December 26th is Boxing Day, which is a bank or public holiday. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and in some Commonwealth nations. In South Africa. In North America, Boxing Day is synonymous with Boxing Day Sales, where people have the opportunity to find items significantly cheaper than at any time of the year. With Boxing Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with shopping and commercialism-enjoy!
1 Thank You For Smoking (2005) Director Jason Reitman
Interesting film, which follows a tobacco lobbyist (Eckhart) in both his professional and personal life-Eckhart is mesmerizing in his portrayal...
2 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
Sweet film about a man (Edmund Gwenn) who claims that he is the real Santa Claus; won a number of Oscars including Best Writing and Best Actor for Edmund Gwenn who is superb in his role; Natalie Wood is also good as doubting child...
3 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Romantic comedy about two employees (James Stewart & Margaret Sullavan) at a gift shop who start out hating each other and eventually falling for one another; great cast, with standout performances by Stewart & Sullavan…
4 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
5 How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) Director: Bruce Robinson
Film about an Advertising Executive who is unable to come up with a slogan to sell a revolutionary new product...
6 The Corporation (2003) Director: Mark Achbar/Jennifer Abbott
Documentary about the global corporations that dominate society...
7 Observe and Report (2009) Director: Jody Hill
Dark, offbeat film about a Bi-polar mall security guard (Seth Rogen) who is called into action to stop a flasher from tormenting customers at the mall where he works; Faris is good as self centered store clerk - only for those who like very off -beat films...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Friday, December 31, 2010
Movies for Saturday December 25, 2010
December 25th is Christmas Day, which is a holiday to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. With Christmas day in mind, the theme for today will be films about Christmas-enjoy!
1 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Director Frank Capra
Touching film about an angel who helps a good but frustrated man (Jimmy Stewart) what life would be like if he had never existed; Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture,, Director & Best Actor for Jimmy Stewart who is great in his role…
2 Scrooge (1951) Director Brian Desmond Hurst
Adaptation of Dicken’s tale about a bitter old miser ( Alastair Sim) who is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts at Christmas time; Sim is great in his role…
3 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
Sweet film about a man (Edmund Gwenn) who claims that he is the real Santa Claus; won a number of Oscars including Best Writing and Best Actor for Edmund Gwenn who is superb in his role; Natalie Wood is also good as doubting child…
4 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Romantic comedy about two employees (James Stewart & Margaret Sullavan) at a gift shop who start out hating each other and eventually falling for one another; great cast, with standout performances by Stewart & Sullavan…
5 Holiday Affair (1949) Director: Don Hartman
Little known Christmas movie about a widower (Janet Leigh) who falls for a sales clerk (Robert Mitchum) during the holiday season; Leigh and Mitchum are charming in their roles…
6 A Christmas Story (1983) Director: Bob Clark
Cute holiday classic about a young boy growing up in the 1940’s and dreaming of a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas…
7 The Bishops Wife (1947) Director: Henry Koster
Tells the story of a bishop (David Niven) who will do anything to get a cathedral built; Cary Grant is good as the angel who comes down from heaven to guide Niven; Loretta Young is also good as bishop’s neglected wife…
8 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
9 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...
10 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
11 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
12 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
13 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
14 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
15 Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) Director: John R. Cherry III
Silly comedy fare starring Jim Varney as Ernest, who helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor-only for those who like Ernest franchise...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of holiday entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) Director Frank Capra
Touching film about an angel who helps a good but frustrated man (Jimmy Stewart) what life would be like if he had never existed; Nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture,, Director & Best Actor for Jimmy Stewart who is great in his role…
2 Scrooge (1951) Director Brian Desmond Hurst
Adaptation of Dicken’s tale about a bitter old miser ( Alastair Sim) who is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts at Christmas time; Sim is great in his role…
3 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
Sweet film about a man (Edmund Gwenn) who claims that he is the real Santa Claus; won a number of Oscars including Best Writing and Best Actor for Edmund Gwenn who is superb in his role; Natalie Wood is also good as doubting child…
4 The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Romantic comedy about two employees (James Stewart & Margaret Sullavan) at a gift shop who start out hating each other and eventually falling for one another; great cast, with standout performances by Stewart & Sullavan…
5 Holiday Affair (1949) Director: Don Hartman
Little known Christmas movie about a widower (Janet Leigh) who falls for a sales clerk (Robert Mitchum) during the holiday season; Leigh and Mitchum are charming in their roles…
6 A Christmas Story (1983) Director: Bob Clark
Cute holiday classic about a young boy growing up in the 1940’s and dreaming of a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas…
7 The Bishops Wife (1947) Director: Henry Koster
Tells the story of a bishop (David Niven) who will do anything to get a cathedral built; Cary Grant is good as the angel who comes down from heaven to guide Niven; Loretta Young is also good as bishop’s neglected wife…
8 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
9 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...
10 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
11 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
12 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
13 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
14 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
15 Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) Director: John R. Cherry III
Silly comedy fare starring Jim Varney as Ernest, who helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor-only for those who like Ernest franchise...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of holiday entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Movies for Friday December 24, 2010
December 24th is Christmas Eve, which is the eve of Christmas Day; it is a culturally significant celebration for most of the Western world and is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas... with this day in mind the theme for today will be films about Christmas Eve-enjoy!
1 Meet John Doe (1941) Director: Frank Capra
Touching story of a man (Gary Cooper) needing money, who agrees to impersonate a nonexistent person who said he'd be committing suicide as a protest (on Christmas Eve) Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing; Gary Cooper is great in his role...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
3 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
4 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
5 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
6 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Bad Santa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Meet John Doe (1941) Director: Frank Capra
Touching story of a man (Gary Cooper) needing money, who agrees to impersonate a nonexistent person who said he'd be committing suicide as a protest (on Christmas Eve) Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing; Gary Cooper is great in his role...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director Terry Zqigoff
Movie about a con man (Billy Bob Thornton) who plans to rob department stores on Christmas Eve; Thornton is good in his role…
3 Christmas Eve (1947) Director Edwin L. Marin
Film about a wealthy woman who must locate her long lost adopted sons to save her fortune from her scheming nephew…
4 Fitzwilly (1957) Director: Delbert Mann
Tells the story of a butler who helps his employer do charitable acts, climaxing in an attempt to rob Gimbels department store on Christmas Eve…
5 Noel (2004) Director Chazz Palminteri
Story of five New Yorkers who come together on Christmas Eve, seeking a miracle…
6 We’re No Angels (1955) Director Michael Curtiz
Comedy about three prison escapees who hide out in a home and steer the families daughter toward true love on Christmas Eve…
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Bad Santa) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Thursday December 23, 2010
On December 23 1971 actor Corey Haim was born; known as a teen idol and later as a tragic reality television show minor celebrity, Haim was also in a number of films... so the theme for today are films with Corey Haim-enjoy!
