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Beat the Geeks
(2001)

The only reason I still watch Comedy Central!
I love this show! The geeks are pompous enough, but the viewer can understand, after all, these geniuses are there for a reason. I also recently found out that the Movie Geek was, like me, born in Cincinnati, and in my opinion would be the toughest to beat. I wonder though, why was Blaine Capatch chosen to succeed J. Keith? Mr. Van Stratten sounded geeky (no offense, but it's true) and Mr. Capatch does not, although he is rude enough to the losers at the end of each round. Tiffany stands out as the cute one. If I become a Geek, it would be the Presidents geek. I also would probably laugh at the Geek who loses a medal to me or offer a witty comeback to a geek I'd challenge.

Clue
(1985)

Murderously funny!
I always loved this movie. The chemistry among the actors was great, and each time I see it again, I laugh, even though I know what will happen. To be sure, there is a lot of physical comedy (like Looney Tunes, not bathroom-type humor), but I love it. Even though there are several murders and lots of blackmail, instead of feeling sorry for the victims, one gets a sense that justice was served. Mr. Green was always my favorite, as he was the "cleanest one" of the group and what the Yiddish call a "schlemiel" or someone who accidentally does bad things to others. (slight spoiler) Watch out for three different endings and see with which one you agree.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding
(2002)

You can't beat the Greeks!
I saw this movie with some former neighbors of mine, and coming from a Greek family, I was excited to see how it would turn out. I almost exploded from laughing so hard several times (especially with the purposely mistranslated Greek). I also liked the Windex jokes and the thought that love can happen no matter who you are. Without this movie, comedy would be a pointless bunch of physical comedy. With it, it does so, but very cleverly has a plot (Jim Carrey and Mike Myers take note...)

Count Duckula
(1988)

Cartoon humor at its best!
This show was lots of fun, mostly because I remember the antics of Nanny, the undying chase of count Duckula by Von Goosewing and his invisible assistant Heinriech (almost like Javert chasing Jean Valjean)and of course, the Count's crazy castle. That always made me laugh, and for a while, I was "ducky-boos" to my mother. I remembered it when I had a broken arm, for now I was Nanny, not the illustrious Count. Why it isn't on tv anymore I can't fathom, but it's still a classic.

Danger Mouse
(1981)

Another great British export!
This was always my favorite show. I enjoyed Danger Mouse's banter with his meek sidekick Penfold, as well as with Colonel K, their supervisor. Add Count Duckula and Baron Greenback's network to the mix, and you have a wonderful show. I was always playing Danger Mouse and my mother would be Penfold. It only recently occurred to me that "Danger Mouse" could be a spoof on "Danger Man", but I love the show no matter what. It will never lose my faith. It is perfect.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights
(1993)

Uproariously funny!
This film rightly pokes fun at every Robin Hood film, from Cary Elwes's "Because, unlike some other Robin Hoods, I can speak with an English Accent." to Mel Brooks (as usual) appearing in his film as Rabbi Tuckman. (Watch out for Jewish jokes.) If it weren't for Clue, this would be my favorite movie. Brooks milks every possible joke, with great success. Without Mel Brooks, humor could not exist.

Romeo + Juliet
(1996)

Good update, misses some parts
I thought this was a good movie. It brought Shakespeare into the twentieth century so well. However, the film leaves out a point that I thought would be interesting: In the play, Paris arrives at the Capulet burial vault and Romeo fights and wounds him. Paris then says "If thou be merciful, lay me in the tomb with Juliet". I wonder why the point was left out. All in all, I thought it "was all for the best" as Romeo might say. It was a good adaptation and I'd see it again.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?
(1990)

Scary fun!
I remember watching the early episodes. My favorites involved Dr. Vink ("with a V-V-V"). Last year, I watched the final episode, when Gary comes back and the Midnight Society is an actual part of the episode, rather than just telling a story about it. My favorite was "The Tale of the Dangerous Soup". I know I'd instantly crack if I were in that room! Each episode always surprised me, but I loved the music most of all.

