Tuesday, July 2, 2013

What have I got in my pocket?

So I figure I should make an introduction post before I go any further with this blog and people start questioning me about my taste in movies.

I plan on making some Top Ten lists so my readers can have a better grasp about what kind of movies I will gladly watch with my eyes taped open - and which ones would drive me to blow my brains out if I had to see them again.

Before I compile those lists, I'll share some fun facts about myself.



  • The first book I remember reading was a pop-up Star Wars book. I was about 3 or 4 and my dad gave it to me. I have no idea if there were words in it. All I remember is that I liked the Han Solo page so much that I broke his arm off. That probably explains a lot.
  • In 1989 or 1990, my brother was watching Child's Play in the living room. Which means I was either 2 or 3 years old at the time. To this day, I run away in horror from Chuckie dolls if I ever see them in stores.
  • I've broken quite a few VHS tapes. Mrs. Doubtfire, The Mighty Ducks, Kindergarten Cop and Free Willy are the first ones that come to mind.
  • In fourth grade, my class was assigned to read and analyze The Hobbit for a whole trimester. It became my favorite novel of all time. I re-read it at least once every 5 years. 
  • The first movie I saw multiple times in theaters was Men In Black. I dragged my parents to see it with me 4 times. My dad still does the Edgar 'Sugar-Water' routine to make me laugh.
  • My first DVD was Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. It was also the last VHS I ever bought. I actually lost count on how many versions of the LOTR movies I possess. Thanks, extended editions, gift sets, limited editions and blu-rays. You're welcome, New Line Cinema and Peter Jackson.
  • My first midnight screening was Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. It was also my first midnight book release party.
  • In fifth grade, I wrote an essay on the topic of what I wanted to be when I grew up. I couldn't decide between a film critic or a pediatrician, so I went with a pediatrician who moonlighted as a film critic. 
  • 12 years later, I became a registered nurse. I no longer have dreams of becoming a doctor. But I do still dream about getting paid to watch movies. Cinema will always be my one true passion.  
  • My name is Patricia and I'm a movie addict.


P.S. Did I mention I'm kind of a creeper?

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