1 Lucas (1986) Director: David Seltzer
Sweet film about a socially inept fourteen year old (Corey Haim) who becomes enamored with his neighbour; Haim is charming in his role...
2 The Lost Boys (1987) Director: Joel Schumacher
Movie about two brothers that are convinced that the new town that they have moved to is frequented by vampires...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Lucas (1986) Director: David Seltzer
Sweet film about a socially inept fourteen year old (Corey Haim) who becomes enamored with his neighbour; Haim is charming in his role...
2 The Lost Boys (1987) Director: Joel Schumacher
Movie about two brothers that are convinced that the new town that they have moved to is frequented by vampires...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Wednesday December 22, 2010
On December 22 1962 actor Ralph Fiennes was born... so the theme for today are films with Ralph Fiennes-enjoy!
1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Tells the story of Oskar Schindler who saves many Jewish families after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director, Writing; Fiennes is great as evil Nazi...
2 The English Patient (1996) Director: Anthony Minghella
Movie set at the close of WWII, where a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim; Film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director & Cinematography...
3 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Movie about a law student who re-encounters his former lover (Kate Winslet) as she defends herself in a war-crime trial; Winslet is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award for her performance...
4 The Constant Gardener (2005) Director: Fernando Meirelles
Film about a widower (Ralph Fiennes) who is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's (Rachel Weisz) murder; Fiennes is good in his role & Weisz is also good, which won her an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Schindler's List (1993) Director: Steven Spielberg
Tells the story of Oskar Schindler who saves many Jewish families after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Director, Writing; Fiennes is great as evil Nazi...
2 The English Patient (1996) Director: Anthony Minghella
Movie set at the close of WWII, where a young nurse tends to a badly-burned plane crash victim; Film won several Oscars including Best Picture, Director & Cinematography...
3 The Reader (2008) Director: Stephen Daldry
Movie about a law student who re-encounters his former lover (Kate Winslet) as she defends herself in a war-crime trial; Winslet is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award for her performance...
4 The Constant Gardener (2005) Director: Fernando Meirelles
Film about a widower (Ralph Fiennes) who is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's (Rachel Weisz) murder; Fiennes is good in his role & Weisz is also good, which won her an Oscar for her performance...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Tuesday December 21, 2010
On December 21 1966 Kiefer Sutherland was born... so the theme for today are films with Kiefer Sutherland-enjoy!
1 Stand by Me (1986) Director: Rob Reiner
Touching film about a writer who recounts a boyhood journey to find a body of a missing boy; Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing; Sutherland is good as bully...
2 A Few Good Men (1992) Director: Rob Reiner
Tells the story of a military lawyer who tries to get to the bottom of a hazing incident that left one man dead; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson as hardened military man...
3 Freeway (1996) Director: Matthew Bright
Offbeat film based on 'Little Red Riding Hood' with a teenage juvenile delinquent (Reese Withersppon) traveling to her grandmother's house and being hounded by a sadistic, serial killer (Sutherland) - Witherspoon and Sutherland are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Stand by Me (1986) Director: Rob Reiner
Touching film about a writer who recounts a boyhood journey to find a body of a missing boy; Film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing; Sutherland is good as bully...
2 A Few Good Men (1992) Director: Rob Reiner
Tells the story of a military lawyer who tries to get to the bottom of a hazing incident that left one man dead; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Jack Nicholson as hardened military man...
3 Freeway (1996) Director: Matthew Bright
Offbeat film based on 'Little Red Riding Hood' with a teenage juvenile delinquent (Reese Withersppon) traveling to her grandmother's house and being hounded by a sadistic, serial killer (Sutherland) - Witherspoon and Sutherland are good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Monday December 20, 2010
On December 20 1983 comedic actor Jonah Hill was born... so the theme for today are films with Jonah Hill-enjoy!
1 Superbad (2007) Director: Greg Mottola
Comedy about high school seniors' last days together before graduating and moving onto college; Jonah Hill & Michael Cera are good as best friends, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse is standout as awkward friend...
2 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Sweet comedy about an immature guy (Seth Rogen) who attempts to forge a relationship with the girl (Katherine Heigl) that he got pregnant after a one night stand; Rogen & Heigl are charming in their performances...
Cyrus(2010) Director: Jay Duplass/Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her obsessive son (Jonah Hill)- Reilly, Tomei and Hill are all good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Superbad (2007) Director: Greg Mottola
Comedy about high school seniors' last days together before graduating and moving onto college; Jonah Hill & Michael Cera are good as best friends, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse is standout as awkward friend...
2 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Sweet comedy about an immature guy (Seth Rogen) who attempts to forge a relationship with the girl (Katherine Heigl) that he got pregnant after a one night stand; Rogen & Heigl are charming in their performances...
Cyrus(2010) Director: Jay Duplass/Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her obsessive son (Jonah Hill)- Reilly, Tomei and Hill are all good in their roles...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Sunday December 19, 2010
On December 19 1980 Jake Gyllenhaal was born... so the theme for today are films with Jake Gyllenhaal-enjoy!
1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Masterpiece Based on the 'E. Annie Proulx' story about a forbidden relationship between two cowboys; Heath Ledger and Gyllenhaal are great in their roles; Film also won a number of Academy Awards including Best Director & Best Writing...
2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director: Richard Kelly
Cult classic about a troubled teenager that is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Thriller about a San Francisco cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) who becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac killer; Gyllenhaal is good in his performance; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as burnt out journalist...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Brokeback Mountain (2005) Director: Ang Lee
Masterpiece Based on the 'E. Annie Proulx' story about a forbidden relationship between two cowboys; Heath Ledger and Gyllenhaal are great in their roles; Film also won a number of Academy Awards including Best Director & Best Writing...
2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director: Richard Kelly
Cult classic about a troubled teenager that is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Thriller about a San Francisco cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) who becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac killer; Gyllenhaal is good in his performance; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as burnt out journalist...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Saturday December 18, 2010
On December 18 1954 Ray Liotta was born... so the theme for today are films with Ray Liotta-enjoy!
1 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie based on life of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) and his friends who work their way up through the mob hierarchy; Joe Pesci is great as trigger happy mobster, which won him an Academy Award for his performance; Liotta is also good as Hill...
2 Field of Dreams (1989) Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of an Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; Only for those who like sentimental baseball movies; Nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture and Best Writing...
3 Something Wild (1986) Director: Jonathan Demme
Film about a free-spirited woman (Melanie Griffith) who "kidnaps" a yuppie (Jeff Daniels) for a weekend of adventure; Griffith & Daniels are charming in their roles, and Liotta is mesmerizing as Griffith's evil ex...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Goodfellas (1990) Director: Martin Scorsese
Movie based on life of gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) and his friends who work their way up through the mob hierarchy; Joe Pesci is great as trigger happy mobster, which won him an Academy Award for his performance; Liotta is also good as Hill...
