You won't go wrong when you purchase these outstanding films.
Animal House. (1978) [R] Probably the best fraternity comedy ever made with a classic comedy performance by John Belushi. It's too bad that the sexual subplot between college professor Donald Sutherland and student Karen Allen gives the film an "R" rating. To purchase a VHS video of Animal House from The ChucksConnection click here.
Back to the Future. (1985) [PG] The first and the best of the many time travel comedy/adventures that became popular as a result of this film. The skateboarding scene with Michael J. Fox is not to be missed. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Back to the Future from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Before Sunrise. (1995) [R, should be PG-13] A love story about two strangers -- a young American writer on the rebound from a broken romance and a beautiful French graduate student -- who meet on a train to Vienna, hit it off, and embark on a romantic adventure for one night, knowing that they may never see each other again. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Before Sunrise from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. (1989) [PG] This comedy/adventure in the tradition of Back to the Future poses the interesting question "What if the survival of the world depended on the academic success of two teenaged valley guys from Southern California?" While this may sound frightening, the film is actually a campy sendoff of both history and modern society suitable for the entire family. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Black Stallion. (1979) Based on the classic novel by Walter Farley, this elegant production by Francis Ford Coppola is about a young boy who is shipwrecked on an island with a thoroughbred Arabian stallion. The two survive, forming a special bond, and when they are eventually rescued, team up with a retired horse trainer to compete in races. To purchase a DVD of The Black Stallion from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Black Stallion Returns. (1983) [PG] The extraordinary relationship between a boy and a champion Arabian horse is explored again in this sequel. The well-photographed adventure focuses on the boy's courage and determination to track down and find the black horse when it is forcibly taken back to northern Africa by the Berber tribe. To purchase a DVD of The Black Stallion Returns from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Brainscan. (1994) [R] An under-rated science fiction thriller that explores the mindset of a teenager obsessed by computer games and horror movies. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Brainscan from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Breaking Away. (1979) [PG] A young champion bicyclist living in a college town wants to spend the year after high school just hanging around, competing in races, and having fun with his three best friends. But reality soon changes their lives in this Academy Award winning coming of age film. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Breaking Away from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Client. (1994) [PG-13] Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, and Brad Renfro all deliver strong performances in this well done screen adaptation of the John Grisham novel about a young boy pursued by both the Mafia and the FBI when he witnesses the suicide of a mob lawyer. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of The Client from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Climb. (1997) [PG-13] A twelve year old boy wants to climb a huge but decrepit radio tower to prove his courage in this coming of age story set in suburban Baltimore in the late fifties. John Hurt plays a dying cranky old man living next door who helps the boy pursue his dream and discover the true meaning of bravery. To purchase a DVD of The Climb from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Cure. (1995) [PG-13] A moving coming of age story about two lonely eleven-year old boys who develop an unlikely friendship. This is an unusual film about kids because its strong character development, minimalist style, and the riveting performances by Brad Renfro and Joseph Mazzello more than compensate for the somewhat improbable story line. To purchase a VHS video of The Cure from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Duma. (2005) [PG] An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of Xan, a young boy living in South Africa. When family circumstances change, Xan undertakes a trek to return Duma to his natural habitat. To purchase a DVD of Duma from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
EDtv. (1999) [PG-13] An average guy working in a video store suddenly becomes a national celebrity when he wins a contest and a cable company begins broadcasting his life to the world 24 hours a day, affecting his relationships with family and friends. A great ensemble cast makes this bittersweet comedy work. To purchase a VHS video of EDtv from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. (2004) [R] An offbeat couple undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories when their relationship turns sour. This very creative screenplay won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2005. To purchase a DVD of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Fast and the Furious. (2001) [PG-13] Spectacular racing scenes highlight this story about a Los Angeles police detective who infiltrates a street racing gang to apprehend the drivers who have been hijacking cargo trucks. