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| 1. Sweet Home Alabama | 
| Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen, Mary Kay Place
Directed By: Andy Tennant
February 04, 2003
Melanie Carmichael an up and rising fashion designer in New York, has gotten almost everything she wished for since she was little. She has a great career and the JFK-like husband of New York City. But when he proposes to her, she doesn't forget about her family back down South and, more importantly, her husband back there, who refuses to divorce her ever since she sent divorce paper for almost 5 years... more
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| | 2. The Jerk (26th Anniversary Edition) |
| Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King, Richard Ward
Directed By: Carl Reiner
July 26, 2005
That's all I need is this video. That's all I need, is this video and these phone books, that's all I need... more
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| | 3. The Hudsucker Proxy |
| Starring: Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Charles Durning, John Mahoney
Directed By: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
May 18, 1999
When Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins) pulls a small creased and stained scrap of paper from his shoe to show his new company's boss (Paul Newman) his great idea, he points eagerly to the circle penned on the square, and when Newman just blinks disgustedly at him, Barnes says "you know, for kids". This of course is after a stunning barrage of events that started the movie:
--Hudsucker Industries... more
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| | 4. Blank Check |
| Starring: Brian Bonsall, Karen Duffy, James Rebhorn, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Faustino
Directed By: Rupert Wainwright
March 04, 2003
"Blank Check" was Disney's lame attempt to capitalize then on the popularity of McCaulay Culkin. It says so on the cover,"If you loved Home Alone,you'll love Blank Check!" "Blank Check" basically recycles some Home Alone tropes,with boring results. Brian Bonsall (who seems to have vanished--with good reason--after this movie) stars as Preston Waters,a boy whose parents belittle him because he,unlike... more
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| | 5. Brewster's Millions |
| Starring: Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins, Jerry Orbach
Directed By: Walter Hill
May 21, 2002
Spectacular film showcasing the multifaceted talent of a great entertainer. Richard Pryor is endearing, lovable, whacky and oh so funny in this movie. He and John Candy share a chemistry of tru brotherhood that makes me really love this film. The story has depth, heart and soul, unlike so many of the present day 'comedy' films. A great film to be watched and enjoyed with by many. Highly recommended... more
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| | 6. Mr. Destiny | 
| Starring: James Belushi, Linda Hamilton, Michael Caine, Jon Lovitz, Hart Bochner
September 03, 2002
A great fantasy film where a wish becomes reality and thrusts James Belushi into another verson of his life without mistakes. Everyone in this film contributes to a wonderful family classic... more
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| | 7. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls |
| Starring: Dolly Read, Cynthia Myers
Directed By: Russ Meyer
June 13, 2006
Once I read some advice Roger Ebert had written for aspiring film critics. The first bit of that advice was, "Watch all the movies you can, good and bad." It is in that spirit that I picked up this film.
What an astonishing movie. Astonishing as in I was astonished anyone made it, anyone financed it, anyone wrote it and, yes, astonished that I bought a copy.
The plot, near... more
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| | 8. Josie and The Pussycats |
| Starring: Rachael Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Parker Posey
Directed By: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
August 14, 2001
4 of 5 stars for the comic turned movie Josie and the Pussycats. Yes, I admit it, I like this movie. Yes, I should seek professional help. This is a cute, dumb and funny movie. Take three girls (all pretty, 2/3s dumb) who form a rock band. Add a manager and record company out to control the minds of everyone in the world. Lots of great visuals, glitsy, flashy and just plain fun things (inside their... more
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| | 9. Mr. Deeds (Widescreen Special Edition) | 
| Starring: Adam Sandler, Winona Ryder, John Turturro, Allen Covert, Peter Gallagher
Directed By: Steven Brill
October 22, 2002
Features:- Digitally Mastered Audio & Video
- Widescreen Presentation
- Bonus: Outtakes Real
- Bonus: Deeds Greeting Cards
- Bonus: Music Video Where Are You Going by Dave Matthews Band
i love this movie, its funny and sweeet. and the song by Weezer is my fav... more
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| | 10. Trading Places (Special Collector's Edition) |
| Starring: Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Denholm Elliott, Maurice Woods, Richard D. Fisher Jr.
Directed By: John Landis
June 05, 2007
Three things influenced my financial life in the 80's and lead me to trading.
1) The movie Trading Places
2) The movie Wallstreet
3) "How to make $1,000,000 in the Stock Market Automatically" by Robert Lichello
It is because of these 3 items that when I grew up, I traded; first stocks, then commodities, then options, then taught options trading; then traded... more
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