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An undercover cop and an ex-gang member form an unlikely team as they hunt down a Kung-Fu killing rapist.

Like many others of my generation I was first exposure to Undefeatable on YouTube. My brother sent me a video titled "Best Fight Scene of All Time" and it did not disappoint.

In spite of the movie's poor quality, terrible acting, and unrealistic slow motion, the story is entertaining and the character motivations (mostly) make sense. I hesitate to file this under the So Bad It's Good label simply because it is cheesy. I genuinely enjoyed watching this and will watch it again.

Prop I Want: Kristi's hook swords Most Punchable Face: Lou Favorite Quote: "Listen, I'm going to share some classified information with you: I've studied the martial arts." - Nick DiMarco.

Nuclear testing mutates a lizard into a giant fire-breating monster. After attacking a Japanese ship, it makes its way to New York where it wreaks havoc. The creature is dubbed 'Godzilla' by a Japanese survivor.

From imdb.com, "Roland Emmerich admitted that he did not like the original Godzilla and only agreed to the project after being promised to be able to do what ever he wanted with the series."

A director who doesn't respect a legacy. A cast who are either too good for their roles or should never act again. A beloved cinema icon reduced to a gimmicky, CGI monster. All these and more contribute to this disasterpiece. Skip it and watch the original.

Prop I Want: "TOP SECRET" VHS tape Most Punchable Face: Audrey Favorite Quote: "You're going the wrong way, man! You're GOING THE WRONG WAY!" - Animal.

A young girl named Dorthy Gale yearns for a life away from the farm. After she and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado, Dorthy finds herself an unlikely hero in the land of Oz. But all she can think about is going home. Together with her new friends Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion, she sets off to see the wizard of Oz who may be her only way back to Kansas.

What makes a movie timeless? Is it a good script? Superior acting? Brilliant direction? A relatable protagonist? Any number of criteria could be added to this list. Modern movies have all these qualities and are easily forgotten. Even movies that sweep the Oscars will soon find themselves in the $5 bin at Wal-Mart before Christmas. So what makes a movie timeless?

Movies that I consider timeless are those which continue to be "discovered" by the next generation. Like an adventurer who finds a priceless treasure, so too are we who rediscover the stories worth retelling. Isn't that what our best stories do...asked to be retold? Whether it's a grandfather recounting his yesteryears to a grandchild, or a spooky story around a campfire, or old friends reminiscing about the good old days, the stories that are worth retelling are the one that last forever.

Even if you've never seen The Wizard of Oz you can probably quote a large portion of it. That's because it has become ingrained into our culture. I've just left the theater after watching Fathom Event's 85th anniversary screening. As I looked around the theater I saw young people, old people, singles, married couples, different ethnicities, different personalities - all gathered together to experience one of the best stories ever told. If that isn't the definition of timeless then I don't know what is.

Prop I Want: The Mayor of Munchkin Land's top hat Most Lovable Face: The Tin Man (Cowardly Lion is a close second) Favorite Quote: "And remember, my sentimental friend, that a heart is not judged by how much *you* love; but by how much you are loved by others." - The Wizard of Oz.