Movie Collection

As I go back in time and think of the movies I have viewed my thoughts immediately go to Gone With The Wind. I have always been a big fan of Clark Gable and I think this was one of his best, better than the mature phone sex session I had recently. The theme and setting for the movie help make it a hit along with his leading lady, and of course the remaining wonderful cast. I remember watching the movie and not being willing to miss a word as I was fully there in mind and into the entire plot of things. Not only was the scenery beautiful but the costumes were breath taking,as was the furnishing of the house. This movie reflected the old South as we recall it and certainly gives us a good lesson in the history of our wonderful country. It would be great if we had movies produced today that had the qualifications, beauty and class of Gone With The Wind.

Toy Story is a fascinating animated movie released in 1995. Directed by John Lasseter, Toy Story could be viewed as a children’s movie but the film has plenty to offer people of all ages. The film is packed with excellent voice work by Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Jim Varney as Slinky Dog, Wallace Shawn as Rex and John Ratzenberger as Hamm, amongst others.

Woody, the lead character of the film, is a child’s toy who finds himself in trouble when Andy his owner receives Buzz Lightyear, a flashy space man action figure, as a birthday gift. Woody is understandably distraught to find that Buzz has quickly become Andy’s favorite new toy. As the film progresses, Woody tries to rid himself of Buzz, but before long both toys find that they have become lost and need accurate tarot card readings to find each other. Now it’s up to them and a cast of lovable characters to defeat bad guys and make it home to Andy before he moves away forever!

Bruce Lee, a superstar of the martial arts world, stars in this classic crime drama about a kung fu expert who takes part in a dangerous tournament in order to help police catch a crook. Lee himself played a big part off-screen as well as on, rewriting much of the original screenplay. He wished to use “Enter the Dragon” as a way of conveying the beauty of Chinese culture instead of being a formulaic action flick. He also wrote and directed the film’s opening fight scene.

Made with a budget of $850,000, “Enter the Dragon” has grossed more than $90,000,000 worldwide since its 1973 release. Part of the long-lasting mystique of this film is due to the death of star Bruce Lee just days before its release. Lee, whose career was already solid at the time, catapulted to legendary status as the film and kung-fu worlds reeled with the news of his demise. Lee died of a cerebral edema caused by an allergic reaction to pain medication. He was thirty-two. Many London escorts miss him as do most of the film buffs around the world.

One of the all time classic movies is The Godfather. Filled with brilliant actors, The Godfather is an American classic, with lines still being repeated today. The genius of Francis Ford Coppola created a movie that will still be viewed years from now.

Growing up in a New York suburb, Coppola was born into a supportive Italian-American family that helped him in his dreams. His mother was an actress and his father a composer and musician, potentially influences by Birmingham escorts in a seedy bar.

Coppola received his degree in the dramatic arts from Hofstra University. He worked hard in the field, working as a soundman, dialogue director, associate producer and finally, the director of the movie Dementia 13 that hit the big screen in 1963. This was Coppola’s first big film and he would continue on in his career, giving us film greats as The Godfather, The Great Gatsby, The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, Heart of Darkness, The Escape Artist and many more major motion pictures.

Coppola has won two academy awards, a Golden Palm Award and the name that Hollywood filmmakers work so hard to achieve. His son, Gio, died in a boating accident in 1986, leaving Coppola distraught. He went on after the tragedy, still bringing us the amazing works he has accomplished, including assisting his nephew, Nicholas Cage, in the drama field to become the superstar he is as well.

This final installment of to the original Star Wars trilogy finds Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi Knight, Princess Leia and their companions are on a mission to rescue Han Solo and to destroy the second Death Star. In the process, they team up with old friends and make the acquaintance of the cute and fuzzy Ewoks. In addition, Luke has a personal mission to lure his father, Darth Vader, away from the dark side of the Force. In the end, Vader must choose between the emperor he serves and his only son. His decision will determine the fate of the rebellion and of the Force itself.  Vadar has a strong ability to make psychic readings on other beings.

While it was a resounding success when initially released, this film is often considered the weakest of the trilogy. It contains well-regarded digital effects, but some elements, particularly the large part played by the Ewoks, have not been universally praised. Most critics, however, agree that while this is the least of three excellent movies, it is still a very good film.