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ThorA hammer-wielding god plays by Chris Hemsworth. Yummm!
Rear WindowA classic suspense/thriller from 1954. A wheelchair bound photographer (Jimmy Stewart) spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Also starring the lovely Grace Kelly, who later became Princess of Monaco.
WitnessStarring Harrison Ford. A young Amish boy is sole witness to a murder.
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)A cute romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. It's one of those feel good films. I always pop it in the DVD player when I'm feeling low. :)
Easy to WedLucille Ball's first major comedic role.
Dial M for Murder A Husband (Ray Milland) organizes "the perfect murder" in which to have his wife (Grace Kelly) killed. When the plan goes wrong, things get interesting and he is foreced to improvise. The whole movie is shot in one single apartment room, like a play. It's amazing how you don't even notice till the film is over. The storyline is that captivating and brillant. The film is from 1954 and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, "The Master of Suspense".
FYI - Dial M for Murder starred Ray Milland as the husband.
Lisa Kay wrote: "FYI - Dial M for Murder starred Ray Milland as the husband."You're right! I was even looking at my DVD case! Don't know how I made that mistake. I'll edit it. :)
Rain ManStarring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Charlie Babbitt has just discovered he has an autistic brother named Raymond and is now taking him on the ride of his life.
Never Let Me GoIt's based on the novel with the same title, written by Kazuo Ishiguro. This 2010 film adaptation stars Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley. The movie is a haunting tale about humanity. It's a stunning combination of beautiful and heartbreaking.
Orange CountyJack Black,John Lithgow, A guidance counselor mistakenly sends out the wrong transcripts to Stanford University under the name of an over achieving high schooler.
You Kill MeStarring Luke Wilson. A hit-man has made some terrible mistakes and his mob needs to get him back on track.
EurotripOne of the main roles is played by Michelle Trachtenberg, who also played the little sister of Buffy the vampire slayer in Joss Whedon series.
Peanuts: Happiness Is A Warm BlanketLinus and his blue blanket go together like peanut butter and jelly, sunny days and baseball games,Snoopy and Woodstock. But when Linus discovers his Grandma disapproves of his childish attachment...
TronJeff Bridges, Bruce Boxletter, A hacker is abducted into the world of a computer and forced to participate in gladiatorial games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security program
NadineStarring: Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger. In 1950s Texas, a woman trying to recover sexy photos of herself and divorce her husband witnesses a murder and uncovers corrupt land dealings.
DisturbiaShia Lebeouf,Sarah Roemer, A teen living under house arrest becomes convinced his neighbor is a serial killer
American BeautyBest Picture winner from 1999, along with 4 other wins at the Oscars. It stars Kevin Spacey as a suburban husband going through a mid life crisis. Also starring Annette Benning and Thora Birch. Directed by Sam Mendes.
You Don't Mess With The ZohanAdam Sandler,Rob Schneider, An Israeli Special Forces Soldier fakes his death so he can re-emerge in New York City as a hair stylist.
Night of the Living Dead Classic late 1960's zombie film by George A. Romero.
Death Becomes HerStarring Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis and Goldie Hawn. When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.
Raiders Of The Lost ARkHarrison Ford,Karen Allen, Archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.
Kill Bill: (Vol 1)The first part of the 2 Kill Bill movies directed by Quentin Tarentino. Starring Uma Thurman, Daryl Hannah and David Carridine. A bride wakes up after being in a coma for a long time to find out she has lost the baby she was carring before. She then seeks revenge.
Like Water for ChocolateStarring Marco Leonardi, Lumi Cavazos and Regina Torné. This movie is about how life used to be in Mexico. A love story between Pedro and Tita, and why they coudn't get married because Tita's mother wanted her oldest daughter to get married first, and have Tita to stay and take care of her.
Edward ScissorhandsThe first time Tim Burton and Johnny Depp worked together in a film. Also stars Wiona Ryder and Dianne Wiest. It's about a gentle young man, who has scissors for hands. He ends up falling in love with a beautiful young girl.
