On November 21 1944 film and television personality Harold Ramis was born; known for his funny comedy roles on such shows as SCTV, Ramis went on to write, direct and act in a number of funny films... so the theme for today are movies with Harold Ramis-enjoy!
1 As Good as It Gets (1997) Director: James L. Brooks
Sweet film about a single mother (Helen Hunt) who forms an unlikely relationship with a troubled author (Jack Nicholson)- great acting by Helen Hunt, Jack Nicholson & Greg Kinnear (as artist neighbour) - Hunt & Nicholson won Academy Awards for their performances...
2 Animal House (1978) Director: John Landis
Lighthearted comedy about a group of misfits who set out to save their fraternity house- John Belushi is good in his role as slob & Tim Matheson was also good as head of frat house...
3 Ghost Busters (1984) Director: Ivan Reitman
Engaging film about a group of scientists who hunt down ghosts in New York City - Bill Murray is good in his role as scientist ghost hunter...
4 Caddyshack (1980) Director: Harold Ramis
Silly, fun comedy about a caddy who tries to win a golf tournament; Ted Knight and Rodney Dangerfield are good as golf snobs & Bill Murray is also good as crazy grounds keeper...
5 Stripes (1981) Director: Ivan Reitman
Film about two buddies (Bill Murray & Harold Ramis) who join the army because they are dissatisfied with their present lives; Murray and Ramis are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Movies for Saturday November 20, 2010
November 20 is International Children's Day, which is a holiday celebrated around the world to honour children. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be movies starring famous child star Shirley Temple in honour of this day-enjoy!
1 The Little Princess (1939) Director: Walter Lang/William A. Seiter
Movie about a little girl (Temple) who is left to be cared for by strangers after her father has to leave for the army...
2 Heidi (1937) Director: Allan Dwan
Temple plays the famous little girl who is stolen by her Aunt; as Heidi searches for her grandfather...
3 Since You Went Away (1944) Director: John Cromwell
Tells the story of life during WWII for the women left behind as their men went to war; Won an Academy Award for Best Music...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Little Princess) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Little Princess (1939) Director: Walter Lang/William A. Seiter
Movie about a little girl (Temple) who is left to be cared for by strangers after her father has to leave for the army...
2 Heidi (1937) Director: Allan Dwan
Temple plays the famous little girl who is stolen by her Aunt; as Heidi searches for her grandfather...
3 Since You Went Away (1944) Director: John Cromwell
Tells the story of life during WWII for the women left behind as their men went to war; Won an Academy Award for Best Music...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Little Princess) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday November 19, 2010
On November 19 1961 Meg Ryan was born... so the theme for today are films with Meg Ryan-enjoy!
1 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet comedy about a man (Billy Crystal) and woman (Meg Ryan) who become friends and eventually become something more to each other; Crystal and Ryan are charming in their roles. Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the real life of troubled musician Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer)- Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
3 Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Director: Nora Ephron
Movie about a recently-widowed man, whose son calls a radio talk show to find his father romance; only for those who like sentimental romcoms...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 When Harry Met Sally... (1989) Director: Rob Reiner
Sweet comedy about a man (Billy Crystal) and woman (Meg Ryan) who become friends and eventually become something more to each other; Crystal and Ryan are charming in their roles. Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
2 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the real life of troubled musician Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer)- Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
3 Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Director: Nora Ephron
Movie about a recently-widowed man, whose son calls a radio talk show to find his father romance; only for those who like sentimental romcoms...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 18, 2010
On November 18 1974 Chloe Sevigny was born... so the theme for today are films with Chloe Sevigny-enjoy!
1 Kids (1995) Director: Larry Clark
Gripping film about a group of teenagers who engage in dangerous behaviour; Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce and Chloe Sevigny are all good in their roles...
2 Boys Don't Cry (1999) Director: Kimberly Peirce
Engrossing film based on the tragic true story of transgendered teen Brandon Teena (Hillary Swank)- Swank is great in her portrayal which won her an Academy Award and Sevigny was also good as her love interest, which garnered her an Oscar Nomination...
