"The Crazies" (2010)

The remake of a 1975 George Romero movie, "The Crazies" follows David (Timothy Olyphant), the sheriff of the all-American town of Ogden Marsh, Iowa. On the opening day of little league, one of the townsfolk inexplicably walks out onto the field with his shotgun, and David is forced to put him down. The next night, another citizen locks his wife and son inside their farmhouse and sets the home on fire. David thinks he figures out what is going on in his quiet little town when he finds a government plane downed in the local marsh, but he discovers this too little too late. The government has already taken the town off the grid, and the people have started to go crazy. That's when the government moves in and sets the town up for quarantine. David, his wife Judy (Radha Mitchell), his deputy Russell, and Becca (Danielle Panabaker) try to escape whatever is going on.

"The Covenant" (2006)

This is the first time I've watched this. Let's hope it's the last. What, you don't remember "The Covenant"? There's a good reason for that. It is your typical generic teen supernatural action-horror that became all too popular in the mid-2000's trying to capitalize on the popularity of the likes of "Underworld".

"The Count of Monte Cristo" (2002)

Based on the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a tale of love, betrayal, persistence, and - above all else - revenge.

The Cornetto Trilogy - "Shaun of the Dead" (2004), "Hot Fuzz" (2007), and "The World's End" (2013)

We have arrived at my favorite part of our entire collection - The Cornetto Trilogy! Sorry guys, only downhill from here.

"Cop Out" (2010)

Kevin Smith directs his first movie which he did not write, and also his first movie produced by a major production company. In "Cop Out", Bruce Willis and Tracey Morgan play Jimmy and Paul, two New York police officers who are more of laughing stock than good cops. After getting suspended for busting up an undercover operation in the complete wrong way, Jimmy goes to sell a rare and expensive baseball card but is robbed by two small-time crooks. Jimmy and Paul then pull out all the stops to catch the crooks, which inevitably pits them against a Mexican drug lord.

"Cloverfield" (2008)

"Cloverfield" is one of those movies that no one ever thinks "that was okay." It's a movie you either love or hate. I count myself among the former rather than the latter. I absolutely love this movie, and it is probably my favorite monster movie.

Yes, I intentionally left the sticker that seals it closed on there. It looks so good!

"Clash of the Titans" (1981)

"Clash of the Titans" is a retelling of the legend of Perseus. After Zeus (Laurence Oliver) deforms her son Calibos, Thetis (Maggie Smith) takes out her frustrations on his mortal son Perseus (Harry Hamlin). Though he cannot directly interfere, he commands others on Olympus to grant him gifts to help him in life. He falls in love with Andromeda, and is forced to win her hand by battling Medusa, Calibos, and the Kraken - all in stop motion!

"Chronicle" (2012)

There are not many non-horror found footage films. Chronicle" buckled this trend. And in a good way. Chronicle stands out as a very original film in an age where nothing is original.

"Child's Play" (1988) and "Curse of Chucky" (2013)

We're watching the first movie in the series - "Child's Play" - and the last movie in the series - "Curse of Chucky". I wish we had "Child's Play 2", but we don't. The other three are kinda disposable. These two, however, are pretty great movies. One, the debut of a terrific character in horror. The other, a very ingenious way of bringing the character back to his roots and giving him the chance of carrying on. We only actually own "Curse". We were able to watch "Child's Play" on Starz (which we somehow keep getting for free through our cable provider).

"Chicago" (2002)

Ahh, the Roarin' 20's. And where better to experience the 1920's than Chicago, right? Did the 20's actually occur anywhere else?

"Chef" (2014)

"Chef" is hands-down my favorite feel-good movie. Ever. That's all you get before the jump this time.

