Movies for Monday July 26, 2010

On July 26 1922 Writer, Producer, Actor & Director Blake Edwards was born (but most known as a director) so the theme for today are films directed by Blake Edwards... enjoy!

1 The Days of Wine and Roses (1962) Director: Blake Edwards
Engrossing film about an alcoholic (Jack Lemmon) who meets and marries a woman (Lee Remick) and subsequently brings her into his addiction-Lemon & Remick are great in their roles which garnered them both Academy Award nominations for their performances...

2 A Shot in the Dark (1964) Director: Blake Edwards
Comedy about a bumbling inspector (Peter Sellers) who is hired to solve a murder case...

3 Victor/Victoria (1982) Director: Blake Edwards
A struggling singer (Julie Andrews) finds work playing a male female impersonator, which complicates her personal life-Andrews was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...

I hope that the above list of movie picks provides hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday July 25, 2010

On July 25 1965 Illeana Douglas was born... so the theme for today are films with Illeana Douglas-enjoy!

1 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Based on the novel by Nicholas Pileggi about the true story of a man (Ray Liotta) who ends up in witness protection after being part of the mob-Joe Pesci won an Academy Award for his performance as trigger happy mobster...

2 Ghost World (2001) Director: Terry Zwigoff
Movie about two girls (Thora Birch & Scarlett Johansson) who are social outsiders who end up hanging out with a middle aged man (Steve Buscemi)-charming film...

3 Cape Fear (1991) Director: Martin Scorsese
Interesting remake of film about an ex convict (Robert De Niro) who goes after the man he believes responsible for putting him in jail-De Niro is captivating as psychopathic ex-con...

4 To Die For (1995) Director: Gus Van Sant
Offbeat film about a television personality (Nicole Kidman) who will stop at nothing to get rid of her husband (Matt Dillon) -Kidman is good in her performance...

I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday July 24, 2010

On July 24 1929 Director Peter Yates was born. So the theme for today are films with Peter Yates... enjoy!

1 Breaking Away (1979) Director: Peter Yates
Charming film about a young man (Dennis Christopher) who is obsessed with the Italian cycling team while also vying for the affections of a college girl-Film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...

2 The Dresser (1983) Director: Peter Yates
Film that depicts life backstage in a theatre-film was nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...

3 Bullitt (1968) Director: Peter Yates
Thriller about a cop (Steve Mcqueen) who must track down the person responsible for killing an important witness-film won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing...

I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday July 23, 2010

On July 23 1989 Daniel Radcliffe was born... so the theme for today are films with Daniel Radcliffe-enjoy!

1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Director: Chris Columbus
First film of the Harry Potter Franchise based on the popular novel about a young man (Daniel Radcliffe) who has magical powers-Nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Music...

2 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Third installment of popular films, considered by many to be the best where Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is in his third year at Hogwarts School-Nominated for two Oscars including Best Music and Best Visual Effects...

3 December Boys (2007) Director: Rod Hardy
Lesser known film about a group of orphans who find themselves competing for the affections of the same family...

As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday July 22, 2010

On July 22 1947 Albert Brooks was born... so the theme for today are films with Albert Brooks-enjoy!

1 Taxi Driver (1976) Director: Martin Scorsese
Dark film about an unstable Vietnam Vet (Robert De Niro) who decides to save a teenage prostitute (Jodie Foster) through violence-film was nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Robert De Niro & Best Actress for Jodie Foster...

2 Broadcast News (1987) Director: James L. Brooks
Film about two rival broadcasters (Albert Brooks & William Hurt) who are both vying for the affections of their female producer (Holly Hunter)-Nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Actor for William Hurt & Albert Brooks and Best Actress for Holly Hunter...

3 Finding Nemo (2003) Director: Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Animated movie about two fish (Albert Brooks & Alexander Gould) that are separated after one is taken away to be a child's pet-won Academy Award for Best Animated Feature...

I hope that the above list will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday July 21, 2010

On July 21 1926 Director/Producer Norman Jewison was born... so the theme for today are films directed by Norman Jewison-enjoy!

