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George McFly · 07-13-2002, 08:57 PM

now that most of North America is baking in the middle of this Gawd aweful season, what are some great movie based on summer activities?
they don't have to have the word summer in the titles but it does help

1. Summer School- a DVD would thrill me, Courtney Thorne-Smith is hot

2. One Crazy Summer- DVD please!!!!!!!!!!!!

3. Weekend at Bernie's

I'm sure I missed some other great ones but those are the only ones that came to mind

Drexl · 07-13-2002, 09:52 PM

Jaws!

AnonomusBob15 · 07-13-2002, 10:22 PM

Stand By Me

Marty McFly · 07-13-2002, 10:49 PM

I always watch Summer Rental, The Great Outdoors, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off a few times during the summer. Weekend at Bernie's 1 and 2 as well.

dvds'r'us · 07-13-2002, 10:58 PM

Ferris Bueller.
Beavis & Butthead Do America.

kiscealguy · 07-13-2002, 11:04 PM

"Summer of '42"

Indyphantom · 07-14-2002, 12:12 AM

Meatballs

John Yaya · 07-14-2002, 12:54 AM

Ferris Bueller, One Crazy Summer & Summer School came out in midst of my high school years and I've got rather fond memories of those films

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre bit in Summer School was quite funny because me and a few friends were big into horror films and we first rented TCM sometime during that time period. Aliens, Freddie Kruger, and the zombie films....

Certainly Jaws comes to mind....Meatballs.....

Weekend At Bernies...I remember that opening up against a Friday The 13th film...(I never had a interest in Jason and his carnage..and I convinced my two friends to go see Bernie instead of Jason) We all had a grand time and they agreed on my choice

DVDog · 07-14-2002, 01:16 AM

Do The Right Thing.

You didn't say it had to be a happy movie.

Shawn Watson · 07-14-2002, 01:25 PM

Waterworld is a good summer movie as is Die Hard WAV

Shawn

LBPound23 · 07-14-2002, 06:04 PM

Jaws
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Summer School

Er, can't think of anything else!

Edit: Thought of some others:

Dog Day Afternoon
Falling Down
Caddyshack

retroboy · 07-14-2002, 08:23 PM

As I too melt away in 30+C temperatures, a good tonic for heat relief is the one-two punch of Jaws and its decent sequel Jaws 2. Watching all that blue-green sea water has a strange cooling effect, despite two man-eating sharks terrorizing Amity.

Another choice would be Do The Right Thing, a film that shows us how not to act in a heatwave.

Requiem for a Dream--tired of sweating to death? Maybe you should try heroin--the weather will be the least of your worries.

DancinDave · 07-15-2002, 03:55 AM

I think American Pie 2 will be there for the next generation.

For me,

National Lampoon's Vacation

Rhettmatic · 07-15-2002, 12:02 PM

I agree with the people who mentioned Do The Right Thing...

Summer is also good for end-of-the-year, coming-of-age type movies like Ghost World and Say Anything...

Marq · 07-15-2002, 02:24 PM

I'll further recommend Do the Right Thing and Jaws.

And also mention:
Weekend at Bernie's 2

This summer, brings us, in theatres, what might be the ultimate fun summer movie....Blue Crush . Summer surfer girls rule. Can't wait!!!!!!

SolidSnakeASS · 07-15-2002, 03:49 PM

I have to agree on Meatballs!