2 Field of Dreams (1989) Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Tells the story of an Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; Only for those who like sentimental baseball movies; Nominated for a number of Oscars including Best Picture and Best Writing...
3 Something Wild (1986) Director: Jonathan Demme
Film about a free-spirited woman (Melanie Griffith) who "kidnaps" a yuppie (Jeff Daniels) for a weekend of adventure; Griffith & Daniels are charming in their roles, and Liotta is mesmerizing as Griffith's evil ex...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Movies for Friday December 17, 2010
On December 17 1974 actor Giovanni Ribisi was born... so the theme for today are films with Giovanni Ribisi-enjoy!
1 Saving Private Ryan (1998) Director: Steven Spielberg
Gripping movie about a group of US soldiers who go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action; won several Academy Awards including Best Director- great effects...
2 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Tells the story of a movie star who starts a friendship with a neglected newlywed in Japan; Bill Murray is great in his role as movie star; film also won Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Avatar (2009)Director: James Cameron
Breathtaking film about a paraplegic marine dispatched on a unique mission where he becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home - only for those who like simple plot lines on complex issues; won a number of Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Saving Private Ryan (1998) Director: Steven Spielberg
Gripping movie about a group of US soldiers who go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action; won several Academy Awards including Best Director- great effects...
2 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Tells the story of a movie star who starts a friendship with a neglected newlywed in Japan; Bill Murray is great in his role as movie star; film also won Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Avatar (2009)Director: James Cameron
Breathtaking film about a paraplegic marine dispatched on a unique mission where he becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home - only for those who like simple plot lines on complex issues; won a number of Academy Awards including Best Visual Effects...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Thursday December 16, 2010
On December 16 1963 actor Benjamin Bratt was born; known mostly for his role on long running cop show Law & Order, Bratt has also been in a number of notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films with Benjamin Bratt-enjoy!
1 Traffic (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Gripping film about a number of people whose lives are touched by the war on drugs in the United States; outstanding cast including Michael Douglas as conservative judge & Erika Christensen as his drug addicted daughter; Benjamin Bratt & Benecio Del Toro are also good as people impacted south of the border- Del Toro won an Academy Award for his performance; movie also won for Best Director, Editing and Writing...
2 Blood In, Blood Out (1993) Director: Taylor Hackford
Movie based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca's half brothers and cousin who belong to Los Angeles gang Vatos Locos...
3 Follow Me Home (1996) Director: Peter Bratt
Film about three artists who go on the road to paint a mural on the white house and experience a number of experiences on the way...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Traffic) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Traffic (2000) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Gripping film about a number of people whose lives are touched by the war on drugs in the United States; outstanding cast including Michael Douglas as conservative judge & Erika Christensen as his drug addicted daughter; Benjamin Bratt & Benecio Del Toro are also good as people impacted south of the border- Del Toro won an Academy Award for his performance; movie also won for Best Director, Editing and Writing...
2 Blood In, Blood Out (1993) Director: Taylor Hackford
Movie based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca's half brothers and cousin who belong to Los Angeles gang Vatos Locos...
3 Follow Me Home (1996) Director: Peter Bratt
Film about three artists who go on the road to paint a mural on the white house and experience a number of experiences on the way...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Traffic) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Wednesday December 15, 2010
On December 15 1963 actress Helen Slater was born... so the theme for today are films with Helen Slater-enjoy!
1 The Secret of My Succe$s Director: Herbert Ross
Comedy about a talented young man (Michael J. Fox) who can't get an executive position so he comes up with a shortcut, to make it to the top; Fox is charming in his role and Slater is passable as Fox's love interest-only for those who like Fox vehicles...
2 City Slickers (1991) Director: Ron Underwood
Light hearted film about a mid-life crisis plagued man (Billy Crystal) who seeks renewal and purpose on a cattle driving vacation; Crystal is charming in his role and Jack Palance is great as hardened cattle man, which won him an Academy Award-only for those who like light comedies...
3 Supergirl (1984) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Silly super hero film about Superman's cousin, who comes to Earth to retrieve a powerful orb; only for those who like silly super hero films...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 The Secret of My Succe$s Director: Herbert Ross
Comedy about a talented young man (Michael J. Fox) who can't get an executive position so he comes up with a shortcut, to make it to the top; Fox is charming in his role and Slater is passable as Fox's love interest-only for those who like Fox vehicles...
2 City Slickers (1991) Director: Ron Underwood
Light hearted film about a mid-life crisis plagued man (Billy Crystal) who seeks renewal and purpose on a cattle driving vacation; Crystal is charming in his role and Jack Palance is great as hardened cattle man, which won him an Academy Award-only for those who like light comedies...
3 Supergirl (1984) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Silly super hero film about Superman's cousin, who comes to Earth to retrieve a powerful orb; only for those who like silly super hero films...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Tuesday December 14, 2010
December 14 is "Monkey Day" which is an unofficial holiday celebrated around the world related to simians, animal rights and evolution. With Monkey Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with simians-enjoy!
1 King Kong (1933) Director: Merien C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack
Classic tale about a film crew that goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a giant gorilla who becomes obsessed with its female star-remade to critical acclaim in 2005...
2 Planet of the Apes (1968) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cult hit about a crew of astronauts who land on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species; Charlton Heston is engaging as astronaut...
3 Mighty Joe Young (1949) Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Movie about a girl who has brought up her pet gorilla since she was a child. Twelve years later, when the gorilla is fully grown, a Hollywood promoter convinces her to bring her gorilla back to America-won an Academy Award for Best Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 King Kong (1933) Director: Merien C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack
Classic tale about a film crew that goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a giant gorilla who becomes obsessed with its female star-remade to critical acclaim in 2005...
2 Planet of the Apes (1968) Director: Franklin J. Schaffner
Cult hit about a crew of astronauts who land on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species; Charlton Heston is engaging as astronaut...
3 Mighty Joe Young (1949) Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Movie about a girl who has brought up her pet gorilla since she was a child. Twelve years later, when the gorilla is fully grown, a Hollywood promoter convinces her to bring her gorilla back to America-won an Academy Award for Best Effects...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Monday December 13, 2010
On December 13 1967 Jamie Foxx was born.... so the theme for today are films with Jamie Foxx - enjoy!
1 Collateral (2004) Director: Michael Mann
Solid thriller about a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) who finds himself the hostage of a contract kille (Tom Cruise) during one night in LA - Foxx (who was nominated for an Academy Award) and Cruise are both good in their roles...
2 Ray (2004) Director: Taylor Hackford
Chronicles the life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) - Foxx is great in his portrayal of Ray Charles, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor...
3 Dreamgirls (2006) Director: Bill Condon
Film adaptation of the Broadway musical, of a trio of female soul singers who cross over to the pop charts in the 1960's - Jennifer Hudson is great as singer, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress and Eddie Murphy is also good, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his performance....
