October 31 is Halloween, which is primarily celebrated in Canada, USA, Ireland and the UK, which has roots in Celtic and Christian traditions, but is now a mostly secular celebration. Common Halloween activities include trick or treating, wearing costumes and watching horror films. With Halloween in mind, the theme for today will be films for Halloween-enjoy!
1 Halloween (1978) Director: John Carpenter
Classic horror film set on Halloween night about an escaped killer who preys on unsuspecting victims while being hunted down by the doctor who treated him while institutionalized...
2 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Still frightening film about the possession of a young girl (Linda Blair) by an evil entity; film won Academy Awards for Best Sound and Best Writing...
3 Session 9 (2001) Director: Brad Anderson
Suspenseful tale about an asbestos cleaning crew who are forced to work in an abandoned mental institution with a terrible past...
4 Frailty (2001) Director: Bill Paxton
Tells the strange story of a family destroyed by a father (Bill Paxton) convinced that demons possess everyday people and proceeds to engage in a killing spree to eradicate them...
5 Freaks (1932) Director: Tod Browning
Eerie story of a group of circus freaks and their encounter with a beautiful but mean spirited trapeze artist; ahead of its time ....
6 Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director: Jonathan Demme
Oscar winning film about a young FBI cadet (Jodie Foster) assigned to hunt down a serial killer; won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress for Jodie Foster and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins as Doctor Hannibal Lecter...
7 Dead Ringers (1988) Director: David Cronenberg
Creepy film about twin doctors who fall into mental disturbance after an encounter with a woman...
8 Repulsion (1965) Director: Roman Polanski
A mentally unstable woman (Catherine Deneuve) who is left alone after her sister leaves town with her boyfriend, falls into slow insanity...
9 Psycho (1960) Director Alfred Hitchock
Classic horror loosely based on infamous serial killer Ed Gein.
10 Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) Director John McNaughton
Disturbing and wonderfully shot film inspired by the confessions of Henry Lee Lucas.
11 Man Bites Dog (1992) Directors Remy Belvaux & Andre Bonzel
Camera crew follows affable yet deranged killer to film his exploits. Great commentary on today's preoccupation with voyeurism and reality type shows.
12 M (1931) Director Fritz Lang
Following the police to apprehend a child murderer... Peter Lorre is superb.
13 Audition (1999) Director: Takashi Miike
Strange story of a widower who attempts to meet the girl of his dreams by auditioning her for a role in a fake TV show-not for the fainthearted...
14 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Part mystery, part serial killer film, that explores the investigation into the infamous never apprehended zodiac killer; references "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932)-Most Dangerous Game is worth watching for intriguing story line and over the top performances...
15 High Tension (2003) Director Alexandre Aja
Suspenseful cat and mouse gore fest... keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire crazy ride.
16 American Psycho (2000) Director Mary Harron
Follows the life of vapid handsome psychopath during excessive decade of the '80's.
17 Freeway (1996) Director Matthew Bright
A young and engaging Reese Witherspoon meets up with evil killer on her way to her grandmothers house... sound familiar. Fun lesser known film based on the classic children story.
18 Dahmer (2002) Director David Jacobson
Surprisingly well made film about the life of Jeffrey Dahmer... more introspective than gory. Jeremy Renner is chillingly good.
19 The Boston Strangler (1968) Director Richard Fleischer
Perfectly captures the panic that crippled a city during the reign of terror by the man known as the Boston Strangler... Tony Curtis is great in his portrayal.
20 The Descent (2005) Director: Neil Marshall
Claustrophobic story about a group of women explorers who get trapped on their expedition while deep in the caves of the United States...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-I look forward to your feedback on these picks
enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Movies for Saturday October 30, 2010
October 30th is Devil's Night or Hell Night, which is related to the serious vandalism and arson that takes place every year on the night before Halloween in Detroit, Michigan; Angels night was created to counteract Devil's Night where groups of volunteers patrol neighbourhoods to try to counteract the destruction that takes place on this night. With this night in mind, there a number of films that have depicted this night within their story lines... so the theme for today will be films with Devil's Night-enjoy!
1 The Crow (1994) Director: Alex Proyas
A man who was murdered (Brandon Lee) comes back to avenge his killers...
2 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
A young rapper (Eminem) struggles to make it big in the music scene; won an Academy Award for Best Music...
3 Left for Dead (2007) Director: Christopher Harrison
After a horrible accident on Devil's Night, five fraternity brothers are stalked by a serial killer...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Left for Dead) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Crow (1994) Director: Alex Proyas
A man who was murdered (Brandon Lee) comes back to avenge his killers...
2 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
A young rapper (Eminem) struggles to make it big in the music scene; won an Academy Award for Best Music...
3 Left for Dead (2007) Director: Christopher Harrison
After a horrible accident on Devil's Night, five fraternity brothers are stalked by a serial killer...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Left for Dead) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Movies for Friday October 29, 2010
On October 29 1971 Winona Ryder was born... so the theme for today are films with Winona Ryder-enjoy!
1 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director: Tim Burton
Movie about an uncommon young man: Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) who falls in love with the girl (Winona Ryder) he is staying with - Anthony Michael Hall is good as nasty boyfriend of Ryder and Vincent Price is also good in his cameo as inventor of Scissorhands...
2 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a young woman (Winona Ryder) who is institutionalized and the friendships that she makes with the other patients; Angelina Jolie is good as Ryder's friend, which she won an Academy Award for...
3 Heathers (1989) Director: Michael Lehmann
Tells the story of a girl (Winona Ryder) who gets mixed up with a rebel (Christian
Slater) who helps her get back at the in crowd of her high school; Slater is good in his role...
4 Beetle juice (1988) Director: Tim Burton
Story of couple who enlist the help of a bio-exorcist (Beetle juice played by Michael Keaton) to scare off the people inhabiting their house-Keaton is fun in his over the top performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director: Tim Burton
Movie about an uncommon young man: Edward Scissorhands (Johnny Depp) who falls in love with the girl (Winona Ryder) he is staying with - Anthony Michael Hall is good as nasty boyfriend of Ryder and Vincent Price is also good in his cameo as inventor of Scissorhands...
2 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a young woman (Winona Ryder) who is institutionalized and the friendships that she makes with the other patients; Angelina Jolie is good as Ryder's friend, which she won an Academy Award for...
3 Heathers (1989) Director: Michael Lehmann
Tells the story of a girl (Winona Ryder) who gets mixed up with a rebel (Christian
Slater) who helps her get back at the in crowd of her high school; Slater is good in his role...
