#Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)

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"Stallone almost starred in Beverly Hills Cop but didn't think it was funny. he decided to rewrite the script, surgically excising all comedy…then got fired 2 weeks before shooting began. he made Cobra instead. so here's Axel looking at his dark half in Beverly Hills Cop II" --- Priscilla Page.

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THE PILE PRESENTS: AOTS! - I Attack the '80s | 12/14/07

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* NOES 3: Dream Warriors - 3/1/87

* Angel Heart - 3/6/87

* Lethal Weapon - 3/6/87

* Evil Dead 2 - 3/13/87

* Street Smart - 3/20/87

* Raising Arizona - 4/10/87

* The Untouchables - 6/3/87

* The Believers - 6/10/87

* Predator - 6/12/87

* The Witches of Eastwick - 6/12/87

* Spaceballs - 6/24/87

* Innerspace - 7/1/87

* Adventures in Babysitting - 7/3/87

* Full Metal Jacket - 7/10/87

* RoboCop - 7/17/87

* La Bamba - 7/24/87

* The Lost Boys - 7/31/87

* The Monster Squad - 8/14/87

* The Whales of August - 8/19/87

* Fatal Attraction - 9/18/87

* Hellraiser - 9/18/87

* Near Dark - 10/2/87

* The Princess Bride - 10/9/87

* House of Games - 10/14/87

* Barfly - 10/16/87

* Prince of Darkness - 10/23/87

* The Hidden - 10/30/87

* Less Than Zero - 11/6/87

* The Running Man - 11/13/87

* Planes, Trains & Automobiles - 11/25/87

* Wall Street - 12/11/87

* Throw Mamma From The Train - 12/11/87

* Eddie Murphy: Raw - 12/18/87

* Empire of the Sun - 12/25/87

When I was growing up 1939 was popularly remembered (back then) as a great year for movies and it was…but it was no 1987. For the last ten or so years, 1999 has been celebrated as a great year for movies (American Beauty, The Matrix, Boys Don’t Cry, Fight Club, The Insider, Three Kings. Being John Malkovich, The Blair Witch Project, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Office Space, Deep Blue Sea, etc.) and it was, but it was no 1987.

Admittedly 1999 was a year of heightened consciousness for movies. Frustration with the status quo was palpable and the movies definitely reflected that. Pre-millennial tensions blended with existential angst to bring about a refreshing alchemy of spiritual reclamation. But still…it was no 1987.

I was thirteen going into my fourteenth year and 1987 was very formative for me. The sheer amount of modern classics released that year is mind-blowing to me still to this day. We were simply spoiled for choice. The best NOES sequel was amazing, to be quickly followed by Angel Heart and Evil Dead 2!! Read the list, it was an astonishing time for the movies.

And July of 1987 is still hands-down the best July for movies ever. Full Metal Jacket this week, fucking jaw-dropping Robocop the next. La Bamba the next, followed by The Lost Boys. HOLY SHIT!

*With Hellraiser, Near Dark, The Princess Bride, Barfly, House of Games, etc. October was pretty freaking awesome too.

1987 is the year I relish most when I think about contemporary movie classics. Compared to 1999, some of these titles might appear somewhat shallow, but I’d say look again. There is a lot of intense sociological depth to a lot of these films…but it’s not the overriding point they’re trying to make. Entertainment was thoughtful, but not in your face.

A new level of storytelling intensity was reached that year. A stunning year for genre films.

Never again will it ever be that incredible.

*While I did see them, I didn’t really care about Moonstruck, Beverly Hills Cop 2, Mannequin, or Dirty Dancing…but they certainly had their fans too.

Much Love, T. Stickle

*FYI: Bad Taste, Street Trash, and of course Robocop all conspired to open me up to the beautifully gross & demented joys of Splattertoons. Yet another reason why 1987 is so dear to me. 😝

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Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)

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I'm back on the movie watching! Rapid fire reviews cause there are too many:

All about Eve (1950): about the multitude of self-destructive tendencies that surround celebrity. It's fine, and an insightful exploration of the subject. Some good dialogue, but I wasn't blown away by it. Spotting Marilyn Monroe was fun though, I didn't know she was in this (for like 5 seconds, but still). Oddly chilling now that I think about it. 4/5

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024): this wasn't on my list but my parents wanted to see it. It's a movie. Competent, entertaining enough if you like action/comedy. I'm not much of an action fan though. 2/5

Father of the Bride (1991): I wanted to watch the original from 1950, but mum wanted this version. Now maybe these are my socially isolated teenage years speaking, but I have no concept of what makes social jealousy plots entertaining. With Amadeus I got it cause the jealousy was directed at a skill, but how do you feel so entitled to another human being that you get jealous? Not making a moral judgement here, just genuinely baffled. Also I have a thing against the possessive father trope, even/especially in comedies. 3/5 objectively, but 1/5 personally. Get it away from me

