Movies for Sunday January 28th, 2018

On January 28 1981 Elijah Wood was born... so the theme for today are movies with Elijah Wood-enjoy!

1 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Director Peter Jackson
Based on the novel by Tolkien-this is an engrossing epic film with breathtaking visuals-received Oscar Nomination for Best Picture...

2 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Director Michel Gondry
Unusual love story between Clementine (Kate Winslet and Joel (Jim Carrey)- great performances by both Winslet and Carey- Winslet was nominated for Oscar for her portrayal...

3 The Ice Storm (1997) Director Ang Lee
Interesting look into American suburban life set in the nineteen seventies...

4 The Faculty (1998) Director Robert Rodgriguez
Science Fiction thriller about alien invasion at a local high school-over the top fun...

5 Internal Affairs(1990) Director Mike Figgs
Richard Gere plays bad cop-good portrayal...

6 Everything is Illuminated (2005) Director Liev Schreiber
Based on novel about Jewish American who tracks down the woman who saved his grandfather during WWII...

7 Sin City (2005) Director Frank Miller/Robert Rodgriguez
Based on graphic novel-tells the intertwining stories of violence and corruption in a dystopian world-Elijah Wood plays a particularly creepy role...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Everything is Illuminated) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday January 27th, 2018

On January 27 1956 Mimi Rogers was born... so the theme for today are movies with Mimi Rogers-enjoy!

1 Ginger Snaps (2000) Director John Fawcett
Suspenseful horror film about two outcast teenage sisters who end up with a terrifying secret after one of them gets bitten by the "Beast of Bailey Downs"...

2 Street Smart (1987) Director Jerry Schatzberg
Two words: Morgan Freeman 'nuff said...

3 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) Director Jay Roach
The first in the comedy series starring Mike Meyers as "International Man of Mystery"- role helped to make Myers a household name...

4 Rapture (1991) Director Michael Tolkin
Controversial film which stars Rogers as Sharon, an unhappy telephone operator who engages in anonymous sexual encounters to escape her life while also trying to find God- unusually interesting film...

As Mimi Rogers has been in a number of intriguing films, the above list should prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday January 26th, 2018

January 26th is Australia Day and so to commemorate such a day, the following list will be movies on Australia... enjoy!

1 Shine (1996) Director Scott Hicks
Geoffrey Rush won Oscar for his portrayal of real life pianist David Helfgott...

2 Bliss (1985) Director Ray Lawrence
Advertising executive has near fatal hear attack and is forced to re-examine his decisions...

3 Romper Stomper (1992) Director Geofrey Wright
One of Russell Crowe's earlier films where he plays a Neo-Nazi-disturbing and fascinating portrayal...

4 Breaker Morant (1980) Director Bruce Beresford
Based on the play which recounts the true story of the court martial of three soldiers...

5 Muriel's Wedding (1995) Director P.J. Hogan
Great film about young woman who finds her independence-Toni Colette is superb in the title role...

6 Strictly Ballroom (1992) Director Baz Luhrmann
Fun film that looks into the world of ballroom dancing...

7 Gallipoli (1981) Director Peter Weir
Story of two runners who face the brutal realities of WWI...

8 Rabbit Proof Fence (2002) Director Phillip Noyce
Based on real life story of Molly Craig who escaped government run facility to be back home with her family...

9 The Adventures of Priscilla , Queen of the Desert (1994) Director Stephan Elliott
Film about unusual road trip ...

10 Mad Max (1979) Director George Miller
A young Mel Gibson plays Max (cop turned avenger) in a futuristic wasteland-role helped make Gibson a star...

11 Crocodile Dundee (1986) Director Peter Faiman
Sweet "fish out of water" comedy starring Paul Hogan as Australian crocodile hunter who ends up in New York City for the first time...

