On May 30th 1990 France bans British beef imports due to the concern over "mad cow" disease. With this day in history in mind the theme for today will be movies about factory farming and the evils of food... enjoy!
1 Food, Inc. (2008) Director: Robert Kenner
Documentary that exposes the American corporate food industry-nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 Super Size Me (2004) Director: Morgan Spurlock
Documentary about a man (Morgan Spurlock) who investigates the ill effects of a diet solely based on McDonald's Food-nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary...
3 Fast Food Nation (2006) Director: Richard Linklater
A film about the ills of fast food on present day citizens...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Fast Food Nation) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Movies for Saturday May 29, 2010
May 29th is International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, which pays tribute to all of the men and women who continue to serve in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. With International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers in mind, the theme for today will be films with peacekeeping-enjoy!
1 Hotel Rwanda (2004) Director: Terry George
Movie based on the true story of Paul Russesabagina (Don Cheadle) who sheltered Tutsi Refugees against Hutu Militia in Rwanda-Don Cheadle won an Academy Award for his portrayal and Sophie Okonedo was also nominated for an Oscar as Cheadle's wife...
2 Shake Hands with the Devil (2007) Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Film adaptation of the book by Romeo Dallaire about the United Nations Troops in Rwanda...
3 Shallow Hal (2001) Director Bobby Farrelly/Peter Farrelly
Sweet comedy about a man (Jack Black) who falls in love with a woman (Gwyneth Paltrow) for her inner beauty and good works with the Peace Corps...
As I have seen all but one film (Shake Hands with the Devil) from the above list, I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Hotel Rwanda (2004) Director: Terry George
Movie based on the true story of Paul Russesabagina (Don Cheadle) who sheltered Tutsi Refugees against Hutu Militia in Rwanda-Don Cheadle won an Academy Award for his portrayal and Sophie Okonedo was also nominated for an Oscar as Cheadle's wife...
2 Shake Hands with the Devil (2007) Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Film adaptation of the book by Romeo Dallaire about the United Nations Troops in Rwanda...
3 Shallow Hal (2001) Director Bobby Farrelly/Peter Farrelly
Sweet comedy about a man (Jack Black) who falls in love with a woman (Gwyneth Paltrow) for her inner beauty and good works with the Peace Corps...
As I have seen all but one film (Shake Hands with the Devil) from the above list, I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday May 28, 2010
On May 28 1947 Sondra Locke was born so the theme for today are films with Sondra Locke-enjoy!
1 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Movie about a deaf mute (Alan Arkin) and the relationship that he enters into with the young lady (Sondra Locke) that lives at the house where he rents a room-both Arkin and Locke were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
2 The Outlaw Josey Wales (1970) Director: Clint Eastwood
Story about a man (Clint Eastwood) who is after the people who murdered his family...
3 Sudden Impact (1983) Director: Clint Eastwood
Film within the Dirty Harry Franchise, about a rape victim (Sondra Locke) who is trying to get revenge on the people who abused her...
I hope the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (1968) Director: Robert Ellis Miller
Movie about a deaf mute (Alan Arkin) and the relationship that he enters into with the young lady (Sondra Locke) that lives at the house where he rents a room-both Arkin and Locke were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
2 The Outlaw Josey Wales (1970) Director: Clint Eastwood
Story about a man (Clint Eastwood) who is after the people who murdered his family...
3 Sudden Impact (1983) Director: Clint Eastwood
Film within the Dirty Harry Franchise, about a rape victim (Sondra Locke) who is trying to get revenge on the people who abused her...
I hope the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday May 27, 2010
On May 27, 2000, Scottish farmers decide to fight the UK government after they accidentally planted genetically modified seeds that were contaminated. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about the food industry-enjoy!
1 Food, Inc. (2008) Director: Robert Kenner
Documentary that exposes the American corporate food industry-nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 The Corporation (2003) Director: Mark Achbar/Jennifer Abbott
Documentary about the global corporations that dominate society...
3 Fast Food Nation (2006) Director: Richard Linklater
A film about the ills of fast food on present day citizens...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Fast Food Nation) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Food, Inc. (2008) Director: Robert Kenner
Documentary that exposes the American corporate food industry-nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 The Corporation (2003) Director: Mark Achbar/Jennifer Abbott
Documentary about the global corporations that dominate society...
3 Fast Food Nation (2006) Director: Richard Linklater
A film about the ills of fast food on present day citizens...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Fast Food Nation) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday May 26, 2010
On May 26 1907 John Wayne was born, so the theme for today are films with John Wayne-enjoy!
1 The Quiet Man (1952) Director: John Ford
An American boxer (John Wayne) goes to Ireland and falls in love-John Ford won an Academy Award for Best Director...
2 The Shootist (1976) Director: Don Siegel
An old gunfighter (John Wayne) tries to live his last days with dignity...
3 True Grit (1969) Director: Henry Hathaway
A U.S. Marshall (John Wayne) and a Texas Ranger (Glen Campbell) try to track down a killer-John Wayne won an Oscar for his performance...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (True Grit) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Quiet Man (1952) Director: John Ford
An American boxer (John Wayne) goes to Ireland and falls in love-John Ford won an Academy Award for Best Director...
2 The Shootist (1976) Director: Don Siegel
An old gunfighter (John Wayne) tries to live his last days with dignity...
3 True Grit (1969) Director: Henry Hathaway
A U.S. Marshall (John Wayne) and a Texas Ranger (Glen Campbell) try to track down a killer-John Wayne won an Oscar for his performance...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (True Grit) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Movies for Tuesday May 25, 2010
May 25th is National Tap Dance Day, which is celebrated in the United States to acknowledge tap dancing as an American art-form. With National Tap Dance Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with tap dancing... enjoy!
1 Singin' in the Rain(1952) Director: Stanley Donen/Gene Kelly
Charming musical about a silent movie star (Gene Kelly) who must make the transition to talkies, and falls in love-Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor are fabulous in their dance scenes, and Jean Hagen steals the show as spoiled leading lady, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her performance...
