Movies you have no business enjoying...a.k.a. guilty pleasures [Archive]

iggystar

10-19-2006, 07:35 PM

Did we have a thread like this in the old forums? Let me know.

Right now I'm listening to the Xanadu soundtrack. Bad, cheesy, spandex, Gene Kelly and disco...just wrong, but I loved this movie in the 80's and still do.

Also, Grease 2. I actually like it better than the first...that's just wrong.

The Guyver

satori

10-19-2006, 07:37 PM

iggystar

10-19-2006, 07:39 PM

the b-side of Xandu had some great ELO tracks

"I'm Alive! And the world shines for me today!"

I agree.

The movie however, cannot be justified. When I catch it on cable I just giggle.

Also, everyone hails Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues, but I prefer her over-the-top diva turn in Mahogany. (Feeling nostalgic this afternoon).

tokenuser

10-19-2006, 07:43 PM

djhyjak

10-19-2006, 08:01 PM

I second Hudson Hawk i love it even tho it hurts me.

comradelazyman

10-19-2006, 09:08 PM

The Mighty Ducks Trilogy

Oh I liked 'The Guyver' aswell. The second one not the one with Mark Hamill.

superdeformed

10-19-2006, 09:12 PM

Hudson Hawk.

"Would you like to swing on a star <BOOOOM> ... carry moon beams home in a jar <BANNGGG!>"

Cheesey, terrible plot saved by wonderful overacting by a great ensemble cast including David Caruso in drag. What's not to like?

Hudson Hawk and the Guyver are so geek movies.

Guilty pleasure movie or us anyways should be something your average stupid would love like Armageddon, You Got Served, or some girly ass movie.

My guilty pleasure movie? Care Bears the Movie.

mojofrojo

10-19-2006, 09:13 PM

Solarbabies. When I was a kid I was just enraptured by that movie. Now everyone says I like it for the kitsch value. Is it that hard to believe in a journey of self discovery?

satori

10-19-2006, 09:19 PM

"I'm Alive! And the world shines for me today!"

I agree.

The movie however, cannot be justified. When I catch it on cable I just giggle.

Also, everyone hails Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues, but I prefer her over-the-top diva turn in Mahogany. (Feeling nostalgic this afternoon).

hahahah, I just realised that I said b-side... Guess I'm busted and you can tell I have the vinyl... hahahaha... I'm was a bit of an ELO fan back then. One of the few bands to use synths at the time other than Pink Floyd and Kraftwerk.

On the movie front I kind of like Musicals... I swear I'm straight... Where's Calvinslug to back me up when I need him. ;)

thetechguru

10-19-2006, 10:03 PM

mormonrage

10-19-2006, 10:55 PM

The Replacements. That shit is like a magnet when it's on TV. I cannot turn it off.

bravestarr

10-19-2006, 11:09 PM

Police Academy. all of them.

Sugar & Spice is funny as hell too.

viscountradu

10-19-2006, 11:15 PM

Disney's Alice in Wonderland

imagineer99

10-19-2006, 11:23 PM

Two words,
POINT BREAK!

Everything from a classic Keanu Reeves performance to Gary Bucy's maniacal laugh--this film's got it all.

tokenuser

10-19-2006, 11:27 PM

Two words,
POINT BREAK!

Everything from a classic Keanu Reeves performance to Gary Bucy's maniacal laugh--this film's got it all.I can't watch that movie without sqirming in pain at the final scene. I saw it while I was still on crutches, wearing a back brace, about 6 weeks after breaking my pelvis in three places (and crushing some verts) in a small parachuting "mishap". Brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it.

masherscf

10-19-2006, 11:31 PM

I really enjoy the preposterous sword swinger "The Man in the Iron mask." You have an American, a Brit and an Irishman playing three of the four musketteers, a butt-shot of Gerard Depardu and Leonardo Dicaprio playing twins. I really love this movie.

losojosdemuerte

10-19-2006, 11:32 PM

Day After Tomorrow.........I don't know what it is about this movie, but I can just sit there and watch it till my eyes bleed.:eek:

muled

10-20-2006, 02:44 AM

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man
Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke = instant classic

seumas

10-20-2006, 03:01 AM

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fino35

10-20-2006, 03:58 AM

Mean Girls. My sister convinced me to watch it, Now I own the dvd.

bullgator2255

10-20-2006, 05:40 AM

The Mighty Ducks Trilogy

Shit Yeah, The Mighty Ducks. I'll watch 1, 2, or 3 no problem. Hell, I'll watch the animated series while I'm at it.

