Movies for Monday January 1st, 2018

New Year's Day is observed on January 1; it is the world's only truly global public holiday, as it is celebrated throughout the year; often people start the new year with resolutions, second chances & hopes for new beginnings. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films about second chances & new beginnings-enjoy!

1 Harold & Maude (1971) Director Hal Ashby
This film is truly an inspiring film where young man (Bud Cort) who has given up on life finds new perspective through the eyes of an older woman (Ruth Gordon)-amazing soundtrack by Cat Stevens; Bud Cort and Ruth Gordon are great in their roles...

2 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…

3 Lady for a Day (1933) Director: Frank Capra
Movie adaptation of Damon Runyon story of a gangster (Warren William) who helps a woman (Mary Robson) down on her luck; Robson is great in her role, which garnered her an Oscar nomination...

4 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; Nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing; Gary Cooper is great in his role...

5 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...

I hope that the above list of feel good films will provide hours of viewing entertainment-Looking forward to your feedback on these picks
Enjoy!
Dianezy
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