list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Top Gun 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/Top_Gun/35489/default.aspx Title: Top Gun
Year: 1986
Director: Tony Scott
Plot: Devil-may-care navy pilot Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is sent to Miramar Naval Air Station for advanced training. Here he vies with Tom Kasansky (Val Kilmer) for the coveted "Top Gun" award. When not so occupied, Mitchell carries on a romance with civilian consultant Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly McGillis). Shaken up by the death of a friend, Mitchell loses the Top Gun honor to Kasansky. Worried that he may have lost his nerve, Mitchell is given a chance to redeem himself during a tense international crisis involving a crippled US vessel and a flock of predatory enemy planes. The story wasn't new in 1986, but Top Gun scored with audiences on the strength of its visuals, especially the vertigo-inducing aerial sequences. The film made more money than any other film in 1986 and even spawned a 1989 takeoff, Hot Shots. An Academy Award went to the Giogio Moroder-Tom Whitlock song "Take My Breath Away." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 12 May 2009 14:09:18 GMTTop Gun1986Tony ScottDevil-may-care navy pilot Pete Mitchell (<a href="/players/P____86295/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tom Cruise</a>) is sent to Miramar Naval Air Station for advanced training. Here he vies with Tom Kasansky (<a href="/players/P____38142/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Val Kilmer</a>) for the coveted "Top Gun" award. When not so occupied, Mitchell carries on a romance with civilian consultant Charlotte Blackwood (<a href="/players/P____47443/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Kelly McGillis</a>). Shaken up by the death of a friend, Mitchell loses the Top Gun honor to Kasansky. Worried that he may have lost his nerve, Mitchell is given a chance to redeem himself during a tense international crisis involving a crippled US vessel and a flock of predatory enemy planes. The story wasn't new in 1986, but Top Gun scored with audiences on the strength of its visuals, especially the vertigo-inducing aerial sequences. The film made more money than any other film in 1986 and even spawned a 1989 takeoff, <a href=/films/85484/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Hot Shots</a>. An Academy Award went to the Giogio Moroder-Tom Whitlock song "Take My Breath Away." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide93Tag Target (>10)68833http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/u42364b9nr9.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Top_Gun/35489/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/11/24/37583.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 11/24/2008 1:02:08 PM
Body: The latest film-centric trend on YouTube is apparently making fun of the new Star Trek trailer. And it goes way beyond the Smallville and 90210 recuts I showcased last week. TrekMovie.com is collecting all the parodies, which also include a reverse recut featuring scenes from Smallville, another recut acknowleding the parallels to the Star Wars prequels, a weak clip using music from Top Gun and a hilarious recut employing the opening theme and credits style from The A-Team. Unfortunately, there’s still no Muppet Babies version, but I’m going to keep on checking back with my fingers crossed. The best video included, though, is not quite a recut in the same class as the others. This one instead composites young Kirk footage into a scene from the original Star Trek TV show. It would be great even if William Shatner hadn’t already been publicly complaining about the film, but it’s even better knowing that Shatner likely had this exact reaction today. If he’s a good sport, he’ll even film a recreation of this clever YouTube clip. [via Topless Robot] Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:02:08 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com11/24/2008 1:02:08 PM The latest film-centric trend on YouTube is apparently making fun of the new Star Trek trailer. And it goes way beyond the Smallville and 90210 recuts I showcased last week. TrekMovie.com is collecting all the parodies, which also include a reverse recut featuring scenes from Smallville, another recut acknowleding the parallels to the Star Wars prequels, a weak clip using music from Top Gun and a hilarious recut employing the opening theme and credits style from The A-Team. Unfortunately, there’s still no Muppet Babies version, but I’m going to keep on checking back with my fingers crossed. The best video included, though, is not quite a recut in the same class as the others. This one instead composites young Kirk footage into a scene from the original Star Trek TV show. It would be great even if William Shatner hadn’t already been publicly complaining about the film, but it’s even better knowing that Shatner likely had this exact reaction today. If he’s a good sport, he’ll even film a recreation of this clever YouTube clip. [via Topless Robot] Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/10/20/36524.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 10/20/2008 3:01:09 PM
Body: On Friday, singer Levi Stubbs passed away at the age of 72 following a long battle with cancer. Best known as the lead singer of The Four Tops, Stubbs also provided the voice for “Audrey II” in both the stage musical and the film musical versions of Little Shop of Horrors. Though his only film role as a voice actor (he could also be heard in the Saturday morning cartoon Captain N: The Game Master), it was plenty. His performance as the carnivorous plant put him in the ranks with Douglas Rain (”HAL-9000″), Anthony Daniels (”C-3PO”) and James Earl Jones (”Darth Vader”) as far as iconic vocal parts in live action movies go. Unfortunately, due to a lack of lasting enthusiasm for Horrors, Stubbs is not quite as celebrated as the others. But could you possibly imagine or accept any other voice begging for Seymour to “feeeeeeed” him? Just thinking of the idea reminds me of the clip of Darth Vader actor David Prowse speaking the lines before Jones’ voice was overdubbed. As a kid, much of my delight with Little Shop of Horrors was with Stubbs’ voice, which I loved to try and imitate. In particular, it was this Oscar-nominated song, “Mean Green Mother from Outer Space,” written for the film and not originally in the stage musical, which was the most fun to sing along to, because of the racy (to a nine year old) lyric, “I’m gonna bust your balls!” And, of course, I always enjoyed the lead-in line, which I would often attempt in my best prepubescent baritone, “noooooo shit, Sherlock!” Stubbs performed the song live at the 59th Academy Awards, but I don’t recall how censored the lyrics were, and unfortunately only the performance of the winning song (”Take My Breath Away” from Top Gun) appears to be available online. