Ah, yes, basic cable. More adult than network television yet too tame for premium cable. Sometimes when a movie you love is on cable, you have a twinge of excitement. Other times you get a cold chill because you know it won’t hold up to basic cable rating standards. Your favorite scenes will be cut and the dialogue will sound weird. So if you happen to love any of the movies listed below, avoid them on cable unless you want to see your favorite film shackled in basic cable chains.

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The Coen Brothers remake of the western classic “True Grit” hits theaters tomorrow. If you haven’t seen the previews or opened your eyes in the past week, “True Grit” stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and this 14 year old prodigy Hailee Steinfeld. Bridges plays a tough U.S. Marshal who helps a stubborn young woman played by Steinfeld track down her father’s murderer. They showed a clip from the movie on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night and she was unbelievably good. Anyway, you should go see it. Also, here are 8 other westerns that should be in your Netflix queue.

For anyone that has ever laughed at a movie, Saul Austerlitz’s Another Fine Mess: A History of American Film Comedy is a must read. Whether you’re a film buff or not, this anthology holds nothing back when it comes to tackling the genre of comedy in American film.

Ah, the overrated chant. If you’ve been to a major sporting event where an underdog upsets a favorite, you’ve probably heard it. But when it comes to movies, how does one know if a title is overrated? You don’t have that chant when the credits come up, so how does one know? The reputation comes over time. As the hype wears off, one gains perspective on its actual merit. The movies on this list are excellent examples of when the bandwagon careens out of control. And just like any other list, we’d like to preface by saying that COED does not think these movies are bad, but that you might want to pump the brakes, slow your roll, and check yourself when evaluating them among the classics.

Couples Retreat
Written by and starring Vince Vaughn (Old School) and Jon Favereau (Ironman, Friends), Couples Retreat follows four couples as they holiday on a beautiful, tropical island. One of the couples is there for some relationship counseling, while the others are just there to enjoy themselves, but they soon find out that they must all participat… Click to read more