A notorious film for many, many, many reasons, Pink Flamingos is the one that shot drag queen Divine to stardom. Her character's goal is to be "the filthiest person alive." Well, she succeeds at it after the unbelievable ending. The Pope of Trash, John Waters once said: "If someone vomits watching one of my films, it's like getting a standing ovation."

For many years, Faces of Death had an underground reputation for being the mondo picture to see. The experience is similar to Pink Flamingos when you begin to say, "Okay, I am ready," and then cross the threshold. Due to the wonderful narration by Dr. Francis B. Gröss (Michael Carr), it's the perspective that he brings to the table because death is a fascinating topic for many people. It's cool when he alludes to the phrase "the many faces of death."

The Citizen Kane of horror films? You got that right. The genius behind a horror film, as evidenced in Don Siegel's Invasion of the Body Snatchers, is to make the world seemingly ordinary that's free of monsters, blood, gore, etc. Yet there's still something fundamentally wrong with the picture. That's why The Wicker Man succeeds, thanks to Anthony Shaffer's screenplay.

Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman give the best performances of their careers. They'll be forever remembered for this film. Midnight Cowboy is a study of human nature: the hopes, the broken dreams, the disillusionment, the desperation, the suffering, the loneliness, and the loss of innocence. They're all brilliantly read on Jon Voight's face. The "I'm walkin' here! I'm walkin' here!" scene is priceless.

Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, and brilliant story. After sloshing around in the world of alcohol and therefore wasting his talent for years, Richard Burton makes the greatest comeback of all time by appearing in Equus as psychiatrist Martin Dysart by giving a fiery but focused performance. His riveting soliloquies are the stuff of greats. On the other hand, Peter Firth is unforgettable as the tormented boy.

Gummo is like a breath of fresh air. It lacks none of the drivel that's typical of Hollywood pictures. There are people who look so unusual and different that they're mostly hidden away for the fear of being ridiculed or stared at. So, if I see them on the street, what am I supposed to feel...hatred? But what for?

Vincent Bugliosi's Helter Skelter is the best true crime book ever written. You hear a lot about Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Scientology, but Charles Manson came way, way before them and borrowed a lot from its teachings via The Process. The result is two nights of Helter Skelter that disturbed everybody afterwards.

At the hands of master director John Carpenter, Escape from New York is one of the ultimate cult films. It's also a surreal futuristic flick with an all-time badass by the name of Snake Plissken whom Kurt Russell was born to play. All hell breaks loose in New York City when Snake meets unsavory, eerie-looking characters around the city and starts pissing them off which makes it a fun picture to watch.

The ending is poignant when Casper asked: "Jesus Christ, what happened?" Shocking, edgy, raw, and real, Kids is still a highly relevant picture. The situation depicted may be extreme, but there's a point being made. I love how the characters come to a full circle, beginning with Telly infecting Jennie with AIDS and ending with Casper getting the virus by raping Jennie.

Indiana Jones is the most iconic character ever, and in the quest of history, he takes on a series of adventures in three outstanding films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. They are a must-see for people of all ages because it's what movies should be about.

To refuse to acknowledge Sunset Boulevard as a masterpiece is to commit a crime in film appreciation. William Holden is superb, dashing, and handsome, but it's Gloria Swanson who steals the limelight in every scene. Timeless and beautiful, she has brilliant lines and even more brilliant scenes.

Full of brilliant writing and brilliant acting, M*A*S*H is the best and most intelligent comedy film ever made. The ensemble cast is unbelievable, playing unforgettable characters. So are the scenes which are so funny. No wonder why this one spawned a highly successful TV show.

Believe it or not, Blue Velvet meets all five elements of the Southern Gothic genre and is as surreal as it gets. The movie starts off with an everyday town that embodies the spirit of Americana. Within there, it slowly transitions into a dark, seedy subculture that involves drugs, killing, sadistic methods, and rough attitudes. Frank Booth is the symbol of it all.

