movies for everyday: March 2018

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Movies for Saturday March 31st, 2018

On March 31 1943 Christopher Walken was born... so the theme for today are movies with Christopher Walken-as Walken has been in so many great films it would be easy to add many more to the following list of picks-hopefully these favourites will prove entertaining-enjoy!

1 Deer Hunter (1978) Director Michael Cimino
Oscar award winning film about the affects of the Vietnam war on a group of men from a small U.S. town-won several Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actor nod for Christopher Walken; Best Director; Best Editing and Best Sound...

2 The Dead Zone (1983) Director David Cronenberg
Film about a man who comes out of a coma (Christopher Walken) to find that he has new psychic abilities-Walken is great in his role...

3 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director Quentin Tarantino
Tells the story of how different lives violently intertwine within the gritty streets of Los Angeles-Nominated for several Academy Awards and won for Best Original Screenplay...

4 Annie Hall (1977) Director Woody Allen
Academy Award winning film about a neurotic New Yorker (Woody Allen) who falls in love with an eccentric woman (Diane Keaton)-Both Allen and Keaton are charming in their roles, which garnered Allen an Oscar nomination, and won Keaton an Academy Award for Best Actress...

5 Catch Me If You Can (2002) Director Steven Spielberg
Based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) who was able to successfully con millions of dollars worth of checks while still a teenager- DiCaprio is good as Abagnale Jr., and Christopher Walken is also good as Abagnale's father, which won him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar...

6 True Romance (1993) Director Tony Scott
Story of unlikely pair who fall in love and end up entangled with the mob- Christopher Walken is good as sadistic crime boss...

I hope that the above picks will provide hours of cinematic entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday March 30th, 2018

March 30th is National Doctor's Day, which is celebrated every March 30th in the United States. The first Doctors Day observance was held in 1933 in Georgia by the wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond to commemorate the good works of all doctors throughout the U.S. This first observance included mailing greeting cards and placing flowers on graves to commemorate those who had dedicated their lives to the profession.... a red carnation is the symbolic flower used to represent National Doctors Day. With National Doctors Day in mind, the theme for today will be movies that have doctors as prominent characters in them-enjoy!

1 Awakenings (1990) Director Penny Marshall
Film based on the true story of Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) who created a drug for individuals who suffered from a mysterious disease that put them in a catatonic state-Williams is good in this understated role, and Robert De Niro is also good as patient suffering from mysterious disease-De Niro was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...

2 Doctor Zhivago (1965) Director David Lean
Tells the story of a doctor/poet (Omar Sharif) who falls in love while already married during the Bolshevik Revolution-nominated for several Oscars including Best Film and Best Director...

3 Silence of the Lambs (1991) Director Jonathan Demme
Film about a young FBI cadet (Jodie Foster) who must enlist the help of a convicted serial killer (Anthony Hopkins) to assist her in apprehending another serial killer (Ted Levine)-Foster, Hopkins and Levine are all superb in their roles, garnering Foster and Hopkins Academy Awards for Acting; film also won Oscar for Best Picture, Directing and Writing...

4 Analyze This (1999) Director Harold Ramis
Comedy about a mobster (Robert De Niro) who seeks the help of a psychiatrist (Billy Crystal) for his stressful job-both De Niro and Crystal are charming in their over the top performances...

As there are many films that could be used for this theme I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday March 29th, 2018

On March 29 1960 Anabella Sciorra was born... so the theme for today, are movies with Anabella Sciorra-enjoy!

1 Jungle Fever (1991) Director Spike Lee
Tells the story of an affair between an architect (Wesley Snipes) and his secretary (Anabella Sciorra)...

2 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) Director Curtis Hanson
Fun thriller about a woman (Rebecca De Mornay) who is intent on stealing the family of another woman who she feels has wronged her-De Mornay is great as the evil nanny...

3 Internal Affairs (1990) Director Mike Figgis
Movie about crooked cop (Richard Gere) who will stop at nothing to stop an internal affairs investigation-Gere is engaging in his over the top performance...

I hope the above list of picks will prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday March 28th, 2018

On March 28 1948 Dianne Wiest was born... so the theme for today are movies with Dianne Wiest-enjoy!

1 Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) Director Woody Allen
Tells the story of a family's changing relationships over the course of a year-Wiest is great as offbeat sister, which she won an Academy Award for, and Michael Caine is also fun as one of the sisters philandering husband, which he won a Best Actor Oscar for ...

2 Edward Scissorhands (1990) Director Tim Burton
Heart wrenching modern day fairy tale of "Edward" (Johnny Depp) an almost completed person who is left to his own devices after his inventor dies (Vincent Price)-Price is perfect in cameo, and Anthony Michael Hall is good as Depps nemesis...

