I had this whole post ready to go... it was long, it was involved, and it was all about me. The best kind of post! And then, of course, it was eaten.
So instead, here are five movies that almost no one's seen that need to be seen by more people:
1.
Angus - a great movie with Kathy Bates, George C. Scott and yes... even James Van Der Beek. It's funny, it's smart, it's heart-warming and touching, and it's something the majority of America has been through. And oh yeah, the soundtrack kicks ass.
2.
Midnight Run - Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin. Honestly, I didn't appreciate the comedic genius of Charles Grodin until I saw this movie. It's a good, funny buddy-travel movie.
3.
Super Troopers - dumb as
sheeeeot, but funny as hell. The kind of film that you think you should watch while you're high, but you want to be able to remember everything that happens in it because it's so funny. But don't watch the other film they did,
Broken Lizard's Club Dread. That was just plain bad.
4.
The Replacements - it's not a matter of Keanu Reeves having no talent, it's just a matter of Keanu Reeves finding the roles that he can do well in, and this is one of them. And as far as football movies go, it's a fun little romp that doesn't follow the usual formulaic drama -- it's a comedy, dammit!
5.
Empire Records - "What's with
today today?" Again, killer soundtrack. Renée Zellweger before she was famous, dressed only in an apron. Rory Cochrane of
Dazed and Confused fame, only this time, he's a wiseass sage. Fun adventures ensue over the course of a single day in a music store. Damn the man, save the Empire!
Go forth and rent.