We've made it to the middle of September, and so far we've awarded goodie bags to 25 redblog readers who've displayed their knowledge of movies (or ability to perform Google searches reaaallly fast) and have thereby won our various contests.
So today we thought we'd give some goodie bags to those who are simply lucky. All we're asking you to do is tell us what your favorite movie is in the comments section directly below this post. The winners will be those who just so happen to be in the following positions in the list of responses:
9 - In honor of my boy Elijah Wood's newest film... and because District 9 ain't so bad, either.
12 - Because I liked both 12 Angry Men and 12 Monkeys.
16 - In honor of the late John Hughes and his '80s classic, Sixteen Candles.
21 - In honor of my boy Jim Sturgess' 2008 movie and my love of Vegas.
48 - For 48 Hrs., to remind us how awesome Eddie Murphy used to be back in the day.
Now, you better pay close attention to these rules, because they're slightly different than our previous contest guidelines and you don't want to be disqualified...
- One entry per person. Multiple entries will result in disqualification.
- The five people who are in the positions listed above will win goodie bags... unless they've already won one over the past few weeks. If a previous winner is in one of the listed positions, we will take the next person in the line-up and all other positions will remain the same.
- Submissions must include an email address (in the email address
field, NOT in the body of the comment) so we can
contact the winners and get your mailing address to send you your swag.
- Only US-based readers can receive prize bags.
- You must be over 18 to win a swag bag.
- Submissions containing vulgar film titles will not be posted or considered.
I'm going to post entries in batches -- not as they come in -- so there's no way to game the system, folks. This contest is simply about being in the right place at the right time.
On that note -- good luck!
My favorite movie is the godfather.
Posted by: george melgar | September 16, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Beaches - still cry everytime.
Posted by: Deb | September 16, 2009 at 03:42 PM
We can only pick one favorite movie? There are so many choices!
I'm going to go with North by Northwest.
Posted by: Donna | September 16, 2009 at 03:59 PM
My favorite movie is the Matrix. Ground breaking film that stepped up the special effects in movies. And the story was very well written.
Posted by: CT | September 16, 2009 at 03:59 PM
The Breakfast Club
Posted by: Janet | September 16, 2009 at 04:08 PM
"Like Water for Chocolate" is prob. my favorite movie ~ hard to say, as I like so many!
Posted by: Mary Cooper | September 16, 2009 at 04:10 PM
The Matrix
Posted by: Dave Sawyer | September 16, 2009 at 04:13 PM
In honor of Patrick Swayze I would have to say Ghost
Posted by: Linda Marteney | September 16, 2009 at 04:14 PM
Howl's Moving Castle. Its beautiful and just an amazing story!
Posted by: Karmatir | September 16, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Tropic Thunder is my choice of the moment. For the awesome "trailers" before the flick and cause I'm craving a can of booty sweat. just kidding.
Posted by: millar74 | September 16, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Gofather
Posted by: Todd Sloane | September 16, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Oceans 12 ( remake)
Posted by: Leaf | September 16, 2009 at 04:38 PM
That's such a tough question because there are so many different categories. My favorite movie that I've watched recently was Sense and Sensibility from 1995. Kate Winslet was adorable.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 16, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Dazed and Confused. It changed my life and my last day of school after my freshman year of highschool in 1994. Growing up in Texas has never been shared with the world like that!
Posted by: Tanisha Smith | September 16, 2009 at 04:45 PM
My favorite movie is When Harry Met Sally..it's one of the few movies I'll watch repeatedly.
Posted by: Maggie G | September 16, 2009 at 04:46 PM
The Shawshank Redemption...this reminds that I havent seen it in years. I may bust it out tonight,
Posted by: Scott | September 16, 2009 at 04:57 PM
West Side Story
Posted by: Brad Fulton | September 16, 2009 at 05:39 PM
My favorite movie is Gone with the Wind - gotta love Scarlet!
Posted by: Redrabbit | September 16, 2009 at 05:42 PM
My favorite movie is The Philadelphia Story. Hepburn, Grant and Stewart. You couldn't ask for more!
Posted by: boliyou | September 16, 2009 at 05:43 PM
Princess Bride...a classic.
Posted by: Bruce | September 16, 2009 at 05:47 PM
16 Candles!!!!
Posted by: Nadia | September 16, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Amelie
Posted by: Liz | September 16, 2009 at 05:54 PM
The Cell.
Vincent D'Onfrio was fabulous in this movie!
I've always wished that a sequel had been made...but Jennifer Lopez couldn't reprise the role now.
Posted by: Amy | September 16, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Star Wars is still great.
Posted by: Chuck Hamilton | September 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM
The Matrix
Posted by: Sixto S | September 16, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Dirty Dancing
Posted by: Karen Langlois | September 16, 2009 at 06:02 PM
The Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Posted by: David Cline | September 16, 2009 at 06:03 PM
My favorite movie is Knocked Up. I love a good comedy, and that one makes me laugh like no other.
Posted by: Devon | September 16, 2009 at 06:07 PM
The Empire Strikes Back.
