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This movie is a classic for so many reasons. You get a Peace Corps wanna-be called Baby (Grey) -- her real name is Frances -- spending time at a summer resort with her uber-traditional family, complete with lascivious older sister, loving dad and oblivious mother. To top it off, Baby ain't a baby much longer after meeting Johnny (Swayze), the dance instructor who teaches her a few dirty moves of his own. These moves take place in the best locations: the dance floor, the local pond and the pouring rain (the bedroom, too). Sure, their union is frowned upon, but Johnny's redeemed when he takes Baby out of the social corner and shows the entire resort what they're made of. And remember: Never put Baby in the corner.

10. Risky Business
Date: 1983
Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay Reason to watch it: Tom Cruise dancing in his underwear.

If my parents went out of town and I needed some fast cash to fix their wrecked car (which, of course, I wrecked), I would turn my house into a brothel for the night while showing off my oversized sunglasses. Wouldn't you? Cruise plays goody two-shoes Joel Goodson (get it -- "good son"?), who's preparing for college and struggling with pursuing his devilish side when his parents take off for the weekend. He doesn't struggle for long once he gets the keys to the Porsche, calls local girl-for-hire Lana (De Mornay) and finally defiles every room in the house (and deflowers himself) with her. Rather than waiting to get paid, Lana takes off with Mrs. Goodson's prized egg, while Joel is at the bank getting some of Grandma's moolah. This is followed by a really bad car accident. How delightful! But it doesn't stop there. Guido, Lana's pimp, soon hears of the torrid two-hour affair and starts a wild goose chase after Joel. Lana opens up "shop" in the Goodson household, Joel attempts to complete a Princeton interview and American youth rejoice worldwide as the party comes off a success, the parents none the wiser.

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