2 Swing Time (1936) Director: George Stevens
Stars Fred Astaire as a gambler who falls for a dancer (Ginger Rogers)-won Oscar for Best Music...
3 Tap (1989) Director: Nick Castle
Tells the story of a man (Gregory Hines) who tries to make tap dancing his living...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Singin' in the Rain) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Singin' in the Rain(1952) Director: Stanley Donen/Gene Kelly
Charming musical about a silent movie star (Gene Kelly) who must make the transition to talkies, and falls in love-Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor are fabulous in their dance scenes, and Jean Hagen steals the show as spoiled leading lady, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her performance...
2 Swing Time (1936) Director: George Stevens
Stars Fred Astaire as a gambler who falls for a dancer (Ginger Rogers)-won Oscar for Best Music...
3 Tap (1989) Director: Nick Castle
Tells the story of a man (Gregory Hines) who tries to make tap dancing his living...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Singin' in the Rain) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Movies for Monday May 24, 2010
May 24th is Victoria Day, which is a Canadian holiday in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday and is also considered an informal celebration of the beginning of the summer season. With Victoria Day in mind... the theme for today will be films about Queen Victoria-enjoy!
1 Mrs Brown (1997) Director: John Madden
Tells the story of the relationship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and John Brown (Billy Connolly) a Scottish Highlander-Dench was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 The Young Victoria (2009) Director: Jean Marc Vallee
Movie about the early years of Queen Victoria's (Emily Blunt) rule and her relationship with Prince Albert (Rupert Friend)- won an Oscar for Best Costume Design...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Mrs Brown) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mrs Brown (1997) Director: John Madden
Tells the story of the relationship between Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) and John Brown (Billy Connolly) a Scottish Highlander-Dench was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 The Young Victoria (2009) Director: Jean Marc Vallee
Movie about the early years of Queen Victoria's (Emily Blunt) rule and her relationship with Prince Albert (Rupert Friend)- won an Oscar for Best Costume Design...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Mrs Brown) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday May 23, 2010
On May 23 2005 the fastest roller coaster in the world Kingda Ka opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films with rides-enjoy!
1 Freaks (1932) Director: Tod Browning
Cult classic about a beautiful trapeze artist (Olga Baclanova) who manipulates a sideshow performer (Roscoe Ates) for his inheritance...
2 Adventureland (2009) Director: Greg Mottola
Charming film about a young man (Jesse Eisenberg) who works at his local theme park for the summer and falls for one of his co-workers (Kristen Steward).
3 Carny (1980) Director: Robert Kaylor
Offbeat film that provides a glimpse into the lives of carnival workers...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Freaks (1932) Director: Tod Browning
Cult classic about a beautiful trapeze artist (Olga Baclanova) who manipulates a sideshow performer (Roscoe Ates) for his inheritance...
2 Adventureland (2009) Director: Greg Mottola
Charming film about a young man (Jesse Eisenberg) who works at his local theme park for the summer and falls for one of his co-workers (Kristen Steward).
3 Carny (1980) Director: Robert Kaylor
Offbeat film that provides a glimpse into the lives of carnival workers...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday May 22, 2010
May 22nd is National Maritime Day; it is a holiday celebrated in the United States to recognize the maritime industry... with National Maritime Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with boats-enjoy!
1 Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Director: Frank Lloyd
Oscar winning movie about a revolt on the HMS Bounty...
2 Captains Courageous (1937) Director: Victor Fleming
Film about a spoiled young man (Freddie Bartholomew) who becomes friends with a fisherman (Spencer Tracy)-Tracy won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Titanic (1997) Director: James Cameron
Oscar winning film that tells the story of romance between a wealthy young woman (Kate Winslet) and a poor man (Leonardo DiCaprio) aboard the Titanic-Winslett was nominated for an Academy Award for her role and Gloria Stuart was also nominated for her role as the survivor of the Titanic...
4 The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Director: Ronald Neame/Irwin Allen
Star studded disaster film about a group of people trying to escape to safety after their ocean liner capsizes; movie won an Oscar for Special Achievement for visual effects...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Mutiny on the Bounty) I look forward to your feedback...enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Director: Frank Lloyd
Oscar winning movie about a revolt on the HMS Bounty...
2 Captains Courageous (1937) Director: Victor Fleming
Film about a spoiled young man (Freddie Bartholomew) who becomes friends with a fisherman (Spencer Tracy)-Tracy won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Titanic (1997) Director: James Cameron
Oscar winning film that tells the story of romance between a wealthy young woman (Kate Winslet) and a poor man (Leonardo DiCaprio) aboard the Titanic-Winslett was nominated for an Academy Award for her role and Gloria Stuart was also nominated for her role as the survivor of the Titanic...
4 The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Director: Ronald Neame/Irwin Allen
Star studded disaster film about a group of people trying to escape to safety after their ocean liner capsizes; movie won an Oscar for Special Achievement for visual effects...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Mutiny on the Bounty) I look forward to your feedback...enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday May 21, 2010
On May 21 1959 Nick Cassavetes was born... so the theme for today are films with Nick Cassavetes-enjoy!
1 Mask (1985) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Movie based on the real life story of "Rocky "Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who has to live with being different-Stoltz is charming in his performance, and Cher is also good as Stoltz's mother...
2 Husbands (1970) Director: John Cassavetes
Tells the story of a group of men who are reunited after a mutual friend dies...
3 Blow (2001) Director: Ted Demme
Movie based on the life of George Jung (Johnny Depp) who established the cocaine industry in the United States in the seventies...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of movies (Husbands) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mask (1985) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Movie based on the real life story of "Rocky "Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who has to live with being different-Stoltz is charming in his performance, and Cher is also good as Stoltz's mother...
2 Husbands (1970) Director: John Cassavetes
Tells the story of a group of men who are reunited after a mutual friend dies...
3 Blow (2001) Director: Ted Demme
Movie based on the life of George Jung (Johnny Depp) who established the cocaine industry in the United States in the seventies...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of movies (Husbands) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday May 20, 2010
On May 20 1946 Cher was born... so the theme for today are films with Cher-enjoy!
