Not Another Most Anticipated Films Of 2009 List

Two is always better than one, so we're giving you another perspective on what we'll all be watching and, in some cases, lining up for at midnight for throughout the year. Some of you may think there are some glaring omissions on my list, such as Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, Terminator: Salvation, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, but recent images and trailers from those films have deflated my expectations. And while it's unlikely that 2009 will be able to top the massive box office that hits like The Dark Knight and Iron Man helped bring in, names like Tarantino, Cameron, Apatow, and Snyder are set to make sure you don't decide to start using that library card this year.


10. Public Enemies
I can't pretend for a second that I enjoyed 2006's boring and overly-moody Miami Vice, a film that sucked all the fun out of the '80s hit TV series. But I am a Michael Mann's man, and the with Johnny Depp as legendary bank robber John Dillinger and the always reliable Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis, the G-man out to stop him, this has little chance of disappointing.

Countdown to: July 1st 2009

9. Whatever Works
While I don't remember ever highly anticipating a Woody Allen film, I have counted the days before every season of Larry David's hilarious HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. David seems to be stepping in as Woody's alter ego, a crumudggeon who somehow attracts a beautiful young woman, Evan Rachel Wood this time around. Woody's track record has improved greatly since a pretty rocky patch of late '90s/early 2000 films, and with these two comedy greats collaborating, we'll either see a comedy classic or heads exploding in theaters due to neurotic overload.

Countdown to: TBA

8. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Oringinally scheduled for release this past November, Warner Bros. pushed the release of the sixth potter film to July 2009 to bulk up their less than impressive summer slate. Since Azkaban, the Potter films have entered a darker realm, increasing their appeal to a mass audience with each film. Plus, you can finally check out Emma Watson without feeling like a total perv...although you should still feel like a bit of a perv.

Countdown to: July 17th 2009

7. Up
I know very little about this film other than a trailer that features balloons, a flying house, and a grumpy old man. And it's Pixar. I'd watch Pixar animating the phone book, so I'm sold.

Countdown to: May 29th 2009

6. Bruno
Thankfully I greatly overrestimated the size of Borat-fever in 2006, and didn't have to put up with nearly as many morons saying "Very nice" over and over again (although somehow I still hear the occasional "Yeah baby!" from Austin Powers). Sacha Baron Cohen's undercover antics as Bruno have gained much more coverage in the press than he did while making Borat, possibly ruining the surprise for both the patsies and the audience. And although Bruno may be Cohen's least popular creation, I still have a feeling he'll have us all saying "Vassup" by summer's end.

Countdown to: May 15th 2009

5. Funny People
After once reading an interview where Judd Apatow described The 40-Year-Old Virgin as a James L. Brooks movie on anphetamines, I assumed it was only a matter of time before he tried his hand at an actual James L. Brooks movie. He's even bringing along Spanglish star Adam Sandler, not to mention tons of other funny people like Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Aziz Ansari, and the previously only funny in Australia, Eric Bana. Let's just hope this turns out as a Judd Apatow movie with Adam Sandler in it instead of a Adam Sanlder movie that happens to be directed by Judd Apatow.

Countdown to: July 31st 2009

4. Star Trek
Although it's being written off by some Trekkies as Star Trek: 90210, the action-packed (and yes, sexy) trailer gives us a glimpse at a Trek that might go where no Trek film has gone before: mass appeal. And while I completely understand the anger die-hard Trek fans may have over the selling out of the franchise (not to mention questionable choices that contradict the established cannon), I implore the frustrated to take a wait and see approach. At least Scott Bakula's nowhere in sight.

Countdown to: May 8th 2009

3. Inglorious Basterds
I've read about it since not long after the release of 1997's Jackie Brown, but it looks like 2009 is going to be the year that we finally get to see Quentin Tarantino's WWII film. The cast list has been a revolving door almost since the beginning, with names as diverse as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Tim Roth, and Adam Sandler all being tossed around at various stages. Tarantino's settled on a Nazi-killing platoon that includes Hostel director Eli Roth, The Office's BJ Novak, and Freaks & Geeks Samm Levine, all headed up by Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine.