Bränn alla mina brev (Eng: Burn All My Letters) (2022): look, there's just something about Swedish acting, especially in these kinds of self-serious dramas, that I just can't stand. It just feels flat. The saving grace is that this is based on a true story, which does lend it some weight. The writing wasn't to my taste either; there was not enough setup and payoff, so the story didn't feel particularly tightly knit—made even more annoying by the glaring missed opportunities. Or maybe I'm just judging a Swedish film by British and American standards. I wouldn't know. It took me until there were 10 min left to realise there's a Skarsgård in this movie, and he's one of the main characters. 2/5

Whitnail & I (1987): want to watch two codependent, soaking wet unemployed actors waste away their time, barely staying alive while blaming everyone but themselves for their misery? Look no further! This is the kind of movie that makes you go "well, at least I'm not that guy, so I must be doing something right". Apart from the rapey scene with the gay uncle I quite enjoyed studying these unique specimens under the camera lens. I love it when there are characters. 4/5—gotta re-listen to the Comfort Blanket pod ep with Jim Howick (Pat Ghosts) now that I've actually seen the film they're talking about 😂

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(via Films Kynky Watched In... July 2024)

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The Third Hand (2019) (Youtube)

The Watchers (2024) (IPTV)

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) (Netflix)

Poolman (2023) (Amazon Prime)

A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) (Cinema)

Boy Kills World (2023) (IPTV)

A View To A KIll (1985) (Blu-ray)

The Living Daylights (1987) (Blu-ray)

The Running Man (1987) (4K)

The Comedy Of Terrors (1963) (Plex)

Under Paris (2024) (Netflix)

A Family Affair (2024) (Netflix)

Blue Thunder (1983) (Plex)

MaXXXine (2024) (Cinema)

Licence To Kill (1989) (Blu-ray)

The 4th Man (1983) (Plex)

Seedpeople (1992) (Tubi)

Don’t Look In The Basement (1973) (Plex)

Run Lola Run (1997) (Plex)

Twisters (2024) (Cinema x 2)

Honor And Glory (1992) (Plex)

GoldenEye (1995) (Blu-ray)

The Crow (1994) (4K)

Hellboy (2004) (4K)

The Peacemaker (1997) (Netflix)

Longlegs (2024) (Cinema)

Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) (Blu-ray)

Piggy (2018) (Youtube)

Occupied (2006) (Youtube)

Bad President - Kenya (2020) (Youtube)

Rewatches in bold

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The 100 Favorite Movies Challege

As a huge movie buff, I thought I'd try something fun on here. I have decided to launch a new internet challenge: "The 100 Favorite Movies Challenge". The rules are pretty simple and straight forward. You create a list of 100 of your personal favorite movies in alphabetical order, post the list on your home page, then nominate other people/users of your choosing to do the challenge.

There is no limit to what movies can be included on your list. Films within any medium (live action or animated), genre, and decade are more than welcome. Whether it's longtime favorites you were introduced to when you were younger, favorites that you've picked up over the years, or recent discoveries or releases that quickly became your favorites, anything and everything is on the table here.

I'll start off by sharing my list. To be clear, I have way more than 100 favorite movies, but to have the number be anything past that may be a bit much for some people. Please don't judge me if it seems like there might be a few noteworthy titles missing on here. I mainly put this list together just for fun. Alright, here we go!

9 (2009)

Airplane! (1980)

American Graffiti (1973)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

The Avengers (2012)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Baby Driver (2017)

Batman Begins (2005)

Beetlejuice (1988)

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Big Hero 6 (2014)

Black Dynamite (2009)

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Castle in the Sky (1986)

Chicago (2002)

Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Knockin' on Heaven's Door) (2001)

Deadpool (2016)

Death Proof (2007)

Desperado (1994)

Die Hard (1988)

Django Unchained (2012)

Double Indemnity (1944)

Dragon Inn (1967)

Fantasia 2000 (2000)

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Flash Gordon (1980)

Ghostbusters (1984)

The Godfather (1972)

Goodfellas (1990)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

History of the World, Part 1 (1980)

Hot Fuzz (2007)

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

The Incredibles (2004)

Independence Day (1996)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

The Italian Job (2003)

Jaws (1975)

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

Jurassic Park (1993)

Logan (2017)

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro (1980)

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Meatballs (1979)

Men in Black (1997)

Moana (2016)

Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)

Network (1976)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

North by Northwest (1959)

Notorious (1946)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

Porco Rosso (1992)

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Ready Player One (2018)

Rear Window (1954)

Rio Bravo (1959)

