In Memoriam: My Top 5 Favorite Robin Williams Films

I was so shocked and saddened by the news of Robin Williams' passing earlier this week. At first, I was in disbelief, hoping it was one of those sick hoaxes that pops up occasionally. When the news was confirmed by multiple sources, it was as if a part of my childhood suddenly vanished. It is a real tragedy that Williams felt that he could no longer influence the world with his infectious spirit, and was overwhelmed by his depression. My most sincere condolences go out to his friends and family that he has left behind. No one will miss him more than them. Luckily for myself, and for the rest of the world, my childhood did not vanish; we still have his great body of work that will last far beyond his years. It is in this spirit of remembrance and celebration of life that I wish to highlight 5 of my favorite Robin Williams films:

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Cast: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Alan Ritchson, Noel Fisher, Jeremy Howard, and Johnny Knoxville.
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi action violence.

Okay, people. Here's the thing: I'm a major Turtles fan. My childhood revolved around them. I had the toys, I watched the cartoon, my Christmas presents consisted of the toy van with the pizza shooter on top and the Technodrome, in addition to the backpack and lunch box. The original movie that was released in 1990 was the first time I had been excited out of mind to see a movie. It was everything I had hoped for. Granted, I was a biased 7-year-old, but I still watch the original to this day and find it extremely entertaining. Well, after seeing this newest incarnation of the Turtles, I have even more new found respect for the original film.

Movie Review: Marvel Strikes Again With GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.

Guardians of the Galaxy

Director: James Gunn

Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper.

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language.

Who are the Guardians of the Galaxy, and why should I care? That's exactly what I thought when this movie was first announced. Even the first trailer didn't have me convinced. I thought it looked weird and stupid. Slowly, I started gaining an interest the more I saw from the marketing. However, I still had my doubts, but they were not necessary. And while this newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is not perfect, it is filled with so much visual wonder, exciting action, and wild humor that you can easily overlook its flaws.