Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn’t be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That’s why we’ve rated them 1-5 on the patented “crunchy goodness” scale. Written by Jason Shankel.
Title: A Boy and His Dog
Date: 1975
Vitals: Post-apocalypse, pre-Miami Vice Don Johnson cruises for chicks with his telepathic dog while Jason Robards sits in a basement wearing clown makeup and eating preserves. From the brilliant mind of Harlan Ellison.
Famous names: Harlan Ellison, Don Johnson, L.Q. Jones, Jason Robards
Crunchy goodness: 4
Sights you’ll never unsee: Semen. Extracting. Machine.
Life lesson: Take it from David Berkowitz: always listen to the dog.
Deadliest spoiler: She was a girl of impeccable taste.