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In the words of Inigo Montoya of the 'Princess Bride, "...there is too much. Let me sum up."
* SciFi *
Trek - the TV shows but not so much the movies (sigh).
Star Wars - the original three were okay for adolescents; can't say that the new two were any good.
Terminator - ground breaking romantic action flick.
V the mini series - aliens as fascists. It could happen!
Frank Herbert's Dune - better than the original movie and an introduction to some great books by a superb author.
Tron - one day we'll play video games like this.
Aliens - action comedy and lots of pyrotechnics.
Escape from New York - Kurt Russell finally lets go of 'Flubber.'
* Fantasy *
Excaliber - a really good over-the-top Arthur movie.
The Princess Bride - wit, true love and comedy. The book is a story in itself.
Legend - some D&D, lots of surrealism and Mia Sara as the 'dark bride' is stunning.
The Sword and the Sorcerer - good slash'em testosterone B-flick.
The Dark Crystal - Henson/Oz puppet movie for kids and adults.
Willow - more D&D with different 'races,' some magic, romance and swordplay.
Krull - more D&D with a SciFi twist.
Xena - what's not to like?
Beauty and the Beast TV show - some action in a fantasy romance. Much poetry by Shakespeare, Frost, Shelley, etc.
Robin Hood - the classic movie still holds up over time. Can watch it with the kids without fear of nightmares.
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