I'm going to say United 93 as well. I don't even know why I like it, it makes me cry (even after 3 viewings), but I will still watch it. (This is not to say I think its a bad film, its not, but who in their right mind would enjoy this film)

Hmm...Oh, I just bought Coach: Season 1. I think I'm the only person who has. Its just funny to me, and i use to watch it all the time when it was in syndication durring my middle school years.

makeshift

10-20-2006, 06:34 AM

The Ernest movies are ****ing hilarious!

bcool

10-20-2006, 06:46 AM

stick it. dan and jlo didn't like it, but oddly i did (in that gay watch-a-movie-in-pajamas-and-drink-hot-cocoa way). the rare occasion their review wasn't hand in hand with what I thought.

oh and $1 for the totally gay bucket!

satansmagichat

10-20-2006, 08:11 AM

Thank you superdeformed and makeshift. I ****ing LOVED the Care Bears, so if no one's around, and they are on, I'll watch.

And yes, I used to love the Ernest movies, too.

Also add to this list the first Winnie the Pooh movie (the one based on the book) and The Wizard. I know the Wizard is part of geek culture now, but I honestly loved this movie and NOT for the video games (I had a childhood crush on that redhead girl in the movie).

seumas

10-20-2006, 08:14 AM

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spiritus93

10-20-2006, 09:12 AM

- Basic Instinct 2!
- Barbarella
- any John Hughes movies with Molly Ringwald ("Shakespeare in Love!")
- Ghosts of Mars
- Green Card
- Rambo Trilogy
- Red Sonja
- Showgirls (!)
- Species Trilogy
- Tank Girl
- Waterworld (!!)
- XxX

seumas

10-20-2006, 09:38 AM

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superdeformed

10-20-2006, 04:45 PM

As with the old action movie thread you ****ers are mixing in cult classics and geek movies in with "Guilty pleasure" movies.

Point Break, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man are classic 90's action movies and any red-blooded american male should not consider a guilty pleasure.

Low-budget Cheesy Sci-fi movie are the bread and butter of the geek and in no way a guilty pleasure since it's a thing of pride!

Guilty pleasure movies depend on who you are.

Examples: If you are..

An average male: Bridges of Madison County, FRied Green Tomatoes, or any romantic comedy staring a cast member of Friends.

An average female: Conan the Barbarian, any movie that degrades women as objects, and Porn.

An average geek: Any of the new Star Wars movies, any Micheal Bay movie, any movie generally hated with passion by geeks.

superdeformed

10-20-2006, 04:48 PM

troniscool

10-20-2006, 04:54 PM

3,000 Miles to Graceland
Encino Man
Son In Law
Congo
Captain Ron

madripper1

10-20-2006, 08:20 PM

Bound
Gay by dawn
Serenity
Feast
porkys

seumas

10-20-2006, 11:17 PM

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bcool

10-21-2006, 04:08 AM

Bound
Serenity
porkys

lesbians, space pirates and glory holes... who doesn't like those??

satori

10-21-2006, 07:20 AM

XANADUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

....where are my muse biatches!!!!

satansmagichat

10-21-2006, 07:39 AM

Rainbow Brite the movie is another kickass girl cartoon movie.

Damn Straight, dude. That and Strawberry Shortcake.

God, I am SO losing the manly asshole image I had before. If anyone asks, my gay evil twin is posting as me.

seumas

10-21-2006, 07:59 AM

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weedhappy

10-21-2006, 08:08 AM

Bound
Gay by dawn
Serenity
Feast
porkys

What's wrong with Serentiy, Feast and .. okay I can admit Porky's is a guilty pleasure.

The most embarassing film I love to watch is "The Emperor's New Groove" I first saw this at a buddies flat in Amsterdam ,and still laugh at it. ("Uh,.. What's with the Monkey?" ROFLMAO)

Is Rainbow brite the same thing as Lite Brite? YOu push plastic things in a board and they glow?

bcool

10-21-2006, 08:44 AM

<snip>
The most embarassing film I love to watch is "The Emperor's New Groove" I first saw this at a buddies flat in Amsterdam ,and still laugh at it. ("Uh,.. What's with the Monkey?" ROFLMAO)</snip>

I frekin love that movie

sandstone

10-21-2006, 02:51 PM

Oh, god here it goes

I like Clueless.... yeah i know

paulsaves

10-21-2006, 06:42 PM

For me it has to be.. Eight Legged Freaks. I used to watch that shit all the time when it came on tv.

bullgator2255

10-21-2006, 07:03 PM

Oh, god here it goes

I like Clueless.... yeah i know

NO, be proud of your love of that flick. Lord knows I am.

jon

10-21-2006, 08:54 PM

Also, Grease 2. I actually like it better than the first...that's just wrong.

