Anniversary of a Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger

[Neon Ignition]

2010 marked the 40th Anniversary of Arnie's acting career since the release of Hercules in New York and since then he's appeared in more memorable films than anyone would have ever thought back in the days when flairs were in fashion. After spending the last several years governing California his term comes to an end at the end of next month and so people are speculating whether he will take on a new role or return to the career than the public remembers him by.

What are your favourite Arnie films and moments?

[Skull Commander]

You can't beat a bit of the "Austrian Oak". My favorite Arnie film has to be the Running Man, but you are spoiled for choice with so many great actions films. I'd say The Terminator, Raw Deal and Commando are up there, and don't tell anyone, but I like Jingle All the Way

[nakamura]

and don't tell anyone, but I like Jingle All the Way

So did I!

Huge Arnie fan here. From The Running Man and T2 all the way down to Jingle and Twins, even a bit of Last Action Hero. I enjoy even his worst films because they are usually fun in places.

[Guts]

Happy anniversary Arnie!



What kid born in the 70's/80's didn't grow up watching Arnie's films? None. That's what.

Feel sorry for the kids of today. I mean they have Twilight to feel nostalgic with in twenty years. And that Twilight guy as the greatest action hero. Shame.

My favourites are Terminator 1 & 2, Predator, Total Recall, Conan the Barbarian, True Lies, Commando and Running Man. Too many great moments and one-liners to list.

Schwarzenegger & Stallone: Expendables 2 - Coming Summer 2012

[spagmasterswift]

Lets face it, he couldn't act for **** - but he had some incredible insight into the movie making process...

[Baseley09]

Jingle All the Way is an excellent film.

Total Recall, Predator & the original Terminator are probably the best ones, with Commando bringing up the rear.

[prinnysquad]

lollers. That clip has an old Hal Roach/Stan and Ollie film song playing in the background. Impressive.

[eastyy]

i liked true lies

[Ajay1986]

Another closet Jingle All The Way fan here it really is a funny christmas movie.

My favourite Arnie movie is probably Running Man but the guy has made lots of cool movies. I'm also gonna say that Last Action Hero is another of my favourites, I love the way he pokes fun at his own career in it. I really do believe its an underrated misunderstood gem.

[spagmasterswift]

Its positively a postmodern masterclass!

[mikewl]

Predator and True Lies for me, both exceptional films.

[QualityChimp]

Have a look at this list.

I'm pretty sure I've seen all of these except for about 4 (including cameo films)

That middle period of '84 to '94 was movie gold!

Hercules in New York
The Long Goodbye
Happy Anniversary and Goodbye
Stay Hungry
Pumping Iron
The Villain/Cactus Jack
Scavenger Hunt
Conan the Barbarian
Conan the Destroyer
The Terminator
Red Sonja
Commando
Raw Deal
Predator
The Running Man
Red Heat
Twins
Total Rebuild
Total Recall
Kindergarten Cop
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Christmas in Connecticut
Feed (cameo as himself)
Dave (cameo as himself)
Last Action Hero
True Lies
Junior
Beretta's Island (cameo as himself)
Eraser
Jingle All the Way
T2 3-D: Battle Across Time
Batman and Robin
End of Days
The 6th Day
Dr. Dolittle 2 (voice only; uncredited)
Collateral Damage
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
The Rundown
Around the World in 80 Days
The Kid & I
Cars
Terminator Salvation (likeness)
The Expendables (cameo as himself)