Blarney dropped a bomb on me a few days ago.
Blarney has never seen Empire Records.
Blarney, I thought, what the hell? How can you be my roomie and not have seen this movie? My blog’s name comes from this movie. We’re besties no more. Friendship over.
Then I realized I was being irrational. I bet Blarney is not alone. I bet several at least one of my blog readers also hasn’t seen Empire Records.
And what a coincidence. Netflix’s Instant Streaming just happens to have the new version (with brand new scenes—a lot of new scenes) available. So now you can learn about the movie’s awesomeness with Blarney. And I get a new blog series: What Movies Teach Us. (I kinda miss the Mars and Venus series.)
So, Readers, without further ado, here’s what I learned from Empire Records.
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It’s easy to raise $9,000 in one night.
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If you glue quarters to the floor, it’s considered art.
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Life has an awesome soundtrack.
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You can spell “Mark” with a “C” or a “K.”
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Always tell someone you love them by 1:37 exactly. After that, it’s too probably too late.
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Rex Manning is a douchebag.
- Always leave the scene after committing a crime.
- “Special” brownies mean lots of sugar. True story.
- Always count your money…twice.
- Axl Rose will not help you change your flat tire.
- Blue Cheese is scary. (You have to watch the Remix to get this.)
These are all valauble life lessons. Watch the movie.
Damn the Man. Save the Empire.
January 21st, 2011 at 9:00 am
I want to watch the movie but I don’t have netflix…:(
January 21st, 2011 at 9:56 am
I had a friend show me the wonders of Empire records about 5 years ago. It was her favourite movie and I can see why. It’s kind of on the same plane as Hackers.
January 21st, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Hackers, another good movie.
January 21st, 2011 at 10:03 am
Then you are really going to disown me. Not only have I never seen it – I’ve never heard of it before(I’m running to hide under my desk now because I can hear your astonishment and disappointment all the way down here in FL). I will have to check it out – I need to know how to raise that much money in 1 night – I have some ideas but not sure they are in line with a youth sports organization. I’m open to their suggestions though.
January 21st, 2011 at 2:55 pm
What…How…How is that even possible?
Just watch the movie. =)
January 21st, 2011 at 11:12 am
A friend of mine has never seen the Breakfast Club.
Sad. Terribly, terribly sad.
January 21st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I thought everyone had seen The Breakfast Club.
January 21st, 2011 at 11:26 am
I missed a huge portion of pop culture knowledge by not at all being interested in movies as a teenager, but even I have seen Empire Records… More than once! (It was always on TV a few years ago, so nobody has an reasonable excuse.)
January 21st, 2011 at 11:50 am
I’ve never seen the movie, but I have the soundtrack. I love that song, Free.
January 21st, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I love the soundtrack! There are so many good songs!
January 21st, 2011 at 11:50 am
I LOVED this movie. But the first time I watched it I had no idea what special brownies even were, so I was confused about why he was acting so weird.
I was, obviously, kinda uncool at that time.
January 21st, 2011 at 2:57 pm
I wasn’t entirely sure about the special brownies either when I first watched it. I probably just played along and took a lucky guess.
January 21st, 2011 at 11:51 am
Got it playing now! Love it.
January 21st, 2011 at 12:47 pm
I love love love this movie. It’s a must see along with Dazed and Confused. Two of my favs and two that everyone must see and have in their collection!
January 21st, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Dazed and Confused…I wonder if that’s on Netflix’s Instant Viewing. Hmmmm….
January 21st, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Great idea for a recurring blog topic!
I haven’t seen Empire Records, but it sounds like the kind of movie I’d like, kind of along the lines of High Fidelity. I’ll try to stream it this weekend. (Netflix streaming rocks.)
January 21st, 2011 at 2:59 pm
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen High Fidelity. I’ll have to rewatch it.
January 21st, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Love the movie, LOVE this post
January 21st, 2011 at 1:37 pm
Yes, I am soo happy I didn’t really like Blue Cheese anyway!
Empire Records was a hoot. I laughed out loud many times.
In all fairness, though, Thoughts confessed she still hasn’t seen all of Heathers! What’s that all about? Project!
January 21st, 2011 at 1:37 pm
P.S. What’s with today today?
January 21st, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Love that quote!
January 21st, 2011 at 2:18 pm
I didn’t know they had an extendo version out. I love that movie. I can’t believe there are still people who haven’t seen it. Now I have to go look into this thing”blue cheese”, thanks for the heads up.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:15 am
There were so many new scenes in the movie…. It’s worth watching!
