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Even though I don't watch any T.V., I am a big music & movie lover. Unfortunately I have trouble finding movies that tickle my imagination and leave me with a sense of satisfaction after the movie is over. The following list of movies are some of my favorites. I'll try and update this list as time progresses... (not listed in any order)
2006 - After watching this film, I found myself thinking about it for days. What it must have been like to be living and working on that island waiting to be invaded. How these men knew that this is where they were going to die, with very little hope that they would ever seen their loved ones again. Even though, Clint Eastwood doesn't speak Japanese he took on the challenge of creating this movie and directing an all Japanese cast. I think there are certain events in history that most people would rather forget. But over 30,000 people died in this war, and I think they deserve to be remembered... Japanese or American. This movie I think illustrates that point very well.
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2006 - Dan Millman (Mechlowicz) is a talented college gymnast with Olympic dreams. He has it all: trophies, teammates, fast motorcycles, fast girls and wild parties. Then Dan's world is turned upside down when he meets a mysterious stranger he calls Socrates (Nolte), who holds the power to tap into new worlds of strength and understanding. After a serious injury, with the help of Socrates and an elusive young woman named Joy (Smart), Dan discovers that he has much to learn and even more to leave behind before he can become a peaceful warrior and find his destiny. This moving tale about the power of the human spirit is based on Dan Millman's best-selling autobiographical novel, Way of the Peaceful Warrior. (Lionsgate)
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1987 - The idea of being a child in the middle of a war, is a frightening thought. And the thought of being separated from your parents during that time is even more frightening. I think Steven Spielberg does a great job interpreting J.G. Ballard's novel in his 1987 movie. An intereesting movie about seeing war through the eyes of a child.
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2006 - As it happened, my neighbor lent me this movie to watch. After watching this film, I thought, "If you're going to spend your life doing something, why not spend it trying to help the people of the entire world?" Al Gore truly has put his best foot forward in creating this slide show and film. Facts and images that make you think about what we are doing to this planet. We truly need to look at our current trends of consumerism and put some checks and balances to try and bring all of this global warming to a stop. I think Mr. Gore is right to say that it needs to be a worldwide effort if anything is to change at all.
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2006 - I like films like this. Films that make you think about your own life and leave you asking questions of how you spend your time everyday. Plus if you like Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, this is a must see.
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2006 - Starring Edward Norton, Jessica Biel and Paul Giamatti.
Wow, what a pleasure this film this was to watch. A Love story, a mystey and much more!
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Rivers and Tides
2003 Documentary by Andy Goldsworthy
Directed by Thomas Riedelsheimer
I really have a lot of respect for this artist. This film deeply moved me and forced me to take a closer look at the way I view my own art. A Skyline Productions Film
Some of my favorites are: My Neighbor Totoro, Castle In The Sky,
Kiki's Delivery Service, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle...
I have enjoyed every Hayao Miyazaki movie I've seen. Studio Ghibli Inc. animation studio have created some wonderfully imaginative films over the years.
2001
Amelie is One of my all time favorite films. Of course I can't resist the photography connection in this movie.
1999
This movie messed me up for a couple days after I saw it. Definitely a very powerful movie when you stop and think about it...
2002
This movie featured two of my favorite actors (Meryl Streep & Nicolas Cage). I think the the two of them worked well together in this film about orchids and the mstic the goes along
with growing orchids. I too enjoy growing orchids and have many of my own that I bloom each year.
2004 - A FILM BY ZHANG YIMOU
I'm not big on fighting movies, but there are a numbers of scenes in this movie are are truly amazing in many ways.
2002
Give this movie a chance and it will move you in ways you never imagined. Plus the sound track by Lisa Gerrard is a truly wonderful match.
2006
A comedy that really makes you think... I really enjoyed this film a lot.
2003 - French Canadian Film (english subtitles)
Do take the time to watch this heartfelt movie. One of those films you can watch more than once and get a different perspective each time you do.
1983 (an oldie but goodie) by Walt Disney Pictures
This true story has inspired me in so many ways. The soundtrack by Mark Isham with it's somewhat hauting oboe sections, really adds to the emotion of this film well.
Hayao Miyazaki
Some of my Favorite Cinematographers / Directors of Photography / (DP)
Christopher Doyle
Peter Pau
Néstor Almendros
Roger Pratt
César Charlone
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