Posted by: Bryan | September 16, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Dang You Maggie G!!! You stole my response :) - Shawshank Redemption
Posted by: Chrisine Lovett | September 16, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I'm not one to watch movies over and over, but I'd have to say that the original Star Wars Trilogy was one that I did.
Posted by: Jared | September 16, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Honestly, it's gotten a lot of mixed reviews, but I gotta say that the one movie I can always toss in to watch is Hackers.
Posted by: Billy Adams | September 16, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Goodfellas. There is none better.
Posted by: Dave | September 16, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Braveheart is my favorite movie
Posted by: Venus | September 16, 2009 at 06:45 PM
John Carpenter's Halloween
Posted by: Brian King | September 16, 2009 at 07:03 PM
My favorite movie is Rain Man.
Posted by: Joseph Skrajewski | September 16, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Thats a really tough question. And it's hard to only pick one. When I think about the Best movies I've ever seen, I always recall the movies from the 80's. That was a Great time for classic movies. You had alot of great directors and actors making a name for themselves. And to be a little different and not pick any of the previous choices I'm going to have sway from the norm and go with "Porky's" as my favorite movie.
Posted by: Bill | September 16, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Can't win this one, so I'll help get your final winner: Aliens. One of the best "bug hunt", strong women, throw-your-popcorn-up-in-the-air action films ever!
Posted by: Kathy K. | September 16, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Where the Heart is
Posted by: Amy | September 16, 2009 at 08:14 PM
My favorite movie is during the "best time of the year," the holiday season. I love A CHRISTMAS STORY with Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB gun, there is nothing better when it's snowing outside to watch this with a big bowl of popcorn. NAT LAMPOONS CHRISTMAS VACATION is great, too. Chevy Chase & cast crack you up, you can watch it over & over again.
Posted by: Diane | September 16, 2009 at 08:20 PM
somewhere in time christopher "presuperman" reeves and jane seymor what a romantic flick
Posted by: nancy murnane | September 16, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Deliverance is by far my all-time favorite documentary movie. It is really amazing how the type-casting worked out with all of the scenes and situations.
Posted by: Spanky | September 16, 2009 at 08:27 PM
It's a wonderful life, it's a classic
Posted by: Nancy | September 16, 2009 at 08:43 PM
I cannot choose, but my favorite classic movie is The Lion in Winter. (Love Hepburn and all the rest!)
Posted by: Mary P. | September 16, 2009 at 08:51 PM
Definately "Taken"! It's so intense.
Posted by: Cindy Nordstrom | September 16, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Murder He Says starring Fred MacMurray
Posted by: Mickey | September 16, 2009 at 08:55 PM
My fave is Good Will Hunting
Posted by: Shanette Barrientos | September 16, 2009 at 09:02 PM
It has to be The Boondock Saints...I can't wait for The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Amazing movie!
Posted by: Sue S | September 16, 2009 at 09:03 PM
My favorite movie of all time would have to be soldiers girl, its a amazing true story. It has not only touched me in more ways then one but has open the eyes of the world that surrounds us. Thanks for the entry!
Posted by: Tara Wentz | September 16, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Anything Jane Austin, but specifically Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightly
Posted by: Erin | September 16, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Gladiator, for it's epic soundtrack
Posted by: Trevor L. | September 16, 2009 at 10:15 PM
The Truman Show
Posted by: Royce | September 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Well I was going to say The Princess Bride but since someone already said that, I'll go with Gran Torino.
Posted by: TJ Crispin | September 16, 2009 at 10:24 PM
LA Confidential
Posted by: J Thompson | September 16, 2009 at 10:25 PM
Pillow Talk with Doris Day.
Posted by: Traci Coburn | September 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Apocalypse Now is my favorite movie if I have to pick 1. I love the smell of celluloide in the morning!
Posted by: Rich Williams | September 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Has to be "Sullivan's Travels." Way ahead of its time as a satire of Hollywood but also a good hard look at the Depression and what it means to be down and out (even if you're really filthy rich!)
Posted by: Steve Tanner | September 16, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Last house on the left. cause She kicked butt. And the mom Played the 2nd best person in the movie finally a scary movie with actual characters who win in the end
Posted by: tonya choate | September 17, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Definitely Ever After with Drew Barrymore!!
Posted by: Nicole | September 17, 2009 at 01:07 AM
I love My Best Friends Wedding!
Posted by: janna | September 17, 2009 at 01:30 AM
WHOA. Why isn't my response on here? I was going to assume it was because it was after number 48 but people posted only a few hours ago and I commented around 2pm 9/16 BOOOOOO :( *TEARS*
Posted by: Angela | September 17, 2009 at 02:08 AM
My favorite movie is "AS GOOD AS IT GETS".
Posted by: Hattie McDaniels | September 17, 2009 at 02:08 AM
Labyrinth with David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly
Posted by: lenora | September 17, 2009 at 02:45 AM
Coming to America
Posted by: Jacquelyn | September 17, 2009 at 04:10 AM
Super Troopers hands down.