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of The Fast and the Furious from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Fire with Fire. (1986) [PG-13] A love story about two teenagers from very different worlds -- an honor prison camp and a Catholic boarding school -- who fall in love at first sight and risk everything to be together. To purchase a VHS video of Fire with Fire from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Frailty. (2001) [R] A man confessers to an FBI agent about how his religious fanatic father's visions led the family to participate in a series of murders to destroy "demons" on earth. To purchase a DVD of Frailty from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Frequency. (2000) [PG-13] When a young Brooklyn policeman gets out his father's old ham radio set on a whim during a storm, he soon finds himself talking with his father, who has been dead for thirty years! This breach of the space-time continuum soon leads to the two men trying to change the past and the surprising results that their tampering causes. This engaging thriller is both science fiction and crime drama, as well as a tribute to working class family devotion. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Frequency from The ChucksConnection, click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Getting to Know You. (1999) [NR, probably would be R] Heather Matarazzo, Zach Braff, Michael Weston, Bebe Neuwirth, Mark Blum, Bo Hopkins. Written and directed by Lisanne Skyler. Judith, a shy teenaged girl about to enter a foster home and her older brother who is going off to college are stuck waiting at a bus station for five hours. They end up examining their loyalty to each other, their family troubles, and their true feelings about what is important in life after she meets street-smart Jimmy, who passes the time by telling her the life stories of various people they see in the waiting room. Based on several short stories by Joyce Carol Oates. To purchase a VHS video of Getting to Know You from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Gleaming the Cube. (1989) [PG-13] Christian Slater plays a skateboarder whose life is radically changed when his stepbrother is mysteriously killed, and he is determined to find out why. To purchase a VHS video of Gleaming the Cube from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Glory Road. (2006) [PG] In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship. This is a film about winning and race relations in the 1960s. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Grease. (1978) [PG] This Hollywood remake of the popular Broadway musical features fifties rock and roll music augmented by music from the BeeGees, a strong cast headed by John Travolta, lots of cameo performances to be appreciated by baby boomers, and of course lots of black high top chucks. To purchase a VHS video of Grease from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
A History of Violence. (2005) [R] A small town family is thrust into the spotlight after Tom Stahl, the father, is declared a hero in the media after taking out two thugs trying to rob and kill the employees at his diner. Later when some mobsters from Philadelphia appear at the diner and say they know Tom under another name, his family and the sheriff begin to wonder if Tom is really who he says he is. To purchase a DVD of A History of Violence from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Hoosiers. (1987) [PG] This classic story of a small town basketball team that comes from nowhere to the state finals is considered by some critics to be the best sports film ever made. This film is worth a look just to return to the days when teams were defined by their black or white Chuck Taylor high tops. To purchase a DVD of Hoosiers from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
I, Robot. (2004) [PG-13] Will Smith plays a chucks-wearing technophobic cop investigating a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, a violation of the first law of robotics in this film based on the classic Isaac Asimov novel. To purchase a VHS video of I, Robot from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Igby Goes Down. (2002) [R] An adolescent who has grown up in a dysfunctional, wealthy family tries to strike out on his own and find meaningful relationships, but must continually deal with the machinations of his mother, stepfather, and older brother, and the legacy of his mentally ill father. To purchase a DVD of Igby Goes Down from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
I.Q. (1994) [PG] A witty romantic comedy about a young auto repairman who comes up with a theory of quantum physics to impress his would-be girl, the daughter of Albert Einstein. Walter Matthau steals the show with his portrayal of Einstein. To purchase a VHS video of I.Q. from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
It. (1990) [NR-would be PG-13] A malevolent predatory force in a 1960s New England town takes on the shape of a clown to prey on young kids, until a group of seven 12-year-olds band together to stop it. When the force reappears 30 years later, the seven must re-confront the terrors of their youth to make a last stand against "It". To purchase a VHS video of It from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Journey. (1996) [PG] Jason Robards and Max Pomeranc (Journey) are outstanding in this story of a restless mom who deserts her children and leaves them to be raised by their grandparents on the family farm. Through his love of photography, the grandfather helps Journey recover from the confusion and emptiness that he is experiencing, and discover the true meaning of what a family is. To purchase a VHS video of Journey from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Just Looking. (1999) [R] In the summer of 1955 a 14 year old kid from the Bronx sets himself one goal: to see two adults making love. When his mother sends him to stay with his pregnant aunt and uncle in Queens, he thinks his plan is doomed, until he meets his gorgeous adult neighbor Hedy and hooks up with some like-minded kids in the