September 26 1981 is number one ranking tennis pro Serena Williams birthday. So the theme for today are films with tennis-enjoy!
1 Pat and Mike (1952) Director: George Cukor
Film about a pro athlete (Katherine Hepburn) who is having trouble with her domineering fiance, and so enlists the help of her manager (Spencer Tracy) to keep on track; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Squid and the Whale (2005) Director: Noah Baumbach
Engrossing movie about the deteriorating relationship of a family as mom has an affair with a tennis pro; Jeff Daniels is great as pseudo intellectual dad...
3 Match Point (2005) Director: Woody Allen
Movie about a former tennis pro (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) who falls for a woman (Scarlett Johansson) who is involved with his friend...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Squid and the Whale) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Movies for Saturday, September 25, 2010
On September 25 1968 Will Smith was born. First known as a rapper, than as a television star for " The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" he is also known for starring in a number of notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today will be movies with Will Smith-enjoy!
1 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Director: Gabriele Muccino
Based on the true story of a man (Will Smith) who ends up living on the street with his son while trying to make a name for himself as a stockbroker; Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Ali (2001) Director: Michael Mann
Biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali (Will Smith) from his early years to his time fighting in the boxing ring; Smith was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
3 Six Degrees of Separation (1993) Director: Fred Schepisi
Film based on the real life of a con artist (Will Smith) residing in NYC who claimed to be related to famous people in order to ingratiate himself into their lives; Smith is good in his role, and Stockard Channing was also good as wealthy socialite, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her performance...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Director: Gabriele Muccino
Based on the true story of a man (Will Smith) who ends up living on the street with his son while trying to make a name for himself as a stockbroker; Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Ali (2001) Director: Michael Mann
Biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali (Will Smith) from his early years to his time fighting in the boxing ring; Smith was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...
3 Six Degrees of Separation (1993) Director: Fred Schepisi
Film based on the real life of a con artist (Will Smith) residing in NYC who claimed to be related to famous people in order to ingratiate himself into their lives; Smith is good in his role, and Stockard Channing was also good as wealthy socialite, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for her performance...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday, September 24, 2010
On September 24 1988, Ben Johnson won the 100m gold at the Seoul Olympics. Later tarnished for using enhancement drugs, Johnson would have his medal rescinded. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about steroid use and running-enjoy!
1 Bigger Stronger Faster (2008) Director: Chris Bell
Documentary about the United States obsession with having to be the best, and subsequent use of steroids among athletes and otherwise...
2 Chariots of Fire (1981) Director: Hugh Hudson
Academy Award winning film about two very different track athletes who end up competing against each other in the 1924 Olympics; film also won Oscars for Best Writing, Music and Costume Design...
3 Marathon (2005) Director: Yoon Chui Jeong
Movie about a young man with autism who is only able to find release through running...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Chariots of Fire) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Bigger Stronger Faster (2008) Director: Chris Bell
Documentary about the United States obsession with having to be the best, and subsequent use of steroids among athletes and otherwise...
2 Chariots of Fire (1981) Director: Hugh Hudson
Academy Award winning film about two very different track athletes who end up competing against each other in the 1924 Olympics; film also won Oscars for Best Writing, Music and Costume Design...
3 Marathon (2005) Director: Yoon Chui Jeong
Movie about a young man with autism who is only able to find release through running...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Chariots of Fire) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday September 23, 2010
On September 23 1920 Mickey Rooney was born-known for his many earlier films as Andy Hardy... Rooney also starred in a number of other notable movies. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films with Mickey Rooney-enjoy!
1 Captains Courageous (1937) Director: Victor Fleming
Based on the classic novel about a wealthy young man (Freddie Bartholomew) who falls overboard from an ocean liner and is rescued by a fishing boat, and ends up making an unlikely friend (Spencer Tracy) while waiting to be reunited with his family; Tracy won an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Boys Town (1938) Director: Norman Taurog
Movie about a priest(Spencer Tracy) who attempts to help a group of youth who are going down the wrong path; Film won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Acting for Spencer Tracy...
3 The Black Stallion (1979) Director: Carroll Ballard
Film about a young man who, with the help of a great trainer (Mickey Rooney) work together to train a stallion to become a world renowned race horse; Rooney was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Captains Courageous) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Captains Courageous (1937) Director: Victor Fleming
Based on the classic novel about a wealthy young man (Freddie Bartholomew) who falls overboard from an ocean liner and is rescued by a fishing boat, and ends up making an unlikely friend (Spencer Tracy) while waiting to be reunited with his family; Tracy won an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Boys Town (1938) Director: Norman Taurog
Movie about a priest(Spencer Tracy) who attempts to help a group of youth who are going down the wrong path; Film won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Acting for Spencer Tracy...
3 The Black Stallion (1979) Director: Carroll Ballard
Film about a young man who, with the help of a great trainer (Mickey Rooney) work together to train a stallion to become a world renowned race horse; Rooney was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Captains Courageous) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday September 22, 2010
September 22 1949 is the founding date of the American Business Women's Association, which was created to provide opportunities for working women from diverse backgrounds to work toward furthering their professional goals. On September 22, American Business Women's Day is celebrated in the United States to acknowledge all of the contributions that working women continue to make throughout the USA. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about working women-enjoy!
1 His Girl Friday (1940) Director: Howard Hawks
Film about independent woman reporter(Rosalind Russell) who is being persuaded by her ex husband (Cary Grant) not to remarry-Interesting film that depicts a woman working in a male dominated field...
2 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Tells the story of a woman (Melanie Griffith) trying to move up the ladder in Corporate America; Griffith is charming in her role, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 His Girl Friday (1940) Director: Howard Hawks
Film about independent woman reporter(Rosalind Russell) who is being persuaded by her ex husband (Cary Grant) not to remarry-Interesting film that depicts a woman working in a male dominated field...
2 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Tells the story of a woman (Melanie Griffith) trying to move up the ladder in Corporate America; Griffith is charming in her role, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday September 21, 2010
September 21 is International Day of Peace, it is dedicated to peace, or the absence of war. With International Day of Peace in mind, the theme for today will be films that celebrate peace-enjoy!
1 Ghandi (1982) Director: Richard Attenborough
Academy Award winning film that depicts the life of Mahatma Ghandi (Ben Kingsley) who was the leader of the Indian revolts against the British through peaceful protest; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley...
2 Woodstock (1970) Director: Michael Wadleigh
Documentary that chronicles one of the most famous concerts of the peace movement (Woodstock Music & Art Festival) - film won Academy Award for Best Documentary...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of movie watching entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Ghandi (1982) Director: Richard Attenborough
Academy Award winning film that depicts the life of Mahatma Ghandi (Ben Kingsley) who was the leader of the Indian revolts against the British through peaceful protest; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Ben Kingsley...
2 Woodstock (1970) Director: Michael Wadleigh
Documentary that chronicles one of the most famous concerts of the peace movement (Woodstock Music & Art Festival) - film won Academy Award for Best Documentary...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of movie watching entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday September 20, 2010
On September 20 1934 Italian bombshell Sophia Loren was born. Blessed with beautiful looks, Loren was also an Academy Award winning actress. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films with Sophia Loren-enjoy!
1 Two Women (1960) Director: Vittorio De Sica
Film about a woman and her daughter experiencing the harsh realities of war; Loren won an Oscar for her performance...
2 A Special Day (1977) Director: Ettore Scola
Sophia Loren plays Antonietta, a woman who is married to a man who leaves to attend an historic event. While she is left alone in her tenement she strikes up a friendship with a neighbour (Marcello Mastrionni) while her husband is away...
