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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DECEMBER 2022
Welcome to December! Well, We made it through another year. We hope your 2022 was a good one. If it not, no worries, just sit back, relax and enjoy one of these four random film selections. We'll see you again in 2023! Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

"The French Dispatch" (2021) Benicio Del Toro, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Jeffrey Wright, Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan, Liev Schreiber, Willem Dafoe, Edward Norton, Elizabeth Moss, Fisher Stevens, Jason Schwartzman, and more. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

The French Dispatch may have just moved into the number one spot on our favorite Wes Anderson films list. As with all of Anderson's films, The French Dispatch features a near-all-star cast with most of the "Anderson Players" (as we call them.) returning for new roles. So if you're a fan of Wes Anderson's films, you'll love this one too.

"Blazing Saddles" (1974 Warner Bros.) Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens, Mel Brooks, John Hillerman, Burton Gilliam, Alex Karras, David Huddleston. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

Quick! Watch this movie before the younger generation cancels it! The irony is that it's an "anti-racist" comedy, but sadly that might be lost on the "woke" set. Look, we get it. It's no secret that we're socially liberal here at "WhoFlicksPryme," but we also understand that your past is your past; you can't hide it in the closet or give it a new coat of paint. You must accept and embrace it. Your past allows you to recognize that you've improved as a society (hopefully.) So enjoy Blazing Saddles and consider it a film for its time.

"Top Gun: Maverick" (2022 Paramount Pictures) Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Bashir Salahuddin, Charles Parnell, Ed Harris, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Paramount Plus.

Ok, we were around when the original Top Gun was a huge hit back in 1986 during the cold war. Sure, we did love it back then because we were in our teens, and that stuff was AWESOME! That being said, this new film is a near-perfect sequel. We will admit that the fantastical final sequence was a bit of a stretch, but the film's action and flight sequences are so COOL that you can let the ending slide. Also, we've always held the opinion that Tom Cruise is one of the greatest actors of his generation period. (We'll cite "A Few Good Men," "Jerry Maguire," and "Risky Business" as examples.)

"Spirited" (2022 Apple TV+) Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page, Sunita Mani, Loren G. Woods, Tracy Morgan, Marlow Barkley, Andre Anders, Rose Byrne. Available on Apple TV.

Apple has done it again! We're still very impressed by Apple's ability to jump into entertainment and produce hit after hit! Whatever money they dumped into that effort was well spent! Spirited is yet another take on Charles Dickens's classic "A Christmas Carol." While there have been many, "Spirited" pokes fun at that fact and slides itself into the mix with the correct dose of drama, song, dance, and of course, comedy! Will Farrell and Ryan Reynolds are a perfect comedy duo. We're not sure if it was Apple's intention, but the film seems to set itself up for possible future "Christmas" sequels. We hope we're right! We'd watch one of these every Christmas!

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2022
Welcome to November! You might be wondering where we've been. Well, clearly, we've been slacking! Not really. We've just been busy working our day jobs. We apologize to all three of you! Anyhow, we hope everyone in the US had a great Thanksgiving. Here are four movies you might have enjoyed in November. Enjoy. For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

"Bullet Train" (2022 Columbia Pictures) Brad Pitt, Joey King, Brian Tyree Henry, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Sandra Bullock, Masi Oka. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

We loved this film! Are you looking for a crime-drama-action comedy? (yeah, it's a mouthful) Well, look no further! "Bullet Train" is now Brad Pitt's best role ever! (We think!) The entire cast is excellent. Think of it as "Runaway Train meets Midnight Run." Bullet Train will have you laughing and on the edge of your seat the entire time! Enjoy.

"Tootsie" (1982 Columbia Pictures) Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, Gene Davis, Doris Belack, Sydney Pollack, George Gaynes. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

This 1982 classic directed by Sydney Pollack was nominated for 10 Oscars and had one win (Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Jessica Lange.) Tootsie has stood the test of time so well that it's now viewable as a period piece capturing the early 1980s, as few other films have. So, if you're of the younger generations, put your preconceived notions of parents' or grandparents' age aside and enjoy the dramedy!

