Thursday, September 19, 2013

Off-Topic: Good Entertainment For International Talk Like A Pirate Day

10) CAPTAIN RON
       While not a pirate movie in the strictest sense, modern-day pirates play a major role in the film. And
        Kurt Russell's character is a bit of a pirate himself. This movie is one of the most under-rated comedies
        of all time. Hilarious and well-acted, this movie would be a great one for a ITLAPD.
9) The Entire FIREFLY Collection
         I know, it isn't what you normally think of when you think of talking like a pirate. But, the entire show
         is about space pirates, when you really think about it. I think a FIREFLY marathon for the day would
         be very apropos.
8) A PIPPI LONGSTOCKING Marathon
        I loved this show when I was a kid. This would be a good one to share with the kiddies, unlike my
        other suggestions. PIPPI's oft-missing dad is a pirate, and she is well versed in the pirate language.
        Getting a good collection together would be perfect for the occasion.
7) THE SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON
        Here's another one that is fun for the whole family! I loved this movie when I was a kid, and lets face it,
        its a family classic. ITLAPD is a great occasion to pull out this 'oldy but goody'.
6) THE PIRATES OF DARK WATER
       This is an under-rated animated film from the 90s, I absolutely loved. It would be more than worth it to
       buy the DVD collection and revisit the series. Magic mixed with classic pirate tropes. There is plenty of
       pirate talk in this one. A good option for the occasion.
5) HOOK
        This film is rather polarizing. Some love it, others hate it. Me, I'm in-between. But I can't think of a
        better movie for September 19th, for the film is chock full of pirate TALK. People often forget
        it is International TALK Like A Pirate Day
4) TREASURE ISLAND
        The classic 50s film has it all: plenty of pirate talk, a good story, decent acting. It is all-around great
        fun. The classic tale of Long John Silver is brought fully to life. Cliche, but a must for the top 5.
3) PETER PAN
        A Disney animated classic, this film captures the whimsy of the occasion better than perhaps any other
        suggestion on this list. The association with pirates is instantaneous. If you think pirate films, you
        think of this animated feature. Great for the whole family, and with plenty of pirate talk to boot(y).
2) GOONIES
        Not much pirate TALK in this one, but there is some. And it's Goonies. I mean, it captures all the
        reasons why we are fascinated with pirates in the first place. Who doesn't love this movie?
1) PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL
        Most of the movies in this series suck, except for the first and the fourth one. And while this #1 may
        cliche and predictable, it is a good choice for #1. It really does hold up. There is a reason Johnny
        Depp was nominated for an Oscar for this film. There really is no better choice.

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