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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