As I have seen a select few films from the above list (Shine, Bliss, Romper Stomper, Muriel's Wedding, Strictly Ballroom, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Mad Max and Crocodile Dundee) I hope that these movies will bring hours of entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday January 25th, 2018

January 25th is Robbie Burns day where people celebrate the life of the poet Robert Burns (author of many Scots poems). To commemorate such a day, the following picks will be movies of Scotland... enjoy!

1 Local Hero (1983) Director Bill Forsyth
Charming film which stars Peter Reigert and Burt Lancaster as Texas Oil Company Execs who try to buy out Scottish fishing village for a refinery...

2 Breaking the Waves (1996) Director Lars von Trier
Emily Watson is brilliant as simple woman who falls in love and enters into unusual sexual relationship. Watson was nominated for Academy Award for her performance.

3 Last King of Scotland (2006) Director Kevin MacDonald
Fascinating film with Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin and James McAvoy as his personal physician. Well deserved Oscar went to Forest Whitaker for his portrayal...

4 Braveheart (1995) Director Mel Gibson
Won Academy Award for Best Picture and Gibson won for Best Director on life of Scottish hero William Wallace...

5 Trainspotting (1996) Director Danny Boyle
Unflinching look at Edinburgh drug scene starring Ewan McGregor as young man trying to break free of the life he has made for himself.

6 Gregory's Girl (1981) Director Bill Forsyth
Coming of age story set in Scotland with John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory) trying to win the affections of a girl on his football team...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Braveheart) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday January 24th, 2018

On January 24 1917 Ernest Borgnine was born and with over 100 feature films to his name and countless television appearances is still going strong... with such an endless list of films that he has been in, there are many to choose from but some stand out from the rest... enjoy!

1 Marty (1955) Director Delbert Mann
Adapted from TV Play-Borgnine shines as amiable yet forever rejected bachelor who has given up on love until his luck changes. Borgnine received a well deserved Oscar for his work.

2 The Wild Bunch (1969) Director Sam Peckinpah
Denounced by some critics for being too violent-the film is now considered one of the pioneers of the "New Western" with realistic unforgiving portrayals of the life of gunmen-fascinating and gritty film...

3 The Dirty Dozen (1967) Director Robert Aldrich
Stellar performances by ensemble cast with Lee Marvin as Major who recruits 12 Military prisoners to infiltrate and kill Nazis during WWII...

4 From Here to Eternity (1953) Director Fred Zinneman
Adapted from novel which tells the story of young boxer (Montgomery Clift) who is sent to remote military outpost for refusing to comply with orders. All star cast including Borgnine as sadistic Sergeant...

5 Bad Day at Black Rock (1954) Director John Sturges
Stars Spencer Tracy as WWII Veteran who comes to small town to find a man but instead finds a closely guarded secret...

6 Flight of the Phoenix (1965) Director Robert Aldrich
Based on novel about plane crash which strands a group of survivors in the desert...

7 The Emperor of the North Pole (1973) Director Robert Aldrich
Cat and mouse tale set in the Depression of the United States with Lee Marvin as transient and Ernest Borgnine as savage railroad agent...

8 Gattaca (1997) Director Andrew M. Niccol
Sci fi drama which begins to delve into the ethical dilemma of genetically engineering biologically superior human beings...

9 Escape from New York (1981) Director John Carpenter
Cult hit starring Kurt Russell as ex-con on mission to rescue US President-Borgnine plays the affable cabbie-over the top fun...

10 McHale's Navy (1964) Director Edward Montagne
Borgnine plays Lieutenant McHale in light comedy-based on long running TV Series that made Borgnine a household name-strictly for fans...

As I have seen a select few of the above picks (Marty, The Wild Bunch, The Dirty Dozen, Gattaca, and Escape from New York) I look forward to feedback...hope that these movies prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday January 23rd, 2018

On January 23 1944 Rutger Hauer was born... so the theme for today are movies with Rutger Hauer-enjoy!

1 Blade Runner (1982) Director Ridley Scott
Sci-fi cult hit starring Harrison Ford as retired police assassin who falls for his next mark... beautifully shot in future dystopia with Hauer as the consummate bad guy...