Marq · 07-15-2002, 03:54 PM

Here's the poster for what will hopefully be a great campy summer movie this year:

Marq · 07-15-2002, 03:56 PM

07-13-2002, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
George McFly Kinda likes the Razorbacks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: watching HD	What are the best "summer" flicks? now that most of North America is baking in the middle of this Gawd aweful season, what are some great movie based on summer activities? they don't have to have the word summer in the titles but it does help 1. Summer School- a DVD would thrill me, Courtney Thorne-Smith is hot 2. One Crazy Summer- DVD please!!!!!!!!!!!! 3. Weekend at Bernie's I'm sure I missed some other great ones but those are the only ones that came to mind __________________ DVDs gallery

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07-13-2002, 10:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	I always watch Summer Rental, The Great Outdoors, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off a few times during the summer. Weekend at Bernie's 1 and 2 as well. __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

07-13-2002, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
dvds'r'us Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: St. Louis Area	Ferris Bueller. Beavis & Butthead Do America. __________________ Dave Matthews Band Forever! 31 Shows And Counting! 20,000 Miles travelled...Shows Seen

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Indyphantom Forum Lothario Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: the black lodge...	Meatballs __________________ My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

07-13-2002, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drexl Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	Jaws!

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kiscealguy Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Beach, California	"Summer of '42"

07-14-2002, 12:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
John Yaya Actor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Planet 10 aka: Long Island	Ferris Bueller, One Crazy Summer & Summer School came out in midst of my high school years and I've got rather fond memories of those films The Texas Chainsaw Massacre bit in Summer School was quite funny because me and a few friends were big into horror films and we first rented TCM sometime during that time period. Aliens, Freddie Kruger, and the zombie films.... Certainly Jaws comes to mind....Meatballs..... Weekend At Bernies...I remember that opening up against a Friday The 13th film...(I never had a interest in Jason and his carnage..and I convinced my two friends to go see Bernie instead of Jason) We all had a grand time and they agreed on my choice

07-14-2002, 01:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
DVDog Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Unfortunately, "in the hood" surrounded by morons.	Do The Right Thing. You didn't say it had to be a happy movie. __________________ "Individual science fiction stories may seem as trivial as ever to the blinder critics and and philosphers of today. But the core of science fiction--it's essence--has become crucial to our salvation, if we are to be saved at all." --Isaac Asimov

07-14-2002, 01:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shawn Watson Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Underverse	Waterworld is a good summer movie as is Die Hard WAV Shawn __________________ A PTA meeting with cucumbers instead of parents.

07-14-2002, 06:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
LBPound23 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, USA	Jaws Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead Summer School Er, can't think of anything else! Edit: Thought of some others: Dog Day Afternoon Falling Down Caddyshack __________________ UltimateDisney.com: The Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD - News and views on all of Disney's movies. Last edited by LBPound23 : 07-14-2002 at 06:15 PM.

07-14-2002, 08:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
retroboy Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rock 'n' Roll High School	As I too melt away in 30+C temperatures, a good tonic for heat relief is the one-two punch of Jaws and its decent sequel Jaws 2. Watching all that blue-green sea water has a strange cooling effect, despite two man-eating sharks terrorizing Amity. Another choice would be Do The Right Thing, a film that shows us how not to act in a heatwave. Requiem for a Dream--tired of sweating to death? Maybe you should try heroin--the weather will be the least of your worries. __________________ "I think Canadians see the world more as anthropologists. I think we're not burdened by the weight of being a superpower and that gives us the chance to listen and understand different issues around the world."

07-15-2002, 03:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
DancinDave Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada	I think American Pie 2 will be there for the next generation. For me, National Lampoon's Vacation __________________ ...and my OCD DVD collection is here.

07-15-2002, 12:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rhettmatic Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Toronto	I agree with the people who mentioned Do The Right Thing... Summer is also good for end-of-the-year, coming-of-age type movies like Ghost World and Say Anything... __________________ My finger's on the pulse, but where's the beat? My CD Collection

07-15-2002, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	I'll further recommend Do the Right Thing and Jaws. And also mention: Weekend at Bernie's 2 This summer, brings us, in theatres, what might be the ultimate fun summer movie....Blue Crush . Summer surfer girls rule. Can't wait!!!!!!

07-15-2002, 03:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
SolidSnakeASS Actor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Winterpeg, Manitobaugh, Canada	I have to agree on Meatballs!

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