The Top 11 Summer Blockbusters

Buckle up for an epic cinematic journey as "The Top 11" counts down the greatest summer blockbuster movies of all time. From the alien invasion chaos of "Independence Day" to the emotional conclusion of the Avengers saga in "Endgame", this episode delves into the thrills, action, and unforgettable moments that have defined summer at the movies. Uncover the stories behind iconic characters like Captain Jack Sparrow and Maverick, and discover little-known facts that will delight even the most ardent film fans. Get ready to relive the magic of these summer cinema staples, as "The Top 11" celebrates the movies that have left an indelible mark on movie-going history.

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Episode Transcript

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Calaugus Shark Media. Welcome back toanother exciting episode of the Top Eleven.
Today we're counting down the top elevensummer blockbuster movies of all time. Get
ready to relive the thrills, theaction, and the unforgettable moments that have
defined our summers at the cinema.Kicking off our list is the epic alien

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invasion movie that had us all lookingup at the sky with suspicion. Will
Smith and Jeff Goldblum's Men in Blacksaved the world in style, making this
a summer blockbuster for the ages.Fun fact, the movie's famous line,
now that's what I call a closeencounter was improvised by Will Smith. Top
Gun saws into the number ten spotin the high flying adventure that made us

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all want to be fighter pilots.Tom Cruise's iconic performance as Maverick still has
us feeling the need for speed.The Navy saw a five one hundred percent
increase in pilot applications after the releaseof Top Gun at number nine. Pirates
of the Caribbean is the swashbuckling talethat launched a franchise and made Pirates cool

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again. Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrowis a character for the Ages. His
performance was initially criticized by Disney executiveswho thought he was playing the character as
if he were drunk. Hakuna Matatacoming in at number eight is the animated
classic that taught us about the circleof life and gave us an unforgettable soundtrack.

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The Lion King was the highest grossingfilm of nineteen ninety four and held
the record for the highest grossing animatedfilm until Finding Nemo in two thousand three.
Who You're Going To Call at numberseven. Ghostbusters, the nineteen eighty
four supernatural comedy that spawned a franchiseand taught us not to be afraid of
no ghosts. The iconic Ghostbusters themesong, performed by Ray Parker Junior,

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was written and recorded in just afew days. Swimming into the number six
spot is the nineteen seventy five moviethat made us all think twice about going
into the water. Jaws, StevenSpielberg's masterpiece set the standard for summer blockbusters.
Fun fact, the mechanical shark usedin the movie, nicknamed Bruce,
rarely worked during filming, which ledto the famous less is More approach that

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made the movie so suspenseful. Atnumber five, we have the groundbreaking nineteen
ninety three film that brought dinosaurs backto life and taught us the importance of
chaos theory. Jurassic Park. Funfact, the t Rex's roar in the
movie was created by combining the soundsof a baby elephant, a tiger,
and an alligator. Coming in atnumber four is the gritty Batman sequel.

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The Dark Knight redefined the superhero genreand gave us Heath Ledger's unforgettable performance as
the Joker. Ledger's iconic joker makeuptook about two hours to apply each day.
Phone Home at number three, nineteeneighty two's Et the Extraterrestrial is the
heartwarming tale of a boy and hisalien friend that captured the hearts of audiences

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around the world. The famous linee t Phone Home was voted the fifteenth
most memorable movie quote of all timeby the American Film Institute. In a
Galaxy not So Far Away, atnumber two is Star Wars, the nineteen
seventy seven space opera that started itall. The force was strong with this
summer blockbuster that spawned a franchise spanningdecades. When we come back, the

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top summer blockbuster of all time andtaking the top spot on our list is
the epic conclusion to the Infinity sagathat had us all on the edge of
our seats. Avengers Endgame brought togethera decade of Marvel movies in a truly

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unforgettable blockbuster fun fact, Avengers Endgamebecame the highest grossing film of all time
time, surpassing Avatar until it wasovertaken by Avatar's re release in twenty twenty
one. And there you have it, folks, the top eleven summer blockbuster
movies of all time. From Aliensto dinosaurs, Pirates to superheroes, these

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films have left an indelible mark onour summers and our hearts. Join us
next time for another thrilling countdown onthe top eleven, and as always,
portions of this podcast may have beencreated with the help of AI. But
don't worry. We promise no robotswill be taking over the world, at
least not until after the credits roll.