2 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) Director George Clooney/Steven Soderbergh
Highly entertaining look into the warped unauthorized autobiography of television producer Chuck Barris.

3 Batman Begins (2005) Director Christopher Nolan
Fascinating prequel to Batman films...

4 Turkish Delight (1973) Director Paul Verhoeven
Story of romance between gifted sculptor (Hauer) and beautiful young girl-Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.

5 Spetters (1980) Director Paul Verhoeven
Controversial for its time-follows the lives of three amateur motorcycle racers...

6 Sin City (2005) Director Frank Miller/Robert Rodriguez
Disturbing dark world of violence and treachery are depicted in this adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novels.

7 The Hitcher (1985) Director Robert Harmon
Over the top horror with Hauer as crazy hitchhiker serial killer-remade in 2007.

As I have seen all but two films from the above picks (Turkish Delight, and Spetters) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday January 22nd, 2018

On January 22 1965 Diane Lane was born... so the theme for today are movies with Diane Lane- enjoy...

1 A Little Romance (1979) Director George Roy Hill
Diane Lane's earliest film and considered to be one of her best performances of her movie career...

2 Chaplin (1992) Director Richard Attenborough
Film which depicts the life of Charlie Chaplin-Robert Downey Jr. received much praise for his portrayal.

3 A Walk On the Moon (1998) Director Tony Goldwyn
Film about housewife who meets handsome stranger and embarks on a sexual revolution...

4 Rumble Fish (1983) Director Francis Ford Coppola
Based on novel about teenager's coming of age in Oklahoma-stars a young Matt Dillon...

5 Unfaithful (2002) Director Adrian Lyne
Acceptable feature which is elevated by Lane's performance as wife who gets caught up in affair with handsome stranger... Lane was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance.

As I have seen a select few of the film's (Chaplin, Unfaithful) above, I look forward to other's input. Hope these picks prove entertaining-enjoy!
Dianezy: )

Movies for Sunday, January 21st, 2018

On January 21 1956 Geena Davis was born... so the theme for today are movies with Geena Davis-enjoy...

1 Thelma and Louise (1991) Director Ridley Scott
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon are superb as two women escaping their lives to embark on road trip that goes terribly wrong. Davis was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance- watch for a young Brad Pitt as troublesome hitch hiker...

2 Accidental Tourist (1988) Director Lawrence Kasdan
Interesting film which follows the courtship of an unlikely love affair between a writer (William Hurt) and a dog trainer (Davis)-Davis won an Oscar for her role,,,

3 Tootsie (1982) Director Sydney Pollack
Geena Davis' first film role as young starlet starring Dustin Hoffman as an actor who will go to any lengths to land a job and Jessica Lange as his love interest- sweet subplot which follows Hoffman's and Lange's unusual romance...

4 The Fly (1986) Director David Cronenberg
Remake of Vincent Price classic (1958) which follows the creepy tale of a Scientist (Jeff Goldblum) who tampers with genetics toward a terrifying end...

5 Beetle Juice (1988) Director Tim Burton
Offbeat comedy which stars Michael Keaton (Beetle Juice) as cartoonish entity- fun to watch...

As Geena Davis has been in a number of interesting films, the above list should prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday January 21st, 2018

On January 21 1956 Geena Davis was born... so the theme for today are movies with Geena Davis-enjoy...

1 Thelma and Louise (1991) Director Ridley Scott
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon are superb as two women escaping their lives to embark on road trip that goes terribly wrong. Davis was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance- watch for a young Brad Pitt as troublesome hitch hiker...

2 Accidental Tourist (1988) Director Lawrence Kasdan
Interesting film which follows the courtship of an unlikely love affair between a writer (William Hurt) and a dog trainer (Davis)-Davis won an Oscar for her role,,,

3 Tootsie (1982) Director Sydney Pollack
Geena Davis' first film role as young starlet starring Dustin Hoffman as an actor who will go to any lengths to land a job and Jessica Lange as his love interest- sweet subplot which follows Hoffman's and Lange's unusual romance...

