On June 28 1926 Mel Brooks was born... so the theme for today are films directed by Mel Brooks-enjoy!
1 The Producers (1968) Director: Mel Brooks
Film about two down and out producers (Zero Mostel & Gene Wilder) who purposely try to make a flop-Wilder garnered an Academy Award nomination for his performance; also nominated for Best Writing...
2 Young Frankenstein (1974) Director: Mel Brooks
Comedy about Doctor Frankenstein's grandson (Gene Wilder) who repeats his families experiments-film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Blazing Saddles (1974) Director: Mel Brooks
Tells the story of a western town who is appointed an unlikely sheriff (Cleavon Little) to resume law and order-Madeline Kahn was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as showgirl...
I hope the above list of movie picks provide hours of comedic entertainment.... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Movies for Sunday June 27, 2010
On June 27th 1975 Tobey Maguire was born... so the theme for today are films with Tobey Maguire-enjoy!
1 The Ice Storm (1997) Director: Ang Lee
Film about the lives of a suburban family in the 1970's...
2 Spider Man (2002) Director: Sam Raimi
Movie about a nerd (Tobey Maguire) who becomes a superhero after being bit by a spider...
3 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Director: Terry Gilliam
Story based on the escapades of Hunter S. Thompson (Johnny Depp) and his lawyer friend as they travel to Las Vegas...
4 Seabiscuit (2003) Director: Gary Ross
Tells the true story of an under sized racing horse and its victories during the Depression...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Seabiscuit) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Ice Storm (1997) Director: Ang Lee
Film about the lives of a suburban family in the 1970's...
2 Spider Man (2002) Director: Sam Raimi
Movie about a nerd (Tobey Maguire) who becomes a superhero after being bit by a spider...
3 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Director: Terry Gilliam
Story based on the escapades of Hunter S. Thompson (Johnny Depp) and his lawyer friend as they travel to Las Vegas...
4 Seabiscuit (2003) Director: Gary Ross
Tells the true story of an under sized racing horse and its victories during the Depression...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Seabiscuit) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday June 26, 2010
June 26th is International Day in Support of Torture Victims, created by the United Nations General Assembly to demonstrate solidarity to all who have been impacted by torture. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about torture-enjoy!
1 Taxi to the Dark Side (2007) Director: Alex Gibney
A documentary about the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay - Won Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Film about an agent for the secret police (Urlich Muhe) who is conducting surveillance on a suspected conspirator (Sebastian Koch) - Won Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 Death and the Maiden (1994) Director: Roman Polanski
A political activist (Sigourney Weaver) is convinced that her dinner guest (Ben Kingsley) is a man who once tortured her...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment...enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Taxi to the Dark Side (2007) Director: Alex Gibney
A documentary about the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay - Won Academy Award for Best Documentary...
2 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Film about an agent for the secret police (Urlich Muhe) who is conducting surveillance on a suspected conspirator (Sebastian Koch) - Won Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 Death and the Maiden (1994) Director: Roman Polanski
A political activist (Sigourney Weaver) is convinced that her dinner guest (Ben Kingsley) is a man who once tortured her...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment...enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday June 25, 2010
June 25th is National Catfish Day in the United States celebrating the value of farm raised catfish. With National Catfish Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with catfish and fish-enjoy!
1 Okie Noodling (2001) Director: Bradley Beesley
Documentary about fishermen of Oklahoma who catch monster catfish with their bare hands...
2 Catfish (2010) Director: Henry Joost/Ariel Schulman
Chronicles the story of a photographer who meets a girl who asks to draw one of his photographs and the relationship that unfolds in this documentary...
3 Finding Nemo (2003) Director Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Academy Award winning animated film about a young clown fish (Alexander Gould) who is separated from his father (Albert Brooks) when he is stolen to become a pet, and his father's journey to rescue his son...
As I have seen only seen one film from the above list (Finding Nemo) I look forward to your response... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Okie Noodling (2001) Director: Bradley Beesley
Documentary about fishermen of Oklahoma who catch monster catfish with their bare hands...
2 Catfish (2010) Director: Henry Joost/Ariel Schulman
Chronicles the story of a photographer who meets a girl who asks to draw one of his photographs and the relationship that unfolds in this documentary...
3 Finding Nemo (2003) Director Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Academy Award winning animated film about a young clown fish (Alexander Gould) who is separated from his father (Albert Brooks) when he is stolen to become a pet, and his father's journey to rescue his son...
As I have seen only seen one film from the above list (Finding Nemo) I look forward to your response... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday June 24, 2010
On June 24 1950 Nancy Allen was born... so the theme for today are films with Nancy Allen-enjoy!