3 I Am Sam (2001) Director Jessie Nelson
Story of a mentally challenged man (Sean Penn) who is fighting for the custody of his young daughter-Michelle Pfeiffer is great as cold-hearted lawyer; Sean Penn was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...

4 The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) Director Woody Allen
Movie about a lonely woman (Mia Farrow) who escapes her unhappy life by going to her local theatre, and starts a romance with one of the main characters in the film (Jeff Daniels)-Farrow is charming as unhappy wife, and Daniels is also good as Farrow's movie star love interest...

5 Bullets Over Broadway (1994) Director Woody Allen
Film about a struggling playwright who must work with the mob in order to get his play produced-Jennifer Tilly is good as mobster girlfriend which garnered her an Academy Award nomination, and Dianne Wiest is also good as diva actress which won her a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal...

I hope the above list of picks prove entertaining to watch... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday March 27th, 2018

On March 27 1963 Quentin Tarantino was born; multi-talented as a producer, director, actor, writer etc.... the theme for today will be films with Quentin Tarantino-enjoy!

1 Jackie Brown (1997) Director Quentin Tarantino
A female flight attendant (Pam Grier) becomes embroiled in illegal dealings and relies on a bail bondsman (Robert Forster) for assistance-Grier and Forster are both great in their roles, and Forster was nominated for an Oscar for his performance...

2 Reservoir Dogs (1992) Director Quentin Tarantino
Seven men get together to pull of what they consider to be the perfect crime...

3 Pulp Fiction (1994) Director Quentin Tarantino
Many lives intertwine throughout the story as each group encounter different violent ends-nominated for several Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Editing; won for best writing...

4 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 & 2 (2003/4) Director Quentin Tarantino
Film about former assassin (Uma Thurman) out for revenge against her old boss (David Carradine) and his cronies; Both Thurman and Carradine are great in their roles...

5 Inglourious Basterds (2009) Director Quentin Tarantino
Film set in WWII about group of Jewish American soldiers who set out to exact revenge on Hitler and Nazis-brutally violent film, which is elevated by Christoph Waltz as Nazi colonel-Waltz won an Oscar for his outstanding performance...

6 Sin City (2005) Director Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino
Dark gritty film based on graphic novel about three different individuals caught up in the dark corrupt underbelly of the city-not for the fainthearted...

I hope the above picks prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday March 26th, 2018

On March 26 1958 the 30th Academy Awards were held at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles California. With the 30th Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year-enjoy!

1 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Director David Lean
Academy Award winning WWII film about a British colonel(Alec Guinness) who builds a bridge with his men to appease their captors; Lean also won for Best Director and Guinness for Best Actor...

2 The Three Faces of Eve (1957) Director Nunnally Johnson
Movie based on the true story of a woman (Joanne Woodward) who suffered from multiple personality disorder-Woodward won an Oscar for her performance...

3 Sayonara (1957) Director Joshua Logan
Film about US air force major (Marlon Brando) who is forced to confront his own prejudices after falling in love in Japan-Red Buttons won best supporting actor and Miyoshi Umeki won best supporting actress for their portrayals...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Sayonara) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Sunday, March 18, 2018

Movies for Sunday March 25th, 2018

On March 25, 1965 Sarah Jessica Parker was born... so the theme for today are movies with Sarah Jessica Parker-enjoy!

1 Ed Wood (1994) Director Tim Burton
Offbeat film which tells the story of director Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) known for his terrible films... great performances by cast, especially Martin Landau as the tragic Bela Lugosi-Landau won an Academy Award for his performance...

2 State and Main (2000) Director David Mamet
Movie about a small town that is taken over by a movie crew-Parker is good as spoiled actress...

3 Footloose (1984) Director Herbert Ross
Light eighties fare about a city boy who moves to a small town and attempts to change the rules of the towns people-only for those who like eighties escapism...

4 Sex and the City (2008) Director Michael Patrick King
Film based on the hit TV Series of the same name about Manhattan sex columnist and her exploits in New York City with her gal pals-strictly for forgiving fans of the popular television show...

I hope the above picks prove fun to watch... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday March 24th, 2018

On March 24 2002 the 74th Academy Awards were held in the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles California. With the 2002 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year-enjoy!

1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director Ron Howard
Academy Award winning film based on the true story of Nobel Prize Winner John Nash, and his life long struggle with schizophrenia-Howard also won an Oscar for Best Director...

2 Training Day (2001) Director Antoine Fuqua
Story of a rookie cop (Ethan Hawke) who has to work with a crooked cop (Denzel Washington)on the LAPD Narcotics Squad-Washington won an Academy Award for his performance...

3 Monster's Ball (2001) Director Marc Forster
Tells the story of a prison guard (Billly Bob Thornton) who falls in love with the wife (Halle Berry) of a man he executed-Both Thornton and Berry are great in their roles; Berry won an Oscar for her portrayal...

