FReeper Canteen ~ Favorite Cult Movies ~ August 2 2004

My Tribute to Cult Movies

What does "cult" movie mean?

Cult means seen by few, but appreciated immensely by those in the know.

Do you know any of these movies?

If you didn't before you do now! And now you will be in the know! Run out NOW and get these flicks!!!

MY FAVORITE CULT MOVIES /COMEDY CATEGORY ARE:

CAR WASH

MOVIE QUOTE:

Lindy: I'm more man than you'll ever be and more woman than you'll ever get.

Daddy Rich: The best place for money, is right here in my pocket.

MOVIE TRIVA

The main location of this film was an actual Los Angeles car wash a few blocks from McArthur Park. It was torn down in the late 1980s. While it was open, the marquee of the car wash announced it was featured in this film.

CANNONBALL RUN

Filmed when the Fed imposed a national 55 mph speed limit, The Cannonball Run is based on the real–life "Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Dash." It’s basically a fast–moving – and at times, somewhat slapstick – comedy with a huge cast of stars: Burt Reynolds, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Mel Tillis, Terry Bradshaw, Adriane Barbeau, Jackie Chan, Farrah Fawcett, Jack Elam, Dom DeLuise, Jamie Farr, Roger Moore (who plays a character who thinks he’s 007 and even drives an Astin–Martin with gadgets), and more. From Adriane Barbeau using her – er, ah, assets – to escape speeding tickets to the big fight with Peter Fonda’s motorcycle gang to Jack Elam as the mad proctologist, The Cannonball Run is a fun and funny movie

MOVIE QUOTE:

California Highway Patrolman: Headquarters, we are still in pursuit of the black Lamborghini.
Dispatcher: Car 42, you've been in pursuit for two hours. Another five minutes and you'll be in Arizona.
California Highway Patrolman: Yeah, and we're going to stay in pursuit until we catch them.
Dispatcher: It didn't take us THAT long to catch Dillinger.

MOVIE TRIVA:

Don Rickles was originally cast as Fenderbaum before the part went to Sammy Davis Jr.
The ambulance used in the movie is the actual ambulance that Hal Needham and Brock Yates built and raced in the real Cannonball Run.
The producers asked the governor of Georgia if the crew could shut down the center of a small town so that a plane could land in the middle of it. The police blocked off the section that the plane was to land in and a barrier can be seen in the background.
The Ferrari 308 used in the movie belonged to director Needham, Hal.
Roger Moore (I) has a different girlfriend every time we see him in this movie and they are all voiced by June Foray (uncredited).
The first highway patrolman that pulls over Adrienne Barbeau and 'Tara Buckman" (qv) was Burt Reynold's stand-in (note the resemblance). race.
Jackie Chan, who played a small role in this movie, was very upset when he learned his character was Japanese since he himself is Chinese.
In one of the earlier scenes in the movie, Dom Deluise's character says "Maybe we could get a black Trans Am", and Burt Reynolds (I)'s character says, "No, it's been done before." This is a reference to Smokey and the Bandit (1977) which starred Reynolds, and was directed by Hal Needham, who directed this film. Deluise co-starred with Reynolds in the 1980 sequel, Smokey and the Bandit II (1980).

IT'S A MAD,MAD,MAD WORLD

MOVIE QUOTE:

If ever this mad, mad, mad, mad world needed "It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world" it's now!

Released in 1963, the film became not only one of the longest comedies ever filmed (nearly 5 hours
in its initial cut), but boasted the most impressive casts of Hollywood comedic legends ever
assembled: Sid Caeser, Milton Berle, Phil Silvers, Ethel Mermen, Jonathan Winters, Buddy Hackett,
Terry-Thomas, Dick Shawn, Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy. If that weren't enough, the film boasted
nearly a dozen additional cameos by Hollywood legends that included Don Knotts, Jerry Lewis, and even
The Three Stooges.

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Restoration

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT

Bandit and Cledus are two truck-driving southerners who accept a dare from big-shots Big and Little Enos to pick up a truckload of beer from Texas and return it to them within a specified amount of time. Picking it up is simple enough, but as they are leaving Texas, Bandit unwittingly picks up Carrie, a hitchhiking bride-to-be who just left her groom, Junior, at the altar. Junior, however, is the son of Sheriff Buford T. Justice. And when Buford and Junior discover what has happened, they go on a "high-speed pursuit" across the Southeast to catch the bandit.

MOVIE QUOTE:

What we have here is a total lack of respect for the law!