1 Carrie (1976) Director: Brian De Palma
Horror film about a girl (Sissy Spacek) who has revenge on a group of her classmates at her high school dance-Spacek was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, and Piper Laurie also garnered an Oscar nomination as Spacek's abusive mother...
2 The Last Detail (1973) Director: Hal Ashby
Two navy men (Jack Nicholson & Otis Young) are ordered to take a young man (Randy Quaid) to prison but decide to show him a final good time before he serves his time-Nicholson and Quaid were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
3 RoboCop (1987) Director: Paul Verhoeven
Thriller about a man (Peter Weller) who comes back as a powerful cyborg to rid his city of crime...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Carrie (1976) Director: Brian De Palma
Horror film about a girl (Sissy Spacek) who has revenge on a group of her classmates at her high school dance-Spacek was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, and Piper Laurie also garnered an Oscar nomination as Spacek's abusive mother...
2 The Last Detail (1973) Director: Hal Ashby
Two navy men (Jack Nicholson & Otis Young) are ordered to take a young man (Randy Quaid) to prison but decide to show him a final good time before he serves his time-Nicholson and Quaid were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
3 RoboCop (1987) Director: Paul Verhoeven
Thriller about a man (Peter Weller) who comes back as a powerful cyborg to rid his city of crime...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday June 23, 2010
On June 23, 1985 A passenger Air India jet disintegrated in mid-air off the coast of Ireland. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about airplanes-enjoy
1 United 93 (2006) Director: Paul Greengrass
Tells the story of the events of United 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11...
2 The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) Director: Robert Aldrich
Film about the survivors of a plane crash in the Sahara desert...
3 Airport (1970) Director: George Seaton
Star studded film which started the age of disaster movies of the 1970's about an airplane crippled by the explosion of a bomb...
4 Airplane (1980) Director: Jim Abrahams/David Zucker/Jerry Zucker
Movie that spoofed the disaster films of the '70's - strictly for those who like spoof films...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Airplane) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 United 93 (2006) Director: Paul Greengrass
Tells the story of the events of United 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11...
2 The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) Director: Robert Aldrich
Film about the survivors of a plane crash in the Sahara desert...
3 Airport (1970) Director: George Seaton
Star studded film which started the age of disaster movies of the 1970's about an airplane crippled by the explosion of a bomb...
4 Airplane (1980) Director: Jim Abrahams/David Zucker/Jerry Zucker
Movie that spoofed the disaster films of the '70's - strictly for those who like spoof films...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Airplane) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday June 22, 2010
On June 22nd 1938 Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling of Germany in the first round of their rematch in New York City's Yankee Stadium. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today are films on boxing-enjoy!
1 Raging Bull (1980) Director Martin Scorsese
Based on true story of Jake LaMotta's (played by Robert De Niro) life in and outside of the ring-De Niro won an Academy Award for his portrayal...
2 Rocky (1976) Director John G. Avildsen
Academy Award Winning picture, which tells the story of struggling boxer (Sylvester Stallone) who gets a once in a lifetime shot at fighting the heavyweight champ-
Stallone was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
3 Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) Director Ralph Nelson
Story of an aging boxer who is talked into continuing to fight by his manipulative manager-great storytelling...
4 The Great White Hope (1970) Director Martin Ritt
Film adaptation of Broadway play starring James Earl Jones as boxer struggling in a racist environment-Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
5 The Hurricane (1999) Director Norman Jewison
Tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (played by Denzel Washington), a boxer wrongfully imprisoned for murder-Washington was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
6 Fat City (1972) Director John Huston
Based on a novel, tells the story of a hard on his luck fighter and his younger protege trying to make it as a boxer...
7 Tyson (2008) Director: James Toback
Documentary based on the life of Mike Tyson...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Great White Hope & Tyson) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Raging Bull (1980) Director Martin Scorsese
Based on true story of Jake LaMotta's (played by Robert De Niro) life in and outside of the ring-De Niro won an Academy Award for his portrayal...
2 Rocky (1976) Director John G. Avildsen
Academy Award Winning picture, which tells the story of struggling boxer (Sylvester Stallone) who gets a once in a lifetime shot at fighting the heavyweight champ-
Stallone was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
3 Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) Director Ralph Nelson
Story of an aging boxer who is talked into continuing to fight by his manipulative manager-great storytelling...
4 The Great White Hope (1970) Director Martin Ritt
Film adaptation of Broadway play starring James Earl Jones as boxer struggling in a racist environment-Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
5 The Hurricane (1999) Director Norman Jewison
Tells the story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (played by Denzel Washington), a boxer wrongfully imprisoned for murder-Washington was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
6 Fat City (1972) Director John Huston
Based on a novel, tells the story of a hard on his luck fighter and his younger protege trying to make it as a boxer...