1 The Player (1992) Director: Robert Altman
Tells the story of a studio executive (Tim Robbins) who is being blackmailed-Robbins is great in his role; film was nominated for three Academy Awards including: Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Writing...
2 Silkwood (1983) Director: Mike Nichols
Based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep) who went missing after she had made arrangements to talk to a reporter about worker safety violations at the plant that she worked at-Streep was nominated for an Oscar for her performance, and Cher was also nominated for an Academy Award portraying Streep's friend...
3 Mask (1985) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Film based on the real life story of "Rocky "Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who lives with being different-Stoltz is good in his performance, and Cher is also good as Stoltz's mother...
4 Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) Director: Robert Altman
Movie about a group of James Dean fans who get together and discuss their lives...
5 Moonstruck (1987) Director: Norman Jewison
Follows the life of a widowed book keeper (Cher) who must chose between two brothers who are both pursuing her - Cher won an Oscar for her performance and Olympia Dukakis also won an Academy Award for her role as the family matriarch...
As I have seen all but one film (Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Player (1992) Director: Robert Altman
Tells the story of a studio executive (Tim Robbins) who is being blackmailed-Robbins is great in his role; film was nominated for three Academy Awards including: Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Writing...
2 Silkwood (1983) Director: Mike Nichols
Based on the true story of Karen Silkwood (Meryl Streep) who went missing after she had made arrangements to talk to a reporter about worker safety violations at the plant that she worked at-Streep was nominated for an Oscar for her performance, and Cher was also nominated for an Academy Award portraying Streep's friend...
3 Mask (1985) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Film based on the real life story of "Rocky "Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who lives with being different-Stoltz is good in his performance, and Cher is also good as Stoltz's mother...
4 Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) Director: Robert Altman
Movie about a group of James Dean fans who get together and discuss their lives...
5 Moonstruck (1987) Director: Norman Jewison
Follows the life of a widowed book keeper (Cher) who must chose between two brothers who are both pursuing her - Cher won an Oscar for her performance and Olympia Dukakis also won an Academy Award for her role as the family matriarch...
As I have seen all but one film (Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Movies for Wednesday May 19, 2010
On May 19 1962 Marilyn Monroe performed her famous "Happy Birthday" rendition for President John F. Kennedy during a fundraiser at Madison Square Garden... with this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films with Marilyn Monroe-enjoy!
1 Some Like it Hot (1959) Director: Billy Wilder
Film about two men (Jack Lemon & Tony Curtis) who join an all girl band disguised as women and encounter a sultry singer (Marilyn Monroe)-Lemon, Curtis and Monroe are all charming in their roles; Lemon was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
2 All About Eve (1950) Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Oscar winning movie about a young woman (Anne Baxter) who will do anything to achieve fame; winner of several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for George Sanders as Baxter's scheming partner...
3 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Director: Howard Hawks
Charming musical comedy about two beautiful singers who travel to Paris and fall in love...
I hope the above list of movie picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Some Like it Hot (1959) Director: Billy Wilder
Film about two men (Jack Lemon & Tony Curtis) who join an all girl band disguised as women and encounter a sultry singer (Marilyn Monroe)-Lemon, Curtis and Monroe are all charming in their roles; Lemon was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...
2 All About Eve (1950) Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Oscar winning movie about a young woman (Anne Baxter) who will do anything to achieve fame; winner of several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for George Sanders as Baxter's scheming partner...
3 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Director: Howard Hawks
Charming musical comedy about two beautiful singers who travel to Paris and fall in love...
I hope the above list of movie picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday May 18, 2010
On May 18 1642 the City of Montreal was founded... so the theme for today are films set in Montreal and Quebecois films-enjoy!
1 The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) Director: Ted Kotcheff
Tells the story of a young man (Richard Dreyfuss) who strives to make a name for himself in society; film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Jesus de Montreal (1989) Director: Denys Arcand
Film about a group of actors who decide to re-enact the passion play; movie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 Les invasions barbares (2003) Director: Denys Arcand
Movie about a man (Remy Girard) who attempts to come to terms with his relationships before he dies; film won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
As I have seen all but one from the above list (Les invasions barberes) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1974) Director: Ted Kotcheff
Tells the story of a young man (Richard Dreyfuss) who strives to make a name for himself in society; film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Jesus de Montreal (1989) Director: Denys Arcand
Film about a group of actors who decide to re-enact the passion play; movie was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 Les invasions barbares (2003) Director: Denys Arcand
Movie about a man (Remy Girard) who attempts to come to terms with his relationships before he dies; film won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
As I have seen all but one from the above list (Les invasions barberes) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday May 17, 2010
May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. It is celebrated on May 17, because on May 17, 1990 homosexuality was removed from the World Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization. With International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in mind, the theme for today will be films that highlight fluidity of sexuality... enjoy!
1 Transamerica (2005) Director: Duncan Tucker
Charming film that tells the story of a pre-operative transsexual (Felicity Huffman) who encounters her long lost son (Kevin Zegers)-Huffman was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 Milk (2008) Director: Gus Van Sant
Movie based on real life politician Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) who spent his political career struggling for gay rights-Penn won an Oscar for his portrayal; film also won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) Director: Stephen Elliott
Film about an unusual road trip through the Australian desert in a pink bus named Priscilla; movie won an Oscar for Best Costume Design...
I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Transamerica (2005) Director: Duncan Tucker
Charming film that tells the story of a pre-operative transsexual (Felicity Huffman) who encounters her long lost son (Kevin Zegers)-Huffman was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 Milk (2008) Director: Gus Van Sant
Movie based on real life politician Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) who spent his political career struggling for gay rights-Penn won an Oscar for his portrayal; film also won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) Director: Stephen Elliott
Film about an unusual road trip through the Australian desert in a pink bus named Priscilla; movie won an Oscar for Best Costume Design...
I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
Movies for Sunday May 16, 2010
On May 16 1955 Debra Winger was born... so the theme for today are films with Debra Winger-enjoy!
