December 26th is Boxing Day, which is a bank or public holiday. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and in some Commonwealth nations. In South Africa. In North America, Boxing Day is synonymous with Boxing Day Sales, where people have the opportunity to find items significantly cheaper than at any time of the year. With Boxing Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with shopping and commercialism-enjoy!
1 Thank You For Smoking (2005) Director Jason Reitman
Interesting film, which follows a tobacco lobbyist (Eckhart) in both his professional and personal life-Eckhart is mesmerizing in his portrayal...
2 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
Sweet film about a man (Edmund Gwenn) who claims that he is the real Santa Claus; won a number of Oscars including Best Writing and Best Actor for Edmund Gwenn who is superb in his role; Natalie Wood is also good as doubting child...
3 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Romantic comedy about two employees (James Stewart & Margaret Sullavan) at a gift shop who start out hating each other and eventually falling for one another; great cast, with standout performances by Stewart & Sullavan…
4 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
5 How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) Director: Bruce Robinson
Film about an Advertising Executive who is unable to come up with a slogan to sell a revolutionary new product...
6 The Corporation (2003) Director: Mark Achbar/Jennifer Abbott
Documentary about the global corporations that dominate society...
7 Observe and Report (2009) Director: Jody Hill
Dark, offbeat film about a Bi-polar mall security guard (Seth Rogen) who is called into action to stop a flasher from tormenting customers at the mall where he works; Faris is good as self centered store clerk - only for those who like very off -beat films...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Movies for Saturday December 25, 2010
December 25th is Christmas Day, which is a holiday to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. With Christmas day in mind, the theme for today will be films about Christmas-enjoy!
1 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Director Frank Capra
Touching film about an angel who helps a good but frustrated man (Jimmy Stewart) what life would be like if he had never existed; Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture,, Director & Best Actor for Jimmy Stewart who is great in his role…
2 Scrooge (1951) Director Brian Desmond Hurst
Adaptation of Dicken’s tale about a bitter old miser ( Alastair Sim) who is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts at Christmas time; Sim is great in his role…
3 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
Sweet film about a man (Edmund Gwenn) who claims that he is the real Santa Claus; won a number of Oscars including Best Writing and Best Actor for Edmund Gwenn who is superb in his role; Natalie Wood is also good as doubting child…
4 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Romantic comedy about two employees (James Stewart & Margaret Sullavan) at a gift shop who start out hating each other and eventually falling for one another; great cast, with standout performances by Stewart & Sullavan…
5 Holiday Affair (1949) Director: Don Hartman
Little known Christmas movie about a widower (Janet Leigh) who falls for a sales clerk (Robert Mitchum) during the holiday season; Leigh and Mitchum are charming in their roles…
6 A Christmas Story (1983) Director: Bob Clark
Cute holiday classic about a young boy growing up in the 1940’s and dreaming of a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas…
7 The Bishops Wife (1947) Director: Henry Koster
Tells the story of a bishop (David Niven) who will do anything to get a cathedral built; Cary Grant is good as the angel who comes down from heaven to guide Niven; Loretta Young is also good as bishop’s neglected wife…
8 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
9 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Charming holiday film about a man (Will Ferrell) who believes that he is an elf; Ferrell is totally engaging in his role...
10 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
11 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
12 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
13 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
14 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
15 Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) Director: John R. Cherry III
Silly comedy fare starring Jim Varney as Ernest, who helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor-only for those who like Ernest franchise...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of holiday entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Director Frank Capra
Touching film about an angel who helps a good but frustrated man (Jimmy Stewart) what life would be like if he had never existed; Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture,, Director & Best Actor for Jimmy Stewart who is great in his role…
2 Scrooge (1951) Director Brian Desmond Hurst
Adaptation of Dicken’s tale about a bitter old miser ( Alastair Sim) who is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts at Christmas time; Sim is great in his role…
3 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
Sweet film about a man (Edmund Gwenn) who claims that he is the real Santa Claus; won a number of Oscars including Best Writing and Best Actor for Edmund Gwenn who is superb in his role; Natalie Wood is also good as doubting child…
4 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Romantic comedy about two employees (James Stewart & Margaret Sullavan) at a gift shop who start out hating each other and eventually falling for one another; great cast, with standout performances by Stewart & Sullavan…
5 Holiday Affair (1949) Director: Don Hartman
Little known Christmas movie about a widower (Janet Leigh) who falls for a sales clerk (Robert Mitchum) during the holiday season; Leigh and Mitchum are charming in their roles…
6 A Christmas Story (1983) Director: Bob Clark
Cute holiday classic about a young boy growing up in the 1940’s and dreaming of a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas…
7 The Bishops Wife (1947) Director: Henry Koster
Tells the story of a bishop (David Niven) who will do anything to get a cathedral built; Cary Grant is good as the angel who comes down from heaven to guide Niven; Loretta Young is also good as bishop’s neglected wife…
8 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
9 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Charming holiday film about a man (Will Ferrell) who believes that he is an elf; Ferrell is totally engaging in his role...
10 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
11 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
12 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
13 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
14 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
15 Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) Director: John R. Cherry III
Silly comedy fare starring Jim Varney as Ernest, who helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor-only for those who like Ernest franchise...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of holiday entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Movies for Friday December 24, 2010
December 24th is Christmas Eve, which is the eve of Christmas Day; it is a culturally significant celebration for most of the Western world and is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas... with this day in mind the theme for today will be films about Christmas Eve-enjoy!
1 Meet John Doe (1941) Director: Frank Capra
Touching story of a man (Gary Cooper) needing money, who agrees to impersonate a nonexistent person who said he'd be committing suicide as a protest (on Christmas Eve) Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing; Gary Cooper is great in his role...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
3 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
4 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
5 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
6 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Bad Santa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Meet John Doe (1941) Director: Frank Capra
Touching story of a man (Gary Cooper) needing money, who agrees to impersonate a nonexistent person who said he'd be committing suicide as a protest (on Christmas Eve) Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing; Gary Cooper is great in his role...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
3 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
4 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
5 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
6 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Bad Santa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday December 23, 2010
On December 23 1971 actor Corey Haim was born; known as a teen idol and later as a tragic reality television show minor celebrity, Haim was also in a number of films... so the theme for today are films with Corey Haim-enjoy!
1 Lucas (1986) Director: David Seltzer
Sweet film about a socially inept fourteen year old (Corey Haim) who becomes enamored with his neighbour; Haim is charming in his role...
2 The Lost Boys (1987) Director: Joel Schumacher
Movie about two brothers that are convinced that the new town that they have moved to is frequented by vampires...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Lucas (1986) Director: David Seltzer
Sweet film about a socially inept fourteen year old (Corey Haim) who becomes enamored with his neighbour; Haim is charming in his role...
2 The Lost Boys (1987) Director: Joel Schumacher
Movie about two brothers that are convinced that the new town that they have moved to is frequented by vampires...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday December 22, 2010
On December 22 1962 actor Ralph Fiennes was born... so the theme for today are films with Ralph Fiennes-enjoy!
1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Tells the story of Oskar Schindler who saves many Jewish families after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director, Writing; Fiennes is great as evil Nazi...
2 The English Patient (1996) Director: Anthony Minghella
Movie set at the close of WWII, where a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim; Film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director & Cinematography...
3 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Movie about a law student who re-encounters his former lover (Kate Winslet) as she defends herself in a war-crime trial; Winslet is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award for her performance...
4 The Constant Gardener (2005) Director: Fernando Meirelles
Film about a widower (Ralph Fiennes) who is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's (Rachel Weisz) murder; Fiennes is good in his role & Weisz is also good, which won her an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Tells the story of Oskar Schindler who saves many Jewish families after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director, Writing; Fiennes is great as evil Nazi...
2 The English Patient (1996) Director: Anthony Minghella
Movie set at the close of WWII, where a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim; Film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director & Cinematography...
3 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Movie about a law student who re-encounters his former lover (Kate Winslet) as she defends herself in a war-crime trial; Winslet is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award for her performance...
4 The Constant Gardener (2005) Director: Fernando Meirelles
Film about a widower (Ralph Fiennes) who is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's (Rachel Weisz) murder; Fiennes is good in his role & Weisz is also good, which won her an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday December 21, 2010
On December 21 1966 Kiefer Sutherland was born... so the theme for today are films with Kiefer Sutherland-enjoy!
1 Stand by Me (1986) Director: Rob Reiner
Touching film about a writer who recounts a boyhood journey to find a body of a missing boy; Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing; Sutherland is good as bully...
2 A Few Good Men (1992) Director: Rob Reiner
Tells the story of a military lawyer who tries to get to the bottom of a hazing incident that left one man dead; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson as hardened military man...
3 Freeway (1996) Director: Matthew Bright
Offbeat film based on 'Little Red Riding Hood' with a teenage juvenile delinquent (Reese Withersppon) traveling to her grandmother's house and being hounded by a sadistic, serial killer (Sutherland) - Witherspoon and Sutherland are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Stand by Me (1986) Director: Rob Reiner
Touching film about a writer who recounts a boyhood journey to find a body of a missing boy; Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing; Sutherland is good as bully...
2 A Few Good Men (1992) Director: Rob Reiner
Tells the story of a military lawyer who tries to get to the bottom of a hazing incident that left one man dead; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson as hardened military man...
3 Freeway (1996) Director: Matthew Bright
Offbeat film based on 'Little Red Riding Hood' with a teenage juvenile delinquent (Reese Withersppon) traveling to her grandmother's house and being hounded by a sadistic, serial killer (Sutherland) - Witherspoon and Sutherland are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday December 20, 2010
On December 20 1983 comedic actor Jonah Hill was born... so the theme for today are films with Jonah Hill-enjoy!
1 Superbad (2007) Director: Greg Mottola
Comedy about high school seniors' last days together before graduating and moving onto college; Jonah Hill & Michael Cera are good as best friends, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse is standout as awkward friend...
2 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Sweet comedy about an immature guy (Seth Rogen) who attempts to forge a relationship with the girl (Katherine Heigl) that he got pregnant after a one night stand; Rogen & Heigl are charming in their performances...
Cyrus(2010) Director: Jay Duplass/Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her obsessive son (Jonah Hill)- Reilly, Tomei and Hill are all good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Superbad (2007) Director: Greg Mottola
Comedy about high school seniors' last days together before graduating and moving onto college; Jonah Hill & Michael Cera are good as best friends, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse is standout as awkward friend...
2 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Sweet comedy about an immature guy (Seth Rogen) who attempts to forge a relationship with the girl (Katherine Heigl) that he got pregnant after a one night stand; Rogen & Heigl are charming in their performances...
Cyrus(2010) Director: Jay Duplass/Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her obsessive son (Jonah Hill)- Reilly, Tomei and Hill are all good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday December 19, 2010
On December 19 1980 Jake Gyllenhaal was born... so the theme for today are films with Jake Gyllenhaal-enjoy!
1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Masterpiece Based on the 'E. Annie Proulx' story about a forbidden relationship between two cowboys; Heath Ledger and Gyllenhaal are great in their roles; Film also won a number of Academy Awards including Best Director & Best Writing...
2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director: Richard Kelly
Cult classic about a troubled teenager that is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Thriller about a San Francisco cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) who becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac killer; Gyllenhaal is good in his performance; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as burnt out journalist...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Masterpiece Based on the 'E. Annie Proulx' story about a forbidden relationship between two cowboys; Heath Ledger and Gyllenhaal are great in their roles; Film also won a number of Academy Awards including Best Director & Best Writing...
2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director: Richard Kelly
Cult classic about a troubled teenager that is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Thriller about a San Francisco cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) who becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac killer; Gyllenhaal is good in his performance; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as burnt out journalist...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday December 18, 2010
On December 18 1954 Ray Liotta was born... so the theme for today are films with Ray Liotta-enjoy!
1 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie based on life of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) and his friends who work their way up through the mob hierarchy; Joe Pesci is great as trigger happy mobster, which won him an Academy Award for his performance; Liotta is also good as Hill...
2 Field of Dreams (1989) Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of an Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; Only for those who like sentimental baseball movies; Nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture and Best Writing...
3 Something Wild (1986) Director: Jonathan Demme
Film about a free-spirited woman (Melanie Griffith) who "kidnaps" a yuppie (Jeff Daniels) for a weekend of adventure; Griffith & Daniels are charming in their roles, and Liotta is mesmerizing as Griffith's evil ex...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie based on life of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) and his friends who work their way up through the mob hierarchy; Joe Pesci is great as trigger happy mobster, which won him an Academy Award for his performance; Liotta is also good as Hill...
2 Field of Dreams (1989) Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of an Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; Only for those who like sentimental baseball movies; Nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture and Best Writing...
3 Something Wild (1986) Director: Jonathan Demme
Film about a free-spirited woman (Melanie Griffith) who "kidnaps" a yuppie (Jeff Daniels) for a weekend of adventure; Griffith & Daniels are charming in their roles, and Liotta is mesmerizing as Griffith's evil ex...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Movies for Friday December 17, 2010
On December 17 1974 actor Giovanni Ribisi was born... so the theme for today are films with Giovanni Ribisi-enjoy!
1 Saving Private Ryan (1998) Director: Steven Spielberg
Gripping movie about a group of US soldiers who go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action; won several Academy Awards including Best Director- great effects...
2 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Tells the story of a movie star who starts a friendship with a neglected newlywed in Japan; Bill Murray is great in his role as movie star; film also won Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Avatar (2009)Director: James Cameron
Breathtaking film about a paraplegic marine dispatched on a unique mission where he becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home - only for those who like simple plot lines on complex issues; won a number of Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Saving Private Ryan (1998) Director: Steven Spielberg
Gripping movie about a group of US soldiers who go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action; won several Academy Awards including Best Director- great effects...
2 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Tells the story of a movie star who starts a friendship with a neglected newlywed in Japan; Bill Murray is great in his role as movie star; film also won Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Avatar (2009)Director: James Cameron
Breathtaking film about a paraplegic marine dispatched on a unique mission where he becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home - only for those who like simple plot lines on complex issues; won a number of Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday December 16, 2010
On December 16 1963 actor Benjamin Bratt was born; known mostly for his role on long running cop show Law & Order, Bratt has also been in a number of notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films with Benjamin Bratt-enjoy!