WATCH THE TRAILER

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S

Based on Truman Capote's 1958 novella of the same title, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961) is the story of a woman on her own making her way in the big city. As stories go, it is short on plot but rich in characterization which may explain why its protagonist, Holly Golightly, has become Audrey Hepburn's most memorable screen persona. In the hands of director Blake Edwards, the film neglects much of the book's foreboding edge, but gains an unforgettable comedic touch which actually helps accentuate the darker moments. In addition, Henry Mancini's musical score and Hubert de Givenchy's gowns for Ms. Hepburn successfully uphold Capote's style when the story itself is forced to leave his writing behind. Like the protagonist at its heart, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S is quirky, funny, bewildering, serious, sophisticated and bittersweet -- and as movies go, great entertainment.

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) at Reel Classics

MOVIE QUOTE:

You can always tell what kind of a person a man really thinks you are by the earrings he gives you.

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM

The deranged adventures of Gonzo journalist Hunter Thompson and his attorney Oscar Acosta, referred to in the movie as "Laslow". Thompson attempts to cover the Super Bowl and the 1972 Presidential election in his typical drug-crazed state, but it continually and comically sidetracked by his even more twisted friend Laslow. Allegedly based on actual events.

MOVIE QUOTE:

"I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone... but they've always worked for me"-Hunter Thompson

TGTH - BOOKS - OTHER - WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM

COMING ATTRACTIONS:

LOCK ,STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS

WAKING NED DEVINE

BEND IT LIKE BECKAM

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH

VALLEY GIRL

CLERKS

BLADE RUNNER

BILL AND TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE

SO.. TELL ME... WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CULT MOVIES?

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1 posted on 08/01/2004 7:59:44 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

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2 posted on 08/01/2004 8:01:47 PM PDT by cmsgop ( Bong Hits, Fraggle Rock Reruns and DU is no way to go through Life............)

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3 posted on 08/01/2004 8:02:38 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

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I didn't see "The Warriors" listed. Also, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".

4 posted on 08/01/2004 8:04:44 PM PDT by mirkwood (If we stop voting, will they go away?)

Welcome to the Canteen!

5 posted on 08/01/2004 8:05:00 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

http://www.jibjab.com/

Funny...it's a comedy video which hits both of the candidates; but I think Bush wins.

:)

6 posted on 08/01/2004 8:05:10 PM PDT by bannie (Liberal Media: The Most Dangerous Enemies to America and Freedom)

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7 posted on 08/01/2004 8:06:19 PM PDT by Soaring Feather

Welcome to the Canteen!

8 posted on 08/01/2004 8:06:32 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

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Favorite cult movie?

Gotta be "The Princess Bride".

In spite of the fact it was directed by Rob Reiner it still is a fantastic flick.

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

9 posted on 08/01/2004 8:06:32 PM PDT by The Shrew (A dollar a day won't cure your addiction to FR but it will make you feel better. Join me!)

Harold & Maude . . . . for starters!

10 posted on 08/01/2004 8:07:55 PM PDT by 3catsanadog (When anything goes, everything does.)

Welcome to the Canteen!

11 posted on 08/01/2004 8:07:59 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

Welcome to the Canteen!

12 posted on 08/01/2004 8:08:45 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

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13 posted on 08/01/2004 8:09:18 PM PDT by bannie (Liberal Media: The Most Dangerous Enemies to America and Freedom)

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"The Russians Are Coming"

"Raising Arizona"

"Princess Bride"

FMCDH(BITS)

14 posted on 08/01/2004 8:09:20 PM PDT by nothingnew (KERRY: "If at first you don't deceive, lie, lie again!")

Gotta be "The Princess Bride".

As you wish . . . . .

15 posted on 08/01/2004 8:09:44 PM PDT by TexasNative2000 (When it's all said and done, someone starts another conversation.......)

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Hello everyone!!

Diva Betsy Ross did this thread before she left earlier this summer. She deserves all the credit. I just saved it for her.

16 posted on 08/01/2004 8:10:19 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (I got everything but the part after "Now listen closely...")

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Good thread. Sorry, but I gotta weight in later.

17 posted on 08/01/2004 8:12:40 PM PDT by dix (Remember the Alamo, and God bless Texas)

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Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners . . . Wakey, Wakey!!! everybody . . . it's Monday morning.

Thank you very much Billie, for allowing me to use this beautiful Pledge of our President . . .

. . . George W. Bush . . . 4 more years indeed!!!

18 posted on 08/01/2004 8:13:20 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

To: The Sailor; kjfine; Old Sarge; USAF_TSgt; darkwing104; txradioguy; Long Cut; Jet Jaguar; armyboy; ..

FYI : Look in upper right corner of "My Comments" page.
Set it for "Brief" instead of Full.
You only will get title of thread and who pinged you.
No graphics will load.

19 posted on 08/01/2004 8:14:01 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

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20 posted on 08/01/2004 8:16:31 PM PDT by Loyalist

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The "Billy Jack" series. They are totally hilarious.

21 posted on 08/01/2004 8:16:31 PM PDT by BonnieJ

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From the men in the Military and the Canteen

22 posted on 08/01/2004 8:17:29 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

I love that line! Sometimes when my kids are getting out of hand I say it to them and they know it's time to start behaving.