3 Grumpier Old Men (1995) Director: Howard Deutch
Light sequel to comedy about two older neighbour friends who have been in a rivalry since one of them stole the others wife-Loren plays the new older beauty who moves onto the street...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Grumpier Old Men) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Two Women (1960) Director: Vittorio De Sica
Film about a woman and her daughter experiencing the harsh realities of war; Loren won an Oscar for her performance...
2 A Special Day (1977) Director: Ettore Scola
Sophia Loren plays Antonietta, a woman who is married to a man who leaves to attend an historic event. While she is left alone in her tenement she strikes up a friendship with a neighbour (Marcello Mastrionni) while her husband is away...
3 Grumpier Old Men (1995) Director: Howard Deutch
Light sequel to comedy about two older neighbour friends who have been in a rivalry since one of them stole the others wife-Loren plays the new older beauty who moves onto the street...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Grumpier Old Men) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Movies for Sunday September 19, 2010
September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day... with this holiday in mind, the theme for today are films about pirates-enjoy!
1 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Director: Gore Verbinski
Film about a blacksmith who engages the help of a pirate captain (Johnny Depp) to save his love from the curse of the undead; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Actor for Johnny Depp...
2 Captain Blood (1935) Director: Michael Curtiz
Classic tale of man (Errol Flynn) enslaved who later forms an allegiance with a buccaneer and becomes one of the most feared pirates of the sea; nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Flynn's first starring role, which made him a star...
3 Treasure Island (1950) Director: Byron Haskin
Based on the famous novel of the same name; which follows Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver who are in search of buried treasure of the Caribbean...
4 Peter Pan (1953) Director: Clyde Geronimi/Wilfred Jackson/Hamilton Luske
Walt Disney Animated Classic about Wendy and her brothers who are helped by Peter Pan to explore the land of Never Land where the evil Pirate Captain Hook resides...
5 Yellow Beard (1983) Director: Mel Damski
Star studded comedic cast about the story of Yellow Beard the Pirate and his quest for treasure-did not win favourable reviews; only for those interested in seeing comedic heavy weights all in one place...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Peter Pan) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Director: Gore Verbinski
Film about a blacksmith who engages the help of a pirate captain (Johnny Depp) to save his love from the curse of the undead; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Actor for Johnny Depp...
2 Captain Blood (1935) Director: Michael Curtiz
Classic tale of man (Errol Flynn) enslaved who later forms an allegiance with a buccaneer and becomes one of the most feared pirates of the sea; nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Flynn's first starring role, which made him a star...
3 Treasure Island (1950) Director: Byron Haskin
Based on the famous novel of the same name; which follows Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver who are in search of buried treasure of the Caribbean...
4 Peter Pan (1953) Director: Clyde Geronimi/Wilfred Jackson/Hamilton Luske
Walt Disney Animated Classic about Wendy and her brothers who are helped by Peter Pan to explore the land of Never Land where the evil Pirate Captain Hook resides...
5 Yellow Beard (1983) Director: Mel Damski
Star studded comedic cast about the story of Yellow Beard the Pirate and his quest for treasure-did not win favourable reviews; only for those interested in seeing comedic heavy weights all in one place...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Peter Pan) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Movies for Saturday September 18, 2010
On September 18 1933 troubled former TV Actor and film actor Robert Blake was born... so the theme for today are films with Robert Blake-enjoy!
1 In Cold Blood (1967) Director: Richard Brooks
Movie based on the novel by Truman Capote, about two drifters who murdered a family in rural United States after a robbery goes wrong; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Writing & Best Director...
2 Lost Highway (1997) Director: David Lynch
Offbeat film about a man (Bill Pullman) who is framed for the murder of his wife, and begins a new life as a mechanic...
I hope that the above movie picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 In Cold Blood (1967) Director: Richard Brooks
Movie based on the novel by Truman Capote, about two drifters who murdered a family in rural United States after a robbery goes wrong; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Writing & Best Director...
2 Lost Highway (1997) Director: David Lynch
Offbeat film about a man (Bill Pullman) who is framed for the murder of his wife, and begins a new life as a mechanic...
I hope that the above movie picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday September 17, 2010
On September 17, 2001, workers return to Wall Street after the terror attacks that devastated New York City. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today are films about Wall Street-enjoy!
1 Wall Street (1987) Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young up and coming stock broker (Charlie Sheen) and his attempt to make it to the top under the tutelage of a ruthless business man (Michael Douglas)-Douglas won an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Romantic comedy about a woman (Melanie Griffith) trying to make it in the male dominated working world of Manhattan and subsequently falls in love with her business partner (Harrison Ford) - Griffith and Ford are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Wall Street (1987) Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young up and coming stock broker (Charlie Sheen) and his attempt to make it to the top under the tutelage of a ruthless business man (Michael Douglas)-Douglas won an Academy Award for his performance...
2 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Romantic comedy about a woman (Melanie Griffith) trying to make it in the male dominated working world of Manhattan and subsequently falls in love with her business partner (Harrison Ford) - Griffith and Ford are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday September 16, 2010
On September 16 1952 Mickey Rourke was born... so the theme for today are films with Mickey Rourke-enjoy!
1 The Wrestler (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Movie about a washed up wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who looks to make a new life for himself after his career is fading; nominated for Academy Awards for Mickey Rourke in his outstanding performance and Marisa Tomei as Rourke's love interest...
2 Barfly (1987) Director: Barbet Schroeder
Film based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski (Mickey Rourke) and his life outside the mainstream...
3 Diner (1982) Director: Barry Levinson
Tells the story of college age buddies and their lives together in '50's Baltimore; nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Wrestler (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Movie about a washed up wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who looks to make a new life for himself after his career is fading; nominated for Academy Awards for Mickey Rourke in his outstanding performance and Marisa Tomei as Rourke's love interest...
2 Barfly (1987) Director: Barbet Schroeder
Film based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski (Mickey Rourke) and his life outside the mainstream...
3 Diner (1982) Director: Barry Levinson
Tells the story of college age buddies and their lives together in '50's Baltimore; nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday September 15, 2010
On September 15 1946 Tommy Lee Jones was born... so the theme for today are films with Tommy Lee Jones-enjoy!
1 No Country for Old Men (2007) Director: Ethan Coen/Joel Coen
Movie about a law man (Tommy Lee Jones) who is trying to track down a man who found money at a drug deal gone wrong (Josh Brolin) and the killer (Javier Bardem) trying to get the money back; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Javier Bardem...
2 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Film based on the real life of singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek) and her life with her husband (Tommy Lee Jones) and music career; Spacek won an Oscar for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is outstanding in his performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 No Country for Old Men (2007) Director: Ethan Coen/Joel Coen
Movie about a law man (Tommy Lee Jones) who is trying to track down a man who found money at a drug deal gone wrong (Josh Brolin) and the killer (Javier Bardem) trying to get the money back; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Javier Bardem...
2 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Film based on the real life of singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek) and her life with her husband (Tommy Lee Jones) and music career; Spacek won an Oscar for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is outstanding in his performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday September 14, 2010
On September 14 1947 Sam Neill was born... so the theme for today are films with Sam Neill-enjoy!
1 Jurassic Park (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Thriller, based on the novel by Michael Crichton, tells the story of a theme park inhabited by dinosaurs; won Academy Awards for Best Effects...