7 Tyson (2008) Director: James Toback
Documentary based on the life of Mike Tyson...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Great White Hope & Tyson) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday June 21, 2010
June 21st is National Aboriginal Day, which is observed in Canada to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Canada. With National Aboriginal Day in mind, the theme for today will be films on Aboriginal peoples-enjoy!
1 Atanarjuat (2001) Director: Zacharias Kunuk
Film about an Inuit legend about an evil spirit and a warrior (Natar Ungalaaq) who attempts to battle it...
2 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...
3 The Wind and the Water (2008) Director: Vero Bollow
A young indigenous teenager has difficulty adjusting to urban life...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Whale Rider) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Atanarjuat (2001) Director: Zacharias Kunuk
Film about an Inuit legend about an evil spirit and a warrior (Natar Ungalaaq) who attempts to battle it...
2 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...
3 The Wind and the Water (2008) Director: Vero Bollow
A young indigenous teenager has difficulty adjusting to urban life...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Whale Rider) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday June 20, 2010
June 20 is Father's Day honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood. With Father's Day in mind... the theme for today will be films with fathers-enjoy!
1 World's Greatest Dad (2009) Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Intriguing film about a father (Robin Williams) who has to deal with a difficult son and the tragedy and comedy that ensues; Robins is great in this understated role and Daryl Sabara is also great as his troubled son...
2 Father of the Bride (1950) Director: Vincente Minelli
Stars Spencer Tracy as a father who is contemplation of his daughter growing up and getting married; Tracy was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance;re-made starring Steve Martin...
3 The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) Director: Vincente Minelli
Light comedy about a boy (Ron Howard) who attempts to play matchmaker for his father with the girl next door...
4 The Stepfather (1987) Director: Joseph Ruben
Horror film about a man (Terry O'Quinn) who marries lonely women with families to their demise; O'Quinn is good in his over the top performance-remade in 20009...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Courtship of Eddie's Father) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
June 20 is also International Surfing Day, which is held annually near the summer solstice to celebrate the sport of surfing, surfing lifestyle and sustainability of ocean resources. With International Surfing Day in mind, the theme for today will be films on surfing-enjoy!
1 Riding Giants (2004) Director: Stacy Peralta
Documentary which highlights the origins and history of surf culture...
2 Step Into Liquid (2003) Director: Dana Brown
The lives of surfers around the world are chronicled in this documentary film...
3 Blue Crush (2002) Director: John Stockwell
Movie about a surfer girl (Kate Bosworth) who prepares for competition and falls in love...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of films (Blue Crush)I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 World's Greatest Dad (2009) Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Intriguing film about a father (Robin Williams) who has to deal with a difficult son and the tragedy and comedy that ensues; Robins is great in this understated role and Daryl Sabara is also great as his troubled son...
2 Father of the Bride (1950) Director: Vincente Minelli
Stars Spencer Tracy as a father who is contemplation of his daughter growing up and getting married; Tracy was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance;re-made starring Steve Martin...
3 The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) Director: Vincente Minelli
Light comedy about a boy (Ron Howard) who attempts to play matchmaker for his father with the girl next door...
4 The Stepfather (1987) Director: Joseph Ruben
Horror film about a man (Terry O'Quinn) who marries lonely women with families to their demise; O'Quinn is good in his over the top performance-remade in 20009...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Courtship of Eddie's Father) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
June 20 is also International Surfing Day, which is held annually near the summer solstice to celebrate the sport of surfing, surfing lifestyle and sustainability of ocean resources. With International Surfing Day in mind, the theme for today will be films on surfing-enjoy!
1 Riding Giants (2004) Director: Stacy Peralta
Documentary which highlights the origins and history of surf culture...
2 Step Into Liquid (2003) Director: Dana Brown
The lives of surfers around the world are chronicled in this documentary film...
3 Blue Crush (2002) Director: John Stockwell
Movie about a surfer girl (Kate Bosworth) who prepares for competition and falls in love...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of films (Blue Crush)I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday June 19, 2010
On Saturday June 19, 1997 McDonald's won one of the longest legal battles against two environmental campaigners - but at a cost. The judge ruled that some of the claims in the leaflet being handed out about McDonald's was untrue, but that McDonald's was responsible for targeting advertisement to children, for animal cruelty and for low wages. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films on fast 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...
4 American Graffiti (1973) Director: George Lucas
Film about a group of high school grads who spend a last night together before going off to college...