The American President
(1995)

The Perfect President-I'd vote for him!
This movie is a wonderful way to spend time! President Andrew Shepherd is a widower with a daughter. He falls in love with a lobbyist named Sydney and the public begins to wonder, mostly because his opponent tells them about Sydney's past. I was cheering him on the whole way! If old Bill had done the same thing and admitted it, I might have supported him too. Michael J. Fox is also good. Of course, there's the first daughter, who advises her dad by saying "Were you a dork? If you were, you should say you're sorry. Girls like that." SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
(2000)

Wonderful! Moose and squirrel win again!
I loved the cartoon series, and was ecstatic when it came to reruns on Nickelodeon and later on Cartoon Network. They work so well, and the movie plot is so cool because it's just the type of situation you'd expect to see. This movie works because the actors are all familiar, and the character translations are wonderful. It had a little violence, but hey, it's a cartoon-based movie, so it can be expected.

The Rocketeer
(1991)

High-flying fun!
This movie, set just before WWII, is a great movie! I love action, mixed with love and surprises. It is an absolute must-see! The actors, story, and theme are always good. I wonder how many times you can see it before you hate it. Thank goodness I never will. Be prepared for major plot twists, but it is still amazing.

Men in Black
(1997)

Too funny to miss!
I went to this movie, thinking it would be another "Independence Day" with a love story and plotty character development, I was pleased to see that it relied on humor and science fiction more than characters. It has so many jokes about life that I felt a pain in my side from laughing so hard and so often. I like the stars of the movie, and their chemistry works so well. It gets kind of gross sometimes, but you "know" that it's all fake and for laughs.

David el gnomo
(1985)

A great adventure that's about life!
I used to watch this show on Nickelodeon all the time. It presents the lives of the gnomes very well, and I enjoy seeing their adventures as they contend with trolls. It works very well to explain life's details and Swift always is a great form of transportation. I'd love to have a home like theirs. It's small and yet very useful.

Win Ben Stein's Money
(1997)

Simply the best on TV!
This show, as other user comments will tell you, is about three contestants who go up against Ben Stein to win $5000. In the first round, Ben asks the questions and the three contestants answer. If their answers are in the form of a question, Ben affixes a "Dunce" cap to their heads. At the ends of the first round, the lowest scorer is eliminated and the money (s)he won is returned to the pot. Ben then takes that contestant's place, leaving Jimmy or Nancy to ask the questions. As Ben promises, "From this point on, I have no knowledge of the questions to be asked." The game goes on. In the event of a tie in either round, there is a tie-breaker question. After both rounds are finished, the "Best of Ten Test of Knowledge" happens. It's just Ben and the highest-scorer. Ben's isolation booth is ritzy, decorated with a painting and a beautiful background. The challenger just sits on a stool in front of a cracked wall and a light bulb hanging from the ceiling. If Ben wins, the contestant keeps the money already won from Ben. If the contestant wins, money flies from the ceiling and Ben takes some from the safe, cheerfully cursing at his loss. If there is a tie, then the contestant keeps the money already won plus $1000. I still have a "Let me watch Ben Stein in peace" ticket given to me for Christmas by my sister. I miss Jimmy, especially since I saw him on David Letterman last summer.

Whose Line Is It Anyway?
(1988)

Only the excellent!
Ever since I saw my first episode, I've loved it! "Hoe down" is my favorite. (I've even come up with some of my own.) "World's worst" is always funny. "Props" is interesting, especially since I tried it one night sitting at dinner with my family. You just have to love the singing games, be it Michael Mc Shane's bartending or Josie's prison visits, it's all good! Greg Proops is undeniably my favorite, although my sister puts up a good case for Ryan Stiles too. Tony is the best Brit of the bunch. He always has good jokes and references. Clive also puts up with the jokes as well, though he can dish it out, usually to Greg. "Superheroes" is usually good, though sometimes I think they have run out of ideas. Keep 'em coming!!!!

