Posted on February 15, 2022 at 7:47 pm
Every family should observe Black History Month and movies like these are a good way to begin discussions and further study. 1. “Glory” The true story of the US Civil War’s first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of their own Union army and battling the Confederates, with brilliant performances by Denzel Washington (who won an …
Posted on February 14, 2022 at 7:00 am
Romeo and Juliet Notorious — Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Alfred Hitchcock get around the restrictions on the length of a kiss by filming many small kisses Carmen Jones The Age of Innocence Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Pump Up the Volume The Princess Bride A Warm December Spider-Man Notting Hill Carol Lady and the Tramp …
Posted on February 14, 2022 at 12:30 am
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love to recommend romantic movies for Valentine’s Day. This year, how about some movies starring real-life movie sweethearts? Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward made several films together, including “The Long, Hot Summer” and “Rachel Rachel” (he directed, she starred). Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn met on “Woman of the Year” and …
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Posted on February 13, 2022 at 12:33 am
Get ready for the Super Bowl with some of my favorite football movies: Burt Reynolds, who played college football, stars in The Longest Yard as former pro player who puts together a team in prison. (Ignore the Adam Sandler remake, please.) North Dallas Forty is a darkly comic look at the game with Nick Nolte …
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Posted on February 12, 2022 at 6:00 am
Happy birthday, Abraham Lincoln! Celebrate the birthday of our 16th President with some of the classic movies about his life. Reportedly, he has been portrayed more on screen than any other real-life character. I was honored to be invited to participate in the 272-word project from the Abraham Lincoln Library in Springfield, Illinois. Each of …
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