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I go to see movies quite often -- I may see 3 movies a week. I wouldn't say that I am a movie aficionado, but more like an addict. I go to a theater, see a movie, or two or three, feel good and forget about them.

Many of my friends know my addiction, and some of them asked me which movie characters were good for Halloween costumes. Well, I thought about it -- it was not easy as it seemed. The movies I liked are not always easy to use for Halloween costume ideas. But I made a list. First, I listed 30 or so films I liked, then selected movies in which I thought it would be easy to find a costume.

1. Star Trek

This is obviously the easiest one of all. You get a Star Trek T-shirt, and there! Everyone knows who you are: Captain Kirk! If you are more of an intellectual type, you can get Mr. Spock's ears. Of course, if you are like me, be a Klingon. There are quite a few "sexy" outfits for women available commercially, too, though I have never seen Counselor Troy's costume yet!

2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Again, this one is easy, and really suitable for the Halloween spirit! Get a pair of eyeglasses, Gryffindor robe, and a chopstick for your magic wand. You are Harry! A Deatheater is a cool one for you when you go out to trick or treat with your kids. I think Luna Lovegood is a good one if you are the creative type; wear different shoes on right and left, and put on a lion hat...

3. Bruno

Don't forget this one. The movie was bit disappointing (compared to Borat), but again, it is really easy to be him. However, I don't recommend this for children (yeah, the movie is R rated).

4. Nine

OK, here is my taste coming in. This is a really cool animation film. It is bit difficult to be "9", since the costume is not commercially available (yet). but it is not that difficult to make, since an old scientist made them! A pair of aviator goggle, coarse cloth and a big zipper can make you into "9" in 5 minutes.

5. X-Men Origins: Wolverine

If you are a gym rat, this is for you. A great chance to show off your body with a pair of big steel nails. Even if you aren't, you can still use the big steel nails. Wolverine was not walking around naked the whole time in the movie.

6. Watchmen

Rorschach is obviously easiest one to be, though no one will recognize you. The Silk Specter is definitely the choice for ladies as many men love her (and of course all men, including your husband will fall in love with you again if you wear this costume).

7. Up

Oh, I love this movie. Carl Fredricksen is my hero! First you need to find a pair of square eye glasses, then a bow tie, and brown jacket. Then put white wig (or greased hair with baby powder works). Don't forget to 'steal' your grandma's walking stick!

8. Public Enemies

Dillinger is a cool character, and probably you already have everything in your closet, except a machine gun (which I don't recommend carrying around your neighborhood). Ladies, you can wear whatever you fancy from 30's. The main drawback of this one is, however, the difficulty people may have to recognize you as Dillinger, since many characters from 30's movies look similar.

9. The Informant

Well, the movie was not that great, but it is here and very it's easy to look like Mark Whitacre. For many of us, the early 90's is not that far back, and I know you probably still have a jacket from that era in your closet.

10.Coraline

Another animation I love. OK, Coraline herself is a difficult one to be, but the "other mom" with button eyes can be done easily (though I don't know how you can see). The witch is cool as it is for Halloween. Don't forget to get a stuffed black cat.

There are three others I wish I could be, but it may not be easy...

i. Where the Wild Things Are

This movie is not out yet, but you know the story. Your kid can be Max (that is relatively easy), but I want to be one of those friendly monsters. I guess that I need to sneak into the studio and steal the costume!

ii. Ponyo

I admit I love Japanese animation. Ponyo was a character invented by Miyazaki. I love Ponyo; however, I don't know how to represent her. She just looks like a normal girl, or a fish with a face... I bet a hard core cosplay mania can figure out how to be Ponyo.

iii. Terminator: Salvation

From the first Terminator, I always wanted to be a bare bones terminator (just the machine!). Well, if you know how, let me know!

Jamie MacCoy is now enjoying writing about Halloween and costumes, and has created or found resources which provide information about how to order Harry Potter Costumes, and the best place to order Star Trek costumes.

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