1 Traffic (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Gripping film about a number of people whose lives are touched by the war on drugs in the United States; outstanding cast including Michael Douglas as conservative judge & Erika Christensen as his drug addicted daughter; Benjamin Bratt & Benecio Del Toro are also good as people impacted south of the border- Del Toro won an Academy Award for his performance; movie also won for Best Director, Editing and Writing...
2 Blood In, Blood Out (1993) Director: Taylor Hackford
Movie based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca's half brothers and cousin who belong to Los Angeles gang Vatos Locos...
3 Follow Me Home (1996) Director: Peter Bratt
Film about three artists who go on the road to paint a mural on the white house and experience a number of experiences on the way...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Traffic) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Traffic (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Gripping film about a number of people whose lives are touched by the war on drugs in the United States; outstanding cast including Michael Douglas as conservative judge & Erika Christensen as his drug addicted daughter; Benjamin Bratt & Benecio Del Toro are also good as people impacted south of the border- Del Toro won an Academy Award for his performance; movie also won for Best Director, Editing and Writing...
2 Blood In, Blood Out (1993) Director: Taylor Hackford
Movie based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca's half brothers and cousin who belong to Los Angeles gang Vatos Locos...
3 Follow Me Home (1996) Director: Peter Bratt
Film about three artists who go on the road to paint a mural on the white house and experience a number of experiences on the way...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Traffic) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday December 15, 2010
On December 15 1963 actress Helen Slater was born... so the theme for today are films with Helen Slater-enjoy!
1 The Secret of My Succe$s Director: Herbert Ross
Comedy about a talented young man (Michael J. Fox) who can't get an executive position so he comes up with a shortcut, to make it to the top; Fox is charming in his role and Slater is passable as Fox's love interest-only for those who like Fox vehicles...
2 City Slickers (1991) Director: Ron Underwood
Light hearted film about a mid-life crisis plagued man (Billy Crystal) who seeks renewal and purpose on a cattle driving vacation; Crystal is charming in his role and Jack Palance is great as hardened cattle man, which won him an Academy Award-only for those who like light comedies...
3 Supergirl (1984) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Silly super hero film about Superman's cousin, who comes to Earth to retrieve a powerful orb; only for those who like silly super hero films...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Secret of My Succe$s Director: Herbert Ross
Comedy about a talented young man (Michael J. Fox) who can't get an executive position so he comes up with a shortcut, to make it to the top; Fox is charming in his role and Slater is passable as Fox's love interest-only for those who like Fox vehicles...
2 City Slickers (1991) Director: Ron Underwood
Light hearted film about a mid-life crisis plagued man (Billy Crystal) who seeks renewal and purpose on a cattle driving vacation; Crystal is charming in his role and Jack Palance is great as hardened cattle man, which won him an Academy Award-only for those who like light comedies...
3 Supergirl (1984) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Silly super hero film about Superman's cousin, who comes to Earth to retrieve a powerful orb; only for those who like silly super hero films...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday December 14, 2010
December 14 is "Monkey Day" which is an unofficial holiday celebrated around the world related to simians, animal rights and evolution. With Monkey Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with simians-enjoy!
1 King Kong (1933) Director: Merien C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack
Classic tale about a film crew that goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a giant gorilla who becomes obsessed with its female star-remade to critical acclaim in 2005...
2 Planet of the Apes (1968) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cult hit about a crew of astronauts who land on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species; Charlton Heston is engaging as astronaut...
3 Mighty Joe Young (1949) Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Movie about a girl who has brought up her pet gorilla since she was a child. Twelve years later, when the gorilla is fully grown, a Hollywood promoter convinces her to bring her gorilla back to America-won an Academy Award for Best Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 King Kong (1933) Director: Merien C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack
Classic tale about a film crew that goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a giant gorilla who becomes obsessed with its female star-remade to critical acclaim in 2005...
2 Planet of the Apes (1968) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cult hit about a crew of astronauts who land on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species; Charlton Heston is engaging as astronaut...
3 Mighty Joe Young (1949) Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Movie about a girl who has brought up her pet gorilla since she was a child. Twelve years later, when the gorilla is fully grown, a Hollywood promoter convinces her to bring her gorilla back to America-won an Academy Award for Best Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday December 13, 2010
On December 13 1967 Jamie Foxx was born.... so the theme for today are films with Jamie Foxx - enjoy!
1 Collateral (2004) Director: Michael Mann
Solid thriller about a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) who finds himself the hostage of a contract kille (Tom Cruise) during one night in LA - Foxx (who was nominated for an Academy Award) and Cruise are both good in their roles...
2 Ray (2004) Director: Taylor Hackford
Chronicles the life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) - Foxx is great in his portrayal of Ray Charles, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor...
3 Dreamgirls (2006) Director: Bill Condon
Film adaptation of the Broadway musical, of a trio of female soul singers who cross over to the pop charts in the 1960's - Jennifer Hudson is great as singer, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress and Eddie Murphy is also good, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his performance....
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Collateral (2004) Director: Michael Mann
Solid thriller about a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) who finds himself the hostage of a contract kille (Tom Cruise) during one night in LA - Foxx (who was nominated for an Academy Award) and Cruise are both good in their roles...
2 Ray (2004) Director: Taylor Hackford
Chronicles the life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) - Foxx is great in his portrayal of Ray Charles, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor...
3 Dreamgirls (2006) Director: Bill Condon
Film adaptation of the Broadway musical, of a trio of female soul singers who cross over to the pop charts in the 1960's - Jennifer Hudson is great as singer, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress and Eddie Murphy is also good, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his performance....
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Movies for Sunday December 12, 2010
On December 12 1915 crooner and actor Frank Sinatra was born; known for his distinctive voice, he has also been in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Frank Sinatra-enjoy!
1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Story of a former Korean War POW that is brainwashed into becoming a political assassin; Angela Lansbury is amazing as evil mother, which garnered her an Academy Award & Sinatra is also solid as good guy Major-remade in 2004...
2 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinnemann
Based on the novel about a private (Montgomery Clift) who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team; stellar cast with Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed & Ernest Borgnine in all great roles; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing & Best Acting for Sinatra & Reed...
3 The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Director: Otto Preminger
Movie about a junkie (Frank Sinatra) who is dealing with a daily drug addiction and his wife who continues to pull him down; Sinatra is good in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his role...
4 Ocean's Eleven (1960) Director: Lewis Milestone
Campy comedy about a group of friends who plan to rob five of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night; good ensemble cast - only for those who like goofy comedies- later re-made in 2001 to critical success...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Story of a former Korean War POW that is brainwashed into becoming a political assassin; Angela Lansbury is amazing as evil mother, which garnered her an Academy Award & Sinatra is also solid as good guy Major-remade in 2004...
2 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinnemann
Based on the novel about a private (Montgomery Clift) who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team; stellar cast with Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed & Ernest Borgnine in all great roles; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing & Best Acting for Sinatra & Reed...
3 The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Director: Otto Preminger
Movie about a junkie (Frank Sinatra) who is dealing with a daily drug addiction and his wife who continues to pull him down; Sinatra is good in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his role...
4 Ocean's Eleven (1960) Director: Lewis Milestone
Campy comedy about a group of friends who plan to rob five of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night; good ensemble cast - only for those who like goofy comedies- later re-made in 2001 to critical success...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday December 11, 2010
On December 11 1967 comedienne/actress Mo'Nique was born... so the theme for today are films with Mo'Nique-enjoy!
1 Precious (Based on a Novel by Saffire) (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Tells the harrowing story of an illiterate teen growing up in an abusive environment, and whose life begins to turn around once she is invited to enroll in an alternative school toward a new beginning; Mo'Nique is riveting as abusive mother, which won her an Academy Award for her role & the films also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Baby Boy (2001) Director: John Singleton
Movie about an unemployed young man, who's been living with his mother for several years and involved in romantic relationships with two different women...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Precious (Based on the Novel by Saffire) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Precious (Based on a Novel by Saffire) (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Tells the harrowing story of an illiterate teen growing up in an abusive environment, and whose life begins to turn around once she is invited to enroll in an alternative school toward a new beginning; Mo'Nique is riveting as abusive mother, which won her an Academy Award for her role & the films also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Baby Boy (2001) Director: John Singleton
Movie about an unemployed young man, who's been living with his mother for several years and involved in romantic relationships with two different women...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Precious (Based on the Novel by Saffire) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Movies for Friday December 10, 2010
On December 10 1960 the multi talented actor and director Kenneth Branagh was born... so the theme for today are films with Kenneth Branagh-enjoy!
1 Henry V (1989) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Film adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's (Kenneth Branagh) bloody conquest of France; Film won Academy Award for Best Costume Design...
2 Hamlet (1996) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Movie adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Writing...
3 Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Director: Phillip Noyce
Based on true story about three Aboriginal girls who make a harrowing escape from residential schools in Australia back to their families who were left behind...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Rabbit Proof Fence) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Henry V (1989) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Film adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's (Kenneth Branagh) bloody conquest of France; Film won Academy Award for Best Costume Design...
2 Hamlet (1996) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Movie adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Writing...
3 Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Director: Phillip Noyce
Based on true story about three Aboriginal girls who make a harrowing escape from residential schools in Australia back to their families who were left behind...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Rabbit Proof Fence) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday December 9, 2010
On December 9 1941 Beau Bridges was born; known mostly as Jeff Bridges brother, Beau also made a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Beau Bridges-enjoy!
1 Jerry Maguire (1996) Director: Cameron Crowe
Tells the story of a sports agent (Tom Cruise) who is fired from his job and tries to form his own agency; Cuba Gooding Jr. is good as temperamental athlete, which he won an Academy Award for his performance & Renee Zellwegger is also good as Cruise's love interest...
2 The Fabulous Baker Boys Director: Steve Kloves
Two musician brothers (performed by real brothers Jeff & Beau Bridges) recruit a tough talking beautiful singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) for their lounge act; Pfeiffer is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award nomination...
I hope that the above picks will provide much viewing pleasure... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Jerry Maguire (1996) Director: Cameron Crowe
Tells the story of a sports agent (Tom Cruise) who is fired from his job and tries to form his own agency; Cuba Gooding Jr. is good as temperamental athlete, which he won an Academy Award for his performance & Renee Zellwegger is also good as Cruise's love interest...
2 The Fabulous Baker Boys Director: Steve Kloves
Two musician brothers (performed by real brothers Jeff & Beau Bridges) recruit a tough talking beautiful singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) for their lounge act; Pfeiffer is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award nomination...
I hope that the above picks will provide much viewing pleasure... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday December 8, 2010
On December 8 1953 actress Kim Basinger was born... so the theme for today are films with Kim Basinger-enjoy!
1 L.A. Confidential (1997) Director: Curtis Hanson
A shooting at a Las Angeles diner is investigated by a group of detectives, and while investigating, one detective (Russell Crowe) falls for a beautiful suspect (Kim Basinger) - Basinger is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award & Crowe is also good in his portrayal; Film also won Oscar for Best Writing....
2 Batman (1989) Director: Tim Burton
Tells the story of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his war on crime where he battles the homicidal Joker (Jack Nicholson); Won Academy Award for Best Art Direction; remade in 2008 with Heath Ledger in stellar performance as the joker...
3 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
Story of a young rapper (Eminem) and his struggles to become famous for his music; lots of strong performances-Basinger and Eminem standout as troubled mother and son; Film won Academy Award for Best Music...
4 Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) Director: Adrian Lyne
Originally known for its steamy scenes, which pales in comparison to today's standards; about a woman (Basinger) who gets involved in an unhealthy sexual relationship-Mickey Rourke is interesting as Basinger's lover...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 L.A. Confidential (1997) Director: Curtis Hanson
A shooting at a Las Angeles diner is investigated by a group of detectives, and while investigating, one detective (Russell Crowe) falls for a beautiful suspect (Kim Basinger) - Basinger is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award & Crowe is also good in his portrayal; Film also won Oscar for Best Writing....
2 Batman (1989) Director: Tim Burton
Tells the story of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his war on crime where he battles the homicidal Joker (Jack Nicholson); Won Academy Award for Best Art Direction; remade in 2008 with Heath Ledger in stellar performance as the joker...
3 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
Story of a young rapper (Eminem) and his struggles to become famous for his music; lots of strong performances-Basinger and Eminem standout as troubled mother and son; Film won Academy Award for Best Music...
4 Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) Director: Adrian Lyne
Originally known for its steamy scenes, which pales in comparison to today's standards; about a woman (Basinger) who gets involved in an unhealthy sexual relationship-Mickey Rourke is interesting as Basinger's lover...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday December 7, 2010
On Tuesday December 7, 2010 Actress Ellen Burstyn was born... so the theme for today are films with Ellen Burstyn-enjoy!
1 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Groundbreaking Horror Classic about a young woman (Linda Blair) who is possessed by a mysterious entity; Blair is great in her role, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination & Burstyn is also good as Blair's mother, which also won her an Oscar nomination- movie also won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Sound...
2 Requiem for a Dream (2000) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Chilling film that portrays the downward spiral of a group of people when confronted with drug addiction; Burstyn is good in her role as impacted family member, which won her an Academy Award...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Groundbreaking Horror Classic about a young woman (Linda Blair) who is possessed by a mysterious entity; Blair is great in her role, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination & Burstyn is also good as Blair's mother, which also won her an Oscar nomination- movie also won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Sound...
2 Requiem for a Dream (2000) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Chilling film that portrays the downward spiral of a group of people when confronted with drug addiction; Burstyn is good in her role as impacted family member, which won her an Academy Award...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday December 6, 2010
December 6th is the feast day of Saint Nicholas... he had a reputation for secret gift giving where he left coins in shoes that were left out for him, and so became the model for Santa Claus. With this feast day in mind, the theme for today will be films with Santa Claus-enjoy!
1 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
When a nice old man (Edmund Gwenn) claims to be Santa Claus and goes on trial, a young lawyer decides to defend him and help him prove himself; Gwenn is good in his role, which garnered him an Academy Awrad & Natalie Wood is also good as a girl who doesn't believe in him-film also won Oscar for Best Writing; remade in 1994...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director: Terry Zwigoff
A despicable conman (Billy Bob Thornton) poses as Santa Clause in order to rob department stores on Christmas Eve, and begins to find the Christmas Spirit after meeting a troubled kid; Thornton is good in his role...