I hope the above list of Academy Award winning films prove entertaining... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday March 23rd, 2018

On March 23 1959 Catherine Keener was born... so the theme for today, are movies with Catherine Keener-enjoy!

1 Being John Malkovich (1999) Director Spike Jonze
A puppeteer (John Cusack) discovers a portal that leads into the head of John Malkovich-Catherine Keener is great as Cusack's crush; her performance garnered her an Academy Award nomination...

2 Capote (2005) Director Bennett Miller
Tells the story of Truman Capote's (Philip Seymour Hoffman) relationship that he develops with one of the killers from his book "In Cold Blood". Hoffman won an Oscar for his performance and Catherine Keener was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Capote's partner...

3 The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) Director Judd Apatow
Funny film about a 40 year old virgin (Steve Carell) who, with the help of his friends,
attempts to lose his virginity...

4 Into the Wild (2007) Director Sean Penn
Based on the true story of a young man (played by Emile Hirsch) who abandons all of his worldly possessions to live in the wilderness of Alaska...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Capote) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday March 22nd, 2018

On March 22 1959 Matthew Modine was born... so the theme for today, are movies with Matthew Modine-enjoy!

1 Full Metal Jacket (1987) Director Stanley Kubrick
Film depicts the brutal realities of the Vietnam War on enlisted men, from basic training to life on the front lines...

2 Birdy (1984) Director Alan Parker
Tells the story of two best friends (Nicolas Cage; Matthew Modine) who come back from Vietnam with trauma, one physical, one mental...

3 Short Cuts (1993) Director Robert Altman
Movie about a number of different individuals and their lives within Los Angeles, California-Altman was nominated for an Academy Award for directing...

4 Notting Hill (1999) Director Roger Michell
Film about a movie star (Julia Roberts) who attempts a romance with an ordinary guy (Hugh Grant)-Roberts and Grant are charming in their roles...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Short Cuts) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday March 21st, 2018

March 21st is World Poetry Day; the purpose of the day is to promote the reading, writing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. With World Poetry Day in mind... the theme for today will be movies about poets/poetry. As there are many films on this subject, I look forward to feedback on other films that can be added to this list of picks-enjoy!

1 Barfly (1987) Director Barbet Schroeder
Film based on real life writer/poet Charles Bukowski (Mickey Rourke) and his life living on the streets of the United States-Mickey Rourke is great as tormented writer...

2 Before Night Falls (2000) Director Julian Schnabel
Movie about Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas (Javier Bardem) from his childhood until his death in New York City-Bardem was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...

3 Dead Poets Society (1989) Director Peter Weir
Film about an English professor (Robin Williams) who inspires his students to gain a love for poetry-Williams was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...

4 8 Mile (2002) Director Curtis Hanson
Tells the story of a young rapper (Eminem) struggling through his life while attempting to gain notoriety for his work-film won an Oscar for best song ...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Before Night Falls) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday March 20th, 2018

On March 20 1948 the 20th Academy Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. With the 20th Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year... enjoy!

1 Gentleman's Agreement (1947) Director Elia Kazan
Academy Award winning film about a journalist (Gregory Peck) who goes undercover to research anti-Semitism in the United States...

2 A Double Life (1947) Director George Cukor
Film about an actor (Ronald Colman) who gets too caught up in his next role-Colman won an Oscar for his performance...

3 The Farmer's Daughter (1947) Director H.C. Potter
Film about a young woman (Loretta Young) who leaves her family farm to enter politics-Young won an Academy Award for her performance...

4 Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Director George Seaton
Classic Christmas film about an older gentleman (Edmund Gwenn) who claims to be Santa Claus-Gwenn won an Oscar for his portrayal...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Miracle on 34th Street) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday March 19th, 2018

On March 19 1953 the 25th Academy Awards were held in the RKO Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California. With the 1953 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year-enjoy!

1 The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) Director Cecil B. DeMille
Academy Award winning film about the everyday life of circus performers...

2 The Quiet Man (1952) Director John Ford
Ford won for Best Director, in this breathtakingly beautiful film set in Ireland about a retired boxer who moves back to his home town and falls in love...

3 High Noon (1952) Director Fred Zinnemann
Film about a sheriff (Gary Cooper) who is forced to face a gang of killers without the help of his town-Cooper won an Oscar for his performance...

4 Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) Director Daniel Mann
Film about a loveless couple whose marriage is on the line when a young woman moves into their house...Shirley Booth won an Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal as the wife...

As I have seen all but two films (The Greatest Show on Earth and Come Back, Little Sheba) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, March 17, 2018

Movies for Sunday March 18th, 2018

On March 18 1926 Peter Graves was born; well known for his television role in "Mission Impossible", he also acted in a number of notable films. With this in mind, the theme for today will be films with Peter Graves... enjoy!