4 The Fly (1986) Director David Cronenberg
Remake of Vincent Price classic (1958) which follows the creepy tale of a Scientist (Jeff Goldblum) who tampers with genetics toward a terrifying end...

5 Beetle Juice (1988) Director Tim Burton
Offbeat comedy which stars Michael Keaton (Beetle Juice) as cartoonish entity- fun to watch...

As Geena Davis has been in a number of interesting films, the above list should prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday Janaury 20th, 2081

On January 20 1920 Frederico Fellini was born... so the theme for today are movies associated with Frederico Fellini-enjoy!

1 La dolce vita (1960) Frederico Fellini
Frederico was nominated for Academy Award for captivating tale of journalist who gets sucked into the lives of those of which he is writing about....

2 8 1/2 (1963) Frederico Fellini
Highly acclaimed cinematic feature which won Academy Award for best foreign language film about director who retreats into fantasy world during mid-life crisis.

3 La strada (1954) Frederico Fellini
Intriguing depiction of life of girl who is sold to a traveling show...

4 Sweet Charity (1969) Bob Fosse
Felini co-wrote screenplay which stars Shirley MacLaine as naive dancer who encounters a number of heartaches...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Sweet Charity) I look forward to your input. I hope these picks will prove an interesting cinematic experience... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday January 19th, 2018

On January 19 1946 Dolly Parton was born... so the theme for today are movies associated with Dolly Parton. I hope that the following picks will prove enjoyable.

1 9 to 5 (1980) Director Colin Higgins
Highly entertaining comedy in which Parton acted in and received an Oscar Nomination for her song Nine to Five-great performance by Dabney Coleman as chauvinist boss...

2 Transamerica (2005) Director Duncan Tucker
Dolly Parton received her second Oscar Nomination for Best Song with "Travelin' Thru". Felicity Huffman shines in unconventional road movie...

3 The Book Lady (2008) Director Natasha Ryan
Little known documentary based on Dolly Parton's charitable work to promote literacy...

As I have seen all but one film (The Book Lady) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for January 18th, 2018

On January 18 1904 Cary Grant was born... so the theme for today are movies with Cary Grant. As there are so many films that Cary Grant starred in it was difficult to pick the best. With that in mind, I look forward to feedback on the following picks...

1 His Girl Friday (1940) Director Howard Hawks
Grant stars as man who tries to stop his ex-wife from remarrying... entertaining comedy

2 North by Northwest (1959) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Grant plays New York Executive who falls under the case of mistaken identity-great suspense film...

3 Suspicion (1941) Director Alfred Hitchock
Oscar nominated film starring Grant and Joan Fontaine as unlikely couple who marry and his intentions fall under suspicion...

4 Notorious (1946) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Grant and Ingrid Bergman star in romantic espionage...

5 Philadelphia Story (1940) Director George Cukor
Cary Grant stars as man trying to win an heiress' (Katherine Hepburn) heart-considered to be one of Hepburn's best performances...

6 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Director Frank Capra
Offbeat comedy about eccentric aunts of Grant who are responsible for disappearance of their male lodgers-fun film...

7 Bringing up Baby (1938) Director Howard Hawks
Screwball comedy with Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn as unlikely couple who fall in love...

8 An Affair to Remember (1957) Director Leo McCarey
Classic romance tale starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr... was a remake based on the original Love Affair (1939) starring
Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne.

As I have seen all but two films (Notorious and An Affair to Remember) I look forward to your feedback... I hope these picks will bring many hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday January 16th, 2018

On January 16 1948 John Carpenter was born... so the theme for today are movies associated with John Carpenter. Known mostly as a Director of Horror and Science Fiction-he has also worn a number of hats in the production of films also taking on the roles of producer, writer, editor, composer and sometimes actor. I hope the following picks will prove entertaining by such a talented individual.

1 Halloween (1978) John Carpenter
Well-made slasher film which is considered by many to be the litmus test for all others...