Robin Hood (1973)

The Rocketeer (1991)

Romeo and Juliet (1968)

Scream (1996)

Seven Samurai (1954)

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Skyfall (2012)

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Spaceballs (1987)

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Spirited Away (2001)

Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)

The Suicide Squad (2021)

Surf's Up (2007)

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

The Thin Red Line (1998)

Tombstone (1993)

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Treasure Planet (2002)

Tremors (1990)

Tron: Legacy (2010)

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

The Wind Rises (2013)

Wonder Woman (2017)

Yojimbo (1961)

Young Frankenstein (1974)

Zombieland (2009)

Now, before I wrap things up, I would like to nominate @skygent, @is0gild , @firecraker-j, @mrcowboytoyou, and @piglets-not-so-big-adventure to do this challenge. Hopefully we can get the ball rolling so more and more people can join in. I look forward to seeing what kind of lists you guys will put together. Good luck!

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Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987)

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to be watched list (movies)

# (500) Days of Summer (2009) 3 Generations (2015) 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 12 Years a Slave (2013) 13 Going on 30 (2004) 27 Dresses (2008) 48 Hrs. (1982) 50 First Dates (2004) 50/50 (2011)

A A Bad Moms Christmas (2017) A Cinderella Story (2004) A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017) About Time (2013) Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) Addams Family Values (1993) Adopting Audrey (2021) Aladdin (1992) Alice in Wonderland (1951) Almost Famous (2000) Along Came Polly (2004) Always Be My Maybe (2019) Amazing Grace (2018) American Psycho (2000) And Then We Danced (2019) Anger Management (2003) Another 48 Hrs. (1990) Another Cinderella Story (2008) Aquamarine (2006) Armageddon (1998) Artless (2019) Atonement (2007) Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

B Band Aid (2017) Bandits (2001) Barbie (2023) Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012) Beauty and the Beast (1991) Beauty and the Beast (2017) Beetlejuice (1988) Before I Fall (2017) Before Sunset (2004) Being John Malkovich (1999) Being the Ricardos (2021) Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) Big Daddy (1999) Big Fish (2003) Big Momma's House (2000) Big Momma's House 2 (2006) Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) Blind Ambition (2021) Booksmart (2019) Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006) Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2020) Bowfinger (1999) Brain on Fire (2016) Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) Bring It On (2000) Bros (2022) Bruce Almighty (2003) Buena Vista Social Club (1999) But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

C Cadet Kelly (2002) Cake (2014) Can You Keep a Secret (2019) Capernaum (2018) Carol (2015) Casper (1995) Castle in the Sky (1986) Catch Me If You Can (2002) Center Stage (2000) Charlie and the Chocolate Factor (2005) Chocolat (2000) Chuck Berry (2018) Cinderella (1950) Cinderella (2015) Click (2006) Clueless (1995) CODA (2021) Coming to America (1988) Coming to America 2 (2021) Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004) Cool Runnings (1993) Coraline (2009) Corpse Bride (2005) Coyote Ugly (2000) Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) Cunningham (2019)

D Dara & Ed's Road to Mandalay (2017) Dead Man Walking (1995) Dear Zoe (2022) Death Becomes Her (1992) D.E.B.S. (2004) Destination Wedding (2018) Die Hard (1988) Die Hard 2 (1990) Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) Disenchanted (2022) Do Revenge (2022) Dream Scenario (2023) Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) Dumb and Dumber (1994) Dumb and Dumber To (2014)

E Easy A (2010) Echo in the Canyon (2018) Edward Scissorhands (1990) Eight Grade (2018) Elf (2003) Ella Enchanted (2004) Emily the Criminal (2022) Enchanted (2007) Enough Said (2013) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Evergreen (2020) Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Everything Is Copy (2015) Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)

F Flee (2021) Flight Club (1999) Footloose (1984) Forrest Gump (1994) Frankweenie (2012) Friends with Benefits (2011) Four Good Days (2020) Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)

G Generation Um… (2012) Get a Clue (2002) Ghost (1990) Ghostbusters (1984) Ghosts of the Abyss (2003) Girl, Interrupted (1999) Glass Onion (2022) Godzilla (2014) Gone Girl (2014) Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) Grease (1978) Grown Ups (2010) Grown Ups 2 (2013)

H Halloweentown (1998) Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) Happiness for Beginners (2023) Harriet the Spy (1996) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Haunted Mansion (2023) Heat (1995) Heathers (1988) Her (2013) Hocus Pocus (1993) Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) Home Alone (1990) Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) Hope Springs (2012) Horrible Bosses (2011) Horrible Bosses 2 (2014) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017) How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