1 Terms of Endearment (1983) Director James L. Brooks
Academy Award winning film about the relationship between a mother (Shirley MacLaine) and daughter (Debra Winger) and the hardships that they endure over the course of their lives. Film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson. Nicholson and MacLaine are great as aging couple who are able to find romance later in life...
2 Rachel Getting Married (2008) Director Jonathan Demme
Movie about a young woman (Anne Hathaway) who must come to grips with her life after she leaves rehab-Hathaway was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
3 An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) Director Taylor Hackford
Tells the story of the struggles of a young man (Richard Gere) trying to become an aviator while also finding romance. Lou Gossett Jr. won a Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal as a tough gunnery sergeant, and Debra Winger was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Gere's love interest...
4 Searching for Debra Winger (2002) Rosanna Arquette
Documentary about the difficulties that women face when working in the entertainment industry...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Searching for Debra Winger) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Terms of Endearment (1983) Director James L. Brooks
Academy Award winning film about the relationship between a mother (Shirley MacLaine) and daughter (Debra Winger) and the hardships that they endure over the course of their lives. Film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Shirley MacLaine and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson. Nicholson and MacLaine are great as aging couple who are able to find romance later in life...
2 Rachel Getting Married (2008) Director Jonathan Demme
Movie about a young woman (Anne Hathaway) who must come to grips with her life after she leaves rehab-Hathaway was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
3 An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) Director Taylor Hackford
Tells the story of the struggles of a young man (Richard Gere) trying to become an aviator while also finding romance. Lou Gossett Jr. won a Best Supporting Oscar for his portrayal as a tough gunnery sergeant, and Debra Winger was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Gere's love interest...
4 Searching for Debra Winger (2002) Rosanna Arquette
Documentary about the difficulties that women face when working in the entertainment industry...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Searching for Debra Winger) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday May 15, 2010
On May 15 1952 Chazz Palminteri was born... so the theme for today are films with Chazz Palminteri-enjoy!
1 Bullets Over Broadway (1994) Director Woody Allen
A struggling playwright (John Cusack) must cast a gangster's girlfriend (Jennifer Tilley) in order to get his play produced-Dianne Wiest won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of a diva actress...
2 The Usual Suspects (1995) Director Bryan Singer
Film that tries to unravel a mystery about a crime after a boat disappears; movie won two Oscars, one for Kevin Spacey as Best Actor in a Leading Role, and one for Best Writing...
3 Analyze This (1999) Director Harold Ramis
Comedy about a mob boss (Robert De Niro) who seeks the assistance of a psychiatrist (Billy Crystal) because of on the job stress- De Niro and Crystal are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Bullets Over Broadway (1994) Director Woody Allen
A struggling playwright (John Cusack) must cast a gangster's girlfriend (Jennifer Tilley) in order to get his play produced-Dianne Wiest won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her portrayal of a diva actress...
2 The Usual Suspects (1995) Director Bryan Singer
Film that tries to unravel a mystery about a crime after a boat disappears; movie won two Oscars, one for Kevin Spacey as Best Actor in a Leading Role, and one for Best Writing...
3 Analyze This (1999) Director Harold Ramis
Comedy about a mob boss (Robert De Niro) who seeks the assistance of a psychiatrist (Billy Crystal) because of on the job stress- De Niro and Crystal are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday May 14, 2010
On May 14 1961 Tim Roth was born... so the theme for today are films with Tim Roth-enjoy!
1 Reservoir Dogs (1992) Director Quentin Tarantino
Movie about a gang of men who team up to pull off a crime...
2 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of how different lives intertwine around tales of violence; movie won an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover (1989) Director Peter Greenaway
Film about a woman ( Helen Mirren) who decides to have an affair on her crime boss husband (Michael Gambon)-not for the faint hearted...
I hope the above list of picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Reservoir Dogs (1992) Director Quentin Tarantino
Movie about a gang of men who team up to pull off a crime...
2 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of how different lives intertwine around tales of violence; movie won an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover (1989) Director Peter Greenaway
Film about a woman ( Helen Mirren) who decides to have an affair on her crime boss husband (Michael Gambon)-not for the faint hearted...
I hope the above list of picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday May 13, 2010
On May 13 1939 Harvey Keitel was born... so the theme for today are films with Harvey Keitel-enjoy!
1 Taxi Driver (1976) Director Martin Scorsese
Film about an unstable Vietnam veteran (Robert De Niro) who ends up driving a taxi and also becomes a vigilante in order to save a teenage prostitute (Jodie Foster). Film was nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Actor for De Niro, Best Actress for Foster and Best Picture...
2 Reservoir Dogs (1992) Director Quentin Tarantino
Movie about a gang of men who team up to pull off a crime...
3 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of how different lives intertwine around tales of violence; movie won Oscar for Best Writing...
4 Mean Streets (1973) Director: Martin Scorsese
A small-time hood tries to succeed in New York City's Little Italy...
I hope the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Taxi Driver (1976) Director Martin Scorsese
Film about an unstable Vietnam veteran (Robert De Niro) who ends up driving a taxi and also becomes a vigilante in order to save a teenage prostitute (Jodie Foster). Film was nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Actor for De Niro, Best Actress for Foster and Best Picture...
2 Reservoir Dogs (1992) Director Quentin Tarantino
Movie about a gang of men who team up to pull off a crime...
3 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of how different lives intertwine around tales of violence; movie won Oscar for Best Writing...
4 Mean Streets (1973) Director: Martin Scorsese
A small-time hood tries to succeed in New York City's Little Italy...
I hope the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday May 12, 2012
May 12th is International Nurses Day; the International Council of Nurses has celebrated this day since 1965 to acknowledge all of the valuable contributions that nurses make to society. With International Nurses Day in mind, the theme for today are films with nurses... enjoy!