2 The Piano (1993) Director: Jane Campion
Film about a mute woman (Holly Hunter) who goes to 1850's New Zealand with her daughter (Anna Paquin) for an arranged marriage and ends up in affair; won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Acting for Hunter and Paquin...
3 Sleeping Dogs (1977) Director: Roger Donaldson
Movie about a recluse (Sam Neill) who ends up in a political war in New Zealand...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Jurassic Park) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Jurassic Park (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Thriller, based on the novel by Michael Crichton, tells the story of a theme park inhabited by dinosaurs; won Academy Awards for Best Effects...
2 The Piano (1993) Director: Jane Campion
Film about a mute woman (Holly Hunter) who goes to 1850's New Zealand with her daughter (Anna Paquin) for an arranged marriage and ends up in affair; won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Acting for Hunter and Paquin...
3 Sleeping Dogs (1977) Director: Roger Donaldson
Movie about a recluse (Sam Neill) who ends up in a political war in New Zealand...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Jurassic Park) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday September 13, 2010
On September 13 1944 Jacqueline Bisset was born... so the theme for today are films with Jackqueline Bisset-enjoy!
1 Day for Night (1973) Director: Francois Truffaut
Film about a movie director who goes through a number of personal crisis while trying to complete his present cinematic project; won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
2 Bullitt (1968) Director: Peter Yates
Movie about a San Francisco cop (Steve McQueen) who tries to find the person responsible for murdering a witness in a criminal investigation...
As I have only seen one film from the above picks (Bullitt) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Day for Night (1973) Director: Francois Truffaut
Film about a movie director who goes through a number of personal crisis while trying to complete his present cinematic project; won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
2 Bullitt (1968) Director: Peter Yates
Movie about a San Francisco cop (Steve McQueen) who tries to find the person responsible for murdering a witness in a criminal investigation...
As I have only seen one film from the above picks (Bullitt) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday September 12, 2010
On September 12 1957 Rachel Ward was born... so the theme for today are films with Rachel Ward-enjoy!
1 How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) Director: Bruce Robinson
Film about an Advertising Executive who is unable to come up with a slogan to sell a revolutionary new product...
2 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) Director: Carl Reiner
Movie which parodies film noir cinema with a detective (Steve Martin) who attempts to uncover an evil plot...
3 Against All Odds (1984) Director: Taylor Hackford
Romance about a beautiful fugitive (Rachel Ward) and the man hired to find her-only for those who like sappy romance fare; nominated for Best Song...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Against All Odds) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) Director: Bruce Robinson
Film about an Advertising Executive who is unable to come up with a slogan to sell a revolutionary new product...
2 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) Director: Carl Reiner
Movie which parodies film noir cinema with a detective (Steve Martin) who attempts to uncover an evil plot...
3 Against All Odds (1984) Director: Taylor Hackford
Romance about a beautiful fugitive (Rachel Ward) and the man hired to find her-only for those who like sappy romance fare; nominated for Best Song...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Against All Odds) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday September 11, 2010
September 11th is Patriot Day in the United States, which is designated to remember the 2,977 people killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films in memory of September 11th-enjoy!
1 Flight 93 (2006) Director: Paul Greengrass
Film which chronicles the events on United Flight 93; nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Director & Best Director...
2 Fahrenheit 9/11 Director: Michael Moore
Documentary based on Michael Moore's point of view on what happened to the United States after the tragedy of 9/11...
3 World Trade Center (2006) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of two Port Authority Police officers who become trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Fahrenheit 9/11) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Flight 93 (2006) Director: Paul Greengrass
Film which chronicles the events on United Flight 93; nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Director & Best Director...
2 Fahrenheit 9/11 Director: Michael Moore
Documentary based on Michael Moore's point of view on what happened to the United States after the tragedy of 9/11...
3 World Trade Center (2006) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of two Port Authority Police officers who become trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Fahrenheit 9/11) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday September 10, 2010
On September 10 1953 Amy Irving was born... so the theme for today are films with Amy Irving-enjoy!
1 Carrie (1976) Director: Brian De Palma
Tells the story of an unpopular girl (Sissy Spacek) with telekinetic powers who becomes the target of a cruel high school prank during her prom night; Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
2 Crossing Delancey (1988) Director: Joan Micklin Silver
A single woman living in Manhattan (Amy Irving) falls in love with an unlikely suitor (Peter Riegert)-sweet performances by Irving and Riegert...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Carrie (1976) Director: Brian De Palma
Tells the story of an unpopular girl (Sissy Spacek) with telekinetic powers who becomes the target of a cruel high school prank during her prom night; Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
2 Crossing Delancey (1988) Director: Joan Micklin Silver
A single woman living in Manhattan (Amy Irving) falls in love with an unlikely suitor (Peter Riegert)-sweet performances by Irving and Riegert...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday September 9, 2010
On September 9 1966 Comedian/Actor Adam Sandler was born... so the theme for today are films with Adam Sandler-enjoy!
1 The Wedding Singer (1998) Director: Frank Coraci
Movie about a wedding singer (Adam Sandler) who falls for a waitress (Drew Barrymore) at the banquet hall where he performs; Sandler and Barrymore are charming as couple falling in love...
2 Funny People (2009) Director: Judd Apatow
Film that tells the story of a comedian (Adam Sandler) who is dying and his attempt to have a genuine friendship with a young performer (Seth Rogen)-Sandler is good in his role...
3 Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Film about a small business owner (Adam Sandler) who tries to find love...
I hope that the above list of picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Wedding Singer (1998) Director: Frank Coraci
Movie about a wedding singer (Adam Sandler) who falls for a waitress (Drew Barrymore) at the banquet hall where he performs; Sandler and Barrymore are charming as couple falling in love...
2 Funny People (2009) Director: Judd Apatow
Film that tells the story of a comedian (Adam Sandler) who is dying and his attempt to have a genuine friendship with a young performer (Seth Rogen)-Sandler is good in his role...
3 Punch-Drunk Love (2002) Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Film about a small business owner (Adam Sandler) who tries to find love...
I hope that the above list of picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday September 8, 2010
September 8th is International LIteracy Day, which is celebrated to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films about literacy... enjoy!
1 Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Movie about the trials of an illiterate teen (Gabourey Sidibe) who is invited to enroll in an alternative school where she finds a new network of friends and support; film won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actress by Mo'Nique for her outstanding performance of abusive mother...
2 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Film about a man (Ralph Fiennes) who has an affair with an older woman (Kate Winslet) who must later defend herself against war crimes; Kate Winslet won an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of interesting viewing-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Movie about the trials of an illiterate teen (Gabourey Sidibe) who is invited to enroll in an alternative school where she finds a new network of friends and support; film won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actress by Mo'Nique for her outstanding performance of abusive mother...
2 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Film about a man (Ralph Fiennes) who has an affair with an older woman (Kate Winslet) who must later defend herself against war crimes; Kate Winslet won an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of interesting viewing-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday September 7, 2010
On September 7 1984, an epidemic in England's Hospitals claim three more lives, bringing the total number of deaths to twenty two people. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films on hospitals-enjoy!
1 Awakenings (1990) Director: Penny Marshall
Film about a doctor (Robin Williams) who attempts to help patients of an encephalitis epidemic with a breakthrough drug;film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Writing and Best Actor for Robert De Niro...
2 The Hospital (1971) Director: Arthur Hiller
Movie about a suicidal doctor (George C. Scott) who struggles to find meaning in his life while a serial killer roams the halls of the hospital he is working in; won Oscar for Best Writing...
