So many geek movies out there, and so many lists. But what makes a Geek movie? To me a geek movie is a film that some would say is a “cult” film, and it has to be quotable. Many of these films deal with aspects of “geek” culture as well. This is certainly not THE definitive list of geek movies, but…it is a list of geek movies. I had to phone a friend for help. There are so many geek subgenres, you could do a list for each, but…
In no particular order, and with no perceptible pattern, my favorite geek movies list:
“Empire Strikes Back”
You can’t not have any “Star Wars” on a list like this. So why not whip out the best. “Empire” is without a doubt the top of the SW universe. Darker, and a better story than all of the other SW films combined.
“The Wrath of Khan”
The second and by far best of the “Star Trek” films, any iteration. Ricardo Montalban as Khan and William Shatner as Captain Kirk went to the same school of overacting. Plus, it’s highly quotable. When I was 13, I knew every line.
“The Matrix”
This one probably tops many a geek film list. The first film was great, but after that the franchise went down hill. I enjoyed this film, but I don’t think I’ve seen it more than once. But still, to quote Keanu Reeves, “whoah.”
“The Big Lebowski”
Near and dear to my heart, one of my favorite films that gets better every time I watch it. Epically quotable, and The Dude is such a loveable slacker I named a dog after him.
“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
The height of Monty Python’s work. “Grail” is hilarious, and oh so quotable. I think everyone knows some lines from this movie.
“Office Space”
A tribute to anyone of us who have…worked at a company, any company. Hits the nail on the head in so many places. Not just the TPS reports.
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