"Notting Hill" (1999 Universal Pictures) Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Rhys Ifans, Richard McCabe, Gina McKee, Emma Chambers, James Dreyfus, Tim McInnerny, Hugh Bonneville. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

We don't often give romcoms their due, and we should watch a few more of them from time to time. Statistics show (somewhere) that romcoms are some of Hollywood's most popular offerings. We love Notting Hill because it's just pure fantasy — a regular guy meets a famous movie star, and romance ensues. (It could happen? Not!) This film has a great cast and is a great comedy. Enjoy.

"National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983 Warner Bros.) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Randy Quaid, Imogene Coca, Eddie Bracken, Eugene Levey, John Candy. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

The vacation films may be lost on children of the 2000s onward, but they should be brought back. Chevy Chase can play the grandfather now… and hey, wait a minute…they did that with the 2015 Reboot! (Yes, the 2015 reboot is well-cast and hilarious) But we're here to praise the original, 1983's "National Lampoon's Vacation." This film spurred four sequels (including 2015's "Vacation" Reboot.) While we'd love to see more, we are currently unaware of any plans for future films in the "Vacation" franchise

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OCTOBER 2022
Welcome to October 2022! Yes, it's "scary" month. Better late than never! We hope you find these four films to be particularly scary! Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

“Werwolves Within” (2021 Mister Smith Entertainment) Milana Vayntrub, Rebecca Henderson, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, Catherine Curtin, Wayne Duvall, Harvey Guillén, Cheyenne Jackson, Michaela Watkins, Glenn Fleshler, Patrick M. Walsh, Anni Krueger, Ritz. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Showtime.

Are you looking for a good werewolf comedy? (Of course you are!) Well, here it is. Think of it as a werewolf “who done it?” film. The ending might surprise you. Enjoy.

“Dead Calm” (1989 Warner Bros.) Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, Rod Mullinar, Joshua Tilden, George Shevtsov, Michael Long, Lisa Collins, Paula Hudson-Brinkley, Sharon Cook, and Malinda Rutter. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

Dead Calm isn’t so much a scare-fest film as a suspense-filled thriller. Dead Calm is a late 80s classic which will keep you on the edge of your seat.

“The Faculty” (1998 Dimension Films) Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall, Josh Hartnett, Selma Hayek, Shawn, Elijah Wood, Jon Stewart, Hatosy, Laura Harris, Famke Janssen, Piper Laurie, Christopher McDonald, Bebe Neuwirth, Robert Patrick. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBOMAX.

Think of it as “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” but happening in your local high school. The Faculty is a well-made “teen angst” horror-suspense film from the late 90s. Enjoy.

“The Hitcher” (1986 HBO Pictures) Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffery DeMunn, John M. Jackson, Billy Green Bush, Jack Thibeau, Armin Shimerman, Gene Davis, Jon Van Ness, Henry Darrow. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBOMAX.

This version is the original 1986 HBO film. We recommend the original over the 2007 remake. While the remake is good, it just can’t beat the suspense of the original movie. In one of his most remembered roles, the late Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, Sin City, True Blood) will give you nightmares!

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
Welcome to Sci-Fi September 2022! Yes, Yes, we know we're late again. It's been a crazy month. Anyhow, you know the deal (or maybe you don't), but every September, we give you four sci-fi films. Hence "Sci-Fi" September. Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

“Galaxy Quest” (1999 Dreamworks Pictures) Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni, issei Pyle, Justin Long. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

We know that true Star Trek fans do not like to be poked fun at. Yes, Galaxy Quest does poke fun at Star Trek fans (in a way.) True fans, however, will understand that the effect has produced this excellent, modern classic all-star cast, sci-fi comedy. We feel the film's entire cast could show up on a panel at any Sci-Fi convention and would be welcomed with open arms.

“The Invasion” (2007 Warner Bros.) Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Jackson Bond, Jeffrey Wright, Jeremy Northam, Veronica Cartwright, Josef Sommer, Celia Weston, Roger Rees. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

"The Invasion is the second remake of the classic Sci-Fi 1956 film "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and is our personal favorite. This modern version updates the story to the near present day and is a good suspense ride from start to finish.

“Dune” (2021 Warner Bros.) Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Zendaya, Stephen MeKinley Henderson, Charlotte Rampling. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

"Dune: Part One" (onscreen title) is technically a remake, although we consider it more as "the proper film version." If you're a film buff, you can watch the 1984 version, but if you're a fan of Frank Herbert's novel, skip the 84' version and watch "Dune 2021" (as it's become known.) They could not have made a better adaptation with this version; the effects are so real you'll think you're on another planet.