It goes without saying you'll never see anything like Blade Runner which is a Philip K. Dick adaptation just like Total Recall. What an amazing job by everybody for making it in 1981. It's a stunning accomplishment, indeed. The story is simple: Harrison Ford is a Blade Runner and his job is to kill robots, called Replicants, who have illegally come to Earth. That's the whole movie.

Famous for the characters and the battle between good and evil as indicated in the opening crawl, nobody can forget Star Wars and the next two sequels. It changed everything for the sci-fi genre which hasn't been topped since then. The second part is unique for allowing the bad side to win and not really having a concrete ending.

Full of iconic scenes and lines, Apocalypse Now is among the best of the decade as it tops madness with more madness. That's what the movie is all about: the exploration of insanity in the journey toward the heart of darkness. Making a case for the deterioration of Marlon Brando's mind may not be far-fetched, either.

"Ladies and gentlemen, direct from Hell, Spinal Tap!!" Genius is written all over this film, one of the funniest ever. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer are brilliant. Many viewers thought the English band was real, and they got fooled big time. That's how convincing these actors were. To think of the movie is to think of the timeless quotes and scenes.

Talk about a perfect film because everything came together so well. It's best to view Young Frankenstein as a mildly amusing spoof of the Universal horror classic pictures rather than an uproariously funny comedy. The idea actually originated through Gene Wilder who called the film his all-time favorite. Impeccable cast, brilliant writing, and beautiful cinematography are the hallmarks.

Genius movie. There are many, many funny parts. My favorite is the balancing act in James Caan's broken-down trailer. The back of the DVD cover says, "Only Mel Brooks would tell his laugh-packed tale about a silent movie—as a silent movie—with one word of dialogue." That's true as the mime will ironically say it. Brilliant stuff.

"You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Then who the hell else are you talking...you talking to me? Well I'm the only one here." A painful scene, indeed, but it's one of the most iconic ever. No question, Taxi Driver is a top three Scorsese film with a powerful Robert De Niro performance. The last twenty minutes is unpredictable.

A Brooklyn paint store clerk by day and undisputed king of the dance floor by night, it's John Travolta's most famous, iconic movie role. When I think of a film that captures a lost period, it's this one. At that time, disco was strictly underground, but when the movie came out, the subculture just blew up and John Travolta, although already famous because of the TV show Welcome Back, Kotter, became an instant international superstar.

The Manchurian Candidate is a brilliantly made political thriller picture with the most complex editing imaginable. Now, remember the book was written in 1959 and the film was released in 1962 which was more than one year before JFK's assassination. The President knew all about it and gave the filmmakers his expressed approval to go ahead with the project. Pretty chilling stuff.

The performances, the conversations, the style, and the cult feel are what Pulp Fiction is all about. John Travolta is perfect. Uma Thurman is brilliant with him. Their dance scene is timeless. Samuel L. Jackson is special and has the most unforgettable scene of his career.

There are few films that are as exciting and inspiring as Point Break. I bet if anyone watched the movie just once, he may have entertained some thoughts about changing his entire lifestyle. Bodhi perfectly describes the truth-seeking experience: "Pure adrenaline, right?!? The ultimate rush. Other guys snort for it, jab a vein for it...all you gotta do is jump." Sounds pretty simple, eh? Patrick Swayze did the skydiving stunts and is thus captivating. It's easy to realize it in Johnny Utah's eyes when he saw what Bodhi could do.

The Back to the Future trilogy is a great, fun journey with many zany scenes and superb performances. I love the characters, the stories, and the uniqueness of the incidents and how one specific moment can change history. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd will always be memorable as Marty McFly (what a cool name) and Doc Brown, respectively.

There's something nostalgic about American Graffiti whether it's the cars, the cruises, the drive-ins, the rock 'n' roll music, the 50-60's feel, the innocence, or the characters. One thing that's undeniable is it's a timeless classic with a great cast of characters who are engaged in random events. Take away any of them, and American Graffiti ceases to be the picture as it is.

The best baseball picture made, Major League wins points when it comes to the cast, characters, comedy, classic moments, one-liners, and direction. The ending is excellent. Who can forget Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, and Tom Berenger as the Wild Thing, Willie Mays Hayes, and Jake Taylor, respectively?

