On March 1 1969 Javier Bardem was born... so the theme for today are movies with Javier Bardem-enjoy!
1 No Country for Old Men (2007) Director Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
Oscar winning film about a hunter (Josh Brolin) who stumbles upon a fortune after a robbery has gone wrong, and the man (Javier Bardem) willing to stop at nothing to get the money back-Bardem is chilling in his role, which won him an Oscar for his portrayal...
2 The Sea Inside (2004) Director Alejandro Amenabar
Oscar winner of Best Foreign Language film about the true story of Ramon Sampedro (played by Bardem) who fought for Euthanasia and the right to die...
3 Before Night Falls (2000) Director Julian Schnabel
Tells the true story of Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas (played by Bardem)
Bardem was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
4 Collateral (2004) Director Michael Mann
Intriguing thriller about a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) who is held hostage by a contract killer (played by Tom Cruise) for a night in Los Angeles -Both Foxx and Cruise are great in their roles-Foxx was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen all but two films in the above list (The Sea Inside and Before Night Falls) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Movies for Monday March 1, 2010
On February 29 1939 the twelfth Academy Awards were held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1939 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies that won awards for that year... enjoy!
1 Gone with the Wind (1939) Director Victor Fleming
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a woman (Vivien Leigh) trying to survive during the Civil War and Reconstruction-Leigh won an Oscar for her portrayal...
2 Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Director Sam Wood
A former headmaster and teacher(played by Robert Donat) recalls his career and personal life-Donat won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Director Frank Capra
A naive man (James Stewart) is appointed as a politician and promptly faces corruption within this environment-Stewart is great in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Goodbye Mr. Chips) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Gone with the Wind (1939) Director Victor Fleming
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a woman (Vivien Leigh) trying to survive during the Civil War and Reconstruction-Leigh won an Oscar for her portrayal...
2 Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Director Sam Wood
A former headmaster and teacher(played by Robert Donat) recalls his career and personal life-Donat won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Director Frank Capra
A naive man (James Stewart) is appointed as a politician and promptly faces corruption within this environment-Stewart is great in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Goodbye Mr. Chips) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday February 28, 2010
On February 28 1903 Vincente Minnelli was born...he started his career working as a set designer, worked on many Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney vehicles before becoming a director. He married Judy Garland and his famous last name has been passed down to daughter Liza Minelli who is also a star in her own right. Vincente Minnelli is responsible for directing many films... so the theme for today are films with Vincente Minelli-enjoy!
1 The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) Director Vincente Minelli
Tells the story of a ruthless Hollywood Executive (Kirk Douglas) who will stop at nothing to make it to the top-Douglas is fun as evil Hollywood bigwig, which won him an Academy Award nomination.
2 Lust for Life (1956) Director Vincente Minelli
Chronicles the life of the tortured artist Vincent Van Gogh (played by Kirk Douglas)
Douglas was nominated for an oscar for his performance...
3 An American in Paris (1951) Director Vincente Minelli
Academy Award winning film about a struggling artist (Gene Kellly) trying to make a name for himself in the Paris Art Scene and falls for a beautiful young singer (Leslie Caron).
I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) Director Vincente Minelli
Tells the story of a ruthless Hollywood Executive (Kirk Douglas) who will stop at nothing to make it to the top-Douglas is fun as evil Hollywood bigwig, which won him an Academy Award nomination.
2 Lust for Life (1956) Director Vincente Minelli
Chronicles the life of the tortured artist Vincent Van Gogh (played by Kirk Douglas)
Douglas was nominated for an oscar for his performance...
3 An American in Paris (1951) Director Vincente Minelli
Academy Award winning film about a struggling artist (Gene Kellly) trying to make a name for himself in the Paris Art Scene and falls for a beautiful young singer (Leslie Caron).
I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday February 27, 2010
On February 27 1941 the thirteenth Academy Awards were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. With the 1941 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies that won awards for that year... enjoy!
1 Rebecca (1940) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a naive young woman who marries a man that is still very much attached to his first wife's memory...
2 The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Director John Ford
John Ford won an Oscar for his screen version of John Steinbeck's novel of the Great Depression...
3 The Philadelphia Story (1940) Director George Cukor
Based on the Broadway Play, tells the story of an heiress (Katherine Hepburn) who begins to fall for the reporter (James Stewart) who is to cover her upcoming nuptials-Stewart won an Academy Award for his portrayal...
4 Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman (1940) Director Sam Wood
Film about woman from lower social class (Ginger Rogers) who falls for a young socialite (Dennis Morgan) and the consequences when his family does not approve of the union-Rogers won an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen all but one film (Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Rebecca (1940) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a naive young woman who marries a man that is still very much attached to his first wife's memory...
2 The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Director John Ford
John Ford won an Oscar for his screen version of John Steinbeck's novel of the Great Depression...
3 The Philadelphia Story (1940) Director George Cukor
Based on the Broadway Play, tells the story of an heiress (Katherine Hepburn) who begins to fall for the reporter (James Stewart) who is to cover her upcoming nuptials-Stewart won an Academy Award for his portrayal...
4 Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman (1940) Director Sam Wood
Film about woman from lower social class (Ginger Rogers) who falls for a young socialite (Dennis Morgan) and the consequences when his family does not approve of the union-Rogers won an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen all but one film (Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Movies for Friday February 26, 2010
On February 26 1942 the fourteenth Academy Awards were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1942 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies that won awards for that year... enjoy!
1 How Green Was My Valley (1941) Director John Ford
Academy Award winning film, which tells the story of a family of coal-miners and their hope for a better life...
2 Sergeant York (1941) Director Howard Hawks
Film based on true story of Alvin C. York (played by Gary Cooper) who becomes WWI war hero-Cooper won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Suspicion (1941) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Film about a woman (Joan Fontaine) who suspects that her husband is trying to murder her-Joan Fontaine won an academy award for her portrayal...