3 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Santa Claus) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
When a nice old man (Edmund Gwenn) claims to be Santa Claus and goes on trial, a young lawyer decides to defend him and help him prove himself; Gwenn is good in his role, which garnered him an Academy Awrad & Natalie Wood is also good as a girl who doesn't believe in him-film also won Oscar for Best Writing; remade in 1994...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director: Terry Zwigoff
A despicable conman (Billy Bob Thornton) poses as Santa Clause in order to rob department stores on Christmas Eve, and begins to find the Christmas Spirit after meeting a troubled kid; Thornton is good in his role...
3 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Santa Claus) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Movies for Sunday December 5, 2010
On December 5 1890 notable movie director Fritz Lang was born... so the theme for today are films with Fritz Lang-enjoy!
1 Metropolis (1927) Director: Fritz Lang
Masterpiece, about a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, where the son of the city's leader falls in love with a working class girl...
2 M (1931) Director: Fritz Lang
Tells the disturbing story of a child-murderer (Peter Lorre) and the hunt to catch him; Lorre is chilling in his performance...
3 Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (1924) Director: Fritz Lang
Movie adaptation about the saga of Siegfried, Son of King Sigmund and his relationship with Princess Kriemhild...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Die Nibelungen: Siegfried) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Metropolis (1927) Director: Fritz Lang
Masterpiece, about a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, where the son of the city's leader falls in love with a working class girl...
2 M (1931) Director: Fritz Lang
Tells the disturbing story of a child-murderer (Peter Lorre) and the hunt to catch him; Lorre is chilling in his performance...
3 Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (1924) Director: Fritz Lang
Movie adaptation about the saga of Siegfried, Son of King Sigmund and his relationship with Princess Kriemhild...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Die Nibelungen: Siegfried) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Movies for Saturday December 4, 2010
On December 4 1964 Marisa Tomei was born... so the theme for today are films with Marisa Tomei-enjoy!
1 The Wrestler (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Gripping film about a faded professional wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a difficult struggle; Rourke is mesmerizing in his portrayal, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Marisa Tomei is also good as his love interest, which also won her an Oscar nomination...
2 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Director: Sidney Lumet
Tells the story of two brothers who organize the robbery of their parents' jewelery store to great disaster; Philip Seymour Hoffman is good as ethically compromised brother...
3 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director: Jonathan Lynn
Classic fish out of water tale about two New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama who seeks help from their loudmouth Lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) - Light comic fare that garnered Tomei an Academy Award for her role...
4 Cyrus (2010) Directors: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her controlling son (Jonah Hill) - Reilly and Hill are stellar in their performances and Tomei is also good as mother...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Wrestler (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Gripping film about a faded professional wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a difficult struggle; Rourke is mesmerizing in his portrayal, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Marisa Tomei is also good as his love interest, which also won her an Oscar nomination...
2 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Director: Sidney Lumet
Tells the story of two brothers who organize the robbery of their parents' jewelery store to great disaster; Philip Seymour Hoffman is good as ethically compromised brother...
3 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director: Jonathan Lynn
Classic fish out of water tale about two New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama who seeks help from their loudmouth Lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) - Light comic fare that garnered Tomei an Academy Award for her role...
4 Cyrus (2010) Directors: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her controlling son (Jonah Hill) - Reilly and Hill are stellar in their performances and Tomei is also good as mother...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday December 3, 2010
On December 3 1960 Darryl Hannah was born... so the theme for today are films with Darryl Hannah-enjoy!
1 1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) & Vol. 2 (2004) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Tells the continuing story of a woman (Uma Thurman) who has come out of a coma to seek revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on & Hannah is also good as Thurman's nemesis...
2 Blade Runner (1982) Director: Ridley Scott
Science fiction film about a blade runner (Harrison Ford) who has to track down and terminate replicants, until he falls in love with one; Ford is good in his role and Sean Young is also good as Ford's love interest; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction & Best Effects...
3 Splash (1984) Director: Ron Howard
Sweet romantic comedy about a man (Tom Hanks) who falls in love with a mermaid (Darryl Hannah) - Hanks is charming in his role and John Candy is also engaging as Hanks philandering brother...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) & Vol. 2 (2004) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Tells the continuing story of a woman (Uma Thurman) who has come out of a coma to seek revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on & Hannah is also good as Thurman's nemesis...
2 Blade Runner (1982) Director: Ridley Scott
Science fiction film about a blade runner (Harrison Ford) who has to track down and terminate replicants, until he falls in love with one; Ford is good in his role and Sean Young is also good as Ford's love interest; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction & Best Effects...
3 Splash (1984) Director: Ron Howard
Sweet romantic comedy about a man (Tom Hanks) who falls in love with a mermaid (Darryl Hannah) - Hanks is charming in his role and John Candy is also engaging as Hanks philandering brother...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday December 2, 2010
On December 2 1968 Lucy Liu was born... so the theme for today are films with Lucy Liu-enjoy!
1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Uma Thurman is a woman who has just come out of a coma, and the only thing on her mind is to have revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on...
2 Payback (1999) Director: Brian Helgeland
Solid action thriller starring Mel Gibson who is a man seeking revenge by those who had left him for dead - fun action packed thriller...
3 Charlie's Angels (2000) Director: McG
Light comedy fare based on the hit TV show of the seventies of the same name - strictly for those who like the television show & its thin plot lines...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Uma Thurman is a woman who has just come out of a coma, and the only thing on her mind is to have revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on...
2 Payback (1999) Director: Brian Helgeland
Solid action thriller starring Mel Gibson who is a man seeking revenge by those who had left him for dead - fun action packed thriller...
3 Charlie's Angels (2000) Director: McG
Light comedy fare based on the hit TV show of the seventies of the same name - strictly for those who like the television show & its thin plot lines...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday December 1, 2010
On December 1 1945 singer and actress Bette Midler was born... so the theme for today are films with Bette Midler-enjoy!
1 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Tells the story of the tragic life of a self destructive female rock star, loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin; Middler is great in her singing and acting role, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Divine Madness (1980) Director: Michael Ritchie
Concert film of Middler and the Harlettes 1980's stage show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium...
3 For the Boys (1991) Director: Mark Rydell
Bette Midler plays an entertainer for soldiers during WWII; Midler was nominated for an Oscar for her performance - only for those who like Midler movie vehicles...
4 Beaches (1988) Director: Garry Marshall
Tells the relationship between a privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer who share a strong friendship since childhood - only for those who like melodrama...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Divine Madness) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Tells the story of the tragic life of a self destructive female rock star, loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin; Middler is great in her singing and acting role, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Divine Madness (1980) Director: Michael Ritchie
Concert film of Middler and the Harlettes 1980's stage show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium...
3 For the Boys (1991) Director: Mark Rydell
Bette Midler plays an entertainer for soldiers during WWII; Midler was nominated for an Oscar for her performance - only for those who like Midler movie vehicles...
4 Beaches (1988) Director: Garry Marshall
Tells the relationship between a privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer who share a strong friendship since childhood - only for those who like melodrama...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Divine Madness) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 30, 2010
November 30th is "Cities for Life Day" where cities around the world celebrate the first abolition of the death penalty. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about capital punishment-enjoy!
1 Fourteen Days in May (1988) Director: Paul Hamann
Documentary that recounts the final days before the execution of Edward Earl Johnson, an American prisoner convicted of rape and murder and imprisoned in a Mississippi State Penitentiary, and questions capital punishment...
2 Dead Man Walking (1995) Director: Tim Robbins
Drama about a nun (Susan Sarandon) who is torn over the loss of a convicted killer (Sean Penn) on death row, and the victim's families - Sarandon & Penn are both good in their performances, which garnered Sarandon an Academy Award & Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor...
3 The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Director: Juan José Campanella
Film about a retired legal counselor who writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases; Film won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
4 I Want to Live! (1958) Director: Robert Wise
Movie about a woman (Susan Hayward) facing death row for a crime she didn't commit; Hayward won an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Dead Man Walking) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Fourteen Days in May (1988) Director: Paul Hamann
Documentary that recounts the final days before the execution of Edward Earl Johnson, an American prisoner convicted of rape and murder and imprisoned in a Mississippi State Penitentiary, and questions capital punishment...
2 Dead Man Walking (1995) Director: Tim Robbins
Drama about a nun (Susan Sarandon) who is torn over the loss of a convicted killer (Sean Penn) on death row, and the victim's families - Sarandon & Penn are both good in their performances, which garnered Sarandon an Academy Award & Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor...
3 The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Director: Juan José Campanella
Film about a retired legal counselor who writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases; Film won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
4 I Want to Live! (1958) Director: Robert Wise
Movie about a woman (Susan Hayward) facing death row for a crime she didn't commit; Hayward won an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Dead Man Walking) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday November 29, 2010
On November 29 1976 comedic actress Anna Faris was born... so the theme for today are films with Anna Faris-enjoy!
1 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Touching film about a movie star (Bill Murray), and a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) who form an unlikely bond while visiting Tokyo; Bill Murray is great in his role, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Johansson is also good in her performance- film also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Scary Movie (2000) Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Spoof comedy that pokes fun at the horror genre - strictly for those who like silly spoof comedies...
3 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Goofy teen comedy about an attractive and popular teenager who is mean spirited toward others, and finds herself in the body of an older man (Rob Schneider) - Schneider is fun in his over the top performance & Faris is also fun as dopey friend - only for those who like silly teen comedies...
4 The House Bunny (2008) Director: Fred Wolf
Light hearted comedy about a playboy bunny (Ana Faris) who ends up as a house mother to a group of sorority house Zeta Alpha Zeta - Ana Faris is charming in her role - only for those who like very silly comedies...
5 Observe and Report (2009) Director: Jody Hill
Dark, offbeat film about a Bi-polar mall security guard (Seth Rogen) who is called into action to stop a flasher from tormenting customers at the mall where he works; Faris is good as self centered store clerk - only for those who like very off -beat films...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Touching film about a movie star (Bill Murray), and a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) who form an unlikely bond while visiting Tokyo; Bill Murray is great in his role, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Johansson is also good in her performance- film also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Scary Movie (2000) Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Spoof comedy that pokes fun at the horror genre - strictly for those who like silly spoof comedies...
3 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Goofy teen comedy about an attractive and popular teenager who is mean spirited toward others, and finds herself in the body of an older man (Rob Schneider) - Schneider is fun in his over the top performance & Faris is also fun as dopey friend - only for those who like silly teen comedies...
4 The House Bunny (2008) Director: Fred Wolf
Light hearted comedy about a playboy bunny (Ana Faris) who ends up as a house mother to a group of sorority house Zeta Alpha Zeta - Ana Faris is charming in her role - only for those who like very silly comedies...
5 Observe and Report (2009) Director: Jody Hill
Dark, offbeat film about a Bi-polar mall security guard (Seth Rogen) who is called into action to stop a flasher from tormenting customers at the mall where he works; Faris is good as self centered store clerk - only for those who like very off -beat films...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday November 28, 2010
On November 28 1950 Ed Harris was born... so the theme for today are films with Ed Harris-enjoy!
1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director: Ron Howard
Academy Award winning film based on the life of John Nash (Russell Crowe)- a Nobel prize winning mathematician and his battle with schizophrenia; Crowe is great as Nash, which garnered an Academy Award nomination; Jennifer is also great as Nash's wife, which garnered her an Oscar win and Harris is also good as figment of Crowe's mind - disturbingly touching film...
2 Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Director: James Foley
Based on David Mamet play, which follows the lives of salesmen at a sleazy real estate firm- great ensemble cast & Alec Baldwin is standout in his cameo as salesman's boss...
3 A History of Violence (2005) Director: David Cronenberg
Cronenberg thriller about a perceived mild-mannered man (Viggo Mortensen) who becomes a local hero through an act of violence, and the subsequent problems that arise as a result; Mortensen is good and Harris is also good as bad guy; film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Writing and Best Actor for William Hurt as gangster...
4 The Way Back (2010) Director: Peter Weir
Tells the story of a group of soldiers who escaped from a Siberian gulag in 1940...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Way Back) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director: Ron Howard
Academy Award winning film based on the life of John Nash (Russell Crowe)- a Nobel prize winning mathematician and his battle with schizophrenia; Crowe is great as Nash, which garnered an Academy Award nomination; Jennifer is also great as Nash's wife, which garnered her an Oscar win and Harris is also good as figment of Crowe's mind - disturbingly touching film...
2 Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Director: James Foley
Based on David Mamet play, which follows the lives of salesmen at a sleazy real estate firm- great ensemble cast & Alec Baldwin is standout in his cameo as salesman's boss...
3 A History of Violence (2005) Director: David Cronenberg
Cronenberg thriller about a perceived mild-mannered man (Viggo Mortensen) who becomes a local hero through an act of violence, and the subsequent problems that arise as a result; Mortensen is good and Harris is also good as bad guy; film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Writing and Best Actor for William Hurt as gangster...
4 The Way Back (2010) Director: Peter Weir
Tells the story of a group of soldiers who escaped from a Siberian gulag in 1940...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Way Back) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday November 27, 2010
On November 27 1942 legendary rock icon ( known for his awe inspiring guitar riffs) Jimi Hendrix was born. Believed to have died too young by many of his fans... the theme for today will be films about musicians who died too young...
1 Jimi Hendrix (1973) Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head & Gary Weis
Documentary chronicling the life and career of Jimi Hendrix; including concert footage and interviews with friends, and fellow musicians...
2 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director: Alex Cox
Disturbing biographical story of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) and their tragic death; Oldman & Webb are stellar in their portrayals...
3 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of the influential 60's rock band "The Doors" and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer) and his career; Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
4 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Movie inspired by the tragic, self destructive life of singer Janis Joplin; Nominated for several Academy Awards including: Best Sound, Film Editing, Best Actor for Frederic Forrest and Best Actress for Bette Midler - Midler is great in her acting and musical performance...
5 Kurt & Courtney (1998) Director: Nick Broomfield
Film about the life of Kurt Cobain and focuses on his relationship with his wife Courtney Love...
As I have seen all but one movie from the above list of picks (Jimi Hendrix) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Jimi Hendrix (1973) Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head & Gary Weis
Documentary chronicling the life and career of Jimi Hendrix; including concert footage and interviews with friends, and fellow musicians...
2 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director: Alex Cox
Disturbing biographical story of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) and their tragic death; Oldman & Webb are stellar in their portrayals...
3 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of the influential 60's rock band "The Doors" and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer) and his career; Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
4 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Movie inspired by the tragic, self destructive life of singer Janis Joplin; Nominated for several Academy Awards including: Best Sound, Film Editing, Best Actor for Frederic Forrest and Best Actress for Bette Midler - Midler is great in her acting and musical performance...
