My Favorite Movies
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To Kill A Mockingbird (1962, Unrated)
An amazing film that stands the test of time. I believe it was the best that Gregory Peck ever did. Thank God they filmed it in Black & White! |
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50 First Dates (2004, PG-13)
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Gran Torino (2009, R)
One of Eastwood's best. He absolutely CAPTURED the attitude and demeanor of my best friend, Ed Kushwara, who passed away last year. He's most certainly NOT 'over-the-top' with how he brought this character to life. He's dead-on! And about the racist remarks, well OH WELL. This is not a bland, boring, "P.C." movie. It's real. The character has some deep, serious flaws, along with an amazing spirit. You end up loving the heck outta this guy, even WITH all his bad habits. Isn't that how real-life goes anyway? I salute you, Mr. Eastwood - I had a wonderful diversion from my stressful life, as I watched this most excellent movie. Thanks for another awesome film! |
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994, R)
Having worked for years in the bowels of some of the most extreme lockdown units of modern prisons, I can tell you the themes this film brings to light - are very true indeed. Get busy living, or get busy dying. It's that simple, and it's that complex. |
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005, PG-13)
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Casablanca (1943, PG)
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Field of Dreams (1989, PG)
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Finding Forrester (2000, PG-13)
All writers need to watch this film - it talks about the biggest struggle we have ... and that is, with ourselves. |
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980, PG)
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Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983, PG)
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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977, PG)
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Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan (1982, PG)
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Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country (1991, PG)
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Finding Nemo (2003, G)
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Forrest Gump (1994, PG-13)
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Shrek (2001, PG)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003, PG-13)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002, PG-13)
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, PG-13)
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The Godfather (1972, R)
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V for Vendetta (2006, R)
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High Noon (1952, Unrated)
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Lilo & Stitch (2002, PG)
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Il Buono, il Brutto, il Cattivo.) (1966, R)
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Dirty Harry (1971, R)
I tell ya, this movie sure inspired A LOT of us 'back in the day' to pursue careers in law enforcement. Eastwood's attitude playing Harry was perfect - very fresh, and yet hardened by the carnage only a street police officer can understand. |
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Bullitt (1968, PG)
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The Great Escape (1963, Unrated)
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The Maltese Falcon (1941, Unrated)
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Rocky (1976, PG)
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Rocky Balboa (2006, PG)
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951, G)
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Cast Away (2000, PG-13)
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Sleepless in Seattle (1993, PG)
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Bagdad Cafe (1988, PG)
I loved this 'campy' movie from the first moment I watched it. THEN had the luck to find the ACTUAL Bagdad Cafe in Newberry Springs, California, just off the 40 freeway ... search it out, you'll love the food and atmosphere!! |
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One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975, R)
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The Green Mile (1999, R)
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Young Frankenstein (1974, PG)
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History of the World -- Part I (1981, R)
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, PG)
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Cool Hand Luke (1967, Unrated)
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Gideon's Trumpet (1980, Unrated)
A very important film that shows the power of the pen. It's also close to my heart, because it was filmed mostly at Reception Center West, of the California Institution for Men in Chino, California - the first prison I worked at. It's interesting to see Henry Fonda walking around the dorms that were once so familiar to me. |
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Amazing Grace (2007, PG)
I've just got to rent the DVD of this film. I can't believe I let this get by me without watching it in the theater! |