As I have seen only one of the films from the above list (Suspicion) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 How Green Was My Valley (1941) Director John Ford
Academy Award winning film, which tells the story of a family of coal-miners and their hope for a better life...
2 Sergeant York (1941) Director Howard Hawks
Film based on true story of Alvin C. York (played by Gary Cooper) who becomes WWI war hero-Cooper won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Suspicion (1941) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Film about a woman (Joan Fontaine) who suspects that her husband is trying to murder her-Joan Fontaine won an academy award for her portrayal...
As I have seen only one of the films from the above list (Suspicion) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Movies for Thursday February 25, 2010
On February 25 1964 Cassius Clay (who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali) became the world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston... with this in mind, the theme for today will be films about Ali-enjoy!
1 When We Were Kings (1974) Director Leon Gast
Academy Award winning documentary about the battle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman (Rumble in the Jungle) for the heavyweight title...
2 Ali (2001) Director Michael Mann
Film based on the life of Muhammad Ali (played by Will Smith). Smith won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ali...
I hope that the above list provides hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 When We Were Kings (1974) Director Leon Gast
Academy Award winning documentary about the battle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman (Rumble in the Jungle) for the heavyweight title...
2 Ali (2001) Director Michael Mann
Film based on the life of Muhammad Ali (played by Will Smith). Smith won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ali...
I hope that the above list provides hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Movies for Wednesday February 24, 2010
On February 24, 1947 Edward James Olmos was born... so the theme for today are movies with Edward James Olmos-enjoy!
1 Blade Runner (1982) Director Ridley Scott
Futuristic film about a retired police assassin who ends up falling for his next target-beautifully filmed...
2 Alambrista (1977) Director Robert M. Young
Tells the story of a man who leaves his town to risk working in United States as an "illegal" to support his family...
3 Stand and Deliver (1988) Director Ramon Menendez
Based on a true story, which chronicles the career of a dedicated teacher (Olmos) who inspired his fledgling students to excel in calculus-Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Alambrista) I look forward to your input... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Blade Runner (1982) Director Ridley Scott
Futuristic film about a retired police assassin who ends up falling for his next target-beautifully filmed...
2 Alambrista (1977) Director Robert M. Young
Tells the story of a man who leaves his town to risk working in United States as an "illegal" to support his family...
3 Stand and Deliver (1988) Director Ramon Menendez
Based on a true story, which chronicles the career of a dedicated teacher (Olmos) who inspired his fledgling students to excel in calculus-Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Alambrista) I look forward to your input... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Movies for Tuesday February 23, 2010
On February 23 1939 the eleventh Academy Awards were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1939 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won awards for that year.... enjoy!
1 You Can't Take it With You (1938) Director Frank Capra
Oscar Winning film, which tells the story of a woman (Jean Arthur) who must introduce her eccentric family to her betrothed (James Stewart) before getting married...
2 Boys Town (1938) Director Norman Taurog
Film based on the true story of a Catholic Priest who establishes a community for troubled youth-Spencer Tracy won an Academy Award as Father Flanagan...
3 Jezebel (1938) Director William Wyler
Tells the story of a head strong woman from the South who loses her love due to her pride-Bette Davis won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (You Can't Take it With You) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 You Can't Take it With You (1938) Director Frank Capra
Oscar Winning film, which tells the story of a woman (Jean Arthur) who must introduce her eccentric family to her betrothed (James Stewart) before getting married...
2 Boys Town (1938) Director Norman Taurog
Film based on the true story of a Catholic Priest who establishes a community for troubled youth-Spencer Tracy won an Academy Award as Father Flanagan...
3 Jezebel (1938) Director William Wyler
Tells the story of a head strong woman from the South who loses her love due to her pride-Bette Davis won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (You Can't Take it With You) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday February 22, 2010
On February 22 1975 Drew Barrymore was born... so the theme for today are movies with Drew Barrymore-enjoy!
1 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) Director George Clooney
Film adaptation of the memoirs of Chuck Barris (played by Sam Rockwell) where he claims to have been a CIA hitman...
2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director Richard Kelly
A troubled teenager is consumed with visions which encourage him to commit a series of crimes...
3 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Director Steven Spielberg
Oscar nominated film which tells the story of an alien stranded on earth who enlists the help of a group of children in order to get back home...
4 The Wedding Singer (1998) Director Frank Coraci
Light comedy fare about a wedding singer (Adam Sandler) who falls for a waitress (Barrymore) at the venue where he sings-both Barrymore and Sandler are charming in their roles...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Donnie Darko) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) Director George Clooney
Film adaptation of the memoirs of Chuck Barris (played by Sam Rockwell) where he claims to have been a CIA hitman...
2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director Richard Kelly
A troubled teenager is consumed with visions which encourage him to commit a series of crimes...
3 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Director Steven Spielberg
Oscar nominated film which tells the story of an alien stranded on earth who enlists the help of a group of children in order to get back home...
4 The Wedding Singer (1998) Director Frank Coraci
Light comedy fare about a wedding singer (Adam Sandler) who falls for a waitress (Barrymore) at the venue where he sings-both Barrymore and Sandler are charming in their roles...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Donnie Darko) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday February 21, 2010
On February 21 1946 Alan Rickman was born... so the theme for today are movies with Alan Rickman-enjoy!
1 Bob Roberts (1992) Director Tim Robbins
Tells the story of a corrupt folk singer (Tim Robbins) trying to win an election campaign-Robbins co-wrote songs for the film...
2 Die Hard (1988) Director John McTiernan
Fun thriller starring Bruce Willis as New York cop who stumbles upon hostage taking by group of ruthless outlaws headed up by Rickman...
3 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Director Tim Burton
Film based on the hit Broadway Musical starring Johnnie Depp as infamous Todd...
