list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Planes_Trains_and_Automobiles/26835/default.aspx Title: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Year: 1987
Director: John Hughes
Plot: Were it not for its profanity-laden opening scenes, John Hughes' Planes, Trains and Automobiles might have been suitable family entertainment: certainly it's heaps less violent and mean-spirited than Hughes' Home Alone. En route to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family, easily annoyed businessman Neal Page (Steve Martin) finds his first-class plane ticket has been demoted to coach, and he must share his flight with obnoxious salesman Del Griffith (John Candy). A sudden snowstorm in Chicago forces the plane to land in Wichita. Unable to find a room in any of the four-star hotels, Neal is compelled to accept Del's invitation to share his accommodations in a cheapo-sleazo motel. Driven to distraction by Del's annoying personal habits, the ungrateful Neal lets forth with a stream of verbal abuse. That's when Del delivers the anticipated (but always welcome) "I don't judge, why should you?"-type speech so common to John Hughes flicks. The shamefaced Neal tries to make up to Del, but there's a bumpy time ahead as the mismatched pair make their way back to Chicago, first in a balky train, then by way of a refrigerator truck. We know from the outset that the oil-and-water Neal and Del will be bosom companions by the end of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but it's still a fun ride. The best bit: a half-asleep Del thinking that he's got his hand tucked between two pillows -- until his bedmate, Neal, bellows "Those aren't pillows!" ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:43:26 GMTPlanes, Trains and Automobiles1987John HughesWere it not for its profanity-laden opening scenes, <a href="/players/P____95115/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>John Hughes</a>' Planes, Trains and Automobiles might have been suitable family entertainment: certainly it's heaps less violent and mean-spirited than Hughes' <a href=/films/15739/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Home Alone</a>. En route to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family, easily annoyed businessman Neal Page (<a href="/players/P___101485/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Steve Martin</a>) finds his first-class plane ticket has been demoted to coach, and he must share his flight with obnoxious salesman Del Griffith (<a href="/players/P____10608/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>John Candy</a>). A sudden snowstorm in Chicago forces the plane to land in Wichita. Unable to find a room in any of the four-star hotels, Neal is compelled to accept Del's invitation to share his accommodations in a cheapo-sleazo motel. Driven to distraction by Del's annoying personal habits, the ungrateful Neal lets forth with a stream of verbal abuse. That's when Del delivers the anticipated (but always welcome) "I don't judge, why should you?"-type speech so common to <a href="/players/P____95115/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>John Hughes</a> flicks. The shamefaced Neal tries to make up to Del, but there's a bumpy time ahead as the mismatched pair make their way back to Chicago, first in a balky train, then by way of a refrigerator truck. We know from the outset that the oil-and-water Neal and Del will be bosom companions by the end of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, but it's still a fun ride. The best bit: a half-asleep Del thinking that he's got his hand tucked between two pillows -- until his bedmate, Neal, bellows "Those <i>aren't pillows</i>!" ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide12Tag Target (>10)44373http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t08842mvfbc.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Planes_Trains_and_Automobiles/26835/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/Re_What_is_your_favorite_movie_directed_by_John_Hu/657/43473/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 8/11/2009 10:43:26 AM
Body: [quote user="mercurial"] I went through a rather depressing year of high school in which I watched The Breakfast Club at least once a day. I know it backwards and forwards. Every word. Every awkward gesture. So yeah, I picked that one. [/quote] You know, I've never actually seen The Breakfast Club! I've seen small scenes here and there on TV, but not much of it. I guess I should see it, if not just for the cultural references. I have this memory of being in grade school and going over to a friends house to watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles on VHS. We had to be sneaky about it I found out because it was rated R! I think it was the first R rated movie I ever saw!!!
