Back to Campus Movies

Well, it's that time of year again. College students head back to campus and those of us who are no longer on campus wish we were. There was nothing like the start of a new year and I miss it. In honor of the great annual migration back to school, here are my top ten college movies of all time:

10. Son in Law (1993)

Pauly Shore's shtick was funny at one time. You can't deny that. Unfortunately, this was his only decent movie (Encino Man has some redeeming qualities though). A movie about not fitting in at school, and then realizing you don't really fit in at home. Ok, it was really about using Shore's popularity at the time to make some money. They did.

9. Good Will Hunting (1997)

About a guy who should have been in college instead of being a laborer. Actually, he belonged in graduate school, or in an institution being studied. Will didn't fit in anywhere, did he? He was too smart for his friends and too smart for college. At least he finally just left it all behind. Did he ever get the girl?

8. Rudy (1993)

Sacrifice, following your dreams, football and, most importantly, college. What's not to love?

7. PCU (1994)

This is one underrated movie. Jeremy Piven is hilarious in this flick. He also appears in a movie a little further up the list. "Don't be that guy!" Ok, in this case, maybe it would be cool to be that guy.

6. Road Trip (2000)

This flick is hilarious. 'Nuff said. Blueberry pancakes anyone?

5. American Pie 2 (2001)

You may have worked hard during those summers in between semesters to earn some money, but there was also a lot of fun to be had as well. They had a lot of fun.

4. Breaking Away (1979)

Great flick and one that doesn't get mentioned enough. Another movie about not being able to fit in ANYWHERE.

3. Back To School (1986)

Next to Caddyshack, Rodney Dangerfield's best flick. "You look like the poster child for birth control." Classic.

2. Animal House (1978)

Not much needs to be said. One of the greatest comedies of all time (obviously). Featuring the greatest performance of John Belushi's career. Name one other actor who could have been cast as Bluto? You can't do it. Plus, it has one of the greatest lines in film history - "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son."

1. Old School (2003)

It was a close call between this flick and Animal House. Let's just say I can relate. Who wouldn't love to go back and do it again? The sight of Vince Vaughn on the rings with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth is a great cinematic moment. "You're my boy Blue!"

So, what do you think? Feel free to submit your own lists. I'd love to see 'em.