River's Edge is a cult masterpiece because it offers a realistic insight into teenager's social disaffection in the face of death. The characters live in the moment and try to get stoned or drunk as much as they can. When all of them see their deceased friend lying on the ground, they act like as if she had gone on vacation and it was no big deal even though they all grew up with her since kindergarten.

In comparison with other children's films, nothing beats The Goonies. Unparalleled are the acting, dialogue, sense of humor, premise, fantasy, creativity, comedy, and action-adventure. Of the child stars, Corey Feldman does an exceptional job. As for the rest of the cast, they're natural. The Goonies has it all that you can possibly want in a children's film.

Why does Smokey and the Bandit work? It's fun to watch! Sure, the story is frightfully simple: transport 400 cases of Coors beer from Texarkana, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, in 28 hours. That's it. The rest is filled with action and improvisation. Burt Reynolds and Sally Field have terrific chemistry. The best performance of the show is undoubtedly given by Jackie Gleason.

Beautifully shot but slow in pace, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a true horror picture with a great knack for sheer depravity and terror. What's conceived as a nightmare, it can be reality somewhere in the country. When the action starts, it's effective as Leatherface comes alive. The family of cannibals is certainly crazy.

Talk about notorious. Fast-paced, frenzied, and brutal, Natural Born Killers is one of the most controversial, talked-about films that's very much in-your-face. Hence, it's the epitome of America and the mass media's insatiable fascination and lust for violence and pornography.

Based on a true and bizarre story, Dog Day Afternoon is everything you can possibly ask for in a human drama picture. For the final of his four straight Oscar nominations during the 70's, Al Pacino turns in one of the greatest performances of his career as Sonny Wortzik. Chris Sarandon is also outstanding, having been Oscar-nominated.

"Yeah. I killed my mama." In response to "How about those Bears?", Henry nonchantly says, "Fuck the Bears." Shot in 28 days under a budget of $110,000, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is bar none the best in the serial killer genre. No other film comes this close. This is Michael Rooker at his chilling best. What a performance for him which is clearly off the charts.

If the wunderkind said, "My name is Orson Welles. I invented the word 'genius' and defined it," I would've believed him. One of the fastest-paced pictures, The Lady from Shanghai is that good and twisting. The most famous scene is the Hall of Mirrors which is something to behold. There's nothing like it. Once again, that's the genius of Orson Welles.

Although George Hamilton is sensational for playing the dual role of Zorro and his gay brother, it's Ron Leibman who steals the show. Alcalde reaches the zenith of his insanity when he attempts to solve the riddle out of Zorro's colorful costumes, resulting in a salad mix. Then, he does this finger pointing to his taxmaster, making him sit down. One scene when Ron was walking like he's ssssaaaa and ssssswwwingg yoouurrr hipssss still cracks me up.

The Princess Bride is memorable for being a great fantasy picture which was shot on location in England and Ireland. What I love about it is the setup of the structure: the storytelling format, the voice-over narration, the actual story, and the occasional interruptions by the grandson. They all make the movie special. In fact, The Princess Bride is the best example to demonstrate the love of books.

I Spit on Your Grave is a catchy title and sounds even better than Day of the Woman. It's among the most unusual pictures made and is the feminist Death Wish version of Deliverance. Camille Keaton did what no respected actress would do by giving a brave, courageous effort to play the role of a character who's been raped by four men, not all at once but in four separate occasions.

The coolest movie of the decade, Snatch consists of all stars giving riveting performances. The convoluted parallel threads, which converge to a single point, are why Snatch is a confusing film to follow from the get-go, but watching it over and over will bring more appreciation for Guy Ritchie's unique style of storytelling.

12 Monkeys is an unparalleled sci-fi thriller with strong performances by Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, and Madeleine Stowe. Terry Gilliam's direction elevates it to another level. It's also a confusing movie to follow until the fatalistic ending that will clear up the mystery. What's impressive is the number of red herrings, including Brad Pitt's character, that put everybody on the wrong track.