3 American Psycho (2000) Director: Mary Harron
Disturbing film about a wealthy man (Christian Bale) who is also a psycho killer caught up in the excess of the eighties; Bale is good in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Kids (1995) Director: Larry Clark
Gripping film about a group of teenagers who engage in dangerous behaviour; Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce and Chloe Sevigny are all good in their roles...
2 Boys Don't Cry (1999) Director: Kimberly Peirce
Engrossing film based on the tragic true story of transgendered teen Brandon Teena (Hillary Swank)- Swank is great in her portrayal which won her an Academy Award and Sevigny was also good as her love interest, which garnered her an Oscar Nomination...
3 American Psycho (2000) Director: Mary Harron
Disturbing film about a wealthy man (Christian Bale) who is also a psycho killer caught up in the excess of the eighties; Bale is good in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 17, 2010
On November 17 1978 actress Rachel McAdams was born... so the theme for today are films with Rachel McAdams-enjoy!
1 Mean Girls (2004) Director: Mark Waters
Interesting teen film about a girl (Lindsay Lohan) who gets caught up in the popular clique at school to her demise; McAdams steals the show as nasty plastic...
2 Wedding Crashers (2005) Director: David Dobkin
Comedy about buddies who crash weddings to meet girls; Will Ferrell is good in cameo as wedding crasher mentor...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
4 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Silly lighthearted comedy about a man (Rob Schneider) and young woman (McAdams) who switch bodies resulting in much mayhem;Schneider and McAdams are funny in their over the top performances; strictly for those who like silly teen comedy fare...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Mean Girls (2004) Director: Mark Waters
Interesting teen film about a girl (Lindsay Lohan) who gets caught up in the popular clique at school to her demise; McAdams steals the show as nasty plastic...
2 Wedding Crashers (2005) Director: David Dobkin
Comedy about buddies who crash weddings to meet girls; Will Ferrell is good in cameo as wedding crasher mentor...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
4 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Silly lighthearted comedy about a man (Rob Schneider) and young woman (McAdams) who switch bodies resulting in much mayhem;Schneider and McAdams are funny in their over the top performances; strictly for those who like silly teen comedy fare...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 16, 2010
On November 16 1970 actress Martha Plimpton was born... so the theme for today are films with Martha Plimpton-enjoy!
1 I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) Director: Mary Harron
Interesting film about the true story of Valerie Solanas (Lily Taylor) who was a 60s radical and known for her association with Andy Warhol; Lily Taylor is good in her portrayal...
2 Parenthood (1989) Director: Ron Howard
Film about the trials and tribulations of raising a family; Dianne Wiest and Plimpton are particularly good as a troubled mother and daughter-Weist was nominated for her role...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) Director: Mary Harron
Interesting film about the true story of Valerie Solanas (Lily Taylor) who was a 60s radical and known for her association with Andy Warhol; Lily Taylor is good in her portrayal...
2 Parenthood (1989) Director: Ron Howard
Film about the trials and tribulations of raising a family; Dianne Wiest and Plimpton are particularly good as a troubled mother and daughter-Weist was nominated for her role...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Movies for Monday November 15, 2010
On November 15 1929 actor Ed Asner was born; known fondly for his role as Lou Grant on Mary Tyler Moore, he was also in a number of notable films. So... the theme for today are films with Ed Asnor-enjoy!
1 Up (2009)Directors: Pete Docter/Bob Peterson
Sweet animated film about a man (Asner) who tries to fulfill a life long wish in the memory of his beloved wife; Won Academy Award as Best Animated Feature film...
2 JFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
A District Attorney (Kevin Costner) discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Film won Oscars for Best Cinematography and Film Editing...
3 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Charming holiday film about a man (Will Ferrell) who believes that he is an elf; Ferrell is totally engaging in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Up (2009)Directors: Pete Docter/Bob Peterson
Sweet animated film about a man (Asner) who tries to fulfill a life long wish in the memory of his beloved wife; Won Academy Award as Best Animated Feature film...
2 JFK (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
A District Attorney (Kevin Costner) discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story. Film won Oscars for Best Cinematography and Film Editing...
