Damn Good Movie Memories

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.

A little known, but very well done screwball comedy about two strangers who meet on a park bench and become the maid and butler to a gangster. Starring Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur.

Easily one of the best buddy cop comedies ever made: with Gator, desk pops, Dirty Mike and The Boys, an accidental shooting of NY Yankees legend Derek Jeter and much more! Starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, and Michael Keaton. Directed by Adam McKay.

While most remakes fall flat, Eddie Murphy's version of the Jerry Lewis classic took the film to bigger and better laughs. Co-starring Jada Pinkett.

It's a fumble...FUMBALAYA, FUMBLERUSKI! Even if you don't remember the movie, you remember Rob Schneider's play-by-play. Starring Scott Bakula, Hector Elizondo, Robert Loggia, Sinbad, Larry Miller, Jason Bateman, and Kathy Ireland.

Never seen this movie? You're definitely not alone. However, if you like 80s teen movies that involve vampires, you probably still missed this one! In any case, it's in Brian's DVD collection, so it gets a full episode dedicated to it. Starring Robert Sean Leonard, Cheryl Pollak, David Warner, Paul Wilson, and Rene Auberjonois.

Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers inadvertently discover the fountain of youth from an anti-aging elixir created by a monkey. Co-starring Charles Coburn and Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Howard Hawks.

220 or 221? If you know the answer, then you also know what an underrated gem this movie is. So, break out your "woobie" and remember it's "South to drop off, MORON!" Starring Michael Keaton, Terri Garr, and Martin Mull. Written by John Hughes.