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Epic Win: USA Up All Night

Jun. 19, 2009

Submitted by Henry T

USA Up All Night was the legendary home of every terrible movie ever made during the ’80s and ’90s. They featured all of the classic Troma movies, Bikini Car Wash movies, B Horror flicks, etc. If you’re a fan of B films, it’s probably because you used to watch USA Up All Night. Who else would get in trouble for being “hungover” from watching B flicks until 4am? Mostly we’d sneak to the living room and watch on a really low volume, unless you were lucky enough to have a tv in your bedroom.

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Epic Win: Chuck Jones’ Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Jun. 4, 2009

Submitted by WerewolfCyote

Rudyard Kiplings’ Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was so awesome, with the cute little mongoose darting about and protecting the family. Chuck Jones’ animated interpretation in ‘75 was Epic Win though. The animation made it look like Rikki would fly so fast all throughout the house, the garden, and pretty much anywhere he went. We haven’t seen this movie in decades (literally) and yet we distinctly remember Rikki’s mannerisms and that funny noise he made and the “dance” he would make when scaring off the snakes.
The ’70s were a time when dark, grim stories were acceptable for children and even taught us harsh lessons about life that we would have otherwise learned from experience. Rikki taught us about things like loyalty, cunning, and survival. He also taught us how dangerous some snakes can be.
Chuck Jones’ Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is an Epic Win for all of the chances it took with not-so safe story – one that the likes of Disney or Pixar or Dreamworks would soil their drawers even thinking about (or perhaps they’d add a song and dance and take all of the bite out of the story).


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Epic Win: The Breakfast Club

May. 29, 2009

Submitted by just Vicki

“Don’t mess with the bull young man, you’ll get the horns.”

Sixteen Candles was more of a girly flick, but The Breakfast Club could be appreciated by both genders. There was a little something for everyone to appreciate about this movie. Of all the John Hughes movies this one was the most accessible to the largest audience. It also seems like this was the one most frequently played on television on Saturday afternoons.

“Could you describe the ruckus sir?”

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Epic Win: The Nightmare Before Christmas

May. 26, 2009

Submitted by Hannah S

Jack Skellington and the rest of Halloween Town were an incredible dream that brought so much joy and happiness to so many of us. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas was way ahead of its time in almost every aspect, from the animation style to the musical styling and plot.

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Epic Win: Audrey Hepburn

May. 22, 2009

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Submitted by Kate B

Audrey Hepburn survived some heinous stuff during World War II, and then went on to become one of Hollywood’s leading ladies, starring in movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Funny Face, My Fair Lady and Roman Holiday.
In a time that was much simpler and more reserved than our own, Audrey played the part of a call girl with class and panache. Hollywood’s leading ladies of today could take a few pointers from this Epic Win.

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