“Avatar” (2009 Twentieth Century Fox) Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Wes Studi, Laz Alonso, Dileep Rao. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.

If you were living in a cave in 2009, you might have missed Avatar. If that's the case, watch this film immediately! We feel you should go into it blind with little or no information about the plot. All you need to know is that for many "Gen Z" members, this is their "Star Wars." Decide for yourself, but if you're a sci-fi fan, we think you'll love it!

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AUGUST 2022
Welcome to August! Yes, we know we're late again. We were sort of on vacation. Anyhow, no theme this month, just four random films worth watching. Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

“Napoleon Dynamite” (2004 Fox Searchlight Pictures) Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Diedrich Bader, Shondrella Avery, Sandy Martin, Haylie Duff. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

This hilarious film depicts the awkward high school days of Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder,) living in Preston, Idaho. An oddball-comedy, loosely based on the real-life experiences of co-writer Jared Hess (the film was co-written with his wife Jerusha Hess), has achieved “cult film” status. While this awkward comedy may not be for everyone, we love it. Enjoy.

"Blast from the Past" (1999 New Line Cinema) Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, Sissy Spacek, Joey Slotnick, and Dave Foley. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

One of our all-time favorite roles for Brendan Fraser, we love this film! Blast from the Past is a surf-stopper whenever found on cable (which is rare). A brilliant rom-com with an excellent cast. Great supporting performances from Dave Foley, Christopher Walken, and Sissy Spacek. Trust us. You’ll laugh out loud!

“Blazing Saddles” (1974 Warner Bros.) Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, John Hillerman, David Huddleston, Carol Arthur, Alex Karras. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

Blazing Saddles is a classic Mel Brooks comedy which, if you’ve never seen, you should before the “cancel culture” mobs permanently banish it. We’re liberal but old-school liberal; we don’t like “cancel culture.” While it’s ok to “boycott” something you take issue with, you shouldn’t banish something outright. You can’t erase your history or give it a new coat of paint. Blazing Saddles was released in 1974; times were different then, and so was comedy. We’re not saying it’s a good or bad thing, simply the way it was at that time.

“Trouble With The Curve” (2012 Warner Bros.) Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake, Matthew Lillard, Robert Patrick, Chelcie Ross, Raymond Anthony Thomas, Jay Galloway. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

We may need to add this one to our “Top Nine Baseball Films” list (we’ll add it to the “Extra Innings” category). Great performances all around by Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, and Justin Timberlake. If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll enjoy this film.

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JULY 2022
For July we gave you four random movie selections. No theme particular theme. Enjoy.
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“The Descendants” (2011 Fox Searchlight Pictures) George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause, Beau Bridges, Robert Forster, Patricia Hastie, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings' 2007 novel "The Descendants," this film adaptation was a box office success in 2011, receiving five Oscar nominations and winning one for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film deals with strained family relationships, loss, and reconciliation—stellar performances from George Clooney and Shailene Woodley.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018 Twentieth Century Fox) Rami Malek, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joe Mazzello, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech, Lucy Boynton, Mike Myers. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

There are many great Rock N' Roll biopics; however, "Bohemian Rhapsody" stands alone as possibly the best to date. The film follows the fortunes of the band "Queen" with a focus on the life of lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating with a fantastic recreation of the band's set during the 1985 Live Aid benefit concert at Wembley Stadium in London. Bohemian Rhapsody is a film that music fans of all generations can appreciate.

“Wanted” (2008 Universal Pictures) James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie, Terence Stamp, Thomas Kretschmann, Common, Marc Warren, Chris Pratt, Kristen Hager, Lorna Scott. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

Wanted is an excellent action-thriller from 2008. If you're an action fan, trust us, this film has plenty of it. It's not very often that you come across an action film with a unique plot, including an unexpected twist. Wanted has both. Be advised that the film is violent and may be too intense for some viewers.

“Before I Fall” (2017 Awesomeness Films) Zoey Deutch, Elena Kampouris, Halston Sage, Cynthy Wu, Medallion Rahimi, Erica Tremblay, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley, Liv Hewson, Jennifer Beals, Nicholas Lea. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Showtime Anytime.