As I have seen all but one film in the above list (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Bob Roberts (1992) Director Tim Robbins
Tells the story of a corrupt folk singer (Tim Robbins) trying to win an election campaign-Robbins co-wrote songs for the film...
2 Die Hard (1988) Director John McTiernan
Fun thriller starring Bruce Willis as New York cop who stumbles upon hostage taking by group of ruthless outlaws headed up by Rickman...
3 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Director Tim Burton
Film based on the hit Broadway Musical starring Johnnie Depp as infamous Todd...
As I have seen all but one film in the above list (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Movies for Saturday February 20, 2010
On February 20 1927 Sidney Poitier was born... so the theme for today are movies with Sidney Poitier-enjoy!
1 In the Heat of the Night (1967) Director Norman Jewison
Oscar Award winning film which tells the story of two men from very different backgrounds thrown together to solve a murder... Sidney Poitier is fantastic as big city detective, and Rod Steiger is also great as small town sheriff-Steiger won an Academy Award for his portrayal...
2 A Patch of Blue (1965) Director Guy Green
A blind girl befriends a man who attempts to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home. Stellar performance by Poitier as rescuer, Shelley Winters as the abusive mother, and Elizabeth Hartman as the girl. Elizabeth Hartman was nominated for an Academy Award, and Shelley Winters won an Oscar her her portrayal...
3 A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Director Daniel Petrie
Film adaptation of critically acclaimed play that tells the story of a struggling family who unexpectedly comes into money...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (A Raisin in the Sun) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 In the Heat of the Night (1967) Director Norman Jewison
Oscar Award winning film which tells the story of two men from very different backgrounds thrown together to solve a murder... Sidney Poitier is fantastic as big city detective, and Rod Steiger is also great as small town sheriff-Steiger won an Academy Award for his portrayal...
2 A Patch of Blue (1965) Director Guy Green
A blind girl befriends a man who attempts to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home. Stellar performance by Poitier as rescuer, Shelley Winters as the abusive mother, and Elizabeth Hartman as the girl. Elizabeth Hartman was nominated for an Academy Award, and Shelley Winters won an Oscar her her portrayal...
3 A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Director Daniel Petrie
Film adaptation of critically acclaimed play that tells the story of a struggling family who unexpectedly comes into money...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (A Raisin in the Sun) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Movies for Friday February 19, 2010
On February 19 1911 Merle Oberon was born... so the theme for today are movies with Merle Oberon-enjoy!
1 Wuthering Heights (1939) Director William Wyler
Film adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic novel of two lovers forced to live their life apart-Laurence Olivier was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal as unrequited lover...
2 The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) Director Harold Young
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of an English aristocrat who is leading a double life...
3 The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) Director Alexander Korda
Tells the story of the many marriages of Henry the VIII-Charles Laughton was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Henry the VIII.
4 The Dark Angel (1935) Director Sidney Franklin
Movie tells the aftermath when a man's love is not returned by the woman(Merle Oberon) he loves -Merle Oberon was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Wuthering Heights) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Wuthering Heights (1939) Director William Wyler
Film adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic novel of two lovers forced to live their life apart-Laurence Olivier was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal as unrequited lover...
2 The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) Director Harold Young
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of an English aristocrat who is leading a double life...
3 The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) Director Alexander Korda
Tells the story of the many marriages of Henry the VIII-Charles Laughton was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Henry the VIII.
4 The Dark Angel (1935) Director Sidney Franklin
Movie tells the aftermath when a man's love is not returned by the woman(Merle Oberon) he loves -Merle Oberon was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Wuthering Heights) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Movies for Thursday February 18, 2010
On February 18 1968 Molly Ringwald was born... so the theme for today are movies with Molly Ringwald-enjoy!
1 Pretty in Pink (1986) Director Howard Deutch
A movie about a girl from the wrong side of the tracks (Molly Ringwald) who falls for a wealthy classmate...
2 Sixteen Candles (1984) Director John Hughes
Film tells the story of girl (Ringwald) whose family forgets her sixteenth birthday...
3 The Breakfast Club (1985) Director John Hughes
Story of five high school students forced to spend time together during a weekend detention...
4 The Pick-up Artist (1987) Director James Toback
Film about a womanizer (Robert Downey Jr.) who falls for a girl (Ringwald) whose father is a mobster ...
5 The Tempest (1982) Director Paul Mazursky
Film adaptation of Shakespeare tragedy... film tells the story of a man (John Cassavetes) who decides to leave his life for another...
I hope the above list will prove entertaining ... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Pretty in Pink (1986) Director Howard Deutch
A movie about a girl from the wrong side of the tracks (Molly Ringwald) who falls for a wealthy classmate...
2 Sixteen Candles (1984) Director John Hughes
Film tells the story of girl (Ringwald) whose family forgets her sixteenth birthday...
3 The Breakfast Club (1985) Director John Hughes
Story of five high school students forced to spend time together during a weekend detention...
4 The Pick-up Artist (1987) Director James Toback
Film about a womanizer (Robert Downey Jr.) who falls for a girl (Ringwald) whose father is a mobster ...
5 The Tempest (1982) Director Paul Mazursky
Film adaptation of Shakespeare tragedy... film tells the story of a man (John Cassavetes) who decides to leave his life for another...
I hope the above list will prove entertaining ... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Movies for Wednesday February 17, 2010
On February 17 1954 Rene Russo was born... so the theme for today are movies with Rene Russo... enjoy!
1 In the Line of Fire (1993) Director Wolfgang Petersen
Taut political thriller starring Clint Eastwood as aging secret service man and John Malkovitch as a political assassin... Malkovitch is riveting as villain, which won him an Academy Award nomination.
2 Get Shorty (1995) Director Barry Sonnenfeld
Film about loan shark who goes to Hollywood to collect a debt and ends up pitching a script idea...
