Movie: National Lampoon’s Animal House Release Date: July 28, 1978 Director: John Landis Starring: John Belushi, Tim Matheson, John Vernon, Verna Bloom, Thomas Hulce, Donald Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Karen Allen. Tag Lines: “We got to do something… You know what we are gonna do? Toga party!” “These guys are flunking out of college and loving…
Category: Comedy
285. Weird Science
Movie: Weird Science Release Date: August 2, 1985 Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock. Tag Lines: “They went from zeroes to heroes in one fantastic weekend.” “It’s all in the name of science. Weird Science.” “If you can’t get a date, make one!” Relevance: Every child of the 1980’s, whether…
286. Kiss Me Goodbye
Movie: Kiss Me Goodbye Release Date: December 22, 1982 Director: Robert Mulligan Starring: Sally Field, James Caan, Jeff Bridges, Paul Dooley, Claire Trevor. Tag Lines: “A Hauntingly Romantic Comedy.” Awards: Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, Sally Field (nomination). Relevance: A romantic comedy starring Sally Field? Does it…
289. Silver Linings Playbook
Movie: Silver Linings Playbook Release Date: November 16, 2012 Director: David O’Russell Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Anupam Kher, Chris Tucker. Tag Lines: “Watch for the Signs.” Relevance: I first saw ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ by myself in theaters during the 2012 holiday season. After seeing the trailer, I knew that…
291. Swingers
Movie: Swingers Release Date: October 18, 1996 Director: Doug Liman Starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Désert, Heather Graham. Tag Lines: “Cocktails first. Questions later.” “Get a nightlife.” “There ain’t nothing wrong with letting a girl know that you’re money, and that you want to party.” “This movie plays reality.”…
293. Ed Wood
Movie: Ed Wood Release Date: September 30, 1994 Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Bill Murray. Tag Lines: “Movies were his passion. Women were his inspiration. Angora sweaters were his weakness.” “When it came to making bad movies, Ed Wood was the best.” Relevance: Hello again,…
295. Being John Malkovich
Movie: Being John Malkovich Release Date: October 29, 1999 Director: Spike Jonze Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place, Charlie Sheen, John Malkovich. Tag Lines: “Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.” “Ever Wanted To Be Someone Else?” “Be All That Someone Else Can Be.” Relevance: Once every…
296. Wildcats
Movie: Wildcats Release Date: February 14, 1996 Director: Michael Ritchie Starring: Goldie Hawn, James Keach, Swoosie Kurtz. Tag Lines: “Her dream was to coach high school football. Her nightmare was Central High.” Relevance: If you have been following this blog then you know I am a huge fan of two decades, the 1970’s and the…
298. Scent of a Woman
Movie: Scent of a Woman Release Date: December 23, 1992 Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell. Tag Lines: “Col. Frank Slade has a very special plan for the weekend. It involves travel, women, good food, fine wine, the tango, chauffeured limousines and a loaded forty-five. And he’s bringing Charlie along for the ride.”…
301. Two of a Kind
Movie: Two of a Kind Release Date: December 16, 1983 Director: John Herzfeld Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Oliver Reed, Beatrice Straight, Scatman Crothers, Charles Durning. Tag Lines: “It took a twist of fate to make them two of a kind.” “Together for the first time since ‘GREASE’” “A match re-made in Heaven.” Relevance: If…
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