Movie: Poltergeist Release Date: June 4, 1982 Director: Tobe Hooper Starring: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Beatrice Straight. Tag Lines: “From a dimension beyond the living, a terror to scare you to death.” “Mommy, Daddy, where are you?” “Its form is revealed, Its focus is clear and the games are over.” “They’re here.” “It knows…
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10. Schindler’s List
Movie: Schindler’s List Release Date: December 15, 1993 Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall, Embeth Davidtz. Tag Lines: “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” “The List Is Life.” Relevance: ‘Schindler’s List’ was released in December of 1993 to international acclaim. It was hailed as a…
11. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Movie: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Release Date: May 21, 1980 Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Frank Oz. Tag Lines: “The Adventure Continues…” “The Star Wars saga continues.” “The battle continues…” Relevance: ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,’…
12. 9 to 5
Movie: 9 to 5 Release Date: December 19, 1980 Director: Colin Higgins Starring: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Elizabeth Wilson, Sterling Hayden. Tag Lines: “Getting even is a full-time job.” “They’re showing the Boss who’s the BOSS!” “Which would you rather punch? The clock or your boss?” “The power behind the throne.”…
13. Steel Magnolias
Movie: Steel Magnolias Release Date: November 15, 1989 Director: Herbert Ross Starring: Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Tom Skerritt, Dylan McDermott, Sam Shepard, Kevin J, O’Connor. Tag Lines: “The funniest movie ever to make you cry.” “Sometimes laughter is a matter of life and death.” Relevance: 1989 was…
14. Mrs. Doubtfire
Movie: Mrs. Doubtfire Release Date: November 24, 1993 Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Robert Prosky. Tag Lines: “She will rock your world.” “She makes dinner. She does windows. She reads bedtime stories. She’s a blessing… in disguise.” Relevance: I was a Robin Williams fan most of my life….
15. American Beauty
Movie: American Beauty Release Date: September 15, 1999 Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Allison Janney, Peter Gallagher, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper. Tag Lines: “…look closer.” Relevance: DISCLAIMER – similar to ‘The Usual Suspects’ (see 44. ‘The Usual Suspects): Sometimes “alleged” (that word was used so I don’t get…
16. Pulp Fiction
Movie: Pulp Fiction Release Date: October 14, 1994 Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Maria de Medeiros, Ving Rhames, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Walken, Bruce Willis. Tag Lines: “Girls like me don’t make invitations like this to just anyone!” “You won’t know the…
17. Four Weddings and a Funeral
Movie: Four Weddings and a Funeral Release Date: May 13, 1994 Director: Mike Newell Starring: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow, James Fleet, Josh Hannah, Charlotte Coleman, David Bower, Corin Redgrave, Rowan Atkinson. Tag Lines: “He’s quite engaging. She’s otherwise engaged.” “An Outrageously Funny Affair.” “Five good reasons to stay single.” “Love…
18. Raiders of the Lost Ark
Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark Release Date: June 12, 1981 Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott. Tag Lines: “Indiana Jones – the new hero from the creators of JAWS and STAR WARS.” Relevance: ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ was released in the summer of…
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