4 Beetle juice (1988) Director: Tim Burton
Story of couple who enlist the help of a bio-exorcist (Beetle juice played by Michael Keaton) to scare off the people inhabiting their house-Keaton is fun in his over the top performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 28, 2010
On October 28, 1967 Julia Roberts was born... so the theme for today are films with Julia Roberts-enjoy!
1 Erin Brockovich (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Based on the real life story of Erin Brockovitch (Julia Roberts) who was a struggling single mother who became part of the legal team that fought one of the biggest power companies in California for polluting its water supply; Roberts won an Academy Award for her moving performance...
2 Closer (2004) Director: Mike Nichols
Interesting look at the complex romances of four people; Clive Owen and Natalie Portman were nominated for an Oscar for their strong performances...
3 Notting Hill (1999) Director: Roger Michell
Movie about an unlikely romance that starts between a famous actress (Julia Roberts) and a book shop owner (Hugh Grant) - Rhys Evans is charming as Grant's friend...
4 Pretty Woman (1990) Director: Garry Marshall
Charming light comedy about an unusual romance that happens between a prostitute (Julia Roberts) and a powerful businessman (Richard Gere)- Roberts and Gere are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Erin Brockovich (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Based on the real life story of Erin Brockovitch (Julia Roberts) who was a struggling single mother who became part of the legal team that fought one of the biggest power companies in California for polluting its water supply; Roberts won an Academy Award for her moving performance...
2 Closer (2004) Director: Mike Nichols
Interesting look at the complex romances of four people; Clive Owen and Natalie Portman were nominated for an Oscar for their strong performances...
3 Notting Hill (1999) Director: Roger Michell
Movie about an unlikely romance that starts between a famous actress (Julia Roberts) and a book shop owner (Hugh Grant) - Rhys Evans is charming as Grant's friend...
4 Pretty Woman (1990) Director: Garry Marshall
Charming light comedy about an unusual romance that happens between a prostitute (Julia Roberts) and a powerful businessman (Richard Gere)- Roberts and Gere are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 27, 2010
On October 27 1924 actress Ruby Dee was born... so the theme for today are films with Ruby Dee-enjoy!
1 American Gangster (2007) Director: Ridley Scott
Tells the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) who rose up to become one of New York's biggest drug lords, and the detective (Russel Crowe) who tried to bring him down; Washington is great in his performance and Ruby Dee is also good as Washington's mother, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Movie about racism that erupts on one of the hottest days of the year in Brooklyn; nominated for two Oscars: Best Writing & Best Acting by Danny Aiello as racist business owner...
3 Jungle Fever (1991) Director: Spike Lee
Film about a man (Wesley Snipes) who becomes involved in an interracial affair with someone from his work; Snipes is great in his performance...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 American Gangster (2007) Director: Ridley Scott
Tells the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) who rose up to become one of New York's biggest drug lords, and the detective (Russel Crowe) who tried to bring him down; Washington is great in his performance and Ruby Dee is also good as Washington's mother, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Do the Right Thing (1989) Director: Spike Lee
Movie about racism that erupts on one of the hottest days of the year in Brooklyn; nominated for two Oscars: Best Writing & Best Acting by Danny Aiello as racist business owner...
3 Jungle Fever (1991) Director: Spike Lee
Film about a man (Wesley Snipes) who becomes involved in an interracial affair with someone from his work; Snipes is great in his performance...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 26, 2010
On October 26 1942 Bob Hoskins was born... so the theme for today are films with Bob Hoskins-enjoy!
1 Brazil (1985) Director: Terry Gilliam
Movie about a bureaucrat who tries to correct an error that he made and ends up becoming a wanted man-Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Writing...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Tells the story of an English gangster (Bob Hoskins) who becomes involved in a turf war...
3 Mona Lisa (1986) Director: Neil Jordan
Film about an ex convict (Bob Hoskins) who finds a job as a driver for a high priced call girl; Hoskins garnered an Oscar nomination for his performance...
4 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Director: Robert Zemeckis
Animated film about a rabbit who relies on the help of a detective to prove his innocence; won Academy Awards for Best Effects and Editing...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Long Good Friday & Mona Lisa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Brazil (1985) Director: Terry Gilliam
Movie about a bureaucrat who tries to correct an error that he made and ends up becoming a wanted man-Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and Best Writing...
2 The Long Good Friday (1980) Director: John Mackenzie
Tells the story of an English gangster (Bob Hoskins) who becomes involved in a turf war...
3 Mona Lisa (1986) Director: Neil Jordan
Film about an ex convict (Bob Hoskins) who finds a job as a driver for a high priced call girl; Hoskins garnered an Oscar nomination for his performance...
4 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Director: Robert Zemeckis
Animated film about a rabbit who relies on the help of a detective to prove his innocence; won Academy Awards for Best Effects and Editing...
As I have seen all but two films from the above list (The Long Good Friday & Mona Lisa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday October 25, 2010
On October 25 1912 actress Sarah Colley was born; she was known as "Minnie Pearl" and appeared as a regular on the "Grand Old Opry" in Nashville Tennessee and the hit comedy show Hee Haw... so the theme for today are films with Sarah Colley-enjoy!
1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Movie that tells the true story of country singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek) - Spacek won an Academy Award for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is also great as Lynn's husband...
2 That's Country (1977) Director: Clarke Da Prato
Concert film of a number of country western performers, with appearances by: Chet Atkins & Marty Robbins...
As I have seen only one of the above films (Coal Miner's Daughter) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Coal Miner's Daughter (1980) Director: Michael Apted
Movie that tells the true story of country singer Loretta Lynn (Sissy Spacek) - Spacek won an Academy Award for her portrayal, and Tommy Lee Jones is also great as Lynn's husband...
2 That's Country (1977) Director: Clarke Da Prato
Concert film of a number of country western performers, with appearances by: Chet Atkins & Marty Robbins...
As I have seen only one of the above films (Coal Miner's Daughter) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday October 24, 2010
On October 24 1939 F. Murray Abraham was born... so the theme for today are films with F. Murray Abraham-enjoy!
1 Scarface (1983) Director: Brian De Palma
Gripping movie starring Al Pacino as a new immigrant to the United States who rises up through the Miami underground as a drug lord; Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer (as Pacino's wife) are great in their roles; film is ahead of its time with over the top violence and gritty characters...
