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Favorite Nicolas Cage Flicks

Cage plays a guy with a cheesy magician act in Vegas as the movie opens. The thing is, he actually can see the future - but only the next couple minutes. The fun begins when the government wants him to use his talents to prevent terrorists from exploding a nuclear weapon in Los Angeles. This was an unexpectedly entertaining horror movie - and I say horror movie, because the real-life possibility of this happening is a horror we all live with everyday. I bet everyone of a certain age misses the good ole days of the Cold War.

Cage plays a hitman looking to make one more big score so he can retire. His rules are responsible for his long-term survival. Mainly involving limited contact with people, only using those he must to accomplish his purposes, he starts breaking his rules by mentoring a young Thai and falling in love with a beautiful deaf woman. The results are predictable. Stylishly directed by the Pang brothers, this film is very entertaining and well worth a watch.

Leaving Las Vegas (1995) DVD
My favorite Cage movie, my favorite Vegas movie, one of my all-time favorites, period. A very dark drama, not for those only interested in feel-good film. Cage gives an amazing performance as an alcoholic who finally reaches the end of his line after losing his wife, his job, and everything else. He goes to Vegas with his severance pay intending to drink himself to death. He is befriended by good-hearted whore Elizabeth Shue, who gives the performance of her career. A realistic portrayal of alcoholism (I was in love with one once,) star-crossed love, life in general and Vegas in particular.

Lord of War (2-disc special DVD)
Cage plays an arms dealer trying to resolve the inner conflict of knowing that what he does is wrong.

Face/Off , Cage and Travolta (DVD)
A new take on the old story of good vs. evil. Travolta plays an FBI agent, Cage is the worst type of psycho criminal; they end up with the other's face. Great action with psychological overtones; supporting cast all do a fantastic job.

Adaptation (Superbit Collection) (2003) DVD
While Cage gives a great performance playing two brothers, I thought the film was horrible. (The brothers are the film's screenwriters. Really. How desperate of a device is that?)

Family Man (2000) DVD
This would not be a bad addition to your Xmass movie collection, a good variation of the classic Dickens theme of a man who has dedicated his life to business discovering what is really important.

Guarding Tess (1994) DVD
Cage plays a secret service agent charged with guarding a very eccentric and aged former First Lady.

Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) DVD
Co-starring Sarah Jessica Parker and James Caan, a film more than worth the price of admission. Featuring flying Elvi's, comedy, romance, and Ms. Parker in a skimpy little bikini. One of my favorite Vegas movies.

Windtalkers (2002) DVD
Mixed reviews on this one. Cage is assigned to protect a Navajo code talker with orders to kill him if his capture by the Japanese is imminent.

It Could Happen to You (1994) DVD
Hey guys, every woman I know loves this film. Cage promises half his potential lottery winnings to a waitress because he has no money for a tip; he wins, and keeps his word by giving her half over the protests of his bitchy wife, played by Rosie Perez. Bridget Fonda co-stars.

Moonstruck (1987) DVD
Cher is great in this romantic comedy.

The Rock (1996) DVD
Cage plays a nerdy bio-chemist trying to thwart American-grown terrorists who have taken over Alcatraz. Sean Connerly is impeccable as always.

City of Angels (1998) DVD
Would you give up eternal life for love? Cage trades in his angel wings for Meg Ryan in this tragedy worthy of Shakespeare.

Con Air (1997) DVD
Con Air (1997) VHS
A good action film. Very interesting cast of characters.

Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) DVD
Another film with good action sequences. Hot cars and hot babes, including the too-sexy Angelina Jolie.

Raising Arizona (1987) DVD
Funny movie - Cage can play it dark or comedic, whatever the role requires.

Starring an incredibly sexy Laura Dern with Cage. Another dark film, with many allusions to, of all things, The Wizard of Oz. A David Lynch film.

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