2 The Thing (1982) John Carpenter
Science Fiction thriller based on the short story by John W. Campbell Jr...

3 Escape from New York (1981) John Carpenter
Post-apocalyptic cult favourite starring Kurt Russell as felon turned hero and Ernest Borgnine as quirky cab driver- campy fun...

4 Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) John Carpenter
Film about a gang taking over a police precinct-considered shocking for its time... later remade in 2005.

5 Big Trouble in Little China (1986) John Carpenter
Another cult hit also starring Kurt Russell...

As I have seen all but one film (Assault on Precinct 13) I look forward to feedback on the above picks. Hope that the following list of movies prove to be scary, fun and suspenseful viewing... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Monday January 15th, 2018

On January 15 1929 Martin Luther King Jr was born... so the theme for today are movies associated with Martin Luther King Jr. which explore topics such as race relations and civil rights movement. I hope you find the following picks worthwhile-enjoy!

1 King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970) Sidney Lumet
Tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. through newsreel footage... nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary...

2 To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Robert Mulligan
Based on Pulitzer Prize Winning novel... Gregory Peck won Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading role...

3 In The Heat Of the Night (1967) Norman Jewison
Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger are great as unlikely pair thrown together to solve a murder case in the South.

4 Do the Right Thing (1989) Spike Lee
Explores racial tensions in Brooklyn neighborhood...

5 Trouble the Water (2008) Carl Deal/Tia Lessin
Documentary about Hurricane Katrina and its commentary on today's America...

6 Mississippi Burning (1988) Alan Parker
Film about the disappearance of civil rights workers in the South...

7 Scottsboro: An American Tragedy (2000) Daniel Anker/Barak Goodman
Nominated for Oscar for Best Documentary Feature which tells the story of nine men accused of a crime they didn't commit...

8 White Dog (1981) Samuel Fuller
Originally shelved for being too controversial-stars Kristy McNichol as woman who acquires dog and finds out it's been trained to attack...

9 Killer of Sheep (1977) Charles Burnett
Glimpse into everyday life of the inner city...

10 Hairspray (1988) John Waters
Quirky film set in 1960's Baltimore where local dance program has segregated show-remade in 2007.

As I have seen a select few of the picks above (To Kill a Mockingbird; In the Heat of the Night; Do the Right Thing; Mississippi Burning; White Dog; Killer of Sheep and Hairspray) I look forward to your feedback. I hope these selections prove to be interesting-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday January 14th, 2018

On January 14, 1941 Faye Dunaway was born... so the theme for today are movies with Faye Dunaway. Faye Dunaway has been a Hollywood Icon for many decades and continues to appear in cinema to this day. There is a long list of great films that she has been in and so creating picks for today will hopefully provide many hours of great film viewing... enjoy!

1 Chinatown (1974) Roman Polanski
Great film starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway... not to be missed

2 Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Arthur Penn
Critically acclaimed film based on the life of real life Depression-era bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Came under fire for glorifying the lives of outlaws. Unforgettable roles by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway which garnered them both Oscar nominations...

3 Network (1976) Sidney Lumet
Great movie about the decline of television programming-Faye Dunaway won a well deserved Oscar for her role...

4 Three Days of the Condor (1975) Sydney Pollack
Great thriller starring Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway-will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout...

5 Little Big Man (1970) Arthur Penn
Interesting film which follows the life of a man who was raised by First Nations. Great leading role by Dustin Hoffman and Faye Dunaway as promiscuous preachers wife... worth watching

6 Barfly (1987) Barbet Schroeder
Semi autobiographical film based on life of writer Charles Bukowski starring Mickey Rourke as tortured writer Bukowski and Faye Dunaway as his down and out love interest...

I hope that the above picks prove for many hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday January 13th, 2018

On January 13 1964 Penelope Ann Miller was born... so the theme for today are movies with Penelope Ann Miller. Penelope Ann Miller has been in a number of leading and supporting roles throughout the late eighties and '90's. I hope the following picks will provide hours of entertainment-enjoy!

