Mark from Lasers, Monsters and Barbarians oh, my! has kindly submitted his Desert Island Films. Read on for his choices and reasons, and be sure to check out his site.
Desert Island Films is about choosing 8 films you would take if you were going to be stranded on a desert island and explaining your choices. They don’t necessarily have to be your favourites, just 8 films, no more or no less! You are also permitted to take one book and one novelty item which must be inanimate and of no use in escaping the island or allowing communication from outside.
Desert Island Films: Lasers, Monsters and Barbarians oh, my!
1) Army of Darkness (theatrical version)
If because Bruce Campbell is in isn’t reason enough then because it’s the best whacked out selfish goof vs. the undead in a medieval setting film ever made.
2) Wizard of Oz
My favorite film of all time and has been since I was 5. It has great character, one of the best villains ever and I laugh at the statue joke at the beginning every time.
3) The Invisible Man
If I start to feel sad at being on the island I’d watch this and say “at least I’m not like that nut job that Claude Rains is playing”.
4) Rear Window
I think the combination of suspense and observing a lot of everyday life (in between the murder stuff) would really keep my attention in this situation.
5) Breaking Away
As a coming of age film it’s great. It’s also a great film because of the fantastic bicycle scenes and a dude fighting with a bowling ball on his hand.
6) Star Trek 2
Kirk and Khan in one of the greatest battles ever caught on film. Khaaaaaaaaaaaan!
7) Danger Diabolik
I could have gone logical and picked a Bond film here. Then again I’m on a deserted island yet I have power to watch movies. So logic goes out the window and I’ll pick this wonderfully bizarre film.
8) Way out West
Just simply it’s the two funniest people who ever lived at their best.
Book – Dinosaur Society Dinosaur Encyclopedia.
In this situation this is the right book because I can just jump in whenever and wherever in the book and still find something interesting to read about.
Luxury item – Tennis ball. I like activity and I can throw and catch it for that. To relieve tension I’d squeeze it for relief. Ahhhhh.
Thanks again to Mark for taking the time to join the prestigious Head In A Vice castaway list. If you would like to submit your choices and add your name to THIS LIST, please drop me an email to – tysoncarter@hotmail.co.uk
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Teepee12
/ May 20, 2013Wonderful creative fun choices. And I love the dinosaur book. I myself have a “thing” for dinos 🙂 Great stuff!
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Dinosaurs rule…or they did at one point.
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theipc
/ May 20, 2013Very nice guys!!
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Thanks!
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r361n4
/ May 20, 2013Fuck yeah, Khan and Dinosaur Encyclopedia
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Two of my favorites.
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Ryan
/ May 20, 2013I can’t find fault with any of your choices, especially Laurel and Hardy. Great stuff.
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Thanks. It was hard to pick just 8 films.
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gregory moss
/ May 21, 2013Nice choices! Always wanted to see Danger: Diabolic – Marisa Mell was a hottie! 🙂
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013See it! It’s a great and crazy film.
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Tyson Carter
/ May 21, 2013Thanks again for joining in Mark. Great list, some very unique choices 🙂
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Thanks for posting my list.
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Foogos
/ May 21, 2013Rear Window! Love it!
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013It’s a great one and I actually just saw it for the first time last year.
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Foogos
/ May 21, 2013This is in my draft for my own Desert Island Movies, and I showed the movie to my fiance over the summer. She thought it was the most boring thing ever and I almost left her over it. The Simpsons did a great send-up on Rear Window once where Bart thinks Flanders killed his wife… gotta be close to 15 years ago now. Jesus I feel so old right now.
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Brian @ Hard Ticket to Home Video
/ May 21, 2013Good choice on the dinosaur book because the island is TEEMING with carnivorous dinosaurs.
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Stop, you are frightening me.
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filmhipster
/ May 21, 2013These are some great choices!!!! Way out West, I remember watching that as a kid with my mom. Good memories from that one.
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Thanks. I remember watching Way out West with my parents too and then my kids just watched it for the first with us and they loved it too.
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filmhipster
/ May 21, 2013It’s a good one! One day I’ll show my daughter.
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sanclementejedi
/ May 21, 2013If you like Wrath of Kahn stay clear of Star Trek Into Darkness.
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013I like the new film a lot. Different universe, different events but it still had the Trek feel to it.
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garryarmstrong
/ May 21, 2013Some very interesting choices here. I’ve always loved “The Invisible Man” even with the ultimate price he pays.
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013It’s a good one for sure.
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Parlor of Horror
/ May 21, 2013Great choices, much less obvious than most I’ve seen. Love the Laurel and Hardy pick and Rear Window is a great pick, too!
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markmc2012
/ May 21, 2013Thanks!
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atothewr
/ May 23, 2013You had me at Bruce Campbell – coolest thing since sliced bread. Great choice for number 1 – Groovy!
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markmc2012
/ May 23, 2013Hail to the King, baby.
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