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Truly believe the world has become too busy and hopefully, one day,
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National Treasure (2004)
A Personal Favorite - Perhaps the best documentary ever made!
I watch a lot of documentaries but there's only one I go back to time and time again and get the same joy I got watching it the first time...
And that's National Treasure!
Nicolas Cage sweeps all this time! He looks especially manly in this one. Riley, his computer genius pal is HILARIOUS! And Abigail, hubba hubba!
It's a miracle documentary. Full of miracles. 10/10 IGN
Deus Ex (2000)
BEST VIDEO GAME OF ALL TIME! Or is it?
I sometimes question whether this video game is even a video game? Perhaps it is reality and therefore, we're actually the ones in a game.
The Best of Times (1981)
Underrated Classic
This sitcom is hilarious. I really loved it. Crispin Glover kills it per usual.
It's kind of like the Ferris Bueller before Ferris Bueller.
Nicolas Cage gives a wonderful subtle performance. Plus, he looks pretty good doing push ups in the beginning. ;)
The laugh track is also great because it helps you to know exactly where the jokes are. And there's a lot of them.
Don't get me started on the song and dance numbers.
10/10
The Boy in Blue (1986)
A movie about sculling... Not because we wanted it but because we needed it
The Boy in Blue may not have had the sexiest tag line: Hanlan was one of the first scullers to successfully utilize the "sliding seat."
But hey, there are a lot of movies that don't sound great on paper but in execution, they're something special.
This film is special. You can feel the intensity in Nic Cage's eyes. He takes you on a journey you will not soon forget.
And who can forget such classic lines such as 'This is making me sick wearing these monkey suits', and 'Get up, Harvard man!'
It's impossible to see anybody else in this role.
10/10
The Cotton Club (1984)
Great Visuals. Great Music. Great Performances. A Great Film
Take this review for it's worth because I'm a sucker for some good jazz. This film is full of great jazz. The Cotton Club was a famous Jazz nightclub. It was also a hotbed of corruption and a seedy underground for the mos of the time.
This film is gorgeous and its aesthetic helps to make you feel like you're in the club, bouncing along to the tunes of the day. Finally, there are some wonderful performances from Richard Gere, Diane Lane, and some great moments with Nic Cage that help to give the film structure.
Go see it! You'll be tapping your foot to the music for weeks to come.
Birdy (1984)
I Am the Bird
This is a wonderful character study of two friends throughout life.
Al (Nicolas Cage) and Birdy (Matthew Modine) put in some great performances, to be expected by this point from Cage. Birdy wants to transcend his human experience and learn to fly. Cage humors his aspirations and wants to help his friend.
Later on, the friends go through something neither can fully comprehend. (Vietnam War) The ramifications of the war weigh heavy on their heads.
It's a tale about friendship, and what it means to be there for someone. Highly recommend.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Don't want to miss this one!
This is a FUN movie. Brings me back to the early 1980's. Sean Penn, what a performance.
I see a lot of negative reviews. I think those people don't understand. This movie isn't trying to be anything other than it is. It's just meant to be a time capsule of high school in the 1980s.
Does it have a great plot? Not really. Does it even have a plot? Not really, but that's not the point. The film is an adventure and takes you on a ride with the characters. It also captures a piece of the 1980s I haven't seen emulated since.
Also, Nic Cage gives a wonderfully understated performance.
Valley Girl (1983)
What a Classic
There are a few films that come along that hit you right in your heart. I will never forget Valley Girl. It was truly a special experience. What a lovely cast and fun story!
If you haven't seen it, what are you doing? Nicolas Cage is a riot in this one and I have to say, looks pretty good. ;)
Racing with the Moon (1984)
A Film about People
Racing with the Moon is a fantastic film about people and emotions. My favorite thing about was the attention to detail. From the pool scene to the abortion scene, every moment keeps you engaged.
It's a roller coaster of a film in the best way possible. We also get to see the pairing up of Sean Penn and Nicolas Cage again which is a lot of fun. They have great chemistry.
Rumble Fish (1983)
Look beyond the Outsiders
It's a shame that Rumble Fish has gone under the radar for so long. It's a special film that I honestly think is a little bit better than Outsiders.
Hold down the pitchforks! I still love Outsiders; I just feel that the addition of a couple cast members (Nicolas Cage in particular) really helped in elevating the material.