Fifteen Geek Movies to See Before You Die...

[jcfiala]

Here's an interesting link to a list of fifteen geek movies to see before you die, and why:
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2007/02/fifteen_geek_movies_to_see_before_you_die_1.html

Generally I agree with it, although I think they've left out Blade Runner, Aliens, and Sneakers. Galaxy Quest is almost on the list - it's definately very good, but it doesn't feel quite as important to me as the fifteen he listed and the three additional ones I would consider necessary.

Comments

[copperwolf.livejournal.com]

Hmm... I've seen

The Matrix

Serenity

12 Monkeys

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (which disappointed me after much hype from high school classmates)

Office Space

The Day the Earth Stood Still

I've been aware of, with the thought "I should watch that some time,"

The Fifth Element

War Games

Blade Runner

The Andromeda Strain (watched the first half hour or so but then had to leave)

My boyfriend has been trying to get me to watch Army of Darkness for the longest time.

I'm surprised Star Wars didn't make the list.

[jcfiala.livejournal.com]

Apparently he didn't mention Star Wars because he figured everyone in the US had definately seen it already.

[sternbunny.livejournal.com]

No Princess Bride?

Beth

[jcfiala.livejournal.com]

Good point!

Eeeeh.

[seawasp]

Some of his choices I agree with, others are just WTF?

If STIV gets in there, Galaxy Quest should be several steps above it.

I'll have to think about my own nominations, but for the most part they'd be different than his.