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Collateral (2004) Director: Michael Mann
Solid thriller about a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) who finds himself the hostage of a contract kille (Tom Cruise) during one night in LA - Foxx (who was nominated for an Academy Award) and Cruise are both good in their roles...
2 Ray (2004) Director: Taylor Hackford
Chronicles the life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) - Foxx is great in his portrayal of Ray Charles, which won him an Oscar for Best Actor...
3 Dreamgirls (2006) Director: Bill Condon
Film adaptation of the Broadway musical, of a trio of female soul singers who cross over to the pop charts in the 1960's - Jennifer Hudson is great as singer, which won her an Academy Award for Best Actress and Eddie Murphy is also good, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his performance....
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Movies for Sunday December 12, 2010
On December 12 1915 crooner and actor Frank Sinatra was born; known for his distinctive voice, he has also been in a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Frank Sinatra-enjoy!
1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Story of a former Korean War POW that is brainwashed into becoming a political assassin; Angela Lansbury is amazing as evil mother, which garnered her an Academy Award & Sinatra is also solid as good guy Major-remade in 2004...
2 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinnemann
Based on the novel about a private (Montgomery Clift) who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team; stellar cast with Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed & Ernest Borgnine in all great roles; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing & Best Acting for Sinatra & Reed...
3 The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Director: Otto Preminger
Movie about a junkie (Frank Sinatra) who is dealing with a daily drug addiction and his wife who continues to pull him down; Sinatra is good in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his role...
4 Ocean's Eleven (1960) Director: Lewis Milestone
Campy comedy about a group of friends who plan to rob five of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night; good ensemble cast - only for those who like goofy comedies- later re-made in 2001 to critical success...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 The Manchurian Candidate (1962) Director: John Frankenheimer
Story of a former Korean War POW that is brainwashed into becoming a political assassin; Angela Lansbury is amazing as evil mother, which garnered her an Academy Award & Sinatra is also solid as good guy Major-remade in 2004...
2 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director: Fred Zinnemann
Based on the novel about a private (Montgomery Clift) who is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team; stellar cast with Clift, Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed & Ernest Borgnine in all great roles; Film won several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing & Best Acting for Sinatra & Reed...
3 The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) Director: Otto Preminger
Movie about a junkie (Frank Sinatra) who is dealing with a daily drug addiction and his wife who continues to pull him down; Sinatra is good in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his role...
4 Ocean's Eleven (1960) Director: Lewis Milestone
Campy comedy about a group of friends who plan to rob five of the biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night; good ensemble cast - only for those who like goofy comedies- later re-made in 2001 to critical success...
I hope that the above list of movie picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Saturday December 11, 2010
On December 11 1967 comedienne/actress Mo'Nique was born... so the theme for today are films with Mo'Nique-enjoy!
1 Precious (Based on a Novel by Saffire) (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Tells the harrowing story of an illiterate teen growing up in an abusive environment, and whose life begins to turn around once she is invited to enroll in an alternative school toward a new beginning; Mo'Nique is riveting as abusive mother, which won her an Academy Award for her role & the films also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Baby Boy (2001) Director: John Singleton
Movie about an unemployed young man, who's been living with his mother for several years and involved in romantic relationships with two different women...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Precious (Based on the Novel by Saffire) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Precious (Based on a Novel by Saffire) (2009) Director: Lee Daniels
Tells the harrowing story of an illiterate teen growing up in an abusive environment, and whose life begins to turn around once she is invited to enroll in an alternative school toward a new beginning; Mo'Nique is riveting as abusive mother, which won her an Academy Award for her role & the films also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Baby Boy (2001) Director: John Singleton
Movie about an unemployed young man, who's been living with his mother for several years and involved in romantic relationships with two different women...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks (Precious (Based on the Novel by Saffire) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Friday, December 10, 2010
Movies for Friday December 10, 2010
On December 10 1960 the multi talented actor and director Kenneth Branagh was born... so the theme for today are films with Kenneth Branagh-enjoy!
1 Henry V (1989) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Film adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's (Kenneth Branagh) bloody conquest of France; Film won Academy Award for Best Costume Design...
2 Hamlet (1996) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Movie adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Writing...
3 Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Director: Phillip Noyce
Based on true story about three Aboriginal girls who make a harrowing escape from residential schools in Australia back to their families who were left behind...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Rabbit Proof Fence) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Henry V (1989) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Film adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's (Kenneth Branagh) bloody conquest of France; Film won Academy Award for Best Costume Design...
2 Hamlet (1996) Director: Kenneth Branagh
Movie adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer; Nominated for several Oscars including Best Writing...
3 Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) Director: Phillip Noyce
Based on true story about three Aboriginal girls who make a harrowing escape from residential schools in Australia back to their families who were left behind...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Rabbit Proof Fence) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Thursday December 9, 2010
On December 9 1941 Beau Bridges was born; known mostly as Jeff Bridges brother, Beau also made a number of notable films... so the theme for today are films with Beau Bridges-enjoy!
1 Jerry Maguire (1996) Director: Cameron Crowe
Tells the story of a sports agent (Tom Cruise) who is fired from his job and tries to form his own agency; Cuba Gooding Jr. is good as temperamental athlete, which he won an Academy Award for his performance & Renee Zellwegger is also good as Cruise's love interest...
2 The Fabulous Baker Boys Director: Steve Kloves
Two musician brothers (performed by real brothers Jeff & Beau Bridges) recruit a tough talking beautiful singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) for their lounge act; Pfeiffer is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award nomination...
I hope that the above picks will provide much viewing pleasure... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Jerry Maguire (1996) Director: Cameron Crowe
Tells the story of a sports agent (Tom Cruise) who is fired from his job and tries to form his own agency; Cuba Gooding Jr. is good as temperamental athlete, which he won an Academy Award for his performance & Renee Zellwegger is also good as Cruise's love interest...
2 The Fabulous Baker Boys Director: Steve Kloves
Two musician brothers (performed by real brothers Jeff & Beau Bridges) recruit a tough talking beautiful singer (Michelle Pfeiffer) for their lounge act; Pfeiffer is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award nomination...
I hope that the above picks will provide much viewing pleasure... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Wednesday December 8, 2010
On December 8 1953 actress Kim Basinger was born... so the theme for today are films with Kim Basinger-enjoy!
1 L.A. Confidential (1997) Director: Curtis Hanson
A shooting at a Las Angeles diner is investigated by a group of detectives, and while investigating, one detective (Russell Crowe) falls for a beautiful suspect (Kim Basinger) - Basinger is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award & Crowe is also good in his portrayal; Film also won Oscar for Best Writing....
2 Batman (1989) Director: Tim Burton
Tells the story of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his war on crime where he battles the homicidal Joker (Jack Nicholson); Won Academy Award for Best Art Direction; remade in 2008 with Heath Ledger in stellar performance as the joker...