5 Diner (1982) Director: Barry Levinson
Movie about a group of college buddies who are struggling with adulthood...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... 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 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...
4 American Graffiti (1973) Director: George Lucas
Film about a group of high school grads who spend a last night together before going off to college...
5 Diner (1982) Director: Barry Levinson
Movie about a group of college buddies who are struggling with adulthood...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday June 18, 2010
June 18 is International Sushi Day, which is an observance that started in June of 2009. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films of Japan-enjoy!
1 Tokyo Story (1953) Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Film about an old couple who go to the city to visit their children but find that they have little time for them...
2 Ugetsu monogatari (1953) Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
In the civil war of 16th century Japan, two peasants go to make their fortune-nominated for Best Costume Design...
3 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
A movie star (Bill Murray) and a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) meet and enter into a relationship in Tokyo Japan-Murray was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Lost in Translation) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Tokyo Story (1953) Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Film about an old couple who go to the city to visit their children but find that they have little time for them...
2 Ugetsu monogatari (1953) Director: Kenji Mizoguchi
In the civil war of 16th century Japan, two peasants go to make their fortune-nominated for Best Costume Design...
3 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
A movie star (Bill Murray) and a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) meet and enter into a relationship in Tokyo Japan-Murray was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Lost in Translation) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday June 17, 2010
June 17 is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, which is a United Nations observance with the purpose to highlight ways to prevent desertification and recover from drought. With this day in mind, the theme will be films with deserts-enjoy!
1 The Living Desert (1953) Director: James Algar
Documentary chronicling the day in the life of creatures living in the desert in the southwestern United States-won an Oscar for Best Documentary...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Director: David Lean
Academy Award winning film about a flamboyant British military figure (Peter O'Toole)-O'Toole garnered an Oscar nomination for his portrayal; film also won awards for Best Picture and Best Director...
3 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) Director: Stephan Eliott
Road film about a trio of entertainers (Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp) who leave the city to perform in the middle of the desert...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of movie picks (The Living Desert) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Living Desert (1953) Director: James Algar
Documentary chronicling the day in the life of creatures living in the desert in the southwestern United States-won an Oscar for Best Documentary...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Director: David Lean
Academy Award winning film about a flamboyant British military figure (Peter O'Toole)-O'Toole garnered an Oscar nomination for his portrayal; film also won awards for Best Picture and Best Director...
3 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) Director: Stephan Eliott
Road film about a trio of entertainers (Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp) who leave the city to perform in the middle of the desert...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of movie picks (The Living Desert) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Movies for Wednesday June 16, 2010
On June 16 1992 a new book came out about Princess Diana which stirred up much controversy. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be movies on the royal family-enjoy!
1 The Queen (2006) Director: Stephen Frears
Film that chronicles the time after the death of Princess Diana and the queen's (Helen Mirren) reaction to this tragedy-Mirren won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 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...
3 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...
4 Elizabeth (1998) Director: Shekhar Kapur
Follows the early life of Queen Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) and her task of learning to be a monarch-Blanchett garnered an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal...
As I have seen a select few from the above list (The Queen & Mrs Brown) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Queen (2006) Director: Stephen Frears
Film that chronicles the time after the death of Princess Diana and the queen's (Helen Mirren) reaction to this tragedy-Mirren won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 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...
3 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...
4 Elizabeth (1998) Director: Shekhar Kapur
Follows the early life of Queen Elizabeth (Cate Blanchett) and her task of learning to be a monarch-Blanchett garnered an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal...
As I have seen a select few from the above list (The Queen & Mrs Brown) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday June 15, 2010
On June 15 1974, a man dies as rival demonstrators clashed with police and each other in London. The National Front was marching against amnesty for illegal immigrants while members of the International Marxist Group marching against racism became embroiled in clashes with the National Front leaving many injured and one dead. With this day in history in mind... the theme for today will be films about hate organizations - enjoy!
1 American History X (1998) Director: Tony Kaye
A former skin head (Edward Norton) tries to stop his younger brother (Edward Furlong) from following in his footsteps-Norton is mesmerizing in his performance which won him an Academy Award nomination...
2 Romper Stomper (1992) Director: Geoffrey Wright
A group of skinheads become angered at how their neigbourhood is changing-Russell Crowe is great in this early role...
3 The Believer (2001) Director: Henry Bean
Film about young Jewish man (Ryan Gosling) who becomes anti-Semitic and subsequently joins the KKK...
I hope that the above list of films provides hours of interesting viewing... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 American History X (1998) Director: Tony Kaye
A former skin head (Edward Norton) tries to stop his younger brother (Edward Furlong) from following in his footsteps-Norton is mesmerizing in his performance which won him an Academy Award nomination...
