The Red River is an indie-pop band out of Long Beach, California, currently touring in support of its upcoming record, Little Songs About the Big Picture (11/2/10, Brave Recs).
In order to get in the right mindset for its shows, the band likes to project movies on its tour projector. Though ranging in subject matter, almost all the flicks share a common theme: inspirational underdogs overcoming great odds. However, one story of a futuristic crime fighter doesn’t quite fit the bill; it’s just an awesome movie.
1. Major League
A band of unlikely misfits band together for the win. The parallels are endless here.
2. Robocop
Robocop: half robot, half man, all cop.
3. Dante’s Peak
Nothing lightens the mood before the show like seeing that grandma burn her buns off in the lake.
4. Cool Runnings
Because: Jamaicans. Bobsleds. ‘Nough said.
5. Roadhouse
Roadhouse is a great tour movie because it gets us amped to attack hecklers.