You're not alone there.

I just watched the chipmunks movie...man, that's still a good one there.

seumas

10-21-2006, 10:41 PM

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jawapunkin

10-22-2006, 01:07 AM

big trouble in little china

i love it... i'm sorry

alexwill

10-22-2006, 01:12 AM

BTTF Trilogy (Watched 20+ times)
Big Trouble in Little China (Watched 10+ times)
Vegas Vacation
The Replacements
Quest for Fire

I hope no one ever reads this...

seumas

10-22-2006, 01:53 AM

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megaspam

10-22-2006, 01:58 AM

I'm gonna go with Return of the Killer Tomatoes or Howard the Duck.

satansmagichat

10-22-2006, 08:24 AM

Is Rainbow brite the same thing as Lite Brite? YOu push plastic things in a board and they glow?

Yes. yes it is. That movie was trippy as hell.

ericad

10-22-2006, 09:26 AM

Well, my obvious choices should be the following:

Showgirls
Mommie Dearest
Xanadu
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

....However, none of those should really count as "Guilty Pleasures" because I enjoy watching them BECAUSE they are so bad. There is no end to the laughs those movies bring on an un-intentional basis ( Seriously, the levels of how bad Showgirls actually is never ceases to amaze me. It should almost be studied ) A TRUE Guilty Pleasure in my book is a movie that you know is bad, but you love it anyways for real. You don't just watch it with drunk friends and mock it, but alone with a bowl of popcorn. Here is my list of true Guilty Pleasures:

Fright Night
The Craft
Ever After
A Nightmare on Elm St. 2 ( You know...they gay one )
Bram Stoker's Dracula ( yes, I have a Vampire fetish )

as well as certain Star Trek and Star Wars sequels merely because they are part of the series. In other words, I know I would know better otherwise, but I can't help it.

seumas

10-22-2006, 09:31 AM

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ericad

10-22-2006, 09:55 AM

Xanadu IS Really bad. But god damn if some of those ELO songs aren't catchy. Seriously, if you aren't a lover of un-intentional camp and 70's cheese...you may wanna stay away from the magic that is Xanadu.

.....but if you CAN make it through Xanadu, then check out The Apple: A musical extraveganza set in "the future" ( 1994 to be exact...a 1994 that looks a lot like 1979 ) with songs so bad you feel as if they were written on a napkin and never revised once. There's even a song called "Speed" that is exactly what you think it's about. Gawd, I love The Apple. If I were drunk/high, I'd pop it in right now. :)

satori

10-22-2006, 10:01 AM

"I'm Alive! And the world shines for me today!"

I agree.

The movie however, cannot be justified. When I catch it on cable I just giggle.

Also, everyone hails Diana Ross in Lady Sings the Blues, but I prefer her over-the-top diva turn in Mahogany. (Feeling nostalgic this afternoon).

I was out for pints on friday night with some friends. My friends ex-wife and I were talking about this thread and Xanadu, and we ended up singing the ELO/ONJ duet. Everyone was killing themselves laughing including us by the end of it. holy show tunes.

abacusand13south

10-23-2006, 02:25 PM

I don't see how anyone can call themselves a man and not love anything Snake Pliskin.

You know what Jack Burton always says...

iggystar

10-23-2006, 02:45 PM

I was out for pints on friday night with some friends. My friends ex-wife and I were talking about this thread and Xanadu, and we ended up singing the ELO/ONJ duet. Everyone was killing themselves laughing including us by the end of it. holy show tunes.

I'm glad that my thread creation created such a bonding moment between you and your wife...no wait, it's the magic of Xanadu!

Reading a description of it on imdb makes me suspect you are all extremely high on various chemical substances every time you watch it, though, because it just sounds amazingly bad. I mean, not kitchy bad either. Just... "I threw up watching Tom Cruise in Legend" bad.

But I'm sure I'll not be able to rest my mind until I actually watch the damn thing, now. Thanks, you damn asshats!

Dude, I was 10 when I fell in love with it. Now, it's just a matter of nostalgia and the soundtrack, which albeit a little dated, still holds up. For me it still is kitchy bad, but watching it for the first time as an adult....well, you've been warned.

madripper1

10-23-2006, 03:19 PM

Serenity is a bigger guilty pleasure than the new batwoman

masherscf

10-23-2006, 05:33 PM

I really enjoy that mid-ninties remake of "The Parent Trap." I have fun imagining the young star all grown-up with breast implants and a skanky attitude... oh yeh, I don't have yo imagine that at all.