I I Care a Lot (2020) I Know What You Need (2023) I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007) I Smile Back (2015) I Used to Be Famous (2022) Identity Theft (2013) If I Stay (2014) I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020) I'm Totally Fine (2022) Inception (2010) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Inglourious Basterds (2009) Into the Wild (2007) It's Complicated (2009)

J James and the Giant Peach (1996) Jawbreaker (1999) Jennifer's Body (2009) Jojo Rabbit (2019) Joker (2019) Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) Juno (2007) Jurassic Park (1993) Jurassic Park III (2001) Jurassic World (2015) Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Just Go with It (2011)

K Kiki's Delivery (1989) Kimi (2022) King Kong (2005) Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) Knives Out (2019)

L Lady and the Tramp (1955) Lady Bird (2017) Land (2021) Late Bloomers (2023) Legally Blonde (2001) Let Them All Talk (2020) Lethal Weapon (1987) Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Léon: The Professional (1994) Liar Liar (1997) Life as We Know It (2010) Little Forest (2018) Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Little Women (1994) Little Women (2019) Live Free or Die Hard (2007) Lost in Translation (2003) Lou (2022) Love Actually (2003) Love, Rosie (2014) Luck (2022) Luzzu (2021)

M Maggie (2015) Maleficent (2014) Mamma Mia! (2008) Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Man on the Moon (1999) Marry Me (2022) Mary Is Happy, Mary Is Happy (2013) Maybe I Do (2023) Me, Myself & Irene (2000) Mean Girls (2004) Meet the Parents (2000) Meet the Fockers (2004) Megamind (2010) Memento (2000) Mermaids (1990) Metro (1997) Mona Lisa Smile (2003) Monster House (2006) Midnight in Paris (2011) Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) Miss Congeniality (2000) Miss Sloane (2016) Mommy (2014) Monsters, Inc. (2001) Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022) Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Mr. Wrong (1996) Murder Mystery (2019) Murder Mystery 2 (2023) My First Summer (2010) My Girl (1991) My Girl 2 (1994) My Neighbor Totoro (1988)

N Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) Now You See Me 2 (2016) New York Minute (2004) Nanny McPhee (2005) Next Exit (2022) Now You See Me (2013) Not Another Teen Movie (2001) Notting Hill (1999) No Country for Old Men (2007) No Strings Attached (2011) No Sudden Move (2021) Nomadland (2020) Norbit (2007) Not Okay (2022) Now You See Me (2013) Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)

O Ocean's 8 (2018) Ocean's Eleven (2001) On the Basis of Sex (2018) One Day (2011) One Life (2011) One Life (2023) Oppenheimer (2023) Out of Office (2022)

P Paint (2023) Peter Pan (1953) Phoebe in Wonderland Pieces of a Woman (2020) Pippi Longstocking (1969) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Plan B (2021) Ponyi (2008) Poor Things (2023) Pretty in Pink (1986) Pretty Woman (1990) P.S. I Love You (2007) Psycho (1960) Psycho (1998) Pulp Fiction (1994)

Q

R Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Raise Your Voice (2004) Rango (2011) Ratatouille (2007) RED (2010) RED 2 (2013) Red Eye (2005) Remember Me (2010) Ricki and the Flash (2015) Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) Robot & Frank (2012) Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997) Room (2015)

S Scary Movie (2000) Schindler's List (1993) Shallow Hal (2001) She Said (2022) She's All That (1999) She's the Man (2006) She's the One (1996) Short Term 12 (2012) Shotgun Wedding (2022) Siberia (2018) Sixteen Candles (1984) Sleeping Beauty (1959) Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Sleepover (2004) Sleepy Hollow (1999) Slumberland (2022) Snatch (2000) So Undercover (2012) Something's Gotta Give (2003) Sound City (2013) South of the River (2020) Speak (2004) Speed (1994) Spider-Man (2002) Spirited (2022) Spirited Away (2001) Stand by Me (1986) Steel Magnolias (1989) Stepmom (1998) Suffragette (2015) Summerland (2020) Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