Countdown to: August 21st, 2009

2. Watchmen
As long as Fox doesn't stop it's release, we only have to wait a short 3 months for what's almost guaranteed to be the first blockbuster of 2009. Zack Snyder may have polarized critics with the testosterone-filled 300, but this time around he's got Alan Moore's classic graphic novel as source material, which Time Magazine called one of the best novels of the 20th century.

Countdown to: March 6th 2009 (Fingers crossed)

1. Avatar
Sorry Nickelodeon fans, I'm not talking about The Last Airbender. I'm talking about James Cameron's long awaited follow-up to Titanic. Very little is known about the film (I'm not even sure if that alien is legit), but we do know it's about a group of humans clashing with a humanoid species on their planet, it's being shot in a revolutionary 3D mix of computer animation and live action, and Sigourney Weaver's in it. Last time Weaver and Cameron worked together, the result was Aliens, so yeah, stakes is high.

Countdown to: December 18th, 2009

Disagree with the picks on either of our lists? Submit your own in the comments section!

Top Ten Movies I Can't Wait To See In 2009

2009 is less than 10 hours away, and I am super excited because it means that the movies I'm looking forward to seeing the most are even closer to being released!

Many of these movies are sequels to films or adaptations of books (some just look like they'll be a great time) that I love and treasure, so listing these films in order from the ones I want to see a lot to the ones I want to see even more is pretty difficult. Without real organization or thought to placement, here they are:


10. Angels & Demons - Release Date: May 15, 2009


I liked the book Angels & Demons better than The Da Vinci Code, and with added star power of Ewan McGregor, this movie has potential to be better than the first one. (Which is odd, because, technically, Angels & Demons should have been the first because it was published first.)

9. The Year One - Release Date: June 19, 2009


(There aren't any real pictures for The Year One yet, so a picture of Olivia Wilde, who plays a princess in the film, is going to have to suffice.) Jack Black and Michael Cera play two men who, when exiled from their primitive tribe, travel the globe and meet famous Biblical figures in this Monty Python-esque movie.


8. Adventureland - Release Date: March 27, 2009


Adventureland, like Zach & Miri Make A Porno, was filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I like seeing movies that were filmed in the area where I live because it makes the mental escape the movies provide much more realistic. In fact, I know exactly where those two actors in that scene are standing. How cool is that?!


7. Youth In Revolt - Release Date: April 3, 2009


(Also, no pictures yet for Youth In Revolt, so please accept this photo of Michael Cera, the lead in the movie, from a different movie as a substitute.) I read Youth In Revolt several years ago, and the book found a place in my heart. I'm interested in seeing Michael Cera in the role of Nick Twisp, seeing as the only parts I've seen Cera play have been sweet and somewhat socially awkward males. Either way, it'll be entertaining!


6. Brüno - Release Date: May 15, 2009


Sacha Baron Cohen is back as Bruno, the gay Austrian fashion/gossip reporter who can't help but offend just as many people as Borat did! As a fan of Da Ali G Show and its spin-offs, I can't wait to see what Bruno does in this movie!


5. Up - Release Date: May 29, 2009


Before the most recent children's movie I saw, the preview for Up played, and I was immediately hooked. Was the old, curmudgeonly man who just wanted to get away, or was it the terrified Boy Scout clinging to the house being lifted higher into the air by balloons? I can't say for sure, but I know I need to see this!


4. Star Trek - Release Date: May 8, 2009


Although I wasn't the biggest fan of the original Star Trek series or the movies (I personally love Star Trek 4...so what if there are whales in it?), but I'm still interested in seeing the story about how the original (original meaning Star Trek, not Star Trek: Enterprise) crew of the Enterprise came together.


3. Land of the Lost - Release Date: June 5, 2009


My childhood was full of great television shows, such as Land of the Lost, so when I heard they were remaking one of my most favorite childhood shows into a movie starring Will Ferrell, I knew that the powers-that-be had the right combination for a great movie!


2. Terminator: Salvation - Release Date: May 22, 2009


I have always enjoyed the Terminator franchise (in ALL of its forms!), and I can't imagine that this sequel will change that fact!



1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Release Date: July 17, 2009


It's weird to think that the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone was published when I was just 13 years old. Now I'm almost 25, and the thought that I'm too old for these movies has never crossed my mind. The Harry Potter series has never disappointed me, either in print or on film, and although I'll be one of the first in line to see this, I do recognize that I'm too old to dress up in "wizarding" costumes. (Fact: I have never dressed up in a costume to go see a movie.)

Top Ten Music Cues From Freaks And Geeks

This won't be a list where I lament the premature cancellation of one of the greatest shows ever televised. No, this is a time to rejoice thanks to the recent Shout Factory release of Freaks And Geeks: The Complete Series - Yearbook Edition, previously only available directly from the Freaks And Geeks website. With 2 extra bonus discs and an 80 page year book packed with rare photos and more, it's a must own for any Freaks And Geeks fan. But don't worry budget conscious consumer, the also excellent 6 disc Complete Series is available. So here now are my picks for the best music cues of the series, no easy task when dealing with a soundtrack this eclectic and expansive.

10. "Let The Good Times Roll" by The Cars from the episode The Garage Door
After finding a mysterious garage door opener in his father's car, Neil sets out to find the door it belongs to, with the help of the always reliable geeks Sam and Bill. As the trio rolls around aimlessly, Neil pointing the clicker at every garage they pass, it becomes clear that the good times will be less frequent for the Schweiber's.

9. "You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You" by Dean Martin from the episode Noshing And Moshing
A rare, out of period music selection for the series, Dean Martin's timeless crooning plays over a montage featuring Daniel, bruised and partially pierced, returning to Kim's open arms, Neil temporarily coming to terms with his father's infidelity, a tense moment between the Schweiber's, and the hilariously drunk Weir's stumbling home.

8. "Look Sharp" by Joe Jackson from the episode Looks And Books
In a desperate attempt to impress his dream girl Cindy Sanders, super stud Sam Weir struts into school feeling confident in his brand new duds...but confidence never lasts long for the geeks.

7. "Love Reign O'er Me" by The Who from Dead Dogs And Gym Teachers
While happily enjoying a bowl of Count Chocula, Bill is confronted with the uncomfortable reality that gym teacher Mr. Fredricks has spent the night at his house. Perhaps no other band conveys the kind of teenage angst that The Who found second nature (okay, The Kinks, but that's really Wes Anderson territory), which is why this is their first of two appearances on this list.

6. "Ripple" by The Grateful Dead from the episode Discos And Dragons
The final song of the series, the bittersweet Grateful Dead tune from the Mr. Rosso approved American Beauty album plays as Lindsay waves goodbye to her family and says hello to her new Deadhead friends.

5. "Come Sail Away" by Styx from the episode Pilot
After Sam works up the nerve to ask Cindy Sanders for the dance she promised, the two slowly navigate the dance floor look for a spot, but before you know it, the song begins "to carry on..." and Sam's first slow dance with a girl becomes his first fast dance with a girl. Also going on, Lindsay making ammends with Eli and rocking out in her green army jacket.

4. "You'll Accomp'ny Me" by Bob Seger from the episode Smooching And Mooching
Bill enjoys 7 minutes in heaven with Vicki Appleby after charming the pants off of her with lines from The Jerk (what woman could resist?), while Sam finds out that Cindy Sanders is not quite as delicate as she looks.

3. "Spirit Of The Radio" by Rush from the episode I'm With The Band
Nothing conveys the awesome feeling of playing the drums (poorly) better than Nick Andopolis banging along with Neal Peart on "Spirit Of The Radio."

2. "Rosalinda's Eyes" by Billy Joel from the episode Carded And Discarded
As the geeks spend the afternoon shooting off rockets with the new girl Maureen, the mood is set by the sounds of the king of suburban romance, Billy Joel.

1. "I'm One" by The Who from the episode Dead Dogs And Gym Teachers
There has never been a more perfect depiction of the type of bliss associated with after school relaxation than Bill kicking back with a grilled cheese sandwich and chocolate cake as he toasts Garry Shandling stand-up with a glass of milk as the Quadrophenia classic plays.

Bonus:

"Lady L" by Jason Segel from the episode Dead Dogs And Gym Teachers
No words necessary. Just watch.


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Legends Of The Fall

Fall movie season is here, and with it comes a slew of Oscar bait and "important" films. But don't worry action and comedy fans, we've got you covered too. Here are our top 10 must see movies this fall.

