The only good thing about Tim and the girls being gone for a few days last week (aside from two glorious nights of uninterrupted sleep) was the fact that I had free range on the TV for the first time in a long time. I was flipping through movies on Netflix when Clueless popped up. I immediately knew what I was watching.
And let me tell you: it’s still as good as it was in the 90s–which can’t be said for a lot of the movies I loved back then (I’m talking to you, Empire Records). I love this movie and Paul Rudd, who I totally forgot was in it. The more I watched it, the more I loved on Paul Rudd and started thinking about all of the other movies he’s in.
That’s when I decided I had to put together a list of my favorite Paul Rudd movies. Because I love lists. And I love Paul Rudd. And I love movies. And combining all of them sounded like a pretty freakin fantastic idea at the time. But it was no easy task. Here goes…
Clueless. I mean, come on. If you’re not amused by this movie, I don’t think we can be friends. A parody of Emma, this movie stars Alicia Silverstone as Cher, a seemingly vapid Valley girl who is makeover and matchmaking obsessed. Paul Rudd stars as her (hot) stepbrother turned love interest. Filled with quotable one liners and lots of wit hidden in the midst of all that fluff, it’s a total winner.
The Object of My Affection. Another oldie but a goodie–and it stars Jennifer Aniston too which is an added bonus in my book. In this one Paul (let’s call him that like we’re buddies because why not?) plays Jennifer’s gay best friend. When she gets pregnant she decides she would rather have Paul help raise her baby than her baby daddy. Things get complicated when she falls in love with him.
Wanderlust. Another Rudd/Aniston one-two punch, this newer movie is one of my favorites. When married Manhattanites are suddenly faced with unemployment and an inability to pay for their beloved micro-loft, they’re forced to move to the country where they wind up living on a commune overflowing with free love and drugs. Funny in so many ways, this one also features a lot of the guys from The State.
Knocked Up. Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen have an unlikely one night stand. Heigl gets pregnant, decides to keep the baby and work it out with Rogen and hilarity ensues. There is so much seriously funny truth in this movie (a lot of which comes from Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd, who play Heigl’s sister and brother-in-law). I’m a big fan.
Anchorman. This one falls under the category of movies that I have quoted way too often. In case you live under a rock, Will Ferrell plays a big shot newsman in 1970s San Diego who has his world turned upside down when Christina Applegate joins the male-dominated news team. Paul plays an unknowingly hilarious ladies man slash field reporter.
Alright. Now it’s your turn. I know my BFF is going to be pissed that I didn’t include Role Models (which I still haven’t seen… along with This is 40.) and there will be plenty of you who will think of other awesome ones I left out. But this was hard!
Also, do you like lists as much as I do? Because I’m considering making Tuesday list day–at least for the summer. Are you feeling it? Groaning at being tortured through another one? What kind would you like to see? I know my pal Rena would love a Top 5 Assholes in History list. I’ll totally take recommendations/requests if you guys have any fun ideas.
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Lol I’m not pissed I promise but I really think Role Models is one of his best! I totally agree with the rest of your list and how hard it is to narrow down. Honorable mentions to 40 Year-Old Virgin and his stint on friends… I can still picture him playing air piano lol
Haha, totally agree! Also, over on FB there was mention of Admissions, which was pretty cute too. And you can’t go wrong with Tina Fey!
You know what my vote is for next list!!
Oh, I know it! I want to see who would make your list! Maybe you should write the post. lol.
Hahaha I usually have a running list going in my head…
Paul Rudd is like, my celebrity husband (Ryan Gosling is my boyfriend). Love your list! Some of my faves are I Love You, Man, Wet Hot American Summer and 200 Cigarettes. And I always think of him in 40 Year Old Virgin when I hear a Michael McDonald song, lol. I love the list idea! How about a 90’s TV show or movies list? Also intrigued by this Assholes in History list you speak of.
Haha! I might have to do a Ryan Gosling roundup next! And seriously, I think Paul Rudd is in way too many good ones to be able to break it down to five. I totally forgot about Wet Hot American Summer!
Also, thanks for the list suggestions! I did a 90s TV show one a while back (http://cuddlesandchaos.com/best-90s-tv-shows-ever/) but I think maybe I’ll break it down to super specific categories to make some fun lists!