As I have only seen one film from the above picks (Awakenings) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Awakenings (1990) Director: Penny Marshall
Film about a doctor (Robin Williams) who attempts to help patients of an encephalitis epidemic with a breakthrough drug;film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Writing and Best Actor for Robert De Niro...
2 The Hospital (1971) Director: Arthur Hiller
Movie about a suicidal doctor (George C. Scott) who struggles to find meaning in his life while a serial killer roams the halls of the hospital he is working in; won Oscar for Best Writing...
As I have only seen one film from the above picks (Awakenings) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Mondays for Monday September 6, 2010
On September 6 1964 Rosie Perez was born... so the theme for today are films with Rosie Perez-enjoy!
1 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Tells the story of racial tension that starts to brew on the hottest day of the summer in Brooklyn; nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Director for Spike Lee & Best Actor for Danny Aiello...
2 White Men Can't Jump (1992) Director: Ron Shelton
Two basketball players (Wesley Snipes & Woody Harrelson) team up together to win money playing ball...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment...enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Tells the story of racial tension that starts to brew on the hottest day of the summer in Brooklyn; nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Director for Spike Lee & Best Actor for Danny Aiello...
2 White Men Can't Jump (1992) Director: Ron Shelton
Two basketball players (Wesley Snipes & Woody Harrelson) team up together to win money playing ball...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment...enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday September 5, 2010
On September 5 1942 Director Werner Herzog was born... so the theme for today are films directed by Werner Herzog-enjoy!
1 Stroszek (1977) Director: Werner Herzog
Film about an alcoholic ex-con who joins his elderly friend who is an ex prostitute who are both determined to leave Germany for a better life in the United States...
2 Grizzly Man (2005) Director: Werner Herzog
Documentary based on the real life of controversial grizzly bear activist Timothy Treadwell and his life and death among the grizzlies of Alaska...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Grizzly Man) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Stroszek (1977) Director: Werner Herzog
Film about an alcoholic ex-con who joins his elderly friend who is an ex prostitute who are both determined to leave Germany for a better life in the United States...
2 Grizzly Man (2005) Director: Werner Herzog
Documentary based on the real life of controversial grizzly bear activist Timothy Treadwell and his life and death among the grizzlies of Alaska...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Grizzly Man) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday September 4, 2010
On September 4 1970 Ione Skye was born... so the theme for today are films with Ione Skye-enjoy!
1 Say Anything (1989) Director: Cameron Crowe
Tells the story of a young man (John Cusack) who falls for the beautiful and brainy girl (Ione Sky) of his high school the summer before she goes off to college...
2 River's Edge (1986) Director: Tim Hunter
Follows the lives of a group of outcast teenagers and their reaction after one of the members of the group kills their friend...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Say Anything (1989) Director: Cameron Crowe
Tells the story of a young man (John Cusack) who falls for the beautiful and brainy girl (Ione Sky) of his high school the summer before she goes off to college...
2 River's Edge (1986) Director: Tim Hunter
Follows the lives of a group of outcast teenagers and their reaction after one of the members of the group kills their friend...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday September 3, 2010
On September 3 1965 Charlie Sheen was born; better known for his recent relationship trouble and television series, he also has been in a number of notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films with Charlie Sheen-enjoy!
1 Platoon (1986) Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young Vietnam recruit (Charlie Sheen) who must face the horrors of war during his time as a soldier; film several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Editing...
2 Wall Street (1987) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of a young stockbroker (Charlie Sheen) who is looking to make a fortune under the mentorship of a ruthless business man (Michael Douglas)-Douglas is great as money hungry businessman which he won an Oscar for...
3 Lucas (1986) Director: David Seltzer
Sweet film about a socially inept boy (Corey Haim) who loses the girl of his dreams to the school football star (Charlie Sheen)-Haim is charming in his role...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Platoon (1986) Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young Vietnam recruit (Charlie Sheen) who must face the horrors of war during his time as a soldier; film several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Editing...
2 Wall Street (1987) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of a young stockbroker (Charlie Sheen) who is looking to make a fortune under the mentorship of a ruthless business man (Michael Douglas)-Douglas is great as money hungry businessman which he won an Oscar for...
3 Lucas (1986) Director: David Seltzer
Sweet film about a socially inept boy (Corey Haim) who loses the girl of his dreams to the school football star (Charlie Sheen)-Haim is charming in his role...
I hope that the above list will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday September 2, 2010
On September 2 1964 Keanu Reeves was born... so the theme for today are films with Keanu Reeves-enjoy!
1 The Matrix (1999) Director: Andy Wachowski/Lana Wachowski
Movie about a computer hacker (Keanu Reeves) who learns about the true nature of reality from a group of rebels; won a number of Academy Awards for Effects...
2 Dangerous Liaisons (1988) Director: Stephen Frears
Film about rich and bored aristocrats who sacrifice the happiness of others to win a bet; won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Costume Design...
3 River's Edge (1986) Director: Tim Hunter
Gripping story of a group of disenfranchised teens and their reaction to the death of one of their group at the hands of another one of the members...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Matrix (1999) Director: Andy Wachowski/Lana Wachowski
Movie about a computer hacker (Keanu Reeves) who learns about the true nature of reality from a group of rebels; won a number of Academy Awards for Effects...
2 Dangerous Liaisons (1988) Director: Stephen Frears
Film about rich and bored aristocrats who sacrifice the happiness of others to win a bet; won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Costume Design...
3 River's Edge (1986) Director: Tim Hunter
Gripping story of a group of disenfranchised teens and their reaction to the death of one of their group at the hands of another one of the members...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday September 1, 2010
On September 1 1939 Comedienne /Actress Lily Tomlin was born so the theme for today are films with Lily Tomlin-enjoy!
1 Nashville (1975) Director: Robert Altman
Chronicles the days leading up to a political convention; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actin for Lily Tomlin...
2 Nine to Five (1980) Director: Colin Higgins
Light comedy about a group of female employees who plot to get back at their sexist boss (Dabney Coleman); nominated for Oscar for Best Song by Dolly Parton...
3 Flirting with Disaster (1996) Director: David O. Russell
Tells the story of a young man (Ben Stiller) who goes on a road trip in order to find his birth parents...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Nashville (1975) Director: Robert Altman
Chronicles the days leading up to a political convention; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actin for Lily Tomlin...
2 Nine to Five (1980) Director: Colin Higgins
Light comedy about a group of female employees who plot to get back at their sexist boss (Dabney Coleman); nominated for Oscar for Best Song by Dolly Parton...
3 Flirting with Disaster (1996) Director: David O. Russell
Tells the story of a young man (Ben Stiller) who goes on a road trip in order to find his birth parents...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday August 31, 2010
On August 31 1949 Richard Gere was born... so the theme for today are films with Richard Gere-enjoy!
1 An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) Director: Taylor Hackford
Film about a young man (Richard Gere) who must complete his Navy flight school to become an aviator and falls in love while pursuing his schooling; Louis Gossett Jr. won an Academy Award for his portrayal of tough sergeant...
2 Brooklyn's Finest (2009) Director: Antoine Fugua
Tells the story of three Brooklyn police officers and their trials and tribulations while trying to do their job...
3 Pretty Woman (1990) Director: Garry Marshall
Sweet film about an unusual relationship that starts between a rich businessman (Richard Gere) and a prostitute (Julia Roberts)-
Gere and Roberts are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 An Officer and a Gentleman (1982) Director: Taylor Hackford
Film about a young man (Richard Gere) who must complete his Navy flight school to become an aviator and falls in love while pursuing his schooling; Louis Gossett Jr. won an Academy Award for his portrayal of tough sergeant...
