Swingers: One Word, MONEY

“Swingers” is one of those rare movies that come along that catches your attention, which is really difficult to do nowadays when “blockbuster” movies reign at the box office. “Swingers” has become a cult classic movie because of the extremely loyal following that it has gained since its release. When “Swingers” was released it starred two relatively unknown actors, Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau (you may have heard of them since then). The movie was not released heavily nationwide, and there are still many people to this day who have not heard of this film. “Swingers” helped generate lines like “You’re so money” and developed characters which anyone can relate to. The beauty of this film is that everyone knows someone who is like one of the characters in the movie. The entire theme of the movie centers around, having fun with friends while you can and going out with girls(name one guy who can’t relate to that). The bottom line is “Swingers”, as a well-known philanthropist once said, IS SO MONEY!!!

What Vince has been up to lately:



It's okay Jon..I'd be mad too if I had your career:

Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory: A Movie For All Ages

“Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory” is one of the best cult classic movies ever made, due to wide spectrum of people that it has attracted throughout the years. I remember seeing this movie for the first time when I was a little girl, and I am still just as much in love it now as I was then. The movie stars Gene Wilder, as Willy Wonka, an eccentric man who runs a chocolate factory (what are the odds?). Things starts to get interesting when a young, poor boy named Charlie finds a golden ticket in a chocolate bar and wins the opportunity of visiting Willy Wonka’s, you guessed it, chocolate factory. The heart of this film lies in being able to witness the friendship that Charlie is able to form with Willy Wonka. There are numerous parts to this film that have made it such a legendary movie. One of the most important aspects of the film was the music. The songs in this film are recognizable throughout the world, and the dancing sequences that accompany the songs in the film add to the imaginative aspect of the movie. This movie can make anyone feel like they are a kid, no matter what their age.

Mr. Wonka sipping tea:



Mr. Wonka with his closest friends:


You Don't Anger an Oompa Loompa and live to tell about it:

"It's A Wonderful Life": It's A Wonderful Movie

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is one of the most memorable movies of all time. But the odd thing about this film that most people do not know is that it is a cult classic movie. When “It’s A Wonderful Life” was originally released in 1946 it did not do very well at the box office. Throughout the years though, this film gained a strong following, and that has led it to have its acclaimed status in film history. The movie, directed superbly by Frank Capra, details the life of George Bailey, played by James Stewart, in one of his most notable performances. “It’s A Wonderful Life” has been able to gain such a loyal following throughout the years, because at the core this movie reminds the audience that the most important things in life aren’t money or status, it is family and love. One of the most poignant parts of the film is when George Bailey gets a glimpse of what the world would have been like if he had never been born. Through this George is able to realize the real impact he has had on everyone’s life, and come to see how valuable his life really is. There have been many movies and many television that have copied entire scenes from “It’s A Wonderful Life”, which really helps prove that the strong impact this movie has had on society. There is not a Christmas that goes by, where you will not be able to find “It’s A Wonderful Life” playing on television. This movie has become as much of a staple of Christmas, as eggnog and Christmas cookies. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is not just a great cult movie, it’s also a wonderful film that helps the audience see that life is not just about gaining riches, it’s really about seeing that life truly can surprise you sometimes in how “wonderful” it really can be.

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Shawshank Redemption: A Heartfelt Story

The movie, Shawshank Redemption, presents the story of Andy Dufresne, a man wrongfully sent to prison for the crime of murdering his wife and her lover. Throughout the movie we see Andy, portrayed by Tim Robbins, adjust to his prison life and even come to make friends within the prison. One of the movie’s most heartfelt parts is the friendship that we see develop between Andy and Red, a veteran prisoner played by Morgan Freeman.
When Shawshank Redemption was originally released at the movie theatres it was a complete flop. This movie’s ability to reach “cult status” stems from the fact that, years after its release it has gained a huge following through video rentals. This movie has come to be revered in society because of its story. In a time when most movies rely on flashy special effects for their success, Shawshank Redemption is a movie where the story moves the audience. The idea of hope was present throughout the movie because even though Andy and his fellow prisoners were put in situations that seemed dire, there was always still the dream that one day they would be able overcome their circumstances and live in some type of normalcy. I believe that Shawshank Redemption has rightfully claimed its place as one of the best movies of our time.