The Best of Times (1981) - NICOLAS CAGE FORUM

Lady Trueheart

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This appears to be the whole of the pilot, you have to watch this!!! Look for Nic in lots of scenes, and check out his dance moves at the end!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQdJX8ZmLTk __________________

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YOWZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a great find Meg! I can't wait to watch it! __________________

Lady Trueheart

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This is a fun commentary on Nic in the Best of Times http://www.buzzfeed.com/seancurry1/nicolas-cage-before-he-was-nicolas-cage “The Best Of Times” was a television special in 1981. It dealt with the ups and downs of being a teenager in Cold War America. It (tried) to be funny, was often way too serious, and threw in some incredible song-and-dance numbers to help viewers swallow it all. But most importantly… …it gave us Nicolas Cage (then going by his birth name of Nicolas Coppola). Before he was annually losing “Hollywood’s Craziest Grinner” to Gary Busey, Nic Cage was actually a pretty strapping hunk: The young Cage was a master of his body, totally in control of every muscle and sinew. He invented Cage Fu and tried to share it with the other residents of the muscle beach, but sadly, they didn’t notice. But the babes took notice. Even he took notice. It was a good life he led, young Cage. One filled with dancing… …polishing his butt with his friends… …and driving go karts. But charmed though his life was, it was not without its misfortunes… …and held its confusing, ethical gray areas as well. The young Nicolas was worried he’d be drafted into a possible war in El Salvador. Which, frankly, would have cut into his beach time. But ever the optimist, Nic saw a bright side to being drafted into a war. Moral dilemma averted, Cage celebrated! Winning pick up line in hand, Cage returned to the beach… …worked some more on his abs… …and proceeded to totally knock a babe out with this masterpiece. Too easy! Young Nicolas Cage, you were a joy to behold, a treasure of 1980’s television. Be you Cage, Coppola, or Ghost Rider… …we applaud you. Watch “The Best Of Times” in its entirety right here. __________________

Lady Roxanne

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I can`t believe, that I missed this yummy topic! WOW! Young Nic looked so Niciyummylicious! Those are awesome gifs from that movie! I remember watching parts of it, a while ago! Great find, Lady T.! __________________ "When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..." Nicolas Cage

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Great find indeed look at young Nic! imagine telling him all those years ago he'd be such a I haven't seen 'The Boy in Blue' yet but he looks pretty strong and powerful in that! __________________

Caesar

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I love this movie. Nick is awesome! __________________

Lady Trueheart

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It's great, isn't it, Caesar! Awesome gifs, did you make them? Enzo, Boy in Blue is a masterpiece of muscle! __________________

Caesar

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Lady Trueheart wrote: It's great, isn't it, Caesar! Awesome gifs, did you make them? Yes, Lady Trueheart, I did those gifs. I very like dances from "The Best of Times". __________________

Royaltraveler

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Love that 6 pack. For anyone who does not know what a 6 pack is, it is the firm stomach muscles he has. Yummy. Royaltraveler __________________ Royaltraveler

“The Best Of Times” was a television special in 1981.

But most importantly…

Before he was annually losing “Hollywood’s Craziest Grinner” to Gary Busey, Nic Cage was actually a pretty strapping hunk:

The young Cage was a master of his body, totally in control of every muscle and sinew.

He invented Cage Fu and tried to share it with the other residents of the muscle beach, but sadly, they didn’t notice.

But the babes took notice.

Even he took notice.

It was a good life he led, young Cage. One filled with dancing…

…polishing his butt with his friends…

…and driving go karts.

But charmed though his life was, it was not without its misfortunes…

…and held its confusing, ethical gray areas as well.

The young Nicolas was worried he’d be drafted into a possible war in El Salvador.

Which, frankly, would have cut into his beach time.

But ever the optimist, Nic saw a bright side to being drafted into a war.

Moral dilemma averted, Cage celebrated!

Winning pick up line in hand, Cage returned to the beach…

…worked some more on his abs…

…and proceeded to totally knock a babe out with this masterpiece.

Too easy!

Young Nicolas Cage, you were a joy to behold, a treasure of 1980’s television.

Be you Cage, Coppola, or Ghost Rider…

…we applaud you.

Watch “The Best Of Times” in its entirety right here.