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
51
Total Movies Watched
122
Different Movies Watched
102
Hours Watched
225
Hitman
5
Hitman (2024)
Monkey Man
3
Monkey Man (2024)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
3
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Longlegs
3
Longlegs (2024)
Boy Kills World
3
Boy Kills World (2024)
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
3
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2023)
Alien: Resurrection
2
Alien: Resurrection (1997)
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
2
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)
The Man from Laramie
2
The Man from Laramie (1955)
Prince of Darkness
2
Prince of Darkness (1987)
12 Angry Men
2
12 Angry Men (1957)
The Chaser
2
The Chaser (2008)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
1
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Miss Congeniality
1
Miss Congeniality (2000)
The American Friend
1
The American Friend (1977)
The Bikeriders
1
The Bikeriders (2024)
Beverly Hills Cop
1
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Le Samouraï
1
Le Samouraï (1967)
The Killer
1
The Killer (2023)
Fantastic Four
1
Fantastic Four (2005)
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
1
The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015)
The Match Factory Girl
1
The Match Factory Girl (1990)
Strangers on a Train
1
Strangers on a Train (1951)
The Hateful Eight
1
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Lady and the Tramp
1
Lady and the Tramp (2019)
The Woman in the Window
1
The Woman in the Window (2021)
The Strangers: Chapter 1
1
The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)
In the Name of My Daughter
1
In the Name of My Daughter (2014)
The Wedding Singer
1
The Wedding Singer (1998)
The Soloist
1
The Soloist (2009)
The Book Thief
1
The Book Thief (2013)
Father of the Bride Part II
1
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
Daybreakers
1
Daybreakers (2010)
The Core
1
The Core (2003)
Stalker
1
Stalker (2023)
Ballad of a Soldier
1
Ballad of a Soldier (1959)
Watchmen: Chapter I
1
Watchmen: Chapter I (2024)
The Trial of the Chicago 7
1
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
The Traveler
1
The Traveler (2010)
Fantastic Four
1
Fantastic Four (2015)
The Man with the Golden Gun
1
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Trophy Wife
1
Trophy Wife (2010)
Chef
1
Chef (2014)
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
1
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
Hackers
1
Hackers (1995)
The Music Man
1
The Music Man (1962)
The Lost Boys
1
The Lost Boys (1987)
Queen of the Damned
1
Queen of the Damned (2002)
Manhunter
1
Manhunter (1986)
Despicable Me 4
1
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
Nothing Like a Dame
1
Nothing Like a Dame (2018)
The Intern
1
The Intern (2015)
The Worst Person in the World
1
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
The Invisible Man
1
The Invisible Man (2020)
Bad Boys II
1
Bad Boys II (2003)
The Woman
1
The Woman (2011)
The Martian
1
The Martian (2015)
The In-Laws
1
The In-Laws (1979)
Father of the Bride
1
Father of the Bride (1991)
Bulletproof Monk
1
Bulletproof Monk (2003)
The Last Man on the Moon
1
The Last Man on the Moon (2016)
Time Bandits
1
Time Bandits (1981)
U.S. Marshals
1
U.S. Marshals (1998)
Party Girl
1
Party Girl (1995)
The Rider
1
The Rider (2018)
The Patriot
1
The Patriot (2000)
A Tale of Two Sisters
1
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
Watchmen
1
Watchmen (2009)
The Strangers
1
The Strangers (2008)
The Fighter
1
The Fighter (2010)
Shoplifters
1
Shoplifters (2018)
A Radiant Girl
1
A Radiant Girl (2022)
The Butcher
1
The Butcher (1970)
The Spy Next Door
1
The Spy Next Door (2010)
The Prowler
1
The Prowler (1981)
The Tall Guy
1
The Tall Guy (1989)
The Fall Guy
1
The Fall Guy (2024)
It Ends with Us
1
It Ends with Us (2024)
The Godfather
1
The Godfather (1972)
Werewolf of London
1
Werewolf of London (1935)
A Man Escaped
1
A Man Escaped (1956)
Military Wives
1
Military Wives (2020)
The Outsiders
1
The Outsiders (1983)
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
1
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (2019)
The King and the Chorus Girl
1
The King and the Chorus Girl (1937)
Alien: Romulus
1
Alien: Romulus (2024)
Renaissance Man
1
Renaissance Man (1994)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Double Lover
1
Double Lover (2017)
Bad Boys for Life
1
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Jezebel
1
Jezebel (1938)
Cat People
1
Cat People (1982)
Secretary
1
Secretary (2002)
Criminal Lovers
1
Criminal Lovers (1999)
The Stone Killer
1
The Stone Killer (1973)
The Disaster Artist
1
The Disaster Artist (2017)
Bad Boys
1
Bad Boys (1995)
The Elephant Man
1
The Elephant Man (1980)
Space Cadet
1
Space Cadet (2024)
Poolman
1
Poolman (2024)
Tomb Raider
1
Tomb Raider (2018)
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
1
The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023)

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)
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)
Kevin McNulty
Kevin McNulty (3)
Watchmen (2009)
Fantastic Four (2005)
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
Theresa Randle
Theresa Randle (3)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys (1995)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Bianca Bethune
Bianca Bethune (3)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton (3)
The Godfather (1972)
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
Father of the Bride (1991)
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr. (3)
Cat People (1982)
Renaissance Man (1994)
The In-Laws (1979)
Jérémie Renier
Jérémie Renier (3)
Criminal Lovers (1999)
Double Lover (2017)
Trophy Wife (2010)
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. (3)
Chef (2014)
U.S. Marshals (1998)
The Soloist (2009)