3 Elf (2003) Director: Jon Favreau
Charming holiday film about a man (Will Ferrell) who believes that he is an elf; Ferrell is totally engaging in his role...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday November 14, 2010
On November 14 1973 an IRA gang are convicted of a London bombing where two women and six men are responsible for car bombings outside the Old Bailey (Central Criminal Court of England) and Scotland Yard. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films with the IRA - enjoy!
1 In the Name of the Father (1993) Director: Jim Sheridan
Based on the true story of a man falsely convicted (Daniel Day-Lewis) of the IRA bombings that killed four British soldiers and a civilian. Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Day-Lewis...
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 with the IRA...
3 The Crying Game (1992) Director: Neil Jordan
A British soldier is kidnaped by IRA terrorists. Film is known for its unusual gender bender twist; Won an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 Bloody Sunday (2002) Director: Paul Greengrass
Gripping film about the Irish civil rights protest march and resulting massacres in the seventies...
5 The Boxer (1997) Director: Jim Sheridan
A man is released from prison after having served time for his affiliation to the IRA to start a new life free from politics and the complications that ensue as a result of this decision; Lewis and Emily Watson (as former fling) are both good in their roles...
6 Patriot Games (1992) Director: Phillip Noyce
An IRA agent interferes with an IRA assassination and ends up becoming a target himself; only for those who like Hollywood fare...
7 The Jackal (1997) Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Lesser known Bruce Willis vehicle about an imprisoned IRA sniper who is released to help stop an unkown assassin from completing his next job; only for those who like Bruce Willis shoot 'em ups...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Boxer) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 In the Name of the Father (1993) Director: Jim Sheridan
Based on the true story of a man falsely convicted (Daniel Day-Lewis) of the IRA bombings that killed four British soldiers and a civilian. Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Day-Lewis...
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 with the IRA...
3 The Crying Game (1992) Director: Neil Jordan
A British soldier is kidnaped by IRA terrorists. Film is known for its unusual gender bender twist; Won an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 Bloody Sunday (2002) Director: Paul Greengrass
Gripping film about the Irish civil rights protest march and resulting massacres in the seventies...
5 The Boxer (1997) Director: Jim Sheridan
A man is released from prison after having served time for his affiliation to the IRA to start a new life free from politics and the complications that ensue as a result of this decision; Lewis and Emily Watson (as former fling) are both good in their roles...
6 Patriot Games (1992) Director: Phillip Noyce
An IRA agent interferes with an IRA assassination and ends up becoming a target himself; only for those who like Hollywood fare...
7 The Jackal (1997) Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Lesser known Bruce Willis vehicle about an imprisoned IRA sniper who is released to help stop an unkown assassin from completing his next job; only for those who like Bruce Willis shoot 'em ups...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Boxer) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
Movies for Saturday November 13, 2010
November 13 is World Kindness Day-it is a day created to encourage altruistic acts. With World Kindness Day in mind, the theme for today will be movies about this topic-enjoy!
1 If I Had a Million (1932) Directors: James Cruze/H. Bruce Humberstone/Ernst Lubitsch
Norman Z. McLeod/Stephen Roberts/William A. Seiter/Norman Taurog/Lothar Mendes
Film about a dying industrialist who decides to give his money away to eight strangers...
2 Pay It Forward (2000) Director: Mimi Leder
Film based on the novel about a young man (Haley Joel Osment) who is encouraged to change the world through acts of kindness as a school assignment; only for those who are willing to suspend reality...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Pay It Forward) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 If I Had a Million (1932) Directors: James Cruze/H. Bruce Humberstone/Ernst Lubitsch
Norman Z. McLeod/Stephen Roberts/William A. Seiter/Norman Taurog/Lothar Mendes
Film about a dying industrialist who decides to give his money away to eight strangers...
2 Pay It Forward (2000) Director: Mimi Leder
Film based on the novel about a young man (Haley Joel Osment) who is encouraged to change the world through acts of kindness as a school assignment; only for those who are willing to suspend reality...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (Pay It Forward) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Friday, November 12, 2010
Movies for Friday November 12, 2010
On November 12, 1980 Ryan Gosling was born... so the theme for today are films with Ryan Gosling-enjoy!
