there are two films I've watched and thoroughly enjoyed, and whenever I mention them, hardly anyone has heard of them, which I find frustrating, and in the case of 'Birdy', quite surprising...
'Hawks' starring Timothy Dalton and Anthony Edwards, is, believe it or not, a very funny story about two terminally ill cancer patients who steal an ambulance. I often feel like the only person who has ever seen this movie!
'Birdy' with Matthew Modine and Nicholas Cage leading is what I'd describe as a "buddy" movie, told around flashbacks to episodes in vietnam.
This is, imo, well worth watching. The review on its
imdb page is a good one, and better than anything I could have written!
One of my favourite films is "Cool Hand Luke" (Paul Newman). I don't really know why either. I first watched it on Saturday afternoon TV at a friends house when I was just 14, seen it countless times since, and enjoy it every time.
Starship Troopers vs. Alien/Aliens? for me, it would be Aliens. I've only seen Starship Troopers the once, and remember it as an enjoyable film that didn't ask too much from me, but I've never felt compelled to sit through it again. Alien/Aliens were awesome films I'd watch over again, but thought that No.3 and the resurrection were pushing it a little.
As for James Stewart, one of my favourite James Stewart movies is "Harvey". Class!
-marko.