neighborhood. To purchase a DVD of Just Looking from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Lady in White. (1988) [PG-13] A ghost story set in a small northeastern town pits a boy with dreams of becoming a mystery writer against a serial killer when the boy sees an apparition re-enacting the ten year old unsolved murder of a young girl. To purchase a VHS video of Lady in White from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Matinee. (1993) [PG] John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Simon Fenton, Omri Katz, Lisa Jakub, Kellie Martin, Jesse Lee. Directed by Joe Dante. This tribute to grade B horror flicks stars Goodman as a fly-by-night producer promoting his newest film "Mant" (half man, half ant) in Key West, Florida during the same week as the Cuban missile crisis. To purchase a VHS video of Matinee from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Mr. Holland's Opus. (1995) [PG] This film about the thirty year struggles of a music teacher to make ends meet, inspire his students to perform music at a high level, and deal with the pressure of raising a deaf son is an emotional tribute to the importance of arts education in our schools. To purchase a DVD of Mr. Holland's Opus from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
My Girl. (1991) [PG] Vada Sultenfuss, an eleven year old with aspirations to become a writer learns about life (and death) when her widowed father, the town mortician, gets a new girl friend, and through summertime adventures with her best friend, a shy but intelligent boy living next door. To purchase a VHS video of My Girl from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
My Girl 2. (1994) [PG] In this sequel, Vada travels to Los Angeles to try to find out about her long dead real mother and finds romance with the son of her uncle's girl friend. To purchase a VHS video of My Girl 2 from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Mystery Kids. (1999) [PG] Geneva Johnson, an aspiring 12-year-old mystery writer, and her best friend, Tommy, spend their summer searching for a missing girl in order to collect a $5,000 reward. The witty and well-delivered dialogue along with the great personal rapport of these junior sleuths combine to make this a gem of the mystery genre suitable for the whole family. To purchase a DVD of Mystery Kids from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
A Perfect World. (1993) [PG-13] Butch Haynes escapes from prison with another inmate, and is on the run from the law, led by Texas Ranger Red Garnett, leading deputies and and a criminologist in a statewide pursuit. Butch takes a young boy as a hostage, but surprisingly the two end up bonding, with each enjoying the father-son relationship that they never had, while the law continues to hunt them down. To purchase a VHS video of A Perfect World from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend. (1991) [G] The story of how Pete Maravich began to pursue his dream to become one of the world's greatest basketball players with the support and encouragement of his father, a visionary basketball coach at Clemson University. The film deals with young Pete's early high shool years, when he was a freshman on the Daniel High School varsity team. To purchase a DVD of The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Pie in the Sky. (1996) [R] A light hearted romance about a young man with two obsessions -- understanding traffic patterns and pursuing Amy, the girl of his dreams. To purchase a VHS video of Pie in the Sky from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Right Stuff. (1983) [PG] This film adaption of Tom Wolfe's classic story of the Mercury astronauts shows how they and their families faced the unknown dangers of early rocket flight along with the overwhelming pressures of becoming instant celebrities. To purchase a VHS video of The Right Stuff from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Rocky. (1976) [PG] Sylvester Stalone's first boxing film stands up over time as one of the best sports films ever made. The training sequence where Rocky runs up the steps to the top of Philadelphia's Art Museum square to the pulsating Rocky theme is a classic film moment. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Rocky from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Running on Empty. (1988) [PG-13] Powerful performances by Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Martha Plimpton, and Steven Hill highlight the story of the Pope family, living in the underground on the run from the FBI since the late sixties. Now Danny, their oldest son and a talented pianist, wants a life of his own and the opportunity to study music at the Julliard School in New York, but this means a complete separation from his family or the paper trail required for admission will tip off the authorities. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Running on Empty from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
School of Life. (2003) [PG] A hip new teacher makes a big impact on the students and faculty of a middle school. To purchase a DVD of School of Life from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The School of Rock. (2003) [PG] A wannabe rock star, kicked out of his own band, and in desperate need of cash, poses as a substitute teacher at an exclusive private elementary school. When he discovers that his students have musical talent, he turns the class into a rock group to compete in a local battle of the bands. To purchase a VHS video of The School of Rock from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Sandlot. (1993) [PG] A nostalgic look at a group of boys who spend every possible moment of their summer playing baseball. This film celebrates a simpler lifestyle for kids when all that was needed for a good time was a baseball glove and ball to throw, a