Thanks to Benoît Poelvoorde's arresting Oscar-worthy performance, C'est arrivé près de chez vous (Man Bites Dog) is one of the most compelling movies made. A one-man tour de force show, he can't be more charming, likeable, and manipulative. Endlessly talkative, Benoît's character is also knowledgeable, philosophical, and worldly in many areas through situational analysis.

Unusual and perfect for Christmas, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a funny picture. There are many memorable moments such as the crash landing on the Christmas tree lot, the sight of a dug-out tree, the stickiness from the sap, the 25,000 twinkle lights plus the drum roll, "What's that sound? You hear it? It's a funny squeaky sound," the damage caused by the squirrel, the burned-down tree, and so on.

Welcome back, B movies of the sci-fi genre. Tremors is a big treat that's 25% funny and 75% horror. It's at once thrilling and scary in the vein of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward are excellent together with the rest of the supporting cast playing engaging characters. Unlike many others, Tremors lays down the rules and faithfully follows them to the end. Hence, there are no dumb moments.

Think of all the great classics James Stewart appeared in, and one of them is undoubtedly Harvey. It's among the warmest movies ever made and something that would have come out of Frank Capra's treasure chest. The funniest thing is I actually believed Harvey, a 6'8" invisible rabbit, existed. That's the magic of James Stewart's acting. No one would've done better than him.

The Monster Squad is one of the all-time great children's films with a delicious mix of horror and comedy. Fascinating is how well it bridges the gap, giving something for everybody: horror fans, comedy fans, children, and adults. The best part is putting together the five most famous movie monsters from Universal Studios in one film: Count Dracula, Wolf Man, Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster, and Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Memorable characters come and go. Clever is the plot that's backed by well-written dialogue which is heavily laden with profanity and a dry sense of humor. Jeff Bridges is The Dude. Motivated by weed, bowling, and White Russian drinks, he's the hippie version of Sam Spade, Jake Gittes, and Philip Marlowe all rolled into one.

Unusual and gripping for a cinematic experience, Purple Rain is Prince's magnum opus. The sex symbol was 26 when he composed the songs and starred in the movie. Some of the most famous songs are "When Doves Cry," "Let's Go Crazy," and "I Would Die 4 U." Because of Prince's electrifying presence, Purple Rain is a moving work of art.

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a brilliant, sad movie about a now-banned sporting event that went on during the Great Depression. The most surreal moment is when the contestants performed the derby and everybody was all exhausted and desperate not to be the last couple to cross the finish line. It's powerful stuff.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles is an all-time classic that's relatable for everybody, no matter what decade it's viewed in. Scoring high in comedy, it's almost a laugh-a-minute all the way through. There are many funny scenes and one-liners involving John Candy. Both he and Steve Martin have called Planes, Trains & Automobiles their favorite movie they've done. Honestly, there's not a single flaw in it.

The title may look strange to you, but it has an enormous reputation as landmark picture in black cinema history. Hence, the tagline reads: "This is the movie the Man doesn't want you to see. Rated X by an all-white jury!" Not the first black film made, it's, along with Shaft, credited with the creation of the Blaxploitation genre and is about racism, alienation, misery, persecution, police brutality, escape, and survival.

What makes Ferris Bueller's Day Off unforgettable are the moments. As many of them as there are, the best is the parade which included over 10,000 people; it looks real and spontaneous. The timing of every scene is dead-on, giving the film a perfect flow, and time flies by quickly. As Ferris Bueller, Matthew Broderick has universal appeal just like James Stewart. It's impossible to dislike him. That's why the movie works.

What made Quentin Tarantino special, unique, and, most importantly, fresh? It's simple: the dialogue. The ten-minute opening scene of Reservoir Dogs is a perfect example of this. He'll take the art of conversation to the stratosphere in Pulp Fiction. Afterwards, there have been so many imitations but no equal.

"What did happen on the Cahulawassee River?" And the answer to that question is: a lot of bad shit. It's impossible to separate Deliverance from banjo music, the Appalachian Mountains, whitewater rafting, the sound of a squealing pig, and hillbillies. Why...there's a shirt that says: "Paddle faster! I hear banjo music." Burt Reynolds and Billy Redden are unforgettable.