1 One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (1975) Director Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about a man (Jack Nicholson) who ends up institutionalized and the hardships he encounters under the control of a power hungry nurse (Louise Fletcher). Nicholson & Fletcher both won Oscars for their performances; the film also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
2. The World According to Garp (1982) Director George Roy Hill
Film about a young man (Robin Williams) who is strongly influenced by his mother who is a feminist nurse (Glenn Close). Glenn Close was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal and John Lithgow was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as one of Close's quirky followers...
I hope the above picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (1975) Director Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about a man (Jack Nicholson) who ends up institutionalized and the hardships he encounters under the control of a power hungry nurse (Louise Fletcher). Nicholson & Fletcher both won Oscars for their performances; the film also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
2. The World According to Garp (1982) Director George Roy Hill
Film about a young man (Robin Williams) who is strongly influenced by his mother who is a feminist nurse (Glenn Close). Glenn Close was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal and John Lithgow was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as one of Close's quirky followers...
I hope the above picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday May 11, 2010
On May 11 1858, Minnesota joined the Union and became part of the United States. With Minnesota Statehood Day in mind, the theme for today will be films made in Minnesota... enjoy!
1 Fargo ( 1996) Director Joel Coen/Ethan Coen)
Tells the story of small time police officer's (Frances McDormand) attempts to solve an unusual crime. McDormand won an Academy Award for her role; film also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Breaking Away (1979) Director Peter Yates
Charming film about a young man from the wrong side of the tracks who is obsessed with the Italian Cycling team and also vies for the attention of a beautiful college girl; film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Beautiful Girls (1996) Director Ted Demme
Movie about a town's problems and their romantic relationships...
I hope the above list of films prove to provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Fargo ( 1996) Director Joel Coen/Ethan Coen)
Tells the story of small time police officer's (Frances McDormand) attempts to solve an unusual crime. McDormand won an Academy Award for her role; film also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Breaking Away (1979) Director Peter Yates
Charming film about a young man from the wrong side of the tracks who is obsessed with the Italian Cycling team and also vies for the attention of a beautiful college girl; film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Beautiful Girls (1996) Director Ted Demme
Movie about a town's problems and their romantic relationships...
I hope the above list of films prove to provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday May 10, 2010
On May 10 1967, two of the Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger & Keith Richards) go up on drug charges; both pleaded not guilty and were released on bail. This incident would turn out to be one of the first of many that would plague the notorious rock group. With the Rolling Stones in mind, the theme for today will be films with the Rolling Stones... enjoy!
1 Woodstock (1970) Director Michael Wadleigh
Academy Award winning documentary that chronicles the famous 1969 music festival...
2 Gimme Shelter (1970) Director (Albert Maysles/David Maysles/Charlotte Zerwin)
Documentary which follows the Rolling Stones on their 1969 tour, which also explores the tragedy that took place at Altamont...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Woodstock) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Woodstock (1970) Director Michael Wadleigh
Academy Award winning documentary that chronicles the famous 1969 music festival...
2 Gimme Shelter (1970) Director (Albert Maysles/David Maysles/Charlotte Zerwin)
Documentary which follows the Rolling Stones on their 1969 tour, which also explores the tragedy that took place at Altamont...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Woodstock) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Movies for Sunday May 9, 2010
May 9th is Mother's Day... so the theme for today are films about Mothers; good and bad-enjoy!
1 Terms of Endearment (1983) Director James L. Brooks
Academy Award winning film that tells the relationship of a mother and daughter (Shirley MacLaine & Debra Winger) until the daughter is faced with tragedy; great performances by Shirley Maclaine as wealthy mother and Jack Nicholson as her love interest-both Maclaine and Nicholson won Oscars for their performances...
2 Psycno (1960) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Classic horror film about a man (Anthony Perkins) who is tormented by his mother and the consequences of her presence in his life; nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Janet Leigh and Best Director for Alfred Hitchock...
I hope the above films will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Terms of Endearment (1983) Director James L. Brooks
Academy Award winning film that tells the relationship of a mother and daughter (Shirley MacLaine & Debra Winger) until the daughter is faced with tragedy; great performances by Shirley Maclaine as wealthy mother and Jack Nicholson as her love interest-both Maclaine and Nicholson won Oscars for their performances...
2 Psycno (1960) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Classic horror film about a man (Anthony Perkins) who is tormented by his mother and the consequences of her presence in his life; nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actress for Janet Leigh and Best Director for Alfred Hitchock...
I hope the above films will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday May 8, 2010
On May 8 1926 Don Rickles was born; known mostly as a comedian, Rickles has also been in a number of memorable movie roles. With Don Rickles in mind, the theme for today will be films with Don Rickles... enjoy!
1 Casino (1995) Director Martin Scorsese
Tells the story of a fight between two mobster best friends (Robert De Niro & Joe Pesci) who are both after a gambling empire-Sharon Stone gives a standout performance as trophy wife, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her role...
2 Kelly's Heroes (1970) Director Brian G. Hutton
Film about a group of United States Soldiers who are after a stash of treasure during WWII...
3. Toy Story (1995) Director John Lasseter
Charming animated film about rivalry between two toys that belong to a little boy; Lasseter won a Special Achievement Award for technical achievements in computer animation...
I hope the above list of picks provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Casino (1995) Director Martin Scorsese
Tells the story of a fight between two mobster best friends (Robert De Niro & Joe Pesci) who are both after a gambling empire-Sharon Stone gives a standout performance as trophy wife, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her role...
2 Kelly's Heroes (1970) Director Brian G. Hutton
Film about a group of United States Soldiers who are after a stash of treasure during WWII...
3. Toy Story (1995) Director John Lasseter
Charming animated film about rivalry between two toys that belong to a little boy; Lasseter won a Special Achievement Award for technical achievements in computer animation...
I hope the above list of picks provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday May 7, 2010
On May 7 1901 Gary Cooper was born... so the theme for today are films with Gary Cooper-enjoy!
1 High Noon (1952) Director Fred Zinnemann
Film about a marshall (Gary Cooper) who is forced to face a deadly enemy- Cooper won an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) Director Frank Capra
Movie about a simple man (Gary Cooper) who inherits a fortune and has to contend with the consequences-Cooper garnered an Oscar nomination for his role and Capra won an Academy Award for Best Director...