]]>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:43:26 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls8/11/2009 10:43:26 AM[quote user="mercurial"] I went through a rather depressing year of high school in which I watched The Breakfast Club at least once a day. I know it backwards and forwards. Every word. Every awkward gesture. So yeah, I picked that one. [/quote] You know, I've never actually seen The Breakfast Club! I've seen small scenes here and there on TV, but not much of it. I guess I should see it, if not just for the cultural references. I have this memory of being in grade school and going over to a friends house to watch Planes, Trains &amp; Automobiles on VHS. We had to be sneaky about it I found out because it was rated R! I think it was the first R rated movie I ever saw!!! http://www.spout.com/groups/Movie_Polls/What_is_your_favorite_movie_directed_by_John_Hughe/657/43461/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 8/10/2009 2:06:20 PM
Body: Please reference this thread for the rules of this group. This poll has been posted by the request of laurabot who requeted a John Hughes poll. Maybe next week I'll post a poll about the movies he has written but not directed since there are a good slew of those as well. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:The Breakfast ClubCurly SueFerris Bueller's Day OffPlanes, Trains & AutomobilesShe's Having a BabySixteen CandlesUncle BuckWeird Science
]]>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:06:20 GMTRisseladaMovie Polls8/10/2009 2:06:20 PMPlease reference this thread for the rules of this group. This poll has been posted by the request of laurabot who requeted a John Hughes poll. Maybe next week I'll post a poll about the movies he has written but not directed since there are a good slew of those as well. Please vote only once in each poll. Movies referenced in this poll:The Breakfast ClubCurly SueFerris Bueller's Day OffPlanes, Trains &amp; AutomobilesShe's Having a BabySixteen CandlesUncle BuckWeird Science http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_February_9_Public_Transportat/625/40359/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mciocco
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 2/9/2009 4:21:21 PM
Body: Do airplanes count? Airplane! is pretty darn funny:p These are probably more about road trips in general than public transportation, but Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Midnight Run might count, right? Transsiberian is a recent thriller on a train. Didn't love it, but a lot of people seemed to think it was pretty good. Another recent horror movie on a train is Midnight Meat Train. Again, not especially groundbreaking stuff, but somewhat entertaining. I keep feeling like I'm really missing something obvious. Grrr. A lot of what I'm thinking of are just road trip movies, or movies that feature scenes on public transit... (like Dogma, which I'm not sure qualifies)
]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:21:21 GMTmcioccoWeekly Theme2/9/2009 4:21:21 PMDo airplanes count? Airplane! is pretty darn funny:p These are probably more about road trips in general than public transportation, but Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Midnight Run might count, right? Transsiberian is a recent thriller on a train. Didn't love it, but a lot of people seemed to think it was pretty good. Another recent horror movie on a train is Midnight Meat Train. Again, not especially groundbreaking stuff, but somewhat entertaining. I keep feeling like I'm really missing something obvious. Grrr. A lot of what I'm thinking of are just road trip movies, or movies that feature scenes on public transit... (like Dogma, which I'm not sure qualifies) http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Depressing_holidays_dysfunctional_families_fo/190/37287/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: STEPHENtheDIRECTOR
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 11/13/2008 4:38:42 PM
Body: Depressing holidays: Pieces of April The Ice Storm Groundhog Day The Apartment Planes, Trains & Automobiles Dysfunctional Families: Pieces of April The Royal Tenebaums Psycho Happiness Running With Scissors Most Accessible Foreign Films: Amelie Night Watch Run Lola Run The Lives of Others Pan's Labyrinth
]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:38:42 GMTSTEPHENtheDIRECTORTop 511/13/2008 4:38:42 PMDepressing holidays: Pieces of April The Ice Storm Groundhog Day The Apartment Planes, Trains &amp; Automobiles Dysfunctional Families: Pieces of April The Royal Tenebaums Psycho Happiness Running With Scissors Most Accessible Foreign Films: Amelie Night Watch Run Lola Run The Lives of Others Pan's Labyrinth http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/11/12/37255.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 11/12/2008 3:00:44 PM