1 Night of the Hunter (1955) Director Charles Laughton
Eerie film about religious fanatic (Robert Mitchum) who terrorizes his step children to find a hidden family fortune-Mitchum is chilling in his portrayal...

2 Stalag 17 (1953) Director Billy Wilder
Based on Broadway Play of WWII prisoners of war, and their attempts to escape the POW Camp they are in-William Holden won an Academy Award as POW prisoner...

3 The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955) Director Otto Preminger
Film based on the true story of an American General (Gary Cooper) and his court martial after openly complaining about the military...

4 Airplane (1980) Director Jim Abrahams & David Zucker
Lighthearted spoof of disaster movies-first one of its kind, which set the bar for other spoof films to follow-only for those who enjoy films of this genre...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (The Court Martial of Billy Mitchell) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday March 17th, 2018

March 17th is Saint Patrick's Day, which is a yearly holiday to celebrate the most commonly recognized patron Saint of Ireland. On this day, many celebrate the culture of Ireland. With Saint Patrick's Day in mind, the theme for today will be movies of Ireland... enjoy!

1 The Quiet Man (1952) Director John Ford
Beautifully shot film about a retired boxer (John Wayne) who returns home and falls in love with a local woman (Maureen O'Hara)-the Irish landscape is breathtaking, and the film won an Academy Award for cinematography; also won an Oscar for Best Director...

2 My Left Foot (1989) Director Jim Sheridan
Film based on the life of famed painter Christy Brown (played by Daniel Day-Lewis) who painted with his foot due to cerebral palsy-Lewis won an Academy Award for his performance...

3 The Commitments (1991) Director Alan Parker
Movie about a band who were able to bring soul music to the people of Dublin Ireland-great soundtrack...

4 The Snapper (1993) Director Stephen Frears
Tells the story of a young woman who ends up pregnant in a small Irish town...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (My Left Foot) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday March 16th, 2018

On March 16 1926 Jerry Lewis was born... so the theme for today are films with Jerry Lewis-enjoy!

1 The King of Comedy (1982) Director Martin Scorsese
Dark comedy about aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin (played by Robert DeNiro) who will do anything to achieve success, including kidnapping famous television personality (Jerry Lewis)-Ensemble cast with DeNiro in mesmerizing role as fanatic comic, Sandra Bernhardt shines as DeNiro's partner in crime, and Lewis is also fantastic as DeNiro and Bernhard's object of obsession...

2 It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963) Director Stanley Kramer
All star cast of comedians who are all looking for a buried treasure...

3 Arizona Dream (1993) Director Emir Kusturica
Film about a young man (Johnny Depp) who travels to Arizona to attend his uncles (Jerry Lewis) wedding...

4 The Nutty Professor (1963) Director Jerry Lewis
To improve his social life, a nerdy professor drinks a potion in order to make him more desirable to women... only for those who like wacky comedies...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list of movies (Arizona Dream) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday March 15th, 2018

On March 15 1945 the 17th Academy Awards were held at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles California. With the 1945 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year-enjoy!

1 Going My Way (1944) Director Leo McCary
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a man (Bing Crosby) who decides to join the clergy-Crosby won an Oscar for his performance...

2 Gaslight (1944) Director George Cukor
Engrossing film about a man (Charles Boyer) who attempts to drive his new wife insane (Ingrid Bergman) in order to steal a family fortune-Bergman is great as the tortured wife, which garnered her an Oscar for her performance...

3 None But the Lonely Heart (1944) Director Clifford Odets
Story of man (Cary Grant) forced to return home to look after his sickly mother (Ethel Barrymore)-Barrymore won an Academy Award for her portrayal as matriarch...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Gaslight) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday March 14th, 2018

March 14th is Pi Day, which is held annually to celebrate the mathematical constant; it is also the birthday of Albert Einstein (born March 14th 1879). Often the two events are celebrated together. To commemorate Pi Day, films about Mathematics will be focussed on as the theme for today... enjoy!

1 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Director Ron Howard
Academy Award winning film based on the real life of Nobel Prize Winner John Nash (played by Russell Crowe) and his struggles with schizophrenia-Crowe is great in his portrayal, which won him an Oscar nomination...

2 Straw Dogs (1971) Director Sam Peckinpah
Brutal film about a mathematician who moves into a British town and ends up the victim of the local bullies-not for the faint hearted...

3 Good Will Hunting (1997) Director Gus Van Sant
A gifted janitor (Matt Damon) at MIT finds help from a professor (Robin Williams) to excel at mathematics-Williams won an Academy Award for his portrayal...

