“Elvis isn’t dead. He just went home.”
A Clockwork Orange isn’t one to put on for a fun movie night. Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi classic is a disturbing dystopian nightmare that’s captivating, but difficult to watch. Pour a glass of milk to stiffen your resolve.
Daniel Craig’s first turn as James Bond is a much more grounded take than its predecessors, leaning less on the sci-fi gadgets that otherwise define the series. Casino Royale’s darker tone serves it well, though, and any fan of the series should check it out while they can.
Men in Black turned the often self-serious sci-fi genre into an outlandish parody and beloved ‘90s romp. Its sequels don’t match the original’s humor or heart, but if you want to catch the entire trilogy, now’s your chance.
The pizza-munching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were an improbable hit with ‘90s kids, despite being based on a much grittier parody comic. If you’re looking for a night of ninja-fighting action and extremely corny jokes, these three movies are all you need.
If a hokey old kids' movie isn’t your style, how about a hokey 2014 movie? The more recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles isn’t as funny as the originals, but it’s got enough fun action sequences to still be worth a watch.