Since my wife is recording “Kid Nation” and “America’s Next Top Model” on our DVR, I don’t have the ability to change to a different channel at this point – the perfect time to throw in a classic “oldie but goodie.”
“They Live” is, in my opinion, John Carpenter’s finest movie – grade B excellence. From an awesome premise, timeless quotes (“I came here to kick ass and chew bubblegum….”), and great fight scenes, this movie has it all. Well, everything but a perfect story execution, but that’s part of the low budget charm. I still vote this movie as an instant cult classic.
Since I constantly tell my brother about “one of my favorite all-time fight scenes” from this movie, I figured I’d post it here. In this clip our protagonist Nada (Roddy Piper) tries to convince his co-worker Frank (Keith David) to put on a pair of special glasses that allow one to see aliens living among them. Frank, of course, declines.
This one’s for you, Ryan. And for those of you who haven’t seen it, go rent it, grab some popcorn and a few beers and enjoy!
Of course that is an instant classic! I bought that for Mariani for his birthday. I can’t tell you the number of times Pat & I have spent laughing along to it. From an all star cast to great story it really does have it all. And the low budget effects feel just adds to it. Absolutely one of my favorites. Roddy kicks ass, as always! “Just when you think you have the answers, I change the questions.”
Call me crazy but I have never seen this movie. I guess I can stop living the sheltered life and see it.
Sam, you’re crazy.
Definitely go out and rent this one night, you won’t be dissapointed.
Well, I would have to be off kilter a little bit to game with the likes of this lot! If I had the free time to run out and rent it I would John. I still haven’t watched Transformers that I received for my birthday 2 months ago.