Johnny Depp gives one of the best performances of his career as the eponymous director. He has a beautiful scene when he said, "This is the one. This is the one I'll be remembered for," during the premiere of Plan 9 from Outer Space. Well, that's an accurate statement. Moreover, Johnny Depp has a great reaction when his eyes lit up as if he just discovered plutonium or he yelled, "Cut! Perfect!" Martin Landau is unforgettable as well.

Class of 1984 may have been extreme in 1982, but it isn't far from the truth of what goes on in classrooms nowadays, especially in urban schools. Teachers try their best to deal with gangs and juvenile delinquent behaviors. Alice Cooper's song "I Am the Future" keeps being played, and it's a foreshadowing of what's to come in terms of generational differences.

Do you want to see one of the most unusual pictures about a serial killer couple? Then, check out The Honeymoon Killers. Its tagline reads: "Ray and Martha are in love. They're on a honeymoon. (The bride is in the trunk.)" Tony Lo Bianco and Shirley Stoler will be forever remembered as Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck, aka "The Lonely Hearts Killers," who may have murdered at most twenty women during the late 40's before being executed in their 30's.

A Fish Called Wanda is one of the wackiest, funniest pictures made. Kevin Kline is beyond brilliant as "Don't Call Me Stupid" Otto. "It's K-K-K-Ken! C-c-c-coming to k-k-k-kill me! How you gonna c-c-c-catch me, K-K-K-Ken?" And the joke is on him. Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Palin, and John Cleese are perfectly cast.

Featuring an electrifying performance by Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire! is a fun movie. His musical performances while lip-syncing Jerry Lee Lewis' songs are inspiring and rousing that will make anyone want to get into the action. There's one scene that's among the best ever when he set his piano ablaze with the audience going nuts.

Once upon a time, Tom Hanks was a gifted comedian. The 'Burbs is a hysterically funny, campy picture. The story is fun to follow, and the mystery story is what keeps the momentum going. Some of the scenes take the film to another level, adding more to the wacky, zany fun. Great acting is rendered by the cast, most especially from Rick Ducommun and Bruce Dern.

A metaphor for the mistakes made in the Vietnam War, Southern Comfort is a finely directed Kafka-esque picture by Walter Hill. What a great cast. The performances are terrific with a bunch of memorable characters and an unbelievable ending. Andrew Laszlo's cinematography of the Louisiana Bayou is the clincher to create a Deliverance-like atmosphere.

"Two men enter, one man leaves." It's the most famous line of the entire Mad Max franchise. Of all, this one is the most creative, having a Peter Pan slant. It must have taken a lot of work to build up the interior sets and to outfit all of the characters with unique clothes. To go further, they've made each world distinct from each other, and the Thunderdome is the most interesting of them all.

Every Which Way But Loose is a one hundred percent pure cult flick. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's serious, and most of the time, it's just plain old good fun. The best part is the relationship between Clint Eastwood and Clyde the orangutan. The film is littered with many funny scenes, especially the one with Philo dropping a set of fake teeth in a soup before the snobbish college girl discovers it.

Buffalo '66 showcases the talent that Vincent Gallo has for filmmaking. Shot in twenty-three days, it's a unique movie that's dark and gritty with surreal characters. Although the pace is slow at times, the atmosphere, the story, the cast, and the direction are sensational. There's an unmistakable aesthetic quality that makes it real.

To prepare for his role, Robert De Niro went after his autograph hunters and stalkers, hounding and asking them a lot of questions. He even met with a longtime stalker to explore his mindset and asked him, "Why are you stalking me? What do you want?" which were met with "To have dinner with you, have a drink, chat. My mom asked me to say hi." That's a dedicated actor if there's ever one.

Similar to Body Heat but much hotter, Wild Things is a steamy, stylish neo-noir thriller with terrific performances. Promising to shock the first-time viewers, Wild Twists sounds more like it because there's an endless supply of them. On the other hand, the cinematography is top-notch and brings the most out of the Floridian ambience.