T Tangled (2010) Tenet (2020) The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) The Accountant (2016) The Addams Family (1991) he Amazing Spider-Man (2012) The Big Sick (2017) The Breakfast Club (1985) The Connected Universe (2016) The Craft (1996) The Craft: Legacy (2020) The Devil Wears Prada (2006) The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) The Do-Over (2016) The DUFF (2015) The Edge of Seventeen (2016) The Estate (2022) The Fallout (2021) The Family Stone (2005) The Favourite (2018) The First Wives Club (1996) The Florida Project (2017) The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) The Girl on the Train (2016) The Godfather (1972) The Godfather Part II (1974) The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) The Half of It (2020) The Hangover (2009) The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) The Holiday (2006) The Incredibles (2004) The Last Song (2010) The Lion King (1994) The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003) The Lost City (2022) The Lost Daughter (2021) The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) The Lovely Bones (2009) The Mask (1994) The Matrix (1999) The Matrix Reloaded (2003) The Matrix Revolutions (2003) The Matrix Resurrections (2021) The Maze Runner (2014) The Mexican (2001) The Mummy (1999) The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) The Notebook (2004) The Notebooks (2021) The Nutty Professor (1996) The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) The Pez Outlaw (2022) The Princess and the Frog (2009) The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) The Princess Diaries (2001) The Proposal (2009) The Secret World of Arriety (2010) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) The Sound of Music (1965) The Spectacular Now (2013) The Switch (2010) The Virgin Suicides (1999) The Witches of Eastwick (1987) The Woman Who Ran (2020) The Worst Person in the World (2021) Thelma & Louise (1991) There's Something About Mary (1998) Thirteen (2003) Thumbsucker (2005) Ticket to Paradise (2022) To the Bone (2017) Toy Story (1995) Trading Places (1983) Transporter (2002) Transporter 2 (2005) Transporter 3 (2008) Twilight (2008) Tyger Tyger (2019)

U Up (2009) Uptown Girls (2003)

V

W Walk With Me (2021) WALL-E (2008) We're the Millers (2013) What a Girl Wants (2003) What Happens in Vegas (2008) White Chicks (2004) Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) Wild Child (2008)

X

Y Yes Man (2008) Your Sister's Sister (2011)Your Name. (2016) You're Ugly Too (2015) Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) You've Got Mail (1998)

Z Zodi & Tehu, frères du désert (2023)

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BEVERLY HILLS COP 2- 1987 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) once again travels from detroit to beverly hills to solve crimes totally out of his jurisdiction, but totally still within his wheelhouse....

Solid sequel. Nice to see Axel reuntied with Billy and Taggart. Brigitte Nielson is good.

Very rewatchable film. Looking forward to Beverly Hills Cop 4.

Directed by Tony Scott.

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The Evolution Of Axel Foley: A Journey Through The Beverly Hills Cop Trilogy

The Beverly Hills Cop trilogy, starring the charismatic Eddie Murphy as the street-smart Detroit detective Axel Foley, has left an indelible mark on the action-comedy genre. Each installment offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of both the character and the franchise, reflecting the changing landscape of Hollywood and societal attitudes over a decade.

Beverly Hills Cop (1984): A Groundbreaking Blend Of Comedy And Action

The original Beverly Hills Cop (1984) is a landmark film that catapulted Eddie Murphy to superstardom. Directed by Martin Brest, the movie follows Axel Foley as he travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his friend. The film's success lies in its perfect blend of action and comedy, with Murphy's improvisational skills and infectious energy driving the narrative.

The film's appeal is rooted in its subversion of genre expectations. Axel Foley, a black detective from Detroit, navigates the opulent and predominantly white world of Beverly Hills with wit and audacity. This juxtaposition not only provides comedic moments but also subtly critiques social and racial dynamics. The film's ability to balance humor with a compelling crime story set a new standard for action comedies.

Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987): A Sequel Struggling With Identity

Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987), directed by Tony Scott, attempts to recapture the magic of the original but falls short in several areas. While the film boasts a bigger budget and more elaborate action sequences, it lacks the charm and originality of its predecessor. The plot revolves around Axel Foley returning to Beverly Hills to solve a series of Alphabet Crimes and avenge the shooting of his friend, Captain Bogomil.

One of the critical issues with the sequel is its tonal inconsistency. The film oscillates between serious action and forced humor, often failing to strike the right balance. Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Axel Foley becomes more abrasive, losing some of the character's initial likability. Despite these shortcomings, the film still offers moments of entertainment, particularly through the chemistry between Murphy and his co-stars, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton.

Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994): A Franchise In Decline

By the time Beverly Hills Cop 3 (1994) was released, the franchise had lost much of its original luster. Directed by John Landis, the film sees Axel Foley investigating a counterfeit money operation at a California amusement park. The plot is convoluted, and the film struggles to find its footing between action and comedy.

One of the most significant criticisms of the third installment is its lack of coherence and originality. The film's attempts at humor often fall flat, and the action sequences lack the excitement of the previous films. Eddie Murphy's performance, once the franchise's saving grace, feels tired and uninspired. The absence of the original producers, Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, is palpable, as the film lacks the high-energy production values that defined the earlier entries.

Conclusion: The Legacy Of Beverly Hills Cop

The Beverly Hills Cop trilogy serves as a fascinating case study in the evolution of a film franchise. The original film's groundbreaking success set a high bar that the sequels struggled to meet. While Beverly Hills Cop 2 and Beverly Hills Cop 3 have their moments, they ultimately highlight the challenges of maintaining a franchise's momentum and staying true to its core appeal.

