So every blog has got to start somewhere, and as the self proclaimed 'Movie Doc' I should probably tell you why I am qualified to write these postings. At only 25 years old I have a pretty substantial wealth of movie knowledge in my head and it all began in my hometown of Moorhead, MN, with a store called Video Land. It was the first video store in town and it was owned by my parents, so naturally we watched a lot of films. I was exposed at an early age to everything from Casablanca to The Godfather. I should say, my love of films is also genetic, as my mother's parents owned a drive-in and it was my father's dad that got them into the early video business. My stepdad also was a huge movie fan, and by the time I was in high school our video collection topped the 500 mark. I also worked at a movie theater for over two years in high school and it was a blast. And almost 10 years later, my own DVD collection is at 300+...and I've sold a lot of them that I don't watch frequently, as well as dealing with the occasional thief. (They always take the good ones!)
I can and do quote movies frequently and with stellar accuracy, just ask any of my friends or family. And now, I am pursuing a career in the film business myself. I love to act in, write, direct, edit, and above all watch movies more than I ever did as a kid. Being the kind of guy I am, the most asked question I get is: "What is your favorite movie?" And I am honest when I say I don't actually know, I have varying favorites based on genre, filmmaker, actor, etc. My goal with this blog is to review not only some of my favorites, but also some that I feel don't quite make the grade. I know not everyone will agree with my postings, and feel free to argue otherwise, but individuals are just that and everyone has their likes and dislikes, so don't take mine personally. Other than that, sit back, relax, maybe grab some popcorn and an ice cold Coke, and enjoy!
The Movie Doc
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