Dramas, Musicals, Comedies, Action Movies…  So many worthy films have been recognized at the Academy Awards.  Films from all over the world.  Many for their portrayal of the human spirit.  Others for telling the true stories of remarkable people. Today, I focus on some of the more violent entries in the storied history of The Oscars.  Here are 20 of my all time favorites:

Where do your favorites rank?

20. INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS

Did it win? No

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19. APOCALYPSE NOW

Did it win? No

18. RAGING BULL

Did it win? No

17. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN

Did it win? Yes

16. A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

Did it win? No

15. TAXI DRIVER

Did it win? No

14. THE EXORCIST

Did it win? No

13. THE DEPARTED

Did it win? Yes

11. THE GODFATHER PART II

Did it win?  Yes

10. JAWS

Did it win? No

9. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

Did it win?  Yes

8. GANGS OF NEW YORK

Did it win? No

7. BRAVEHEART

Did it win?  Yes

6. ROCKY

Did it win?  Yes

5. SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

Did it win? No

4. GOODFELLAS

Did it win? No

3. GLADIATOR

Did it win?  Yes

2. PULP FICTION

Did it win? No

1. THE GODFATHER

Did it win?  Yes

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I was at a wedding a few weeks ago and a friend of mine was talking about his love of the movie Goonies.  More specifically, how watching the movie makes him crave Pizza.

He turned to me and said that I should write a post called: Movies that make me want to eat pizza.

It was a great idea but I decided to expand it slightly as the post title suggests.

Here are 10 movies that make me hungry:

Ratatouille

Pasta

Food lovers must adore this movie!  This one is a no brainer.

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York

Pizza

When the hotel clerk opens up that steaming hot cheese pizza, I pick up my phone and call Dominos.

Happy Gilmore

Subway Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love fresh, delicious, tasty, meaty, turkey-filled Cold Cut Combos?

Harold and Kumar go to White Castle

Burgers

Another shocker.  The ultimate craving movie!  I’ve never had a White Castle burger though.  It’s on my list.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Candy

I love candy.  That is all…

Twister

Steak & Eggs

This is a strange one but those that know this movie well will know the scene I’m referring too.  Aunt Meg comes through in the clutch!

Waiting

Steak

This one may surprise considering what they do to steaks in this movie.  That doesn’t stop steak from being awesome though…

Hook

Pie/Chicken

“Everybody say grace… Grace!!!”

Those pies just look like pure icing! Also the chicken looks outstanding.

The Godfather

Italian Food

Hands down my favorite food group.  There is no shortage of tomato sauce in this movie.  I make good tomato sauce as well.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1,2 & 3)

Pizza

Anyone who has visited this site knows my love of Ninja Turtles.  Therefore it should surprise no one that they made this list.

“Wise men say, forgiveness is divine but never pay full price for late pizza.”

PS: “You’re two minutes late dude!”

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