Damn Good Movie Memories

It's an Adam Sandler stoner comedy, but without Adam Sandler, about a video game tester who moves in with his grandmother and her two roommates. Starring Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Doris Roberts, Shirley Jones, Nick Swardson, Joel David Moore, and Shirley Knight.

Al Pacino ends the 1970s with a powerful performance as an idealistic defense lawyer who must struggle with his own morals while still having to uphold his legal duties. Also starring Jack Warden, Christine Lahti, John Forsythe, and Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Norman Jewison.

Based on the popular 1980s TV show, about a special forces unit who attempt to clear their names after being falsely imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit. Starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel, and Patrick Wilson.

The original classic that could only come from the gritty filmmaking of the 1970s. Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley. Directed by Michael Ritchie.

One of the most ridiculous premises in movie history, but it works! (at least for the original film). Enjoy the hijinks of Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman as they drag their dead boss around for a holiday weekend. Co-starring Terry Kiser and Catherine Mary Stewart. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.

Following the success of 'Splash', Tom Hanks and John Candy team up again in this comic adventure about volunteering in the Peace Corps. Co-starring Rita Wilson, Gedde Watanabe, and Tim Thomerson.

A box office bust when first released, but is the epitome of a cult classic today. The one and only film to star the wonderful Weird Al Yankovic. Co-starring Michael Richards, Victoria Jackson, Kevin McCarthy, Fran Drescher, and David Bowe.

The final film for Carole Lombard and Jack Benny's finest on-screen role, about two actors and their theater group who attempt to capture a Nazi spy in occupied Poland during World War II. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

The original sci-fi classic about an alien who crashes his spacecraft in the North Pole and wreaks havoc on the military personnel who attempt to research their supernatural discovery. Credited to Christian Nyby as the director, but actually ghost directed by Howard Hawks.

Nobody was a bigger name than Michael J. Fox in 1985, as he starred in a hit TV series (Family Ties) and had a number one film at the box office (Back to the Future). How does the original Teen Wolf hold up today? Co-starring James Hampton, Jerry Levine, Susan Ursitti, and Lorie Griffin. Directed by Rod Daniel.

John Candy's first starring role where he takes his family on a vacation to Florida and wackiness ensues! Co-starring Rip Torn, Richard Crenna, and Karen Austin. Directed by Carl Reiner.

The film debut for Tom Hanks and the first movie released by Touchstone Pictures. 'Splash' was also a precursor to the enormously popular 'The Little Mermaid' released five years later. Also starring Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. Directed by Ron Howard.

The original film (which was based on the 1947 novel) that provided the inspiration for the 80s sitcom Mr. Belvedere. Starring Clifton Webb, Robert Young, and Maureen O'Hara.

On paper, it's one of the most ridiculous big budget movie premises ever: Two middle-aged men, still living with their respective parent, become live-in step brothers when their parents get married. Starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn. Directed by Adam McKay.

The first (and some say the best) of the fourteen Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as Holmes and Dr. Watson. Also starring Lionel Atwill and John Carradine.

The continuing adventures of Joan Wilder and Jack Colton. How does this sequel hold up to the excellent 'Romancing the Stone'? Find out on this week's episode! Starring Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, and Danny DeVito. Directed by Lewis Teague.

Without a doubt, one of the greatest sports movies of all-time and easily in Brian's Top 5 favorite films. 'Rocky' changed film making and storytelling forever and we discuss its legacy, the terrific backstory about the making of the film, and the many brilliant scenes that make 'Rocky' one of the most iconic movies in cinematic history. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Directed by John Avildsen.

Unfortunately, the "adventure" began and ended with this film, but it's a helluva a ride! Starring Fred Ward, Joel Grey, Wilford Brimley, Kate Mulgrew, and J.A. Preston.

Before Iron Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe reigned supreme in the superhero genre, there was an underrated gem spawned from the darker side of Marvel comics. Starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Rebecca Romijn, Ben Foster, and John Pinette.

The slew of wild comedies from the early 1980s might have began a few years earlier with National Lampoon's Animal House, but it reached new levels with the original Porky's. Get ready for tales about "Lassie", Ms. Ballbricker, peep holes, growth charts, and plenty more! You even see Kim Cattrall in a memorable early film role. Directed by Bob Clark.