The Empire Strikes Back
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The Princess Bride, because no-one could hate The Princess Bride!
Empire Records just felt good and I think it could pull that off with a crowd.
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Haha, it boils down to a few choices for me, including a few non movie series.
My immediate answer: Violent Night. It's such a good, weird Christmas movie with Santa being a badass, an actual engaging story, tons of gore and tons of humor. You can't go wrong with David Harbour either. In my opinion, it has a lot going for it that makes it worthy both in and out of seasonal viewing.
https://youtu.be/a53e4HHnx_s?si=jUT6GhgSApjszQjk
If we COULD choose non movies, just as added fluff to my post, I'd choose either Fallout or Impractical Jokers. A second choice for me would be The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's quick, simple, stylish and a fun watch.
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Roller Town. Largely because I'm trying to introduce more people to the fever dream of a movie that is Roller Town.
Free on YouTube, highly recommend if you're into comedy and absurdity. Just go in blind, have fun!
I'm gonna go off the beaten path a little here and go with Jonathan Demme's "Something Wild", chances are the guests haven't seen it and that film is one helluva ride, it's got a little bit of something for everyone - comedy, romance, thriller, you name it.
The orignal Frankenstein (1931) or Bride of Frankenstein (1935) movies from the Universal Classic Monsters franchise.
Call me old-fashioned.
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
If they can't vibe with that I don't want them ever coming over again
Well growing up in Utah there's a lot of people that would not tolerate anything. Gotos are Princess Bride, Sandlot, most Disney movies.
Mrs Doubtfire is a classic that's still funny today
I pick a random movie because I'll never satisfy everyone.
Minor stipulation, it would be from my personal collection of movies, which I know I like.