1 Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Director: Craig Gillespie
Sweet movie about a withdrawn young man (Ryan Gosling) who finds love in an unusual place; Gosling is great in his performance...
2 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Film about a teacher with a drug habit who attempts to help his students in the inner city; Gosling is good in his role that garnered him an Academy Award nomination...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Director: Craig Gillespie
Sweet movie about a withdrawn young man (Ryan Gosling) who finds love in an unusual place; Gosling is great in his performance...
2 Half Nelson (2006) Director: Ryan Fleck
Film about a teacher with a drug habit who attempts to help his students in the inner city; Gosling is good in his role that garnered him an Academy Award nomination...
3 The Notebook (2004) Director: Nick Cassavetes
Romance film based on a book about a rich girl who falls for a poor young man and the love affair that ensues; only for those who enjoy sentimental love stories...
I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 11, 2010
November 11 is Remembrance day, which is a day to remember those who have given up their lives in war. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about war-enjoy!
1 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Lewis Milestone
Considered by many to be the best film about WWI...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) David Lean
Sweeping masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole and winner of Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director-not to be missed...
3 Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Early effort by renowned Director Stanley Kubrick of soldiers who refuse to go ahead with an attack and the consequences-stars Kirk Douglas in an unforgettable role.
4 A Farewell to Arms (1932) Frank Borgaze
Film based on Hemingway novel of tragic romance set against the backdrop of World War I...
5 Sergeant York (1941) Howard Hawks
Biographical film about most decorated soldier of World War I... starring Gary Cooper as Alvin York.
6 The Big Parade (1925) King Vidor
Early groundbreaking film that refused to glorify World War I...
7 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
8 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
9 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
10 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
11 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
12 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
13 The Deer Hunter (1978) Director: Michael Cimino
Tells the story of a group of young men who leave their small town to fight in Vietnam; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Christopher Walken...
14 Platoon (1986)Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young recruit (Charlie Sheen) who endures the horrors of the Vietnam War; film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Sound...
As I have seen all but a select few of the films listed (Paths of Glory, Sergeant York and the Big Parade) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Lewis Milestone
Considered by many to be the best film about WWI...
2 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) David Lean
Sweeping masterpiece starring Peter O'Toole and winner of Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director-not to be missed...
3 Paths of Glory (1957) Stanley Kubrick
Early effort by renowned Director Stanley Kubrick of soldiers who refuse to go ahead with an attack and the consequences-stars Kirk Douglas in an unforgettable role.
4 A Farewell to Arms (1932) Frank Borgaze
Film based on Hemingway novel of tragic romance set against the backdrop of World War I...
5 Sergeant York (1941) Howard Hawks
Biographical film about most decorated soldier of World War I... starring Gary Cooper as Alvin York.
6 The Big Parade (1925) King Vidor
Early groundbreaking film that refused to glorify World War I...
7 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Academy Award winning film based on the life of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who was responsible for helping a number of Jewish families live through WWII-Neeson is great which garnered him an Oscar nomination, and Ralph Fiennes is also great as Nazi Amon Goeth, which he also won an Academy Award nomination for his performance...
8 Apocalypse Now (1979) Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Movie set in Vietnam, where a captain (Martin Sheen) is sent to assassinate a green beret (Marlon Brando)-Sheen and Brando are excellent in their roles, and Robert Duvall is also excellent as a hard hitting lieutenant, which he garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
9 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Based on Vietnam activist Ron Kovic's (Tom Cruise) life-Cruise gives a standout performance, which he won an Oscar nomination for...
10 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
11 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
12 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
13 The Deer Hunter (1978) Director: Michael Cimino
Tells the story of a group of young men who leave their small town to fight in Vietnam; won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Christopher Walken...
14 Platoon (1986)Director: Oliver Stone
Movie about a young recruit (Charlie Sheen) who endures the horrors of the Vietnam War; film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Sound...
