Saturday, September 18, 2010

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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