Eddie Murphy's portrayal of Axel Foley remains iconic, and the character's journey from Detroit to Beverly Hills continues to resonate with audiences. The trilogy's blend of action, comedy, and social commentary ensures its place in cinematic history, even as it serves as a reminder of the difficulties in sustaining a successful film series.

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The creative whiplash in lighting and cinematography between Beverly Hills Cop 2 and 3 is insane. Part 3 looks like an episode of Saved by the Bell. Also I love the type of lens filter that not-so-subtly tints a part of the frame a different color. It's usually used to change the sky or something but are these even used anymore? I guess you can just digitally tint anything in post now but it doesn't have the same affect. -Jay Bauman

[rosesinmaii]

Nintendo Fun Club News, 1:1 [1987]

The first edition of the Nintendo Fun Club, run by Howard Phillips and Gail Tilden, was released in the winter of 1987. The magazine was a free-to-join subscription to explain tips and tricks in games, as well as sneak peeks at upcoming games, and reader columns to talk about high scores. The magazine came with coupons at times for discounts and free merchandise/games. There were only seven issues before it was obliterated to create the (paid for) Nintendo Power Magazine. Images have been used only for demonstration, and are sourced directly from the magazine unless otherwise stated (in which a full link/reference will be provided). The first issue was six pages long, including;

Page 1

To the left is a welcoming passage from President of the Nintendo Fun Club and Nintendo of America spokesman, Howard Philips.

The main article is a feature on Super Mario Bros. [1985], describing the lore and ultimate goal of the game and advertising the games' accompanying handbook, which was available only via a coupon that came with the magazine. Features a drawing of Mario about to jump on a Goomba (referred to here as a Koopa?), holding a mushroom with pink highlights. Three more Goomba line the bottom.

Page 2

A double feature. The article on top advertises the NES Port of Excitebike [1985], noting the "exclusive Design Mode" to create race courses. It includes a tip on boosting speed in the game, as well as a very brief sentence on the pre-programmed tracks. It's next to a grey-scale drawing of a biker in a helmet, with pink highlights.

The article underneath discusses the NES port of Hogan's Alley [1985], using the 'light gun' technology usually associated with Duck Hunt, referred to here as a "Zapper" with a brief explanation of how the technology works. This "Zapper" is drawn at the bottom, as well as the three cardboard cut-outs from the game (a gangster, woman, and cop) in grey and pink. The controls are explained, as well as a description of a competition supposedly held in Manhattan on the game;

"In fact, HOGAN'S ALLEY is so sophisticated, it was the featured game in a New York video tournament in which teenage contestants faced up to real policemen. The teenagers hit their targets almost every time. In a not-too-surprising finish, however, Officer John Hunt of Manhattan's 28th Precinct outscored them all." [Source: Nintendo Fun Club 1, Winter 1987, 2]

Page 3

An article on a competition held by Nintendo on December 6th, 1987. With the headline "At 'The Super Mario-A-Thon,' video experts battle celebrity players for good cause", over 40 celebrities came to Roxbury Park Recreation Centre in Beverly Hills to play Super Mario Bros. [1987] together, in order to raise money for the Scott Newman Foundation, a non-profit anti-drugs organization. The top score of the day was 239,400, by Wil Wheaton of 'Stand by Me,' who's siblings Amy and Jeremy also participated and scored highly. Wil tells the reporter that he had been a fan of the arcade port, and bought the NES port as soon as he could. On the day, there were 22 prizes given away, including a Nintendo Control Deck plus a Super Mario Bros. cartridge, and a 19-inch colour TV with a NES as the grand prize, awarded by random lot. Wheaton was given a Deluxe Entertainment System and fifteen games as a reward for his high score. The magazine does not disclose what these games were.

The third page had, at the bottom, a "Sneak Peeks" section, announcing new upcoming games with a brief synopsis of what they are. The first is a NES port of Pro Wrestling [1987] a fighting game previously released for the Famicom, and the second a NES port of Slalom [1987], a skiing game previously on arcade machines. It mentions the next issue will discuss Volleyball, Punch Out, and The Legend of Zelda.

Page 4

The top article features an advertisement for the High Score Competition- the idea was that readers could write their score on an Official Scorepad Set for one of the games mentioned in the magazine (Super Mario Bros., Excitebike, or Hogan's Alley) obtained through a brochure and subscription. They would send this to the PO Box for the Club, along with a photograph of their TV screen showing the score. Winner's names and scores would be printed in upcoming issues, as well as in the Amusement Players Association publication.

