Thursday, June 30, 2011

#89: The Edge

written by David Mamet.
starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.

Alec Baldwin threw a hissy fit over
having to shave his beard before shooting this film.
Luckily for him, it doesn't take too long to start growing back.


Help!  It's Traumatic Thursday!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

#88: They Live

written and directed by John Carpenter.
starring Roddy Piper.

Yet another reason to wear sunglasses.

Today is Wacky Wednesday!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

#86: The Sting

directed by George Roy Hill.
starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.

Teamwork.


Today is Magnificent Monday!



Sunday, June 26, 2011

#85: The Graduate

directed by Mike Nichols.
starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and Katharine Ross.
featuring songs by Simon & Garfunkel.

 Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes.


Today is Sacred Sunday!



Saturday, June 25, 2011

#84: Speed 2 - Cruise Control

directed by Jan de Bont.
starring Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, and Willem Dafoe.

My favorite sequel subtitle of all time.


Today is So Bad It's Good Saturday!

Friday, June 24, 2011

#83: Mad Max

directed by George Miller.

Look both ways before crossing young Mel Gibson.

Today is Foreign Friday!


Thursday, June 23, 2011

#82: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

written, produced, and directed by the Chiodo Brothers.

 Get a load of these klowns.


Help!  It's Traumatic Thursday!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

#81: Walking and Talking

written and directed by Nicole Holofcener.
starring Catherine Keener and Anne Heche.

Cannot.  Stop.  Recommending.  Good.  Movies.


Today is Wacky Wednesday!

Monday, June 20, 2011

#79: Withnail and I

written and directed by Bruce Robinson.

Clean fresh country air.

Today is Magnificent Monday!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

#78: I'm Still Here

directed by Casey Affleck.
starring Joaquin Phoenix.


Today is Sacred Sunday!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

#77: Hercules in New York

introducing Arnold Schwarzenegger.

His first feature film role.  Before he got the accent.


Today is So Bad It's Good Saturday!

Friday, June 17, 2011

#76: The Crying Game

written and directed by Neil Jordan.

It's okay to cry.
What's not okay is reading the plot summary before watching.


Today is Foreign Friday!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

#75: From Dusk Till Dawn

written by Quentin Tarantino.
directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Ignorance is bliss for viewing this film.
Try to learn as little as possible about it before you watch.
Don't even look at the genres it's classified under.
Just hit play.


Help!  It's Traumatic Thursday!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

#74: Year of the Dog

written and directed by Mike White.
starring Molly Shannon.

Bark if you like dramedies.

Today is Wacky Wednesday!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

#73: River Monsters

starring Jeremy Wade.

We're gonna need a bigger fish.

Today is Totally TV Tuesday!

Monday, June 13, 2011

Sunday, June 12, 2011

#71: The Big Lebowski

 by the Coen Brothers.

I'm really going out on a limb with this one.


Today is Sacred Sunday!

 

Saturday, June 11, 2011

#70: Shark Attack 3: Megalodon

starring John Barrowman, Jenny McShane, and Ryan Cutrona.

I haven't seen the first two, but...


Today is So Bad It's Good Saturday!

Friday, June 10, 2011

#69: The Square

written by Joel Edgerton and Matthew Dabner.
directed by Nash Edgerton.

Starting a new life isn't as easy as it sounds.


Today is Foreign Friday!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

#68: The Fly

directed by David Cronenberg.
starring Jeff Goldblum.

An actor/director match made in heaven.


Help!  It's Traumatic Thursday!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

#67: Best in Show

directed by Christopher Guest.

The Mockumentary All-Stars tackle dog shows.


Today is Wacky Wednesday!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

#66: The Larry Sanders Show

starring Gary Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, and Rip Torn.

 HBO shows are hard to come by on Netflix Instant.


Today is Totally TV Tuesday!

Monday, June 6, 2011

#65: Heavenly Creatures

directed by Peter Jackson.
starring Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey.

 BFFs to the extreme.

Today is Magnificent Monday!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

#64: Citizen Ruth

written by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor.
directed by Alexander Payne.
starring Laura Dern.

Such a phenomenal motion picture.
If you haven't seen it, you must.
If you have seen it, you must re-watch.
This one holds a special place in my heart.


Today is Sacred Sunday!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

#63: Ed

starring Matt LeBlanc.

Joey from Friends playing baseball with a chimp.
They're also roommates.


Today is So Bad It's Good Saturday!

Friday, June 3, 2011

#62: Strictly Ballroom

written and directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Australian for beginners.

Today is Foreign Friday!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

#61: Natural Born Killers

 based on a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino.
directed by Oliver Stone.

 Prepare to be rattled.


Help!  It's Traumatic Thursday!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

#60: World's Greatest Dad

written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait.

Accentuate the positive.


Today is Wacky Wednesday!