2 Amadeus (1984) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Movie won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salleri...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Scarface (1983) Director: Brian De Palma
Gripping movie starring Al Pacino as a new immigrant to the United States who rises up through the Miami underground as a drug lord; Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer (as Pacino's wife) are great in their roles; film is ahead of its time with over the top violence and gritty characters...
2 Amadeus (1984) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Movie won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for F. Murray Abraham as Antonio Salleri...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Movies for Saturday October 23, 2010
On October 23 1954, Director, Producer & Writer (but mostly known for directing) Ang Lee was born... so the theme for today are films with Ang Lee-enjoy!
1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Gripping love story about two men (Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhaal) who must hide their love for each other; movie won several Academy Awards including: Best Director and Best Writing-Ledger and Gylenhaal are great in their performances which garnered them both Oscar nominations....
2 Crouching Tiger, HIdden Dragon (2000) Director: Ang Lee
Breathtakingly shot film that tells the story of two warriors who are trying to acquire a hidden sword; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography...
3 The Ice Storm (1997) Director: Ang Lee
Tells the story of a middle class family living in suburban Connecticut, and their battles with life and each other...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Gripping love story about two men (Heath Ledger & Jake Gyllenhaal) who must hide their love for each other; movie won several Academy Awards including: Best Director and Best Writing-Ledger and Gylenhaal are great in their performances which garnered them both Oscar nominations....
2 Crouching Tiger, HIdden Dragon (2000) Director: Ang Lee
Breathtakingly shot film that tells the story of two warriors who are trying to acquire a hidden sword; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Cinematography...
3 The Ice Storm (1997) Director: Ang Lee
Tells the story of a middle class family living in suburban Connecticut, and their battles with life and each other...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday October 22, 2010
October 22nd is International Stuttering Awareness Day; this day is in place to raise awareness for the millions of people who have the speech disorder of stuttering. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films that have characters who contend with stuttering-enjoy!
1 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of a convict (Jack Nicholson) who goes to a mental institution to escape jail; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher (who is great as dictator nurse)-movie was also nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Supporting Actor for Brad Dourif as troubled Billy Bibbit...
2 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director: Charles Crichton/John Cleese
Engaging comedy about a group of very different people who try to pull off an armed robbery in London; Kevin Kline is great as pseudo intellectual nut and Michael Palin is also good as tormented group member...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of a convict (Jack Nicholson) who goes to a mental institution to escape jail; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher (who is great as dictator nurse)-movie was also nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Supporting Actor for Brad Dourif as troubled Billy Bibbit...
2 A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Director: Charles Crichton/John Cleese
Engaging comedy about a group of very different people who try to pull off an armed robbery in London; Kevin Kline is great as pseudo intellectual nut and Michael Palin is also good as tormented group member...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 21, 2010
On October 21 1956 Writer & Actress Carrie Fisher was born; known for her famous gold bikini in Star Wars, Fisher has had many notable film roles. With this in mind, the theme for today are films with Carrie Fisher-enjoy!
1 Star Wars (1977) Director: George Lucas
Tells the story of Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) quest to save Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the evil Darth Vader; won several Academy Awards including: Best Effects, Best Sound & Best Costume Design...
2 When Harry Met Sally (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet romance film about two best friends (Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal) who try to find love and unexpectedly find each other: nominated for Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Postcards from the Edge (1990) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie based on book by Carrie Fisher about a troubled relationship between an actress battling with substance abuse (Merryl Streep) and her suffocating screen legend mother (Shirley MacLaine)-loosely based on Fisher's relationship with her mother Debbie Reynolds; Streep was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance & film was also nominated for Oscar for Best Song...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Star Wars (1977) Director: George Lucas
Tells the story of Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) quest to save Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the evil Darth Vader; won several Academy Awards including: Best Effects, Best Sound & Best Costume Design...
2 When Harry Met Sally (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet romance film about two best friends (Meg Ryan & Billy Crystal) who try to find love and unexpectedly find each other: nominated for Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Postcards from the Edge (1990) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie based on book by Carrie Fisher about a troubled relationship between an actress battling with substance abuse (Merryl Streep) and her suffocating screen legend mother (Shirley MacLaine)-loosely based on Fisher's relationship with her mother Debbie Reynolds; Streep was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance & film was also nominated for Oscar for Best Song...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 20, 2010
On October 20 1956 Director Producer Writer Danny Boyle was born; known more recently for his directing achievement for "Slumdog Millionaire", Boyle has also contributed to a number of other notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today are films with Danny Boyle-enjoy!
1 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Director: Danny Boyle/Loveleen Tandan
Academy Award winning film about a young man (Dev Patel) who competes to win money on a hit television show, and subsequently reveals his troubled past; won several Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Director & Best Music...
2 Trainspotting (1996) Director: Danny Boyle
Tells the story of a young man (Ewan McGregor) who is trying to escape the Edinburgh drug scene; nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 28 Days Later (2002) Director: Danny Boyle
Eerie film about a group of individuals trying to survive after a mysterious virus wipes out many people in the United Kingdom; Cillian Murphy is good as leader of group of survivors...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Director: Danny Boyle/Loveleen Tandan
Academy Award winning film about a young man (Dev Patel) who competes to win money on a hit television show, and subsequently reveals his troubled past; won several Oscars including: Best Picture, Best Director & Best Music...
2 Trainspotting (1996) Director: Danny Boyle
Tells the story of a young man (Ewan McGregor) who is trying to escape the Edinburgh drug scene; nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 28 Days Later (2002) Director: Danny Boyle
Eerie film about a group of individuals trying to survive after a mysterious virus wipes out many people in the United Kingdom; Cillian Murphy is good as leader of group of survivors...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 19, 2010
On October 18,1966: Actor, Director Writer, Producer Jon Favreau was born. Known initially for his contribution to independent film, starring in the hit Television Series Friends, and then moving onto mainstream movie fare, Favreau has made a name for himself in a number of genres within the entertainment industry. With this in mind, the theme for today will be movies with Jon Favreau-enjoy!
1 Swingers (1996) Director: Doug LIman
Movie about buddies (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) trying to make it in the Los Angeles entertainment scene; Favreau and Vaughn are good in their roles...
2 Made (2001) Director: Jon Favreau
Tells the story of two friends (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) who get mixed up with the mob; Peter Falk is good as mob boss and Vaughn is also good as loser friend...
3 I Love You, Man (2009) Director: John Hamburg
Engaging light comedy about a man about to get married (Paul Rudd) and his search for a best man; Jason Segal is charming as Rudd's new best friend and Favreau is also good as Rudd's nemesis...
