Monday, March 19, 2012

‘Casablanca’ Hits the Big Screen

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fun and relaxing weekend. I know I did, especially since after finishing up a nice batch of class reading on Friday night, I didn't so much as even have to think about homework all weekend long. Instead, Stephen and I decided to spend our time outdoors enjoying the great weather, grabbing Chinese food with friends and catching up on a little leisurely reading.

Although the start of the week means that it's time to get back into my regular routine, the next few days are also shaping up pretty well so far, with our planned outing to see the DC cherry blossoms Tuesday evening and a sushi-making class lined up for next Saturday. Plus, in honor of Casablanca’s 70th anniversary this Wednesday, I'm incredibly excited that 500 theaters across the country are showing the movie on the big screen, including one right here in the DC area.

I don't know about the rest of you, but in my eyes, Casablanca is and probably always will be the best film of all-time. I love absolutely everything about this movie, from the finely tuned script to the remarkable cinematography to the impeccable acting by some of Hollywood’s greatest legends. So, as you can imagine, I snapped up my ticket weeks ago via Fandango, and Stephen and I are both excited to take a rare weeknight break to catch Bogart and Bergman in theaters.


I hope you all have a great day and a fabulous week ahead! Are you also planning to see Casablanca on the big screen? What’s your favorite movie of all-time? 

21 comments:

  1. Have a wonderful time at the movie! It's too difficult for me to pick my favorite movie of all time - I love way too many of them :)

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  2. i'm embarrassed to admit I've never watched the whole movie and need to change that soon!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  3. Sounds like you have some fun stuff lined up. I'm excited to go see The Hunger Games this weekend, that's an exciting time out for me nowadays. haha. I've only seen Casablanca once on DVD and thought it was pretty good.

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  5. One of my favorites, for sure.

    Funny story: I was watching it in college once and when it got to the end my roommate, who was super smart engineer with no common sense, says "SO I don't get it, why did they have to fly to Portugal if they've been in France the entire time?"

    I about died laughing. She NEVER put it together.

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  6. Similarly to Chic n Cheap living...I am embarrassed to admit that I've never seen this classic in its entirety... Only snippets!

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  7. Glad to hear you had a homework-free weekend!

    And I loved Casablanca as a kid, I think I definitely need to see it again as an adult!

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  8. That is so cool and such a great date idea! YAY!

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  9. Would you believe I've never even seen this movie!? I know. !! I need to get on that. Loving your blog! Newest reader!

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  10. Shamefully, I have never seen it. Need to add it to my list!

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  11. I love this movie and will definitely be going to see it! My all time favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon lol xo

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  12. Love love the idea of a date night with old movies!!!

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  13. I've always wanted to watch that movie

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  14. oooh! i have so many. and they rotate. i love amelie most at the moment

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  15. Breakfast at Tiffany's is my fave. It's such a girly movie!

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  16. Your midweek date night sounds perfect! Hope you guys have a great time...I don't see how you can't!! ;)

    Gone With the Wind has to be one of my fave classics.

    Mendi

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  17. This is a fantastic movie, which such a perfect ending. Love, love, love it! Plus, all of the celebs seemed so much more glamorous back then.

    My favorite movie of all time...that is such a hard one. Probably The Princess Bride.

    *Erin

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  18. What a great weekend you had, I cant believe how warm it is I love it! We had korean food and sushi with friends who came in town for my birthday!! Lucky gal I am!

    Dont hate me but Ive never seen Casablanca :( Want to, need to!! Is it just the one day its coming out? They really should bring it out all over, its a classic...Id rather see that than Titanic!

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  19. LOVE LOVE LOVE Casablanca!!! So jealous that it's going to be in cinema's over there!!! Eeee what I would do to go!!

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  20. Such a great movie, I really like it, a masterpiece!
    Take a look and if you want we can follow each others: Cosa mi metto???
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