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Category Archives: Favorite Films
Favorite Films: Miracle on 34th Street
“I am not in the habit of substituting for spurious Santa Clauses.” It’s almost Christmas, and that means children — and some adults — are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. And while waiting, those people will generally have … Continue reading
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Tagged 1940s, 5 Stars, Edmund Gwenn, George Seaton, Harry Antrim, John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Miracle on 34th Street, movies, Natalie Wood, Porter Hall, reviews
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Favorite Films: Young Frankenstein
“My grandfather’s work was doodoo! I am not interested in death! The only thing that concerns me is the preservation of life!” Lots of directors have favorite actors, and it’s just as common for audiences to prefer movies that pair … Continue reading
Favorite Films: Gladiator
“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will … Continue reading
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Tagged 2000s, 5 Stars, Djimon Hounsou, Gladiator, Joaquin Phoenix, movies, reviews, Richard Harris, Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe
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Favorite Films: Back to the Future
“Wait a minute, Doc. Ah… Are you telling me that you built a time machine… out of a DeLorean?” Great movies, and great stories in general, come about in many different ways. But with great science fiction, there is one … Continue reading
Favorite Films: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
“Look, my liege!” “Camelot!” “Camelot!” “Camelot!” “It’s only a model.” The 1960s brought together a unique troupe of British comedians who would end up becoming known the world over for their sketch comedy. Graduates of Oxford University and Cambridge University, … Continue reading
Favorite Films: Excalibur
“The Dark Ages. The land was divided and without a king. Out of those lost centuries rose a legend… of the sorcerer, Merlin… of the coming of a king… of the sword of power: Excalibur” Fantasy, particularly high fantasy, is … Continue reading
Favorite Films: ¡Three Amigos!
“One for each other and all for one The three brave amigos are we Brother to brother and every one a brave amigo Wherever they need us our destinies lead us Amigos, we’re always together Wherever we go we’re three … Continue reading
Favorite Films: A Charlie Brown Christmas
“Christmastime is here… happiness and cheer…Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year…” Debuting in 1950 as “Lil Folks”, and subsequently dubbed Peanuts by the syndicate (a name its creator was never happy with), Charles Schulz’s comic … Continue reading
Favorite Films: Star Wars
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Star Wars is a film that virtually everybody in western civilization recognizes, and just about everybody has seen. From the vantage point of 2012, the film’s 35th anniversary, it almost … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970s, 5 Stars, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker, Mark Hamill, movies, Peter Cushing, Peter Mayhew, Ralph McQuarrie, reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
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