Jetsons: The Movie
(1990)

I've seen the future and it is good!
I loved the Jetson family as I grew up. I wanted to see the movie, but I wish that Janet Waldo could have stayed as Judy. I wasn't used to Tiffany. Mr. Spacely's up to his usual conniving best, and Jane is cute as ever. The plot was interesting. See this movie! I also recommend "The Jetsons meet the Flintstones."

James Bond Jr.
(1991)

I loved this! James Bond for the kiddies!
I remember when I was nine years old. I'd come home and watch this show on tv. I've since grown up and still remember that he really is James Bond Jr., complete with a scientist friend and a cute girl to make things interesting. I even wanted to make a movie out of it, but I couldn't think of all the actors I'd put in the roles.

Inspector Gadget
(1983)

Always the best!
I looove this show. My mother would always tell me that we'd watch it when I was little. and I watched a video today of some episodes. It's perfect! I wish the movie had stuck more to the show's plot, but there you go with director interpretation. Capeman was a nice addition too. Frank Welker as a bad guy (after playing Fred from his Scooby days) was a surprise. Highly recommend it.

Betrayal of Trust
(1994)

Real Life is scary, doctors aren't usually like this
When I saw this on Lifetime TV, I was astonished. I read the story in a magazine, and only remembered that a few minutes into the movie. Two great stars performed well in their roles, but I was a little upset to find Judd Hirsch cast (again) as a rapist. Judith Light's character seemed a little too trusting, but I still believed in the fight she led.

Hey Dude
(1989)

I miss this great show!!!!
This show is a situation comedy set on a western ranch, complete with daily problems, love interests, pretty girls, friendships, and horses to make it unique. I'll always remember the Bar None as a great place with caring friends. Despite the additions of new characters, it still remained cool and a lot of fun to watch.

Le dernier métro
(1980)

A beautiful love/war story
I saw this film and was immediately involved with it. I feel for both Bernard and Marion. Love does conquer all, even the Occupation. This was incredibly entertaining, and I always wondered what would happen next. It made me laugh, then cry, then laugh again.

Inspector Gadget
(1983)

Always the best!
I looove this show. My mother would always tell me that we'd watch it when I was little. and I watched a video today of some episodes. It's perfect! I wish the movie had stuck more to the show's plot, but there you go with director interpretation. Capeman was a nice addition too. Frank Welker as a bad guy (after playing Fred from his Scooby days) was a surprise. Highly recommend it.

The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones
(1987)

Culture shock!
In this movie, two great Hanna-Barbera families are thrown together when Elroy Jetson accidently time warps his family to the Stone Age. Personally, I like George Jetson. He's funny, so it's easy for me to feel for him when he puts up with Mr. Spacely and the time warp. Mel Blanc can also prove he's capable of playing selfish people, but Mr. Spacely wasn't his best performance. I like Dino better.

The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry Hound
(1988)

A great cartoon western and some plot twists
this is a story about Huckleberry Hound. He is named sheriff of a Western town. Unfortunately, there are these outlaw brothers who want to kill him, and his friends (such as Yogi bear and Boo-boo)desert him. Eventually, he meets and falls in love with an American Indian princess. Will he prevail? Will his friends come back? See the movie and find out.

Disclosure
(1994)

Great, though different from the book
In this movie, Michael Douglas (well-seasoned for this part) plays a corporate executive who finds that his former girlfriend (played lustfully by Demi Moore) has been given the job he had hoped for. When she calls him up to her office that night, she tries to seduce him, blatantly ignoring his protests. Up until now, I'd thought only men could commit rape, but this comes close to proving that wrong. The next day, he finds his life screwed up: his boss accuses him of the misdeed and then begins to trash his reputation. He hires a lawyer, and the case progresses, all under the watchful eye of "AFriend", who gives him hints on how to solve his problem. This was good, but sometimes I wish they'd stuck more to the book on certain things.

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