As I have seen all but a select few of the films listed (Paths of Glory, Sergeant York and the Big Parade) I look forward to your feedback on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 10, 2010
On November 10th the Marine Corps celebrates its birthday with a ball and a cake cutting ceremony. With this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films about the marines-enjoy!
1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Engrossing film based on the life story of war activist Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise)- Film won Academy Award for Best Director & Best Film Editing. Tom Cruise is great in his portrayal, which he garnered an Oscar nomination for...
2 Coming Home (1978)Director: Hal Ashby
Touching story of a woman (Jane Fonda) who falls in love with a Vietnam Vet (Jon Voight) while her husband is still at war; Fonda and Voight won Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
5 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Born on the Fourth of July (1989) Director: Oliver Stone
Engrossing film based on the life story of war activist Ron Kovic (played by Tom Cruise)- Film won Academy Award for Best Director & Best Film Editing. Tom Cruise is great in his portrayal, which he garnered an Oscar nomination for...
2 Coming Home (1978)Director: Hal Ashby
Touching story of a woman (Jane Fonda) who falls in love with a Vietnam Vet (Jon Voight) while her husband is still at war; Fonda and Voight won Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director: Stanley Kubrick
Tells the story of marines forced to endure the dehumanizing reality of boot camp; Nominated for an Oscar for Best Writing...
4 The Great Santini (1979) Director: Lewis John Carlino
Movie about a young man (Michael O'Keefe) who has to live with a father who is a marine pilot (Robert Duvall)- O'Keefe and Duvall were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
5 Dogfight (1991) Director: Nancy Savoca
Sweet film about a young marine recruit (River Phoenix) who falls for a girl (Lili Taylor) who he had invited to a party because she is unattractive; Phoenix and Taylor are charming in their roles...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 9, 2010
November 9 is World Freedom Day which is a day observed in the United States declared by President George W. Bush to remember the fall of the Berlin Wall. With World Freedom Day in mind, the theme for today will be films about the Berlin Wall-enjoy!
1 The Tunnel (2001) Director: Roland Suso Richter
Movie that is based on the true story of people from East Berlin escaping to the West
2 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Moving film about a surveillance man for the secret police who becomes engrossed with the lives of a writer and his lover who are being monitored; won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) Director: Martin Ritt
Tells the story of a British agent (Richard Burton) who refuses to come in from the Cold War; Burton was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
4 The Innocent (1993) Director: John Schlesinger
An engineer is sent to help the Americans spy on the Russians...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Lives of Others) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 The Tunnel (2001) Director: Roland Suso Richter
Movie that is based on the true story of people from East Berlin escaping to the West
2 The Lives of Others (2006) Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Moving film about a surveillance man for the secret police who becomes engrossed with the lives of a writer and his lover who are being monitored; won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
3 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965) Director: Martin Ritt
Tells the story of a British agent (Richard Burton) who refuses to come in from the Cold War; Burton was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...
4 The Innocent (1993) Director: John Schlesinger
An engineer is sent to help the Americans spy on the Russians...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (The Lives of Others) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday November 8, 2010
On November 8, 2010 actress Parker Posey was born... so the theme for today are films with Parker Posey-enjoy!
1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Film that follows a bunch of partying high school and junior high school students on their last day of school; great young cast...
2 Waiting for Guffman (1996) Director: Christopher Guest
Great comedy with Christopher Guest as small time director who puts on an amateur musical for the possibility of a broadway director coming to see it; great ensemble cast...
3 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Ensemble comedy by Guest that follows a group of dog show contestants; posey is good as bickering uptight owner & Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Lynch are also great as eccentric owner and trainer...
4 Party Girl (1995) Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Parker Posey's first films where she stars as a free spirited young woman living in NYC who is arrested for throwing an illegal party, and becomes a library clerk to help pay off her grandmother who bailed her out of jail...
As I have seen all but one film (Party Girl) from the above list of picks-I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Film that follows a bunch of partying high school and junior high school students on their last day of school; great young cast...
2 Waiting for Guffman (1996) Director: Christopher Guest
Great comedy with Christopher Guest as small time director who puts on an amateur musical for the possibility of a broadway director coming to see it; great ensemble cast...
