What Dreams May Come
Directed By: Vincent Ward
Starring: Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Annabella Sciorra, and Max von Sydow
"Sometimes, when you win, you lose."
-Annie Nielsen (Annabella Sciorra)
As I've listened to different media personalities and fans around the world express their love for Robin Williams this month, they've all mentioned a handful of films they treasure in particular. They've mentioned films like Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, Aladdin, and Awakeni... Continue reading ...
Awakenings
Directed By: Penny Marshall
Starring: Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, and Max von Sydow
"His gaze is from the passing of bars so exhausted, that it doesn't hold a thing anymore. For him, it's as if there were thousands of bars and behind the thousands of bars no world. The sure stride of lithe, powerful steps, that around the smallest of circles turns, is like a dance of pure energy about a center, in which a great will stands numbed. ... Continue reading ...
Mrs. DoubtfireDirected By: Chris Columbus
Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Pierce Brosnan, and Harvey Fierstein
"They should have a little disclaimer that says ‘Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery While Watching This Show’. Incredible. This guy used to put me to sleep when I was a kid. Amazing. He has the warmth of a snow pea. He makes Mister Rogers look like Mick Jagger."
-Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams)
At this point in cinema, I'd argue that... Continue reading ...
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Lean On Me
Directed By: John G. Avildsen
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Alan North, and Robert Guillaume
"They used to call me Crazy Joe. Well now they can call me Batman!"
-Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman)
It's hard to believe it's been 25 years since Morgan Freeman gave us one of his most colorful performances to date as Principal Joe Clark in Lean On Me. It's hard to believe that it's been 25 years since a cantankerous Freeman saw the lightning crash, heard the thunder roll, and felt break... Continue reading ...
