288. Unforgiven

Movie: Unforgiven Release Date: August 7, 1992 Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris. Tag Lines: “It’s a hell of a thing, killing a man.” Relevance: As previously mentioned, I am not a huge fan of Clint Eastwood (see 340. Million Dollar Baby). I am also not a real fan…

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…

290. Yentl

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…

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…