I recently learned that some of you have not seen some movies that I consider required viewing for your life.  So each month I hope to enlighten you by providing a homework assignment….go rent and watch these movies…..then write a 10 page essay explaining how these movies have changed how you view the world. 

Since this is the first installment I will provide two assignments:

Fight Club: As you will see many of my selections are movies that are a bit of a head-trip.  Fight Club is no exception.  Brad Pitt and Ed Norton are great in this.  One thing I remembered when watching this for the first time, was how the promotional trailers and ad campaign didn’t spoil the movie for me.   These days you’ve basically seen the entire movie before you even get to the theater.  On that note I will say no more.

Office Space: Do you (or have you) worked in a cubicle?  Then you will totally relate to this comedy.  There’s also some great catch phrases that people have been using for years that are going straight over your head.  Don’t miss out on all the in-jokes…watch now: