Have you graduated from high school this year? Do you plan to attend college? Are you wondering what to do with the last days of summer? If the answers to these questions are "yes," then you are in luck. The following is a list of movies that make for great viewing before you head off for college.
The Freshman
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Reasons to watch it: Marlon Brando's performance (a sly parody of his role in The Godfather) is wonderful, Matthew Broderick and Penelope Ann Miller are very funny, and the movie is cleverly-written, full of excellent character performances and references to other films.
Keep an eye out for: References to Marlon Brando's past roles and The Godfather films, including a cameo of actor Gianni Russo near the end of the film.
Life lesson: If someone offers you a ride to college in a classic sports car, don't take it.
If you liked this: Check out director-writer Andrew Bergman's other fine comedy The In-Laws.
Say Anything
Reasons to watch it: John Cusack plays a very likable hero and the movie makes a lot of funny and insightful observations about growing up. Last if not least, the movie predicts the rise in popularity of MMA. Who'd have thought?
Keep an eye out for: Joan Cusack's uncredited performance as Lloyd's older sister
Life lesson: Guys who hang out at the "Gas'n Sip" are not probably the best people to get relationship advice from.
Dr. Strangelove
Reasons to watch it: Lots of great performances (including one of George C. Scott's greatest roles), witty dialogue, prime political satire, and probably some of the funniest quotable movie lines. Academics and film snobs love to reference this movie.
Keep an eye out for: Peter Sellers' humorous multiple roles.
Life lesson: Whatever you do, don't let them see the "big board."
The Graduate
Reasons to watch it: Incredible cinematography, editing, and set design, plus a chance to see Dustin Hoffman's first major role in a film.
Life lesson: Plastics!
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