4 Pi (1998) Director Darren Aronofsky
Low budget thriller about a paranoid mathematician who attempts to stop catastrophe with mathematics...

I hope the above list of films will provide hours of enlightening entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday March 13th, 2018

On March 13 1947 the 19th Academy Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles California. With the 1947 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year-enjoy!

1 The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) Director William Wyler
Academy Award winning film which chronicles the lives of three WWII vets, and how their lives are each impacted after the war...

2 To Each His Own (1946) Director Mitchell Leisen
Tells the story of a woman (Olivia de Havilland) who ends up pregnant after a brief encounter with an infrantryman during WWI- Olivia de Havilland won an Oscar for her portrayal...

3 The Razor's Edge (1946) Director Edmund Goulding
Film adaptation of the novel, which tells the story of a man (played by Tyrone Power) who loses his relationship with his fiancee when he decides to travel the world- Anne Baxter won an Oscar for her portrayal as Power's childhood friend...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (The Best Years of Our Lives) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday March 12th, 2018

On March 12 1968 Aaron Eckhart was born... so the theme for today are movies with Aaron Eckhart-enjoy!

1 In the Company of Men (1997) Director Neil LaBute
Gripping film about two executives who decide to exact revenge on the female gender by ruining the life of a female co-worker-Eckhart is great as misogynist exec...

2 The Dark Knight (2008) Director Christopher Nolan
Based on super hero Batman (Christian Bale) and his encounters with the Joker (Heath Ledger)-Ledger's chilling performance elevates film; Ledger won an Academy Award for his portrayal...

3 Erin Brockovich (2000) Director Steven Soderbergh
Based on the true story of a legal assistant (played by Julia Roberts) who ends up taking on and winning against a large corporation-Roberts is great as Brokovich, which she won an Oscar for...

4 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...

I hope that the above list of films will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, March 10, 2018

Movies for Sunday March 11th, 2018

On March 11 1969 Terrence Howard was born... so the theme for today are movies with Terrence Howard-enjoy!

1 Hustle & Flow (2005) Director Craig Brewer
Film about a Memphis pimp (Terrence Howard) who tries to become a famous rapper-Howard is great in his performance, which garnered him an Oscar nomination for his portrayal...

2 Crash (2004) Director Paul Haggis
Academy Award winning film about different stories that unfold over two days in Los Angeles...

3 Ray (2004) Director Taylor Hackford
Movie based on the life of Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx)-Foxx won an Oscar for his performance...

I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday March 10th, 2018

On March 10 1938 the 10th Academy Awards took place at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1938 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won for that year... enjoy!

1 The Life of Emile Zola (1937) Director William Dieterle
Academy Award winning Film, which depicts the life of the famous writer Emile Zola (played by Paul Muni)-Muni was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal...

2 The Awful Truth (1937) Director Leo McCarey
Film about a married couple who start divorce proceedings-Leo McCarey won a Best Director Academy Award for the film...

3 Captains Courageous (1937) Director Victor Fleming
Adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling novel about a young man (Freddie Bartholomew) who goes overboard from an ocean liner and the subsequent consequences-Spencer Tracy won an Academy Award as a fisherman who befriends the boy...

4 The Good Earth (1937) Director Sidney Franklin
Film about a farming family and their rise to wealth-Luise Rainer won an Academy Award for her performance as the matriarch of the family...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Captains Courageous) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday March 10th, 2018

Movies for Friday March 9th, 2018

On March 9 1958 Linda Fiorentino was born... so the theme for today are movies with
Linda Fiorentino-enjoy!

1 The Last Seduction (1994) Director John Dahl
Thriller about a femme fatale (Fiorentino) who takes off with her husbands drug money-Fiorentino is great in her role as evil beauty...

2 After Hours (1985) Director Martin Scorsese
Offbeat comedy about a man (Griffin Dunne) who gets lost in New York City-not for everyone...

3 Men in Black (1997) Director Barry Sonnenfeld
Light entertainment about two men who are keeping the country safe against aliens...

I hope the above list provides hours of entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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As per a reader request... please find two more guilty pleasure movies to add to this list:

4 Dogma (1999) Director: Kevin Smith
A man is called upon to save humanity from two renegade angels...

5 Gotcha (1985) Director: Jeff Kanew
A young man (Anthony Edwards) falls for a beautiful woman (Linda Fiorentino) while on vacation...

As I haven't seen either of the two films above... I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday March 9th, 2018

Movies for Thursday March 8th, 2018

March 8th is International Women's Day, which is celebrated every year as a major global celebration of women. In order to commemorate International Women's Day, the theme for today will be based on the career of Katheryn Bigelow who was the first female to win an Academy Award for Best Director for the film the Hurt Locker. With this in mind, films by Katheryn Bigelow will be highlighted... enjoy!

