Happy Ice Storm 2010 . Yes, the weather outside seems very frightful, so when is better time to curl up and warm yourself near the television? Of course, UATV will be offering wonderful programming all day long, but for those of you with picture-in-picture, heres a list of the part 1 of the top 10 movies to watch on your snow day off:
10. Out Cold (2001)
Directed by Brendan and Emmett Malloy
In 2009, many Americans discovered the magic of Zach “Beard-man” Galifianakis, but fans of average-teen-sex-comedies have known about his bristles for some time now. Here, Galifianakis can be seen strutting his stuff (and gut) with all his comedic glory. Other notable performances include: Lee Majors playing a character named John Majors, David Koechner (Champ Kind) and Thomas Lennon (Lt. Jim Dangle). This movie may not have won an Oscar, but it does have pants-less snowboarding.
9. Die Hard 2 (1990)
Directed by Renny Harlin
Why should you want to watch this movie? It has John McClane in it. Who’s John McClane you ask? Go bury your computer in the snow. You don’t deserve to have the Internet. John McClane is one of the best action characters of all time. Sure, he may shoot a man with an accent and then spit out a one-liner just like every other hero. Sure, he may gradually where less and less clothes throughout the film like the rest, but John McClane is the reason you know who Bruce Willis is (yeah, I said it Moonlighting fans!). For that reason alone you should check out this movie. Still not a fan of the sequel? Then watch it anyway; just pretend it’s the original.
8. The Ice Harvest (2005)
Directed by Harold Ramis
Okay, John Cusack plays a mob-lawyer trying to get away with a load of cash he’s stolen from “the family.” Billy Bob Thorton (yes, he’s from Arkansas and, yes, that is his real name) plays a strip-club owner/Cusack’s partner. The two attempt to make a getaway on Christmas Eve, but uh-oh, the roads are frozen! Oliver Platt has a great performance as a drunk husband. Also making an appearance is Randy Quaid–who I assume is drunk most of the time.
7. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
Directed by John Hughes
John Hughes had the fortune and talent to define an entire generations with his films. I’m sure by now that making a comment like that may be cliche, but let’s be honest, it’s true. Hughes’s filmography contains some of the best teenage films we may ever witness. Of course, Planes, Trains and Automobiles doesn’t take place in high school, but it certainly is worth a view. Steve Martin plays a father trying to get home by Thanksgiving. John Candy has a mustache. Pop in this VHS and you’ll laugh all the way until the last 15 minutes. No, it doesn’t end in a terrible plane, train or car crash.
6. Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Directed by The Farrelly Brothers
Remember when Jim Carrey made you laugh? I know, it’s been a while. Why not jump into a dog-shaped time machine and remember the good ole’ days? Sure, there’s a poop scene and a few jokes about blind kids, but I’m sure you can look past your values and let out at least a chuckle or two…
to be continued…