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Back during the Persian Gulf War, I spent a night on watch in the Pentagon with the colonel who had been the commander of that actual rescue squadron portrayed in "Bat 21."
He generally liked the movie. He did say it was made more sensational in some parts. Particularly, he said there was NO pressure from above to stop the continual rescue attempts. It was never a question that they'd continue rescue attempts as long as they knew their pilot was still alive and evading, even though they lost half the squadron trying (every pilot that went down was either rescued or returned as a PW at the end of the war).
He said it was true that they used their common knowledge of golf courses to speak "code in the clear" to locate the downed pilot.
The In-Laws (1979), starring Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. I had never heard of it until a few years ago, and it is now one of our favorites. Falk stars as a secret agent who pulls Arkin's mild mannered dentist into his wacky adventures. So hilarious!
"Serpentine, Sheldon!"
Thanks for the suggestion. We watched it last night, got quite a few laughs out of it and loved the ending.
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A few movies come to mind. Some were flops in their day, but have achieved varying degrees of cult status. Some may remember them or have heard of them but not necessarily seen them:
"Manhunter" directed by Michael Mann.
This film marks the first appearance on the big screen of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played brilliantly by Brian Cox of "Succession" fame. Definitely worth a watch if unfamiliar with it or a rewatch if you are.
"Body Double" directed by Brian De Palma.
Critics found the violence and sex in the movie to be vulgar and lacking in taste, but it certainly isn't worse than anything one sees in current movies. Melanie Griffith received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the film.
"Year of the Dragon" directed by Michael Cimino.
This crime thriller starring Mickey Rourke and John Lone (The Last Emperor) was well received by audiences and some critics, but soon found itself awash in controversy over perceived racial stereotypes of Asians. Despite all that, still a good movie that is often overlooked.
"Something Wicked This Way Comes"
Adapted for the screen by Ray Bradbury from his novel of the same name, this dark fantasy film starring Jason Robards and Jonathan Pryce, is probably one of the most un-Disney of Disney movies one can find. To quote Bradbury himself "not a great film, no, but a decently nice one".
To Live and Die in LA is a movie that is mostly forgotten. Wm Petersen and WM Dafoe are truly outstanding in this 80s crime flick. Thumbs up as Roger Ebert used to say.
Before Easy Rider Peter Fonda and Roger Corman made a lo-budget biker flick titled The Wild Angels. With Nancy Sinatra and Bruce Dern the Angels chase Mexican bikers searching for a stolen bike. Great 60s biker fun and Bruce Dern steals the show.
Its not shown much anymore; I snagged a VHS copy years ago.
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Thumbs up as Roger Ebert used to say.
Its a Mike Judge film and yes its a cult classic.