3 Tin Cup (1996) Director Ron Shelton
Light comedy about washed up golf pro (Kevin Costner) who finds a second chance at love and his career with the help of a psychiatrist (Rene Russo)-both Kostner and Russo are charming in the lead roles...
I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 In the Line of Fire (1993) Director Wolfgang Petersen
Taut political thriller starring Clint Eastwood as aging secret service man and John Malkovitch as a political assassin... Malkovitch is riveting as villain, which won him an Academy Award nomination.
2 Get Shorty (1995) Director Barry Sonnenfeld
Film about loan shark who goes to Hollywood to collect a debt and ends up pitching a script idea...
3 Tin Cup (1996) Director Ron Shelton
Light comedy about washed up golf pro (Kevin Costner) who finds a second chance at love and his career with the help of a psychiatrist (Rene Russo)-both Kostner and Russo are charming in the lead roles...
I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Movies for Tuesday February 16, 2010
On February 16 2010 Howard Winchel Koch died in Hollywood California. He was an American Director and Producer of Motion Pictures and was also responsible for producing the Academy Awards eight times, and served as the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the late seventies. With this accomplished career in mind, the theme for today will be pictures by Howard Koch... enjoy!
1 The Odd Couple (1968) Director Gene Saks
Comedy about two friends who end up sharing an apartment together, only to realize how different they are-Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are great in their lead roles...
2 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director John Frankenheimer
Interesting political thriller about a man who is brainwashed to become an assassin-Angela Lansbury is stellar as the villain, which won her an Oscar Nomination.
3 Ghost (1990) Director Jerry Zucker
After being killed in a robbery, a man (Patrick Swayze) comes back to visit his wife (Demi Moore)as a ghost-Whoopi Goldberg is charming as the clairvoyant, which won her an Academy Award for her performance...
I hope the above picks prove entertaining cinema... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Odd Couple (1968) Director Gene Saks
Comedy about two friends who end up sharing an apartment together, only to realize how different they are-Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are great in their lead roles...
2 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director John Frankenheimer
Interesting political thriller about a man who is brainwashed to become an assassin-Angela Lansbury is stellar as the villain, which won her an Oscar Nomination.
3 Ghost (1990) Director Jerry Zucker
After being killed in a robbery, a man (Patrick Swayze) comes back to visit his wife (Demi Moore)as a ghost-Whoopi Goldberg is charming as the clairvoyant, which won her an Academy Award for her performance...
I hope the above picks prove entertaining cinema... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Movies for Monday February 15, 2010
On February 15 1931 English film and stage actress Claire Bloom was born... so the theme for today are movies with Claire Bloom... enjoy!
1 Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Director Woody Allen
Tells the story of a doctor (Martin Landau) who will go to any length to hide an affair from his family-Martin Landau's stellar performance led to an Oscar nomination...
2 Limelight (1952) Director Charles Chaplin
A bittersweet film about a fading comedian (Chaplin) who befriends a dancer (Bloom) who has attempted suicide...
3 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) Director Martin Ritt
Film about an agent who accepts a mission, which may prove to be his last one-Richard Burton was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Crimes and Misdemeanors) I look forward to your feedback.. enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Director Woody Allen
Tells the story of a doctor (Martin Landau) who will go to any length to hide an affair from his family-Martin Landau's stellar performance led to an Oscar nomination...
2 Limelight (1952) Director Charles Chaplin
A bittersweet film about a fading comedian (Chaplin) who befriends a dancer (Bloom) who has attempted suicide...
3 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) Director Martin Ritt
Film about an agent who accepts a mission, which may prove to be his last one-Richard Burton was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Crimes and Misdemeanors) I look forward to your feedback.. enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday February 14, 2010
February 14th is Valentine's Day, which is an annual holiday celebrated in many countries throughout the world. The holiday is named after early Chrisian Martyr named Valentine... in celebration of this day, many couples exchange romantic gifts and celebrate their love for an intimate partner. With Valentine's Day in mind- the theme for today will be movies about love... enjoy!
1 Wuthering Heights (1939) Director William Wyler
Based on Emily Bronte's classic novel, which tells the tale of two doomed lovers who despite love for one another are forced to live their lives apart-Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier are superb in their roles... Olivier was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
2 Casablanca (1942) Director Michael Curtiz
Academy Award winning film which tells the story of a man reunited with his long lost love but unable to be with her due to complications-Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are stellar in their roles.. Bogart was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
3 The Way We Were (1973) Director Sydney Pollack
Movie about two people from completely different worlds trying to stay together despite different political views... great performances by both Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand in the lead roles-Streisand was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
4 Harold and Maude (1971) Director Hal Ashby
Charming offbeat comedy about young man who falls for much older woman-fantastic performances by Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in the lead roles...
5 Remains of the Day (1993) Director James Ivory
Film about unrequited love between a butler and a maid-Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson are stellar in their roles-both were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
6 The Lives of Others (2006) Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
An agent for the secret police becomes engrossed with the surveillance of a writer and his lover-beautifully acted film, which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
7 The Apartment (1960) Director Billy Wilder
Academy Award winning comedy about romance that evolves between an unlikely couple-Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine were both nominated for Oscars in their leading roles; Fred MacMurray is also great in his supporting role as ruthless executive...
8 Before Sunset (2004) Director Richard Linklater
Impressive sequel to movie Before Sunrise, which follows the romance between two lovers in Europe-standout performances by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in their leading roles...
9 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director Alex Cox
Unusually morbid love story about real life Punk Star Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen-Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb are both great in lead roles...
10 Pretty in Pink (1986) Director Howard Deutch
Sweet teen comedy about girl from the wrong side of the tracks (played by Molly Ringwald) who falls for wealthy classmate-Jon Cryer is charming as Ringwalds best friend...