The bottom half of the page finishes the Competition article from Page 3, as well as a brief interview with Howard Philips, president of the Fun Club. He describes it as "the best job in the world," and talks briefly on his travels around America interviewing kids in arcades. He also discusses selecting which Arcade Games would be ported to home consoles, and his love of video games that made him want to work for Nintendo.

Page 5

The fifth page is mostly dedicated to letters. Names have been omitted, but the letters describe one man's enjoyment playing Super Mario Bros., Wrecking Crew and Ice Climber, and another describes how impressed he is with the graphics and Zapper technology. The third letter expresses how much fun he finds the NES, as well as asking about how far the NES is going to be "expandable," how many games are planned in 1987, and what to do in the event of a broken controller. These questions are answered as "The current games and accessories represent only the beginning of the system's capabilities," "6 new video game hits," and "Nintendo will gladly fix or replace any piece of equipment under warranty, free of charge (New controllers and accessories can also be purchased)."

The lower half of the page is "Pro's Corner" - a section for experts to recommend tricks, tips, and how to access different areas/levels in the three video games discussed within the issue.

Page 6

The back page of the magazine is an explanation of the "Top Score" newsletter, published by the Amusement Players Association, which was offered to members of the Fun Club. "Top Score" was featured a list of names and scores that qualified for the 'International Scoreboard' section. The newsletter also discusses tournaments and interviews game designers. Finally, an advertisement for the Scorepad Set mentioned on Page 4 of this volume.

Disclaimer - None of the above information has been produced by the poster. All information provided has been sourced from Nintendo Fun Club 1:1, Winter 1987, a product of Nintendo. It in no way attempts to act as a substitute for the original work, nor claims ownership of any information or product mentioned. In line with Fair Dealing Rules in the UK, where this blog is based, it is entirely for educational uses, and is in no way for commercial purpose or monetary gain. All rights belong to Nintendo.

[britesparc]

Weekend Top Ten #568

Top Ten Years for Films in My Lifetime

I don’t know if it’s just me being a random nerd whose brain works in particular way, but I tend to mark the passage of time by things that came out. For instance, you say “1993” to me, I instantly think of Jurassic Park. 1998? Half-Life. 1984? Well, blimey, where to start? Transformers, probably, based on everything that came later. And so it goes. 2012 was Avengers, Dark Knight Rises, Skyfall, and I suppose my firstborn, who also came out that year.

So I’ve often pondered which was the best year. Y’know, which year had the best films or games or whatever? And so we get to this list, in which I rank years based on the films that came out.

I’m gonna come back to this well in the future, as I look at other media and decide which were the best years for games or TV programmes or whatever. But for now we’re looking at films. And it’s pretty simple; I’m going to decide which years were the best years based on the number of excellent films that were released. And this is only going to be about film, which sadly means the release of Transformers isn’t allowed to influence the position of 1984 in the list. Fortunately for 1984, a lot of great films came out that year too. And that’s pretty much that! Which films had the best years. Or, er, vice versa.

I’m sticking to the years of my life for this, because I think I’d struggle to parse whether 1942 or 1969 or 1977 was the better year (Close Encounters came out in ’77 though, so that wins; sorry Casablanca and Butch Cassidy). But I feel pretty confident judging 1988 against 1996 and 2007 and 2019. Because I was there.

So what are we waiting for? Straightforward one this week so let’s just get to it.

1999: going into ’99, I was probably all about The Phantom Menace, but however much of a Jar Jar Apologist I might be, that’s not one of the films that makes this easily the best cinematic year of my life, and surely a candidate for the best of all time. The Matrix, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, Toy Story 2, The Iron Giant, Talented Mr. Ripley, 10 Things, Man in the Moon, and American coming in flavours of both Beauty and Pie. I mean, blimey. That’s not even everything I saw that year. At least the millennium ended on a high.

1993: maybe this is a personal one because this year was so influential to me as a kid. But even setting aside the colossus that is Jurassic Park and Spielberg finally wowing the establishment with Schindler’s List, you’ve still got the Ramis-Murray masterpiece Groundhog Day, The Fugitive being an action movie nominated for Best Picture, one of Robin Williams’ finest comic performances in Mrs. Doubtfire, Tom Hanks defining cities in both Philadelphia and Seattle, Stallone giving us both Cliffhanger AND Demolition Man… wowza.

1984: yes, even if I’m not counting The Transformers, ’84 was still a banger; so many of the films and franchises I loved growing up began life that year. From Gremlins to Ghostbusters; from Terminator to Beverly Hills Cop; from This is Spinal Tap to Nightmare on Elm Street. Even the first Police Academy! And Temple of Doom and Search for Spock might not be my favourite entries in those franchises but, hey, still more Indy and Kirk!