2 Brooklyn's Finest (2009) Director: Antoine Fugua
Tells the story of three Brooklyn police officers and their trials and tribulations while trying to do their job...
3 Pretty Woman (1990) Director: Garry Marshall
Sweet film about an unusual relationship that starts between a rich businessman (Richard Gere) and a prostitute (Julia Roberts)-
Gere and Roberts are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday August 30, 2010
August 30 is International Day of the Disappeared, which is an annual commemoration day to draw attention to the fate of those who have been imprisoned and missing under poor conditions unknown to their family or legal representatives. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about those who have been missing or imprisoned away from their families...
1 Missing (1982) Director: Costa Govras
Based on the real life story of a father (Jack Lemmon) who attempts to find his son who has gone missing in Chile; film won an Academy Award for Best Writing, and Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek were nominated for their outstanding performances...
2 Midnight Express (1978) Director: Alan Parker
Film based on the true story of a man (Brad Davis) who ends up in a Turkish prison for drug smuggling; won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Music...
I hope that the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Missing (1982) Director: Costa Govras
Based on the real life story of a father (Jack Lemmon) who attempts to find his son who has gone missing in Chile; film won an Academy Award for Best Writing, and Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek were nominated for their outstanding performances...
2 Midnight Express (1978) Director: Alan Parker
Film based on the true story of a man (Brad Davis) who ends up in a Turkish prison for drug smuggling; won Oscars for Best Writing and Best Music...
I hope that the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday August 29. 2010
On August 29 1935 Director William Friedkin was born... so the theme for today are films with William Friedkin-enjoy!
1 The French Connection (1971) Director: William Friedkin
Film about New York City cops (Gene Hackman & Roy Scheider) who stumble upon a drug smuggling ring; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Gene Hackman...
2 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Movie based on the horror classic novel about a young girl (Linda Blair) who becomes possessed by a mysterious evil entity; won Oscar for Best Writing & Best Sound...
3 Bug (2006) Director: William Friedkin
Offbeat movie about a woman (Ashley Judd) who becomes involved with an unstable War Vet (Michael Shannon) and his obsession with a bug infestation
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The French Connection (1971) Director: William Friedkin
Film about New York City cops (Gene Hackman & Roy Scheider) who stumble upon a drug smuggling ring; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Gene Hackman...
2 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Movie based on the horror classic novel about a young girl (Linda Blair) who becomes possessed by a mysterious evil entity; won Oscar for Best Writing & Best Sound...
3 Bug (2006) Director: William Friedkin
Offbeat movie about a woman (Ashley Judd) who becomes involved with an unstable War Vet (Michael Shannon) and his obsession with a bug infestation
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday August 28, 2010
On August 28 1969 Jack Black was born... so the theme for today are films with Jack Black-enjoy!
1 High Fidelity (2000) Director: Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a record store owner (John Cusack) and his past relationships and break-ups including the one he is gong through presently; Cusack and Jack Black are charming in their roles...
2 Shallow Hal (2001) Director: Bobby Farrelly/Peter Farrelly
Sweet film about a man (Jack Black) who is obsessed with beautiful women until he finds the girl of his dreams...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 High Fidelity (2000) Director: Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a record store owner (John Cusack) and his past relationships and break-ups including the one he is gong through presently; Cusack and Jack Black are charming in their roles...
2 Shallow Hal (2001) Director: Bobby Farrelly/Peter Farrelly
Sweet film about a man (Jack Black) who is obsessed with beautiful women until he finds the girl of his dreams...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday August 27, 2010
On August 27 1943 Tuesday Weld was born... so the theme for today are films with Tuesday Weld-enjoy!
1 Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Director: Sergio Leone
A former gangster (Robert De Niro) returns to his old haunt thirty years later to face his old life and deeds as a younger man...
2 Pretty Poison (1968) Director: Noel Black
An unstable young man (Anthony Perkins) convinces a beautiful girl (Tuesday Weld) that he is a secret agent which sets off evil...
3 The Cincinnati Kid (1965) Director: Norman Jewison
Tells the story of a card player (Steve McQueen) who has the opportunity to play in a high stakes poker game against a well known card shark...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Cincinnati Kid) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Director: Sergio Leone
A former gangster (Robert De Niro) returns to his old haunt thirty years later to face his old life and deeds as a younger man...
2 Pretty Poison (1968) Director: Noel Black
An unstable young man (Anthony Perkins) convinces a beautiful girl (Tuesday Weld) that he is a secret agent which sets off evil...
3 The Cincinnati Kid (1965) Director: Norman Jewison
Tells the story of a card player (Steve McQueen) who has the opportunity to play in a high stakes poker game against a well known card shark...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Cincinnati Kid) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday August 26, 2010
On August 26 1980 famed child star Macaulay Culkin was born... so the theme for today are films with Macaulay Culkin-enjoy!
1 Jacob's Ladder (1990) Director: Adrian Lyne
Film about a Vietnam Vet (Tim Robbins) who must deal with a living nightmare after his return home to what he hopes will be a normal life...
2 Uncle Buck (1989) Director: John Hughes
Tells the story of a bachelor and gambling uncle (John Candy) who is put in charge of his brothers kids when they have leave town for a funeral; John Candy is charming in his portrayal...
3 Home Alone (1990) Director: Chris Columbus
Light holiday fare about a boy ( Macaulay Culkin) who is left alone for the holidays after his family accidentally leaves him behind; Catherine O'Hara and John Candy are good in their supporting roles...
4 Party Monster (2003) Director: Fenton Bailey/Randy Barbato
Based on real life club kid party organizer Michael Alig (Macaulay Culkin) who bragged of his evil exploits...
As I have seen al but one film from the above list of picks (Party Monster) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Jacob's Ladder (1990) Director: Adrian Lyne
Film about a Vietnam Vet (Tim Robbins) who must deal with a living nightmare after his return home to what he hopes will be a normal life...
2 Uncle Buck (1989) Director: John Hughes
Tells the story of a bachelor and gambling uncle (John Candy) who is put in charge of his brothers kids when they have leave town for a funeral; John Candy is charming in his portrayal...
3 Home Alone (1990) Director: Chris Columbus
Light holiday fare about a boy ( Macaulay Culkin) who is left alone for the holidays after his family accidentally leaves him behind; Catherine O'Hara and John Candy are good in their supporting roles...
4 Party Monster (2003) Director: Fenton Bailey/Randy Barbato
Based on real life club kid party organizer Michael Alig (Macaulay Culkin) who bragged of his evil exploits...
As I have seen al but one film from the above list of picks (Party Monster) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday August 25, 2010
On August 25 1958 Director Tim Burton was born... so the theme for today are films directed by Tim Burton-enjoy!
1 Ed Wood (1994) Director: Tim Burton
Based on the true story of Ed Wood who was known for some of the worst films ever made; Martin Landau won an Academy Award for his great portrayal of Bela Lugosi...
2 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director: Tim Burton
Tells the story of a naive young man (Johnny Depp) who was created by a genius doctor who has scissors for hands and falls in love with a girl in the house he inhabits; film nominated for Oscar for Best Makeup...
3 Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Director: Tim Burton
Follows quirky Pee-wee (Paul Reubens) on an adventure to find his bike that he believes to be stolen-sweet quirky characters...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Ed Wood (1994) Director: Tim Burton
Based on the true story of Ed Wood who was known for some of the worst films ever made; Martin Landau won an Academy Award for his great portrayal of Bela Lugosi...