Body: I saw Christmas decorations in a storefront Sunday, so I guess it’s already time to break out the holiday movies. And it’s evidently time for distributors to release holiday fare to theaters, even if Desplechin’s A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noël), which hits theaters this Friday, isn’t exactly the latest crowd-pleasing installment of the Santa Clause franchise. In fact, with such ingredients as estrangement, mental illness, alcoholism and cancer, it doesn’t seem like a very happy holidays kind of film. Even if it is actually a comedy. But then how many holiday movies are completely void of depressing themes and scenes? I’m sure to have grown up thinking more about the homeless, suicide and family dysfunction from films set at Christmas and Thanksgiving than I did thinking about the happiness that comes with these holidays. One of the most tearjerking moments for me as a kid was certainly seeing Mickey Mouse crying over his dead son in Mickey’s Christmas Carol. It’s no wonder so many people get sad this time of year. Movies are influential, and for every bit of slapstick we see this season, there’s potentially room for thoughts of abandoned children to go along with it. Worse for our tearducts are the films that aren’t necessarily thought of as “holiday movies,” which are typically more honest about how much of a bummer holidays can truly be. So get out your hanky and check out our list of ten most depressing holidays in movies: Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Depressing holiday: Thanksgiving It’s likely that John Hughes is a real drag on holidays. His scripts feature kids forgotten at Christmastime (Home Alone and its sequels), poor teens who get cartons of cigarettes as presents (The Breakfast Club) and yuletide kidnappings (Christmas Vacation). Thanksgiving seems to be the most melancholy for him, though, as is clear from the bittersweet road trip movies Dutch and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the latter of which is up there with the saddest “comedies” ever made. Sure, it ultimately has a happy ending, but those last few minutes leave you bawling as you watch the montage and subsequent scene revealing John Candy’s true living situation. Film: The Apartment Depressing Holiday: Christmas It’s sad enough to be a lonely bachelor on Christmas Eve. It’s even sadder to be loaning out your home as a lover’s hideaway on such a night. Saddest of all, though, has to be returning to said apartment to find a half-dead woman in your bed who has attempted suicide with your sleeping pills (bonus points for her being your crush). The Apartment also has one of the more depressing New Year’s Eves on film, even if it does kind of figure into a “happy” ending. Film: Lethal Weapon Depressing Holiday: Christmas Sgt. Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) is also a lonely man on Christmas Eve dealing with suicide, but here it’s the contemplation of his own. While watching Bugs Bunny’s Christmas Carol on TV and thinking about his dead wife, he loads up his gun and wrestles with his demons. It’s one of the most heart-wrenching scenes to ever be included in an action movie. Film: The War at Home Depressing Holiday: Thanksgiving Like Martin Riggs, Jeremy Collier (Emilio Estevez) is a Vietnam vet, and also like Riggs, he has trouble putting his gun away during the holidays. Unlike Riggs, though, Jeremy’s weapon is directed at his father (Martin Sheen) rather than himself, and that leads to a less-depressing but no less disheartening situation. Film: A Midnight Clear Depressing Holiday: Christmas One of the most bittersweet war films ever made, A Midnight Clear is set during Christmas, 1944, in the middle of WWII and involves an intended holiday truce between American and German troops. Unfortunately, things go wrong. Not only does the film remind us currently that so many soldiers are away from home and potentially fighting on Christmas, it also displays some depressing truths about humanity and war that are saddening regardless of the season. Film: The Ice Storm Depressing Holiday: Thanksgiving This movie (which could also qualify for yesterday’s list of best dysfunctional families) reminds us of how sad Thanksgiving can be on an historical level thanks to the sardonic pre-dinne grace said by Wendy (Christina Ricci) regarding both America’s tradition of killing and robbing the Indians and its gluttonous disregard for the starving people around the world (didn’t we all go through that holiday protest phase?). Oh, and it features one of the most unsettling death-by-electrocution scenes ever. Film: Gremlins Depressing Holiday: Christmas The present holiday of this horror comedy classic is pretty sad considering all the death and destruction being caused by little green monsters, but the real depressing Christmas is the one from the past that Kate (Phoebe Cates) tells about. You know, the one where her father broke his neck and died on Christmas Eve while playing Santa Claus. And by recalling the details so slowly and in depth (she could have just simply said that her dad died on Christmas), she makes it even more somber a story than is welcome at such an already fearsome occasion. Film: Critters 2: The Main Course Depressing Holiday: Easter Obviously taking a cue from Gremlins, this sequel similarly involves little creatures