5 Kurt & Courtney (1998) Director: Nick Broomfield
Film about the life of Kurt Cobain and focuses on his relationship with his wife Courtney Love...
As I have seen all but one movie from the above list of picks (Jimi Hendrix) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Movies for Friday November 26, 2010
On Friday November 26 1983, the largest heist in Britain takes place with over 25 million pounds stolen at London's Heathrow Airport. With this day in history in mind, films about robberies will be the theme for today...
1 The Wild Bunch (1969) Director: Sam Peckinpah
Gritty film about an aging group of outlaws looking for one last big heist - great ensemble cast, in this violent tale of the West; nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Music and Best Writing...
2 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet
Based on real events with Al Pacino as a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; that turns into a hostage situation and a media circus-Film won an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
Interesting film that pairs great actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief; Pacino and De Niro are solid in their performances...
4 Ocean's Eleven (2001) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Slick re-make of rat pack film about a group of thieves who plan to carry out robbing one of the most prestigious casinos in Las Vegas- George Clooney and Andy Garcia are fun as thief and casino owner...
5 The Town (2010) Director: Ben Affleck
Story of a longtime thief who tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager and an FBI agent looking to bring him and his gang...
AI have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Town) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Wild Bunch (1969) Director: Sam Peckinpah
Gritty film about an aging group of outlaws looking for one last big heist - great ensemble cast, in this violent tale of the West; nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Music and Best Writing...
2 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet
Based on real events with Al Pacino as a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; that turns into a hostage situation and a media circus-Film won an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
Interesting film that pairs great actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief; Pacino and De Niro are solid in their performances...
4 Ocean's Eleven (2001) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Slick re-make of rat pack film about a group of thieves who plan to carry out robbing one of the most prestigious casinos in Las Vegas- George Clooney and Andy Garcia are fun as thief and casino owner...
5 The Town (2010) Director: Ben Affleck
Story of a longtime thief who tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager and an FBI agent looking to bring him and his gang...
AI have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Town) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 25, 2010
On November 25 1971 actress Christina Applegate was born - known mostly for television, she has also starred in film... so the theme for today are movies with Christina Applegate-enjoy!
1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Director: Adam McKay
Goofy comedy about a chauvinist anchorman (Will Ferrell) who has to work with a female co-worker (Christina Applegate) - Ferrell and Applegate are fun in their roles-only for those who like spoof films...
2 Wonderland (2003) Director: James Cox
Tells the story of legendary porn star John Holmes (Val Kilmer) and his unfortunate demise- Kilmer is good as Holmes...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Director: Adam McKay
Goofy comedy about a chauvinist anchorman (Will Ferrell) who has to work with a female co-worker (Christina Applegate) - Ferrell and Applegate are fun in their roles-only for those who like spoof films...
2 Wonderland (2003) Director: James Cox
Tells the story of legendary porn star John Holmes (Val Kilmer) and his unfortunate demise- Kilmer is good as Holmes...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 24, 2010
On November 24 1978 Katherine Heigl was born... so the theme for today are films with Katherine Heigl-enjoy!
1 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Comedy about an unlikely couple (Katherine Heigl & Seth Rogen) who become parents: Heigl and Rogen are charming in their roles...
2 King of the Hill (1993) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Movie about a young boy who struggles by himself in a run-down motel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him during the depression...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks- I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Comedy about an unlikely couple (Katherine Heigl & Seth Rogen) who become parents: Heigl and Rogen are charming in their roles...
2 King of the Hill (1993) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Movie about a young boy who struggles by himself in a run-down motel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him during the depression...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks- I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 23, 2010
Known as one of the icons of horror, Boris Karloff was born on November 23 1887... so the theme for today are films with Boris Karloff-enjoy!
1 Frankenstein (1931) Director: James Whale
Movie Horror classic about an unstable scientist who creates a living being from parts of exhumed bodies to a dangerous conclusion; Karloff is great in his portrayal of the monster...
2 Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Director: James Whale
Continuing tale of the monster and the mad scientist, who builds the monster a mate; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound...
3 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Animated holiday classic about a mean hermit (Karloff) who finally sees the true meaning of christmas after attempting to ruin it for his neighbours (the Whos of Whoville) - Karloff is great as the voice of the Grinch - remade with Jim Carrey as the Grinch...
4 Targets (1968) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Lesser known Karloff film, where Karloff portrays an older horror film star who encounters a crazed sniper (Tim O'Kelly) - Karloff and O'kelly are both good in their performances...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Frankenstein (1931) Director: James Whale
Movie Horror classic about an unstable scientist who creates a living being from parts of exhumed bodies to a dangerous conclusion; Karloff is great in his portrayal of the monster...
2 Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Director: James Whale
Continuing tale of the monster and the mad scientist, who builds the monster a mate; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound...
3 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Animated holiday classic about a mean hermit (Karloff) who finally sees the true meaning of christmas after attempting to ruin it for his neighbours (the Whos of Whoville) - Karloff is great as the voice of the Grinch - remade with Jim Carrey as the Grinch...
4 Targets (1968) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Lesser known Karloff film, where Karloff portrays an older horror film star who encounters a crazed sniper (Tim O'Kelly) - Karloff and O'kelly are both good in their performances...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday November 22, 2010
On November 22 1967 Mark Ruffalo was born... so the theme for today are films with Mark Ruffalo-enjoy!
1 You Can Count on Me (2000) Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Touching movie about a single mother (Laura Linney) whose troubled brother (Ruffalo) comes back into her and her son's life and the complicaitons that arise; Linney and Ruffalo are great in their roles, which garnered Linney an Academy Award nomination...
2 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Director: Michel Gondry
Interesting film about an unusual romantic relationship between two people (Jim Carrey & Kate Winslet) and the attempts to erase it from their memories; Carrey and Winslet are both good in their performances; Winslet was nominated for an Oscar & the film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Movie about the hunt for the Zodiac Killer, which baffled police and journalists for years; Jake Gyllenhaal is good as newspaper employee searching for clues; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as jouralist and Ruffalo is good as detective on the case...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 You Can Count on Me (2000) Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Touching movie about a single mother (Laura Linney) whose troubled brother (Ruffalo) comes back into her and her son's life and the complicaitons that arise; Linney and Ruffalo are great in their roles, which garnered Linney an Academy Award nomination...
2 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Director: Michel Gondry
Interesting film about an unusual romantic relationship between two people (Jim Carrey & Kate Winslet) and the attempts to erase it from their memories; Carrey and Winslet are both good in their performances; Winslet was nominated for an Oscar & the film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Movie about the hunt for the Zodiac Killer, which baffled police and journalists for years; Jake Gyllenhaal is good as newspaper employee searching for clues; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as jouralist and Ruffalo is good as detective on the case...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Movies for Sunday November 21, 2010
On November 21 1944 film and television personality Harold Ramis was born; known for his funny comedy roles on such shows as SCTV, Ramis went on to write, direct and act in a number of funny films... so the theme for today are movies with Harold Ramis-enjoy!
1 As Good as It Gets (1997) Director: James L. Brooks
Sweet film about a single mother (Helen Hunt) who forms an unlikely relationship with a troubled author (Jack Nicholson)- great acting by Helen Hunt, Jack Nicholson & Greg Kinnear (as artist neighbour) - Hunt & Nicholson won Academy Awards for their performances...
2 Animal House (1978) Director: John Landis
Lighthearted comedy about a group of misfits who set out to save their fraternity house- John Belushi is good in his role as slob & Tim Matheson was also good as head of frat house...
3 Ghost Busters (1984) Director: Ivan Reitman
Engaging film about a group of scientists who hunt down ghosts in New York City - Bill Murray is good in his role as scientist ghost hunter...
4 Caddyshack (1980) Director: Harold Ramis
Silly, fun comedy about a caddy who tries to win a golf tournament; Ted Knight and Rodney Dangerfield are good as golf snobs & Bill Murray is also good as crazy grounds keeper...
5 Stripes (1981) Director: Ivan Reitman
Film about two buddies (Bill Murray & Harold Ramis) who join the army because they are dissatisfied with their present lives; Murray and Ramis are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 As Good as It Gets (1997) Director: James L. Brooks
Sweet film about a single mother (Helen Hunt) who forms an unlikely relationship with a troubled author (Jack Nicholson)- great acting by Helen Hunt, Jack Nicholson & Greg Kinnear (as artist neighbour) - Hunt & Nicholson won Academy Awards for their performances...
2 Animal House (1978) Director: John Landis
Lighthearted comedy about a group of misfits who set out to save their fraternity house- John Belushi is good in his role as slob & Tim Matheson was also good as head of frat house...
3 Ghost Busters (1984) Director: Ivan Reitman
Engaging film about a group of scientists who hunt down ghosts in New York City - Bill Murray is good in his role as scientist ghost hunter...
4 Caddyshack (1980) Director: Harold Ramis
Silly, fun comedy about a caddy who tries to win a golf tournament; Ted Knight and Rodney Dangerfield are good as golf snobs & Bill Murray is also good as crazy grounds keeper...
5 Stripes (1981) Director: Ivan Reitman
Film about two buddies (Bill Murray & Harold Ramis) who join the army because they are dissatisfied with their present lives; Murray and Ramis are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday November 20, 2010
November 20 is International Children's Day, which is a holiday celebrated around the world to honour children. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be movies starring famous child star Shirley Temple in honour of this day-enjoy!
1 The Little Princess (1939) Director: Walter Lang/William A. Seiter
Movie about a little girl (Temple) who is left to be cared for by strangers after her father has to leave for the army...
2 Heidi (1937) Director: Allan Dwan
Temple plays the famous little girl who is stolen by her Aunt; as Heidi searches for her grandfather...
3 Since You Went Away (1944) Director: John Cromwell
Tells the story of life during WWII for the women left behind as their men went to war; Won an Academy Award for Best Music...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Little Princess) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Little Princess (1939) Director: Walter Lang/William A. Seiter
Movie about a little girl (Temple) who is left to be cared for by strangers after her father has to leave for the army...
2 Heidi (1937) Director: Allan Dwan
Temple plays the famous little girl who is stolen by her Aunt; as Heidi searches for her grandfather...
3 Since You Went Away (1944) Director: John Cromwell
Tells the story of life during WWII for the women left behind as their men went to war; Won an Academy Award for Best Music...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Little Princess) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday November 19, 2010
On November 19 1961 Meg Ryan was born... so the theme for today are films with Meg Ryan-enjoy!
1 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet comedy about a man (Billy Crystal) and woman (Meg Ryan) who become friends and eventually become something more to each other; Crystal and Ryan are charming in their roles. Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the real life of troubled musician Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer)- Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
3 Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Director: Nora Ephron
Movie about a recently-widowed man, whose son calls a radio talk show to find his father romance; only for those who like sentimental romcoms...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet comedy about a man (Billy Crystal) and woman (Meg Ryan) who become friends and eventually become something more to each other; Crystal and Ryan are charming in their roles. Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the real life of troubled musician Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer)- Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
3 Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Director: Nora Ephron
Movie about a recently-widowed man, whose son calls a radio talk show to find his father romance; only for those who like sentimental romcoms...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 18, 2010
On November 18 1974 Chloe Sevigny was born... so the theme for today are films with Chloe Sevigny-enjoy!
1 Kids (1995) Director: Larry Clark
Gripping film about a group of teenagers who engage in dangerous behaviour; Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce and Chloe Sevigny are all good in their roles...
2 Boys Don't Cry (1999) Director: Kimberly Peirce
Engrossing film based on the tragic true story of transgendered teen Brandon Teena (Hillary Swank)- Swank is great in her portrayal which won her an Academy Award and Sevigny was also good as her love interest, which garnered her an Oscar Nomination...
3 American Psycho (2000) Director: Mary Harron
Disturbing film about a wealthy man (Christian Bale) who is also a psycho killer caught up in the excess of the eighties; Bale is good in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Kids (1995) Director: Larry Clark
Gripping film about a group of teenagers who engage in dangerous behaviour; Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce and Chloe Sevigny are all good in their roles...
2 Boys Don't Cry (1999) Director: Kimberly Peirce
Engrossing film based on the tragic true story of transgendered teen Brandon Teena (Hillary Swank)- Swank is great in her portrayal which won her an Academy Award and Sevigny was also good as her love interest, which garnered her an Oscar Nomination...
3 American Psycho (2000) Director: Mary Harron
Disturbing film about a wealthy man (Christian Bale) who is also a psycho killer caught up in the excess of the eighties; Bale is good in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 17, 2010
On November 17 1978 actress Rachel McAdams was born... so the theme for today are films with Rachel McAdams-enjoy!
1 Mean Girls (2004) Director: Mark Waters
Interesting teen film about a girl (Lindsay Lohan) who gets caught up in the popular clique at school to her demise; McAdams steals the show as nasty plastic...
2 Wedding Crashers (2005) Director: David Dobkin
Comedy about buddies who crash weddings to meet girls; Will Ferrell is good in cameo as wedding crasher mentor...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
4 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Silly lighthearted comedy about a man (Rob Schneider) and young woman (McAdams) who switch bodies resulting in much mayhem;Schneider and McAdams are funny in their over the top performances; strictly for those who like silly teen comedy fare...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mean Girls (2004) Director: Mark Waters
Interesting teen film about a girl (Lindsay Lohan) who gets caught up in the popular clique at school to her demise; McAdams steals the show as nasty plastic...
2 Wedding Crashers (2005) Director: David Dobkin
Comedy about buddies who crash weddings to meet girls; Will Ferrell is good in cameo as wedding crasher mentor...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
4 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Silly lighthearted comedy about a man (Rob Schneider) and young woman (McAdams) who switch bodies resulting in much mayhem;Schneider and McAdams are funny in their over the top performances; strictly for those who like silly teen comedy fare...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 16, 2010
On November 16 1970 actress Martha Plimpton was born... so the theme for today are films with Martha Plimpton-enjoy!
1 I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) Director: Mary Harron
Interesting film about the true story of Valerie Solanas (Lily Taylor) who was a 60s radical and known for her association with Andy Warhol; Lily Taylor is good in her portrayal...
2 Parenthood (1989) Director: Ron Howard
Film about the trials and tribulations of raising a family; Dianne Wiest and Plimpton are particularly good as a troubled mother and daughter-Weist was nominated for her role...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) Director: Mary Harron
Interesting film about the true story of Valerie Solanas (Lily Taylor) who was a 60s radical and known for her association with Andy Warhol; Lily Taylor is good in her portrayal...
