If the wizarding world of Harry Potter were real, my daughter would have received her letter from Hogwarts this year. Therefore, I felt the Harry Potter films were a befitting selection for Fantasy Month (which also happens to be the month she was born). I read somewhere that if you were to watch all the Harry Potter movies back-to-back, it would take you over 18 hours. However, I did not do that, but it is an interesting fact nonetheless.
I’m also not going to review each movie because, in my opinion, they are critic-proof, just like Star Wars. No doubt many disagree with that statement, but that’s okay. To each their own.
It’s been a while since I have watched these movies and I still quite enjoy them. The Order of the Phoenix might be my favorite. As strange as this may sound, the biggest takeaway from watching these movies again is that I need to go back and reread the books. It’s been too long.
Bonus and Special Event Movies
There are a couple of special event movies in April. On the 5th is First Contact Day and I did manage to find the time to watch Star Trek First Contact. It might be my favorite Star Trek film with the TNG crew. (The Voyage Home is probably still my favorite movie with the original crew.)
April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day (as well as Tax Day in the US) however I did not get a chance to watch 42 again. I’ll try to make it a point to do it next year.
I try to watch Passion of the Christ around Easter but Holy Week was one of the busiest weeks of the month. Granted that movie isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you are not Catholic. Personally, I think it’s important to watch during Holy Week as a reminder.
And now it’s time for the best movie month of them all, Star Wars month!
“The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle.”
– Stanley Kubrick