3 Sergeant York (1941) Director Howard Hawks
Based on a true story of war hero (Gary Cooper) during WWI-Cooper won an Oscar for his portrayal...
As I have seen all but one film from this list... I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 High Noon (1952) Director Fred Zinnemann
Film about a marshall (Gary Cooper) who is forced to face a deadly enemy- Cooper won an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) Director Frank Capra
Movie about a simple man (Gary Cooper) who inherits a fortune and has to contend with the consequences-Cooper garnered an Oscar nomination for his role and Capra won an Academy Award for Best Director...
3 Sergeant York (1941) Director Howard Hawks
Based on a true story of war hero (Gary Cooper) during WWI-Cooper won an Oscar for his portrayal...
As I have seen all but one film from this list... I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday May 6, 2010
May 6th is International No Diet Day; it is an annual celebration of body acceptance, and is also celebrated to raise awareness around the dangers of dieting. With International No Diet Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about the food industry and dieting-enjoy!
1 Food, Inc. (2008) Director Robert Kenner
Film that reveals America's corporate controlled food industry; nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 Super Size Me (2004) Director Morgan Spurlock
Tells the story of Morgan Spurlock who decides to expose the negative consequences of the fast food industry by solely eating McDonald's food for one month; nominated for Oscar for Best Documentary...
3 Thin (2006) Lauren Greenfield
Documentary that follows the lives of four women living with anorexia and bulimia...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Thin) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Food, Inc. (2008) Director Robert Kenner
Film that reveals America's corporate controlled food industry; nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 Super Size Me (2004) Director Morgan Spurlock
Tells the story of Morgan Spurlock who decides to expose the negative consequences of the fast food industry by solely eating McDonald's food for one month; nominated for Oscar for Best Documentary...
3 Thin (2006) Lauren Greenfield
Documentary that follows the lives of four women living with anorexia and bulimia...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Thin) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday May 5, 2010
On May 5 1943 Michael Palin was born; known for his writing and acting for the famous comedy troupe Monty Python - he is responsible for many comedic films with and without the troupe... so the theme for today are films with Michael Palin-enjoy!
1 Brazil (1985) Director Terry Gilliam
Film about a bureaucrat (Jonathan Pryce) caught in a futuristic dystopia where any slight transgression may make one an enemy of the state; nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Life of Brian (1979) Director Terry Jones
Movie about Brian (Graham Chapman) who is mistaken for the Messiah...
3 Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Director Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones
Tells the story of King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his knights who continue to search for the Holy Grail...
4 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director Charles Crichton & John Cleese
Four different people team up together to steal a fortune-Kevin Kline is great as psycho...
I hope the above list proves entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Brazil (1985) Director Terry Gilliam
Film about a bureaucrat (Jonathan Pryce) caught in a futuristic dystopia where any slight transgression may make one an enemy of the state; nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Life of Brian (1979) Director Terry Jones
Movie about Brian (Graham Chapman) who is mistaken for the Messiah...
3 Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Director Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones
Tells the story of King Arthur (Graham Chapman) and his knights who continue to search for the Holy Grail...
4 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director Charles Crichton & John Cleese
Four different people team up together to steal a fortune-Kevin Kline is great as psycho...
I hope the above list proves entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday May 4, 2010
May 4th is "Star Wars Day", it is an unofficial holiday celebrated by Star Wars fans based on a play of words of the famous line "May the force be with you" to "May the fourth be with you". With Star Wars Day in mind... the theme for today are films based on the Star Wars franchise-enjoy!
1 Star Wars (1977) Director George Lucas
Film that started the whole Star Wars craze about Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) who teams up with other rebels to save Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) from evil Darth Vader (David Prowse & James Earl Jones); won several Academy Awards for technical achievements...
2 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Director Irvin Kershner
Sequel which tells the ongoing story where rebel forces attempt to save the galaxy from the evil Darth Vader (David Prowse & James Earl Jones; won Oscar for Special Achievement for Visual Effects...
3 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Director Richard Marquand
Continuing saga from the Star Wars franchise where rebel forces attempt to destroy the Second Death Star; won Academy Award for Special Achievement for Visual Effects...
4 Space Balls (1987) Director Mel Brooks
Goofy spoof of the Star Wars films-only for forgiving fans...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Star Wars) I look forward to your response... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Star Wars (1977) Director George Lucas
Film that started the whole Star Wars craze about Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) who teams up with other rebels to save Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) from evil Darth Vader (David Prowse & James Earl Jones); won several Academy Awards for technical achievements...
2 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Director Irvin Kershner
Sequel which tells the ongoing story where rebel forces attempt to save the galaxy from the evil Darth Vader (David Prowse & James Earl Jones; won Oscar for Special Achievement for Visual Effects...
3 Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Director Richard Marquand
Continuing saga from the Star Wars franchise where rebel forces attempt to destroy the Second Death Star; won Academy Award for Special Achievement for Visual Effects...
4 Space Balls (1987) Director Mel Brooks
Goofy spoof of the Star Wars films-only for forgiving fans...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Star Wars) I look forward to your response... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday May 3, 2010
May 3rd is "World Press Freedom Day" it is a day dedicated to raising awareness of freedom of the press where freedom of expression under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is enshrined. With World Press Freedom Day in mind... the theme for today will be about freedom of the press-enjoy!
1 All the President's Men (1976) Director Alan J. Pakula
Film about reporters Woodward (Robert Redford) and Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) who uncover the details of the Watergate scandal-Jason Robards won an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal as newspaper boss...
2 Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) Director George Clooney
Movie about Edward R Murrow's (David Strathaim) job to bring down senator Joseph McCarthy; nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay...
3 The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (1999) Director Stanley Nelson
Tells the history of the black press in North America...
