Posted by James Brown on Thursday, September 11, 2014,
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The Fisher King
Directed By: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, Amanda Plummer, and Michael Jeter
Like many, I'm revisiting the filmography of Robin Williams as we close out the summer. With this in mind, I'm sure those of you who follow me have picked up on a pattern. I'm tackling Williams' more dramatic turns on the big screen. While I love him as a comedian, it's his comedic charms that make him such a standout in a dramatic setting. He was able to chann...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, August 30, 2014,
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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 ...
Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger, Rosie O'Donnell, Rob Reiner, and David Hyde Pierce
The legendary Nora Ephron passed away earlier this week. She was truly an innovator who helped mold the romantic comedy genre into what it is today. I can think of no better way to honor her legacy than to revisit her filmography and knock back a few drinks in the process. Given that 2013 will mark the 20th anniversary of Sleepless in Sea... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Sunday, May 6, 2012,
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Larry Crowne
Directed By: Tom Hanks
Starring: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, Pam Grier, Bryan Cranston, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw
He's starred opposite a volleyball named Wilson in a riveting survival drama. He's played a gay lawyer afflicted with AIDS who struggles to find justice on his death bed. He's even portrayed a mentally challenged yet charming Southerner who runs across America from one adventure to another. Tom Hanks is undoubtedly the most likable gu... Continue reading ...
Posted by James Brown on Saturday, March 3, 2012,
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Something Borrowed
Directed By: Luke Greenfield
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, John Krasinki, Colin Egglesfield, Steve Howey, and Ashley Williams
With all the big films that came out last year, a lot of smaller movies got swept under the rug. For every Thor, Harry Potter, or Mission: Impossible, there were twice as many films we ignored at the box office. These forgotten flicks tend to be either romantic comedies or family films. One of the forgotten ones from May is Something Borro... Continue reading ...