2 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director: Tim Burton
Tells the story of a naive young man (Johnny Depp) who was created by a genius doctor who has scissors for hands and falls in love with a girl in the house he inhabits; film nominated for Oscar for Best Makeup...
3 Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Director: Tim Burton
Follows quirky Pee-wee (Paul Reubens) on an adventure to find his bike that he believes to be stolen-sweet quirky characters...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday August 24, 2010
On August 24 1958 Steve Guttenberg was born... so the theme for today are films with Seve Guttenberg-enjoy!
1 Diner (1982) Director: Barry Levinson
A group of twenty something buddies struggle with growing up in 1950's Baltimore; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Boys from Brazil (1978) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Based on the novel about a Nazi Hunter discovers a sinister plot to revive the Third Reich; nominated for three Oscars for Best Film Editing, Best Music and Best Actor for Laurence Olivier as Ezra Lieberman...
3 Police Academy (1984) Director: Hugh Wilson
First of the franchise about a group of misfits who join a police academy-only for those who love goofy comedy fare...
As I have seen all but one of the above picks (The Boys from Brazil) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Diner (1982) Director: Barry Levinson
A group of twenty something buddies struggle with growing up in 1950's Baltimore; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Boys from Brazil (1978) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Based on the novel about a Nazi Hunter discovers a sinister plot to revive the Third Reich; nominated for three Oscars for Best Film Editing, Best Music and Best Actor for Laurence Olivier as Ezra Lieberman...
3 Police Academy (1984) Director: Hugh Wilson
First of the franchise about a group of misfits who join a police academy-only for those who love goofy comedy fare...
As I have seen all but one of the above picks (The Boys from Brazil) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday August 23, 2010
On August 23 1929 black and white film star Vera Miles was born... so the theme for today are films with Vera Miles-enjoy!
1 Psycho (1960) Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Classic horror about a young woman (Janet Leigh) who steals a large sum of money and flees to a motel where she encounters a strange man (Anthony Perkins) who is still being dominated by his mother; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Actress for Janet Leigh...
2 The Man Who Shot LIberty Valance (1962) Director: John Ford
A man (James Stewart) attends a funeral where he admits the truth regarding the killing of a notorious outlaw...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Psycho) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Psycho (1960) Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Classic horror about a young woman (Janet Leigh) who steals a large sum of money and flees to a motel where she encounters a strange man (Anthony Perkins) who is still being dominated by his mother; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Director and Best Actress for Janet Leigh...
2 The Man Who Shot LIberty Valance (1962) Director: John Ford
A man (James Stewart) attends a funeral where he admits the truth regarding the killing of a notorious outlaw...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Psycho) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday August 22, 2010
On August 22 1947 Cindy Williams was born. Known mostly for her television role of Shirley in Laverne and Shirley, Williams was also in a number of notable motion pictures... with this in mind, the theme for today will be movies with Cindy Williams-enjoy!
1 The Conversation (1974) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Film about a surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) suspects that the couple he is spying on may be the target of a murder; nominated for Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Writing and Best Sound...
2 American Graffiti (1973) Director: George Lucas
Tells the story of a group of high school graduates on their last night together before college; nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Conversation (1974) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Film about a surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) suspects that the couple he is spying on may be the target of a murder; nominated for Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Writing and Best Sound...
2 American Graffiti (1973) Director: George Lucas
Tells the story of a group of high school graduates on their last night together before college; nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday August 21, 2010
On Auguat 21 1986, a news story on the BBC talks about the Hubbard Glacier, which at the time was threatening ecological disaster for the town of Yakutat Bay off the coast of Canada. With this news story in mind, the theme for today will be films about dangerous glaciers-enjoy!
1 Titanic (1997) Director: James Cameron
Film about a rich girl (Kate Winslet) and a poor boy (Leonardo DiCaprio) who fall in love on the ill-fated Titanic; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Movie and Best Director...
2 The 11th Hour (2007) Director: Leila Conners/Nadia Conners
Documentary about the impacts of global warming and solutions for this ever increasing reality...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Titanic) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Titanic (1997) Director: James Cameron
Film about a rich girl (Kate Winslet) and a poor boy (Leonardo DiCaprio) who fall in love on the ill-fated Titanic; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Movie and Best Director...
2 The 11th Hour (2007) Director: Leila Conners/Nadia Conners
Documentary about the impacts of global warming and solutions for this ever increasing reality...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Titanic) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday August 20. 2010
On August 20 1956 Joan Allen was born... so the theme for today are films with Joan Allen-enjoy!
1 The Bourne Supremacy (2004) & The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Director: Paul Greengrass
Tells the story of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) who is trying to start a new life after being a trained assassin for the government; Matt Damon is good in his role...
2 Manhunter (1986) Director: Michael Mann
Grittier original version of the story of the Hannibal Lecktor story later redone as "Red Dragon" about an FBI specialist trained to track down a serial killer...
I hope that the above list of movie picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Bourne Supremacy (2004) & The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) Director: Paul Greengrass
Tells the story of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) who is trying to start a new life after being a trained assassin for the government; Matt Damon is good in his role...
2 Manhunter (1986) Director: Michael Mann
Grittier original version of the story of the Hannibal Lecktor story later redone as "Red Dragon" about an FBI specialist trained to track down a serial killer...
I hope that the above list of movie picks provides hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday August 19, 2010
On August 19 1965 Kyra Sedgwick was born... so the theme for today are films with Kyra Sedgwick-enjoy!
1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Direcor: Oliver Stone
Tells the real life story of Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) and his struggles after returning from fighting in the Vietnam War; Cruise is outstanding as Kovic, which won him an Academy Award nomination; film also won Oscars for Best Director and Best Film Editing...
2 The Woodsman (2004) Director: Nicole Kassell
Gripping story of a pedophile (Kevin Bacon) who comes home after being released from prison to try to start a new life-Bacon is good in his performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Direcor: Oliver Stone
Tells the real life story of Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) and his struggles after returning from fighting in the Vietnam War; Cruise is outstanding as Kovic, which won him an Academy Award nomination; film also won Oscars for Best Director and Best Film Editing...
2 The Woodsman (2004) Director: Nicole Kassell
Gripping story of a pedophile (Kevin Bacon) who comes home after being released from prison to try to start a new life-Bacon is good in his performance...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday August 18, 2010
On August 18 1969 Edward Norton is born... so the theme for today are films with Edward Norton-enjoy!
1 American History X (1998) Director: Tony Kaye
A former skinhead (Edward Norton) tries to stop his younger brother from being recruited by the same group; Norton was nominated for an Academy Award for his gripping portrayal...
2 Fight Club (1999) Director: David Fincher
Tells the story of an office employee (Edward Norton) and his buddy (Brad Pitt) who is bored with life and so organizes a club to vent male aggression...
3 Rounders (1998) Director: John Dahl
A former card player (Matt Damon) ends up back in the gambling life after he attempts to help a friend (Edward Norton) pay off loan sharks; Norton is great in his role...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 American History X (1998) Director: Tony Kaye
A former skinhead (Edward Norton) tries to stop his younger brother from being recruited by the same group; Norton was nominated for an Academy Award for his gripping portrayal...
2 Fight Club (1999) Director: David Fincher
Tells the story of an office employee (Edward Norton) and his buddy (Brad Pitt) who is bored with life and so organizes a club to vent male aggression...