pair of chucks to run around in, some friends to hang out with, and a sandlot where they could play the game. To purchase a VHS video of The Sandlot from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Sky High. (2005) [PG] Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will, the son of Commander Stronghold and Josie Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and the expectations that he will be another superhero. To purchase a DVD of Sky High from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Sling Blade. (1996) [R] An unconventional character study written, directed, and starring Billy Bob Thornton about a seemingly retarded man recently released from a mental hospital after years of incarceration for murdering his mother and her lover when he was nine. The main story line is based around the friendship that Thornton develops with a young boy, and the boy's widowed mother as the tragedy of his own life is gradually revealed. To purchase a VHS video of Sling Blade from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Sin City. (2005) [R] A contemporary film-noir, with clever uses of spot color, based on the comic novellas writen and illustrated by director Frank Miller. Three intertwined storylines are about Marv, a brutal thug seeking the murderer of a beautiful woman who was killed while asleep in bed with him; Dwight, an ex-photographer who accidentally kills a corrupt hero cop and has to cover it up; and Hartigan, a police detective who is incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit to protect a young victim. To purchase a DVD of Sin City from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Sneakers. (1992) [PG-13] A renegade team of computer hackers are blackmailed into carrying out a covert operation against a industrialist who has developed the ultimate computer weapon -- a black box that is capable of breaking into any computer system in the world. A great ensemble cast led by Robert Redford and Sidney Poitier. To purchase a DVD of Sneakers from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Stand and Deliver. (1988) [PG] Edward James Olmos' tour-de-force as the uncompromising mathematics teacher in a ghetto high school who insists on teaching his students calculus. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Stand and Deliver from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Stand By Me. (1986) [R, should be PG-13] A coming of age story about four twelve year olds living in a small town in the year 1959, whose lives were changed by a chance adventure to find the dead body of a missing boy that had been spotted in the woods twenty miles away. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Stand By Me from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Starman. (1984) [PG] An alien whose space ship crash lands on earth takes the form of a young widow's late husband and forces her to help him travel to Arizona where he can be reunited with his mother ship. At first she resists, but gradually as the alien develops more human traits reminding her of her husband, and she sees the hostile attempts by the government to capture the starman, she begins to actively help him. To purchase a VHS video of Starman from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
The Sure Thing. (1985) [PG-13] John Cusack plays a college freshman at an Eastern college full of hope for improving his love life. When his best friend back home in California tells him that he has set up a "sure thing" for him over Christmas break, he ends up riding back with a prim and proper coed also going to California. To purchase a DVD or VHS video of The Sure Thing from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
To Dance with the White Dog. (1993) [PG] After fifty years of marriage, Sam Peek loses his beloved wife, Cora, and no amount of fussing by his overprotective children is going to ease Sam's loneliness or failing health until one day a beautiful white appears out of nowhere and brings positive change to his life. The only problem-- no one else can see it except his grandson, Bobby. To purchase a VHS video of To Dance with the White Dog from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Twins. (1988) [PG] This comedy/adventure successfully pairs the unlikely combination of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny De Vito as two twin brothers who were created as part of a genetics experiment gone awry. After the two meet up, they end up going on the road, with Schwarzenegger on a mission to find their real mother and DeVito trying achieve a windfall from a stolen rocket he has gotten hold of by accident. To purchase a VHS video of Twins from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
Wayne's World. (1992) [PG-13] The first of two feature films based on the popular Saturday Night Live comedy segment about two young guys into the heavy metal scene who broadcast a weekly program on the Aurora, Illinois public access channel. Funny situations, creative dialogue, and Mike Meyer's self-deprecating approach to the project make this film work. To purchase a VHS video of Wayne's World from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
West Side Story. (1961) NR (probably PG-13) This film version of the trend setting Broadway musical about two rival gangs in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen influenced a generation and won numerous Academy Awards. This modern day Romeo and Juliet remake has a fabulous musical score by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, impressive choreography by Jerome Robbins, and strong performances by the principal actors. Chucks have an important role in the costuming, with the Jets wearing white low cuts, and the Sharks wearing black low cuts. To purchase a VHS video of West Side Story from The ChucksConnection click here. Back to Alphabetical Links.