4 Missing (1982) Director Costa-Gavras
Film about a journalist (John Shea) who goes missing in Chile; Jack Lemmon is great as dad looking for son, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for his role; Sissy Spacek also was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the traumatized wife; also won Academy Award for Best Writing...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords & Missing) I hope the above list of picks prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 All the President's Men (1976) Director Alan J. Pakula
Film about reporters Woodward (Robert Redford) and Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) who uncover the details of the Watergate scandal-Jason Robards won an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal as newspaper boss...
2 Good Night, and Good Luck (2005) Director George Clooney
Movie about Edward R Murrow's (David Strathaim) job to bring down senator Joseph McCarthy; nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay...
3 The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords (1999) Director Stanley Nelson
Tells the history of the black press in North America...
4 Missing (1982) Director Costa-Gavras
Film about a journalist (John Shea) who goes missing in Chile; Jack Lemmon is great as dad looking for son, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for his role; Sissy Spacek also was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the traumatized wife; also won Academy Award for Best Writing...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords & Missing) I hope the above list of picks prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Movies for Sunday May 2, 2010
On May 2 1903 Bing Crosby was born; known for his beautiful singing voice, Crosby also had a number of memorable performances in films... so the theme for today are films with Bing Crosby-enjoy!
1 Going My Way (1944) Director Leo McCary
Academy Award winning film starring Crosby as Father Chuck O'Malley, and his life as a parish priest; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Crosby...
2 The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) Director Leo McCarey
Film about a priest (Bing Crosby) and a nun (Ingrid Bergman) who indulge in a friendly rivalry while working at a school for children; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Crosby and Best Actress for Bergman...
3 The Country Girl (1954) Director George Seaton
Movie about a director (William Holden) who hires a washed up alcoholic actor (Bing Crosby) while also starting a relationship with his wife (Grace Kelly) who he suspects contributed to her husbands downfall; Grace Kelly won an Oscar for her performance...
4 White Christmas (1954) Director Michael Curtiz
Christmas classic, about a song and dance team who become romantically involved with a sister act, and work to save a Vermont Inn; garnered an Academy Award Nomination for Best Song...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Bells of St. Mary's) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Going My Way (1944) Director Leo McCary
Academy Award winning film starring Crosby as Father Chuck O'Malley, and his life as a parish priest; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Crosby...
2 The Bells of St. Mary's (1945) Director Leo McCarey
Film about a priest (Bing Crosby) and a nun (Ingrid Bergman) who indulge in a friendly rivalry while working at a school for children; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Crosby and Best Actress for Bergman...
3 The Country Girl (1954) Director George Seaton
Movie about a director (William Holden) who hires a washed up alcoholic actor (Bing Crosby) while also starting a relationship with his wife (Grace Kelly) who he suspects contributed to her husbands downfall; Grace Kelly won an Oscar for her performance...
4 White Christmas (1954) Director Michael Curtiz
Christmas classic, about a song and dance team who become romantically involved with a sister act, and work to save a Vermont Inn; garnered an Academy Award Nomination for Best Song...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Bells of St. Mary's) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday May 1, 2010
May 1st is known as "May Day" which is celebrated as the first day of summer; traditionally people would leave anonymous May Baskets on their neighbours doorstep which contained either sweets or flowers to commemorate this holiday. With May Day in mind, the theme for today will be the best films of Summer 2009-enjoy!
1 The Hurt Locker (2008) Director Kathryn Bigelow
Academy Award winning film about an elite army bomb squad stationed in Iraq; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, and Best Director...
2 District 9 (2009) Director Neil Blomkamp
Science Fiction film about alien refugees living in apartheid like conditions within South Africa; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture...
3 Up (2009) Director Peter Docter & Bob Peterson
Touching animated film about an old man who tries to fulfill a life long wish after the death of his wife; won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film of the year...
I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Hurt Locker (2008) Director Kathryn Bigelow
Academy Award winning film about an elite army bomb squad stationed in Iraq; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, and Best Director...
2 District 9 (2009) Director Neil Blomkamp
Science Fiction film about alien refugees living in apartheid like conditions within South Africa; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture...
3 Up (2009) Director Peter Docter & Bob Peterson
Touching animated film about an old man who tries to fulfill a life long wish after the death of his wife; won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film of the year...
I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday April 30, 2010
On April 30 1926 Cloris Leachman was born; known for her memorable television roles, she is also known for a number of her fine film performances... so the theme for today are movies with Cloris Leachman-enjoy!
1 The Last Picture Show (1971) Director Peter Bogdanovich
Film about a group of teenagers coming of age in a rural Texas town-CLoris Leachman won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the older woman, and Ben Johnson also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as "Sam the Lion". Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, and Best Director...
2 Young Frankenstein (1974) Director Mel Brooks
Highly regarded comedic parody of the Frankenstein films starring Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein's grandson who continues in his famous families foot steps; garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Writing...
3 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Director George Roy Hill
Film about two robbers (Paul Newman & Robert Redford) who flee the United States to Bolivia to escape the law; nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
I hope the above list will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Last Picture Show (1971) Director Peter Bogdanovich
Film about a group of teenagers coming of age in a rural Texas town-CLoris Leachman won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the older woman, and Ben Johnson also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as "Sam the Lion". Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, and Best Director...
2 Young Frankenstein (1974) Director Mel Brooks
Highly regarded comedic parody of the Frankenstein films starring Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein's grandson who continues in his famous families foot steps; garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Writing...
3 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Director George Roy Hill
Film about two robbers (Paul Newman & Robert Redford) who flee the United States to Bolivia to escape the law; nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
I hope the above list will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday April 29, 2010
April 29th is "International Dance Day" which was created to increase the awareness of the importance of dance among the general public. With Dance Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about dancing-enjoy!
1 Singin' in the Rain (152) Director Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly
Film about a silent film company who must make the difficult transition to talkies. Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor & Debbie Reynolds are great in their musical numbers; Jean Hagen is also great as silent film star, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her her portrayal...
2 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) Director Marilyn Agrelo
Documentary, which follows a number of kids from different schools in New York City throughout their ballroom dance competitions-inspiring film...
