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

Most watched actors

Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano (5)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
U.S. Marshals (1998)
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)
Will Smith
Will Smith (4)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Theresa Randle
Theresa Randle (3)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh (3)
The Woman in the Window (2021)
Poolman (2024)
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Jérémie Renier
Jérémie Renier (3)
Double Lover (2017)
Criminal Lovers (1999)
Trophy Wife (2010)
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr. (3)
Renaissance Man (1994)
The In-Laws (1979)
Cat People (1982)
Michael Bay
Michael Bay (3)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
John Salley
John Salley (3)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Tchéky Karyo
Tchéky Karyo (3)
The Core (2003)
The Patriot (2000)
Bad Boys (1995)