terrorizing a small town during a holiday. And while not quite as gloomy for a young viewer as the earlier, better film, Critters 2 does feature a relatively upsetting scene in which “the Easter Bunny” is attacked by Crites and then crashes through a church window, ultimately bleeding from the mouth, dead. Film: Groundhog Day Depressing Holiday: Groundhog Day Not that anyone really celebrates this “holiday” (neither school nor post office is closed), but whatever. Though treated as black comedy, there is something quite depressing about all those suicide attempts made by Phil Connors (Bill Murray). It’s enough to cast a shadow (yuk yuk) on all the happiness that otherwise would come from Groundhog Day if it actually involved celebratory activities. Film: Roger & Me Depressing Holiday: Christmas Documentaries have the ability to make for the most depressing holidays, because they feature real life events — like a family being evicted from their home on Christmas day. This one is especially grim this year, as it’s possible that with the economy and mortgage crisis what they are that some families across America will be experiencing such a fate this December 25. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:00:44 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com11/12/2008 3:00:44 PMI saw Christmas decorations in a storefront Sunday, so I guess it’s already time to break out the holiday movies. And it’s evidently time for distributors to release holiday fare to theaters, even if Desplechin’s A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noël), which hits theaters this Friday, isn’t exactly the latest crowd-pleasing installment of the Santa Clause franchise. In fact, with such ingredients as estrangement, mental illness, alcoholism and cancer, it doesn’t seem like a very happy holidays kind of film. Even if it is actually a comedy. But then how many holiday movies are completely void of depressing themes and scenes? I’m sure to have grown up thinking more about the homeless, suicide and family dysfunction from films set at Christmas and Thanksgiving than I did thinking about the happiness that comes with these holidays. One of the most tearjerking moments for me as a kid was certainly seeing Mickey Mouse crying over his dead son in Mickey’s Christmas Carol. It’s no wonder so many people get sad this time of year. Movies are influential, and for every bit of slapstick we see this season, there’s potentially room for thoughts of abandoned children to go along with it. Worse for our tearducts are the films that aren’t necessarily thought of as “holiday movies,” which are typically more honest about how much of a bummer holidays can truly be. So get out your hanky and check out our list of ten most depressing holidays in movies: Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Depressing holiday: Thanksgiving It’s likely that John Hughes is a real drag on holidays. His scripts feature kids forgotten at Christmastime (Home Alone and its sequels), poor teens who get cartons of cigarettes as presents (The Breakfast Club) and yuletide kidnappings (Christmas Vacation). Thanksgiving seems to be the most melancholy for him, though, as is clear from the bittersweet road trip movies Dutch and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the latter of which is up there with the saddest “comedies” ever made. Sure, it ultimately has a happy ending, but those last few minutes leave you bawling as you watch the montage and subsequent scene revealing John Candy’s true living situation. Film: The Apartment Depressing Holiday: Christmas It’s sad enough to be a lonely bachelor on Christmas Eve. It’s even sadder to be loaning out your home as a lover’s hideaway on such a night. Saddest of all, though, has to be returning to said apartment to find a half-dead woman in your bed who has attempted suicide with your sleeping pills (bonus points for her being your crush). The Apartment also has one of the more depressing New Year’s Eves on film, even if it does kind of figure into a “happy” ending. Film: Lethal Weapon Depressing Holiday: Christmas Sgt. Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) is also a lonely man on Christmas Eve dealing with suicide, but here it’s the contemplation of his own. While watching Bugs Bunny’s Christmas Carol on TV and thinking about his dead wife, he loads up his gun and wrestles with his demons. It’s one of the most heart-wrenching scenes to ever be included in an action movie. Film: The War at Home Depressing Holiday: Thanksgiving Like Martin Riggs, Jeremy Collier (Emilio Estevez) is a Vietnam vet, and also like Riggs, he has trouble putting his gun away during the holidays. Unlike Riggs, though, Jeremy’s weapon is directed at his father (Martin Sheen) rather than himself, and that leads to a less-depressing but no less disheartening situation. Film: A Midnight Clear Depressing Holiday: Christmas One of the most bittersweet war films ever made, A Midnight Clear is set during Christmas, 1944, in the middle of WWII and involves an intended holiday truce between American and German troops. Unfortunately, things