lt_brannigan t1_je97qr4 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:10 AM

The one movie I can quote nearly in its entirety, the movie that basically defined my childhood, the movie I have seen thousands of times.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Charming-Party-7598 OP t1_je989f8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:17 AM

That being your choice, truly believe that way more people than you ever known would be attending your ceremony, even after death you are gathering people. Great choice!

lt_brannigan t1_je9ahzz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:46 AM

I'll be honest, having a lot of people attend to just watch the movie never occurred to me.

I had to boil it down to the one movie that those close to me associate with me the most and one that in some form another has had long reaching impact on me.

If you sit down and breakdown the individual plot elements of the movie, you'll see that it actually encompasses a lot of themes about loss, grief, family, friendship, acceptance, and more.

For a movie about "four walking, talking turtles" It's actually one of the most heartfelt and intelligent "kids" movies of the 90's.

I know, I know, I know, that's actually a line from Secret of the Ooze, which is a more lighthearted movie, but one, I nonetheless love nearly as much.

The problem is, one movie wouldn't be enough, there would have to be an epic montage of my favorite things. A trailer of my life and interests, if you will.

Charming-Party-7598 OP t1_je9b1r7 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:52 AM

You leaved me speechless, and sorry if I came too "jokey" before but I think just the viewing of that movie would encapsulate so much nostalgia and cheer memories to a lot of people around that hearing about a viewing nearby in honor of somebody, well would be kinda a great experience. Still thank you for taking your time explaining and dissecting some of the aspects of the connection it has to you.

lt_brannigan t1_je9c6zg wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:05 AM

No need to apologize for a lighthearted comment, you in turn gave me reason to sit and reflect on why I chose the movie. Why it still resonates with me.

Initially I did consider a sarcastic answer at first, but I decided a sincere response was appropriate.

I am appreciative of your responses and of you creating the thread.

Charming-Party-7598 OP t1_je9iu8w wrote on March 30, 2023 at 12:13 PM

How wholesome, thank you for your kind words and have a truly great and enjoyable day!!