2 Parenthood (1989) Director: Ron Howard
Film about the trials and tribulations of raising a family; Dianne Wiest and Plimpton are particularly good as a troubled mother and daughter-Weist was nominated for her role...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Movies for Monday November 15, 2010
On November 15 1929 actor Ed Asner was born; known fondly for his role as Lou Grant on Mary Tyler Moore, he was also in a number of notable films. So... the theme for today are films with Ed Asnor-enjoy!
1 Up (2009)Directors: Pete Docter/Bob Peterson
Sweet animated film about a man (Asner) who tries to fulfill a life long wish in the memory of his beloved wife; Won Academy Award as Best Animated Feature film...
2 JFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
A District Attorney (Kevin Costner) discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Film won Oscars for Best Cinematography and Film Editing...
3 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Charming holiday film about a man (Will Ferrell) who believes that he is an elf; Ferrell is totally engaging in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Up (2009)Directors: Pete Docter/Bob Peterson
Sweet animated film about a man (Asner) who tries to fulfill a life long wish in the memory of his beloved wife; Won Academy Award as Best Animated Feature film...
2 JFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
A District Attorney (Kevin Costner) discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Film won Oscars for Best Cinematography and Film Editing...
3 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Charming holiday film about a man (Will Ferrell) who believes that he is an elf; Ferrell is totally engaging in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday November 14, 2010
On November 14 1973 an IRA gang are convicted of a London bombing where two women and six men are responsible for car bombings outside the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court of England) and Scotland Yard. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films with the IRA - enjoy!
1 In the Name of the Father (1993) Director: Jim Sheridan
Based on the true story of a man falsely convicted (Daniel Day-Lewis) of the IRA bombings that killed four British soldiers and a civilian. Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Day-Lewis...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Tells the story of an English gangster (Bob Hoskins) who becomes involved in a turf war with the IRA...
3 The Crying Game (1992) Director: Neil Jordan
A British soldier is kidnaped by IRA terrorists. Film is known for its unusual gender bender twist; Won an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 Bloody Sunday (2002) Director: Paul Greengrass
Gripping film about the Irish civil rights protest march and resulting massacres in the seventies...
5 The Boxer (1997) Director: Jim Sheridan
A man is released from prison after having served time for his affiliation to the IRA to start a new life free from politics and the complications that ensue as a result of this decision; Lewis and Emily Watson (as former fling) are both good in their roles...
6 Patriot Games (1992) Director: Phillip Noyce
An IRA agent interferes with an IRA assassination and ends up becoming a target himself; only for those who like Hollywood fare...
7 The Jackal (1997) Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Lesser known Bruce Willis vehicle about an imprisoned IRA sniper who is released to help stop an unkown assassin from completing his next job; only for those who like Bruce Willis shoot 'em ups...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Boxer) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 In the Name of the Father (1993) Director: Jim Sheridan
Based on the true story of a man falsely convicted (Daniel Day-Lewis) of the IRA bombings that killed four British soldiers and a civilian. Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Day-Lewis...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Tells the story of an English gangster (Bob Hoskins) who becomes involved in a turf war with the IRA...
3 The Crying Game (1992) Director: Neil Jordan
A British soldier is kidnaped by IRA terrorists. Film is known for its unusual gender bender twist; Won an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 Bloody Sunday (2002) Director: Paul Greengrass
Gripping film about the Irish civil rights protest march and resulting massacres in the seventies...
5 The Boxer (1997) Director: Jim Sheridan
A man is released from prison after having served time for his affiliation to the IRA to start a new life free from politics and the complications that ensue as a result of this decision; Lewis and Emily Watson (as former fling) are both good in their roles...
6 Patriot Games (1992) Director: Phillip Noyce
An IRA agent interferes with an IRA assassination and ends up becoming a target himself; only for those who like Hollywood fare...
7 The Jackal (1997) Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Lesser known Bruce Willis vehicle about an imprisoned IRA sniper who is released to help stop an unkown assassin from completing his next job; only for those who like Bruce Willis shoot 'em ups...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Boxer) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Movies for Saturday November 13, 2010
November 13 is World Kindness Day-it is a day created to encourage altruistic acts. With World Kindness Day in mind, the theme for today will be movies about this topic-enjoy!
1 If I Had a Million (1932) Directors: James Cruze/H. Bruce Humberstone/Ernst Lubitsch
Norman Z. McLeod/Stephen Roberts/William A. Seiter/Norman Taurog/Lothar Mendes
Film about a dying industrialist who decides to give his money away to eight strangers...
2 Pay It Forward (2000) Director: Mimi Leder
Film based on the novel about a young man (Haley Joel Osment) who is encouraged to change the world through acts of kindness as a school assignment; only for those who are willing to suspend reality...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Pay It Forward) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 If I Had a Million (1932) Directors: James Cruze/H. Bruce Humberstone/Ernst Lubitsch
Norman Z. McLeod/Stephen Roberts/William A. Seiter/Norman Taurog/Lothar Mendes
Film about a dying industrialist who decides to give his money away to eight strangers...
2 Pay It Forward (2000) Director: Mimi Leder
Film based on the novel about a young man (Haley Joel Osment) who is encouraged to change the world through acts of kindness as a school assignment; only for those who are willing to suspend reality...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Pay It Forward) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Movies for Friday November 12, 2010
On November 12, 1980 Ryan Gosling was born... so the theme for today are films with Ryan Gosling-enjoy!
1 Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Director: Craig Gillespie
Sweet movie about a withdrawn young man (Ryan Gosling) who finds love in an unusual place; Gosling is great in his performance...
2 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Film about a teacher with a drug habit who attempts to help his students in the inner city; Gosling is good in his role that garnered him an Academy Award nomination...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Director: Craig Gillespie
Sweet movie about a withdrawn young man (Ryan Gosling) who finds love in an unusual place; Gosling is great in his performance...
2 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Film about a teacher with a drug habit who attempts to help his students in the inner city; Gosling is good in his role that garnered him an Academy Award nomination...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 11, 2010
November 11 is Remembrance day, which is a day to remember those who have given up their lives in war. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about war-enjoy!
1 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Lewis Milestone
Considered by many to be the best film about WWI...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) David Lean
Sweeping masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole and winner of Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director-not to be missed...
3 Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Early effort by renowned Director Stanley Kubrick of soldiers who refuse to go ahead with an attack and the consequences-stars Kirk Douglas in an unforgettable role.
4 A Farewell to Arms (1932) Frank Borgaze
Film based on Hemingway novel of tragic romance set against the backdrop of World War I...
5 Sergeant York (1941) Howard Hawks
Biographical film about most decorated soldier of World War I... starring Gary Cooper as Alvin York.
6 The Big Parade (1925) King Vidor
Early groundbreaking film that refused to glorify World War I...
7 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
8 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
9 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
10 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
11 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
12 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
13 The Deer Hunter (1978) Director: Michael Cimino
Tells the story of a group of young men who leave their small town to fight in Vietnam; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Christopher Walken...
14 Platoon (1986)Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young recruit (Charlie Sheen) who endures the horrors of the Vietnam War; film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Sound...
As I have seen all but a select few of the films listed (Paths of Glory, Sergeant York and the Big Parade) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Lewis Milestone
Considered by many to be the best film about WWI...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) David Lean
Sweeping masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole and winner of Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director-not to be missed...
3 Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Early effort by renowned Director Stanley Kubrick of soldiers who refuse to go ahead with an attack and the consequences-stars Kirk Douglas in an unforgettable role.
4 A Farewell to Arms (1932) Frank Borgaze
Film based on Hemingway novel of tragic romance set against the backdrop of World War I...
5 Sergeant York (1941) Howard Hawks
Biographical film about most decorated soldier of World War I... starring Gary Cooper as Alvin York.
6 The Big Parade (1925) King Vidor
Early groundbreaking film that refused to glorify World War I...
7 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
8 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
9 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
10 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
11 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
12 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
13 The Deer Hunter (1978) Director: Michael Cimino
Tells the story of a group of young men who leave their small town to fight in Vietnam; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Christopher Walken...
14 Platoon (1986)Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young recruit (Charlie Sheen) who endures the horrors of the Vietnam War; film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Sound...
As I have seen all but a select few of the films listed (Paths of Glory, Sergeant York and the Big Parade) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 10, 2010
On November 10th the Marine Corps celebrates its birthday with a ball and a cake cutting ceremony. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about the marines-enjoy!
1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Engrossing film based on the life story of war activist Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise)- Film won Academy Award for Best Director & Best Film Editing. Tom Cruise is great in his portrayal, which he garnered an Oscar nomination for...
2 Coming Home (1978)Director: Hal Ashby
Touching story of a woman (Jane Fonda) who falls in love with a Vietnam Vet (Jon Voight) while her husband is still at war; Fonda and Voight won Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
5 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Engrossing film based on the life story of war activist Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise)- Film won Academy Award for Best Director & Best Film Editing. Tom Cruise is great in his portrayal, which he garnered an Oscar nomination for...
2 Coming Home (1978)Director: Hal Ashby
Touching story of a woman (Jane Fonda) who falls in love with a Vietnam Vet (Jon Voight) while her husband is still at war; Fonda and Voight won Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
5 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 9, 2010
November 9 is World Freedom Day which is a day observed in the United States declared by President George W. Bush to remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. With World Freedom Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about the Berlin Wall-enjoy!
1 The Tunnel (2001) Director: Roland Suso Richter
Movie that is based on the true story of people from East Berlin escaping to the West
2 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Moving film about a surveillance man for the secret police who becomes engrossed with the lives of a writer and his lover who are being monitored; won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) Director: Martin Ritt
Tells the story of a British agent (Richard Burton) who refuses to come in from the Cold War; Burton was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
4 The Innocent (1993) Director: John Schlesinger
An engineer is sent to help the Americans spy on the Russians...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Lives of Others) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Tunnel (2001) Director: Roland Suso Richter
Movie that is based on the true story of people from East Berlin escaping to the West
2 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Moving film about a surveillance man for the secret police who becomes engrossed with the lives of a writer and his lover who are being monitored; won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) Director: Martin Ritt
Tells the story of a British agent (Richard Burton) who refuses to come in from the Cold War; Burton was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
4 The Innocent (1993) Director: John Schlesinger
An engineer is sent to help the Americans spy on the Russians...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Lives of Others) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday November 8, 2010
On November 8, 2010 actress Parker Posey was born... so the theme for today are films with Parker Posey-enjoy!
1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Film that follows a bunch of partying high school and junior high school students on their last day of school; great young cast...
2 Waiting for Guffman (1996) Director: Christopher Guest
Great comedy with Christopher Guest as small time director who puts on an amateur musical for the possibility of a broadway director coming to see it; great ensemble cast...
3 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Ensemble comedy by Guest that follows a group of dog show contestants; posey is good as bickering uptight owner & Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Lynch are also great as eccentric owner and trainer...
4 Party Girl (1995) Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Parker Posey's first films where she stars as a free spirited young woman living in NYC who is arrested for throwing an illegal party, and becomes a library clerk to help pay off her grandmother who bailed her out of jail...
As I have seen all but one film (Party Girl) from the above list of picks-I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Film that follows a bunch of partying high school and junior high school students on their last day of school; great young cast...
2 Waiting for Guffman (1996) Director: Christopher Guest
Great comedy with Christopher Guest as small time director who puts on an amateur musical for the possibility of a broadway director coming to see it; great ensemble cast...
3 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Ensemble comedy by Guest that follows a group of dog show contestants; posey is good as bickering uptight owner & Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Lynch are also great as eccentric owner and trainer...
4 Party Girl (1995) Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Parker Posey's first films where she stars as a free spirited young woman living in NYC who is arrested for throwing an illegal party, and becomes a library clerk to help pay off her grandmother who bailed her out of jail...
As I have seen all but one film (Party Girl) from the above list of picks-I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Movies for Sunday November 7, 2010
On November 7 1972 Nixon is reelected for his second term... with this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films on Richard Nixon-enjoy!
1 All the President's Men (1976) Director: Alan J. Pakula
Chronicles the investigation of Woodward and Bernstein (Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman) who uncovered the Watergate Scandal; won several Academy Awards including Best Writing, Best Sound and Best Art Direction...
2 Nixon (1995) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the life story of Richard Milhouse Nixon (Anthony Hopkins) from his childhood to his time as president; nominated for Oscars including: Best Writing and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (All the President's Men) I look forward to your response on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 All the President's Men (1976) Director: Alan J. Pakula
Chronicles the investigation of Woodward and Bernstein (Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman) who uncovered the Watergate Scandal; won several Academy Awards including Best Writing, Best Sound and Best Art Direction...
2 Nixon (1995) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the life story of Richard Milhouse Nixon (Anthony Hopkins) from his childhood to his time as president; nominated for Oscars including: Best Writing and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (All the President's Men) I look forward to your response on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
Movies for Saturday November 6, 2010
On November 6 1970 Actor Ethan Hawke was born... so the theme for today are films with Ethan Hawke-enjoy!
1 Before Sunrise (1995) Director: Richard Linklater
Before Sunset (2004) Director: Richard Linklater
Tells the continuing story of two people who meet and fall in love while traveling through Europe; Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are great in their roles as lovers...
2 Gattaca (1997) Director: Andrew Niccol
Movie about a man (Ethan Hawke) who assumes another persons identity in order to have more freedom; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction...
3 Training Day (2001) Director: Antoine Fuqua
Film about a rookie police officer (Ethan Hawke) who ends up working with a crooked cop (Denzel Washington)- Washington and Hawke are both good in their roles which won Washington an Oscar and Hawke a nomination for his performance...
4 Dead Poets Society (1989) Director: Peter Weir
Professor John Keating (Robin Williams) encourages his students to have a love for poetry; won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
5 Brooklyn's Finest (2009) Director: Antione Fuqua
Follows the lives of different cops whose lives intertwine while doing their jobs on the streets of Brooklyn; Hawke is good in his role as cop who is on the take...
6 Reality Bites (1994) Director: Ben Stiller
Follows the lives of friends who are trying to figure out life and love after graduating college; Hawke is good as pessimistic friend...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Before Sunrise (1995) Director: Richard Linklater
Before Sunset (2004) Director: Richard Linklater
Tells the continuing story of two people who meet and fall in love while traveling through Europe; Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are great in their roles as lovers...