go wrong. Not only does the film remind us currently that so many soldiers are away from home and potentially fighting on Christmas, it also displays some depressing truths about humanity and war that are saddening regardless of the season. Film: The Ice Storm Depressing Holiday: Thanksgiving This movie (which could also qualify for yesterday’s list of best dysfunctional families) reminds us of how sad Thanksgiving can be on an historical level thanks to the sardonic pre-dinne grace said by Wendy (Christina Ricci) regarding both America’s tradition of killing and robbing the Indians and its gluttonous disregard for the starving people around the world (didn’t we all go through that holiday protest phase?). Oh, and it features one of the most unsettling death-by-electrocution scenes ever. Film: Gremlins Depressing Holiday: Christmas The present holiday of this horror comedy classic is pretty sad considering all the death and destruction being caused by little green monsters, but the real depressing Christmas is the one from the past that Kate (Phoebe Cates) tells about. You know, the one where her father broke his neck and died on Christmas Eve while playing Santa Claus. And by recalling the details so slowly and in depth (she could have just simply said that her dad died on Christmas), she makes it even more somber a story than is welcome at such an already fearsome occasion. Film: Critters 2: The Main Course Depressing Holiday: Easter Obviously taking a cue from Gremlins, this sequel similarly involves little creatures terrorizing a small town during a holiday. And while not quite as gloomy for a young viewer as the earlier, better film, Critters 2 does feature a relatively upsetting scene in which “the Easter Bunny” is attacked by Crites and then crashes through a church window, ultimately bleeding from the mouth, dead. Film: Groundhog Day Depressing Holiday: Groundhog Day Not that anyone really celebrates this “holiday” (neither school nor post office is closed), but whatever. Though treated as black comedy, there is something quite depressing about all those suicide attempts made by Phil Connors (Bill Murray). It’s enough to cast a shadow (yuk yuk) on all the happiness that otherwise would come from Groundhog Day if it actually involved celebratory activities. Film: Roger & Me Depressing Holiday: Christmas Documentaries have the ability to make for the most depressing holidays, because they feature real life events — like a family being evicted from their home on Christmas day. This one is especially grim this year, as it’s possible that with the economy and mortgage crisis what they are that some families across America will be experiencing such a fate this December 25. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_July_21_Road_Trip/625/32899/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: unclefestering
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 7/22/2008 1:18:11 PM
Body: [quote user="leeroy711"] I'm not sure how, but so far Planes, Trains and Automobiles has slipped through the cracks thus far. There's really no excuse. [/quote] Fantastic! I was trying to think of the Steve Martin movie that should have gone on this list, but came up with his disappointing Out of Towners remake. Speaking of Steves... Steve McQueen's The Getaway is a great road movie.
]]>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:18:11 GMTunclefesteringWeekly Theme7/22/2008 1:18:11 PM[quote user="leeroy711"] I'm not sure how, but so far Planes, Trains and Automobiles has slipped through the cracks thus far. There's really no excuse. [/quote] Fantastic! I was trying to think of the Steve Martin movie that should have gone on this list, but came up with his disappointing Out of Towners remake. Speaking of Steves... Steve McQueen's The Getaway is a great road movie. http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Re_Weekly_Theme_for_July_21_Road_Trip/625/32880/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: leeroy711
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Post Date: 7/22/2008 2:42:34 AM
Body: I'm not sure how, but so far Planes, Trains and Automobiles has slipped through the cracks thus far. There's really no excuse.
]]>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:42:34 GMTleeroy711Weekly Theme7/22/2008 2:42:34 AMI'm not sure how, but so far Planes, Trains and Automobiles has slipped through the cracks thus far. There's really no excuse. http://www.spout.com/blogs/jakestevens/archive/2007/10/10/20563.aspx Post By: JakeStevens
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Post Date: 10/10/2007 12:44:15 AM
Body: Having never seen this all the way through (and it also being a required film to watch for school), I rented this today. I liked it. I'm a little embarrassed I haven't seen this all the way through before. My favorite scene is when Steve Martin has to walk back to the car rental place and assaults the annoyingly effervescent Edie McClurg with F-Bombs. I also laughed at the scene in the airport where Steve Martin finally recognizes John Candy. Funny stuff. I'm looking forward to owning it.