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:01:09 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com10/20/2008 3:01:09 PM On Friday, singer Levi Stubbs passed away at the age of 72 following a long battle with cancer. Best known as the lead singer of The Four Tops, Stubbs also provided the voice for “Audrey II” in both the stage musical and the film musical versions of Little Shop of Horrors. Though his only film role as a voice actor (he could also be heard in the Saturday morning cartoon Captain N: The Game Master), it was plenty. His performance as the carnivorous plant put him in the ranks with Douglas Rain (”HAL-9000″), Anthony Daniels (”C-3PO”) and James Earl Jones (”Darth Vader”) as far as iconic vocal parts in live action movies go. Unfortunately, due to a lack of lasting enthusiasm for Horrors, Stubbs is not quite as celebrated as the others. But could you possibly imagine or accept any other voice begging for Seymour to “feeeeeeed” him? Just thinking of the idea reminds me of the clip of Darth Vader actor David Prowse speaking the lines before Jones’ voice was overdubbed. As a kid, much of my delight with Little Shop of Horrors was with Stubbs’ voice, which I loved to try and imitate. In particular, it was this Oscar-nominated song, “Mean Green Mother from Outer Space,” written for the film and not originally in the stage musical, which was the most fun to sing along to, because of the racy (to a nine year old) lyric, “I’m gonna bust your balls!” And, of course, I always enjoyed the lead-in line, which I would often attempt in my best prepubescent baritone, “noooooo shit, Sherlock!” Stubbs performed the song live at the 59th Academy Awards, but I don’t recall how censored the lyrics were, and unfortunately only the performance of the winning song (”Take My Breath Away” from Top Gun) appears to be available online. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/6/26/31746.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 6/26/2008 3:01:18 PM
Body: Sorry, no, this is not a clip from or trailer for a Latvian remake of the 1984 classic. Instead it is merely a Latvian cover of Ray Parker Jr.’s classic theme song, performed by Intars Busulis and the cello trio Melo-M. And it now accompanies my other favorite movie theme covers, which include GNR’s version of “Live and Let Die,” the ska cover of The Godfather theme (by The Mudsharks), my brother’s snail-paced cover of Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” (from Top Gun) and pretty much any cover of “The Neverending Story” (including Homestar Runner’s “The Neverending Soda.”) The reason I bring you this Ghostbusters theme cover (aside from my having just today discovered it, thanks to Fark.com) is because it (very) loosely ties in with the new movie Wanted. See, both the song and the movie involve the intersection of Hollywood and Eastern European artists (specifically of former Soviet republics). Because Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov is originally from Kazakhstan (yes, home of Borat), and he became successful in the Russian film industry before being wooed by Universal Pictures (though it’s not Bekmambetov’s English-language debut). And if that’s not a good enough reason to share the music video, then just watch it, because you’ll realize that it actually needs no reason for being shared. By the way, while I’m on the subject of the Ghostbusters theme, I need to ask: was I the only one who thought everyone in Parker’s music video was going to be in the movie? Although I loved Ghostbusters from the start, I was a little disappointed that Chevy Chase, Teri Garr, john Candy and others did not appear in the actual film. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:01:18 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com6/26/2008 3:01:18 PM Sorry, no, this is not a clip from or trailer for a Latvian remake of the 1984 classic. Instead it is merely a Latvian cover of Ray Parker Jr.’s classic theme song, performed by Intars Busulis and the cello trio Melo-M. And it now accompanies my other favorite movie theme covers, which include GNR’s version of “Live and Let Die,” the ska cover of The Godfather theme (by The Mudsharks), my brother’s snail-paced cover of Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” (from Top Gun) and pretty much any cover of “The Neverending Story” (including Homestar Runner’s “The Neverending Soda.”) The reason I bring you this Ghostbusters theme cover (aside from my having just today discovered it, thanks to Fark.com) is because it (very) loosely ties in with the new movie Wanted. See, both the song and the movie involve the intersection of Hollywood and Eastern European artists (specifically of former Soviet republics). Because Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov is originally from Kazakhstan (yes, home of Borat), and he became successful in the Russian film industry before being wooed by Universal Pictures (though it’s not Bekmambetov’s English-language debut). And if that’s not a good enough reason to share the music video, then just watch it, because you’ll realize that it actually needs no reason for being shared. By the way, while I’m on the subject of the Ghostbusters theme, I need to ask: was I the only one who thought everyone in Parker’s music video was going to be in the movie? Although I loved Ghostbusters from the start, I was a little disappointed that Chevy Chase, Teri Garr, john Candy and others did not appear in the actual film. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/eagle795/archive/2007/8/24/18720.aspx Post By: eagle795
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Post Date: 8/24/2007 10:12:00 PM
Body: “I feel the need…the need for speed”. A cool soundtrack adds some bonus points to this one for me. The quintessential 80’s time capsule movie.