3 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
Story of a young rapper (Eminem) and his struggles to become famous for his music; lots of strong performances-Basinger and Eminem standout as troubled mother and son; Film won Academy Award for Best Music...
4 Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) Director: Adrian Lyne
Originally known for its steamy scenes, which pales in comparison to today's standards; about a woman (Basinger) who gets involved in an unhealthy sexual relationship-Mickey Rourke is interesting as Basinger's lover...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 L.A. Confidential (1997) Director: Curtis Hanson
A shooting at a Las Angeles diner is investigated by a group of detectives, and while investigating, one detective (Russell Crowe) falls for a beautiful suspect (Kim Basinger) - Basinger is good in her role, which won her an Academy Award & Crowe is also good in his portrayal; Film also won Oscar for Best Writing....
2 Batman (1989) Director: Tim Burton
Tells the story of Batman (Michael Keaton) and his war on crime where he battles the homicidal Joker (Jack Nicholson); Won Academy Award for Best Art Direction; remade in 2008 with Heath Ledger in stellar performance as the joker...
3 8 Mile (2002) Director: Curtis Hanson
Story of a young rapper (Eminem) and his struggles to become famous for his music; lots of strong performances-Basinger and Eminem standout as troubled mother and son; Film won Academy Award for Best Music...
4 Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) Director: Adrian Lyne
Originally known for its steamy scenes, which pales in comparison to today's standards; about a woman (Basinger) who gets involved in an unhealthy sexual relationship-Mickey Rourke is interesting as Basinger's lover...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Tuesday December 7, 2010
On Tuesday December 7, 2010 Actress Ellen Burstyn was born... so the theme for today are films with Ellen Burstyn-enjoy!
1 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Groundbreaking Horror Classic about a young woman (Linda Blair) who is possessed by a mysterious entity; Blair is great in her role, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination & Burstyn is also good as Blair's mother, which also won her an Oscar nomination- movie also won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Sound...
2 Requiem for a Dream (2000) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Chilling film that portrays the downward spiral of a group of people when confronted with drug addiction; Burstyn is good in her role as impacted family member, which won her an Academy Award...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 The Exorcist (1973) Director: William Friedkin
Groundbreaking Horror Classic about a young woman (Linda Blair) who is possessed by a mysterious entity; Blair is great in her role, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination & Burstyn is also good as Blair's mother, which also won her an Oscar nomination- movie also won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Best Sound...
2 Requiem for a Dream (2000) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Chilling film that portrays the downward spiral of a group of people when confronted with drug addiction; Burstyn is good in her role as impacted family member, which won her an Academy Award...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Monday December 6, 2010
December 6th is the feast day of Saint Nicholas... he had a reputation for secret gift giving where he left coins in shoes that were left out for him, and so became the model for Santa Claus. With this feast day in mind, the theme for today will be films with Santa Claus-enjoy!
1 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
When a nice old man (Edmund Gwenn) claims to be Santa Claus and goes on trial, a young lawyer decides to defend him and help him prove himself; Gwenn is good in his role, which garnered him an Academy Awrad & Natalie Wood is also good as a girl who doesn't believe in him-film also won Oscar for Best Writing; remade in 1994...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director: Terry Zwigoff
A despicable conman (Billy Bob Thornton) poses as Santa Clause in order to rob department stores on Christmas Eve, and begins to find the Christmas Spirit after meeting a troubled kid; Thornton is good in his role...
3 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Santa Claus) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director: George Seaton
When a nice old man (Edmund Gwenn) claims to be Santa Claus and goes on trial, a young lawyer decides to defend him and help him prove himself; Gwenn is good in his role, which garnered him an Academy Awrad & Natalie Wood is also good as a girl who doesn't believe in him-film also won Oscar for Best Writing; remade in 1994...
2 Bad Santa (2003) Director: Terry Zwigoff
A despicable conman (Billy Bob Thornton) poses as Santa Clause in order to rob department stores on Christmas Eve, and begins to find the Christmas Spirit after meeting a troubled kid; Thornton is good in his role...
3 Santa Claus (1985) Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Tells a complex story of Santa Claus and his elf (Dudley Moore) and their fight to keep Santa's tradition alive amidst growing commercialization...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Santa Claus) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Movies for Sunday December 5, 2010
On December 5 1890 notable movie director Fritz Lang was born... so the theme for today are films with Fritz Lang-enjoy!
1 Metropolis (1927) Director: Fritz Lang
Masterpiece, about a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, where the son of the city's leader falls in love with a working class girl...
2 M (1931) Director: Fritz Lang
Tells the disturbing story of a child-murderer (Peter Lorre) and the hunt to catch him; Lorre is chilling in his performance...
3 Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (1924) Director: Fritz Lang
Movie adaptation about the saga of Siegfried, Son of King Sigmund and his relationship with Princess Kriemhild...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Die Nibelungen: Siegfried) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Metropolis (1927) Director: Fritz Lang
Masterpiece, about a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, where the son of the city's leader falls in love with a working class girl...
2 M (1931) Director: Fritz Lang
Tells the disturbing story of a child-murderer (Peter Lorre) and the hunt to catch him; Lorre is chilling in his performance...
3 Die Nibelungen: Siegfried (1924) Director: Fritz Lang
Movie adaptation about the saga of Siegfried, Son of King Sigmund and his relationship with Princess Kriemhild...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Die Nibelungen: Siegfried) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Movies for Saturday December 4, 2010
On December 4 1964 Marisa Tomei was born... so the theme for today are films with Marisa Tomei-enjoy!
1 The Wrestler (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Gripping film about a faded professional wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a difficult struggle; Rourke is mesmerizing in his portrayal, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Marisa Tomei is also good as his love interest, which also won her an Oscar nomination...
2 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Director: Sidney Lumet
Tells the story of two brothers who organize the robbery of their parents' jewelery store to great disaster; Philip Seymour Hoffman is good as ethically compromised brother...
3 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director: Jonathan Lynn
Classic fish out of water tale about two New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama who seeks help from their loudmouth Lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) - Light comic fare that garnered Tomei an Academy Award for her role...
4 Cyrus (2010) Directors: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her controlling son (Jonah Hill) - Reilly and Hill are stellar in their performances and Tomei is also good as mother...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 The Wrestler (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky
Gripping film about a faded professional wrestler (Mickey Rourke) who finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a difficult struggle; Rourke is mesmerizing in his portrayal, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Marisa Tomei is also good as his love interest, which also won her an Oscar nomination...
2 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Director: Sidney Lumet
Tells the story of two brothers who organize the robbery of their parents' jewelery store to great disaster; Philip Seymour Hoffman is good as ethically compromised brother...
