Sunday, May 5, 2013

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#90.
Character: Marty McFly

From: the future... and the past
The films became immensely popular and remain a pop culture staple. Marty is our main character, a representative of that cool kid yet underdog. Who else could pull off a bright orange puff vest in an everday fashion situation? He's friends with a mad scientist and grabs a ride around town by latching onto cars and sliding behind them on his skateboard. He ends up in the past and dodging all sorts of strange situations, though none more than his mother being enamored with him. In a race against time, Marty makes his mark in the past, rocking a school dance with their first dose of rock music. Michael J. Fox gives him a unique voice and personality establishing him as one of the most recognized and popular characters in the history of American cinema.

#89.
Character: Buster Bluth

From: Arrested Development
He is the incredibly awkward, accidentally romantic, learned youngest son of the Bluth family. He suffers from "crippling" panic attacks, is "neither seen nor heard," is an Army man, and he becomes a "monster." The entire cast of the show is riddled with quirky character, but Buster is a stand-out due to his...uniqueness. Of all the strange family dynamic, Buster takes the gold when he accidentally enters into a romance with his mother's best friend, who shares his own mother's name. We cheered for the couple... until we were reminded that she changed him as a baby...it gets really weird really fast. He's been to school for just about anything useless one can study. He lives with his mother, and the two have a reliant yet hilariously combatant relationship.She signed him up for the army to prove a point. He fails at everything and is able to avoid being shipped off when his hand is bitten off by a rogue seal. Then comes the claw. This brought a whole new level of awkward... and sheer terror! There is no one quite like Buster Bluth.

#88.
Character: Tony Stark

From: Iron Man ... and Marvel
We can sum up this Avenger with his own words from the film: he is a "millionaire, playboy, philanthropist." Tony Stark is a wealthy weapons designer/manufacturer with a passion for little beyond pleasure. But when the tables turn on him, he fights back by building an iron suit which he uses to liberate those who need help and fight against those threatening the innocent. He's the bad boy of the superheroes since he refuses to play by any rules. Don't let his lack of seriousness deter you, however. This man is a technology genius. While he may take a lot lightly, he comes through where it counts and demonstrates all the characteristics of a true hero... minus the impressive amount of sarcasm. Of all the heroes to save the world, Tony Stark/Iron Man is most definitely the most entertaining.

#87.
Character: Crybaby

From: Crybaby
Johnny Depp is always an outstanding character, and in this early role, he makes fun of popular camp classics like "Grease" and other social plays. The movie itself is surprisingly funny. It's an unorthodox, over-the-top brand of comedy. Johnny Depp ensures you girls everywhere are watching intently and swooning at the sight of him in his bad boy leather look with a guitar in hand, a romantic voice, and the moves of Elvis. He's a rebel who breaks hearts with his tattooed teardrop, awesome motorcycle, and his true passion for romance. It's meant to be more satirical and funny, but Depp took this film and turned it into every girl's dream guy!

#86.
Character: Michael Myers

From: Halloween
*cue the creepy music!*He's the haunting source of our hesitance to be home alone at night. As the frightening star villain of the Halloween series, Michael Myers began the revolution that took American audiences to a following of true horror.  There have been other monstrous main characters, but none are quite as eerie as our Halloween nightmare come true. He never speaks. He never stops. He apparently can't die. He murders with a knife and terrifying accuracy. He is always wearing this creepy mask/wig. He has a hulking stature and is always wearing the jumpsuit of sorts. There have been so many sequels and reboots to this series that it's impossible to count him out. Every Halloween, we're reminded of the mask, the music, and the murdering menace capable of instilling fear in all of us. *switching the lights on right now* Just hope you don't find out you're somehow related to him!

#85.
Character: Harry Potter

From: 4 Privet Drive
We have grown up with our favorite wizard. Everyone knows the story. His parents were killed by the most terrifying wizard of all time, but he somehow survived the attempt on his life with only a lightning bolt-shaped scar on his forehead to remind him of that horrifying night. He is reluctantly taken in by his relatives who abuse him and attempt to keep him as far away from magic as they can. But his fate was sealed in infancy. We join him on his journey of friendship, love, and the fight against evil. He is the hope everyone has, and he backs it up by being a pure hero. He is a relentless warrior for good and is truly incorruptible. He wand will wave in pop culture for decades to come known as one of the most successful book and film series' of all time and everyone's favorite wizard.

#84.
Character: Mr. Miyagi

From: The Karate Kid Series
He taught us all how to "wax on, wax off." He may look benign, but this teacher isn't so innocent. He has all the patience and wisdom in the world. It takes a lot to get him angry, but if you are so unlucky, he could kill you with his pinky before you could blink. With a calm attitude and some serious moves, the name Mr. Miyagi will always be synonymous with this kick-ass karate instructor.

#83.
Character: Greg Goldberg

From: The Mighty Ducks
He may not be the greatest goalie in the history of hockey, but he is certainly one of the most famous. He is the funny fat kid with a personality and attitude like no other. Even though he's a questionably talented goalie, Goldberg brings a lot to the table... mostly comedy. He is hilarious, taunting enemy players with unrelenting confidence. He is entertaining to watch, and in the end, he proves his skills in front of the net. 

#82.
Character: Alex Forrest

From: Fatal Attraction
She is every man's worst nightmare. She seemed so sexy and sleek, but once a married man bedded her, he unleashed the psychopath lurking behind those messy blond curls. She attempts suicide, cooks innocent bunnies, and she will off you if you stand between her and her man. She most memorably listens to opera music while staring vacantly into space, switching the light on and off...seriously creepy. We may fear her, but it's safe to say she'll always be referenced and remembered as the crazy chick from Fatal Attraction. Cheaters everywhere beware. It's a great way to scare your significant other into fidelity.

#81. 
Character: James Bond

From: The Bond Films
He is the ultimate spy and the most desired ladies man in the world. For decades he's been featured in the iconic films surrounded by a lovely lady or 3. We all know him as Bond...James Bond. He defeats enemies with a suave, sophisticated ease. He's had many faces over the years but only one name. 


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