]]>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:12:00 GMTeagle795eagle795 Blog8/24/2007 10:12:00 PM&ldquo;I feel the need&hellip;the need for speed&rdquo;. A cool soundtrack adds some bonus points to this one for me. The quintessential 80&rsquo;s time capsule movie. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2007/7/27/16674.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 7/27/2007 12:00:59 PM
Body: FilmCouch 30 On this week’s FilmCouch we have a leisurely conversation with new SpoutBlog writer Karina Longworth. We talk about the mainstream media’s suspicion of bloggers, and gender politics in pop Hollywood hits like Knocked Up, Top Gun, Risky Business, Miami Vice, and the nearly-female-free sensation, The Shawshank Redemption. Download FilmCouch #30 or subscribe in the iTunes store (search for “filmcouch” or click here to launch iTunes) and a new free episode will download every Friday. Join the FilmCouch group Originally posted on:Spoutblog
]]>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:00:59 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com7/27/2007 12:00:59 PMFilmCouch 30 On this week’s FilmCouch we have a leisurely conversation with new SpoutBlog writer Karina Longworth. We talk about the mainstream media’s suspicion of bloggers, and gender politics in pop Hollywood hits like Knocked Up, Top Gun, Risky Business, Miami Vice, and the nearly-female-free sensation, The Shawshank Redemption. Download FilmCouch #30 or subscribe in the iTunes store (search for “filmcouch” or click here to launch iTunes) and a new free episode will download every Friday. Join the FilmCouch group Originally posted on:Spoutblog http://www.spout.com/blogs/marymcilwain/archive/2007/7/13/13852.aspx Post By: marymcilwain
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Post Date: 7/13/2007 4:00:22 PM
Body: Ah romance. Every good video watcher is acutely aware of the down-on-love, romantic teenage flicks that played out with so many star-struck Romeos and Juliets in the idealistic 80’s. We cheered for our plucky, beautiful, yet misunderstood Andie Walshes, Diane Courts, and Wattes in the face of so much love adversity, whether what they lacked was money, an understanding father, or girl’s underwear, and rested easy at the end when they got their men. But should we have? For every one of these “ideal” movie boyfriends, sure signs of loser-dom each display. Here’s just a few reasons why you should’ve run for the hills ladies! Ferris Bueller(Matthew Broderick) –He of the Day OffMajor Flaw: Too eager Yes, he’s charming, cute, fun-loving, inventive and obviously coveted by every other girl in your school, but sheesh. The dude’s talking marriage and he hasn’t even graduated from high school. Sloane, you are way too hot to hitch your star to that wagon. Advice: go to college first and get your M.R.S. from a proper institution.Blane McDonough (Andrew McCarthy) – Pretty In PinkMajor Flaw: Conformist Obviously he cares way too much about status, not too mention what his friends and parents think. He may be willing to make a grand display of devotion at prom, showing his independence when the cameras are rolling, but think about it. If he’s willing to trade-up so easily now when your body’s slammin’ and there is nary a wrinkle or sag, better think to the future. Or marry him fast before he learns the words “Pre-nup.” Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) –Some Kind of WonderfulMajor Flaw: SuperficialSecondary Flaw: Clueless You may think his ultra-nemesis Hardy Jenns is more worthy of distinction in this category, but we disagree whole-heartedly. Hardy is what he is. He makes no apology for being a complete dick-face, threatening social stigmata upon every girl who denies his advance, and is not afraid to buy adoration. Keith on the other hand, for all his hatred of Hardy, really is just doing the same thing: buy the prettiest girl in school using his college tuition to purchase a pair of diamond earrings. Not to mention the fact that he’s got a perfectly willing piece right in front of his face and is too stupid to notice. Danny LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) – The Karate KidMajor Flaw: Obsessed with violence Poor little Ali here is just bouncing from one bully to the next up-and-coming. Danny seems like he just may be trying to stick up for himself, but all he really wants is to learn some serious moves that will totally fuck your shit up. This relationship is only going to end in court. And likely the hospital.Terry Griffith (Joyce Hyser) –Just One of the GuysMajor Flaw: Gender confusion Sure everyone doubts their sexuality at one time or another, but Terry takes it to the extreme. Transferring schools to assume new identity as a male, followed by whole lot of wardrobe malfunctions, not to mention falling in love with another boy…well. Girls, you’re signing up for a life time of closet sharing. He may be sympathetic to what women want, but this one is just not worth the trouble. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) –The Empire Strikes BackMajor Flaw: Egotistical, cold and unfeeling Every girl’s greatest fear, finally getting up the nerve to utter that fateful “L” word, only to be answered with “I know.” Then afterwards he’s just so cold, emotionless, and unresponsive. Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) –Say AnythingMajor Flaw: Too needy, border line stalker The film that single-handedly allowed teenagers everywhere to believe in the old “opposites attract” adage, forever tying one’s high school love affair memories to moody, mixed tapes starring Peter Gabriel songs. A hint ladies: when you break up with a guy to pursue your education and he stalks around your house at all hours of the day blasting music to get your attention, this is NOT a good thing. Anyone who is worthy of such adoration at 18 should note they can likely do better than a kick-boxing instructor. LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell(Tom Cruise) -Top GunMajor Flaw: Gay Originally posted on:Dollar Video Curator