3 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director: Jonathan Lynn
Classic fish out of water tale about two New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama who seeks help from their loudmouth Lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) - Light comic fare that garnered Tomei an Academy Award for her role...
4 Cyrus (2010) Directors: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Offbeat film about a recently divorced guy (John C. Reilly) who meets the woman of his dreams (Marisa Tomei) and her controlling son (Jonah Hill) - Reilly and Hill are stellar in their performances and Tomei is also good as mother...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Friday December 3, 2010
On December 3 1960 Darryl Hannah was born... so the theme for today are films with Darryl Hannah-enjoy!
1 1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) & Vol. 2 (2004) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Tells the continuing story of a woman (Uma Thurman) who has come out of a coma to seek revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on & Hannah is also good as Thurman's nemesis...
2 Blade Runner (1982) Director: Ridley Scott
Science fiction film about a blade runner (Harrison Ford) who has to track down and terminate replicants, until he falls in love with one; Ford is good in his role and Sean Young is also good as Ford's love interest; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction & Best Effects...
3 Splash (1984) Director: Ron Howard
Sweet romantic comedy about a man (Tom Hanks) who falls in love with a mermaid (Darryl Hannah) - Hanks is charming in his role and John Candy is also engaging as Hanks philandering brother...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) & Vol. 2 (2004) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Tells the continuing story of a woman (Uma Thurman) who has come out of a coma to seek revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on & Hannah is also good as Thurman's nemesis...
2 Blade Runner (1982) Director: Ridley Scott
Science fiction film about a blade runner (Harrison Ford) who has to track down and terminate replicants, until he falls in love with one; Ford is good in his role and Sean Young is also good as Ford's love interest; Nominated for Academy Awards for Best Art Direction & Best Effects...
3 Splash (1984) Director: Ron Howard
Sweet romantic comedy about a man (Tom Hanks) who falls in love with a mermaid (Darryl Hannah) - Hanks is charming in his role and John Candy is also engaging as Hanks philandering brother...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Thursday December 2, 2010
On December 2 1968 Lucy Liu was born... so the theme for today are films with Lucy Liu-enjoy!
1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Uma Thurman is a woman who has just come out of a coma, and the only thing on her mind is to have revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on...
2 Payback (1999) Director: Brian Helgeland
Solid action thriller starring Mel Gibson who is a man seeking revenge by those who had left him for dead - fun action packed thriller...
3 Charlie's Angels (2000) Director: McG
Light comedy fare based on the hit TV show of the seventies of the same name - strictly for those who like the television show & its thin plot lines...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Director: Quentin Tarantino
Uma Thurman is a woman who has just come out of a coma, and the only thing on her mind is to have revenge on the assassination team that betrayed her; Thurman is good in her performance & David Carradine is stellar as the man she is seeking revenge on...
2 Payback (1999) Director: Brian Helgeland
Solid action thriller starring Mel Gibson who is a man seeking revenge by those who had left him for dead - fun action packed thriller...
3 Charlie's Angels (2000) Director: McG
Light comedy fare based on the hit TV show of the seventies of the same name - strictly for those who like the television show & its thin plot lines...
I hope that the above list of picks will provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Wednesday December 1, 2010
On December 1 1945 singer and actress Bette Midler was born... so the theme for today are films with Bette Midler-enjoy!
1 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Tells the story of the tragic life of a self destructive female rock star, loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin; Middler is great in her singing and acting role, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Divine Madness (1980) Director: Michael Ritchie
Concert film of Middler and the Harlettes 1980's stage show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium...
3 For the Boys (1991) Director: Mark Rydell
Bette Midler plays an entertainer for soldiers during WWII; Midler was nominated for an Oscar for her performance - only for those who like Midler movie vehicles...
4 Beaches (1988) Director: Garry Marshall
Tells the relationship between a privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer who share a strong friendship since childhood - only for those who like melodrama...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Divine Madness) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Tells the story of the tragic life of a self destructive female rock star, loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin; Middler is great in her singing and acting role, which she garnered an Academy Award nomination for...
2 Divine Madness (1980) Director: Michael Ritchie
Concert film of Middler and the Harlettes 1980's stage show at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium...
3 For the Boys (1991) Director: Mark Rydell
Bette Midler plays an entertainer for soldiers during WWII; Midler was nominated for an Oscar for her performance - only for those who like Midler movie vehicles...
4 Beaches (1988) Director: Garry Marshall
Tells the relationship between a privileged rich debutante and a cynical struggling entertainer who share a strong friendship since childhood - only for those who like melodrama...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (Divine Madness) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Tuesday November 30, 2010
November 30th is "Cities for Life Day" where cities around the world celebrate the first abolition of the death penalty. With this day in mind, the theme for today will be films about capital punishment-enjoy!
1 Fourteen Days in May (1988) Director: Paul Hamann
Documentary that recounts the final days before the execution of Edward Earl Johnson, an American prisoner convicted of rape and murder and imprisoned in a Mississippi State Penitentiary, and questions capital punishment...
2 Dead Man Walking (1995) Director: Tim Robbins
Drama about a nun (Susan Sarandon) who is torn over the loss of a convicted killer (Sean Penn) on death row, and the victim's families - Sarandon & Penn are both good in their performances, which garnered Sarandon an Academy Award & Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor...
3 The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Director: Juan José Campanella
Film about a retired legal counselor who writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases; Film won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
4 I Want to Live! (1958) Director: Robert Wise
Movie about a woman (Susan Hayward) facing death row for a crime she didn't commit; Hayward won an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Dead Man Walking) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Fourteen Days in May (1988) Director: Paul Hamann
Documentary that recounts the final days before the execution of Edward Earl Johnson, an American prisoner convicted of rape and murder and imprisoned in a Mississippi State Penitentiary, and questions capital punishment...
2 Dead Man Walking (1995) Director: Tim Robbins
Drama about a nun (Susan Sarandon) who is torn over the loss of a convicted killer (Sean Penn) on death row, and the victim's families - Sarandon & Penn are both good in their performances, which garnered Sarandon an Academy Award & Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor...
3 The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) Director: Juan José Campanella
Film about a retired legal counselor who writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases; Film won Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film...
4 I Want to Live! (1958) Director: Robert Wise
Movie about a woman (Susan Hayward) facing death row for a crime she didn't commit; Hayward won an Oscar for her performance...
As I have seen only one film from the above list of picks (Dead Man Walking) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Monday November 29, 2010
On November 29 1976 comedic actress Anna Faris was born... so the theme for today are films with Anna Faris-enjoy!
1 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Touching film about a movie star (Bill Murray), and a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) who form an unlikely bond while visiting Tokyo; Bill Murray is great in his role, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Johansson is also good in her performance- film also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Scary Movie (2000) Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Spoof comedy that pokes fun at the horror genre - strictly for those who like silly spoof comedies...