1 The Hurt Locker (2008) Director Katheryn Bigelow
Academy Award winning film about an elite bomb squad that must disarm bombs in Iraq-Jeremy Renner is mesmerizing as head of squad...

2 Near Dark (1987) Director Katheryn Bigelow
Intriguing film about a cowboy who is seduced by a young woman who turns out to be a vampire...

3 Blue Steel (1990) Director Katheryn Bigelow
Film about tough woman cop (Jamie Lee Curtis) who becomes the target of a psychopath...

I hope the above list will provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday March 7th, 2018

On March 7 1937 the 9th Academy Awards took place at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1937 Academy Awards in mind the theme for today will be movies that won for that year... enjoy!

1 The Great Ziegfeld (1936) Director Robert Z. Leonard
Academy Award winning film, which follows the life of Florenz Ziegfeld (played by William Powell) - visually breathtaking film...

2 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) Director Frank Capra
Film about a man (Gary Cooper) who inherits a fortune and the consequences he faces as a result-Frank Capra won an Oscar for directing...

3 The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) Director William Dieterle
Biographical look at the man (Paul Muni) who invented pasteurization and the first vaccine against rabies-Muni was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Mr. Deeds Goes to Town) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday March 7th, 2018

Movies for Tuesday March 6th, 2018

On March 6 2010 we celebrated the 82nd Academy Awards to be held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles California. With the 2010 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies nominated for this year-enjoy!

1 The Hurt Locker (2008) Director Kathryn Bigelow
Oscar nominated film that tells the story of an elite bomb squad stationed in Iraq. Jeremy Renner is great as head of squad...

2 Up in the Air (2009) Director Jason Reitman
Academy Award nominated film for best picture which is about a man (George Clooney) who travels around the country firing people-Clooney manages to draw the audience in with this charming role...

3 Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009) Director Lee Daniels
Oscar nominated film that tells tells the story of a young woman (Gabourey Sidibe) trying to succeed in life despite all of the obstacles she faces-Sidibe is nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal and Mo'nique also gives a stand out performance as abusive mother...

4 Up (2009) Director Pete Docter
Animated film nominated for Best Picture, which tells the sweet story of a man trying to fulfill his life long dream of traveling to South America...

5 District 9 (2009) Director Neill Blomkamp
Film nominated for Academy Award about an extraterrestrial race that faces much hardship after it has landed on earth...

I hope the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday March 5th, 2018

On March 5 1963 Dean Stockwell was born... so the theme for today are movies with Dean Stockwell-enjoy!

1 The Player (1992) Director Robert Altman
A film based on a story about Hollywood studio executive(Tim Robbins) who is blackmailed by a writer-Tim Robbins is great in his role as exec...

2 Blue Velvet (1986) Director David Lynch
Film tells of an eerie underworld that exists just beyond the idyllic suburbs...

3 Married to the Mob (1988) Director Jonathan Demme
Light comedy about an undercover FBI agent who falls for a widower of a mobster (Michelle Pfeiffer)-Pfeiffer is charming in her role...

I hope that the above list provides hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Movies for Sunday March 4th, 2018

On March 4 1911 Jean Harlow was born... so the theme for today are movies with Jean Harlow-enjoy!

1 City Lights (1931) Director Charles Chaplin
Story of a down and out man who helps a blind flower girl that he grows to have feelings for...

2 Hell's Angels (1930) Director Howard Hughes
Film which helped to sky rocket Harlow's career, as a woman who enters into an affair with a pilot...

3 The Public Enemy (1931) Director William A. Wellman
Story of a man who rises up in the Chicago underworld...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Hell's Angels) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday March 3rd, 2018

On March 3 1944 the 16th Academy Awards took place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles California. With the 1944 Academy Awards in mind the theme for today will be movies that won for that year... enjoy!

1 Casablanca (1942) Director Michael Curtiz
Oscar winning picture, set in WWII which tells the story of an expatriate (Humphrey Bogart)who is reunited with his lost love (Ingrid Bergman) but cannot stay together due to unfortunate circumstances...

2 Watch on the Rhine (1943) Director Herman Shumlin
Film adaptation of famous play about a family trying to live under facist threat. Paul Lukas won an Academy Award for his portrayal of family patriarch.

3 The Song of Bernadette (1943) Director Henry King
Film based on the novel of the same name which tells the true story of the life of Bernadette Soubirous (played by Jennifer Jones) Jones won an Oscar for her portrayal...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Casablanca) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday March 2nd, 2018

On March 2 1969 Javier Bardem was born... so the theme for today are movies with Javier Bardem-enjoy!

1 No Country for Old Men (2007) Director Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
Oscar winning film about a hunter (Josh Brolin) who stumbles upon a fortune after a robbery has gone wrong, and the man (Javier Bardem) willing to stop at nothing to get the money back-Bardem is chilling in his role, which won him an Oscar for his portrayal...