Don't judge a film by its trailer! Based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Oliver, this teen angst-meets-Groundhog day drama is surprisingly well done. If you've always found high school clique girls annoying, fear not; the film is just long enough to make its point without forcing you to run for the exits. Lead actor Zoey Deutch (Zombieland: Double Tap, Flower, Buffaloed) gives a strong performance. If you're looking for a modern-day teen drama, it's worth the watch.

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUNE 2022
We were VERY late getting recommendations up in June. No excuses, other than...Life the Universe and Everything. Anyhow, we eventually gave you four random movie selections that month. For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

“Blue is the Warmest Color” (2013 Quat'sous Films) Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Aurélien Recoing, Catherine Aslée, Benjamin Skisou. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

This French film is based loosely on the 2010 graphic novel of the same name by Jul Maroh. Following the lives and relationships of two women over many years, the film explores the understanding of individual sexuality and the complexity of relationships over time. While there was some controversy upon the film's release due to working conditions on the set, Blue is the Warmest Color won the Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

“Road to Perdition” (Dreamworks Pictures) Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Daniel Criag, Liam Aiken, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jude Law, Stanley Tucci. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

Directed by Sam Mendes (1917, Skyfall, American Beauty) and based on the graphic novel of the same name by Max Allan Collins. With a nearly all-star cast, Road to Perdition is a wonderful hidden gem from 2002. With six Oscar nominations and one win (Best Cinematography for Conrad L. Hall), this film is sure to be a favorite for fans of the gangster film genre.

“An Education” (2009 BBC Films) Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Rosamund Pike, Olivia Williams, Emma Thompson, Dominic Cooper, Matthew Beard. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

Based on the memoir of Lynn Barber, "An Education" is an excellent film about forbidden love in 1960s London. Carey Mulligan received her first Oscar nomination (Best Actress) for her role as Jenny Mellor. "An Education" also received Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

“Weekend At Bernie's” (1989 Gladden Entertainment) Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart, Terry Kiser, Don Calfa, Louis Giambalov. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

A true screwball comedy classic. Hollywood doesn't make movies like this anymore, so if you've never seen Weekend At Bernie's, settle in for some truly ridiculous humor, it's a modern classic that should not be missed!

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAY 2022
In may we gave you four random movie selections. No theme intended. Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

“Dear Evan Hansen” (2021 Universal Pictures) Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Colton Ryan, Julianne Moore, Amy Adams, Danny Pino, Nik Domain Amandla Stenberg, Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

Based on the stage musical of the same name by Steven Levenson (stage play and screenplay), This story gets to the heart of coming of age in the 21st century and the challenges of navigating adolescence in the age of Social Media. This musical will touch your soul, enjoy.

“Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure” (1989 Orion Pictures) Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, George Carlin, Dan Shor, Jane Wiedlin, Terry Camilleri, Rod Loomis, Al Long, Robert V. Barron, Clifford David. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Showtime Anytime.

There are many great "Time Travel" films, and "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is one of them. The fun thing about this late 1980s classic comedy is if you watch it with your kids, should they ever see one of the very few phone booths left in existence, they'll probably think it's a time machine! So watch this film with the family today!

“King Richard” (2021 Warner Bros.) Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Jon Bernthal. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

Forget what happened at the Oscars. "King Richard" may be one of the best sports biopics ever filmed. While it is true that Smith plays the role of his life, and tragic that his behavior at the Oscars destroyed that, "King Richard" is the story of Venus and Serena Williams and how their parents worked together to put them both on the path to greatness. Watch this film and think only of Venus and Serena Williams.

“Stuck On You” (2003 Twentieth Century Fox) Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Eva Mendes, Wen Yann Shih, Cher, Pat Crawford Brown, Ray' Rocket' Valliere, Terence Bernie Hines, Seymour Cassel. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

"Stuck On You" is our personal favorite of the Farrelly brothers (Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly) films. This brilliant awkward comedy will have you laughing from start to finish, featuring excellent performances from Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, and Cher; we guarantee that you'll be surprised by this hidden gem from 2003.

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APRIL 2022
In April we gave you four random movie selections. No theme intended. Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

“Big Fish” (2003 Columbia Pictures) Billy Crudup, Albert Finney, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter, Hailey Anne Nelson, Ewan McGregor, Steve Buscemi, Danny DeVito, Alison Lohman, Marion Cotillard, and Robert Guillaume. Available on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Also currently available on Netfilx.