3 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Goofy teen comedy about an attractive and popular teenager who is mean spirited toward others, and finds herself in the body of an older man (Rob Schneider) - Schneider is fun in his over the top performance & Faris is also fun as dopey friend - only for those who like silly teen comedies...
4 The House Bunny (2008) Director: Fred Wolf
Light hearted comedy about a playboy bunny (Ana Faris) who ends up as a house mother to a group of sorority house Zeta Alpha Zeta - Ana Faris is charming in her role - only for those who like very silly comedies...
5 Observe and Report (2009) Director: Jody Hill
Dark, offbeat film about a Bi-polar mall security guard (Seth Rogen) who is called into action to stop a flasher from tormenting customers at the mall where he works; Faris is good as self centered store clerk - only for those who like very off -beat films...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Lost in Translation (2003) Director: Sofia Coppola
Touching film about a movie star (Bill Murray), and a neglected newlywed (Scarlett Johansson) who form an unlikely bond while visiting Tokyo; Bill Murray is great in his role, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination & Johansson is also good in her performance- film also won an Oscar for Best Writing...
2 Scary Movie (2000) Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Spoof comedy that pokes fun at the horror genre - strictly for those who like silly spoof comedies...
3 The Hot Chick (2002) Director: Tom Brady
Goofy teen comedy about an attractive and popular teenager who is mean spirited toward others, and finds herself in the body of an older man (Rob Schneider) - Schneider is fun in his over the top performance & Faris is also fun as dopey friend - only for those who like silly teen comedies...
4 The House Bunny (2008) Director: Fred Wolf
Light hearted comedy about a playboy bunny (Ana Faris) who ends up as a house mother to a group of sorority house Zeta Alpha Zeta - Ana Faris is charming in her role - only for those who like very silly comedies...
5 Observe and Report (2009) Director: Jody Hill
Dark, offbeat film about a Bi-polar mall security guard (Seth Rogen) who is called into action to stop a flasher from tormenting customers at the mall where he works; Faris is good as self centered store clerk - only for those who like very off -beat films...
I hope that the above list of picks provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Sunday November 28, 2010
On November 28 1950 Ed Harris was born... so the theme for today are films with Ed Harris-enjoy!
1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director: Ron Howard
Academy Award winning film based on the life of John Nash (Russell Crowe)- a Nobel prize winning mathematician and his battle with schizophrenia; Crowe is great as Nash, which garnered an Academy Award nomination; Jennifer is also great as Nash's wife, which garnered her an Oscar win and Harris is also good as figment of Crowe's mind - disturbingly touching film...
2 Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Director: James Foley
Based on David Mamet play, which follows the lives of salesmen at a sleazy real estate firm- great ensemble cast & Alec Baldwin is standout in his cameo as salesman's boss...
3 A History of Violence (2005) Director: David Cronenberg
Cronenberg thriller about a perceived mild-mannered man (Viggo Mortensen) who becomes a local hero through an act of violence, and the subsequent problems that arise as a result; Mortensen is good and Harris is also good as bad guy; film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Writing and Best Actor for William Hurt as gangster...
4 The Way Back (2010) Director: Peter Weir
Tells the story of a group of soldiers who escaped from a Siberian gulag in 1940...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Way Back) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director: Ron Howard
Academy Award winning film based on the life of John Nash (Russell Crowe)- a Nobel prize winning mathematician and his battle with schizophrenia; Crowe is great as Nash, which garnered an Academy Award nomination; Jennifer is also great as Nash's wife, which garnered her an Oscar win and Harris is also good as figment of Crowe's mind - disturbingly touching film...
2 Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) Director: James Foley
Based on David Mamet play, which follows the lives of salesmen at a sleazy real estate firm- great ensemble cast & Alec Baldwin is standout in his cameo as salesman's boss...
3 A History of Violence (2005) Director: David Cronenberg
Cronenberg thriller about a perceived mild-mannered man (Viggo Mortensen) who becomes a local hero through an act of violence, and the subsequent problems that arise as a result; Mortensen is good and Harris is also good as bad guy; film was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Writing and Best Actor for William Hurt as gangster...
4 The Way Back (2010) Director: Peter Weir
Tells the story of a group of soldiers who escaped from a Siberian gulag in 1940...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Way Back) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Saturday November 27, 2010
On November 27 1942 legendary rock icon ( known for his awe inspiring guitar riffs) Jimi Hendrix was born. Believed to have died too young by many of his fans... the theme for today will be films about musicians who died too young...
1 Jimi Hendrix (1973) Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head & Gary Weis
Documentary chronicling the life and career of Jimi Hendrix; including concert footage and interviews with friends, and fellow musicians...
2 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director: Alex Cox
Disturbing biographical story of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) and their tragic death; Oldman & Webb are stellar in their portrayals...
3 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of the influential 60's rock band "The Doors" and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer) and his career; Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
4 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Movie inspired by the tragic, self destructive life of singer Janis Joplin; Nominated for several Academy Awards including: Best Sound, Film Editing, Best Actor for Frederic Forrest and Best Actress for Bette Midler - Midler is great in her acting and musical performance...
5 Kurt & Courtney (1998) Director: Nick Broomfield
Film about the life of Kurt Cobain and focuses on his relationship with his wife Courtney Love...
As I have seen all but one movie from the above list of picks (Jimi Hendrix) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Jimi Hendrix (1973) Directors: Joe Boyd, John Head & Gary Weis
Documentary chronicling the life and career of Jimi Hendrix; including concert footage and interviews with friends, and fellow musicians...
2 Sid and Nancy (1986) Director: Alex Cox
Disturbing biographical story of Sid Vicious (Gary Oldman) bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (Chloe Webb) and their tragic death; Oldman & Webb are stellar in their portrayals...
3 The Doors (1991) Director: Oliver Stone
Tells the story of the influential 60's rock band "The Doors" and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer) and his career; Kilmer is good in his portrayal...
4 The Rose (1979) Director: Mark Rydell
Movie inspired by the tragic, self destructive life of singer Janis Joplin; Nominated for several Academy Awards including: Best Sound, Film Editing, Best Actor for Frederic Forrest and Best Actress for Bette Midler - Midler is great in her acting and musical performance...
5 Kurt & Courtney (1998) Director: Nick Broomfield
Film about the life of Kurt Cobain and focuses on his relationship with his wife Courtney Love...
As I have seen all but one movie from the above list of picks (Jimi Hendrix) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Friday, December 3, 2010
Movies for Friday November 26, 2010
On Friday November 26 1983, the largest heist in Britain takes place with over 25 million pounds stolen at London's Heathrow Airport. With this day in history in mind, films about robberies will be the theme for today...
1 The Wild Bunch (1969) Director: Sam Peckinpah
Gritty film about an aging group of outlaws looking for one last big heist - great ensemble cast, in this violent tale of the West; nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Music and Best Writing...