Sixth SenseBruce Williams,Haley Joel Osment, A young boy can see and talk to ghosts
The English PatientHas a great & long cast list: Ralph Fiennes, Kristen Scott Thomas, Naveen Andrews, Juliette Binoche and Colin Firth. The film won 9 oscars in 1996, including Best Picture and Best Director. It's based on the book written by Michael Ondaatje. The story takes place at the end of WWII. A nurse takes care of a badly-burned plane crash victim, who's past is shown to us through flashbacks. His past reveals very much, including a great love affair between him and a married woman.
One of my personal favorties! If you haven't seen it - you should! It's a beautiful film.
TwisterWith Helen Hunt. A few scientists try to develop new ways to study tornadoes.
The Reader.It's based on the book with the same name, written by Bernhard Schlink. It stars Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross. It's set in post-WWII Germany. A young boy has an affair with an mysterious older woman who dissappears one day. Many years later, as a student studying law, he re-encounters her in a war-crime trial. Kate Winslet won a Oscar for her performance in this role, and the film was also nominated for Best Picture in 2008.
RatatouilleStarring Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Janeane Garofalo, Ian Holm, & Peter O'Toole. Remy, a rat who dreams of becoming a chef and tries to achieve his goal by forming an alliance with a Parisian restaurant's garbage boy.
The Elephant ManStarring Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft and John Hurt. One of David Lynch's first films and nominated for 8 Oscars in 1980. It's based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, an Englishman in the 19th-century who was afflicted with a disfiguring congenital disease. A surgeon rescues the mistreated man from a side show freak attraction.
Nanny McPheeEmma Thompson, Colin Firth, A magical nanny teaches unruly,misbehaving children how to listen and be good
EverAfterDrew Barrymore, Dougray Scott, Angelica Huston. A new take on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella.
♥Lisa♥ wrote: "Raiders Of The Lost ARkHarrison Ford,Karen Allen, Archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis."
Any Indiana Jones fan is automatically a fan of mine! I've loved Indy since I was 12! Every time I see the part where Indy fights the big Nazi bully in the airfield I wanna shadowbox with him. Not too many actors inspire me that way, not even Johnny Depp, which is why I never like Pirates of the Carribean. I LUV INDY!
The Karate Kid (2010 - Jaden Smith version)A boy moved to China with his mom, was bullied by local kids. Learned Kung Fu to protect himself.
The Duchess (2008)Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Dominic Cooper. Based on the true story, this film is a historical drama about Georgiana Spencer, who became Duchess of Devonshire when she married the Duke in 1774. She who was known for her extravagant political and personal life.
Sloan wrote: "The Duchess (2008)Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes and Dominic Cooper. Based on the true story, this film is a historical drama about Georgiana Spencer, who became Duchess of Devonshire when she ..."
I'm not much of a Keira Knightly fan. She sets my teeth on edge. I'm not sure why. But I guess it's 'cos of Keira I've never seen any Pirates of the Carribean movies, to which I remain prejudiced. I'll tell you why another time.
Say AnythingI was reminded of this movie while watching Easy A and Emma Stone says she wants someone to serande her with a radio outside her window.
Gnomeo & JulietAnimation. Garden gnomes Gnomeo (voice of James McAvoy) and Juliet (voice of Emily Blunt) have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?
ThorI think this one is the best of all the comic book turned movies. even better than Ironman
Awww, c'mon! Better than Iron Man? How can a muscle-bound Christopher Reeve wannabe with a sledge hammer be better than any other superhero? True, I do get homoerotic images about Chris Hemsworth, but that's about it. PS: My other favorite comic book movie remains of course Superman w/Christopher Reeve, God rest!
Ratatouille A rat that wants to cook.
Clarifina, you're supposed to find a movie that starts with E. I'm just saying.Ok, so since you wrote Knight and Day, that means I have to find a movie that starts with Y.
Found it, YesMan.
Sorry, thought the movie was "A rat that wants to cook". I didn't see that you wrote Ratatouille.New Moon
Nightmare before christmasA nightmare skeleton that wants to be Santa Claus.
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock (my favorite director) in 1959. Starring Cary Grant, James Mason and Eva Marie Saint. A man is mistaken for a government agent by a gang of spies. He gets involved in a series of misadventures and is pursued across the States by both the spies and the government.