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@polyGeek - Thanks! As for Star Wars and LOTR, I understand your argument. There are a lot of other people that love these movies that don't claim to be geeks. However, I felt like I couldn't leave them out. People used to make fun of me all the time for these movies...or maybe it was because of the books, the lunch box and the Halloween costume of Chewy that my Mom made me? I guess we'll never know for sure. I haven't seen Sneakers so I will definitely have to check that out. Jimerl also mentioned War Games so I feel like I will definitely have to amend the list after a few more "research" evenings.

@jimerl - You make some good arguments. Broderick's early movies are very good but the Producers took a toll on his awesomeness for Geek movies (Ferris and Ladyhawke!). War games will definitely be considered in the next list though...besides, there way more than 15 Oscars handed out.

@Goob - That's a good movie, good plot, probably one of Quaid's stronger roles! I'm still not sure about Meg Ryan though, she kind of upsets me sometimes.

@zee thirteen - Honorable mention?! No, no, no...Office Space definitely deserves it own category, you are correct on that! The problem (or not really a problem) is that Office Space speaks to so many genres of people. Basically, anyone with a job and a boss. Therefore, Office Space transcends our "Geek" list but will definitely be on the "Greatest Movies of All Time" post that is coming soon. Have no fear.

@anon - I appreciate the concern but on my machine, a Dell laptop, I'm running XP and Ctrl+Alt+Delete opens the Task Manager. Ctrl+shiFt+Esc does the same thing but the former is easier for me. Is this the same for anyone else?

@Cristina - Wow! That's quite the comprehensive list. I wonder if anyone actually uses all those shortcuts? Seems like you would forget how to type normal text if you remembered all of them! I checked out your website and I really liked it. Thanks for commenting and I hope you enjoy our site.

@BrIan - Thanks for the comments. I haven't seen the first four you mention but I will definitely check them out. I see it as poor preparation on my part as an academy member. I had 2001 on the list but decided to go with a round number. Besides, I always feel sorry for Hal. I was going with "Best Use of a Monolith" and should probably add it to the list in honor of Hal.

Nice post Riley. I am looking myself and saw this really cool one on Giz. You have to solve an equation before it will shut up! Here's the link.

Drew, thanks for the tip. That's a really helpful one.

Wow! That's impressive. Thanks for the info, I will definitely check them out. I don't think I'll be able to pull off the same feat you did though! But hey, when it comes to good reading, you have to make time. Got any more? I would love to put together a "reader's choice" list.

I laughed so hard I spit coffee all over my monitor.

Good, I'm sure you will like it. Dune, though a great series, was not one I was allowed to read early on (don't ask my why, probably something to do with the Sand Worms?) and therefore I have not had a chance to finish it. Besides, when Patrick Stewart provides such an awesome performance, how can my imagination match that? I will consider it for the next list though, because after all, who can stop with 5 series in their library?

Great, glad you liked it!