]]>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:00:22 GMTmarymcilwainDollar Video Curator7/13/2007 4:00:22 PMAh romance. Every good video watcher is acutely aware of the down-on-love, romantic teenage flicks that played out with so many star-struck Romeos and Juliets in the idealistic 80’s. We cheered for our plucky, beautiful, yet misunderstood Andie Walshes, Diane Courts, and Wattes in the face of so much love adversity, whether what they lacked was money, an understanding father, or girl’s underwear, and rested easy at the end when they got their men. But should we have? For every one of these “ideal” movie boyfriends, sure signs of loser-dom each display. Here’s just a few reasons why you should’ve run for the hills ladies! Ferris Bueller(Matthew Broderick) –He of the Day OffMajor Flaw: Too eager Yes, he’s charming, cute, fun-loving, inventive and obviously coveted by every other girl in your school, but sheesh. The dude’s talking marriage and he hasn’t even graduated from high school. Sloane, you are way too hot to hitch your star to that wagon. Advice: go to college first and get your M.R.S. from a proper institution.Blane McDonough (Andrew McCarthy) – Pretty In PinkMajor Flaw: Conformist Obviously he cares way too much about status, not too mention what his friends and parents think. He may be willing to make a grand display of devotion at prom, showing his independence when the cameras are rolling, but think about it. If he’s willing to trade-up so easily now when your body’s slammin’ and there is nary a wrinkle or sag, better think to the future. Or marry him fast before he learns the words “Pre-nup.” Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) –Some Kind of WonderfulMajor Flaw: SuperficialSecondary Flaw: Clueless You may think his ultra-nemesis Hardy Jenns is more worthy of distinction in this category, but we disagree whole-heartedly. Hardy is what he is. He makes no apology for being a complete dick-face, threatening social stigmata upon every girl who denies his advance, and is not afraid to buy adoration. Keith on the other hand, for all his hatred of Hardy, really is just doing the same thing: buy the prettiest girl in school using his college tuition to purchase a pair of diamond earrings. Not to mention the fact that he’s got a perfectly willing piece right in front of his face and is too stupid to notice. Danny LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) – The Karate KidMajor Flaw: Obsessed with violence Poor little Ali here is just bouncing from one bully to the next up-and-coming. Danny seems like he just may be trying to stick up for himself, but all he really wants is to learn some serious moves that will totally fuck your shit up. This relationship is only going to end in court. And likely the hospital.Terry Griffith (Joyce Hyser) –Just One of the GuysMajor Flaw: Gender confusion Sure everyone doubts their sexuality at one time or another, but Terry takes it to the extreme. Transferring schools to assume new identity as a male, followed by whole lot of wardrobe malfunctions, not to mention falling in love with another boy…well. Girls, you’re signing up for a life time of closet sharing. He may be sympathetic to what women want, but this one is just not worth the trouble. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) –The Empire Strikes BackMajor Flaw: Egotistical, cold and unfeeling Every girl’s greatest fear, finally getting up the nerve to utter that fateful “L” word, only to be answered with “I know.” Then afterwards he’s just so cold, emotionless, and unresponsive. Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) –Say AnythingMajor Flaw: Too needy, border line stalker The film that single-handedly allowed teenagers everywhere to believe in the old “opposites attract” adage, forever tying one’s high school love affair memories to moody, mixed tapes starring Peter Gabriel songs. A hint ladies: when you break up with a guy to pursue your education and he stalks around your house at all hours of the day blasting music to get your attention, this is NOT a good thing. Anyone who is worthy of such adoration at 18 should note they can likely do better than a kick-boxing instructor. LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell(Tom Cruise) -Top GunMajor Flaw: Gay Originally posted on:Dollar Video Curator http://www.spout.com/blogs/marymcilwain/archive/2007/6/26/12274.aspx Post By: marymcilwain
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Post Date: 6/26/2007 6:26:19 PM