3 Best in Show (2000) Director: Christopher Guest
Ensemble comedy by Guest that follows a group of dog show contestants; posey is good as bickering uptight owner & Jennifer Coolidge and Jane Lynch are also great as eccentric owner and trainer...
4 Party Girl (1995) Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Parker Posey's first films where she stars as a free spirited young woman living in NYC who is arrested for throwing an illegal party, and becomes a library clerk to help pay off her grandmother who bailed her out of jail...
As I have seen all but one film (Party Girl) from the above list of picks-I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Movies for Sunday November 7, 2010
On November 7 1972 Nixon is reelected for his second term... with this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films on Richard Nixon-enjoy!
1 All the President's Men (1976) Director: Alan J. Pakula
Chronicles the investigation of Woodward and Bernstein (Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman) who uncovered the Watergate Scandal; won several Academy Awards including Best Writing, Best Sound and Best Art Direction...
2 Nixon (1995) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the life story of Richard Milhouse Nixon (Anthony Hopkins) from his childhood to his time as president; nominated for Oscars including: Best Writing and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (All the President's Men) I look forward to your response on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 All the President's Men (1976) Director: Alan J. Pakula
Chronicles the investigation of Woodward and Bernstein (Robert Redford & Dustin Hoffman) who uncovered the Watergate Scandal; won several Academy Awards including Best Writing, Best Sound and Best Art Direction...
2 Nixon (1995) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the life story of Richard Milhouse Nixon (Anthony Hopkins) from his childhood to his time as president; nominated for Oscars including: Best Writing and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins...
As I have seen only one film from the above list (All the President's Men) I look forward to your response on these picks-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
Movies for Saturday November 6, 2010
On November 6 1970 Actor Ethan Hawke was born... so the theme for today are films with Ethan Hawke-enjoy!
1 Before Sunrise (1995) Director: Richard Linklater
Before Sunset (2004) Director: Richard Linklater
Tells the continuing story of two people who meet and fall in love while traveling through Europe; Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are great in their roles as lovers...
2 Gattaca (1997) Director: Andrew Niccol
Movie about a man (Ethan Hawke) who assumes another persons identity in order to have more freedom; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction...
3 Training Day (2001) Director: Antoine Fuqua
Film about a rookie police officer (Ethan Hawke) who ends up working with a crooked cop (Denzel Washington)- Washington and Hawke are both good in their roles which won Washington an Oscar and Hawke a nomination for his performance...
4 Dead Poets Society (1989) Director: Peter Weir
Professor John Keating (Robin Williams) encourages his students to have a love for poetry; won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
5 Brooklyn's Finest (2009) Director: Antione Fuqua
Follows the lives of different cops whose lives intertwine while doing their jobs on the streets of Brooklyn; Hawke is good in his role as cop who is on the take...
6 Reality Bites (1994) Director: Ben Stiller
Follows the lives of friends who are trying to figure out life and love after graduating college; Hawke is good as pessimistic friend...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Before Sunrise (1995) Director: Richard Linklater
Before Sunset (2004) Director: Richard Linklater
Tells the continuing story of two people who meet and fall in love while traveling through Europe; Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy are great in their roles as lovers...
2 Gattaca (1997) Director: Andrew Niccol
Movie about a man (Ethan Hawke) who assumes another persons identity in order to have more freedom; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction...
3 Training Day (2001) Director: Antoine Fuqua
Film about a rookie police officer (Ethan Hawke) who ends up working with a crooked cop (Denzel Washington)- Washington and Hawke are both good in their roles which won Washington an Oscar and Hawke a nomination for his performance...
4 Dead Poets Society (1989) Director: Peter Weir
Professor John Keating (Robin Williams) encourages his students to have a love for poetry; won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
5 Brooklyn's Finest (2009) Director: Antione Fuqua
Follows the lives of different cops whose lives intertwine while doing their jobs on the streets of Brooklyn; Hawke is good in his role as cop who is on the take...