2 Romper Stomper (1992) Director: Geoffrey Wright
A group of skinheads become angered at how their neigbourhood is changing-Russell Crowe is great in this early role...
3 The Believer (2001) Director: Henry Bean
Film about young Jewish man (Ryan Gosling) who becomes anti-Semitic and subsequently joins the KKK...
I hope that the above list of films provides hours of interesting viewing... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday June 14, 2010
On June 14 1978 Diablo Cody was born; Cody is an up and coming screenwriter best known for her Academy Award winning script Juno. The theme for today will be films with Cody-enjoy!
1 Juno (2001) Director: Jason Reitman
Film about an offbeat girl (Ellen Page) and her unplanned pregnancy-Page and Michael Cera are charming as young couple...
2 Jennifer's Body (2009) Director: Karyn Kusama
Movie about a beautiful young woman who becomes a killing machine after she is possessed with an evil spirit-uneven film, strictly for those who are into vampire like premises...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Juno (2001) Director: Jason Reitman
Film about an offbeat girl (Ellen Page) and her unplanned pregnancy-Page and Michael Cera are charming as young couple...
2 Jennifer's Body (2009) Director: Karyn Kusama
Movie about a beautiful young woman who becomes a killing machine after she is possessed with an evil spirit-uneven film, strictly for those who are into vampire like premises...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday June 13, 2010
On June 13 1996 Guernsey England votes to legalize abortion which would overturn a ban that dates back to 1910, which, if a woman is found guilty would face life in prison. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films on this issue-enjoy!
2 In the Heat of the Night (1967) Director: Norman Jewison
Oscar winning film about a man (Sidney Poitier) who goes to a racist town to investigate a murder- Rod Steiger won an Academy Award for his performance as racist sheriff...
2 The Cider House Rules (1999) Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Film about a young man raised in an orphanage decides to leave his home to travel-Michael Caine won an Academy Award for his performance as the head of the orphanage...
2 If These Walls Could Talk (1996) Director: Cher/Nancy Savoca
Movie that delves into the area of abortion over several decades...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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2 In the Heat of the Night (1967) Director: Norman Jewison
Oscar winning film about a man (Sidney Poitier) who goes to a racist town to investigate a murder- Rod Steiger won an Academy Award for his performance as racist sheriff...
2 The Cider House Rules (1999) Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Film about a young man raised in an orphanage decides to leave his home to travel-Michael Caine won an Academy Award for his performance as the head of the orphanage...
2 If These Walls Could Talk (1996) Director: Cher/Nancy Savoca
Movie that delves into the area of abortion over several decades...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday June 12, 2010
June 12 is "Loving Day" which is the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court Decision that struck down all laws remaining which forbade interracial marriages. With Loving Day in mind, the theme for today will be films on this topic-enjoy!
1 Crash (2004) Director: Paul Haggis
Academy Award winning film about several lives who become entwined during a two day period in Los Angeles...
2 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) Director: Stanley Kramer
Film about a couple who considers themselves to be open minded until their daughter comes home with a man who is of a different race-Katherine Hepburn won an Oscar for her performance as the matriarch of the family...
3 Jungle Fever (1991) Director: Spike Lee
Movie about a married man who is having an affair with a woman who is white...
I hope the above list of movie picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Crash (2004) Director: Paul Haggis
Academy Award winning film about several lives who become entwined during a two day period in Los Angeles...
2 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) Director: Stanley Kramer
Film about a couple who considers themselves to be open minded until their daughter comes home with a man who is of a different race-Katherine Hepburn won an Oscar for her performance as the matriarch of the family...
3 Jungle Fever (1991) Director: Spike Lee
Movie about a married man who is having an affair with a woman who is white...
I hope the above list of movie picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday June 11, 2010
June 11th is Davis Day, also known as Miners Memorial Day, which is an annual day of remembrance observed in coal mining communities in Nova Scotia Canada for those who died on the job. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about miners-enjoy!
1 Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) Director: Barbara Kopple
Academy Award winning documentary about the violent miners strike that took place in Harlan County...
2 Matewan (1987) Director: John Sayles
Film about a labour union that attempts to infiltrate a town dominated by a mining company...
3 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Movie based on the real life of famous country singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek)-Spacek won an Oscar for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is also great in his role as Lynn's husband...
4 My Bloody Valentine (1981) Director: George Mihalka
Horror film about deranged miner who is killing kids in the community; also remade in 3D; over the top fun for those who like goofy slasher films...