Body: Ah romance. Every good video watcher is acutely aware of the down-on-love, romantic teenage flicks that played out with so many star-struck Romeos and Juliets in the idealistic 80’s. We cheered for our plucky, beautiful, yet misunderstood Andie Walshes, Diane Courts, and Wattes in the face of so much love adversity, whether what they lacked was money, an understanding father, or girl’s underwear, and rested easy at the end when they got their men. But should we have? For every one of these “ideal” movie boyfriends, sure signs of loser-dom each display. Here’s just a few reasons why you should’ve run for the hills ladies! Ferris Bueller(Matthew Broderick) –He of the Day OffMajor Flaw: Too eager Yes, he’s charming, cute, fun-loving, inventive and obviously coveted by every other girl in your school, but sheesh. The dude’s talking marriage and he hasn’t even graduated from high school. Sloane, you are way too hot to hitch your star to that wagon. Advice: go to college first and get your M.R.S. from a proper institution.Blane McDonough (Andrew McCarthy) – Pretty In PinkMajor Flaw: Conformist Obviously he cares way too much about status, not too mention what his friends and parents think. He may be willing to make a grand display of devotion at prom, showing his independence when the cameras are rolling, but think about it. If he’s willing to trade-up so easily now when your body’s slammin’ and there is nary a wrinkle or sag, better think to the future. Or marry him fast before he learns the words “Pre-nup.” Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) –Some Kind of WonderfulMajor Flaw: SuperficialSecondary Flaw: Clueless You may think his ultra-nemesis Hardy Jenns is more worthy of distinction in this category, but we disagree whole-heartedly. Hardy is what he is. He makes no apology for being a complete dick-face, threatening social stigmata upon every girl who denies his advance, and is not afraid to buy adoration. Keith on the other hand, for all his hatred of Hardy, really is just doing the same thing: buy the prettiest girl in school using his college tuition to purchase a pair of diamond earrings. Not to mention the fact that he’s got a perfectly willing piece right in front of his face and is too stupid to notice. Danny LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) – The Karate KidMajor Flaw: Obsessed with violence Poor little Ali here is just bouncing from one bully to the next up-and-coming. Danny seems like he just may be trying to stick up for himself, but all he really wants is to learn some serious moves that will totally fuck your shit up. This relationship is only going to end in court. And likely the hospital.Terry Griffith (Joyce Hyser) –Just One of the GuysMajor Flaw: Gender confusion Sure everyone doubts their sexuality at one time or another, but Terry takes it to the extreme. Transferring schools to assume new identity as a male, followed by whole lot of wardrobe malfunctions, not to mention falling in love with another boy…well. Girls, you’re signing up for a life time of closet sharing. He may be sympathetic to what women want, but this one is just not worth the trouble. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) –The Empire Strikes BackMajor Flaw: Egotistical, cold and unfeeling Every girl’s greatest fear, finally getting up the nerve to utter that fateful “L” word, only to be answered with “I know.” Then afterwards he’s just so cold, emotionless, and unresponsive. Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) –Say AnythingMajor Flaw: Too needy, border line stalker The film that single-handedly allowed teenagers everywhere to believe in the old “opposites attract” adage, forever tying one’s high school love affair memories to moody, mixed tapes starring Peter Gabriel songs. A hint ladies: when you break up with a guy to pursue your education and he stalks around your house at all hours of the day blasting music to get your attention, this is NOT a good thing. Anyone who is worthy of such adoration at 18 should note they can likely do better than a kick-boxing instructor. LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell(Tom Cruise) -Top GunMajor Flaw: Gay Originally posted on:Dollar Video Curator
]]>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:26:19 GMTmarymcilwainDollar Video Curator6/26/2007 6:26:19 PMAh romance. Every good video watcher is acutely aware of the down-on-love, romantic teenage flicks that played out with so many star-struck Romeos and Juliets in the idealistic 80’s. We cheered for our plucky, beautiful, yet misunderstood Andie Walshes, Diane Courts, and Wattes in the face of so much love adversity, whether what they lacked was money, an understanding father, or girl’s underwear, and rested easy at the end when they got their men. But should we have? For every one of these “ideal” movie boyfriends, sure signs of loser-dom each display. Here’s just a few reasons why you should’ve run for the hills ladies! Ferris Bueller(Matthew Broderick) –He of the Day OffMajor Flaw: Too eager Yes, he’s charming, cute, fun-loving, inventive and obviously coveted by every other girl in your school, but sheesh. The dude’s talking marriage and he hasn’t even graduated from high school. Sloane, you are way too hot to hitch your star to that wagon. Advice: go to college first and get your M.R.S. from a proper institution.Blane McDonough (Andrew McCarthy) – Pretty In PinkMajor Flaw: Conformist Obviously he cares way