]]>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:44:15 GMTJakeStevensJakeStevens Blog10/10/2007 12:44:15 AMHaving never seen this all the way through (and it also being a required film to watch for school), I rented this today. I liked it. I&#39;m a little embarrassed I haven&#39;t seen this all the way through before. My favorite scene is when Steve Martin has to walk back to the car rental place and assaults the annoyingly effervescent Edie McClurg with F-Bombs. I also laughed at the scene in the airport where Steve Martin finally recognizes John Candy. Funny stuff. I&#39;m looking forward to owning it. http://www.spout.com/blogs/eagle795/archive/2007/8/28/19057.aspx Post By: eagle795
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Post Date: 8/28/2007 11:11:54 PM
Body: I feel like this is a criminally underrated movie. It’s your typical buddy road trip flick, but when the buddies are Steve Martin and John Candy it can’t help but be funny. Watch for a quick cameo by Kevin Bacon (that guy is everywhere!!). The ending is a little too sappy for me, but there is too much other goodness before that to let the last 5 minutes ruin it. This one needs to be watched on cable or rented….the sanitized TV version weakens a rather raunchy but hilarious scene in an airport.
]]>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:11:54 GMTeagle795eagle795 Blog8/28/2007 11:11:54 PM I feel like this is a criminally underrated movie. It&rsquo;s your typical buddy road trip flick, but when the buddies are Steve Martin and John Candy it can&rsquo;t help but be funny. Watch for a quick cameo by Kevin Bacon (that guy is everywhere!!). The ending is a little too sappy for me, but there is too much other goodness before that to let the last 5 minutes ruin it. This one needs to be watched on cable or rented&hellip;.the sanitized TV version weakens a rather raunchy but hilarious scene in an airport. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Guilty_Pleasure_films/190/8443/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: josephkuzma
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Post Date: 5/8/2007 11:32:23 PM
Body: My list is more guilty pleasures as actors, not films. I could probably make Top 5 lists out of each of these people and more... but here goes: 1. Sylvester Stallone: Rocky II, III & IV. I don't include the first because it's a great movie and I am not ashamed of liking it. I didn't include V because it's crap. And I haven't seen Rocky Balboa so I can't say one way or the other. Also Cop Land.2. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 80s (and early 90s) catalog defines guilty pleasure over and over. I hate that I like Twins, Terminator, The Running Man, Total Recall, Predator. However, I will proudly say that I like T2. Now if only T3 had been watchable...3. Keanu Reeves - Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure/Bogus Journey, Matrix: Reloaded/Revolutions (the first wasn't a guilty pleasure in my book), Point Break , Feeling Minnesota, My Own Private Idaho, The Devil's Advocate, The Watcher.I could almost combine 4 - 5 and some of them probably aren't guilty pleasures so much but I'm listing them anyways. Take them for what you will.4. John Candy - I can't help it. Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Nothing But Trouble, Canadian Bacon? Brilliant.5. Dan Akroyd - Nothing But Trouble, Coneheads, Ghostbusters/Ghostbusters 2, Spies Like Us, Grosse Pointe Blank, Blues Brothers, Feeling Minnesota.
]]>Wed, 09 May 2007 03:32:23 GMTjosephkuzmaTop 55/8/2007 11:32:23 PMMy list is more guilty pleasures as actors, not films. I could probably make Top 5 lists out of each of these people and more... but here goes: 1. Sylvester Stallone: Rocky II, III &amp; IV. I don&#39;t include the first because it&#39;s a great movie and I am not ashamed of liking it. I didn&#39;t include V because it&#39;s crap. And I haven&#39;t seen Rocky Balboa so I can&#39;t say one way or the other. Also Cop Land.2. Arnold Schwarzenegger&#39;s 80s (and early 90s) catalog defines guilty pleasure over and over. I hate that I like Twins, Terminator, The Running Man, Total Recall, Predator. However, I will proudly say that I like T2. Now if only T3 had been watchable...3. Keanu Reeves - Bill &amp; Ted&#39;s Excellent Adventure/Bogus Journey, Matrix: Reloaded/Revolutions (the first wasn&#39;t a guilty pleasure in my book), Point Break , Feeling Minnesota, My Own Private Idaho, The Devil&#39;s Advocate, The Watcher.I could almost combine 4 - 5 and some of them probably aren&#39;t guilty pleasures so much but I&#39;m listing them anyways. Take them for what you will.4. John Candy - I can&#39;t help it. Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Planes, Trains &amp; Automobiles, Nothing But Trouble, Canadian Bacon? Brilliant.5. Dan Akroyd - Nothing But Trouble, Coneheads, Ghostbusters/Ghostbusters 2, Spies Like Us, Grosse Pointe Blank, Blues Brothers, Feeling Minnesota. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Classic/MemberTagFilms.aspxClassic
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