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10 movies to help fill out your summer doldrums

Date published: 6/13/2006

By LAUREN CAMACHO

YOUTH CORRESPONDENT

Summer is almost here and school is finally out, which means that most of us are retreating to our couches to drink in our Technicolor dreams.

Rather than watching reruns of "Laguna Beach" or counting down the days until "Lost" returns, subject yourself to the 10 movies you must see before you die--also known as Camacho's Favorite Movies.

10. 'Galaxy Quest'

Quite possibly the greatest space movie ever. Tim Allen and Alan Rickman star as actors in a '70s sitcom based in space, but when hard-core fans (who just happen to be real aliens) need their help, all those years on a plywood set just might pay off.

9. 'Arthur'

Lushes are funny. Short, British men who have really curly hair and talk at obscure volumes while drunk are just plain awesome. Check out this hilarious love story starring the late, great Dudley Moore.

8. 'Die Hard'

This is the only movie of the "Die Hard" series worth watching, mainly because sequels are lame, but also because of that one great line: "Yippee-ki-yay, [expletive]."

7. 'The Princess Bride'

"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." A classic tale of love and tragedy, giants and ROUSes, magic and mostly-deaths--trust me, you will be quoting this movie like there is no tomorrow after you see it.

6. 'Shaun of the Dead'

Forget George A. Romero. This British satire marks the dawning of a new zombie era. It's a different kind of funny, meaning you'll be laughing at the situations rather than the bad acting. Best part: when Shaun and Ed unknowingly do karaoke with a zombie.

5. 'Just Like Heaven'

Aw, Mark Ruffalo's my boyfriend. "Just Like Heaven" is definitely one of the sweetest chick flicks ever. Period. There is no question about it. Plus, it's got Napoleon Dynamite. Freakin' sweet!

4. 'The Godfather'

These days, you see everyone wearing those "Scarface" shirts psht, that ain't nothing. If you want to see an awesome movie about the Family, check out "The Godfather." And "The Godfather Part II." But not "Part III." That was just awful.

3. 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'

Date published: 6/13/2006