Look out world, I have just entered my mid-30s. I have no qualms over getting older. My aunt told everyone she was 26 my entire life. It took me a few years before I realized that she can’t turn 26 every year. In fact, I only found out her real age when she died and it was in her obituary. Honestly, she’ll probably haunt whoever put her real age forever. My mom, on the other hand, would always tell people she was much older – at least 5 to 10 years older. Each time she did that, the person would be completely taken aback and say, “Wow, you look amazing for your age!” My mom does look fantastic for her age (both my parents do, I got the best genes) but when you think she’s 5+ years younger, she looks even better!
When I got to my late 20s, everyone younger than me seemed so anxious about me turning 30. And I mean everyone. On my 29th birthday, the youngsters told me how crazy it was that this’ll be my last year in my 20s and then I’ll be THIRTY, as if it was the equivalent of literally being on my death bed. It was in vast contrast to anyone I talked to who was 40+. Their outlook was refreshing. They said, “My 30s were the best years of my life.” It’s a time where you’re officially out on your own, usually pretty well into your career, and starting to make real life choices (buying a house, having kids). So for me, I’m excited. Plus, I’m turning 33 and it seems fun because it’s a double number. My logic is perfectly fine because it’s my birthday and I can decide whatever I want.
I’ve already done posts for my birthday where I talk about things I’ve learned over the years or things I wish someone had told me before I hit my 30s and blah blah blah. This year, I’d like to keep it a little light-hearted and tell you the 33 movies you should watch before you die (in no particular order). I’m also giving no explanation, you just have to trust me. I have excellent taste in movies, thanks.
- Promising Young Woman
- Girl Interrupted (you should also really read the book)
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Remember the Titans
- Schindler’s List
- The Green Mile
- The Crow
- Empire Records
- Reservoir Dogs
- Fight Club
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Blindspotting
- Scream
- Back to the Future (sequels optional)
- Jurassic Park
- The Matrix
- The Dark Knight (other Christian Bale related Batmans optional)
- Harry Potter (yes, all 8 of them)
- The Goonies
- The Lost Boys
- Pulp Fiction
- Momento
- Jennifer’s Body
- Lady Bird
- Clueless
- 10 Things I Hate About You
- Desperately Seeking Susan
- Good Will Hunting
- Inglourious Basterds
- Black Swan
- Get Out
- The Big Lebowski
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding
That was way harder than expected. And I’m throwing a bonus one of Labyrinth up there (I know, you all thought it was going to make it up there but I just didn’t know what to remove). Maybe I should have saved this idea for my 34th birthday.
Anyway, have fun binging movies and don’t forget to wish me a happy birthday. Scorpios Unite.
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