I am a huge AIC fan, and yet, I just got around to buying this album. For some reason I can’t explain, it kept slipping my mind. I know, I suck.
This album is just absolutely awesome. Layne’s vocals are top notch and Mike’s guitar work is killer. Now, I’m angry I’ve lost years of listening to this. Argh!
River of Deceit (the single)
Wake Up (Live)
I’m Above (Live)
As a child of the 80s, I grew up a big Schwarzenegger fan. I watched his movies over and over again (and still do today). As a result, I’ve developed quite a few favorites. I will freely admit that this list is not necessarily his best films, but instead the ones I enjoy the most.
One of my biggest criteria is how easy it is to quote the movie. And all Arnold movies are full of gems.
As a warning, the clips are NSFW due to language. Also, it was as struggle to find clips for some movies so that’s why they might not be from the better scenes in the film.
10. Running Man
A terribly cheesy movie, but Arnold can somehow make it entertaining.
9. Twins
Very underrated comedy. How is it possible to dislike anything with DeVito?
8. Kindergarden Cop
7. Pumping Iron
Part documentary/part movie, this is a must have for any Arnold fan and/or any bodybuilding fan.
6. True lies
The movie not only has the one liners, as did his 80’s movies, but it also benefits from better supporting star power and a higher budget than Arnold’s earlier films.
5. Conan the Destroyer
Yes, this movie pales in comparison to Conan the Barbarian. However, it came on ALL THE TIME when I was a kid, and I’ve grown to overlook its shortcomings (i.e. Wilt Chamberlin’s acting).
4. Predator
Never in the history of cinema has a movie been made with more testosterone than this one.
3. Terminator 2
One of the best action movies ever.
2. Commando
I absolutely love this movie. Practically every line of dialogue is a one-liner. So quotable.
1. Conan the Barbarian
Dark tone. Great bad guy. Great supporting characters (including a strong female lead). Memorable bits of dialogue (“What is good in life?”). Awesome fight scenes. One of my favorite movie scores of all time. Arnold making you believe he is Conan. What’s not to like?
So where did I go wrong? What are your favorites?
One of my favorite bands and albums from the 90s. Musically, vocally, and lyrically, this album is awesome top to bottom.
Hunger Strike
Reach Down
Call Me A Dog (My personal fav of the album)
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Back before Pantera borrowed heavily from Exhorder, they modeled their sound after Judas Priest.
It was much better than people like to pretend.
Over and Out
We’ll Meet Again
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The Cult of Sutek: The Epic of Andrasta and Rondel, Vol. 1 is now free at Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Kobo, Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, and Amazon CA. My plan is to keep it that way.
I’m doing this to entice readers to give the first book in the series a shot as I have confidence they will want to pick up Volume 2, The City of Pillars and each subsequent title afterward.
So, if you like a good adventure story with plenty of fantastical elements, there is no risk to give it a shot.
Here’s the description of the story:
His life has no purpose. She’s out to prove hers. An unlikely alliance forms. Their legend is born.
Rondel, a once famous minstrel is crippled and rotting away in prison. He has nothing to live for until Andrasta, a mysterious warrior, gives his live meaning again. The pair escapes prison and in the aftermath, form a partnership they hope will lead to fame and fortune. Their journey is a long one, filled with peril, adventure, and even failure.
The ancient Cult of Sutek grips the land of Iget. Framed by the cult for kidnapping and attempted murder, Rondel and Andrasta help a young noble rescue his sister in order to clear their name.
The Cult of Sutek is the first volume in a planned series of standalone adventures in The Epic of Andrasta and Rondel.
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