6 Reality Bites (1994) Director: Ben Stiller
Follows the lives of friends who are trying to figure out life and love after graduating college; Hawke is good as pessimistic friend...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday November 5, 2010
November 5 is Guy Fawkes Night, which is an annual celebration held primarily in Great Britain to commemorate the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder plot of November 5 1605. It was a failed assassination attempt against King James I of England and VI of Scotland; the night is usually celebrated with fireworks and the lighting of Bonfires. With this night in mind... the theme for today will be films with Guy Fawkes-enjoy!
1 V for Vendetta (2006) Director: James McTeigue
Based on the graphic novel about a freedom fighter known as V (who wears a Guy Fawkes mask) and uses unorthodox tactics to fight against totalitarian society...
2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Director: Chris Columbus
Movie based on best selling books about a young man who goes to school of wizardry, with Professor Dumbledore who has a Phoenix named Fawkes after Guy Fawkes; film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Music...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 V for Vendetta (2006) Director: James McTeigue
Based on the graphic novel about a freedom fighter known as V (who wears a Guy Fawkes mask) and uses unorthodox tactics to fight against totalitarian society...
2 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Director: Chris Columbus
Movie based on best selling books about a young man who goes to school of wizardry, with Professor Dumbledore who has a Phoenix named Fawkes after Guy Fawkes; film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design and Best Music...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of cinematic pleasure-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday November 4, 2010
On November 4 1969 Matthew McConaughey was born... so the theme for today are films with Matthew McConaughey-enjoy!
1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Chronicles the last days of high school and junior high school students before their summer break; McConaughey is good as stoner party guy...
2 Lone Star (1996) Director: John Sayles
Tells the story of a small town sheriff who is trying to solve the case of a murder; film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 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...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Dazed and Confused (1993) Director: Richard Linklater
Chronicles the last days of high school and junior high school students before their summer break; McConaughey is good as stoner party guy...
2 Lone Star (1996) Director: John Sayles
Tells the story of a small town sheriff who is trying to solve the case of a murder; film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 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...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday November 3, 2010
On November 3 2004 George W Bush is elected president for a second time... with this day in history in mind, the theme for today will be films with George W Bush-enjoy!
1 W (2008) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the life story of George W Bush; Josh Brolin is good as George W Bush & Richard Dreyfuss is also good as Dick Cheney...
2 Farenheit 9/11 (2004) Director: Michael Moore
Tells the story of Michael Moore's view on what happened to America after the 9/11 attacks...
3 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Director: Jon Hurwitz/Hayden Schlossberg
Silly sequel to comedy about pot smoking friends who end up in Guantanamo Bay - memorable scene where they end up partying with George W Bush...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 W (2008) Director: Oliver Stone
Film based on the life story of George W Bush; Josh Brolin is good as George W Bush & Richard Dreyfuss is also good as Dick Cheney...
2 Farenheit 9/11 (2004) Director: Michael Moore
Tells the story of Michael Moore's view on what happened to America after the 9/11 attacks...
3 Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Director: Jon Hurwitz/Hayden Schlossberg
Silly sequel to comedy about pot smoking friends who end up in Guantanamo Bay - memorable scene where they end up partying with George W Bush...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday November 2, 2010
On November 2 1913, legendary actor Burt Lancaster was born... so the theme for today are films with Burt Lancaster-enjoy!
1 Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) Director: Stanley Kramer
Film chronicles an American court that tries four Nazi judges for war crimes; won two Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actor for Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe...
2 Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Tells the story of two unscrupulous acquaintances (Burt Lancaster & Tony Curtis) who plot to break up the relationship of a jazz musician...
3 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinneman
A private is punished for refusing to box for his units team; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
4 Elmer Gantry (1960) Director: Richard Brooks
Burt Lancaster plays Elmer Gantry who is a slick traveling salesman who takes up with an evangelist; Lancaster won an Academy Award for his performance and Shirley Jones also won as the woman who he becomes mixed up with...
5 Atlantic City (1980) Director: Louis Malle
Movie about a small time gangster (Burt Lancaster) who gets mixed up with a younger woman (Susan Sarandon)-Nominated for several Oscars including Best Actor for Lancaster and Best Actress for Sarandon...