2 Gattaca (1997) Director: Andrew Niccol
Movie about a man (Ethan Hawke) who assumes another persons identity in order to have more freedom; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction...
3 Training Day (2001) Director: Antoine Fuqua
Film about a rookie police officer (Ethan Hawke) who ends up working with a crooked cop (Denzel Washington)- Washington and Hawke are both good in their roles which won Washington an Oscar and Hawke a nomination for his performance...
4 Dead Poets Society (1989) Director: Peter Weir
Professor John Keating (Robin Williams) encourages his students to have a love for poetry; won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
5 Brooklyn's Finest (2009) Director: Antione Fuqua
Follows the lives of different cops whose lives intertwine while doing their jobs on the streets of Brooklyn; Hawke is good in his role as cop who is on the take...
6 Reality Bites (1994) Director: Ben Stiller
Follows the lives of friends who are trying to figure out life and love after graduating college; Hawke is good as pessimistic friend...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday November 5, 2010
November 5 is Guy Fawkes Night, which is an annual celebration held primarily in Great Britain to commemorate the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder plot of November 5 1605. It was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland; the night is usually celebrated with fireworks and the lighting of Bonfires. With this night in mind... the theme for today will be films with Guy Fawkes-enjoy!
1 V for Vendetta (2006) Director: James McTeigue
Based on the graphic novel about a freedom fighter known as V (who wears a Guy Fawkes mask) and uses unorthodox tactics to fight against totalitarian society...
2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Director: Chris Columbus
Movie based on best selling books about a young man who goes to school of wizardry, with Professor Dumbledore who has a Phoenix named Fawkes after Guy Fawkes; film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Music...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 V for Vendetta (2006) Director: James McTeigue
Based on the graphic novel about a freedom fighter known as V (who wears a Guy Fawkes mask) and uses unorthodox tactics to fight against totalitarian society...
2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Director: Chris Columbus
Movie based on best selling books about a young man who goes to school of wizardry, with Professor Dumbledore who has a Phoenix named Fawkes after Guy Fawkes; film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Music...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 4, 2010
On November 4 1969 Matthew McConaughey was born... so the theme for today are films with Matthew McConaughey-enjoy!
1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Chronicles the last days of high school and junior high school students before their summer break; McConaughey is good as stoner party guy...
2 Lone Star (1996) Director: John Sayles
Tells the story of a small town sheriff who is trying to solve the case of a murder; film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Frailty (2001) Director: Bill Paxton
Tells the strange story of a family destroyed by a father (Bill Paxton) convinced that demons possess everyday people and proceeds to engage in a killing spree to eradicate them...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Chronicles the last days of high school and junior high school students before their summer break; McConaughey is good as stoner party guy...
2 Lone Star (1996) Director: John Sayles
Tells the story of a small town sheriff who is trying to solve the case of a murder; film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Frailty (2001) Director: Bill Paxton
Tells the strange story of a family destroyed by a father (Bill Paxton) convinced that demons possess everyday people and proceeds to engage in a killing spree to eradicate them...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 3, 2010
On November 3 2004 George W Bush is elected president for a second time... with this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films with George W Bush-enjoy!
1 W (2008) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the life story of George W Bush; Josh Brolin is good as George W Bush & Richard Dreyfuss is also good as Dick Cheney...
2 Farenheit 9/11 (2004) Director: Michael Moore
Tells the story of Michael Moore's view on what happened to America after the 9/11 attacks...
3 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Director: Jon Hurwitz/Hayden Schlossberg
Silly sequel to comedy about pot smoking friends who end up in Guantanamo Bay - memorable scene where they end up partying with George W Bush...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 W (2008) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the life story of George W Bush; Josh Brolin is good as George W Bush & Richard Dreyfuss is also good as Dick Cheney...
2 Farenheit 9/11 (2004) Director: Michael Moore
Tells the story of Michael Moore's view on what happened to America after the 9/11 attacks...
3 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Director: Jon Hurwitz/Hayden Schlossberg
Silly sequel to comedy about pot smoking friends who end up in Guantanamo Bay - memorable scene where they end up partying with George W Bush...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 2, 2010
On November 2 1913, legendary actor Burt Lancaster was born... so the theme for today are films with Burt Lancaster-enjoy!
1 Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) Director: Stanley Kramer
Film chronicles an American court that tries four Nazi judges for war crimes; won two Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actor for Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe...
2 Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Tells the story of two unscrupulous acquaintances (Burt Lancaster & Tony Curtis) who plot to break up the relationship of a jazz musician...
3 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinneman
A private is punished for refusing to box for his units team; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
4 Elmer Gantry (1960) Director: Richard Brooks
Burt Lancaster plays Elmer Gantry who is a slick traveling salesman who takes up with an evangelist; Lancaster won an Academy Award for his performance and Shirley Jones also won as the woman who he becomes mixed up with...
5 Atlantic City (1980) Director: Louis Malle
Movie about a small time gangster (Burt Lancaster) who gets mixed up with a younger woman (Susan Sarandon)-Nominated for several Oscars including Best Actor for Lancaster and Best Actress for Sarandon...
6 Local Hero (1983) Director: Bill Forsyth
Sweet story of a man (Peter Riegert) who goes to a small village in Scotland to open up a refinery and becomes enthralled with their lives; Riegert is good in his role and Lancaster is also good as his boss who had sent him on the trip...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) Director: Stanley Kramer
Film chronicles an American court that tries four Nazi judges for war crimes; won two Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actor for Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe...
2 Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Tells the story of two unscrupulous acquaintances (Burt Lancaster & Tony Curtis) who plot to break up the relationship of a jazz musician...
3 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinneman
A private is punished for refusing to box for his units team; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
4 Elmer Gantry (1960) Director: Richard Brooks
Burt Lancaster plays Elmer Gantry who is a slick traveling salesman who takes up with an evangelist; Lancaster won an Academy Award for his performance and Shirley Jones also won as the woman who he becomes mixed up with...
5 Atlantic City (1980) Director: Louis Malle
Movie about a small time gangster (Burt Lancaster) who gets mixed up with a younger woman (Susan Sarandon)-Nominated for several Oscars including Best Actor for Lancaster and Best Actress for Sarandon...
6 Local Hero (1983) Director: Bill Forsyth
Sweet story of a man (Peter Riegert) who goes to a small village in Scotland to open up a refinery and becomes enthralled with their lives; Riegert is good in his role and Lancaster is also good as his boss who had sent him on the trip...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday November 1, 2010
On November 1, 1972 Toni Collette was born... so the theme for today are films with Toni Collette-enjoy!
1 Muriel's Wedding (1994) Director: P.J. Hogan
Charming film about a young woman (Toni Collette) who believes that her unhappy life will improve if she is married-Collette is great in her performance and Bill Hunter is also great as overbearing father...
2 The Sixth Sense (1999) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Engrossing film about a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who is able to communicate with spirits, and begins communicating with a child psychologist (Bruce Willis)-Osment and Willis are both good in their roles; Osment and Toni Collette (as Osment's family) were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Director: Jonathan Dayton/Valerie Faris
Interesting movie about a young girl (Abigail Breslin) who is accompanied by her offbeat family to perform in a contest; Alan Arkin is great as foul mouthed family member, which he won an Oscar for his performance...
4 Abut a Boy (2002) Director: Chris Weitz/Paul Weitz
Sweet film about a man (Hugh Grant) who attempts to meet women by attending self help groups and ends up befriending a lonely young man (Nicholas Hoult); Grant and Collette (as Hoult's mother) are both good in their roles...
5 The Dead Girl (2006) Director: Karen Moncrieff
Intriguing movie about how a number of people's lives intertwined with a girl who ends up dead; great performances by stellar cast...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Muriel's Wedding (1994) Director: P.J. Hogan
Charming film about a young woman (Toni Collette) who believes that her unhappy life will improve if she is married-Collette is great in her performance and Bill Hunter is also great as overbearing father...
2 The Sixth Sense (1999) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Engrossing film about a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who is able to communicate with spirits, and begins communicating with a child psychologist (Bruce Willis)-Osment and Willis are both good in their roles; Osment and Toni Collette (as Osment's family) were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Director: Jonathan Dayton/Valerie Faris
Interesting movie about a young girl (Abigail Breslin) who is accompanied by her offbeat family to perform in a contest; Alan Arkin is great as foul mouthed family member, which he won an Oscar for his performance...
4 Abut a Boy (2002) Director: Chris Weitz/Paul Weitz
Sweet film about a man (Hugh Grant) who attempts to meet women by attending self help groups and ends up befriending a lonely young man (Nicholas Hoult); Grant and Collette (as Hoult's mother) are both good in their roles...
5 The Dead Girl (2006) Director: Karen Moncrieff
Intriguing movie about how a number of people's lives intertwined with a girl who ends up dead; great performances by stellar cast...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Movies for Sunday October 31, 2010 - Best Halloween Movies
October 31 is Halloween, which is primarily celebrated in Canada, USA, Ireland and the UK, which has roots in Celtic and Christian traditions, but is now a mostly secular celebration. Common Halloween activities include trick or treating, wearing costumes and watching horror films. With Halloween in mind, the theme for today will be films for Halloween-enjoy!
1 Halloween (1978) Director: John Carpenter
Classic horror film set on Halloween night about an escaped killer who preys on unsuspecting victims while being hunted down by the doctor who treated him while institutionalized...
2 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Still frightening film about the possession of a young girl (Linda Blair) by an evil entity; film won Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Writing...
3 Session 9 (2001) Director: Brad Anderson
Suspenseful tale about an asbestos cleaning crew who are forced to work in an abandoned mental institution with a terrible past...
4 Frailty (2001) Director: Bill Paxton
Tells the strange story of a family destroyed by a father (Bill Paxton) convinced that demons possess everyday people and proceeds to engage in a killing spree to eradicate them...
5 Freaks (1932) Director: Tod Browning
Eerie story of a group of circus freaks and their encounter with a beautiful but mean spirited trapeze artist; ahead of its time ....
6 Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director: Jonathan Demme
Oscar winning film about a young FBI cadet (Jodie Foster) assigned to hunt down a serial killer; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Jodie Foster and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins as Doctor Hannibal Lecter...
7 Dead Ringers (1988) Director: David Cronenberg
Creepy film about twin doctors who fall into mental disturbance after an encounter with a woman...
8 Repulsion (1965) Director: Roman Polanski
A mentally unstable woman (Catherine Deneuve) who is left alone after her sister leaves town with her boyfriend, falls into slow insanity...
9 Psycho (1960) Director Alfred Hitchock
Classic horror loosely based on infamous serial killer Ed Gein.
10 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Director John McNaughton
Disturbing and wonderfully shot film inspired by the confessions of Henry Lee Lucas.
11 Man Bites Dog (1992) Directors Remy Belvaux & Andre Bonzel
Camera crew follows affable yet deranged killer to film his exploits. Great commentary on today's preoccupation with voyeurism and reality type shows.
12 M (1931) Director Fritz Lang
Following the police to apprehend a child murderer... Peter Lorre is superb.
13 Audition (1999) Director: Takashi Miike
Strange story of a widower who attempts to meet the girl of his dreams by auditioning her for a role in a fake TV show-not for the fainthearted...
14 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Part mystery, part serial killer film, that explores the investigation into the infamous never apprehended zodiac killer; references "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932)-Most Dangerous Game is worth watching for intriguing story line and over the top performances...
15 High Tension (2003) Director Alexandre Aja
Suspenseful cat and mouse gore fest... keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire crazy ride.
16 American Psycho (2000) Director Mary Harron
Follows the life of vapid handsome psychopath during excessive decade of the '80's.
17 Freeway (1996) Director Matthew Bright
A young and engaging Reese Witherspoon meets up with evil killer on her way to her grandmothers house... sound familiar. Fun lesser known film based on the classic children story.
18 Dahmer (2002) Director David Jacobson
Surprisingly well made film about the life of Jeffrey Dahmer... more introspective than gory. Jeremy Renner is chillingly good.
19 The Boston Strangler (1968) Director Richard Fleischer
Perfectly captures the panic that crippled a city during the reign of terror by the man known as the Boston Strangler... Tony Curtis is great in his portrayal.
20 The Descent (2005) Director: Neil Marshall
Claustrophobic story about a group of women explorers who get trapped on their expedition while deep in the caves of the United States...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-I look forward to your feedback on these picks
enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Halloween (1978) Director: John Carpenter
Classic horror film set on Halloween night about an escaped killer who preys on unsuspecting victims while being hunted down by the doctor who treated him while institutionalized...
2 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Still frightening film about the possession of a young girl (Linda Blair) by an evil entity; film won Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Writing...
3 Session 9 (2001) Director: Brad Anderson
Suspenseful tale about an asbestos cleaning crew who are forced to work in an abandoned mental institution with a terrible past...
4 Frailty (2001) Director: Bill Paxton
Tells the strange story of a family destroyed by a father (Bill Paxton) convinced that demons possess everyday people and proceeds to engage in a killing spree to eradicate them...
5 Freaks (1932) Director: Tod Browning
Eerie story of a group of circus freaks and their encounter with a beautiful but mean spirited trapeze artist; ahead of its time ....
6 Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director: Jonathan Demme
Oscar winning film about a young FBI cadet (Jodie Foster) assigned to hunt down a serial killer; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Jodie Foster and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins as Doctor Hannibal Lecter...
7 Dead Ringers (1988) Director: David Cronenberg
Creepy film about twin doctors who fall into mental disturbance after an encounter with a woman...
8 Repulsion (1965) Director: Roman Polanski
A mentally unstable woman (Catherine Deneuve) who is left alone after her sister leaves town with her boyfriend, falls into slow insanity...
9 Psycho (1960) Director Alfred Hitchock
Classic horror loosely based on infamous serial killer Ed Gein.
10 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Director John McNaughton
Disturbing and wonderfully shot film inspired by the confessions of Henry Lee Lucas.
11 Man Bites Dog (1992) Directors Remy Belvaux & Andre Bonzel
Camera crew follows affable yet deranged killer to film his exploits. Great commentary on today's preoccupation with voyeurism and reality type shows.
12 M (1931) Director Fritz Lang
Following the police to apprehend a child murderer... Peter Lorre is superb.
13 Audition (1999) Director: Takashi Miike
Strange story of a widower who attempts to meet the girl of his dreams by auditioning her for a role in a fake TV show-not for the fainthearted...