2 The Sea Inside (2004) Director Alejandro Amenabar
Oscar winner of Best Foreign Language film about the true story of Ramon Sampedro (played by Bardem) who fought for Euthanasia and the right to die...

3 Before Night Falls (2000) Director Julian Schnabel
Tells the true story of Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas (played by Bardem)
Bardem was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...

4 Collateral (2004) Director Michael Mann
Intriguing thriller about a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) who is held hostage by a contract killer (played by Tom Cruise) for a night in Los Angeles -Both Foxx and Cruise are great in their roles-Foxx was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance...

As I have seen all but two films in the above list (The Sea Inside and Before Night Falls) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday March 1st, 2018

On February 29 1939 the twelfth Academy Awards were held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1939 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies that won awards for that year... enjoy!

1 Gone with the Wind (1939) Director Victor Fleming
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a woman (Vivien Leigh) trying to survive during the Civil War and Reconstruction-Leigh won an Oscar for her portrayal...

2 Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) Director Sam Wood
A former headmaster and teacher(played by Robert Donat) recalls his career and personal life-Donat won an Academy Award for his performance...

3 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Director Frank Capra
A naive man (James Stewart) is appointed as a politician and promptly faces corruption within this environment-Stewart is great in his role, which garnered him an Oscar nomination...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Goodbye Mr. Chips) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday February 28th, 2018

On February 28 1903 Vincente Minnelli was born...he started his career working as a set designer, worked on many Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney vehicles before becoming a director. He married Judy Garland and his famous last name has been passed down to daughter Liza Minelli who is also a star in her own right. Vincente Minnelli is responsible for directing many films... so the theme for today are films with Vincente Minelli-enjoy!

1 The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) Director Vincente Minelli
Tells the story of a ruthless Hollywood Executive (Kirk Douglas) who will stop at nothing to make it to the top-Douglas is fun as evil Hollywood bigwig, which won him an Academy Award nomination.

2 Lust for Life (1956) Director Vincente Minelli
Chronicles the life of the tortured artist Vincent Van Gogh (played by Kirk Douglas)
Douglas was nominated for an oscar for his performance...

3 An American in Paris (1951) Director Vincente Minelli
Academy Award winning film about a struggling artist (Gene Kellly) trying to make a name for himself in the Paris Art Scene and falls for a beautiful young singer (Leslie Caron).

I hope that the above list of films provide hours of cinematic entertainment-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday February 27th, 2018

On February 27 1941 the thirteenth Academy Awards were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California. With the 1941 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies that won awards for that year... enjoy!

1 Rebecca (1940) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Academy Award winning film that tells the story of a naive young woman who marries a man that is still very much attached to his first wife's memory...

2 The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Director John Ford
John Ford won an Oscar for his screen version of John Steinbeck's novel of the Great Depression...

3 The Philadelphia Story (1940) Director George Cukor
Based on the Broadway Play, tells the story of an heiress (Katherine Hepburn) who begins to fall for the reporter (James Stewart) who is to cover her upcoming nuptials-Stewart won an Academy Award for his portrayal...

4 Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman (1940) Director Sam Wood
Film about woman from lower social class (Ginger Rogers) who falls for a young socialite (Dennis Morgan) and the consequences when his family does not approve of the union-Rogers won an Oscar for her performance...

As I have seen all but one film (Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday February 27th, 2018

Movies for Monday February 26th, 2018

On February 26 1942 the fourteenth Academy Awards were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1942 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today are movies that won awards for that year... enjoy!

1 How Green Was My Valley (1941) Director John Ford
Academy Award winning film, which tells the story of a family of coal-miners and their hope for a better life...

2 Sergeant York (1941) Director Howard Hawks
Film based on true story of Alvin C. York (played by Gary Cooper) who becomes WWI war hero-Cooper won an Academy Award for his performance...

3 Suspicion (1941) Director Alfred Hitchcock
Film about a woman (Joan Fontaine) who suspects that her husband is trying to murder her-Joan Fontaine won an academy award for her portrayal...

As I have seen only one of the films from the above list (Suspicion) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Sunday February 25th, 2018

On February 25 1964 Cassius Clay (who later changed his name to Muhammad Ali) became the world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston... with this in mind, the theme for today will be films about Ali-enjoy!

1 When We Were Kings (1974) Director Leon Gast
Academy Award winning documentary about the battle between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman (Rumble in the Jungle) for the heavyweight title...

2 Ali (2001) Director Michael Mann
Film based on the life of Muhammad Ali (played by Will Smith). Smith won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ali...