I hope the above list provides a good variety of choices with classics, hidden gems, and offbeat picks for your cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Wuthering Heights (1939) Director William Wyler
Based on Emily Bronte's classic novel, which tells the tale of two doomed lovers who despite love for one another are forced to live their lives apart-Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier are superb in their roles... Olivier was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
2 Casablanca (1942) Director Michael Curtiz
Academy Award winning film which tells the story of a man reunited with his long lost love but unable to be with her due to complications-Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are stellar in their roles.. Bogart was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
3 The Way We Were (1973) Director Sydney Pollack
Movie about two people from completely different worlds trying to stay together despite different political views... great performances by both Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand in the lead roles-Streisand was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
4 Harold and Maude (1971) Director Hal Ashby
Charming offbeat comedy about young man who falls for much older woman-fantastic performances by Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon in the lead roles...
5 Remains of the Day (1993) Director James Ivory
Film about unrequited love between a butler and a maid-Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson are stellar in their roles-both were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
6 The Lives of Others (2006) Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
An agent for the secret police becomes engrossed with the surveillance of a writer and his lover-beautifully acted film, which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
7 The Apartment (1960) Director Billy Wilder
Academy Award winning comedy about romance that evolves between an unlikely couple-Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine were both nominated for Oscars in their leading roles; Fred MacMurray is also great in his supporting role as ruthless executive...
8 Before Sunset (2004) Director Richard Linklater
Impressive sequel to movie Before Sunrise, which follows the romance between two lovers in Europe-standout performances by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy in their leading roles...
9 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director Alex Cox
Unusually morbid love story about real life Punk Star Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen-Gary Oldman and Chloe Webb are both great in lead roles...
10 Pretty in Pink (1986) Director Howard Deutch
Sweet teen comedy about girl from the wrong side of the tracks (played by Molly Ringwald) who falls for wealthy classmate-Jon Cryer is charming as Ringwalds best friend...
I hope the above list provides a good variety of choices with classics, hidden gems, and offbeat picks for your cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday February 13, 2010
On February 13 1979 Mena Suvari was born... so the theme for today are movies with Mena Suvari... enjoy!
1 American Beauty (1999) Director Sam Mendes
Academy Award winning film about man who is going through mid-life crisis (played by Kevin Spacey) and becomes infatuated with his daughters friend-Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for his performance...
2 Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) Director Tamara Jenkins
Offbeat film about a teenage girl and her dysfunctional family...
3 Stuck (2007) Director Stuart Gordon
Follows the aftermath of a woman after she is involved in a hit and run...
4 Loser (2000) Director Amy Heckerling
Film about an awkward college student who develops a crush on a classmate...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Stuck) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 American Beauty (1999) Director Sam Mendes
Academy Award winning film about man who is going through mid-life crisis (played by Kevin Spacey) and becomes infatuated with his daughters friend-Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for his performance...
2 Slums of Beverly Hills (1998) Director Tamara Jenkins
Offbeat film about a teenage girl and her dysfunctional family...
3 Stuck (2007) Director Stuart Gordon
Follows the aftermath of a woman after she is involved in a hit and run...
4 Loser (2000) Director Amy Heckerling
Film about an awkward college student who develops a crush on a classmate...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Stuck) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Movies for Friday February 12, 2010
On February 12 1968 Josh Brolin was born... so the theme for today are movies with Josh Brolin... enjoy!
1 American Gangster (2007) Director Ridley Scott
Follows the real life story of Frank Lucas (played by Denzel Washington) who became a heroin kingpin in nineteen seventies New York- Washington is mesmerizing in his role…
2 No Country for Old Men (2007) Director Ethan Coen/Joel Coen
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a man who stumbles upon a fortune after a robbery goes wrong-Javier Bardem also won an Oscar for his chilling portrayal as the madman who will do anything to get the money back-not for the fainthearted…
3 The Dead Girl (2006) Director Karen Moncrieff
Eerie tale of how different lives are interconnected around the murder of a young woman-beautifully acted and disturbing film…
4 Milk (2008) Director Gus Van Sant
Tells the true story of Harvey Milk (played by Sean Penn) who fought for gay rights –Penn won an Academy Award for his portrayal.
5 W (2008) Director Oliver Stone
Chronicles the life of George W. Bush (played by Josh Brolin)-Brolin is great in his portrayal…
6 Flirting with Disaster (1996) Director David O. Russell
Quirky well made comedy about man who goes on quest to find his biological parents…
I hope that the above list will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 American Gangster (2007) Director Ridley Scott
Follows the real life story of Frank Lucas (played by Denzel Washington) who became a heroin kingpin in nineteen seventies New York- Washington is mesmerizing in his role…
2 No Country for Old Men (2007) Director Ethan Coen/Joel Coen
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a man who stumbles upon a fortune after a robbery goes wrong-Javier Bardem also won an Oscar for his chilling portrayal as the madman who will do anything to get the money back-not for the fainthearted…
3 The Dead Girl (2006) Director Karen Moncrieff
Eerie tale of how different lives are interconnected around the murder of a young woman-beautifully acted and disturbing film…
4 Milk (2008) Director Gus Van Sant
Tells the true story of Harvey Milk (played by Sean Penn) who fought for gay rights –Penn won an Academy Award for his portrayal.
5 W (2008) Director Oliver Stone
Chronicles the life of George W. Bush (played by Josh Brolin)-Brolin is great in his portrayal…
6 Flirting with Disaster (1996) Director David O. Russell
Quirky well made comedy about man who goes on quest to find his biological parents…
I hope that the above list will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
Movies for Thursday February 11, 2010
On February 11 1990 Nelson Mandela is freed from Victor Verster Prison outside of Cape Town, South Africa... so the theme for today are movies with Nelson Mandela... enjoy!
1 Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation (1996) Director Angus Gibson/Joe Manell
Documentary based on the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela-nominated for an Academy Award...
2 invictus (2009) Director Clint Eastwood
Tells the true story of how Nelson Mandels (played by Morgan Freeman) aligned with South Africa's National Rugby Captain (played by Matt Damon) to help unite the country-Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon both give standout performances...
