{"id":2656,"date":"2017-01-30T11:00:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=2656"},"modified":"2017-01-30T10:03:02","modified_gmt":"2017-01-30T15:03:02","slug":"ethan-winter-survival-movie-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2017\/01\/30\/ethan-winter-survival-movie-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethan: Winter Survival Movie List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boston recently celebrated the 2-year anniversary of one of the biggest snowstorms the city has ever seen, and it has me feeling nostalgic. I thought back on those days holed up in my Warren double freshman year, watching Netflix and eating popcorn, I wondered how everyone stayed (somewhat) sane. So I made a winter movie playlist to help everyone get through a potentially tough season in our beautiful town.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Star Wars: Episode V &#8211; The Empire Strikes Back<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (1980)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Star Wars is perhaps the most culturally important franchise our species has seen &#8211; if you haven\u2019t seen it, I suggest you take advantage of a snow day and marathon all the films. This installment prominently features Hoth, the ice planet. Many a meme was created during the blistery winter relating Boston to the remote planet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xESiohGGP7g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Snowpiercer<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (2013)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a climate change experiment goes wrong, the world is consumed by ice. The last survivors of our world are aboard Snowpiercer &#8211; the train that runs around the globe. A class system develops on the train, and tensions constantly run high. The film assumes the tone of a comic book film and is full of well-placed action sequences, but there is also a strong story underneath. The class divide is certainly topical, and with climate change as a central motivator, this film will continue to be relevant for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nX5PwfEMBM0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Hateful Eight <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(2015)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, it is 3 hours and 7 minutes long. Yes, it mostly takes place in one room. Yes, it\u2019s still full of blood and vulgarity. People largely overlook this Tarantino film in favor of his more fast-paced movies like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pulp Fiction<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kill Bill<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and I think it\u2019s unfair. The story largely unfolds in a cabin in Wyoming during a snowstorm. A group of 8 &#8211; made up of bounty hunters, criminals, and lawmen, stay the night, (portrayed by a stellar cast) and violence ensues. Though this is not my favorite Tarantino film, I highly suggest it if you\u2019re a fan of his quick dialogue and interesting characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/69UwVX6Riv8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eddie the Eagle<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (2016)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This feel-good movie flew under the radar after its release, but it deserves much more attention. Producer Matthew Vaughn drew inspiration from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cool Runnings<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to make this story of an Olympic underdog come to life. All his life, Eddie Edwards simply wanted to compete in the Olympics, but he could never find a sport. One day, he discovered ski jumping, and the rest is history. The film takes from the true story of Eddie Edwards\u2019 life, but it takes a decent amount of liberties with other characters and storylines. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this movie so much that I watched it twice over winter break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hyzQjVUmIxk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Thing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (1982)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">John Carpenter\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Thing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is easily one of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time. Coincidentally, it\u2019s one of the greatest thrillers of all time as well. In <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Thing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a research facility in Antarctica is invaded by an alien that presents itself as different humans. Paranoia consumes the crew as they attempt to figure out who is still human. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Thing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has gone on to inspire a myriad of films throughout the years due to its creative story and iconic ending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p35JDJLa9ec?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (2004)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I\u2019ll confess: the first time I saw this film, I thought it was subpar. I was young and ignorant, and I simply didn\u2019t get it. Recently, however, I thought about the story and decided to revisit it. I loved it. It will simultaneously break your heart and fill you with hope. The main idea behind the story is: What would happen if someone could erase you from their memory? The question unfolds into a complicated and remarkable story. The impressive cast takes on characters that all embody different levels of emotional stability, and it\u2019s hard not to fall in love with them. I include it on this list because a lot of the movie takes place during the winter. Also Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up, so this is prime to hit you right in the feels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/quuMv7cGUn0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Shining<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (1980)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This was obvious. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Shining<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is about Jack Torrance and his family staying in a hotel through the winter to keep watch over the estate. Jack goes stir crazy, and you probably know the rest. Kubrick\u2019s Drama\/Horror is iconic, and a must-see. Imagine not being able to leave Warren for DAYS, and you can easily relate to Jack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S014oGZiSdI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frozen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (2013)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s overrated. It\u2019s still very good though.\u00a0(Note from the Editor, CA Megan: no winter movie list is complete without this film. Its all about sisterhood, and has a talking snowman. Also the most annoying Disney song ever, but what can ya do. Some parts are actually golden.)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TbQm5doF_Uc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston recently celebrated the 2-year anniversary of one of the biggest snowstorms the city has ever seen, and it has me feeling nostalgic. I thought back on those days holed up in my Warren double freshman year, watching Netflix and eating popcorn, I wondered how everyone stayed (somewhat) sane. So I made a winter movie &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2017\/01\/30\/ethan-winter-survival-movie-list\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ethan: Winter Survival Movie List<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2018,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44432],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2656"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2656"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2656\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2661,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2656\/revisions\/2661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}