As I have seen all but two of the above films (Harlan County U.S.A. & Matewan) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Harlan County U.S.A. (1976) Director: Barbara Kopple
Academy Award winning documentary about the violent miners strike that took place in Harlan County...
2 Matewan (1987) Director: John Sayles
Film about a labour union that attempts to infiltrate a town dominated by a mining company...
3 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Movie based on the real life of famous country singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek)-Spacek won an Oscar for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is also great in his role as Lynn's husband...
4 My Bloody Valentine (1981) Director: George Mihalka
Horror film about deranged miner who is killing kids in the community; also remade in 3D; over the top fun for those who like goofy slasher films...
As I have seen all but two of the above films (Harlan County U.S.A. & Matewan) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday June 10, 2010
On June 10 1977 a Perch fish called "Jaws" was finally captured after having devoured 3,000 goldfish almost completely destroying a breeding lake in Canterbury England. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films with fish... enjoy!
1 Jaws (1975) Director: Steven Spielberg
Thriller about a killer shark who is reeking havoc on a small town, and the men who try to stop it...
2 Finding Nemo (2003) Director Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Academy Award winning animated film about a young clown fish (Alexander Gould) who is separated from his father (Albert Brooks) when he is stolen to become a pet, and his father's journey to rescue his son...
3 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 picks provide hour of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Jaws (1975) Director: Steven Spielberg
Thriller about a killer shark who is reeking havoc on a small town, and the men who try to stop it...
2 Finding Nemo (2003) Director Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Academy Award winning animated film about a young clown fish (Alexander Gould) who is separated from his father (Albert Brooks) when he is stolen to become a pet, and his father's journey to rescue his son...
3 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 picks provide hour of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday June 9, 2010
On June 9 1981 Natalie Portman was born... so the theme for today are films with Natalie Portman-enjoy!
1 Closer (2004) Director: Mike Nichols
A relationship about two couples becomes toxic when the man (Jude Law) from one relationship becomes involved with the woman (Julia Roberts) from the other relationship-Natalie Portman and Clive Owen were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances as jilted lovers...
2 The Professional (1994) Director: Luc Besson
Gripping film about a professional assassin (Jean Reno) who looks after a young girl (Natalie Portman) after her parents are killed and teaches her his trade...
3 Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
Movie about two men (Al Pacino & Robert De Niro) who are on opposite sides of the law...
I hope the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Closer (2004) Director: Mike Nichols
A relationship about two couples becomes toxic when the man (Jude Law) from one relationship becomes involved with the woman (Julia Roberts) from the other relationship-Natalie Portman and Clive Owen were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances as jilted lovers...
2 The Professional (1994) Director: Luc Besson
Gripping film about a professional assassin (Jean Reno) who looks after a young girl (Natalie Portman) after her parents are killed and teaches her his trade...
3 Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
Movie about two men (Al Pacino & Robert De Niro) who are on opposite sides of the law...
I hope the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, June 11, 2010
Movies for Tuesday June 8. 2010
June 8th is World Oceans Day, which is a day declared by the United Nations to honour the world's oceans and all that it provides and its intrinsic value. With World Oceans Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with the ocean... enjoy!
1 Oceans (2009) Director: Jacques Perrin/Jacques Cluzaud
Drama documentary filmed all over the world, which chronicles the vanishing world of oceans on a global scale...
2 Flow: For Love of Water (2008) Director Irena Salina
Documentary about the privatization of water throughout the world...
3 Finding Nemo (2003) Director Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Academy Award winning animated film about a young clown fish (Alexander Gould) who is separated from his father (Albert Brooks) when he is stolen to become a pet, and his father's journey to rescue his son...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Oceans) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Oceans (2009) Director: Jacques Perrin/Jacques Cluzaud
Drama documentary filmed all over the world, which chronicles the vanishing world of oceans on a global scale...
2 Flow: For Love of Water (2008) Director Irena Salina
Documentary about the privatization of water throughout the world...
3 Finding Nemo (2003) Director Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Academy Award winning animated film about a young clown fish (Alexander Gould) who is separated from his father (Albert Brooks) when he is stolen to become a pet, and his father's journey to rescue his son...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Oceans) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Movies for Monday June 7 2010
On June 7 1952 Liam Neeson was born... so the theme for today are films with Liam Neeson-enjoy!
1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film about Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for saving Jewish families during WWII-film was nominated and won several Oscars: Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes both won Academy Award nominations for their portrayals...
2 Batman Begins (2005) Director: Christoper Nolan
Tells the story of Batman (Christian Bale)...
3 Gangs of New York (2002) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie about early gangs of New York City...
4 Taken (2008) Director: Pierre Morel
Film about a spy (Liam Neeson) who attempts to find his daughter who was abducted for the slave trade-Neeson is fun in this over the top thriller...