Directed by Tim Burton, nominated for one Oscar and five Golden Globes, “Big Fish” is, in our opinion, Tim Burton’s finest and most sophisticated work. A magical film capturing a father explaining his mysterious life to his skeptical son through fantastic metaphorical stories. The underlying story is the tale of how an estranged son comes to peace and understanding with his father at the end of his life’s journey. We can’t watch this film without getting tears in our eyes at the end. If you’ve not seen “Big Fish” treat yourself to it immediately, you’ll be glad you did.

"The Way" (2010 Filmax Entertainment) Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, York van Wageningen, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, Renée Estevez, Romy Baskerville, David Alexanian. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

Directed by Emilio Estevez and starring his father, Martin Sheen, “The Way” is a true hidden gem from 2010. Martin Sheen plays “Tom,” a father grieving the untimely death of his son Daniel (Emilio Esteves), who died of exposure while hiking the “Camino De Santiago.” Sheen’s character, facing a crossroads in his own life, attempts to complete the journey on his own, carrying his son’s ashes with him. Tom teams up with three other pilgrims making the trek from France to Spain. Each character has their unique emotional baggage to share.

"Juno" (2007 Fox Searchlight Pictures) Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney, J.K Simmons, Olivia Thirlby. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Hulu.

"Juno" is what we consider a new modern classic. A touching story of a high school girl dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, looking to give her baby up for adoption to the right couple. A great comedy-drama with a nearly all-star cast, “Juno” should not be missed. Add it to your list immediately.

"Ruby Sparks" (2012 Fox Searchlight Pictures) Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Chris Messina, Annette Bening, Antonio Banderas, Aasif Mandvi, Elliott Gould, Deborah Ann Woll, Steve Coogan, Toni Trucks. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

"Ruby Sparks" We feel that Paul Dano (12 Years a Slave, There will Be Blood, The Batman) is a tremendously underrated actor. We honestly believe that Dano will be up for an Oscar one day in the not too distant future. Ruby Sparks is a fun, touching, funny romantic comedy-drama. You’ll be surprised by this film. Check it out today!

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MARCH 2022
For March, we gave you films about tough choices & sacrifice for the greater good. Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

"Darkest Hour" (2017 Focus Features) Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ronald Pickup, Ben Mendelsohn, Stephen Dillane, Nicholas Jones, Samuel West. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

This Oscar-winning film follows early events in World War II leading up to the historic rescue of British & French soldiers at Dunkirk. Gary Oldman received an Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of Winston Churchill. Darkest Hour is a Biopic-War-Drama that must not be missed.

"The Way Back" (2010 Newmarket Films) Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexandru Potocean, Sebastian Urzendowsky. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on.

Based on the novel “The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom” by Slavomir Rawicz and directed by Peter Weir (Gallipoli, The Year of Living Dangerously.) The Way Back depicts the escape from a Russian Gulag and the long journey that follows. While the actual journey may have never occurred, the film is excellent and worth watching.

"The Guns of Navarone" (1961 Columbia Pictures) Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, James Darren, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, James Robertson, Justice, Richard Harris, Bryan Forbes. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on Netflix.

“The Guns of Navarone” is our all-time favorite World War II fictional action-drama film. Based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Alistair MacLean, with a screenplay adapted by Carl Foreman (Bridge on the River Kwai, High Noon.) In 1962 “The Guns of Navarone was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture; it won Best Effects/ Special Effects. This film is an epic adventure that you will enjoy from start to finish.

"Crimson Tide" (1995 Buena Vista Pictures) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini, George Dzundza, Matt Craven, Rocky Carrol, Jaime Gomez, Michael Milhoan, Lillo Brancato, Danny Nucci. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on.

This action-thriller is loosely based on actual events that took place during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Excellent performances by Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. If you’re looking for an edge of your set underwater adventure, add Crimson Tide to your list today!

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FEBRUARY 2022
Welcome to February! For those Winter Olympic fans among you, the wait is finally over! That's right; the 2022 Winter Olympics begin on February 3, 2022. So this month, to get you pumped up for the games, we're giving you four great Winter Olympic/Sports films. Enjoy! For accurate information on how to help stop the spread of Coronavirus, go HERE.

