I used to watch the movies. Rented all the tapes I could stand, sci-fi and horror mostly. The ones that stood out, different, joking, mocking, actual fun, were Carpenter's as often as not. Can't remember any titles offhand; haven't watched a movie in years.
Movies are my constant companion, I wear out DVD players like marathon runner wear out shoes. Carpenter has a very unique style, there's a certain off kilter sense of humor in his stuff.