154. To Die For

Movie: To Die For Release Date: October 27, 1995 Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Dillon, Casey Affleck, Illeana Douglas, Holland Taylor. Tag Lines: “All she wanted was a little attention.” “She’ll do anything to get what she wants…ANYTHING.” “She was prepared to go all the way…for what she wanted.” “She…

155. An Officer and a Gentleman

Movie: An Officer and a Gentleman Release Date: July 28, 1982 Director: Taylor Hackford Starring: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, David Keith, Louis Gossett, Jr. Tag Lines: “It will lift you up where you belong.” “His struggle…Her love…The fight for their future.” “Life gave him nothing, except the courage to win…and a woman to love.” Relevance:…

156. Bring It On

Movie: Bring It On Release Date: August 25, 2000 Director: Peyton Reed Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, Gabrielle Union. Tag Lines: “Her parents don’t get it. Her boyfriend says forget it. The friends who voted her in now regret it. But does she got game? Bet on it.” “Backstabbing. Spotlight-grabbing. Secret-blabbing. A cheerleader’s…

157. Stripes

Movie: Stripes Release Date: June 26, 1981 Director: Ivan Reitman Starring: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, John Candy, Warren Oates, John Larroquette, P.J. Soles, Sean Young. Tag Lines: “Today’s army needs men of courage… honesty… integrity… ambition. Instead, they got John Winger.” “The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy…and…

158. The Karate Kid

Movie: The Karate Kid Release Date: June 22, 1984 Director: John G. Avildsen Starring: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Elisabeth Shue. Tag Lines: “Only the ‘Old One’ could teach him the secrets of the masters.” “He taught him the secret to Karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.” Relevance: ‘The Karate…

159. Waiting for Guffman

Movie: Waiting for Guffman Release Date: January 31, 1997 Director: Christopher Guest Starring: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Lewis Arquette, Bob Balaban, Matt Keeslar, Catherine O’Hara, Parker Posey, Fred Willard. Tag Lines: “There’s A Good Reason Some Talent Remains Undiscovered.” “A New Comedy from the lead guitarist of ‘Spinal Tap.’” Relevance: Some time in early 2001,…

160. Bachelor Party

Movie: Bachelor Party Release Date: June 29, 1984 Director: Neal Israel Starring: Tom Hanks, Adrian Zmed, William Tepper, Tawny Kitaen. Tag Lines: “He will get married in the morning… if he makes it through the night!” “Shocking, Shameless, Sinful, Wicked. And the party hasn’t even started.” “A man’s tradition every woman should know about.” Relevance:…

161. The Lost Boys

Movie: The Lost Boys Release Date: July 31, 1987 Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes, Edward Herrmann, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Alex Winter. Tag Lines: “Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It’s fun to be a vampire.” “Being wild is in their…

162. The Cannonball Run

Movie: The Cannonball Run Release Date: June 19, 1981 Director: Hal Needham Starring: Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Adrienne Barbeau, Tara Buckman, Jamie Farr, Terry Bradshaw, Mel Tillis, Jackie Chan, Michael Hui. Tag Lines: “You’ll root for them all…but you’ll never guess who wins.” Relevance: Burt Reynolds…

163. The Emperor’s New Groove

Movie: The Emperor’s New Groove Release Date: December 15, 2000 Director: Mark Dindal Starring: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Wendie Malick. Tag Lines: “It’s All About… ME.” “Nuttier than a holiday fruitcake!” “King-size family fun.” “Llama llama ding dong.” “What a ‘c’hunk.” “A comedy about standing on your own four feet.” “Wooly…