5 Iron Man (2008) Director: Jon Favreau
Film based on Marvel comics fictional superhero: Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and his transformation from wealthy industrialist to superhero; nominated for Academy Award's for Best Sound Editing and Visual Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Swingers (1996) Director: Doug LIman
Movie about buddies (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) trying to make it in the Los Angeles entertainment scene; Favreau and Vaughn are good in their roles...
2 Made (2001) Director: Jon Favreau
Tells the story of two friends (Jon Favreau & Vince Vaughn) who get mixed up with the mob; Peter Falk is good as mob boss and Vaughn is also good as loser friend...
3 I Love You, Man (2009) Director: John Hamburg
Engaging light comedy about a man about to get married (Paul Rudd) and his search for a best man; Jason Segal is charming as Rudd's new best friend and Favreau is also good as Rudd's nemesis...
5 Iron Man (2008) Director: Jon Favreau
Film based on Marvel comics fictional superhero: Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and his transformation from wealthy industrialist to superhero; nominated for Academy Award's for Best Sound Editing and Visual Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday October 18, 2010
October 18th is Alaska Day, which is celebrated yearly to commemorate the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States on October 18, 1867. With this holiday in mind, the theme for today will be movies filmed in Alaska-enjoy!
1 Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent (1933) Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Tells the story of Mala, whose life is changed for the worst after he is introduced to a white trader; first film to win an Academy Award for Best Editing...
2 Never Cry Wolf (1983) Director: Carroll Ballard
Based on the true story of Farley Mowat (Charles Martin Smith) who was sent to study the declining populations of caribou by wolf populations, and his discovery that it is humans who are a greater threat to the land; good performance by Charles Martin Smith...
3 Into the Wild (2007) Director: Sean Penn
Film that chronicles the real life experiences of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) who goes to live in the wilderness of Alaska; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Editing and Best Supporting Actor for Hal Halbrook as encounter during trip...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent) I look forward to your feedback on these selections-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent (1933) Director: W.S. Van Dyke
Tells the story of Mala, whose life is changed for the worst after he is introduced to a white trader; first film to win an Academy Award for Best Editing...
2 Never Cry Wolf (1983) Director: Carroll Ballard
Based on the true story of Farley Mowat (Charles Martin Smith) who was sent to study the declining populations of caribou by wolf populations, and his discovery that it is humans who are a greater threat to the land; good performance by Charles Martin Smith...
3 Into the Wild (2007) Director: Sean Penn
Film that chronicles the real life experiences of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) who goes to live in the wilderness of Alaska; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Editing and Best Supporting Actor for Hal Halbrook as encounter during trip...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Eskimo: Mala the Magnificent) I look forward to your feedback on these selections-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
Movies for Sunday October 17, 2010
On October 17 1947 Comic Actor Michael McKean was born; known for his TV appearances as Lenny on Laverne and Shirley, McKean was also in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Michael McKean-enjoy!
1 This is Spinal Tap (1984) Director: Rob Reiner
Cult Mockumentary about British Heavy Metal Band Spinal Tap- stellar performances by McKean and Christopher Guest as band as well as a number of great cameos throughout...
2 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest Mockumentary about offbeat group of individuals who compete in dog shows- great ensemble cast including Catherine O'Hara, Christopher Guest and Parker Posey...
3 The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Director: Betty Thomas
Lighthearted film based on hit TV show about an idyllic family living in California-Gary Cole is good as Mike Brady; for those who were fans of the TV Show...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of comedy entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 This is Spinal Tap (1984) Director: Rob Reiner
Cult Mockumentary about British Heavy Metal Band Spinal Tap- stellar performances by McKean and Christopher Guest as band as well as a number of great cameos throughout...
2 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest Mockumentary about offbeat group of individuals who compete in dog shows- great ensemble cast including Catherine O'Hara, Christopher Guest and Parker Posey...
3 The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Director: Betty Thomas
Lighthearted film based on hit TV show about an idyllic family living in California-Gary Cole is good as Mike Brady; for those who were fans of the TV Show...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of comedy entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday October 16, 2010
On October 16 1925 Angela Lansbury was born; known later in life for her hit TV show "Murder She Wrote" - Lansbury also had a long film career in which she had been in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Angela Lansbury-enjoy!
1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Based on the novel about a Korean war POW who is brainwashed into becoming an assassin; Lansbury is great in her role as evil conspirator, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination...
2 Gaslight (1944) Director: George Cukor
Movie about a woman (Ingrid Bergman) who is being driven mad by her husband (Charles Boyer)-Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her performance & Boyer and Lansbury (as the maid) were both nominated for their performances...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Based on the novel about a Korean war POW who is brainwashed into becoming an assassin; Lansbury is great in her role as evil conspirator, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination...
2 Gaslight (1944) Director: George Cukor
Movie about a woman (Ingrid Bergman) who is being driven mad by her husband (Charles Boyer)-Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her performance & Boyer and Lansbury (as the maid) were both nominated for their performances...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday October 15, 2010
October 15 is White Cane Safety Day, which is a national observance in the United States to celebrate the achievements of the visually impaired. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films about people with visual impairments-enjoy!
1 The Miracle Worker (1962) Director: Arthur Penn
Film about teacher Anne Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) and her work with Helen Keller (Patty Duke) - both Bancroft and Duke were nominated for Academy Awards for their portrayals...
2 Wait Until Dark (1967) Director: Terence Young
Movie about a woman (Audrey Hepburn) who is recently blinded and terrorized by a group of intruders looking for drugs; Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...
3 Proof (1991) Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Tells the story of a blind photographer (Hugo Weaving) whose life becomes disrupted with the arrival of a new relationship...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Miracle Worker) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Miracle Worker (1962) Director: Arthur Penn
Film about teacher Anne Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) and her work with Helen Keller (Patty Duke) - both Bancroft and Duke were nominated for Academy Awards for their portrayals...
2 Wait Until Dark (1967) Director: Terence Young
Movie about a woman (Audrey Hepburn) who is recently blinded and terrorized by a group of intruders looking for drugs; Hepburn was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...
3 Proof (1991) Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Tells the story of a blind photographer (Hugo Weaving) whose life becomes disrupted with the arrival of a new relationship...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Miracle Worker) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 14, 2010
On October 14 1893 black and white screen star Lillian Gish was born... so the theme for today are films with Lillian Gish-enjoy!
1 The Night of the Hunter (1955) Director: Charles Laughton/Charles Mitchum
Eerie film about a religious fanatic (Robert Mitchum) who is trying to uncover a large sum of money from a gullible widow;Mitchum is great in his role...
