I'd rather be
...watching a good campy movie right now. So if you're a big nerd like me, what might that be? Let's make a list of the some of the 'standards' in campy sci-fi/fantasy. If you love one you'll love them all. And if you hate one, well, you're just weird. You should be able to quote each and every one of these extensively. In no order:
1. "The adventures of buckaroo bonzai across the 8'th dimension." Just ask Jenn how psyched I was when I realized that the end credits of the "Life Aquatic" were an homage to the campy end credits of Buckaroo - and both had Jeff Goldblum. Genius.
Memorable quote (by Peter Weller as Buckaroo): " Remember, no matter where you go....there you are."
Memorable quote (by John Lithgow as Dr. Lizardo):"Laugh while you can monkey boy!"
2. "Ice Pirates". The most under-appreciated entry in this list. Completely ridiculous, but strangely addictive. It's the kind of movie you'll laugh at and then be embarrassed you did, and then you'll want to see it again.
Memorable quote: Can't be repeated on a family-oriented blog.
3. "Big trouble in little china". Kurt Russell was almost too good as Jack Burton, the reckless all American trucker who stumbles into some bad china-town mojo with his big rig. Probably John Carpenter wants to forget the flop, except it exploded into a cult phenomenon with fans clamoring for the return of Jack Burton. A lot of physical comedy and endless one-liners. Just one quote this time:
Memorable quote: "Jack Burton, Me!"
4. "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" is the movie that every one lampooned, even trekkies. But that's a shame because it's wicked fun, easily the most quotable of any of the trek flicks, and is especially true to the spirit of the franchise and Roddenberry's insistence on an optimistic view of the future. Star Trek V had the audacity to put out some lofty philosophical questions and let them hang out there. Let's pause to have a brief confessional here : I'm Dave and I like Star Trek V. I feel better already.
Memorable Quote (Kirk): "What does God need with a starship?"
Memorable Quote (Spock): "Life-is not a dream"
Memorable Quote (McCoy): "God I liked him better before he died."
OK, this is a good start - we'll leave it at this until tomorrow....