3 Swing Time (1936) Director George Stevens
Musical about a gambler (Fred Astaire) who moves to New York City and ends up in a romantic entanglement; won an Oscar for best music and nominated for Best Dance Direction...
4 Shall We Dance (1996) Director Masayuki Suo
A Tokyo office worker (Koji Yakusho) signs up for ballroom dancing to meet the beautiful dance instructor (Tamiyo Kusakari) and ends up finding a new life for himself...
5 Footloose (1984) Director Herbert Ross
80's film about a city boy who moves to a small town and brings dance to the townspeople-strictly for those who like '80's fare...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Shall We Dance) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Singin' in the Rain (152) Director Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly
Film about a silent film company who must make the difficult transition to talkies. Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor & Debbie Reynolds are great in their musical numbers; Jean Hagen is also great as silent film star, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her her portrayal...
2 Mad Hot Ballroom (2005) Director Marilyn Agrelo
Documentary, which follows a number of kids from different schools in New York City throughout their ballroom dance competitions-inspiring film...
3 Swing Time (1936) Director George Stevens
Musical about a gambler (Fred Astaire) who moves to New York City and ends up in a romantic entanglement; won an Oscar for best music and nominated for Best Dance Direction...
4 Shall We Dance (1996) Director Masayuki Suo
A Tokyo office worker (Koji Yakusho) signs up for ballroom dancing to meet the beautiful dance instructor (Tamiyo Kusakari) and ends up finding a new life for himself...
5 Footloose (1984) Director Herbert Ross
80's film about a city boy who moves to a small town and brings dance to the townspeople-strictly for those who like '80's fare...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Shall We Dance) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday April 28, 2010
April 28th is "International Workers' Memorial Day"; it is an international day of remembrance for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. With Workers Memorial Day in mind... the theme for today will be films about unjust working conditions-enjoy!
1 On the Waterfront (1954) Director Elia Kazan
Academy Award winning film about an ex -prize fighter (Marlon Brando) working as a longshoreman who attempts to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Film won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Marlon Brando and Best Actress for Eva Marie Saint as Brando's girlfriend...
2 Norma Rae (1979) Director Martin Ritt
Film about a textile worker (Sally Field) who risks her safety in order to unionize the mill where she works-Field won an Oscar for her performance...
3 Silkwood (1983) Director Mike Nichols
Film about Karen Silkwood (played by Meryl Streep) an employee of a nuclear facility who is believed to be murdered because she was going to expose worker safety violations at the plant where she worked; Streep won the Academy Award for her performance, and Cher won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as coworker at plant...
4 The Corporation (2003) Director Mark Archbar & Jennifer Abbott
Documentary about the global impacts of the corporation including unjust working conditions throughout the world...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 On the Waterfront (1954) Director Elia Kazan
Academy Award winning film about an ex -prize fighter (Marlon Brando) working as a longshoreman who attempts to stand up to his corrupt union bosses. Film won eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Marlon Brando and Best Actress for Eva Marie Saint as Brando's girlfriend...
2 Norma Rae (1979) Director Martin Ritt
Film about a textile worker (Sally Field) who risks her safety in order to unionize the mill where she works-Field won an Oscar for her performance...
3 Silkwood (1983) Director Mike Nichols
Film about Karen Silkwood (played by Meryl Streep) an employee of a nuclear facility who is believed to be murdered because she was going to expose worker safety violations at the plant where she worked; Streep won the Academy Award for her performance, and Cher won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as coworker at plant...
4 The Corporation (2003) Director Mark Archbar & Jennifer Abbott
Documentary about the global impacts of the corporation including unjust working conditions throughout the world...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday April 27, 2010
April 27th is "Freedom Day"- it is a South African public holiday, which celebrates freedom by commemorating the first non-racial national election held on April 27th in 1994. With Freedom Day in mind, the theme for today will be movies from South Africa-enjoy!
1 Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) Director Lee Hirsch
Documentary which depicts the struggles of individuals of Apartheid through the use of music...
2 District 9 (2009) Director Neil Blomkamp
Thoughtful Sci Fi Thriller about extraterrestrial refugees forced to live in contemporary South Africa-Sharlto Copley is standout as government agent who becomes an ally to the alien refugees; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture...
3 The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) Director Jamie Uys
A tribe living in the Kalahari Desert find a coke bottle, which sends their lives into a tailspin...
4 Invictus (2009) Director Clint Eastwood
Based on true story of Nelson Mandela's (played by Morgan Freeman) initiative to reunite South Africa through rugby-Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon (as Francois Pienaar - Rugby Captain) were both nominated for Oscars for their performances...
5 Jerusalema (2008) Director Ralph Ziman
Tells the story of a young man's (Rapulana Seiphemo) rise from a small time criminal to a powerful entrepreneur ...
As I have seen only two films from the above list (District 9; The Gods Must Be Crazy) I look forward to your feedback.... enjoy!
Dianezy : )
1 Amandla!: A Revolution in Four-Part Harmony (2002) Director Lee Hirsch
Documentary which depicts the struggles of individuals of Apartheid through the use of music...
2 District 9 (2009) Director Neil Blomkamp
Thoughtful Sci Fi Thriller about extraterrestrial refugees forced to live in contemporary South Africa-Sharlto Copley is standout as government agent who becomes an ally to the alien refugees; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture...
3 The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) Director Jamie Uys
A tribe living in the Kalahari Desert find a coke bottle, which sends their lives into a tailspin...
4 Invictus (2009) Director Clint Eastwood
Based on true story of Nelson Mandela's (played by Morgan Freeman) initiative to reunite South Africa through rugby-Morgan Freeman & Matt Damon (as Francois Pienaar - Rugby Captain) were both nominated for Oscars for their performances...
5 Jerusalema (2008) Director Ralph Ziman
Tells the story of a young man's (Rapulana Seiphemo) rise from a small time criminal to a powerful entrepreneur ...
As I have seen only two films from the above list (District 9; The Gods Must Be Crazy) I look forward to your feedback.... enjoy!
Dianezy : )
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