I am trying to learn to watch movies on my iMac (I gave my fancy TV away because I never turned it on) and I am looking for suggestions since I have been a halfhearted movie goer at best. Rose has suggested Steel Magnolias and American President. I think I will stick to DVDs for a while before I tackle online streaming, (whatever that is! LOL!) I'm into romantic comedies...and soft (not brutal mysteries.) I don't like sad stuff that makes me cry or scary stuff, either. Any suggestion will be appreciated and duly noted. :D
When I get enough for a while...I will yell "uncle!" Thanks. Sending love and ppreciation...
And I sent for Fried Green Tomatoes, too! :D
Oh, I haven't seen it for a while, but I loved "Searching for Bobby Fischer".
I also like "The Illusionist" with Edward Norton (not the current animated one).
The Harry Potter series is entertaining.
"Jerry Mcguire" and "Sweet Home Alabama" are fun romances.
Oh and "Sleepless in Seattle" is a classic.
and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"
Great idea for a thread!
Oh, I'm such a movie buff that I could go on and on....but I will not.
I know you liked the Sandra Bullock one and I love her. One of my two other favs of hers that are romantic comedies is "Two Weeks Notice" and "The Proposal". Doesn't hurt that Hugh Grant is her leading man in "Two Weeks Notice." ;D
For something different, I have always loved "Sense and Sensibility." I would classify it more of a romantic/drama but I love the accents (British) and scenery.
Tom Hanks movies:
Sleepless in Seattle
You've Got Mail
Forest Gump
A League of Their Own
Apollo 13
Castaway
Turner & Hooch
The Money Pit
Big Fish
A River Runs Through It
The Secret Life of Bees
Ghost
The Wedding Planner
The Nutty Professor (ok, it's more of a comedy but has some romantic comedy to it. I haven't seen the older version but love the new ones.)
Thank you! You guys are great and I am taking notes! I got Sandra Bullock's "Two Weeks Notice" to watch today and "Miss Congeniality" to watch later. I have joined "Hulu - Free" but am sticking to DVDs until I learn more about "streaming."
I have seen some of the ones you have mentioned but I am not much for watching movies over again...except for Christine Lahti in "Crazy From The Heart." That's the one exception and my all-time favorite. (Most people never heard of it.)
I am kind of an emotional blotter (a Pisces) so I don't maintain my distance well (or at all) when I get into a good movie...I'm "there." For that reason, I don't like sad movies or scary ones. I want to have a good time not be put through the wringer. I don't hear well any more so any accents make it hard for me to understand. I don't see well, either, LOL! Watching my iMac is easier on my eyes than the big screen that I had and never used. It was kind of overwhelming and I'm glad it's gone.
We still have deep snow and it's too dangerous to venture forth...for the aged and infirm...my dog loves it! :-)
for wonderful scenery and romance : Out of Africa , Robert Redford ......<3 :)
I love movies!
Here are some random choices:
Love, Actually
About a Boy
Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity
Little Women
Whale Rider
This is Spinal Tap
A Mighty Wind
Best in Show
Two Weeks Notice is probably one of my favs of hers. You would like "The Proposal" too. It has Betty White in it.
Thanks! I am making a master list. You are such a wonderful resource! ;D ;D
love eat pray
Mozart and The Whale
Benny and June
Dude,Where's My Car?
Hi Luise.Have you seen The Notebook?A nice romantic movie.I love those.
How could I have forgotten "Calendar Girls?" Helen Mirren and a great cast of women "our age." Sweet, funny, empowering.
I started to say that one Pen because it's great...but then she said she was having trouble hearing accents so I was afraid she might struggle through that one. :(
Love the notebook....love anything by Nicolas Sparks but those will make you cry. He's a master with a Kleenex.
Me and DH just went last weekend to see "We Bought A Zoo". I loved it! Based on a true story, it's a mix of comedy/romance and animals!!! Woot woot! It's new though so I'm not sure it's out on the DVD things yet, but add that to your list for later. ;D
We have a date tonight and I want to go see the new movie with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, "Joyful Noise". Poor DH. He knows I have an addiction to any musical.
Yeah, your DH is so put upon that he will probably die of happiness, Pooh! Thanks for the additional suggestions. I might even venture out to "We Bought A Zoo!" (Well, it's not entirely impossible...) And I am ordering Calender Girls...thanks, Pen. :-))
You should! It's really good. I can't remember the guys name that plays with Matt Damon in it.... I remember him from being the mechanic in that show years ago about the brothers that owned an airport. Wings? Anyway, he cracked me up all the way through the thing. Oh, and did I mention all the animals??? ;D
No need to remember the actor's names. The only ones I remember have all move on to that Great Theater In The Sky!
Did you get to watch the Betty White 90th birthday celebration the other night? I was amazed at all the "experienced" generation of actors/actresses that were there. Some looked great....some shocked me....and ashamedly on my part, a couple of them I had thought had already gone to the Great Theater In The Sky!
Nope, I recently gave away my fabulous, wall-mounted TV and sound system, a gift my dear friend left me when she passed on. I hadn't turned it on in a year! I do a lot better with a small screen, like my iMac desktop, for movies. My vision is poor. I get the news online, too, at CNN.
Betty White is amazing, though! Some of them just keep going! Remember George Burns when he played the part of God? He lived to be 100 but when they wanted to celebrate it on TV, he was sleeping most of the time and the network cancelled it. Wasn't he something?
HI Luise, this was funny :)
Oh wow. I forgot about that movie, and YES, it was one of my favorites! Wasn't there more of them with John Denver?
so Jim Carey in Mr Popper's Penguins, and How Do You Know -- funny :0
Ms. Luise,
Have you seen Good Will Hunting and Rudy? These are feel good stories.
50 First Dates
Anger Management- w/ Jack Nicholas
American Sweethearts
How to Lose a Guy In 10 Days
Rocky Balboa
Overboard- w/Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell
Space Cowboys- w/Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones and I can't think of the other 2 names.
I tried to think of a variety of different movies. Most of these are lighthearted movies. Enjoy.
Wheeee....!! ;D ;D ;D
Oh my...just wanted to say hubby did take me to see "Joyful Noise". I have not left a theatre feeling so good in a long time. It was wonderful! It was filled with humor, fun, and gospel music (but upbeat and updated). I will definately be buying this one when it comes out on DVD to watch again. Dolly Parton is one of my all-time favorite people so I really enjoyed it.
Thanks. I will get that! (We make a lot of that, here...joyful noise!) I love Dolly, too.
Ms. Luise,
I know you probably have more movies than you can watch by now but
"Somethings Gotta Give " w/ Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholas is a good one if you haven't already seen it.
Thatka! I just ordered it plus Moonstruck and "It's Complicated." ;D ;D ;D
Moonstruck is one of my all time faves! "Snap out of it!" Good choice, Luise.
Yep, love me some Cher too!