10. Valkyrie

Generally speaking, movies that have switched release dates as many times as Valkyrie has don't inspire confidence. But after positive test screenings, United Artists gained a new found confidence in the film and decided it was worthy of an award's season release. Add to that a riveting trailer (despite a somewhat dodgy German accent from Tom Cruise...or lack thereof), and you've got a film that could put Cruise back on top.

Opens: December 26th

9. Australia

Admittedly I'm not the biggest Baz Luhrmann fan, but even I can't deny the extraordinary images found in the trailer for Australia. Plus, no singing, no anachronisms...Luhrmann may have just made a movie I can sit through.

Opens: November 26th, December 5th (Wide)

8. Milk

Sean Penn playing gay politician Harvey Milk, in a film directed by Gus Van Sant. I wonder if this will get Oscar nominations?

Opens: November 26th (Limited)

7. Changeling

Clint Eastwood's been on a directing hot streak recently, so I'll go see pretty much anything with his name on it...like say, a period drama about a mother (Angelina Jolie) whose son is kidnapped and returned - only she doesn't believe it's her son.

Opens: October 24th (Limited), October 31st (Wide)

6. Revolutionary Road

If you were a teenage girl in 1997, you've probably been waiting for the reunion of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet longer than baby boomers had to wait for Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan to reunite in You've Got Mail. Thankfully, Revolutionary Road looks like it has a bit more substance and very little chance of turning into a two hour commercial for AOL.

Opens: December 26th (Limited)

5. W.

Too soon? W. looks to either be the most entertaining film ever made about a U.S. President or a giant trainwreck. Director Oliver Stone has said the film is not a "hatchet job" on the legacy of our 43rd President, but the teaser poster filled with "Bush-ims" suggests otherwise.

Opens: October 17th (Limited)

4. Zack & Miri Make A Porno

Two in a row for Elizabeth Banks (also in W.), who co-stars with Seth Rogen in Zack & Miri Make A Porno, in which the titular slackers are forced to make a skin flick to come up with rent money. Early word says it's writer/director Kevin Smith's best in years.

Opens: October 31st

3. The Road

Author Cormac McCarthy's No Country For Old Men won last year's Best Picture Academy Award. This year, McCarthy invades cinemas with Oprah Book Club favorite The Road, starring Viggo Mortensen as a father navigating a post-apocalyptic wasteland with his son. Director John Hilcoat (The Proposition) may not be able to top the Coen Brothers' masterpiece, but he should at least be able to wash the bad taste of the I Am Legend climax out of our mouths.

Opens: November 14th (Limited), November 26th (Wide) - POSTPONED FOR RELEASE IN 2009

2. Quantum Of Solace

After a much needed revamp in Casino Royale, Daniel Craig brings his no nonsense Bond back for revenge in Quantum Of Solace. Questionable title aside, the most recent trailer for the film looks absolutely amazing, and with a 106 minute running time (the shortest of any Bond film), this looks like it could be the most action packed Bond yet.

Opens: November 14th

1. The Wrestler

Considering that there hasn't even been an official trailer for The Wrestler yet, I only have early word of mouth to go by on this one. That early word of mouth consists of across the board praise for the film, the best reviews Mickey Rourke's gotten in years, and the Golden Lion at The Venice Film Festival. So you could say the word of mouth is not to shabby on this one.

Opens: December 19th

Top 10 Double Dips

Double dips. As DVD collector's, we have a love/hate relationship with them. On the plus side, you're getting all new bonus materials, possibly a new a/v transfer, and all sorts of other goodies. On the downside, you're probably paying for a movie you already purchased once. So what's worth your double dip dollar? Here are ten double dips we think are worth the upgrade.

10. Pulp Fiction

Original Release Date: May 20th, 1998

Double Dip Date: August 20th, 2002

Originally released as a bare bones single disc, die-hards new there was way more bonus material to be had, and some of us were able to patiently wait for a release worthy of the Criterion laserdisc. Even if you did purchase the original, there's not doubt you traded up thanks to handsome packaging, two discs loaded with bonus materials, and a Jack Rabbit Slim's menu included as the insert. A must upgrade for any Tarantino devotee.

