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I recently decided to watch one of my favorite childhood
movies again and see if I still enjoyed it. I can remember watching Jurassic Park repeatedly circa age seven,
and gobbling up any toys and picture books associated with the franchise. I
memorized all the dinosaurs and their various abilities. It was very serious
business for me at the time.
When I sat down to watch it a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised
by how great the movie still is to me. The dinosaurs are incredibly realistic
and frightening 19 years after its initial release. At the same time, beyond the
universally appealing drama and adventure, as an adult I can appreciate and
understand more aspects of the plot.
We all have favorite movies and books that seem to withstand
the test of time. My other repeat favorites include Wes Craven’s Scream, one of my perennial Halloween-time picks. The blend of wit and horror always seems fresh and entertaining. Mean Girls still ranks as one of my
favorite comedies and always makes me laugh out loud thanks to Tina Fey’s
hysterical screenplay.
Although I typically never reread books even if I really
loved them due to the never ending list of books I want to read , I do revisit
Stephen King’s The Stand every once
and a while. There are always portions of the novel that resonate with me
differently over the years. Moreover, the favorites I do tend to revisit always
provide a comforting nostalgic appeal with every viewing.
Are there any books, movies, or albums you find yourself revisiting
every few years? If so what draws you to look at an old favorite time and time
again?
