Movie: Memento Release Date: March 16, 2001 Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano. Tag Lines: “Some memories are best forgotten.” Relevance: Once in awhile a movie comes along that is so original and mind-blowing it shakes the core idea of what film as an art form can do. ‘Memento’ was one…
Category: Thoughts
190. The Outsiders
Movie: The Outsiders Release Date: March 25, 1983 Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Diane Lane, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, Leif Garrett. Tag Lines: “They grew up on the outside of society. They weren’t looking for a fight. They were looking to belong.” “S.E. Hinton’s…
191. My Life
Movie: My Life Release Date: November 12, 1993 Director: Bruce Joel Rubin Starring: Michael Keaton, Nicole Kidman, Bradley Whitford, Haing S. Ngor, Queen Latifah. Tag Lines: “Every moment counts.” Relevance: I was already a Michael Keaton fan by the time ‘My Life’ was released in theaters in 1993. After all, he was Batman. So when…
192. Shrek 2
Movie: Shrek 2 Release Date: May 19, 2004 Director: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad Vernon. Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Rupert Everett, Jennifer Saunders. Tag Lines: “In summer 2004, they’re back for more…” “Once upon another time…” “Not so far, far away…” Relevance: In the summer of…
193. Caddyshack
Movie: Caddyshack Release Date: July 25, 1980 Director: Harold Ramis Starring: Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O’Keefe, Bill Murray. Tag Lines: “At last, a comedy that bites!” “Some People Just Don’t Belong.” “The Snobs Against The Slobs!” “Playing A Round Of Golf At The Bushwood Club Isn’t Just Confined To The Golf Course!”…
194. Friday the 13th
Movie: Friday the 13th Release Date: May 9, 1990 Director: Sean S. Cunningham Starring: Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bertram, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, Kevin Bacon. Tag Lines: “On Friday The 13th, They Began To Die Horribly, One……By One” “Lucky 13? I think not.” “If you think it means bad luck…YOU…
195. Serial Mom
Movie: Serial Mom Release Date: April 13, 1994 Director: John Waters Starring: Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard. Tag Lines: “She’s a fabulous, loving, caring mother, who er… …happens to be a serial killer!” “Every Mom Wants to Be Wanted, But Not For Murder One!” “At least she meant well.” Relevance: Although I…
196. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Movie: Girls Just Want to Have Fun Release Date: April 12, 1985 Director: Alan Metter Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Lee Montgomery, Morgan Woodward, Jonathan Silverman, Helen Hunt, Shannen Doherty. Tag Lines: “Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!” “That’s all they really want!” “Life will be serious soon…
197. Heathers
Movie: Heathers Release Date: March 31, 1989 Director: Michael Lehmann Starring: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker, Penelope Milford. Tag Lines: “Best friends, social trends and occasional murder.” “A killer comedy.” Relevance: Although receiving mostly positive reviews, ‘Heathers’ was a box office bomb when it was released in 1989. That coupled…
198. Circle of Friends
Movie: Circle of Friends Release Date: March 17, 1995 Director: Pat O’Connor Starring: Minnie Driver, Chris O’Donnell, Colin Firth, Geraldine O’Rawe, Saffron Burrows, Alan Cumming. Tag Lines: “Sometimes dreams do come true.” “For everyone who ever thought the person they loved was out of their reach.” Relevance: I wouldn’t necessarily say I was dragged to…
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