9. Dogma

Original Release Date: May 2nd, 2000

Double Dip date: June 26th, 2001

Even in the format's infancy, Kevin Smith established himself as a huge supporter of supplimental material on his discs, with stellar releases of Chasing Amy and Mallrats. So when word came that his controversial 1999 film Dogma was being released with no special features, it came as a bit of a head scratcher. Thankfully, Smith's fantastic relationship with his fanbase made it clear that a special edition was in the works, so those of us in the know saved our hard earned dollar and the faithfull were duly rewarded with two of Smith's infamous commentary tracks, deleted scenes, and more, not to mention sweet Indiana Jones-esque cover art. DVD collectors can probably guess which Smith title we'll be seeing later on in the list.

8. Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

Original Release Date: May 29th, 2001

Double Dip Date: November 13th, 2007

Any double dip with multiple versions of the same film is always going to be an easy second purchase. The 30th Anniversary Edition of Close Encoutners Of The Third Kind collected all three versions of the film (theatrical, special edition, and director's cut), a collector's book, comparison poster, and more. The Blu-Ray edition is of course the preferred choice, but either way you'll be getting the most complete Close Encounters package you'll ever need.

7. Seven Samurai

Original Release Date: March 16th, 1999

Double Dip Date: September 5th, 2006

It's not often that Criterion feels the need to go back and add suppliments to their already loaded releases, but as the company's second DVD release, Seven Samurai was a little lite on the features. Due to it's 203 minute running time, it only included an audio commentary with Japanese film expert Michael Jeck and a theatrical trailer, all on the dreaded flipper disc. The 2006 release (our #1 DVD of that year) made right that wrong, spreading the film onto two discs, and threw in a bonus third disc of suppliments, including the Seven Samurai segment of Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful To Create, a now standard bonus feature on almost all of Criterion's Kurosawa releases.

6. Superman: The Movie

Original Release Date: May 1st, 2001

Double Dip Date: November 28th, 2006

If the idea of owning Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace kept you from purchasing the stunning Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition, you still owe it to yourself to pick up the 4 disc special edition. Featuring both the theatrical cut and the 2000 expanded edition, this double dip includes hours of features, such as featurettes covering all aspects of production, 9 Fleischer Superman cartoons, and the 1951 George Reeves movie Superman And The Mole Men.


5. Sin City: Unrated, Recut & Extended

Original Release Date: August 16th, 2005

Double Dip Date: December 13th, 2005

Here's a double dip we all saw coming. Director Robert Rodriguez has never been one to skimp on extra features, so when Sin City arrived in August of 2006 with just a behind-the-scenes featurette, it was clear more was to come. Rodriquez didn't dissapoint, giving Unrated, Recut & Extended buyers the option of watching the original theatrical cut, or watching each story seperately (with extra gore), as they were originally published by creator Frank Miller. You also get commentaries by Rodriguez, Miller and guest director Quentin Tarantino, featurettes, and the graphic novel version of The Hard Goodbye. Sadly, there's still no deleted Jessica Alba - Alexis Bledel make-out scene...I know it exists, it has to!


4. Zodiac: Director's Cut

Original Release Date: July 24th, 2007

Double Dip Date: January 8th, 2008

David Fincher's 2007 masterpiece Zodiac was one of the most intensely thorough prodedural thrillers released in recent memory, so when the bare bones DVD arrived in July of 2007, many fans smelled a rat. Turns out the smell was coming from the insert included in the DVD case, which announced the coming 2 disc Director's cut. Paramount delievered the goods though, putting out a set so filled with suppliments on every aspect of filming and more importantly, the actual Zodiac killings, that it's possibly the closest any studio has ever come to touching what Criterion does best.


3. Clerks X

Original Release Date: June 29th, 1999

Double Dip Date: September 7th, 2004

Kevin Smith's second appearance on our countdown is the tenth anniversary of his classic debut Clerks, Clerks X, a set that upgraded an already decent Collector's Edition (that virtually mirrored the laserdisc release) with a massive 3 discs. The theatrical cut and the original version of the film are included, with two commentaries, one being a video commentary for the original cut. The audio and video has been cleaned up, and highlights include an animated "Lost Scene" featuring Joey Lauren Adams, and the feature length documentary "Snowball Effect: The Making Of Clerks."


