We’ve almost reached the end of 2015, and it was a big year for movies. It’s been a year of long-awaited sequels, broken box office records, and some really fantastic movies. There was a lot to love from the movies in 2015, and a few things that weren’t quite so good, so here are my favorite and least favorite things from the world of cinema this year. I generally don’t do a “top 10 films” list, because I don’t get a chance to see everything, and many of the so-called “Oscar bait” films don’t get wide releases until after the year is over. Of course, the best part of 2015 at the movies was getting to interact with so many great people here on the blog, and on Twitter and Tumblr, but I lack the words to properly express my grattitude for you taking the time to read what I write, comment, and discuss movies with me. So instead I present my favorite (and least favorite) movie-related items from the year, comprised of films, characters, scenes, events, themes, and trends from 2015. And let’s hope 2016 is even better!
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Quote of the Day
The last trace of steam evaporated in the autumn air. The train rounded a corner. Harry’s hand was still raised in farewell.
“He’ll be all right,” murmured Ginny.
As Harry looked at her, he lowered his hand absentmindedly and touched the lightning scar on his forehead.
“I know he will.”
The scar had not pained Harry for nineteen years. All was well.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K. Rowling
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Buffy: So let me get this straight. I’m really back in school because the school board *overruled* you. Wow. That’s like having your whole ability to do this job called into question, when you think about it.
Joyce: I think what my daughter’s trying to say is… Nyah-nyah-nyah nyah.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Season 3: Episode 3 – “Faith, Hope & Trick”
Quote of the Day
The lines seemed to crackle with life and happiness, but still the swam. ‘Wish me joy!’ Well, so I do, too. ‘You will never guess the news I have to tell you!’ Oh yes I shall, brother: pray do not use so many points of admiration. ‘I have the best part of a wife!! viz, her heart!!’ Stephen sniffed again. An intolerably tedious description of Miss Williams, whom Stephen knew a good deal better than Captain Aubrey — her appearance, virtues. ‘So direct — straightforward — nothing hole in the corner, if you understand me — no damned purser’s tricks — must not swear, however, — like a 32 lber.’ Could he really have likened Sophie to a thirty-two pounder? It was quite possible. How the lines did swim. ‘He must not speak disrespectfully of his putative mother-in-law, but . . . ‘ What did Jack imagine putative to mean?
Post Captain – Patrick O’Brian
Quote of the Day
Harken: You fought with Captain Reynolds in the war?
Zoe: Fought with a lot of people in the war.
Harken: And your husband?
Zoe: Fight with him sometimes, too.
Harken: Is there any particular reason you don’t wish to discuss your marriage?
Zoe: Don’t see that it’s any of your business, is all. We’re very private people.
(Cut to…)
Wash: The legs. Oh yeah, definitely have to say it was her legs. You can put that down. Her legs, and where her legs meet her back. Actually, that whole area. That, and above it. … Have you seen what she wears? Forget about it. Have you ever been with a warrior woman?
Firefly – Episode 3 – “Bushwhacked”
Today’s Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Tonight’s Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol
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Quote of the Day
“Why are they all staring?” demanded Albus as he and Rose craned around to look at the other students.
“Don’t let it worry you,” said Ron. “It’s me. I’m extremely famous.”
Albus, Rose, Hugo, and Lily laughed.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – J.K. Rowling
Quote of the Day
Scott: Hi, Buffy.
Buffy: Hi.
(Scott walks off)
Willow: I think that went very well. Don’t you think that went very well?
Cordelia: He didn’t try to slit our throats or anything. That’s progress.
Willow: Hey, did you do that little half-smile thing?
Buffy: Look, I’m not trying to snare Scott Hope. I just want to get my life back, you know, do normal stuff.
Willow: Like date?
Buffy: Well…
Xander: Oh, you wanna date. I saw that half-smile, you little slut. (Buffy punches him) Ow.
Buffy: All right, yes, date and shop and hang out and go to school and save the world from unspeakable demons. You know, I wanna do girlie stuff!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Season 3: Episode 3 – “Faith, Hope & Trick”





