tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post1265716020139030421..comments2024-03-16T05:18:03.024-04:00Comments on Chief 187 Chatter: "Can't Stop Watching" MoviesChief 187http://www.blogger.com/profile/09485730643132355212noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-16209884847631154642010-11-04T05:40:22.832-04:002010-11-04T05:40:22.832-04:00Bravo and thank you to all of you for your contrib...Bravo and thank you to all of you for your contributions!<br />I must say Jules, you and I have such similar taste, although I have not seen everything on your list.<br />I must add Forrest Gump, Mr. Holland's Opus, Field of Dreams, and Julie and Julia to my list. The latter is part of the long list of reasons I started my own blog! <br />Being a teacher I also enjoy the feel good yet challenging education movies like Stand and Deliver, Dangerous Minds, and Freedom Writers.<br />Little known fact about me is I adore sports movies! Remember the Titans, Rudy, The Blind Side, We Are Marshall, 61, Dale, 3, and many others are hugely popular with me.<br />As you think of more and want to expand your list, please do so! Winter is a long season and I hope to see all of the suggestions here!Chief 187https://www.blogger.com/profile/09485730643132355212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-6444026005666526632010-11-03T13:05:36.157-04:002010-11-03T13:05:36.157-04:00city of god - i know its never on tv but thats cau...city of god - i know its never on tv but thats cause its in portuguese but its an awesome movie about drugs and gangs in brazil.<br /><br />yes man - i know jim carrey has had some flops recently but this turned out to be really good.<br /><br />remember the titans- classic<br /><br />(500) days of summer and stop loss - both are up here because of one reason: joseph gordon levitt. awesome actor and they both were really better than expected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-73059466073409482452010-11-03T11:19:22.214-04:002010-11-03T11:19:22.214-04:00Sorry...
have to add:
Mary Poppins and Finding Ne...Sorry... <br />have to add:<br />Mary Poppins and Finding NemoJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019562060252268854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-70849738669533753082010-11-03T11:16:03.128-04:002010-11-03T11:16:03.128-04:00I need to add:
The Princess Bride- Our whole famil...I need to add:<br />The Princess Bride- Our whole family stops what they are doing to watch this movie. We quote along, and this started my love affair with Carey Elwes.<br /><br />Swing Kids- Christian Bale, Robert Sean Leonard. LOVE the clothes, the music, the dancing and story.<br /><br />Dead Poet's Society- Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke. THIS movie started my love affair with Robert Sean Leonard and still to this day when he first shows up on screen as Dr. James Wilson on House, "He's so cute" comes out of my mouth. O Captain, My Captain!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019562060252268854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-34479993787920439982010-11-03T10:09:34.600-04:002010-11-03T10:09:34.600-04:00Julie & Julia.
Chocolat
No Reservations.
Under...Julie & Julia.<br />Chocolat<br />No Reservations.<br />Under the Tuscan Sun.<br />Ratatouille.<br /><br />Hmmmm... all contain good food. Says something, I guess!<br /><br />There are others, such as<br />Star Trek<br />Batman (the beginning)<br />Sahara<br />Bourne<br />Field of Dreams<br />Mr. Holland's Opus<br />Narnia<br />LOTR<br />Harry (of course)<br />and yes,<br />High School Musical 1 and 3. Gulp.Stephen P Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16458094425380549244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-5972211319055311272010-11-03T09:26:43.134-04:002010-11-03T09:26:43.134-04:00Oh boy! Get comfortable! This is right up my ally....Oh boy! Get comfortable! This is right up my ally. I worked (continuously) at several video stores between 1991 and 1997.<br /><br />Forrest Gump- When this movie is on, I put down the remote and grab the tissues.<br /><br />Mr. Holland's Opus- Richard Dryfess as a composer teaching high school music to support his family. I bawl like a baby at the end of this movie... starting 5 minutes before the climatic scene just because I know what is coming.<br /><br />An Affair To Remember- The late greats Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Enough said.<br />Its "sister" movie":<br />Sleepless In Seattle- Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks (can't go wrong with those two) gets me to put the remote down too.<br /><br />Another "sister" set of movies are: <br />Lean on Me- Morgan Freeman as Principal Joe Clark trying to turn his school around in unconventional ways.