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#MarchMovieChallenge - scientist

The Strongest Man in the World (1975)

I grew up on the fun Kurt Russel Disney movies on the Wonderful World of Disney. Budding chemist student Dexter creates a formula to make humans stronger.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - pie

Soul (2020)

Joe has realization while eating a pizza pie that could change his life. Unfortunately on his way to follow through with it he falls through a manhole and becomes brain dead.

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#MarchMovieChallenge - a working dog

A Goofy Movie (1995)

One of the most relatable Disney movies focusing on the dynamic between fathers and sons. Goofy works as a department store photographer.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - Mongolia

Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

Several years ago I saw a documentary about nomadic people in Mongolia, but I couldn’t find it. Thus I’m cheating and going with Bill and Ted and Genghis Khan

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#Bales2026moviechallenge - botany

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

The young wizards learn about mandrakes in botany class (Neville’s favorite subject). Their scream will kill you, but they are also used to cure petrification.

#MarchMovieChallenge - coca-cola

Pom Poko (1994)

Fun non-Miyazaki Ghibli film about shape shifting raccoon dogs

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Such a cool piece of trivia

Seriously? Of all my friends I know you will love it the way I do. Please see it today Michael. It’s one of the most aptly named movies I’ve ever seen. A truly beautiful thing. A glimpse of life of poorer class London in the 90s and it has a mama cass soundtrack that is used perfectly.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - a toilet

Trainspotting (1996)

A title card calls it “the worst toilet in Scotland” in the famous surreal, funny and stylized scene. It’s revolting, but also one of the most iconic scenes in 90s cinema.

#MarchMovieChallenge - parents of an lgbtq character

Beautiful Thing (1996)

At first Sandra doesn’t realize Jamie is developing a romantic relationship with Ste. But when she does, she accepts Jamie quickly, treats Ste kindly and defends them emotionally.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - bank heist
#MarchMovieChallenge - pop song

Running on Empty (1988)

Mr Phillips uses Madonna’s Lucky Star to teach that pop music has a constant beat and tempo. Gus robs a bank.

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#Bales2026FilmChallenge - a doll
#MarchMovieChallenge - sports car

Toy Story (1995)

RC Car and Bo Peep. If you want a fun exploration of this classic movie, I recommend last week’s episode of Movie Friends podcast.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - uses a telephone
#MarchMovieChallenge - uses a landline

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

Tim Burton’s debut remains one of his best.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - dentist

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

🎶Your temperament's wrong for the priesthood
And teaching would suit you still less
Son, be a dentist
You'll be a success!

#MarchMovieChallenge - an anchorman

La Memoria Infinita (2023)

I love this documentary about an actor and government official who is caring for her famous journalist husband who is slipping into the clutches of Alzheimer’s disease 💔

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Pedro is wise

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#MarchMovieChallenge - goes to a concert

Queen of the Damned (2002)

I like the 3rd interview with a vampire novel where Lestat gets to be a rock star and we finally get origin answers. The movie though deserves its 17 rotten tomatoes score. I still love Aaliyah (RIP)

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#Bales2026moviechallenge - nuclear war

Wizards (1977)

Before Bakshi did the Lord of the Rings he wrote, directed and produced this darker, more twisted inspired by LOTR story of magic vs technology in a world devastated by nuclear war.

And Agatha Christie still holds up well.

She was amazing in that role

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#FebruaryMovieChallenge - favorite John candy film

Planes Trains and Automobiles (1987)

I always like John Candy. The man was eminently likable. But his opus magnum is this film. Del Griffith (shower curtain ring guy) can move us emotionally with a single glance.

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - a pandemic

What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968)

A pandemic where the virus causes people to be happy and euphoric. It doesn’t completely work but Mary Tyler Moore makes any film better.

So glad I read this. I completely agree with you

#Bales2026MovieChallenge - deaf or blind

Mr Magoo’s Christmas Carol (1962)

I like Jim Backus’s Mr Magoo as Scrooge. It really works. And the cool songs and cozy feel helped make this an annual watch for me as a child.

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#MarchMovieChallenge - national anthem

Cars (2006)

The electric guitar awesome Jimmie Hendrix version of the star spangled banner plays in the opening Piston Cup race scene. 

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#Bales2026MovieChallenge - troubled teen
#MarchMovieChallenge - Texas

The Last Picture Show (1971)

Bogdanovich’s masterpiece about disillusioned high school students navigating life in a dying Texas town.

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I saw the musical too. In New York for me. I like them both but especially the film

I have depositions tomorrow. 😔. Ill let you know if any fun things are said

Amen

I liked this film