These films feature great chucks cinemaphotography. Except for The Cure and The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend, they are rated between two and three chucks.
The Babysitters Club. (1995) [PG] Good chucks shots abound in this pleasant family comedy about Kristy, the leader of a group of seven girls who decide to run a summer camp for kids to earn money. But things are complicated by other kids and some adults, including her long-absent father who shows up and wants to spend time with her. To purchase a VHS video of The Babysitters Club from The ChucksConnection click here.
The Basketball Diaries. (1995) [R] Leonardo di Caprio and his friends on a Catholic high school basketball team all wear black high top chucks on the road to lives of drug addiction and crime. To purchase a VHS video of The Basketball Diaries from The ChucksConnection click here.
Child's Play 2. (1990) [R] This is the second film in the series about the evil doll Chucky who is trying to possess the soul of young Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent). There are some great chucks shots in the chase scenes between Vincent and the Chucky doll. To purchase a VHS video of Child's Play 2 from The ChucksConnection click here.
The Cure. (1995) [PG-13] This film has outstanding chucks cinemaphotography, including two scenes where one of Brad Renfro's black high tops serves as a symbol of the friendship that has developed between the two main characters. To purchase a VHS video of The Cure from The ChucksConnection click here.
Encino Man. (1992) [PG] Two Los Angeles high school losers dig up a frozen caveman in their backyard and when he thaws out they figure he is their ticket to being part of the "in" crowd at school. But the caveman turns out to be wilder and crazier than they ever imagined in this satire about the stone age meeting generation X. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Encino Man from The ChucksConnection click here.
Ice Cream Man. (1995) [R] According to one of the actors, this cheesy horror film was sponsored in part by the Converse Company. There certainly is an underlying chucks theme, because nearly all of the main characters wear Chuck Taylor high tops in various colors, and there are lots of good shots of them throughout the film. To purchase a VHS video of Ice Cream Man from The ChucksConnection click here.
The Paperboy. (1994) [R] Closeups of Marc Marut's red high top chucks are used as a symbol of his psychotic and malevolent behavior in this unsettling horror film. To purchase a VHS video of The Paperboy from The ChucksConnection click here.
The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend. (1991) [G] This film is about basketball star Pete Maravich's early high shool years, when he was a freshman on the Daniel High School varsity team. Great chucks footage throughout, especially during the training sequences. To purchase a DVD of The Pistol: The Birth of a Legend from The ChucksConnection click here.
The Skateboard Kid. (1993) [PG] Lots of great chucks shots in this fantasy about Zack, a teenaged skateboarder who moves from Los Angeles to a small town, where the local skaters treat him with hostility. When lightning strikes Zack's skateboard, it becomes alive, turning into Rip, a wise cracking personality who becomes Zack's confidant and helps him fight against the local skateboard gang who are continually trying to take him down. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of The Skateboard Kid from The ChucksConnection click here.
Thrashin'. (1986) [PG-13] A skateboarding tribute to West Side Story about a champion skateboarder who falls in love with the sister of the leader of a rival gang. Nearly all of the characters wear high top chucks, and there are lots of closeup shots during skateboarding sequences. To purchase a VHS video or DVD of Thrashin' from The ChucksConnection click here.
Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveler. (1987) [Not Rated but would be G] This Canadian family classic with a stamp collecting theme is filled with great chucks shots. Ralph and Tommy, the two main characters, wear them during most of the film and chucks even appear on stamps when Ralph and Tommy go stamp traveling. To purchase a VHS video of Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveler from The ChucksConnection click here.
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