2 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet
Based on real events with Al Pacino as a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; that turns into a hostage situation and a media circus-Film won an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
Interesting film that pairs great actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief; Pacino and De Niro are solid in their performances...
4 Ocean's Eleven (2001) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Slick re-make of rat pack film about a group of thieves who plan to carry out robbing one of the most prestigious casinos in Las Vegas- George Clooney and Andy Garcia are fun as thief and casino owner...
5 The Town (2010) Director: Ben Affleck
Story of a longtime thief who tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager and an FBI agent looking to bring him and his gang...
AI have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Town) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 The Wild Bunch (1969) Director: Sam Peckinpah
Gritty film about an aging group of outlaws looking for one last big heist - great ensemble cast, in this violent tale of the West; nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Music and Best Writing...
2 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Director: Sidney Lumet
Based on real events with Al Pacino as a man who robs a bank to pay for his lover's operation; that turns into a hostage situation and a media circus-Film won an Oscar for Best Writing...
3 Heat (1995) Director: Michael Mann
Interesting film that pairs great actors Al Pacino and Robert De Niro as two men on opposite sides of the law - one a detective; the other a thief; Pacino and De Niro are solid in their performances...
4 Ocean's Eleven (2001) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Slick re-make of rat pack film about a group of thieves who plan to carry out robbing one of the most prestigious casinos in Las Vegas- George Clooney and Andy Garcia are fun as thief and casino owner...
5 The Town (2010) Director: Ben Affleck
Story of a longtime thief who tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager and an FBI agent looking to bring him and his gang...
AI have seen all but one film from the above list of picks (The Town) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Thursday November 25, 2010
On November 25 1971 actress Christina Applegate was born - known mostly for television, she has also starred in film... so the theme for today are movies with Christina Applegate-enjoy!
1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Director: Adam McKay
Goofy comedy about a chauvinist anchorman (Will Ferrell) who has to work with a female co-worker (Christina Applegate) - Ferrell and Applegate are fun in their roles-only for those who like spoof films...
2 Wonderland (2003) Director: James Cox
Tells the story of legendary porn star John Holmes (Val Kilmer) and his unfortunate demise- Kilmer is good as Holmes...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) Director: Adam McKay
Goofy comedy about a chauvinist anchorman (Will Ferrell) who has to work with a female co-worker (Christina Applegate) - Ferrell and Applegate are fun in their roles-only for those who like spoof films...
2 Wonderland (2003) Director: James Cox
Tells the story of legendary porn star John Holmes (Val Kilmer) and his unfortunate demise- Kilmer is good as Holmes...
I hope that the above picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Wednesday November 24, 2010
On November 24 1978 Katherine Heigl was born... so the theme for today are films with Katherine Heigl-enjoy!
1 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Comedy about an unlikely couple (Katherine Heigl & Seth Rogen) who become parents: Heigl and Rogen are charming in their roles...
2 King of the Hill (1993) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Movie about a young boy who struggles by himself in a run-down motel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him during the depression...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks- I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Knocked Up (2007) Director: Judd Apatow
Comedy about an unlikely couple (Katherine Heigl & Seth Rogen) who become parents: Heigl and Rogen are charming in their roles...
2 King of the Hill (1993) Director: Steven Soderbergh
Movie about a young boy who struggles by himself in a run-down motel after his parents and younger brother are separated from him during the depression...
As I have seen only one film from the above picks- I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Tuesday November 23, 2010
Known as one of the icons of horror, Boris Karloff was born on November 23 1887... so the theme for today are films with Boris Karloff-enjoy!
1 Frankenstein (1931) Director: James Whale
Movie Horror classic about an unstable scientist who creates a living being from parts of exhumed bodies to a dangerous conclusion; Karloff is great in his portrayal of the monster...
2 Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Director: James Whale
Continuing tale of the monster and the mad scientist, who builds the monster a mate; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound...
3 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Animated holiday classic about a mean hermit (Karloff) who finally sees the true meaning of christmas after attempting to ruin it for his neighbours (the Whos of Whoville) - Karloff is great as the voice of the Grinch - remade with Jim Carrey as the Grinch...
4 Targets (1968) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Lesser known Karloff film, where Karloff portrays an older horror film star who encounters a crazed sniper (Tim O'Kelly) - Karloff and O'kelly are both good in their performances...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 Frankenstein (1931) Director: James Whale
Movie Horror classic about an unstable scientist who creates a living being from parts of exhumed bodies to a dangerous conclusion; Karloff is great in his portrayal of the monster...
2 Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Director: James Whale
Continuing tale of the monster and the mad scientist, who builds the monster a mate; nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound...
3 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Directors: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Animated holiday classic about a mean hermit (Karloff) who finally sees the true meaning of christmas after attempting to ruin it for his neighbours (the Whos of Whoville) - Karloff is great as the voice of the Grinch - remade with Jim Carrey as the Grinch...
4 Targets (1968) Director: Peter Bogdanovich
Lesser known Karloff film, where Karloff portrays an older horror film star who encounters a crazed sniper (Tim O'Kelly) - Karloff and O'kelly are both good in their performances...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of viewing entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Movies for Monday November 22, 2010
On November 22 1967 Mark Ruffalo was born... so the theme for today are films with Mark Ruffalo-enjoy!
1 You Can Count on Me (2000) Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Touching movie about a single mother (Laura Linney) whose troubled brother (Ruffalo) comes back into her and her son's life and the complicaitons that arise; Linney and Ruffalo are great in their roles, which garnered Linney an Academy Award nomination...
2 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Director: Michel Gondry
Interesting film about an unusual romantic relationship between two people (Jim Carrey & Kate Winslet) and the attempts to erase it from their memories; Carrey and Winslet are both good in their performances; Winslet was nominated for an Oscar & the film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Movie about the hunt for the Zodiac Killer, which baffled police and journalists for years; Jake Gyllenhaal is good as newspaper employee searching for clues; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as jouralist and Ruffalo is good as detective on the case...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
1 You Can Count on Me (2000) Director: Kenneth Lonergan
Touching movie about a single mother (Laura Linney) whose troubled brother (Ruffalo) comes back into her and her son's life and the complicaitons that arise; Linney and Ruffalo are great in their roles, which garnered Linney an Academy Award nomination...
2 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Director: Michel Gondry
Interesting film about an unusual romantic relationship between two people (Jim Carrey & Kate Winslet) and the attempts to erase it from their memories; Carrey and Winslet are both good in their performances; Winslet was nominated for an Oscar & the film won an Academy Award for Best Writing...
3 Zodiac (2007) Director: David Fincher
Movie about the hunt for the Zodiac Killer, which baffled police and journalists for years; Jake Gyllenhaal is good as newspaper employee searching for clues; Robert Downey Jr. is also good as jouralist and Ruffalo is good as detective on the case...
I hope that the above picks provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
: )
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)