Sweet 16 is our rapid-fire Q&A series.

Kristen Lopez is an entertainment journalist and disability expert. She’s also the author of But Have You Read the Book: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films and Popcorn Disability: A Journey Through the Highs and Lows of Being Disabled Through the Movies—out now wherever you get your books!

Kristen took time to answer our 16 questions about the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.

1. First movie you fell in love with

My Girl

2. Last movie you fell in love with

Wake Up Dead Man

3. A movie scene you’ll never shake

The end of Titanic

4. A movie scene that never gets old

Lorelai Lee trying to climb out of a porthole in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

5. Favorite movie theater

The Egyptian in Los Angeles. So much history!

6. Theater snack of choice

M&Ms, regular!

7. A performance that makes you LOL

Margaret O’Brien as Tootie in Meet Me in St. Louis

8. A performance that makes you cry

Lupita N’yongo’s voice in The Wild Robot

9. Favorite childhood movie memory

Anytime we went to the drive-in

10. Movie you’ll defend forevermore

Anaconda, which is perfect

11. Rainy day movie

American Beauty

12. Lesson you learned from a movie

How to make glue thanks to Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion

13. A movie quote you use a lot

“Get your shit together, Carol.” - Bridesmaids

14. Favorite movie GIF:

15. Movie you want played at your funeral

Frances O’Connor’s Emily

16. Movie you’d pair with Popcorn Disabilities

Tod Browning’s Freaks

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