How can an U.S. President running for second term avoid a scandal that's being played out in the media two weeks prior to the election? All he has to do is produce a war. The more unknown country is for an enemy, the better. It doesn't matter if the war is fake. Straight out of the politics playbook, this is the premise for Wag the Dog, hence the three lines: "Why does the dog wag its tail? Because a dog is smarter than its tail. If the tail were smarter, it would wag the dog."

Death Wish 3 is an absurd, over-the-top, and ridiculous action-packed picture, and I was 100% entertained. It has originality, contains scenes that defy logic, and is fun to watch. When a couple of punks robbed parts of Kersey's car, he pointed out, "It's my car," and then shot them in plain sight before walking away to rejoin the people he's having dinner with. Another comedy gold is when he said, "Chicken's good. I like chicken."

Remember...Andre does not eat raw meat 'cause Andre is a vegetarian. The best scene is when Robert Loggia gave a halftime speech before proceeding to tear off his clothes and then getting everybody to pray together afterwards. Memorable characters, strong script, plenty of laughs, and solid acting are the key ingredients to make this film a winner.

Stay Tuned is a memorable film from the early 90's and remains one of the cleverest made. The spoofs are brilliant and creatively thought-out. Instead of Wayne's World on Saturday Night Live, it's Duane's Underworld on Saturday Night Dead. Instead of Driving Miss Daisy, it's Driving Over Miss Daisy. Instead of Three Men and a Baby, it's Three Men and Rosemary's Baby. Instead of thirtysomething, it's thirtysomething-to-life.

Way better than The Truman Show, EDtv is a "joyous celebration of boobery." A favorite is the catchy book title My Brother Pissed on Me, which was penned by Ed's brother, and Bill Maher questioned him if it did literally happen. Showing high replayability value, it does have a lot to say about the media and people's infatuation for celebrities with no talent.

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is one of the most innovative movies made because it combines hip-hop, black ghetto, the mafia, indie cinema, animals, and the samurai code of conduct. Incredible. Forest Whitaker is perfect for the role, knowing he's a cool badass guy.

Failing at the box office and disappearing for good, Of Unknown Origin is an underrated thriller for many reasons. Unsurprisingly, Of Unknown Origin is Stephen King's favorite film while John Waters called it the greatest rat movie made. In his first starring role, Peter Weller is a one-man show; he makes the premise work. It's an impressive performance.

As funny as the movie is, there are a lot of fresh jokes that are good for big laughs. The lines are well-written and subtle. The funniest scene is when Frank and Jane were running on the beach with their hands together and knocking down an approaching couple. Almost in a tie is Frank on the ledge with the nude statues.

Tango & Cash still doesn't get the respect it deserves, featuring one of the most electrifying on-screen chemistry between Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone. They're like fire and kerosene. Put these two together, and the screen ignites. The comedy works because of the way they feed off each other so well.

One of the best from the silent film era, Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari, which is translated as The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, is the quintessential example of German Expressionism cinema. It's the jagged shapes in the background that gives the picture a distorted, surreal look.

If you aren't familiar with Peter Greenaway's films, then be forewarned that they're out-there. What starts out as a simple idea becomes a nightmare. Thinking money will take care of everything, the father and son start to realize women are complex creatures because they have needs. So, out of frustration, they want to be rid of them, but the father dies at the end for having too much pleasure and the son is rejected by the most desired female and is stuck with a mentally retarded amputee who can't physically walk out of the house.

When Freddy Got Fingered came out, just about every news channel ripped the film into pieces, and it was eviscerating. Some of the best parts are Gord's pitches to Dave Davidson for a cartoon show, his relationship with Betty who's crazy about rocket-powered wheelchairs and performing fellatios, Gord's battles with his father, the musical skit with stringed sausages, and the Backwards Man scene.

If I can think of a horror film that's different, unique, and bizarre all at once, Phantasm comes to my mind. What picture will start off with a man and woman having sex at the cemetery? There are other memorable scenes: the steel ball pumping blood out of the gardener's forehead, the Tall Man's BOOOOOOYYYY!!! yell, the awesome-looking 1971 black Plymouth Barracuda, and the dwarves grabbing Michael on the bed with the Tall Man right behind.