Posted by: Tim Shelley | September 17, 2009 at 06:57 AM
full metal jacket
Posted by: larrt | September 17, 2009 at 08:09 AM
most definitely A Clockwork Orange!
time to go to the Moloko Milk Bar
Posted by: dave. | September 17, 2009 at 08:37 AM
I'm an 80s & 90s movie lover and anything with Julie Roberts in it, BUT I'm not going old school today. The newest movie to be added to "My Favorites" list - and I could literally watch daily - is Twlight.
Posted by: Patricia | September 17, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Well, my standard classic, favorite movie is "Gone With the Wind", but a newer movie I am in love with, and can watch over, and over again is "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio". Love any movie that shows triumph thru diversity.
Posted by: Michelle | September 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I know, this movie is super dorky, but I love Nacho Libre. My family and I quote lines from this movie all the time!! Hilariously stupid!!
Posted by: Jennifer | September 17, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Posted by: Mary Dubbink | September 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Napoleon Dynamite. So stupid it's funny every time
Posted by: Kimberly Nelson | September 17, 2009 at 10:52 AM
I LOVE the Back to the Future trilogy! It totally reminds me of my childhood!
Posted by: Sharon | September 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Secretary... love that movie
Posted by: Amber | September 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM
My favorite movie of ALL times is North and South. Granted it was made for TV, but still...I love it and it's on my list to get and watch again.
Posted by: Regina Fox | September 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
The Haunting in Connecticut. It was scarier because it was based on a true story.
Posted by: Carol Wilburn | September 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I really love Christmas vacation! I've watched it many times over, and I still laugh every time I watch it!
Posted by: Dennis Jeske | September 17, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Ridiculously impossible, therefore (and without taking the serious amount of time this topic deserves):
Man Movie (NOT starring The Duke) - First Blood, with a nod to True Lies.
Western (NOT starring The Duke) - The Outlaw Josey Wales, with a nod to Jeremiah Johnson
Romantic Comedy - The Quiet Man
Real Comedy - Caddyshack, with a nod & a wink to Monty Python & The Holy Grail
War (NOT starring The Duke) - Band of Brothers, with a nod to The Four Feathers (1939)
Out of space?! This IS ridiculously impossible!
Posted by: Rick | September 17, 2009 at 01:28 PM
My favorite movie is "Obcessed". That movie is intense and all I gotta say is "GIRL POWER". Beyonce Kicked some major butt in that movie!!!!!
Posted by: Amanda Neitzel | September 17, 2009 at 01:32 PM
My favorite movie is "Marley and Me". It's a great story about a dog and the family.
Posted by: Lydia B. Thomason | September 17, 2009 at 01:43 PM
I think I'm a bit late, but Glengarry Glen Ross will always be my favorite. A tremendous script performed by an unsurpassed ensemble.
Posted by: emoticripple | September 17, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Imitiation of Life (remake). I cry at the end every time I hear Mahalia start to sing...
Posted by: Kim McLeod | September 17, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I like this movie, it was original and I like the way Beyonce stood up for her man.
Posted by: Linda Green | September 17, 2009 at 02:15 PM
sleepless in seatle
Posted by: rachel | September 17, 2009 at 02:41 PM
I going to have to say my favorite movie is Pulp Fiction. Probably Tarantino's best and who doesn't love the twist dance scene with Thurman and Travolta?!
Posted by: Robert | September 17, 2009 at 02:50 PM
West Side Story, will recite it word for word, sing along with all the songs, joyfully and still cry when Tony dies at the end
Posted by: Elanda | September 17, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Steel Magnolia's.. I live in DC so I consider myself a nice southern girl.
Posted by: Samm Coleman | September 17, 2009 at 03:42 PM
State of Play was a good movie.
Posted by: Sherrell Cole | September 17, 2009 at 04:05 PM
The movie Troy with Brad Pitt is the best ever!!
Posted by: Becca | September 17, 2009 at 08:16 PM
I have a lot of favorites. But my favorites genre is war movies. So I going with Enemy at the Gates. A Russian war base sniper movie. Sniper movies are rare. and this is relly good. you guys should check it out. It starring Joseph Finnes.
Posted by: Joey. C | September 18, 2009 at 01:13 AM
Bridget Jones's Diary. Now that's what I'm talking about. Good man Good times!
Posted by: Denise Logan | September 18, 2009 at 06:19 AM
The Notebook -- loved the book and the movie. I literally was sobbing at the end of the movie. My boyfriend/now husband didn't know what to do. This is one movie I own that I will NEVER part with or tire from watching.
Posted by: Joni | September 18, 2009 at 01:54 PM
College Road Trip is one of my favorite movies I love comedys and this movie is really funny
Posted by: Jody | September 18, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Sweet Home Alabama- i feel it was one of the best romance movie.... but then i have a lot romance movies on my list...
Posted by: Mary | September 19, 2009 at 12:41 AM
My favorite movie right now is Twilight, and that will be my favorite until the other movies come out.
Posted by: Crystal Wallen | September 19, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Bridges of Madison county.......oh so good...
Posted by: Kimberly Black | September 19, 2009 at 03:58 PM
The Pacifier with Vin Disel....what else could you ask for? Musical in an action/family movie!
Posted by: Bonnie Tait | September 19, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Contact is my favorite
Posted by: Jared H | September 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
August Rush
Posted by: Nicole | September 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM