The Warriors

This weekend, on a recommendation from a friend, I watched the 1979 movie The Warriors. I think it is now my favorite movie ever.

The plot: After a major gang leader is killed at a giant gang summit in NYC, The Warriors have to fight their way back to Coney Island through the treacherous New York streets and subways.

One of the best things about this movie is the costuming. The gangs all wear these outrageous outfits, like the Purple Lame Vest Gang (actually called the Boppers) and the Zombie Baseball Player Gang (called the Furies). I mean seriously. Who has a rumble in purple lame?

I also love the acting in the movie. The gang members all kind of talk like Shakespearean actors. Particularly the assassinated gang leader (before he dies, of course). He sounds more like he's reading Hamlet than rallying a bunch of thugs to take over the city.

Most of you know, I am a total wimp about violence in movies. This movie has quite a bit of fighting in it, but almost no blood. It's kind of like an episode of the Batman TV show. Choreographed fight scenes where a good punch in the stomach or body-throw across the room will incapacitate the enemy and allow the hero to escape. Super fun.

So my advice to you: buy, rent or Netflix The Warriors ASAP. You won't be sorry. And you might be inspired to update your wardrobe with some purple lame.