Road House (1989) ***1/2

On the surface Road House (1989) is pretty straightforward late ‘80s macho action fare but it's immensely entertaining, has fun characters, highly quotable dialogue, and Dean Cundey's cinematography perfectly captures the smoky, neon-tinged bars with visual flair. Patrick Swayze’s charming philosophical bouncer is one of his signature roles in this cult classic modern-day western, chock-full of brawls, booze, and blues.