1 In the Heat of the Night (1967) Director: Norman Jewison
Academy Award winning film about a detective (Sidney Poitier) who helps a small town sheriff (Rod Steiger) solve a murder in a racist town-film also won awards for Best Writing and Best Actor for Rod Steiger...

2 The Hurricane (1999) Director: Norman Jewison
Based on the true story of boxer Rubin "Hurricane Carter (Denzel Washington) who was wrongfully imprisoned for murder-Washington was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...

4 The Cincinnati Kid (1965) Director: Norman Jewison
Film about a poker player (Steve Mcqueen) who tries to beat a master player (Rip Torn) for high stakes...

3 Moonstruck (1987) Director: Norman Jewison
A widowed bookkeeper (Cher) must choose between brothers (Danny Aiello & Nicolas Cage) for romance-Cher won an Academy Award for Best Actress and Olympia Dukakis also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress...

I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday July 20, 2010

July 20 is Dia del Amigo (Friend's Day) Friends Day is a celebration of friendship, held annually, mainly in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay-it is a time for people to contact old friends that they may not be in touch with all the time. With Friend's Day in mind, the theme for today will be buddy movies-enjoy!

1 Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid (1969) Director: George Roy Hill
Two train robbers (Paul Newman & Robert Redford) flee the United States and head for Bolivia to escape the law-film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...

2 Thelma & Louise (1991) Director: Ridley Scott
Two friends (Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis) go on a road trip and end up in trouble with the law after one is assaulted and the other decides to take the law into her own hands...

3 Road to Morocco (1942) Director: David Butler
Castaways (Bing Crosby & Bob Hope) on a dessert shore find an enchanting city-film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...

4 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) Director: Danny Leiner
Buddies end up in unusual situations while trying to get to White Castle after seeing an advertisement-for those who enjoy goofy comedies...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Road to Morocco) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday July 19, 2010

On July 19 1983 a brand new species of dinosaur is unveiled at the Natural History Museum in London; the flesh eating dinosaur is believed to be over 125 million years old. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about dinosaurs-enjoy!

1 Jurassic Park (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Based on the Michael Crichton novel about a theme park created to replicate the dinosaur age-Won Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Effects...

2 King Kong (1933) Director: Merian C. Cooper/Edgar Wallace
Movie makers go to an island with prehistoric creatures and discover a giant gorilla who becomes obsessed with their leading lady (Fay Wray) - remade in 2005 to positive reviews...

3 Creation (1931) Director: Willis H O'Brien
The first dinosaur movie made of the sound era about a lost submarine that stumbles upon an island filled with dinosaurs-used stop motion animation to depict dinosaur scenes...

4 The Valley of Gwangi (1969) Director: Jim Connolly
A cowboy (James Franciscus) tries to become rich and famous by capturing a T-Rex and putting it into a circus...

5 One Million Years B.C. (1966) Director: Don Chaffey
Well known film about a caveman (John Richardson) who encounters many dangers, such as dinosaurs, after being banished from his home-known more for having the beautiful Raquel Welch as love interest than for quality filmmaking

As I have only seen one film from the above list (Jurassic Park) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday July !8, 2010

On July 18 1990, two English teenagers are held in Thailand over drug charges; both served three years in prison and then were finally released after receiving pressure from the British government. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about drug smugglers... enjoy!

1 Midnight Express (1978) Director: Alan Parker
Film based on the book about the true story of a man (Brad Davis) sentenced to 30 years in a Turkish prison for smuggling drugs-Film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...

2 Traffic (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Tells the story of many lives impacted by the drug trade-Won several Oscars including Best Director, Best Writing, Best Editing & Best Supporting Actor for Benicio Del Toro as drug enforcement officer...

2 Maria Full of Grace (2004) Director: Joshua Marston
Movie about a desperate pregnant girl (Catalina Sandino Moreno)who is willing to risk her life to be a drug mule in order to make money for her family-Moreno was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...

As I have seen all but one film from the above picks (Maria Full of Grace) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday July 17, 2010

On July 17 1899 James Cagney was born... so the theme for today are films with James Cagney-enjoy!

1 Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) Director: Michael Curtiz
Movie about a priest (Pat O'Brien) who tries to stop a gangster (James Cagney) from recruiting kids into his gang-nominated for Best Director, Best Writing and Best Actor for James Cagney...