too much about status, not too mention what his friends and parents think. He may be willing to make a grand display of devotion at prom, showing his independence when the cameras are rolling, but think about it. If he’s willing to trade-up so easily now when your body’s slammin’ and there is nary a wrinkle or sag, better think to the future. Or marry him fast before he learns the words “Pre-nup.” Keith Nelson (Eric Stoltz) –Some Kind of WonderfulMajor Flaw: SuperficialSecondary Flaw: Clueless You may think his ultra-nemesis Hardy Jenns is more worthy of distinction in this category, but we disagree whole-heartedly. Hardy is what he is. He makes no apology for being a complete dick-face, threatening social stigmata upon every girl who denies his advance, and is not afraid to buy adoration. Keith on the other hand, for all his hatred of Hardy, really is just doing the same thing: buy the prettiest girl in school using his college tuition to purchase a pair of diamond earrings. Not to mention the fact that he’s got a perfectly willing piece right in front of his face and is too stupid to notice. Danny LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) – The Karate KidMajor Flaw: Obsessed with violence Poor little Ali here is just bouncing from one bully to the next up-and-coming. Danny seems like he just may be trying to stick up for himself, but all he really wants is to learn some serious moves that will totally fuck your shit up. This relationship is only going to end in court. And likely the hospital.Terry Griffith (Joyce Hyser) –Just One of the GuysMajor Flaw: Gender confusion Sure everyone doubts their sexuality at one time or another, but Terry takes it to the extreme. Transferring schools to assume new identity as a male, followed by whole lot of wardrobe malfunctions, not to mention falling in love with another boy…well. Girls, you’re signing up for a life time of closet sharing. He may be sympathetic to what women want, but this one is just not worth the trouble. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) –The Empire Strikes BackMajor Flaw: Egotistical, cold and unfeeling Every girl’s greatest fear, finally getting up the nerve to utter that fateful “L” word, only to be answered with “I know.” Then afterwards he’s just so cold, emotionless, and unresponsive. Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) –Say AnythingMajor Flaw: Too needy, border line stalker The film that single-handedly allowed teenagers everywhere to believe in the old “opposites attract” adage, forever tying one’s high school love affair memories to moody, mixed tapes starring Peter Gabriel songs. A hint ladies: when you break up with a guy to pursue your education and he stalks around your house at all hours of the day blasting music to get your attention, this is NOT a good thing. Anyone who is worthy of such adoration at 18 should note they can likely do better than a kick-boxing instructor. LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell(Tom Cruise) -Top GunMajor Flaw: Gay Originally posted on:Dollar Video Curator http://www.spout.com/blogs/lbenschwartz/archive/2007/5/18/9014.aspx Post By: lbenschwartz
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Post Date: 5/18/2007 9:52:00 PM
Body: What’s the date? May 18th. The summer blockbuster season must be upon us. As an avid moviegoer from the age of 5, I have almost a biohoroscopic feel in my well worn behind that tells me I should be sitting in a movie theater seat, shoving popcorn and cherry coke into my face. Each year, that rush of anticipation and ultimate disappointment rushes through me like the sun rays telling my body to start perspiring like a pig. But, having just been the least useful partner in the birth of a child, I know that those trips to the multiplex will be fleeting this season. Already weeks into this, and I’ve yet to see Spiderman 3 and Shrek 3 – although I hear I’m not missing much.In my contemplative state I turn to the one summer, where that pang of excitment that comes every May first started. I’m talking about the summer of 1986. If summer means anything, it means action, and 1986 delivered more action frame by frame than any other summer before or since. Taken individually, some of these movies may not like much, but imagine a summer in which each week brought the pain and the pyrotechnics in unrelenting car cash after punishing exploding building.May 16, 1986 brought Top Gun. Honestly, I didn’t even want to see Top Gun when it first came out. Tom Cruise was that guy only girls liked. He definitely didn’t carry a machine gun, and if he told you ‘he’d be back,’ you’d likely just look confused. Also, the only gun fire came from jet planes – not a single revenge-minded, muscle-bound action star. This made the action seem somehow ephemeral and less hair raising. But I stood corrected. The moment the jets launch from the carrier, and Kenny Loggins sings Danger Zone, I had to give it up for captain hairdo - this rocked.May 23rd brought Cobra. Like Raw Deal, which came a few weeks later, Cobra was a major crossroads for the box office powerhouse that once was Sylvester Stallone. For Stallone, Cobra marked the beginning of the end of a ride that included Rambo and Rocky IV, both released within that year. It wasn’t the career suicide that was his arm wrestling opus From the Top, but Cobra