Week 34

Character referenced but not nameed in the title

We've previously had a challenge in which we watched a movie with a title that contained a character's name. This week, we're looking at titles in which they're referenced but not named.

This might sound like a subtle difference, but it opens up a world of possibilities when choosing what to watch. Titles that reference a character without naming them can carry a certain intrigue, inviting you to discover who this person is and what role they play. It's like the filmmakers are giving you a hint, but they want you to connect the dots as you watch.

These types of movies can also offer a unique experience with the title itself becoming part of the narrative. It might make you think about the character in a different light or add layers of meaning as the plot unfolds. Plus, it’s a fun way to engage with the movie, as you might find yourself wondering how the title connects to the characters or guessing who the title is really about as the story progresses.

Suggestions

These movies are mentioned in the video as potential suggestions for the challenge.

12 Angry Men A Tale of Two Sisters Bad Boys: Ride or Die Blade Runner Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Grumpy Old Men The Bikeriders The General The Godfather The King of Comedy The Last Movie Star The Man Who Knew Too Much The Princess Bride The Swimmer The Wolf of Wall Street The Worst Person in the World

Challenge Stats

Completed the Challenge
54
Total Movies Watched
146
Different Movies Watched
123
Hours Watched
263
Hitman
5
Hitman (2024)
Monkey Man
3
Monkey Man (2024)
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
3
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)
Longlegs
3
Longlegs (2024)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
3
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Boy Kills World
3
Boy Kills World (2024)
Prince of Darkness
2
Prince of Darkness (1987)
The Chaser
2
The Chaser (2008)
The Man from Laramie
2
The Man from Laramie (1955)
Alien: Resurrection
2
Alien: Resurrection (1997)
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
2
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)
12 Angry Men
2
12 Angry Men (1957)
The Strangers
1
The Strangers (2008)
Hackers
1
Hackers (1995)
Father of the Bride Part II
1
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
The Trial of the Chicago 7
1
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
The Intern
1
The Intern (2015)
Werewolf of London
1
Werewolf of London (1935)
Beverly Hills Cop
1
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
The Hateful Eight
1
The Hateful Eight (2015)
A Radiant Girl
1
A Radiant Girl (2022)
Party Girl
1
Party Girl (1995)
Watchmen: Chapter I
1
Watchmen: Chapter I (2024)
The Elephant Man
1
The Elephant Man (1980)
The Fighter
1
The Fighter (2010)
In the Name of My Daughter
1
In the Name of My Daughter (2014)
The Last Man on the Moon
1
The Last Man on the Moon (2016)
The Stone Killer
1
The Stone Killer (1973)
Chef
1
Chef (2014)
The Match Factory Girl
1
The Match Factory Girl (1990)
Space Cadet
1
Space Cadet (2024)
Fantastic Four
1
Fantastic Four (2015)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
The King and the Chorus Girl
1
The King and the Chorus Girl (1937)
Le Samouraï
1
Le Samouraï (1967)
The Wedding Singer
1
The Wedding Singer (1998)
The Killer
1
The Killer (2023)
Shoplifters
1
Shoplifters (2018)
Criminal Lovers
1
Criminal Lovers (1999)
Bulletproof Monk
1
Bulletproof Monk (2003)
Time Bandits
1
Time Bandits (1981)
The Book Thief
1
The Book Thief (2013)
Cat People
1
Cat People (1982)
Ballad of a Soldier
1
Ballad of a Soldier (1959)
The Man with the Golden Gun
1
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
1
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023)
Manhunter
1
Manhunter (1986)
Secretary
1
Secretary (2002)
Bad Boys for Life
1
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
The Spy Next Door
1
The Spy Next Door (2010)
The Worst Person in the World
1
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Despicable Me 4
1
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
The Prowler
1
The Prowler (1981)
The Fall Guy
1
The Fall Guy (2024)
The Heiress
1
The Heiress (1949)
The Traveler
1
The Traveler (2010)
The American Friend
1
The American Friend (1977)
Stalker
1
Stalker (2023)
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
1
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
The Last Emperor
1
The Last Emperor (1987)
The Woman
1
The Woman (2011)
Watchmen
1
Watchmen (2009)
Fantastic Four
1
Fantastic Four (2005)
Daybreakers
1
Daybreakers (2010)
The Music Man
1
The Music Man (1962)
The Disaster Artist
1
The Disaster Artist (2017)
Alien: Romulus
1
Alien: Romulus (2024)
U.S. Marshals
1
U.S. Marshals (1998)
The Patriot
1
The Patriot (2000)
Trophy Wife
1
Trophy Wife (2010)
Bad Boys II
1
Bad Boys II (2003)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
1
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
The Soloist
1
The Soloist (2009)
The Lost Boys
1
The Lost Boys (1987)
The In-Laws
1
The In-Laws (1979)
A Man Escaped
1
A Man Escaped (1956)
Poolman
1
Poolman (2024)
Tomb Raider
1
Tomb Raider (2018)
Bad Boys
1
Bad Boys (1995)
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
1
The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015)
Jezebel
1
Jezebel (1938)
Renaissance Man
1
Renaissance Man (1994)
A Tale of Two Sisters
1
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
Double Lover
1
Double Lover (2017)
The Butcher
1
The Butcher (1970)
Nothing Like a Dame
1
Nothing Like a Dame (2018)
The Godfather
1
The Godfather (1972)
Strangers on a Train
1
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Queen of the Damned
1
Queen of the Damned (2002)
The Invisible Man
1
The Invisible Man (2020)
The Bikeriders
1
The Bikeriders (2023)
Miss Congeniality
1
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Father of the Bride
1
Father of the Bride (1991)
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
1
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
The Woman in the Window
1
The Woman in the Window (2021)
The Core
1
The Core (2003)
The Martian
1
The Martian (2015)
It Ends with Us
1
It Ends with Us (2024)
Lady and the Tramp
1
Lady and the Tramp (2019)
The Strangers: Chapter 1
1
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
The Outsiders
1
The Outsiders (1983)
Military Wives
1
Military Wives (2020)
The Rider
1
The Rider (2018)
The Tall Guy
1
The Tall Guy (1989)

Most watched actors

Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano (5)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
U.S. Marshals (1998)
Will Smith
Will Smith (4)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Martin Lawrence
Martin Lawrence (4)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Tchéky Karyo
Tchéky Karyo (3)
The Core (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
The Patriot (2000)
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr. (3)
The In-Laws (1979)
Renaissance Man (1994)
Cat People (1982)
Dennis Greene
Dennis Greene (3)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Michael Bay
Michael Bay (3)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton (3)
Father of the Bride (1991)
The Godfather (1972)
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
Theresa Randle
Theresa Randle (3)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Jérémie Renier
Jérémie Renier (3)
Double Lover (2017)
Trophy Wife (2010)
Criminal Lovers (1999)