The Midnight Cowboy of the 90's, My Own Private Idaho is the most River Phoenix movie. Keanu Reeves is fantastic as his sidekick. These two make the film work. It's sometimes strange and hallucinatory that moves in a circle but stays centered. No answers are proffered to the meaning of it all; characters go through the day in any way they can.

One of the most memorable figures in 90's music, Robert (Not Rip) Van Winkle, aka Vanilla Ice, makes his screen debut. Of course, it's the only one of his career. Opposite him, Kristin Minter holds her ground well as she puts up with the silliness. Cool as Ice isn't as terrible as people have made it out to be.

Campy, weird, and unique, After Hours is a different kind of comedy. The film might have a slow start, but it picks up the pace when the meeting occurs for a potential sexual encounter. Then, it turns out the protagonist has to die for it. Finally, he realizes that sex isn't worth losing his life for and that he must survive to get home.

"I was born a poor black child." So begins the story of Navin R. Johnson for The Jerk. It's a funny movie, and Steve Martin was born to play the role. Witty dialogue is peppered throughout that's full of ingeniousness. The comedy touches a lot of areas rather than just a single one. The characters are likeable, and there are many wacky ones.

Under the Cherry Moon is a playful follow-up to the massive success of Purple Rain. By far, the best artistic decision is turning it into a black-and-white picture. After that, Prince takes care of the rest. Too cool for words, he's fun to watch. What sets him apart from others is unpredictability. Kristin Scott Thomas makes a stunning debut, and the chemistry between her and Prince is electrifying.

The ending is unique which is the single reason why the film has survived past 1983. It's the Vertigo of all slasher films. Two things that Sleepaway Camp has going for itself are the clothes and Judy who's so outrageously bad that she deserves her comeuppance. Most of all, you'll never forget the ending with the strange gay stuff thrown in the mix.

A creative post-apocalyptic action movie, The Road Warrior further solidifies Mel Gibson's reputation as an international superstar. He helps out a small community of settlers in the battle against a roving band of marauders. The stunts are out of the world for 1981, and the fantastic opening and closing scenes are unbeatable as well.

Forget the kid, and forget the sob story. The arm wrestling is where the action is in Over the Top. "You got guys from M.I.T., and you got guys who can't spell M.I.T." It has no equal: pure testosterone bleeds everywhere as arm wrestlers eat cigars, drink motor oil, and trash-talk that are backed by pounds of muscle, intense mentality, and do-or-die attitudes.

Delirious is a clever movie that's funny with an occasional lull here and there. The characters are well-sketched. There are many moments that feel appropriately soap operatic. Basically, it's about a writer of a daytime TV soap opera who wakes up, after passing out, in his own creation and he can shape the outcome of what's happening by using his typewriter.

I wonder if Vernon Howell saw Split Image before deciding what to do with the rest of his life. If you don't know who that is, then surely you'll recognize him as David Koresh of Waco, Texas, infamy. There are eerie parallels. Of course, Charles Manson and Jim Jones were there first. The makeup of their cults is almost similar to what's presented in the film. Another winning feature is the strong cast: Michael O'Keefe of The Great Santini, Karen Allen, Peter Fonda, James Woods, and Brian Dennehy.

Forget Bates Motel...this is MOTEL HELL. Twenty years after Psycho, horror is finally back in motels, and this time, it's Motel Hell which features one of the most bizarre stories ever put on celluloid in the annals of horror pictures. It's almost a cross between The Wicker Man and Psycho. Yet there's a human side to it.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure combines three things: history, time travel, and idiots. It's the one that Keanu Reeves will always be famous for. The concept is unique, and the movie is funny. The Maltese-born actor Terry Camilleri as Napoléon Bonaparte is the best character. His most hilarious moment is when he went bowling and let out a scream of profanities in French. The tie-in with Waterloo and waterslides is a stroke of genius.