What's so wonderful about this hypothetical is that my "desert island films" are not just a splendid way of passing time while I endure harsh climates, hunger pains and the possibility of being stung by a venomous snake, but absolutely necessary for my survival. The ebullient charm of Nikki Blonski in Hairspray would lift my spirits. The cerebral puzzle of Mulholland Drive would keep me occupied.
If I was ever cast away on a desert island somewhere, it will probably be through some fault of my own, but let's hope I was crazy enough to pack a wonderful DVD collection in my suitcase. DVDs that could distract me from the task of foraging for rotten berries "they taste like burning" and experiencing some kind of Tom Hanks Wilson-style hallucination. In no particular order, here goes.
1. Hairspray - The campy musical about sizeism would give me something fun to sing-along to on the island.
2. Network - This is one film I couldn't live without. My favourite film of all time. The film that never ceases to be entertaining.
3. Mulholland Drive - The film remains to be mysterious. The jigsaw that is always fun to smash and put back together again.
4. Citizen Kane - It's a cliche, but the way the film is crafted would hold up to repeat viewings for a lifetime spent on an island.
5. Shortbus - You've got to have at least one film to arouse you when you're on a desert island. This one is for the wank bank.
8. The General - This one to remind of the magic of cinema. Funny, charming and wonderful. I love this film so much.
9. Goodfellas - Whenever I'm feeling low or even melancholic, this is the movie I watch to give me that shot of creative adrenalin.
10. Secrets and Lies - Human beings are such emotional wrecks. Why would I want to go back to life off the island after seeing this again?
I can't believe you just said wank bank.
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