3 Rounders (1998) Director: John Dahl
A former card player (Matt Damon) ends up back in the gambling life after he attempts to help a friend (Edward Norton) pay off loan sharks; Norton is great in his role...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday August 17, 2010
On August 17 1943 Robert De Niro is born... so the theme for today are films with Robert De Niro-enjoy!
1 The Godfather, Part 11 (1974) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Second film in the Godfather saga, which tells the early life and career of Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in New York and the story of his son Michael (Al Pacino) as he rises further through the crime syndicate; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
2 Taxi Driver (1976) Director: Martin Scorsese
Tells the story of an unstable Vietnam Vet (Robert De Niro) who works as a taxi driver and attempts to clean up the streets of New York; nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor for Robert De Niro and Best Actress for Jodie Foster...
3 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Film based on the real life story of a gangster (Ray Liotta) who worked his way up through the mob heirarchy; Joe Pesci won an Academy Award for his portrayal as trigger happy pal of Henry Hill...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Godfather, Part 11 (1974) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Second film in the Godfather saga, which tells the early life and career of Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in New York and the story of his son Michael (Al Pacino) as he rises further through the crime syndicate; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
2 Taxi Driver (1976) Director: Martin Scorsese
Tells the story of an unstable Vietnam Vet (Robert De Niro) who works as a taxi driver and attempts to clean up the streets of New York; nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor for Robert De Niro and Best Actress for Jodie Foster...
3 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Film based on the real life story of a gangster (Ray Liotta) who worked his way up through the mob heirarchy; Joe Pesci won an Academy Award for his portrayal as trigger happy pal of Henry Hill...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday August 16, 2010
On August 16 1960 Timothy Hutton was born... so the theme for today are films with Timothy Hutton-enjoy!
1 Ordinary People (1980) Director: Robert Redford
Film about the strain on a family after the accidental death of an older son; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Timothy Hutton...
2 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) Director: John Shlesinger
Movie based on the true lives of two men who became spies for the Soviet Union...
I hope the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Ordinary People (1980) Director: Robert Redford
Film about the strain on a family after the accidental death of an older son; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Timothy Hutton...
2 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) Director: John Shlesinger
Movie based on the true lives of two men who became spies for the Soviet Union...
I hope the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday August 15, 2010
On August 15 1972 Ben Affleck was born... so the theme for today are films with Ben Affleck-enjoy!
1 Good Will Hunting (1997) Director: Gus Van Sant
Film about a janitor who is gifted in mathematics (Matt Damon) and finds help from a psychologist (Robin Williams); film won Academy Awards for Best Writing for Matt Damon & Ben Affleck and Best Actor for Robin Williams...
2 The Town (2010) Director: Ben Affleck
A bank robber plans his next big job while also balancing his feelings for a bank manager from a previous robbery...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Good Will Hunting) I look forward to your feedback...enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Good Will Hunting (1997) Director: Gus Van Sant
Film about a janitor who is gifted in mathematics (Matt Damon) and finds help from a psychologist (Robin Williams); film won Academy Awards for Best Writing for Matt Damon & Ben Affleck and Best Actor for Robin Williams...
2 The Town (2010) Director: Ben Affleck
A bank robber plans his next big job while also balancing his feelings for a bank manager from a previous robbery...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Good Will Hunting) I look forward to your feedback...enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday August 14, 2010
On August 14 1966 Halle Berry was born. So the theme for today are films with Halle Berry-enjoy!
1 Monster's Ball (2001) Director: Marc Forster
Film about a woman (Halle Berry) who is drawn to a man (Billy Bob Thornton) after a family tragedy; Berry won an Academy Award for her performance...
2 Losing Isaiah (1995) Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Tells the story of a mother (Halle Berry) who tries to win back the custody of her son after a fatal mistake...
I hope the above picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Monster's Ball (2001) Director: Marc Forster
Film about a woman (Halle Berry) who is drawn to a man (Billy Bob Thornton) after a family tragedy; Berry won an Academy Award for her performance...
2 Losing Isaiah (1995) Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Tells the story of a mother (Halle Berry) who tries to win back the custody of her son after a fatal mistake...
I hope the above picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday August 13, 2010
August 13th is International Lefthanders Day-it is a day observed to promote awareness of the inconveniences faced by those who are left-handers in a right-handed society. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be based on famous actor/director/writer who is also left handed: Charlie Chaplin-enjoy!
1 City Lights (1931) Director: Charles Chaplin
Film based on Charles Chaplin character (the tramp) who attempts to help a flower girl that he has fallen in love with...
2 Modern Times (1936) Director: Charles Chaplin
The tramp tries to live in modern society with a homeless woman that he befriends...
3 The Great Dictator (1940) Director: Charles Chaplin
Satire on Nazi Germany, where a poor Jewish barber is mistaken for a dictator; nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Writing & Best Actor for Charles Chaplin...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (City Lights) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 City Lights (1931) Director: Charles Chaplin
Film based on Charles Chaplin character (the tramp) who attempts to help a flower girl that he has fallen in love with...
2 Modern Times (1936) Director: Charles Chaplin
The tramp tries to live in modern society with a homeless woman that he befriends...
3 The Great Dictator (1940) Director: Charles Chaplin
Satire on Nazi Germany, where a poor Jewish barber is mistaken for a dictator; nominated for a number of Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Writing & Best Actor for Charles Chaplin...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (City Lights) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday August 12, 2010
August 12th is International Youth Day, which is a day designated by the United Nations that recognize youth and their cultural and social issues. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films for youth... enjoy!
1 La collectionneuse (1967) Director: Eric Rohmer
A young man (Patrick Bauchau) meets a beautiful woman who spends her time collecting boys...
2 The Breakfast Club (1985) Director: John Hughes
Film about a group of high schoolers from different walks of life who must endure each others company throughout a weekend detention...
3 Elephant (2003) Director: Gus Van Sant
Tells the story of the day in the life of a group of high school students, and two of which who are planning something very disturbing...
As I have seen all but one pick from the above list (La collectionneuse) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 La collectionneuse (1967) Director: Eric Rohmer
A young man (Patrick Bauchau) meets a beautiful woman who spends her time collecting boys...
2 The Breakfast Club (1985) Director: John Hughes
Film about a group of high schoolers from different walks of life who must endure each others company throughout a weekend detention...
3 Elephant (2003) Director: Gus Van Sant
Tells the story of the day in the life of a group of high school students, and two of which who are planning something very disturbing...
As I have seen all but one pick from the above list (La collectionneuse) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday August 11, 2010
On August 11 1982, the notorious Krays are let out of jail to attend their mothers funeral. The Krays were well known east end gangsters of London.... to commemorate this day in history the pick for today will be films about gangsters in London-enjoy!
1 The Krays (1990) Director: Peter Medak
Tells the story of two London crime lords (Martin Kemp & Gary Kemp) in London in the 1960's-well acted...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Stars Bob Hoskins as an English gangster trying to survive in mob wars...
As I have seen only one pick from the above list (The Krays) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Krays (1990) Director: Peter Medak
Tells the story of two London crime lords (Martin Kemp & Gary Kemp) in London in the 1960's-well acted...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Stars Bob Hoskins as an English gangster trying to survive in mob wars...
As I have seen only one pick from the above list (The Krays) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Movies for Tuesday August 10, 2010
On August 10 1959 Rosanna Arquette was born... so the theme for today are films with Rosanna Arquette-enjoy!
1 Crash (1996) Director: David Cronenberg
Offbeat film about a man (David Spader) who becomes involved in a subculture of people who are sexually aroused by car crashes...