3 Malcolm X (1992) Director Spike Lee
Film based on the controversial life of Black Nationalist Malcolm X (played by Denzel Washington)-final scene of film shows
Mandela in a classroom in Soweto township in South Africa...
4 Goodbye Bafana (2007) Director Billie August
Film based on the real life memoirs of Nelson Mandela's prison guard...
As I have seen only one of the above list (Malcolm X) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mandela: Son of Africa, Father of a Nation (1996) Director Angus Gibson/Joe Manell
Documentary based on the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela-nominated for an Academy Award...
2 invictus (2009) Director Clint Eastwood
Tells the true story of how Nelson Mandels (played by Morgan Freeman) aligned with South Africa's National Rugby Captain (played by Matt Damon) to help unite the country-Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon both give standout performances...
3 Malcolm X (1992) Director Spike Lee
Film based on the controversial life of Black Nationalist Malcolm X (played by Denzel Washington)-final scene of film shows
Mandela in a classroom in Soweto township in South Africa...
4 Goodbye Bafana (2007) Director Billie August
Film based on the real life memoirs of Nelson Mandela's prison guard...
As I have seen only one of the above list (Malcolm X) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Movies for Wednesday February 10, 2010
On February 10 1974 Elizabeth Banks was born... so the theme for today are movies with Elizabeth Banks... enjoy!
1 Catch Me If You Can (2002) Director Steven Spielberg
True story based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr. who was a successful con man until he was caught-Leonardo DiCaprio is great as Abagnale...
2 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Director Judd Apatow
Sweet engaging film about nerdy guy who is looking for love-Steve Carell is charming in the lead role...
3 Seabiscuit (2003) Director Gary Ross
Film based on the true story of an underdog horse who becomes a champion...
4 Role Models (2008) Director David Wain
Thoroughly enjoyable comedy about two wash outs who take on the task of community service when they mentor two troubled youngsters-charming light hearted romp...
5 Spider-Man (2002) Director Sam Raimi
Movie of how Peter Parker (Toby Maguire) comes to be the super hero Spider-Man...
6 W (2008) Director Oliver Stone
Interesting film about the life of George W. Bush-Josh Brolin is mesmerizing in the lead role as Bush...
As I have seen all but one film (Seabiscuit) I look for your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Catch Me If You Can (2002) Director Steven Spielberg
True story based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr. who was a successful con man until he was caught-Leonardo DiCaprio is great as Abagnale...
2 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Director Judd Apatow
Sweet engaging film about nerdy guy who is looking for love-Steve Carell is charming in the lead role...
3 Seabiscuit (2003) Director Gary Ross
Film based on the true story of an underdog horse who becomes a champion...
4 Role Models (2008) Director David Wain
Thoroughly enjoyable comedy about two wash outs who take on the task of community service when they mentor two troubled youngsters-charming light hearted romp...
5 Spider-Man (2002) Director Sam Raimi
Movie of how Peter Parker (Toby Maguire) comes to be the super hero Spider-Man...
6 W (2008) Director Oliver Stone
Interesting film about the life of George W. Bush-Josh Brolin is mesmerizing in the lead role as Bush...
As I have seen all but one film (Seabiscuit) I look for your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Movies for Tuesday February 9, 2010
On February 9 in 1943 Joe Pesci was born... so the theme for today are movies with Joe Pesci... enjoy!
1 Raging Bull (1980) Director Martin Scorsese
Critically acclaimed movie based on the life story of boxer Jake LaMotta-Robert DeNiro won an Academy Award for his portrayal of LaMotta, and Pesci was nominated for an Oscar for his role as LaMotta's brother
2 Goodfellas (1990) Director Martin Scorsese
Based on the book Wiseguy, tells the real life story of a man (Henry Hill played by Ray Liotta) who starts out as a gangster and ends up in a witness protection program-Pesci is brilliant as Liotta's hot tempered side kick, which won him an Academy Award for his unforgettable role...
3 Casino (1995) Director Martin Scorsese
Film about two mobster friends involved in a gambling empire-Sharon Stone is fantastic as doper trophy wife, which she won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
4 JFK (1991) Director Oliver Stone
Star studded film, considered controversial by some, as it explored the idea that the Kennedy assassination did not happen as the official story maintains...
5 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director Jonathan Lynn
Light comedy about two young men who enlist the help of a lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) to beat a wrongful murder charge-fun over the top performances by Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei as lawyer and girlfriend, Tomei won an Academy Award for her role...
6 Easy Money (1983) Director James Signorelli
Silly comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield as fat slob gambler who must quit his bad habits to inherit the family fortune and Pesci as Dangerfield's friend...
As I have seen all but one film (Easy Money) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Raging Bull (1980) Director Martin Scorsese
Critically acclaimed movie based on the life story of boxer Jake LaMotta-Robert DeNiro won an Academy Award for his portrayal of LaMotta, and Pesci was nominated for an Oscar for his role as LaMotta's brother
2 Goodfellas (1990) Director Martin Scorsese
Based on the book Wiseguy, tells the real life story of a man (Henry Hill played by Ray Liotta) who starts out as a gangster and ends up in a witness protection program-Pesci is brilliant as Liotta's hot tempered side kick, which won him an Academy Award for his unforgettable role...
3 Casino (1995) Director Martin Scorsese
Film about two mobster friends involved in a gambling empire-Sharon Stone is fantastic as doper trophy wife, which she won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
4 JFK (1991) Director Oliver Stone
Star studded film, considered controversial by some, as it explored the idea that the Kennedy assassination did not happen as the official story maintains...
5 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director Jonathan Lynn
Light comedy about two young men who enlist the help of a lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) to beat a wrongful murder charge-fun over the top performances by Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei as lawyer and girlfriend, Tomei won an Academy Award for her role...
