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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Also...
ReplyDeleteMannequin (1987) Director "Who Cares"
James joins fellow "Pretty in Pink" star, Andrew McCarthy to make 1980's film history.
Less Thank Zero (1987) Director Marek Kanievska
James (again with Andrew McCarthy) creates another of his great "creep roles" as he exploits a young Robert Downey Jr. in this memorable (but much better) film from 1987.
The Music of Chance (1993) Director Philip Haas
David moves from preppy creep to weaselly gambler in this unusual film also staring Mandy Patinkin and and evil Joel Grey!
Yes... James Spader has been in so many notable films, that there are just too many to list-thank you for your feedback on other notable films that he's been in.
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