Tuesday, April 16, 2013

A-Z Geek (N): Neverending Geek

During the April A-Z Challenge, I’m posting six days a week, following the letters of the alphabet. I will share all the movies, books and games I watched, read and played--all the influences that turned me into the geeky person and writer I am today.

MOVIES
The Neverending Story (1984): This is the first movie I went to see by myself because I assumed none of my friends would want to see it. I was wrong and ended up seeing again with friends. No complaints.

The Navigator (1988): This was an Australian/New Zealand co-production about villagers seeking relief from the Black Death, who, guided by a boy's vision, dig a tunnel from 14th century England to 20th century New Zealand. Apparently it won numerous awards. I’m not surprised.

National Treasure (2004): There’s something appealing about finding lost treasures in today’s world. And I love the puzzle solving aspect.

What's your 'N' pick?

#AtoZChallenge

36 comments:

Trisha said...

I remember watching the Navigator for some sort of study purposes - maybe in high school? Creepy movie.

Love the Neverending Story of course :)

Cynthia said...

I've always wanted to see National Treasure- the commercials always made it look so suspenseful. Plus, I like a good story with problem solving.

Rick said...

The Neverending Story is a true classic.

Sheena-kay Graham said...

National Treasure is a fun movie.

Nana Prah said...

I will now admit that I'm more of a geek than I ever thought I was. I'm singing the theme song to The Never Ending Story. That was a fantastic movie. It's been years. I need to see it again. Thanks for the memory.

mooderino said...

The national treasure in National Treasure is clearly Nic Cage.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

I had to look up The Navigator, as Flight of the Navigator was the only thing coming to mind. I don't believe I've ever heard of that film. Will have to see if it's on NetFlix.

M.J. Fifield said...

I loved (and still do) The Neverending Story. And like Alex, The Flight of the Navigator was the one that I thought of it. But it sounds awesome, so I'll have to track it down.

And I always get a kick out of National Treasure. Just suspend your disbelief, kids, and enjoy the ride.

S.P. Bowers said...

Classic movies! My brothers used to watch Flight of the Navigator over and over. Good times.

Unknown said...

I loved those movies! I can't remember any other N movies but these ones I used to watch over and over.

Anonymous said...

Never Back Down has been an all time favorite!!
The Navigator...I loved the movie!!

Unknown said...

My daughter watched The NeverEnding Story three times yesterday. I am not kidding. I can probably repeat it verbatim.

DEZMOND said...

THE NAVIGATOR was a huge hit in my country, I watched it in cinema as a kid.

Old Kitty said...

Now I have "Neverending story" song in my head! "Never ending storeeee - lalalalalallalalaaaa" LOL!! Take care
x

cleemckenzie said...

Okay, now I'm officially living on a different planet. I've read three posts about movies and I haven't seen a single one of them.

Meradeth Houston said...

I've never heard of The Navigator, but I think I must check it out. A Never Ending Story is a classic!

Suze said...

The Neverending Story is classic storytelling. Watched it with my daughter about a year ago and hadn't seen it since I was a kid. We started the book after that.

Michael Di Gesu said...

Loved both Neverending Story and National Treasure.

Never saw the Navigator....


My N... another fun intro... of course. LOL.

Julie Flanders said...

I've never seen any of these! I have always meant to see Neverending Story but somehow never did.

Shallee said...

Love Neverending Story! When I was a kid, I had an imaginary horse named Artax. :)

Luanne G. Smith said...

Of these I've only seen National Treasure. But I did like it, despite my general dislike for Nicholas Cage. But the whole time I watched it I kept shaking my head thinking how much better it could have been if someone else were in that role. :P

Romance Book Haven said...

Oh! The Navigator! I saw it numerous time!

Nas

Nick Wilford said...

I've never heard of The Navigator, but it sounds very intriguing! I love any time travel stuff.

Sherry Ellis said...

Never ending Story is definitely one of my favorites.

Gina Gao said...

National Treasure has climbed its way to one of my favorite movies.

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Jeff Hargett said...

You've been pairing these letters up with some good picks this month. I'm right there with you on so many of them.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

The Navigator is definitely not one I'd call mainstream.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

My mission is complete... ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Remember, it won awards... which means it can be considered arty... ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

There are just some movies that you shouldn't think too hard over. It's enough to simply enjoy, hehehe

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'm surprised it made it to your cinemas...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

That's okay, I've never seen a single Godfather movie. There will always be some gaps.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Like Johnny Depp? He makes every movie better...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks for joining me on this fun trip down memory lane.

DEZMOND said...

well if Kylie and Jason made it here, and BIRDS OF THORNS and RETURN TO EDEN, why wouldn't the NAVIGATOR :)

Jeff Laws said...

Falcor was awesome. I'm almost positive I saw this in the theaters as well.