2 After Hours (1985) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie about a man (Griffin Dunne) who gets mixed up with a number of whacky people after being lost one night in New York City...
3 Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) Director: Susan Seidelman
Comedy about a bored house wife (Rosanna Arquette) who starts a new life after she has amnesia; Aidan Quinn is good as Arquette's love interest...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Crash (1996) Director: David Cronenberg
Offbeat film about a man (David Spader) who becomes involved in a subculture of people who are sexually aroused by car crashes...
2 After Hours (1985) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie about a man (Griffin Dunne) who gets mixed up with a number of whacky people after being lost one night in New York City...
3 Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) Director: Susan Seidelman
Comedy about a bored house wife (Rosanna Arquette) who starts a new life after she has amnesia; Aidan Quinn is good as Arquette's love interest...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday August 9, 2010
On August 9 1957 Melanie Griffith was born... so the theme for today are films with Melanie Griffith-enjoy!
1 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Film about a struggling woman (Melanie Griffith) who tries to make it in the corporate world of New York City; Griffith is charming in her role and Harrison is also good as her love interest; won an Oscar for best music...
2 Something Wild (1986) Director: Jonathan Demme
Movie about an offbeat woman (Melanie Griffith) who meets a straight laced guy (Jeff Daniels) and the weekend they spend together; Griffith is good in her role, and Ray Liotta is also good as her ex-con husband...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Film about a struggling woman (Melanie Griffith) who tries to make it in the corporate world of New York City; Griffith is charming in her role and Harrison is also good as her love interest; won an Oscar for best music...
2 Something Wild (1986) Director: Jonathan Demme
Movie about an offbeat woman (Melanie Griffith) who meets a straight laced guy (Jeff Daniels) and the weekend they spend together; Griffith is good in her role, and Ray Liotta is also good as her ex-con husband...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday August 8, 2010
On August 8 1937 Dustin Hoffman was born... so the theme for today are films with Dustin Hoffman-enjoy!
1 Midnight Cowboy (1969) Director: John Shlesinger
Great film about a naive man (Jon Voight) who comes to New York City to make his fortune and falls on hard times; Voight is great in his role, and Hoffman is also amazing as Voight's hard luck friend. Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
2 The Graduate (1967) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie about a young man (Dustin Hoffman) who is seduced by an older woman (Anne Bancroft); won Oscar for Best Director...
3 Rain Man (1988) Director: Barry Levinson
Story of two very different brothers (Tom Cruise & Dustin Hoffman) who form a relationship with each other: Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Midnight Cowboy (1969) Director: John Shlesinger
Great film about a naive man (Jon Voight) who comes to New York City to make his fortune and falls on hard times; Voight is great in his role, and Hoffman is also amazing as Voight's hard luck friend. Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
2 The Graduate (1967) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie about a young man (Dustin Hoffman) who is seduced by an older woman (Anne Bancroft); won Oscar for Best Director...
3 Rain Man (1988) Director: Barry Levinson
Story of two very different brothers (Tom Cruise & Dustin Hoffman) who form a relationship with each other: Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hoffman...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday August 7, 2010
On August 7 1975 Charlize Theron was born... so the theme for today are films with Charlize Theron-enjoy!
1 Monster (2003) Director: Patty Jenkins
Gripping film based on the life of real life serial killer Aileen Wournos (Charlize Theron);Theron is great in her portrayal, which won her an Academy Award...
2 The Cider House Rules (1999) Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Film based on the well known book about a young man (Tobey Maguire) who is raised in an orphanage and becomes a doctor; film won an Oscar for Best Writing and Best Supporting Actor for Michael Caine as head of the orphanage...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Monster (2003) Director: Patty Jenkins
Gripping film based on the life of real life serial killer Aileen Wournos (Charlize Theron);Theron is great in her portrayal, which won her an Academy Award...
2 The Cider House Rules (1999) Director: Lasse Hallstrom
Film based on the well known book about a young man (Tobey Maguire) who is raised in an orphanage and becomes a doctor; film won an Oscar for Best Writing and Best Supporting Actor for Michael Caine as head of the orphanage...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday August 6, 2010
On August 6 1970 Director M. Night Shyamalan was born... so the theme for today are films directed by Shyamalan-enjoy!
1 The Sixth Sense (1999) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Engrossing film a boy (Haley Joel Osment) who communicates with spirits; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
2 Unbreakable (2000) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Movie about a mysterious man (Samuel L. Jackson) who is capable of strange acts, and the man (Bruce Willis) who attempts to know more about him...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Sixth Sense (1999) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Engrossing film a boy (Haley Joel Osment) who communicates with spirits; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director...
2 Unbreakable (2000) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Movie about a mysterious man (Samuel L. Jackson) who is capable of strange acts, and the man (Bruce Willis) who attempts to know more about him...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday August 5, 2010
August 5 is International Beer Day; a celebration that started in California to appreciate the brewing and tasting of beer. With this holiday in mind, the theme for today will be films with Beer-enjoy!
1 The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (1983) Director: Rick Moranis/Dave Thomas
Comedy based on the Second City characters: Bob and Dough Mckenzie and their adventures when they go to the brewing company of the beer that they drink...
2 Barfly (1987) Director: Barbet Schroeder
Based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski (Mickey Rourke) and his life living on the periphery...
I hope that the above picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (1983) Director: Rick Moranis/Dave Thomas
Comedy based on the Second City characters: Bob and Dough Mckenzie and their adventures when they go to the brewing company of the beer that they drink...
2 Barfly (1987) Director: Barbet Schroeder
Based on the life of writer Charles Bukowski (Mickey Rourke) and his life living on the periphery...
I hope that the above picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday August 4, 2010
On August 4, 1955 Billy Bob Thornton was born... so the theme for today are films with Billy Bob Thornton-enjoy!
1 Sling Blade (1998) Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Engrossing film about an institutionalized man (Thornton) and his life once he is released into a small town. Thornton is great in his role and Dwight Yoakam is excellent as abusive man that Thornton crosses paths with; film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Monster's Ball (2001) Director: Marc Forster
Film about a woman (Halle Berry) and the unusual relationship she forms with a prison guard (Thornton) after the death of her husband; Berry won an Oscar for her performance...
I hope the above picks will bring much viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Sling Blade (1998) Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Engrossing film about an institutionalized man (Thornton) and his life once he is released into a small town. Thornton is great in his role and Dwight Yoakam is excellent as abusive man that Thornton crosses paths with; film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Monster's Ball (2001) Director: Marc Forster
Film about a woman (Halle Berry) and the unusual relationship she forms with a prison guard (Thornton) after the death of her husband; Berry won an Oscar for her performance...
I hope the above picks will bring much viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday August 3, 2010
On August 3 1940 Martin Sheen was born... so the theme for today are films with Martin Sheen-enjoy!
1 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Sheen plays a Captain assigned to assassinate a Green Beret (Marlon Brando). Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture.
2 The Departed (2006) Director: Martin Scorsese
Tells the story of undercover agent (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is trying to infiltrate the Irish Mafia;DiCaprio is great in his role;Won several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Scorsese...
I hope that the above movies will provide hours of viewing entertainment!
Dianezy
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1 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Sheen plays a Captain assigned to assassinate a Green Beret (Marlon Brando). Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture.
2 The Departed (2006) Director: Martin Scorsese
Tells the story of undercover agent (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is trying to infiltrate the Irish Mafia;DiCaprio is great in his role;Won several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for Scorsese...
I hope that the above movies will provide hours of viewing entertainment!
Dianezy
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