"Cool Runnings" (1993 Walt Disney Pictures) Leon, Dough E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, John Candy. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

This early 90s sports comedy is based on the actual story of the first Jamaica National Bobsleigh Team, which competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Cool Runnings is John Candy's last screen appearance before his death in 1984. While not an entirely accurate account of the "Jamaican Bobsled Team's" story (some actual footage of the bobsled runs is included, both the footage and story were edited for dramatic effect), Cool Runnings is a fun and touching film. Enjoy this with the family to get yourselves psyched up for the 2022 Winter Olympics!

"Eddie the Eagle" (2015 Twentieth Century Fox) Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Jo Hartley, Keith Allen, Iris Berben, Tim McInnerny, Mark Benton. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Loosely based on the life of Michael Edwards (Eddie the Eagle), the English Olympian who was the first British ski jumper to compete in a winter Olympics since 1928. In the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Edwards ranked 55 in the "Large Hill" ski jumping event. While Edwards didn't achieve great success in his sport, in the winter of 1988, he became a household name in Britain for his bravery and determination to compete. Eddie the Eagle is a fantastic, uplifting film to enjoy with the family.

"Miracle" (2004 Buena Vista Pictures) Kurt Russel, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich, Sean McCann, Kenneth Welsh, Michael Mantenuto, Eddie Cahill, Patrick O'Brien Dempsy, Nathan West. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Based on the story of Herb Brooks, who coached the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Miracle is one of the best modern-era sports films. Miracle highlights the events that led to the U.S. Olympic Men's hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Men's team in the first medal round of the 1980 Winter Olympics (The U.S. would go on to beat Finland in the final game to win Gold.)

"Downhill Racer" (1969 Paramount Pictures) Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler, Jim McMullan, Dabney Coleman, Kenneth Kirk, Kathleen Crowley. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Based on the novel "The Downhill Racers" by Oakley Hall and adapted for the screen by James Salter, Downhill Racer is an excellent depiction of the sport of downhill ski racing. With plenty of well-filmed skiing scenes, fantastic performances by Robert Redford and Gene Hackman, and an exciting ending, Downhill Racer is sure to become a favorite.

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MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JANUARY 2022
Happy New Year! We started the year off with random movie recommendations featuring films of the late 80s to mid-90s. Enjoy!

"Drugstore Cowboy" (1989 Avenue Pictures) Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, Heather Grahm, James Le Gros, James Remar, Max Perlich, George Catalono. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Based on the autobiographical novel by James Fogle, "Drugstore Cowboy" may be one of the best crime drama films of the late 80s early 90s. Brilliant performances by Matt Dillon (arguably his best role) and Kelly Lynch. This film is not for the squeamish as it deals with drug addiction; however, if you're looking for an excellent, suspenseful film, watch Drugstore Cowboy.

"The Usual Suspects" (1995 Gramercy Pictures) Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro. Kevin Pollak, Stephen Baldwin, Giancarlo Esposito, Chazz Palminteri, Pete Postlethwaite, Suzy Amis. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

Winner of two Oscars in 1996 (Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Kevin Spacey, Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen, Christopher McQuarrie) The Usual Suspects is a modern classic. Quite possibly one of the best crime-drama films of all time. If you've never seen this film, immediately add it to your list!

"Friday" (1995 New Line Cinema) Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford, Faizon Love, Tom Lister Jr. Regina King, DJ Pooh. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

"Friday" is the first film in the "Friday" franchise created by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh. While many feel that "Friday" is the best film of the trilogy, we have a hard time picking a favorite. We strongly recommend you watch all three and decide for yourself (Ok, we love "Next Friday" but we often change our minds.) All three films are hilarious, but you must start at the beginning, so enjoy "Friday" ASAP!

"Jackie Brown" (1997 Miramax) Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Foster, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Micael Keaton, Chris Tucker, Michael Bowen. Available on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Also currently available on HBO Max.

Quentin Tarantino adapted his screenplay from the crime novel "Rum Punch" by Elmore Leonard (Get Shorty, The Big Bounce Three-Ten to Yuma.) Many argue that "Jackie Brown" is Tarantino's best film, we love it, but "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is our current favorite. Still, if you're a fan of Tarantino films, Jackie Brown is a treat worth multiple viewings. We put it in our "Surf Stopper" category. Jackie Brown is a modern classic not to be missed with a nearly all-star cast, classic Tarantino dialog, and plenty of suspense. Enjoy!

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