January 21st, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Now I don’t want to go overboard here, but with the addition of a series like “What Movies Teach Us” you may become my favorite human in all of history. Again, I’m not trying to overstate a simple post about a tremendous Gen X movie, but you may possibly be the female version of Chuck Norris with a side of pop culture ninja skills.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:15 am
Awwww…shucks. =)
January 21st, 2011 at 3:19 pm
LOVE that movie. We mustn’t dwell… no, not today. We CAN’T. Not on Rex Manning day.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:16 am
G-rrrrreat quote!
January 21st, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Ah, nostalgia! I remember this movie!
One of my favorite 90′s movies is “Singles” If you haven’t seen it already, watch it!!
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:16 am
Just added it to my Netflix list!
January 21st, 2011 at 4:14 pm
I missed this movie somehow. I’ll have to check it out while I’m out of work next week!
January 21st, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Plus, how much do you love Liv Tyler’s “private school uniform” skirt? It 16, I would have killed for that thing, plus the combat boots.
Oh, the 90s.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:17 am
That was a great outfit! I bought so many similar skirts after watching that movie, but I never felt like I could pull off the boots.
January 21st, 2011 at 6:18 pm
My college dorm shared a bathroom with the dorm next door, and they were pretty much the worst bathroom mates ever. I decided once to be super funny and super glue a penny and dime to the floor, and the idiots actually took the time to pry them off! All of that effort for 11 freaking cents.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:18 am
Who has that kind of time?
January 21st, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Wonderful movie and an even better soundtrack. Enough said!
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:18 am
I love the soundtrack!
January 21st, 2011 at 9:23 pm
I have not seen it…… Am I off the Christmas card list now? I will watch it next time it is on Satellite….I promise!….don’t hit me with your pop tart again…
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:19 am
Hit you with a Pop-Tart? That’s a waste of a good Pop-Tart!
January 22nd, 2011 at 9:15 am
Dont forget :
- There are 24 useable hours in a day
- best way to transport a keg is on a skateboard
-Rene Zelwegger can sing
- pink plastic razors with daisies are not efficient when trying to off yourself
- Always ask yourself : whats with today, today?
- and of course, Damn the man
January 24th, 2011 at 8:48 am
I always forget to look and see if that was really Renee Zellwegger singing.
January 22nd, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Dear Thoughts,
I hate to admit it, but I have never seen it either. With me it is probably an old…..er age thing. Keep up the great work and I’ll be watching a vast variety of things.
January 22nd, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Never seen it…never even heard of it does that make me worse? Does it date me perhaps? Hmm….I have netflix so I’ll put it in my queue.
January 24th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Maybe ease yourself into it. Start with the edited one, and then if you like it, work your way up to the Remix.
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:44 am
I’ve never seen Empire Records. I take it that I should?
And I thought the ‘special brownies’ were another thing altogether. I think I owe somebody an apology!
January 24th, 2011 at 8:50 am
Unlike my advice to Livvy, Scott, you should dive right into the Remix.
January 23rd, 2011 at 12:38 pm
Hahaha, loved this post. Empire Records is one of my favourite films in the world.
January 23rd, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Rex manning?!? Hahaha I grew up watching this movie! Had no idea there was an extended version!!! Awesome! I will definitely be hitting that up on Netflix soon!!!
January 24th, 2011 at 9:03 am
ALSO.
- You don’t F yourself because it would hurt a lot (duh Warren).
- If you’re going to steal CDs, don’t forget some Whitney for the GF.
- Attempting to seduce older men requires a bra change.
- Renee Zelwegger can tell you what kind and what color. It’s just something she’s always been able to do.
- The fat man walks alone.
GAWD. Awesomeness.
January 24th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
That Warren…. ::head shaking::
January 24th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Best. Movie. Ever. Yeah, I said it.
January 24th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Yeah, I’m “one of those”. Will see if I can order it off of Lovefilm asap, though, and watch it in all its glory. We don’t have Netflix so unfortunately I can’t stream it, but Lovefilm is our equivalent so it should be in their movie-mass. Better not have hyped it up too much now, so I get all disappointed.
Have you seen any Swedish movies? Well, have you?
January 24th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
You’ll have to give me some recommendations, and then I’ll see if they’re on Netflix.
February 2nd, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Favorite movie ever. Other than the Labyrinth, that is. I actually got to play Gina the slut in my high school theater class play…”Juuuust another tasty treat from the gang at Empire Recooords.”
July 8th, 2011 at 6:02 am
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