As movie-goers, we are all familiar with that excruciating moment when you are watching a movie and the action is so horribly uncomfortable that you actually feel the need to cover your own face. It’s this nonsensically powerful moment when you actually feel embarrassed for a fictional character because of some terribly awkward scenario that you’d rather watch a murder than bare witness to. It’s like a horror movie almost – it’s that same turtle reaction where you just want to shrink away. And like horror, it’s either done really well or it’s abused, which is why I want to share with you the films I think did it the very best. Oh, and if you are wondering why I only picked 9 – it’s the most awkward number I could think of.

When I write this column, I typically don’t get the opportunity to write about movies from my teen years. I, like many, came into a cinephilic love for art and foreign cinema during college, and in that process grew to appreciate The Criterion Collection. Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused (1993), however, is a movie that’s followed me through various changes in my life for (I’m just now realizing as I write this) about half of my time thus far spent on Earth.

Studio logos are an iconography all their own, but nothing puts a grin on my face like a spiffy send-up of a traditional company emblem tailored made to gel with the film I’m about to watch. Don’t get me wrong — nothing’s going to top classics like Alfred Newman’s Fox fanfare, Jerry Goldsmith’s Universal tune or the countless other openings ingrained in our cinematic memories. But when someone takes the recognizable logo and makes it their own…well, that’s when I get giddy. For decades, movie studios have been allowing filmmakers to tinker slightly with the prestigious logos that preface every film they release. Nothing too crazy — maybe a color shift or a throwback to a retired bumper — but nothing that would tarnish their reputations. These days, most movies are free to run wild. Many stick to the time-honored traditions of their studios, but the ones that don’t feel that much more special. Regardless of a film’s quality, a great logo is like the cherry on top for most movie buffs. Here are fourteen modern variants that bring a little extra magic to the pictures they kick off:

This week’s Culture Warrior gives an exhaustive review of the decade that you won’t find anywhere else on the Interwebs.

Here’s a little Daily Diversion, Sundance style. Since I’m kickin’ it old school — 1987 style — in my Ghostbusters backpack around our Park City condo, I thought I would share a trailer and two clips for the Sundance premiere Adventureland.

Remember that other film that Kristen Stewart is in? You don’t? Then it’s a good thing we’re looking past Twilight to catch a glimpse of Greg Mottola’s Adventureland.

Actor/Screenwriter Seth Rogen may have found his calling in the world of porn — and who can blame him.

Why not take two of 2007′s best films and infuse them together to make one great super-badass trailer?

I sat and watched Pineapple Express at a special screening last night. First off, it was just as funny as you might expect. Secondly, the film was followed by a Q&A with the film’s stars, director and producer.

There’s no funnier young actor in Hollywood than Cera and it looks like he is going to continue his rise to stardom in the highly buzzed Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist. Here’s a look at the film’s first poster. Very Juno-esque.

Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fan of Seth Rogen. In fact, his upcoming collaboration with Kevin Smith in Zack and Miri Make a Porno is certainly toward the top of my must-see Fall movies list. But I will be damned if Seth doesn’t do a lot of talking about his upcoming projects.

Are you the type of person who loves to share movie quotes and one-liners with friends. Who doesn’t love the funny or iconic dialog from their favorite films. Well I found something sure to brighten up your day.

For a culture inundated with awards shows and general bouts of celebrities patting themselves on the back, it’s nice to see that the MTV Movie Awards is still relevant.

As you can probably gather from the title of this article above, I am about to spew some pessimism all over the upcoming comedy College. But before I get to that, please at least watch this trailer.

Directors Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer (Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans) are back at it again, already planning their next parody. So which movies will feel the wrath? Superbad along with this summer’s Hancock, Sex and the City, and The Love Guru are among the unfortunate victims, but will you be among the unfortunate viewers.

With multiple storylines, a funky theme song and animated credits, Superbad would have made a good T.V. show. Imagine Freaks and Geeks with South Park crudeness.

Aside from keeping things organized around here, I am also obligated as the Editor to give you my picks for the Ten Best Films of the Year. So let’s do this thing!

From the goofy warehouse guy in The 40-Year Old Virgin to banging Izzy Stephens in Knocked Up to playing The Green Hornet. Behold the rise of Seth Rogen.

God bless Judd Apatow for ushering in a new slate of R-rated comedies. We got trashed watching Katherine Heigl take it from Seth Rogan in Knocked Up earlier this year. Now, we’re going to offer a toast to Superbad. How much you’ll enjoy Superbad is in direct correlation to how much alcohol is in your system. And if you haven’t hit happy hour before the flick starts, you might find one of those classy theaters that serves cheap beer during the show. Take a swig from your laundry jugs for this soon-to-be classic drinking game. And now, to cover our butts… This game is only for people over the age of 21. Please drink responsibly… unless you’re cops with guns, in which case you can do whatever you want. TAKE A DRINK WHENEVER…. Someone drinks Someone smokes There’s a slow-motion shot Seth (Johan Hill) yells at someone TAKE A DRINK WHEN YOU SEE… A picture of a penis An actor from Knocked Up or Hot Rod TAKE A DRINK WHEN SOMEONE SAYS “fuck,” “fucked” or “fucking” “vagina” (or other vaginal euphemism) “McLovin” CHUG YOUR DRINK WHENEVER… A nerd actually gets some action Check out more Drinking Games by clicking here