2 White Heat (1949) Director: Raoul Walsh
Film about a criminal youth (James Cagney) who makes an escape from prison to join his old gang-film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...

3 The Public Enemy (1931) Director: William A. Wellman
Tells the story of a troubled youth (James Cagney) who rises up through the Chicago underworld-movie that started Cagney's career as a tough guy...

4 Yankee Doodle Dandee (1942) Director: Michael Curtiz
Based on the real life of George M. Cohan (James Cagney)-famous as an actor, singer and dancer-Cagney was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...

As I have only seen a select few films from the above list (The Public Enemy & Yankee Doodle Dandee) I look forward to your response-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday July 16, 2010

On July 16 1967 Will Ferrell was born... so the theme for today are films with Will Ferrell-enjoy!

1 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) Director: Jay Roach
Send up film of classic spy movies where Austin Powers (Mike Meyers) must battle Doctor Evil (Mike Meyers)-Meyers is fun as swinging spy...

2 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Sweet Christmas fare about a man (Will Ferrell) who was raised by elves and then travels to NYC to find his biological father (James Caan) - Ferrell is charming in his role & Bob Newhart is also great as elf...

3 Old School (2003) Director: Todd Phillips
Goofy comedy about a group of guys who revisit their college days...

4 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) Director: Adam Mckay
Over the top film fun about a race car driver (Will Farrell) who has an accident and has to learn how to drive again-Farrell and John C. Reilly are funny as buddies on and off the road...

5 Wedding Crashers (2005) Director: David Dobkin
Comedy about two friends (Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn) who spend all of their time crashing weddings-Will Ferrell is great as has been wedding crasher...

6 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Director: Adam Mckay
Silly take on male dominated news shows that prevailed in the seventies with Ron Burgandy (Will Ferrell) falling for a female anchor (Christina Applegate)-only for those who enjoy silly spoofs...

I hope the above list will bring hours of fun entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday July 15, 2010

On July 15 2000 a landmark case in London occurred where two men escaped dangerous driving prosecution charges caught on camera as it was ruled to have violated their human rights under European law. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films known for car chases... enjoy!

1 The French Connection (1971) Director: William Friedkin
Oscar winning film about the NYC drug squad who stumble upon a major drug smuggling operation-also won awards for Best Actor (Gene Hackman); Best Director (William Friedkin); Best Writing & Best Film Editing...

2 Bullitt (1968) Director: Peter Yates
Film about a San Francisco cop (Steve McQueen) who goes after an underworld crime boss for killing his witness in an important case-Won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing...

3 Matrix Reloaded (2003) Director: Andy Wachowski/Lana Wachowski
Passable sequel to superior Matrix film that continues to tell the story of Neo (Keanu Reeves) and his attempts to save humanity-nail biting car chase sequence and good special effects...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Bullitt) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday July 14

July 14 is Bastille Day (Fete de la Federation) which is the French national holiday that is celebrated every year, to commemorate the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. The Bastille was a fortress prison located in Paris… with the Bastille in mind, the theme for today will be films about prisoners of the Bastille-enjoy!

1 Les miserables (1935) Director: Richard Boleslawski
Based on the Victor Hugo classic about an ex convict (Fredric March) from the Bastilles who failed to report for parole and is mercilessly pursued by an obsessive police officer (Charles Laughton) – nominated for an Academy Award for Best Pictre…

2 A Tale of Two Cities (1935) Director: Jack Conway
Movie based on Charles Dickens classic about the French Revolution – Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture…

3 The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) Director: James Whale
Adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas novel about twins that are born into nobility and one (Louis Hayward) is forced into imprisonment (the Bastille) with an iron mask

4 Quills (2000) Director: Philip Kaufman
Film about infamous prisoner of the Bastille (the Marquis De Sade) who is imprisoned in an insane asylum with a tyrannical doctor (Michael Caine) – Geoffrey Rush was nominated for an Oscar for his performance…

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (A Tale of Two Cities) I look forward to your feedback… enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday July 13, 2010

On July 13 1955, convicted murderer Ruth Ellis was hanged at Holloway Prison in London, England for shooting her lover; she was the last woman in England to be executed. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about women on death row… enjoy!

