Every year there seems to be at least one independent film that stands out from the crowd and gets some major attention.  In 2004, that film came in the form of an awkward teenager named Napoleon Dynamite, a character who has become so popular an animated TV series is continuing his adventures 8 years later, debuting January 15th on FOX, right after ‘The Simpsons.’ More: Napoleon Dynamite Is Flippin’ Sweet! Gosh!

We have all witnessed the scenario: A character breaks into an impromptu song when least expected, usually characterized by a situation outside of their control.  Personally, I do it all the time but let’s focus on five clips that stand out by getting our attention and making a lasting impression.  Maybe you’ve seen the films these sound quotes are from, maybe not.  But hey!  Here’s your chance to explore unexpected territory, you are very welcome. More: Top 5: Singing in Non-Musical Films

1984′s action/adventure film ‘Red Dawn’ (starring Patrick Swayze & Charlie Sheen) was a powerful film that depicted World War III as seen through the eyes of several teenagers and young adults in a small midwestern town, smack dab in the center of the USA. Now, almost 30 years later, the film has been remade and has gone through a roller coaster of red tape, rewrites & negative worldwide press before most people even heard about it. More: Red Dawn Remake: What You Want To Know

Writer/director Troy Duffy’s tale of two Irish brothers on a mission from God to clean the streets of Boston has gained a huge cult following since being released in 1999, and for many good reasons. It has all the characteristics of an “underground” film that has tendencies to find audiences looking for memorable quotes, violence, insanely offbeat characters & witty dialogue not found in conventional, mainstream films. More: Mission From God: The Boondock Saints Collection

If you are one of the millions of people who feel the itch to get your “guido” on, scratch that itch tonight as MTV’s ‘The Jersey Shore’ returns with all new episodes back at Seaside Heights for Season 5, the final season for the current cast. More: For Those Who Care: Jersey Shore Returns January 5th

Did you happen to be one of the individuals who purchased the 50th Anniversary Blu-ray edition of ‘West Side Story’ back on November 15th? Well, if you are, 20th Century Fox is willing to exchange your copy for a corrected version free of charge. The first release garnered thousands of complaints to Fox about the botched opening credits, enough so, that simply calling a toll free number will get you set up with a “corrected” version. More: ‘West Side Story’ Blu-Ray Recalled

Perhaps the only film to honestly & accurately capture what the daily grind feels like to so many millions of cubicle-dwelling workers around the world, Mike Judge‘s 1999 masterpiece of comedy ‘Office Space’ rings true across countless generations. More: Now Playing on Hark: Office Space (1999)

Patrick Swayze had a knack for taking on roles that consumed our attention.  From Bodhi‘s philosophical views on surfing/life in ‘Point Break’ to Jed‘s survival leadership in ‘Red Dawn’.  Perhaps the most poignant, straight-forward quotes of his career came from Dalton in 1989′s ‘Road House’ about the proper rules that all should follow to maintain civil behavior at the Double Deuce road house bar, as well as how to disarm & neutralize an opponent. More: Top 5: Dalton’s Road House Survival Guide

We all know that the tradition dictates we make New Year’s resolutions, make commitments to ourselves to improve our lives by eating healthier, stop smoking, lose weight, stuff like that.  We need to psyche ourselves up to be inspired, motivated to make these changes that we have convinced ourselves are the right thing to do.  Well, here’s our Top 5 de-motivational quotes to make us lose hope and feel worse about who we are.  Enjoy. More: Top 5: De-Motivational Sound Quotes for 2012

Heather Donahue, the lead female from the 1999 indie-flick turned blockbuster horror phenomenon ‘The Blair Witch Project’ has left the acting world and has settled down as the proprietor of a cannibis farm in northern California.  Apparently she decided that the world of low-budget horror flicks wasn’t exactly her calling card anymore, so she turned to the one thing she knew would make her happy:  Growing marijuana for medicinal purposes in a secluded commune. More: From Blair Witch to Growing Pot: An Actress’s Career Move