2 The Wind (1928) Director: Victor Sjostrom
Silent movie about a woman (Lillian Gish) who is trying to survive in Texas...
3 Duel in the Sun (1946) Director: King Vidor/Otto Brower/William Dieterie/Sidney Franklin/William Cameron Menzies/
David O. Selznick/Josef von Sternberg
Film about a woman (Jennifer Jones) who must pick between two brothers' affections; Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for her role & Lillian Gish was also nominated as family to the brothers...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Wind) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Night of the Hunter (1955) Director: Charles Laughton/Charles Mitchum
Eerie film about a religious fanatic (Robert Mitchum) who is trying to uncover a large sum of money from a gullible widow;Mitchum is great in his role...
2 The Wind (1928) Director: Victor Sjostrom
Silent movie about a woman (Lillian Gish) who is trying to survive in Texas...
3 Duel in the Sun (1946) Director: King Vidor/Otto Brower/William Dieterie/Sidney Franklin/William Cameron Menzies/
David O. Selznick/Josef von Sternberg
Film about a woman (Jennifer Jones) who must pick between two brothers' affections; Jones was nominated for an Academy Award for her role & Lillian Gish was also nominated as family to the brothers...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Wind) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 13, 2010
On October 13 1925 Comedian Lenny Bruce was born... so the theme for today are films about Lenny Bruce-enjoy!
1 Lenny (1974) Director: Bob Fosse
Movie about 1960's controversial comic Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman); nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Movie, Best Director & Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman...
2 Lenny Bruce (1967) Director: John Magnuson
Performance film starring Lenny Bruce in his next to last performance in San Francisco Basin Street West...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Lenny) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Lenny (1974) Director: Bob Fosse
Movie about 1960's controversial comic Lenny Bruce (Dustin Hoffman); nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Movie, Best Director & Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman...
2 Lenny Bruce (1967) Director: John Magnuson
Performance film starring Lenny Bruce in his next to last performance in San Francisco Basin Street West...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Lenny) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 12, 2010
October 12th is "Freethought Day" it is a day that is celebrated annually to commemorate the end of the Salem Witch Trials. With this day in mind... the theme for today will be films about Witches-enjoy!
1. Les sorcieres de Salem (1957) Director: Raymond Rouleau
Story of a couple who take in a younger woman (Simone Signoret) who has an affair with the husband of the household, and is accused of being a witch by his wife, and subsequently ends up enduring the Salem Witch Trials...
2 The Crucible (1996) Director: Nicholas Hytner
Remake of Adaptation of play about a woman (Winona Ryder) who goes on trial for being a witch; nominated for two Academy Awards, one for Writing and one for Best Supporting Actress by Joan Allen...
3 The Blair Witch Project (1999) Director: Daniel Myrick/Eduardo Sanchez
Horror film about a group of young filmmakers who disappear while trying to investigate the legend of a witch-only for those who like handheld slow moving films...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Blair Witch Project) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1. Les sorcieres de Salem (1957) Director: Raymond Rouleau
Story of a couple who take in a younger woman (Simone Signoret) who has an affair with the husband of the household, and is accused of being a witch by his wife, and subsequently ends up enduring the Salem Witch Trials...
2 The Crucible (1996) Director: Nicholas Hytner
Remake of Adaptation of play about a woman (Winona Ryder) who goes on trial for being a witch; nominated for two Academy Awards, one for Writing and one for Best Supporting Actress by Joan Allen...
3 The Blair Witch Project (1999) Director: Daniel Myrick/Eduardo Sanchez
Horror film about a group of young filmmakers who disappear while trying to investigate the legend of a witch-only for those who like handheld slow moving films...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Blair Witch Project) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Movies for Monday October 11, 2010
On October 11 1962 Joan Cusack was born-known mostly as sister to famous brother John Cusack-Joan also was in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Joan Cusack-enjoy!
1 High Fidelity (2000) Director: Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a man (John Cusack) who continues to have difficulty with his past romantic relationships; John Cusack and Jack Black are charming in their roles as nerdy record store guys...
2 Toy Story 2 (1999) Director: John Lasseter; Ash Brannon; Lee Unkrich & Toy Story 3 (2010) Director: Lee Unkrich
Sweet animated film that tells the story of a boy and his relationship with his group of toys from a child to a young man...
3 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie about a woman (Melanie Griffith) who is trying to make it to the top of the corporate ladder in dog eat dog Manhattan; Melanie Griffith is charming in her role, and Joan Cusack is also good as her well meaning friend, which they both garnered Academy Award nominations for...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 High Fidelity (2000) Director: Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a man (John Cusack) who continues to have difficulty with his past romantic relationships; John Cusack and Jack Black are charming in their roles as nerdy record store guys...
2 Toy Story 2 (1999) Director: John Lasseter; Ash Brannon; Lee Unkrich & Toy Story 3 (2010) Director: Lee Unkrich
Sweet animated film that tells the story of a boy and his relationship with his group of toys from a child to a young man...
3 Working Girl (1988) Director: Mike Nichols
Movie about a woman (Melanie Griffith) who is trying to make it to the top of the corporate ladder in dog eat dog Manhattan; Melanie Griffith is charming in her role, and Joan Cusack is also good as her well meaning friend, which they both garnered Academy Award nominations for...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Movies for Sunday October 10, 2010
October 10 is "World Mental Health Day", which is a day to raise awareness and advocacy on the issue of mental health. With "World Mental Health Day" in mind, the theme for today will be films about the issue of mental health-enjoy!
1 One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about a convict (Jack Nicholson) who enters a mental health facility to get out of serving his time in jail; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director, Writing, Best Actor for Jack Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher in her great portrayal of nurse at the institution...
2 The Snake Pit (1948) Director: Anatole Litvak
Movie about a woman (Olivia de Havilland) who finds herself in an insane asylum but doesn't remember how she got there; de Havilland was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
3 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a disturbed young woman (Winona Ryder) who ends up in a mental institution after she suffers a breakdown; Angelina Jolie is great as Ryder's friend which she won an Oscar for...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman
Academy Award winning film about a convict (Jack Nicholson) who enters a mental health facility to get out of serving his time in jail; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director, Writing, Best Actor for Jack Nicholson and Best Actress for Louise Fletcher in her great portrayal of nurse at the institution...
2 The Snake Pit (1948) Director: Anatole Litvak
Movie about a woman (Olivia de Havilland) who finds herself in an insane asylum but doesn't remember how she got there; de Havilland was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance...