14 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Part mystery, part serial killer film, that explores the investigation into the infamous never apprehended zodiac killer; references "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932)-Most Dangerous Game is worth watching for intriguing story line and over the top performances...
15 High Tension (2003) Director Alexandre Aja
Suspenseful cat and mouse gore fest... keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire crazy ride.
16 American Psycho (2000) Director Mary Harron
Follows the life of vapid handsome psychopath during excessive decade of the '80's.
17 Freeway (1996) Director Matthew Bright
A young and engaging Reese Witherspoon meets up with evil killer on her way to her grandmothers house... sound familiar. Fun lesser known film based on the classic children story.
18 Dahmer (2002) Director David Jacobson
Surprisingly well made film about the life of Jeffrey Dahmer... more introspective than gory. Jeremy Renner is chillingly good.
19 The Boston Strangler (1968) Director Richard Fleischer
Perfectly captures the panic that crippled a city during the reign of terror by the man known as the Boston Strangler... Tony Curtis is great in his portrayal.
20 The Descent (2005) Director: Neil Marshall
Claustrophobic story about a group of women explorers who get trapped on their expedition while deep in the caves of the United States...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-I look forward to your feedback on these picks
enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday October 30, 2010
October 30th is Devil's Night or Hell Night, which is related to the serious vandalism and arson that takes place every year on the night before Halloween in Detroit, Michigan; Angels night was created to counteract Devil's Night where groups of volunteers patrol neighbourhoods to try to counteract the destruction that takes place on this night. With this night in mind, there a number of films that have depicted this night within their story lines... so the theme for today will be films with Devil's Night-enjoy!
1 The Crow (1994) Director: Alex Proyas
A man who was murdered (Brandon Lee) comes back to avenge his killers...
2 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
A young rapper (Eminem) struggles to make it big in the music scene; won an Academy Award for Best Music...
3 Left for Dead (2007) Director: Christopher Harrison
After a horrible accident on Devil's Night, five fraternity brothers are stalked by a serial killer...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Left for Dead) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Crow (1994) Director: Alex Proyas
A man who was murdered (Brandon Lee) comes back to avenge his killers...
2 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
A young rapper (Eminem) struggles to make it big in the music scene; won an Academy Award for Best Music...
3 Left for Dead (2007) Director: Christopher Harrison
After a horrible accident on Devil's Night, five fraternity brothers are stalked by a serial killer...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Left for Dead) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Movies for Friday October 29, 2010
On October 29 1971 Winona Ryder was born... so the theme for today are films with Winona Ryder-enjoy!
1 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director: Tim Burton
Movie about an uncommon young man: Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) who falls in love with the girl (Winona Ryder) he is staying with - Anthony Michael Hall is good as nasty boyfriend of Ryder and Vincent Price is also good in his cameo as inventor of Scissorhands...
2 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a young woman (Winona Ryder) who is institutionalized and the friendships that she makes with the other patients; Angelina Jolie is good as Ryder's friend, which she won an Academy Award for...
3 Heathers (1989) Director: Michael Lehmann
Tells the story of a girl (Winona Ryder) who gets mixed up with a rebel (Christian
Slater) who helps her get back at the in crowd of her high school; Slater is good in his role...
4 Beetle juice (1988) Director: Tim Burton
Story of couple who enlist the help of a bio-exorcist (Beetle juice played by Michael Keaton) to scare off the people inhabiting their house-Keaton is fun in his over the top performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director: Tim Burton
Movie about an uncommon young man: Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) who falls in love with the girl (Winona Ryder) he is staying with - Anthony Michael Hall is good as nasty boyfriend of Ryder and Vincent Price is also good in his cameo as inventor of Scissorhands...
2 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a young woman (Winona Ryder) who is institutionalized and the friendships that she makes with the other patients; Angelina Jolie is good as Ryder's friend, which she won an Academy Award for...
3 Heathers (1989) Director: Michael Lehmann
Tells the story of a girl (Winona Ryder) who gets mixed up with a rebel (Christian
Slater) who helps her get back at the in crowd of her high school; Slater is good in his role...
4 Beetle juice (1988) Director: Tim Burton
Story of couple who enlist the help of a bio-exorcist (Beetle juice played by Michael Keaton) to scare off the people inhabiting their house-Keaton is fun in his over the top performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 28, 2010
On October 28, 1967 Julia Roberts was born... so the theme for today are films with Julia Roberts-enjoy!
1 Erin Brockovich (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Based on the real life story of Erin Brockovitch (Julia Roberts) who was a struggling single mother who became part of the legal team that fought one of the biggest power companies in California for polluting its water supply; Roberts won an Academy Award for her moving performance...
2 Closer (2004) Director: Mike Nichols
Interesting look at the complex romances of four people; Clive Owen and Natalie Portman were nominated for an Oscar for their strong performances...
3 Notting Hill (1999) Director: Roger Michell
Movie about an unlikely romance that starts between a famous actress (Julia Roberts) and a book shop owner (Hugh Grant) - Rhys Evans is charming as Grant's friend...
4 Pretty Woman (1990) Director: Garry Marshall
Charming light comedy about an unusual romance that happens between a prostitute (Julia Roberts) and a powerful businessman (Richard Gere)- Roberts and Gere are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Erin Brockovich (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Based on the real life story of Erin Brockovitch (Julia Roberts) who was a struggling single mother who became part of the legal team that fought one of the biggest power companies in California for polluting its water supply; Roberts won an Academy Award for her moving performance...
2 Closer (2004) Director: Mike Nichols
Interesting look at the complex romances of four people; Clive Owen and Natalie Portman were nominated for an Oscar for their strong performances...
3 Notting Hill (1999) Director: Roger Michell
Movie about an unlikely romance that starts between a famous actress (Julia Roberts) and a book shop owner (Hugh Grant) - Rhys Evans is charming as Grant's friend...
4 Pretty Woman (1990) Director: Garry Marshall
Charming light comedy about an unusual romance that happens between a prostitute (Julia Roberts) and a powerful businessman (Richard Gere)- Roberts and Gere are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 27, 2010
On October 27 1924 actress Ruby Dee was born... so the theme for today are films with Ruby Dee-enjoy!
1 American Gangster (2007) Director: Ridley Scott
Tells the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) who rose up to become one of New York's biggest drug lords, and the detective (Russel Crowe) who tried to bring him down; Washington is great in his performance and Ruby Dee is also good as Washington's mother, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Movie about racism that erupts on one of the hottest days of the year in Brooklyn; nominated for two Oscars: Best Writing & Best Acting by Danny Aiello as racist business owner...
3 Jungle Fever (1991) Director: Spike Lee
Film about a man (Wesley Snipes) who becomes involved in an interracial affair with someone from his work; Snipes is great in his performance...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 American Gangster (2007) Director: Ridley Scott
Tells the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) who rose up to become one of New York's biggest drug lords, and the detective (Russel Crowe) who tried to bring him down; Washington is great in his performance and Ruby Dee is also good as Washington's mother, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Movie about racism that erupts on one of the hottest days of the year in Brooklyn; nominated for two Oscars: Best Writing & Best Acting by Danny Aiello as racist business owner...
3 Jungle Fever (1991) Director: Spike Lee
Film about a man (Wesley Snipes) who becomes involved in an interracial affair with someone from his work; Snipes is great in his performance...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 26, 2010
On October 26 1942 Bob Hoskins was born... so the theme for today are films with Bob Hoskins-enjoy!
1 Brazil (1985) Director: Terry Gilliam
Movie about a bureaucrat who tries to correct an error that he made and ends up becoming a wanted man-Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Writing...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Tells the story of an English gangster (Bob Hoskins) who becomes involved in a turf war...
3 Mona Lisa (1986) Director: Neil Jordan
Film about an ex convict (Bob Hoskins) who finds a job as a driver for a high priced call girl; Hoskins garnered an Oscar nomination for his performance...
4 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Director: Robert Zemeckis
Animated film about a rabbit who relies on the help of a detective to prove his innocence; won Academy Awards for Best Effects and Editing...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Long Good Friday & Mona Lisa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Brazil (1985) Director: Terry Gilliam
Movie about a bureaucrat who tries to correct an error that he made and ends up becoming a wanted man-Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Writing...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Tells the story of an English gangster (Bob Hoskins) who becomes involved in a turf war...
3 Mona Lisa (1986) Director: Neil Jordan
Film about an ex convict (Bob Hoskins) who finds a job as a driver for a high priced call girl; Hoskins garnered an Oscar nomination for his performance...
4 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Director: Robert Zemeckis
Animated film about a rabbit who relies on the help of a detective to prove his innocence; won Academy Awards for Best Effects and Editing...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Long Good Friday & Mona Lisa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday October 25, 2010
On October 25 1912 actress Sarah Colley was born; she was known as "Minnie Pearl" and appeared as a regular on the "Grand Old Opry" in Nashville Tennessee and the hit comedy show Hee Haw... so the theme for today are films with Sarah Colley-enjoy!
1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Movie that tells the true story of country singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek) - Spacek won an Academy Award for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is also great as Lynn's husband...
2 That's Country (1977) Director: Clarke Da Prato
Concert film of a number of country western performers, with appearances by: Chet Atkins & Marty Robbins...
As I have seen only one of the above films (Coal Miner's Daughter) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Movie that tells the true story of country singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek) - Spacek won an Academy Award for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is also great as Lynn's husband...
2 That's Country (1977) Director: Clarke Da Prato
Concert film of a number of country western performers, with appearances by: Chet Atkins & Marty Robbins...
As I have seen only one of the above films (Coal Miner's Daughter) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday October 24, 2010
On October 24 1939 F. Murray Abraham was born... so the theme for today are films with F. Murray Abraham-enjoy!
1 Scarface (1983) Director: Brian De Palma
Gripping movie starring Al Pacino as a new immigrant to the United States who rises up through the Miami underground as a drug lord; Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer (as Pacino's wife) are great in their roles; film is ahead of its time with over the top violence and gritty characters...
2 Amadeus (1984) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Movie won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salleri...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Scarface (1983) Director: Brian De Palma
Gripping movie starring Al Pacino as a new immigrant to the United States who rises up through the Miami underground as a drug lord; Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer (as Pacino's wife) are great in their roles; film is ahead of its time with over the top violence and gritty characters...
2 Amadeus (1984) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Movie won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salleri...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Movies for Saturday October 23, 2010
On October 23 1954, Director, Producer & Writer (but mostly known for directing) Ang Lee was born... so the theme for today are films with Ang Lee-enjoy!
1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Gripping love story about two men (Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhaal) who must hide their love for each other; movie won several Academy Awards including: Best Director and Best Writing-Ledger and Gylenhaal are great in their performances which garnered them both Oscar nominations....
2 Crouching Tiger, HIdden Dragon (2000) Director: Ang Lee
Breathtakingly shot film that tells the story of two warriors who are trying to acquire a hidden sword; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography...
3 The Ice Storm (1997) Director: Ang Lee
Tells the story of a middle class family living in suburban Connecticut, and their battles with life and each other...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Gripping love story about two men (Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhaal) who must hide their love for each other; movie won several Academy Awards including: Best Director and Best Writing-Ledger and Gylenhaal are great in their performances which garnered them both Oscar nominations....
2 Crouching Tiger, HIdden Dragon (2000) Director: Ang Lee
Breathtakingly shot film that tells the story of two warriors who are trying to acquire a hidden sword; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography...
3 The Ice Storm (1997) Director: Ang Lee
Tells the story of a middle class family living in suburban Connecticut, and their battles with life and each other...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday October 22, 2010
October 22nd is International Stuttering Awareness Day; this day is in place to raise awareness for the millions of people who have the speech disorder of stuttering. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films that have characters who contend with stuttering-enjoy!
1 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of a convict (Jack Nicholson) who goes to a mental institution to escape jail; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher (who is great as dictator nurse)-movie was also nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Supporting Actor for Brad Dourif as troubled Billy Bibbit...
2 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director: Charles Crichton/John Cleese
Engaging comedy about a group of very different people who try to pull off an armed robbery in London; Kevin Kline is great as pseudo intellectual nut and Michael Palin is also good as tormented group member...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of a convict (Jack Nicholson) who goes to a mental institution to escape jail; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher (who is great as dictator nurse)-movie was also nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Supporting Actor for Brad Dourif as troubled Billy Bibbit...
2 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director: Charles Crichton/John Cleese
Engaging comedy about a group of very different people who try to pull off an armed robbery in London; Kevin Kline is great as pseudo intellectual nut and Michael Palin is also good as tormented group member...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 21, 2010
On October 21 1956 Writer & Actress Carrie Fisher was born; known for her famous gold bikini in Star Wars, Fisher has had many notable film roles. With this in mind, the theme for today are films with Carrie Fisher-enjoy!
1 Star Wars (1977) Director: George Lucas
Tells the story of Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) quest to save Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the evil Darth Vader; won several Academy Awards including: Best Effects, Best Sound & Best Costume Design...
2 When Harry Met Sally (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet romance film about two best friends (Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal) who try to find love and unexpectedly find each other: nominated for Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Postcards from the Edge (1990) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie based on book by Carrie Fisher about a troubled relationship between an actress battling with substance abuse (Merryl Streep) and her suffocating screen legend mother (Shirley MacLaine)-loosely based on Fisher's relationship with her mother Debbie Reynolds; Streep was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance & film was also nominated for Oscar for Best Song...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Star Wars (1977) Director: George Lucas
Tells the story of Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) quest to save Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the evil Darth Vader; won several Academy Awards including: Best Effects, Best Sound & Best Costume Design...
2 When Harry Met Sally (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet romance film about two best friends (Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal) who try to find love and unexpectedly find each other: nominated for Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Postcards from the Edge (1990) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie based on book by Carrie Fisher about a troubled relationship between an actress battling with substance abuse (Merryl Streep) and her suffocating screen legend mother (Shirley MacLaine)-loosely based on Fisher's relationship with her mother Debbie Reynolds; Streep was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance & film was also nominated for Oscar for Best Song...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 20, 2010
On October 20 1956 Director Producer Writer Danny Boyle was born; known more recently for his directing achievement for "Slumdog Millionaire", Boyle has also contributed to a number of other notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today are films with Danny Boyle-enjoy!
1 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Director: Danny Boyle/Loveleen Tandan
Academy Award winning film about a young man (Dev Patel) who competes to win money on a hit television show, and subsequently reveals his troubled past; won several Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Director & Best Music...
