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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?

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36 comments:

  1. TrishaApril 16, 2013 at 4:13 PM

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

    Love the Neverending Story of course :)

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2013 at 3:20 PM

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

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  2. CynthiaApril 16, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    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.

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  3. RickApril 16, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    The Neverending Story is a true classic.

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  4. Sheena-kay GrahamApril 16, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    National Treasure is a fun movie.

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  5. Nana PrahApril 16, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    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.

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  6. mooderinoApril 16, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    The national treasure in National Treasure is clearly Nic Cage.

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughApril 16, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    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.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2013 at 3:22 PM

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

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  8. M.J. FifieldApril 16, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    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.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2013 at 3:23 PM

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

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  9. S.P. BowersApril 16, 2013 at 9:02 PM

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

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  10. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 9:56 PM

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

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  11. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 10:08 PM

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

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  12. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 10:57 PM

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

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  13. DEZMONDApril 16, 2013 at 10:58 PM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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

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    2. DEZMONDApril 17, 2013 at 10:49 PM

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

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  14. Old KittyApril 16, 2013 at 10:59 PM

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

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  15. cleemckenzieApril 17, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    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.

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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

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  16. Meradeth HoustonApril 17, 2013 at 12:42 AM

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

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  17. SuzeApril 17, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    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.

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  18. Michael Di GesuApril 17, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Loved both Neverending Story and National Treasure.

    Never saw the Navigator....


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

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  19. Julie FlandersApril 17, 2013 at 2:19 AM

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

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  20. ShalleeApril 17, 2013 at 3:28 AM

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

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  21. Luanne G. SmithApril 17, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    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

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  22. Romance Book HavenApril 17, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Oh! The Navigator! I saw it numerous time!

    Nas

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  23. Nick WilfordApril 17, 2013 at 7:38 AM

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

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  24. Sherry EllisApril 17, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Never ending Story is definitely one of my favorites.

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  25. Gina GaoApril 17, 2013 at 8:12 AM

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

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  26. Jeff HargettApril 17, 2013 at 11:27 AM

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

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    1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 17, 2013 at 3:28 PM

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

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  27. Jeff LawsApril 21, 2013 at 2:28 PM

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

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