"Centurion" (2010)

I remember when "Centurion" came out. I was working at Blockbuster part time, and had been waiting for about a year since hearing about it. What's not to be attracted to? Neil Marshall writing and directing a movie about the Roman Ninth Legion doing battle against the Picts. That is a dream come true for me - Neil Marshall is one of my favorite writers/directors, and anyone who knows me knows I love history. Add to this Michael Fassbender as Quintus Dias (still before his super-famous years, but he had done enough at this point that I loved him) and Dominique West as General Titus, and you have a recipe for a great war movie. For those who don't know, both these actors were fairly major characters in "300" (I don't think I need to tell you that we definitely own this). It also has several actors and actresses that have appeared in other medieval combat movies, and other Neil Marshall films.

"The Cabin in the Woods"

Like we talked about yesterday, there have been a lot of cabin in the woods horror movies, but none of them accomplish what "The Cabin in the Woods" (2012) is able to do. Much like when we discussed "Behind the Mask" a couple weeks ago, this is able to take stereotypes and cliches, and make them mean something completely new. After seeing this, it made "Cabin Fever" mean something a bit more than what Eli Roth had intended.

"Cabin Fever"

"Cabin Fever" (2002) was basically the start of Eli Roth's tremendous career. In what has become his style, this movie contains some gruesome horror and almost unnecessary and out-of-place comedy. But that's Eli Roth for you.

I love this box art. Just the way the trees and the cabin form a skull looks great. 

"The Butterfly Effect"

"The Butterfly Effect" (2004) was one of my first forays into Sci-Fi thrillers. I remember being in high school when this came out, and then becoming completely obsessed with it. Before this, my movie interests had consisted of Adam Sandler, "Jurassic Park", "Finding Nemo", and "Star Wars" - nothing that really made you think. This movie was the catalyst to me actually enjoying movies, so it has a very special place in my heart.

"Burn After Reading"

Be warned, there are major spoilers in this review.

The Coen Brothers are geniuses. There is no doubt about that. "Burn After Reading" is just another example of their brilliance. This another one of their movies where you're along for a great ride, only for nothing to end up happening. But you don't mind, that's part of their genius.

"Bubba Ho-Tep"

Elvis Presley and John F Kennedy are both alive and living in a nursing home together. Things are awful for them, but they're about to get even worse. The souls of all the residents of their nursing home are in danger, and the threat is an Egyptian Mummy, come to absorb all these old souls that no one will miss. I present to you, the craziness that is "Buba Ho-Tep" (2002).

"Bruce Almighty"

Ever wonder what it would be like if you ran the world? Would you could fix all the problems of your life? Would you end world hunger, or stop all wars? Would you ignore all the prayers you hear, or just give in to all of them? That's exactly what "Bruce Almighty" (2003) is about.

"Brotherhood of the Wolf"

"Brotherhood of the Wolf" (also known as "Le Pacte des Loups", 2001) is a well-known movie in the circles I run in. Outside of the those circles, this movie was largely ignored. The average American movie watcher does not concern themselves with French cinema. I for one think it would be nice if everyone did concern themselves with an occasional foreign movie. They might learn to appreciate good cinema, and not drool over yet another Michael Bay-splosions production.

Broken Lizard Marathon!

That's right! We're watching all four of Broken Lizard's major motion pictures and in chronological order: "Super Troopers", "Club Dread", "Beerfest", and "The Slammin' Salmon". And all in one day!

"Bridesmaids"

"Bridesmaids" (2011)  is a movie riding on the coattails of Judd Apatow. A lot of people love this movie. I do not. I find it very awkward, and the main characters are not strong leads. 

"The Breakfast Club"

"The Breakfast Club" (1985) is one of those movies everyone must see before they die. Five kids spend a Saturday in detention. There's not much of a plot there. But it works. This is one of those "generational movies" people like to talk about. It's a story of growth, acceptance, and teenage angst. 

"The Boondock Saints"

I'm not sure about where you're from, but where I live "The Boondock Saints" (1999) is basically a bible (I think there's a joke there . . .). I have lived in several places in New England, and each one of them people have worshiped this movie. I've never been sure if this was homeland pride, but I accept it. This movie is tremendous. We did not watch the second one, because we don't own it and I didn't much care for it, so why bother tracking it down?