Films That I Like, Part I.

I have often been accused by my peers of hating everything, especially movies. When ever I say I didn't like a movie, people usually respond by saying, "But you hate every movie." This is simply not true. I don't hate every movie, it's just more fun to tear movies apart than it is to talk about how much you enjoyed watching them. Seriously, when you hate a movie you can talk endlessly for hours about what you didn't like about it, when you like a movie there's never really much to say. "It was good!" However, I would like to dismiss the myth that I hate every movie. Therefore, here is a list of movies I do *gulp* like.

Nevermind, I do hate every movie. Damn it, every one was right about me. When did I become such a bitter old man? Why can't I feel? WHHHHYYYYYYYY? WHYYYYYYYYY?
Just kidding!

List (Part I):

Stop Making Sense (1984)- the greatest concert movie ever made; proving once again that the Talking Heads are the greatest band of all time.

The General (1927)- A silent comedy starring the greatest comedian of all time, Buster Keaton. Beautifully done, definitely worth a look.

King Kong (1933)- The 1933 classic is dated in many respects, but it is far more entertaining that most special effects films that are made today.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy - In my opinion (which many will consider blasphemy) the movies
are vastly superior to the books. The characters have more depth, and the battles have a bigger dynamic to them. The books are often sidetracked by endless poems and songs, and unnecessary characters like Tom Bombadil.

Rear Window (1954)- Hitchcock's best film. People often mentally masturbate to the fact that the dreadful film Phone Booth takes place entirely in a phone booth, well all of Rear Window (with th exception of two scenes) takes place in James Stewart's apartment. Most of the film is seen from his point of view, unlike Phone Booth, which has multiple points of view and noisy visuals.

Evil Dead II (1987) - Possibly the best sequel of all time. Not only does it improve upon the original film, but it is loaded with lots of memorable moments, the best being the scene in which Bruce Campbell tells a jabbering demon's head to "Swallow This!" Then blasting it into many pieces.

American Graffiti (1973)- What happened to George Lucas? It's hard to believe the man responsible for this moving film is also the same man who gave us three very ummoving Star Wars prequels. American Graffiti is perhaps Lucas best and most personal film and his love for the era shows. It features wonderfully performances from a then unknown cast; has a great soundtrack; and beautifully crafted sequences that revolve around cars crusing the streets. It's a film practically any one can relate to.

Jaws (1975)- My favorite Spielberg film. Some how Spielberg was able to take a crummy novel and turn it into an exciting action film that still holds up after repeated viewings. The cast is tremendous (Especially Robert Shaw as Captain Quint) and Spielberg builds the suspense by never showing the shark until half way through the film. The effects have shown their age; but I personally prefer an outdated mechanical shark to the equally phony looking CGI ones apparent in movies now a days.

House of Wax (1953) - Not the awful remake, but the 1953 version starring Vincent Price. The film is predictable as they come (pretty much every one knows Vincent Price's fate once the film begins), but nevertheless it is an incredily fun film to watch. Price is in top form as a mad sculptor and the film never takes itself to seriously. It's even better in 3D, especially the infamous paddle ball man sequence.

Ghostbusters (1984) One of the many films I grew up watching and still retains its charm despite having seen over 500 times. What impresses me about Ghostbusters is how restrained it is at times. The comedians don't mug it up for the camera and Bill Murray's dead pan persona nicely contrasts with the special effects. However, my favorite performance belong to Rick Moranis who constantly locks himself out of his apartment, while hopelessly trying to impress Sigourney Weaver.

This is part one of my list. Take in mind this is not a greatest films list, just films that I like. In future lists you will more than likely see titles like She's All That and Teen Wolf, neither is very good, but they are entertaing to watch.