1987: another banner year for kickstarting franchises. Predator, RoboCop, and Lethal Weapon (before it was a bit problematic) all started in ’87. But you also had The Princess Bride, The Untouchables, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, and Empire of the Sun. Two great Vietnam films, Full Metal Jacket and Good Morning Vietnam. Evil Dead 2, one of the funniest horror films of all time. And probably my favourite British film of the last forty years, Withnail and I, one of the most quotable movies of all time.

1994: maybe this is the most single influential year of my life! I mean, Pulp Fiction came out, for goodness’ sake. The Lion King, probably in the top three Disney films. Speed, arguably the best American action film of the decade. Everyone whines about Forrest Gump beating Pulp to the Oscar, but the best film of the year was Shawshank Redemption, which won nowt. Four Weddings was maybe the big comedy, culturally speaking, but Jim Carrey released three films this year. What a flex.

2001: it’s supposed to be about more than one film, but any year that The Fellowship of the Ring is released is going to end up on the list. Fortunately there’s more to celebrate: Shrek, Moulin Rouge!, Spirited Away (in Japan at least), Ocean’s Eleven, Memento, Amelie, A.I., Pearl Harbor… ha, no not really, Pearl Harbor sucked. Oh, and Harry Potter came out, which is a big deal culturally but not super-big for me. Lord of the Rings though? Yes please.

1988: not the first and won’t be the last time I end up with two consecutive years in this list! ’88 has two of my favourite films of all time, Roger Rabbit and Die Hard. I could stop there, but Akira came out and was only the second best animated film of the year, because My Neighbour Totoro also came out. Beetlejuice turned Michael Keaton into a superhero. Rain Man is one of Tom Cruise’s best performances. Coming to America is Eddie Murphy at the height of his powers. Big is probably when Tom Hanks became Tom Hanks. Good year for movie stars!

2018: the most recent year on this list and really it’s because it might be superhero cinema’s golden year. Black Panther was a cultural phenomenon, Into the Spider-Verse was an animation milestone, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies was the comedy of the decade, and as for Infinity War… well, I genuinely think those two back-to-back Avengers movies are as impactful and important as Lord of the Rings. Outside of the cowls and capes, there’s Mandy, Annihilation, Bumblebee, Mission: Impossible: Fallout, The Post… even the presence of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again can’t dimmish the overall quality of the year.

1995: this was another big year at the time, and a year when I felt I really fell in love with cinema as a hobby. We have another milestone with Toy Story, but we also got directors giving us mini-masterpieces, some of the best films of their careers, with the likes of Heat, Apollo 13, 12 Monkeys, and Seven. And if that’s too many numbers in one go, at least the excellent Die Hard sequel was called “With a Vengeance” rather than “3”. There’s Babe, GoldenEye, and The Quick and the Dead, which I mentioned last week. Plus despite their problematic directors both Braveheart and The Usual Suspects were tremendous.

2012: I’m not sure if my love for this year is genuinely all cinema or if it’s not other things bleeding in. The whole palaver around the Olympics and pretty much the last time it didn’t feel crappy to be British is one thing, but also – yes – I became a dad this year. Super-significant. But, no, I think the films helped too; the 50th anniversary of Bond was celebrated with the incredible Skyfall, absolutely one of my favourites of the series. And, bloody hell, The Avengers happened, which is really when the MCU kicked off. That was an incredible moment in cinema. Lincoln, one of Spielberg’s best of that decade; Looper, Rian Johnson delivering on his early promise (Bruce Willis’ last great role?); Django Unchained, still my favourite late-era Tarantino; Dark Knight Rises stuck the landing, I don’t care what you say; and The Pirates! is the best Aardman film. So yeah, quite a lot of good stuff. The kid’s alright too.

[rjmartin11]

I love movies! I feel as if my favorite films change or that I just add, but here are my top 10. The best of the best!

1. Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2 (1984 & 1987)

They tied for first. 😊

2. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

3. Grease (1978)

4. Romeo & Juliet (1968)

5. The Mummy Returns (2001)

6. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

7. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983)

8. A Bronx Tale (1993)

9. The Goonies (1985)

10. House II : The Second Story

Comfort Movie Tag

Ty for the tag @venus-haze C:

List 10 of your favorite movies and then tag 10 people.

The Cat Returns (2002)

Cinderella (1997) [The one with Brandy]

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Luca (2021)

August Rush (2007)

Sing (2016)

Cats (1998) [Not the CGI one]

Oliver and Company (1988)

Alice in Wonderland (1999) [The one with Martin Short]

Midnight in Paris (2011)

I went HARD on the comfort aspect for this lol ^_^ tagging: @luluthesandgoose @ab4eva @mooodyblue @loving-elvis @samfangirls @arianatheangel-girl @p-oolshark @headfullofpresley and anyone else that'd like to jump on in