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I didn't expect to like this movie as much as I do. I'm not a particular fan of Michael Douglas in general, but I LOVE Annette Benning! She has entranced me as an actress ever since I saw her in Valmont. This movie is a gem! There are parts in this movie which are so funny, that I still sometimes laugh out loud at the thought of them -- rather embarrassing when I'm walking down the street by myself! This is a typical "chick flick", and I personally rate it higher than Steel Magnolias! What else can you expect from a Rob Reiner film?

If you're like me, you're a little apprehensive about seeing a movie based on one of your favorite books of all time; Hollywood always seems to mutilate all of the enchantment right out of it! But not this time (perhaps because it was not made in Hollywood, but in Canada?) There has never been, and probably never will be, a better portrayal of Anne Shirley than the one by Megan Follows. All of the actors portray all of the characters so wonderfully, that you truly forget you are watching a movie. Absolutely delighful!

Too good to correctly be called a Grade-B sci-fi film, The Day the Earth Stood Still is still relevant in today's world. I vividly remember watching it as a small child; even then it made an impact on me. And if I ever get three cats, their names will be Klaata, Barada and Nickto! Man! I love this film!

This movie was one of my first introductions to the wit of Jane Austin. I absolutely loved it! The story, the acting, the way it was shot ... everything! I had seen the movie A&E version of the same film, I think she does a slightly better portrayal than Kate Beckinsale. However, both versions are excellent and one does not detract from the other. The definite deciding line (for me) is Jeremy Northam as Mr. Knightly, who is VERY easy on the eyes! You can also order Emma in DVD, which also has the advantage of being in widescreen.

When I went to see this is the movie theatre, it was rated PG-13 for a singular instance of "rough" language. For the video release, they took out the language and rated it PG! This movie is splendid; the scenery, costumes, story, dialogue, etc. I really appreciated that religion was recognized as a part of everyday life! This is something you can watch with your children or by yourself over and over again!

Perhaps I chose this movie a month prematurely to feature, but I just couldn't wait any longer! A classic black and white film, this movie shows the widowed Mrs. Muir choosing to move into a haunted house. When she convinces the ghost that she refuses to leave, he begrudgingly admires her spunk and starts a an incredible friendship! A wonderful romantic movie.

Loosely based on the book by Stephen King (which I haven't read), I expected a somewhat scary/creepy tale, not a three-Kleenex box tear-jerker! Everyone, and I mean everyone in the theatre was sniffling through this one; although I let out a sob that rivaled the one I honked out during Titanic. But at least I wasn't alone! I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! The title refers to the nickname given to Cold Mountain Penitentiary's Death Row, because of it's green floor. It's officially rated R for violence, and there is some, but it's one of the Electric Chair scenes that made me squeamish. But I still think a PG-13 rating is a little better suited. (BTW, it's a really intense electric chair scene!) One could say that this is a character study, but rarely is such a good study combined with an excellent story to boot. I never even noticed that three hours had passed. The people I've spoken with agree, you still wanted it to go on even longer, and Mr. Jingles is a big part of that! BUY THIS MOVIE! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
Also available in DVD.

I remember learning about how cartoons were originally drawn for adults, but it became so popular for kids, that the genre took off and became an almost exclusive kids market. I figure that the reason this film is animated is so that kids will pester their parents to let them see it, and so making it a family favorite (as in our family watches it about once a week!)

I also remember studying Shakesphere in high school english class, specifically learning about the difference between static and dynamic characters. This movie is surprising in that the robot (and in a lesser degree, the beatnik [voiced by Harry Connick, Jr.]) is the only dynamic character! Hogarth is your typical child who figures he is "the luckiest kid in the world!" when he finds the slightly damaged robot. He accepts the robot as his "pet", and his friendship is given freely, as any child would. His mom, the "Top Secret" government agent, and the Army general are all typical. But the robot truly shines!

Jacob and I absolutely BAWLED during this film; the emotions ring so true. And the moral of the story is impeccable.
Also available in DVD.

This is my second favorite movie in the whole world! This image is linked to the widescreen edition, which I prefer, but I'm glad that Jacob gave me ANY version for my birthday. Emma Thompson turns in a superb performance, as does Kate Winslet, but my personal favorite is Alan Rickman. He proves that in acting, less is more. A definate change of pace from his character in Die Hard! If you have not seen this movie, please do. You will not regret it!

Every time this comes on tv, I'm glued to the set. True, it may be because of the dashing Mr. Plummer, but the music is great as well. And who doesn't get choked up when the children are singing to the Baroness and the Captain walks in and starts to join in? Oh! What a classic moment in film history!