6 Easy Money (1983) Director James Signorelli
Silly comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield as fat slob gambler who must quit his bad habits to inherit the family fortune and Pesci as Dangerfield's friend...
As I have seen all but one film (Easy Money) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Movies for Monday February 8, 2010
On February 8 in 1921 Lana Turner was born... so the theme for today are movies with Lana Turner. Lana Turner's discovery at a Hollywood drug store is famous Hollywood legend. Turner was also one of Hollywood's leading ladies during the nineteen forties and fifties... I hope you enjoy the following picks with Lana Turner... enjoy!
1 The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) Director Tay Garnett
A woman and her lover plot to kill her husband- Turner was catapulted to film noire star with her portrayal. Later remade starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange in the title roles...
2 A Star is Born (1954) Director George Cukor
Tells the story of a star who helps a young actress find fame-Judy Garland and James Mason were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances; remade in 1976 with Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson...
3 Peyton Place (1957) Director Mark Robson
Melodramatic tale of love and scandal in a New England village-Lana Turner was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal...
4 The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) Director Vincent Minnelli
Film about the exploits of a ruthless Hollywood Exec who will step on anyone to make it to the top of his career...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list ( A Star is Born, and Peyton Place) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) Director Tay Garnett
A woman and her lover plot to kill her husband- Turner was catapulted to film noire star with her portrayal. Later remade starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange in the title roles...
2 A Star is Born (1954) Director George Cukor
Tells the story of a star who helps a young actress find fame-Judy Garland and James Mason were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances; remade in 1976 with Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson...
3 Peyton Place (1957) Director Mark Robson
Melodramatic tale of love and scandal in a New England village-Lana Turner was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal...
4 The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) Director Vincent Minnelli
Film about the exploits of a ruthless Hollywood Exec who will step on anyone to make it to the top of his career...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list ( A Star is Born, and Peyton Place) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday February 7, 2010
On February 7 1960 James Spader was born... so the theme for today are movies with James Spader-enjoy!
1 Crash (1996) Director David Cronenberg
Controversial offbeat film based on the novel by J.G. Ballard about a man (James Ballard which is played by Spader) who becomes embroiled in a sexual sub-culture-Spader is great in the lead role...
2 Pretty in Pink (1986) Director Howard Deutch
Charming movie about outcast girl from wrong side of the tracks (Molly Ringwald) who falls for the wealthy boy at her school- top notch performances by Jon Cryer as Ringwald's best friend and Spader as wealthy egomaniac school mate who attempts to break up the relationship...
3 Wall Street (1987) Director Oliver Stone
Story of young business executive who is willing to do anything to make it on wall street-Michael Douglas is stellar as greedy mentor which garnered him an Academy Award for his performance.
4 Sex Lies and Videotape (1989) Director Steven Soderbergh
Movie about infidelity and voyeurism-Spader is mesmerizing in his role...
5 Secretary (2002) Director Steven Shainberg
Film about sadomasochistic sexual relationship that ignites between a secretary and her boss...
6 White Palace (1990) Director Luis Mandoki
Story of romance between younger man and older woman-adequate story line is elevated by good performances of Spader and Susan Sarandon in title roles...
7 Jack's Back (1988) Director Rowdy Herrington
Lesser known film with Spader in the lead role as a serial killer...
8 Baby Boom (1987) Director Charles Shyer
Sweet film about woman executive who leaves her high powered career to raise a child-Diane Keaton is charming in the title role...
9 Bad Influence (1990) Director Curtis Hanson
Interesting film about two men who become friends until one of them turns out to be a dangerous sociopath-over the top fun performance by Rob Lowe as sociopath...
As I have seen all but one film (Jack's Back) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Crash (1996) Director David Cronenberg
Controversial offbeat film based on the novel by J.G. Ballard about a man (James Ballard which is played by Spader) who becomes embroiled in a sexual sub-culture-Spader is great in the lead role...
2 Pretty in Pink (1986) Director Howard Deutch
Charming movie about outcast girl from wrong side of the tracks (Molly Ringwald) who falls for the wealthy boy at her school- top notch performances by Jon Cryer as Ringwald's best friend and Spader as wealthy egomaniac school mate who attempts to break up the relationship...
3 Wall Street (1987) Director Oliver Stone
Story of young business executive who is willing to do anything to make it on wall street-Michael Douglas is stellar as greedy mentor which garnered him an Academy Award for his performance.
4 Sex Lies and Videotape (1989) Director Steven Soderbergh
Movie about infidelity and voyeurism-Spader is mesmerizing in his role...
5 Secretary (2002) Director Steven Shainberg
Film about sadomasochistic sexual relationship that ignites between a secretary and her boss...
6 White Palace (1990) Director Luis Mandoki
Story of romance between younger man and older woman-adequate story line is elevated by good performances of Spader and Susan Sarandon in title roles...
7 Jack's Back (1988) Director Rowdy Herrington
Lesser known film with Spader in the lead role as a serial killer...
8 Baby Boom (1987) Director Charles Shyer
Sweet film about woman executive who leaves her high powered career to raise a child-Diane Keaton is charming in the title role...
9 Bad Influence (1990) Director Curtis Hanson
Interesting film about two men who become friends until one of them turns out to be a dangerous sociopath-over the top fun performance by Rob Lowe as sociopath...
As I have seen all but one film (Jack's Back) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
Movies for Saturday February 6, 2010
February 6 is Waitangi Day (also known as New Zealand Day) which is a National Holiday in New Zealand... with Waitangi Day in mind... the theme for today will be films about New Zealand-enjoy!
1 Whale Rider (2003) Director Niki Caro
Breathtaking film about Maori girl (Paikea) who tries to fulfill a destiny despite her grandfather's objections-Keisha Castle Hughes was nominated for her portrayal as Paikea...
2 Once Were Warriors (1995) Director Lee Tamahori
Based on the novel by Alan Duff-tells the story of a family who tries to stay together despite the obstacles they face...
