8. Ludicrous Speed

Picking a favorite band might be complicated for me, but picking a favorite movie most definitely is not.

Spaceballs. Hands down.

Yes, Spaceballs. As in President Scroob, flying Winnebago, Pizza the Hut, "may the Schwartz be with you" Spaceballs.

I don't even remember seeing Spaceballs for the first time. Since it was made in 1987, I was probably 6 or so. I didn't understand half of the jokes until recently, but still found it rather entertaining and obviously quite memorable. The quotes alone are priceless! "What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? Chickennn?" Genius!

But how could such a silly movie captivate me for over two decades? It's quite simple really: 1) Mel Brooks is a comic genius, and 2) I am a sucker for slapstick parody movies.

I know this is completely subjective and impossible to prove, but I don't really feel that the first point requires any explanation. Mel Brooks is one of the funniest men of our time. His jokes are timeless, and I appreciate how he complete immerses himself into a movie (writing, acting, directing, probably setting a few lights here and there ...). There are other funny people in this world, but Mel Brooks is at the top of my list when it comes to movies.

Second, when I am looking to be entertained I want to laugh. I don't want to cry, think, be grossed out or scared. I don't want to watch a movie that stresses me out or makes me want to cover my eyes the entire time. When I remember what I watched I want to laugh, not wretch. I think I especially enjoy parodies because they make fun of movies that take themselves entirely too seriously. I'm all about that in pretty much every aspect of my life!

So what did we find out about Rachel today? I suppose you could say, "We ain't found ..."