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Nerd Triumphs
Nerd Triumphs
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When nerds finally get recognized, show more courage than the popular kids, or just act like solid dudes.
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Back to the Future
Robert Zemeckis
(1985)
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Nice punch, George! And I love that Marty gets to show his chops on guitar. Those McFly's are no slackers. A shout out to Doc Brown, too--you made it all possible.
Bottle Rocket
Wes Anderson
(1996)
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Dignan, in jail: "We really did it, didn't we?" They sure did. With the right fifty-year plan Dignan could do a lot of good, so I hope he starts a company or non-profit or something. As a boss, he'd be even more fun than Steve Jobs.
Caddyshack
Harold Ramis
(1980)
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Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield show that you don't have to be respected to have fun. "You are no gentleman," a woman says to Rodney. "Yeah, well I ain't no doorknob, either!" (What does that mean?)
Cop Land
James Mangold
(1997)
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Nobody takes Stallone's Freddy seriously, but only Freddy has the guts to stand up for what he knows is right. Of all Stallone's movies, he comes closest to being a real hero in this one.
Freaks and Geeks [TV Series]
(1999)
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I love their community, their mutual encouragement--like in the episode when Seth Rogen finds out his girlfriend is androgynous. He still really cares about her, and his friends support him in staying with her.
Ghostbusters
Ivan Reitman
(1984)
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Brainiac Egon, believer Ray, and the "poor scientist" Venkman step up to the plate when no one else will. Oh, don't forget Winston! (What did he do again?)
Good Night, and Good Luck.
George Clooney
(2005)
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Edward R. Murrow doesn't know how to relax, but his good mind and integrity prove devastating against the unthinking prejudice of McCarthy-ite America.
Jurassic Park
Steven Spielberg
(1993)
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A dreamer (John Hammond) had the vision to make it work; a mathematician (Ian Malcolm) could see how it would all break down; a paleontologist (Alan Grant) helped everyone survive in the meantime.
Magnolia
Paul Thomas Anderson
(1999)
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A couple nerds are in this one, but I'm thinking mostly of John C. Reilly's cop. He not only musters the courage to ask someone out (and even kisses her!); he also has the compassion and good judgment to forgive the thief.
Marty
Delbert Mann
(1955)
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Loveable Ernest Borgnine--good work on not rushing into marriage!
Nacho Libre
Jared Hess
(2006)
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Nacho and Esqueleto show loads of grit every time they climb into the ring.
Napoleon Dynamite
Jared Hess
(2004)
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That dance! One of the coolest things I've ever seen at a talent show.
National Lampoon's Animal House
John Landis
(1978)
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The dweebs have more fun and better taste in music.
Punch-Drunk Love
Paul Thomas Anderson
(2002)
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Adam Sandler stands up to the thugs and his overbearing sisters.
Revenge of the Nerds
Jeff Kanew
(1984)
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Is this the beginning of the idea that it's okay to be a nerd?
Rushmore
Wes Anderson
(1998)
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Max Fischer's Vietnam play wows the school and touches Mr. Bloom. I think Max has been through enough that he can be a good friend and boyfriend now.
The Foot Fist Way
Jody Hill
(2008)
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Fred Simmons--a good mentor who possesses "indomitable spirit."
The Pineapple Express
David Gordon Green
(2008)
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Rogen, Franco and McBride keep their cool in one of the funniest shootouts I've ever seen.
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