6 Local Hero (1983) Director: Bill Forsyth
Sweet story of a man (Peter Riegert) who goes to a small village in Scotland to open up a refinery and becomes enthralled with their lives; Riegert is good in his role and Lancaster is also good as his boss who had sent him on the trip...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Judgement at Nuremberg (1961) Director: Stanley Kramer
Film chronicles an American court that tries four Nazi judges for war crimes; won two Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Actor for Maximilian Schell as Hans Rolfe...
2 Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Tells the story of two unscrupulous acquaintances (Burt Lancaster & Tony Curtis) who plot to break up the relationship of a jazz musician...
3 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinneman
A private is punished for refusing to box for his units team; film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Writing...
4 Elmer Gantry (1960) Director: Richard Brooks
Burt Lancaster plays Elmer Gantry who is a slick traveling salesman who takes up with an evangelist; Lancaster won an Academy Award for his performance and Shirley Jones also won as the woman who he becomes mixed up with...
5 Atlantic City (1980) Director: Louis Malle
Movie about a small time gangster (Burt Lancaster) who gets mixed up with a younger woman (Susan Sarandon)-Nominated for several Oscars including Best Actor for Lancaster and Best Actress for Sarandon...
6 Local Hero (1983) Director: Bill Forsyth
Sweet story of a man (Peter Riegert) who goes to a small village in Scotland to open up a refinery and becomes enthralled with their lives; Riegert is good in his role and Lancaster is also good as his boss who had sent him on the trip...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday November 1, 2010
On November 1, 1972 Toni Collette was born... so the theme for today are films with Toni Collette-enjoy!
1 Muriel's Wedding (1994) Director: P.J. Hogan
Charming film about a young woman (Toni Collette) who believes that her unhappy life will improve if she is married-Collette is great in her performance and Bill Hunter is also great as overbearing father...
2 The Sixth Sense (1999) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Engrossing film about a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who is able to communicate with spirits, and begins communicating with a child psychologist (Bruce Willis)-Osment and Willis are both good in their roles; Osment and Toni Collette (as Osment's family) were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Director: Jonathan Dayton/Valerie Faris
Interesting movie about a young girl (Abigail Breslin) who is accompanied by her offbeat family to perform in a contest; Alan Arkin is great as foul mouthed family member, which he won an Oscar for his performance...
4 Abut a Boy (2002) Director: Chris Weitz/Paul Weitz
Sweet film about a man (Hugh Grant) who attempts to meet women by attending self help groups and ends up befriending a lonely young man (Nicholas Hoult); Grant and Collette (as Hoult's mother) are both good in their roles...
5 The Dead Girl (2006) Director: Karen Moncrieff
Intriguing movie about how a number of people's lives intertwined with a girl who ends up dead; great performances by stellar cast...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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1 Muriel's Wedding (1994) Director: P.J. Hogan
Charming film about a young woman (Toni Collette) who believes that her unhappy life will improve if she is married-Collette is great in her performance and Bill Hunter is also great as overbearing father...
2 The Sixth Sense (1999) Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Engrossing film about a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who is able to communicate with spirits, and begins communicating with a child psychologist (Bruce Willis)-Osment and Willis are both good in their roles; Osment and Toni Collette (as Osment's family) were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances...
3 Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Director: Jonathan Dayton/Valerie Faris
Interesting movie about a young girl (Abigail Breslin) who is accompanied by her offbeat family to perform in a contest; Alan Arkin is great as foul mouthed family member, which he won an Oscar for his performance...
4 Abut a Boy (2002) Director: Chris Weitz/Paul Weitz
Sweet film about a man (Hugh Grant) who attempts to meet women by attending self help groups and ends up befriending a lonely young man (Nicholas Hoult); Grant and Collette (as Hoult's mother) are both good in their roles...
5 The Dead Girl (2006) Director: Karen Moncrieff
Intriguing movie about how a number of people's lives intertwined with a girl who ends up dead; great performances by stellar cast...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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