3 Girl Interrupted (1999) Director: James Mangold
Film about a disturbed young woman (Winona Ryder) who ends up in a mental institution after she suffers a breakdown; Angelina Jolie is great as Ryder's friend which she won an Oscar for...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday October 9, 2010
On October 9 1900 stage and film star Alastair Sim was born... so the theme for today are films with Alastair Sim-enjoy!
1 A Christmas Carol (1951) Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Classic holiday film about a miserable old miser (Alastair Sim) who is visited by Christmas Spirits; Sim is great in his role as Scrooge...
2 The Ruling Class (1972) Director: Peter Medak
Offbeat film about a son (Peter O'Toole) who is left a hefty estate after his father dies and must conform to the will in order to get his inheritance; O'Toole was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (A Christmas Carol) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 A Christmas Carol (1951) Director: Brian Desmond Hurst
Classic holiday film about a miserable old miser (Alastair Sim) who is visited by Christmas Spirits; Sim is great in his role as Scrooge...
2 The Ruling Class (1972) Director: Peter Medak
Offbeat film about a son (Peter O'Toole) who is left a hefty estate after his father dies and must conform to the will in order to get his inheritance; O'Toole was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (A Christmas Carol) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday October 8, 2010
On October 8 1970 Matt Damon was born... so the theme for today are films with Matt Damon-enjoy!
1 Good Will Hunting (1997) Director: Gus Van Sant
Film about a janitor (Matt Damon) who gets help from a psychologist (Robin Williams)
in order to realize his talent in mathematics; Williams won an Academy Award for his
performance & Matt Damon and Ben Affleck also won Oscars for Best Screenplay...
2 The Departed (2006) Director: Martin Scorsese
Academy Award winning film about two men from opposite sides of the law (Leonardo DiCaprio & Matt Damon) attempting to infiltrate Irish American organized crime; film also won Oscars for Best Directing, Editing and Writing, DiCaprio was also great in his role as undercover cop...
3 The Bourne Identity (2002) Director: Doug Liman
Movie about a man (Matt Damon) who forgets his identity while alluding assassins-Damon is great in this action packed thriller...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Good Will Hunting (1997) Director: Gus Van Sant
Film about a janitor (Matt Damon) who gets help from a psychologist (Robin Williams)
in order to realize his talent in mathematics; Williams won an Academy Award for his
performance & Matt Damon and Ben Affleck also won Oscars for Best Screenplay...
2 The Departed (2006) Director: Martin Scorsese
Academy Award winning film about two men from opposite sides of the law (Leonardo DiCaprio & Matt Damon) attempting to infiltrate Irish American organized crime; film also won Oscars for Best Directing, Editing and Writing, DiCaprio was also great in his role as undercover cop...
3 The Bourne Identity (2002) Director: Doug Liman
Movie about a man (Matt Damon) who forgets his identity while alluding assassins-Damon is great in this action packed thriller...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday October 7, 2010
On October 7 1977, the News noted that a group of ninety twins were visiting England to take a break from their participation in scientific studies based on the links between the environment and human behaviour. With this day in news history in mind, the theme for today will be films about twins... enjoy!
1 Dead Ringers (1988) Director: David Cronenberg
Tells the creepy story of twin doctors who take advantage of their identical looks, until one of them falls for an actress; Jeremy Irons is great in his role as twins...
2 The Krays (1990) Director: Peter Medak
Interesting film about twin brothers who are London crime lords in the sixties underworld; great acting by actor brothers Martin Kemp & Gary Kemp...
3 The Parent Trap (1961) Director: David Swift
Film about twins (Hayley Mills) who are reunited at a summer camp and plot together to reunite their long separated parents-only for those who like light comedy fare-remade in the 90's with Lindsay Lohan...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Dead Ringers (1988) Director: David Cronenberg
Tells the creepy story of twin doctors who take advantage of their identical looks, until one of them falls for an actress; Jeremy Irons is great in his role as twins...
2 The Krays (1990) Director: Peter Medak
Interesting film about twin brothers who are London crime lords in the sixties underworld; great acting by actor brothers Martin Kemp & Gary Kemp...
3 The Parent Trap (1961) Director: David Swift
Film about twins (Hayley Mills) who are reunited at a summer camp and plot together to reunite their long separated parents-only for those who like light comedy fare-remade in the 90's with Lindsay Lohan...
I hope that the above movie picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday October 6, 2010
October 6 1963 is Elisabeth Shue's birthday... so the theme for today are films with Elisabeth Shue-enjoy!
1 Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Director: Mike Figgis
Gripping film about an alcoholic screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) who decides to end his life by drinking himself to death-Cage is great in his role, which he won an Academy Award for and Elisabeth Shue is also great as a prostitute that he starts a relationship with, which she garnered a nomination for her performance...
2 The Karate Kid (1984) Director: John G. Avildsen
Sweet film about a boy (Ralph Macchio) who moves to a new town and ends up being bullied but decides to learn karate to defend himself-Pat Morito is great as Macchio's karate teacher, which he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Director: Mike Figgis
Gripping film about an alcoholic screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) who decides to end his life by drinking himself to death-Cage is great in his role, which he won an Academy Award for and Elisabeth Shue is also great as a prostitute that he starts a relationship with, which she garnered a nomination for her performance...
2 The Karate Kid (1984) Director: John G. Avildsen
Sweet film about a boy (Ralph Macchio) who moves to a new town and ends up being bullied but decides to learn karate to defend himself-Pat Morito is great as Macchio's karate teacher, which he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday October 5, 2010
October 5th is "World Teacher's Day" it forwards the need to mobilize support for teacher's worldwide and the contribution that teachers make across the globe. With "World Teacher's Day" in mind... the theme for today will be films about teachers-enjoy!
1 Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Director: Sam Wood/Sidney Franklin
Tells the story of an older teacher (Robert Donat) who is recounting his life inside and outside of the school that he taught at-Donat won an Oscar for his performance...
2 Why Shoot the Teacher (1977) Director: Silvio Narizzano
Canadian film about a new teacher (Bud Cort) who begins his teaching career at an isolated school house in the prairies-Cort is good in his role...
3 To Sir with Love (1967) Director: James Clavell
Classic film starring Sidney Poitier as teacher who is sent to teach in an all white school in London's East End;movie was also known for its famous song of the same name...
