Tag Archives: Oscar

Josh Lucas

 A Beautiful Mind (2001) Rated PG-13 John Forbes Nash Jr. was a brilliant economist — when his mind was clear. But life changed forever with the revelation that he was schizophrenic, although his brilliance persisted amidst the anguish his mental … Continue reading

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Ryan Gosling

 Half Nelson (2006) Rated R Transcending age and race, an improbable friendship between crack-addicted educator Dan Dunne and streetwise middle-schooler Drey may lead them to deliverance — or destruction — in this powerful urban drama. After Drey finds Dunne feeding his … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Films 2011

Black Hawk Down (2001) Rated UR When U.S. Rangers and an élite Delta Force team attempt to kidnap two underlings of a Somali warlord, their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, and the Americans suffer heavy casualties, facing intense fighting from … Continue reading

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Scent of a Woman (1992)

Rated R This film is remarkable with some great one liners. Al Pacino performance of Frank Slade was the finest I have seen. No wonder he won the Oscar. I do feel that the film ran a little on the long … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)

1932-2011  Cleopatra (1963) Rated NR The winner of four Oscars, this epic saga of love, greed and betrayal stars Elizabeth Taylor as the passionate and ambitious Egyptian queen who’s determined to hold on to the throne and seduces the Roman … Continue reading

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Hawaii Films 2011

In honor of my last trip to Hawaii, here is a list of films made in Hawaii. (2004) Rated PG-13 Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Films 2011

 Far and Away (1992) Rated PG-13 In Ron Howard’s epic drama, two 19th-century Irish immigrants make the journey to the United States together, but for very different reasons. Joseph Donelly is a poor farmer who’s lost everything, while Shannon Christie … Continue reading

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Life is Beautiful (1997)

Rated PG-13 This movie is incredible. To this day, it still amazes me. It’s the only film that has ever had me going along feeling one thing and then in a second completely changes the mood. I believe this film … Continue reading

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Best President Films

Vantage Point (2007) Rated PG-13 Moments after he arrives in Spain for a landmark antiterrorism summit, U.S. President Ashton is shot. The 15 minutes leading up to the shooting are rehashed — Rashomon-style — from the perspective of various onlookers: … Continue reading

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Birthday Films

 Sixteen Candles (1984) Rated PG/R* Sam Baker’s 16th birthday should be perfect and memorable, but her whole family is so preoccupied with her older sister’s wedding that they completely forget her big day. But catching the eye of Jake Ryan … Continue reading

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