Movie: Yentl Release Date: January 6, 1984 Director: Barbra Streisand Starring: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving. Tag Lines: “In a time when the world of study belonged only to men, there lived a girl who dared to ask why?” “Nothing’s Impossible.” Relevance: I knew who Barbra Streisand was at a very early age thanks…
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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.”…
292. Requiem for a Dream
Movie: Requiem for a Dream Release Date: October 6, 2000 Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans. Tag Lines: “From the director of [Pi].” Relevance: I was intrigued when I saw the trailer for ‘Requiem for a Dream’ but I didn’t see the movie until it was released for rental…
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,…
294. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Movie: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Release Date: November 26, 2008 Director: Mark Herman Starring: Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman. Tag Lines: “A timeless story of innocence lost and humanity found.” “Fences divide, but hope unites.” “A story of innocence in a world of ignorance.” “Lines may…
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…
297. Boys Don’t Cry
Movie: Boys Don’t Cry Release Date: October 22, 1999 Director: Kimberly Peirce Starring:Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson, Jeannetta Arnette, Matt McGrath. Tag Lines: “A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.” Relevance: I don’t remember exactly when I saw ‘Boys Don’t Cry.’ I just know that after…
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.”…
299. The Ice Storm
Movie: The Ice Storm Release Date: September 26, 1997 Director: Ang Lee Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Henry Czerny, Adam Hann-Byrd, Tobey Maguire, Christina Ricci, Jamey Sheridan, Elijah Wood, Sigourney Weaver. Tag Lines: “It was 1973, and the climate was changing.” “The American Dream was over. But the hangover was just beginning.” Relevance: Sometimes really…
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