably be as universal as possible in its importance and appeal.
Regardless of the situation, what is your ultimate film - the one that never disappoints, always entertains, and still manages to surprise you in little ways? Share it here or, if you are local, join us at the next Brunswick (OH) Library Film Discussion Group meeting on Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 pm.
http://www.flickfilosopher.com/flickfilos/articles/desertisland.shtml
