On April 24 1942 Barbara Streisand was born; known for her singing voice, she also produced, directed, and starred in a number of notable movies... so the theme for today are movies with Barbara Streisand-enjoy!
1 The Way We Were (1973) Director Sydney Pollack
Film about two people (Barbara Streisand & Robert Redford) who fall in love but are unable to stay together due to their different political views-Robert Redford and Barbara Streisand are both great in their roles, which garnered Streisand an Oscar nomination; the film also won two Academy Awards for music...
2 Funny Girl (1968) Director William Wyler
Movie based on the real life comedienne Fannie Brice (Barbara Streisand) who ended up the star of the Ziegfeld Follies-Streisand is good as Brice, which won her a Best Actress Oscar, and Omar Sharif is also good as gambler husband of Brice...
3 The Prince of Tides (1991) Director Barbara Streisand
Tells the story of a troubled man (Nick Nolte) who confides in a psychiatrist (Barbara Streisand) and ends up falling in love-Nominated for several Academy Awards including Nick Nolte for Best Actor in a leading role...
4 What's Up Doc? (1972) Director Peter Bogdanovich
Comedy about a doctor of Musicology (Ryan O'Neal) who encounters an eccentric woman while trying to get a research grant...
5 A Star is Born (1976) Director Frank Pierson
Remake of movie about a washed up musician (Kris Kristofferson) who falls in love with a younger popular singer (Barbara Streisand). Movie won an Oscar for Best Song...
6 Meet the Fockers (2004)
Comedic sequel to "Meet the Parents" where a young couple must contend with their very different families-for those who can handle lots of uncomfortable moments...
As I have seen a select few from the above list of films (The Way We Were; Funny Girl; The Prince of Tides) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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