1 I Want to Live! (1958) Director: Robert Wise
Classic film about a woman (Susan Hayward) sentenced to death after she is framed- Susan Hayward won an Academy Award for her performance…

2 Monster (2003) Director: Patty Jenkins
Film based on the true story of Aileen Wournos (Charlize Theron) who was considered to be one of the first female serial killers in the United States-Theron won an Oscar for her standout performance…

3 Aileen Wournos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992) Director: Nick Broomfiled
Documentary chronicling the events that lead up to the execution of Aileen Wournos…
Broomfield also made Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer where he follows up on the hangers on that had attached themselves to Wournos leading up to her execution-both documentaries are fascinating but strange…

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (I Want to Live!) I look forward to your feedback – enjoy!

Dianezy
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Movies for Monday July 12, 2010

On July 12 1978 Topher Grace was born; mostly known for his role in the television series "That 70's Show" He has also starred in a number of notable movies. With this in mind, the theme for today will be movies with Topher Grace... enjoy!

1 Traffic (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Tells the story of how drugs touches the lives of so many people-Benicio Del Toro won an Academy Award for his role as a law enforcement officer, and Soderbergh won an Oscar for Best Director; Erika Christenson is great as wealthy young girl who becomes an addict...

2 In Good Company (2004) Director: Paul Weitz
Movie about a business man (Dennis Quaid) who ends up with a boss who is half his age (Topher Grace) and who is also romantically involved with his daughter (Scarlett Johansson)...

3 Spider-Man 3 (2007) Director: Sam Raimi
Third movie in the Spider Man franchise about a strange black entity that causes trouble for Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) - only for forgiving Spider Man fans...

I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday July 11, 2010

July 11 is World Population Day, which is an annual event observed on July 11 seeking to raise global awareness of over population issues. It is on July 11, 1989 when the world's population reached 5 billion. With World Population Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about overpopulation... enjoy!

1 Soylent Green (1973) Director: Richard Fleischer
Movie about an overpopulated Futuristic Earth where people are forced to sustain themselves on a mysterious food like substance to stay alive...

2 Logan's Run (1976) Director: Michael Anderson
Science Fiction film about an idyllic future with a serious drawback, due to overpopulation, people must agree to succumb when they reach the age of thirty-only for those who like seventies science fiction fare...

3 Hardware (1990) Director: Richard Stanley
Cult film about post-apocalyptic times where a robot is created to keep the population under control-for those who enjoy offbeat cult fare...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Hardware) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday July 10, 2010

On July 10 1964 the album "A Hard Day's Night" by the Beatles was released. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films of the Beatles... enjoy!

1 A Hard Day's Night (1964) Director: Richard Lester
Black and white film starring the Beatles in their first feature length film where they show their comedic side and musical prowess- nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Music and Best Writing...

2 Yellow Submarine (1968) Director: George Dunning
Animated film with the Beatles who try to save Pepperland from the evil Blue Meanies...

3 Backbeat (1994) Director: Iain Softley
Movie based on Stuart Sutcliffe's (Stephen Dorff) short stint and departure from the Beatles...

4 All You Need Is Cash (1978) Director: Eric Idle/Gary Weis
A film that parodies Beatlemania and serious documentaries about the Beatles...

I hope that the above list will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday July 9, 2010

On July 9 1964 Courtney Love was born; known as the widower of Kurt Cobain, the musician and the actress, the theme for today will be films with Courtney Love-enjoy!

1 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director: Alex Cox
Movie based on the tragic relationship between Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) of the Sex Pistols and girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) -Oldman and Webb are great as doomed couple...

2 The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Director: Milos Forman
Film based on the controversial pornography publisher (Woody Harrelson)-Harrelson was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal and Forman was also nominated...

3 The Man on the Moon (1999) Director: Milos Forman
Based on the life of eccentric comedian Andy Kaufman (Jim Carrey)...

4 Kurt & Courtney (1998) Director: Nick Broomfield
Documentary about the life of Kurt Cobain and his relationship with Courtney Love...