4 Stand and Deliver (1988) Director: Ramon Menendez
Based on true story of dedicated Math teacher (Edward James Olmos) who is able to turn his students around into becoming some of the country's top algebra and calculus students; Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
5 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Interesting film about a teacher (Ryan Gosling) who is trying to manage a drug addiction; Gosling was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
6 Summer School (1987) Director: Carl Reiner
Silly comedy about a teacher who has to give up his summer to teach a remedial English class-only for those who like light 80's comedy fare...
7 School of Rock (2003) Director: Richard Linklater
Goofy comedy about a struggling musician (Jack Black) who poses as a teacher to make extra money, and ends up teaching his students how to play in a rock band-for those who like lighthearted comedies...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Director: Sam Wood/Sidney Franklin
Tells the story of an older teacher (Robert Donat) who is recounting his life inside and outside of the school that he taught at-Donat won an Oscar for his performance...
2 Why Shoot the Teacher (1977) Director: Silvio Narizzano
Canadian film about a new teacher (Bud Cort) who begins his teaching career at an isolated school house in the prairies-Cort is good in his role...
3 To Sir with Love (1967) Director: James Clavell
Classic film starring Sidney Poitier as teacher who is sent to teach in an all white school in London's East End;movie was also known for its famous song of the same name...
4 Stand and Deliver (1988) Director: Ramon Menendez
Based on true story of dedicated Math teacher (Edward James Olmos) who is able to turn his students around into becoming some of the country's top algebra and calculus students; Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...
5 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Interesting film about a teacher (Ryan Gosling) who is trying to manage a drug addiction; Gosling was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
6 Summer School (1987) Director: Carl Reiner
Silly comedy about a teacher who has to give up his summer to teach a remedial English class-only for those who like light 80's comedy fare...
7 School of Rock (2003) Director: Richard Linklater
Goofy comedy about a struggling musician (Jack Black) who poses as a teacher to make extra money, and ends up teaching his students how to play in a rock band-for those who like lighthearted comedies...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Movies for Monday October 4, 2010
October 4 is World Animal Day, which is celebrated each year on this day because it is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of animals and the environment. With "World Animal Day" in mind... the theme for today will be films about animals-enjoy!
1 Bambi (1942) Director: David Hand
Classic animated Disney film about a young deer who must fend for himself after he has lost his mother to hunters; Nominated for Academy Award for music...
2 Babe (1995) Director: Chris Noonan
Sweet film about a pig who evades slaughter because he is able to herd sheep;won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects...
3 Old Yeller (1957) Director: Robert Stevenson
Well known movie about a young boy and his love for a dog that he has brought home to raise...
4 The Yearling (1946) Director: Clarence Brown
Film about a young man (Claude Jarman Jr.) who adopts a young deer and tries to raise it on his own; Won Oscars for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography...
5 The Incredible Journey (1963) Director: Fletcher Markle
Based on a true story about three pets who are separated from their home and their journey back home-remade in 1993...
As I have seen only a select few of the above films (Old Yeller; The Incredible Journey) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Bambi (1942) Director: David Hand
Classic animated Disney film about a young deer who must fend for himself after he has lost his mother to hunters; Nominated for Academy Award for music...
2 Babe (1995) Director: Chris Noonan
Sweet film about a pig who evades slaughter because he is able to herd sheep;won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects...
3 Old Yeller (1957) Director: Robert Stevenson
Well known movie about a young boy and his love for a dog that he has brought home to raise...
4 The Yearling (1946) Director: Clarence Brown
Film about a young man (Claude Jarman Jr.) who adopts a young deer and tries to raise it on his own; Won Oscars for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography...
5 The Incredible Journey (1963) Director: Fletcher Markle
Based on a true story about three pets who are separated from their home and their journey back home-remade in 1993...
As I have seen only a select few of the above films (Old Yeller; The Incredible Journey) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, October 3, 2010
Movies for Sunday October 3, 2010
October 3rd is known as Germany Unity Day, which is a national day in Germany that commemorates the anniversary of the German reunification that took place in 1990. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films from Germany-enjoy!
1 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Tells the story of an agent of the secret police assigned to conduct surveillance on a writer and his companion-beautifully written and acted; won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film...
2 Das Boot (1981) Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Follows the lives of a German U-Boat crew during WWII-not for the claustrophobic;was nominated for several Oscars including Best Director and Writing...
3 M (1931) Director: Fritz Lang
Disturbing film about the hunt for a child murderer (Peter Lorre)- Lorre is great in his performance...
4 Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Story about an older woman who starts a relationship with a younger man to the disapproval of many...
As I have seen all of the movies from the above list except one (Ali: Fear Eats the Soul) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Tells the story of an agent of the secret police assigned to conduct surveillance on a writer and his companion-beautifully written and acted; won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language film...
2 Das Boot (1981) Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Follows the lives of a German U-Boat crew during WWII-not for the claustrophobic;was nominated for several Oscars including Best Director and Writing...
3 M (1931) Director: Fritz Lang
Disturbing film about the hunt for a child murderer (Peter Lorre)- Lorre is great in his performance...
4 Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974) Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Story about an older woman who starts a relationship with a younger man to the disapproval of many...
As I have seen all of the movies from the above list except one (Ali: Fear Eats the Soul) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
Movies for Saturday October 2, 2010
October 2nd is International Day of Non-Violence, which is celebrated every year on the birthday of Mohandas Gandhi. With this holiday in mind, the theme for today will be films with Gandhi-enjoy!
1 Gandhi (1982) Director: Richard Attenborough
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi (Ben Kingsley)-film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Ben Kingsly...
2 Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Musical comedy set in India about a violent man who sees the spirit of Gandhi, and subsequently changes his life where he starts to teach others about truth and non-violence...
3 Gandhi, My Father (2007) Director: Feroz Abbas Khan
Explores the troubled relationship between a son and his father Gandhi-it is based on the biography on the son of Mahatma Gandhi...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of movies... I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Gandhi (1982) Director: Richard Attenborough
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi (Ben Kingsley)-film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Ben Kingsly...
2 Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) Director: Rajkumar Hirani
Musical comedy set in India about a violent man who sees the spirit of Gandhi, and subsequently changes his life where he starts to teach others about truth and non-violence...
3 Gandhi, My Father (2007) Director: Feroz Abbas Khan
Explores the troubled relationship between a son and his father Gandhi-it is based on the biography on the son of Mahatma Gandhi...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of movies... I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Movies for Friday October 1, 2010
On October 1 1935 Julie Andrews was born... so the theme for today are films with Julie Andrews-enjoy!
1 The Sound of Music (1965) Director: Robert Wise
Academy Award winning film based on the life of the Von Trapp family; Andrews was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Maria, a young woman who becomes a governess and later wife to Captain Von Trapp; film also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Sound, Music and Film Editing...