I hope the above list of films prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film about Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for saving Jewish families during WWII-film was nominated and won several Oscars: Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes both won Academy Award nominations for their portrayals...
2 Batman Begins (2005) Director: Christoper Nolan
Tells the story of Batman (Christian Bale)...
3 Gangs of New York (2002) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie about early gangs of New York City...
4 Taken (2008) Director: Pierre Morel
Film about a spy (Liam Neeson) who attempts to find his daughter who was abducted for the slave trade-Neeson is fun in this over the top thriller...
I hope the above list of films prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday June 6, 2010
On June 6 1990 the 2 Live Crew Album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" was ruled obscene by a federal judge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be movies on hip hop and rap-enjoy!
1 Wild Style (1983) Director: Charlie Ahearn
Considered to be the first hip hop motion picture about elusive graffiti writer (Lee Quinones) in New York city...
2 Biggie and Tupac (2002) Director: Nick Broomfield
Documentary about the deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur...
3 Hustle & Flow (2005) Director: Craig Brewer
A memphis pimp (Terrence Howard) tries to become a successful hip hop emcee-Howard was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance; film also won Oscar Best Music...
4 8 Mile (2002) Director Curtis Hanson
Tells the story of a young rapper (Eminem) struggling through his life while attempting to gain notoriety for his work-film won an Oscar for best song ...
5 Fear of a Black Hat (1994) Director: Rusty Cundieff
Mockumentary about a controversial hip hop band-only for those who like spoof comedies...
As I have seen only a select few from the above list (Biggie and Tupac, Hustle & Flow, 8 Mile, Fear of a Black Hat) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Wild Style (1983) Director: Charlie Ahearn
Considered to be the first hip hop motion picture about elusive graffiti writer (Lee Quinones) in New York city...
2 Biggie and Tupac (2002) Director: Nick Broomfield
Documentary about the deaths of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur...
3 Hustle & Flow (2005) Director: Craig Brewer
A memphis pimp (Terrence Howard) tries to become a successful hip hop emcee-Howard was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance; film also won Oscar Best Music...
4 8 Mile (2002) Director Curtis Hanson
Tells the story of a young rapper (Eminem) struggling through his life while attempting to gain notoriety for his work-film won an Oscar for best song ...
5 Fear of a Black Hat (1994) Director: Rusty Cundieff
Mockumentary about a controversial hip hop band-only for those who like spoof comedies...
As I have seen only a select few from the above list (Biggie and Tupac, Hustle & Flow, 8 Mile, Fear of a Black Hat) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday June 5, 2010
June 5 is World Environment Day, which is a day to raise awareness of the environment and encourage political action against environmental injustice... with World Environment Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about the environment-enjoy!
1 Baraka (1992) Director Ron Fricke
Environmental documentary depicting the beauty of the earth around the world...
2 An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Director Davis Guggenheim
Oscar winning documentary about Al Gore's campaign to raise awareness about global warming; won Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary for that year...
3 Flow: For Love of Water (2008) Director Irena Salina
Interesting documentary which chronicles the global privatization of water throughout the world...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Baraka) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Baraka (1992) Director Ron Fricke
Environmental documentary depicting the beauty of the earth around the world...
2 An Inconvenient Truth (2006) Director Davis Guggenheim
Oscar winning documentary about Al Gore's campaign to raise awareness about global warming; won Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary for that year...
3 Flow: For Love of Water (2008) Director Irena Salina
Interesting documentary which chronicles the global privatization of water throughout the world...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Baraka) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday June 4, 2010
June 4 1960 was the beginning of "Seagull Week" in Dover England where local towns people would destroy seagull eggs from the famous White Cliffs of Dover's surrounding area since the seagulls have left the cliffs and moved to the town where towns folk claim to be overrun by birds deafening dawn chorus and soiled cars and clothes. With Seagull Week in mind... the theme for today will be movies about birds-enjoy!
1 The Birds (1963) Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Horror about a wealthy woman (Tippi Hedren) who goes to a small Northern California town to pursue a man and ends up in a bizarre world of attacking birds...
2 Le peuple migrateur (2001) Director: Jacques Perrin/Jacques Cluzaud/Michel Debats
Documentary about the migratory patterns of birds throughout the world-film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary...
3 Le marche de l'empereur (2005) Director: Luc Jacquet
Academy Award winning documentary about the annual journey of Emperor penguins to their traditional breeding grounds...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Le peuple migrateur) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Birds (1963) Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Horror about a wealthy woman (Tippi Hedren) who goes to a small Northern California town to pursue a man and ends up in a bizarre world of attacking birds...