I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday July 8, 2010

July 8 is the day of the annual Soapy Smith Party at Magic Castle , Hollywood California and the Soapy Smith Wake held in Skagway, Alaska which celebrate the life and death of Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith who was a famous American con artist and gangster of the old west, killed in the famed Shootout on Juneau Wharf resulting in his death on July 8 1898. With this legendary con man in mind, the theme for today will be films with characters based on "Soapy Smith" -enjoy!

1 The Far Country (1954) Director: Anthony Mann
Story of two fortune hunters (James Stewart & Walter Brennan) who decide to sell cattle to a klondike town...

2 Two Way Stretch (1960) Director: Robert Day
Film about a robber (Peter Sellers) who intends to break out of prison and steal a fortune in diamonds...

3 Call of the Wild (1972) Director: Ken Annakin
Movie based on the novel about a house dog who is taken from its home to become a sled dog of the north...

As I have only seen one film from the above list (Call of the Wild) I look forward to your response... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday July 7, 2010

July 7 is Tanabata, which is a Japanese star festival (held at night) that celebrates the meeting of two stars that are only able to meet once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. With this Japanese holiday in mind, the theme for today will be films with Japanese Directors... enjoy!

1 Seven Samurai (1954) Director: Akira Kurosawa
Highly regarded film about a town who elicits the help of seven unemployed samurai from bandits...

2 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...

3 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...

4 Tokyo Drifter (1966) Director: Seijun Suzuki
Movie about a gangster (Tetsuya Watari) who must leave his home when he decides to go straight...

5 Audition (1999) Director: Takashi Miike
Horror movie about a widower (Ryo Ishibashi) who goes along with his friend to audition women as potential girl friends under the ruse of auditioning for a show, and meets who he believes to be the girl of his dreams (Eihi Shiina) but ends up having a much darker side-not for the faint hearted...

As I have seen only one film from the above list ( Audition) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday July 6, 2010

On July 6 1951 Geoffrey Rush was born... so the theme for today will be films with Geoffrey Rush-enjoy!

1 Shine (1996) Director: Scott Hicks
Movie based on real life pianist David Helfgott (Geoffrey Rush) who makes a come back after a break down-Rush won an Academy Award for his charming portrayal of Helfgott...

2 Munich (2005) Director: Steven Spielberg
Movie is based on the real life story of how 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics...

3 Shakespeare in Love (1998) Director: John Madden
Academy Award winning film about a younger Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) who meets an intriguing woman (Gwyneth Paltrow) who inspires him to write one of his most notable plays -film won a number of Oscars including Best Film, Best Writing, Best Actress for Gwyneth Paltrow, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Judi Dench as Qeen Elizabeth...

4 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Director: Gore Verbinski
Action film about Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and his attempts to fight cursed pirates-Depp was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...

5 Finding Nemo (2003) Director: Andrew Stanton/Lee Unkrich
Animated film about a fish (Alexander Gould) who attempts to escape to his home after he is caught and put into a fish tank-film won Oscar for Best Animated Film...

I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday July 5, 2010

July 5 is known as Bloody Thursday which commemorates the 1934 West Coast Longshoremen's strike, which lasted eighty three days and led to the unionization of all of the West Coast Ports of the United States. With Bloody Thursday in mind... the theme for today will be films about unions... 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 Hoffa (1992) Director: Danny DeVito
Movie about legendary union man Jimma Hoffa (Jack Nicholson)...

As I have seen all but one film (Hoffa) from the above list of movie picks, I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday July 4, 2010

July 4 is Independence day, also known as the Fourth of July, which is a federal holiday for the United States, which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. With the Fourth of July in mind, the theme for today will be films with the Fourth of July... enjoy!

1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on the real life story of Vietnam War Veteran and Political Activist Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise)-Cruise is great in his portrayal which garnered him an Academy Award nomination; film also won Oscars for Best Director and Best Editing...

2 Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) Director: Michael Curtiz
Movie based on real life composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan (James Cagney) - Cagney won an Academy Award for his portrayal; film also won for Best Music and Best Sound...