<br />&<br />Stand & Deliver- Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips. EJO plays real life teacher Jaime Escalante (who recently passed away) in inner city L.A. teaching math and calculus to the kids. Great, great movie!<br /><br />Most people I talk to have never heard of these movies (I also consider these "sisters"):<br />Benny & Joon- Aiden Quinn, Mary Stuart Masterson and Johnny Depp. A sweet movie. Aiden Quinn plays the older brother to a mentally unstable MSM. Johnny Depp is fantastic (as usual) in this movie.<br />&<br />Untamed Heart- Christian Slater & Marissa Tomei. They meet while working at diner, and end up together. Another good, little, sleeper movie. Not Oscar worthy performances from either of these movies, but definitely for the heart strings. If you are a self-proclaimed "Sappy McSappy Pants" as I am... tissues required for Untamed Heart.<br /><br />I will also stop at a movie called "Bed of Roses". Starring Christian Slater & Mary Stuart Masterson. Another lovely, quiet, romantic movie. Christian Slater plays a heartbroken flower shop owner/deliverer. MSM, serious intimacy & trust issues.<br /><br />French Kiss- I quote the heck out of this movie (own on both VHS & DVD). If best friends can have "their movie", my best friend and I have this one. The one quote that Kim says describes me to a "T" is, "Happy, smile, sad, frown, the corresponding face goes with the corresponding emotion." This movie stars Meg Ryan (she is so great) and Kevin Kline who is, in a strange, sleazy way extremely sexy in this movie.<br /><br />Better Off Dead & Say Anything-John Cusack. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!<br /><br />Boomerang- Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, Halle Barry, David Allen Grier and Martin Lawrence. The tables are turned on this "playa". Not to watch with the kids around! Love the Soundtrack.<br /><br />Sister Act 2- Whoopi Goldberg reprises her roll as Delores/Sister Mary Clarence. This is the rare occasion where I prefer the sequel to the original. The storyline is better and the soundtrack is fantastic!<br /><br />Back to the Future- Michael J. Fox, Crispin Glover, Christopher Lloyd. Well, come on. How can you not stop and watch?! <br /><br />The Cutting Edge- D.B. Sweeney & Mioria Kelly. Hockey Star and "Princess" Ice Pairs skater become an unlikely pair. I annoy everyone and anyone around me quoting this movie. TOE PICK!<br /><br />Ok, I think that is enough for now. Can I reserve the right to add more later? LOL!<br /><br />OH! I almost forgot! Two of my favorite sports movies EVER! <br />Field of Dreams and Bull Durham! Love me some Kevin Costner playing baseball. ;)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019562060252268854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-24882384100179845382010-11-03T08:41:12.241-04:002010-11-03T08:41:12.241-04:00Even though I am not "younger generation,&quo...Even though I am not "younger generation," I am an adherent to the original Star Wars trilogy. I lost some interest in Star Wars movies about the time that Jar Jar Binks came on the scene. Like Digger, Jar Jar is incurably annoying.<br /><br />A few of my fav flicks include:<br />Dr. Strangelove<br />Young Einstein<br />Raizing Arizona<br />The Inlaws (original version)<br />the 3 Bourne movies<br />Lord of the Rings trilogy<br />Hoosiers<br />North by Northwest<br />Gandhi<br />The Day of the Jackal<br />Three Days of the Condor<br />The StingSteve Arnaudinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766429959774263559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-10055717219552769262010-11-03T08:04:04.169-04:002010-11-03T08:04:04.169-04:002001: A Space Oddessy. It's so *not* the stand...2001: A Space Oddessy. It's so *not* the standard Hollywood fare.<br /><br />Momento also is one. One that weirds some people out, but I like it a lot.<br /><br />Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Michael Caine and Ste Martin. What more do you need?<br /><br />And I think the movie adaptation of Farenheight 451 is pretty good but still missing some elements. Nonetheless its a great movie.J.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13723460232714270509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2692958826098214952.post-84478179729458000102010-11-03T07:41:54.965-04:002010-11-03T07:41:54.965-04:00If you ever get the chance to see a film called Gr...If you ever get the chance to see a film called Gregory's Girl I am sure you'll love it :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXRSlJbPNp0Art Tidescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680781189400367930noreply@blogger.com