The Big Short 2015 Directed by Adam McKay Netflix says... Before the housing and credit bubble of 2007 triggers an international economic meltdown, a handful of financial outsiders sees the crash coming and bets against the big banks in a daring play that could reap them huge profits. So... I like this movie... But I'm … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #58 – The Big Short
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My Favorite Movies #59 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003 Directed by Peter Jackson Netflix says... In this final chapter, Aragorn is revealed as the heir to the ancient kings as he, Gandalf and the other members of the broken fellowship struggle to save Gondor from Sauron's forces. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam bring the ring … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #59 – The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
My Favorite Movies #60 – Love Actually
Love Actually 2003 Directed by Richard Curtis Netflix says... Writer-director Richard Curtis's charming treatise on romance and relationships is an all-star ensemble comedy that tells 10 separate (but intertwining) London love stories, leading up to a spirited climax on Christmas Eve. I was tempted to not do this one today. Because it's not available to stream … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #60 – Love Actually
My Favorite Movies #61 – A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own 1992 Directed by Penny Marshall Netflix says... Two small-town sisters join an all-female baseball league formed when World War II brings professional baseball to a standstill. As their team hits the road with its drunken coach, the siblings find troubles and triumphs on and off the field. Remember how I'm doing … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #61 – A League of Their Own
My Favorite Movies #62 – The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects 1995 Directed by Bryan Singer Netflix says... When five unacquainted crooks are hauled into a police station to appear in a criminal lineup, they decide to pull off a heist together. The plan gets complicated, however, when they intermix with an underworld kingpin named Keyser Söze. I'm not sure what the rules are … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #62 – The Usual Suspects
My Favorite Movies #63 – Rocky IV
Rocky IV 1985 Directed by Sylvester Stallone Netflix says... Rocky must come out of retirement to battle a gargantuan Soviet fighter named Drago, who brutally punished Rocky's friend and ex-rival, Apollo Creed. Seeking revenge in the name of his fallen comrade and his country, Rocky fights Drago in Moscow. Okay, for those of you not familiar … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #63 – Rocky IV
Abducted In Plain Sight
Okay, I took the time to watch this documentary yesterday and... I just... WHAT?! Have you watched this thing yet? Ten minutes in and I can guarantee that the calmest among you will be screaming at your televisions. It is disturbing. It is disgusting. And it will leave you wondering how there can be people … Continue reading Abducted In Plain Sight
My Favorite Movies #64 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001 Directed by Chris Columbus Netflix says... On his 11th birthday, orphaned Harry Potter learns he's a powerful wizard -- with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers, he uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #64 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
A Reboot I Can Get On Board With
I find it’s easy to complain about the reboots and remakes that Hollywood keeps churning out these days. It’s easy to say that the creators out there just can’t think of anything new to write about, and so the studios just have them dip their pens back in the wells of franchises that have proven … Continue reading A Reboot I Can Get On Board With
My Favorite Movies #65 – The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride 1987 Directed by Rob Reiner Netflix says... Blending comedy, adventure, romance and fantasy, this cult classic follows peasant farmhand Westley as he battles three bumbling outlaws and a nefarious prince to win the hand of his one true love, a young woman named Buttercup. This is one of those movies that didn't actually … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #65 – The Princess Bride
The Confusing Middle 