just didn’t quite live up to expectations. That was then, of course, now it’s the finest movie featuring a dude named Marion, a co-starring role by Brigitte Nielsen, and a villain named “Supermarket Killer.”Raw Deal, on the other hand, was the beginning of the beginning for Schwarzenegger. This was before he rediscovered his niche in the sci-fi/action realm with Predator, The Running Man, Total Recall, and Terminator 2. It’s a basic, low-grade mob action movie, and it feels something Chuck Norris may have passed up. He was riding high after Code of Silence after all. It’s the least memorable movie I’m bringing up here, but any Schwarzenegger movie of this era is hard not to bring up when talking about 80s action movies. Later in June, on the 27th, Running Scared was released. I happen to hold the controversial view that this Billy Crystal/Gregory Hines vehicle is a better action cop/high concept comedy than Beverly Hills Cop. It’s grittier, has better one-liners, and definitely has better action. The subway car cash and the final lobby shoot-out blow away anything in BHC. And although its one of Crystal’s least forced and funniest movies, Gregory Hines outperforms him in every scene.Next, on July 2, came Big Trouble in Little China, which was, in a way, the Grindhouse of its day. This Great mix of chop socky exploitation and parody features one of Kurt Russell’s signature roles. Poor guy has never had much luck away from John Carpenter. To this day, its pure entertainment.Which brings me to the coup-de-gras of the summer of 1986-Aliens. John Cameron’s masterpiece of sci-fi and action was a watershed moment of 80’s action, setting the stage for a rush of great sci-fi action to come in the years ahead. But, stick with the original theatrical version. Much like the directors cut of Terminator 2, the extra scenes do nothing but throw the momentum of the action completely off. Aliens proved that you could introduced complex psychology and drama into an action movie. Concepts are difficult to weave into adrenaline based action, and if done poorly, and throw everything out of whack – See The Hulk.Finally, the summer of action ends on August 15, 1986 with the release of Manhunter. This is the only movie I didn’t see in the theater that summer, but it bears mention, just cause any season that contains a movie of this one’s brillance bears mention. The original Hannibal Lector, almost as good as Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs, far and away better than Anthony Hopkins in all the Silence of the Lambs sequels.So there it is, the summer of 1986. I kept this action movie-based, but I’ll just mention that this summer also included Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Back to School.
]]>Sat, 19 May 2007 01:52:00 GMTlbenschwartzlbenschwartz Blog5/18/2007 9:52:00 PMWhat&rsquo;s the date? May 18th. The summer blockbuster season must be upon us. As an avid moviegoer from the age of 5, I have almost a biohoroscopic feel in my well worn behind that tells me I should be sitting in a movie theater seat, shoving popcorn and cherry coke into my face. Each year, that rush of anticipation and ultimate disappointment rushes through me like the sun rays telling my body to start perspiring like a pig. But, having just been the least useful partner in the birth of a child, I know that those trips to the multiplex will be fleeting this season. Already weeks into this, and I&rsquo;ve yet to see Spiderman 3 and Shrek 3 &ndash; although I hear I&rsquo;m not missing much.In my contemplative state I turn to the one summer, where that pang of excitment that comes every May first started. I&rsquo;m talking about the summer of 1986. If summer means anything, it means action, and 1986 delivered more action frame by frame than any other summer before or since. Taken individually, some of these movies may not like much, but imagine a summer in which each week brought the pain and the pyrotechnics in unrelenting car cash after punishing exploding building.May 16, 1986 brought Top Gun. Honestly, I didn&rsquo;t even want to see Top Gun when it first came out. Tom Cruise was that guy only girls liked. He definitely didn&rsquo;t carry a machine gun, and if he told you &lsquo;he&rsquo;d be back,&rsquo; you&rsquo;d likely just look confused. Also, the only gun fire came from jet planes &ndash; not a single revenge-minded, muscle-bound action star. This made the action seem somehow ephemeral and less hair raising. But I stood corrected. The moment the jets launch from the carrier, and Kenny Loggins sings Danger Zone, I had to give it up for captain hairdo - this rocked.May 23rd brought Cobra. Like Raw Deal, which came a few weeks later, Cobra was a major crossroads for the box office powerhouse that once was Sylvester Stallone. For Stallone, Cobra marked the beginning of the end of a ride that included Rambo and Rocky IV, both released within that year. It wasn&rsquo;t the career suicide that was his arm wrestling opus From the Top, but Cobra just didn&rsquo;t quite live up to expectations. That was then, of course, now it&rsquo;s the finest movie featuring a dude named Marion, a co-starring role by Brigitte Nielsen, and a villain named &ldquo;Supermarket Killer.