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Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Celebrate the birthday of our 16th President with some of the classic movies about his life. Ahead of us this are are the Steven Spielberg epic, based on Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin, with Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field, which will be out in Decem
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Tribute: Whitney Houston
Was there ever anyone more gifted than Whitney Houston? She had the face and voice of an angel. She had beauty, talent, and success including an unprecedented seven number one songs in a row and with Dolly Parton's song "I Will Always Love You" the biggest selling single by a female artist in hi
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Trailer: Darling Companion
Kevin Kline, Diane Keaton, and Richard Jenkins star in the upcoming "Darling Companion," about a lost dog, coming in April.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYYoaspzzlg[/youtube]
posted 3:52:01pm Feb. 11, 2012 |
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Maps of Enchanted Places
The Awl has a wonderful illustrated story by Victoria Johnson featuring maps of the imaginary worlds of children's literature. The maps of The Phantom Tollbooth, The Princess Bride, Winnie the Pooh, The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit, and more are as inviting as the stories that take place there. And
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Black Reel Awards Pay Tribute to "The Help"
It is an honor and a privilege to be invited to participate in one of my very favorite annual movie awards presentations, the Black Reel Awards, which pay tribute to the greatest achievements of the African-American community to the year in film. For 2011, we are proud to recognize the extraordina
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posted December 28, 2007 at 4:22 pm
So glad you included “The King of Kong” on your list. What a great movie on a subject (classic video games) that seems impossible to make interesting.
Do you think “Once” has any chance at an Oscar nomination in any category?
posted December 28, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Good to hear from one of my favorite fellow critics! I’m so glad you liked “King of Kong” — what fascinating characters and what gripping suspense!
I’d love to see “Once” get nominated as best picture, but I think its only shot will be best song. With those thick accents, it could almost qualify as a foreign language film!
posted December 29, 2007 at 3:28 pm
I can’t believe you liked Into The Wild. That has to be one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. It was very long & very boring. Another mom and I went to watch it while our kids were watching Alvin and the Chipmunks. We were wishing we would have gone to Alvin.
posted December 29, 2007 at 9:42 pm
Saw about half on the favorites list, and agree especially with Atonement and No Country for Old Men.
Agree with one on the runnuers-up list Waitress. Thought this was
well written, quirky and well acted. So sad about writer/director, but her legacy lives on.
posted December 29, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Thanks for writing Cheryl — Sorry you didn’t like “Into the Wild.” Maybe you were expecting something different. But I was familiar with the true story and found the movie adaptation beautifully written and acted and very moving.
And thank you, too, Mitraya. You are so right about “Waitress,” a bittersweet pleasure.
posted December 30, 2007 at 7:05 am
the great debaters is one of the best true story movies that I have ever seen.and nate parker is one of the best new actors out there
posted December 30, 2007 at 7:37 am
I saw the great debaters last night and oh what a movie!!!that nate parker kid is really something special.he can really act.he had me so hooked on his character.thats one movie that I can say that I really enjoyed nd almost hated to see it end.I CAN’T WAITE FOR THE NEXT NATE PARKER MOVIE!!!!!!
posted December 30, 2007 at 8:08 am
I’ve been hearing a lot about The Great Debaters since xmas so I went to see it for my self.I can honestly say that that is a GREAT movie!The plot was good,and the acting was great.Nate Parker had me feeling his character.And do I need to say that Denzel and Forrest once again did some intense and great acting.And those other two debaters did some good acting.I would pay to see it again.
posted December 30, 2007 at 11:15 am
So I gather then that The Great Debaters is supposed to be a good movie
Just saw Juno and that certainly belongs on the top ten list, though any movie that has the audacity to borrow a clip from The Wizard of Gore certainly has my vote. One thing I like about indies, they’re usually fresh and unpredictable. Of the ten or so movies I saw at the theatres this year, four were indies. That included Waitress, which I thoroughly enjoyed if just for the images of those pies.
Though it’s not on your lists, I saw Year of the Dog was included on another critic’s top ten. I didn’t think it belonged there but I thought it a worthwhile watch. The Host was another indie that belonged on somebody’s top ten, even if it technically was released last year. It saw limited release here in the USA this past spring.
posted January 11, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I was just wondering, moviemom, while we’re on the subject of great movies, would you mind posting some of your favourite movies of all time? Just curious, tell me if it’s an inconvenience.
posted January 12, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Not an inconvenience, a pleasure, Adam! Here are a few of my favorites (you’ll notice an overlap with the list I suggested for your family):
1. The Philadelphia Story
2. To Have and Have Not
3. His Girl Friday
4. Duck Soup
5. I Love You Again
6. Singin’ in the Rain
7. Ball of Fire
8. Ninotchka
9. To Be or Not To Be
10. To Kill a Mockingbird
11. The Wizard of Oz
12. The Adventures of Robin Hood
13. Follow the Fleet
14. To Catch a Thief
15. Some Like it Hot
16. Godfather I/II
17. Pinocchio
18. The General
19. Sullivan’s Travels
20. The Lady Eve
posted February 5, 2008 at 11:00 am
Can’t find age recommendation and review for JUNO in normal spots- can you help. 12 year old daughter wants to see it.
posted February 5, 2008 at 3:01 pm
The review of Juno is here. I recommend it for mature high-schoolers due to the material (described in the review), but you may find that it is a valuable movie to share with your 12-year-old as a way to initiate some important conversations about choices and consequences. Let me know if you need any additional information.
posted August 9, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Hi! Just wondered where is the review for Gone Baby Gone?
Thanks!
posted August 10, 2008 at 9:51 am
It seems to be missing from the site! Thanks for asking and I will track it down and make sure it gets posted.