2. The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring - New Line Platinum Series

Original Release Date: August 6th, 2002

Double Dip Date: November 12th, 2002

Without question, The Lord Of The Rings films set the gold standard with the release of the extended version of The Fellowship Of The Ring. Not only did Peter Jackson add 30 minutes to the theatrical cut, he did the right thing and spread the film across two discs, to make space for a beautiful transfer, DTS ES and Dolby Digital EX audio options, and an audio commentary track with over 30 participants. The other two discs include several production featurettes, all beautiful laid out in a branching menu scheme. To top it all off, all three came packaged gorgeously, more at home in a library than on a DVD shelf.


1. Blade Runner: 5 Disc Ultimate Edition

Original Relase Date: March 26th, 1997

Double Dip Date: December 18th, 2007

Possibly one of the greatest DVDs ever released, the 5 disc Ultimate Edition of Blade Runner upgrades the previously released Director's Cut, one of the first titles released on the DVD format. This is as complete a package any die hard fan could ask for, including the final cut, the director's cut, the theatrical version, the European cut and the ultra rare workprint version that arguably started the public's fascination with the manly incarnations of Blade Runner. While Blu-Ray and HD-DVD owners could obtain the workprint with the standard or briefcase releases, DVD owners were forced to purchase the briefcase if they wanted the workprint. But oh what a set it is, with an oragami unicorn, die-cast toy Spinner, a motion film clip, hours of special features and more. To paraphrase Roy Batty, "Time to buy."

Men Amongst Men: Top Ten Badasses On Film

Everyday people come up to me and ask "Allan, you're so unbelievably intimidating and irresistible to women, how can I be more like you?" The answer is you can't. But I'm here from downtown, I'm here on a mission of mercy, and by studying these ten shining examples of masculinity, you'll be one step closer.

10. John Bender - The Breakfast Club


9. Richie - Over The Edge


8. Ordell Robbie - Jackie Brown


7. John McClane - Die Hard


6. Frank T.J. Mackey - Magnolia


5. Travis Bickle - Taxi Driver


4. Harry Callahan - Dirty Harry


3. Bud White - L.A. Confidential


2. Francis Begbie - Trainspotting


1. Blake - Glengarry Glen Ross

My Top Ten Favorite Movies To Watch On July 4th

The Fourth of July is upon us, and in the spirit of the holiday, I have decided to share the 10 movies that I like to watch on this day. These are the movies that remind me what it means to be an American, as well as what difficulties were endured to create the United States of America that we know and love today. They may not all be based on real events, but they all capture the strength and rebelliousness of the American spirit.

And in no particular order:


1. The Patriot


Best Quote: Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson): "Before this war is over, I'm going to kill you."



2. Glory


Best Quote: Col. Robert G. Shaw (Matthew Broderick): "If you men will take no pay, then none of us will."



3. Independence Day


Best Quote (tied!):

Capt. Steve Hiller (Will Smith): "Welcome to Earth!"

President Thomas Whitmore (Bill Pullman): "Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. "Mankind." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"



4. Forrest Gump

Best Quote: Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks): "Mama always said life was like a box a chocolates, never know what you're gonna get."



5. The Last Castle

Best Quote: Lt. Gen. Eugene Irwin (Robert Redford): "Colonel. I'm taking command of your prison"



6. Band of Brothers

Best Quote: Maj. Richard D. Winters (Damien Lewis): "We're not lost, Private... we're in Normandy."



7. Saving Private Ryan

Best Quote: Capt. John H. Miller (Tom Hanks): "Earn this."



8. Serenity

Best Quote: Capt. Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion): "Sure as I know anything, I know this - they will try again. Maybe on another world, maybe on this very ground swept clean. A year from now, ten? They'll swing back to the belief that they can make people... better. And I do not hold to that. So no more runnin'. I aim to misbehave. "



9. Behind Enemy Lines

Best Quote: Admiral Leslie McMahon Reigart (Gene Hackman): "Zero-six, you've been shot down, life is tough. You're a combat aviator, start acting like one. Remember your training, put some angles between you and your pursuers. Evade and survive, and we will bring you home. You got that? We will bring you home"



10. Black Hawk Down

Best Quote: Eversmann (Josh Hartnett): "Nobody asks to be a hero, it just sometimes turns out that way. "


Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!