2 Le peuple migrateur (2001) Director: Jacques Perrin/Jacques Cluzaud/Michel Debats
Documentary about the migratory patterns of birds throughout the world-film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary...
3 Le marche de l'empereur (2005) Director: Luc Jacquet
Academy Award winning documentary about the annual journey of Emperor penguins to their traditional breeding grounds...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Le peuple migrateur) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday June 3, 2010
On June 3 1925 Tony Curtis was born... so the theme for today are films with Tony Curtis-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 Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Tells the story of an unethical Broadway columnist (Burt Lancaster) who convinces a press agent (Tony Curtis) to break up a romance...
3 Spartacus (1960) Director: Stanley Kubrick/Anthony Mann
Movie about the slave Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) who leads a revolt against the Roman Empire- Peter Ustinov won an Oscar for his role as Lentulus Batiatus...
4 The Boston Strangler (1968) Director Richard Fleischer
Perfectly captures the panic that crippled a city during the reign of terror by the man known as the Boston Strangler... Tony Curtis is great in his portrayal.
As I have seen only a select few from the above list (Some Like it Hot & The Boston Strangler) I look forward to your feedback...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 Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Tells the story of an unethical Broadway columnist (Burt Lancaster) who convinces a press agent (Tony Curtis) to break up a romance...
3 Spartacus (1960) Director: Stanley Kubrick/Anthony Mann
Movie about the slave Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) who leads a revolt against the Roman Empire- Peter Ustinov won an Oscar for his role as Lentulus Batiatus...
4 The Boston Strangler (1968) Director Richard Fleischer
Perfectly captures the panic that crippled a city during the reign of terror by the man known as the Boston Strangler... Tony Curtis is great in his portrayal.
As I have seen only a select few from the above list (Some Like it Hot & The Boston Strangler) I look forward to your feedback...enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday June 2, 2010
On June 2 1953 Queen Elizabeth II is crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London, with this day in history in mind... the theme for today will be films about Queen Elizabeth and the monarchy-enjoy!
1 The Queen (2006) Director: Stephen Frears
Film that chronicles the time after the death of Princess Diana and the queen's (Helen Mirren) reaction to this tragedy-Mirren won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 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...
3 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 all but one film from the above list (The Young Victoria) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Queen (2006) Director: Stephen Frears
Film that chronicles the time after the death of Princess Diana and the queen's (Helen Mirren) reaction to this tragedy-Mirren won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
2 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...
3 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 all but one film from the above list (The Young Victoria) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Movies for Tuesday June 1, 2010
June is National Aboriginal History Month... so to commemorate this time, the theme for today will be films for Aboriginal month-enjoy!
1 Reel Injun (2009) Director: Dustin Diamond/Catherine Bainbridge
Documentary about the depiction of First Nations peoples in film...
2 Wounded Knee (2009Z) Director: Stanley Nelson
Documentary that chronicles when American Indian Movement activists entered wounded knee on the Pine Ridge Reservation for a 71 day standoff for redress of broken treaties...
3 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...
4 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...
5 Atanarjuat (2001) Director: Zacharias Kunuk
Film about an Inuit legend about an evil spirit and a warrior (Natar Ungalaaq) who attempts to battle it...
6 Little Big Man (1970) Director: Arthur Penn
An old man (Dustin Hoffman) retells his life of living with First Nations- Chief Dan George won an Oscar nomination for his role as Old Lodge Skins...
As I have seen a select few film from the above picks (Reel Injun, Whale Rider & Little Big Man) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Reel Injun (2009) Director: Dustin Diamond/Catherine Bainbridge
Documentary about the depiction of First Nations peoples in film...
2 Wounded Knee (2009Z) Director: Stanley Nelson
Documentary that chronicles when American Indian Movement activists entered wounded knee on the Pine Ridge Reservation for a 71 day standoff for redress of broken treaties...
3 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...
4 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...
5 Atanarjuat (2001) Director: Zacharias Kunuk
Film about an Inuit legend about an evil spirit and a warrior (Natar Ungalaaq) who attempts to battle it...
6 Little Big Man (1970) Director: Arthur Penn
An old man (Dustin Hoffman) retells his life of living with First Nations- Chief Dan George won an Oscar nomination for his role as Old Lodge Skins...
As I have seen a select few film from the above picks (Reel Injun, Whale Rider & Little Big Man) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Movies for Monday May 31, 2010
May 31st is Memorial Day, which is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honour soldiers who died in the war. With Memorial Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about war-enjoy!
1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
2 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
3 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
2 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
3 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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