2 Victor Victoria (1982) Director: Blake Edwards
A struggling singer (Julie Andrews) embarks on an unusual career to make ends meet and ends up falling for a gangster (James Garner) - Andrews, Garner, Lesley Ann Warren (as mobster girlfriend) Robert Preston (as Andrews manager) are all superb in their roles; Andrews, Warren and Preston all garnered Oscar nominations for their roles...
3 Mary Poppins (1964) Director: Robert Stevenson
Film about a magical nanny (Julie Andrews) who comes to work for an unhappy banker's family and ends up making their lives more exciting; Andrews won an Academy Award for her performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing and musical entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Sound of Music (1965) Director: Robert Wise
Academy Award winning film based on the life of the Von Trapp family; Andrews was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Maria, a young woman who becomes a governess and later wife to Captain Von Trapp; film also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Sound, Music and Film Editing...
2 Victor Victoria (1982) Director: Blake Edwards
A struggling singer (Julie Andrews) embarks on an unusual career to make ends meet and ends up falling for a gangster (James Garner) - Andrews, Garner, Lesley Ann Warren (as mobster girlfriend) Robert Preston (as Andrews manager) are all superb in their roles; Andrews, Warren and Preston all garnered Oscar nominations for their roles...
3 Mary Poppins (1964) Director: Robert Stevenson
Film about a magical nanny (Julie Andrews) who comes to work for an unhappy banker's family and ends up making their lives more exciting; Andrews won an Academy Award for her performance...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing and musical entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday September 30, 2010
On September 30 1961 Eric Stoltz was born... so the theme for today are films with Eric Stoltz-enjoy!
1 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of different people involved in violence and redemption in Los Angeles; won Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Mask (1985) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Based on the true story of Roy Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who attempts to live a normal life despite his skull deformity...
3 Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) Director: Howard Deutch
Teen film about a tomboy (Mary Stuart Masterson) who develops feelings for her male best friend (Eric Stoltz) while he has fallen for the most popular girl at school-strictly for those fond of light eighties fare...
I hope that the above list provides hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of different people involved in violence and redemption in Los Angeles; won Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 Mask (1985) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Based on the true story of Roy Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who attempts to live a normal life despite his skull deformity...
3 Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) Director: Howard Deutch
Teen film about a tomboy (Mary Stuart Masterson) who develops feelings for her male best friend (Eric Stoltz) while he has fallen for the most popular girl at school-strictly for those fond of light eighties fare...
I hope that the above list provides hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday September 29, 2010
On September 29 1904, black and white screen siren Greer Garson was born... so the theme for today are films with Greer Garson-enjoy!
1 Random Harvest (1942) Director: Mervyn LeRoy
A WWI veteran (Ronald Colman) falls in love and settles down to a modest life when an accident restores his memories of his life of wealth and prestige; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Ronald Colman...
2 Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) Director: Sam Wood/Sidney Frankliln
Tells the story of an older teacher (Robert Donat) who is recounting his life inside and outside of the school that he taught at-Donat won an Oscar for his performance...
3 Mrs. Miniver (1942) Director: William Wyler
Film that tells the story of a families struggle to get through WWII; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Greer Garson as matriarch of Miniver family...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Random Harvest) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Random Harvest (1942) Director: Mervyn LeRoy
A WWI veteran (Ronald Colman) falls in love and settles down to a modest life when an accident restores his memories of his life of wealth and prestige; nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Ronald Colman...
2 Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) Director: Sam Wood/Sidney Frankliln
Tells the story of an older teacher (Robert Donat) who is recounting his life inside and outside of the school that he taught at-Donat won an Oscar for his performance...
3 Mrs. Miniver (1942) Director: William Wyler
Film that tells the story of a families struggle to get through WWII; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Greer Garson as matriarch of Miniver family...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Random Harvest) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday September 28, 2010
On September 28 1967 Mira Sorvino was born... so the theme for today are films with Mira Sorvino-enjoy!
1 Mighty Aphrodite (1995) Director: Woody Allen
A man (Woody Allen) in successful in tracking down the birth mother (Mira Sorvino) of his adopted son to unexpected results-Sorvino won an Academy Award for her performance...
2 The Grey Zone (2001) Director: Tim Blake Nelson
Disturbing film about Jews that are forced to work in the crematoria of Auschwitz during the War...
3 Beautiful Girls (1996) Director: Ted Demme
Tells the story of a group of friends struggling through different relationship and life problems...
I hope that the above list of picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mighty Aphrodite (1995) Director: Woody Allen
A man (Woody Allen) in successful in tracking down the birth mother (Mira Sorvino) of his adopted son to unexpected results-Sorvino won an Academy Award for her performance...
2 The Grey Zone (2001) Director: Tim Blake Nelson
Disturbing film about Jews that are forced to work in the crematoria of Auschwitz during the War...
3 Beautiful Girls (1996) Director: Ted Demme
Tells the story of a group of friends struggling through different relationship and life problems...
I hope that the above list of picks provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday September 27. 2010
September 27 is World Tourism Day; the purpose of the day is to promote the value of world tourism and its impacts on social, cultural, political and economic values throughout the globe. With World Tourism Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with traveling-enjoy!
1 The Bourne Identity (2002) Director: Doug Liman
A man who suffers from amnesia (Matt Damon) travels throughout Europe with a female companion to elude assassins and recover his memory-this is a thrilling action film with a superior story line...
2 Gold Finger (1964) Director: Guy Hamilton
Agent 007 (Sean Connery) travels the globe to save the world economy from an evil villain who intends on raiding Fort Knox...
3 Before Sunrise (1995) Director: Richard Linklater
Tells the meeting and falling in love of two young people traveling through Europe; followed by Before Sunset (2004) where young lovers are reunited years later-beautifully acted by Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Gold Finger) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Bourne Identity (2002) Director: Doug Liman
A man who suffers from amnesia (Matt Damon) travels throughout Europe with a female companion to elude assassins and recover his memory-this is a thrilling action film with a superior story line...
2 Gold Finger (1964) Director: Guy Hamilton
Agent 007 (Sean Connery) travels the globe to save the world economy from an evil villain who intends on raiding Fort Knox...
3 Before Sunrise (1995) Director: Richard Linklater
Tells the meeting and falling in love of two young people traveling through Europe; followed by Before Sunset (2004) where young lovers are reunited years later-beautifully acted by Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Gold Finger) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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