3 Sleeping Dogs (1977) Director Roger Donaldson
Political thriller starring Sam Neill as man drawn into a revolutionary struggle in New Zealand...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Whale Rider) I look forward to your input... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Whale Rider (2003) Director Niki Caro
Breathtaking film about Maori girl (Paikea) who tries to fulfill a destiny despite her grandfather's objections-Keisha Castle Hughes was nominated for her portrayal as Paikea...
2 Once Were Warriors (1995) Director Lee Tamahori
Based on the novel by Alan Duff-tells the story of a family who tries to stay together despite the obstacles they face...
3 Sleeping Dogs (1977) Director Roger Donaldson
Political thriller starring Sam Neill as man drawn into a revolutionary struggle in New Zealand...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Whale Rider) I look forward to your input... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Movies for Friday February 5, 2010
On February 5 1964 Laura Linney was born... so the theme for today are movies with Laura Linney-enjoy!
1 You Can Count on Me (2000) Director Kenneth Lonnergan
Favourite film about a single mother whose life is turned upside down when her struggling brother comes home to stay with her-stand out performances by both Linney and Mark Ruffalo in the leading roles. Linney was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal...
2 The Squid and the Whale (2005) Director Noah Baumbach
Story of two young men dealing with the divorce of their parents-Jeff Daniels is fantastic as the disillusioned dad...
3 The Savages (2007) Director Tamara Jenkins
Film about brother and sister who are left to care for their ailing father. Linney was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal...
4 Kinsey (2004) Director Bill Condon
Film based on the real life story of Alfred Kinsey (Liam Neeson) who was a pioneer in human sexuality research. Linney was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal...
5 Mystic River (2003) Director Clint Eastwood
Three men try to leave a childhood tragedy behind until they are reunited when one of them loses his daughter...
As I have seen all but one film (The Savages) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 You Can Count on Me (2000) Director Kenneth Lonnergan
Favourite film about a single mother whose life is turned upside down when her struggling brother comes home to stay with her-stand out performances by both Linney and Mark Ruffalo in the leading roles. Linney was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal...
2 The Squid and the Whale (2005) Director Noah Baumbach
Story of two young men dealing with the divorce of their parents-Jeff Daniels is fantastic as the disillusioned dad...
3 The Savages (2007) Director Tamara Jenkins
Film about brother and sister who are left to care for their ailing father. Linney was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal...
4 Kinsey (2004) Director Bill Condon
Film based on the real life story of Alfred Kinsey (Liam Neeson) who was a pioneer in human sexuality research. Linney was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal...
5 Mystic River (2003) Director Clint Eastwood
Three men try to leave a childhood tragedy behind until they are reunited when one of them loses his daughter...
As I have seen all but one film (The Savages) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Movies for Thursday February 4, 2010
On February 4 1940 George A Romero was born... so the theme for today are movies associated with George A Romero. Known mostly as a director of horror films based on the hypothetical zombie apocalypse-he has worn a number of hats in the production of films also taking on the roles of screenwriter, editor and actor. I hope the following picks will prove entertaining by such a talented individual... enjoy!
1 Night of the Living Dead (1968) Director George A Romero
Cult classic zombie film which created the template for all later films of this genre...
2 Dawn of the Dead (1978) Director George A Romero
Next in the installment of horror zombie films which continued to thrill fans...
3 Martin (1978) Director George A Romero
Explores the psyche of disillusioned young man who is compelled to kill and drink blood -not your typical vampire film...
4 Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director Jonathan Demme
Based on the novel by Thomas Harris-opened the flood gates for graphic scenes within the mainstream horror genre. Romero has a small cameo...
As I have seen a select few of the above list (Night of the Living Dead, and Silence of the Lambs) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Night of the Living Dead (1968) Director George A Romero
Cult classic zombie film which created the template for all later films of this genre...
2 Dawn of the Dead (1978) Director George A Romero
Next in the installment of horror zombie films which continued to thrill fans...
3 Martin (1978) Director George A Romero
Explores the psyche of disillusioned young man who is compelled to kill and drink blood -not your typical vampire film...
4 Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director Jonathan Demme
Based on the novel by Thomas Harris-opened the flood gates for graphic scenes within the mainstream horror genre. Romero has a small cameo...
As I have seen a select few of the above list (Night of the Living Dead, and Silence of the Lambs) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Movies for Wednesday February 3, 2010
On February 3, 1959 a plane crash near Clear Lake Iowa kills musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) known as "The Day The Music Died". To commemorate this day in history... the theme for today will be movies about the musicians mentioned... enjoy!
1 The Buddy Holly Story (1978) Director Steve Rash
Highly entertaining film about the life of Buddy Holly... great performance by Gary Busey as Holly which he received an Oscar Nomination for.
2 La Bamba (1987) Director Luis Valdez
Interesting film that tells the life story of Ritchie Valens-role gave Lou Diamond Phillips his first big break in the movie industry for his portrayal...
3 The Real Buddy Holly Story (1987) Director Richard Spense
Documentary hosted by Paul Mc Cartney which tells a more true to life story of Buddy Holly based on interviews with family, band members and friends, and includes early concert footage...
As I have seen all but one film (The Real Buddy Holly Story) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Buddy Holly Story (1978) Director Steve Rash
Highly entertaining film about the life of Buddy Holly... great performance by Gary Busey as Holly which he received an Oscar Nomination for.
2 La Bamba (1987) Director Luis Valdez
Interesting film that tells the life story of Ritchie Valens-role gave Lou Diamond Phillips his first big break in the movie industry for his portrayal...
3 The Real Buddy Holly Story (1987) Director Richard Spense
Documentary hosted by Paul Mc Cartney which tells a more true to life story of Buddy Holly based on interviews with family, band members and friends, and includes early concert footage...
As I have seen all but one film (The Real Buddy Holly Story) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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