2 Trainspotting (1996) Director: Danny Boyle
Tells the story of a young man (Ewan McGregor) who is trying to escape the Edinburgh drug scene; nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 28 Days Later (2002) Director: Danny Boyle
Eerie film about a group of individuals trying to survive after a mysterious virus wipes out many people in the United Kingdom; Cillian Murphy is good as leader of group of survivors...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Director: Danny Boyle/Loveleen Tandan
Academy Award winning film about a young man (Dev Patel) who competes to win money on a hit television show, and subsequently reveals his troubled past; won several Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Director & Best Music...
2 Trainspotting (1996) Director: Danny Boyle
Tells the story of a young man (Ewan McGregor) who is trying to escape the Edinburgh drug scene; nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 28 Days Later (2002) Director: Danny Boyle
Eerie film about a group of individuals trying to survive after a mysterious virus wipes out many people in the United Kingdom; Cillian Murphy is good as leader of group of survivors...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 19, 2010
On October 18,1966: Actor, Director Writer, Producer Jon Favreau was born. Known initially for his contribution to independent film, starring in the hit Television Series Friends, and then moving onto mainstream movie fare, Favreau has made a name for himself in a number of genres within the entertainment industry. With this in mind, the theme for today will be movies with Jon Favreau-enjoy!
1 Swingers (1996) Director: Doug LIman
Movie about buddies (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) trying to make it in the Los Angeles entertainment scene; Favreau and Vaughn are good in their roles...
2 Made (2001) Director: Jon Favreau
Tells the story of two friends (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) who get mixed up with the mob; Peter Falk is good as mob boss and Vaughn is also good as loser friend...
3 I Love You, Man (2009) Director: John Hamburg
Engaging light comedy about a man about to get married (Paul Rudd) and his search for a best man; Jason Segal is charming as Rudd's new best friend and Favreau is also good as Rudd's nemesis...
5 Iron Man (2008) Director: Jon Favreau
Film based on Marvel comics fictional superhero: Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and his transformation from wealthy industrialist to superhero; nominated for Academy Award's for Best Sound Editing and Visual Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Swingers (1996) Director: Doug LIman
Movie about buddies (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) trying to make it in the Los Angeles entertainment scene; Favreau and Vaughn are good in their roles...
2 Made (2001) Director: Jon Favreau
Tells the story of two friends (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) who get mixed up with the mob; Peter Falk is good as mob boss and Vaughn is also good as loser friend...
3 I Love You, Man (2009) Director: John Hamburg
Engaging light comedy about a man about to get married (Paul Rudd) and his search for a best man; Jason Segal is charming as Rudd's new best friend and Favreau is also good as Rudd's nemesis...
5 Iron Man (2008) Director: Jon Favreau
Film based on Marvel comics fictional superhero: Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and his transformation from wealthy industrialist to superhero; nominated for Academy Award's for Best Sound Editing and Visual Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday October 18, 2010
October 18th is Alaska Day, which is celebrated yearly to commemorate the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867. With this holiday in mind, the theme for today will be movies filmed in Alaska-enjoy!
1 Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent (1933) Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Tells the story of Mala, whose life is changed for the worst after he is introduced to a white trader; first film to win an Academy Award for Best Editing...
2 Never Cry Wolf (1983) Director: Carroll Ballard
Based on the true story of Farley Mowat (Charles Martin Smith) who was sent to study the declining populations of caribou by wolf populations, and his discovery that it is humans who are a greater threat to the land; good performance by Charles Martin Smith...
3 Into the Wild (2007) Director: Sean Penn
Film that chronicles the real life experiences of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) who goes to live in the wilderness of Alaska; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Editing and Best Supporting Actor for Hal Halbrook as encounter during trip...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent) I look forward to your feedback on these selections-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent (1933) Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Tells the story of Mala, whose life is changed for the worst after he is introduced to a white trader; first film to win an Academy Award for Best Editing...
2 Never Cry Wolf (1983) Director: Carroll Ballard
Based on the true story of Farley Mowat (Charles Martin Smith) who was sent to study the declining populations of caribou by wolf populations, and his discovery that it is humans who are a greater threat to the land; good performance by Charles Martin Smith...
3 Into the Wild (2007) Director: Sean Penn
Film that chronicles the real life experiences of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) who goes to live in the wilderness of Alaska; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Editing and Best Supporting Actor for Hal Halbrook as encounter during trip...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent) I look forward to your feedback on these selections-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Movies for Sunday October 17, 2010
On October 17 1947 Comic Actor Michael McKean was born; known for his TV appearances as Lenny on Laverne and Shirley, McKean was also in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Michael McKean-enjoy!
1 This is Spinal Tap (1984) Director: Rob Reiner
Cult Mockumentary about British Heavy Metal Band Spinal Tap- stellar performances by McKean and Christopher Guest as band as well as a number of great cameos throughout...
2 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest Mockumentary about offbeat group of individuals who compete in dog shows- great ensemble cast including Catherine O'Hara, Christopher Guest and Parker Posey...
3 The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Director: Betty Thomas
Lighthearted film based on hit TV show about an idyllic family living in California-Gary Cole is good as Mike Brady; for those who were fans of the TV Show...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of comedy entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 This is Spinal Tap (1984) Director: Rob Reiner
Cult Mockumentary about British Heavy Metal Band Spinal Tap- stellar performances by McKean and Christopher Guest as band as well as a number of great cameos throughout...
2 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest Mockumentary about offbeat group of individuals who compete in dog shows- great ensemble cast including Catherine O'Hara, Christopher Guest and Parker Posey...
3 The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Director: Betty Thomas
Lighthearted film based on hit TV show about an idyllic family living in California-Gary Cole is good as Mike Brady; for those who were fans of the TV Show...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of comedy entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday October 16, 2010
On October 16 1925 Angela Lansbury was born; known later in life for her hit TV show "Murder She Wrote" - Lansbury also had a long film career in which she had been in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Angela Lansbury-enjoy!
1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Based on the novel about a Korean war POW who is brainwashed into becoming an assassin; Lansbury is great in her role as evil conspirator, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination...
2 Gaslight (1944) Director: George Cukor
Movie about a woman (Ingrid Bergman) who is being driven mad by her husband (Charles Boyer)-Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her performance & Boyer and Lansbury (as the maid) were both nominated for their performances...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Based on the novel about a Korean war POW who is brainwashed into becoming an assassin; Lansbury is great in her role as evil conspirator, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination...
2 Gaslight (1944) Director: George Cukor
Movie about a woman (Ingrid Bergman) who is being driven mad by her husband (Charles Boyer)-Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her performance & Boyer and Lansbury (as the maid) were both nominated for their performances...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday October 15, 2010
October 15 is White Cane Safety Day, which is a national observance in the United States to celebrate the achievements of the visually impaired. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films about people with visual impairments-enjoy!
1 The Miracle Worker (1962) Director: Arthur Penn
Film about teacher Anne Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) and her work with Helen Keller (Patty Duke) - both Bancroft and Duke were nominated for Academy Awards for their portrayals...
2 Wait Until Dark (1967) Director: Terence Young
Movie about a woman (Audrey Hepburn) who is recently blinded and terrorized by a group of intruders looking for drugs; Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...
3 Proof (1991) Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Tells the story of a blind photographer (Hugo Weaving) whose life becomes disrupted with the arrival of a new relationship...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Miracle Worker) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Miracle Worker (1962) Director: Arthur Penn
Film about teacher Anne Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) and her work with Helen Keller (Patty Duke) - both Bancroft and Duke were nominated for Academy Awards for their portrayals...
2 Wait Until Dark (1967) Director: Terence Young
Movie about a woman (Audrey Hepburn) who is recently blinded and terrorized by a group of intruders looking for drugs; Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...
3 Proof (1991) Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Tells the story of a blind photographer (Hugo Weaving) whose life becomes disrupted with the arrival of a new relationship...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Miracle Worker) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 14, 2010
On October 14 1893 black and white screen star Lillian Gish was born... so the theme for today are films with Lillian Gish-enjoy!
1 The Night of the Hunter (1955) Director: Charles Laughton/Charles Mitchum
Eerie film about a religious fanatic (Robert Mitchum) who is trying to uncover a large sum of money from a gullible widow;Mitchum is great in his role...
2 The Wind (1928) Director: Victor Sjostrom
Silent movie about a woman (Lillian Gish) who is trying to survive in Texas...
3 Duel in the Sun (1946) Director: King Vidor/Otto Brower/William Dieterie/Sidney Franklin/William Cameron Menzies/
David O. Selznick/Josef von Sternberg
Film about a woman (Jennifer Jones) who must pick between two brothers' affections; Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for her role & Lillian Gish was also nominated as family to the brothers...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Wind) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Night of the Hunter (1955) Director: Charles Laughton/Charles Mitchum
Eerie film about a religious fanatic (Robert Mitchum) who is trying to uncover a large sum of money from a gullible widow;Mitchum is great in his role...
2 The Wind (1928) Director: Victor Sjostrom
Silent movie about a woman (Lillian Gish) who is trying to survive in Texas...
3 Duel in the Sun (1946) Director: King Vidor/Otto Brower/William Dieterie/Sidney Franklin/William Cameron Menzies/
David O. Selznick/Josef von Sternberg
Film about a woman (Jennifer Jones) who must pick between two brothers' affections; Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for her role & Lillian Gish was also nominated as family to the brothers...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Wind) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 13, 2010
On October 13 1925 Comedian Lenny Bruce was born... so the theme for today are films about Lenny Bruce-enjoy!
1 Lenny (1974) Director: Bob Fosse
Movie about 1960's controversial comic Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman); nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Movie, Best Director & Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman...
2 Lenny Bruce (1967) Director: John Magnuson
Performance film starring Lenny Bruce in his next to last performance in San Francisco Basin Street West...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Lenny) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Lenny (1974) Director: Bob Fosse
Movie about 1960's controversial comic Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman); nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Movie, Best Director & Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman...
2 Lenny Bruce (1967) Director: John Magnuson
Performance film starring Lenny Bruce in his next to last performance in San Francisco Basin Street West...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Lenny) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 12, 2010
October 12th is "Freethought Day" it is a day that is celebrated annually to commemorate the end of the Salem Witch Trials. With this day in mind... the theme for today will be films about Witches-enjoy!
1. Les sorcieres de Salem (1957) Director: Raymond Rouleau
Story of a couple who take in a younger woman (Simone Signoret) who has an affair with the husband of the household, and is accused of being a witch by his wife, and subsequently ends up enduring the Salem Witch Trials...
2 The Crucible (1996) Director: Nicholas Hytner
Remake of Adaptation of play about a woman (Winona Ryder) who goes on trial for being a witch; nominated for two Academy Awards, one for Writing and one for Best Supporting Actress by Joan Allen...
3 The Blair Witch Project (1999) Director: Daniel Myrick/Eduardo Sanchez
Horror film about a group of young filmmakers who disappear while trying to investigate the legend of a witch-only for those who like handheld slow moving films...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Blair Witch Project) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1. Les sorcieres de Salem (1957) Director: Raymond Rouleau
Story of a couple who take in a younger woman (Simone Signoret) who has an affair with the husband of the household, and is accused of being a witch by his wife, and subsequently ends up enduring the Salem Witch Trials...
2 The Crucible (1996) Director: Nicholas Hytner
Remake of Adaptation of play about a woman (Winona Ryder) who goes on trial for being a witch; nominated for two Academy Awards, one for Writing and one for Best Supporting Actress by Joan Allen...
3 The Blair Witch Project (1999) Director: Daniel Myrick/Eduardo Sanchez
Horror film about a group of young filmmakers who disappear while trying to investigate the legend of a witch-only for those who like handheld slow moving films...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Blair Witch Project) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Movies for Monday October 11, 2010
On October 11 1962 Joan Cusack was born-known mostly as sister to famous brother John Cusack-Joan also was in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Joan Cusack-enjoy!
1 High Fidelity (2000) Director: Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a man (John Cusack) who continues to have difficulty with his past romantic relationships; John Cusack and Jack Black are charming in their roles as nerdy record store guys...
2 Toy Story 2 (1999) Director: John Lasseter; Ash Brannon; Lee Unkrich & Toy Story 3 (2010) Director: Lee Unkrich
Sweet animated film that tells the story of a boy and his relationship with his group of toys from a child to a young man...
3 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie about a woman (Melanie Griffith) who is trying to make it to the top of the corporate ladder in dog eat dog Manhattan; Melanie Griffith is charming in her role, and Joan Cusack is also good as her well meaning friend, which they both garnered Academy Award nominations for...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 High Fidelity (2000) Director: Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a man (John Cusack) who continues to have difficulty with his past romantic relationships; John Cusack and Jack Black are charming in their roles as nerdy record store guys...
2 Toy Story 2 (1999) Director: John Lasseter; Ash Brannon; Lee Unkrich & Toy Story 3 (2010) Director: Lee Unkrich
Sweet animated film that tells the story of a boy and his relationship with his group of toys from a child to a young man...
3 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie about a woman (Melanie Griffith) who is trying to make it to the top of the corporate ladder in dog eat dog Manhattan; Melanie Griffith is charming in her role, and Joan Cusack is also good as her well meaning friend, which they both garnered Academy Award nominations for...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Movies for Sunday October 10, 2010
October 10 is "World Mental Health Day", which is a day to raise awareness and advocacy on the issue of mental health. With "World Mental Health Day" in mind, the theme for today will be films about the issue of mental health-enjoy!
1 One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about a convict (Jack Nicholson) who enters a mental health facility to get out of serving his time in jail; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director, Writing, Best Actor for Jack Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher in her great portrayal of nurse at the institution...
2 The Snake Pit (1948) Director: Anatole Litvak
Movie about a woman (Olivia de Havilland) who finds herself in an insane asylum but doesn't remember how she got there; de Havilland was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
3 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a disturbed young woman (Winona Ryder) who ends up in a mental institution after she suffers a breakdown; Angelina Jolie is great as Ryder's friend which she won an Oscar for...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about a convict (Jack Nicholson) who enters a mental health facility to get out of serving his time in jail; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director, Writing, Best Actor for Jack Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher in her great portrayal of nurse at the institution...
2 The Snake Pit (1948) Director: Anatole Litvak
Movie about a woman (Olivia de Havilland) who finds herself in an insane asylum but doesn't remember how she got there; de Havilland was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
3 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a disturbed young woman (Winona Ryder) who ends up in a mental institution after she suffers a breakdown; Angelina Jolie is great as Ryder's friend which she won an Oscar for...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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