&rdquo;Raw Deal, on the other hand, was the beginning of the beginning for Schwarzenegger. This was before he rediscovered his niche in the sci-fi/action realm with Predator, The Running Man, Total Recall, and Terminator 2. It&rsquo;s a basic, low-grade mob action movie, and it feels something Chuck Norris may have passed up. He was riding high after Code of Silence after all. It&rsquo;s the least memorable movie I&rsquo;m bringing up here, but any Schwarzenegger movie of this era is hard not to bring up when talking about 80s action movies. Later in June, on the 27th, Running Scared was released. I happen to hold the controversial view that this Billy Crystal/Gregory Hines vehicle is a better action cop/high concept comedy than Beverly Hills Cop. It&rsquo;s grittier, has better one-liners, and definitely has better action. The subway car cash and the final lobby shoot-out blow away anything in BHC. And although its one of Crystal&rsquo;s least forced and funniest movies, Gregory Hines outperforms him in every scene.Next, on July 2, came Big Trouble in Little China, which was, in a way, the Grindhouse of its day. This Great mix of chop socky exploitation and parody features one of Kurt Russell&rsquo;s signature roles. Poor guy has never had much luck away from John Carpenter. To this day, its pure entertainment.Which brings me to the coup-de-gras of the summer of 1986-Aliens. John Cameron&rsquo;s masterpiece of sci-fi and action was a watershed moment of 80&rsquo;s action, setting the stage for a rush of great sci-fi action to come in the years ahead. But, stick with the original theatrical version. Much like the directors cut of Terminator 2, the extra scenes do nothing but throw the momentum of the action completely off. Aliens proved that you could introduced complex psychology and drama into an action movie. Concepts are difficult to weave into adrenaline based action, and if done poorly, and throw everything out of whack &ndash; See The Hulk.Finally, the summer of action ends on August 15, 1986 with the release of Manhunter. This is the only movie I didn&rsquo;t see in the theater that summer, but it bears mention, just cause any season that contains a movie of this one&rsquo;s brillance bears mention. The original Hannibal Lector, almost as good as Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs, far and away better than Anthony Hopkins in all the Silence of the Lambs sequels.So there it is, the summer of 1986. I kept this action movie-based, but I&rsquo;ll just mention that this summer also included Ferris Bueller&rsquo;s Day Off and Back to School. http://www.spout.com/groups/Best_movie_quotes/Re_Guess_The_Movie_Quote/17/2586/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Kami
Post To: Best movie quotes
Post Date: 8/22/2006 1:33:22 PM
Body: *Sigh* You know Paul, you could make this more challenging Top Gun Let's move on, shall we?
]]>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:33:22 GMTKamiBest movie quotes8/22/2006 1:33:22 PM*Sigh* You know Paul, you could make this more challenging Top Gun Let's move on, shall we? http://www.spout.com/blogs/best_movie_soundtracks-100/archive/2006/5/3/1043.aspx Post By: daryn
Post To: Best Movie Soundtracks
Post Date: 5/3/2006 2:35:25 PM
Body: Top Gun Top Gun might be one of the best sound tracks ever. Although you might not want to admit it. I think everyone has caught themselves hearing a song from the movie and instantly being able to place the scene in the movie it is from. For instance "Danger Zone" and you see Maverick (Tom Cruise) trying to race a jet on his motorcycle. How about "You've Lost the Love and Feeling" yeah see you know what I am talking about. Maverick signing to Charlie (Kelly McGillis) and then he follows her into the ladies room and offers to save her from making a mistake with the old man she was with. (I don't think that is on the sound track however.) A close second would have to be Rocky. If you ever played sports in high school at one point you had a tape you made up that had "Eye of a Tiger" on it and you know who you are! I think my tape wore out from me rewinding it so many times to hear the first 45 seconds of that song. So what other movies have sounds tracks like this that mean something to someone.
]]>Wed, 03 May 2006 18:35:25 GMTdarynBest Movie Soundtracks5/3/2006 2:35:25 PM Top Gun Top Gun might be one of the best sound tracks ever. Although you might not want to admit it. I think everyone has caught themselves hearing a song from the movie and instantly being able to place the scene in the movie it is from. For instance "Danger Zone" and you see Maverick (Tom Cruise) trying to race a jet on his motorcycle. How about "You've Lost the Love and Feeling" yeah see you know what I am talking about. Maverick signing to Charlie (Kelly McGillis) and then he follows her into the ladies room and offers to save her from making a mistake with the old man she was with. (I don't think that is on the sound track however.) A close second would have to be Rocky. If you ever played sports in high school at one point you had a tape you made up that had "Eye of a Tiger" on it and you know who you are! I think my tape wore out from me rewinding it so many times to hear the first 45 seconds of that song. So what other movies have sounds tracks like this that mean something to someone. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/comedy/MemberTagFilms.aspxcomedy
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