1 Awakenings (1990) Penny Marshall
Critically acclaimed film based on real life memoirs of doctor who treats catatonic patients who wake up in an institutionalized setting. Miller plays love interest of patient Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro) who was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance and Robin Williams plays doctor Malcolm Sayer; the film was also nominated for Best Picture. Wonderfully touching film... great performances by all-especially Williams in understated role ... fascinating to watch.

2 The Freshman (1990) Andrew Bergman
Highly regarded film that tells the story of a film student who crosses paths with Mafia don. Comedy with heavy hitter Marlon Brando who plays mob boss and Matthew Broderick plays the hapless student-funny to watch Brando who reprises his famous role...

3 Carlito's Way (1993) Brian De Palma
Strong performance by Al Pacino and Miller as his love interest; follows story of Pacino who is released from prison and tries to stay on the straight and narrow but has difficulty... great performance also by Sean Penn as Pacino's sleazy lawyer.

4 Biloxi Blues (1988) Mike Nichols
Adaptation of Neil Simon play starring Matthew Broderick who enters the army... pleasant comedy

5 Chaplin (1992) Richard Attenborough
Film based on the life of English Actor Charlie Chaplin-Robert Downey Jr. received an Oscar nomination for his critically acclaimed role as Chaplin...

Movies for Friday January 12th, 2017

On January 12 in 1976 famed murder mystery writer Agatha Christie died... so the theme for today are movies based on Agatha Christie novels-I hope you enjoy...

1 Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Billy Wilder
Critically acclaimed adaptation of Agatha Christie novel starring Charles Laughton, Tyrone Power and Marlene Deitrich... Laughton and Wilder were both nominated for Academy Awards-great movie.

2 Murder on the Orient Express (1974) Sidney Lumet
Highly regarded adaptation based on Detective Hercule Poirot-star studded cast...

3 And Then There Were None (1945) Rene Clair
Movie based on Agatha Christie murder mystery where ten people are invited to an isolated place and continue to be killed one by one...

4 Death on the Nile (1978) John Guillerman
Another cinematic journey with Detective Poirot, this time down the Nile, - with another all star cast....

As I have only seen two of the above films (Witness for the Prosecution; And Then There Were None) in today's picks, I look forward to feedback. Hope these picks prove to be entertainingly suspenseful-enjoy.
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday January 11th, 2018

On January 11 in 1964 United States Surgeon General Dr. Luther Leonidas declares (for the first time) that cigarettes may be hazardous to health... so the theme for today are movies based on the theme of tobacco...

1 The Insider (1999) Director Michael Mann

A researcher comes under attack when he decides to expose Big Tobacco... fascinating film with great performances by Russell Crowe and Al Pacino. Won a number of Academy awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Crowe) & Best Director (Mann)-great film...

2 Thank you for Smoking (2005) Director Jason Reitman

Satirical look at the Big Business of Tobacco Companies-with Aaron Eckhart as chief spokesman pushing cigarettes onto the masses...

3 Coffee and Cigarettes (2003) Director Jim Jarmusch

Lesser known film by Jim Jarmusch which shows a number of vignettes around people chatting (and other things) over coffee and cigarettes...

I tried very hard to come up with films that would also depict the negative consequences of smoking but was at a loss... so here are my top picks for today which are great films that focus more on the business of the tobacco industry (well the first two at least). As I have only seen (The Insider & Thank you for Smoking) I look forward to feedback... enjoy!

Dianezy

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Movies for Wednesday January 10th, 2018

On January 10 in 1920 the League of Nations ratifies the Treaty of Versailles ending WWI... so the theme for today are movies based on WWI. Hope these picks prove to be both educational and entertaining-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...

As I have seen a select few films on the above list of picks (All Quiet on the Western Front, Lawrence of Arabia, Sergeant York, A Farewell to Arms) I look forward to other's input... hope these films prove informative and entertaining-enjoy.
Dianezy
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