I usta love Rocky Horror Picture Show but I can't stand to watch Susan Sarandon any more.

I maybe a cult with one member but I like to watch "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" over and over and over.

23 posted on 08/01/2004 8:17:56 PM PDT by lizma

Welcome to the Canteen!

24 posted on 08/01/2004 8:18:28 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

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Ah lovely Rose today, thanks guys. Too, thank you for your service to our nation.

25 posted on 08/01/2004 8:19:59 PM PDT by Soaring Feather

Welcome to the Canteen!

26 posted on 08/01/2004 8:20:05 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

Welcome to the Canteen!

27 posted on 08/01/2004 8:20:06 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

A leftist-attorney friend of mine has the whole series, and agrees. As you might imagine, he has a bit of a sense of humor about his chosen ideology...

28 posted on 08/01/2004 8:20:28 PM PDT by MikalM

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29 posted on 08/01/2004 8:22:04 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

To: MoJo2001; Diva Betsy Ross

Thank you Mojo and Miss Betsy . . . . we sure are missing you Betsy . . . I hope you're having a great Summer.

30 posted on 08/01/2004 8:22:13 PM PDT by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

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Whoa NY Times reporting that where they got info for upcomning possible attack by Al Quada for NYC and DC area might been capture Computer geek in Pakstein

31 posted on 08/01/2004 8:23:13 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)

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Mine:

CARNIVAL OF SOULS
MASSACRE AT CENTRAL HIGH
THUNDERBOLT AND LIGHTFOOT
SECONDS
THE SWIMMER
THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY
UFORIA
...among many others

32 posted on 08/01/2004 8:23:31 PM PDT by MikalM

"I do not think that means what you think that means!"

Welcome to the Canteen!

My favorite movie!

33 posted on 08/01/2004 8:24:51 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

Welcome to the Canteen!

34 posted on 08/01/2004 8:24:57 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

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35 posted on 08/01/2004 8:25:04 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Used to be sciencediet (aka Tad Rad) but found the solution)

36 posted on 08/01/2004 8:25:36 PM PDT by Arkinsaw

"Raising Arizona"

"It was the biker from hell!"

37 posted on 08/01/2004 8:25:58 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

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38 posted on 08/01/2004 8:28:37 PM PDT by windchime (Podesta about Bush: "He's got four years to try to undo all the stuff we've done." (TIME-1/22/01))

Another good cult movie:

"Strange Brew"

Hey hoser, you better be drinking your water!

And the there are the Monty Python movies....

"Merely a flesh wound!"

39 posted on 08/01/2004 8:30:03 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)

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THANKS FOR THE PING!

40 posted on 08/01/2004 8:30:13 PM PDT by Smartass ( BUSH & CHENEY IN 2004 - Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió.)

"The Russians Are Coming"

The only thing I remember from that flick, is "Emergency! Please to be leaving from the street!" LOL

41 posted on 08/01/2004 8:31:15 PM PDT by Siouxz (Freepers are the best!!)

Welcome to the Canteen!

42 posted on 08/01/2004 8:31:37 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops Past, Present and Future)

I've only heard of one of those. Will check them out sometime.

A strange but good one is "The Gods Must Be Crazy"

43 posted on 08/01/2004 8:32:55 PM PDT by lizma

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Thanks! a very beautiful picture of a most perfect symbol. A man can send these to me any day.

44 posted on 08/01/2004 8:33:44 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe (America is Bush Country)

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space--"Whatta ya gonna do, knock my block off?"

Great theme song by The Dickies!

45 posted on 08/01/2004 8:33:48 PM PDT by Siouxz (Freepers are the best!!)

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46 posted on 08/01/2004 8:35:36 PM PDT by Lady Jag (Used to be sciencediet (aka Tad Rad) but found the solution)

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Silent Running, one of the stranger Sci-Fi flicks of all time.

47 posted on 08/01/2004 8:38:02 PM PDT by par4

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Strange Brew - Dave Thomas & Rick Moranis

Yellowbeard - Monty Python crew, Cheech & Chong, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn

48 posted on 08/01/2004 8:40:20 PM PDT by airborne (Death From Above)

Great pic lady, how's Gandolf? I have this thing about "Coal Miners Daughter" Everytime it comes on I watch it. I never watch a movie twice but I've seen this one several times. Go figure! Of course due to my age I've seen "Rocky Horror I don't know how many times! When I was a teenager "Rocky" was the midnight movie that we all went to see.

49 posted on 08/01/2004 8:40:25 PM PDT by AZamericonnie ("Any compromise between good & evil only hurts the good & helps the evil")

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50 posted on 08/01/2004 8:41:25 PM PDT by solitas (I just want to hear three words from kerry: "Oh, my heart!")

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