3 Independence Day (1996) Director: Roland Emmerich
Film about an alien invasion that takes place against the human race- film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list of movie picks (Independence Day) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday July 3, 2010

July 2 is the start of "Dog Days" according to the "Old Farmers Almanac". Dog days are coined as the hottest, most sultry days of summer. With Dog Days in mind, the theme for today will be movies about the hot summer... enjoy!

1 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet
Movie based on a true story that takes place on one of the hottest days in New York City where a man (Al Pacino) robs a bank to pay for his lovers operation-Pacino won an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal; also won an Oscar for Best Writing...

2 Body Heat (1981) Director: Lawrence Kasdan
During a heat wave, a woman (Kathleen Turner) convinces her lover (William Hurt) to murder her wealthy husband...

3 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Film that takes place during a heat wave in Brooklyn where a number of people in the neighbourhood turn to violence on the hottest day of the summer-Danny Aiello was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance as a bigoted restaurant owner; film was also nominated for Best Writing...

I hope that the above list of film picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday July 2, 2010

July 2 2005 the worlds biggest music stars perform at Live8 Concerts around the world to persuade political leaders to take on the issue of poverty in Africa. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be concert movies... enjoy!

1 The Concert for Bangladesh (1972) Director: Saul Swimmer
Film about the first benefit rock concert where notable musicians performed in concert to raise money for the poor of Bangladesh...

2 Woodstock (1970) Director: Michael Wadleigh
Documentary that chronicles the famous 1969 music festival-won Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary...

3 Festival Express (2003) Director: Bob Smeaton/Frank Cvitanovich
Movie based on the Canadian rock festival that took place highlighting a number of musical acts famous in the sixties...

As I have seen all but one film (The Concert for Bangladesh) from the above list of concert films, I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday July 1, 2010

July 1st is Canada Day which is a federal holiday that celebrates Canada's birthday. With Canada Day in mind, the theme for today will be Canadian films-enjoy!

1 Goin' Down the Road (1970) Director: Donald Shebib
Engaging film about two men (Doug McGrath & Paul Bradley) who leave their families behind in Nova Scotia to find more opportunity in Toronto...

2 The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (1983) Director: Rick Moranis/Dave Thomas
Goofy comedy about SCTV brothers Bob & Doug Mckenzie (Rick Moranis & Dave Thomas) who get jobs at a brewery only to find out that something fishy is going on with its owners...

3 Meatballs (1979) Director: Ivan Reitman
Comedy about a camp counsellor (Bill Murray) who helps a home sick kid (Chris Makepeace) enjoy his time at camp-Murray is charming in his role...

I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday June 30, 2010

On June 30 1959 Vincent D'Onofrio was born... so the theme for today are films with Vincent D'Onofrio-enjoy!

1 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Movie about the dehumanizing effects of basic training on recruits for the Vietnam War-film nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...

2 The Player (1992) Director: Robert Altman
A studio executive (Tim Robbins) is blackmailed by a writer whose script he rejected-film was nominated for Oscar for Best Director, Writing and Editing...

3 Ed Wood (1994) Director: Tim Burton
Film based on the real life director of low budget films Ed Wood (Johnny Depp)-Martin Landau is great as Bela Lugosi, which he won an Academy Award for his portrayal...

I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday June 29, 2010

On June 29 1944 Gary Busey was born... so the theme for today are films with Gary Busey-enjoy!

1 The Buddy Holly Story (1978) Director: Steve Rash
Film based on the early career and rise to fame for musician Buddy Holly (Gary Busey)-Busey is great as Holly, and garnered an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal...

2 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) Director: Terry Gilliam
Movie about journalist Hunter S. Thompson (Johnny Depp)...

3 Lethal Weapon (1987) Director: Richard Donner
A veteran cop (Danny Glover) is paired with an unstable cop (Mel Gibson) and have to face drug smugglers-Busey is good as villain-fun thriller...

4 Lost Highway (1997) Director: David Lynch
Offbeat film about a jazz player (Bill Pullman) is framed for the murder of his wife and sent to prison...

5 The Firm (1993) Director: Sydney Pollack
Thriller about a young lawyer (Tom Cruise) who works for a law firm with a dark secret...

I hope that the above list of films provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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