I hope that the above list provides hours of viewing entertainment... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Saturday February 24th, 2018

On February 24, 1947 Edward James Olmos was born... so the theme for today are movies with Edward James Olmos-enjoy!

1 Blade Runner (1982) Director Ridley Scott
Futuristic film about a retired police assassin who ends up falling for his next target-beautifully filmed...

2 Alambrista (1977) Director Robert M. Young
Tells the story of a man who leaves his town to risk working in United States as an "illegal" to support his family...

3 Stand and Deliver (1988) Director Ramon Menendez
Based on a true story, which chronicles the career of a dedicated teacher (Olmos) who inspired his fledgling students to excel in calculus-Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Alambrista) I look forward to your input... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Friday February 23rd, 2018

On February 23 1939 the eleventh Academy Awards were held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles California. With the 1939 Academy Awards in mind, the theme for today will be movies that won awards for that year.... enjoy!

1 You Can't Take it With You (1938) Director Frank Capra
Oscar Winning film, which tells the story of a woman (Jean Arthur) who must introduce her eccentric family to her betrothed (James Stewart) before getting married...

2 Boys Town (1938) Director Norman Taurog
Film based on the true story of a Catholic Priest who establishes a community for troubled youth-Spencer Tracy won an Academy Award as Father Flanagan...

3 Jezebel (1938) Director William Wyler
Tells the story of a head strong woman from the South who loses her love due to her pride-Bette Davis won an Academy Award for her portrayal...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (You Can't Take it With You) I look forward to your feedback-enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Thursday February 22nd, 2018

On February 22 1975 Drew Barrymore was born... so the theme for today are movies with Drew Barrymore-enjoy!

1 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) Director George Clooney
Film adaptation of the memoirs of Chuck Barris (played by Sam Rockwell) where he claims to have been a CIA hitman...

2 Donnie Darko (2001) Director Richard Kelly
A troubled teenager is consumed with visions which encourage him to commit a series of crimes...

3 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Director Steven Spielberg
Oscar nominated film which tells the story of an alien stranded on earth who enlists the help of a group of children in order to get back home...

4 The Wedding Singer (1998) Director Frank Coraci
Light comedy fare about a wedding singer (Adam Sandler) who falls for a waitress (Barrymore) at the venue where he sings-both Barrymore and Sandler are charming in their roles...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Donnie Darko) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Wednesday February 21st, 2018

On February 21 1946 Alan Rickman was born... so the theme for today are movies with Alan Rickman-enjoy!

1 Bob Roberts (1992) Director Tim Robbins
Tells the story of a corrupt folk singer (Tim Robbins) trying to win an election campaign-Robbins co-wrote songs for the film...

2 Die Hard (1988) Director John McTiernan
Fun thriller starring Bruce Willis as New York cop who stumbles upon hostage taking by group of ruthless outlaws headed up by Rickman...

3 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Director Tim Burton
Film based on the hit Broadway Musical starring Johnnie Depp as infamous Todd...

As I have seen all but one film in the above list (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Tuesday February 20th, 2018

On February 20 1927 Sidney Poitier was born... so the theme for today are movies with Sidney Poitier-enjoy!

1 In the Heat of the Night (1967) Director Norman Jewison
Oscar Award winning film which tells the story of two men from very different backgrounds thrown together to solve a murder... Sidney Poitier is fantastic as big city detective, and Rod Steiger is also great as small town sheriff-Steiger won an Academy Award for his portrayal...

2 A Patch of Blue (1965) Director Guy Green
A blind girl befriends a man who attempts to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home. Stellar performance by Poitier as rescuer, Shelley Winters as the abusive mother, and Elizabeth Hartman as the girl. Elizabeth Hartman was nominated for an Academy Award, and Shelley Winters won an Oscar her her portrayal...

3 A Raisin in the Sun (1961) Director Daniel Petrie
Film adaptation of critically acclaimed play that tells the story of a struggling family who unexpectedly comes into money...

As I have seen all but one film from the above list (A Raisin in the Sun) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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Movies for Monday February 19th, 2018

On February 19 1911 Merle Oberon was born... so the theme for today are movies with Merle Oberon-enjoy!

1 Wuthering Heights (1939) Director William Wyler
Film adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic novel of two lovers forced to live their life apart-Laurence Olivier was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal as unrequited lover...

2 The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) Director Harold Young
Based on the novel of the same name, tells the story of an English aristocrat who is leading a double life...

3 The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) Director Alexander Korda
Tells the story of the many marriages of Henry the VIII-Charles Laughton was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Henry the VIII.

4 The Dark Angel (1935) Director Sidney Franklin
Movie tells the aftermath when a man's love is not returned by the woman(Merle Oberon) he loves -Merle Oberon was nominated for an Oscar for her performance...

As I have seen only one film from the above list (Wuthering Heights) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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