Movie: Cabaret Release Date: February 13, 1972 Director: Bob Fosse Starring: Liza Minelli, Michael York, Joel Grey, Helmut Griem, Marisa Berenson, Fritz Wepper. Tag Lines: “The Award-Winning Smash Hit Musical.” “A divinely decadent experience!” “Come to the Cabaret.” “Life is a Cabaret.” Relevance: As I have mentioned a few times already on this blog, my…
Category: Thoughts
79. Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella)
Movie: Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella) Release Date: December 20, 1997 (Italy), October 23, 1998 (USA) Director: Roberto Benigni Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi. Tag Lines: “An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all.” Relevance: ‘Life is Beautiful (La vita è bella)’ was one of those movies that I wouldn’t…
80. The Seventh Sign
Movie: The Seventh Sign Release Date: April 1, 1988 Director: Carl Schultz Starring: Demi Moore, Michael Biehn, Peter Friedman, Jürgen Prochnow. Tag Lines: “The seals have been broken. The prophecies have begun. Now only one woman can halt the end of our world.” “An ancient evil has been awakened and there is nothing you can…
81. Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles Release Date: November 25, 1987 Director: John Hughes Starring: Steve Martin, John Candy. Tag Lines: “Steve Martin had no reason to panic…until John Candy came along.” “Pack in the Laughter!” “What he really wanted was to spend Thanksgiving with his family. What he got was three days with the turkey.”…
82. My Girl
Movie: My Girl Release Date: November 27, 1991 Director: Howard Zieff Starring: Anna Chlumsky, Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Macaulay Culkin, Griffin Dunne. Tag Lines: “A funny and moving family film!” “When your Dad’s an undertaker, your Mom’s in heaven, and your Grandma’s got a screw loose…it’s good to have a friend who understands you….
83. The Goonies
Movie: The Goonies Release Date: June 7, 1985 Director: Richard Donner Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Ke Huy Quan. Tag Lines: “They call themselves “The Goonies.” The secret caves. The old lighthouse. The lost map. The treacherous traps. The hidden treasure. And Sloth… Join the adventure.” “The…
84. National Lampoon’s Vacation
Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation Release Date: July 29, 1983 Director: Harold Ramis Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid, John Candy, Christie Brinkley. Tag Lines: “Every summer Chevy Chase takes his family on a little trip. This year he went too far.” Relevance: The Griswold’s are back on my list of most influential…
85. Sixteen Candles
Movie: Sixteen Candles Release Date: May 4, 1984 Director: John Hughes Starring: Molly Ringwald, Paul Dooley, Justin Henry, Anthony Michael Hall. Tag Lines: “This is Samantha Baker and today is her 16th birthday. The problem is, nobody remembers.” “16 Candles. And you’re invited to the party.” “Turning sixteen isn’t easy, when you’ve fallen in love…for…
86. 50 First Dates
Movie: 50 First Dates Release Date: February 13, 2004 Director: Peter Segal Starring: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Dan Aykroyd, Blake Clark. Tag Lines: “Imagine having to win over the girl of your dreams… every friggin’ day!” “The ultimate bachelor will face the ultimate challenge.” Relevance: My love for Adam Sandler is…
87. The Shawshank Redemption
Movie: The Shawshank Redemption Release Date: September 23, 1994 Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore. Tag Lines: “Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.” Relevance: As mentioned a few times on this blog (see 152. Carrie, 178. The Mist, 184….
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